New Collections from Close To My Heart

When there is a new Idea Book and Catalog there are new paper and stamp collections to put on my wish list!

The first picture is artwork using Hooligans. At first glance I thought cute Halloween paper, but now I see more possibilities: "party animal" invitations and birthday cards or a "my little monsters" scrapbook page! I absolutely love the felt monster embellishments!

The next collection is Olivia, perfect for you autumn and Thanksgiving projects. My favorite is the coordinating stamp set, The Present.

Of course the Autumn and Winter Idea Book must have a Christmas collection! This year it's Mistletoe. I like the more traditional colors they used, and the holly patterned paper is beautiful. Although you don't see it in this picture. I just ordered the Dimensional Elements - Ornaments featured. I'm thinking they could be holiday project I complete with my students.

The last picture is Magnifique. At convention I drooled over a layout featuring the peacock printed pattern paper. It was embellished with the blue / green sparkle assortment and absolutely gorgeous. I'm eager to try it and will be posting it on my blog when finished. So check back again soon!

Thriller

It's the first of the month and that means a new Stamp of the Month. Also, since it's September that also means there is a new Idea Book and Catalog. You can click the link to the right to see the catalog online.

The name of the September Stamp of the Month, Thriller, is nostalgic for me. I remember listening to Michael Jackson's Thriller on cassette until it wore out! Here is some artwork featuring this stamp and the new paper collection Hooligans.

Cards:

Layout: The bottom left of the layout features an interactive element. There is a "trick or treater" knocking at the door!  

Crisscross Boxes

Friday is the last day of the summer camp program I'm teaching. I wanted to make a little something for my assistants to let them know how much I appreciated their help this summer. I downloaded the template for the crisscross box awhile ago here. I used Basic Grey paper that I had on hand and a great new stamp set that will be available from Close To My Heart in September, Tag the Occasion.

Finding Inspiration

Every year the children at my school help plant a garden in the spring. Our sunflowers haven't bloomed yet this year, but I included a photo from a few years ago. I'm using it as inspiration for some papercrafting projects. I'm also joining the Color Inspiration Party at Tresa Black's blog featuring the color yellow.

First here's a card using August's Stamp of the Month, Something Splendid.

I've been a fan of Close To My Heart way back when it was called D.O.T.S. and I've kept a few I've my beloved wood mounted rubber stamps, including sunflowers!

 

So if you're looking for some inspiration for you craft projects. Look out your window at nature's beauty, or try sticking to a particular color for a fun monochromatic look.

2, 4, 6, 8! Who do we appreciate?

Close To My Heart has a wonderful customer appreciation sale. For 8 days, August 4 through August 11 (while supplies last), you can purchase select My Stickease® Assortments for only $2,  My Reflections® Level 1 kits for only $4, and My Reflections® Level 2 paper packets for only $6 online. These deals are so great, we know you’ll want to shout for joy, too! Click here to go to my website to grab these deals.

The paper collection in the photo,Twitterpated, is on sale.