tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-72013440505284194782024-03-05T06:45:21.753-05:00Cooking with CraftsA blog which provides inspiration, tips, and techniques in the area of papercrafting with Close To My Heart products.Michelle Morrisseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07112796670479332389noreply@blogger.comBlogger244125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7201344050528419478.post-6026834748295657632018-06-09T18:31:00.000-04:002018-06-09T18:31:15.053-04:00A Fond FarewellIt's been a long, loooong time since my last post - my apologies. Ever since I went back to work full-time, suddenly there are no hours left in the day. As many of you know, I have been a Close To My Heart consultant for many years - 16 this past April, to be exact. But, again, after going back to work, I knew that I would not be able to continue, since I no longer had any time to commit to it.<br />
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Therefore, my goal was to make it to my 15th year, go to CTMH's annual Convention, FINALLY get up on that stage, and then be done. I managed to do it, being my own best customer, and now, a year later, the time has finally come.<br />
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This saddens me greatly. I have enjoyed Close To My Heart immensely, and it breaks my heart to no longer be a part of that family. I have been to six CTMH Conventions, which is the party of the year. I have made life-long friends, and life-long memories. If it weren't for Close To My Heart, I never would have scrapbooked so many albums worth of those memories. I am forever grateful.<br />
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This last Convention, for my 15th year last June, was the perfect end to my incredible journey. I had come full-circle - the very first Convention that I attended in 2002 was held in Salt Lake City, as was my last in 2017. Several things made this last Convention even more special, aside from finally being able to walk up on stage for 15 years of longevity: my husband and two children joined me for the trip, and we all flew out three days early to do some sightseeing (got to hear the Tabernacle Choir practicing - heavenly); the first day of Convention we were all taken by bus to the CTMH Home Office for a tour - what luck!; during our Team Meeting, we made an awesome yearbook with photos of everyone on the team; Stacy Julian was the keynote speaker again - this was my third Convention with her as the speaker - I love her!; I found a Utah Sticky Boy (CTMH Convention tradition) on the last day - incredible!; and this was the last gathering of the Creative Hearts Team - after Convention, we found out that our team leader had taken a full-time position with CTMH at their Home Office, so the team was disbanded. Here are a few of the visual highlights:<br />
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I'd just like to thank Linda Wilkinson, Michelle Snyder, and all of my former workshop buddies for supporting me, encouraging me, and making my 16-year journey a blast. And, of course, my husband for all the same reasons! It was quite a ride. :-)Michelle Morrisseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07112796670479332389noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7201344050528419478.post-54903554528004675342017-09-25T20:24:00.001-04:002017-09-25T20:24:25.450-04:00Create Something Special - From The Heart!My apologies for not having posted to this blog for SO long. Sometimes life just takes over and gets away from you. But I wanted to make sure that I shared this new card kit with you, because I enjoyed it so much. I wanted to make sure that you saw it and had the opportunity to get a set of your own! I am sorry for it being last-minute, but you still have 5 more days to order!<br />
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What I am talking about is the "From the Heart" Card Kit - September's Special from Close To My Heart. What I liked most about this kit was the E-sized stamp set:<br />
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There are so many different options and layers of flowers, leaves and greenery, the possibilities are endless. Just wait and see what beautiful arrangements you can create!<br />
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Originally, I was just going to purchase the stamp set (that is an option for $29.95), but when I saw that purchasing the whole kit - stamp set, card bases and envelopes - was <b>only $5 more</b>, that was a no-brainer! So in purchasing the entire kit for 20% off at <b>$34.95</b>, this is what you will get:<br />
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All of the card pieces need to be punched out (they are all perforated - it only took a few minutes). After punching out all of the pieces, this is what you will have:<br />
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The piece with the gold foil is the card base (top in image above). Then, on the bottom from left to right, you have the thin strip, the card front, and the card insert. The first thing you will have to do is assemble the card base. This is as easy as folding the two outside flaps in, applying adhesive, and closing the front of the base on top of the flaps:<br />
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Once the flaps are adhered, you'll want to fold the die-cut front of the base as shown:<br />
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Next, apply adhesive to the underside of the small bottom fold. Take a card insert and slide it into the card base from the notched top. Keeping the insert centered side-to-side in the card base, adhere the small bottom fold of the card base front to the bottom edge of the card insert, keeping the two flush with one another:<br />
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Now you will add adhesive to the top side of that same small bottom fold, right on top of the gold foil:<br />
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This is where you will adhere the thin strip, keeping it flush with the fold crease and centered side-to-side (the thin strip will extend a little further than the bottom of the card base front):<br />
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Congratulations - you have completed your entire interactive card base! I found it easiest to assemble all of the card bases before I went on to the next step. Now comes the FUN part - stamping your card front! As I said - the possibilities are endless. The first one I stamped, I tried to reproduce what was pictured in the full-color instructions that come with the kit. However, after that one, I just made up my own - one design I did multiples of, then in different colors. Here is the first one:<br />
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I already stamped the sentiment, but afterward decided that I would leave all of the sentiments until I knew what card I was going to need - that way, if I need a "Thank You" card, I can just pull one of the pre-stamped cards and add the "Thank You" to the front and inside - easy-peasy! So I stamped the remainder of my cards assembly-line style - it went MUCH faster than just doing one at a time!<br />
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After all of your card fronts are stamped, it's time to adhere them to the card base. Apply adhesive to the fold just above the thin strip ONLY. The entire card front will not be adhered to the card base. Align the bottom of the card front to the top of the thin strip and adhere:<br />
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Now when you pull the card insert up from the notched top...<br />
