Got Candy?

          Skip the tricks and get straight to the treats with the Got Candy? special!  Products are available individually, or you can save 20% on all the items in this Halloween-themed paper collection with the discounted Got Candy? product bundle.  Available items are the paper pack, sticker sheet, coordinating cardstock, sequins in shapes of ghosts, pumpkins, & spiders, and an adorable coordinating stamp set.  To view or order, click on my shopping link on the right side of your screen and then search for Got Candy?  This promotion starts August 8 and goes through Halloween, while supplies last.

August 2020 Stamp of the Month: Floral Celebration

          The August 2020 Stamp of the Month is Floral Celebration.  It has all kinds of possibilities for cute summer cards, layouts, and treat boxes.  Purchase it for $18.95, or for only $5 with a $50 order.  Order # S2008.  Here are a couple of cute summery cards made with the stamp set:

Summer Vibes Cardmaking Workshop

              Use the Summer Vibes cardmaking workshop kit to create 16 cards, 4 each of 4 designs.  The workshop kit includes an exclusive B-size stamp set with coordinating Thin Cuts, as well as assembly instructions with tips for adding color with watercolor paints.  Also includes 16 white cardstock card bases & envelopes, 3 Summer Vibes patterned paper sheets, 5 cardstock sheets, and a pack of Acrylic Hearts.   To order, scroll down and click on my shopping link on the right side of your screen.  Order #G1209.  Or view the online Close To My Heart July/August catalog pages 10 & 11 for more information.

             And check out this adorable scrapbook layout using the Summer Vibes paper pack!

July 2020 Cards With Tracy

Hummingbird Card

Stamp:  Sweet Hummingbird C1844

Paper:  Sorbet, White Daisy, Lagoon

Ink:  Black, Tri-Blend Markers

Embellies:  Clear Shimmer Brush, Goldenrod Stickles

Tools:  Sweet Hummingbird Thin Cuts, Stitched Circles Embossing Folder, Big Shot, 3D Foam

I Need to Craft Card

Stamp: Stitched Together Scrapbooking D1923, It's the Little Things S1411

Paper:  So Much Happy, Peach, White Daisy, Sapphire

Ink:  Sapphire, Smoothie, Green Apple

Embellies:  Platinum Stickles

Tools:  Scallop Border Thin Cuts, Die-Namics Stitched Circles, 3D Foam, Big Shot, Glue Sponge

Vintage Birthday Card

Stamp: You're Not Old C1821

Paper:  Celebrate Today,  Mix In, Black, White Daisy

Ink:  Black, Tri-Blend Markers

Embellies:  Clear Shimmer Brush, Prickly Pear Sequins

Tools:  You're Not Old Thin Cuts, Big Shot, 3D Foam

Ladybug Card

Stamps:  Hello Ladybug B1703,  Build-a-Plaid D1886,  Dreamin' Big C1674

Paper:  White Daisy, Candy Apple, Black

Ink:  Black, Whisper, Slate, Candy Apple

Embellies:  Bitty Brad, Ribbon

Tools:  Ladybug Shaker Window Thin Cuts, Scallop Border Thin Cuts, Big Shot, 3D Foam, 2 3/4" Circle Punch, Glue Dot

July Drawing Prizes & Table Favors

July Drawing Prizes:  Patriotic Box  2 1/2" x 4" x 1 1/4"

Stamp:  Mini Independence Day M1205

Paper:  Stargazer, Sapphire, Candy Apple, White Daisy, Glitter Papers

Ink:  Sapphire, Silver Gel Pen

Embellies:  Bitty Sparkles, Grosgrain Ribbon, Shredded Paper, Candy

Tools:  Scoreboard, Stylus, Tweezers, Bone Folder, Star Punches, 1 3/4" Circle Punch, 2" Scallop Circle Punch, MS Border Punch, 3D Foam

