Monday, December 30, 2013

It's been awhile....

Hi there, it's been such a long long time! :) I'm happy to be creating! I was down with a really bad cold! Yuck! On the mend and feeling a whole lot better, thank God. Today I'm sharing a Valentine's Day card, I know, so soon, but she's so cute! I used Sherri Baldy's My-Besties digital image and the JUST released dies!
Love the swirly heart frame die!!  The images below are linked to the shop, all images are 50% through January 1st, 2014 <---- 2014="" a="" and="" br="" day="" happy="" have="" nbsp="" new="" wonderful="" year="" yikes="">

Saturday, December 14, 2013

Shop Early!

Close To My Heart's retiring list items are available while supplies last.  Now is the time to shop for the items you've been eyeing.  Hurry over for the best selection. 

While there, check out the "While Supplies Last" Section for a huge savings!
And don't forget when you order totals $50 or more, you qualify for December's Stamp of the Month, Special Care:

Wednesday, December 11, 2013

December Stamp of the Month - {CTMH}

Hi there, stopping by to share Close to My Heart, December's Stamp of the Month, Special Care.

Love the graphics on this stamp!  Looking forward in receiving it soon!  It's $5 with your qualifying order of $50 or more.  Please stop by and check out the While Supplies Last and Retiring Items sections, great bargains to snatch up.



Saturday, December 7, 2013

De Fiesta Con Diana - Surprise Blog Hop!!!

Today is a special day! It's Diana's Birthday! We, the Latina Crafter Design Team are celebrating her special day with a Surprise Blog Hop! Surprise Dianaaaa!!! Happy birthday my dear friend! I hope your day is UBBERLY FABULOUS!!

¡Hoy es un día muy especial!  ¡Es el cumpleaños de Diana! Nosotras, el equipo de diseño de Latina Crafter, estamos celebrando su día especial con un Blog Hop Sorpresa!  ¡Dianaaaa Sorpresa¡Feliz cumpleaños mi muy estimada amiga¡Espero que tu día sea SUPER FABULOSO!

 Here's the card I created for you Diana.  I hope you like it.


I'm so proud and blessed to call you my friend.  You are a great inspiration to me.  I treasure your friendship, generosity and advice. I have learned so much from you, in particular the following, "Primero Dios, despues la familia, y todo lo de mas".  Thank you for always having a kind word, for your patience, humor and love.  You are so deserving of true happiness and more! I hope you have a blessed day with your family.  Enjoy your day my friend!
Estoy muy orgullosa y bendecida de llamarte mi amiga.  Eres una gran inspiración para mí. Valoro tu amistad, te generosidad y asesoramiento. He aprendido mucho de ti en particular, lo siguiente: "Primero Dios, despues la familia, y todo lo de mas". Gracias por tener siempre una palabra amable, por tu paciencia, tu humor y por tu amor por mi.   ¡Te mereces toda la felicidad y más! Espero que tengas un día bendecido con tu familia. ¡Disfruta amiga!

Please make sure you hop along, the links are below.  Please comment on EACH stop for your chance to win a $60 certificate, a gift from the LC Design Team:


Housecalls December Kit - Blog Hop Day 2

Hello and Welcome to the Mistletoe Kisses Housecalls By Scrappin Madge Blog Hop Day 2!!!
Here's a quick glance at the kit.  If you missed the first day, please click {here}.
You can't go wrong with this kit, it's jammed packed!  Click {HERE} to get it.
Are the two cards I'm sharing with you today:


Here's the complete blog hop line up. Please visit each one and comment for a chance to win the Mistletoe Kisses Kit!!
Yolie ----- you are here
Midge ----- your next stop


Santa Approved

Santa Approved treats!  He's my kind of guy!  I found this mini paint cans while organizing my room.  I used A Jillian Vance Design's Dear Santa stamp set to create the circle tag.


Don't forget about their sale going on right now.  There are some great deals with stamp sets starting at six bucks and there's dies on sale too.



Friday, December 6, 2013

Housecalls December Kit Release - Blog Hop Day 1

Hello and Welcome to the Mistletoe Kisses Housecalls By Scrappin Madge Blog Hop Day 1!!!
I am super excited to share with you my projects I created using this months kit, but first, here's a look at the kit:
You can't go wrong with this kit, it's jammed packed!  Click {HERE} to get it.
Are the five cards I'm sharing with you today:


Here's the complete blog hop line up. Please visit each one and comment for a chance to win the Mistletoe Kisses Kit!!
Yolie ----- you are here
Midge ----- your next stop


Christmas Chalkboard Card


Happy Friday!  Only 19 days 'til Christmas!
This is the card I created for my post over at A Jillian Vance blog.  I'm loving the chalkboard craze!  I used the Nativity mini stamp set, it's free with a qualifying order.  It's simply adorable!  Perfect Nativity silhouette to use on the faux chalkboard.


