What 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!

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!

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:

I can't wait to make more mouth-watering cards with this set! I hope you have as much fun as me!

So 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:

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:

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:

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 FEW MORE HOURS! If you want to pick them up, dash over to my website at http://funforyou.ctmh.com and order now! Seasonal Expressions and everything contained within will be gone with 2016, so don't miss out on these fantastic products!

Have a safe, healthy, and Happy New Year!

Get Exclusive Hostess Stamp Sets in July - Without Being A Hostess!

Did you know that Close To My Heart has Exclusive Hostess Reward Stamp Sets that are available ONLY to hostesses with qualifying gatherings? There are some spectacular sets available at deep discounts for Hostesses. If only these incredible stamp sets were available to purchase without having to host a gathering....

Jump on It in July! This month you actually CAN get your hands on Exclusive Hostess Stamp Sets from the Annual Inspirations AND Seasonal Expressions 2 Idea Books - without being a Hostess!

During the month of July, when you purchase $25 in current, retail-priced stamps, you qualify to receive either the July Stamp of the Month, My Acrylix^® "Life Is Wonderful", FREE or any one of the Hostess Rewards stamp sets featured in Annual Inspirations 2014–2015 or Seasonal Expressions 2 for only $5! (All of the qualifying stamp sets are pictured above.) That is a savings of up to $17.95!

The July Stamp of the Month is a lovely, versatile stamp set that is a great match for your cards and layouts that celebrate all the wonderful things—big and small—that life has to offer. Additionally, the Hostess Rewards stamp sets have previously only been available as part of the Hostess Rewards program, which means now is the perfect opportunity to get those special stamp sets you’ve had your eye on!Remember - this offer is only good THIS MONTH, so take advantage - you won't find a better deal!

I absolutely LOVE these Hostess Stamp Sets! Here are a few of the cards that I have created using them:

(Uses "Tagged With Love" stamp set and Blossom Paper Pack)

(Uses "Paper Bird" stamp set and Brushed Paper Pack.)

(Uses "Sweet as Sugar" stamp set.)

(Use the "Cuddly Salutations" stamp set.)

And that's just a few of the stamp sets that are available this month for only $5 with a qualifying purchase. These sets are so fun! You can order anytime on my website at funforyou.ctmh.com. I'd love to see what YOU create!