Copycat: Heart 2 Heart Challenge

Welcome to this week's Heart 2 Heart Challenge where the title is "Copycat". That means you can copy any artwork from one of our current Idea Books, or use them as a source of inspiration.

To join our Challenge, you simply need to go to our Blog and then link up to us at the very bottom. Be sure to use Close To My Heart products in your creation.

I chose to copy these adorable, 3" x 3" cards that are made with our Punny Pals stamp set - showcased on the back covers of our Idea Books. These animal images, with their cute and punny sayings, are a perfect pick-me-up for anyone. 

Here are close-ups of the cards. 

I look forward to seeing your artwork at Heart 2 Heart. Have a blessed day and an awesome week!

You are Top KOALA-ty! (Having fun with puns!)

Punny cards are all the rage these days and these are super easy to make! Would any of these cards bring happy to your mailbox if you received them, aside from all that not-so-fun and junk mail? I'm assuming the answer is 'YES'! 

I created 12 cards using the adorable Punny Pals stamp set, and coordinating Thin Cuts (ON SALE THIS MONTH). All cards are of the same design but with a different critter and sentiment. Watercolor Paints were used to color in the images, using a Small Round Waterbrush. I love the results and they feel pretty cool, too! LOL (It's the dried watercolor paints on the cardstock. You just have to feel it for yourself. ha!)

When you purchase this stamp set, Close To My Heart will donate $7 of the proceeds to Operation Smile, a non-profit organization that provides surgeries to repair cleft lips and palates for children around the world. 

Use these 13 thin metal dies to quickly and easily cut the paper shapes shown that coordinate with the Punny Pals stamp set (above). The Thin Cuts are packaged on their own magnetic sheet and work well with most die-cutting machines. (I use the Cuttlebug.) 

This and other Thin Cuts are ON SALE. Click here for all the details, available while supplies last! 

I love the simplicity of these cards, highlighting the Punny Pal and the cute sentiment that coordinates. The Gimme Some Sugar paper pack is where I pulled the floral and polka dot pattern. I used two colors of cardstock - Fern (green) and Bashful (pink), and added a strip of Bashful Glitter Paper. This says, "You are top KOALA-ty!"

The circle was cut using one of our other Thin Cuts on sale this month, Basic Circles. The circle sizes are 2 1/2", 2", 1 1/2" and 1".

You'll see the pattern repeated here, with a different Pal. It reads, "I'm BANANAS about you."

And the last one I'm highlighting in greater detail, "Some BUNNY loves you."

I hope these super fun cards bring some joy into you life as you read the punny sayings. They are definitely something I can rely on to make me smile.

If you need some "pals" in your life, head over to my website and get them before they're gone! Remember, the Thin Cuts are only on sale this month and both are available while supplies last.

Enjoy this Friday eve!

I Whaley Like You!

On the eve of Valentine's Day, I thought I would share this cute and punny card (LOL) made with products from the Make Waves product line.

This card is one of the four designed and included with the Make Waves Workshop Your Way Scrapbooking Kit. I love the background for this card. It is made with scraps of paper and a piece of shimmer trim, placed on a rectangular piece of cardstock which are all then trimmed. Isn't that cool? 

A few circles cut of White Daisy cardstock and patterned paper, using the Thin Cuts - Basic Circles,  make for a fun and whimsical card. 

Check out the rest of the images and punny sentiments that are included with this set. And on the bottom...you can get the coordinating Thin Cuts that save you time and eliminate fussy-cutting.

A few gems were placed on the card for some necessary bling. These are the Make Waves Sequins & Gems that coordinate with the rest of the product line. Aren't they cute. If you look closely, the top sheet has some floral sequins that are iridescent. They are totally fun!

You can purchase these and other items on my website. Let me know if you have any questions! Enjoy the rest of your day!

Blog with Friends: Winter Activities

When asked what I love doing on a cold, wintery day, this was my answer: 

Give me some papercrafting projects and a hot drink, and I'm one happy girl. It doesn't take much. LOL

I'm excited to be part of a group, "Blog with Friends", where we showcase one another's blogs and today is the day we do so! You will find information and links to their awesome posts below so be sure to visit them once you've read through my post - and left some love. :) 

With Valentine's day approaching (rather quickly), I decided to create some punny treats that are perfect for this holiday or, let's face it, any day of the year. 

The fun sentiments and images are from this stamp set called "We Belong Together". Are you like me and chuckle when you read them?! LOL I do so every single time. They are adorable and I can't help it!

This is a fun treat box I created using the directions from this video, although my Mom taught me how to make it. This is the smaller box, perfect to fill with chocolate or other yummy treats. Jewelry would also fit nicely. (The largest box can hold a gift card.)

And. This. Card. LOL I totally crack up every time I read it. It's precious, huh?! "To-ma-toes!" Ha! 

The striped paper is from our Stargazer paper pack. I enjoyed adding Silver Shimmer Trim and Red Glitter Paper, respectively. It is super fun to work with and adds that little bit of sparkle that is totally necessary. 

**BLOG CANDY**

Leave a comment and I will draw at least one winner - on Friday, the 9th. The winner can either elect to have the handmade card sent directly to them or someone else. I'll announce the winner on my blog on that day. I always enjoy hearing from you and here's a little incentive to do so! 

Now...onto my "Blog with Friends"... 

• Karen from "Baking in a Tornado" - Creamy Vegetable Rice Soup
• Jules from "The Bergham Chronicles" - Indoor Winter Activities
• Dawn from "Spatulas on Parade" - Chocolate Walnut Gooey Snowflake Cake
• Lydia from "Cluttered Genius" - DIY Window Garden 
• Rabia from "The Lieber Family Blog" - Quilted Tied Fleece Blanket

We Belong Together - Virtual or In-Person Card Class

How would you like to make these C-A-UTE Valentine's Cards?! You can do so in the comfort of your own home (virtually) OR in-person (on Friday, February 9, 2018 in the Irving, TX area). If you "attend" virtually, or aren't able to attend the physical event and would like a Kit-To-Go, you'll be mailed the kit and will be provided full-color directions for assembly. A brief video, highlighting tips, techniques, etc. will be shared through the event in my VIP Group on Facebook. 

We will be using this punny stamp set! It seriously makes me laugh each time I read/say the sentiments. LOL It's adorable! It's called, "We Belong Together".

Here is a closeup of one of the cards. Would you believe the striped paper came from Stargazer?! Who'd a thought?! LOL

The RSVP deadline, to include payment of the class fee is Thursday, February 8, 2018. (Kits will start shipping as early as the 6th if you are participating virtually.)

The cost is $5 or you can get the kit FREE with a purchase. Details about your options are provided HERE. To sign up, contact me directly or you can RSVP on my VIP group.