{Stampaganza ~ A Tree}

With Stampaganza on for the whole month of June I have decided to post projects I have created using the Close To My Heart My Acrylix Stamps. I chose the A-sized A Tree Stamp Set (A1124)

I have loved this stamp since I first set eyes on it. So as I was recently planning for a card club I had been looking at all the great projects in the current Idea Book I came across a 6x6 card using this stamp and decided to put a spin on this and use the Dotty For You paper that was the Constant Campaign in April and May...it was so popular that it sold out before the cut off...Talk about popular! I also decided to make this card into a 4x4 card...

So here is what I came up with...

Pear base with Lagoon Dotty Paper, White Daisy square and stamped images...

I did a set of 6 cards and each tree had one Tulip butterfly. The tree top is popped up with 3-D Foam Squares

Items used in this project:
A1124 ~ A Tree
Pear Cardstock
Dotty For You Paper
White Daisy Cardstock
Z2111 ~ Chocolate Exclusive Ink
Z2197 ~ Pear Exclusive Ink
Z2166 ~ Tulip Exclusive Ink
3-D Foam Squares

Hope you enjoyed this card, there is more to come!

Let's Live Inspired!

{Heart 2 Heart Challenge ~ Polka Dots and Stripes Part II}

One card can quickly lead to a wonderful wave of inspiration. I definitely hit that wave and surfed onto create two more cards...

These cards have been created to be entered into two challenges, Heart 2 Heart Challenges and Gallery Idol over at Paper Crafts Connection. I decided to continue using the CTMH Dotty For You paper and I had this surge of inspiration to keep the cards very simple and clean...Not something that has been my general style as of late... Definitely a challenge but one that came out beautifully...

Just Be!

I started with a 5 x 7 white card base and layered Ocean (retired) Cardstock and then a layer of the bold chevron patterned paper in the Dotty For You paper. I then added a bold cube of Ocean and topped it all off by popping it up off the base and adding the title...

I stamped the title in Sunset and after adding the ink to the stamp I took a sponge and swiped it across the image to add some definition and texture to the stamp before stamping it onto the paper. I love the resulting image. Kinda reminds me of a distressed painting...

Going into the inside of the card I cut out some of the chevron patterned and added it onto the inside with the word 'Yourself' How much more inspirational can a card be. Being a mother of three girls I strive to teach them to "Just Be Yourself!" I love how this card turned out...

Check out the projects being made over on the Heart 2 Heart Blog...

Let's Live Inspired!

{Heart 2 Heart Challenge ~ Polka Dots and Stripes}

 

I have really enjoyed playing along with the Heart 2 Heart Challenges and making cards again...It has given me a chance to challenge myself to create some great cards...something I have not being doing recently opting to complete layouts instead...

I got craft today with a friend and we played with the Dotty For You paper today and created cards for two challenges today. The Heart 2 Heart Challenge and Gallery Idol over at Paper Crafts Connections. I have created several cards and will post them each separately. I encourage all to participate in these fun challenges as I think it really allows you to focus and create some fabulous projects!

So I had to create a card that fits the theme of "Encouragement" I kinda struggled with this as I was unsure of what one would consider encouraging... Would a 'Congrats!' or 'Way To Go' be considered encouraging or maybe something related to Sympathy or Positive Words... well here was one of my interpretations of "Encouraging"

Soar

I started with a white base (5" x 7"). I added Sunny Yellow dotty paper and a layer of Lagoon dotty paper...Added a 2" strip of Sunny Yellow dotty paper to add a stripe, Placed a strip of white and thin strip of Lagoon dotty paper. I then placed my 'Soar' and adhered it to form two gentle ripples in the placement of the word. I wanted it to look unique and have some dimension...

Inside I added the text { Follow your dreams... for as you dream you shall become.}
I added strips of Sunny Yellow and Lagoon dotty paper to form various sized stripes of color and to add some interest to the inside of the card... Nothing like trying to cover all my bases...

Well I hope that you liked the card and that it has sparked some inspiration for you...

I have added this project to the Weekend Wrap Up Party, go check it out!

