A LONG overdue post!

Oh my ..... my poor blog has been greatly neglected.  Well to be honest, I was never really good at keeping it up to date BUT my goal (and I know I've said this before) is to post on it more often.  I've been quite crafty since my last post so I'll try to go back over the next few weeks and get some past crafty projects posted!  My next post, however is going to be a "How-To" post.  My quick go-to technique for cards is triple time stamping so I've decided to do a step by step photo tutorial.  Watch for in the next little bit!

Thanksgiving Table Decoration

My newest creation!  I LOVE this little gobbler!  It was inspired by a fellow consultant who created a similar looking turkey on a card (Thanks Karen Cullen!)  The leaves provide places for you and your family to write down some things that you're thankful for!  How cute would this guy be on your dinner table on Thanksgiving!?!?!  Napkin/name place tags can be made using the same turkey.  If you're interested in ordering a turkey, message me!  

Monthly Baby Tracker

This great prop makes the PERFECT addition to monthly pictures for your baby!  It would make a great baby shower/new baby gift.

The blocks can be changed out so that months can be tracked through 24 months.  

Candy Bouquets

I have been SUPER busy in the craft department over the past few weeks.  One of my newest creations, the candy bouquet.  They can be made in any theme/color scheme and for any occasion.  

Christmas Card Workshop Samples

Believe it or not, Christmas is just right around the corner!  Get a jump start on your holiday preparations by booking your Christmas card workshop early!  I will offer workshops at my house as well as go to your house to help you and your friends complete these beautifully designed Christmas cards.  I will do all the cutting ahead of time.  At the workshop you'll be provided with an instruction sheet of how to stamp, assemble and embellish your cards!  There are 3 different card layouts.  You can follow my sample cards that I have made OR get creative and come up with your own designs.  I will have the stamp set that I used for my cards available as well as several others for those who want some added variety.

At the workshop you'll create 30 fabulously embellished cards (Need more than 30? Additional cards are 10 for $10)  Workshop spaces will fill up quickly so get your scheduled soon!  There is no limit as to how many or few people can attend a workshop.  I can do one on one sessions or group events.  This is a GREAT way for people to get to try out our amazing Close To My Heart products without committing to purchase anything before trying it!  After all, you wouldn't buy a vehicle without test driving it first!!

Contact me soon to get your workshop scheduled!  I can do evening or weekend workshops so let me know what works with your schedule and we'll make it happen!!!

My Creations Star from CTMH

Close To My Heart has done it once again!  They have created a fabulous 3D product that is easy to work with, durable and has ENDLESS possibilities.  My living room is done in zebra print so I decided to customize my star to match!  It was such a quick and easy project and I LOVE the final results.

The star is $9.95 (Z1803) and worth EVERY PENNY of it!  In keeping with the promise to make things faster, simpler, easier, Close To My Heart offers a cutting template to make the project completion process that much faster!  Get a group of friends, purchase the star, get paper of your choice and I'll come to your house with my ink & stamps for you to use to decorate your star!  Contact me for more information or to set up a workshop :)

Custom Banner Order

I had an order for 2 banners for a baby shower for a little boy.  The Mom-To-Be liked the Tiffany blue and sock monkeys so here's my take on the banner.  I hope both the Mom and the girl hosting the shower like it!  

Here's the second banner.  I received a text and the buyer is more than happy :)  LOVE it when a customer's  vision is able to become a reality :)