Happy Birthday!

 

I made this card, for someone special, using the ever-so-colorful Dream Pop paper packet and incorporated one of our (Close To My Heart's) special new "M-size" stamp sets that will be released in just a few days!  These li'l guys are one of my favorite new products in the idea book and I am sure you will see me making quite a few greeting cards using them.  You cannot beat their price of just $2.95!

The idea for the card design came from the Fusion Card Challenge.  I always enjoy trying out a new pattern and like the twist I put on the sketch.

Here is a close-up of the focal point with a few pieces of retired bling to spice it up a bit.

Praying your week gets off to a phenomenal start!

"Art with an Attitude" Blog Hop

I am thrilled to be a team member of "Stampers with an Attitude", through Close To My Heart, and was invited to participate in a blog hop with fellow teammates.  There's no better way to cap off Cinco de Mayo than with some inspiring artwork made with Close To My Heart products.

If you are coming from Angela's Craft Closet, you are on the right track!  The hop is one big circle so keep "hoppin" along to see some fabulous creations.

I am sharing two items that I have recently created, both using the fabulous and ever-so-popular "Dream Pop" paper packet.  If you know me very well, you know I like bright, cheery and summer-like colors so this paper packet is right up my alley!  It is an exclusive paper pack available only through the end of May (or while supplies last) through Close To My Heart.

This first creation is our My Creations Kraft Container which measures 5 3/4" x 3" - much bigger than I imagined - and is perfect for filling with any type of goodie.  In fact, it is it tall enough to fit your favorite pens and pencils.  (Another little thing about me...I am addicted to CUTE pens and pencils so it would be the perfect place to "hide" them so nobody else uses them.  LOL  Did I just say that?)

I'm also addicted to this fabulous flower pattern made from our exclusive Cricut Art Philosophy Cartridge.  I started at size 1 3/4" and reduced it in size, two times, by 1/4".  A little bling and some glitter and it makes for a cute container!  Oh!  I also love the saying that I used which is contained on one of the sheets of paper, "Do what you love and love what you do."  That describes me to a "C" (lol) in regards to Close To My Heart that is.  

My second creation is this greet card.  The flowers and scallop trim were also cut with our Cricut Cartridge but this time with Artiste.  (Currently we have two exclusive Cricut Cartridges.)

Thanks for taking the time to stop by.  I would love for you to leave a comment if you feel led to do so.  Now, "hop" on over to Scrapper's Therapy where you will find some fun artwork by Amber.

And a HUGE THANK YOU to Melinda Everitt for coordinating this swap!

Enjoy a wonderful week!

Happy National Scrapbooking Month!

Is it hard for you to believe that it is already May 1st?  In looking at the calendar last week, I found myself caught off-guard with that realization.  This school year has sure flown by.  (That tends to be how I measure a year. LOL)

If you caught my blog post on April 26, you saw that we have a fun paper pack that is debuting today!  It is called "Dream Pop" and the colors and fun patterns are sure to "pop" out at you!  With just a $35 order, it can be yours for just $10!  It's well worth those $10, let me tell ya!

I have already been playing with this paper packet and am looking forward to decorating several dimensional items I have in my studio.  (Those will be posted soon.)  But to start off this month, I wanted to share this card I made with some of the fun patterns in this paper packet.  

The photos just do not do this paper packet justice.  You have got to see it in person.  And the texture on some of the sheets, like on the turquoise-shaded piece shown, are too fun!  The textures vary on several sheets of cardstock.

Check out my customer newsletter where you will find another card creation there.  If you would like to be added to my newsletter distribution list, please click here.  Complete the information and then let me know you did so in the comment section below.  I'll send you a fun card for doing so!

Wishing you all the best in May,

Dream Pop BLOG HOP

I am excited to get back to blogging (after a brief break in having to prepare for an event last weekend and a busy work week) with a Blog Hop highlighting Close To My Heart's newest paper pack called "Dream Pop"!  I absolutely love it and it goes "live" to everyone on May 1st!  Of course, we Consultants get a sneak preview.  Gotta love that!

This hop is one big circle so please follow the links provided below to view all the beautiful artwork ideas highlighting this fun paper packet!  There are 35 Consultants participating in this hop.  Should you get lost somewhere along the way, please feel free to visit Kathleen's Blog for a list of all participants.

If you arrived here from Krista's Craft Corner you are on the right track!

I had fun making this "Girl Fun" layout and am anxious to add some photos pertaining to the title.  All items used on this layout are CTMH products.  The title was cut from our exclusive Cricut Artiste cartridge, as were the CUTE flowers!  Cut in 1/4" increments, they made for some fun accents.  I also love the price of the Sparkles Clear Flourishes - Small, perfect for adding a little bling.  (Disclaimer:  The photos don't do the paper justice.  You've got to see it in person!)

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I have already created some other fun items with this paper pack and will be doing more of that this weekend!  Feel free to subscribe to my blog, in the right column, if you would like to follow me.

Thank you for stopping by.  Please leave a comment, if you feel led, and continue reading below if you would like to see the contents of the paper packet.

Now, hop on over to Sherri Says Just Scrap It to see what artwork she has to share.

These images don't do the paper packet any justice but at least you can get an idea of what you can get for just $10 in May, in honor of National Scrapbooking Month.

Happy hoppin',