Welcome to the Everything ABC's Blog Hop! For this hop we will be featuring the letter U. This may be the name of a paper, a stamp set or an embellishment. Whatever the crafter has chosen as their U element will be featured in their post. When I think of the letter U, I think of Unique!  What could be more Unique than your own name?  A customer requested some cards to use to give out to her friends and customers.  Her first name started with an M so here is what I created for her.  I used many retired products for this card (sorry) but I always let my customers decide what colors and papers to use. If you are ever in need of custom greeting or note cards please let me know and I will do my best for you! Your next stop on our Everything ABC'S blog Hop is Lisa of Lisa's Stamping and Scrapping Spot .  Here is the complete lineup in case you get lost along the way :) 1. Amber La Mons ~ Scrapper's Therapy (YOU ARE HERE) 2. Lisa Kmiec ~ L...

Welcome to our October Stamp of theMonth Blog Hop!  This month's stamp from Close to My Heart is "ScandinavianWishes" and is available exclusively through your Close to My Heartconsultant from October 1 - 31, 2013.  This month, you can receive thisstamp set for $5 with a qualifying purchase. If you don't already have aConsultant that you are currently working with, please contact one of theConsultants in our hop with any questions you have! If you have just hopped onto my blog, please start at the beginning at Lucy's blog –   Love 2 Create .  If you came from then you are in the right place! Your next stop on our "Scandinavian Wishes" hop is Rebecca of Show Me Scrapping . Here is the entire lineup incase you get lost along along the way: Lucy ~ Love 2 Create Amber ~ Scrapper's Therapy (YOU ARE HERE) Rebecca ~ Show Me Scrapping   Pam ~ Pam's Crafty Creations Traci ~ Paper Crafting 101   ...

Welcome to the Everything ABC's Blog Hop! For this hop we will be featuring the letter S. This may be the name of a paper, a stamp set or an embellishment. Whatever the crafter has chosen as their S element will be featured in their post. For my project I chose to feature the Laughing Lola paper pack in this S entimental card.  My daughter turned 13 this week and I needed something cute and trendy.  Well, this paper pack and its accessories fit the bill perfectly. The products used were all from Close to my Heart and can be seen HERE Items Used: Laughing Lola level 2 paper pack Laughing Lola complements dimensional elements Laughing Lola assortment  Pacifica ink Happy Birthday sentiment stamp Bronze shimmer trim Your next stop on our Everything ABC'S Blog Hop is Catherine of Cat Scrapbooking . Here is the complete lineup in case you get lost along the way :) 1.  Amber La Mons ~  Scrapper's Therapy (YOU ARE HERE!) 2. Catherin...

Welcome to our September Stamp of the Month Blog Hop!  This month's stamp from Close to My Heart is "Poster Tidings" and is available exclusively through your Close to My Heart consultant from September 1 - 30, 2013.  This month, you can receive this stamp set for $5 with a qualifying purchase. If you don't already have a Consultant that you are currently working with, please contact one of the Consultants in our hop with any questions you have! If you have just hopped onto my blog, please start at the beginning at Darla's blog – Crafting is Contagious   . If you came from   then you are in the rightplace!   I absolutely LOVE this stamp set! I love the subway word art trend that is all over the place and the best part about this stamp set is that it includes a Fall and a Winter themed stamp!  With the beginning of September all things pumpkin have returned and I am loving it although my waistline is not, lol!  I now li...

Chocolate Fry Box                           Helpful Hints To create the techniques featured in this artwork, follow the helpful hints outlined below. Cut the following Cricut ® Art Philosophy shapes using paper of choice, if desired: 6" Shift+Font Layer <Snwflke2> (cut 2 in different colors, p. 27) 1" Tag <Tag5> (p. 70) Trim bottom and front flaps of fry box shape that will be the inside color. This helps the assembled fry box fold properly without being too bulky. Sponge edges of papers with Chocolate ink, as desired. Trim chevron ribbon along center, creating a diagonal stripe rather than a chevron pattern, if desired. Embellish with paper accents and accessories, adding dimension with 3-D foam tape as desired.

Chocolate Heart Box                               Helpful Hints To create the techniques featured in this artwork, follow the helpful hints outlined below. Cut the following Cricut ® Art Philosophy shapes using paper of choice, if desired: 6" Shift+Font Layer <Heart1> (p. 26) 2 1/4" Shift <Heart1> (p. 26) 3/4" <Shape3> (p. 46) Sponge edges of papers with Chocolate ink, as desired. Add visual interest by sewing heart to center of heart box before assembling the box. Embellish with paper accents and accessories, adding dimension with 3-D foam tape as desired.

