June Specials ROCK!!!

Ohhh my Goodness....the June specials are so awesome....take a peek right now!

We will start with the My Crush Book special........and what is so awesome is that there are so many designs to chose from PLUS a FREE coordinating Stamp Set! 

During the month of June, when you purchase any My Crush^® book and its accompanying assortment, you will receive the coordinating stamp set FREE! That is a savings of at least $9.95 USD / $10.95 CAD! Choose from five lovely My Crush book offerings that will provide a swoon-worthy background for your favorite memories. 

Secondly is the Totally Adorable Stamp of The Month "Ice Cream Dream".  Here's a little scoop of what it looks like along with a card sample and layout sample.  So many possibilities.


 

 

Super Cute Stamp Set!

 

With a minimum qualifying purchase, get your D-size Stamp of the Month set for $5! Add the stamp set to your cart at full retail price or, with your qualifying order, add it at checkout for the promotional price.

You can find these amazing specials on my website.  Don't miss out on the savings!

Thanks for stopping by the Playground...see you soon! 

Mary

 



Another Awesome Rose Blossom Blog Hop!

Welcome to the 1st of the month's Rose Blossom Blog Hop. This is one big circle of gals on the RB Team who love to papercraft. If you have come from Morgan's Tweet SCRAPS Blog  I'm sure you have seen some amazing artwork and talent.

This time we are all featuring our creations with this darling June Stamp of the Month.

 Ice Cream Dream

 

Each month you can purchase a new D-size stamp set, available for one month only, for just $5 — that’s over 70% off retail! When you place an order of $50 or more in Close To My Heart products (excluding purchases made in Studio J^®), you qualify for this special Stamp of the Month pricing.

 

This stamp set is perfect for many things...birthday invites, place cards for a backyard BBQ party, cards, and in my world...a little mini album using The Kraft 3-Ring Album . This little album is only $5.95 and can hold many, many pages of your important events, recipes, favorite pictures or anything you decide.

 

The pages are all cut from the CTMH Artbooking Cricut Cartridge and hold several of my favorite pictures of our children and their children. They are all  precious SCOOPS of Ice Cream that fill our lives with happiness.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

With Grandchild #10 on the way, there will be more pages added in the future.

 



Here are a few close up shots. 

 

The Stamp of the Month can be used with many other stamp sets which is what I did with this Mini.

 

Other supplies used are all Close To My Heart:

 

Kraft 3-Ring Album

Whimsey Fundamental Paper Pack

Operation Smile Happy Everything Stamp Set

The Authentic Life Stamp Set

Oceanside Sequins

Coral Reef Sequins

Carnival Washi Tape

Lagoon Hearts Washi Tape

Black Arrow Washi Tape

Pixie & Flaxen Extra Thick Twine

Various ShinHan Markers

 

You can find all these goodies on my Website.

 

On your next Hop, you will be visiting the talented Amy's Paisley Playhouse Blog where I know you will be in for an especially cute Treat!

 

Thanks for stopping by the Playground and I hope you'll stop again soon!

 

Mary



 

 

 

 

 

Jackson Calling......

Do you have outdoor pictures of hiking, camping, fishing, spending time at the cabin or just general nature loving activities?  Then it's time to get them preserved with this awesome coordinating paper pack called JACKSON.  It is perfect for these types of memories.

Here are a couple of my club pages for the month of May using this fabulous paper pack.

 

These are pages of our old campground and our site. Although we will miss being here, we are happy at our new location in Danbury, Wisconsin. 



 

 

More memories at Campsite #103 from 2014.  The grandkids love to visit us at the campground  and of course this Gramma is not going to let these memories go un-preserved.

 

The stampset used on these pages is from the Jackson Workshop On The Go.

 

The WOTG is a perfect choice as you get the paper pack, assortments, coordinating stamp set and some matching embellishments.  There are step by step instructions included that help save you time in creating your layouts.

 

  You can see everything on MY WEBSITE HERE .

 

Thanks for stopping by the Playground.  Hope to see you again soon.

 

Mary

 

 

 

 

Having some fun with Taste of Summer

Oh My Goodness! 

Have you checked out this paper pack and stamp set?  It is so totally adorable. Available only during the month of May.  I just don't want you to miss out on a great deal. 

 

 

Check out my website here to find how to get this awesome paper and stamp set in your hands. 

 

Here it is.........

 

 

Celebrate National Scrapbooking Month during the month of May with our exclusive mouthwatering Taste of Summer paper packet, available for only $8.95 USD & CAD! Featuring bold, vibrant colors colours, this exclusive paper packet is perfect to pair with your sweet summery memories, and provides delicious designs for your layouts, cards, and more!

