Christmas Card: Oct Stamp of the Month and Frosted Workshop on the Go Packet

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We made this fun card at my workshop this month. I just LOVE the Frosted Card Workshop on the Go! We also used the October Stamp of the Month, Silver Shimmer Trim (it's self adhesive!), and a little silver bling from the Base & Bling Floral Accents. And of course we cut out the ornament using the CTMH Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge!

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CTMH Artbooking Cricut Cartridge: Festive Mini Albums

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This is such a fun holiday album! You can find the Artbooking Cricut Cartridge here.
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My Creations® Craftable Containers

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Artbooking Made Easy: Designed Décor Flip Stand Album

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Love these Flip Stands! They are available here!

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NEW WORKSHOP FORMAT!

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I am switching things up to make my workshops more consumer friendly! Do you have stacks of paper that you haven't used? This format will eliminate that, but still provide you with the fun you've always enjoyed! Each month you are encouraged to get the Workshop on the Go to use the following month. I will demonstrate and provide the cut papers for one project and the rest of the workshop time will be spent using the rest of your packet. I will have samples for you to copy or feel free to be creative too!

Sat, Oct 19th from 10:30 am - 12:30 pm

Place: My home in Fircrest, WA

RSVP: Before 10/16 by commenting below so I have enough time to precut the project papers for everyone. Thanks!

Workshop on the Go: Frosted Cardmaking Kit (the Frosted paper packet is also encouraged so you have a variety of background papers) Many people pre-purchased this kit at the Sept workshop, but there is still time to order it. Let me know if I can help you with that.

Cost: $3 (covers cost for project & other consumables)

Bring: Adhesive, scissor, paper trimmer

Suggested Items: Olive, Cocoa, Ruby, and Twilight ink pads + anything else you might need for your personal projects

FREE Stamps: Each person that attends and places a WOTG order at 3 workshops will be put on my hostess list and will receive a free exclusive hostess stamp of your choice when your month arrives and the workshop sales reach $150 or more.

Didn't preorder? You are welcome to come and make a card and bring any other CTMH supplies to work on.
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I've Got a Crush on You! October 2013 Contest

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I just got this book and can't wait to play with it! You can either purchase a My Crush Book or perhaps have a chance to win one!

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Subway Tidings Video

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This is such a fabulous Stamp of the Month!


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Base & Bling: Wear Your Creativity!

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These are so fun! Let me know if you are interested in coming to a workshop!
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"A Chocolate Affair" August Stamp of the Month Blog Hop

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Who likes chocolate? I do! I do! Welcome to the August Stamp of the Month Blog Hop! You can start here and work your way around to see 60 other blog posts featuring ideas using this fun stamp set! Just follow the links at the end of each SOTM Blog Hop post. If you have come here from Nikka Geers' blog then you are on the right track. If you get lost along the way then you can see the entire list here.

The Stamp of the Month and the August Special are combined this month, so it is a win-win for you! This set is FREE with any order of $50 or more! Here is what the stamp set looks like:

 

Here is the treat tube that I made with the new Babycakes Workshop on the Go Kit and the August Stamp of the Month! Notice the fun button on top that is found in the Babycakes WOTG Kit too!

Remember, if you order $50 or more then this set is FREE! It is available for $17.95 as well. All supplies can be purchased on my website here: www.tuttonstreasures.ctmh.com

Now hop on over to Laurie Newton's Blog to see what she has created!

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CTMH Washi Tape & Puns of Praise Stamp Set

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I received a similar card at the Close to My Heart convention a few weeks ago and LOVED the simplicity of it. There is a little trick to stamping on the circle though. Ready? Don't glue/tape the circle down before you stamp! Just place it on the card and then stamp. Then you can move the circle slightly closer to the stamped image to avoid that tiny space that you normally see when you stamp off the edge of cardstock. Get it?

Items featured here are:
Slate Polka Dot Washi Tape

1 1/4" Circle Punch
Lagoon Cardstock
Puns of Praise Stamp set
Black Ink
 Corner Rounder (retired WHAT!??)

