Deconstructed #57 Anniversary Card

Good evening! And thanks again for stopping by.

Tonight's card is based on this week's sketch from "Deconstructed Sketch" blog, and it seemed perfect for playing along with another blog challenge, as well, called "Inspired By". Here is the sketch:

I liked the color palette from Inspired By's photo.

This seemed like the perfect match between the two.

Since I know of a few couples having anniversaries soon, I decided this sketch would be perfect for an anniversary card.

If you would like to participate in the Deconstructed Sketch challenge, please click here. And if you would like to participate in the Inspired By challenge, please click here.

Have a wonderful evening!

Casandra

Dreamin' Cards

Today, I have some new cards featuring our Dreamin' Paper. This paper pack is set to retire on January 31, 2012. Don't miss your chance to own it.

Products Used:

Dreamin' L2 Paper
Thanksgiving Stamp Set
Remarkable Wreath Stamp Set
Harvest Happiness Stamp Set
Antique Copper Brads
Chocolate Embroidery Floss
Chocolate (White-Stitch) Ribbon
Watercolor Pencils
Chocolate, Sunset & Goldrush Inks
Wishes How-To-Program

I made these cards to donate to a benefit auction coming up on the 14th.

Have a wonderful day!

Casandra

Cherish The Day SOTM Blog Hop

Welcome to our Stamp of the Month Blog Hop!  This month, we are featuring the November Stamp Of the Month, which is called Cherish The Day.

 
If you have come here from {Luisa's Blog}, you are on the right path! The blog hop is a great big circle, so you can start here and work your way all around. If you get lost along the way, you’ll find the complete list of participating consultants here on Helen’s blog.

This month, we have over 50 Close To My Heart Consultants sharing their creations using this special stamp set and other great CTMH products on their blogs. This is simple to do - just click on the link at the end of the post on each blog to move to the next one! Here we go!

Today, I have a layout to share with you.

Here's what you get with the Cherish The Day stamp set.

Now "Hop" on over to {Corina's Blog} to see her fabulous work! Be sure to visit all the Consultants at their Blogs to get some great crafting ideas and other fun ideas! Remember, Cherish The Day stamp set is only available until November 30th! Contact your CTMH Consultant (or click here) to place your order to get this wonderful stamp set.

Products Used:

Fall Fun Layout

Dreamin' Paper

Cherish The Day Stamp Set

Mocha Opaques

Chocolate & Pacifica Inks

Cricut Art Philosophy Cartridge

Magic How-To-Program

Thanks so much for stopping by. Happy Halloween!

Casandra

Dreamin' and Typeset Cards

Good evening! I hope your Labor Day weekend was nice.

We spent last weekend enjoying our last camping trip of the season. Monday, after we got home, my husband started carrying everything back in to the house (including about 6 loads of laundry). Our pantry is full to bursting now. But the camper is all set to be winterized for the season.

One bit of nostalgia for me, is thinking about how this was our last camping trip as a family of 4. The next time we go out, we will have to pack a play pen, bottles, formula, diapers, stroller, etc. It's so hard to believe that a tiny newborn requires so many things.

My son Jack started kindergarten yesterday. I didn't have time for tears as my firstborn baby started on his journey; I was too busy trying to console his baby sister. She cried and clung to me as I dropped her off at daycare (by herself). Izzy kept saying "I want my Jack Jack. I just miss him so much." Awe....

Well, now it's time to share a few of my latest projects with you.

First of all, we have a card made with Dreamin'. Love this paper.

And here is a thank you card that I made with Typeset and the Art Philosophy cartridge bundle.

And a bonus card that I made a while back using Lucky, but forgot to post a copy of:

Hope you all are having a wonderful week back to school and back to work. :)

Casandra

Dreamin' Cards

I have been Dreamin' again....

Tonight, I have several Dreamin' cards to share with you.

Don't you just love that bronze glitter glue? When paired with our Mocha opaques, you have a match made in Heaven.

Supplies

Dreamin' L2 Paper

Dreamin' WOTG Stamp

Harvest Happiness Stamp
A Little Thanks Stamp
Pair-A-Phrase Stamp
Antique Copper Brads

Mocha Opaques

Bronze Glitter Glitz Gel
Colonial White Grosgrain Ribbon

Chocolate, Pacifica, Honey and Goldrush Inks
Watercolor Pencils
Cricut Art Philosophy Cartridge
Wishes How-To-Program

I finally turned my Cricut on today and cut out those leaves. I got a little carried away and cut out some labels and even a circle card (YES!). There is a learning curve to this machine. I confess to getting supremely frustrated with it, and tried to call a few people I knew that had Cricuts, but alas, no one was home. As my dear friend Heather likes to say, I had to put my big girl pants on and figure it out. LOL (Thanks, Heather. Makes me laugh everytime.)

I discovered 2 problems when cutting. One, you have to use the "Shift" key (like we used to with old typewriters) in order to get the leaf to cut instead of a square. The 2nd problem was the blade...I had incorrectly installed it and it wouldn't cut my paper even though the machine said it was cutting. And wow...that sticky mat is like a glue trap for a mouse. LOL Except it doesn't smell like peanut butter. (Don't ask me how I know this.) Oops. I fear that I am rambling now....

Have a wonderful night!

Casandra

Pair-A-Phrase Blog Hop

Welcome to our Pair-A-Phrase Blog Hop!  We will be featuring our National Stamping Month Campaign, which is Pair-A-Phrase, (2) D-size stamp sets. 
If you have come here from {Deanne's Blog}, you are on the right path! The blog hop is a great big circle, so you can start here and work your way all around. If you get lost along the way, you’ll find the complete list of participating consultants here on Helen’s blog.

