Hi!
I just love coloring with markers and I know this will show you how fun and easy it truly is to do. Watch the video to learn how to magically create smooth, even coverage on your colored images with easy-to-blend alcohol-based markers. Have fun being a kid again!
Wasn't that a fantastic video?
If you enjoyed what you saw and would like to purchase these supplies for yourself. They are available in my CTMH shop.
Happy Crafting,
M.E.
Wednesday, May 29, 2013
Tuesday, May 28, 2013
Hello Mr. Robot-o
Hi!
I had a lot of fun with this week's sketch over at Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge.
The sketch was really cute. But as you can tell sometimes I have a problem going 100% off the sketch.
I just have to make each card my own.
However, I do try to keep within the concept of the original sketch.
What do you think?
This card may be given to my DH as his loves after me are electronics and design.
If you have a chance to play with us over at Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge. We'd love to see what you create based off the sketch.
Happy Crafting,
M.E.
I had a lot of fun with this week's sketch over at Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge.
The sketch was really cute. But as you can tell sometimes I have a problem going 100% off the sketch.
I just have to make each card my own.
However, I do try to keep within the concept of the original sketch.
What do you think?
This card may be given to my DH as his loves after me are electronics and design.
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| Stamps: TAC Robots Paper: CTMH White Daisy, Later Sk8r Paper Packet Ink: CTMH Archival Black, Sharpies, Tombow ABT Accessories: Spellbinders Shapeabilities Sprightly Sprockets |
If you have a chance to play with us over at Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge. We'd love to see what you create based off the sketch.
Happy Crafting,
M.E.
Monday, May 27, 2013
Saturday, May 25, 2013
OWH Memorial Day Weekend Blog Hop
Hi!
Today I'm participating in Operation Write Home's
I just love OWH. My hubby is always commenting on how much I watch their videos. LOL
OWH does a wonderful service for the troops by providing them with homemade cards. And
I'm proud to be a contributor to that cause.
My brother-in-law Sheen, my hubby's middle brother, is in the Air Force Reserves. But just because it's the Reserves doesn't mean they haven't sent him into the war torn regions.
Our family is very proud of him and all the members of our family who've done military service. Like my step-uncle Ben who's retired from the Air Force, my father who served in the Navy, and my father-in-law who served in the Coast Guard. We even have a whole new generation of nieces and nephews who are thinking about doing military service.
And that's one of the reasons why I create and send cards to Operation Write Home.
Plus, although last year had it's ups and downs. One of the biggest ups was that my Mom became a US citizen. After being a resident all my life she finally did it. And I couldn't be prouder of her and that pride extends to those who defend our freedom.
Isn't it gorgeous!
Of course, I had to do my own spin on it. I know it's kinda CAS but I think it will still be appreciated.
Oh and if you check out my post from yesterday I am taking Pre-orders for the Close to My Heart promotion that supports our troops.
If you are just starting to hop you can click here to start at the beginning. Thanks for stopping by! Enjoy the rest of the blog hop and have a great Memorial Day weekend.
Happy crafting,
M.E.
Today I'm participating in Operation Write Home's
I just love OWH. My hubby is always commenting on how much I watch their videos. LOL
OWH does a wonderful service for the troops by providing them with homemade cards. And
I'm proud to be a contributor to that cause.
My brother-in-law Sheen, my hubby's middle brother, is in the Air Force Reserves. But just because it's the Reserves doesn't mean they haven't sent him into the war torn regions.
Our family is very proud of him and all the members of our family who've done military service. Like my step-uncle Ben who's retired from the Air Force, my father who served in the Navy, and my father-in-law who served in the Coast Guard. We even have a whole new generation of nieces and nephews who are thinking about doing military service.
And that's one of the reasons why I create and send cards to Operation Write Home.
Plus, although last year had it's ups and downs. One of the biggest ups was that my Mom became a US citizen. After being a resident all my life she finally did it. And I couldn't be prouder of her and that pride extends to those who defend our freedom.
