Last Chance: Blossom Reitres Aug 31st

This beautiful paper packet will retire at the end of August.  It has been a flexible set of paper for so many different occasions.  Below is the scrapbook layout that I created for my workshop.   I will be offering this workshop on Friday September 11th at my school day crop.  If you would like to attend, please contact me by August 30th to order your supplies.  Because they are retiring, I cannot guarantee the availability of the products so order soon. 

I created 4 double page layouts and look forward to adding photos from my recent visit with my daughter in Colorado. 

You may have seen this first layout before.  I used the Artfully Sent and Art Philosophy cricut cartridge to create the title elements for this page. 

Thanks for stopping in and remember to order your kit before it is gone. 

Creating feeds my soul,
Michele

Supplies I used to create these layouts can be purchased on my website. 

Blog Hop: Picture My Life Cards created using Artfully Sent

 On this blog hop, we are featuring pocket cards created with the Artfully Sent Cricut Cartridge. 

Did you know that you can use the Artfully Sent Cricut cartridge and create your own pocket scrapbooking cards?  Yes, easy as pushing a couple of buttons and you can personalize your pocket scrapbooking!  If you came here from Mary Brooks' Blog, you are on the right track.  When you are finished here, hop on over to see the pocket cards created by Tina Lovell. 

I used the Blossom Paper packet and the July Stamp of the month to create these two cards.

 4x3 Pocket card

 4x6 Pocket Card

 Although these cards are great for pocket scrapbooking, you can also use them on your classic layouts.  You can see here, I added the top card to the left hand page.  I then stamped the "Wonderful" from the July stamp of the month on the right hand page to complete the title. 

 I did make a third 4x6 pocket card but it didn't fit on the layout so I paired it down a bit to make it work.  You can compare the layout with it here.

If you want to learn more about creating your own pocket cards or the Artfully Sent Cricut cartridge, then contact your CTMH consultant or if you don't have a consultant, I would love to help you out!  Not all the cards swapped will be represented in this hop, but I will be posting those I received over the next few days as well.  Enjoy this hop and remember to head over to Tina's next! 

Happy stamping,
Michele

Gifts Galore: Base and Bling

I love creating special gifts and as I was preparing for convention, I decided to make these easy but adorable Minnie Mouse purse charms for my roomies.  

 

The CTMH base and bling products made this a fast, simple and easy project.  I cut the Minnie silhouette and bow on my Cricut and then a one inch square of glitter paper for the background.  I layer all the pieces, inserted them into the pendant, added liquid glass and then the glass cover.  I was done!  When it dried, I added the charms and alligator clip to finish it off.  So fun!

Every gift needs “wrapping” so I cut the image from the Artiste Cricut cartridge, added some patterned paper for a splash of color, and tied the purse charm on the inside.  I closed it securely with a bit of waxy flax (an older CTMH product that I miss) and it was ready to include in my gift bag. 

In addition to the key charm, I found some fun Minnie notebooks that I dressed up with a band and the initial of each of my roomies.  I added a glow stick and a few little goodies…and I am ready to go. 

Beginning this fall, I will be offering a month workshop and kit to go featuring “gifts galore.”  I find it nice to have small gifts on hand that I can choose from when I am on the go but want to surprise someone with a little something.  As convention unfolds this week and new products are released, my busy little brain will be looking for ideas on special gifts.  Watch my upcoming calendar, Facebook posts and right here for these new workshops. 

Happy gifting!

Michele

July Stamp of the Month Blog Hop: Life is Wonderful

Welcome to the stamp of the month blog hop!  Close to My Heart has featured another fun stamp set with sentiments to brighten any card, scrapbook page or decor item.

If you have arrived from Wendy Kessler's Blog, you are headed in the right direction.  The hop is one big circle.  As you continue from post to post, you will see the fabulous artwork from almost 50 consultants.  After you have visited here, you will hop on over to Lela Norris's Blog to see what she has created! 

I was inspired to use this stamp set in a couple of different ways.  First I played with the Artfully Sent Cricut cartridge and made a "Sleeve" card.  These pull out cards are a fun way to send a special message.

After playing with the "Sleeve" function, I moved to the "Pocket Card" option.  This cartridge is full of so many possibilities.  I made both a 4x3 card and 4x6 that can be used for either pocket scrapbooking or as embellishments on a classic scrapbooking layout.  I will be featuring these on a future blog hop but I did want to give you a sneak peek!

  
Now here's the great news! 
As usual with the stamp of the month, you can purchase the set for $17.95 or $5 with a $50 purchase  BUT during the month of July, CTMH has an additional special going on.  When you purchase $25 in stamps, you can get this stamp of the month FREE!  To hear more about this special, contact your consultant or visit my website and click on the "promotions" tab. 

