March 24 Special Card Making Day at the Barto Fire Co Social Hall
Debbie and I are working on cards to do at this special event.  Here are 2 cards that Debbie will be teaching.

Under the Sea  C1500 with Footloose paper

Perfect Day  C1499 Ghosting technique

Here are some cards that we made at a workshop using  "A tree"  A1125 Using Victory paper X7150B. 

 Just for you  B1398, Stella paper X7147B

Eclectic edges C1450 (blue card with butterfly.  Butterflies were cut with the AP CTMH cricut cartridge and the paper was the new Pemberly x7148B

A tree

Pemberly 

Just for you

fluttering by

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Do I Love Velvet Rub-ons

NEW PRODUCT Review– Velvet Rub-ons

  

You will find these on page 127 in the Spring/Summer Idea Book.

I was very impressed and EXCITED when I saw these velvet Rub-ons!!! They truly do feel soft and fuzzy. J

The pack consists of (2) 5x6 sheets and they retail for $4.95.

They come in 2 colors…Dark Chocolate or Black.

Another NEAT thing about these velvet rub-ons… they coordinate with our upcoming MARCH Stamp of the Month stamp set “Potential”!

When using rub-ons, I would suggest you cut out the rub-on image you would like to use. As you cut out the Velvet Rub-ons, cut out and around the flourish image carefully and neatly. Why?? Because you can use both the positive AND negative images! J

The pictures show two cards I made

The left card uses

the positive image,

while the right

uses the negative!!!

Isn’t it great to get the most for your money? You will want to make sure to have these rub-ons on hand for your next CREATIVE project! J

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Milk carton

NEW Product!

My Creations Milk Carton Z1740 Comes with 2 cartons and 2 enclosure clips.  They measure 5 1/2
x3 x 3"  These are easy to decorate and make great containers for goodies.  Visit my website  

Rock the Block

Rock the Block
Here are 2 examples of the  Rock the block cube set.  This comes with 9 blocks that are 2" and they fit in a tray that can be decorated. (not shown)  The letters were cut out using the Art Philosophy Cricut cartridge.
All six side can be decorated.  

Club Project

I saw this idea on our CTMH Art board and my club is called "Above and Beyond".  They like doing anything 3-D and unusual.  They meet once a month on Sat morning.  This is a tea bag holder and I'm thinking that chocolate would fit just as well. 

I used Florentine paper and Feb Stamp of the month, Paradise paper flowers, Bouquet Assortment (small flower in the center), mocha pearls.  I used one sheet of B&T paper and one sheet of Col White cardstock

My Originals Sweet Surprises Card Kit

3-D cards that you can fill with treats for a sweet surprise. Five different card designs with 2 of each design.  Comes complete with envelopes, ribbon, treat cups, dimensional elements, adhesive sheets.
Z1731 page 123 in the NEW spring catalog.  Go to my website to page through the catalog.

Happy Valentine's Day

Enjoy you day,,,,,,,,,remember today is the worst day to go out to eat.  Make your special date another day, you will save time and money.  Did you know that some restaurants charge more on Valentine's Day?

Velvet Rub-ons

Velvet rub-ons add a rich velvety texture to your cards and scrapbook pages.  They come in Chocolate and Black Z1300 Choc.   Z1733 Blk   These also will match the March Stamp of the month. Potential.

Below are 2 cards that I made using the brown rub-ons.  The one thing I discovered that you can use the positive and the negative.  You will love these rub-ons and everyone that you give these to, will have to touch the velvet.

Other new products that I used were Stella paper and Florentine paper.  Durable studs are also used, square and round.  Z1706, Z1705.

New product - Die cut cards and envelopes

This is a brand new product that you can get from CTMH, you get 10 cards and envelopes for just $6.95 Z1738  The blue card was made with Pemberly paper, Cricut AP cartridge for the tag, baker's twine (NEW) The stamp set is from the Pemberly WOTG G1033 and the flower on the top is from Bouquet Assortment Z1694 Card was designed by Crystal Davis. 

The pink card was made with Lucy paper Z7149B Lucy Complements Glittery Rub-ons X7149C, tag with Cricut, Just a Number D1514 Birthday Wishes (NEW) Pink Collection ribbon and buttons are from the Bohemian Assortment.  Z1687 

I will be doing a workshop using these Colonial White Die Cut card on Feb 21 at 1 or 7pm at my house. Register to reserve your seat. 

