Today’s card mixes a fun criss-cross pocket card with shadow stamping. I created this card for a card swap I was participating in. It required that I use a technique (something simple that could be easily duplicated) as well as to use the Keep Dreaming Stamp Set. The Keep Dreaming Stamp Set is really pretty … Read more Never Stop Dreaming Card
Today’s card is another created with Close To My Heart’s June Stamp of the Month—Hello Foxy. While a bit cutesy, this stamp set definitely is versatile! A couple of fun things I really liked about this card and wanted to point out are: 1.) While the wreath in this stamp set isn’t specifically designed … Read more Thankful for You Card
Father’s Day is rapidly approaching. Today’s project is the perfect way to package a tasty treat for dad! Close To My Heart’s *NEW* Jack Paper Collection is perfect for masculine projects–I love it! Plus, the fun coordinating Jack Scrapbooking Stamp Set + Thin Cuts dies is totally the icing on the cake! In addition to … Read more Masculine Treat Box
Today is National Donut Day! I made this fun donut card to mark the occasion. Close To My Heart has a super fun stamp set and coordinating die set that made my card possible. This particular set (Sugar Rush Cardmaking Bundle) is actually from our Seasonal Expressions 1 Catalog, but CTMH is still offering it–while … Read more Happy National Donut Day!
I created this beautiful card for my husband for our anniversary. I chose to use purples and golds as those were the colors we had at our wedding. The Foil Polka Dot Paper as well as the two pennants (the Rose and Foil Stripe) are all from this month’s Live Beautifully Collection. It’s awesome how … Read more Love You Always Card
There is always a bunch of excitement when new product is released. Consultants look forward to it. Customers look forward to it. It’s always a super exciting time filled with lots of creativity. An additional element that I always love is participating in a card swap featuring these *NEW* CTMH products. Truly, it’s like Christmas … Read more Live. Laugh. Love. Card
If you’re looking for a darling birthday card idea, look no further! This cute card made by Ramona is simple to make–the toughest part is the fussy cutting. Plus, it doesn’t take a lot of supplies or fancy techniques to create–just a little creative use of some basic supplies. I love that she used the … Read more Happy Birthday Card
Today is National Grilled Cheese Day. The perfect excuse to enjoy a tasty sandwich for lunch or dinner–whether you do the traditional grilled cheese sandwich or make it a little more gourmet. I shared this card back in February for Groundhog’s Day, but with the sentiment from the Silly Sayings Stamp Set, it … Read more Happy National Grilled Cheese Day!
It’s time to start thinking about making your Mother’s Day card! It’ll be here before you know it. Today’s card is one made by DeAnn B. as part of our CTMH Consultant swap. I love that she not only decorated the outside, but she also did the inside with … Read more Mother’s Day Card
Tomorrow is St. Patrick’s Day–are you ready?! I thought today I’d do a Throwback Thursday by sharing this St. Patrick’s Day Card I created several years ago. It’s the perfect way to wish you luck in preparing for tomorrow! My kids have already been pondering what type of shenanigans the leprechauns will be up to … Read more Good Luck for St. Patrick’s Day
Giving a gift to someone can become even more special when you create the packaging you put it in. This darling birthday treat box is the perfect size for a small gift or a yummy treat! I used CTMH’s cute Sugar Rush Paper Collection as well as the now retired Cricut Art Philosophy Collection (the … Read more Birthday Treat Box
Happy Groundhog Day to you! Here in California, Groundhog Day doesn’t seem like such a big deal. I can remember growing up in the Midwest waiting to hear what Phil would say–please let Spring come early! I guess since our weather isn’t as harsh we don’t need to hold out hope for an early Spring as … Read more Happy Groundhog Day!
I love the Twist and Pop style cards. They definitely aren’t the thinnest card to mail, but they have such a fun “wow” factor to them which makes them so irresistible to make! This birthday twist and pop card is one we are creating in this month’s Technique Time Class. I love the bright cheery … Read more Birthday Twist and Pop Card
Today is my birthday. I’ve been thinking that I’d like to share some birthday card inspiration as well as give YOU a gift in celebration of the day! So let’s start out with the card inspiration with some amazing birthday cards from some very creative ladies! (I apologize for the shadows–was in a bit of … Read more Happy Birthday to Me & You!
The *NEW* Seasonal Expressions Mini Catalog is here–and it’s amazing (of course!) I created today’s card using the *NEW* Leafy Congrats Stamp Set. Do you see that blue circle around the stamp image? That means there’s a die for the shape. Yep, there are *NEW* Basic Shape Thin Cuts in the Seasonal Expression Mini Catalog! … Read more Congrats Double Dutch Fold Card