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Your inside sentiment (which you can stamp after the card has been assembled) is revealed! Push the insert back down into the card base to "close" the card. Here are the other variations of card fronts that I stamped:<br />
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Now whenever I need a card for "Thank You", "Happy Birthday", "Thinking of You", or "Congrats", all I have to do is stamp my sentiment. I had so much fun with these cards - I wish that there were more! But 12 cards should be enough to last me quite some time. I hope you enjoy yours, too!Michelle Morrisseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07112796670479332389noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7201344050528419478.post-70994350436864004292017-05-29T17:55:00.001-04:002017-05-29T17:55:52.696-04:00Live BeautifullyNational Scrapbooking Month is quickly coming to a close, and with it, the "<b>Live Beautifully</b>" Paper Pack, Stam<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">p Set, Cut Above<sup>®</sup> Layout Kit, and Album Bundles. The paper in the "Live Beautifully" paper pack is so rich and versatile - of course I had to use it for cards! Lucky for me, Jacquie Paech, a fellow CTMH Consultant, shared a card workshop with us that makes <i>10 different card designs</i> from this paper pack! I LOVE it! So I made them all - with a few tweeks here and there, due to my not having the exact same supplies that she did. First, let me show you the Exclusive paper pack and stamp set that is only available for <b>TWO MORE DAYS</b> (provided it doesn't sell out)!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">"Live Beautifully" Paper Packet (Item #CC1212B): 16 – 12” × 12” sheets (2 each of 6 double-sided designs and 2 e</span></span>ach of 2 single-sided gold foil designs) - $14.95<br />
<br />My Acrylix® "Live Beautifully" Stamp Set (Item #CC1212C) - Eight images - $17.95<br />
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There's no qualifying purchase to make - you can simply purchase these items online right from <a href="http://funforyou.closetomyheart.com/" target="_blank">my website</a>! Now, here are the cards:<br />
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Beautiful, right?! A couple of the cards use the Quatrefoil Embossing Folder, and the "Happy Birthday" was cut with the Cricut "Artbooking" Cartridge. "A Heartfelt Thank You" is a sentiment from the "Happy Heart" stamp set. I also used Glacier cardstock and ink when the instructions called for Sea Glass - I found that it matched really well. Notice how some of the papers are printed in gold foil? They are so pretty!<br />
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I had a lot of fun making these cards - and I still have SO MUCH paper left! I can't wait to dive into my Cut Above Scrapbook Layout Kit with makes 5 2-page layouts that are absolutely gorgeous! I hope that you get yours before it's too late! Live beautifully!<br />
<br />Michelle Morrisseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07112796670479332389noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7201344050528419478.post-72435469679028914002017-04-01T18:02:00.001-04:002017-04-01T18:02:48.129-04:00Let's "Flock Together" with April's Stamp of the Month!If any of you are like me, you're old enough to remember "The Partridge Family" on TV - I watched it all the time (I'm not embarrassed to admit it)! Those of you that remember will really get a kick out of this month's Stamp of the Month from Close To My Heart - "Flock Together":<br />
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Oh my gosh! Can you not picture those partridges scooting across the screen to "C'mon Get Happy"?! Funny. This adorable blast-from-the-past can be yours forever in the form of this stamp set. The talented artists at Close To My Heart have created both a scrapbook page and a card using this set:<br />
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You can get the Stamp of the Month until the end of April ONLY! Purchase it outright for $17.95, or get it for just $5.00 with a $50 purchase! Find this and so much more at my website <a href="http://funforyou.ctmh.com/" target="_blank">http://funforyou.ctmh.com</a>. Happy stamping!Michelle Morrisseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07112796670479332389noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7201344050528419478.post-65712450296037909712017-03-19T14:49:00.001-04:002017-03-19T14:49:56.655-04:00Some Kinda Wonderful!Previously, you have seen a cute "Hooray! You did it" card that I made with the "Some Kinda Wonderful Cardmaking Thin Cuts Bundle". To refresh your memory, here is the bundle again:<br />
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It includes the D-sized stamp set, as well as four Thin Cuts to use in your die-cut machine to cut the images out. Love this! I had also said that I couldn't wait to do a card using the fox image (I love foxes!). This time, however, I used the "Some Kinda Wonderful" paper pack for my patterned paper. Funny thing is, I also ended up using the Picture My Life (PML) card sheets included in the paper pack, the same as I did for the last "Some Kinda Wonderful" card! These cards aren't just for scrapbooking. The black and the green patterned papers on my card are actually cut from two of the PML cards. There are already so many fun patterns in the full 12" x 12" sheets - it's fantastic that there are even more contained within the cards. Check them out:<br />
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See what I mean? These patterns are SO versatile! Use them for anything from Valentine's Day to Christmas! They are so fun...thereby making my fox card extra fun:<br />
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<br />Michelle Morrisseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07112796670479332389noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7201344050528419478.post-63985443191060949462017-03-08T20:02:00.000-05:002017-03-08T20:02:18.766-05:00What a Rush!I'm talking about a Sugar Rush, of course! But not the cake and cookies kind - the Close To My Heart kind! "Sugar Rush" is just one of the incredible Limited Time Only themes featured in Seasonal Expressions, which is good through next month. What's even more fun than the delicious papers are the stamp sets - "Sugar Rush - Cardmaking" and "Sugar Rush - Scrapbooking" - both of them are so sweet!<br />
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I used the Sugar Rush Paper Pack and the "Sugar Rush - Cardmaking" stamp set to make two scrumptious cards - the designs are straight out of Seasonal Expressions!<br />
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There are endless possibilities with this stamp set - and it is available as a Thin Cuts Bundle, making the need for scissors obsolete. Here's a look at the stamp set and papers:<br />
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I can't wait to make more mouth-watering cards with this set! I hope you have as much fun as me!Michelle Morrisseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07112796670479332389noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7201344050528419478.post-21733962967782941082017-02-13T17:44:00.001-05:002017-02-13T17:44:16.137-05:00Hooray for Seasonal Expressions 2017!I love to create. I especially love to create with my fun Close To My Heart products from the Seasonal Expressions Idea Book and Catalog! This week I used my new "Sugar Rush" paper pack and my new "Some Kinda Wonderful - Cardmaking Thin Cuts Bundle" to make a fun card. Here were my supplies:<br />