Box Cuts:  6 1/2" x 8 3/4", score L @ 1 1/4" &  3 3/4" both ends; score P @ 1 1/4" both ends; trim 1/2 off lid end tabs

July Table Favors:  Pudding Box   2 3/4" x 2 3/4" x 2 3/4" 

Stamp:  Dollop of Thanks W2047

Paper:  Caprice, Saddle, Vanilla Cream, White Daisy, Candy Apple

Ink:  Chocolate, Versa Mark, Ice Grey Tri-Blend Marker

Embellies:  Bitty Sparkle, Clear Detail Embossing Powder, Shredded Paper, Pudding Cup

Tools:  Scoreboard, Stylus, Bone Folder, Stitched Circle Thin Cuts, Scalloped Circle Thin Cuts, Basic Circles Thin Cuts, SU Scallop Edge Border Punch, Big Shot, Sponge, Craft Heater, 3D Foam

Box Cuts:  8 1/4" x 11 15/16", Score L @ 2 3/4, 5 1/2, 8 1/4, 11;  Score P @ 2 3/4" both ends; Then score L just selvages @2 1/4 and 6 on the end that is not the lid end; Then score P just the left and right boxes to the 2nd score line @ 1 3/4 & 6 1/2 on just the lid end.  Scallop border punch the lid prior to assembly.

July Stamp of the Month: For My Beautiful Friend

   
       The July 2020 Stamp of the Month is just too too cute!  What a sweet stamp set for letting friends and loved ones know you care.  You can order this stamp set for $18.95 or get it for only $5 with a $50 purchase.  Order #S2007.   To order, scroll down and click on my shopping link on the right side of your screen .

Color of the Year: Julep

      The beautiful   Color of the Year:  Julep   collection of products will retire when our annual core products catalog retires at the end of summer.  If you love this color as I do, you will want to order products before they are sold out or retired.

       Products in this Close To My Heart line include the Julep Stamp Pad Z6511,  Julep Re-inker Z7511,  Julep Pigment Stamp Pad Z8007,  Julep Cardstock X6029,  Julep Velvet Ribbon Z3567,  Julep Glitter Paper Z3506,  Julep Glitter Gems Z3507,  Julep Shimmer Brush Z3508, and Julep Loose Sequins Z3566.  To order, scroll down to my shopping link on the right side of your screen.

       Any guesses what the next Color of the Year will be???

This Crazy Pandemic Card

        We are still under the "stay at home" order here in Oregon!  While I've been getting lots of  paper crafting, organizing, and yard work done, I surely would like to get a haircut and eat in a restaurant!  Yesterday I made this cute card to send out to the ladies in my classes.  Here are the specs:

Stamps:  The Great Indoors CC5217,  Let's Stay Home CC3212
Paper:  White Daisy
Ink:  Journal Pen, Black, Raspberry, Tangerine, Green Apple, Carolina, Thistle
Embellies:  Ribbon, Doodlebug Tiny Hearts
Tools:  Tweezers, 3D Foam

To place an order, click on my shopping link on the right side of my screen.

A Crafty Card

        How cute is this card!?!  With all this social distancing and hunkering down at home, I have been finding crafting to be a great stress relief for me.  How about you?  Have you been crafting up a storm?  

        This is what I chose to put inside:

Stamps:  Stitched Together Scrapbooking D1923,  It's the Little Things S1411

Paper:  So Much Happy, Peach, Sapphire, White Daisy

Ink:  Sapphire, Smoothie, Green Apple

Embellies:  Platinum Stickles

Tools:  Scallop Border Thin Cuts, Die-Namics Stitched Circle, Big Shot, 3D Foam, Glue Sponge

Stamp of the Month: Garden Tags

        I made these tags and cards with the adorable Garden Tags stamp set, which is this month's Stamp of the Month.  The stamp set is available during the month of June for only $5 with a $50 purchase, or it can be purchased alone for $18.95.  Ordering number is S2006.  To order, click on my shopping link on the right side of your screen.