Close To My Heart May Special - Taste of Summer

Hello friends.  Summer is almost here!  CTMH has a fabulous new Taste of The Summer Paper Pack and matching stamp set to get you started!  I have already bought 4 packs of the paper; but the stamp set was not available when I bought the paper.  Both paper and stamp set are available on May 1st.  Be sure to stock up on them; as they are only available for the month of May!   I love the reverse side of the papers just as much as the side with the fruit.  My favorites of course are the purple/yellow combo and the pink/red combo papers!  I just created two different thank you cards today; and will hopefully get pictures of them soon.

We also have a FREE Cardmaking Workshop and Scrapbooking Workshop to go with these fabulous papers.  Be sure to check back here in the next few days for more pictures.  

12 sheets (2 each of 6) Double sided papers 

Light Cardstock weight

No other Purchase required!

Matching Stamp Set for May only!  

No other Purchase required!

Artwork for Taste Of Summer Paper Pack!  

Artwork for Scrapbooking Pages  

Don't forget the May SOTM

Only $5 with a $50 purchase

Artwork for May SOTM

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 back most of my commission with FREE CTMH products.  Call, text or email me with any questions you might have.

Remember - Keep On Creating!! 

It's Good For Your Health!!

Encouragement Card Using Sweet Pea Tickled Pink Digi & CTMH Brushed Paper

Hello friends.  I hope everyone is doing well.  It is going to be over 91 degrees today.  Can you believe it?  It is only April.  I really hope that isn't an indication of the heat this summer. Our weather in the US has been very strange for several years.  It is feast or famine when it comes to the rain/snow.

I finally found time to create with my Sweet Pea "Tickled Pink" digi; that was free for entering their Progressive challenge on their Facebook group.  Be sure to check it out.  Join the group first and then find their challenges under Photos.  If you enter the Progressive challenge each month; you will receive the featured digi.  This one was created by Lynne Stansbery - Tickled Pink.  Isn't she precious?

If you have been following my blog; you may have seen that three of my grandkids are coming to see us the end of May.  I have been sending them cards for a count down before they fly out here.  I decided to use this one for the 10 day card.  I am "Tickled Pink" that they are coming and can't wait to take them to Disneyland for their very first time.  It will be so much fun!  

Sweet Pea Lynne Stansbery "Tickled Pink"

Inside Card

Supplies used to create this card:

Dies

Image Frame - Spellbinders Gold Labels Four

Sentiment - Spellbinders Fancy Framed Tags Two

Border - EK Success Lattice Chain Punch

Frame inside - Spellbinders Labels Twenty Six

Butterfly inside - Cricut Artiste; pg 58; #M3973A

Paper - CTMH Brushed

Cardstock - CTMH White Daisy, Cotton Candy

Image - Sweet Pea Lynne Stansbery "Tickled Pink"

Bling - CTMH Sparkles Assortment Z1326

Glitter on Butterfly - CTMH Stardust Glitter (retired)

Markers 

Skin - E0000, E000, E00

Hair - E31, E35, E51

Barrette and Dress - R81, R83

I am entering this card in the following challenges:

Fresh Brewed Designs - So Cute (2 of 5) (Wednesday)

Inspiration Destination - Anything Goes (No limit)

Simon Says Stamp - CAS (2 of 5)

Wonderful Wednesdays - Anything Goes (No limit)

Word Art Wednesday - Anything Goes/Family Friendly (4 of 5)

Cute Card Thursday - CAS (No limit) (Thursday)

DL.Art Thankful Thursday Challenge - Anything Goes (1 a day) 
In The Pink - Make It Sparkle (1 of 3)

Crafts 4 Eternity Recipe Challenge - Anything Goes (3 of 3) (Friday)
Digitally Sweet - Anything Goes (3 of 3) 

Fairy Tale Challenge - New or Never Used (No limit)

