Seasonal Expressions 1 New Product Blog Hop

Welcome to our Blog Hop where today we are featuring BRAND NEW PRODUCT from our NEW Idea Book which debuted on January 1, 2019! If you haven't gotten your hands on this beauty, do so ASAP!

The front cover itself is worth it as our Founder and CEO, Jeanette Lynton, is the focus as we celebrate 35 years of Close To My Heart! Isn't that exciting?! It's hard to believe I've been part of that journey for 20+ years!

If you don't currently have a hard copy in your possession, and while you race to place an order to get on FREE, you can view the digital version by clicking here. 

If you are coming from Brenda's Blog, you are on the right track. You can find a complete list of participants on this site.

I had fun making this Easter card and absolutely love this adorable stamp set, "Egg-stra Special". 

The sentiments are adorable, as are the images, and the fact you can get it with the coordinating Thin Cut images...that makes it perfect, and a must-have! 

I used the Something Fierce paper packet, coordinating cardstock and inks. 

A little distressing with Sponge Daubers, White Ribbon, and Silver Glitter Gems were perfect for finishing up. 

Thank you for much for stopping by today. Be sure to continue to make your way around the Hop to enjoy the other wonderful creations made with new product. I guarantee you will want to have a paper and pen ready because you will need to make a wish list!

Now, head on over to Cat's Blog. ENJOY and happy hopping!

Holiday "Anything But A Card" Blog Hop

Welcome to our Blog Hop where we are featuring artwork that is "Anything but a card". I'm looking forward to seeing what the other participants have created to share with you and I hope you are too!

If you are coming from Brenda's Blog, you are on the right track. You can find a complete list of participants by clicking here.

One of the reasons I joined Close To My Heart over 20 years ago is because of my love for giving people gifts, for various occasions. I learned that I could hand-create goodies for a fraction of a cost of what I would pay for something in the store and that is what got me hooked and still holds true!

I wanted to create some treats for my team members as we gathered together last weekend for a kick-off celebration for the new catalog, which debuts January 1st. I wasn't sure what I wanted to create and came across this pattern for a Ghiradelli holder. I think it came out cute and hope you do as well!

This pattern doesn't require any glue so that was nice. Just some scoring, folding and tucking is all! LOL

I worked to keep the decorations cute and simple by cutting out the circle on Gold Glitter Paper and then adding some White & Gold Skinny Ribbon. I thought all was the perfect topping for a package.

A little tip: My corner rounder didn't allow some of the sides to tuck in nicely, so I used some scissors to trim off a bit more. Should you recreate these and experience the same, hopefully that will help. 

The little box holds two Ghiradelli squares; a perfect treat, in my opinion!

I truly appreciate you stopping by. Let me know if you plan on trying this pattern out for yourself and then head on over to Cat's Blog to see what "Anything but a card" item she has to share with you.

Happy hoppin'!

Cricut Flower Market Blog Hop

Thank you for joining us for our Blog Hop where we are featuring the Flower Market Cricut Collection from Close To My Heart. 

If you haven't already heard, we have a fabulous sale taking place tomorrow (Cyber Monday 2016) where you can save 30% off of our exclusive cartridges. You can click here for further details.

If you are coming from Cat's Blog, you are on the right track. You can find a complete list of participants by clicking here. 

I decide to keep my artwork pretty simple, using only cardstock and a little bit of Washi Tape, in an effort to really focus on the pointsettias and layout title created with cuts from the Flower Market Cricut Collection. 

This was super simple to put together and I am looking forward to creating some fun Christmas photos on them this year. (I do notice my Clear Sparkle fell off the 'i' from Christmas. Imagine it is there.) 

Here is a close-up of the largest pointsettia. I did not do any texturing, other than crinkling the leaves up a bit, and lifted up the edge of the flower petals because with it going in a scrapbook album I knew it would not be retained.

Thank you for stopping by my blog and viewing my artwork. Now head on over to Wendy's Blog to see what she has created and to continue the hop. We appreciate you joining us.

Have a wonderful week!

Melissa