Two Day Outrageous Special

Only two days to take advantage of this incredible offer.!!!!

I have only two more days to reach my current goal and I need your help so I am offering YOU a couple specials. 

  #1. If you have ever wanted to jump on the E-Files band wagon, NOW is the time!  I am offering three of my most popular E-Files to anyone who places a $35 order on my OBA.  Only $35!!!!!  That's a $55 value! 
So besides purchasing any of the wonderful products available from Close to my Heart, you will receive  

FREE 

all 3 E-Files of the these very Popular kits.

($25 value)

SIX PAGE BRUSHED WOTG 

WORKSHOP KIT

($15 value)

ONE SHEET WONDER 8 CARD WORKSHOP

     ($15 value)

#2. Spend $99 (think Cricut) on my OBA  you will receive the same deal as #1  PLUS you will also earn a $25 SHOPPING SPREE!!!!

*from me!!  Wholy Smokes!!!  Anything from the Annual Inspirations Idea Book and/or the **Seasonal Expressions #1 Idea Book.  ANYTHING!!
So lets recap ... order $99 from my OBA and you will receive

1. Mega Hopscotch WOTG E-Files valued at $25
2. Six Page Brushed Layout Workshop E-Files valued at $15
3. One Sheet Wonder 8 Card Workshop E-Files valued at $15
4. Shopping Spree valued at $25

Total FREE value $80!!!!!

 gOLLy!!!
That's it.  My Two Day Outrageous Special ends March 22, 2015 at 6PM.  Once you have placed your order, pop me an email and let me know what you would like for FREE!!!
Thank you in advance!  Love you all!!

* You will need to email me your $25 shopping spree order.  Do not order from my OBA..
** The Seasonal Expressions #1 Idea Book has many items that are now on limited supply, so not everything is still available

MEGA HOPSCOTCH WORKSHOP ON THE GO KIT FOR SALE part deux

I know, I know -  I've already posted this stuff, but I'm so proud of my Workshop, that I wanted to post it again!  LOL    If you missed my last post then you probably don't know, but I LOVE this collection!
I created this Workshop, or as some call it, a Display Board, using the Gorgeous CLOSE TO MY HEART Hopscotch Workshop on the Go.  The Close to my Heart Hopscotch Workshop on the Go kit includes:
1 - My Reflections Hopscotch Paper Packet (X7194B)
1 - My Acrylix Hopscotch Workshop Stamp Set (D-size)
1 - Cardstock Sheet (Colonial White)
1 - Hopscotch Assortment (Z3016)
1 - Flaxen Extra Thick Twine (Z3036)
1 - Instructional Brochure
I used everything, well almost everything.  I still have a bit of the Papers left and a whole lot of the scrumptious twine. On top of all the goodies that come with the kit from CTMH I used Flip Flaps!

Can you find the Flip Flaps? Are you wondering what in the world are Flip Flaps?  LOL

  Ok, here's a close up of the page on the left.

 See that little tab with the star?  It lifts up a 4" x 8" Flip Flap.

And, below is what the layout looks like when the Flip Flap is flapped open.  Tee Hee  Pretty cool, huh?!

Below is the layout on the right.  See the tab with the star....

Lift it up...

ta daaaa!  Instead of a layout with only 2 photo spots, I've now created 4 photo spots! 

So on my 2 page layout with only 4 photo spots, I have now created a fabulous 9 photo spot layout

 using the spectacular Flip Flaps from Close to my Heart!

LOVE!!

This layout does not have any Flip Flaps but I SERIOUSLY LOVE THIS layout too!

 

See that scrumptious twine?  It comes in Pink too!  It's one of those 'gotta have it' things that you need!

and SERIOUSLY the cards are just as AWESOME!!!!!

Look at that twine!  YUM!!

Below are some of the coordinating stickers that come with the WOTG kit.

I added some random stamping to jazz up the top part of my card.

Here are some more from the Sticker Sheets.

Isn't this a fun Thank You card. 

I created the letter U using the very versatile CTMH Cricut Artbooking cartridge.

This one looks difficult, but if you know how to weave 

you will find that this technique is a very easy addition to any card.

