Simply Inspired Blog Hop

Welcome to the Simply Inspired Close To My Heart Blog Hop!

This month we are highlighting product from the brand spankin' new Spring Summer Idea Book!  If you've come here from the most delightful Denise's blog, you are on the right path!  The blog hop is a great big circle, so you can start here and work your way around.  If you get lost along the way, you'll find the complete list of participating consultants here.

I've decide to show you several new products all wrapped up into one project!

This is the new My Creations Journaling Cards Box.  It measures 4-1/2" x 6-1/2", and  I've covered it with Skylark paper.  The layered fabric flower is the  matching Skylark textile.  It the perfect-sized box for storing photos, greeting cards, or large recipe cards.  It would make a lovely shower or hostess gift!  But today, I wanted to show you how to store the matching Skylark Picture My Life cards.

Close To My Heart has designed eight new Picture My Life programs, and you can view them by clicking here.  I love this scrapbooking system, so the organizer in me wanted to find the perfectly matched way to keep the cards in one place.  Close To My Heart just thinks of everything!  I cut "capture the details" using the Artbooking cartridge.  I finished it off with a sparkle flourish and some teal shimmer trim.

Now it's time to hop on over to Blythe's blog to see her fabulous work!  Be sure to follow the circle to be inspired!  You are going to see loads of amazing artwork!

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Card Box - February Class

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There are a lot of people that buy my card kits, so I thought it was a pretty natural progression to have a class for a card box.    

I've used the My Acrylix Organizer for this class.  It holds a TON of cards, and I love that!  Your getting a sneak peek of some new products!  Aren't they pretty?   

This class includes:  

• My Acrylix Organizer
• Arianna Dimensional Elements
• 1 sheet of Arianna pre-cut paper
• 1 yard of Outdoor Denim Chevron Ribbon
• 7 Epoxy Bubble gems

Class Information:

• Thursday, February 13th at 6:30 pm
• Cost - $24

Thank you so much for ordering my classes and kits!  I truly enjoy spending time creating them for you and bringing you fun things for your paper crafting life!  I appreciate that you stopped in today, and I hope this finds you blessed!

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Spring Summer Idea Book and Open House

Even though it's snowing outside right now, I love the idea that our new Spring Summer Idea Book goes live on February 1st!  Just 12 days away!!!

I am having an Open House on Saturday, February 1st from 9:00 am - 1:00 pm, and I can't wait to show you the product in the new Idea Book!  The papers are incredible, and I think what I noticed the most is how the design.  WOWIE...the art department did an amazing job!

Come to grab your FREE Idea Book, do a make and take, and linger over some new product.  There will be some cash and carry sales as well as drawings.

If you are long distance, there will be a Gathering on my website on February 1st called "New Idea Book."  Place your order that day and you will be eligible for my drawings, and I will send you a FREE Idea Book.

If you are long distance, you can order your Idea Book here.  With your purchase, you will receive a coupon for your first purchase from the Spring Summer catalog!

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The Artbooking cartridge has so many possibilities, and I've been wanting to show you a travel mini album I made.  It's SO EASY with this cartridge as there are 10 themed albums on this cartridge.  You just set the dial size and all of your cuts will fit perfectly!

I used cocoa, twilight, and creme brulee cardstock.  The designs of this overlay are so fun, and I think this would be a lovely way to document a weekend away.  Let me show you the inside.  

I used a variety of pages and diecuts.  It was just so fun to create this!  This was a gift, so I am going to have to make one for myself now!  But the great thing is that I can just set my dial size and let the Artbooking cartridge do the work for me!

Thanks for stopping in today, and I hope that your week is most blessed!

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Uniquely Folded February Card Kit is Ready!

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I have had so much fun making your Uniquely Folded February card kit!  I used the paper that is found in the New Consultant Kit, and it is called Skylark.  This paper will be available to purchase on February 1st.

This month we are creating the Z-Fold.  It's a super easy fold that makes a unique card.  Once you create these four cards, you are going to come up with your own ideas, and you'll want to make it again and again!

