Happy New Year!

I wish you and your families good health and good fortune for the New Year!

Studio J layouts

Are you aware that Close To My Heart has Digital Scrapbooking program called Studio J that allows you to create beautiful layouts?  The beauty of Studio J is there is nothing to install on your computer and it is free to play and design.  You only pay when you are satisfied with your layout and checkout.  Click on the Studio J button above if you want to try it out.

 I will be glad to show you how easy it is to upload your photos, create your layouts, and add journaling and embellishments.  I had some Studio J credits that I needed to use by the end of 2013 and I was able to whip these up very quickly.

Click on a layout below for a larger image.

 

Welcome to the Joyful Stars blog hop for December!

I hope all your Christmas plans are falling into place!  Here are a few gift tags that I have been working on.

This first tag is cut with the Artist Cartridge at 4 inches from our Sparkle and Shine paper.  The scalloped oval is cut at 2.5 inches.  The Gingerbread man stamp is from D1557 Candyland Holiday.  It was stamped with Colonial White pigment ink and topped with Prisma Glitter.  A strip of red Glimmer Trim Z1848 is used across the bottom (A great way to easily add glitter!).

Please hop over to Betty's blog next to see what she is up to.  If you missed any of the links I have them listed below.
Enjoy!

Joyce Houck          Joyce-joyfulcreations.blogspot.com
Nickie Hoffer         nickiehoffer.blogspot.com
Krista Hershberger   Kristascraftycorner.blogspot.com
Stephanie Huber      lavendersagedesigns.blogspot.com
Helen Gullett            byheleng.wordpress.com
Cindy Leek                savingmemorieswithcindy.com
Elizabeth Mindemann   ejoym.blogspot.com
Nancy Brown            creativelyartsygallery.blogspot.com
Lori Meadows           CraftyMeadows.blogspot.com
Betty Locco             scrapbookgirl2.blogspot.com

I would love for you to join my team! Why Switch?

Welcome to the Joyful Stars blog hop for November!

Here is my most recent Christmas card.  The picture does not capture Santa's puffy hair and beard created by using our liquid applique.

Materials Used
       Stamp Set - Santa Claus and snow flakes (C1567)  found in Holidays From The Heart Gift Guide
       Inks - Whisper (Santa), Grey Wool (snow flakes and sentiment)
       Paper - Sparkle and Shin, Ruby cardstock, Whisper cardstock
       Liquid Applique and Prisma Glitter (Z134) on Santa's hat, Liquid Applique on Santa's hair and beard
Cricut cuts
       Artbooking - sentiment oval size 1" with Real Dial Size on pg 75
       Artiste - Circle size 3" cut using center point on the sparkle and shine paper
                     Emblem size 5" pg 34 Accent 3





You are now heading back to the beginning of our blog hop with Joyce. If you missed any of the hops along the way I have listed each of them below.

Joyce Houck                Joyce-joyfulcreations.blogspot.com 

Krista Hershberger      Kristascraftycorner.blogspot.com 

Stephanie Huber          lavendersagedesigns.blogspot.com 

Nickie Hoffer              nickiehoffer.blogspot.com 

Nancy Brown             creativelyartsygallery.blogspot.com 

Cindy Leek                  savingmemorieswithcindy.com                          

Elizabeth Mindemann ejoym.blogspot.com

Betty Locco                scrapbookgirl2.blogspot.com 

Holidays from the Heart 

We have a wonderful little holiday guide that is only available for a limited time (October 15 through December 31).  Several of the items are only available while supplies last.  Be sure to get your orders in early.  To browse the guide and order, click on the "Shop" tab at the top of this blog page. 

October Stamp of the Month

This stamp set typically retails for $17.95 but if you place an order of $50 or more during October you can purchase this stamp set for only $5.

Scandinavian Wishes