Polar Bear Winte Cheer Encore Card

I DID IT! I gave myself a personal challenge at the beginning of the month to make & post 30 projects in 30 days to celebrate Close to My Heart's 30th Anniversary and to help with my mental health.

It is June 30th and this is my 30th post.

My mojo is still in over drive, so I already have another 5 posts ready to go for the month of July.

I participated in Sparkle's Creations Weekly Christmas Card Challege #31 - Anything Goes.

I used Close to My Heart's Frosted Paper Packet with CTMH's Champagne & Frosted Grey cardstocks. The Frosted Paper Packet is still available in one of the June Promotional Kits.

To embellish the card, I used CTMH's Brown & Tan Sparkles Assortment, CTMH's Chevron Embossing Folder and CTMH's Artiste Cricut Cartridge to make the bow.

I used CTMH's Polar Bear Holiday stamp set with CTMH Slate ink.

Polar Bear Winter Cheer

I participated in Sparkle's Creations Weekly Christmas Card Challege #31 - Anything Goes.

I used Close to My Heart's Frosted Paper Packet with CTMH's Slate & Frosted Turquoise cardstocks. The Frosted Paper Packet is still available in one of the June Promotional Kits.

To embellish the card, I used CTMH's Neutral Metallic Assortment Baker's Twine, CTMH's Triangle Studs, CTMH's Clear Assortment Sparkles, CTMH Corner Rounder and CTMH's Dot Embossing Folder.

I used CTMH's Polar Bear Holiday and Snowflakes stamp sets with CTMH Slate ink.

Happy Holidays Ornament Card

I am participating in Sparkles Creations Weekly Christmas Card Challenge #30 - Inspirational Photo and Freshly Made Sketches #142 - A Sketch by Jennifer B.

I used CTMH's Sparkle & Shine Paper Packet and Frosted Paper Packet with CTMH's Ruby cardstock and CTMH's Brown & Tan Shimmer Paper. The Sparkle & Shine paper packet is no longer available. I have leftover scraps from last year. The Frosted Paper Packet is still available in one of the June Promotion Kits.

To embellish the card, I used the CTMH Artiste Cricut Cartridge to cut out the ornament, CTMH's Corner Rounder, CTMH's Neutral Metallics Assortment Baker's Twine, CTMH's Brown & Tan Assortment Sparkles and a Gold Signo Gel Pen.

To emboss the front base of my card, I used CTMH's Quatrefoil Embossing Folder with my Spellbinder's Grand Calibur. The Grand Calibur is like the Cuttlebug, but only bigger so I was able to put the 7 inch wide part of the embossing folder in horizontally and therefore able to just emboss the front base of my card.

I used CTMH's Stitch Wonder, Snowflakes and Perfect Fit - Holidays stamp sets with CTMH Ruby & Bamboo inks.

Snowflake Happy Holidays

I am participating in Freshly Made Sketches #142 - A Sketch by Jennifer B.

I used CTMH's Frosted Paper Packet with CTMH's Frosted Grey cardstock. This paper packet is still available in the CTMH's Holiday Happiness Collection as part of CTMH's June Promotion.

To embellish the card, I used the CTMH Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge to cut out the snowflake, CTMH's Corner Rounder and CTMH's Grey Epoxy Bubbles.

I used CTMH's Stitch Wonder, Snowflakes and Perfect Fit - Holidays stamp sets with CTMH Slate & Whisper inks.

This card took me 15 minutes to make after getting all the supplies out.

Baby Girl Congratulations Card

Well, here is a similiar card to yesterday's post, but for a baby girl.

I used Close to My Heart's Babycakes Paper Packet with CTMH's Colonial White & Blush cardstock. I also used CTMH's Chantilly Textiles (fabric) that you can still purchase until the end of June in CTMH's Gifts and Kits Collection Kit.

To embellish the card, I used CTMH's Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge, CTMH's Scalloped Border Punch, Pinking Shears and CTMH's Flamingo Dots.

I used CTMH's Casual Expressions, Love Life, Hooray Bouquet and New Arrival stamp sets with CTMH's Buttercup & Ruby inks.

Baby Boy Congratulations Card

I scrap lifted this design from my best-friend, Shanna. She has been making a lot of beautiful cards with this design and I wanted to give it a go.

This is totally out of my comfort zone, but I like how it turned out. Great way to use up scrap pieces of paper.

