I have some exciting news. I received my new Spring/Summer 2012 Close to my Heart Idea Books yesterday and let me just tell you…I AM IN LOVE! I cannot wait to share with you all of the amazing new papers, stamps, embellishments, and other fun surprises in the new book. Plus, my family photos are…
I got home last night from Convention and let me just say I had the BEST time! It was so much fun to meet all of my wonderful CTMH sisters that I only know online. It was fun to meet you all in person!!I just have to share what happened while I was gone. I…
This card was inspired by Kristina Werner. I loved the circle card she posted yesterday for her “Make a Card Monday.” I made the first one using Baby Pink and Chocolate. I also used CTMH’s Building Block alphabet and Angel Whispers for the word “Sunshine.” (I love to call my daughter Sunshine.) Well, after I…
As many of you know, Close to my Heart, the company I was with for over 19 years, closed earlier this year. As a result, many of us moved over to Stampin’ Up! in May. Although it has been bittersweet, I have really enjoyed working with Stampin’ Up!’s products and absolutely love the people I…
We took our annual family photos a couple months ago and as soon as I saw them, I knew that Close to my Heart’s Heartstrings Collection would be perfect to use with them on a scrapbook layout. I used the Heartstrings Paper Packet, the fun Heartstrings Compliments along with the cute little Stuck on You…
Staying true to (my latest) form, here is another simple card. I used one of CTMH’s beautiful metal Foundry Frames to emboss the chocolate cardstock. First I spritzed the cardstock with a little water on both sides. Then I laid it on top of the metal frame. I used my rubber brayer to roll over…