A Thing of Beauty is a Joy Forever

This is one of my favorite cards... It is not an original design by me, but unfortunately I do not know who created it. The design showed up somewhere and I modified it, but this has been a very popular card in my collection.

You can't see this, but I added depth to the card by placing the flowers on foam adhesive dots.

Supplies used to create this 4.25" by 5.5" card:

Silhouette B&T paper

Hollyhock ink

Joy Forever stamp set

Micro Tip scissors

What will I create?

Given the B&T Papers, MyAcrylix stamps, ink colors and various embellishments in my picture....what can I come up with for my Thank you note card workshop?

Between the Creative Basics Animal Cookies collection, Moon Doggie, Tinkerin', and Bella...my choices are endless. I am going to use three of these and I am not sure which three will be used. There are so many choices that my possibilities are endless.

Choosing from the MyAcrylix stamp sets

Extreme Happiness,

Fringed Phrases to

Thank You,

I will have a fun time figuring out which

sentiments and pictures will be the selected choice.

I will be having a card workshop on Wednesday May 27th from 12:30-2:30 p.m. and Sunday May 31st from 1p-3p where we will be constructing 9 Thank You notes from 3 different designs. The cost for the class is $15.00. I will also make kits available for sale for $15.00 each plus postage. If you are interested, please contact me via email.

Come back on June 4th to see what I ended up creating.

Scrapbook, Share, Win

Close To My Heart is doing something special for National Scrapbook Month. Since National Scrapbooking Month is all about you, we want you to share your story with CTMH. So, put together your best two-page layout featuring....you!. Send a JPEG photo of your layout and a description of how it is highlighting you, your life, your passions, your hobbies - whatever is the best way to tell your story.

Send your photo and description to scrapbookandshare@closetomyheart.com and you will be automatically entered into the contest to win $150 US retail in Close To My Heart products!

That is all there is to it. Click on the above link to read all the details of the contest, as well as see submissions from others! Have fun, and good luck.

May Stamp of the Month...

The May Stamp of the Month is a set of stamps titled "Be Yourself". The stamps set consists of 14 stamps. Beauty and individuality come in all shapes and sizes - take your pick from these strong, confident words and striking silhouettes.

With a qualifying minimum purchase, you can get your stamp of the month at a great discount or for FREE.

For example, this set of 14 stamps sells for $22.95...

With a minimum $25.00 purchase these stamps are discounted 25% and you pay only $17.21.

With a minimum $50.00 purchase these stamps are discounted 50% and you pay only $11.48.

With a minimum $75.00 purchase, these stamps are discounted 75% and you pay only $5.74.

With a minimum $100.00 purchase, these stamps are FREE!

Click on this link to check it out.... http://www.closetomyheart.com/sotm.aspx.

Tickled Pink - May Close To My Heart Special

You are going to love our Tickled Pink scrapbooking kit designed exclusively for National Scrapbooking Month in May!!! Our newest scrapbooking kits puts you front and center-with everything you need to create two beautiful two-page layouts all about the things that you love and make you shine. You will also be tickled by the kiss of glitter on these fabulous papers!

The kit includes:
1 D-size My Acrylix stamp set
2 -12"x12" floral B&T papers (1 with glitter)
2 - 12"x12" stripe B&T papers (1 with glitter)
1 - 12"x12" blush textured cardstock
1 - 12"x12" crystal blue textured cardstock
5 - 12"x12" white daisy textured cardstock (1 sheet with die-cut shapes)
1 mini-medley accents white daisy collection
1 foam texture tool
and a brochure to give you wonderful ideas.

To get your kit, place a minimum order of $60.00 in stamp sets and receive the Tickled Pink scrapbooking kit for FREE. Or, purchase the Tickled Pink kit for just $34.95 - well below the retail price.

This kit is available between April 15-May 31, 2009. Please see the wonderful flyer for pictures and more details. This is a special you will not want to miss out...it is so cute!

New Summer 2009 Idea Book is out...

The new Idea Book for Summer is now out.!

It is packed with all sorts of new and wonderful items. From paper packets, My Stickease assortments, new My Acrylix stamps to a variety of new embellishments for your projects.

You can either check out the book online or you can order a book from me for $5.00 which includes shipping to your home address. If you are interested in having me send you a book, please go to my website http://kstrous.myctmh.com/ and you will see my e-mail address where you can send me an e-mail.

To check out the book online go to: http://www.closetomyheart.com/Ideabooks/Summer09USMyCTMH.aspx

Enjoy!

Welcome to my Blog!

Welcome to my blog. I hope you will come back and visit my blog on a regular basis. I hope to update it at least 2-3 times a week.


I will be showcasing all sorts of projects that I am working on, updating you on the various specials that Close To My Heart offers, as well as displaying the stamp of the month. I will also let you know when the new Close To My Heart Idea book comes out too.


Be on the lookout too... I might decide to advertise a private special or showcase a surprise here and there. The sky is the limit as to what I might do here.


I am hoping this will be a fun spot for all. If you have any suggestions of what you would like to see, please be sure and e-mail and I will see what I can come up with. Thanks for checking my blog out... Karen