The right tools

Hi everyone,

I am always looking to find ways to make your crafting experience the most enjoyable. With the right tools it make all the difference. I love the quilling tool to make the rosettes, watch this video and see by yourself!

Happy Scrapin'

Clearly the Best: The Swipe Hype

A new technique to try fun and easy

No patern paper... No problem

I have received this  kit  at the Close To My Heart convention in Dallas last July.  This was my chance to try some new products and techniques.  For this layout we did not use any  Background and Texture paper ( B&T) , we made our own.

This is a good technique to use when you can't find the right colour of  B&T paper for your layout.  In this case we used the "Love Blooms" stamp set to create my own B&T paper.  I used a piece of  "Whisper" card stock  and randomly stamp the small flower image using "Slate" ink.   

A few hints using this technique:

-Stamp your image creating a  visual triangles

-Use part of the image on the side of your paper ( not full image)

- Turn the image (specially on a big piece of paper)

- Start with the large image first ( if you are using different image sizes)

- Know when to stop.

On other product I love is the "Irresistibles Houndstooth Alphabet".  These letters are great and so versatile.

Just ink them with the colour of your choice to have the perfect match with your cardstock or embellishments.  With this you can complete your layout in no time.

This layout is found it the Make it from Your Heart Volume 1  ( Item 9035)

All products used are Close To My Heart otherwise mention.

My Acrylix Love Blooms stamp set (C1511)

New colour cardstock : Slate (X5930) Whisper (X5929)  Ruby (X5927) Champagne (X5931)

Cashmere (X5932)

White Daisy Cardstock (1385)

Slate Exclusive Ink Pad  (Z2173)

Irresistibles Houndstooth Alphabet (Z1779)

Sparkle Black & Grey Assortment (Z1754)

Mini-Medley Accents Collections Slate (Z1787)

Slate Satin Polka-Dot Ribbon (Z1802)

Bakers Twine Harvest Assortment (Z1751)

They are clearly the best!

I love my Close To My Heart stamps. Over the years I have used different stamp, wood mounted stamp, some  that I had to mount my self on a wood block, and clear stamps from other company.   Have you ever bought a stamp set and when you tried to use it, it did not performed as expected?  It happened to me too.  Once I bought a stamp set and as I was taking it of from the storage sheet it just broke in my hand.  One other time I invest more money to buy a better quality set (I taught)  but was never able to get a crisp image.  I found that My Acrylix stamp set are the best on the market.They are made of the highest quality materials and undergo rigorous testing to ensure crisp impression every time.  Since they are clear, I can see where I stamp and even layer some of the stamps

If you are in the Calgary area and would like to try My Acrylix stamps by your self  do not hesitate to contact me. We will get together and  create a small project so you too would say that they are clearly the best!

Watch this video on : My Craft Channel: Bend It, Curve It, Stamp It 

and see for your self why they are the Best!

I am so excited! Today is the launch of our new Autumn and Winter Idea Book. I love the new products: paper, colour,Workshop On The Go, Decor Items, storage item and more.  You can view the new Idea Book on line. If you want a copy of this new book please contact me. I will be happy to send you a free copy  with any order or gathering booking. Get your friends together and I will show you how to create  Simpler, Easier and Faster. I love the art work that is display in this book  and feel confident that I can create artwork that is as beautiful using Close To My Heart Product.

Last Chance

This is your last chance to get these paper packet

Footloose, Lucy,Superhero, Cruisin' Typset, Roxy, Elemental and Sonoma

I love the Footloose paper packet for summer and beach pictures and  the Cruisin' paper packet for road trip vacation.

If you have any project that you need to complete with these beautiful paper packets you need to order them no later than July 31 as we will kiss them goodbye!   Get ready to scrapbook your summer pictures. You can place your order online by joining my gathering.  It is also your last chance to get the  July stamp of the month : Live Out Loud and  Perfect Pair special.

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Are you a scrapbooker or a card maker and would like to pay less for quality product?

I have a deal for you!  Join my team!  Get the  NEW CONSULTANT KIT   for $49.00 (a retail value of $130.00)

For more information do not hesitate to contact me

The Essentials kit is everything you need to meet your crafting and career needs.


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