 



Plus, as a special bonus, during the month of May you can also purchase the exclusive Taste of Summer bonus D-size stamp set for $17.95 USD / $19.75 CAD.

 

Thanks for stopping by the playground.  See you soon!

 

Mary

 

 



Taste of Summer Fun

Today I want to share a Mother's Day card that is made from the Taste of Summer paper pack and Stamp Set.  It is National Scrapbooking Month in May and Close To My Heart, once again, hit a home run on the special for this occasion.  I must say I am completely head over heels for this paper pack and stamp set.  It is so cute and can be used for so many cards, layouts and home décor items.

This card is a Tri-Fold design.  I will show the instructions at the end of this post. 




 

 

The paper pack and stamp set Taste of Summer are a match made in heaven.  I've stocked up on this paper to be sure I will have enough for all the projects I plan to use it for.

For the sentiment, I used the stamp set Flowers for Mom.

Ink colors used:

Sorbet
Canary
Sunset
Topiary
Black

You can see all the beautiful colors available by clicking HERE.

This is a close up of the adorable stamp set

I used some Coral Reef Sequins to add a little fun to the fruit.  Folded it and tied it together with some Glacier Extra Thick Twine.

All of these items can be found on my website right here  - just click the link and you will be on your way.

Tri Fold Card

Step one: Cut your 12 x 12 piece of cardstock to 12 x 5-1/2. Place the 12" side horizontally on the scoring board.

Step two: Using your scoring tool, score as shown at 2", 4", 8", and 10".

Step three: Turn the cardstock vertically. Using a craft knife and ruler (or paper cutter), measure 1-1/2" from the edge, and make a vertical cut from the 2" score line to the 10" score line. Do this on both sides.

Thank you for stopping by the Playground.  I hope you enjoyed your visit.

See you soon!

Mary

May's Delicious Deals with Close To My Heart

Oh Boy!  You are going to absolutely LOVE the deal this month....celebrating National Scrapbooking Month with Close To My Heart.  Not only is there an adorable Paper Pack "Taste of Summer" but also a coordinating stamp set. 

Here is the paper........

 

Celebrate National Scrapbooking Month during the month of May with our exclusive mouthwatering Taste of Summer paper packet, available for only $8.95 USD & CAD! Featuring bold, vibrant colors, this exclusive paper packet is perfect to pair with your sweet summery memories, and provides delicious designs for your layouts, cards, and more! 

 

 

Here is the Stamp Set........  

 

 

 

Stamp images outlined in red coordinate with the Cricut Artiste Collection. 

 

 

 

 

The May Stamp of The Month is adorable as well. 

 

With a minimum qualifying purchase, get your D-size Stamp of the Month set for $5! Add the stamp set at checkout for the promotional price. Set of 14 stamps.  Such a Deal!

You can find these Delicious Deals on my website right here.

 

Thanks for stopping by the Playground...if you are into creating and are preserving your memories, this is the way to go.  Close To My Heart has so many scrapbooking, card making & paper crafting choices.  AMAZING stuff!

 

 

See you again soon with more cute things to share.

 

 

Mary 

 

 

May 1st Blog Hop

It's time for the 1st of the Month Blog Hop.  You have most likely been hopping along and enjoying everyone's beautiful creations.  If you have hopped over to the Playground from Cathy's Blog These Eager Hands you are on the right path.  Isn't Cathy's work gorgeous?  She is one talented gal whose artwork is an inspiration to all of us. 

This time we are showcasing the May Stamp of the Month "Just Sayin" This stampset is adorable and can be used on scrapbook layouts as well as cards. 

 

 You can purchase this stamp set for only $5.00 with a $50.00 order throughout the month of May.

 

There is also another "Fantabulous Promotion" going on in May.  You will love this paper pack called "Taste of Summer".  The price is more than Fantabulous.  For $8.95 you get 12 - 12 x 12 pieces of adorable summertime paper.

 

 



 

 

I have had a lot of fun creating this summertime layout using this cute stamp set and this bright and beautiful paper pack.  It was perfect for two adorable Grandkids, Beau and Chloe. 

 

 

 

 

No words needed with the smiles and expressions on everyone's faces.  Love this little guy so much! Our Beau is so Brave! 

 

 

 

Miss Chloe is a total DIVA.....she is an amazing little girl who is so full of life and energy.  She brings lots of joy to our family......love this cutie pie so much.

