{CTMH} Close To My Heart Pennant Frame

Another Ariana paper sample using out versatile My Creations pennant frame! 
Notice how it can be hung either way!  I just need to add some journaling flags and I am done!
Still trying to decide which photo to use.

So fun and easy to use to create the perfect gift.  Don't forget Mother's day is upon us!

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!

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}

Gingerbread Gift Basket with Cocoa Treats

My own pattern, ask me how you can make one too!