I used Close to My Heart's Babycakes Paper Packet with CTMH's Colonial White & Sunset cardstock.

To embellish the card, I used CTMH's Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge and CTMH's Paradise Baker's Twine.

I used CTMH's Casual Expressions, Love Life and New Arrival stamp sets with CTMH's Buttercup & Cocoa inks.

You Make Me a Happy Camper

I am participating in the Heart 2 Heart Challenge - June 23 - The Great Outdoors and My Creative Time's - Designer Challenge - Patriotic Theme - Colour & Sketch Challenge.

I used CTMH's Skylark, Timberline & ProPlayer Paper Packets with CTMH's Desert Sand cardstock.

To embellish the card, I used BoBunny buttons, Circle Nestabilities and Twine from the CTMH's Sarita Assortment.

I used My Creative Time's Once Upon a Time stamp set and Close to My Heart's Camping Delights, Camper Crazy, Stitch Wonder & Heartfelt Birthday Wish stamp sets with CTMH Black ink.

You Lift Me Up

I am participating in Freshly Made Sketches #141 Sketch Challenge.

I used Close to My Heart's Balloon Ride Paper Packet with CTMH's Sorbet & Saddle cardstock.

To embellish the card, I used CTMH's Artiste Cricut Cartridge to cut out the hot air balloon at 2.75 inches and embroidery floss from my stash.

I used CTMH's Give a Lift & Casual Expressions stamp sets with CTMH Sorbet & Saddle inks.

Live in the Moment Birthday Card

I am participating in the Color My Heart Color Dare #99 - Blush, Cotton Candy, Creme Brulee, Pear & Sweet Leaf.

I used Close to My Heart's Blush, Cotton Candy, Creme Brulee, Pear & Sweet Leaf cardstocks.

To embellish the card, I used CTMH's Dot, Chevron & Quatrefoil Embossing Folders, CTMH's Artbooking Cricut Cartridge (front sentiment die-cut), CTMH's Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge (ovals) and CTMH's Sweet Leaf Ribbon & Brads.

I used CTMH's In the Moment and Holiday Tags stamp sets with CTMH's Whisper ink.

I do always try to only use current products on my Close to My Heart cards, but my card needed ribbon and brads and therefore I used up some of my old stash.

Blue, Blue Christmas Card

I am participating in the Heart 2 Heart Challenge Blog's - June 2nd Challenge - Create a project predominately using the colour Blue. I am proud to say that I only used blue except for my 3 black sparkles.

I used CTMH's Outdoor Denim and Indian Corn Blue cardstocks.

To embellish the card, I used CTMH's Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge to cut out the snowflakes, CTMH's Dot Embossing Folder and CTMH's Black Sparkles.

I used CTMH's Snowflakes and Perfect Fit - Holidays stamp sets with CTMH's Indian Corn Blue and Outdoor Denim inks.

Christmas in July Card Workshop

Christmas in July Card Workshop

Thursday, July 10, 2014

7:00 p.m. in Donna's Scrap Room

Cost: $5.00

Get your Christmas Card Stash started & come and join me for an evening of Christmas Magic.

I am participating in Sparkle's Creations Christmas Card Challenge #29 - Using 3 or more patterned papers.

I used Close to My Heart's Sparkle & Shine Paper Packet with CTMH's Ruby, Juniper & White Daisy cardstocks.

To embellish the card, I used CTMH's Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge to cut the ovals and CTMH's Chevron Embossing Folder to emboss the word "JOY". I also used Copic Markers G00 & T2 to colour in the words.

I used CTMH's July Stamp of the Month - Circus Alphabet, Holiday Tags & Love Life stamp sets with Momento Rich Cocoa ink & CTMH Ruby ink.

You will need to bring your own straight cutter & adhesive to this workshop.

Payment is due upon registration and is non-refundable.

You may contact me by phone 346-9283 or email ddigby@shaw.ca to register for the workshop and then we will make arrangements for when you can drop off your payment.

Hi Card

Close to My Heart Products used from June Promotional Collection Kit: Black Hemp

Current CTMH Products used: 3 x 4 Die Cut Card from the Picture My Life Laughing Lola Scrapbooking Program, Laughing Lola Paper Packet, Laughing Lola Purple cardstock, Laughing Lola Gold cardstock, Black Glitter Paper, Black Shimmer Trim, Black Mini Medley Accents Collection, Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge for the photo corner die-cut, Sincere Expressions stamp set and Black ink.