For the hop we were asked to use one of OWH's sketches. I picked sketch #78
Isn't it gorgeous!
Of course, I had to do my own spin on it. I know it's kinda CAS but I think it will still be appreciated.
Oh and if you check out my post from yesterday I am taking Pre-orders for the Close to My Heart promotion that supports our troops.
If you are just starting to hop you can click here to start at the beginning. Thanks for stopping by! Enjoy the rest of the blog hop and have a great Memorial Day weekend.
Happy crafting,
M.E.
Friday, May 24, 2013
Let’s Get Patriotic—Stamp Style!
Hi!
I wanted to give y'all a heads up about the next Close to My Heart Constant Campaign. This campaign won't start until June 1st. However, I am taking pre-orders for them. If you prefer to wait until June 1st you can purchase these sets directly from my CTMH shop.
With Flag Day, Independence Day, Canada Day, and more right around the corner, now is the perfect time to celebrate military service and promote patriotism with Close to My Heart's three new patriotic stamp sets—only available for a limited time from June 1 – July 31, 2013!
One B-size stamp set and two D-size stamp sets were created specifically to celebrate independence and freedom. The best part is that $5 from every patriotic D-size stamp set and $3 from every patriotic B-size stamp set sold will benefit a military-support charitable organization.
Donations in the US will be made to the USO, the leading, most recognized military-support and services organization in the country. Donations in Canada will be made to the Canadian Hero Fund, which supports spouses and children of fallen Canadian military troops by helping provide post-secondary education funds.
Show your military support and patriotism by purchasing your very own patriotic stamp set.
We love our troops!
Oh, by the way starting tomorrow I will be participating in the Operation Write Home Memorial Day blog hop.
Happy Crafting,
M.E.
I wanted to give y'all a heads up about the next Close to My Heart Constant Campaign. This campaign won't start until June 1st. However, I am taking pre-orders for them. If you prefer to wait until June 1st you can purchase these sets directly from my CTMH shop.
With Flag Day, Independence Day, Canada Day, and more right around the corner, now is the perfect time to celebrate military service and promote patriotism with Close to My Heart's three new patriotic stamp sets—only available for a limited time from June 1 – July 31, 2013!
A portion of every sale of our new patriotic stamp sets will be donated to support the military
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Donations in the US will be made to the USO, the leading, most recognized military-support and services organization in the country. Donations in Canada will be made to the Canadian Hero Fund, which supports spouses and children of fallen Canadian military troops by helping provide post-secondary education funds.
Show your military support and patriotism by purchasing your very own patriotic stamp set.
We love our troops!
Oh, by the way starting tomorrow I will be participating in the Operation Write Home Memorial Day blog hop.
Happy Crafting,
M.E.
Thursday, May 23, 2013
Thank You
Hi!
I'm so happy to be a part of the Close To My Heart family. And I wanted to share with you a great way to show your support of the Oklahoma tornado victims and the American Red Cross. The American Red Cross does so much for so many.
The Red Cross is there whenever needed. And right now they are there in Oklahoma helping the victims of the Oklahoma tornado.
So what's up with this stamp?
Well, this stamp set in the Autumn/Winter 2013 Idea Book is available for early purchase. One hundred percent of profits from sales of this stamp set from May 23 to June 30 will be donated to the American Red Cross to aid tornado victims in Oklahoma.
If you would like to show your support for the American Red Cross and the victims of the Oklahoma tornado. Please visit my CTMH shop.
Even if you don't stamp normally this is a great stamp to start out with and it's a wonderful reason to purchase it.
Happy Crafting,
M.E.
I'm so happy to be a part of the Close To My Heart family. And I wanted to share with you a great way to show your support of the Oklahoma tornado victims and the American Red Cross. The American Red Cross does so much for so many.
The Red Cross is there whenever needed. And right now they are there in Oklahoma helping the victims of the Oklahoma tornado.
So what's up with this stamp?