 

Now for the details on how you can create this kit and have you call it yours.
This is my very FIRST kit that I have created, PLUS the cutting files for the FOUR layouts and SIX cards! 
So that's my long story. My short story is I'd love to pass my cutting files on to you.  Just place an order on my CTMH OBA for at least $25 and I'll e-mail the files right out to you.   That's it.  Phew.  I'm out of breath!

Please, if you want any more information or have questions, don't hesitate to email me.
Thanks for sticking with this lengthy post, again.   I hope it was well worth your time.
hugs,
Michelle

Who's ready for Summer?

Who's ready for summer??? I had a blast creating this fun colorful card using one of the borders from the Assorted Edges Flair stamp set. I also added some of that 'gotta have it' teal glitter tape.  You truly do!! Flower by Cricut (of course) The papers are from the sweet Heartstrings collections .

 You can see up a little closer in the second picture.  See those purple leaves, who doe that>  ME!  I used my embossing tool to score the back side of the leaf, turned it over and slightly inked the veins of the leaves.

 Add a little more bling and TA DA!  Ready for some warm weather.
Thanks for visiting,
Love and hugs,
m
You can find all of the projects that have been used in my card project in my CTMH shop.  Have fun and let me know if you need any help.

Some Close to my Heart time.

I have a BIG Announcement - I've signed back up with CLOSE TO MY HEART and I couldn't be more excited! Here are a few reason why I am so very happy,  First off, my upline Susan Gardener-Williams is the most awesome supportive generous leader a girl could ever ask for.  Anytime I ask her a question, she will answer my question, suggest other possibilities and all around spark my creativity.  But what I love most about her is the enthusiasm she has.  MY GOSH!  I just can't imagine what she would be like in person!  Hopefully one day I will get to meet this fireball.   Ok enough about her.  Why did I come back? CLOSE TO MY HEART is hands down the best price point for quality products, the creativity shared by other Consultants is outstanding, our how-to books are amazing, the list goes ON and ON.  If you don't have a CLOSE TO MY HEART ANNUAL INSPIRATIONS catalog and wondering what the big deal is, please let me know and I'll send one right out to you for a small fee of $5.  Along with the 193 page catalog I'll send you the exciting current SEASONAL INSPIRATIONS catty.  And that's where the 'inspiration' came for this card.

 


To the left is the card from the catalog, above is my CASE.  Although I used a different stamp, different colors and even a different Cricut font, I think mine came out pretty close to the original.  That is what is so cool about having the IDEA BOOKS.  You see something you like and you turn around and turn it into something that is totally (well almost) yours.  Or if you want to be exact, you could order the supplies from me :-)  OR you could get these supplies with a discount by joining up with me to become a CLOSE TO MY HEART CONSULTANT! Wouldn't that be FUN!!  Did you know that when you sign up to be a consultant you don't need to be a 'seller' of our fabulous products.  If you want to be a hobbyist that's ok!  The NEW CONSULTANT KIT is still an awesome bargain.  You can read all about the fabulous products offered, HERE. I'd love for you to join my team!!
That's all I have for you today.  I hope you come back because I have something really cool brewing and I would love for you to not miss it!!
hugs,
m

Blue Christmas

Happy December.  Where in the world did the year go!!!  I propose we start 2014 all over again, and of course get a redo on some of the things that we wouldn't want to see again.
It's time again to start making those Christmas Cards.  fun fun fun!  This week I started with a few challenges to direct me..first off from Fantabulous Cricut Challenge Blog use no red or green.  So here's the card for my first challenge. I also adhered to the rules about using at least one Cricut cut...so trusty George and his shapes came in handy.

Isn't it beautiful!?  Then I started playing around a bit more with the Ornamental Pines stamp set with my next challenge from Sparkle & Sprinkle ~ use glitter, flocking or embossing.  I embossed the card above and the card below has glitter.  Along with some major masking.

 Here's a close up of the pine cones that were fussy cut and propped up a bit with some dimensionals.

 and glitter.

I had loads of fun with this stamp.

