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“Birthday Wishes” Card

Here’s another card that guests created at my recent Idea Book Launch Party.  I am really excited about this new stamp set, Birthday Sparkles B1537 .   Products Used: Adventure Fundamentals Adventure Ribbon pack   Thanks for stopping by. Jaime

“Sending Smiles” Sea Glass Card

In my last post I mentioned that I held an Idea Book Launch Party recently.  Here is one of the cards that all of the attendees made.  (Thanks to Cheryl Alexander for creating and letting me use this card.) The flower is from the new Flower Market Cricut cartridge .  Look closely at this next picture, do you notice the shimmer on the flower? The shimmer is from the new Shimmer Brush – Clear .  Right now, my favorite new product. Products Used: Sea Glass cardstock Sea Glass Glitter Paper Rustic Home Fundamentals Rustic Home ribbon pack Shimmer Brush – Clear   Thanks for stopping by. Jaime  

Idea Book Launch Party

I recently held an Idea Book Launch Party in my studio to celebrate and share the new products of the Annual Inspirations Idea Book.  Thanks to everyone that came out and a special thank you to my dear friend, Holly V, for all of your help. All attendees made 2 cards (that I will share in a separate post) using some of my favorite new products and some of the new colors and papers. I also offered specials on my cash & carry, as well as tickets to win a few prizes.  The grand prize, a new fundamentals paper pack of her choice, went to Kathy Ingram.  YEAH!!!! Thanks again to everyone who came out and placed an order toward the Mystery Hostess Party.  (Mystery hostess will be drawn on Saturday.) Thanks for stopping by. Jaime

September Scrapbook Club–Adventure Fundamentals

In case you have missed it the NEW 2016-2017 Annual Inspirations Idea Book is here and there is so much new product to talk about.  To view the book click here .  To receive your own copy place an order on my website and I’ll mail you one for free or the cost is $6 and I’ll ship it to you. As I mentioned there is so much new product to talk about, but I am going to focus on the paper that is featured in the new Idea Book .  Specifically the Adventure Fundamentals paper collection , which is the focus of my September Scrapbook Club Workshops .  W e will create 8 – 12”x12” pages using this paper, the coordinating Good Life Complements, and Adventure Ribbon Pack . This first layout is one that Close To My Heart designed for us to create at our annual Convention held this past June in Orlando, FL.  It showcases some neat watercolor techniques. Can you see in this photo that the word beautiful has a “shimmer” to it?  That is probably my most favorite new product, the Shimmer Brush – C

Kid’s Klub–My Crush Books

Kid's Klub - Crush Books Last year I started a monthly Kid’s Klub using the line of My Crush Books and coordinating products.  Myself and a few young ladies had such a fun time getting together once a month to preserve their memories of school, sports, christmas, birthday parties, and school events.   So I am thrilled to offer this class again beginning Sunday, August 28 from 2-4pm Students will learn to preserve their memories in the new 3-ring My Crush books.  Each month they will bring 10-20 photos and memorabilia with them.  They will learn to use their paper trimmer and some fun stamping techniques.  (Attendance is not required every month.) Cost is $25 (1st class only)    (the first class includes a My Crush Book, 6 page protectors - 2 each of 3 designs, and papers to create their cover page and final page.  Classes will occur on the 1st Sunday of each month for $15.  Attendance is not required every month, come when you can.) Leave a comment or Email me to attend

Card Club in August–Watercolors and Thin Cuts

The new Annual Inspirations Idea Book is here and full of great new products. The first workshop I’ve been able to design with the new products was for my August Card Club, Thursday, August 25 from 6:30-9:30pm .  I chose to feature the new stand alone Thin Cuts (“happy”, “celebrate”, “hello” and “thanks”, hearts and stars) and Watercolor Paints.  I’m really excited to share some of the watercolor techniques that I learned at Convention. So, would you like to join us?   If you aren't local or can't come to the class, I can mail you a kit that will include my cutting diagrams, instructions, and pictures.  If you would like me to cut, watercolor, and stamp your kit please add $10.   Thursday, August 25 at 6:30pm   Cost is $25 to make 12 cards (2 each of 6 designs ) Register by Thursday, August 11th If you can't make it to the workshop, I can put a kit together for you.  Add $5 if you need it shipped, and $10 if you want it cut, watercolored, and stamped. Le

August Specials

  Basically The Best Brand new scrapbooking papers are here, and you can get some FREE!* What could be better than treating yourself to brand new scrapbooking paper?  How about getting even MORE paper for free! During the month of August, when you order our Whimsy, Adventure, and Enchantment Fundamentals papers, you can choose to get either the Rustic Home or Uptown Fundamentals for FREE!    Both of these Basics packs feature foil designs and specialty materials for making your artwork unique.  Yep, this deal is basically the best! * With qualifying purchase.  Offer valid August 1-2016 (9:00 am MDT) - August 31, 2016 (11:59 pm MDT) while supplies last.  Shipping/handling rates are based on the full retail price of free items.  Tax is not charged for free items. Stamp of the Month Every month Close To My Heart offers a new and unique stamp set for a limited time.  This stamp set is available at the full retail price of $17.95 OR for only $5 with a minimum purchase of just $50