Merci Beaucoup Card

This is funny. As I was double-checking my spelling of "mustache", I discovered that there is a website for the "American Mustache Institute". Under "About Us", it reads "Protecting the rights of, and fighting discrimination against mustached Americans, by promoting the growth, care, and culture of the mustache."

Recipe:
Paper: Jackson, Juniper CS, White Daisy CS (CTMH)
Stamp: You've Got A Friend (retired) (CTMH)
Ink: VersaMark (CTMH)
Tools: Gold Embossing Powder, Craft Heater, Micro-Tip Scissors (CTMH), Circle Stax Die (MFT)
Other: Gold Polka Dot Washi Tape (CTMH)

You have been educated. Please don't "discriminate". :)

Casandra

Love You To The Moon Card

I love how this adorable card turned out. I bought this stamp set just for this sentiment. If there is anything I would add, it might be just to use my journal pen to outline the stars and the moon. Hmm....

Recipe:
Paper: Jackson, Cocoa CS, White Daisy CS (CTMH)
Stamps: You've Got A Friend (retired), Love Ya Silly (CTMH)
Inks: Glacier, Barn Red (CTMH)
Tools: Micro-Tip Scissors, Scallop Border Punch (CTMH)
Other: Jackson Complements, Foam Tape (CTMH), Googly Eye (Jo-Ann Fabrics)

Eek. Love that little alien. He's just too cute! I looked all over my for Timberline stamp set and could not find it. It has an earth stamp to it that would have been fun, but I think my "Love Ya Silly" stamp set worked pretty well.

Have a wonderful day!

Casandra

You've Got A Friend In Me Card

I have owned this stamp set for over a year now and this is my first time inking it up. I tried to mask this card and was unsuccessful so I skipped to plan B. 

Recipe:
Paper: Jackson, Juniper CS, White Daisy CS (CTMH)
Stamp: You've Got A Friend (retired) (CTMH)
Inks: Cocoa, Juniper (CTMH)
Tools: Paper-Piercer, Micro-Tip Scissors
Other: Cocoa Ribbon (retired), Colonial White Brads (retired), Foam Tape (CTMH), White Button, Barn Red Floss (Jo-Ann Fabrics)

I will miss the Jackson paper collection. The juniper and glacier colors really popped against the cocoa and barn red.

Have a great day. Hope it's a crafty one.

Casandra

Third Anniversary Celebration

Good morning! Today, I am celebrating 3 wonderful years with Close To My Heart. I have enjoyed getting to meet new people and build relationships within the papercrafting world. I want to take a moment to say thank you to everyone that has followed my blog or supported my business in any way. I appreciate all of you.

I love it that my anniversary happens to be on the same day we begin National Scrapbooking Month. Check out this sweetheart of a deal.

CC1027 Free To Be Me Paper Collection

With a qualifying purchase of $50, you will receive this beautiful paper collection for just $5!

But, that's not all! Close To My Heart has paired this promotion up with the current May Stamp of the Month "You've Got A Friend". Also, with the same qualifying purchase of $50, you will receive this fun stamp set for just $5.

S1405A You've Got A Friend

Both of these promotions have a retail value of $17.95, so that is a great savings!

So I've shared with you the two Close To My Heart sponsored promotions we have going on through the month of May. I would like to sweeten the deal as my personal thank you to each of you for supporting my business these past 3 years.

If you purchase $50 in product, you will receive a *free ink pad of your choice ($5.25 retail value). It's crazy math, but if you purchase $50 in qualifying product, add in the Free To Be Me promo, the You've Got A Friend promo, plus the free ink pad, that is $31.15 in savings.

For those of you deciding to stock up on your favorite crafting supplies before they're gone, a purchase of $100 in product, will net you a *free Level 2 Paper Packet of your choice ($9.95 retail value). 

If you live near or far (from Northern Michigan), you can place your orders through my **website: http://scrappinbliss.ctmh.com/

I can't think of a better way to celebrate my anniversary than this. Thank you!

Casandra

*Free Ink Pad and Paper Packet are available exclusively through me.
**If you place an order directly from my website, please contact me with your choice of free qualifying item so I can ship it to you separately. Thank you!