Hate to Say Goodbye

First of all I just have to say, it’s unbelievable to me that it’s January 2014! I remember my grandmother always telling me that time went by faster the older you got.  She wasn’t lying…that’s for sure. Anyway, in the world of Close To My Heart, January is both an exciting and bittersweet month.  It’s…

Snow Much Fun!

I am so excited to begin my second run with Heart 2 Heart Challenges!  I so enjoyed it the first time and was so happy to receive another opportunity to participate again.  Every term at Heart 2 Heart has had a wonderful and inspiring design team, but I’m particularly honored to be among this particular…

August's Stamp of the Month…"Baroque Borders"

Welcome to the CTMH Stamp of the Month Blog Hop! August’s 2012’s Stamp of the Month is called….. ****Baroque Borders**** 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…

CTMH Convention Album Contest Layout #3

The following is the third layout of my contest submission.  It focuses on the couple that I studied the Bible with and how we came to meet and how my life, particularly my spiritual life has changed…for the better, I may add…since we met. In the original baptism photos, the tile was a bright yellow…

CTMH Convention Album Contest Layout #2

The second layout in my Close To My Heart Convention Album Contest was a layout that highlighted my grandparents.  My grandparents did for me, what so many grandparents do today.  They raised my brother and I.  There was a lot of journaling that chronicled the events in my life that led to my brother and I…

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…

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…