Saturday, January 30, 2016

VIDEO: Masculine Birthday Card Using CTMH Urban Background and Texture Paper Pack

Good Saturday everyone!!!

I am here today with another card that I made.  I meant to post this last weekend but had gotten busy.  This card was made for my brother n law who just celebrated his birthday yesterday.  It was a very quick and easy card.



Here are the products that I used to create this card.

Z1928  Durable Triangle Studs
Z1921  Neutral Metallic Bakers Twine
B1419  Joyful Birthday Occasions Stamp Set
   Stamp set from Blossom Workshop On The Go (Retired)
X7204B  Urban Background and Texture Paper Pack
Inks:  Z2111 Chocolate  and  Z2164 Sorbet

Here is the YouTube video

Sunday, January 17, 2016

Video: Vlog of Week 2 Birthday Close To My Heart Haul

 Good evening...

I recorded this video yesterday.  It is mainly about a CTMH birthday haul. In addition, I am sponsoring my first challenge.  It starts this Tuesday, Jan 19 2016 at Tuesday Morning Sketches.  Check it out.

Now as far as my haul...  below the video will be a pic  and links to the products I bought.





My Mother  B1509  Stamp Set
Charlotte Bulk Paper Pack BULK377
Spring Time Wishes Stamp Set C1641
Spring Time Wishes Thin Cuts  Z3201
My Anchor Stamp Set  C1642
My Anchor Thin Cuts  Z3202
Feb 2016 Stamp of the Month....  not available until February

Thanks for watching


Wednesday, January 6, 2016

VIDEO: Jan 2014 Close To My Heart Stamp of The Month Valentines Day Gatefold Card

Hello everyone....

I finally got to record my video and edit it.  I used the Close To My Heart January 2014 Stamp of the Month Beloved Bouquet.  I love this set and just had to create with it.  This set will only be available until Jan 31.  It is a D size stamp set for $17.95 or if you spend $50 or more you can get it for only $5/

I made this Valentine's Day Card using this awesome yummy stamp set.

This is the outside of the card

Here is the inside
I will be entering this card into a few challenges:
Crafty Sentiment Designs W, 1E, SIO - Anything Goes
Creative Card Crew 2W - #103 Anything Goes (week 3)
Lemon Shortbread 2W, E3, no digital projects Always Anything Goes (Week 1)
Through The Craft Room Door W, 2E - Always Anything Goes

Here are the dimensions of the cuts on this card. 


Card Base  8 1/2 x 5 1/2  Black Card Stock -  Scored on both long sides at 2 1/8
Base Panels  5 1/4 x 1 7/8  in White Daisy
Top Panel Layers  5 1/8 x 1 3/4  using Sangria Paper Pack
Black Circle cut on Cricut Explorer  2 1/2
White Circle for the Rose also cut on the Cricut Explorer  2 1/4
Black Rectangle for sentiment...  2 1/2 x 1 1/8
White Rectangle for sentiment... 2 1/2 x 1 1/8
Inside Panel   4 x 5 1/4

Inks used:  Cranberry and Fern




Saturday, January 2, 2016

The New Close To My Heart Expressions Idea Book Is Now Live

Good morning...   How was everyone's Christmas and New Year?  Santa was good to us in our house this season.  I got my iPad and my DH got a nice Android Tablet that included a case and keyboard. The kids made out like bandits again, like they always do.

So, I want to wish everyone a Happy New Year.....


The new Close To My Heart Expressions Idea book is now live on my CTMH store site.  You can view it online or download a pdf version.  Just click here to see what is new!


What is coming up soon....  I will have a video of a project using the January Stamp of The Month.  Make sure you check back for that.  I am hoping to record it today and have it up tonight or tomorrow.  You don't want to miss it.