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March's Stamp of the Month: This Happened Available this month only, March's Stamp of the Month, This Happened, can be yours for just  $5 when you place an order of $50  or more. See the whole stamp set » Here's a sample of what I created using this stamp set.

Cards that show you care Create a set of 12 charming handmade cards using the exclusive Love Blossoms stamp set and workshop kit. You'll be able to make your cards truly unique using various stamping techniques along the way. Get the workshop kit and instructions »

February Workshops and Crop

Christmas Card Workshops

I am pleased to be able to host a beautiful 18 Christmas Card workshop 

designed by the very talented CTMH consultant, Brenda Rose.  

I am so delighted that she has made this available to other consultants to offer.

Multiple meeting times are offered for this workshop.

Saturday, November 12th, 9 am to noon

Tuesday, November 22nd, 1 - 4 pm

Tuesday, November 22nd, 6 - 9 pm

Tuesday, November 29th, 6 - 9 pm

 

You may come to one or more of the workshops to finish your cards

-- or you can stamp and go to assemble cards on your own time.  

Workshop Fee: $33 

Please register and pre-pay for your kit by Thursday, November 3rd.

Workshop kit includes:

White Daisy card bases and envelopes (18)

Sea Glass card stock (5) 

White Daisy Card stock (1)

Oh, Deer Bulk paper (1)

Gold glitter paper (1)

Clear Sparkles

Sea Glass Glitter die cuts (18)

We will be using the following stamp sets and ink

A1190 -  All is Bright

C1653 - Hymns of Praise

D1694 -Very Merry

Desert Sand Ink

If you have any of these, you may want to bring them along

to cut down on possible wait time during the workshop.

Please bring your own scissors, adhesive and a roll 

of mini glue dots.  If you have a bone folder, you might

 also like to bring that as well.

Holiday Expressions New Product Blog Hop

In this hop we are featuring various new products from the Close To My Heart's Holiday Expressions idea book.   You'll see lots of ideas for your fall and winter holiday crafting as you make your rounds on this blog hop.    If you have never participated in a blog hop before, it's one big circle of ideas, as you go from blog to blog.  If you are starting here, just look for the link at the end of my post to see where to go for the next stop.  If you are coming from Paige's blog, you are on the right path. 

For this hop, I am featuring a two of the fall stamp sets that I am using for one of my card workshops.  If you click on the links listed here, you will be able to see the entire stamp set or other product I have listed.

The first stamp set I'm using is Thanksgiving Spirit .  I stamped with black Momento ink and the colored the scene with CTMH watercolor pencils and then touched it with our new water brush to achieve the watercolor look.  The papers used here are from the Rustic Home Fundamentals paper pack. The ribbon is from the Rustic Home Ribbon Pack .

Another set I used is Forest Feast .  I stamped with Momento Ink and colored the little creatures with ShinHan Touch Twin markers.  The leaves were cut from the Artbooking Cricut Cartridge.  The greeting is from the Flower Market Cricut Cartridge Bundle stamp set.

If you would like a peek at the Holiday Expressions idea book, look here.  If you would like your own copy, contact your CTMH consultant.   If you don't have a consultant, I would be happy to help you.

I am looking forward to seeing the products the other consultants in this hop have decided to feature and what they have created with them.  So join me as we venture on.  Our next stop on this blog hop is Krista's blog.

If for some reason you get disconnected along the way, you can  find the complete blog hop list here to get back into the loop.

New Ways to Use Your Embossing Folders

New Ways to Use Your Embossing Folders

Some fun techniques are demonstrated in this video that we will be using for our card backgrounds at my card workshop on Tuesday, May 24th, June 7th, 6:30. As always, the cards will be all occasion cards -- you choose the occasion sentiments that you need.  Flowers, birds, butterflies, and bees will also be used to adorn our Spring cards.

• Workshop fee: $11.  (Discounted fee offered with a CTMH order placed that evening.)
• Please register for workshop by May 18th    June 4th.
• You may want to bring your own Cuttlebug and embossing plates to cut down on wait time to use mine.  I have embossing folders, but you might also want to bring your own.

Card Sets Workshop

Card Sets Workshop

Need a gift?
Want to give a gift that you've made?
This workshop is for you.

offered two different times

Monday, February 16th, 6:30pm

Tuesday, February 17th, 12:30pm

Please register by February 9th.
Each card set is $9 -- what a deal!
Plastic gift boxes $1
Please bring your own adhesive and pop dots or foam tape.

At this month's card workshops we will be creating sets of 8 cards that would make a wonderful gift set or great cards to have on hand.  I have plastic gift boxes for sale that will hold 8 cards and envelopes.

You choose the design and sentiments you like.   The designs go together fairly quickly, so you may be able to finish 2 sets during the workshop.

Here are a few of the sets that will be available to make.

