Happy Monday! What a great weekend it was and such a busy week that lies ahead. I am blessed with a new grandchild here (which made 8) and one on the way across the country - so in the next few months I will be leaving the peace and warmth of the beach to enjoy.....well....sorta.....the cold Minnesota snow. But for the blessing and joy of the wonderful grandchild - the first child for my middle daughter and son-in-law - I will tough it out :-) (actually you couldn't keep me away).  

This weeks card is simply made with the new Halloween themed paper by Close To My Heart SCAREDY CAT.  This paper pack has a beautiful assortment of brilliant colors that make the possibilities truly endless! 

I love the colors of fall. Although I hate to see the summer end the brilliance of the leaves and the colors of the trees bring fond memories of family and holidays past.  

This card was inspired by the beginning of the leaves changing and the beautiful colors in the Close To My Heart HUNTINGTON paper pack. 

What a beautiful day it has been here at the beach today. Although it started with a morning shower the rest of the day has been beautiful. I am not sure where our summer has gone but our almost empty beaches tell me that it is almost time. I can't say that empty beaches bother me however - the peace and quiet is nice. 

Today inspiration came in the way of an open step card. This Wedding Card was made using the Cricut Divine Wedding Cartridge and an open step card pattern. Have a great weekend!

 

I wish I had the words to say how beautiful our vacation at Niagra Falls was but I do not. It was surreal to me even seeing it in person. So grand and majestic. It was a great time to rest and just take in God's beauty. 

It is back to fun here. This simple easel card was inspired by the Close To My Heart Skylark Scrapbook Workshop Kit and stamp set. I love the brilliance of the colors. 

Halloween Card in a Box Using Cricut and Close To My Heart

I enjoy designing these "Cards in a Box" and they are so popular right now.  This one is themed for Halloween. I used the new Close To My Heart "Scaredy Cat" paper Packet and "Halloween Greetings" My Acrylix stamp set.  For the die cuts I used the Cricut cartridges A Frightful Affair and Happy Hauntings. I inked the arms and skulls sticking out of the ground so that they seem to be dirty. The ghosts in the trees are cut from velum and lightly lined with glitter around the edges - just very lightly.  This card in a box fits perfectly into an A2 size envelope. 

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I have been waiting to have an inspiration for a Card In A Box. This week my daughter called to let me know her boss and mentor who's last name is Fox would be leaving...I finally had my inspiration. 

Using the Close To My Heart Ariana paper pack and the Wild About Love acrylix stamp set I designed this adorable card in a box. I used my Cricut machine and the Give A Hoot cartridge to make the trees and to cut out the stamped images I used my Silhouette Cameo.  It was fun and easy to make and fits perfectly into an A2 size envelope. 

It has been a fantastic summer with family visiting us frequently over the last few weeks. The weather has been perfect. It was great having everyone around and little ones running through the house. But all good things must come to an end and now it is back to crafting!!  This post is a beautiful birthday card that I made for my sister. She loves it!!

This tri-fold card was desiged  with the Close To My Heart Ariana paper pack and stamped with the Close To My Heart sets - Swirls Around Flair D1551 and Cricut Art Philosophy Celebration D1497.  I used several small items for embellishments.  This card design can be used for any occasion. 

Close To My Heart and Cricut have coordinated their stamp sets and die cut cartridges in this amazing ART PHILOSOPHY SET. A must have for any scrapbook designer or card maker this set has amazing die cut images that coordinate with many Close To My Heart stamp sets. Close To My Heart makes it easy by placing the instruction booklet page number and cut size by each coordinating stamp so you get a perfect cut every time!  Just take a look at a few of the beautiful card designs you can make with this set:

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I love squash fold cards and books.  You can do so many things with them. For this card I used a simple squash fold to create this adorable Anniversary card for my Daughter and Son-In-Law. I used the Close To My Heart stamp sets: Cricut Art Philosophy Celebration Cricut Collection, The Happy Couple and Funky Blossoms. Enjoy!!

I am very excited about the new Close To My Heart Idea Books for 2014 -2015.  Roll out is July 1st and the content in the new books is the best yet!!!  In addition for the month of July is this STAMP OF THE MONTH set.  This CIRCUS ALPHABET set is perfect for your scrapbook layouts or cards and can be yours for only $5 with any qualifying Close To My Heart purchase. Contact me today with any questions!  

Artbooking Made Easy (S01E01): Getting Started with Cricut Artbooking

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Tropical Design Man's Shirt Card

This beautiful tropical design shirt was inspired by my Husbands large closet full of tropical shirts - so I began searching the internet for a template. As simple to make as the regular dress shirt - but with a front that is ink blended, this shirt card makes a fantastic masculine card for that very special person in your life.

Thinking of You and Spectrum Noir Markers

My flower gardens are in bloom and with them brings many types of God's beautiful winged creatures. I have hummingbird feeders all around my yard and many natural plants that attract them. They are so fun to watch. I love it when they battle over the feeders and playfully torment each other. So tiny yet so powerful. 

Inspired by the spring colors and adorable birds I have used the colors from Spectrum Noir to blend and highlight this stamped image by Inkadinkado.  It catches perfectly a scene from my gardens that plays each day. A true blessing of God. 

You're An Amazing Dad - Father's Day or Birthday Card

Inspiration for this card was found on the internet in other similar designs that portrayed cars, motorcyles, boats and other big boy toys.....that father's would love. The simplistic colors of black and white stamping of the background is what in my opinion makes the card stand out. 

For this background I used the Close To My Heart Sets Born To Ride and Maximum Power. For the Sentiment I used a Hampton Art stamp. In order to show each of the stamps I used a 5" x 7" card.  You can modify this card to stamp for children or other occasions.

Father's Day Shirt Card

I sometimes find it difficult to come up with ideas for masculine cards. This fun fold card is a favorite and perfect for Father's day, birthday or any event for that favorite guy in your life. This card is quick and easy to make (it only looks hard to do - trust me!). There are many designs are all over the internet but I like this one. There is so many different changes you can make with this.  Thank you for visiting - Please Share - and Have A Great Day!!