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Assembly Line Birthday Cards

Candy — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 00:53:24 +0000

You want to know my favorite way to make several cards? Assembly line style! Make one card, then replicate it. Once you have your card design, the hard part is over.

I break down the steps of making the card into several phases. I stamped the patterned paper, then cut to size. I punched the front of my card bases. Then I stamped all the insides and adhered the patterned paper.

I make cards for my church’s card ministry and as a group, we’ve gotten smarter over the months. Assembly line card making is what keeps us going. This card was the one I made for July’s feminine birthdays.

I used one of my favorite CTMH sets – Friendship Blessings – for the patterned paper. Yes, I made my own! Not hard to do, just a bit of random stamping and two step stamping. And let me tell you, two step stamping is a BREEZE with clear acrylic stamps.

I also used CTMH Cupcake Sprinkles for the "Celebrate" and obviously, the cute cupcake image. And I used my all time favorite sentiment stamp set – CTMH’s For Every Occasion – for the "Happy Birthday". Colors were Garden Green and Hollyhock – both first and second generation colors.

Yeah, see that punch detail? How cool is that? It’s one of Fiskars newer punch releases, the Fiskars Embossing Border Punch Eyelet Lace. Yes, it embosses as well as punches. Pretty nifty. Makes a big impression with very little work.

So, there you have it – lots of cards in a short amount of time. The secret? Assembly line card making.

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Happy National Scrapbooking Month!

Candy — Fri, 15 May 2009 19:45:03 +0000

Wow – I have to apologize. I can’t believe it’s been so long since I’ve written. Spring has been a difficult time for me personally and obviously it showed in my blogging. Lots of medical issues and personal stuff going on…but that’s over now. In more fun news, we now have two adorable puppies. Last week, I heard through the grapevine about a pup who was hours away from being euthanized. I knew that couldn’t happen, so with very little discussion hubby and I drove to a nearby town and brought home our little ‘rescue’ pup. He’s mostly husky, with some beagle (?) mixed in. He has meshed well with Lucy, due mostly to his laid back personality. He’s very easy going. His name? Well, since we had a Lucy, we had to have a …Desi. Get it? Okay, it makes me laugh at least. And it seems to fit him. We just don’t want any Little Rickys running around here. I’ll work on getting a pic of him posted shortly.

In papercrafting news (about time, right?), it’s been a dry spell for me. But I’m working on changing that. Things are in the pipeline…I’m working on graduation announcements for a friend, I have ideas for card holders floating around, and other items in mind.

First though – I don’t want you to miss this! You know its National Scrapbooking Month, right? In honor of that, Close To My Heart has an awesome special this month and it’s ALMOST GONE! We’re down to about 24% remaining and I know you’re all going to want this!

Please contact me ASAP to get this fabulous deal!! It’s adorable in person, I promise you.

I’m off to work on getting a pic of Desi as well as creating some fun items – you do the same!

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Close To My Heart Sale!

Candy — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 21:31:59 +0000

Woohoo!! I just love that word – "sale". Makes you feel all tingly, doesn’t it? Okay, all kidding aside, it’s time for an online only sale of CTMH’s retired items for a price of 40% off.

A host of new discounted items will be available MONDAY on Candy.MyCTMH.com. You’ll find stamp sets, paper packets, and accessories. There is a little something for everyone at phenomenal pricing!

Set your alarm clocks!

These items will be available beginning Monday, January 26, at 10:00 am (Eastern).

**Please note: Web pages may be slow to view as these sales are VERY popular. Sale good only while supplies last.

TIP: With a recent website upgrade, you can now store your information (such as shipping and previous purchases). You will need to set up an account the first time you shop, so make your shopping experience Monday morning faster, simpler and easier… create your account now. So, head on over to the online shopping section of my website.

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My Altered Planner

Candy — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 20:11:57 +0000

Yes, finally – here is my 2009 planner/calendar/datebook…whatever you call it. I LIVE by my planner every year – its my brain. Truly – even my kids know what it is and that Mom needs it. My sweetie, Tim? He knows if its not in the planner, it ain’t happening. It’s essential to making sure we all get where we’re supposed to be, WHEN we’re supposed to be. Seriously. It’s important.

And I ADORE making my own. I’ve made my own for most of the last few years. 2008 was the exception – I just couldn’t get motivated. And I lived with it for the year, but I was not happy. This year, I’m happy. And creative. And using my planner.

Okay, the planner itself is Close To My Heart’s weekly calendar. Really fun to work with! The cover paper is a previous (no longer available) Heart of Winter Special (and one of my most favorite packs) "Serendipity". LOVE that paper!!

I popped the flower with some 3-D Foam Adhesive.

For each month, I used some of my favorite CTMH papers and the retired E Sized "Friendship Alpha". (There are lots of other E sized alphas currently available – I love the Chocolate alpha too!)

Hope you enjoyed! Let me know if you have questions about anything!

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Happy National Paper Crafting Month!

Candy — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 21:57:28 +0000

Close To My Heart has done it again!!

Click on the picture for more details!

January is National Paper Crafting Month, and CTMH is celebrating with this special collection called Key To My Heart. It includes 12 patterned papers, 10 coordinating cardstock papers, and an E sized stamp set! And there are 5 great ways to get this kit!

Purchase the kit outright for $47.90
Spend $75 and receive the kit for $20
Spend $130 and receive the kit for FREE!
Host a $400 party and receive the kit for FREE!
or the best way yet – Sign up to be a Close To My Heart Consultant in Jan and receive the kit for FREE!

Contact me for more information or become a CTMH consultant!

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The CTMH SPRING 2009 Idea Book is Here!

Candy — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 21:54:53 +0000

The moment we’ve been waiting for all winter long has arrived – the Close To My Heart Spring 2009 Idea Book is here!

For your free copy, call or contact me today! I’ll be home most of the weekend if you’d like to come and get one (please call ahead!)*

The first 9 people to request an Idea Book from me will receive a free gift.

Or - browse the Idea Book on my website! You can even make purchases starting today!

*If you are out of my area and would like me to mail you a catalog, simply pay postage to you!

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