 And lastly I entered in the Simon Monday Challenge Blog and created this Christmas Card.

 Pretty cute, huh.

So that's it for today.  Time for me to start putting some of these cards into their envelopes.
I hope you have a wonderful rest of your day.
Thanks for stopping and sharing you with me.
m

Thank you

Hello my crafty and not crafty friends.  In today's post I'm sharing one of the many cards that I have been creating using the Wetlands stamp from Stampin' Up. (more cards to follow in my next post)  I love those adorable little birds!  I've also used the background stamp called Hardwood from SU which I think goes so well together with the tiny birds.

I used black Stazon ink to stamp the birds and the sentiment, and used Slate ink, from CTMH, for the background. The shaped panels were cut using my Cricut and the Art Philosophy cartridge also from CTMH.  I love being able to design my cards using the Cricut Craft Room, it makes it all so easy!

My card was prompted by this weeks challenge at Fantabulous Cricut Challenge blog ~ use three embellishments.  I used eyelets, twine and glitter.
Other challenges that helped me along:
Party Time Tuesday ~ Anything Goes
Fan-Tastic Tuesday - Anything Goes with a Twist-Make it Masculine 
Clear It Out Challenge Blog - Anything Goes -Must Be Stash Those eyelets have been around for over 5 years!
Through The Craft Room Door - Always Anything Goes 
Thank you so much for visiting me again,
m
Updated 11/27/14
Woot Woot ~ another Design Team Favorite under my belt from the Fantabulous Cricut Challenge blog.  Thanks ladies!!!

Card in a Box Valentine

Geesh, the time has flown so quick.  My last post was before Christmas!  Honestly, I have been creating almost everyday but have been to lazy to do any posting.  Today changes that with this gorgeous card!

 This is called a Card in a Box, folds up flat for mailing and can be totally, over the top, decorated.  I've put the directions at the bottom of the post so you can make your own :-)

 For this lovey, I used my trusty Cricut to cut all the hearts and the quote Love you.  The paper is from Prima's 6 x 6 Divine Collection.  Love it!

 

Thank you for taking time out of your day to visit.  If you make your own Card in a Box, I'd love for you to share with a link in the comments.

Enjoy your day!

• Take an 8 1/2 x 11 sheet of cardstock and score on the long side (11” side) at 2.5”, 5”, 7.5” and 10”.Cut off a 2 x 11 strip and set it aside. This will be used later.

• Turn the now 6.5 x 11 panel a quarter turn (so that the unscored short side is at the top of your score board) and score at 2.5”.

• Cut down to the 2.5” score line along each of the 4 perpendicular score lines. At the 10” score line cut in at a slight angle from the edge of the cardstock to create a tab.

• Cut the 2 x 11 strip at 4.5” from the end with the 1” score line. Cut the strip in half long ways to create two 1 x 4.5 strips for the inside of your box.

• Decorate each panel.

Assemble box and finish decorating accordingly.

A Chocolate Affairs meets up with Dream Pop

 Hello my faithful blogger friends.  Today, I have a well over due post to share.  I used CTMH August Stamp of the Month ~ A Chocolate Affair stamp set along with CTMH Dream Pop paper to create this adorable set of cards.  FYI You only have a few days left to be able to receive the August Stamp of the Month FREE with a $50 CTMH purchase.  FREE!!

Using my Cricut Artiste cartridge, I created a cutie pa-tootie card holder.  Then I couldn't settle for just one, I had to make two.  One to keep and one to give away.

 Aren't they gorgeous!  That bit of glitter paper really adds a lot to the cards and holder.

To add a lot of dimension, I added Liquid Glass to some of the chocolates.

 Here's a close up of the chocolate covered strawberry.  I paper pieced it and also paper pieced the sundae below.   yum yum!

Thanks for bearing with me while I have been among the missing.  Let me know if you can't live without getting the stamp set for $0!  The offer ends August 31st.
See you again soon!!
Michelle

Frosted Winter Layout

Hello my friends and welcome to my very first Blog Hop!   Thanks for stopping by! At the end of my post is a list with links to the rest of the hop.

