Getting Ready for Christmas with 'Tis the Season!

It seems like it is a long way away, but Christmas will soon be here!  I have been trying to get ahead by prepping some layouts ahead of time- ready to pop some photos in!

For a traditional look, 'Tis the Season can't be beat!  It's lovely green and red colours and beautiful patterns are perfect for just about any holiday photo or card!

I have started with a couple of simple and easy layouts for holiday photos:

In addition to the 'Tis The Season paper pack, coordinating cardstock and complements, I also used the CTMH Cricut Flower Market cartridge.

With this collection, you will be ready for all those Christmas photos in no time at all!  I hope you will check out the links to get all the details on these great products for your Christmas crafting!

CTMH Cricut Flower Market Blog Hop

Welcome to the Cricut Flower Market Blog Hop!  

I am so glad you can join me and many other Close to My Heart Consultants as we showcase products made with the brand new (and amazing!) CTMH Flower Market Cricut cartridge!

If you have hopped over from the awesome artwork found on TAMMY'S BLOG, you are on the right page!  The hop is one big circle,  but if you get lost, please just hop on over to 

Melinda's Blog, where you can find the complete list of bloggers!

Now for some artwork!

As I have mentioned before, I am definitely a Cricut newbie!  I got a Cricut Explore Air in September, and I have been learning how to use it - it is SO much fun!!  And SO easy!  This new cartridge is chock full of beautiful images for a variety of crafty needs!  I decided to stick with a Christmas theme, because I had a wooden sleigh that was desperately needing a makeover, and I wanted to dress it up to hold cards for Christmas!!

I covered the sleigh with paper from the City Sidewalks paper pack, and then painted the inner part.  Using the Flower Market cartridge, I cut out an assortment of berries, and greenery, and a Merry Christmas title.  There were so many choices, it was easy to make some fun embellishments in just a few easy steps!

With the great coordinating City Sidewalks paper pack, this project was a snap!  I can't wait to try even more projects with this wonderful Cricut collection, available from your local Close to My Heart Consultant, or purchase it here.

Thanks for stopping by - now it is time to hop over to TERRIE'S BLOG to see what beautiful work she has in store for you!  Remember, all of these products are now available , from your local  Close to My Heart Consultant, or go HERE.

Thanks for stopping by!

City Sidewalks Blog Hop

Welcome to the Cricut City Sidewalks Blog Hop!  

I am so glad you can join me and 19 other Close to My Heart Consultants as we showcase products made with the brand new (and awesome!) CTMH City Sidewalks Digital Cricut cartridge!

If you have hopped over from the awesome artwork found on JUDY FAYE'S BLOG, you are on the right page!  The hop is one big circle,  but if you get lost, please just hop on over to 

Melinda's Blog, where you can find the complete list of bloggers!

Now for some artwork!

I am absolutely a Cricut newbie!  I got a Cricut Explore Air in September, and I have been learning how to use it to make scrapbook layouts, cards, and more!  This new cartridge is just in time for Christmas and has a variety of really cute images in a whimsical style!
I created a fast and easy layout of some of my favourite Christmas things:

I just cut out the lights and title, added a bit of sparkle and it was ready to place on the page!

If I can do it - so can you!!!

With the great coordinating City Sidewalks paper pack, this layout was a snap!  I can't wait to try even more images with this awesome digital Cricut collection, available from your local Close to My Heart Consultant, or purchase it here.

Thanks for stopping by - now it is time to hop over to  MELINDA'S BLOG to see what beautiful work she has in store for you!  Remember, all of these products are now available in the Holiday Expressions Idea Book, from your local  Close to My Heart Consultant, or go HERE.

Thanks for stopping by!

Holiday Expressions New Product Blog Hop

Welcome to the new Holiday Expressions Blog Hop!  

I am so glad you can join me and 22 other Close to My Heart Consultants as we showcase products from the brand new (and awesome!) Holiday Expressions Idea Book!

If you have hopped over from the amazing artwork found on DARLYS' BLOG, you are on the right page!  The hop is one big circle,  but if you get lost, please just hop on over to 

Melinda's Blog, where you can find the complete list of bloggers!

Now for those new products!

I love Halloween, and the Jeepers Creepers products are adorable, and perfect for your Halloween photos.  I created a layout of my youngest daughter and the colours in Jeepers Creepers are perfect for these photos:

With the great Complements and washi to match the Paper Packet, this layout was easy to put together.  I added a few fun flowers in coordinating colours, made from the  new Flower Market Cricut Cartridge!