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Notice that the "Sugar Rush" Paper Pack comes with 2 sheets of Picture My Life pocket scrapbooking cards - this is what I used for the base of my "Hooray" card (see red arrow). Also notice that you can purchase the "Some Kinda Wonderful - Cardmaking" stamp set separately, but also as a set with its coordinating Thin Cuts (which is what I did - why wouldn't you?!). This allowed me to run my cardstock through my die-cut machine prior to stamping my image, giving me a perfectly cut-out image without having to pick up the scissors.<br />
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So, I just trimmed the 4" x 6" PLM "Hooray" card to fit the front of my 4.25" x 5.5" card (backed in Pomegranate cardstock), stamped the sentiment "you did it!" and a few hearts from the "Some Kinda Wonderful" stamp set, then cut, stamped and colored the bird and the turtle images and adhered to the front of the card with 3D Foam Tape. The result?<br />
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Who wouldn't love to get this card?! I used my trusty ShinHan markers to color the animals - quick and easy! I can't wait to use the fox image next...you know I LOVE foxes! Happy stamping and have a wonderful Valentine's Day! Make someone you love a hand-made card - there's nothing better (well, maybe if it came along with a box of Godiva chocolates...)!<br />
<br />Michelle Morrisseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07112796670479332389noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7201344050528419478.post-6257064981000981072017-01-30T22:16:00.003-05:002017-01-30T22:16:45.454-05:00Time is Running Out!This is your <b>LAST CHANCE</b> to grab January's Stamp of the Month<b>, "Adore You"</b>! It will only be available until 11:59pm tomorrow, and you won't want to miss this one! If you haven't seen it already, here are the images:<br />
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I just made the prettiest card using this set and my "Some Kinda Wonderful" paper pack. Check it out:<br />
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It was so fun and simple to make. I can't wait to use this set more!<br />
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The Stamp of the Month is available for purchase for $17.95...but who wants to pay full price?!? Place an order for $50 in qualifying CTMH products, and you can get your "Adore You" set for <b>JUST $5</b>! Hop on over to <a href="http://funforyou.ctmh.com/" target="_blank">my website</a> now for all of the details!<br />
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<br />Michelle Morrisseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07112796670479332389noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7201344050528419478.post-34326171155102314152017-01-21T16:23:00.004-05:002017-01-21T16:23:59.777-05:00"Welcome Home" for National Papercrafting Month!
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Every January, Close To My Heart celebrates National Papercrafting Month as a way of
acknowledging the pure joy of playing with paper! We scrapbook with it,
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This year, they’re celebrating the joys of paper-crafted home décor with
the beautiful <b>"Welcome Home" wreath kit</b>. This kit comes with pre-cut
pieces you can simply pop out and attach to the sturdy chipboard wreath
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Need to see more? I created my own wreath and documented every step, so that you could see exactly what is involved in putting this together - and personalizing it as your own! Here is what you get in the package:<br />
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I still can't believe this thing is only $18.95 at full price - I got mine for FREE with my $60 order! OK, first step: <b>punch out all of the pieces</b> (surprisingly easy to do). All of the pieces
that form one flower will be grouped together and labeled - <i>keep those together</i>!<br />
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Next, adhere the wood-grain circle to the chipboard base:<br />
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This is nice already! Then I made all of the flowers. I started with <b>the roses</b> (the white, spiral-shaped pieces). I have a quilling
tool that I have been dying to use, so I used that to curl my flower,
but you can roll by hand or roll around a pencil or other thin object.
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Keep going until you've reached the center:<br />
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At
this point, you'll want to remove your tool and let the roll spring
open. Depending on how tight you rolled it, you may want to spread out
the layers a little bit. When you have it looking the way you like, glue
the "head" to the base (you can use "Liquid Glass" or a hot glue gun):<br />
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You will do this three times:<br />
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Aren't they gorgeous?! Next - <b>build all remaining flowers</b> by layering the pieces from largest to smallest and interchanging the colors (if applicable):<br />
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Go from above, to this:<br />
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Once all of your pieces are glued together, here's what we have:<br />
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What really makes your wreath beautiful and dimensional is <b>curling up all of the petals</b> of your flat, layered flowers. I used the tip of my bone-folder and thumb to curl up each petal - this step can be time-consuming, but TOTALLY worth it, as you can see below:<br />
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What a HUGE difference! Now, let's put it all together. Start by <b>adhering your banner and roses</b> to the wreath:<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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After
you've done that, <b>adhere all of your greenery</b> (feel free to be
creative, but I copied the picture included in the kit as closely as
possible):<br />
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Then <b>adhere all remaining flowers</b> onto the wreath (I used a glue gun for most):<br />
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<b>Last step</b> - apply your gold accents and lettering:<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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How absolutely gorgeous!! I can't wait to hang it up - I just need to find the perfect spot so everyone can enjoy it!<br />
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I hope that you will take advantage of this month's special - but you'd better do it SOON, because there's only <b>10 DAYS LEFT</b>!!! After January, it will be gone - so get to <a href="http://funforyou.closetomyheart.com/" target="_blank">my website</a> and grab yours now before they sell out - you won't be sorry!<br />
<br />Michelle Morrisseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07112796670479332389noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7201344050528419478.post-80230928299505312972016-12-31T19:33:00.000-05:002016-12-31T19:33:05.570-05:00So Long 2016!Wow - here it is - the last evening of 2016. It has been a CRAZY year. The holidays went by way too fast, and here we are, about to embark on a whole new year. I wanted to do one last "Christmasy" card before saying goodbye to this year:<br />