Simply Papercraft - Anything Goes/Lots of Layers (No limit)
Sister Act Card Challenge - Anything Goes (No limit)
Allsorts - Bring on The Bling (1 of 3) (Saturday)
Bugaboo Stamps - Photo Inspired (Little girl) (1 of 3)
613 Avenue Create - Anything Goes w/option (1 of 3) (Sunday)
One Stitch At A Time - Mother/Daughter/Girly (No limit)
Scrapbook Blessings Club - Pink/Green/White (No limit)
Scribble and Scrap - Anything Goes (1 of 3)
Stamping Sensations - Pretty In Pink (1 of 3)
Crafting From The Heart - Anything Goes (1 of 3) (Monday)
Craft Your Passion - Anything Goes (1 of 3)
Eureka Stamps - Add Some Bling (1 of 3)
Heart 2 Heart Challenges - Anything Goes CTMH (No limit)
Love To Scrap - Anything Goes (2 of 3)
Not Just Cards - Anything Goes (1 of 3)
Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge - Anything Goes (1 of 5)
Loves Rubber Stamps - Use 2 Dies (No limit) (Tuesday)
Through The Craft Room Door - Anything Goes (1 of 2)

April Stamp Of The Month

Only $5.00 with a $50 purchase

Artwork for April Stamp of The Month (SOTM)

April CTMH Special

Daily Grab Bags - Purchase any item in current Idea book; and get as many grab bags as you want for that day.  Sorry; these do not count towards Club rewards.  

Love a great deal? How about 30 days of great deals? During the month of April, you have the opportunity to score a deal every day with Close To My Heart!   Each day during April, while supplies last, CTMH will feature a random grab bag filled with current and retired Close To My Heart products available for purchase at a major discount. To grab your bag, simply place any current, full-priced item in your online shopping cart through your Online Business Address and you will then be eligible to purchase as many grab bags as you wish (while supplies last)! 

Each grab bag will be available for 24 hours starting at 3 pm MDT each day

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 back most of my commission with FREE CTMH products.  Call, text or email me with any questions you might have.

Remember - Keep On Creating!! 

It's Good For Your Health!!

Baby Card Using Cricut Art Philosophy and Cricut Artbooking Cartridges

Hello friends!  I hope everyone is doing well.  I have good days and bad days with this burning mouth syndrome and food allergies.  I wish they could figure out what is causing it. There doesn't seem to be a pattern to it; so it is very hard to determine how to treat it, what I can eat; and what I can't eat.  So frustrating.

I have been trying to create more cards; so I can take my mind off of the pain.  That works sometimes; but not always.  The biggest problem I have is trying to type these posts; due to the severe joint pain I am having from my food allergies.  

My hairdresser is having a baby boy; so I created her a baby card earlier in the month.  Her son is 20 yrs old; so this is a huge celebration for her and her husband.  His first child.  I wanted to create the one with the zoo animals riding in the little train; but I just couldn't do it.  This one turned out really cute.  I rarely get a chance to create a baby card.  I hope you enjoy it.

CTMH New Arrival Stamp Set - C1501

Inside Card 

Using Cricut Artbooking Cartridge for Animals

Supplies used to create this card:

Dies

Sentiment frames - Cricut Art Philosophy Cartridge; pg. 62; #M3EA6B

Giraffe - Cricut Artbooking Cartridge; pg. 50; #M3E6D6

Lion - Cricut Artbooking Cartridge; pg. 51; #M3D41E

Paper - K & Company

Cardstock - CTMH Sky, Sunkiss Yellow (both are retired)

Stamp Set - CTMH New Arrival C1501

Ribbon - Offray

I am entering this card in the following challenges:

Cuttin' and Stamping Challenge - Cute Critters (No limit) (Tuesday)

Digi Choosday Challenge - Spots/Dots (1 of 2)

Papertake Weekly Challenge - Cute As A Button (1 of 5)

(Pin)spirational - Anything Goes (3 of 5)

Through The Craft Room Door - Anything Goes (2 of 2) 

Try It On Tuesday - New Beginnings (1 of 5)

Card and Scrap - Use layers (No limit) (Other Date)

Crafty Hazelnut's Patterned Paper - Patterned paper (No limit)

Crafty Creations - Seeing Spots (1 of 2) (Wednesday)

Crafters Cafe - Ribbon and/or Lace (1 of 3)

