Ohhh goodies!!

There are some great items newly listed in the discount section on my Close to my Heart website.  Check it out here:  http://papersage.ctmh.com/Retail/Products.aspx?CatalogID=1702

While you're there check out the catalog - so much yummy stuff!!

Hugz, Sandra

On the Road Again...

Well, who'd a thunk it - I'm back in the prairies - big sky country, promised winters, new adventures and living the good life with my man Ron.  And back with Close to my Heart for the third time.  I just can't stay away!!  I've almost put my studio together and can't wait to get back at papercrafting inbetween finding a job and tweeking the apartment.  In the meantime though I wanted you to see what some of the Canadian consultants are up to.  Just follow the links to see some wonderful creations.  Next month I hope to join in!! 

This month the project is the My Creations Bracket Frame. This product can be found on page 132 of the Current Idea Book, purchased exclusively through a Close to My Heart Independent Consultant for only $8.95.

1. Deanne ~ http://deannestamps.blogspot.ca
2. Stephanie ~ http://sbilbycreations.blogspot.ca
3. Michelle S ~ http://mycreationswithmichelle.blogspot.ca
4. Suzette ~ http://croppaperscissors-sue.blogspot.ca
5. Joanne ~ http://jagsscrapincorner.blogspot.ca
6. Krista ~ http://simplycreatingtogether.blogspot.ca
7. Sheri ~ http://sherisays-justscrapit.blogspot.ca
8. Brae ~ http://thebrae-er.blogspot.ca
9. Michelle M ~ http://twirlntime.blogspot.ca
10. Tara ~ http://creatingwithtara.blogspot.ca
11. Kathy ~ http://kathy-itsagirlthing.blogspot.ca
12. Nancy ~ http://nancyklein.blogspot.ca

Hugz, Sandra

Just playin..

Managed a couple of Valentine cards...not enough to sell at work but that's the way it goes sometimes!!  This is what I managed:

But i've been able to get some other creating done too!  Like this farewell card for a co-worker leaving the country:

I snagged some of the bakers twine from work and added it to the card so she'd always have a piece of the place while she travels.

And then this card for a swap I'm in - theme was 'heartstrings' and layers.

And lastly, inspiration came from Pinterest.  Saw a wonderful branch covered in origami cranes so I pulled out my Cricut and cut a few butterflies to throw at my wall

Adds a bit of colour to dull brown walls :D

till next time,

Hugz, Sandra

2012 - Ready or Not!!!

Christmas is packed away, studio is cleaned (not sure for how long) and I'm creating again. Soooo many things I want to try my hand at. I joined a friend's Yahoo group specializing in Altered Art and created an ATC (Artist Trading Card) tryptich for my first swap. I enjoyed the process and stepping outside my box for a change.  Each panel is 2.5 x3.5 - easy enough to do.

Think I might have to make a larger one for Ron's den but shhhh, don't tell him ;)

Also working on some Valentine cards to sell at work - I'll be sharing those in the next while.

For now, back to the work table to see what I can accomplish today!!

Hugz, Sandra

Christmas cards

Been loving getting my fingers all inky again - and all the inspiration out there from so many talented people to get me going.  Thanks to all!!

And yet more cards!!

For the most part all of these cards were inspired by other consultants in one way or another - either a direct copy or even as I reminder of "hey, I have that stamp set!!  Enjoy!!

2 more cards!!

These two were inspired by fellow consultant Maureen O'Sullivan.  Using up some old Aspen paper.

wintery white

Wanted to play with white on white today - no snow yet here but it's coming fast I'm sure!!  Here's my attempt at an all white (ish) card.

Just a wee bit of bling and some silvery vellum for contrast.  Enjoy!!

Hugz, Sandra

still crafting, just not posting :(

But I do have a couple cards to share today.  First one inspired by a box of chocolates ;)  second from wrapping paper I saw at Jysk yesterday.  Loving the Art Philosophy Cricut cartridge!!!



