Order Your Planner on Tuesday, December 1st!!

Calling all planner addicts!!  

The time has come to order your new planner from Close To My Heart. 

 It will be available on Tuesday - that's in just a few hours!!

I can't tell you how excited I am about the brand new Close To My Heart planner!!

While the rest of the world is using digital means to track their calendar, I use good old-fashioned paper and a good pen (the pen is essential with a pretty planner!).Every little note, every little thought, everything goes in my planner.

Did you look at the yumminess in that photo? 

Let me tell you a little about this system:

It all starts with a beautiful black 3-ring binder album called the Everyday Life album.  The planner pages packet comes with 154 planner pages, 12 monthly tabbed dividers, a pocket folder page, that pretty page finder you see in the photo and four sheets of stickers!

To make things even easier, you can also select a roller stamp for your label stickers!

Why call it Everyday Life?

Because this can hold so much more than calendar pages!!  Another matching packet is a set of 60 beautiful double-sided for journaling, note-taking, doodling - anything you wish!  I will love using these for artwork notes!

The Everyday Life washi tape will help you attach memorabilia quickly and easily!

And if that wasn't enough, Memory Protectors can be purchased as well.  I love that!!  I can store pictures right there in my planner!! Or I can grab a Picture My Life card for a pocket.  What an awesome way for any busy person to keep track of the good things in life.  Everyday life.

Order your planner on MY WEBSITE!  I know you are going to love it!!

Pin It

Cyber Week Starts Monday, November 30th

I am so excited for you!  

Cyber Week at Close To My Heart is filled with nearly 40 items that you can purchase at 25% off!  Get supplies you'll need to make hand-crafted gifts and cards for Christmas, including our Cricut Artfully Sent collection, at an amazing discount!

This fabulous sale will be on my website starting Monday, November 30th at 10:00 am - Friday, December 4th at 5:00 pm.  

Simply click HERE and select the "Cyber Week Sale!" tab.

I bet you'd like to start making your list, so I am going to share what items you will be able to purchase at 25% off!  (While you are shopping, you may want to check out the Clearance tab for some more great deals!)

• Z3168 Cricut® Artfully Sent Collection
• Z3111 Base & Bling Snowflake Charm—Faux Gold                             
• Z3112 Base & Bling Jingle Bell—Faux Gold                                            
• Z3135 Base & Bling Snowflake Charm—Faux Silver                            
• Z3136 Base & Bling Jingle Bell—Faux Silver                                            
• Z3138 Base & Bling Red Bead Charm—Faux Gold                              
• Z3139 Base & Bling Red Bead Charm—Faux Silver                             
• Z3180 Picture My Life™ Going Places Scrapbooking Program        
• Z3147 Cut Above™ Dapper Giraffe Card Kit                                         
• Z2028 Designer Creations Short Stack Album  (see my project HERE)                     
• Z2036 Designer Creations Slate Paper Bags (see my project HERE)                                          
• Z2037 Designer Creations Lagoon Paper Bags (see my project HERE)                                      
• Z2038 Designer Creations Ruby Paper Bags (see my project HERE)                                        
• Z2039 Designer Creations Honey Paper Bags (see my project HERE)                                      
• Z2049 Designer Creations Cupcake Box (see my project HERE)                                               
• Z2050 Designer Creations Takeout Box (see my project HERE)                                                
• Z2053 Designer Creations Buttoned Bag (see my project HERE)                                             
• Z1838 5" x 7" Hinged Display Tray (see my projects HERE and HERE and HERE) 
• Z1750 Designed Décor Display Tray (see my project HERE)                                                      
• Z2006 Designed Décor Red Magnetic Chalkboard                             
• Z2015 Designed Décor Black Shadow Box (see my projects HERE and HERE)                    
• Z2016 Designed Décor Colonial White Shadow Box (see my project HERE)                        
• Z1833 My Creations™ Kraft Container (see my project HERE and HERE)                              
• Z1871 My Creations™ Kraft 3-Ring Album                                             
• Z1953 My Creations™ Journaling Cards Box (see my projects HERE and HERE)                    
• Z1956 My Creations™ Hip Pics Album (see my project HERE)                                                 
• Z3043 My Creations™ Black Mini Book                                                    
• Z3044 My Creations™ Kraft Mini Book (see my project HERE)                                               
• Z3069 My Creations™ Mini Mix Album                                                    
• Z3137 My Creations™ Pint-Sized Container (see my project HERE)                                          
• Z1476 4 ¼" x 5 ½" White Daisy Envelopes                                              
• Z1477 5" x 7" White Daisy Envelopes                                                       
• Z1478 6" x 6" White Daisy Envelopes                                                       
• Z1756 3" x 3" Colonial White Envelopes                                                  
• Z1757 4 ¼" x 5 ½" Colonial White Envelopes                                        
• Z1758 5" x 7" Colonial White Envelopes                                                  
• Z1759 6" x 6" Colonial White Envelopes                                                  

Pretty fabulous sales, right?!!!