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I used a flower from this month's Stamp of the Month, "Thoughtful Flowers", as my focal point. The flower from the set may or may not be a poinsettia, but I thought it looked like one, so I colored it as such with my ShinHan Markers. I actually used brown in order to make the red darker - I love these markers! Here's the rest of the set:<br />
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I love this set because there are so many different flowers, you can color them, and there are sentiments besides. And, of course, I used my new favorite paper pack, "City Sidewalks", for the patterned paper:<br />
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I'm sad to see the holidays go, but even more sad to see these products go!! The December Stamp of the Month and the "City Sidewalks" paper pack are only available for a <b>FEW MORE HOURS</b>! If you want to pick them up, dash over to my website at <a href="http://funforyou.ctmh.com/" target="_blank">http://funforyou.ctmh.com</a> and order now! Seasonal Expressions and everything contained within will be gone with 2016, so don't miss out on these fantastic products!<br />
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Have a safe, healthy, and Happy New Year!<br />
<br />Michelle Morrisseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07112796670479332389noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7201344050528419478.post-84134203555296686842016-11-24T19:03:00.001-05:002016-11-24T19:03:42.443-05:00Black Friday - SURPRISE STASH SALE!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Oh, this is GOOD. Love getting a great deal on crafting supplies to add to your stash? For Black Friday this year, you’ll have the opportunity to get amazing crafting supplies at an amazing price with Close To My Heart! For <span style="font-size: large;"><u><span style="color: red;"><b>24 hours only</b></span></u></span>, we’ll feature <b>themed mystery boxes</b> filled with retired Close To My Heart products, all at a major discount! These mystery boxes will have five different price points ranging from $35 to $150, with some mystery boxes being offered at <u><b><span style="color: red;">50% off the retail value</span></b></u>! All mystery boxes will be available beginning <span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: red;"><b>November 25, 2016 at 12:00 am</b></span></span> (MST) <span style="font-size: large;"><u><b><span style="color: red;">WHILE SUPPLIES LAST</span></b></u></span>—so grab a box for your stash before they’re gone!<br />
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Need more details? Well, here's more: What's in the mystery boxes?? It’s a big surprise, but we will tell you that the mystery boxes will be filled with retired products grouped together purposefully for certain types of crafters. The scrapbooking bundles will contain products like retired My Legacy™ albums, papers, Complements, Instalife™ mini albums and cards, Picture My Life™ pocket scrapbooking cards, and assorted embellishments like mini-medley accents, washi tape, and stickers! The cardmaking bundles will contain things like retired Cut Above™ card kits, envelopes in assorted sizes, papers, and assorted embellishments. Finally, we will also be offering scrapbooking & cardmaking bundles with a combination of products for those who love it all! Again, these bundles will be inside mystery boxes, so you won’t know which exact products you’ll be getting, but this gives you an idea of what we’ve cooked up.<br />
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I am LOVING this!! Keep in mind these THREE THINGS - 1) These surprise boxes are only available for 24 hours - and <b>WHILE SUPPLIES LAST! </b>2) These will sell out FAST!! 3) You can <b>only</b> take advantage of this Black Friday Deal on my website at <a href="http://funforyou.ctmh.com/" target="_blank">http://funforyou.ctmh.com</a>!! <br />
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Here are the five different price tiers (and the approx. retail value of what you'll receive!!):<br />
• $35 mystery boxes (on average, a retail value of $70!)<br />• $50 mystery boxes (on average a retail value of $90!)<br />• $75 mystery boxes (on average, a retail value of $140!)<br />• $115 mystery boxes (on average, a retail value of $235!)<br />• $150 mystery boxes (on average, a retail value of $335!)<br />
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<b>AND</b>, you can order as many Mystery Boxes as you like! <b>AND</b>, your total purchase counts toward the Stamp of the Month - spend $50 and purchase the November SOTM for JUST $5!<br />
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Be sure to shop EARLY! I can't wait to see what I get! Don't you just LOVE surprises?! :-)Michelle Morrisseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07112796670479332389noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7201344050528419478.post-44987991439730081492016-11-21T20:00:00.000-05:002016-11-21T20:00:00.319-05:00My Favorite Things - Part 3OK - we're BACK! And I just got a brand new shipment of goodies from Close To My Heart. I am so excited! Now I have a new list of favorite things! And since the holiday season begins THIS WEEK (yikes!), I thought I would share my new favorite paper pack and stamp set - "City Sidewalks" and "Joy to You and Me":<br />
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The paper pack is the perfect mix of bold and subtle patterns, several of which can be used for any number of occasions (those patterns that are not "themed"). And I just adore the stamp sets that allow you to create your own scenes. Can you see the tiny presents and tree that you can stamp onto the top of the car? And the little street lamp and dog? Not to mention the adorable houses. Oh, I knew I would have fun with this set! And the icing on the cake? The top three images with the red lines around them are cuts on the Cricut Artiste<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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<![endif]--> Cartridge! Yes! Let's get to the artwork!<br />
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This first card is straight out of Holiday Expressions 2016 - I just used different papers because I didn't have exactly what they used in the catalog (I like mine better!). The different colors on the houses were achieved by stamping the house in one color, then stamping it on a separate piece of scrap cardstock in a different color, then cutting out the parts from the second color that you'd like to use on the first. It's a fun little technique that can really add some visual interest to your project.</div>
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<![endif]--> Card Program. According to the design, though, there should be a large square focal point in the upper-left corner. I originally made one, but I didn't like the way it covered up a big chunk of my adorable houses, so I nixed it and put in the "Very Merry" banner instead. It is "hanging" from the street lamp image stamped twice upside down. :-) The line of glitter below the houses was done using the new "Shimmer Brush", and the line of green & silver above the houses is washi tape from the City Sidewalks Washi coloection.<br />
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This last card is also a pattern from "Wishes". Remember that square focal point I mentioned above? I built this card around that. I just LOVE the background paper!! How fun!<br />
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If you would like to create your own fun cards, scrapbook pages, or other paper projects, you can order your supplies right from my website at <a href="http://funforyou.ctmh.com/" target="_blank">http://funforyou.ctmh.com</a>.<br />
