Beauty, Love, Home

Close to my Heart's February Stamp of the Month was just what I needed to make this clean and simple card for this weeks Heart 2 Heart Challenge.  Think it will make the perfect anniversary card.  Don't you just love the new Chantilly papers?   They are so light and airy, plus all the patterns go so well together.    

 Remember, only a few days to get this cute stamp set.  Purchase it for only $5 when you spend $50 or more on Close to My Heart Products.  Or get it for full retail price of $17.95.  This stamp set is only available until the end of February.  Shop Now!

Just in Time for Spring

March's Scrappy Creations Class is just around the corner.  We will be creating these two cute springy layouts using CTMH's New Chantilly Paper Pack and Dimensional Elements on Thursday, March 14th at 7PM.  

Chose from the following kits;

Kit 1: Chantilly Paper Pack-$12.00

Kit 2: Chantilly Paper Pack, plus the Chantilly Dimensional Elements-$17.50

you may also choose to add Clear Sparkles or Pink/Red/Purple Sparkles for an additional $3.50

or

the New Pink Glitter Gems for $4.50

RSVP for class no later than Friday, March 1st. 

***Prices will vary when ordering directly from my website.  For above kit prices, RSVP and order directly from me. 

Mamma Mia!

Another birthday has come and gone and our children seem to keep growing faster and faster.  

This party was a fun Mario Kart Racing Theme Party.  The cake table turned out cute with a Mario Cupcake Cake,  racing flags and "brick" wrapped juice boxes.  The house was decorated with racing flags, gold coins (yellow paper plates), green paper pipes, paper stars, paper mushrooms, and paper brick squares to look like a "Super Mario Brothers World."

  About 150 mini-cupcakes created this fun Pinterest inspired Mario cake.

 I was worried I would go a little crazy making so many cupcakes.  Thanks to my William and Sonoma pancake "squirter" making the cupcakes was a cinch and not too messy.

 As the party started the kids need to prepare for the big race.  First they had to earn their mustaches like Mario by trying their best to pin the mustache on Mario.  

Everyone did a good job!

Second the kids practiced racing jumps with a hot wheel ramp.

 Unfortunately the racing track was infested with Goombas.  The kids had to kick, pop and get rid of them, so the track would be ready for the race.

 Lastly before the big race the kids had to break open the "Chain Dog"  so he wouldn't get them during the race.  Luckily there was candy in him.  

 We finally made it the big race.  Using "hippity hoppities"  the kids race around an indoor obstacle course.  It was a great race and a great party.  

 

Hugs and Kisses

CTMH's "Whoo's Your Valentine" stamp set was perfect for my Valentine's Cards this year.  Three stamped images, some random stamped hearts and a few flags using Close to my Heart's new silver glitter paper, helped to create this super cute card.

 In addition to the card the kids helped me make some "hugs" and "kisses" to put into the cards we are sending to the grandparents.  They were fun to make, especially the kisses.  What little girl doesn't love putting on bright red lipstick making kiss marks?  Even I got in on the fun.

This card is perfect for this week's Heart to Heart Challenge.  Make sure you stop by and see all the great love inspired artwork.   

Winter Storm

Waking up Monday morning to this beautiful winter wonderland, couldn't help but inspire me to create a pretty "winter-y"  layout, which was just right for this week's Heart 2 Heart Challenge.  

 The Avonlea Workshop on the Go was perfect to create this page showcasing our two children and our new snow friend.  

If you signed up for my Scrappy Creations Class, you will enjoy creating this layout tonight along with 3 very pretty cards.

~Amy

Simply Irresistible!

January's Scrappy Creation Class will be creating 3 beautiful cards using a simple but eye catching technique called embossed resist stamping.  Did you know an embossed image will resist ink? To create this pretty lace looking image I embossed the image in clear and then sponged 3 different colors (olive, chocolate and slate) on the image to create this pretty effect.  I love how the image popped.  The resist technique really showcases the details of this pretty stamp set.        

 The design was inspired by this weeks Mojo Monday sketch.

Check out more creations on the Mojo Monday Blog.

