Thursday, January 14, 2010

Card Box

Here is the adorable card box we made to keep all of your cards organized.
Found this awesome project and the directions from http://stamptv.ning.com
She has a great video of the project if you would like to check it out.





Decorative Greeting Card Holder
Items Needed:

Kleenex Box
Scoring Tools
Cardstock
Ribbon 18”
Background Paper
Adhesive or Score Tape

Pull box apart on one side and pull out tissue. Then open other end of box. Finally pull last seam so box opens flat

Cut Cardstock (4) 5” x 4 ¼” – for inside of box
(2) 4 ¼” x 4 ¼” – for inside and outside bottom of the box
(1) 5” x 11” – for outer perameter of box
Score this piece at 1”, 5 ½” and 10”
(1)5” x 9” – Score at 4 ½”
Inside tabs are 4 ¼ x 4 ½
Circles for tabs were 1 ¾
Two circles on outside of box are 3 ¾ and 3 ½

Cut Background paper (5) 4” x 4”
(4) 4 ¼” x 4” – Score these at 2”

Take tissue box and cut top of box off

Attach cardstock to inside of box (2) 5 x 4 ¼ and (1) 4 ¼ x 4 ¼

Put Kleenex box back together and finish lining with (2) 5 x 4 ¼ pieces of cardstock

Cover the bottom of box with 4 ¼ x 4 ¼ piece of cardstock

Take longer piece of cardstock the 5 x 11 piece and fold score lines and adhear around outside of box.

Take the 5 x 9 piece of cardstock and adhear around remaining box

Add (4) pieces of 4 x 4 background paper over the outside bottom of the box. Add (1) piece of 4 x 4 background paper to the bottom of the box if you would like.

Take the 4 ¼ x 4 background paper and fold the scored line. Adhear to the top of the box with the 2” side folding into the inside of the box.

Wrap ribbon around seam area.

Decorate the front of box to your liking.

Finish your tabs as you like as well.

Tuesday, December 22, 2009

NATIONAL PAPERCRAFTING MONTH!



CELEBRATE PAPERCRAFTING WITH THE STUNNING FELICITY Collection!

The collection features decorative die-cut paper, three
gorgeous color schemes, and a D-size stamp set that include flowers,
flourishes, argyle patterns, birds, and an entire alphabet!
Your papercrafting possibilities are endless!

There are three ways to get the Felicity collection:
• Purchase it at full retail price for $34.95. (CC1008)
• Place an order of $60 or more in full-retail priced stamp sets (A,
B, C, D, and E-size) and receive one collection FREE! (CC1008A)
Excludes: Stamp of the Month, Art & Soul,® Workshop on the
Go,™ and customizable (K) stamp sets.
• Place an order of $125 or more in full-retail priced Close To My
Heart products and receive one collection FREE! (CC1008B)
The campaign also has enticing opportunities for hostesses and
new Consultants. Hostesses get the collection FREE with a Home
Gathering sales total of $400 or more, and new Consultants who
join Close To My Heart between January 1–31 will receive the
collection FREE in their New Consultant Kit.

Celebrate with the Felicity Collection today!
Campaign Dates:
Customers and Hostesses: December 15, 2009—January 31, 2010
New Consultants: January 1–31, 2010

Monday, December 21, 2009

New Grandson

We have a new grandson!
His name is Nicholas James Olson and he was born December 20th at 4:36 a.m.
He weighs 6 lb. 15 oz. and was 19 1/2 in. long.



Tuesday, December 1, 2009

Close to my Heart Clearance Sale!

With the year coming to an end it means BIG savings for you. In just one day you can save on Select Clearance items at 50% to 80% off. The Sale Starts on Dec. 2 and goes to Dec. 17. (While Supplies Last) These items can only be found on a Close To My Hearts Consultants Web Site. So set your alarms for mid-night for what I'm calling "Black Wednesday's Scrapbookers Heaven" Hope you find many great deals. Stamping and Scrapbooking items can be great for stocking stuffers too!

Since I don't have a CTMH website you can view at my sisters website:
Go to www.stamphappy.myctmh.com starting Dec. 2nd. for these Great Savings!
Her name is Patricia Schappert.

Happy Holiday!



Dear Stamping and Scrapbooking Friends.

Monday, November 30, 2009

Thanksgiving Layout





Here is a layout we did in our November Scrapbooking club.
I finally got my 2008 Thanksgiving pictures done.

Friday, November 20, 2009

Joy Christmas Card


Here is a card I saw and decided to make it using the Close to my Heart Jingle Paper. I also used some liquid applique to make the hat and scarf puffy. Enjoy!

Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Stampaganza November Special


Buy 2 Stamp Sets Get one FREE!

WHETHER YOU’RE A LONG-TIME FAN OF STAMPS OR ARE
just venturing into this fun hobby, now is the perfect time to
grab some My Acrylix® decorative stamp sets! From November
3–30, 2009, when you purchase any two stamp sets (sizes A,
B, C, D, and/or E only) at full retail price you will receive a
third stamp set of your choice FREE (of equal or lesser value)—
a savings of up to $22.95! Choose from any stamp set offered
in any 2009 Idea Book or the current Product Review.
Take advantage of this month’s great offer to add to your
assortment of these innovative stamps.

*Shipping/handling apply. Offer valid November 3–30, 2009. Stamp sets available as the FREE set include
A, B, C, and D-size sets only. E-size, customizable (K), Art & Soul® and Stamp of the Month are not
available as the free set. Stamp sets that count toward the qualifying purchase include full-priced A, B,
C, D, and E-size sets only. Stamps that do not count toward a qualifying purchase include Stamp of the
Month, Art & Soul, Workshops on the Go™, and customized (K) stamps.