July's Cards, Etc. Workshop

Did you know that last month I began holding a monthly card workshop?  I call it Cards, Etc.  At the workshop, we create two cards and one 3D or altered item.  It only costs $5 to attend and it’s free if you place a minimum $25 order.  Not a bad deal, huh?   The workshop…

A Pop of Color

It’s a color challenge this week over at the Heart 2 Heart.  The challenge is to use black and white, and a “pop” of any other color you choose.  I’m not sure why I don’t do more black and white cards, because every time I see one, I’m never disappointed.  Especially when they are combined with…

DiSTRESSED Out!

Like I mentioned in yesterday’s post, it’s a stressful time of year for me with the school year coming to a close.  In fact, this is my last week and I cannot wait!  I’m so ready for the break.  But in the meantime, what better way to relieve some stress than to take it out…

It's another H2H Challenge

This week over at the Heart 2 Heart, the challenge is to create something for Mother’s Day.   This challenge is both a difficult challenge and an easy one for me.  Let me explain.  First, due to my spiritual beliefs, I don’t celebrate holidays.  However, it’s also a little difficult, because I’ve always had a…

A new workshop! "Cards Etc."

I’ve tried to hold card classes in the past, but there just wasn’t enough interest.  However, in the last couple of months, there have been a few people who have expressed a desire to attend a card class.  So I decided to start one.  Having the kind of attitude expressed in the movie, “Field of…

Punch It!

Here is the layout we will be creating at this month’s scrapbook workshop.  If you are interested in attending the workshop (or in buying the kit), you can find the details regarding the upcoming class, and the supplies used, here. With my personal photos. The white photo mats are not included in the kit, but are…

H2H Challenges: Embossing

This week’s challenge at Heart 2 Heart this week is to create something using embossing….either kind….dry or heat.  Though I love the look that dry embossing adds to a project, I have to say I really LOVE heat embossing.  I’ve shared the story on my blog before, but I can still remember the first time…

March's CTMH Product Spotlight Blog Hop

Welcome to the CTMH Product Spotlight Blog Hop for March! This month we are spotlighting….. ****My Creations**** The blog hop makes a circle so if you are starting here just continue until you make your way back and you will have made it through them all.  If you have already started and are coming from Wendy Kessler’s blog, “My…

H2H Challenges: Lucky to Have You!

The challenge over at Heart 2 Heart this week is called “Lucky to Have You”, where the challenge is to make a project for someone telling them how lucky you are for having them in your life.  Participants are encouraged to step it up by using the color green. This was a tough challenge for me, as…

Have you ever thought about….

becoming a Close To My Heart consultant?  If you have, here’s something you may want to know.  Today, I learned that CTMH will be offering a FREE Cricut Art Philosophy Collection to all those who become a CTMH consultant during March!  That’s simply an A-M-A-Z-I-N-G offer that retails for $99, but is worth about $125!…