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<br />Michelle Morrisseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07112796670479332389noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7201344050528419478.post-86844056835671355162016-11-11T09:14:00.001-05:002016-11-11T09:14:49.854-05:00HAPPY BIRTHDAY!Today is my birthday, but YOU get the gifts!! Order from my website at <a href="http://funforyou.closetomyheart.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://funforyou.closetomyheart.com/</a>
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Michelle Morrisseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07112796670479332389noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7201344050528419478.post-90944301633013689082016-10-18T21:55:00.001-04:002016-10-18T21:55:27.675-04:00Jeepers Creepers!I am really getting into the Halloween spirit now that it's mid-October. Halloween is my favorite holiday! Therefore, I really wanted to post something "Halloweeny", so I decided to make this a combination "My Favorite Things - Part 3" post and a Halloween-themed post. I am also going to combine two of my new favorite things - the "Jeepers Creepers" paper pack, and the "This & That" stamp set.<br />
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The "Jeepers Creepers" paper pack is my favorite for two reasons - it is Halloween-themed, and at the same time, so versatile! I will show you what I mean. I started by creating a Halloween card:<br />
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Being that I don't own any of the new Halloween stamp sets, I used one of the Picture My Life "cards" that comes in the "Jeepers Creepers" paper pack as my image. I absolutely love the little monsters patterned paper - and the fun colors! And just to show you how versatile this paper pack can be, I created another card using different patterns from this pack and the "This & That" stamp set:<br />
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See how simple and <i>not</i> Halloween-themed this is? Check out the "This & That" stamp set:<br />
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This is more geared toward scrapbooking, but works just as well for cards!<br />
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Perhaps next time I will explore some Halloween keys on the Cricut....Bwaahaahaa! Stay tuned!<br />
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<br />Michelle Morrisseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07112796670479332389noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7201344050528419478.post-19064952783745096082016-09-25T18:22:00.000-04:002016-09-25T18:22:49.848-04:00My Favorite Things - Part 2Hello! I am having fun will all of my new product from Close To My Heart's new Annual Inspirations and Holiday Expressions catalogs! Last week I showed you one of my favorite new stamp sets - "Emojis". This week, I have just a couple of cards to show you that I made using the "Woodland Critters" stamp set from the Holiday Expressions 2016 catalog. Here is the stamp set:<br />
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I am in LOVE with foxes, so I HAD to have this stamp set! :-) See those thin, red lines around the speech bubbles? That means that those shapes can be cut with one of our exclusive Cricut cartridges! These in particular can be cut with the "Artistry" Cartridge. So without further ado, here is the first card I made using this set:<br />
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In addition to "Woodland Critters", I had fun using the "Little Leaves" M-sized stamp set for the background, then coloring in random single leaves with my Vivid Green ShinHan marker. I also used the dots embossing folder on the Saffron cardstock to add even more texture. The speech bubble allowed me to add a pop of Peacock blue to my earthy color palate.<br />
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I love how this card came out. I focused on a neutral background with a pop of Lagoon blue to perfectly compliment and offset the deep Goldrush orange of the fox. The wood-grain paper comes from the "Rustic Home Fundamentals" paper pack, and the other two grey patterns are from the "Jeepers Creepers" paper pack. The fun leafy pattern that I stamped on the strip in the background is from one of the eight background stamps that comes with the "Flower Market" Cricut Collection.<br />
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I hope you enjoyed this small sampling of "Woodland Critters". I'm not exactly sure what my next "favorite thing" will be - I have a lot to choose from! See you next time!<br />
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<br />Michelle Morrisseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07112796670479332389noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7201344050528419478.post-61170347357610219652016-09-19T19:46:00.001-04:002016-09-19T19:46:59.686-04:00My Favorite Things - Part 1With the release of Close To My Heart's new Annual Inspirations 2016-2017 and Holiday Expressions 2016, there are so many gorgeous new things to see! I thought it would be fun to focus a series of posts on some of my favorite things from the newest catalogs. They'll just be quick samples of products and what I created with them.<br />
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Today's focus is on the new stamp set, "Emojis":<br />
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How cute is this?!? There are 49 images total - perfect for sending that quick, little note that's sure to make someone's day. Speaking of cute and little, that's exactly what I created with this stamp set - little 3" x 3" cards using all seven of the newest colors also found in the new Annual Inspirations catalog (plus Pacifica). I am in LOVE with these new colors in the Adventure color palate (Raspberry, Blossom, Tangerine, Lemon, Willow, Emerald, and Pansy). Here is the entire set:<br />
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Don't they just make you want to smile?! I love the bright colors! Here they are up close:<br />
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These adorable cards are perfect for slipping into someone's lunch bag, onto their computer, tucked into the bathroom mirror...anywhere you'd like to brighten someone's day.<br />
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Next time - "Woodland Critters" takes the stage - a fun stamp set from Holiday Expressions! Stay tuned for "My Favorite Things - Part 2"!<br />
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<br />Michelle Morrisseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07112796670479332389noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7201344050528419478.post-46833709572849132822016-09-10T14:20:00.000-04:002016-09-10T14:20:42.333-04:00National Stamping Month: Create Kindness!<br />
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Celebrate <b>National Stamping Month</b> this month with hand-stamped
cards designed to help create a little more kindness in the world. The
<b>"Create Kindness" Card Kit</b> contains all of the supplies needed to create
24 beautiful 3" x 3" handmade cards (including the mini stamp organizer!) that you can use to brighten someone’s day.
This <u>entire</u> kit can be yours for only $46.95—a 15% savings off the retail value!<br />
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Thanks to the <b>pre-printed</b> card bases, these cards come together in
no time, leaving you more time to do something thoughtful for someone.
