Saturday, April 30, 2016

All Occasion Card Using Ching Chou Kuik "Love Birds"

Hello friends!  I hope you are all doing well.  When this post comes out; I will be in Missouri for my sweet Mother's funeral.  It is a very difficult time in our lives.  It is very hard to lose someone you love; but I think losing a parent, child or spouse is probably the hardest of them all.  Please say a prayer for me and for my family; as we go through this difficult life challenge.  Thank you so very much.

I know a lot of people will think I am crazy taking time to create these posts before I leave town; but sometimes a distraction is what we need to move forward with our lives.  Crafting and typing these posts are things I enjoy; and it relaxes me most of the time.  I haven't been able to create anything since mom passed away; but at least I can share the things I have created. Mom loved all the cards I created for her; and there were many of them over the past few years.  

Each morning and several times a day; I spend looking out the window at my beautiful mother cat and her 3 kittens.  I love to watch those sweet babies running and playing with each other.  It makes me smile and laugh; which is always a good thing.  It is especially important now; as I go through another major change in my life.  I picked up my cell phone and started to call my mom today; but then remembered she wasn't there any longer.  I called her at least once a day for several years.  That will probably be the hardest part to get used to.  I loved to hear her voice and know that she was OK.  I have to trust that she really is OK now; without all the pain and suffering.    

It is time for another fabulous challenge with Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge 33.  We would love to see your fabulous creations.  We have two sponsors this week.  Ching-Chou Kuik and Michelle R Designs (digital designer paper).  I am using Ching-Chou Kuik "Love Birds".  I really love this image.




Supplies used to create this card:

Dies
Frame - Spellbinders Decorative Labels Eight

Paper - Lemoncraft House of Roses
Cardstock - CTMH White Daisy and Sorbet
Ribbon - Really Reasonable Ribbon Aqua & Coral Mix - April 2015?
Bling - Recollections
Ink - Sky

Markers
Skin - E0000, E000, E00
Hair - Y21, Y23, YR21, YR23, YR24
Leaves - G94, G99
Flowers - R32, R35
Victorian Flourish - BG18
Birds - BG72, BG18
Eyes - BG01



I am entering this card in the following challenges:

Addicted To Stamps - Paper Embellishments/Chipboard (3 of 3)  (Sunday)
613 Avenue Create - Anything Goes w/option (1 of 3) (Saturday)
ColorYour World With Lacy Sunshine - Anything Goes (1 of 3)
Crafting With Friends - Anything Goes (3 of 3) (Friday)
Creative Fingers - Anything Goes (1 of 3)  
PDE Linky Party - Anything Goes (No limit)
Jades Sparkling Butterflies - Anything Goes (2 of 3) (Thursday)  
Crafty Girls Creations - Anything Goes (3 of 3)  
DL.Art Thursday Challenge - Anything Goes (1 each day)  
Inspiration Destination - Anything Goes (No limit) (Wednesday)
Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes (2 of 5)
                                    Word Art Wednesday - Anything Goes (2 of 5)
Wonderful Wednesdays - Anything Goes (2 of 3)
Lemon Shortbread - Anything Goes (2 of 3) (Tuesday)
Retarte - Anything Goes (No limit) 
Through The Craftroom Door - Anything Goes (2 of 2)
Artistic Inspiration - Anything Goes (No limit) (Monday)
Craft-Dee Bowz - Anything Goes w/ handmade bow (1 of 3)
Craft Your Passion - Anything Goes (2 of 3)
Classic Design Team Open Challenge - Anything Goes (1 of 3) (Other Date)



National Scrapbooking Month 
May Special Only
FREE Paper pack with each $60 purchase
Or Purchase for $14.95
Some foil pages included



Happy Times Stamp set to match can be purchased for $17.95 to go with the paper set.  It is CC1064.  There is also a free Card kit and Scrapbooking kit instructions for everyone who receives this paper pack.  Be sure to tell your Consultant that you need the tutorial for these kits.  They are not included.









May Stamp Of The Month

$5.00 with $50 purchase or buy for only $17.95; 

with no purchase.




 CTMH Artwork - Created by CTMH









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Thursday, April 28, 2016

Get Well Pleated card Using New CTMH Happy Times Paper pack

Hello friends! I hope everyone is doing well.  It has been fairly warm here in Southern CA this past week; but a little cooler right now. 

It has been a very busy and very tough week for me.  I spent most of my days on the phone with the Dr's and my sister's for my mother's care.  Unfortunately, my sweet mother passed away on Wednesday morning.  She was in so much pain; so it was a blessing for her; so she won't have to suffer any longer.  It has been very tough on all of us; especially my sisters and brother who have been visiting her at the nursing home this past two weeks.  