Let's Live Inspired!

{Dotty For You Constant Campaign}

Well I was always told that patience is a virtue...but...when you are waiting for your Close To My Heart order to arrive, if you are like me...it is not an easy task...

I was so sad when Easter had arrived and my order had not arrived as this only meant that I was going to be waiting another 5 days...how was I going to survive...

Well... incase you hadn't realized, I did survive and managed to find a few other projects to keep myself busy while I waited...

So without further ado...

Here are my first projects I have created with this awesome paper pack.

Love this paper? So do I! There are three ways you can get this paper pack from Close To My Heart

1. Between April 17th and May 31st place a $35 order with me or on my website and add this paper pack for only $5!
2. Host a gathering (at your home or on-line) of $400 or more between April 17th and May 31st and get this paper pack for FREE!
3. Join the club :) Become part of my fabulous team and get all the benefits of club membership plus the opportunity to grow a business starting now and until May 31st and get this paper pack for FREE! You can find more information about joining the club here or sign up here

Check out this video for some great samples using this fabulous paper pack!

Let's Live Inspired!

{Dotty For You}

Be prepared to have fun with the new constant campaign starting April 17...

Dotty For You!

Snatch a Dotty for You paper packet at an incredible discount or even FREE!

Celebrate National Scrapbooking Month in May by mixing and matching to your heart’s content with our new Dotty for You paper packet! The trendy patterns on the front of the papers coordinate perfectly with the dots on the reverse side, giving you lots of options for crafting colorful layouts, cards, and other projects. Dotty for You includes 24 specially designed, coordinating B&T Duos^® sheets (2 each of 12 patterns) and an artwork idea insert to get your creative juices flowing.
There are three ways to get this exclusive Dotty for You paper packet, valued at $19.95:

• Place an order of $35 or more in products from the Spring/Summer 2012 Idea Book between April 17 and May 31, and add the Dotty for You paper packet for just $5*.
• Host a Gathering with a sales total of $400 or more (excluding tax, shipping/handling, and Operation Smile^® donations) between April 17 and May 31 and receive a Dotty for You paper packet FREE.
• Join Close To My Heart as a new Consultant between April 1 and May 31 and receive a Dotty for You paper packet FREE.

Celebrate National Scrapbooking Month in May with the oh-so-cute Dotty for You paper packet. Talk to ME today!

*Taxes and shipping/handling may apply. Offer good during above-specified dates, while supplies last.

Let's Live Inspired!

Black Friday Sales!

BlAcK FrIdAy SaLeS!!!! CTMH

Why stand in those long lines at 2am? Why sit in traffic, search for parking or fight the crowds??
Shop with ME and I promise to make it quick and painless! You can even do that in your pj's ;)

Tasha's CTMH Black Friday Sales:

Good November 18- November 30

To take advantage of these deals: EMAIL me your order.  KARDMADESIGNS@GMAIL.COM

PLUS---- the first THREE people to email me their order, will get FREE SHIPPING!!!!!

**********************************

*Buy a gift certificate from me (Christmas present anyone?) and get a free Christmas card.

*Spend $25 in STAMPS- get Holiday Wishes Stamp set for only $5 AND a pack of sparkles for FREE

*Spend $50- get the November Stamp of the Month for only $5 AND get Holiday Pockets FREE

*Purchase the Cricut Art Philosophy Bundle (or spend $110) AND receive Holiday Cheer stamp set for FREE

*Spend $150- get $35 in FREE product from me!!!!!!

View the online catalog here: http://www.closetomyheart.com/en/Products/Online_Idea_Book.aspx

Or visit my website to view products here: Come Shop With Me!

THEN email me your order to take advantage of all specials!

PLUS---- the first THREE people to email me their order, will get FREE SHIPPING!!!!!

Let's Get Crafty!

December Sneak Peek!

Close To My heart has done it again! We have a great constant campaign coming in December....It is going to be so exciting! It's going to ROCK!

Watch this great video that Corporate office has released and then I will fill you in on the details...

Please contain your excitement until December 19 when this promotion will go live...(Just in time for my birthday!)

