FMS63 Thank You Card

Good morning! I am back again with my card of the day. 

This next card was made for my Hospice counselor. Although, I haven't talked to her in a few months, every 2 weeks like clock work, I get a card or a letter from her. Miss Vivi even thinks of my children, and they so look forward to their packages in the mail each month. Miss Vivi, like so many other counselors out there, is a very caring person and truly touches many lives.

Recipe:
Paper: Dakota, Pacifica CS, White Daisy CS (CTMH)
Stamp: Thoughtful Tidings (CTMH)
Ink: Black Pigment (Tsuniko)
Tools: Paper-Piercer, Micro-Tip Scissors, Craft Heater, Craft Tray, Cricut Art Philosophy Cartridge, Craft Tweezers (CTMH)
Other: Clear Detail Embossing Powder, Blue Sparkles, Glue Dots (CTMH), Blue Ribbon (American Crafts)

I would like to enter this card into the Freshly Made Sketches #63 Challenge.

Have a great day.

Casandra

December Savings

We have some exciting promotions going for December.

Everyone enjoys shopping the deals this time of year, and you’ll be tickled to learn that we are making more fabulous deals available to you. Beginning 12:00 AM (MST) on December 1, we will add new items to the “While Supplies Last” section. Among the new additions you will find a wide variety of paper and coordinating accessories, all with a substantial markdown.

 

To sweeten the deal even more, from December 1–31, all orders placed on my website that reach or exceed $50 will also include a free Bonding Memories® glue pen (Z553)—a $4.50 value! These deals are only available while supplies last.

Now, for the stamp of the month details:

Year-Round Cheer SET OF  12, Available December 1–31, 2012

Get the Stamp of the Month set for just $5 (S1212A) when you place an order of $50 or more in products.

If you have any questions, please contact me. Thanks so much. I appreciate your business.

Casandra

Retiring Items List 2012

We received a weekly update last night that showed a list of retiring items. While they could be available through the end of the current Idea Book, they are being placed on a while supplies last basis. The paper packs always go first, followed by any coordinating embellishments. I encourage you to read over the list below, and contact me today if there is anything you want to order, or must have.


2012 Autumn/Winter Idea Book Retiring List

*Please remember that we are unable to accept exchanges for items included on the Retired list.

Item # Item Description Page # Autumn/Winter 2012 Idea Book

Z1349 Shimmer Designer Brads 127

Z1360 Rhinestone Designer Brads 127
Z1361 Brads Red Assortment 127
Z1362 Brads Pink Assortment 127
Z1363 Brads Blue Assortment 127
Z1364 Brads Green Assortment 127
Z1365 Brads Basic Assortment 127
Z1387 Wooden Designer Buttons 125
Z1391 Buttons Clear Assortment 125
Z1395 Irresistibles™ Eclectic Chipboard Die-Cuts (the alphabet) 130
Z1465 Irresistibles™ Make-It-Count Numbers 130
Z1681 Dimensional Elements  Numbers 131
Z1761 Dimensional Elements Ornaments 131
Z1762 Dimensional Elements Snowflakes 131
Z1765 Color-Ready Arbor Wooden Shapes 130
X7147C Stella Complements Canvas Shapes 68
X7148C My Stickease® Pemberley Assortment 68
X7150C My Stickease® Victory Assortment 69
X7153C My Stickease® Florentine Assortment 69
X7158C La Belle Vie My Stickease® Assortment 38
X7160C Flirty Complements Dimensional Elements 50
X7161C Moonlight Complements Dimensional Elements 56
X7162C Pear & Partridge Complements Glittery Rub-Ons 62
Z1464 Milepost Shapes 128
Z1466 Bling Assortment 128
Z1695 Urban Felt Alphabet 130
Z1696 Keepsake Felt Alphabet 130
Z1709 Just Blooms® Petals Paper Flowers 129
Z1460 Foundry® Ribbon Slides 126
Z1711 Foundry® Binder Clips 126
Z1712 Foundry® Number Plates 126
Z1461 Décor Journaling Spots 129
Z1687 Bohemian Assortment 128
Z1689 Timeless Charms 128
Z1692 Tough Tags 128
Z1694 Bouquet Assortment 128
Z1741 Haunted Assortment 128
Z1749 Autumn Lane Assortment 128
Z1763 Boutique Assortment 128
Z1772 Dimensional Elements In Color—Holiday 128
Z1393 Mini-Medley Accents Black Collection 126
Z1316 Designer Ribbon Cocoa Collection   124
Z1385 Designer Ribbon Blue Collection 124
Z1615 Designer Ribbon Red Collection 124
Z1616 Designer Ribbon Green Collection 124
Z1388 Newsprint Rub-Ons 130
Z1700 Dark Chocolate Tapestry Velvet Rub-Ons 126
Z1733 Black Tapestry Velvet Rub-Ons 126
Z1743 Festive Velvet Rub-Ons 126
Z1742 Parlor Velvet Rub-Ons 126
Z1407 6" x 6" Olive Quick Pic™ Album 122
Z1408 6" x 6" Pansy Purple Quick Pic™ Album 122

