October Core products

 September CTMH New Product 

Hello! If you came from https://misscarriescreations.com/2020/09/10/welcome-to-the-new-product-blog-hop-2/ , you're in the right place! It's Christmas on my blog today! Here's 4 Holiday cards and let's talk about them. These are from the Comfort and Joy Cardmaking Workshop Kit. G1216 $29.95

This kit makes 16 cards, 4 of each of the designs posted. It includes instructions to complete as pictured, but of course, you can change up the designs as you wish. What I love about the kits, they make it quick and easy and even a new stamper will be successful. The cards use a variety of techniques. In the Peace card, you stamp the wreath in sections to form the border. On the Trees, you ink, then stamp on a piece of scrap paper, (or extra tree shape) then stamp on the background, giving you a lighter look. It makes your focal tree stand out! On the Rejoice card, your wreath forms a swag. Adding any of the shapes, words, Peace, Warm Wishes, Rejoice can truly express your thoughts for a great holiday season. I love the bird, ornament and star as well. 8 stamps in this set, along with Red Liquid Pearls, cardstock and card bases and envelopes means you'll be all ready for the holiday season! 

This would be a great project for a Thanksgiving holiday, get the family involved and send them home with cards. No excuse for them not to send one out and back to you! The older children would love making these for their teachers and parents, other family members. This kit is on page 22 of the Sept/October catalog, along with another design. ( I personally didn't like the red doves, so switched that card up a bit) No card project police to tell me I couldn't! 

Thanks for stopping by and now you're off to see more at Michelle's 

National Scrapbooking Month-Blue Skies

Blue Skies -Celebrate National Scrapbooking Month

I'm so glad you've stopped by! If you've gotten here from Haley's Blog, you're in the right place! I just love this bright, embossed and fun package of goodness. There are so many options with this group! A 12 x 12 Scrapbook, a 6 x 8 scrapbook and the card kit makes 18 cards!! And the Cut Above Layouts are awesome! Talk about options!!  I got my kit early and got right to work. As a "rule follower" I made the 6 x 8 album, and cards following the printed guides. This makes it easy for new paper crafters who can be challenged by all the pretty papers, stamps, and embellishments! Let me show you a few of the 6 x8 album pages which I think will hold photos of my grandkids when we can get together soon! The title page just screams you know there is gonna be some fun in here!

What will we do first?

 Who or Where to visit first?

What notes  or photo will I tuck in here. 

These pinwheels move! What kid wouldn't love getting these fun cards in the mail! The kit tells you exactly how to do that, so the pinwheel moves and the brad is hidden! I love that! It'll be our secret! 

These are adorable! Who wouldn't love snail mail like this?

You too can have beautiful flowers without a green thumb

 I love these colors!

 Here's a disclaimer- I tried to add these photos a dozen times. Couldn't get them in my blog. Then I saw an option to get them from my phone, from my computer! I clicked on that to see what I needed to do and voila, my photos were all there. Not in the orientation I wanted. I'm hopeful you can click on each one and see them up close! They are just bright and perfect for this month's stamp of the month's sentiments. As I packed my customers orders this month, I put one in each of their bags! Hopefully it will inspire them to take a look at this collection before it's gone! If you don't have a consultant, just let me know! I'm happy to help you get Blue Skies into your life!
Now head over to Michelle's blog for some more bright Blue Skies! Enjoy!

Time to Celebrate

I love the first of the month! That means a new Stamp of the Month! 

If you came from Haley's blog, then you're on track to see all the wonderful creations of Close To My Heart Consultants! 

Let me tell you a little about myself. I love to make cards! I'm a simple stamper when I do! Here's the reasons why: 1. A lot of bulk makes them hard to mail and be sure they get where they need to go in one piece. I often turn them inside out, to give any embellishments a little more protection.

2. Cards are not meant for eternity, like our scrapbooks are. So I spend more time on those, documenting the people that matter in my life, as well as the places we've been. 

Having shared that, here's two cards I used with the Time to Celebrate stamp set. I love all the sentiments on this set! The little icons, heart, stars, xxx, are just perfect for some trims. 

On this first card I used the hey there, because we're all missing people right now, and I thought this would be perfect to send a message to a friend to brighten up their day.  I used the stamp set D1925, A Million Little Things as well. I love the flowers in this set, along with the splatters and sentiments. 

I used colored pencils to color the flower in several shades of yellow/orange to give it depth, as well as several shades of green. I added some of our self-adhesive sequins for trim. I layered the flower onto our Canary embossed paper from the special this month, Blue Skies. Be sure to check that special out! 

For the 2nd card, I used the Congrats stamp to welcome a new little one. The stamp set is Baby Bump, B 1706. It also has some flowers, stems on it as well so even if you don't need a baby card, the flowers and stems are perfect for a Spring bouquet. I stamped some of the small flowers in the set to decorate her clothing. I colored the base and figure with colored pencils as well for a softer look. I added some of our bitty sparkles and layered on the Pixie embossed paper from the Blue Skies special. I think this card could be a great gender reveal. Use blue if you're announcing a boy or pink if it's a girl.You could also color the hair to match the recipients. Perfect for invitations for a shower or welcome home to the  new little one. It just says so sweet to me...

I've also enclosed a little note that I often put into cards, which allows them to pass the card on if they desire. 

I didn't sign this card, Before I sent it off to you...

But it holds my warmest thoughts, invisible but true.

And if you find a time you need to brighten someone's day,

Then take this card and sign it, and send it on it's way. 

Thanks for stopping by my blog and please leave a comment for me. I'd love to hear your thoughts and hope you're staying safe! Now off you go to enjoy more creative projects. Your next stop is

Michelle's  blog!