Well, this stamp set in the Autumn/Winter 2013 Idea Book is available for early purchase. One hundred percent of profits from sales of this stamp set from May 23 to June 30 will be donated to the American Red Cross to aid tornado victims in Oklahoma.
Even if you don't stamp normally this is a great stamp to start out with and it's a wonderful reason to purchase it.
Happy Crafting,
M.E.
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Day for Dad
Hi!
Can you believe Father's Day is in less than a month?!?
Make Father’s Day a special day with the My Acrylix® Perfect Fit—Dad stamp set. Learn how to create personalized cards, gifts, and party decorations that are as wonderful as the men in your life!
If you are interested in what you've seen in this video please stop by my CTMH shop.
Happy Crafting,
M.E.
Can you believe Father's Day is in less than a month?!?
Make Father’s Day a special day with the My Acrylix® Perfect Fit—Dad stamp set. Learn how to create personalized cards, gifts, and party decorations that are as wonderful as the men in your life!
If you are interested in what you've seen in this video please stop by my CTMH shop.
Happy Crafting,
M.E.
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Paris
Bonjour!
Today's post is featuring something definitely out of the box for me.
It's not a card or a scrapbook layout. Nope, today I'm sharing with you this lovely necklace I created for the Can You Digi It? blog challenge #36 - Anything but a Card.
I just love French and France. I love France from a design aspect and the French language is lovely.
Way back when I was in Middle School, I took French. I even got an award for being "c'est magnifique" in the way I spoke French.
If you have a chance to play along with us over at the Can You Digi It? blog we'd love to see your creation.
Happy Crafting,
M.E.
Today's post is featuring something definitely out of the box for me.
It's not a card or a scrapbook layout. Nope, today I'm sharing with you this lovely necklace I created for the Can You Digi It? blog challenge #36 - Anything but a Card.
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| Stamps: C.Y.D.I. City Stamps
Ink: StazOn Jet Black Accessories: Industrial Chic Jump Ring, Bead Landing Cording, Rummikub game piece |
I just love French and France. I love France from a design aspect and the French language is lovely.
Way back when I was in Middle School, I took French. I even got an award for being "c'est magnifique" in the way I spoke French.
If you have a chance to play along with us over at the Can You Digi It? blog we'd love to see your creation.
Happy Crafting,
M.E.
Monday, May 20, 2013
Let's celebrate
Hi!
Can you believe summer is almost here!
That alone is reason to celebrate.
And I just love the CTMH Dream Pop paper pack. Which is still available for a limited time. It's the current constant campaign for the month of May. I will be announcing next month's campaign in a couple of days.
Another reason to celebrate is this wonderful sketch for Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge #4.
I saw a cool technique on Pinterest. But I can't recall who the original pinner was.
The supplies needed to complete it are post-its, a sponge, and ink to create this sunburst effect. In addition, I used a ruler and a pencil. I did try to erase most of the pencil marks though some are left behind. I feel that it adds character to the card.
If you have time to play along with us over at Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge. We'd love to see your creation. On Wednesday there will be some amazing art work inspired by the sketch and created by the Design Team.
Happy crafting,
M.E.
Can you believe summer is almost here!
That alone is reason to celebrate.
And I just love the CTMH Dream Pop paper pack. Which is still available for a limited time. It's the current constant campaign for the month of May. I will be announcing next month's campaign in a couple of days.
Another reason to celebrate is this wonderful sketch for Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge #4.
I saw a cool technique on Pinterest. But I can't recall who the original pinner was.
The supplies needed to complete it are post-its, a sponge, and ink to create this sunburst effect. In addition, I used a ruler and a pencil. I did try to erase most of the pencil marks though some are left behind. I feel that it adds character to the card.
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Stamps: CTMH Pinwheel Paper: CTMH White Daisy, Dream Pop Ink: CTMH Buttercup, Cranberry, Archival Black Accessories: CTMH Round Sponge, Bazzill Basics Ribbon Black Dashed, Post-its |
Happy crafting,
M.E.
