Christmas Gift Tags!

Here's a fun way to dress up your Christmas gifts & packages while using up all your scraps! Cut cardstock 3X6, fold in half and adhere your scrap paper, stamped images, ribbon, buttons or brads. Have fun using up all those leftovers! I whipped these up one night when I needed a quick project and used them to attach to last minute Christmas goodies. Simple and quick! I love those types of projects. Happy stamping!

A Christmas ornament, CTMH style!

A fun way to dress up your tree. Curl paper strips (about 1/4 inch wide, 6 inches long), place inside a clear glass ornament. Add a tag - don't forget the date! Mine is on the back. Lots of fun for kids, too.

To curl strips, strip them like you would curl ribbon with scissors, then wrap around a pen tightly, carefully pull off and your ready for the next one! Have fun!

Don't forget - it's Stampaganza time!

Just a reminder that Close to My Heart's awesome special this month - buy 2 Acrylic stamp sets get one free - is good until next Monday the 30th! Don't miss out on this great opportunity to stock up on all those stamps you've been wanting. Don't forget that there are several stamp sets about to retire at the end of the year, too, so this may be a great time to get them before they're gone! See the details online at http://www.closetomyheart.com/

My next gathering will be on the 30th, if you would like to attend or place an order, please contact me and I will get you the details!

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

Creative Basics Jingle Collection

One of my favorite products in each catalog is the Creative Basics Collection. You get several sheets of two designs and coordinating ribbon! So many fun possibilities! Here is a little accordion album I made using cardstock and just part of two sheets of paper, ribbon & a few sparkles. It is perfect for wallet size photos! It would make a cute little stocking stuffer, too!

It's time to get those stamp sets on your wish list!

Jingle Card Workshop!

I am loving the colors of the Jingle paper pack! Here are the cards from the Jingle Workshop kit! Aren't the colors so bright & happy? They are versatile, too! From Christmas to birthdays to summer days, there are so many possibilities!

Here are the cards created using the basic kit:

Here are the cards created using the "Best" option!

Tickled pink for workshops!

I've been a busy girl lately both with projects and learning how to sew. This is what I've been up too - sewing bags! Here's the last one I made! It's a shopping bag for my craft store trips! Fun, fun! Here I have it full of Close to My Heart goodies :)

It's been quite a learning process and I am thankful for my sweet friends for showing me the way! I don't know what I'd do without you Jaime & Tracie!

I've also been working on card projects. The latest one is making cards in bulk using workshop guides. I wanted to whip up some cards recently for gifts and I pulled out our awesome Wishes book by Jeanette Lynton. It provides cutting guides and instructions for making simple cards. I made these cards using just two pieces of cardstock and one sheet of B&T duos paper and the card bases. I cut, stamped and assembled the cards all in one evening and had 16 cards to show for it. Super fun & easy! The paper & stamp set I used was from Tickled Pink, a previous constant campaign from last year.