I want to remind of the current sale going on right now.  There are some great deals to snag up....some sets start at six bucks and there's dies on sale too, don't miss out!



Thank you AJVD for having over again on your blog!  Merry Christmas! ♥

Monday, December 2, 2013

Nativity Christmas

Today starts a new sketch challenge with Latina Crafter.  I may have over inked the edges a bit, but overall happy with my card.   I used the Nativity stamp set to create a faux Bitty Flair Button and  used the journaling dies to cut the pattern paper.   Please join us, you an use any product you wish for as long as you play with the sketch.

Products used:

Challenge:
Latina Crafter Challenge #30


Monday, November 25, 2013

Thankful Banner

Here's the banner I created for my sister. I almost kept it for myself! I used the gorgeous paper from DCWV Wild Splendor, beautiful foil and glitter pages.  I purchased it for $4 last year, after Thanksgiving sale at Michael's.  I know right, bargain, or were you thinking paper hoarder? LOL
The banner is a SVG cut from Designs on Cloud 9 and I used brads, twine, sequins and rhinestones to embellish.

Here's the banner in her home.  I snapped the photo with my phone, so it's a little fuzzy.

Have your Elf a little...


How cute are those Elf shoes!  I kept thinking of Buddy the Elf,  "I just like to smile, smiling's is my favorite".  LOL  One of my favorite Christmas movies of all time!

I'm guest designing for A Jillian Vance Design, using the new Dear Santa stamp and die set.   Cut and stamp, how easy is that!  The legs are from scrap bits and accents with Stickles.  The talk bubbles were cut with Cricut.  Pattern paper from Echo Park's 'Tis the Season and Reflections Christmas; twine from The Twinery.

This set is adorable from the moment you run the dies through and you see the lil' clothing to stamping and embellishing, cuteness overload!!


 I also want to remind you of the Black Friday Sale going on right now, don't miss it:


Thank you AJVD for inviting me to guest design it was loads of fun creating with the stamp and die set!!  Have your'elf a Happy Thanksgiving! ♥

Saturday, November 23, 2013

Snowflake Christmas {Designs on Cloud 9}

Happy Saturday, stopping by to share my Snowflake card, using Designs on Cloud 9's cutting file.  The sentiment is by Latina Crafter.

Here are the new Designs On Cloud 9  collections, this week's freebie and the free with purchase file.  {All photos are linked to the DC9 shop}.  The Santa & Elf bears are ADORABLE!!!

File used:

Free File, Christmas Cheer
Free with purchase, Christmas Borders


Tuesday, November 19, 2013

Christmas Ornament Card {Designs on Cloud 9}


Here's another Christmas card for the "Caring Hearts Card Drive" they are collecting Christmas / Holiday cards for nursing homes and are due 11/28.  If you have time, please create one or two.  The details can be found here.

I used pattern paper from MME Believe, a much older collection I've been hoarding. The sentiment is from a Inkadinkadoo stamp set.  I the sentiment on an Artisan Label, also from DC9.

I used the following card kit from Designs On Cloud 9, Ornament Card:





Friday, November 15, 2013

Noel {Designs on Cloud 9}


Here's another Christmas card for the "Caring Hearts Card Drive" they are collecting Christmas / Holiday cards for nursing homes and are due 11/2/.  If you have time, please create one or two.  The details can be found here.

I used the following card kit from Designs On Cloud 9, Noel:





Joy {Designs On Cloud 9}


I'm creating Christmas cards for the "Caring Hearts Card Drive" they are collecting Christmas / Holiday cards for nursing homes.  They are due on November 28th, I need to get busy.   If you have time, please create one or two.  The details can be found here.

I used the following card kit from Designs On Cloud 9, Joy:





Thursday, November 14, 2013

K-Cup Gift Box {Designs On Cloud 9}

Happy Friday!  I'm sharing the K-Cup gift box for my sister's upcoming birthday.  The gift box is designed for Christmas, but you can easily make it birthday theme or for a hostess gift.


The rosette is pre-made, because I can not for the life me make a rosette.  I used a Colorbok stack I purchased at Joann's for $4.  Double sided paper works best.   The sentiment is by Latina Crafter.

Here are the new Designs On Cloud 9  collections, this week's freebie and the free with purchase file.  {All photos are linked to the DC9 shop}.

Free File, Trendy Lights
Free with purchase, Christmas Borders