Dr. Seuss Quote

I came across this quote today and it reminded me of a friend who is dieing from cancer.

“Don't cry because it's over, smile because it happened.” 
― Dr. Seuss

How wise is Dr. Seuss. This quote is cheering me up today.

I am sad to see her leave but I cherish the conversations we had and that made me laugh.

Today I will  think about all the good memories and create a special card.

Stay tune I will post it  as soon as it is done.  Enjoy your day!

My favorit procduct from Close To My Heart :Cricut Art Philosophy Cartridge

I have been using my Cricut Art Philosopy cartridge so much lately to cut cards and embellishments. What I love about this cartridge  is that it is versatile, I can cut basic shapes, letters, 3-D items, flowers etc.This card was entirely cut with the Cricut and the Art Philosopy cartridge.

All products used are Close To My Heat otherwise mention:

Cricut Art Philosophy Collection (Z1686)
My Acrylix Stamp set THANKS (A1125)
Chocolate, Sweet Leaf, Tulip and Colonial White Cardstock
Chocolate Ink stamp pad (Z2111)
Sponge Dauber (Z726)
Bonding Memories® Glue (1512)
Liquid Glass (Z679)
Opaques Mocha Adhesive Gems (Z1333)
Ribbon from my stash



Instruction:

Cut the card using Chocolate card stock (C/S) using <Square 3> <Card> at 4 1/4 " p.43
Cut 1 2nd layer using <Square 3> with Sweet Leaf C/S at 3 3/4" and
Cut 1 3rd layer using <Square 3> with Colonial White C/S at 3 1/2"
Cut 1 <Shift><Branch1> with Sweet Leaf C/S at 1 3/4" p.43
Cut 2 flowers using Tulip C/S one at 2" and one at 1 3/4" <Font><Tag 5>  p.69

To assemble:

Ink with Chocolate ink the edge of the leafs, the Sweet Leaf and Colonial White squares using a sponge dauber.
Roll the flowers to make a rosette and glue to the base using Liquid Glass.
Attache Opaques Mocha adhesive gems to the middle of the rosette. I like to secure it with the Liquid Glass.
Stamp Thanks using Chocolate ink pad, on the Colonial White Square
Attached all pieces as shown add a little piece of ribbon and you have a beautiful thank you card ready to give.



Tips: Did you know you can use our Bounding Memories Glue to revive your Cricut cutting mat?

When my Cricut cutting mat is not sticky enough to hold the cardstock in place, I clean it with a cleaner (I used Lysol for kitchen) and a microfiber cloth. Once it is dry I apply a thin coat of Bonding Memories Glue. I let it dry very well so it become a temporary bond. The first few times you use it it will be very sticky so do not put too much pressure on your cardstock.


Have a great day!

I Love Lucy

I  Love Lucy! I am not talking about the show but this beautiful paper pack.  Here is the card I made for my friend's daughter who is working as a princess for children's birthday party.  The crown in the design is what caught my attention and here is the result:

All product are Close to my Heart

Lucy Paper Packet  Z7149B

Cricut Art Philosophy Cartridge Z1686   GET IT FREE WHEN YOU JOIN MY TEAM 

Sparkles Clear  Z1104

Opaques Adhesive Gems Pearl  Z1336

Live Your Style stamp set  D1499 

A Little Everything  (Retired)

Trinity Alphabet E1021

3-D Foam Tapw Z1151

If you have any question on how to make this card please do not hesitate to contact me.

Happy card making! :)

My very first award

I am so exited, I just received my very first award :The Liebster Blog Award.  I was nominate by Alison.

The origins of the Liebster Blog Award are somewhat unclear to us but the general consensus is that it originated in Germany, Liebster, meaning "favorite" or "dearest", to showcase bloggers with fewer than 200 followers. Upon receiving this award, the recipient must then pass it on to five more blogs of note.


So here are the rules when you receive the Liebster Blog Award:

• Show your thanks to the blogger who gave you the award by linking back to them. Thanks so much Alyson!
• Reveal your own 5 picks (with less than 200 followers) for the award and notify them
• Post your award on your blog
• Feel proud and bask in knowing that others will be searching out your blog
• And lastly and the best rule, have fun!