When you place a minimum order of $25 in products from the Autumn/Winter 2011 Idea Book, you can get two new items for just $15! What a great deal!
You will get the brand new My Creations Collage Cubes (A Spring/Summer 2012 Sneak Peek Product) and the new My Acrylix Rock the Block E-size Stamp Set (You will only be able to get this stamp set during the duration of this campaign! So scoop it up!)

Let me know if you are interested in this fabulous campaign as I know I am!

Let's Get Crafty!

November's Specials!

It is now November and it is still pretty nice out. Still a snow free ground and it's still rather warm, something that I love is the warm weather! With the beginning of a new month comes new specials! This months Constant Campaign is fantastic!

Holiday Wishes!

When you place a minimum order of $25 in My Acrylix stamp sets in November, you can purchase a new D-size Holiday Wishes stamp set for only $5! That’s significant savings off the full retail value of $17.95 US / $19.95 CAN. And here’s a bonus: many of the images in the set coordinate with our Cricut Art Philosophy cartridge for added cutting and stamping fun!

Notes: Stamp of the Month, K-size customized name stamps, Cricut Art Philosophy collection, and Workshops on the Go kits do not count toward a qualifying purchase. There is no preview month for this campaign; Consultants may participate in the campaign the same as customers.   

Along with a new Constant Campaign comes a new Stamp of the Month! This months Stamp Set is a really unique one that I personally love! I have so many ideas running through my head...Got to start writing them down so I don't forget them all!

November's Stamp of the Month is: Cherish the Day
(It is a stamp set of 44)

I hope all  my readers have a great time making some great artwork with this stamp set! The possibilities are endless!

Let's Get Crafty!

October Specials! Only one week left!

Well We are into October already and the weather is getting cool...Perfect time to start up on warmer hobbies! Whether you are an avid scrapboooker, a card making machine or just want to try something new, Close To My Heart has something for you!

With any order of $55 or more you can purchase the October Stamp of The Month for only $5.50 (72% off!) That is a D-size stamp set which is only available for the month it is featured! If you would prefer to just purchase the Stamp Set at regular cost you can do so as well. It is only $19.95.

October's Stamp of the Month is Holiday Magic
(It is a stamp set of 18)

ALSO,

During the month of October, any new consultant who signs up will in addition to receiving our amazing Consultant Kit you will receive a FREE add-on kit! A value of up to $140 for FREE!!!

So, if you would like to join my team, this is a fantastic month to join! What are you waiting for?
JOIN NOW!

Coming up in one week....November Constant Campaign is a great deal!

When you place a minimum order of $25 in My Acrylix stamp sets in November, you can purchase a new D-size Holiday Wishes stamp set for only $5! That’s significant savings off the full retail value of $17.95 US / $19.95 CAN. And here’s a bonus: many of the images in the set coordinate with our Cricut Art Philosophy cartridge for added cutting and stamping fun!

November brings a new Stamp of The Month too!
With any order of $55 or more you can purchase the November Stamp of The Month for only $5.50 (72% off!) That is a D-size stamp set which is only available for the month it is featured! If you would prefer to just purchase the Stamp Set at regular cost you can do so as well. It is only $19.95.

November's Stamp of the Month is Cherish the Day
(It is a stamp set of 44)

Let's get crafty!

October Specials!

Well We are into October already and the weather is getting cool...Perfect time to start up on warmer hobbies! Whether you are an avid scrapboooker, a card making machine or just want to try something new, Close To My Heart has something for you!

With any order of $55 or more you can purchase the October Stamp of The Month for only $5.50 (72% off!) That is a D-size stamp set which is only available for the month it is featured! If you would prefer to just purchase the Stamp Set at regular cost you can do so as well. It is only $19.95.

October's Stamp of the Month is Holiday Magic
(It is a stamp set of 18)

ALSO,

During the month of October, any new consultant who signs up will in addition to receiving our amazing Consultant Kit you will receive a FREE add-on kit! A value of up to $140 for FREE!!!

So, if you would like to join my team, this is a fantastic month to join! What are you waiting for?
JOIN NOW!