Valentine's Day

Valentine's Day   Make someone happy, give valentines to those special people in you life.  This is a napkin fold card, this card was designed by Debi, customer, club member, friend and Expo helper. The tag and the inside was made with CTMH Cricut cartridge.  No need to buy a heart doily when you have the Cricut AP cartridge. 

It’s here! It’s here! The Close to my Heart 2012 Spring/Summer Idea Book is finally here! (Well, actually as a Consultant, I have been able to order and play with the new products for the past month, but now you can order out of this wonderful new Idea Book that is JAM PACKED with incredible new products!)

I have so many favorite new products that I can hardly contain myself, but I will share with you that there are 8 beautiful new paper collections, tons of incredible new stamp sets (many that coordinate with the Art Philosophy Cricut cartridge), lots of incredible new embellishments, and more inspiring artwork than you can imagine.

Would you like your very own copy of the 2012 Spring/Summer Idea Book? There are THREE ways you can get one.

1. View the online version here.
2. Order your own free copy below. Just pay $5 for the shipping. here
3. Receive a free copy (shipping included) if you place a $25 minimum order here.

Studio J ......Check this out Close to my Heart is offering the most incredible Studio J promotion this month! Are you ready for this? For every 5 pack of Studio J layouts that you purchase, you will get another 5 pack for FREE! Yes, you heard me right! You can get 10 Studio J double page spread layouts delivered to your door for only $55. That’s only $2.75 per page! Plus, you would also qualify to get the Stamp of the Month for only $5 as well. That’s a total savings of over $105!

Whether you’re looking for an affordable gift or a way to save money on your own layouts, Studio J 5-packs offer you convenience and savings. Keep one for yourself and give one as a gift!

January workshop

Here are some cards that we will be making on Jan 10, I'm sorry I don't remember who shared them on the CTMH board, thank you for sharing.  I will make some of these into regular cards, because I won't be able to cut enough circles and snowflakes from the cricut for everyone, trust me the cards will still look great.  The paper is the  Wonderland paper pack and this is only available till the end of the month, so call me to order this so you can work on your winter cards and layouts.  X7146B

School pencils great gift

Pencils Tube of Rolo's and a Gold hershey kiss. 3 1/2 x 4.5 inch Sunflower cardstock Score every 1/2 inch on the long side 3/8 x 3 12 pink cs for eraser 1" pink circle for the top of the eraser, made need to be cut down some 3/8 x 3 1/2 foil, place under the eraser Attach the hershey kiss to the bottom of the Rolo's using double sided tape. Put a piece of double sided tape the length of the Rolo's and on the other end. Deckle edge the one end of the sunflower cs and sand Attach the sunflower cs up against the hershey kiss and wrap around the Rolo's and attach with liquid glass. Attach the pink circle to the other end and wrap the pink strip around Rolo's, wrap the foil under that Use ribbon or waxy flax and a tag to the pencil.

Happy 60th Birthday Step card with directions

Stair Step card 60th Birthday card

Make this unusal card that everyone will admire. Here are the measurements:::::: Start with a 5" x 10 1/2 inch piece of cardstock. Score the short side at 1 1/4 .....2 1/2 ...... 4 1/4..... 6" ..... 8 1/4" Accordian fold the card with the shortest fold in the front. Layer and pop pieces. Have fun!

More pictures will follow, start decorating all four layouts one at a time.

Directions for the never ending card:
Start with a 6"x12' piece of cardstock
Score at 1 1/2" on both long sides
Cut into 3x6" pcs you will have 4 pcs
Place 2 pcs horizonally side by side (removeable tape will hold them in place)
Place the other 2 pcs vertically on top of horizonally
Butt up the creased line precisely
Glue each of the four outside corners, trim edges, if needed

Taco Soup recipe

Taco soup recipe
1 lb ground beef, browned and drained
28oz can crushed tomatoes
15 1/4 oz can corn, undrained
15oz can of black beans, undrained
15 1/2 oz can of red kidney beans, undrained
1 envelope dry Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing mix
1 envelope dry taco seasoning
1 small onion, chopped
Tortilla OR corn chips
shredded Cheese
sour cream
1 Combine all ingredients except chips, shredded cheese and sour cream in a slow cooker. Can be made on top of the stove.
2. Cover. Cook on low 4-6 hours.
3. Put corn chips in the bowl, top with soup, cheese and sour cream.