Monday, September 23, 2013

Trendy Twine Post Day with Cherry Lemonade

Hi everyone!  It's my turn over at Twine It Up! with Trendy Twine today!  I can only show you a sneak peak here, but be sure to head over there to see my whole project featuring Cherry Lemonade Trendy Twine.


And be sure to join in the challenge--it's fun and your chance to win a prize :)

Have a great day!!

Helen

Thursday, September 19, 2013

Giveaway Winner!

Hi everyone!  Thanks so much for your sweet comments on my Blog Anniversary!  I just have a quick post with the winner from last weeks post.

Random.org picked #10:

LOVE BOTH THE BLOG AND FACEBOOK PAGES!!!!!....CONGRATULATIONS ON FOUR YEARS ..... LOVE "CLOSE TO MY HEART" PRODUCTS

Thanks so much Dee!!  Please send me an email at hbisesi at comcast dot net with your mailing address and I will ship the goodies out to you.

I really am trying to get back to regular crafting, so I hope to have some more regular posts.  My kids are keeping me pretty busy, but I need my crafting time!

Have a wonderful weekend!!
 
Helen

Wednesday, September 11, 2013

Trendy Twine Post Day

Hi everyone!  It's my turn to post over on Twine It Up! with Trendy Twine today.  I just have a sneak peek for you here.  Please visit the Trendy blog to see the whole project.


Don't forget to join in the challenge--they are so much fun and you could win a prize!

Speaking of prizes, I do have a spool of Trendy Twine in my Blog Anniversary Giveaway.  Don't miss your chance to win :)

Have a wonderful day!!

Helen

Monday, September 9, 2013

Blog Anniversary Giveaway!

Hi everyone!  Today is my blog's 4th anniversary :)  I decided to have a giveaway to celebrate.  Sorry it's a bit late, I am having computer problems at home and forgot to get this post ready.


One winner will receive:
  • One spool of Pink Midnight Trendy Twine--My very favorite product :)
  • My Creative Time You Are Here Stamp Set (love Emma's products!)
  • Close to My Heart:
    • A Chocolate Affair -- August Stamp of the Month and no longer available
    • Whooo's Your Valentine Stamp set -- was part of a kit that is no longer available
    • Dream Pop paper pack -- was a special buy a few months ago
To enter, please be a follower of my blog and leave one comment--you can follow by Bloglovin' too, link is on the right.  For an additional entry, you can follow my new Facebook page (I just started it last week) and then leave me a comment here that you did.

I will leave this open until Wednesday, September 18th at 9pm and announce the winner here the next day.

Thanks so much for visiting!!
Helen

Wednesday, September 4, 2013

Friend Card

Hi everyone!

Wow, three posts in row--I think that's a record for me lately :)  I actually made this cards over a month ago for a publication call.  It did not get picked up, so here it is!


Details:
  • Close to My Heart 
    • Friend Stamp (Hostess Only purchase)
    • Black Tulle Ribbon
    • Black Ink
  • DCWV paper
  • Recollections Foam Adhesive
  • Creative Charms Jewels
The layers are a matching cut from the Cricut Art Philosophy cartridge.  Then I placed pop dots between the layers and under for some dimension. This was another easy card to put together!

You can't tell from the picture, but the patterned paper is shiny.  I just can't get a good picture after work around here lately :)

Have a fabulous day!!

Helen

Tuesday, September 3, 2013

You Are My Happy National Stamping Month Promotion

Hi everyone!  Today I have a super quick, easy and cute card to show you.  I made it with 2 of the 3 stamps sets that are a special deal for National Stamping Month with Close to My Heart.   More on that after my card :)



I really decided to go simple on this one.  I just stamped the sun in yellow and then the sentiment in brown.   Add some fun Lemon Tart Trendy Twine with a bow in the middle and there you go!  Sometimes, I just like simple :)

So, here's the deal:  If you spend $50 in September with Close to My Heart, you can get the You Are My Happy 3-set special for just $10!  Here are the stamps sets:


The Icons and Sentiments come together in one folder and the Upper and Lower Alpha are in another.  A few of the icons can be cut out with the Cricut Art Philosophy cartridge (one of my very favorites!).

If you are spending $50, that also qualifies you for the September Stamp of the Month too :)

Please let me know if I can help you with an order.  I also have an Shop Now link on the right, but you can email too.

Have a wonderful day!

Helen

Monday, September 2, 2013

Back to School with Cherry Lemonade Trendy Twine

Hi everyone!  There are two new Trendy Twine colors releasing today--Cherry Lemonade and Lemon Peppermint.  

We are highlighting Cherry Lemonade this month with a Back to School theme!  


I made this card with the new Cricut Close to My Heart Artbooking cartridge.  The mat with the numbers is shown in the book as a photo mat.  And the apple is an extra page element.  It cuts out in one color, but I cut another in green and just cut the leaf and stem on to add some more color to the apple.  I all decided to give it some dimension and pop dotted two together. The Cherry Lemonade twine was perfect to tie it all together! 


Be sure to head over to Twine It Up! with Trendy Twine and see the other design team projects.  And please join in our challenge this month:  

Back to school theme
Primary Colors - some or all
A,B,C or 1,2,3
Trendy Twine
 
**If you do not have Trendy Twine, use hemp, jute, 
embroidery thread, or yarn only
(no other brands of bakers twine)**
 
Deadline is 11:59 p.m. central time, Friday, September 27th. 
Project must be new for the challenge.
No back linking.
 
Only one entry, please.
 
Must include all items for the challenge.
 
Projects not qualified will be unlinked.

I hope you play along!!
Helen