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Spinner Card Surprise!

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Here is a little product sneak peak that will be released on August 1st! I combined the Surf's Up Workshop on the Go with the new (drum roll please!) SPINNER CARDS! These come fully intact and all you need to do is stamp on the white card or layer papers! Let me know if you would like to get your hands on these puppies! Pin It

Circle Christian Card

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I have wanted to use this stamp for a while and wanted to keep it simple so I could make several duplicate. I cut the 4x4 circle cards with the Cricut Art Philosophy cartridge. The feet stamp is from the Surf's Up Workshop on the Go Kit which is stamped in Champagne ink onto the Cashmere cardstock. The saying is just stamped in black in the center of the card. If you look closely, you can find the Bitty Clear Sparkles. They really add quite a bit to the card!

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You Are Welcome Here!

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If you are considering joining the Close to My Heart family or love the products, then you might want to watch this video. Although there has been some issues within the industry, CTMH is debt-free and will be around and stand behind their products for many years to come!

Please let me know if you have any questions about joining my team or Close to My Heart. The Essentials kit is only $49 and the product value is over $155 and the Master kit is $99 and the value is over $335!

Blessings,
Angela
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CTMH Bright Sunshiny Day and Surf's Up Papers

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Throughout the next week I will post the cards from my last workshop. Isn't this a fun vintage-looking card? We used Cocoa ink to stamp the images and sponge ink around the edges. Using Cashmere cardstock and coloring the image with Watercolor pencils adds to the vintage look as well. The burlap ribbon was cut in half and I pulled a few of the fibers out to add some fringe. Here are a few other supplies:
Surf's Up Paper Packet
Bright Sunshiny Day Stamp Set

Thank you to Tamytha Jenkins for the inspiration!

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CTMH Background Stamp Set Ideas

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I know you love these background stamps as much as I do!


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July Workshop - Summertime Fun & Birthday Projects!

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Summertime Fun & Birthday Projects!

Get a sneak peak of one of the new products and make 5 fabulous projects geared toward summertime fun and birthdays!

When:  This Saturday! July 13th

Time:    9:30am - 11:30am
Place:   Fircrest, WA
RSVP:  Before 7/11 please at stampnang@aol.com
Cost:    $5 supply fee with any order of $20 or more (or a $25 workshop fee)

Can't make it to the workshop? Order the workshop kit! Ask me for more details!
Thank you to Aaron Brown for the card idea! Pin It

CTMH Canvas Art Kit Special!

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This canvas is GORGEOUS in person and I know you want to make one too! Everyone that purchases this kit for 50% off in July will get to attend the canvas workshop in August! (Date to be determined by participants.)

Here are the details: Get the discounted Workshops on the Go® canvas art kit (G1062) in July—no qualifying purchase required! From July 1 to July 31 you can get this trendy kit to create your own canvas art to hang in your home, regularly priced at $39.95, now discounted to $19.95—more than 50% off! Take papercrafting to the next level with this adorable home décor piece that you can display for all to see.

You can order this at one of my July workshops, gatherings or online. This item is available WHILE SUPPLIES LAST so please don't wait until the end of the month to place the order.

Order Here

*Offer valid July 1–31, 2013, while supplies last. No qualifying purchase needed. No limit per order.

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Sweet Life July Stamp of the Month Blog Hop

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Welcome to the July Stamp of the Month "Sweet Life" Blog Hop! We have about 50 amazing consultants participating this month. All you need to do is start here and hop from blog to blog by following the links and you will have to opportunity to see over 50 ideas using this fabulous stamp set! If you can here from Mary Eisen's blog then you are on the right track! If you get lost along the way then you can see the entire list on Kathleen's blog here.

Here is what the beautiful images look like:

Here is my first card that uses the Sweet Life stamp set, the Buzz & Bumble papers, and our alcohol markers. Directions and Ingredients for this card can be found here.

Here is a second card that also uses the Stamp of the Month, Buzz & Bumble papers, Waterbrush and Stamp Pads. Information about this card can be found here.