Z1054 My Creations® Display Album 132

Z1378 My Creations® Banner 132

Z1614 My Creations® Memory Game 132

Z188 Craft Jars 120

Z1352 4 1/2" Colonial White Circle Cards 123

Z1353 4 1/2" White Daisy Circle Cards 123

Z1731 My Originals® Sweet Surprises Card Kit 123

X7147B My Reflections® Stella Paper Packet 68

X7148B My Reflections® Pemberley Paper Packet 68

X7150B My Reflections® Victory Paper Packet 69

X7153B My Reflections® Florentine Paper Packet 69

X7158B La Belle Vie Paper Packet 38

X7160B Flirty Paper Packet 50

X7161B Moonlight Paper Packet 56

X7162B Pear & Partridge Paper Packet 62

Z1252 Cutting Knife 135

G1041 Workshops on the Go® Avonlea Cardmaking Kit 22

G1043 Workshops on the Go® Pear & Partridge Cardmaking Kit 66

G1040 Workshops on the Go® Spellbound Cricut® Kit 14

G1042 Workshops on the Go® Scroll Album Kit 23

G1044 Workshops on the Go® Advent Calendar Kit 67

G1045 Workshops on the Go® Avonlea Scrapbooking Kit 21

G1046 Workshops on the Go® Clementine Scrapbooking Kit 29

G1047 Workshops on the Go® Dakota Scrapbooking Kit 35

G1048 Workshops on the Go® La Belle Vie Scrapbooking Kit 41

G1049 Workshops on the Go® Scholastic Scrapbooking Kit 47

G1050 Workshops on the Go® Flirty Scrapbooking Kit 53

G1051 Workshops on the Go® Moonlight Scrapbooking Kit 59

G1052 Workshops on the Go® Pear & Partridge Scrapbooking Kit 65

Item # Item Description Page # Spring/Summer 2012 Idea Book

A1104 A Tweet 90

A1111 A Tulip 68

A1116 A Melody 94

A1122 Bravo 92

A1128 Quick Cards—Shell 80

A1129 A Rainbow 85

B1365 Spring Up 71

B1369 Rosy Regards 67

B1374 Bee Happy 83

B1397 He Is Risen 74

B1402 My Peeps 72

C1439 Enjoy Life 95

C1440 Take a Picture 93

C1442 Tailor-Made 94

C1450 Eclectic Edges 99

C1452 Delight 71

C1455 Aspire 96

C1456 Heartfelt Treasures 68

C1457 Happy Camper 84

C1458 Paper Lantern 90

C1473 Remarkable Wreath 70

C1474 10 Things 105

C1485 Super Powers 47

C1498 Country Life 82

C1499 Perfect Day 80

D1195 The Works Alphabet 117

D1222 Tiny Typewriter Alphabet 117

D1296 Chocolate Alphabet Small 114

D1301 Hodge Podge Alphabet 114

D1303 Classmate Alphabet 114

D1462 Splendid Day 77

D1464 Card Chatter—Love 106

D1467 Trees & Things 76

D1472 Simple Memories 66

D1478 Bingo Alphabet 113

D1505 Roar! 89

D1508 Diverse Backgrounds 102

D1509 Magic Adventures 78

D1511 Kick Back 81

E1013 Field Trip Alphabet 114

Items can be ordered from my website: http://scrappinbliss.ctmh.com/ 

Contact me today if you have any questions.

Casandra

*Bold print items are items I thought might go the quickest.

MOJO269 Bundled Up Card

Good morning! I am back with another Christmas card. 

I have had this stamp set for about 3 years now, and it's rarely been used. My card size is a 4x4, which still fits in a standard size envie to save on postage. When you're sending out 80+ cards, standard size is really the best way to go.

