Halloween!

Hello! I'm finally around again and keeping my fingers crossed that hubby can keep it together! Poor guy has had it so bad! I just wish it could get better for him. He had his surgery Friday before last for his herinated disk and is doing GREAT! Thank you GOD!!! I thought since he had company and I get a little break I'd come by and share some cards that I made using last months Close to my Heart Stamp of the Month! It has to be one of my all time favorites but I do love Halloween so that has a lot to do with it. The name of the stamp is called "wicked".

Happy Mother's Day!

EEEEK! I almost forgot to post the Mother's Day cards that I made a week or so ago. I got in an order for 2 personalized cards so I'm going to share those with you also! The other 2 are just like the personalized cards just aren't personalized haha! Hope all the Wonderful Mother's out there have a beautiful and blessed weekend! Hugs!

Supplies used: Close to my Heart Dreams come True stamp set, CTMH Miracle Level 2 Paper Pack, Colonial White Card Stock, Opaques Adhesive Gems - Pearl, Sweet Leaf stamp pad, Heavenly Blue stamp pad, Stampin Up Sentiment (name unknown), Ribbon

Supplies Used: Close to my Heart Sweetheart Level 2 paper pack, Close to my Heart Sophia stamp set, Opaques Adhesive Gems - Pearl, Cotton Candy stamp pad, Stampin Up sentiment (name unknown)

Graduation!

May is right around the corner and that means Graduations!!! I know a couple of kidos graduating this year so I made a few cards with a stamp set called "You did it" from Close to my Heart! If you happen to need cards for that special graduate this year and don't have time to make or purchase them from the store then BUY them from me!!! I sell them for $2.50 and you can order in the colors you need! OR if you do have time and love this set you can purchase it from me just email at valerie1011@q.com. Thanks for visiting!

Close to my Heart - Hope for Japan

We are coming to the end of April soon and I didn't want anyone to miss out on the Hope for Japan stamp set that Close to my Heart is carrying right now through the month of April 30th. It's a beautiful stamp set. I had some time today to make 2 cards to share with you. If you are intrested in purchasing one or more of these stamp sets email me at valerie1011@q.com.

supplies used: sweetheart level 2 paper pack collection, black ink pad, cotton candy ink pad, black grosgrain ribbon, scallop punch.

Details from the CTMH website

Our hearts go out to the victims of the earthquake and tsunami in Japan, and like so many of you, we’re eager to help. And helping has never been easier!

During April, purchase the exclusive “Hope for Japan” A-size stamp set for the special price of only $5 (retail value $7.95 US / $8.75 CAN) and Close To My Heart will donate 100% of the profits to the American Red Cross efforts in Japan. This beautifully designed stamp set reminds us of how our hearts are hopeful for those who are in need.

Offer valid arch 24–April 30, 2011. Tax and shipping/handling charges apply. Profits will be donated by Close To My Heart on your behalf to the American Red Cross Japan relief efforts.

I'm BACK!!!

I'm back from Florida and it was AMAZING! I have so much to share but will do that in another post and when I have more time to type a letter instead of a quick post! haha!

I'm coming on really quick to share with you 2 cards that I made for the Leadershare convention in Navarre, Florida with the April Stamp of the Month! I can't believe how fast this month is flying by EEEK! Do you love this stamp set as much as I do?!? Then PURCHASE it NOW before the month is over because it's only available until April 30th. You can read all the details >>> HERE on all the ways to purchase or even earn it for FREE! To purchase or questions on this set email me at valerie1011@q.com.

Spring Time Bunnies w/Close to my Heart!

So sorry I haven't been posting as much as usual but LOTS going on here and getting ready to leave to Florida soon! EEEEEEEP! I'm SO excited! I can't believe it's actually true and I will be at the Beach soaking it all up! "Jumping up and down"!!!!!

So before I get off to a busy day I wanted to come share the last projects from the Close to my Heart class that I had a couple of weekends ago. FUN FUN as always!!! We made 2 cards, a little Easter basket filled with candy and a candle. I'm not going to share the candle YET because it's one of the projects I'm taking with me to Leadershare to share! So that one will have to wait :)


Supplies Used (card above): Close to my Heart Paper Mayberry Collection, Pink Assortment button, March Stamp of the Month-Sensational Season, Waxy Flax, Spellbinder Oval & Scallopped Oval & CTMH Markers.

Supplies Used (card above): Close to my Heart Miracle Paper Collection, March Stamp of the Month-Sensational Season, Sweet Leaf Stitched Grosgrain Bulk Ribbon, Pretty Pins & CTMH markers.

