My Favorite Stamp Monday - Fairy Tale Magic (C1832)

I love mushroom stamps, don't ask me why, I use do.  My favorite stamp Monday features Fairy Tale Magic (C1832 stamp only). There is a thin cut version too.

In the video I share how to create the floral swag frame and I give you some simple alcohol marker coloring tips.

Enjoy

Design Space Friday Using the Weld Tool

Today I am sharing how to create a floral square overlay for adding a little flair to your layout.

Enjoy the video

Coming SOON!

Close To My Heart is putting the finishing touches on an exclusive new stamp set made just for these unprecedented times. This set will be a great tool for helping you make artwork and preserve memories from this chapter of life.

I love that we can always turn to crafting for a creative outlet and a source of joy and peace of mind. I am so grateful to have you as part of my crafty community.

I will share here and on my Facebook page when it is available! I would love for you to visit my Facebook page where you can LIKE and FOLLOW me!

My Favorite Stamp Monday - Love These People CC3205

Hello Monday! Welcome to another #myfavoritestampmonday!

Today I am sharing the awesome stamp set, Love These People CC3205, that coordinates with the These Are My People special.

The cards are from the These Are My People workshop instructions with a few changes. I love the wreath image however I used it with another sentiment stamp set as I can use more thank you cards, can never have enough.

I also used the These Are My People paper collection with stickers and the acrylic hearts (all this comes with the bundle - I love a good deal!)

If you would like to see MORE of  the These Are My People special, click HERE!

My Favorite Stamp Monday - Yesterday & Today Scrapbooking

Are heritage layouts a favorite of yours? Finding the perfect paper collection and stamp sets to enhance those amazing old photos is NOW here!!

Yesterday & Today is the perfect neutral based heritage collection!

#myfavoritestampMonday showcases a beautiful silhouette stamp set. You may purchase the stamp set only OR with coordinating thin cuts - WOW!! Yesterday & Today Scrapbooking stamp set with thin cuts Z3700 or stamp set only D1914.

Enjoy

Shirley

Happy Valentine's Day

Luck is in the air this weekend with the Lucky in Love Flash Sale! Get great deals on individual items, bundles, and some exclusive goodies during this three-day flash sale!
 
The Lucky in Love Flash Sale will begin on Friday, February 14 at 3:00 pm (MST) and will end on Sunday, February 16 at 2:59 pm (MST).

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Use Your Stash Saturday

Do you have a stash of paper scraps, loose embellishments, ribbon and fiber? Do you want to make 2020 the year to clear out the stash?

That is one of my goals.

This card uses a retired pattern paper and two leftover rectangle stitched thin cut die cuts. I added a Cricut flower diecut (Flower #M41027A Close To My Heart - Artistry) using scrap cardstock.

Products used:

Value Pack Cardbases and Envelopes (X254)

Stash pattern paper

Pixie Cardstock

White Daisy Cardstock

Lemonade Cardstock

Black Cardstock

February Stamp of the Month (Cherishing Her S2002)

National Papercrafting Month All Around Creativity

 January's National Papercrafting Month special is an AMAZING home decor wooden wreath.

The unpainted wood may be to your liking or you may want to distress, ink, or paint it to meet your personal taste.

There are four different word options

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NEW - Crop in a Box

Introducing my new Crop in a Box!! It is almost like being at one of my crops. You will receive my crop layout kit for that month, the featured paper pack and one embellishment, and the bonus crop goodie. The cost of a Crop in a Box is $25 (includes shipping)

The Crop in a Box includes:

• Cricut inspired layout kit designed specifically for that month
• Featured paper collection paper pack - January features Spruced Up

• Featured paper pack embellishment - January features the Spruced Up Die Cuts

The cost of the Crop in a Box is $25 (includes shipping)! Limited to 20. Your kit will ship within two weeks of purchase.

My 2020 Vision

Several years ago I read and was was inspired by a blog post by Chris Brogan in which he chose 3 Words to guide him through the year. I love this idea. This year I am only choosing one word.

My 2020 word is JOY. 

Finding JOY in my life's journeys, whether in my Close To My Heart business adventure, my adding healthy choices to my life, or my love of reading and my passion for sharing the wonderful world of paper crafting and memory keeping, I want to do it all with JOY.

Once my word was chosen, I decided to also embark on the creation of a 2020 Vision board. My first step was to find a quiet place and reflect on my 2020 goals. I chose and wrote down 20 goals for 2020, inspired by my mentor and Close To My Heart leader, Cindy Jackson. 

Once my goals were chosen, I looked at how I would like my 2020 

Vision board to look. I love playing with paper, however, I do love the digital world. After watching a few videos, I JOYfully embarked on the Vision board journey.  

Finding photos that would visually show my 2020 goals - earning the Close To My Heart incentive trip to New York City, growing my business, traveling to Ireland, reading 85 books in 2020 to name a few - was my first step. I created a Pinterest board and pinned these photos. The next step was to upload them to a photo editor, I used Canva.

Once uploaded, I worked with several templates and began adding the photos. I finished my Vision board journey by having my Vision board printed. It will hang where I can see it everyday as a reminder of where my journey will lead me in 2020!

Are you setting your 2020 goals? 

Find Joy in all you do

Shirley

Stamp of the Month - Everyday Magic S2002

A new month means a new Stamp of the Month!! Everyday Magic (S2001) is a great stamp for sharing the beauty of kindness.

This stamp set will work well on any papercrafting project.

Each month you can purchase the D-size Stamp of the Month set—valued at $18.95—for just $5. Qualify for this special pricing by placing an order of $50 or more in Close To My Heart products.

Everyday Magic (S2001) is only available January 1–31.