Don't forget, there is more to see!  Hop on over to Lela's Blog and see what she has created. 

Life is Wonderful!
Michele

Seasonal Sampler: July USA

I am thrilled to share my July Seasonal Sampler with you.  I am a lover of the Americana style so I couldn't resist with this sampler.  I also just love the bicycle...it reminds me of the kids parade that we have locally where they decorate their bikes and ride through Main Street. 

What about a bit of "I Spy" game?  Can you see the Taste of Summer in this project? 

I will be having a local workshop to create this sampler on

• June 5th, 9:30 a.m.
• June 7th 7 p.m.
• June 8th 7 p.m.

Or you can order this kit "to go."  This will be easy to create at home with the supplies pre-cut and stamped. 

Workshop Fee:  $15
Kit to Go:  $15 plus shipping if needed.

Order your kit by May 20th for early June workshops or kit deliveries.  Orders after May 20th will be available two weeks following. 

Happy Stamping,
Michele

Seasonal Expression 2 is Here!

You are going to love the fresh new paper designs and fun new embellishments in this new Seasonal Expressions from Close to My Heart.

This blog hop will feature all new items!  I can't wait to see all the artwork created by these talented consultants.

If you have arrived here from Michelle's Blog,  you are on the right track.  After you have visited here, don't forget to move on to  see what Priscilla has created!    

It was so hard to decide what to share with you!  I have been playing with both new paper packets, Blossom and Jackson, and several of the new stamp sets.  Really, you are going to love these new products. 

So, I am sharing with you the month of May Seasonal Sampler I created for my workshop.  It is created to celebrate Mother's Day and friends and family.  Refreshing and simple! 

The Blossom paper packet is perfect for Mother's Day cards and gifts.  The images in each square come from the coordinating complements, Artiste and Artfully Sent Cricut cartridges as well as SEQUINS!  Yes we have new sequins in an Oceanside color set (shown here) and Coral Reef.  Even after filling the heart with sequins and adding some others for details, I had more than a half a pack left.  What a great deal for $3.95. 

If you haven't seen the new Seasonal Expressions II, contact your consultant or visit my website here.  It's the book with the strawberries on the front cover.  Now if you are done here, move on over to Priscilla's Blog to see what she has created.  Have fun hopping through a field of inspiration as your travel along the blog hop.


Below is a list of the supplies I used to create my project. 

 Oh and a little edit!  I forgot the embossing folder! 

Happy Creating!
Michele

Adding a little spring to you step

My Artfully Sent Cricut class will definitely give you that extra bounce!  Join me if you are local, Attend the workshop on Saturday March 7th, 10 a.m.  Contact me for details.  If you are unable to attend, contact me for the CCR file for these cards.

Artfully Sent Cricut Cartridge is available on my website.

 Z3017 Artfully Sent Cartridge

These cards feature the following products.

 X7190B Brushed My Reflections Paper packet

 

Z1767 Chalk Marker

Z3038 June Bug Puffies (only available until March 31st).

Z1807 Pink Glitter Gems

Have a bright day!

Michele

All from one key!

Yes, my new Arftully Sent Cricut class is coming and all the cards come from one key!  The more I use this cartridge, the more fun I have seeing the endless possibilities!  And, I have yet to use the cuts on my scrapbook pages but that is coming soon!

Easter is April 5th this year.  Did you know they call this type of holiday a "movable feast"?  I learned that term on NPR and looked up the definition:  movable feast is an observance in a liturgical calendar that occurs on different dates in different years.  Just a little vocabulary lesson for today.  Onward!

What does that have to do with what I am showing you?  Easter cards...

 Artfully Sent Cricut cartridge let's you create these cards with a push of a button.

 Artfully Sent Cricut Cartridge

 X 7190B Brushed Paper Packet

Embellishments:  

Z3038 June Bug Puffies 

Z3024  White Shimmer Trim (highlights the rabbit cut out)

Z1767 Chalk Marker  (outline/highlight some images) 

If you are local, you are invited to attend the workshop on Saturday March 7th, 10 a.m.  Contact me for details.  If you are unable to attend, contact me for the CCR file for these cards.  

Happy crafting,

Michele

Spring Seasonal Sampler is ready to order.

I am so excited to share this sampler with you.  It is bright and brings the joy of spring into my home!

You can purchase this sampler for $20 and get all the supplies you need, pre-cut and ready to go.  The kit also includes a full sheet of June Bug Puffies and Brushed Assortment flowers.