Now feel free to leave a comment and then hop on over to Shirley Ross's blog to see what she has in store for you!

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Pop Up Gift Card Technique Using CTMH Claire and Later Sk8tr Papers

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We did this fun card technique at my last team meeting and workshop. It looks very complicated, but it is actually pretty easy!

Claire Papers

Later Sk8tr Papers

Here are the supplies to make the top card using the Claire papers. (The second card uses the Later Sk8tr papers.)

• One 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" piece of cardstock (Hollyhock)
• Two 4"x 5 1/4" pieces of patterned paper (striped small multicolored chevron)
• One 4" x 5 1/4" piece of patterned paper (large floral)
• Two 4" x 5 1/2" pieces of cardstock or patterned paper (large floral)
• One 3/4" x 3" piece of patterned paper (large Hollyhock/Sunset chevron)
• One 1" x 3" piece of patterned paper (Bamboo polkadot)
• One 1" x 3" piece of cardstock (Hollyhock)
• Girls Rock Stamp Set and assort blocks
• Birthday Wishes and Hip-Hip-Hooray banner stamps from the Artiste Cricut Package
• Ink pads: Outdoor Denim, Hollyhock, Sunset, Bamboo, & Blush
• Outdoor Denim Chevron Ribbon
• Scoring tool/board
• Gift card size envelope or legal size envelope (cut off one end to use)
• Adhesive
• 1 1/4" Circle punch
• Metal Brad Assort
• Piercing Tool
• Foam Tape
• Sponge for Bamboo ink
• Bone folder
• Micro-tip Scissors

Here are the directions that I found on Pinterest:

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CTMH Ribbons and Trims

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These are great ideas!

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Better Blending with CTMH Markers!

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These are great tips using our terrific alcohol markers!



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Let's Get Patriotic! Support the USO!

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Show your support of military and country with new patriotic stamp sets—available only from June 1 to July 31, 2013. As a show of our support, Close to My Heart will donate $3 from each Courage stamp set and $5 from each Home of the Brave stamp set to the USO, the leading, most recognized military-support and services organization in the country. Show your support with your own patriotic stamp set!

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June Stamp of the Month with the Oklahoma Relief Fundraiser Stamp

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I had a little bit of time this afternoon to work on this card and wanted to share it with you. I was excited to use my new Hollyhock Alcohol markers, the June Stamp of the Month, plus the special "Thank You" stamp. The "Thank You" stamp is just $2.95 and 100% of profits from sales of this stamp set from May 23 to June 30 will be donated to the American Red Cross to aid tornado victims in Oklahoma. The tulip and leaves were cut out using the Artiste Cricut Cartridge which makes it SO quick! I then stamped the tulip and leaves using Black Stazon Ink onto the cutouts. I used a round sponge along with Hollyhock and Olive ink pads to edge the cutouts as well. The border is from a stamp set called In the Background. I just stamped it with black ink onto a Colonial White Card. The pink lines were created using the Hollyhock marker and the CTMH ruler. To color the tulip, leaves, and "You," I used the Hollyhock and Olive Alcohol Marker sets. As you can see, I colored parts of the images with lighter and darker markers to make the detailed pattern stand out. Fun! The tulip and one leaf is popped out on the card using Foam Tape. Super easy! For more ideas using the June Stamp of the Month, check out the blog hop here.

All supplies can be ordered on my website at www.tuttonstreasures.ctmh.com

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June Stamp of the Blog Hop: A Flowering Bunch

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Welcome to the June Stamp of the Month Blog Hop! About 60 Close to My Heart talented Consultants are participating in the hop this month. You can start here or from any of the other participating blogs and just follow the links at the top and bottom of the posts. Eventually you will make it all the way around and view over 60 ideas using this fabulous stamp set! If you came here from Susan Brooks' Blog then you are on the right track. If you hit a few bumps in the road then you can always view the entire list on Kathleen's blog here.

