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It has been cold here in Minnesota since I arrived...but waiting on the arrival of a grandchild makes you aware of the beauty around you and the cold has meant little. We are very blessed with this 9th grandchild and await the arrival of this 3rd precious granddaughter.  Above my own children I do not know of a greater joy. 

Tonight - I reflect on those times that we all have....whether Close To My Heart or Stampin' Up...ScrapBook crafters or cardmakers...we always come to what we know as a "crafters block". 

I know what those feel like and how frustrating those fan be. How can you have a thought in your head one minute and then suddenly your mind goes completely blank???   For hours upon end......

For those who think those situations will never pass....for those who think they may never have another clear thought.... I pray tonight that you look inward...it is as simple as that....be thoughtful..be peaceful...be kind...love one another...thank our God....

I know it feels as if this winter is never going to end but my daffodils are beginning to bloom and even though the winter winds are still howling through the trees I can hear the ocean at night teasing me with the whispers of spring. It is just around the corner!

We are busy creating designs for Easter and St. Patrick's Day. There are spring banners to make and I will have a few of those to post for next week.  The are beautiful and I can't wait to show them off. 

Today's post is of a nightlight that I recently made for our upcoming granddaughter. This nightlight was made using pink vinyl with the design being taken from the Cricut Cartridge "Nursery Rhymes".  I don't have a photo of the lamp while it is on - I wish that I did because it is precious.  My daughter loves it and it was a great hit at the baby shower. 

It has been a fantastic week at the beach...Although I was in Minnesota for part of it. My daughter is having her first baby and we are very excited. We are preparing for her birth in a few weeks and I will be returning to Minnesota for the happy day. 

We are also preparing for our first craft bazaar of the year to be held in Carolina Forest on March 21st. This house is hoppin'!  

Just in time for Valetine's Day this is a cute Etcha Sketcha themed card featuring the Close To My Heart stamp set CROSS-STITCH WISHES.  

From Close To My Heart Get February's Stamp Of The Month to make this beautiful card or any  flower themed card for only $5 with qualifying purchase. 

Welcome 2015!  It has been several months since we have updated our blog. We have been traveling, re-organizing and growing for the new year.  Soon you will be able to find us in the General Store at the Hammock Shops. We are so very excited about our new union with the General Store and the Candy Factory!  

We are also preparing for the CFE Spring Bazaar on March 21st, in Carolina Forest. We are working daily to increase our inventory for both events and feel very blessed for the opportunities that have come our way. 

I have recieved the new Cricut Explore that will replace one of our older machines - as soon as I am more familiar with all of the whistles and bells that this beautiful machine sports. It will be a great addition to our family of machines and will go head to head with our Silhouette soon!

Today's card is a great design for a birthday card for a toddler or baby. I used the Cricut Cartridges - Create A Critter, Ribbons and Rosettes and Everday Paperdolls. 

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!