Sweet Treats!

What could be more perfect for Easter, Mother's Day or a birthday than a sweet card containing a delicious treats? Check out this short video on the My Originals Sweet Surprises Card kit then click on the link to my website to order your own! Sweet!

Spring is in the Air

Hey Scrappers! Check out this 2 minute video demonstrating some of what you can do with Adhesive Springs from Close To My Heart. You can also pop over to my website to order your own!

Scrapbooking is A Gift of Art!

I'm thrilled to be teaming up with Clarington's Artists and Artisan's Gallery, A Gift of Art, to offer scrapbooking workshops!

Join me for an evening of fun and papercrafting as we create two double page layouts using the Florentine Workshops on the Go kit.

These beautiful papers with soft, neutral tones are suitable for a variety of themes and will work for both your masculine and feminine pages.

You will receive the My Reflections Florentine paper pack, which includes SIX sheets of B&T Duos patterned paper and SIX sheet of cardstock. You'll also receive an additional two sheets of Colonial White cardstock, an entire roll of Color-Ready Seam Binding Ribbbon, a CTMH sponge, and best of all, the C-size My Acryliz Florentine Workshop Stamp Set. This exclusive stamp set, available only thorough the Florentine Workshop on the Go, is yours to keep and enjoy over and over again!

We will also be using some of my own stamps and inks to create these pages you'll treasure forever. Try one of the three font sizes in the Trinity Alphabet stamp set to create your own title. See how beautifully Close To My Heart Exclusive Inks colours, Cocoa, Goldrush, Bamboo and Twilight, co-ordinate with the cardstock and papers for gorgeous pages.

 

You will also receive a FREE Idea Book ($4.50 value) and will have some time after the workshop to browse and shop!

For scrappers who would like to host their own Home Gathering and earn Hostess Rewards, I will be offering a special discount: Take 15% off any one Close To My Heart Stamp Set ordered at your Home Gathering. This great discount can be yours to keep, to give to a special guest or to raffle off as a doorprize. You chose!

Registration for this workshop is now open! Contact me at susanascraps@rogers.com or A Gift of Art at info@agiftof-art.com to register.

Workshop Details:

When: Friday, May 4th, 7PM to 10PM

Last Day to Register: Friday, April 20th

Where: A Gift of Art, Newcastle

Cost: $50 per person

What to Bring: Basic Tool Kit (12" paper trimmer, micro-tip scissors for fussy cutting, adhesive, Glue Dots, baby wipes) and Photos (Layout 1 take one 7" x 5", two 4" x 6" and one 6" x 4"; Layout 2 takes one 5.5" x 10", three 5.5" x. 3.75")

Level: This workshop is suitable for experienced and expert scrapbookers. Novice scrapbookers are also welcome, but they must have the required tools and will need to keep up with the pace of the class.

Happy Scrapping!

Log Cabin

One of the first things I bought through Close To My Heart was the Card Confidence Program book, Originals. I love it! Not only is it beautiful, making it an excellent coffee table book, it is packed with details to help you make each card a special gift. In addition to the 99 card templates, there are cutting guides, embellishment suggestions, technique tips, quotations and more. It has become a valuable staple in my scrapping library.

Recently, I had the pleasure of crafting a congratulations card for a friend who had just had a baby. I wanted to give her something special for the occasion, but I was also eager to use my new stamps!!

After browsing Originals, I settled upon the Log Cabin template. This template has an excellent balance of patterned paper and cardstock to stamp on.
This card is simple to put together and only takes a few minutes.

I used the following supplies to create this card:
* Kraft and Outdoor Denim cardstock
* Pemberley patterned paper
* Card Word Puzzle and Bohemian (alphabet)stamps
* Cocoa, Outdoor Denim, Black and White Daisy inks
*Baker's Twine (neutral assortment)
* Clear embossing powder
*Foam tape

Begin by creating a 6" x 6" card with the craft carstock. Stamp large rose from Card Word Puzzle stamp set in Outdoor Denim ink. I stamped each image 3 times before reinking. Trim two 1 1/2" x 4 1/2" strips of Pemberley paper, ink the edges with Cocoa ink and adhere to the top left and bottom right corners. Trim a 3 1/4" square from Outdoor Denim cardstock, ink the edges with Cocoa ink and adhere to the centre of the card. Trim a 2 1/2" square from Kraft carstock, stamp the large rose image from the Card Word Puzzle stamp set in Outdoor Denim ink, ink edges with Cocoa ink and adhere to centre of Outdoor Denim square. Trim a 1/4" x 1 1/2" strip from Outdoor Denim cardstock, stamp sentiment from Card Word Puzzle stamp set in White Daisy ink, ink edges with Cocoa ink and adhere to bottom right corner of Kraft square. On a scrap piece of cardstock, stamp a letter from the Bohemian alphabet stamp set in Black ink, dust with embossing powder and emboss. When set, trim letter and adhere using foam tape. Cut a 24" length of Baker's Twine, wrap around top of card and knot.

Tip: If you would like to present this card in an envelope, trim  the sides of your card base by 1/8" before you begin. This will allow the card to fit into a 6" x 6" Kraft envelope without snagging on the Baker's Twine.

Happy Scrapping!

Last Chance!

The beautiful Close To My Heart How-To books are retiring. While they last, they will be available until July 2012. After that they are gone for good. Close To My Heart will not be reprinting these titles. Some of the titles are almost sold out or in very limited quantities.

If you were thinking of ordering these gorgeous scrapbooking and card making books, don't wait. Order today before they're gone!

Dotty for You

Close To My Heart has given you another great reason to host a Home Gathering this spring!

Dotty for You includes 24 specially designed, coordinating B&T Duos^® sheets (2 each of 12 patterns) and an artwork idea insert to get your creative juices flowing.

When you host a Home Gathering, in person or online, you will receive a FREE Dotty for You paper packet when your Gathering sales total $400 or more (excluding tax, shipping/handling, and Operation Smile donations).

Even if you can't host a Home Gathering this spring, you can still purchase this amazing paper pack. When you place an order of $35 or more in products from the Spring/Summer 2012 Idea Book between April 17 and May 31, you may add the Dotty for You paper packet, valued at $19.95, for just $5.

Don't wait! Book your Spring Home Gathering today!

Here it is!

Your one-stop shop for your Close To My Heart fix. Follow this blog for updates on what's new and what you can do with Close To My Heart products.

What's new for March is this beautiful Stamp of the Month! Create elegant flourishes and crests to add a
touch of elegance or whimsy to your pages and cards. This stamp set comes with 2 phrases: Anything is possible; and We're in this together.  Available only until March 31st.

$5 is a great discount on this D-sized stamp set (regular price $17.95), but remember, you an earn FREE products and 50% discounts when you host your own Home Gathering.

Whether you choose an in person or online Home Gathering, or if you prefer to host a complete Workshop, you can earn FREE Hostess Rewards. Just book your party, invite friends and family and write up your wish list! Whether you're a busy scrapper, enjoy having people over for a fun evening or want to get your hands inky with the latest products, there's a Home Gathering option to suit you. Contact me today to book your Home Gathering!