Friday, May 17, 2013
Are you ready for summer?
Hi!
Are you as ready for the summer as I am?
Just a couple more weeks and I get to take my summer vacation. Now granted I don't get to go to the beach. Although, my hubby did say I would get to see a lot of beach. LOL.
We're going on a road trip to the Grand Canyon and we're taking lots of stops along the way including one to White Sands, NM.
But for the rest of you lucky ducks who do get to go to the real beach, I've got some inspiration for you.
This cutie from Squigglefly is called Beach Cutie. I've had her in my digi stamp collection a while. Well definitely from back when I was on the Squigglefly DT.
I just love digi stamps because you can do so many things with them and there's no size limit to them. And I've been fortunate to work on the DTs of some great digi stamp companies.
Personally, I'm a hybrid girl. Meaning I love all forms of stamping and scrapbooking from traditional to digital. My hubby says why do the traditional route when digital is so customizable.
I'm entering this card in quite a few challenges:
On Splitcoaststampers I'm entering it into the CAS220 challenge
The other challenges I'm entering this into are
Fetch A Sketch Challenge 50
Color Throwdown #242
Pile It On #19 - For a Teen
Happy Crafting,
M.E.
Are you as ready for the summer as I am?
Just a couple more weeks and I get to take my summer vacation. Now granted I don't get to go to the beach. Although, my hubby did say I would get to see a lot of beach. LOL.
We're going on a road trip to the Grand Canyon and we're taking lots of stops along the way including one to White Sands, NM.
But for the rest of you lucky ducks who do get to go to the real beach, I've got some inspiration for you.
This cutie from Squigglefly is called Beach Cutie. I've had her in my digi stamp collection a while. Well definitely from back when I was on the Squigglefly DT.
I just love digi stamps because you can do so many things with them and there's no size limit to them. And I've been fortunate to work on the DTs of some great digi stamp companies.
Personally, I'm a hybrid girl. Meaning I love all forms of stamping and scrapbooking from traditional to digital. My hubby says why do the traditional route when digital is so customizable.
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| Stamps: CTMH My Sunshine, Squigglefly Beach Cutie
Paper: CTMH White Daisy, Bazzill Basics Paper Apple Crush Ink: CTMH Buttercup, Copic R11, R00, R35, E00, E31, Sharpies, Tombow ABT Accessories: CM Corner Rounder, SU Cloudy Day Textured Impressions EF |
On Splitcoaststampers I'm entering it into the CAS220 challenge
The other challenges I'm entering this into are
Fetch A Sketch Challenge 50
Color Throwdown #242
Pile It On #19 - For a Teen
Happy Crafting,
M.E.
Thursday, May 16, 2013
Who's ready for a Pajama Party?
Hi!
Did you know that Close To My Heart is teaming up with Big Picture Classes to bring you a live webcast with step-by-step instructions for making this Happy Thoughts kraft container.
The FREE webcast will air Thursday, May 30 from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm (MDT). During the presentation, you’ll learn to make several projects from a variety of sponsors, including Close To My Heart’s Happy Thoughts kraft container, as the presenter walks you through the steps.
You can watch the Pajama Party by yourself or with your girlfriends for a fun crafting pajama party.
Anyone with an Internet connection can watch.
And you can order the project supplies in advance, right in my CTMH shop and then tune in!
The Pajama Party class will be available for FREE at BigPictureClasses.com on May 30. If you would like to interact on the message board, participate in live chat, post to the gallery, download handouts, or enter any contests, you will need to log in to the Pajama Party “classroom” by creating a free account on the Big Picture Classes website.
To make our Happy Thoughts kraft container, you will want to have the following items—or similar products—on hand:
I can't wait this sounds like it will be a blast.
And if you're in the Austin area and would like to watch just let me know by May 22nd.
Happy crafting,
M.E.