The kit will be pre-cut, pre-stamped and will include instructions, washi tape, gems, wooden shapes  and kraft envelopes.  I've used 6 different stamp sets to complete these cards.  The cost of the kit is $7.00, and I will take orders until February 1st.  I will mail all the kits out the first week of February.  

You can order below or ask to be put on a subscription.  If you subscribe to my kit, you will receive an automatic invoice right around the 1st of each month.  That way you don't have to worry about missing any kits!

Thank you for stopping in today, and I hope you have a most blessed day!

Valentine's Cricut Class

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My Cricut class this month will be all about love!  

When you take this class (whether in my home or long distance), you will be making two treat boxes and three cards with matching envelopes.  Everything will be cut with the Cricut for this class, so very little stamping will be involved.  I've used all three Cricut cartridges - Art Philosophy, Artiste, and Artbooking - to create these sweet Valentine's items!    When you purchase this class, you will also get a sneak of some of the product that will be be in the Spring/Summer Idea Book that will be released on February 1st!  

Whether you come to class or order the kit, you will receive an instruction sheet with all the die-cut sizes.

Tuesday, February 4th at 6:30 pm

Simply bring a tape runner to class - everything else will be provided!

Thanks so much for stopping in today, and I hope that this week finds you blessed!

Love

I stayed up late last night to spend a little time creating with the Mojo Monday sketch.  I am continuing to make my Valentine's Day cards, so this is what I came up with.

This is an unlikely paper combination - Chantilly and Sparkle & Shine.  Both of them have retired, but I thought it a nice combination for a friendship Valentine's card.  I've used slate cardstock to mat everything, and the inks are slate and blush.  "LOVE" is from the January Stamp of the Month, the Valentine's tag is from the Holiday Tags set (you should check this one out - so useful all year!), and the little sentiment is from Lifting Spirits.   The large heart is a Dimensional Element, and I covered it with Chantilly paper.  It adds a little depth and texture to the card.  I pulled out my color ready ribbon and colored it with slate ink.  The hat pins are from the slate mini-medley collection.

I also going to enter this into the Really Reasonable Ribbon challenge - Pink and Ribbon.

Thanks so much for stopping in today!  I hope that this finds you blessed!

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Sew Special

Page Maps U recently starting have classes, and I purchased their first one.  I love that they are self-paced and when you buy the class, you have all the files.  Sketches, cutting guides, instructions, etc.  I love learning tips and techniques, so this has been fun for me!  This layout is based on one of the sketches from the class.

This photo is from 2007, and it is very dear to me.  I treasure the pictures that I have of myself with Jeanette Lynton.  She truly is my creative hero, and I count myself blessed every day because of the vision she has for Close To My Heart!

I had some scraps of Claire (retired) that fit the sketch perfectly, so I combined them with some Claire Canvas Shapes, Wooden Trinkets, an Artbooking overlay, Brown/Tan Sparkles, and the January Stamp of the Month.  I've raised the actual photo up, and on the right side of the photo, I've placed a hidden journaling block.  

I am going to enter this in to the Bitten By the Bug 2 (Scrap Your Hobbies) challenge.

Thanks so much for stopping in today!  I always appreciate that you visit me!!

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FREE Team Crop and New Consultant Kit!

Before I tell you all about the new Spring/Summer Consultant Kit, I want to share this....

FREE TEAM CROP!

I am hosting a crop for my team members on Saturday, January 25th at the Andover Senior Center.  I can hardly wait for this because I love this bonding time over paper and ink!  During the day I'll be teaching three technique classes and two business classes.  It's all very casual, and I've told them that they can even keep working while I'm teaching.  There will be recognitions, games, prizes, and a Rose Blossom potluck to round out the day. (For long distance team members, I'll be using my webcam to make videos to share!)

So what does this have to do with you?  Have you been thinking about joining my team?  This would be the perfect opportunity to spend the day getting to know the local Rose Blossom team.  It's a day to crop, see how everyone fits Close To My Heart into their busy lives, and to share in some great fellowship!