I needed a break from everything I have been dealing with and wanted to get my mind off of all the sadness I have been feeling.  Crafting is the best outlet for me and helps me so much to cope with all the stress I have had in my life.  I love to share my creations and hopefully cheer someone else with what I have created.

I created this last Get Well Card for my mother several days ago; using the new CTMH Happy Times paper pack that you can get for free in May with each $60 purchase, or you can purchase it for $14.95.  It is gorgeous and has several sheets with foil on them.  This card is using two different papers.  This was my first time to try this pretty pleated card front.  I am sharing the video that I used to create it.  It was super fun.  

Sorry if this is all out of whack.  It looks fine on Blogger; but when I view it; it has a lot of misplaced sentences, etc.  Crazy system.  

CTMH Happy Times Paper Pack
Be sure to fold from both ends into the middle; rather than what she shows on this video, to get the one I created here.


Inside Card
Using CTMH Charming Cascades D1668
 and Life is Sweeter With You M1053



Supplies used to create this card:

Paper - CTMH Happy Times (May Special 2016-Free with $60 purchase or buy for only $14.95 a pack.

Cardstock - CTMH White Daisy and Goldrush

Ribbon- Celebrate It
Ink - CTMH Pomegranite
Sequins - CTMH Coral Reef Sequins (Z3042 - on clearance right now)
Sentiment front - New In May - CTMH Tickled Pink - C1651
Sentiment inside - CTMH Life Is Sweeter With You - M1053
Heart inside and out - CTMH Charming Cascades - D1668





I am entering this card in the following challenges:

Addicted To Stamps - Paper Embellishments/Chipboard (2 of 3)  (Sunday)
613 Avenue Create - Anything Goes w/option (1 of 3)
Amusing - Anything Goes (1 of 2)
CAS On Sunday - Tic Tac Toe (Floral/Stamp/Ribbon) (1 of 3)
Glitter 'N' Sparkle - Anything Goes (1 of 3)
My Time To Craft - Get Well Soon (No limit) (Saturday)
Scrapper's Delights - Anything Goes (1 of 3)
Sweet Stampin' - Pink & Girly (1 of 3)
Crafting With Friends - Anything Goes (1 of 3) (Friday)
Creative Corner - Words (2 of 3)  
Creative Fingers - Anything Goes (1 of 3)  
Kitty Bee Designs - April Showers Bring May Flowers (2 of 2)  
PDE Linky Party - Anything Goes (No limit)
The Outlawz Festive Friday Challenge - Earth Day (2 of 3)
Jades Sparkling Butterflies - Anything Goes (1 of 3) (Thursday)  
Crafty Girls Creations - Anything Goes (2 of 3)
Cre8tive Hands Friends - Anything Goes (2 of 2)  
DL.Art Thursday Challenge - Anything Goes (1 each day)  
Inspiration Destination - Anything Goes (No limit) (Wednesday)
Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes (1 of 5)
                                    Word Art Wednesday - Anything Goes (1 of 5)
Wonderful Wednesdays - Anything Goes (1 of 3)
Lemon Shortbread - Anything Goes (1 of 3) (Tuesday)
Retarte - Anything Goes (No limit) 
Through The Craftroom Door - Anything Goes (1 of 2)
Artistic Inspiration - Anything Goes (No limit) (Monday)
Craft-Dee Bowz - Anything Goes w/ handmade bow (1 of 3)
Craftin Desert Divas - In The Garden (No limit)
Craft Your Passion - Anything Goes (1 of 3)
2 Creative Chicks - Anything Goes (No limit) (Other Date)



National Scrapbooking Month 
May Special Only
FREE Paper pack with each $60 purchase
Or Purchase for $14.95
Some foil pages included



Happy Times Stamp set to match can be purchased for $17.95 to go with the paper set.  It is CC1064.  There is also a free Card kit and Scrapbooking kit instructions for everyone who receives this paper pack.  Be sure to tell your Consultant that you need the tutorial for these kits.  They are not included.








May Stamp Of The Month

$5.00 with $50 purchase or buy for only $17.95; 

with no purchase.




 CTMH Artwork - Created by CTMH










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Remember - Keep On Creating!! 

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Friday, April 22, 2016

Birthday Card Using Art By Miran Murali Whimsy Stamp and Cricut Artiste, Cricut Artistry Cartridges

Hello friends!  It is so nice to be back home again.  I was gone for a week to MO to see my mother; who was very ill.  She was in kidney failure, bleeding internally with severe anemia, low blood pressure, ventricular fibrillation (fast heart rate) and severe wound on one leg.  She chose to go back to the same nursing home; where she incurred all the problems.  She fell on Saturday and tore off the skin on her other leg; so now she is in severe pain.  I would appreciate continued prayer for Helen.  