Recipe:
Paper: Winter Twig (Little Yellow Bicycle), Silver Pearls CS (Jo-Ann's), White Daisy CS, Outdoor Denim CS (CTMH)
Stamp: Bundled Up (CTMH)
Inks: Heavenly Blue, Indian Corn Blue, Grey Flannel, Grey Wool, Outdoor Denim (CTMH), Black Pigment (Tsuniko)
Tools: Snowflakes Dies (MFT), Snow Dots Embossing Folder (ProvoCraft), Cricut Art Philosophy Cartridge, Craft Heater, Craft Tray, Blending Pen, Watercolor Pencils, Glue Pen, Micro-Tip Scissors, Paper-Piercer (CTMH)
Other: Clear Sparkle, Prisma Glitter, Clear Detail Embossing Powder, Foam Tape (CTMH)

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:
1. Mojo Monday #269 Sketch Challenge
2. Dynamic Duoes DD#30 Color Challenge

Now, it's time for me to get scrappy with my Dakota kit. Have a happy, crafty day!

Casandra

Merry Monday #43 Silver-licious Card

Silver has always been one of my favorite colors. My father owns an excavating and trucking business, and our first company colors were black and silver, followed by a second company that was red and silver. From the time I was 12, I would answer phones for him, or type up the occasional proposal. Now, 20+years, I am still working for him, but with a more official title of Bookkeeper.

This next card showcases my love of silver quite well. 

Recipe:
Paper: Pink Polka Dot Paper, Silver Pearls CS (Jo-Ann's), White Daisy CS (CTMH)
Stamps: All The Best, A Holiday (CTMH)
Inks: Hollyhock (CTMH), Black Pigment (Tsuniko)
Tools: Scallop Border Punch (SU!), Craft Heater, Craft Tray, 1 1/4" Circle Punch, Paper-Piercer, Micro-Tip Scissors, Sponge (CTMH)
Other: Clear Detail Embossing Powder, Bitty Sparkles, Glue Dots (CTMH), Black Gingham Ribbon (Jo-Ann's)

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:
1. Merry Monday #43 Challenge
2. There She Goes TSG183 Inspiration Challenge

Have a great night.

Casandra

PP123 Let It Snow Card

Good evening! Last night, while the Dancing With The Stars finale was on, I created my card during commercial breaks. I'm still not certain whether I put too much sparkle on, or if it was just right. LOL

Recipe:
Paper: Sophia, Sweetheart, Sweet Leaf CS, White Daisy CS (CTMH), Silver Pearls CS (Jo-Ann's)
Stamps: All Decked Out, Snow Flurries (CTMH)
Inks: Hollyhock, Sweet Leaf, Chocolate (CTMH)
Tools: Glue Pen, Paper-Piercer, Micro-Tip Scissors, Watercolor Pencils, Blending Pen (CTMH), Snowflakes Dies (MFT), Scallop Border Punch (SU!)
Other: Stardust Glitz Glue, Prisma Glitter, Clear Sparkles (CTMH)

I would like to enter my card into the following challenges:
1. The Paper Players PP123 Challenge
2. There She Goes TSG183 Inspiration Challenge
3. H2H Glitter It Up! Challenge

Have a great night, my crafty friends.

Casandra

The Right Tools Make All The Difference

Good morning!

It's been a while since I shared a video with you. It showcases our new quilling tool and our rub-on tool, and also demonstrates our fun, new chalkboard marker and paper. 

Have a great day!

Casandra

MFTWSC99 Christmas Caroler

This morning, I opened an e-mail from my sister-in-law. The subject line read "Spreading Christmas Cheer". Our niece, Marie, is in her first year of college, and is missing the family during the holiday season.

We are very proud of her. Jere and I never could have imagined all the great accomplishments our niece has had in just her short 18 years. It's hard to believe that the tiny tot covered in tomato soup, happily playing in her walker, could be the same young lady that is going into Biochemistry at University, in the hopes of becoming a doctor.

So, after hearing that Marie is feeling sad right now, I just knew I had to get into my craft room and create a card just for our little "Goose".

Recipe:
Paper: Pear and Partridge, Chocolate CS, White Daisy CS (CTMH)
Stamp: Pure Innocence-Christmas Caroler (MFT)
Ink: Black Pigment (Tsuniko)
Tools: Craft Heater, Craft Tray, Corner Rounder, Blending Pen, Watercolor Pencils, Paper-Piercer, Micro-Tip Scissors (CTMH), Snow Dots Embossing Folder (ProvoCraft)
Other: Mistletoe Poinsettia Brads, Clear Detail Embossing Powder (CTMH)

I created this card using this week's sketch from My Favorite Things.

Casandra

TSG182 Christmas Greetings

Good evening! I finished one more Christmas card today. 

