Last night, I received this beautiful handmade heart wreath from my friend Madeline. She knows how much I {LOVE} hearts so this totally made my day! If you’d like one of your very own, you can find her directions here. Knowing how I love things all sparkly with glitter, she told me she left … Read more A Wonderful Surprise!
While some projects may be cute, be forewarned that they can be fatal (okay, perhaps not fatal, but maybe a little yucky!). See these cute little colorful hearts? Innocent looking aren’t they? Well, unbeknownst to me, they can be mistaken for yummy candy when in fact they are recycled crayons molded into cute heart shapes. Yep, … Read more When Creativity Goes Bad…
Want a better view of the phenomenal cards showcased in my YouTube video?? Of course you do! Ask…and you shall receive 🙂 Lucas’ (one of my darling 3-year-olds) card and surprisingly enough his portion of showing how easy it is to use our stamps was done in just 1 take. That’s right…he’s destined for stardom, … Read more Time for Our Close-ups!
Visit my friend Rachel’s blog and send some birthday wishes her way today! I made this festive birthday card for her using this month’s Stamp of the Month, Piece of Cake. It’s a super cute set with a lot of fun potential! But remember, it’s only available until the end of the month. I used … Read more Happy Birthday Rachel!
We’re approaching that special time of year…the time people either really LOVE or really HATE. I’m talking about Valentine’s Day and I personally really love it. I think because I’m such a HUGE fan of anything with hearts! 🙂 This week over at Project Tuesday, they challenged us to create a CD Case. Here is … Read more Love is in the Air…
You know how sometimes the simplest of things can be positively stunning? Well, I believe this card is just that. It’s a basic, no frills card…just simple stamping. Gotta love it! The stamp set comes with all the images shown on this card…4 images total. It’s called “A Love“. The card was designed by Bharathi, another … Read more Back to the Basics
Please, please help me win!! Close To My Heart has issued a contest for Consultants to create a short little video showing why our My Acrylix Stamps are “Clearly the Best.” There are 2 categories: 1.) “Clearly the Best” and 2.) Most Views. Soooooo, I need some help drawing A LOT of views….I want this … Read more So You Think You Can Stamp?
Okay, I truly do realize that rain is not that bad of a thing. Most years, I love rainy days. It’s a great chance to stay in your jammies, curl up with a book, maybe take a nap (note: these things would no longer actually happen in my world with two 3-year-olds, but I do … Read more Rain, Rain Go Away!
Earlier in the month, I told you how I get together with friends each month and we teach each other different techniques and projects. This month I shared with them how to make a simple Dry Erase Board. I showed you the sample I made for them—one I intend on using in my home. Well, … Read more Another Dry Erase Board
Here’s a card I made this evening using Jeanette’s Color Me Monday colors for today. I used the *NEW* In the Month of February Stamp Set along with That’s Amore Paper Packet to create the card. I added some Hollyhock Twill, Bitty Sparkles and of course, Prisma Glitter with Liquid Glass! Plus, one of our … Read more Follow Your Heart
Last night I decided to participate in Project Tuesday’s weekly challenge again…this week it’s a Mini Pizza Box. Once again…cute, simple and fast! Couldn’t resist using our fabulously versatile new Felicity Collection I love how the papers in this collection have both a feminine feel as well as a masculine one. Add in some coordinating textured cardstock, … Read more Pizza Anyone?
Finally, after weeks of intending on posting instructions for these fun treat holders, I’m getting around to it. Just in time for Valentine surprises! 🙂 Supplies needed: Cardstock (CS) Scoring tool Stamps (if desired) Ribbon and embellishments Hole punch STEP 1: CUT & SCORE Cut CS to 5″ x 10″ (hint: triangle treat containers can … Read more Triangle Treats
Made up a quick card tonight to play along with Jeanette’s Color Me Monday. Nothing fancy, just quick 🙂 Wanna play along too? Here’s this week’s colors:
Okay, I’ll admit it…I’ve become addicted to another craft. Ragg quilts. A friend of mine has a die for cutting out the squares. Which is no doubt why I love making them so much. Because quite honestly, while I love the look of them, I can’t really picture myself painstakingly snipping each edge of each and … Read more A New Passion
Found time to play along with Project Tuesday this week. Love, love, love the project for this week. So super simple and so stinkin’ cute too! Here’s my quick “One Sheet Box”: I will definitely be making a lot more of these cuties! I encourage you to try one out too! Products used: Cocoa … Read more Time to Play!