Watch Close To My Heart’s <a href="https://blog.closetomyheart.com/" target="_blank">blog</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ctmhofficial/" target="_blank">Instagram account</a>, and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/CloseToMyHeart" target="_blank">Facebook page</a>
throughout the month of September to see what they’ve created with this
card kit as well as the acts of kindness it has inspired! This exclusive
kit will only be available in the month of September <i><b><u>while</u> <u>supplies</u>
<u>last</u></b></i>, so make sure to get your order in early.<br />
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As a special bonus, the exclusive stamp sets and pre-printed card
bases with envelopes are also available for separate purchase, but only
in the month of September while supplies last!<br />
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I loved these stamps and cards so much, that I decided to make more of my own. The new Cricut "Flower Market" Collection just happens to come with eight fun background stamps that would be perfect for the patterns on the cards:<br />
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AND, it comes with the Adventure cardstock pack, which includes all seven NEW colors (which I used for my cards). Now I'll show you my versions of the "Create Kindness" cards. First, I gathered my materials:<br />
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Of the eight stamp sets that come in the kit, four of them are meant for the 2" white circles on the front of the cards, and four of them are sentiments for the <u>insides</u> of the cards. What I did differently from the kit is that I cut 2 1/4" circles from coordinating cardstock colors to back the 2" white circles with. I liked this much better, because the white circles were further offset from the backgrounds by doing this (you'll see). Next, I stamped all of the backgrounds onto the front of the cards (you can do the backs, too, if you like) using all of the seven new colors (Raspberry, Blossom, Tangerine, Lemon, Willow, Emerald, and Pansy) plus Pacifica, and stamped the four smaller images in black onto the 2" white circles (two times each for a total of eight):<br />
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Stamping the images in archival ink is better because it won't bleed or smudge when you color them with your alcohol-based ShinHan markers. However, if you color with colored pencils or are very careful with your ShinHan markers, you can stamp with your regular black dye-based ink. So, after coloring your images any way you'd like, simply adhere the white circles to the colored circles and then adhere to the front of the coordinating card. I kept like colors together, but don't be afraid to mix & match!<br />
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Adorable! And SO easy! The last step is to stamp the insides with your sentiments:<br />
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These cards are perfect for stashing in a child's lunch box/bag, in a co-worker's desk, on your spouse's computer...the list goes on and on. What a perfectly simple way to brighten someone's day! Create a little kindness and make the world a better place.<br />
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Michelle Morrisseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07112796670479332389noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7201344050528419478.post-15191644288876677802016-08-27T23:09:00.001-04:002016-08-27T23:09:42.643-04:003-D Flowers with the "Flower Market" Cricut® Collection<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">Have you been enjoying the NEW Annual Inspirations Idea Book from Close To My Heart<span style="line-height: 107%;">®? I have lots of cool, new products to show you, but the one I have been playing around with the most has been the newest <b>Cricut Collection - "Flower Market"</b>. I have yet to scratch the surface of this incredible cartridge with over 700 images, but what I have been exploring are the 3-D flowers. There are lots to choose from! I sampled six different flowers so that I could give you a good taste of what you can create - and how you can use them! Of course, you can see a few of the gorgeous variations on the cover of Annual Inspirations:</span></span></span><br />
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Awesome! I am going to take you step-by-step through the creation of six flowers - there are going to be a <u>lot</u> of pictures in this post, so be forewarned! First, let's start with the <b>Daisy</b>. The first step, of course, is to cut the pieces. When you select the 3-D flower key of your choice, all of the flower pieces are cut together at once. The same key with the "SHIFT" will give you any accent pieces you will need (stamens, centers, leaves, etc.). Here's what the Daisy key will cut:<br />
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For the sake of being able to see the separate pieces more clearly, I inked every other one:<br />
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From here, it's just a matter of stacking, rotating and adhering the pieces on top of one another and placing the center (only adhere the pieces in the centers):<br />
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After you have done this, turn all of the petals up, so that it more closely resembles a real flower:<br />
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So pretty! By the way, set your Cricut for the size that you want your completed flower to be. I used 3" for most of mine. On to the next - the <b>Daffodil</b>. Here are the pieces:<br />
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The piece that looks like a crown is the center of the flower where the stamens come out (that starburst-looking piece). Glue the "crown" piece in a circle end-to-end (I felt that the tube this formed was too tall, so I cut a length of it off the bottom). Fold each of the petals in half lengthwise, and stack fanned-out on top of one another. I ended up using a brad to secure the petals together because they are not perfectly even, so I wanted the ability to move them into place without permanently adhering them (because I am anal that way). Lastly, fold the stamens up:<br />
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Now, assemble! I found a glue gun to work best for this. Daffodil complete!<br />
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Next, I did the <b>Pansy</b>. Here are the pieces:<br />
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Each of the petals has a slit cut in the base. The object is to kind-of "pinch" the petal and cross the two flaps (formed by the slit) over one another and adhere - like this:<br />
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Do this for every petal, then adhere the two center pieces together, offset from one another:<br />
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That last little circle you have left is the base that you will adhere your petals to. Start with the five larger petals and adhere the folded bottoms to the base like so:<br />
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Do the same for the remaining petals, then adhere the center...well, to the center!<br />
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I am loving this! (I did two sizes.) OK - next! Moving up in complexity - the <b>Rose</b>. Pieces:<br />
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Weirdly shaped, right? Well, there's a reason. See how each set of petals has a little notch that extends out on the top-left? Well, you are going to use that notch as the place where you will adhere the petal directly to the right of it. In other words, you will curve the set of petals around so that you can glue the petal on the right to the notch on the left. You will also fold the single petals and the leaf in half lengthwise:<br />
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Make sense? Now you will fold or pinch each of the petals outward so that they appear to curve down. In addition, glue the leaf to the bottom-most layer:<br />
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The only thing left to do is stack and adhere! Again, I found a glue gun very handy for this - especially those last two single petals:<br />
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Oooo - we're on a roll! This next one is a <b>Succulent</b> - had never heard of it before, but it is my absolute favorite! Here are the pieces:<br />