Thanks for stopping by - now it is time to hop over to  Jen's Blog to see what beautiful work she has in store for you!  Remember, all of these products are now available in the Holiday Expressions Idea Book, from your local  Close to My Heart Consultant, or go HERE.

November Stamp of the Month Blog Hop!

Hello!

Welcome to the November Stamp of the Month Blog Hop - "Cheers 2016"!  This month we have some fantastic art from Close to My Heart Consultants from all across Canada, the US, Australia and New Zealand!

If you have come from MICHELLE'S BLOG, then you are in the right place!  The hop is a great big circle, so if you get lost, simply head to Melinda's Blog, and you will find the entire list.Check out this adorable set:

I wanted make a little mini album to keep track of my health and fitness goals (and progress) for 2016. This set is absolutely perfect!!  I used Basic colours and Paper Fundamentals paper and stickers for this project. With gold accents of gold foil tape and shimmer trim, it has just a bit of sparkle.   Now I just have to stick to my goals and fill it in in 2016!

This set of 17 stamps is only available in the month of November, for $6 in Canada, with your minimum purchase of $50.  If you want to get in on all this goodness, please contact your local CTMH consultant, or go here to purchase yours!  Thanks so much for stopping by my blog!  Now you can hop on over to LELA'S BLOG to see what  an amazing project she has in store for you!

Paper Fundamentals

The newest collections of Paper Fundamentals are super versatile and lots of fun!  Simple patterns in a variety of colours that work for any photos, any occasion!

 I recently completed an important personal milestone, and Paper Fundamentals and the D1660  Ink Blot stamp set were perfect for my layout to celebrate that!

After being diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis two and a half years ago, I had to give up running and I FINALLY am now walking regularly and was able to complete my first post diagnosis 8K!

The Ink Blot stamp set is perfect for what I wanted to do - add a bit of texture and colour in an informal style!  Add a few sparkles and some Cricut cut stars, and this came together very quickly!!

Click the links above to view the paper and stamp set and perhaps add them to your collection!  

You won't regret it!!

Fun with #Sangria !

Autumn really is my favourite time of year!  fresh starts, beautiful colours and the cool crisp air all combine for a feeling that is, well wonder-fall!!  I think that is why I am so fond of the Sangria line from Close to My Heart!  Rich, vibrant colours that are perfect for fall - I have been busy creating a number of layouts from this great paper and embellishments!

The first showcases the beautiful location of Lake Louise, Alberta, where my family and I spent a fabulous fall day!

The second I created for the photos of my mom's 85th birthday - a celebration with my whole family - still awaiting the perfect photos!

I am loving the papers and complements, along with a few Cricut cuts and a stamp sets!  Love Sangria and I still have some left, so there will be a few more cards and layouts to come, I am sure!

Zoe Love

There is a new girl in town and her name is Zoe!  Well, not exactly a girl, but a great new line from CTMH called Zoe!  Brand new and available now, I am having a great time using it on layouts, cards and more!

I created a double layout with some photos of my eating adventures in Harlem, from our New York trip last May:

I love the versatility and I also loved using the newest Cricut cartridge, called Artistry!  It is also available now!

I also did a single layout with some photo booth photos taken in Seattle with my girls!

Check out the newest releases on my website and watch for a few more sneak peeks before the launch of the Annual Inspirations Idea Book and Holiday Expressions books on September 1st!  

August Stamp of the Month Blog Hop is here!

Happy August and welcome to this edition of the Close to My Heart Stamp of the Month Blog Hop! 

If you have come from  DONNA'S BLOG, then you are in the right place!  The hop is a big circle, but if you get lost along the way, simply head to MELINDA'S BLOG to find a list of all of this month's participants!

This month we are featuring the "Framed" stamp set:

This awesome set is great for all your cardmaking needs, and as a bonus, it is compatible with the newly available Cricut Artistry cartridge!

I decided to go sweet and simple with this set - making four different cards out of four of our retiring paper collections (get them only until the end of August)!  The card pattern is the same, but with different sentiments and paper selections they are similar, yet different!

Here they are on their own:

Blossom collection

Confetti Wishes

Jackson

Snowhaven

Thanks so much for stopping by!  Now head on over to LAUREN'S BLOG to see what she has created for you!  The Framed SOTM is only available during the month of August for just $5.00 with your $50 purchase, so check with your CTMH consultant, or go HERE to purchase yours!