I also used a glitter teal thread from Fabricland to do the zig zag stitching on my card and We R Memory Keepers purple baker's twine in the buttons (I just removed the white thread).

The Black Hemp can be found in two June Collection Kits: Delightful Ribbon and Trim Collection - CC10281 - Retail Value $54 - Sale Price $30 and Gifts and Kits Collection - CC10286 - Retail Value $64.70 - Sale Price $30.

To find out more about the Collection Kits, please don't hesitate to contact me at ddigby@shaw.ca.

May Your Day Blossom...

I am participating in the Color My Heart - Color Dare #98 - Indian Corn Blue & Buttercup challenge.

Close to My Heart's June Promotional Kits: Color-Ready Seam Binding Ribbon.

Current CTMH Products: Jubiliee Paper Packet, Babycakes Paper Packet, Indian Corn Blue cardstock & ink, Buttercup cardstock & ink, Clear Sparkles, Sparkles Clear Flourishes - Small, Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge (ovals), Artiste Cricut Cartridge (flowers), Hello Blooms stamp set, Funky Blossoms stamp set, Banner Wishes stamp set, Sponge Dauber & Honey ink.

For the yellow banners and yellow sentiment, I used Honey ink on the Buttercup cardstock so that it was more legible than using Buttercup on Buttercup. The small banners on the front were stamped with one of the flowers from the Hello Blooms stamp set to give that swirl effect. The Happy Birthday banner on the inside was inked up with a sponge dauber.

For the yellow ribbon on the front of the card, I used Color-Ready Seam Binding Ribbon and a sponge dauber with Buttercup ink to make the ribbon Buttercup instead of white. Like on previous cards, as soon as I inked the ribbon, none of my adhesives would stick the ribbon down except for a hot glue gun. 

The Color-Ready Seam Binding Ribbon is available for the month of June in the Delightful Ribbon and Trim Collection Kit - CC10281 - Retail Value $54 - Sale Price $30 and Papercrafting Possibilities Collection Kit - CC10285 - Retail Value $61.25 - Sale Price $30.

For more information on the June Promotional Collection Kits, please email me at ddigby@shaw.ca.

Happy 15th Anniversary Jason & Brandi!

I used Close to My Heart's Lollydoodle Paper Packet with CTMH's Buttercup and Sweetleaf cardstocks.

To embellish the card, I used the CTMH's Artbooking Cricut Cartridge and CTMH's Green & Blue Epoxy Bubbles.

I used CTMH's Hello Bloom stamp set, CTMH's July Stamp of the Month - Circus Alphabet stamp set, My Creative Time's More Chocolate Greetings & Once Upon a Time stamp sets with CTMH Juniper, Buttercup & Slate inks.

I Love Everything About You Birthday Card

I am participating in the Heart 2 Heart Challenge this week to use Bows and Bowties.

To make this card, I used a 3 x 4 Die Cut Card from the CTMH's Picture My Life Avonlea Scrapbooking Program.

I used CTMH's Laughing Lola Paper Packet and CTMH's Ariana Paper Packet with CTMH's Laughing Lola Gold and Black cardstock.

To embellish the card, I used a Satin Paper Clip Bow from Laughing Lola's Assortment.

I used CTMH's The Best Things and Holiday Tags stamp sets with CTMH's Olive, Gypsy and Black inks.

Free Make 'n' Take Thank You Card

Free Make 'n' Take - Thank You Card
Monday, June 23, 2014
4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Donna's Scrap Room

Everyone Welcome!

Drop on by and make this quick Thank You Card.

I used Close to My Heart's Lollydoodle Paper Packet with CTMH's Cotton Candy & Pear cardstocks.

To embellish the card, I used CTMH's Scalloped Border Punch.

I used CTMH's July Stamp of the Month - Circus Alphabet, Stitch Wonder and Enjoy the Little Things - Hostess Reward stamp sets with CTMH's Cocoa, Juniper & Slate inks.

July Order Deadline: Friday, June 27, 2014.

This order is due in June so that I can put the order in on July 1st. 

To place an order, please email me at ddigby@shaw.ca.

Happy 27th Anniversary Mom & Dad!

I used CTMH's Jubilee Paper Packet with Colonial White, Kraft, Honey & Indian Corn Blue cardstocks.

