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.

Side Step card

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Side step card is made like a step card, except you make a 2" cut at the side and put steps on the right.  For exact measurements contact me at StampN4Joy@aol.com.

You're Sweet

Here is a heart candy box that I made using the Dec Stamp of the month.  This was cut out using the Cricut AP Cartridge at 4" and the heart was cut at 2" 2 1/4 and 1/2
I also used Mischief paper. 

Rock the Block Special

Cricut Merry Christmas to everyone!

Joyful Creations

Join my team, make new life long friends and get paid doing something you already love to do.  I would love to have you be part of the "Joyful Stars" team. Signing up is easy as 1,2,3.  Just go to my website and go under opportunities  CTMH.com/Joyce

mini chinese take out box



made with the
CTMH Cricut cartridge

Cricut CTMH-Art Philosophy Cartridge

Cricut and Close to My Heart have teamed up to give us the best cartridge to die cut your images. Over 700 images that match our stamps can be cut from this cartridge. No more hunting for die cuts for scallop ovals or circles and spending tons of money to get all the shapes that nest together.  This Art of Philosophy cartridge is exclusive to CTMH and comes with 3 stamp sets and 3 dimensional elements sheets of shapes.  Contact me or go to my website at CTMH.com/Joyce  I also give FREE Cricut lessons at my home or at your home. 

Art Philosophy Cricut® Collection