I have to tell you one more thing...just to give you a little something to think about the rest of the weekend...  

If you join Close To My Heart on Tuesday, December 1st, you will be able to get the fabulous new Consultant Kit filled with product that will not be available to customers until January 1st.
You will also receive an additional 22% off of the Cyber Week specials!

Wow!

There are so many more advantages of joining Close To My Heart and my Rose Blossoms team!
I be happy to answer any questions you might have about being a Consultant.
Simply contact me HERE!

Thanks for stopping in today!  During this month of gratitude, I have said many prayers of thankfulness for all of you.  Time is limited, and I genuinely appreciate you!!

Pin It

Chocolate Folder

I thought I'd share a chocolate folder that I made using Urban paper.

Do you get it?  If you're on the edge, open the folder and stop (see the stoplights?) for chocolate.  I thought it was good silly fun using the Urban complements!

I cannot take credit for this idea.  HERE is the link so that you can make them!  I am so glad that we can all learn from each other in this big crafty world!!

Thanks for stopping in today!

Pin It

Oh Boy!

I have spent an over excessive amount of time the last two days working on this layout.  It's not that it's overly phenomenal (other than the subject and product!), it's just that these are photos of Shane from 1993.  Whenever I go back to the little boy days, I tend to linger, fuss with the embellishments, and spent a little time than normal just thinking on that time in our life.

I haven't had much time to scrapbook lately, and it felt good to sit down with this gorgeous paper and these oh-so-cute photos.  Memory keeping is the reason I started my journey into paper crafting.  I love to make cards and create decor and gift items.  However, memory keeping is still where my heart lies!  

You don't see any journaling because I often will journal on the back of my layouts.  That blank 12x12 canvas gives me a lot of room to write my thoughts, and it keeps it somewhat private.  Shane knows that I do that, so it won't be a big surprise to him one day.

Product used for this layout that can be found on my website:

Adventure Paper Fundamentals

Adventure Paper Fundamentals Complements

Black Fundamentals Assortment

Black and White Daisy Cardstock

Blue Shimmer Trim

(Cricut cuts used from Cricut Design Space are from the Boys Will Be Boys cartridge.)

Do yourself a favor and pick up some paper and create.  It's really, really good for your soul!

Thanks for stopping in today!  

Pin It

Rose Blossom Blog Hop Simply Fundamentals

Even though I am not participating in the Rose Blossom Blog Hop today, please start the Simply Fundamentals Blog Hop on Lynn's blog.  If you've followed us for the hop this year, you know how much fun it is to go through the Rose Blossoms artwork!

WHAT A GREAT CHRISTMAS GIFT FOR YOU OR THAT FAVORITE SCRAPBOOKER ON YOUR LIST!!

When you purchase the album bundle, you will also qualify to receive a value pack of side load or top load Memory Protectors™ FREE—a savings of $19.95! 

This bundle includes:

The album style and design of your choice

Paper Fundamentals Enchantment pack

Fundamental stickers Enchantment pack

Peacock Fundamental assortment

Three sheets of White Daisy cardstock

Value Pack of Memory Protectors (25 protectors)

Simply Fundamental Scrapbooking workshop featuring five layouts you can make using all the supplies in your bundle.

ADDED BONUS!!

(only available through me)

Each person that orders from me will receive a free paper packet - cardstock or printed paper packet!

Wanna see?

When you order this workshop, I will send you a link to the workshop so that you can print it off, save it to your files, or use it from your computer screen.

ORDER YOUR BUNDLE(S) TODAY BY CLICKING HERE!

Pin It

Artwork Sales for Operation Smile - SOLD

Every morning I wake up and realized how richly blessed  I am.  

Because of that, I really want to continue to help Operation Smile this year.  You know, it's not about vanity for children with cleft palates.  It's about a life-changing surgery that can help them eat and drink.  It costs $240 to do one surgery on a child, and that's what I hope to raise by the end of the year with my artwork.

So you are going to see posts where I am selling the artwork that I share.  Underneath the description, I will have a PayPal link.  Unless noted, I will only have one of each item, so you might want to follow my blog so that you can see the items I am selling right away!  Whether a card or scrapbook page or home decor, each piece will be wrapped safely for shipping.  I will remove the PayPal link when it is sold.  You will also receive a handmade card from me as my way of saying thank you!

100% of your purchase price will be donated to Operation Smile!!

Okay, first up is this oh-so-cute banner I made with heavy chipboard coaster for my Extravaganza class at Convention.

Each coaster measures 4" x 4", and they are securely connected with twine.  The accordion-folded flowers are secured with Liquid Glass, and I used Georgie paper.  This is a cheerful piece for any room in the home!!

Thank you for stopping in to visit me today and for your continued support!! 

Pin It

White Pines Christmas Box Kit - SOLD OUT

Happy Monday!  I am coming to you this morning with a new kit for Christmas.

This is a versatile 4 x 4 x4 box with a cork lid.  If you were to use it as decor for your desk or kitchen cupboard, you could use push pins for notes.  It can also be used as a lovely gift box for a special person in your life.

