Sneak Peek at Christmas Cards!

There are so many things to love about Christmas and all the days and weeks leading up to it.  One of my favorite things is that it's such a "crafting" time of year.  Through my crafting is one of the ways I show my friends and family how much I care.  

Another wonderful thing is that it's one of the few times of year that we reach out and communicate through snail mail.  It saddens me how much of our personal histories we are losing just because we don't write it down any longer.  I love getting Christmas letters tucked inside my Christmas cards and I save them all! 

My Christmas cards are one way I embrace both crafting and snail mail.  Would you like to join me in making cards this year?  Here is what we will be doing. 

For more details about joining my class, click on this link.  Hope to see you here!

A Little Card Lovin'

My husband and I are looking at travel trailers and we have traveled a bit to check some out. These are the cards we are sending out to thank those people who have so generously shared a tour of their campers with us.

The papers are Close to my Heart Paper Fundamentals, Adventure Assortment. I love these bright colors and trendy patterns.  The cute little trailer is from the Camper Crazy stamp set, colored in with our ShinHan Touch Twin markers.  

And these cards were made for a swap using The Pathfinding paper pack. 

The cards feature lots of pretty contrast from the beautiful autumn colors of the papers.  Inside was stamped using Canary, Goldrush and Barn Red.  The stamp set used is Fall Harvest.

Thanks for stopping by today!

Autumn Colors Blooming in Pathfinding

Autumn is arriving and with it the beautiful colors of fall.  Perfect inspiration for my layouts using the beautiful Pathfinding papers.

Full Layout #1 (click on photos for larger view)

I used accents mats from the Close To My Heart Artbooking Cricut Cartridge.  The actual image creates interlocking circles.  In Cricut Craft Room I elongated the image which created ovals. 

Left Page Layout #1

I trimmed part of the mat away for the border on the left side of the page, eliminating the frame and one strip of the ovals.

Right Page Layout #1

The mat on the right hand page was left intact.  Embellishments are from the Pathfinding Complements and the Pathfinding Assortment.

Full Layout #2

For my second layout I wanted to bring in some of the blue that accents the prints. To keep it from being overpowering I cut more mats with the Artbooking Cricut Cartridge.  To keep the small scale of the cut I cut four smallish mats and paper pieced them together.

Left Page Layout #2

The round chip board pieces in the upper corner imitate the print of the paper next to them.  Isn't the little fox adorable?  

Right Page Layout #2

Foxes and owls are so trendy now and so cute for these pages.  The Shimmer Trim between the papers helps tie these two pages in with the first layout.  

Classes are available to create these four pages.  Click on the Workshop, Classes & Crops link above for more information.

Supplies used: 
*Pathfinding Paper Pack (X7186B) $9.95
*Pathfinding Assortment (Z3012) $6.95
Pathfinding Complements (X7186C) $4.95
Gold Shimmer Trim (Z1985) $4.95
Chevron Border Punch (Z1998) $17.95
Chocolate Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad (Z2111) $5.95
Autumn Terracotta Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad (Z2101) $5.95
Artbooking Cricut Cartridge (Z1906) $99.00

*Included in the Pathfinding Workshop on the Go (G1082-$29.95), as well as the stamps used on the first layout.

Cats 'n Pumpkins 'n Bats - Oh.My!

Scaredy Cat is the fun Halloween themed papers we'll be using for our October classes.  Here are layouts that will complement your little goblin's costume.  Or, perhaps the photos from your adult Halloween party?

Scaredy Cat full layout

Scaredy Cat- Left page

Scaredy Cat - Right page

Scaredy Cat detail

Check under the Class tab for details on joining one of my classes.  

Products used in this layout can be purchased from my website:  http://betsy.ctmh.com

X7185B - Scaredy Cat Paper Pack
X7185C - Scaredy Cat Complements
Z3011 - Scaredy Cat Assortment
Z1992 - Glitter Paper - Purple Assortment
Z1997 - Triangle Border Punch

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Arfully Sent is Ready to Ship!

Artfully Sent Cricut Collection by Close To My Heart

Card Making & Layout accents have never been easier!

This is the most exciting news I have been able to share in a long time... 

The BRAND SPANKIN' NEW CRICUT ARTFULLY SENT CARTRIDGE BY CLOSE TO MY HEART IS NOW AVAILABLE! 

- Yes, I'm shouting - 

I'm so excited!!

This new cart is a card makers dream!! But even better, so many of the designs will work perfectly in your scrapbooks, too. 

I'm ordering mine today - how about you? 

Get yours here: http://betsy.ctmh.com

Check this out!

Just a quick note today to let you know I've added some great stamp sets to My Clearance Table.  Don't wait too long to check it out!!  

My Clearance Table 

Just in case you don't find your way back to this link, there is a tab on my home page to My Clearance Table.

It's Here!

It's the first day of August which means it's also the first day you can place an order from the brand new Close To My Heart Annual Inspirations Idea Book & Catalog.  The preview month has been so exciting as I've gotten to play with new products and plan classes and workshops.  And now it's here, online, and ready to share!

To view the book page by page to to my website, click on the "Products" link and choose the Annual Inspirations book to view.  It's even better when you have one in your hands, turning the pages and putting your nose up against the beautiful photos for the extreme close up view.  If that appeals to you, let me know and we can arrange for you to receive your very own copy! 

Also available this month only is an adorable Stamp of the Month, What A Hoot.  I've been on vacation in Washington & Alaska for the past two weeks, but as soon as I can I will update this post with a photo of the actual stamps and some of my own artwork. Check back soon!