 If you really like this set and have your heart set on making these, you may want to order your own stamp set since I only have one set to share and you may have to wait a while.  Order no later than February 6th to have it in time for the workshop.

Click here to order  Someone Special C1607$13.95  Or Contact Me   

This is a quick set to make using washi tape, shimmer trim and some of my scrapping stash.

This set uses the very versatile February stamp of the month, A Happy Hello.

Christmas Card Workshop

Christmas Card Workshop

Tuesday, December 9

evening workshop - 6:30pm - 9:00pm

and

Wednesday, December 10 

morning workshop - 9:00am - 1:00pm



Here are a few designs I have so far.  I may have a few more to choose from by next week.
Several of these are quick cards that only take a few minutes to make.

• Pre-cut Christmas Cards for you to stamp and assemble
• Create as many cards as you would like from the 6 offered designs.
• Stamp inside sentiments to fit your needs 
• Choose the designs you like best. 
• Card prices vary from $1 - $1.50 - $2.00 per card depending on size and embellishments
• Envelopes included.
• Please register for this workshop by December 8

October Card Workshops

October Card Workshops

Monday, October 27 - Noon - 3:00

Tuesday, October 28 - 6:30
My workshop

Please reserve your spot for one of these workshops by Friday, October 24

Lots of cards to choose from - Cards with a Fall theme that can fit any occasion, 

Halloween Cards and Thanksgiving cards

Many of these Halloween cards have been designed by other wonderfully talented consultants.

PSSST......Thanksgiving cards are still in the design process.

Choose the cards you would like to make and make as many cards as your time allows.

All cards are pre-cut ready to stamp and assemble.

Cards include envelopes.  

4 1/4 x 5 1/2 cards - $1.50 each

5 x 7 cards - $2.00 each 

Card workshop

All Occasion Card Workshop

Monday, August 25 - 2:00

Tuesday, August 26 - 6:30

My workshop

• Come and make as many of the cards as you like for $1.50 each.  
• Cards are pre-cut, ready to stamp and assemble
• Please bring your own adhesive.
• Change sentiments to suit your needs.  
•  I've had requests for cards for kids, so several designs lean that way this month.

• I still have a few more cards to design, but I wanted to share what I have ready so far.  I will have a few more to choose from in case you don't need any cards for children.

One card, not with child content, includes fuzzy clouds and shimmery water.

Who doesn't need a belated birthday card on hand?  Oh, I know, you're all more organized than I am, and you always get your cards on time, right?

Numbers can be changed on this child's birthday card.  I got the idea for this card from Creations by Char.  Thanks, Char.  Other colors can be used to create a card that might not be quite so feminine looking.  You'll have a chance to use the new CTMH ShinHan Touch Twin markers on this card.  I'm really loving these new markers. 

Here's another stamp set that's been waiting in the drawer for a chance to be played with.  Another card that might appeal to a child.

This cutie owl is from the August Stamp of the Month.  Here's that perfect thank you card to send when you want to let someone what a fun time you had with them.  We can always be creative and come up with other sayings to suit your needs.

I'm thinking this card might work for an older child or maybe even a guy.

Hope you'll join me for one of the two workshops.  

Please let me know if you plan to come by Saturday, August 23.

Card Workshop

Birds, Butterflies, and Bees

Come make some cards with me!

Monday, July 28, 2:00p.m.

or 

Tuesday, July 29, 6:30p.m.

1. Just bring your own adhesive.
2. Everything is pre-cut, ready to stamp and assemble.
3. Maybe you will even learn a new technique or two.
4. 6 card designs will be ready for you to make as many cards as you would like of each design.
5. Choose your own sentiment.
6. $1.50 per card, envelopes included
7. If you plan to come, please let me know by Sunday, July 27th.

Card workshop

Card Making Workshop

Tuesday, May 27th

2:00 -4:30

6:30 - 9:00

• Technique - masking tape inking and working with paint sample cards -- I especially enjoy the masking tape technique and I think you will too.  I'll have some more designs ready for you during the workshop.
• Materials are pre-cut and ready for creating 
• $1.50 per card includes envelope
• Several design samples - make as many as you would like - change sentiments to fit your needs
• Bring your own adhesive and decorative punches if you have them.  They're great with the pain sample cards.
• Contact me to reserve your spot (Comment below, phone, or email)

Here are some examples

Many different colors and ideas to play around with on this type of card.

Hope you'll join me.

All Occasion Card Workshop

Tuesday, April 29th

2:00 - 4:30 and 6:30 - 9:00

• Please contact me to register for the workshop by Saturday, April 26.
• $1.50 per card - make as many as you care to
• If you missed the card-in-a-box workshop, you may also work on that.
• Here are samples of what will be available.
• Any of the sentiments on the card may be changed to suit your needs.

This card has a pocket to hold money or a gift card.  
It can also be made to match your graduate's school colors.

The graduation cap and medallion behind it can also be made to
match graduate's school colors.