Today I want to share some fun note cards I created for one of my motorcycle riding friends. I think they turned out really cute! I used the stamp set “Born to Ride”  and used Ruby, Creme Brulee, Chocolate, Bamboo, and Black inks for the stamping and edge distressing. Then I added some red sparkles to […]
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The Season to Give Thanks (Scrapbooking Style)
Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. I love spending time with family and enjoying delicious food without the stresses of finding the perfect gifts. I am super thankful for you reading this post and for your interest in me and my businesses. I have a few things to share with you and I hope you love […]
Back to basics…preserving memories with Scrapbooking
One thing has been weighing heavy on my mind lately so I thought I’d share my feelings and get it out in the open. When I scrapbook – I focus on my photos and journaling so I capture the memories of that event or moment – which is what I always thought scrapbooking was meant to […]
Updates and brag on an Anniversary Frame Gift
This post is two-fold. Item #1 is that I want to share that the new Close to My Heart catalog and Idea Book is now active for Fall/Winter on my website. There are tons of new products, our ink colors have had an update – including the addition of six new dye based ink colors and Pigment […]
Information Overload! New Catalog!
I just returned from four fun filled days creating and learning at my Close To My Heart convention in Dallas, Texas. Â Let me tell you – I am on information overload. Â I am so glad I gave myself a couple of extra vacation days so I have time to absorb all of this before I […]
Scrapbooking Retreat & Valentine’s Day
Happy Wednesday! I spent a wonderful weekend in Gainesville, Texas, at a scrapbooking retreat with one of my BFFs Christi and 40+ other scrappin’ friends at the Lone Oak Retreat Center. When I arrived at the retreat I had a nice collection of goodies that the ladies had made for me! Here is a sampling […]
Have a Scrapbooking Party – Earn Free Stuff!
With the release of our new Spring/Summer catalog, I bet you are wondering how you can buy ALL of the stuff on your wish list. Well, aren’t you glad I have a solution for you? Let’s have a Party! If you have not yet seen our new catalog visit http://ctmh.com/wleal and click on the spring/summer Idea Book in the lower […]
Quick & Easy Paper Bowl
Welcome to 2012! I am thrilled for what this upcoming year holds for my family and look forward to sharing more fun ideas and creations with you. I have spent most of this first day of the new year organizing my scrapbooking paper and CTMH acrylic stamps and I loved looking through all of my […]
Just some Christmas Card Designs…
This year several friends asked me to make Christmas Cards for them to purchase. Here are some of the cards…leave me a comment and let me know your favorite!
I’m an invitation making machine!
I just love this time of year!  Can you believe it is actually COLD in Austin, Texas? I had frost on my car this morning. I love it! A friend asked me recently to make fifty (50) invitations for her sister’s bridal shower and I wanted to share the creation. She showed me an idea of […]