Crafting For All Seasons - Milestone Celebrations (New Baby/son 20 yrs) (1 of 3)

Creative Moments - Anything Goes/Easter or Spring (1 of 3)

Fresh Brewed Designs - So Cute (1 of 5)

Inspiration Destination - Anything Goes (No limit)

Little Red Wagon - Seeing Spots (No limit) 

Paper Shelter Challenge - Celebration (New Baby) (1 of 3)

Penny's Paper Crafty - Spooled items (1 of 3)

Ruby's Rainbow - CAS (No limit)

Simon Says Stamp - CAS (1 of 5)
Wonderful Wednesdays - Anything Goes (No limit)
Word Art Wednesday - Anything Goes/Family Friendly (3 of 5)

Cute Card Thursday - CAS (No limit) (Thursday)
DL.Art Thankful Thursday Challenge - Anything Goes (1 a day) 

Scrap & Craft Challenge - Ribbon/Twine (2 of 3)
Brown Sugar - Anything Goes (2 of 2) (Friday)
Crafts 4 Eternity Recipe Challenge - Anything Goes (2 of 3)
Digitally Sweet - Anything Goes (2 of 3) 

Dragons Lair Designs - Add An Animal (1 of 1)
Fairy Tale Challenge - New or Never Used (No limit)
Simply Papercraft - Anything Goes/Lots of Layers (No limit)
Sister Act Card Challenge - Anything Goes (No limit)
QKR Stampede - Guy Cards (2 of 3)

April Stamp Of The Month

Only $5.00 with a $50 purchase

Artwork for April Stamp of The Month (SOTM)

April CTMH Special

Daily Grab Bags - Purchase any item in current Idea book; and get as many grab bags as you want for that day.  Sorry; these do not count towards Club rewards.  

Love a great deal? How about 30 days of great deals? During the month of April, you have the opportunity to score a deal every day with Close To My Heart!   Each day during April, while supplies last, CTMH will feature a random grab bag filled with current and retired Close To My Heart products available for purchase at a major discount. To grab your bag, simply place any current, full-priced item in your online shopping cart through your Online Business Address and you will then be eligible to purchase as many grab bags as you wish (while supplies last)! 

Each grab bag will be available for 24 hours starting at 3 pm MDT each day

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 back most of my commission with FREE CTMH products.  Call, text or email me with any questions you might have.

Remember - Keep On Creating!! 

It's Good For Your Health!!

DS4J Facebook Celebration - Free Digi

It's Party Time

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This will remain at the top of the blog until Party is over!

TAKE 3 MINUTES TO READ THIS - YOU'LL BE HAPPY YOU DID!

It's time to CELEBRATE the 1,000 LIKES milestone on Digistamps4Joy Facebook.

To thank you; Margy is giving away Oodles of prizes from Monday 20th April to Friday 24th April. Come back each morning to see our fun challenges/games and the prizes you can put yourself in line to win.

Here's a taste of what's to come:

Free digistamps, Gift Certificates to the DS4J store,

Guest Designer spots in our challenges,

the latest batch of new releases,

 sponsored digistamps from

The East Wind
Nana Vic's Digistamps

 and MORE digistamps.

So, don't pass "GO" and don't go HOME until you have joined Margy and her Digistamps4Joy Team in this fabulous celebration week.

See you there!

Margy and the DS4J DT

Get Your FREE Party Time Digi on DS4J Facebook

Here is my creation using DS4J Party Time - More information about this card on my regular post dated April 19th.

Remember - Keep On Creating!! 

It's Good For Your Health!!

Encouragement Card Using Imagine That! Digis By Kris "My Sailmate" Digi set

Hello friends.  We are hoping for some rain in CA.  I heard that we may be out of water in one year.  I wonder what will happen at that time.  We are researching what to do to help with the shortage.  They are now starting to fine people; including businesses.  I think they are forcing businesses in CA to change their landscaping to one that uses less water.  CA has always been known for their gorgeous lawns, flowers, shrubs, etc.  A lot of people have already let theirs either die or they have converted them to rocks, cacti or plants that require less water.  It is so sad.  Be happy you have rain and snow wherever you live.  That means you will still have water.  

