Smile!

I seriously can't get enough of this stamp set!  

It's called "Life in Pictures" and it's the 

COOL Close To My Heart ~ April Stamp of the Month!  

The overlay is from the CTMH Artistry Cricut Cartridge on page 7.  Cut @ 4".

I love vintage cameras so this set is right up my alley!  Check back soon for more camera fun!  

Only 2 weeks left before it's outta here!  

Get it here:

Additional Supplies:

Card #1 - CTMH Artistry Cricut Cartridge, Kaleidoscope paper pack

 Flamingo Dots, Clear Sparkles, Bonding Memories Glue Pen

Memento Black Pad, Silver Sequins

Card #2 - Glacier and Bamboo Cardstock

 La Vie En Rose paper pack

Black Shimmer Trim,  Dot Embossing Folder,  Journaling Pen 

Join the FUN!

I would love to have you join Close To My Heart and my Hearts and Pines Team, 

and April is the perfect time to do so!

* A new Consultant Kit for only $75 with a value of over $200!

* $50 credit for you to choose your favorite qualifying products!

See the full kit contents here:  

http://margi.ctmh.com/ctmh/what-we-do/be-a-consultant.aspx 

But there's more.... channeling my favorite infomercials....

When you submit $350 in orders in you will have your choice of a CTMH Exclusive Cricut Cartridge OR $100 in Select Product Credit.

Guess what?.....there's even MORE!

CTMH has an amazing program called Straight to the Top!  You can earn over $250 in additional rewards!

Plus a BONUS reward from me for reaching Straight to the Top!

Can't wait to talk to you about the wonderful world of CTMH!  

Contact me soon!

Coming Soon: An Artsy Adventure!

Look what's coming soon!  I can't wait!

RSVP soon if you'd like to attend this artsy & fun day!

Celebrate a Birthday!

We're having a ball each month at my Decor Frame Class!  

We meet once a month to create a fun insert for our 

Shadow Box Frames.  

This past week we made this darling birthday design to celebrate the special birthdays in your home.  I plan to put each birthday girl or boy's photo on the little 4x4 Canary Yellow cardstock mat for the week of their special day.  After their celebration, I'll return another page insert that is designed around that particular month, for example: Halloween insert for October, Thanksgiving for November....you get the picture!  

Here's a Winter Wonderland insert we made for January.

The Close to My Heart Exclusive Cricut Cartridges worked like a dream to design and cut the project!  I used shapes from four different cartridges; Art Philosophy, Artiste, Artbooking, and Artistry.

The Embossing Folders add nice texture to the cupcake base and bow on the present.  I put a bit of 3D Foam Tape behind the bow to make it pop and also create space for a Foundry Pin Clip to slide behind.  The pin holds the photo mat in place as seen in the large photo.

By the way, that's my daughter in the photo.  She's a beauty! 

Supplies:

Designed Decor Shadow Box frame

Cardstock - White Daisy, Crystal Blue, Canary Yellow, Thistle, Pacifica, Black

Art Philosophy, Artiste, Artbooking, Artistry

Chevron and Dot Embossing Folders

Journaling Pen, 3D Foam Tape, Bonding Memories Glue Pen

Retired Products: Foundry Pin Clip, Wishes Paper Pack and Assortment (Clearance item.  Lots of great deals found HERE)

Dotty For You - yellow patterned paper behind the bow

Stampaganza!

Stampaganza is a special that doesn't come around often, so when it does we need to jump!  Here's a link to take you to all the stamp sets available.....there are TONS!   

How fun to purchase 2 and get 1 free!  

This charming little set is called Spring Critters!  

It's only $13.95 but perhaps you'll choose it for free during Stampaganza month?

  

Supplies:

Spring Critters Stamp Set,  Paper Fundamentals Whimsy Assortment

Watercolor Set, Brush Set, Memento Black Stamp Pad

Journaling Pen, Silver Sequins

 Everyday Life Washi Tape, Limeade Washi Tape

Easter's On It's Way!

Make someone smile with a little box of Easter treats this week!

  I love the soft springy colors of the papers and the darling little stamped chick that wishes a Happy Easter to all!  

The assembled box measures 2.75" x 3" plus the handle, 

so there's room for lots of sweets.    

Soft coloring with the Watercolor Pencils and a Blending Pen makes this little chick oh so sweet!  I added just a touch of glitter because it makes me a happy.  Well, except for cleaning it up, then it's a happy mess!

I hope you'll make this fun little box shape and decorate it as you wish.  It would be cute as a party favor or gift for any occasion.

Supplies:

Spring Critters Stamp Set, Spring Critters Thin Cuts

CTMH Artiste Cricut Cartridge

Georgie Paper Pack

Memento Black Stamp Pad, Watercolor Pencils, Blending Pen

Glacier Extra Thick Twine, Clear Sparkles

Retired: Prisma Glitter

You Make Me Happy

We've been singing "You Are My Sunshine" to our little Olivia and Maren since day 1.  When I saw this super cute March Stamp of the Month "Sunshine Birdies" set, I immediately loved it!  Not only for the darling birds and accent designs, but because it reminds me of my sweet little girls.  

For this tweet card, I used the Penelope Paper Pack (stripe print), Crystal Blue cardstock embossed with the DOT Folder,  CTMH Artiste Cricut Cartridge, Memento Black Stamp Pad and the Watercolor Paint  and Brush set.  I had a little fun with the Flaxen Extra Thick Twine unraveled for the birdies "hair" feathers!  It made me giggle putting that in place!  Hope you enjoy this little birdie card!