Chocolate Pillow Box                           Helpful Hints To create the techniques featured in this artwork, follow the helpful hints outlined below. Cut the following Cricut ® Art Philosophy shapes using paper of choice, if desired: 7" Shift+Font Layer <Flower4> (p. 28) 1 1/4" and 1 1/2" Tag <Shape2> (p. 36) 1 1/2" <Circle5> (p. 61) Sponge edges of papers with Chocolate ink, as desired. Trim chevron ribbon along center, creating a diagonal stripe rather than a chevron pattern, if desired. Embellish with paper accents and accessories, adding dimension with 3-D foam tape as desired.

Chocolate Designed Décor Frame                           Helpful Hints To create the techniques featured in this artwork, follow the helpful hints outlined below. Cut the following Cricut ® Art Philosophy shapes using paper of choice, if desired: 2" <Circle1> (p. 21) 3/4" Shift <Heart1> (p. 26) 2" <Banner2> (cut 3, p. 29) 1 1/2" <Banner2> (cut 2, p. 29) 2 1/2" <Tag2> (p. 40) 2" <Circle3> (cut 3, p. 41) 2 1/2" <Circle3> (p. 41) 1" <Shape3> (p. 46) 3 1/2" <Tag3> (p. 50) 1" <Tab2> (cut 2, p. 58) 1 1/4" letters of choice for main title 3/4" letters of choice for remaining words Sponge edges of papers with Chocolate ink, as desired. Add visual interest by stamping the same shape, like the cupcake for example, multiple times on different colors of cardstock or with different colors of ink then paper p...

August 2013 A Chocolate Affair                 S1308, set of 16 Recommended Blocks: 1" × 3 1/2" (Y1002) 2" × 2" (Y1003) 2" × 3 1/2" (Y1009) Beautiful Stamps, Amazing Discounts This month you can purchase the new August D-size stamp set, available for this month only, FREE! When you place an order of $50 or more in Close To My Heart products this month, you qualify for this special August Stamp of the Month pricing. August 2013: A Chocolate Affair (S1308A) Spend $50 and get the August 2013 Stamp of the Month set for FREE! Incredibly Cool Crafts In love with the artwork we created with this stamp set? Get ready to make it yourself! Purchase the materials listed here along with your deeply discounted Stamp of the Month set to get started! Materials Needed S1308A My Acrylix ® A Chocolate Affair X7173B Babycakes Paper Packet Z1846 Ruby Chevron Ribbon Z1880 Designed Décor Black Frame Z1815...

  The day is finally here when you can see all the wonderful paper crafting goodness that Close to my Heart has made available for us this season.  My number one favorite is the Artbooking cartridge.  I cannot believe how versatile it is.  Do you know that you can create an entire layout from just ONE key?  That is unheard of!  Gone are the days of using multiple cartridges to weld together the perfect layout.  You can make mini books, card, layout....the possibilities are endless!  I can show you how to use it through my tips and tricks (available only when purchasing cartridge through me)  and even how to buy it for HALF PRICE! After browsing through the online idea book HERE , post a comment with your favorite new product.  All comments will be entered into a drawing for a FREE August stamp of the month, which is all about chocolate!  Must enter by August 15th to be eligible.

Helpful Hints To create the techniques featured in this artwork, follow the helpful hints outlined below. Then use the Make It from Your Heart®: Pattern 21 information found on page 43 of our how-to publication for inspiration. Cut two pieces of White Daisy cardstock that measure 3" × 2 1/2" and use one for piece D and the other for a stamping accent. Stamp the apple and vine image twice, once on D and once on the stamping accent; color images, as desired; trim image from stamping accent and attach directly over image on D. To add visual interest, repeatedly stamp sentiment on A, creating your own background pattern. Embellish with paper accents and accessories, adding dimension with 3-D foam tape as desired.

Helpful Hints To create the techniques featured in this artwork, follow the helpful hints outlined below. Then use the Make It from the Heart®: Pattern 16—Left information found on page 36 of our how-to publication for inspiration. To create the striped design on the base page, use the bone folder to create evenly spaced vertical lines across the entire page; lightly sponge lines to add visual interest. When cutting pieces A and D, use White Daisy cardstock and then attach a strip of washi tape to the cardstock. This allows the circles of the washi tape to pop off the cardstock. Embellish with stamped accents, paper accents, and accessories, adding dimension with 3-D foam tape as desired.

Helpful Hints To create the techniques featured in this artwork, follow the helpful hints outlined below. Create the yo-yo as follows: cut a 1 3/4" × 12" piece of cardstock; score and fold it every 1/4"; wrap it in a circle and attach two ends together; secure to a 2" piece of paper for support. To create the thought bubble, color the Irresistibles quote with ink then stamp the sentiment. Add visual interest by wrapping a 3 1/4" × 9 1/2" piece of stamped cardstock around pillow box and attach so there is a flap on one side; attach a 3 1/4" × 1/2" piece of contrasting paper on edge and use corner rounder with guard removed to create scallop border. Embellish with paper accents and accessories, adding dimension with 3-D foam tape as desired.

