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I held my All You Can Create Card class last weekend. Here are several of the cards we created: Celebrate Today:  Dakota Papers & The Party Is On (Hostess Stamp Sets) Thank You:  Sarita Papers & A True Thank You, Artbooking Sew Special:  January Stamp of the Month, Babycakes papers,  Chevrons- Proplayer Papers , Charming Chevrons Stamps, Chevron Bling  

How many of you say to yourself "I need to use what I have before I buy more" when it comes to your scrapbooking supplies??  Well, you're not alone!  In fact, I'm pretty sure everyone says that!   In this NEW YEAR, it's  all about NEW beginnings The first challenge at Heart2Heart is to use something NEW on your project: maybe a new product, a new technique, a new baby, or anything that is NEW to you.  Be sure to use some CTMH products in your creation, explain how your project fits the NEW challenge, and of course be sure to mention your favorite challenge blog, Heart 2 Heart! A NEW product to me this month is Babycakes!  While I don't have a "baby" myself, I do have a baby (ok, she's one now) niece.  I finally got a chance to scrapbook some of her NEWborn pictures!   This layout is based off of the layout in the Workshop on the Go kit, but I changed to colors to make it more girly (instead of neutral).  I also changed ...

Did you know that it was World Cardmaking Day on Saturday???  It's true!  First Saturday in October each year :)  I've had a busy week, and even busier weekend, but I still managed to get some cards created :)  Happy Holidays:  with October SOTM- Scandanavian Wishes, Lagoon Washi Tape & Pink Buttons This card was inspired by Karen P Warm Wishes:  Frosted Papers, Mittens cut from Artiste, Silver Shimmer Trim, Sentiment from October SOTM- Scandanavian Wishes Hello:  Babycakes papers, Proplayer Assortment, Hello Blooms Stamps, Flower cut from Artiste Triple Layer Stamping:  LOVE LOVE this technique!  Ruby & Pear inks, Merry & Bright Stamps, Silver Embossing Powder, Silver Shimmer Trim Peace & Joy:  This is a variation of a card in the Frosted Cardmaking Workshop on the Go Kit.    Holly Jolly Christmas:  Another variation of a card in the Frosted Cardmaking Workshop on the Go Kit. ...

I hope you've enjoyed my 10 day countdown to the Autumn/Winter Idea Book! You'll be able to view the All New Autumn/Winter Idea Book on my website August 1st :) I end today with the usual Stamp of the Month Blog Hop :) Welcome to the Close To My Heart Stamp of the Month Blog Hop for August 2013- featuring A Chocolate Affair   If you have come here from my Canadian friend Carla's Blog you're on the right path.  If you get lost along the way, you'll find a complete hop list at Helen's Blog! Today I'd like to share a couple of quick and easy 3x3 cards that I created with A Chocolate Affair.   This first card features Babycakes papers and the Chocolate Striped Grossgrain ribbon.  I stamped the cupcake in Chocolate on the scalloped circle, then on scratch paper stamped again in Buttercup and Sunset.  I cut and paper pieced the cupcake together- topped off with a red gem from the Pink & Red glitter gems.     This next card feat...

The Autumn/Winter Idea Book is available in 6 Days!!! Every day for the next 6 days I will be featuring one of my favorite new products from the Idea Book!  I hope you'll stop in every day to see the fun new stuff!!! MY REFLECTIONS PAPER PACKS Each new Idea Book, CTMH releases at least 6 new paper packs.  The 6 new ones in the Autumn/Winter Idea Book are incredible!!! Take a look for yourself: BABYCAKES:   for more than just Babies!  The neutral palette is perfect for ANY project! FROSTED:   Another beautiful wintery kit.  Add COLOR to this palette for perfect Holiday Cards! HUNTINGTON:   This fall themed kit is BEAUTIFUL!   LAUGHING LOLA - Gorgeous colors adorn this kit!   PRO PLAYER:  For the man in your life, whether a gamer, an athlete or a rugged dude!  SARITA:   More fun colors in this kit! WHICH IS YOUR FAVORITE????? Have you PRE-ORDERED Artbooking yet??? CLI...