Did you know that Close To My Heart is teaming up with Big Picture Classes to bring you a live webcast with step-by-step instructions for making this Happy Thoughts kraft container.
The FREE webcast will air Thursday, May 30 from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm (MDT). During the presentation, you’ll learn to make several projects from a variety of sponsors, including Close To My Heart’s Happy Thoughts kraft container, as the presenter walks you through the steps.
You can watch the Pajama Party by yourself or with your girlfriends for a fun crafting pajama party.
Anyone with an Internet connection can watch.
And you can order the project supplies in advance, right in my CTMH shop and then tune in!
The Pajama Party class will be available for FREE at BigPictureClasses.com on May 30. If you would like to interact on the message board, participate in live chat, post to the gallery, download handouts, or enter any contests, you will need to log in to the Pajama Party “classroom” by creating a free account on the Big Picture Classes website.
To make our Happy Thoughts kraft container, you will want to have the following items—or similar products—on hand:
- My Acrylix® Frame Flair Stamp Set (D1546)
- My Acrylix® Happy Thoughts Stamp Set (C1536)
- Chantilly Paper Packet (need 1 sheet of B&T, X7163B)
- Crème Brulee Cardstock (need 1 sheet, X5754)
- Lagoon Cardstock (need 1 sheet, X5762)
- White Daisy Cardstock (need 1 sheet, 1385)
- Whisper Cardstock (need 1 sheet, X5929)
- Whisper Exclusive Inks® Pad (Z2172)
- Lagoon Exclusive Inks® Pad (Z2195)
- My Creations® Kraft Container (Z1833)
- Baker’s Twine Neutral Assortment (need 3 yards, Z1701)
- Color-Ready Trinkets Wooden Shapes (Z1844)
- Sparkles Black & Grey Assortment (Z1754)
- 3-D Foam Tape (Z1151)
- Micro-Tip Scissors (Z534)
- Corner Rounder (Z578)
- Paper Trimmer (Z1783)
- My Acrylix® Spritz Cleaner (1778)
- Stamp Scrubber
- 2" × 3½" My Acrylix® Block (Y1009)
- 4" × 5" My Acrylix® Block (Y1012)
- Cricut® Art Philosophy Collection (Z1686)
I can't wait this sounds like it will be a blast.
And if you're in the Austin area and would like to watch just let me know by May 22nd.
Happy crafting,
M.E.
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
National Scrapbooking Month
Hi!
Did you know that this month is National Scrapbooking Month?!?
It's my favorite month of the year because it takes me back to how I started in this hobby.
Yes. I know I post a great deal of cards. But I did start this hobby out by creating a scrapbook
as my wedding album.
Close To My Heart is celebrating National Scrapbooking Month with a unique paper packet at a bargain price. Watch the video to get your creative juices flowing!
I just love this paper pack that is featured in this video. And it's exclusively available this month in my CTMH shop.
Happy Crafting,
M.E.
Did you know that this month is National Scrapbooking Month?!?
It's my favorite month of the year because it takes me back to how I started in this hobby.
Yes. I know I post a great deal of cards. But I did start this hobby out by creating a scrapbook
as my wedding album.
Close To My Heart is celebrating National Scrapbooking Month with a unique paper packet at a bargain price. Watch the video to get your creative juices flowing!
I just love this paper pack that is featured in this video. And it's exclusively available this month in my CTMH shop.
Happy Crafting,
M.E.
Monday, May 13, 2013
Sending you love
Hi!
I can't believe today that only the third sketch is up over at Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge.
I truly am enjoying being on this design team. All the girls are fantastic.
Oh, and if you're wondering we are looking for additional design team members.
This is the awesome sketch for this challenge.
And this is my take on the sketch
If you've got a chance to play along with us this week. We'd love to have you join us and we promise to leave some blog-y love.
Happy crafting,
M.E.
I can't believe today that only the third sketch is up over at Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge.
I truly am enjoying being on this design team. All the girls are fantastic.
Oh, and if you're wondering we are looking for additional design team members.