So in keeping with the "Inspiration" theme, here are my 5 picks, blogs that inspire me:

1. Tasha H - http://wildatheartstudios.blogspot.com/
2. Sharon E - http://Sharonscreativestudio.blogspot.com/
3. Lauren  - http://laurenlovestoscrap.blogspot.ca/
4. Jane O- http://doingitwithink.blogspot.com/
5. Wendy D- http://creatingcanadiandreams.blogspot.com/

I hope you enjoy these ladies blogs - and thanks again Alyson!

Ten Things I love about being a Close To My Heart Consultant

1. I share my passion
2. I earn money doing what I love
3. I meet new friends
4. I work my own schedule
5. I feel empowered
6. It makes me happy
7. I increase my creativity
8. I love the products I sell
9. I work at my own pace
10. I do it by choice

If you like this it's the best  time to sign up to be part of my team!

March is the time to join Close to My Heart

Would you like to get a discount on your stamping and scrapbooking supplies? Erning extra money doing something you love? Being your own boss? Working when you want to? If so, the Close To My Heart opportunity is for you!

Consultants receive 22% discount on all CTMH products, earn free product, see and order new products before they are released, access to exclusive consultant site containing artwork, templates, swaps, business, gathering, and more.
Earn up to $100 in free products in your first 90 days with the Staright To the Top (STTT) program, free on-line training program with creative, personal and business classes, opportunity to attend corporate sponsored events. opprotunity to earn wonderful vacations and more!


Get a FREE Cricut® Art Philosophy collection in March
Now is a great time to join Close To My Heart because when you sign up as a new Consultant between March 1–31, you’ll receive a FREE Cricut® Art Philosophy collection! The collection’s retail price of $99 adds incredible value to the New Consultant Kit and will give hours of creative fun with the included exclusive Cricut® cartridge, three coordinating My Acrylix® D-size stamp sets, and three sheets of matching Dimensional Elements shapes or choose to receive $100 in select product credit** instead. Now is the time to embrace the philosophy of fun—Consultant and Cricut® fun!

*Offer available March 2012

Hi every one time is flying it is already the middle of the month. I have been busy working on a card swap.  Here are the cards I created for this swap using some of the new product feature in the Spring and Summer 2012 Idea Book. If you do not have the new Idea Book please contact me and I will send you one.

                                         Florentine Paper Packet (X7135B)
                                         Cocoa ink stamp pad (Z2114)
                                         Sponge (Z697)
                                         Cocoa cardstock (X5642) or (X5921) or (X5912)
                                         Goldrush cardstock (X5920)
                                         Colonial White cardstock (X5646) or (X5921)
                                         Colonial White ribbon collection (retired)
                                         Durable Studs Square  (Z1705)
                                         Card Chatter- Birthday stamp set (D1475)

                                                                                  
                                         Florentine Paper Packet (X7135B)
                                         Crème Brulée cardstock (X5754) or (X5919) or (X5914)
                                         Cocoa ink stamp pad (Z2114)
                                         Sponge (Z697)
                                         Colonial White cardstock (X5646) or (X5921)
                                         Dry Embossing/ Scoring Stylus (Z608)
                                         Sanding kit (Z1294)
                                         Paradise Paper Flowers (Z1710)
                                         Brad Metal Assortment  (Z1366)
                                         Card Chatter - Sympathy (D1476)                                   
                                     

                                     

                                         
                                           Cruisin' Paper Packet (X7154B)
                                           Juniper Ink Stamp Pad (Z2165)
                                           Sponge (Z697)
                                           Colonial White cardstock (X5646) or (X5921)
                                           Baker's Twine Neutral Assortment (Z1701)
                                           Mini Medley Accents Collection Black (Z1393)                             
                                           Card Chatter- Birthday stamp set (D1475)
                                           Liquid Glass (Z679)                       

                                          

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas

With the snow we had yesterday it sure look like Christmas. It is time to mail all those beautiful Christmas cards. There is still time to make those gift tags.