I created this card for Imagine That Digis by Kris using "My Sailmate" digi set.  There is a progressive challenge each month.  If you purchase the first one at a discount; enter in the challenge, you get next month's set free.  Her digis contain black and white images; as well as colored ones.  They also have embellishments and/or sentiments included.  I made this card using just images on this set.  There was also a little girl and boy; which I didn't use.  

I created this card for both my sister, Alice and her husband, Kenny.  I think it is very appropriate with what they are going through.  They are the main caretakers for my mother; who just got home from the nursing home about a month ago; ended up back in the hospital for 4 days and is now home again.  It is very challenging taking care of elderly parents; and my sister isn't well herself.  I feel very blessed that she lives there; and wish I lived closer to help out.  I do the best I can over the phone, consulting with her anytime day or night.  They are also caretakers for his elderly parents.  They have their hands full with their parents and they are very active in their church.

Click here for a link to Imagine That Progressive Challenge for April.  You still have time to enter before the end of the month.  Also, scroll down to see the complete stamp set.  I forgot to look at her free papers and other images to match this set.  I just saw them; and wished I had used some of those papers.  I thought this paper matched pretty good.  It reminded me of bubbles under the water; but I think Kris's paper was better.  I will have to remember this next month.  She usually has freebies to go with her set for the month.  

Imagine That! Digis by Kris "My Sailmate" digi set

Inside Card Using More of this fabulous digi set

Imagine That! Digis by Kris "My Sailmate" digi set

Includes Black and White images and colored images

Supplies used to create this card:

Images and Sentiments - Imagine That! Digis by Kris "My Sailmate" digi set

Cardstock - From Stash - The Paper Company

Paper - Hot Off The Press 

Bling - Jolee's Boutique

I am entering this card in the following challenges:

Hiding In My Craft Room - Freestyle (3 of 3)  (Saturday)
Scribble and Scrap - Anything Goes (3 of 3) (Sunday)

613 Avenue Create - Anything Goes w/option diamonds (3 of 3)

Come and Get It - Things Starting With B/Boat/Blue (2 of 3)
 Love To Scrap - Anything Goes (2 of 3) (Monday)
House Of Cards - Butterflies &/or color combo (No limit)
Monday Morning Challenge - Colorful Creations (1 of 4)

Not Just Cards - Anything Goes (No limit)
Ooh La La Creations - At Least 5 layers (1 of 3)
Scrapbook Stamp Society Challenge Blog - Anything Goes w/option (No limit)
Use Your Stuff - Anything Goes (Bling/cardstock) (No limit)
Creative Card Crew - Sentiment (3 of 3) (Tuesday)
Through The Craft Room Door - Anything Goes (1 of 2)

Card and Scrap - Use layers (No limit) (Other Date)

Crafty Hazelnut's Patterned Paper - Patterned paper (No limit)

Imagine That! Digis by Kris Progressive Challenge - My Sailmate (1 of 3)

Sisters of Craft - Anything Goes (2 of 3)
Inspiration Destination - Anything Goes (No limit) (Wednesday)
Mod Squad Challenge - Encouragement (No limit)
Wonderful Wednesdays - Anything Goes (No limit)
Word Art Wednesday - Anything Goes/Family Friendly (2 of 5)
Crafting With An Attitude - Freestyle/Fantasy (3 of 3)  (Thursday)
DL.Art Thankful Thursday Challenge - Anything Goes (1 a day)
Brown Sugar - Anything Goes (1 of 2) (Friday)
Crafts 4 Eternity Recipe Challenge - Anything Goes (1 of 3)
Digitally Sweet - Anything Goes (1 of 3) 
Fairy Tale Challenge - New or Never Used (No limit)
Simply Papercraft - Anything Goes/Lots of Layers (No limit)
Sister Act Card Challenge - Anything Goes (No limit)
QKR Stampede - Guy Cards (1 of 3)

April Stamp Of The Month

Only $5.00 with a $50 purchase

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 back most of my commission with FREE CTMH products.  Call, text or email me with any questions you might have.

Remember - Keep On Creating!! 

It's Good For Your Health!!