This card was created using Close to my Heart's Avonlea Workshop on the Go.  

Purchase the workshop or items individually on my website. 

Avonlea Paper Pack-$9.95

Opaque Mocha Adhesive Gems-$2.95

Natural Hemp- $2.25  

~Amy

Get 2013 Started with some Scrappy Creations

The Holidays are nearing which means we are also closer to a new year of Scrappy Creations.  Get ready for two great Scrappy Creations Classes in January and February.  

On Thursday, January 10th, we will be creating a nice wintery layout and several cards using the beautiful Avonlea Workshop on the Go set.

 

Choose from several Kits to creat projects from simple to more elaborate. 

 

Kit 1- Avonlea Paper Pack ($11.69)

 

Kit 2-Avonlea Paper Pack, Parlor Velvet Rub-Ons ($17.48)

 

Kit 3- Avonlea Paper Pack, Parlor Velvet Rub-Ons, Opapue Mocha Gems ($20.90)

 

Kit 4- Avonlea Paper Pack, Opapue Mocha Gems  ($15.14) 

 

Here are a few examples of the beautiful creations that can be made with this gorgeous paper pack.  

In addition to the January class, I have already started to plan for our February Class that will come a little early in the month so we can prepare for Valentines Day.  Plan on creating these fun treat tubes (a new product from Close to My Heart), on Thursday, February 7, using the "Whooo's your Valentine" Kit that is only available for the remainder of December and January as long as supplies last.  RSVP now for February to ensure the lower price.    

For only $10 you will receive 6 treat tubes to decorate and embellish as you like.  Want more than 6 tubes?  Order $35 online and get 12 tubes, paper, silver glitter paper and the stamp set for only $10.  If you would like to get the full kit of 12, let me know and you can include your January supplies on your order to reach your $35 minimum.  Recommended additional supplies to create more tubes or cards at home include; My Acrylix Starter Kit, Hollyhock Ink Pad, Slate Ink Pad. 

Remember, also that by placing an order on my website before the end of the year will, you will be entered  into a drawing to win a free Close to my Heart Paper Pack.  

Don't delay, order now!  Make sure to RSVP now too.  I will need to know by December 24th to make arrangement for both the January and February Class.   

December Special

Place an order on my online business account between December 1st and December 31st and be entered to win $10 in select Close to my Heart product.  

Purchase this cute "Whooo's Your Valentine" Kit.  This darling kit, which retails for $40, can be yours for only $10 when you spend $35 or more in Close To My Heart product from the Autumn/ Winter 2012 Idea Book. You’ll receive 12 die-cut boxes, 3 cardstock sheets, 1 sheet of silver glitter paper, 12 treat tubes, and an exclusive D-size stamp set created specifically for the kit.

While your at it, add December's Stamp of the Month to your order for only $5 with your purchase of $50.

Make sure to also check out the "While Supplies Last" section for wonderful products at great discounts.  

~Amy

Pear and Partridge Workshop

Check out everything that you can make with one Pear and Partridge paper pack!  I have been busy preparing for tomorrow's Scrappy Creation Christmas Extravaganza.  I am so excited to share all this great artwork with my scrappy friends.    

 Here is a close up of the layout out made for the class.  With a few Holiday Dimensional Elements, some sparkles, sparkle flourishes and a little bit of hemp this simple layout from Volume 1 of Make it From Your Heart turned out just perfect.  I still need to add some journaling on the right hand page, but am happy with the finished look.

Click on the links to purchase the products used to make this layout.  Continue to browse the recent posts on my blog for more details on the other projects we are making.  Happy Browsing!  

~Amy

A Partridge and A "Pair"

I finished the cards we will be making next week during my Scrappy Creation's Christmas Extravaganza.  They turned out cute and are great additions to all the fun projects I have planned for my fellow scrappers.  

 The above card was inspired by this weeks Mojo Monday 266 sketch.  Check out more cards inspired by this sketch here.  

Close to My Heart's Pear and Partridge papers are perfect to use to give your holidays cards that cozy, "homey" feeling of Christmas

Additional embellishments include Natural Hemp and Clear Sparkles.