Enjoy

Close to my Heart and Cricut together at last!!!

CTMH and Cricut have joined forces to create an Exclusive cartridge matching many of our stamp sets.  Available August 1st with the new catalog.  Take a look at this video for some cool ideas!!!

July Special ~ Bang for your Buck

When you make a minimum purchase of $50 from the Spring/Summer 2011 Idea Book, you can add a bonus item for just $1. Choose from five items, each valued at $8.95 US/ $9.95 CAN or more (limit one bonus item per qualifying order). To qualify for this promotion, items purchased must be from the Spring/Summer Idea Book.

Eligible $1 Bonus Items:

• Creative Basics
® Mistletoe Collection (original retail: $9.95)

• Creative Basics
® Animal Cookies Collection (original retail: $9.95)

• My Originals
® Bits & Pieces Card Kit (original retail: $14.50)

• My Originals
® It’s Your Day Card Kit (original retail: $14.50)

• My Originals
® Around the Holidays Card Kit (original retail: $16.50)

For more details or to place an order, email me at

Hibiscusdreams@live.ca

Last Chance...

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First Digital Layout

Just had to try my hand at digital scrapbooking since Close to my Heart is offering a free JPG of a layout.  Played around with the paper and layout choices for a bit and then after that it was easy to add embellishments, journaling and just play around.  I'm still a big fan of my paper in my hands, using my stamps and moving things around physically but was still lots of fun just sitting at the puter creating.  I just might have to do that again!!!

Til next time...
Sandra

Ya, that's right, I"m back...

After a wee life adjustment, change of plans, future looks different now, break from scrapping, I'm going to try and get myself back in gear and be creative again.  Signed back up with Close to my Heart last month.  Was hard not having my hands on all those goodies!!  I don't have a CTMH website yet but plan to soon so my long distance friends can still get their hands on these wonderful products.  For now you can view the catty online at http://www.closetomyheart.com/  .  New one soon to be released.  I myself cannot wait!!

Til later...Sandra

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A Moment in Time

I decopaged a clock and made a little desk calendar for Sorority yesterday. Both projects are made using That's Amore paperpack. Finally had an opportunity to use a wee bit of ribbon I bought at Costco a year ago - it just doesn't match any paper well!! Hope you enjoy!

New Layout

This is a layout I did recently and will be having as a class Saturday March 7th or Monday March 9th. Just drop me a line if you are interested!

I'm done movin...

I am getting tired of setting up this space and never getting anytime to play with the paper!! I'm going to enjoy it while I can before I have to give it up for some strange reason!! I thought I should finish cleaning up the table before I took the picture but that's not the "real" me anyways!! Now where did I put my trimmer???...

What's old is new again...

Sort of. Over Christmas we moved - and back to the house on Kimta. So busy packing and trying to find space for all our stuff. I almost have the scrap room set up, almost...! Soon I will be ready for classes, until then, I will see you at Wendy's crop at the end of the month!!

January brings the release of our new catalog and idea book. It is full of yummy papers, stamps and embellishments. Cost is $5 and comes with a coupon for $5 off your first order of $50 or more.




And January is also Paper Crafting month. Close to my Heart has an amazing special for their Heart of Winter campaign. It is called Key to my Heart and is a beautiful paper pack and a large stamp set. Spend $160 and get the Key to My Heart kit FREE!
Spend $90 and the kit is yours for just$25. Purchases also qualify for Stamp of the Month at a discount or Free!!

Once we are settled I will post more often (what else is there to do when it's freezing out!!)

Happy Scramping
Sandra

Calendars Complete.

Me and a few of my friends have been working on this project in some manner since July. Lots of time co-ordinating it, lots of time doing the work, and still there I was at 2 am last night trying to get mine finished. We did 2 months each, 6 pages of each month and swapped them out today. I love how different all the pages are. No one company is featured more than another - the whole idea was to use your stash cuz you just know we have too much of everything. So there they are, in all their splendid glory. Next year, recipe books and another calendar.