To embellish the card, I used CTMH's Artbooking Cricut Cartridge, CTMH's Damask Embossing Folder, CTMH's Harvest Assortment Baker's Twine, CTMH's Spray Pens with CTMH's Cranberry re-inker and CTMH's Black & Grey Epoxy Bubbles.

I used CTMH's July Stamp of the Month - Circus Alphabet stamp set for the word "LOVE", CTMH's Stitch Wonder for the yellow stitches and My Creative Time's More Chocolate Greetings and Once Upon a Time stamp sets for "Celebrate" and "Happy Anniversary" with CTMH Cranberry, Honey & Black inks.

Happy Father's Day Dad!

I used Close to My Heart's Timberline Paper Packet with CTMH's Paper Fundamentals Basics Assortment Paper, CTMH Lagoon & Ponderosa Pine cardstocks.

To embellish the card, I used my Circle Nestabilities and the straight stitch on my sewing machine with thread from Fabricland.

I used CTMH's Perfect Fit - Dad and Holiday Tags stamp sets with CTMH Cocoa ink.

I am celebrating Father's Day with my dad today.

My First Sunburst Card

Close to My Heart products from June Promotion Collection Kits: Mini Medley Accents Antiqued Gold Collections.

Current CTMH products used: Balloon Ride Paper Packet, Sorbet cardstock, Saddle cardstock, Colonial White Cardstock, Sponge with Bamboo & Sorbet ink, Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge for the oval die-cuts, Fabulous You stamp set, Just a Number stamp set and Saddle ink.

The embroidery floss is from my stash.

The brads & button came from the Extraordinary Embellishments Collection - CC10282 - Retail Value $50.55 - Sale Price - $30.

To find out more about the CTMH Collection Kits that are only available in the month of June, email me at ddigby@shaw.ca.

Live for Today Birthday Card

Here is a really simple card. It only took me 10 minutes to make it. It's different from what I normally design, but I think it is growing on me.

Close to My Heart products from June Promotion Collection Kits: Mini Medley Accents Antiqued Gold Collections.

Current CTMH products used: Balloon Ride Paper Packet, Sorbet cardstock, Creme Brulee cardstock, Joyful Birthday stamp set and Saddle ink.

The words on the front of the card came from the strip at the top of one of the patterned papers in the Balloon Ride Paper Packet.

The brads came from the Extraordinary Embellishments Collection - CC10282 - Retail Value $50.55 - Sale Price - $30.

To find out more about the CTMH Collection Kits that are only available in the month of June, email me at ddigby@shaw.ca.

Friends Forever Pinwheel Card

Close to My Heart products that I used from the June Promotional Collection Kits: Surf's Up Assortment and Mini Medley Accents Antiqued Gold Collection.

Current CTMH Products I used: Balloon Ride Paper Packet, Sorbet cardstock, Saddle cardstock, Colonial White cardstock, Sponge (Bamboo & Sorbet ink) and Scalloped Border Punch.

I also used embroidery floss from my stash and CTMH discontinued pearls.

I used CTMH's Fabulous You and Just a Number stamp sets with CTMH Saddle ink.

The Pinwheel is from the Surf's Up Assortment. It can be found in CTMH's Accessary Coordinates Collection - CC10284 - Retail Value $53.55 - Sale Price $30.

The brads and the buttons are from the Mini Medley Accents Antiqued Gold Collection. They can be found in the Extraordinary Embellishments Collection - CC10282 - Retail Value: $50.55 - Sale Price - $30.

June Order Deadline: Wednesday, June 11, 2014

To find out more about the CTMH June Promotional Collection Kits, please contact me at ddigby@shaw.ca.

Cousins Pennant

This is a project of my daughter (in the middle) with her two cousins.

For the Close to My Heart Pennat Frame, I used CTMH's Ivy Lane Paper Packet with CTMH's Barn Red, Hollyhock, Crystal Blue, Sky & Olive cardstocks.

To embellish the Pennant Frame, I used the CTMH Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge to cut out the brackets, CTMH Artiste Cricut Cartridge to cut out the heart, leaves and 3D flowers, CTMH Harvest Baker's Twine (removed the white threads) and discontinued CTMH buttons. The "forever" banner was hand cut and to make the 3D flowers, I used CTMH's Quilling Tool.

I used CTMH's Fabulous You, Comments (discontinued) and Doodle Signs - Hostess Rewards stamp sets with CTMH Juniper & New England Ivy inks.

The colour combination for this project came from the Hearts of the West June 1st Blog Hop.