Gina's Little Corner of StampinHeaven

I subscribe to Scrapbook Updates in my blog feed and came across this wonderful idea.  I thought I would share it here because I know there are many crafters out there who love to create cards.  Just last night at my Christmas Card Workshop I had several ladies comment that they still have cards they made years ago at my annual workshop because they no longer send cards but they love to create them!  I have to admit.... I too have many cards that I have never sent sitting in a box. Here is a wonderful way to share your beautiful creations.... The Caring Hearts Card Drive .  This drive collects cards to deliver to nursing homes.  Your card can bring joy and holiday cheer to the elderly that are quite lonely. Just recently my own grandma had to go to a nursing home to recuperate after a car accident.  She was separated from her husband who was still in the hospital and even when he was released to the same nursing home, they were still separated.  ...

Hi all!  I haven't had a chance to create anything to share since I got home from my trip on Sunday.   So, I thought I would share this CTMH video that shows you how to create several Christmas Cards with our Die-Cut Cards and Envelopes.  These cards are beautiful! Watch this short video for details! RECIPE : A1115 My Acrylix  A Holiday B1381 My Acrylix Holiday Cheer 1272 Cranberry Cardstock X5926 Neutral Cardstock Combo Pack X5924 Autumn Cardstock Combo Pack Z2116 Cranberry Exclusive Inks  Pad Z2137 Olive Exclusive Inks Pad Z2211 Chocolate Exclusive Inks Re-inker Z1473 4W" * 5V" White Daisy Die-Cut Cards & Envelopes Z1263 Bitty Sparkles Z1615 Designer Ribbon Red Collection Z1686 Cricut Art Philosophy Collection Z1298 Texture Tools Everything can be ordered on my website!  Just go to www.closetomyheart.com/stampinheaven

I wanted to share my cards that we will be doing in my Annual Christmas Card Workshop in November.   Usually I send out an email letting all my customers know about the workshop and provide them an opportunity to sign up.    I offer 2 different dates in November for the workshop.   This year, I had my cards displayed at my Open House in August along with a sign up sheet.     To my surprise, the workshop nearly filled up at my Open House.  After that, within a few weeks every slot was taken. We will be making 8 cards - each card a different design.  I chose the Wonderland paper with Crystal Blue Cardstock.  We will be using the new Top Coats Icing Overlays.   Each overlay has a unique design with foil accents.  To add extra sparkle, we will be adding bling buttons!  Many of the sentiments will be silver embossed.  This may be a new technique for many of the class participants.   I think they will really like t...

Welcome to our Stamp of the Month Blog Hop!   We will be featuring October's SOTM,  Holiday Magic,  a set of 18 stamps.  If you have come here from   BETH NAUMANN'S BLOG ,  you are on the right path! The blog hop is a great big circle, so you can start here and work your way all around.    If you get lost along the way, you’ll find the complete list of participating consultants  here .   This month we have over   50 Close To My Heart Consultants  sharing their creations using this month's SOTM and other great CTMH products on their blogs. Following the blog hop is simple to do - just click on the link at the end of the post on each blog to move to the next one! Here we go! Christmas in October you say?  Actually October is the perfect month to get this stamp. If you love to make your own Christmas cards, you can get started early.   I have to say, it was a little hard for me to start these cards ...