A New Use for Acrylic Blocks
Want a new way to use your acrylic blocks? Check out my latest video on using your blocks as background stamps…
Cards
Thinking of You Card
I made this card for a friend who recently lost her father-in-law. Sympathy cards are always hard for me to make. I want them to be simple, but comforting. I still have tons of cards that were sent to me when my father died 19 years ago and they still bring me comfort when I…
H2H Challenge – Kissing
No silly! Not that kind of kissing. LOL! The Heart 2 Heart Challenge this week is to use the stamp kissing technique on a project. If you are unfamiliar with the kissing technique, be sure to check out Tresa Black’s video that is showcased on the H2H blog. She does a great job showing how…
Cupcake Birthday Cards – February Club Project
February’s Creative Club will be held on Wednesday, February 16th and Thursday, February 17th. We will be making these three adorable cupcake birthday cards using the new 2″ Scallop Circle Punch, the new Sophia paper packet, the adorable new Basic Buttons Assortment, and the must-have Card Chatter—Birthday stamp set. Each card is stamped with a…
The New 2011 Spring/Summer Idea Book is Here!
Hooray! The new Close to my Heart 2011 Spring/Summer Idea Book is finally here! I know I have said this before, but I truly think that this is my favorite Idea Book yet! It’s bigger, has more amazing artwork, more incredible products….it is just so…yummy! You can view the new Idea Book online by clicking…
H2H Challenge – Sketch
This week’s Heart 2 Heart Challenge is a sketch challenge. I used the new Sweetheart paper packet for my card along with a new stamp set called Card Chatter – Love. This set has some really cute sayings in it like the one I used, “You are my…happily ever after.” A few different circle punches…
H2H Challenge – Bird Card
This week’s Heart 2 Heart Challenge is to create a project incorporating an animal or a bird. I chose to use one of my favorite, and most affordable, stamp sets called A Tweet. Did you know that Close to my Heart has a number of adorable stamp sets for only $7.95? This is one of…
The Sweetest Gift – Baby Card
Ya’ll know I love clean and simple cards, but this one beats them all. You just can’t get anymore clean and simple than this. LOL! I pulled out my brand new CTMH Baby Love stamp set to make a card for a friend who just had a baby girl. I loved the stamp so much…
Wings Card
I know this is not my own design, but I just LOVED this card in the Inspirations Brochure and had to recreate it. I did make a few minor changes to my card, but overall, it’s pretty much a complete lift. LOL! It is a 5″ x 7″ card and was so quick and easy…