Here is my card that uses the A Flowering Bunch Stamp Set.  You can only get the stamp set in June, so don't miss out!

Here are the images that come in the stamp set:

Supply List
S1306 A Flowering Bunch June Stamp of the Month
D1540 In the Background Stamp Set
Blush and Black Ink Pads
White Daisy Cardstock
Black Cardstock
Clear Sparkles
Foam Tape
Large Gems from the Boutique Assortment (they went with the La Belle Vie papers in the last Idea Book)Whisper Buttons would look beautiful too!

Thank you for looking at my blog! Feel free to leave a comment and then hop on over to Laurie Newton's blog to see what she has created!

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Oklahoma Relief Stamp

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One reason why I love this company is that it TRULY has heart. (Hence, the name "Close to My Heart," right?) This stamp set in the Autumn/Winter 2013 Idea Book is available for early purchase. One hundred percent of profits from sales of this stamp set from May 23 to June 30 will be donated to the American Red Cross to aid tornado victims in Oklahoma. It is $2.95 and can be ordered through my website here: http://www.tuttonstreasures.ctmh.com.

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Open Top Box with CTMH Tommy Papers & Sightseer Stamp Set

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Here is a sneak peak of just one of the projects we are making at my workshop this Saturday. Let me know if you would like to join us or would like the supplies!  

Sat, May 18th from 9:30am - 11:30am

Place: Fircrest, WA
(ask about receiving supplies if you are out of the area)

RSVP: Before 5/16 by commenting below

Cost: $5 supply fee with any order of $20+
(or a $25 workshop fee)

Supplies:

Tommy Papers

Sightseer Stamps

Ink Pads: Black, Outdoor Denim, Honey

Paradise Bakers Twine

Metal Assort Brads

Durables Square Studs

Foam Tape

Thank you for your inspiration Vicki Wizniuk!

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CTMH Alcohol Markers

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Dream Pop Papers for National Scrapbooking Month 2013!

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I love these papers and I can't wait to share them with you! Check out the CTMH video to see some adorable ideas on how to use them.

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May Stamp of the Month "Pinwheel" Blog Hop

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Welcome to the Close to My Heart May Stamp of the Month "Pinwheel" Blog Hop! About 60 Close to My Heart talented Consultants are participating in the hop this month. You can start here or from any of the other participating blogs and just follow the links at the top and bottom of the posts. Eventually you will make it all the way around and view over 60 ideas using this fabulous stamp set! If you came here from Wendy Coffman's Blog then you are on the right track. If you hit a few bumps in the road then you can always view the entire list on Kathleen's blog here.

Here are my projects that use the Pinwheel stamp set and the special Dream Pop Paper Packet. You can only get the stamp set AND the Dream Pop Paper in May, so don't miss out!

Supplies:
May Stamp of the Month: Pinwheel
Dream Pop Paper Packet
Juniper, Sunset,  Black Ink Pads
Artiste Cricut Cartridge
Paradise Bakers Twine
Brads Metal Assort


Now feel free to leave a comment and hop on over to Adeline Brill's blog for my ideas! Pin It

National Scrapbooking Month Special - Dream Pop!

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The colors in this special paper packet really POP! In honor of National Scrapbooking Month, you can get the Dream Pop paper packet for only $10 when you spend $35 in May (valued at $19.95 retail). This paper packet includes 12 cardstock sheets as well as 12 B&T Duos® papers that were specifically designed for this promotion only—you can’t get the paper packet anywhere else! Start National Scrapbooking Month off right with a unique paper packet at a bargain price and get your creative juices flowing! 

Hostesses receive one paper packet free with qualifying May Gathering sale totals of $400 or more. New Consultants who sign up during the month of May will receive the Dream Pop paper packet in their New Consultant Kit.

 

To order, just sign into the online ordering, select your favorite $35 in products, and it will ask you if you want to add the Dream Pop papers at the end. I will be happy to order it for you if you aren't comfortable ordering online. Just send me a quick email and include you phone number. Thanks!