Today I am sharing this gorgeous layout using the new Frosted Paper Packet from Close to my Heart.  This is my favorite pack from the new catalog.  I love these soft muted colors.

For today's layout I added some Ruby card stock for a bit of contrast.  I plan on making more projects using other colors, like pink and black.  Don't you think they would look great with the Frosted papers?

My kids and I use to love playing in the snow.  We always had a nice little hill, made from the snow plow, that was perfect for the little ones to slide down.

My favorite 'snow activity' was making snow men.  Not just one, we made whole families! plus their pets!
That's Ciara kissing her snow kitty.  Sometimes I miss those days....

Thank you for stopping by.
Here is a list of the items I used
Frosted Paper Packet  x717B
Ruby Cardstock x5927
Silver Glitter Gems
Baker's Twine
Cricut Artiste Snowflakes

Up next is Carol Loftus
CTMH Festive Friday Blog Hop Line up
1. Diane Tuggle
2.Rebecca Brown
3.Michelle Bowley >>>You are here.
4.Carol Loftus
5.Linda Pekrul
6.Jamie Barney
7.Paige Dolecki
8.Mary Ellen Driggs
9.April Grigson
10.Theresa Miller
11.Brenda Lapp
12.Ashley Denny
13.Mary Schwimer(Ida's Attic)

Close to my Heart new Frosted Premier!

Hello lovely blog land, have I got a project for you!  I recently joined a swap with other CTMH consultants featuring the new collections coming out in the new Autumn/Winter Close to my Heart Idea Book. I chose the beautiful Frosted line ~ I absolutely LOVE the soft blue and cream colors. And the patterns in this designer paper just sent me over the edge!  LOVE! LOVE! LOVE!

 Our projects were to create a Double Page layout.  I decided to go to a tried and true layout that can be found in the Make it From your Heart Volume 1.  I'll tell you more about that later... We also needed to create an A2 size card, a 3 x 3 card and a 3D item.

  So up first is my 3D project ~ For each ornament, using the Cricut Artiste cartridge, I cut out the base ornament out of colonial white, then used some of the gorgeous snowflake paper from the collection for the top layer.  I glued four pieces together with the red and white twine in the middle then decorated it with Silver glitter glue.

 Next up is the 3 x 3 card.  Easy to put together using one of the stamps that come with the new Workshop on the Go Frosted Card Making Kit.  Included in the kit are 10 stamps!  TEN!! TEN different stamps! Here's what's included in the kit 

• 2 - Frosted B $ T Duos Papers
• 5 - Cardsock Sheets-15 - Colonial White Cards and Envelopes
• 10 - Stamps
• 10 yards of Champagne, Colonial White & Silvers Baker's Twine
• 108!! Silver Glitter Gems
• 1 - Instructional Brochure

That's a whole bunch of awesomeness for $24.95!  Below I will tell you how you can get in on this deal.

 On to the card...Isn't it beautiful?!  I love the softness of these colors.  Again, I used one of the stamp sets from the Workshop on the Go Frosted Card Making Kit. Do you see the twine?  Gorgeous!  This comes in the kit as well.  It is Champagne, Colonial White and Silver Baker's Twine.

Remember the first picture...here it is again.  I just wanted to show you how the layouts look side by side. LOOOVE!!

Above is the left side ready for a 6" x 8" and a 3" x 3" picture. The beautiful shape was cut with the Cricut Art Philosophy Cartridge.

And, above, is the right side ready for two 3" x 3" and a 6" x 4" pictures.  I've also included a lift up journaling spot decorated with more of the pretty twine and a gorgeous Silver Glitter Gem.

 I hope you enjoyed today's post.  It was a long one for sure, but I just can't say enough about this paper.  It is so beautiful.  I think you really need to see it in person.
  So if you are ready to place an order :-)  bop on over to my shop page ~ you'll see a link to my most recent gathering.  I called it August 1, 2014 (don't know what I was thinking when I named it) Click on the JOIN button and you're off! 

Thank you for staying with me until the end.
If shopping online is not your thing, send me an email and I'll get a catalog right out to you.
hugs,
Michelle