                                            

 

 

 



All supplies used are Close To My Heart:

 

Glacier Extra Thick Twine (stapled with our nifty mini stapler)

Coral Reef Sequins

Bubbly Enamel Shapes

Exclusive Inks - Lagoon, Sunset, Sorbet, Pear & Honey

Cricut Artbooking Cartridge for the sun and wave cuts

 

Click HERE to start shopping. 

 

Thank you for hopping on over today.  Next on the Hop is our very talented and creative Brenda.   Click Here to visit Brenda's Blog "Rose Blossom Legacies".  You will love her wonderful artwork.

 

Happy Hopping!

 

Mary

 





April Fool's is Really For Real!

Welcome to the April 1st BLOG HOP.  This is a circle of paper crafters who love to share their passion and beautiful work with you!  If you have come from Cathy's Blog, you are hopping along in the right direction.  I'm sure you loved her amazing artwork.  Cathy is so creative.  

This HOP is featuring the April CTMH Stamp of the Month

Typed Note



I chose the new paper pack Blossom along with Blossom Complements.  This was perfect for our youngest Granddaughters. Both at the age of three in these layouts. 

The typewriter stamp added such a cute accent to both pages. All the sentiments that are included is such a bonus....so many possibilities. Love this Stamp !!

I also had fun creating a few cards with this adorable stamp set. 

Besides the Stamp of the Month....there is more...don't miss out. 

                                                                                                                       

Love a great deal? How about 30 days of great deals? During the month of April, you have the opportunity to score a deal every day with Close To My Heart! What deals are we talking about? Each day during April, while supplies last, we’ll feature a random grab bag filled with current and retired Close To My Heart products available for purchase at a major discount. To grab your bag, simply place any current, full-priced item in your online shopping cart through your Online Business Address and you will be eligible to purchase as many grab bags as you wish (while supplies last)! Grab bags will be featured at five different price points throughout the month, ranging from $35 USD / $55 CAD to $150 USD / $160 CAD. Some grab bags will contain product with more than DOUBLE the retail value of the price you pay! Grab bags will be available for 24 hours starting at 3 pm MDT each day and only while supplies last—so visit often and early! Remember that grab bag tiers will be featured on a random schedule throughout the month, so seize the opportunity to purchase from the grab bag tier you’re interested in when it becomes available because it might not come around again!

You can see everything HERE ON MY WEBSITE!  Check it out!  Close To My Heart has the highest quality paper crafting items on the market.  I've been scrapbooking for many years and truly...they have the greatest paper, stamps and ink that I have found. What I love the most is that the paper packs are all coordinated....takes the guessing out of trying to match your patterns, inks & embellishments.  Makes it so quick and easy to get those memories captured and preserved.

HOP on over to Brenda's Blog ..... her creativity is endless.  Just beautiful artwork.

Thanks for stopping by the Playground.

Mary

IT'S HERE!!!!!

The new Seasonal Expressions #2 catalog is now available.  There are some beautiful paper packs and stamp sets that you will want to add to your supplies. 

Of course, the Stamp of the Month is always so fun as well.  April's SOTM is called Typed Note

With a $50 order you can purchase this adorable stamp set for only $5.

 

Not only a new catalog that you can peruse, but also a special promotion.
 The Deal of the Day during the month of April. 

 

 

Love a great deal? How about 30 days of great deals? During the month of April, you have the opportunity to score a deal every day with Close To My Heart! What deals are we talking about? Each day during April, while supplies last, we’ll feature a random grab bag filled with current and retired Close To My Heart products available for purchase at a major discount. To grab your bag, simply place any current, full-priced item in your online shopping cart through your Consultant’s Online Business Address and you will then be eligible to purchase as many grab bags as you wish (while supplies last)! Grab bags will be featured at five different price points throughout the month, ranging from $35 USD / $55 CAD to $150 USD / $160 CAD. Some grab bags will contain product with more than DOUBLE the retail value of the price you pay! Grab bags will be available for 24 hours starting at 3:00 pm MDT each day and only while supplies last—so visit often and early! Remember that grab bag tiers will be featured on a random schedule throughout the month, so seize the opportunity to purchase from the grab bag tier you’re interested in when it becomes available because it might not come around again!

 

You can everything HERE!

 

Stop back over at 7:00 pm CST tonight and check out the Rose Blossom Blog Hop where you will see a showcasing of the April Stamp of The Month.  You won't be disappointed with the talent of all these creative gals.

 

See you soon on the Playground!

 

Mary