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Wow, there are a lot of pieces...but guess what?! All you need to do is adhere them on top of one another in descending order, in the centers, then fold up all of the petals, like we did with the Daisy - and you're done!<br />
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Beautiful!! I added a gold sequin to the center to make it even more beautiful. Inking the edges would have really made it pop!! Ok, I tried one more of the 3-D items, mainly because I was curious how it would go together and turn out. It's a <b>Cactus</b>, and here are the pieces:<br />
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On the outset, it appears that there is no glue involved. Each piece has slits cut into it, allowing you to slide one piece onto another, building it out, according to the little picture in the book. However, when I actually put it together, I found that the base kept folding up, and the whole piece was "side-heavy", and needed something to stabilize it. So, I cut a 1 1/4" circle, and used a glue gun to adhere the base to it. That solved my base-folding problem, but it was still tipping over. SO, I found some little pebbles and glued them into the spaces around the base. This ended up working very nicely. Here is the finished product:<br />
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It's adorable, but a little more work than originally anticipated. :-)<br />
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Ok, now that we have all of these 3-D flowers, what do we do with them?! Easy! Take your glue gun and go hog-wild on every surface in your home. :-) Here are just a few examples of how I used them:<br />
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I could definitely see a picture frame completely covered with these beautiful blooms! I see gorgeous gift ideas for the holiday season (and yes, there are holly and poinsettias)! The "Flower Market" Collection comes with a package Adventure Cardstock, featuring seven NEW colors, three gorgeous stamp sets, and, of course, the Cricut Cartridge:<br />
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Order yours straight from <a href="http://funforyou.ctmh.com/" target="_blank">my website</a> and save on shipping! I hope you have as much fun with "Flower Market" as I am!<br />
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Well, when you are not "up with the times" or computer/smart-phone savvy, bad things are bound to happen...like deleting every photo ever uploaded to your blog without realizing you were doing it. Yep, unfortunately, SIX YEARS worth of blog posts are now devoid of images. I began tedious task of going back and adding the images back in again, but decided, after trying to find one particular image for 20 straight minutes, that it just wasn't going to happen.<br />
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SO, consider my blog to be brand-new, because, in essence, it is. I will do my best to keep it updated regularly. I am in the process of creating the 3D flowers that can be found on the new "Flower Market" Cricut cartridge, so I will be posting those as soon as I can complete them.<br />
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Once again, I apologize for all of the blog posts that are missing the pictures...they are not nearly as interesting without them!<br />
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Lesson learned!!Michelle Morrisseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07112796670479332389noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7201344050528419478.post-15026051068425843362016-08-18T22:04:00.001-04:002016-08-29T19:58:19.076-04:00A Brand-New Annual Inspirations 2016-2017!There's nothing better than a brand-new catalog full of your favorite things! That's just what Close To My Heart's NEW Annual Inspirations is - chock-full of brand-new products to tease, tempt, and tantalize us!<br />
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There are so many fun things to get your create juices flowing. I am going to highlight just a few of my favorite new additions to the CTMH lineup:<br />
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Did you happen to notice the spectacular paper flower bouquet on the cover of the new book? Well, guess what - it was made with our brand-new Cricut Collection - "Flower Market"!<br />
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This cartridge comes with a packet of cardstock (featuring SEVEN NEW COLORS) and three really fun stamp sets. Two of them are background/pattern stamps (note that I used these on my cat cards from the "Purr-fect Halloween" post), and one is a set full of cute sentiments. There are SO many images, I couldn't possibly mention them all, but here is just a tiny sample:<br />
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There are a ton of 2D flower images, but as you can tell from the cover of Annual Inspirations, there are quite a few 3D flowers that you can create with this collection. I made this card for my God-daughter for her graduation using layered sunflower images and leaves:<br />
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Gorgeous, right? This card also uses patterned paper from the new Rustic Home Fundamentals Paper Pack. Love it!<br />
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Another thing I HAVE to mention are the new sizes of Memory Protectors and Flip Flaps. Check out this page from Annual Inspirations:<br />
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Now there are SO MANY fun options for adding even more photos to your pages and layouts. This is so exciting!!<br />
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The majority of the new products in the Annual Inspirations Idea Book are available NOW, so check it out in its entirety here: <a href="http://funforyou.closetomyheart.com/ctmh/products/online-idea-book.aspx" target="_blank">Annual Inspirations 2016-2017</a><br />
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And remember, you can place an order online on my website anytime! Have fun shopping!<br />
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<br />Michelle Morrisseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07112796670479332389noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7201344050528419478.post-50167248329098617672016-08-03T11:39:00.002-04:002016-08-19T20:18:09.353-04:00A "Purr-fect Halloween"!I realize that it's a little early to be talking about Halloween - I'm still trying to enjoy the last bit of summer! BUT, Close To My Heart's new Stamp of the Month for August is just too cute to not showcase. The set is "Purr-fect Halloween", and looking at the images, you can definitely see why!<br />
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What's great about this stamp set, though, is that it can be used outside of Halloween as well (notice a pair of clown eyes and a clown hat, and sentiments like "silly" and "Fun" and "You're one Crazy Cat"). In fact, just to show you the different ways in which this stamp set can be used, I made two different cards - one that is Halloween, and one that is not. Here is the Halloween-themed card:<br />
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Oh my goodness - how stinkin' cute! (I am a cat lover besides, so.....) I used the little bat image from the set to create my own really cool patterned background paper, then used one of the pattern stamps from our BRAND NEW "Flower Garden" Cricut Collection (the polka dots) on the cat to give her some pizazz! The cat, hat, and mask were all cut out and pieced together, and I used our ShinHan Markers to do the coloring and shading. Fun! Ok, now for something not-so-Halloweeny...<br />
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Adorable, right?! The patterned paper is from our BRAND NEW "Rustic Home Fundamentals" paper pack, and I again used a patterned stamp on the cat from the "Flower Garden" Cricut Collection.<br />
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I plan to have a lot more fun with this stamp set! I would love to see what cute kitties you come up with using this set. In order to get your own "Purr-fect Halloween" Stamp of the Month, simply add it to your cart on my website at <a href="http://funforyou.ctmh.com/" target="_blank">http://funforyou.ctmh.com</a> for $17.95 on it's own, or for <b>ONLY $5</b> with a $50 purchase! And did I mention that the <b>BRAND NEW 2016-2017 Annual Inspirations Idea Book is <u>LIVE</u>!!</b> And it's gorgeous! Browse through the entire catalog on my website as well.<br />