Here are all the products that are going to be leaving this month.  Some of them are already gone so if you see something you love I would scoop it up now.  Head on over to www.scrapperstherapy.com to place your order. Retiring List: Part Description Category Z1347 12 x 12 Post Bound Album- New England Ivy Album Z1366 Brads Metal Assortment Accessory Z1410 Antiqued Copper Designer Brads Accessory BULK151 AntiquedCopperBrads Bulk BULK153 PewterBrads Bulk BULK275 Avonlea Cardmaking Workshop Guide Bulk BULK286 Chantilly Workshop Guide (10 pack) Bulk BULK287 Buzz and Bumble Workshop Guide (10 pack) Bulk BULK288 For Always Workshop Guide (10 pack) Bulk BULK289 Claire Workshop Guide (10 pack) Bulk BULK290 Later Sk8r Workshop Guide (10 pack) Bulk BULK291 Surf's Up Workshop Guide (10 pack) Bulk BUL...

July 2013 Sweet Life Sweet Life, set of 9 Recommended Blocks: 1" × 3 1/2" (Y1002) 3" × 3" (Y1006) 2" × 6 1/2" (Y1010) Beautiful Stamps, Amazing Discounts Each month you can enjoy a new D-size stamp set, available for one month only, for just $5—that’s over 70% off retail! When you place an order of $50 or more in Close To My Heart products, you qualify for this special Stamp of the Month pricing. July 2013: Sweet Life (S1307A) Spend $50 and get this Stamp of the Month set for just $5. Incredibly Cool Crafts In love with the artwork we created with this stamp set? Get ready to make it yourself! Purchase the materials listed here along with your deeply discounted Stamp of the Month set to get started! Materials Needed S1307A My Acrylix ® Sweet Life X5927 Ruby Cardstock Z2173 Slate Exclusive Inks ® Pad Z2503 Basics Exclusive Inks ® Mini Pigment Pads Set Z1840 My...

Helpful Hints To create the techniques featured in this artwork, follow the helpful hints outlined below. Then use the Reflections: Front & Center—Split Focus™ (altered) pattern from our how-to publication for inspiration. Cut the following Cricut ® Artiste shapes using papers of choice, if desired: 2" Accent 3 <2> (p. 32) 3/4" Accent 4 <f> (cut 3, p. 54) 4" Shift+3D Object <K> (cut 2, p. 58) 2 3/4" Accent 2 <MtherDay> (p. 74) Do not cut pieces C, D, or F. To create the leaf border along the top portion of the page, stamp the leaf 9 times on scrap Colonial White paper, making sure to join the leaves end-to-end; trim along top curve of leaves, creating a scallop. Add visual interest by cutting the ends of two strips of paper in multiple chevron designs then attach to page, making sure there is an even space between each cut design. Embellish with stamped accents, paper accents, and accessories, add...

Helpful Hints To create the techniques featured in this artwork, follow the helpful hints outlined below. Then use the Wishes: It's a Wrap™ (altered) pattern found on page 12 of our how-to publication for inspiration. When cutting piece A, change the measurement to 4 1/4" × 4 1/4" instead of 9 1/2" × 4 1/4". To add visual interest, tear a small strip of contrasting cardstock and attach using 3-D foam tape. Embellish with paper accents and accessories, adding dimension with 3-D foam tape as desired.

Welcome to to the Roxybonds Scrappers blog hop!  This month we will be featuring artwork from the Surf's Up paper pack. If you came from Catherine's blog then you are on the right track. Here is the surprisingly simple card I made. The best part of this card is that it required NO stamping or inking so it was quick and easy to complete.  I cut the base out of Surf's Up teal cardstock at 6x12 and scored at 6".  I then cut the coordinating\g b&t papers at 5 1/2 x 5 1/2 (waves) and 5 x 5 (beach).  I used the zip strip of beach balls for accent pieces.  I also punched the girl with umbrella out of the same piece using a 1 1/4" circle punch and the teal with a 1 3/8" punch. Supplies Used: Surf's Up paper pack ( X7168B ) Your next stop on the hop is Jen Patrick of Roxybonds Scrappin.  Thank you for hopping along with us and make sure to come back next month to see what we create! Here is the complete list in case you get lost along th...

Welcome to the Stampers with an Attitude Blog Hop!  Thanks for joining us in sharing some Fun in the Sun to get the Summer in full swing. If you came from Sheila's blog then you are on the right track.  My project is a card featuring a retired paper pack called Moon Doggie.  I love the tropical Hawaiian theme of this paper pack and it always reminds me of soaking up the sun on a beach with one of those umbrella drinks in my hand. The best part of this card is that it required no stamping or inking so it can be completed quickly and easily with just the paper pack and coordinating my stickease. I hope you enjoyed fun in the sun with me and please continue onto Pamela's blog to enjoy some more fun. Here is the full hop line up just in case you get lost along the way.   Cat Nowak     Jen Patrick   Becky McClain   Melinda Everitt    Barbi Kelley     Sheila Bennett    Amber La Mons ~ (YOU ARE HERE) ...