Hope for Japan

Close to My Heart has designed an exclusive stamp set to show support for Japan. All profits from the sale of these stamp sets will go to the American Red Cross efforts in Japan. The stamp set only costs $5 (usually 7.95) and is only available until April 30th. Please contact me if you would like to order this great set, or click on the shopping cart to the right to order online!

Canvas Wall Hanging

I've had this picture of my cousin's daughter for almost 7 years now and never knew what to do with it since it was a strange size. She was a flower girl at our wedding and the photographers took several pictures of her because she was so adorable. I used a plain canvas, painted it with pearl paint mixed with a few colors, and the retired Emporium papers. I made the carnations from colonial white cardstock, the scalloped circle punch, and a spray pen. Aren't they awesome? They look so real - I learned about them from a fellow consultant. I also made the roses from the Emporium b&t paper. I added a few leaves that I free-handed, and some "twirlies" that I made from cardstock. The letters are the cool new irresistible letters in the Spring/Summer Idea Book. I'm so happy with the way it turned out and I hope you enjoy seeing it! Look for a class on flowers soon, so you can learn how to make these too!

Bliss Wedding Card Workshop, 4/16

We will make 3 cards that will be great for spring and summer weddings using the new Bliss papers! Cost is $5, or you can purchase the Bliss Workshop on the Go and have tons of paper and embellishments left over to make several layouts and a stamp set! This paper is so versatile, you will be able to use it for almost any occassion and accent it with most colors. Please contact me if you have any questions.

Magnifique Boxed Cards Workshop, 5/7

I saw a tutorial to make this box designed by fellow CTMH consultant Vicki Wizniuck and I was inspired to make this set of Thank You notes to go with it. You will learn to make the box using the scor board, and make 8 cards (with envelopes) to go inside. This is a great little gift to learn how to make! Cost of the workshop is $10. Please RSVP by 5/6 so I have materials ready. Hope to see you there!

Easter Card Workshop 3/26!

I was so inspired by the new Easter products in the new Idea Book! The Sophia paper is so perfect for Spring and I absolutely love the new $7.95 stamp set, A Hop A1112, so I designed these three cards for the card workshop. You will learn how to use liquid applique and use a blender pen to color in stamped images. You can also change the stamps you use on the cards to make them all religious or all bunnies, if you choose to. Please RSVP by 3/25 so I have supplies ready. Cost is $5. Hope to see you there!

Sweetheart Workshop March 12th

These are pictures of the Sweetheart workshop that is March 12th from 2-5pm. The first layout is the workshop on the go layout and then I've added 7 more layouts to use most of the Level 2 paper packet. The cost of the workshop is $18 and includes a level 2 paper packet and additional sheets of white cardstock to use as the bases for the layouts. You can also purchase the workshop on the go for $29.95 plus shipping and tax. It includes the level 2 paper pack, the level 2 assortment (black epoxy stickers), the stamp set, and the workshop guide. Please contact me by March 5th if you are interested in attending.

I haven't embellished or completed these layouts yet, but here are my suggestions for embellishments that will coordinate perfectly:

z1386 Sweetheart level 2 assortment
z1362 pink brad assortment
z1393 black mini medley
z1320 tulip mini medley
z1370 pink assortment buttons
z1384 pink designer ribbon

Miracle Workshop - March 5th!!!

I've decided to change the format of the workshops that I offer. I will still offer the Workshop on the Go, but I will also offer an option to participate for $15. This includes a Level 2 paper packet and the additional cardstock to complete 8layouts. You must pay for the workshop in advance so I can order the supplies, but you can wait until the day of the workshop to order any embellishments you may want to use with your layouts. I am really excited about this and hope you will like this too! Now for the pictures!















Please contact me by 2/26 to sign up for this workshop! We will also complete the layout from the workshop on the go that was pictured in the previous post.

The embellishments I used to complete my layouts were:

Z1354 Miracle Irresistibles
Z1276 Colonial White Mini Medley
Z1383 Sweet Leaf Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon
Z1081 Colonial White Waxy Flax
Z1247 Crystal Blue Waxy Flax
Z1395 Eclectic Alphabet Irresistibles
Z1377 Kraft Color Ready Borders