It's Here!!!

July - August Supplemental Catalog

Oh my heart, this catalog is so amazing.  Filled with so much fun and goodness.

If you are a Disney lover, this book is for you !!!

 To place an order go to:
 grandmanaedesigns.closetomyheart.com

July Stamp Of the Month

The July Stamp Of The Month is simply adorable.  It is titled "For My Beautiful Friend".

This stamp set is available for purchase for $18.95, or $5.00 with a $50.00 purchase.  This is one you won't want to miss out on.

For anyone who purchases the July SOTM, I will send a free card kit of the three cards that I designed below.  They will come cut and ready for you to stamp and assemble.

you can order at:
 grandmanaedesigns.closetomyheart.com

June Stamp Of The Month

I am in love with the June SOTM.  It is called Garden Tags

#S2006.  It is so fun to use for cards, a tag on a goodie or gift or even a scrapbook layout.  It makes my heart happy.  Remember you can purchase the SOTM outright for $18.95, or it is $5.00 with a $50.00 purchase. This stamp set is available thru June 30, 2020.   To order go to my website.

grandmanaedesigns.closetomyheart.com

June 2020 Workshop

I hope that this post finds you all well and surviving this Covid-19 Pandemic.

I am going a little crazy here so I decided to offer a workshop.

For you that are ready to get out and be social I am offering this workshop at my home.

For those of you who are still totally staying in I will offer it in a kit form that you can pick up and make at home.  All papers will be cut and stamped and ready to assemble, along with pictures and instructions.

I will only have 3 people per time at my home so I can use proper 6 feet social distancing.  I will provide hand sanitizer

and ask that you wear a mask when entering and leaving.

This workshop will consist of 3 cards with envelopes and a 12X12 scrapbook layout.

It will include 1/2 package of the gold glitter gems and a package of thin puff dots.

Cost for this workshop is $24.00

Dates: Thursday June 11th,  2:00 - 4:00 and 7:00 - 9:00  I will disinfect all tables, chairs and tools used between workshops.

Pickups, any time that day.

Please respond by Wednesday, May 27th.  Payment must be made by then in order for me to have time to get supplies ordered and projects cut.

May 2020 Stamp Of The Month

It has been forever since I have posted on my Blog.  Life has a way of getting in the way but I am determined to change that.  Today I want to share with you Close To My Hearts May Stamp Of The Month.  It is such a darlin font with swirls, little sentiments, hearts, stars and x's.

Below are a few samples of cards and a layout that I used this stamp set on.  As always you can purchase this stamp set outright for $18.95, or with a $50.00 purchase you can get it for only $5.00 !!!

Enjoy the artwork and if you want to place an order you can go to grandmanaedesigns.closetomyheart.com

 

1 Pattern 3 cards

Below is my take on using 1 pattern to create 3 different cards.

It is so fun to see the difference with the same pattern!!!!

A little sneak peek of some new papers!!!!

This months Blog Hop features the Make Waves paper package.

These bright playful papers make me smile. If you are visiting from Brittany Allreds blog then you are on the right track.

I created a 2 page layout using the paper package, the complements, and some bashful glitter paper.  I also used the darling Picture My Life cards from the paper package.  A pretty plain and simple layout but sometimes less is more.  Now head over to see what Shirley Ross has created.

Blog Hop Participants

Carol Loftus

Brittany Allred

RaNae Groves Andrews Fennema

Shirley Ross

Haley Bell Dyer

Kathleen Androlewicz

Cheryl Arbo

Welcome to our January Blog Hop featuring the beautiful Chelsea Gardens Paper Package.  The soft hues and beautiful designs make this a delight to create with.  If you have come here from Julie Scott's blog you are on the right track.  After you have view my creations hop on over to Hayle Bell Dyer's blog.  Or just follow the list below.  Hope you enjoy!!!

Now hop on over to Hayle Bell Dyer's Blog to see what amazing things she has created.

Blog Hop List

Carol Loftus
Shirley Ross
Debi McBain
Julie Scott
RaNae Groves Andrews Fennema
Haley Bell Dyer
Kathleen Androlewicz
Erica Haskin
Gerri Baker
Brittany Allred
Amy Ulen
Cheryl Arbo

I am in love with the new Seasonal Expressions

January - April 2018

I have been playing with the Stargazer papers that are in this book.  I love the bright vibrant colors and the versatility of the papers.  Although it is shown as a space theme, it can be used for so many other events.  I hope you enjoy the pages and cards that I created!!!!

These Basic Fundamentals are absolutely to die for.  They are for sure my favorite fundamental package.  I love that you can create with the different tones and shades or add a pop of color to them.  I have created two cards.  The first one  using the browns which I only used the browns, spiced it up with our Bronze Sequins, and one with the greys where I added a splash of Bashful Cardstock, glitter paper,  and pearls to perk it up.  I used the sentiments from the Hunting For Words stamp set, B1571.  You may also notice that the card designs are new. ( Hint hint) there might be something new to look forward to in January!!!!!