Available options

March Seasonal Sampler $20.00 USD Shipping if not local $5.95 USD

If you are local to me, you are welcome to attend one of my assembly workshops:

• Monday February 2nd 7 p.m.
• Friday February 6th  9:30 a.m.

If you are not local you are welcome to order this sampler and I can have it shipped to you.  Contact me if you have further questions.

No matter what the ground hog says, spring is a comin'
Michele

Artfully Sent: The "B" Key

Perfect for upcoming Valentine's, weddings and anniversaries too!  The Artfully Sent Cartridge makes creating handmade cards so much fun! 

Come and let me show you how!

February 7th, Saturday 10 a.m.   RSVP by February 1st.  

Using the "B" key and the Heartstrings paper packet, we will create cards for Valentine's Day, wedding and anniversaries. Bring your Cricut, cartridge, score board and adhesive and cutting mat to cut your cards. 



You will learn how to use the different feature keys, use the negative cuts as embellishments, turn your Cricut size to 10ths of an inch for more precise sizing, orienting your paper on the mat to use patterned paper and so much more. 

We will create a total of 8 cards.

Supply fee: $10

Don't have a Cricut and or the Artfully Sent cartridge?
I will pre-cut your supplies. Bring your own adhesive. Workshop fee: $15

Here's a couple of cards we will create!

Looking forward to the chirp of the Cricuts.
Michele

Blog Hop: Artfully Sent

If you haven't heard, Close to My Heart has a new Cricut Cartridge that is the delight of card makers!  And you have arrived at the consultant blog hop featuring this cartridge and the wonderful cards you can create using it.

Artfully sent has 400 unique projects from 700 images, an assortment of envelopes and a new font.  For $99 you can purchase the cartridge and with it you get a bundle of products that include three different stamp sets: sentiments, frames and an alphabet.  These sets are unique to this cartridge bundle.  In addition you will receive a package of white cardstock to get your creating started.

If you have arrived here from Lillian's Blog, welcome!  You are on the right track and when you are ready to move on, you will go to Katy's Blog next.  

I have created a variety of cards using this cartridge and will be sharing them throughout my upcoming blog posts but today I am showing you a simple Sentiment card using basic cardstock.

The cards you can create with this cartridge include Pop-up cards, Scene cards, Sentiment cut outs, Sleeve cards, and Pocket cards.  Although the cartridge is designed for card making, the projects can easily be altered for classic scrapbook pages and picture my life scrapbooking.

If you want more information about Artfully sent, contact your consultant or click here to connect with me.  Ask me about getting it for a discount up to half price!


Chirp, chirp, happy cutting,
Michele
 

Blog Hop: October Stamp of the Month

Welcome to the October stamp of the month blog hop, and with that...we usher in a bit of Christmas.  Yes, I did say Christmas.  If you are going to create for the holiday's, now is the time to get started!  Travel through this hop with a beverage of your choice on hand, pin your favorite ideas, and start planning your holiday crafting. 

If you have come here from Nikka's Blog, you are on the right path! The blog hop is a great big circle, so you can start here and work your way all around.  If you get lost along the way, you’ll find the complete list of participating consultants on Melinda’s Blog:  http://ifyoublingit.blogspot.com/p/stamp-of-month-blog-hop-list.html.

This month we have over 70 Close To My Heart Consultants sharing their creations using this month's SOTM and other great CTMH products on their blogs. This is simple to do - just click on the link at the end of the post on each blog to move to the next one! Here we go!

 I just love the little house that is part of this set.  We have several new neighbors so I thought it would be a fun welcome card as well as holiday card.  I used the Artbooking Cricut Cartridge to cut the snowflake on card number two but this set has several stamps that coordinate with the Art Philosophy Cricut cartridge.  This makes your creating speedy!  The other supplies I used include the Kraft Cardstock, Snowhaven Paper packet, Chevron ribbon (a special for October), Triangle border punch, Corner Rounder, Cranberry ink, Black ink and Shin Han markers.  Oh yes, and lest I forget, the "Welcome" is made with the stamp set from the new Artfully Sent Cricut collection.  Just love the font both on the stamp set AND on the new cartridge.  

 Here's a closer look at the other images and the possible Cricut cuts! 

Now "Hop" on over to Pam's Blog to see her work! Be sure to visit all the Consultants at their Blogs to get some great crafting ideas and other fun ideas! Remember, the October SOTM is only available until the 31st!  Contact your CTMH Consultant (or click here) to see how you can get this stamp set at a discount!

Keep your eye out for more projects I have created using this stamp set through out this month. 

Happy Hopping,
Michele