Simply Inspired Blog Hop~Close To My Heart {CTMH} Hostess Sets!

Welcome back to our Simply Inspired Blog Hop!!!
Where did the month go?

You are on the right path to creative goodness!

Have you been wanting to book a gathering and earn one of our fabulous exclusive hostess sets? 

This blog will show you the endless possibilities using these darling sets!

If you just hopped over from the Scrappin' Katy's blog, then you are right on track! 

I am using the Happy Hexagons set!

C1596 for only $8*

*when you host a gathering! (Retail value, $13.95)

Recommended blocks ~ 2" x 2" Y1003 and 2" x 6 1/2" Y1010

I am still thinking about the sweet trip I earned with Close To My Heart to Disney Aulani!  I love collecting anything heart shaped in nature because they are so rare! I have the ocean on my brain still which has inspired this card!

So Many possibilities with this fun set. I made a square card using our Seaside Papers, Zip Strip, Seaside PML Cards and Embellishments!        I also love to double dip my inks for a shaded effect!

Our Picture My Life Cards are more than just for scrapbooking!

And that cute little Fishy is just the added touch of class!

Now hop on over to the ever so talented Brenda Rose's blog for your next wozzer moment!  

 If you get lost along the way, you can always regroup at Dana's blog for the list of hoppers!

Come back for a visit soon!

Thank You Close To My Heart!!! Disney Aulani was Spectacular!

Thank you to all my Paper Cupcake team members, extended consultants, customers and friends that made it possible for me to earn the

Disney Aulani incentive trip!

I took my Disney lovin' friend and consultant, Dawn, with me!

Here we are in the mustang convertable she rented for us! Good times! 

Ever drink out of a coconut?

Boy were we spoiled!

Yes, our airfare, shuttle and accommodations covered, but there was so much more!  When we arrived we got our gorgeous lei's! There was also a tropical fruit platter with yogurt and sparkling cider waiting in our room!  Plus a welcome dinner and photos with Minnie and Mickey! Each day we received a happy! A straw and aqua tote, 6 wooden Disney postcards, a matted picture of Disney Aulani, logo'ed hawaiian jammies, a craft project with a stamp set and embellishments and NEW Washi tape, a beautiful silver hawaiian necklace, decadent chocolate, an executive director dinner, a show and a closing dinner. PLUS $300 in hotel credit for meals or whatever! AMAZING!

A room with a view!

Endless pools of relaxation!

From breath taking beaches...

To unforgettable moments with our friends!

Dawn, Bren, Linda and Kelsey!

Thanks for the tour of the island ladies!

I found several special heARTifacts along the way!

And made a few Mickey keychain happy's with our Base n' Bling products!

Oh, and our CTMH event was complete with a little creativity!

Hard to say goodbye!
Aloha 'Oe!

Want in on the fun too?
Join our Paper Cupcakes team and jump on in!

heART bookmark origami style

I love how fun this is! Found the link to fold it {here} 

Attitude of Gratitude Gift Bag {CTMH} Close To My Heart

Gratitude...
John F. Kennedy said, "As we exress our gratitude, we must never forget that the higest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them."

LIVE with an ATTITUDE of GRATITUDE

Thank your customers, your friends, your family, by sending a little a thank you.

Here is a cute bag/box for a friend, team member or for a hostess gift.
It holds standard size cards and envelopes!
This is the bag/box I shared at our meeting posted earlier. Start with a 12" x 12". Score at 1", 3", 9", 11"~turn score at 5" & 7". Cute the side where shown and fold up.
The top flap is a 4"x6" piece folded and punched for the ribbon.

I am LOVING this Origami Heart!

Cut a pile of squares...mine was a 6"x6" square, and fold on the go. Keep a pile of squares by you when you are waiting for something like an appointment, or when you are chatting on the phone, watching a movie...have them handy to add to a project and just say Thank You, you are Close To My Heart!

Learn how to fold the heart here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nnV262Egucw&feature=youtu.be

and if you love Origami, you might also like this cute little heART corner bookmark I made {here}

I am just a heARTist at heART...

I was born to create...I am just a heARTist at heART.

Frito heARTifacts

A teeny tiny heart shaped Frito escaped and tried to make a run for it...it was too cute to eat, so I put it in my locket!