Close to My Heart Cards

Greetings Krafters! Sorry there has been such a delay in me posting the remaining cards in my set of 10. I was off in the land of migraine intermittently for the last several weeks and although I have had the cards done, I just haven't felt like getting on the computer to post. I won't bore you all with many details, but if you've seen the commercial with the woman curled up on the couch while life passes her by due to chronic migraine, well -- that is often me. I try to work through it as much as I can, but don't always succeed. Anyway, if I go missing for a bit that is probably what is up with me . . . so I'll be back as soon as I can.

Enough of that . . . on to the creations! These cards feature last month's Dotty for You paper, the stamp set Under the Sea or the June Stamp of the Month Life is Tweet. The final picture shows all 10 cards together.

   

 The Under the Sea set would be one of my recommendations for purchasing or earning free during the June Stampaganza Special (12 days left shoppers!). You can purchase Life is Tweet for $5 with an order of $50 or more or for the full retail price of $17.95 for the month of June only. Happy Krafting! Melissa

Nifty Neighbor Gifts Project Inspiration Spring/Summer 2012 Idea Book

Project Inspiration 2012 Spring/Summer Idea Book: Quick Cards

Close to My Heart Dotty for You Card with Scraps

I created this card with some scraps I had left after my Just Because cards for a quick birthday card I needed. I think it came out pretty good for last minute inspiration.

Close to My Heart Dotty for You & Under the Sea Cards

Using Close to My Heart's Wishes card design book "Just Because Workshop" I used Dotty for You paper and the Under the Sea stamp set to create these cards. Using the pattern you make two each of ten designs. Here are the first six of the ten designs. Come back tomorrow for the final four designs and a bonus project. You have until midnight central time on May 31st to order your own Dotty for You paper pack.

See you soon for the remaining cards!
Melissa

Scrapdog Approved

 This is Leo, the Scrapdog. Sometimes he feels the need to approve my work (generally when I'm not giving him enough attention). You do have to watch out that he doesn't run off and hide with any crafting tool or product that might make it's way to the floor. Finders, keepers . . . that's Leo's motto ;).

Close to My Heart Studio J Scrapbooking

This is one of my favorite recent layouts that I have done on Studio J of my nephew, Jacob and my great nephew, Noah. They both love each other equally and are so cute together! I got to see them when I visited my mom for Mother's Day. Noah is taking a few steps! It was nice to be able to buy a copy of this (and several other of my layouts) to give my mom for Mother's Day. While I love doing paper scrapping, I also love the ease of digital for giving copies to family and friends and sharing online. No need to re-invent the wheel!