Since the Artbooking cartridge arrived, I have been spending more time playing with all 3 of our awesome cartridges. My daughter is pregnant and I decided I would like to make the invitations for an upcoming baby shower. I needed to keep it very simple, but wanted something that made an impression. So, I used the Artiste to create "diaper" invitations. I borrowed someone's dot embossing folder, but today, I opened up my new Close to my Heart dot embossing folder and finished up some more invitations. I love the new folder! Now I'm going to have to purchase the rest of them! If you haven't ordered any yet, the February special is "Buy 2 packets of solid colored or combo pack of cardstock and receive a new embossing folder FREE!" I ordered the black and pear colors so I can work on some school sports pages! Here is a picture of the outside of the invitation that I made. I cut out an oval, scalloped piece for the inside to put the information on. Keeping it simple!

Artbooking Made Easy: Inspiration Mini Albums

If you have not purchased the Artbooking cartridge yet, you don't know what you are missing!  I have been having so much fun with this one!  If you would like to purchase one, simply click on the "Shop With Me" icon to the right and place your order.  It will be delivered to your door and you can get started on a new,  inspiring, creative adventure!

Artbooking Made Easy: Celebration Layouts (S01E16)

I have been having so much fun with my Artbooking cartridge.  If you don't have one yet, your New Year's resolution should be to get one and start having some fun too!  I am almost done with my own version of a planner for this year.  When I finish, I will post some pictures!  It was so easy with the calendar frame from this cartridge!

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!