Black & White

While "Blog" hopping on my lunch break, I happened upon another weekly challenge - CASual Fridays! Here are the rules for this week:

 CFC36: Create a Clean And Simple Project that is only black and white.
*no other colors will be allowed-not even a speck*

I was immediately intrigued and thought the stamp set D1373 Childhood Portrait would be perfect for just such a challenge.  Products used are simply Close to My Heart Black and white card stock, Black ink and White Bitty Brads.

CFC36 Black & White

While "Blog" hopping on my lunch break, I happened upon another weekly challenge - CAS-ual Fridays! Here are the rules for this week:

 CFC36: Create a Clean And Simple Project that is only black and white.
*no other colors will be allowed-not even a speck*

I was immediately intrigued and thought the stamp set D1373 Childhood Portrait would be perfect for just such a challenge.  Products used are simply Close to My Heart Black and white card stock, Black ink and White Bitty Brads.

I love the simplicity of the card and the clean lines!

Can't wait to see what next Friday's challenge will be...

Mojo Monday 225

For this Design MOJO225 I used the Stella Paper Pack on a Chocolate base.  One of the papers has sewing patterns all over it (although I covered it up pretty good) and I have had a set of brads in one of my drawers that went perfectly with the colors and the theme of sewing!  All products except for the brads are Close to My Heart.

ADORE Pillow Box

I had a busy Sunday evening finishing up my 23 Pillow Boxes for a SWAP I entered.  This SWAP features all the new stamp sets in the new Close to My Heart 2012 Spring Summer Idea Book.  I chose the Satmp set ADORE (A1123) and the new paper pack Stella X7147B.  I stamped the image with Tulip (Z2166) and made the Pillow Boxes with the Cricut cartridge from Close to My Heart "Art Philosophy" (Z1686).

Mojo Monday - on Saturday!!

So here I am, early on a Saturday morning, posting my first Mojo Monday card. 

I have been a "fan" from the sidelines, but today I woke up (way too early I might add) with this card design in my head, and I gave in, got up, and created my version of the Mojo Monday design.

I used all Close to My Heart products.  The Wonderland paper pack (X7146B) was perfect to use on this snowy New England morning.  The ribbons are Dark Chocolate/Colonial White stripe (Z1617) and White Daisy (Z816) and the ink Twilight (Z2160).  I used the Close to My Heart Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge (Z1686) to cut out the snowflakes in 2" and 1-3/4".

The Wonderland Paper retires January 31st.  It makes a great background for your Winter pictures!!  You can order it before it's too late by clicking on the "Shop With Me" link to the right.

Happy Paper Crafting!!

Note Cards



Made with a Current Paper - Sonoma

 I made so many sets of Note Cards for gifts.  I would use a Paper Pack (all the paper coordinates!!), and make 6 different notes with the first Initial stamped in the center of the card, and sheer ribbon wrapped around the top of the card and secured behind the initial.  I got so I could make a set in under 20 minutes!!  They make a beautiful gift tied with the ribbon used on the cards.  It was so much fun to see how all the different sets turned out.  This is a project I will do again and again!!

Christmas Gifts 2011




Willow's Box

 

I have found it next to impossible not to order the things I love from Close to My Heart!  The problem??  I am over loaded with papers I love!!  So this year for Christmas I tried to make several of my gifts using my paper stock.  I thought I would share a few pics. 



I made Memory Keepers (no longer available :( ) for my Great Neices and Great Nephew:
 


  


Mahalia's Box





Ava's Box

 
 They were fun projects.  I tried to incorporate things and colors the kids love.  It was a great way to use some of my older paper stock.  Once the boxes were complete I loaded them up with trinkets and goodies (complete with Sparkly Santa hats for the girls).  I hope these boxes hold many treasures for years to come.



Axel's Box





Sweet Inez



I have one more box to make (for Inez - she did get the hat!!) and am in the hunt for one more Memory Keeper...  Thank goodness for the Close to My Heart Bulletin Board Network for Consultants...!

January Workshop - STELLA

I'm so excited to start 2012 with a "Workshop on the Go" kit from the new Spring/Summer catalog.  We will be making 2 double page layouts with the Paper Pack Stella.  The Workshop will be held Wednesday, January 25th at 7:00 PM.  The cost is $30.00 which covers the Paper Pack, embellishments and a size "C" stamp set.  You will leave with completed lay outs, the stamp set and the remainder of the materials to create more at home. 

E-mail me if you are interested in attending.  I will need your committment by Monday 1/16 to assure the materials will be here on time.

All who attend will also receive a Spring/Summer catalog packed with new items and lots of "ideas" to inspire your paper crafting at home!

Hope you will join us!!