CARD: Make it Monday's Entry

Here are the results of my first design challenge - Make it Mondays from the Cutters Creek Design Team Blog.

Items used:

• Spring 2010 Solutions Cartridge
• CTMH Sweet Leaf Ribbon
• Corner Chomper
• Magnolia Stamp
• Copic Sketch Markers
• CTMH Cardstock and Patterned Paper
• Glue Glider Pro
• Stickles
• Foam Adhesive Squares

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My Daughter's First Cuttlekids Card

My daughter broke out her new Cuttlekids and made this for her grandma's b-day. I didn't help one bit!

The flower, leaves, and stem are from the Cuttlekids die. I was quite proud of her results.


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CARD: Birthday w/ Feb SOTM

I'm a little late, but here is a birthday card I made using the CTMH February Stamp of The Month:

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CARD: Embossing Paste + Birthday = ...

I saw a demonostration with Embossing Paste at a Rubber Stamp and Scrapbooking Expo I went to recently and thought I'd try it out on my own and here is the result:

The task itself was quite easy and quick, I just had to make sure I cleaned off the tools I used before the paste dried - which I did.


Supplies for this project:

• Light Table
• Stencil
• Cardstock
• Chalk & Brush or Ink Pad & Daubers
• Repositionable Tape
• 1-2 Cups of Water (for putting tools in after use until you can scrub them)
• Old Toothbrush
• Embossing Paste (I used translucent)
• Embossing Paste palette knife
• Squeegee
• Glitter and Glitter Tray (optional)

Steps for using Embossing Paste (as I did):

1. Adhere stencil to cardstock and light table with repositionable tape
2. Use chalk or ink of your choosing to color the cardstock with the stencil
3. Use the palette knife to scoop the embossing paste (make sure you close the lid on the paste to ensure it doesn't dry out) and run it across the stencil and your cardstock - place the knife in a tub of water or something where it can stay moist until you can come back to it and clean it
4. Use the squeegee to ensure the paste gets in all the grooves and return excess paste to the jar - place in the tub of water
5. Quickly remove the stencil from the cardstock and place in the tub of water
6. You may leave as is or add glitter as you would anything else
7. Take the toothbrush and scrub the items you placed in water until they are free from all paste residue
8. Let your finished work dry for 30-40 minutes

You can find more info on using Embossing Paste by visiting Dreamweaver Stencils


Until next time!

CARD: My 1st Magnolia Card

I just received my first Magnolia stamp and thought I'd take some time to color with my Copic's and see what I could create. Here is my 1st Magnolia card:

Of course this couldn't be possible without my CTMH paper, ink pads, stamps, and ribbon!


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A new crafter...

My daughter's b-day isn't actually until the 14th but due to family schedules we celebrated yesterday and this is one of the many items she received:

What is that? A Cuttlekids! She's joining me in crafty craziness. She's been asking for this ever since she saw it at our local Michael's. I happened to see it at Joann's on clearance along with a lot of the dies so I swooped them up and hid them for her b-day.


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CTMH - March 2010 Promos & SOTM

It's March already, can you believe it! Here are the details for the March promotions with Close to My Heart.

March - Stamp of the Month - Many Thanks:


How to get your Stamp of the Month set that is only available in the month of March
2010:

You Spend	You Save	You Pay Only
$25 US / $29.50 CAN	25% off	$17.21 US / $20.21 CAN
$50 US / $58.95 CAN	50% off	$11.48 US / $13.48 CAN
$75 US / $88.50 CAN	75% off	$5.74 US / $6.74 CAN
$100 US / $117.50 CAN	100% off	FREE!

Interested in being a CTMH Consultant? Now is the best time to sign up (SUPER DEAL!!!).


If you sign up to be a Consultant with Close to My Heart between 3/1/10-3/31/10 you will receive all 4 Stamp of the Month sets (May-August) from the Summer 2010 catalog! That is over $90 in products at no additional cost. You simply pay the regular $99 for the Consultant Kit and the stamp sets are included for FREE!!

Here are the stamps included absolutely free when you sign up in March:
May SOTM:

June SOTM:

July SOTM:

August SOTM:


Contact me for more info!


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HSN Pink Cuttlebug Bundle - My New Toy

Ok, so I'm sure all of you have heard about the HSN Pink Cuttlebug Bundle (more of a Raspberry than a Pink). I couldn't hold out and broke down and purchased it. Yippee for my new toy!

Here's more details about the HSN CB Bundle:

Bundle Includes:

• Pink Butterfly Cuttlebug machine


• Swiss Dots embossing folder


• D'vine Swirl embossing folder


• Spots and Dots embossing folder


• Snowflakes embossing folder


• Happy Birthday embossing folder


• Victoria embossing folder


• Birds and Swirls embossing folder


• Lace Tree embossing folder


• Stylized Flowers embossing folder


• Just My Type border set (5 pcs.)


• With Love border set (5 pcs.)


• Frills border set (5 pcs.)


• Spacer block


• 2 cutting pads


• Handle


• Hex key, screw and plastic cap


• User manual

HSN Price: $116.95 plus $11.24 Shipping (ended up being $99 w/ a coupon).


Until next time!