If you have come here from Haley Dyer you are on the right track

Now head on over to Shirley Ross or start at the beginning

Carol Loftus

 Julie Scott

Kathleen Androlewicz

Haley Bell Dyer

 RaNae Fennema

Shirley Bean Ross

     Welcome to our Featured paper Blog Hop!  This month we are showcasing items from our Silver & Gold paper Pack with various projects created by talented Close to  my Heart consultants.  If you are visiting from Julie's blog then you are on the right track.

     I totally loved working with the Silver & Gold papers. I wanted to get away from a Christmas theme so I created a New Year's Eve layout.  Enjoy!!!

Now head over to Kathleen's blog to see what fun things she has created.

Carol Loftus

Shirley Ross

Haley Dyer

Cheryl Arbo

Julie Scott

RaNae Fennema

Kathleen Androlewicz

Erica Haskin

Ramona Temple

Beary Christmas

I am totally in love with this Beary Christmas paper.

Enjoy these three quick and simple cards that were made with it!!!!

The Beary Christmas paper is such a delight to work with.  I loved creating the following layouts for this Blog Hop.  Hope you enjoy!!!!

If you came here from Julie's blog you are on the right track.

Head on over to Erica's blog to see what darling creations she has to share.

Carol Loftus
Julie Scott
Erica Haskin
Brenda Lapp
Cheryl Arbo
Shirley Ross
Kathleen Androlewicz
Geri Baker
Ramona Temple
Jen Rubio

Halloween Happiness

I had so much fun creating with the Cats and Bats Workshop Your Way kit.

This paper screams Halloween but is also versatile enough to be used for many other occasions.

Enjoy the layouts and cards that I created with these papers and product.  To order your own Cats and bats Workshop Your way click on the shop with me link on the left and it will take you to my website. 

June Workshop

I have been busy creating with the new Jack papers in the Seasonal Expressions#2.
I don't know if I fell in love with these papers because of two of my favorite colors red and black,
or because it is the name of my youngest grandson Jack.  Anyway, I love these papers and couldn't stop creating.  Therefore, my June workshop consists of 3 2 page 12X12 layouts and 3 cards.

Date:  Thursday, June 15th

Time:  12:00 -2:00, 2:00 -4:00, or 7:00 - 9:00

Cost:  $25.00 (Includes 1 Jack Paper Package, 1 Jack Complements, & additional cardstock)

            All projects will be cut and ready for you to assemble.

Signup and payment:  Due to me no later than Friday June 2nd

Hope you all have a happy and safe Memorial Day weekend,

Hugs,

RaNae

April Workshop

Some Kinda Wonderful....

Spring is in the air and that is Some Kinda Wonderful, a perfect time to use the Some Kinda Wonderful paper packet for our April Workshop..

This month we will feature that paper packet, with a refreshing Best Friends 2 page layouts, and two darling cards.  The papers are bright and cheerful and the layout can be used for all kinds of best friends.  You can also change the title to Best Day if that works better for your needs.

Cost for this workshop is $15.00

Day and Times:

Thursday, April 20, 2017

Noon - 2:00

2:00 - 4:00

7:00 - 9:00

Sign up and payment is due to me no later than Monday, April 10th.

Contact me at:  ranaefennema@hotmail.com or 801-518-3350

Hope to see you there!!!!!

Don't Be Too Quick To Judge!!!

I have to say that I was not in love with the March SOTM.  I am not a coffee drinker of tea drinker so I felt like I really didn't need it.  Boy was I wrong when I started working with this set.  Below are some samples that I have created.  If you want to give this stamp set a try you can purchase it at
http://grandmanaedesignes.closetomyheart.com
You can get this set for $5.00 with a $50.00 purchase or you can buy it alone for $17.95

March Workshop

I have been so excited to announce this workshop.  It is done using the Dreaming Big paper package and compliments which you will receive both when you sign up for this workshop. 

I am in love with this paper package.  It just makes me happy looking at it.

The workshop will be held Thursday March 23rd from noon - 2:00 or 7:00 - 9:00

Sign up and payment will be due to me no later than Friday March 10th.  If you love this as much as I do and can't attend and would like a kit please let me know.

Sign up by contacting me at:

ranaefennema@hotmail.com

or at 801-518-3350

These cards and layout were created by RaNae Fennema but inspired by Denise Anderson- Turley

Hope to hear from you soon!!!!

Hello Lovely!!!

Hello Lovely!!!!

Here we are in February already.  I can't believe that the first month of 2017 is gone.

I am ready to dig in and get these Workshops back up and running.

For the month of February we will be creating a 2 page 12X12 layout along with two beautiful cards, all made out of our beautiful Hello Lovely paper and compliments.  This is a super easy workshop and for those that sign up I will have an extra special SUPRISE craft for you to make.

The workshop will be held on Thursday February 23rd.

Times will be:

12:00 to 2:00

7:00 to 9:00

Cost for this workshop is $15.00

Sign up and payment is due to me no later than Monday February 12th

Please indicate the time that you will be attending.

If you are long distance and would like this kit just add $5.00 to your order for shipping.

You can contact me at ranaefennema@hotmail.com

or

801-518-3350

Hope to hear from you soon!!!!!

The Wait Is Over !!!!!

The Awesome new organization system from CTMH is available for purchase.

With this you have no excuse to not be organized :)

Stop by today to order your new organization system to help you get ready for the Fall / Winter scrapbook season!!