Tuesday, September 30, 2014

October Stamp of the Month Team Blog Hop

October is here and we're all enjoying a lovely fall, 
but you know what is lurking right around the corner - 
the holiday season! 

It's time to get a new stamp set for your cards and gifts, 
and the October Stamp of the Month 
S1410 Home For The Holidays
will be perfect!

BROOKE is working on her holiday projects - 
maybe you have arrived from her blog. 
If not, start here and click through for great ideas!

I used the Cricut Artfully Sent Collection,
item # Z3017, to make some cute holiday cards.

The first is a pop-up card stamped with 
"home for the holidays" and made with
X7187B Yuletide Carol Paper Packet
Z2012 Sequins Gold Assortment
 


Next is a 5"x7" overlay card stamped with 
an ornament stamp from the SOM and made with
X5770 Glacier Cardstock
1385 White Daisy Cardstock
Z1829 Glitter Paper Black & Grey
Z1752 Sparkles Clear Assortment
Z1921 Baker's Twine Neutral Metallic Assortment


Another 5"x7" pop-up card featuring the 
polar bear stamp from the SOM and made with
X7188B Snowhaven Paper Packet
1386 Black Cardstock
Z1752 Sparkles Clear Assortment
Z1933 Washi Tape Ruby Chevron
Z1932 Washi Tape Silver Geometric


This is a super fun sleeve card! 
Add the  tag stamp from the SOM and your card is 
ready for gift-giving - no wrapping required!
1386 Black Cardstock
1385 White Daisy Cardstock
Z1921 Baker's Twine Neutral Metallic Assortment
Z1752 Sparkles Clear Assortment
The sleeve card holds a 4"x6" photo or tag. 
I used a tag, which you could stamp on, 
or write a message on if desired.
On the back of the tag you could affix a gift card, cash, 
a lottery ticket or tickets to a sporting event or performance!

Here's a border card featuring 
the ornament stamp from the SOM. 
X5770 Glacier Cardstock
1385 White Daisy Cardstock
X5770 Glacier Cardstock
1385 White Daisy Cardstock
Z1921 Baker's Twine Neutral Metallic Assortment
Z1752 Sparkles Clear Assortment

This 5"x7" sentiment card has the cute candy cane and wrapped candy from the SOM hiding inside!
X7188B Snowhaven Paper Packet
Z1921 Baker's Twine Neutral Metallic Assortment
Z1752 Sparkles Clear Assortment
Z2013 Sequins Silver Assortment


I love this new Cricut Collection! 
In addition to the card types shown here, 
there are also fun scene cards, 
pocket cards to use with picture My Life, 
envelopes with liners, 
and tons of cute icons for cards, scrapbooking and more!
What cards are you most excited about?

Make your list and check it twice - 
and don't forget to add this versatile Stamp of the Month! 

Find more inspiration at MARTHA'S BLOG!






Cricut Artfully Sent Cards

Thought I would post a few cards 
I made at Convention in July. 
These are all made using the new 
Cricut Artfully Sent Collection.




Order your Cricut Artfully Sent Collection today!

Monday, September 15, 2014

#30 years of happy


#30 years of happy stamp set
X7185B Scaredy Cat Paper Packet
1388 Colonial White Cardstock
Z2105 Black Stamp Pad
Z2173 Slate Stamp Pad
Z2640 Thistle Stamp Pad
Z2191 Sunset Stamp Pad


pattern: Reflections, Main Frame - Quilt Blocks


pattern: Reflections, Front & Center - Photo Focus

Friday, September 12, 2014

Team Blog Hop - School Days

It's back to school with the Pineapple Paper Artists!
Whether you rode the bus here from Cheryl's blog
or you're getting on at my stop, 
you're sure to enjoy our 
School Days 
themed artwork.


pattern: Reflections, Main Frame-Perfect Square

pattern: Reflections, Quartet-In Balance

X7184B Chalk It Up Paper Packet
X7184C Chalk It Up Complements

I love using the Complements, and the zip strips from the paper, for quick and easy titling and journaling.

Back on the bus for a ride over to Martha's stop!


Thursday, September 11, 2014

Patriot Day and TBT

It's Patriot Day. 
Remember
Never Forget
Please fly the Flag of the United States of America.

It's also Throwback Thursday.


As I sat with my daughter at our meeting of the 
National Society Daughters of the American Revolution 
last night, I felt so glad that 
we have raised two children with love of country.
I can't tell you how important I think that is.

Wednesday, September 10, 2014

#30 years of happy


#30 years of happy stamp set
X254 White Value Pack Cards and Envelopes
1275 Outdoor Denim Cardstock
X5930 Slate Cardstock
Z2140 Outdoor Denim Stamp Pad
Z2105 Black Stamp Pad
Z2173 Slate Stamp Pad
Z3011 Scaredy Cat Assortment


Tuesday, September 9, 2014

#30years of happy


#30 years of happy stamp set
X7190B Brushed Paper Packet
Z2128 Hollyhock stamp pad
Z1851 Scallop Border Punch
Z1912 Corner Rounder

Monday, September 8, 2014

#30 years of happy


A1117 A Typeface stamp set
X7184B Chalk It Up Paper Packet
Z2191 Sunset stamp pad
Z2642 Flaxen stamp pad
Z2195 Lagoon stamp pad
Z2105 Black stamp pad
Z1912 Corner Rounder

Sunday, September 7, 2014

#30 years of happy


pattern: Originals Tie Back Tag

A1117 A Typeface stamp set
X7185B Scaredy Cat Paper Packet
1388 Colonial White Paper Packet
Z2191 Sunset stamp pad
Z2173 Slate stamp pad
Z2640 Thistle stamp pad
Z3011 Scaredy Cat Assortment
Z2010 White Enamel Stars
Z1151 3-D Foam Tape

Saturday, September 6, 2014

#30 years of happy


pattern: Originals Upper Level Focus

X7190B Brushed Paper Packet
Z2644 Pixie stamp pad
Z2165 Juniper stamp pad
Z2128 Hollyhock stamp pad
Z1151 3-D Foam Tape
Z1807 Glitter Gems Pink

Friday, September 5, 2014

#30 years of happy


#30 years of happy stamp set
X7190B Brushed Paper Packet
Z1807 Glitter Gems Pink
Z1929 Topiary Mini Chevron Ribbon
Z2128 Hollyhock stamp pad
Z2197 Pear stamp pad
Z2643 Canary stamp pad
Z2116 Cranberry stamp pad

Wednesday, September 3, 2014

#30 years of happy


pattern: Cherish Treasure Tags

#30 years of happy stamp set
D1522 Glamour Lowercase stamp set
D1537 Glamour Uppercase stamp set
X7190B Brushed Paper Packet
X5764 Pear cardstock
1246 Hollyhock cardstock
Z2013 Sequins Silver Assortment
Z2105 Black stamp pad




Tuesday, September 2, 2014

#30 years of happy



#30 years of happy stamp set
X7184B Chalk It Up Paper Packet  
Z2195 Lagoon stamp pad
Z2642 Flaxen stamp pad
Z2164 Sorbet stamp pad
Z1979 Marvy Uchida LePen Journaling Pen




Monday, September 1, 2014

National Stamping Month is here!

September is National Stamping Month, 
and Close To My Heart is ready to celebrate all month long!
When you spend $30 on 
any current retail-priced stamps 
during the month of September, 
you qualify to receive the exclusive C-sized stamp set 
#30 years of happy 
for FREE!