The cost of the Christmas box kit shipped to you is $12.00 and includes:

• Vintologies Box
• Pre-Cut White Pines Paper
• Gold Glitter Snowflake Borders
• Red Glitter Ornament
• Pre-Stamped Merry Christmas Ornament
• White Pines Snowlake 
• Ample ribbon 
• Gold Snowflake charm

Thank you for stopping in today!

Pin It

Simply Fundamentals - Memories

I told you about the November earlier in the week.  You can see that post HERE.  

I LOVE the Paper Fundamentals!!  They make such colorful layouts!!

I made this layout for my sister and included some of my favorite pictures that she shared from her 30th anniversary.  Such a great story - their kids got together and gave them 30 gifts!  I left journaling lines for her so that she can tell that story.

Now if you place an order for this amazing bundle, I will be giving you an extra paper packet FREE!  You get to choose what you'd like, and I will get it shipped to you right away!!!  This increases your savings for this bundle to $34.90!!
(The free paper packet is only available through me.)

Thanks for stopping in today!!

Pin It

Brand New Close To My Heart Planner!

I can't tell you how excited I am about the brand new Close To My Heart planner!!

While the rest of the world is using digital means to track their calendar, I used good old-fashioned paper and a good pen (the pen is essential with a pretty planner!).Every little note, every little thought, everything goes in my planner.

Did you look at the yumminess in that photo?  I can't wait to get my hands on one!

**The planners will be available later in November.**

Let me tell you a little about this system:

It all starts with a beautiful black 3-ring binder album called the Everyday Life album.  The planner pages packet comes with 154 planner pages, 12 monthly tabbed dividers, a pocket folder page, that pretty page finder you see in the photo and four sheets of stickers!

To make things even easier, you can also select a roller stamp for your label stickers!

Why call it Everyday Life?

Because this can hold so much more than calendar pages!!  Another matching packet is a set of 60 beautiful double-sided for journaling, note-taking, doodling - anything you wish!  I will love using these for artwork notes!

The Everyday Life washi tape will help you attach memorabilia quickly and easily!

And if that wasn't enough, Memory Protectors can be purchased as well.  I love that!!  I can store pictures right there in my planner!! Or I can grab a Picture My Life card for a pocket.  What an awesome way for any busy person to keep track of the good things in life.  Everyday life.

Watch my page for updates on when the planner will be available.  You'll be the first to know!

Pin It

Simply Fundamentals "Smile" and Some Great News!!

I told you about the November special a couple of days ago.  You can see that post HERE.  

So I want to share two things today:

First, the great news!!  I told you that if 5 or more people ordered the Simply Fundamentals bundle, everyone would get a free cardstock or level 2 paper packet.  

Guess what?  Five people have ordered!!!  

YIPPPPPPEEEEE!!!!  

So if you place an order for this amazing bundle, I will be contacting you to ask you what paper you would like FREE, and I will get it shipped to you right away!!!  This increases your savings for this bundle to $34.90!!

Secondly, I want to share the first of five layouts from the Simply Fundamentals.

I made this layout for my sister.  This sweet little pumpkin is her first grandchild.  So you'll notice that I put some lines on the side for her to journal.  I simply love each of these photos!!

Thanks for stopping in today!  I appreciate your visits!!

Pin It

Rose Blossom Blog Hop

Welcome to the Stamp of the Month Rose Blossom Blog Hop!  We are excited to show you all the ways that you can use the November Stamp of the Month, Cheers.  This hop is a circle and there are six of this time, so now matter where you start you will get through the circle quickly and be really inspired!

I had a Gathering this afternoon and decided to use watercolors along with Cheers to make this fun frame for my hostess.  We all need to be reminded to dream big now and again!

This is a simple wooden frame that I picked up at a local supply store, and the mat is 4 x4  I used the black-striped sheet from La Vie En Rose paper and adhered it to the frame with Liquid Glass.  The butterflies are cut from the Artistry cartridge and made with black glitter paper.

I used pink, orange, and yellow watercolors and my wide paintbrush to splash across my white background.  I love that technique!  I let it dry and then stamped "dream big" using Memento ink.

(NOTE:  If you want to learn more about watercoloring, I urge you to watch a video created by Close To My Heart for My Craft Channel.  Jill is easy to listen to, and she is a great teacher!

The outer edge of the frame is 1/2", so black shimmer trim finished it up nicely.  Here are some close-ups of my project.

Now it's time to head on over to Marg's blog at The Tater Patch.  She has got something lovely waiting for you!!

Should you get lost along the way, here is the full list followed by a photo of Cheers:

Brenda - YOU ARE HERE!
Marg - http://ididnthavepotatoes.blogspot.com/
Shelly - http://just1piece-shelly.blogspot.com/
Morgan - http://www.tweetscraps.com/
Kim Sparks - http://memoriesinthyme.blogspot.com/
Margot - http://margotsmix.com/

Pin It