Supplies Used: Close to my Heart Mayberry Paper Collection, Cocoa Card Stock, Smoothie Cardstock, Honey Ink Pad, Olive Ink Pad, Cocoa Ink Pad, Smoothie Ink Pad, Basic Assortment Brads.

If you would like to make this adorable little Easter basket the instructions are here... http://papersmiles.blogspot.com/2008/03/criss-cross-basket-tutorial.html Thank you so much Paper Smiles for posting on your blog and sharing!

Close to my Heart - Event Calendar Class!

A week or so ago I did an Event Calendar class so I wanted to come on and share with you how it all came out! 99% of the Supplies are used from Close to my Heart! There were a few things that were from different companies because I didn't have what I needed.

I really was happy how it turned out and the class was a blast as always!!!

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It's a Heart 2 Heart Challenge & March Stamp of the Month!

If you love Close to my Heart like I do then you want to try out some of these challenges with your supplies! It's a great site to get inspired by the Close to my Heart products and of course you can win awesome prizes from a consultant!

This week I joined in the challenge at Heart 2 Heart Challenges...it's a color challenge! I never thought about using the colors but they look WONDERFUL together!!!

Here is the link straight to this challenge HERE!...come on over and join in!

I used the NEW stamp of the month from the 2011 Spring/Summer Idea Book called Sensational Season. It's a set of 10 My Acrylic Stamps! Here are all the prices on how you can earn this stamp...the more you buy the less it is or you or you can even earn it for FREE!!! CLICK HERE! If you are interested in this set or anything else from Close to my Heart be sure to email me at valerie1011@q.com and you can order through me!!!

Close to my Heart - February Stamp of the Month!

Tomorrow I'm having an event calendar class! I can't wait! It was a lot of work putting it all together and I'm so TIRED since I have been up for the last two days till about 1 am but it will all be worth it...because when the day finally arrives I will have a WONDERFUL day spending it with all my friends and creating a FUN calendar! (which I will be posting soon)

I wanted to come by and share the Close to my Hearts Feb. Stamp of the Month it's beautiful!!! The more and more I used my stamps and product from CTMH the more I fall in love!!! Here is the link to find out the prices you can purchase the stamp at discount price or even for free >>> CLICK HERE! It's an awesome deal and so worth it because you can make beautiful cards and scrapbook layouts with it! If you are intrested in ordering please email me at valerie1011@q.com. This stamp set is only available till the end of February so act fast :)

Here are a few cards I made to share!

*all product on these cards is from Close to my Heart






Thanks for visiting! Have a great day!

If you would like to join in the blog hop fun showing what you made with the Close to my Heart Stamp of the Month..we would all love to see what you made here is the list below just add your link to share!

Close to my Heart - Find you Style

8x8 layout (me & my angel friend MaryJane

I'm so tired tonight had a wonderful day going out shopping with my hubby, my friend and her hubby today! I wanted to come on and post some cards before bedtime. I made the layout (above and the 4 cards below for my workshop last weekend...they were samples on what you can do with the January Stamp of the Month called "Find your Style". I'm LOVING this set and you can only purchase it until Monday, January 31st so don't forget to place your order with me before then if you don't want to miss out on this beautiful set! You can email me at valerie1011@q.com.

Close to my Heart Valentine Workshop!

Hi! Yesterday, I had a Valentine workshop and these are the projects that we made. All supplies used are from Close to my Heart! If you are interested in ordering anything from the catalog or one of these beautiful kits with all of the 4 projects below let me know. You can email me at valerie1011@q.com!

Love Banner
Papers used: Sweetheart kit kit includes: 1 My Acrylix Stamp Set, Level 2 paper packet, 1 Level 2 Assortment, 1 workshop guide. Other Stamp Sets used: Bohemian Alphabet & Card Chatter - Love.
Link how to make rosette http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mBWOzQ3dFmc&feature=player_embedded

In are in My Thoughts Card
Supplies Used: Wings Level 2 Paper Packet, Mini Medley Accents Black Collection, spray pen, vineyard berry reinker, Create-A-Shade Paint, vineyard berry stamp pad, sweet leaf ink pad. Stamp Set Used: Rosy Regards

3x3 Valentine Card
Supplies Used: Spellbinder Hearts, Sweetheart Level 2 paper pack, Buttons Pink Assortment, Black Hemp. Stamp Set: Unity Video Tutorial on how to make the flower http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mBWOzQ3dFmc&feature=player_embedded

Book Mark
Supplies Used: Wings Level 2 paper pack, maroon and brown ribbon
Stamps Used: January Stamp of the Month - Find your Style (purchase before Jan. 31st)