This is the awesome sketch for this challenge.
And this is my take on the sketch
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| Stamps: My Sentiments Exactly Multi Script,
Taylored Expressions Leave a Lasting Impression Paper: CTMH White Daisy, Cranberry, Blush Ink: CTMH Cranberry, Archival Black Accessories: Martha Stewart Heart Confetti, McGill Craftivity Mini Envelopes punch, MFT Die-namics First Class Friends |
If you've got a chance to play along with us this week. We'd love to have you join us and we promise to leave some blog-y love.
Happy crafting,
M.E.
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
May this bee
Hi!
Today's card was made for the Can You Digi It? Challenge #35 - Birthday Flowers.
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| Stamps: Betty Edwards' Busy Bee for C.Y.D.I.,
Langley Boy Designs Gettin' Buggy With It! Ink: CTMH Pacifica, Copic R35 Coral, YG11 Mignonette, Sharpies, Tombow ABT Accessories: CTMH Round Sponge |
That's why my little bee is off to pick just the right flowers and wants to wish Mynnette, she's the Guest Design Team member for C.Y.D.I. a very happy birthday!
If you have time we'd love to have you join us.
Just an FYI for the picture itself I used the sponging technique. I felt it needed a touch more color.
Happy Crafting,
M.E.
Happy birthday sunshine
Hi!
I hope the sun has been nice to your spot in the world.
We've been fortunate to have a very mild spring. Which we all hope continues into the summer. And as always we need rain.
Recently, I was asked by my Ward Relief Society to create birthday cards. So I'll probably be posting more birthday cards up soon.
For those of you who don't know what I'm talking about. Basically it's my Church's Women's organization.
The creation for this card was inspired by this awesome sketch over at Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge.
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| Stamps: CTMH Joyful Birthday Occassions, April SOTM
My Sunshine Paper: CTMH Dream Pop Ink: CTMH Sunset, Memento Tuxedo Black Accessories: Spellbinders Shapeabilities Nested Pennants |
The sunshine stamp was last month's SOTM. I just like it so much and find it so versatile. You should definitely check out this month's SOTM Pinwheel.
And the papers are from the Dream Pop paper packet. Which is only available in the month of May.
Happy crafting,
And the papers are from the Dream Pop paper packet. Which is only available in the month of May.
Happy crafting,
M.E.
Monday, May 6, 2013
Such a Treat
Hi!
Today we will learn a great way to give someone the treat of a homemade gift from the heart, personalized down to the very container itself. Watch the video to learn how to use some of our new gift giving products for your special treats.
If you are interested in purchasing what you watched in the video please stop by my CTMH shop.
Happy Crafting,
M.E.
Today we will learn a great way to give someone the treat of a homemade gift from the heart, personalized down to the very container itself. Watch the video to learn how to use some of our new gift giving products for your special treats.
If you are interested in purchasing what you watched in the video please stop by my CTMH shop.
Happy Crafting,
M.E.
Sunday, May 5, 2013
Wanted
Hola Mi Amigos!
Can you believe it's Cinco de Mayo already.
In honor of today I created this card. It's more for the caballeros then the typical Cinco de Mayo wear.
So what is a caballero?
ca·bal·le·ro
Can you believe it's Cinco de Mayo already.
In honor of today I created this card. It's more for the caballeros then the typical Cinco de Mayo wear.
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| Stamps: CTMH Dakota Scrapbooking Workshop Flair stamp set Paper: CTMH Dakota Paper Packet Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, CTMH Chocolate Accessories: CTMH Black Hemp |
ca·bal·le·ro
/ˌkabə(l)ˈye(ə)rō/
A Spanish or Mexican gentleman.
(in the southwestern US) A horseman.
For today I'm going for more of a cowboy feel with this card.
The sketch is from a great new blog called Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge.
Right now, they are also doing a Design Team call. Actually, today is the
last day to try out for it. So I'm crossing my fingers.
Happy Crafting,
M.E.
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