Coffee & Cards

Tuesdays are Coffee & Cards day over in my Facebook group. I tried my hand at the Simple Stories card kit for Simple Vintage Life in Bloom (picked it up at The Scrappin' Elephant scrapbook store in Hanceville, AL).

I enjoyed the easy to read and follow directions. These cards are very colorful and I found coordinating embellishments, too. One done and 7 more to go. 

It was fun to ink the edges with black ink, add faux stitching with a black journaling pen, and pop up the focal ebellishment with 3-D Foam tape.  

Have you tried a Simple Stories card kit?

A New Crafty Beginning

As many have heard Close To My Heart will be closing their doors after 40 years. They will be missed, especially by me. I am a coordinating kind of crafter which brought me to Close To My Heart in the first place. I loved the way the ink, paper, and embellishments all fit together like a glove.

And the STAMPS!!

April 30th will be my last day as a Close To My Heart Maker. It will be a sad day as my 18th year with Close To My Heart will have been March. These past 18 years have been the BEST!

Now to the direction this blog will be going. I will be sharing the 'NEW to me' products that I will be playing with. My plan will begin with working on consistency of posting (stop laughing).  

As I am sitting at a crop table in one of the local scrapbook stores in Alabama (The Stampin' Elephant in Hanceville, AL) the lure to play with Mintay paper is calling me. I am sure I will be playing with many 'new to me' products from other companies. The Tim Holtz watercolor pencils, distress inks, Simple Stories card kits and so much more. As I create with these, I will be sharing here and on my Youtube channel.

WE LEARN FROM EACH OTHER!! 

Also, there is room for you to share your creativity in my Facebook group come join us!

Thank you for following me. 

Cardstock Carnival NEW DIE CUTS

 

New to this year’s Cardstock Carnival special, we are offering a selection of glossy UV-coated cardstock die-cuts! These 6" × 12" sheets feature a selection of fun, universal shapes with glossy coating on the “true” color side and no coating on the lighter tone side. 

Purchase the die-cuts sheets individually or get all 12 sets together at a 30% discount in the Cardstock Carnival Die-cuts Bundle!

Sweet Tweets - April Stamp of the Month

 

Such cute bird images ready for coloring using your favorite coloring medium!!

Do you love the little bird track border?

Each month you can purchase a new D-size stamp set valued at $19.95 for just $5—or you can get it for FREE as a VIP Customer! 

Qualify for this special pricing by placing an order of $50 or more in Close To My Heart products. This month’s set is only available April 1–30.

Borders, Borders and More Borders

Such a cute set of borders! Perfect for a layout, card or any crafty project you have in mind.

February Stamp of the Month

Springtime Borders (S0223)

Rainbows, umbrellas, and butterflies - so much cuteness!

 

$50 with qualifying purchase!! VIPs FREE with your qualifying purchase. 

Want to be a VIP -- click HERE

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The Beauty of Fall

The September Stamp of the Month reminds me of cooler temperatures and crispy air. Great for a scrapbook layout or a card!!

Each month you can purchase a new D-size stamp set valued at $18.95 for just $5—or you can get it for FREE as a VIP Customer! Qualify for this special pricing by placing an order of $50 or more in Close To My Heart products.

July Stamp of the Month - Voice of the Sea S2207

 Voice of the Sea S2207, a beautiful beach inspired stamp set, perfect way to showcase so many techniques. Color with alcohol makers or watercolor pencils add distress ink and other mixed media to take the images to the next level.

So much FUN!!

Candyland Cropping Can Be Fun

Are your ready to crop with friends? Join us in Chattanooga for a sweet Candyland themed crop!!

Register Here

#chattanoogacrop #rockinheartist #croppingwithfriends

Twice the FUN in June

You will have two paper collections to choose from for the June Virtual Crop classes. Having a hard time choosing? CREATE THEM BOTH!!

Here are the first two layouts for each paper collection, Fresh Paint and Hope and Kindness

For more information and to JOIN in the FUN -- click HERE

April In Full Bloom Card Class

 

Two Options to join the class

 

Option 1 - purchase the Basic supplies used (listed below)

Option 2 - order the pre-cut/pre-stamped kits - kit includes 10 pre-cut/pre-stamped card kits plus coordinating black cardstock die cuts, a strip of sparkles and a strip of bitty sparkles. 

Cost of Kit $40

 

Both options include the following:

• A PDF Class Guide which includes the cutting guide and instructions for assembly emailed to you the week before class date;
• invitation to the Class or Virtrual Crop Facebook Group your choice. There will be technique videos in addition to cutting and assembly videos in the Class and Virtual Crop groups.
• and an invitation to the Zoom Class if that is your choice.

How to order:

Option 1:

• place an order on my website for the Basic Supplies and any additional products
• message or email me your Basic and additional supply list, I will invoice you, once paid your order will be submtted.

Option 2:

• message or email me that you want to purchase April Card Class Kit (option 2), I will invoice you, once paid your card kit will be sent within 7 days.

 

Option 1 Basic Supplies:

In Full Bloom Paper Pack X7279B - $6.95 or In Full Bloom Paper Pack w/Stickers* X7279S - $9.95

In Full Bloom Coordinating Cardstock X7279C - $9.95

In Full Bloom Die-cuts X7279E - $4.95

Smile Big D2063 - $18.95 ($7 is donated to Operation Smile)

White Cards & Envelopes Value Pack X254 - $16.95 (pack contains 50 card bases and envelopes, you will only use 10)

 

You may want to add the following supplies:

In Full Bloom - Scrapbooking Stamp Set Only D2081 - $18.95 or Stamp Set with Thin Cuts Z4422 - $32.95

Bitty Sparkles Z1263 - $3.50

Sparkles Z3274 - $3.50

Black Ink Pad Z2805 - $9.95

Glacier Ink Pad Z2841 - $9.95

Avocado Ink Pad Z6523 - $9.95

 

*will be used in the Virtual Crop layout classes

 

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So What Fun is March

 

March's Stamp of the Month, You're the  G.O.A.T. is so full of cute little animals with coordinating punny sentiments.

Each month you can purchase a new D-size stamp set valued at $18.95 for just $5—or you can get it for FREE as a VIP Customer! Qualify for this special pricing by placing an order of $50 or more in Close To My Heart products.

You're the G.O.A.T S2203 is a set of 24 images

Recommended Blocks: 1″ × 1½″ (Y1016), 1″ × 3½″ (Y1002), 2″ × 2″ (Y1003)

This month’s set is only available March 1–31

This is my Stamp of the Month kit that you will earn when you order March's Stamp of the Month from me. The kit includes all you need to create two cards (cardstock colors will vary) ready for you to stamp and send!!