Close To My Heart {CTMH}, Sticky Boy, Disney, Operation Smile and More!

Sticky Boy does Disney!

Who is Sticky Boy? Where can I get one?  Well, he has quite the story!  He was first introduced with our acrylic stamps 10 years ago! He even has his own Facebook page!
https://www.facebook.com/stickyboyctmh

He shows up hiding at conventions, and if you are lucky enough, you might find one! He has also raised lots on money for Operation Smile!  What a great guy!

Check out the original video! (He's on my home page too!)

Simply Inspired May Blog Hop ~ {CTMH} "Free To Be Me" National Scrapbooking Special

Welcome back to our "Simply Inspired Blog Hop!"

If you just hopped over from the amazing Karen Pedersen's blog, then you are on the right track!

Today we are featuring the delicious "Free to be Me"

exclusive paper kit. This beautiful kit is only available in May as a National Scrapbooking Promotion! 

Find out {HERE} how you can get your own!

I love the embossed solids and the trendy vellum!  You must see it in person!

SO…about my creative process.

Today was "Git r done" day!

That's right, no time to mull it over…just grab and go!

I spread out my papers and loved the Aqua and Red combo.

Even though it has a "feather" theme throughout, I kept seeing a "Vintage Travel Trailer Vibe"

AND my favorite new set is our cute little camper crazy set!

I'm convinced it was made just for me!

(Since I am restoring my own 1956 Deville)

So out came the stamps…

I went into my happy crafty space and looked around at what I had that I wanted to alter.  Oh yes, our new card box! PERFECT…

The creative process began…and so here are a few of my TIPS to share…

Sometimes a pop of black is a must to help an item stand out.

I love using our zip strips and cutting them apart.

I used the words mounted on black for my box.

It's like a free embellishment on each piece of background & texture paper!

Don't forget to work on an old magazine when using our wonderful bonding memories glue.

Just flip the page for a clean surface!

Got a little glob of glue on your paper, use our rub & remove eraser! Works like a charm!

Coloring in an image? I like to outline in grey for a shadowed effect.

And don't forget the embellishments!

Dots, ribbon, washi tape…done.

Sweet and Simple.

Perfect to hold your A-2 standard cards and envelopes!

When coloring, I always stamp a few images in case I mess up…so I had an extra camper ready to go.

Then…I was starring at my scraps and decided to

"Craft my Stash" and

whipped up a quick easy card…I just started piecing and gluing…

These are pieces that many chuck in the trash.

Not me…hello, not bad from my scraps!

YOU can make one too!  It's so fun and easy!

Now that's thinking outside the feathered box!

Can't wait to see more?

Hop on over to Pamela O'Conner's blog for MORE incredible inspiration!

And if you get lost along the way you can always

start at the beginning and visit the talented Dana Kessler's blog!

Now wasn't this fun?

I have a cute layout I made of my travel trailer using Studio J!  Came back for visit and I will post it for you to see! Easy Peasy!!!

Close To My Heart {CTMH} Fathers Day Cards!

Swap cards ready for my meeting tomorrow!
Another card using Skylark!
Manly style!

Join the Paper Cupcakes and get in on the fun!!!

{Click here to see this months amazing recruiting deal!}

Simply Inspired Blog Hop {Skylark}

It's Simply Inspired blog hop time again!  If you came from Miss Fancy Melissa's blog, then you are on the right path!  I'm sure by now you are familiar with our awesome new paper pack called "Skylark". 

Anyone who knows me, knows I love vintage, nature, birds and my favorite color is aqua. 

So how could I not just ADORE this beautiful paper pack?   

Here is a little card I created using Skylark, the Skylark compliments, lace, the key charm from our base and bling free thinker collection and our Artiste Cricut Cartridge for the rose and the doily.

Here it is up close and personal.  Did you know we have over 700 images on each cartridge? AND each cartridge has at least one cool flower design?  This Rose is from the Artiste Collection. 

{Click here to find out how to get it FREE this month!} 

I like to spritz my rose before I roll it to give it a realistic look.

I was playing around with our base and bling collection.  I combined the single circle pendent with our other base & bling necklace and came up with this! I love how I can morph from card making, home decor and scrapbooking to homemade bling!  And it all coordinates so beautifully!  So go and craft your stash...after you've looked at all the lovley inspiration here at our Simply Inspired Blog Hop!

Now hop on over to my sweet friend Queenie, I mean Karen's blog to see what SHE has created to get your creative juices flowing!  What amazes me is how we can all have the same supplies and yet come up with totally unique creative ideas! Thank you ladies for including me!  This is always great fun!

If you get lost along the way you can always loop back to Dana!

NEW Exclusive Embossing Folders by Close To My Heart (CTMH) Blog Hop

Hi there! It's me, bren yule, it's BLOG HOP time again!

Today is the Simply Inspired "Embossing is Boss" blog hop!

If you have come from Katy Taylors blog...then you are in the right place!

Just a fun PINSPIRED card using our new Ariana Paper Packet and our fun Damask embossing folder!

I LOVE the sweet vintage look of our new papers!

Of course the flower, leaves and wings are from our Exclusive Cricut Cartridges.

Or just click the Cricut link to the right of my side bar for more info! 

Each cartridge has over 700 images! Three to choose from!

But you all know about those right?

Now about these cool new embossing folders, we have 5 to choose from in a 5" x 7" format!

AND they have a slit at the top so you can emboss a longer piece of paper for your layouts and crafty projects!

AND there are still a few more days in February to get in on our special! 

Purchase 2 Cardstock packets and receive 1 embossing folder of your choice FREE!

Here is the cool "How-to" video from our own Jill at Close To My Heart headquarters!

If you got lost along your way during this hop, then you can start over at Dana's blog and get the full list of amazing Close To My Heart sisters artwork! 

Come back and visit me soon!

What does the FOX say? Wild Thing Stamp Set! Only thru Feb 2014!

Here's my cute card made with the February Stamp of the Month set!

Sneak Peek Close To My Heart Card Creation!

I'm lovin' folding these cute dresses!

Now I have some fun ideas to make with them...check back her for the how-to's link and some fun ideas!

It doesn't cost a thing to look!

August Stamp of the Month FREE! ~ {CTMH} Close To My Heart

Oh yeah! Love me some chocolate!  Let's get you one of these cute stamp sets! FREE with your $50 order!

August is an especially sweet time to shop — when you place an order of $50 or more during August, you’ll receive the August Stamp of the Month set, A Chocolate Affair, FREE! This D-size stamp set with a retail value of $17.95 includes 16 images and sentiments that will have your friends salivating over your chocolatey layouts and cards. Make every project a treat with this must-have set.

Happy 4th of July ~ Close To My Heart style!

Celebrate a safe and Happy 4th of July everyone! Our country turns 237 today! God Bless the USA and all the people that work to give us the right to be and stay free! 
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Americana Patriotic Handmade Flag Card {CTMH} Close To My Heart

I have a room full of every possible artistic need!  

I felt the need to make a patriotic card for Memorial Day today.

I used old & new, borrowed & blue...

Retired CTMH stamps, a rusty star, one of my treasured heart buttons,

ribbons from my stash, and an old style clothespin.

Fun and Simple!

Close To My Heart {here}

You can also show your patriotism by creating an Origami Owl living locket!

for a locket {here}

Chantilly Heart Card using our exclusive CTMH Art Philosophy cartridge!

Here is my Chantilly swap card from our last card exchange.  This one was Pinspired!
I used my must have Art Philosophy CTMH cartridge for the hearts!  Many hearts to choose from!