I spent a week of constant running back and forth to the hospital.  I didn't realize how tiring it would be; until I got home.  I guess I just kept pushing myself forward on the excess adrenaline; and crashed when I got home.  The weather was cool and rainy at times.  I am back in Southern CA and it has been super hot, in the 90's.  I am still having trouble sleeping since I got home.  

It is time for another fabulous Art By Miran Anything Goes Facebook challenge; with the option of Music.  I used the new Art by Miran Whimsy Rubber Stamp "Murali".  I just love this sweet image; especially those awesome butterflies.   


Easel card using Cricut Artiste and Cricut Artistry Cartridges


Front of card when closed


Inside of Card When Closed



Supplies used to create this card:

Dies
Butterfly Arch at top - Memory Box Delicate Butterfly Arch
Arch Background - Memory Box Solid Arch Background
Musical Notes - Memory Box
Hearts With Bow - Memory Box Precious Hearts
Happy Birthday - Cricut Artiste Cartridge
Butterflies - Memory Box Leavenworth Butterfly Trio
Banner for sentiment - Cricut Artistry Cartridge

Paper - Crafty & You Wedding Garden
Cardstock - CTMH White Daisy and Pixie
Glitter cardstock - CTMH Glitter paper Pink Z1922
Sentiment on front - Anna Griffin Garden Cards & Embellishments Cartridge
Sentiment on bottom of inside - CTMH Sweet Music (D1523) retired
Inks - CTMH Cotton Candy & Lagoon
Glitter - CTMH glitter gel (retired)
Bling - Want2scrap.com

Markers
Hair - BG0000, BG10, BG11, BG13
Skin - E0000, E000, E00
Dress - RV52, RV63
Shoes - RV63
Butterflies - RV52, RV63, BG11, BG13
Grass - G82, G94
Eyes - BG13
Flute - E25, E35




I am entering this card in the following challenges:


Addicted To Stamps - Pastel Colors w/stamp (1 of 3)  (Sunday)
Great Impressions - Ladies Night Out (3 of 3)
Stamping Sensations - One For The Girls (3 of 3)
Catch The Bug - Bingo (Birthday,Butterfly,sentiment) (1 of 3) (Saturday)
A Beautiful Mess - Anything Goes (2 of 3) (Friday)
Brown Sugar - Anything Goes (1 of 2)
Crafting With Friends - Anything Goes (1 of 3)
Creative Corner - Words (1 of 3)
Creative Fingers - Anything Goes (1 of 3)
Cut It Up - Flowers/Use die cut (1 of 1) 
Fussy and Fancy - Female Birthdays (1 of 3)
Kitty Bee Designs - April Showers Bring May Flowers (1 of 2)
Pattie's Creations - Easter or Springtime (2 of 2)
PDE Linky Party - Anything Goes (No limit)
The Outlawz Festive Friday Challenge - Earth Day (1 of 3)
Aud Sentiments Challenge - Anything Goes w/sentiment (1 of 5) (Thursday)
Crafting With An Attitude - Anything Goes (1 of 3)
Crafty Girls Creations - Anything Goes (1 of 3)
Cre8tive Hands Friends - Anything Goes (1 of 2)
DL.Art Thursday Challenge - Anything Goes (1 each day)
Crafting For All Seasons - Tic Tac Toe (Sparkles/Die Cuts/Flowers) (1 of 3) (Wednesday)
Fab 'n Funky - Winged Things (1 of 1)
Inspiration Destination - Anything Goes (No limit) 
Simon Says Stamp - Make it Girlie (1 of 5)
Word Art Wednesday - Anything Goes (1 of 5)
Wonderful Wednesdays - Anything Goes (1 of 3)
Digi Choosday - Tic Tac Toe (Sentiment/Nature/Wings) (1 of 2) (Tuesday)
Lemon Shortbread - Anything Goes (1 of 3)
Retarte - Anything Goes (No limit) 
Through The Craftroom Door - Anything Goes (1 of 2)
Crafting From The Heart - Anything Goes (1 of 3) (Monday)
Craft Your Passion - Anything Goes (1 of 3) 
2 Creative Chicks - Anything Goes (No limit) (Other Date)
Classic Design Team Open Challenge - Anything Goes (2 of 3)




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Special Deal in April 2016



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Signing up as a new Consultant with Close To My Heart during April is more rewarding than ever. When you sign up as a New Consultant you already get: 

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April Stamp Of The Month
Only $5 with a $50 purchase
Or purchase at $17.95



Artwork by CTMH





Thank you for stopping by my blog for a visit.  I hope you enjoy my creations.  I appreciate all of you.  Be sure to check out my tabs at the top of the page for my videos, tutorials, clubs, specials and more.   You can earn FREE products by joining one of my clubs.  You earn most of my commission with FREE CTMH products. Call, text, Facebook message or email me with any questions you might have.


Remember - Keep On Creating!! 

It's Good For Your Health!!