Recipe:
Paper: Believe, Cranberry CS, White Daisy CS (CTMH), Pink Butterfly Kisses (Three Bugs In A Rug)
Stamps: Believe WOTG, Very Merry Christmas (CTMH)
Inks: Hollyhock, Cranberry, Sweet Leaf, Honey (CTMH), Black Pigment (Tsuniko)
Tools: Paper-Piercer, Micro-Tip Scissors, Blending Pen, Craft Heater (CTMH)
Other: Clear Detail Embossing Powder, Bitty Sparkles (CTMH)

I used my blending pen and ink pads to color in the Santa and gifts. 

I would like to enter my card into the following challenges:
1. Color My Heart Dare #19 Challenge
2. H2H Christmas Week #3 Challenge
3. TSG182 Sketch Challenge

I think that's it for tonight! Have a great weekend!

Casandra

MOJO268 Avonlea Angel Card

I believe that we all have an angel looking out for us. When Close To My Heart introduced Angelic Blessings in the current idea book, I just knew I had to have it.

Recipe:
Paper: Avonlea, White Daisy CS, Slate CS (CTMH)
Stamps: Very Merry Christmas, Angelic Blessings (CTMH)
Inks: Slate, Versamark (CTMH)
Tools: Swiss Dots Embossing Folder (Cuttlebug), Micro-Tip Scissors, Paper-Piercer, Cricut Art Philosophy Cartridge, Craft Heater (CTMH)
Other: Silver Embossing Powder, Clear Detail Embossing Powder, Heavenly Blue Ribbon, Blue Button, White Baker's Twine, Glue Dot, Bitty Sparkles (CTMH)

I would like to enter my card into the following challenges:
1. Color Throwdown CTD219 Challenge
2. Mojo Monday MOJO268 Challenge
3. H2H Christmas Week #3 Challenge

I know it's hard to see in the picture, but that silver embossing really adds such gorgeous dimension. Happy Holidays!

Casandra

FMS62 Christmas Toys Card

Last night, I had this idea spinning around in my head about creating a Christmas card with a non-traditional stamp set. At first, I thought about my children's favorite Christmas story "Aliens Save Christmas" (from the Aliens Love Underpants series). However, I didn't have a Santa stamp small enough to coordinate with the cute space ship stamp from Outta This World. As I sat in my study pondering what to use, the idea for a robot toy took root. By the way, my son loves this card, and says "Mom, you're the best cardmaker ever. I love all of your cards." Well, I certainly don't think I'm the best, but am proud to be so in his eyes. :)

Recipe:
Paper: Pear & Partridge, White Daisy CS (CTMH), Kraft CS (MFT)
Stamps: Outta This World, Card Chatter-Christmas (CTMH)
Inks: Black Pigment Ink (Tsuniko), Versamark (CTMH)
Tools: Craft Heater, Cricut Artiste Cartridge, Olive Marker, Cranberry Marker (CTMH)
Other: Silver Embossing Powder, Clear Detail Embossing Powder, Foam Tape (CTMH)

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:
1. Friday Mashup FM86 Challenge
2. H2H Christmas Week #3 Challenge
3. Freshly Made Sketches FMS62 Challenge

I just love that silver embossing on the robot, and this is the first time that stamp set has been inked up. Thanks, Friday Mashup, for inspiring me to use it. Have a happy, crafty day!

Casandra

Merry Monday #42 Winter Wonderland Card

This morning, I spent more time trying to clean up photo's from my Picasa Web Album than I did creating the following card. It appears that I exceeded my file upload size. I might add that this was not nearly as fun as creating my card. LOL

Recipe:
Paper: Winter Twig (Little Yellow Bicycle), Outdoor Denim CS, White Daisy CS (CTMH)
Stamps: Believe WOTG (CTMH), Lovely As A Tree (SU!)
Inks: Versamark, Outdoor Denim (CTMH)
Tools: Craft Heater, Micro-Tip Scissors (CTMH), Swiss Dots Embossing Folder (Cuttlebug)
Other: Silver Embossing Powder, Clear Detail Embossing Folder, Foam Tape (CTMH)

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:
1. Friday Mashup! FM86 Challenge
2. Dynamic Duos DD#30 Navy & Silver Challenge
3. Merry Monday #42 Sketch Challenge

Happy Holidays!

Casandra

MFTWSC98 Snow Day Card

I rarely create 6x6 cards, mainly due to postage rates. However, this next card would have missed some great detail if I had chose to work with a standard size.

I was inspired by another awesome sketch over at My Favorite Things.