Now let's talk about that new Spring/Summer Consultant Kit!  

It's filled with so much awesome-ness!!

Can you imagine getting all this product?  This is over $300 in product, and your cost is just $99!!

(CLICK HERE TO SEE A LIST OF PRODUCT IN THE KIT)

There is so much I could tell you about being a Close To My Heart Consultant, but today I want to focus on my team.  I put some of my favorite photos in a collage.

Oh, I could make so many more collages - time spent with long distance team members at Close To My Heart events, Convention photos, crops, team meetings.  I do love these girls, and I take a lot of photos of them!  At last count, there are 12 Rose Blossom attending the crop, so be sure to watch for more photos after January 25th!

Things I love about my team:

• They love Close To My Heart product and the 22% discount they receive on every order!  (That's like a permanent coupon!)
• They share their creativity through our Facebook group.  WOW!  Is this team ever talented!!
• They help each other....whether it's product need, ideas, or prayers.  What great camaraderie!
• They always have a positive attitude - and what a blessing that is!  That means they embrace change, see the bigger picture, and always see the good side of things.

Things I've done with my team:

• Conquered my fear of heights at Disney World (well, at least 400' of heights!)
• Drove in ice for 9 hours to attend an event
• Stood under the Gateway Arch 
• Shared an airplane ride
• Played with lots of paper
• Laughed....and cried

If you are looking for a group of paper crafting friends, I can't imagine a better fit than my team!  They would love to welcome you into this flourishing garden of the Rose Blossoms!

Contact me with questions at (763) 227-0583 or girlygirlrose43@msn.com.  I would be most happy to answer anything you would you like to know!

If you are ready to jump in, CLICK HERE for the online appplication.  

Thanks for popping in today!  I hope your day is blessed!

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Best Wishes

I saw a sketch over at Deconstructed Sketches, and I had a specific paper in mind.  

I was glad to see I had some scraps of Dakota left (it is long retired) to complete what I had in mind!  I followed the sketch pretty closely, so there's not too much to tell you about this card.  The stamp is from Banner Wishes.  This set was in the Holiday Guide, and you will see it in the Spring/Summer Book, too.

Thank you so much for stopping by today!

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January Stamp of the Month - Cross Stitch Wishes

Even if you don't like to sew, I think you will love the January Stamp of the Month, Cross Stitch Wishes!  

I don't very often take out pink in my craft room, but I really wanted to make a Valentine's Day card with these pretty stitches.

I used blush ink and the "XO" stamp in the set to create background on the lower portion of the card.  I took out cotton candy ink to stamp the sentiment box, banner, and hearts.  On of my favorite products is retiring at the end of January - the color ready seam binding ribbon.  It is a plain white ribbon that easily colored with ink.  I simply used a sponge dauber and cotton candy ink to create this beautiful pink ribbon.  I had a piece of pink cotton lace in my stash and fit perfectly on this card.  The grey rose is from the slate mini medley collection, and I finished off the card with some sparkles on the banner.

I hope that your new year is starting out most blessed!  Thanks for stopping by today!

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Simply Inspired Blog Hop

Happy New Year and welcome to our Simply Inspired CTMH Blog Hop! This month we are highlighting the Cloud Nine kit and the various ways you can use it beyond the included card recipes. If you have come here from Lynn's blog, you are on the right path! The blog hop is a great big circle, so you can start here and work your way all around. If you get lost along the way, you’ll find the complete list of participating consultants here. 

I made five of the cards from the kit, and I used the remaining paper, envelopes, and card bases to make a mini album.  Wow, that's a lot of stuff from one kit!

Come back mid-January, and I'll show you how I made this album. The pages are made with envelopes and the inserts are card bases.  How fun and easy!

Now hop on over to Denise's blog to see her fabulous work! Be sure to visit all the Consultants in the hop to get some great crafting ideas. Thanks for stopping by! 

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