The New 2012 Autumn/Winter Idea Book is here!
to get your own free copy. I just ask that you pay the $5 shipping fee.
However, I will include a $5 gift certificate to be used on your next
order.

Today’s project features the stunning Gallery Blooms bundle from Stampin’ Up! This card was a joy to create and is perfect for bringing a little happiness to someone’s day. I started off by embossing a piece of Basic White Thick cardstock with the Glass & Gardens embossing folder to create a soft floral background, which…

This month’s project kit is a set of your choice of 14 or 28 cards! We will be using the Florence Paper Packet along with a pretty stamp set called A Bunch of Love. This month’s local class will be held on Thursday, July 21st at 7pm. (If you’d like to order a kit to be mailed to you instead,…

Have you ever created something fun by mistake? When I was in the midst of prepping my club kits a few days ago, I had placed some of the snowflake shapes that I had just cut using the Art Philosophy Cricut cartridge on top of some plain tags that I had also cut from the…

This family-themed layout is on page 23 of the new Make It From Your Heart Publication. I loved the photos that my friend sent me of her family and couldn’t wait to use them with this layout pattern. I used the new Pear & Partridge paper for the background and matted it on some Ruby…

Tomorrow is the last day to order from the current Close to my Heart catalog. All of the adorable Picture My Life Cards that are in this catalog will be retiring. I thought I would share a few of my favorites with you. The Georgie PML Cards are soooo cute and perfect for baby pages….

As many of you know, after 40 years in the papercrafting industry, Close to my Heart will be closing its doors. I cannot begin to tell you how much this company has impacted my life over the past 19 years that I have worked with them. CTMH has provided opportunities for me to grow personally,…