Recipe:
Paper: Wonderland, Smokey Plum CS, White Daisy CS (CTMH), Silver Pearls CS (Jo-Ann's), Winter Twig (Little Yellow Bicycle), Purple Snowflake Sentiments (The Paper Company Studio)
Stamps: Pure Innocence-Snow Day (MFT), Card Chatter-Christmas (CTMH)
Inks: Black Pigment Ink (Tsuniko), Twilight, Heavenly Blue, Crystal Blue, Smokey Plum, Black (CTMH)
Tools: Floral Doily Motifs Shapeabilities (Spellbinders), Icicle Die (MFT), Snowflakes Dies (MFT), Cricut Art Philosophy Cartridge, Cricut Artiste Cartridge, Glue Pen, Blending Pen, Watercolor Pencils, Sponge Dauber, Paper-Piercer, Micro-Tip Scissors (CTMH)
Other: Licorice Opaques, Foam Tape, Clear Detail Embossing Powder, Prisma Glitter (CTMH)

I used a crazy amount of techniques on this card. I wanted the apparel to have lots of texture, like that shiny fabric that is often used in little girl's winter coats, so I decided to use pigment ink for added depth and embossed it. I then colored it in with my blending pen and our dye-based inks. I used watercolor pencils for the face and then used the blending pen again. I wasn't completely satisfied with it and decided to add some prisma glitter with my glue pen. I filled in the background with our pretty Heavenly Blue ink and a sponge dauber. To add yet more depth, I decided to add some bitty licorice pearls. I admit that there was a moment of panic as I was nearing the deadline and couldn't find my extra pack of licorice pearls. LOL

If you've had a chance to study up at all on our fabulous Cricut Artiste cartridge, you're probably trying to figure out exactly where it was used on this card. Well, that silver sentiment paper behind the stamped image is actually a mitten shape. I trimmed one side off to create the shape that was needed behind the circle in the sketch. 

Hope you like. My lighting is a little off today; wish you could see this card in person. Have a fabulous day!

Casandra

SSS185 Moonlight Cupcake Card

This next card was created using a sketch inspired by The Sweet Stop Sketch Challenge Blog. It's a sketch with a spin: Tasty Treats.

Recipe:
Paper: Moonlight, Black CS, White Daisy CS (CTMH)
Stamps: Card Chatter-Birthday, Cricut Artiste Collection (CTMH)
Inks: Black, Smokey Plum (CTMH)
Tools: Paper-Piercer, Micro-Tip Scissors, Watercolor Pencils, Blending Pen (CTMH)
Other: Licorice Opaques, Shimmer Brad, Foam Tape (CTMH)

I can always use birthday cards. This one may go out to a dear friend belatedly. I know, I know...I'm the crazy cardmaker. LOL

Casandra

Black Tie's #10 Snowflake Card

Tonight, I was cruising through Blogger and came across a new challenge that is only in its 10th week, called Black Tie Friday's. They are looking to increase their followers and participants. 

This week's challenge is to create a project with black and white and use a cut-out. I would also like to enter this into the TSG181 Challenge from There She Goes Blog. Their challenge this week requires a project with a winter theme. I think this card fits the bill quite nicely.

Here is my interpretation.

Recipe:
Paper: Cruisin', Black CS, White Daisy CS (CTMH), Silver Pearls CS (Jo-Ann's)
Stamp: Very Merry Christmas (CTMH)
Ink: Black (CTMH)
Tools: Snowflakes Die (MFT), Micro-Tip Scissors, Paper-Piercer, Glue Pen (CTMH), Snow Dots Embossing Folder (Cuttlebug)
Other: Licorice Opaques, Originals pattern (CTMH)

When I first looked at this challenge, I was trying to figure out how I could create a Christmas card with black and white and still make it look like Christmas. Then, I started rummaging through my pattern papers and Cruisin' immediately popped out at me. At first, when you look at the pattern, it doesn't immediately "scream" Christmas. But then I started thinking about all the sweaters I received over the years, and argyle was one of those patterns that was sort of predominant in childhood. LOL And so there you have it...how Cruisin' became part of a Christmas card.

Have a great night!

Casandra

FMS61 Avonlea Snowman Card

I am entering this card into the following challenges.

1. Freshly Made Sketches FMS61 Challenge
2. Dynamic Duos DD#29 Challenge
3. CAS-ual FridaysCFC79: Winter Blues Challenge

Recipe:

Paper: Avonlea, Black CS, White Daisy CS (CTMH), Silver Pearls CS (Jo-Ann's)

Stamp: Pair-A-Phrase (CTMH)

Ink: Black (CTMH)

Tools: Paper-Piercer, Corner Rounder, Watercolor Pencils (CTMH), Icicle Border Die (MFT)

Other: Silver Glitz Glue, Clear Sparkles (CTMH)

I love, love, love this sketch! I would never think to pair black with our gorgeous Avonlea Teal blue, but it turned out just beautiful. Best part?! It went together really fast.

Thanks again for stopping by. Have a great day!

Casandra