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!!!!