*Shipping/handling and tax apply. Not available for purchase at full retail. Offer valid May 1-31st, 2013, while supplies last. Purchases must be current, retail-priced products.

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It's ANOTHER Birthday Celebration!

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It's my daughter's birthday, so I'm extending this offer for one last day! We are about $60 away from being able to draw a Mystery Hostess too! If you place an order today then I will send YOU a blank handmade birthday card* in the mail to send to anyone of your choice! Plus, you will be entered to win ALL of the hostess credit if the orders reach $150 or more! Get bonus entries if you share my Facebook group "Close to My Heart in the Northwest" on your FB wall and subscribe to this blog! Simply comment below for each entry. I look forward to finding out who will win a minimum of $25-$100 in free products!  

To order, click on "Angela's Birthday Celebration" on the bottom/right of my homepage: www.tuttonstreasures.ctmh.com. The order will be shipped directly to you, so remote customers are welcome to participate as well! Feel free to email me your order if you aren't comfortable ordering online. I'm happy to help! Thank you for helping me celebrate!

*Cards will vary, but they will all be beautiful and high quality! Pin It

You're Tweet! Using "For Always" Papers, April Stamp of the Month, and Textiles!

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This card uses the fabulous April of the Month, the For Always paper packet, and the new For Always Textiles. I love how the Cricut Artiste Cartridge will cut out the bird and the wing for me! This was so easy!

Recipe:
S1304      April SOTM: My Sunshine        

Z1820      For Always Textiles 

X254       White Cards & Env (50) 

Z2195      Lagoon Ink Pad 

Z697       Sponge 

Z1327      Black & Grey Sparkles

Z341        Glue Dots Mini

Z578       Corner Rounder 

Z1690    Cricut Artiste Cartridge

All products are available on my website here: www.tuttonstreasures.ctmh.com.

Thank you for the layout inspiration Randi Lewis!

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For Always Bag with NEW Textiles!

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I love how our new Textiles coordinate with our paper packets! I've seen several scrapbook ideas using the fabric, but I wanted to stretch my creativity and come up with something different. Can you believe both the bow and the black and white flower were created with the For Always Textiles!? Here is how I used it on this cutie-patooty bag:

1. Cut out the paper bag using the For Always paper packet and the Artiste Cricut Cartridge. I actually cut out two of them with two of the same papers and cut off the flap of one to add contrast
2. Cut out the spiral flowers, a butterfly, and a scallop border using the same cartridge with Lagoon, Ruby, and Honey cardstock (a sheet of all of these colors come in the For Always paper packet!)
3. Add a piece of the Black Shimmer Trim, chevron paper from the For Always paper packet, and the scallop border to the front of the bag
4. Snip the side of a piece of black Textiles about 1" down on the fabric and tear the rest to create a long strip. Tie in a bow at the top of the bag.
5. Here is how I made the spiral fabric flower:
• Cut/tear two strips of the white filigree fabric about 1" in thickness
• Fold the fabric in half so it is now 1/2" thick.  You can iron this to stay, but I just kept folding it as I rolled it
• Tack the two strips together to make one long strip using a hot glue gun (careful you don't burn your fingers!)
• Starting from one end, roll the fabric about 4-5 times. Use the hot glue gun to tack it so it doesn't unroll
• Now just start rolling and twisting at the same time until you've rolled it all together
• Tack the loose end to the back
• You can glue this to a punched cardstock circle or just add it to your papercraft
• I added a black brad to the center of the flowers using Liquid Glass 
• I also added a Foundry Pin Clip to hold the butterfly
• For an easy tutorial, check out this You Tube tutorial

 These products can be ordered on my website or let me know if you have any questions!

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Multi-Panel Card Using "For Always" Workshop on the Go Kit

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One of my downline, Brandee Pittenger, taught this fantastic project at our team meeting on Monday. It folds to the size of a regular card, but extends to this beautiful display.