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<br />Michelle Morrisseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07112796670479332389noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7201344050528419478.post-87825039851228622422016-06-04T16:48:00.000-04:002016-08-19T22:22:33.913-04:00FLASH SALE - All Month Long!!!<br />
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Throughout the month of June, be sure to check out <a href="http://funforyou.ctmh.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #674ea7;"><span style="font-size: large;">my website</span></span></a> each Friday at 5:00pm EST for a huge set of <span style="color: magenta;"><b><u>SALE</u></b> </span>items!!! The list changes every week, so set a calendar reminder! Just go to "Shop", then <span style="color: magenta;"><b>"Flash Sale"</b></span> to view all the terrific products that will be offered that weekend - for a very limited time!! I have no
idea what will be included in the bundles each week (it's a surprise!)...but here is what I do know:<br />
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"During the month of June, we’re offering great deals on bundles of
discounted Close To My Heart products every weekend! Check back each
Friday during June to find a new set of bundles. There will be lots to
choose from at various discount levels and price points, but you’ll need
to snatch them up quick, because they’re only available through the
following Monday <span style="color: magenta;"><b><i><u>while supplies last</u></i></b></span>!"<br />
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Here are the dates and times:<br />
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Friday, June 3, 2016 at 5:00 pm (EST) – Monday, June 6, 2016 at 5:00 pm (EST)<br />
Friday, June 10, 2016 at 5:00 pm (EST) – Monday, June 13, 2016 at 5:00 pm (EST)<br />
Friday, June 17, 2016 at 5:00 pm (EST) – Monday, June 20, 2016 at 5:00 pm (EST)<br />
Friday, June 24, 2016 at 5:00 pm (EST) – Monday, June 27, 2016 at 5:00 pm (EST)<br />
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ALSO! I hear that Close to My Heart will be bundling products that work
well together in these Flash Sales...and there will be little sneak peeks
into what they will be over on the CTMH Instagram and <a href="https://blog.closetomyheart.com/">Make It From Your Heart Blog</a>!!<br />
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Speaking of which, if you pop over there right now, you can see some adorable projects made with two of the home decor items on sale this weekend...if they haven't already sold out! Oooo - I can't wait to see what they'll offer next week!Michelle Morrisseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07112796670479332389noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7201344050528419478.post-34829905157982686832016-05-29T15:40:00.000-04:002016-08-19T21:49:11.769-04:00Fun Folds!I love getting cards in the mail, especially when they are unexpected and for no other reason than to say hello. I received one of these cards the other day from a fellow Close To My Heart Consultant, Judee Ramsey. Not only was the card unexpected, but so was the design! It had a very unique fold that I would love to show you how to do. Start with a piece of cardstock 12" x 5.5". I have written on the diagram pictured below where to score and where to cut:<br />
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Once you have scored and cut, you are going to make the folds. From left to right, and NOT including the middle piece created by the cuts, alternate mountain fold, valley fold, mountain fold, valley fold. For the two score lines through the center piece, the one on the left is a mountain fold, and the one on the right is a valley fold (see below):<br />
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Once you have all of that, you can start embellishing your card with fun patterned papers! I used the <span style="color: #e69138;"><b>"Happy Times"</b></span> paper packet that I got <u><b>FREE</b></u> with my $60 order. There are SO MANY fun patterns to work with in this set - 14 to be exact. If you would like your own, you'd better <u><b>ACT FAST</b></u>!!! It's only available through <u><b>MAY</b></u>! Here is how I decorated mine:<br />
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So fun, right?! Oh, but the fun didn't stop there. I also just got myself a set of one of CTMH's newest products, "Thin Cuts". I bought the "A Bunch of Love" Thin Cuts and the coordinating "A Bunch of Love" stamp set. I love this set not only because I don't have to hand-cut the stamped image, and the images are just gorgeous, but I also get to color them any color I want to match my project. Let me show you how easy it is! First, stamp your image on a piece of cardstock:<br />
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Next, put your stamped image on the bottom piece of your die-cutter's "sandwich" and position the coordinating Thin Cuts die directly on top of your image (red arrow indicates the Thin Cuts die):<br />
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Carefully place the top piece of the "sandwich" on top of the die and roll through your die-cutter:<br />
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Carefully remove the cut piece from the die:<br />
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Now you can color! I have used CTMH's ShinHan™ markers in colors to match my papers:<br />
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OK, that was fun - and easy! When I was done, I had used both of the floral bunches and the "The Best Thing..." sentiment from the "A Bunch of Love" stamp set, and a frame from the Cricut "Artistry" Collection stamp sets. Here is the front of my card when it is folded - folded size is 4.25" x 5.5" (Note: I embossed my images with black embossing powder before coloring, hence the shininess.):<br />
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And here it is open:<br />
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Gorgeous! I might embellish a little more with some bling, but I am pretty happy with the result as it stands.<br />
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I hope you have as much fun with this design as I did. And who knows....maybe YOU will be the next person to receive one in the mail!<br />
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Happy Memorial Day weekend!<br />
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<br />Michelle Morrisseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07112796670479332389noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7201344050528419478.post-37687132205381387782016-05-15T19:48:00.001-04:002016-08-19T21:51:33.358-04:00"Celebrate with Cake" - Part 2I just wanted to share another card I made using this month's Stamp of the Month, "Celebrate with Cake", and "Picture My Life™" Black Overlays - so fun! I love being able to "build" my own cake image and then color it to match my color scheme using our ShinHan markers. I can't wait to make more!<br />
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<br />Michelle Morrisseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07112796670479332389noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7201344050528419478.post-88073246136776390272016-05-12T20:42:00.005-04:002016-08-19T21:54:07.747-04:00Happy Times!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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May is already almost half over! Time is running out to pick up this Exclusive "Happy Times" Paper Pack, created especially for National Scrapbooking Month! There are two ways to get it - you can purchase it for the retail price of $14.95 <u><b>OR</b></u> get it for <b>FREE</b> with a qualifying $60 order (did you know that there was a brand-new <span style="color: #e69138;"><b>Seasonal Expressions</b></span> to drool over?! Check it out online!)! PLUS, pick up the Exclusive coordinating Stamp Set for $17.95 - but ONLY THIS MONTH and ONLY <b><u>WHILE</u> <u>SUPPLIES</u> <u>LAST</u></b>!! Shop online at <a href="http://funforyou.ctmh.com/" target="_blank">http://funforyou.ctmh.com</a><br />
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Check out this Close To My Heart video to see the products up close, and some of the gorgeous artwork you can create with them!<br />
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