National Papercrafting Month Cloud Nine Cardmaking Kit

What a great way to start off the new year!  Celebrate with Close to my Heart during the National Papercrafting month and enjoy this exciting Cloud Nine Cardmaking kit!

Clearly The Best: Do the Twist (S02E05)

I have used the twist ties on a card for a swap, but I never imagined all the different ways I could be utilizing this product!  I am going to go dig out my twist ties and washi tape and "twist the night away!"  I absolutely love how the twist ties actually dress up the burlap bag!  What fun and creative ideas!  This is why I love the Close to my Heart team!

October Stamp of the Month and Frosted Paper Packet

I've been getting ready for a small crop next weekend and while working on some of the display items, I realized that I hadn't posted anything for awhile. I also realized that when I do post a layout or a card, I never post a recipe so you can make one for yourself if you like what you see. I have added this to my list of improvements to make when I blog, along with trying to post more blogs! For those of you who check this, you know that is one area I'm slowly, very slowly getting better at! Thank you for your patience! So, here are some cards I made using the October Stamp of the Month: Scandinavian Wishes and our new Frosted paper packet!  All artwork is created using Close to my Heart products!

*X7175B Frosted Paper Packet

*C1506 Flakey Friends stamps (set of 7)

*Z2160 Twilight exclusive inks stamp pad

*Z2400 Twilight exclusive inks marker set

*Z2414 Pear exclusive inks marker set

*Chocolate marker (no longer available) 

use any color of brown for the snowman's arms

*X7175B Frosted Paper Packet
*S1310 October Stamp of the Month: Scandinavian Wishes
  S1310A same stamp is only $5.00 with a $50.00 purchase
  available only during the month of October!
*Z1686 Cricut Art Philosophy Collection from Close to my Heart
*Z1829 Black &  Grey Glitter Paper packet
*Z1864 Slate Striped Twist Ties
*Z2160 Twilight exclusive inks stamp pad
*Z2400 Twilight exclusive inks marker set

*X7175B Frosted Paper Packet
*C1510 Merry &  Bright stamps (set of 12)
*Z2170 Ruby exclusive inks stamp pad
*Z2429 Ruby exclusive inks marker set
*Z2145 Ponderosa Pine exclusive inks stamp pad
*Z2423 Ponderosa Pine exclusive inks marker set
*Z1893 Base &  Bling Red Jewels

*X7175B Frosted Paper Packet

*S1310 October Stamp of the Month: Scandinavian Wishes

  S1310A same stamp is only $5.00 with a $50.00 purchase

*Z2160 Twilight exclusive inks stamp pad

*X7175B Frosted Paper Packet

*S1310 October Stamp of the Month: Scandinavian Wishes

  S1310A same stamp is only $5.00 with a $50.00 purchase

*Z2173 Slate exclusive inks stamp pad

*Z2172 Whisper exclusive inks stamp pad

*Z1809 Black Shimmer Trim

*X7175B Frosted Paper Packet

*S1310 October Stamp of the Month: Scandinavian Wishes

  S1310A same stamp is only $5.00 with a $50.00 purchase

*D1482 Love Life stamps (set of 15)

*Z1809 Black Shimmer Trim

*Z1686 Cricut Art Philosophy Collection from Close to my Heart

*Z1829 Black &  Grey Glitter Paper packet

*Z1745 Sparkles Black Flourishes

*Z1861 Ruby Mini-Medley Accents Collection (buttons)

*Z1701 Baker's Twine: Neutral Assortment (black)

*Z2170 Ruby exclusive inks stamp pad

It's hard to tell in this picture, but this is a box I made using the

Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge.  It's so easy to put together and

use as a little gift box for a small, special treasure!

*X7175B Frosted Paper Packet

*S1310 October Stamp of the Month: Scandinavian Wishes

*Z1686 Cricut Art Philosophy Collection from Close to my Heart

*Z1829 Black &  Grey Glitter Paper packet

*Z669 Silver Embossing Powder 

Craft Heater

*Z1890 Frosted Assortment (dark grey flower)

Here is a look at some artwork completed using the
You are my Happy stamp special.
Only $10 with a $50 purchase in the month of September!

The tag on the frame that is clipped with the red mini
clothespin shows the entire stamped message of the
September Stamp of the Month "Poster Tidings".
Only $5 with a $50 purchase in the month of September!

National Stamping Month: September 2013

Just received my "You Are My Happy" stamp set and it is one you do not want to miss out on!  With a $50.00 purchase this month, you get not only 1 stamp set, not a set of 2 stamps, but a set of 3 stamps for only $10.00!  It all comes in one folder and includes a very cute alphabet set! Plus you will also qualify for the stamp of the month for only $5.00!  You will basically receive 4 stamp sets for only $15.00 (shipping/handling and tax will apply on the retail price of the stamps)!  This is one of the best deals I have seen!  Don't miss it!  If you would like to take advantage of this amazing special, you can order directly by clicking on the "Shop With Me" icon to the right of this post, or if you are local to me, you can contact me directly at thecountrycropper@gmail.com.  Don't wait, this offer ends on September 30!!

I know that it's only the beginning of August, but I wanted to share a sneak peek of one of the items that I will be showing at my September gatherings using the new Huntington paper!  I love this paper so much that I actually used up the entire packet on my September display!  This is a first for me!

It also helps when the focus of your page is so cute!

Project Inspirations: Ombré Technique

Just watched this technique video and can't wait to try this!  I've been looking for something new and fun and I think I just found it!  If you would like to give this a try, the products can be purchased by clicking on the "Shop with Me" icon to the right of this post!