Supplies:
C1551 For Always WOTG:

• 6 X 12 black solid w/ grey doily pattern
• 5 3/4 x 2 1/4 chevron striped  w/ stripes going sideways across 1 1/4
• 5 3/4 x 1 1/4 black & white big floral (otherside of black solid above)
• 5 3/4 x 3 3/4 white cs
• 2 1/2 x 1 3/4 white cs
• 2 3/4 x 1 14/16 lagoon cs
• 1 3/4 white heart page 66 cricut artiste
• 2 inch lagoon heart page 66 cricut artist

• 24 inches lagoon bakers twine z1700
• For always assortment z1811
• Black button assortment z1821
• Paradise paper flowers z1710
• Black Inkpad
• Lagoon Inkpad
• Scoring tool
• Sponge
• Glue dots bigger size
• 1/4 inch hole punch

Scoring dimensions:  1 1/2", 3", 5 1/2", 8". Score the 6x12 cardstock at these dimensions and then fold the card in an accordion pattern as shown in the sample. Layer papers and embellishment as needed. Pin It

Creatively Cricut Ideas with Close to My Heart

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These are REALLY great ideas! Christine (from CTMH) shows tips and tricks using your Cricut machine to get the most out of your die-cutting. Stamp on Cricut®-cut pieces, change the size using special features, and more!
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CTMH "For Always" Thanks Card

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Here is a fun card using Lagoon and Pear colors with the For Always Paper Packet. I cut out the butterflies using the Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge, stamped them with a background stamp for a little texture, then used a sponge dauber and the matching ink around the edges. The stamp set is called For Every Occasion. Can anyone guess where the ribbon came from?

I originally saw a similar card on Pinterest here. So cute! Pin It

Easy Instructions on How to Add a Photo to Canvas

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This looks so easy! I love this look and can't wait to try it. You can find the 6x6 canvases on my website HERE. If you already have the Mod Podge and tissue paper then the project will only cost about $5!
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New Textiles, Washi Tape, Cricut Paper Purses, Cards, & More!

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You're Invited to the 

"For Always" April Workshop!

Create 5 projects using the beautiful and very popular "For Always" paper packet! Get ideas using the new fabrics and Washi tape too!

Date: Saturday, April 13th
Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Place: My Home in Fircrest, WA 

RSVP: By Wed, 4/10 by leaving a comment below
Cost: $5 Supply Fee with any order of $20 or more (or a $25 workshop fee)

Invite a Friend!

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CTMH April Stamp of the Month Blog Hop: My Sunshine

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Welcome to the April Stamp of the Month "My Sunshine" Blog Hop! Almost about 60 Close to My Heart talented Consultants are participating in the hop this month. You can start here or from any of the other participating blogs and just follow the links at the top and bottom of the posts. Eventually you will make it all the way around and view over 60 ideas using this fabulous stamp set! If you came here from Judy Burger's blog then you are on the right track. If you hit a few bumps in the road then you can always view the entire list on Kathleen's blog here.

I had fun creating these two cards using the My Sunshine stamp set.

For Always Paper packet; Stamp Pads: Honey, Lagoon, Black & Pacifica; Cardstock: White Daisy, Black, Lagoon; Cricut Artiste Cartridge, & Black Sparkles

Buzz & Bumble Paper Packet; Stamp Pads: Creme Brulee, Sunset, Cocoa; Tan Sparkles; Cricut Artiste Cartridge

Here is what the stamp set looks like. I love how several images can be precut with the Cricut Artiste Cartridge so I don't have to cut them out myself! Remember, this set can be yours for just $5 with any order of $50 or just $17.95.

 Now feel free the leave a comment and then hop on over to Wendy's Coffman's blog to see what she's done with this fabulous set! Pin It

While Supplies Last!

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Wow! There are some fabulous buys on the While Supplies Last page on my website! I can't believe the large banner is on sale for just $2.75! These are terrific for birthdays, seasons, holidays, etc! Check out my Halloween Banner and my Welcome Banner that I posted a while back. Here is what the banner looks like:

Don't miss out on the paper packets, Compliments, and other terrific embellishments too! Pin It