Sarita Birthday

 

Yesterday I took out the retired Sarita paper to use on this card.

 

Got to use it up!!! lol

 

 

(inspired by this card on Pinterest) 

 

I used the Shower Flowers and Joyful Birthday stamp sets, and cut the leaf shapes using the Art Philosophy Cricut cartridge with Slate cardstock and vellum.

 

It is hard to pick up in the photo, but I added a little retired Prisma Glitter to my flowers and using my glue pen to adhere it.

 

I love how this one turned out!

 

 

Happy creating!  :)

 

 

 

Supplies used are all CTMH (unless otherwise noted):

Paper:  Sarita - retired; Slate, Colonial White CS

Stamps:  Joyful Birthday, Shower Flowers

Inks:  Black, Pixie, Cotton Candy, Goldrush, Sorbet

Embellishments:  Licorice Opaques

Other:  Art Philosophy Cricut cartridge, Glue Pen, Micro-tip scissors, 3D foam tape, Prisma Glitter - retired, Vellum (other)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Robin's Egg Blue

I thought I would throw together a layout for the Consultant layout contest at Convention, even though it was very last minute.

 

I ended up missing the drop-off time to hand it in, so I missed the voting portion... oh well.  I was busy!  lol

 

At least I was able to leave it with them for sharing afterwards.

What are you waiting for???

 

I just got back yesterday from Convention in Disneyland, and I had a blast!!!

 

 

With my Upline Charity Lindberg and teammate (and childhood friend) Debbie Garrison.

 

 

 

Seriously, if you are not a Close To My Heart Consultant already, what are you waiting for???

 

Next year Convention will be at Disney World in Florida, so you should really consider joining.

 

I am celebrating 10 years with Close To My Heart next month!

 

 

There is also a brand new Consultant Kit starting August 1st, that has had a lot of thought put into it.

 

You will love it!

 

 

 

Contact me for more information on this great opportunity.

 

 

 

♥

 

 

 

Jump on it July!!!

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The July Stamp of the Month is a lovely, versatile stamp set that is a great match for your cards and layouts that celebrate all the wonderful things - big and small - that life has to offer.  Additionally, the Hostess Rewards stamp sets have previously only been available as part of the Hostess Rewards program, which means now is the perfect opportunity to get those special stamp sets you've had your eye on!

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I'm Going To Disneyland!!!

"I'm too excited to sleep."  lol

Close to My Heart Convention is being held in Disneyland in July and I signed up kinda last minute to go.

Only 26 days until Convention...  how exciting!

Lee's Masculine Birthday Card

What a busy month I have had.  Unfortunately it left me with no time to create or share anything with you for way too long.

I am forced to be home all day today with my vehicle in the shop for the day, so I am taking advantage of the free time!

Lee celebrated his 46th birthday last month, so I whipped up a special card for him.

I had ordered some stuff from SU a while ago, and thought one of the masculine papers from the Adventure Bound Paper Stack (6 1/2" x 4 1/2" sheets) would be great for a more manly card.

This card is an odd size, measuring at 7" tall x 4 1/2" wide.

I created this card by cutting the top portion of the patterned paper off at 2 1/8" and adhered it onto my card base.

Then I added the BIRTHDAY die cut letters directly below the patterned paper.

I added the bottom portion of the patterned paper directly below the BIRTHDAY letters, then trimmed the excess off of the bottom.  That way I knew it would fit perfectly.

I created a simple banner for the HAPPY die cut letters and adhered it only on the left edge.  

I stamped the criss-cross stitching, then popped the right side of the banner with some 3D foam tape.

Lastly I added a wooden leaf shape.  Done.  Simple and so easy.  Perfect masculine card.

Happy creating!  :)

Supplies used are all CTMH (unless otherwise noted):
Paper:  Adventure Bound Paper (SU); Black, White Daisy, Kraft CS
Ink:  Black
Stamp:  Stitch Wonder
Embellishment:  Autumn Wooden Elements (SU)
Dies:  Modern Alpha Uppercase (PTI), Metro (QuicKutz)
Other:  3D foam tape, Micro-tip scissors

Wedding Mini Album

If you recall, I went to a friend's wedding in Las Vegas recently.

After we got back from the wedding, I created a mini album as a gift for the bride and groom and filled it with photos of their special day.

I also made this card to match...

I hope you enjoyed taking a peek at this special event, forever captured in photos.  

Happy creating!  :)

Supplies used are all CTMH (unless otherwise noted):

Paper:  For Always Picture My Life; Blackboard Journaling cards (WRMK)

Stamp:  Project Life Date stamp (Becky Higgins)

Ink:  Cranberry

Embellishments:  Red Enamel Hearts, Red Shimmer Trim, Gold Sequins, Clear Sparkles, Red Sparkles - retired, Sparkle Flourish - retired, Red Resin Flower - retired, White Paper Flower - retired, Red striped ribbon (SU), Red Pleated Ribbon (SU), Overlays and Word Chipboard  from Project Life Overlay Kit (Becky Higgins)

Other:  My Creations Black Mini Book, Corner rounder

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