Pinwheel card
Here you see one of the projects I’ve designed. This fun Pinwheel Card is made using our *NEW* Mayberry Papers. Love them! I made this as a Make-n-Take project at the Scrapbook Expo in Pleasanton.
Kristina Baldwin
Why I Love Close To My Heart
It’s Valentine’s Day…a day of love. What better day to reflect on why I {heart} Close To My Heart and being an Independent Consultant! Initially, like most, I fell in love with the products! It was like heaven knowing that my cardstock would match my inkpads, which would match my embellishments, which would match my … Read more Why I Love Close To My Heart
Friendship Sour Cream Container
An oldie, but definitely a goodie! Add in this month’s Stamp of the Month “Friendship” and you have the perfect little gift that is so simple to make for that special friend (whether for Valentine’s Day or just because!) If you haven’t yet finished up your valentines, consider making up some sour cream containers filled … Read more Friendship Sour Cream Container
Triangle Treat Tent Video
A few months ago I shared a tutorial on how to make these Triangle Treat Tents HERE. Well, if you want to see the making of one ‘live’, your wish has been granted! Here’s one perfect for Valentine’s Day…. Enjoy! And I’ll ‘see’ you tomorrow.
Thursday Tip–Stitched Ribbon
Want to coordinate your ribbon with your project but don’t have the right ribbon on hand? Here’s an easy trick! Using one of the needles included with our piercing tool kit along with some of our embroidery floss, create stitched ribbon all your own! And here is the card I made with it… Give it … Read more Thursday Tip–Stitched Ribbon
A Valentine’s Lollipop How-To
Do you consider yourself a bargain shopper? You know how you can get super deals right after Christmas? Well, you might just want to stock up on some mini candy canes after you see this darling idea! Behold the Candy Cane Valentine’s Lollipop! Cute, right? Well, here is how you can make your own. STEP … Read more A Valentine’s Lollipop How-To
A Perfect Valentine
Using this month’s Stamp of the Month—Friendship, you can make a stunning Valentine’s Card for your special sweetheart. Add a touch of dry embossing with sanding to a few layers and you’ve got the makings of a card that will elicit exclamations of ‘wow!’ Supplies used: Friendship Stamp Set Mistletoe Level 2 Paper Pack Black … Read more A Perfect Valentine
On the Table Monday
Today’s ‘On the Table’ shows our Valentine goodies in action. The kids were working in my studio (or ‘Mommy’s House’ as they like to call it) this weekend creating their Valentine’s for their Preschool friends. Figured we’d get an early jump start on it! Have you started your Valentine’s yet? I’ll be sharing some … Read more On the Table Monday
A Clear Card Video
As promised, here is my video on how to create a Clear Card using paint from our Distressing Kit….
Thursday Tip–Acrylic Paint with a Clear Card
Here’s another great technique to have in your arsenal for making clear cards…add acrylic paint! Come back tomorrow to see my video on how you can create this card too.
A Complete Wings Layout
I’m excited to say that I’ve actually placed photos on my first set of Workshop layouts (Wings WOTG) for this year. Granted, this was my workshop that I did almost 2 weeks ago. But hey, who’s keeping track! I positively {heart} these photos of the kids. Hard to believe how much they’ve grown. Time passes … Read more A Complete Wings Layout
Take a Picture
This *NEW* Stamp Set (Take a Picture) is one of my new favorites! And this card created by Vickie perfectly showcases just how fabulous this set is. Add in the beautiful Wings Paper and it’s perfection. Her card is simply gorgeous!!
Lollipop Cover Video
Looking for a darling handmade Valentine’s idea? Look no further! Here’s a quick video tutorial for you on how to make a Lollipop Cover.
Thursday Tip–Perfect Adhesive with Spray Pen Projects
If you’ve been playing with our wonderful *NEW* Spray Pen, then you know that depending on how much you spray up your paper, it can become a little rippled from becoming wet and then drying again. Thanks to an impromptu study at Stamp Club this month, we found that using a tape runner … Read more Thursday Tip–Perfect Adhesive with Spray Pen Projects
Happy Opposite Day!
Who knew there was an Opposite Day! Think of all the crazy, fun things you could do today. How about dinner for breakfast? Or breakfast for dinner? Or you could totally confuse people by saying the opposite of what you mean today. But that could get frustrating! So for today I thought I’d post … Read more Happy Opposite Day!