This month we have over 40 Close To My Heart Consultants sharing their creations using this special stamp set and other great CTMH products on their blogs. This is simple to do - just click on the link at the end of the post on each blog to move to the next one! Here we go!

Today, I have 3 cards to share with you. I was so inspired by this wonderful set of stamps; it's perfect for year-round stamping.

Here's what you get with the Pair-A-Phrase stamp set.

Aren't they adorable?

Now "Hop" on over to {Wendy's Blog} to see her work! Be sure to visit all the Consultants at their Blogs to get some great crafting ideas and other fun ideas! Remember, the Pair-A-Phrase stamp set is only available until September 30th! Contact your CTMH Consultant (or click here) to place your order to get this wonderful stamp set for free!

Products Used:

Blue Owl Card

Dreamin' L2 Paper

Pair-A-Phrase Stamp Set

Grown With Love Stamp Set (Retired)

Neutral Embroidery Floss

Bamboo Bitty Brads

Chocolate, Goldrush & Sunset Inks

Watercolor Pencils

Edge Distresser

Paper Piercing Kit

Wishes How-To-Program

Perfect Treat Circle Card

Mayberry L2 Paper

Pair-A-Phrase Stamp Set

Summer Days Stamp Set

Smoothie, Honey, Olive & Cocoa Inks

Watercolor Pencils

Buttercup Yellow Ribbon

Chocolate Brads

Chocolate Embroidery Floss

Paper Piercing Kit

Corner Rounder

3-D Foam Dots

Wishes How-To-Program

Bicycle Card

Mayberry L2 Paper

Pair-A-Phrase Stamp Set

Cocoa Ink

Watercolor Pencils

Colonial White Embroidery Floss

3-D Foam Dots

Picket Fence Punch

Scallop Border Punch

Paper Piercing Kit

Wishes How-To-Program

Thanks so much for taking the time to stop by today. I was so excited to participate in my first-ever blog hop. Have a great day!

Casandra

Dreamin' Workshop

Hi everyone! Well, yesterday was my birthday. My kids woke me up with hugs and kisses and enthusiastic "Happy Birthday(s)". Made my day. When hubby came home from work, he handed a gift card to Jack to give to me. So, on top of getting a Cricut Expression for my birthday, I also will have dinner and a movie with my hubby. Very nice.... :)

I have been busy working on some scrapbook layouts since Tuesday. They even have photo's and journaling on them. Wow, huh?!

I'm so excited to share my layouts from the Dreamin' Workshop. Here they are:

(Please Note: In order to create the 4 layouts, we only need to add a sheet of chocolate, a sheet of bamboo, and a 4x4 blue B&T square.)

This scrapbook workshop is scheduled for September 10th at 1:00 pm. This is the same day as my all-day crop. You can still attend the workshop, even if you choose not to attend the all-day crop. Please contact me to let me know by August 22nd, so we can get your order placed in time to have it here for the workshop date.

For this workshop, I have a few purchasing options for you.

Basic Option #1:

Dreamin' L2 Kit $9.95
6-Pack Colonial White Cardstock $2.95
Shimmer Designer Brads $4.95
Bronz Glitz Glitter Gel $2.75
Dreamin' Stickease $4.95

Sub-Total: $25.55


Better Option #2:

Dreamin' L2 Kit $9.95
6-Pack Colonial White Cardstock $2.95
Shimmer Designer Brads $4.95
Bronz Glitz Glitter Gel $2.75
Dreamin' Stickease $4.95
Mocha Opaques $2.95
Honey Mini-Medley's $4.95

Sub-Total: $33.45


Best Option #3 (Includes C-size stamp set & brochure):

Dreamin' WOTG Kit $29.95
6-Pack Colonial White Cardstock $2.95
Dreamin' Stickease $4.95
Mocha Opaques $2.95
Honey Mini-Medley's $4.95

Sub-Total: $45.75


Please Note: The sub-total amounts reflect your costs before tax and shipping.

I will supplement each workshop participant with an extra cardstock sheet each of Bamboo and Chocolate, as my thank you for attending my workshop. I will also provide you with stamps, inks and tools necessary to complete your 4 layouts.

You will need to bring a paper trimmer, adhesive, micro-tip scissors and a paper piercing kit (if you have it).

R.S.V.P. and payment is required by August 22nd in order to participate in this workshop. You don't want to miss it. :)

Thank you,

Casandra

Upcoming Home Gathering Projects

Good afternoon!

It is a gorgeous day outside. I have a little bit more housework completed, and I can even checkmark off this weekend's weed pulling duty. It's not done by a long shot, but I refuse to spend my beautiful Saturday working that hard. LOL

So, I have a few make-and-take projects to share with you. You may even notice a sneak peek at one of the new paper packs we will begin selling August 1st.

Without further adieu....

Supplies:

First Card

Mayberry L2 Paper

Colonial White Card Base

Olive & Colonial White Cardstock

The Present Stamp Set

Cocoa, Olive & Smoothie Inks

Antique Copper Bitty Brads

Edge Distresser

Second Card

Dreamin' L2 Paper

Cranberry & White Daisy Cardstock

Party Pennants Stamp Set

Cranberry & Pacifica Inks

Cranberry Ribbon

3-D Foam Squares

Just by adding a different color cardstock to Dreamin', you're able to get a completely different look with it.

Now, it's time for me to get started on a scrapbook page that will be the 3rd make-and-take project for Diana's party. If you see this post, Diana, thank you for graciously agreeing to be my first hostess for the new idea book. I am looking forward to visiting with you, your friends and family. :)

Have a terrific day.

Casandra