Close to my Heart Organizers

These are the new organizers available from Close to my Heart. You can order them at ctmh.com/jganshorn

My First Challenge!

Wild Orchid Crafts (Round in circles) and Lili of the Valley (Anything but a card...) both have blog challenges going on right now and I decided to give it a try. So this is the first challenge that I have entered, hope it works out.

This is a banner for my daughter, Isabelle's bedroom. The frame is cut from chipboard using the Close to my Heart Art Philosophy Cricut cartridge, as well as the polka dot paper (also from CTMH) I used to cover it. The striped paper and the cardstock used for the images' circles is also from CTMH. The flowers and pearl trim are from Wild Orchid Crafts, and the image is from Lili of the Valley. I colored the image with copic markers (still learning) and then used my 2-way glue pen to adhere some glitter to the butterfly. The box-pleated hot pink trim is from Webster's pages and the pink ribbon hanger and mesh butterflies are from the dollarstore. The alpha's I used were just from my stash.

I really hope you enjoy it. It was fun to create.

So 37 years ago my parents got married and today they are celebrating their anniversary. I wanted to make them a card that would reflect their special day...

I used their wedding colors which were light pink and light blue, I also wanted to make it look a bit worn as they were married quite some time ago, and have been through a lot together.

I really hope they enjoy this card made especially for their special day!

Love you Mom and Dad!

About the card:
This card is 5x7, I used Close to my Heart "Bliss" patterned paper, and Colonial White and Daisy White cardstock. Stamps used are also from CTMH.
The lace is from Webster's pages.
The flat back pearls and pink roses are from Wild Orchid Crafts
The blue roses and leaves are Prima
I cut the stems of the roses off and used them for the little green spiral sprigs.

Then 33 years to the day after my parents were married, my younger brother was married to his love, Natasha. I made them a card as well using their wedding colors, however I did not distress their card as their life together is fresh and new.

I absolutely love to create for specific occasions and make it personal to the recipient. It means so much more that way.

Love you Tyler and Natasha! Best wishes for many more years to come!

About the card:
This card is also 5x7, I the same papers as for my parents card (used Close to my Heart "Bliss" patterned paper, and Colonial White and Daisy White cardstock). Stamps used are also from CTMH.
The red trim is from Webster's pages.
The lace and flat-back pearls are from Wild Orchid Crafts.
The red flower is from Maya Road.
Leaves are from Prima
Sparkles are from Close to my Heart

Hope you enjoy the cards and my bit of sappiness... Thanks for looking!!!

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Thinking of You card

Here is a cute card I made for my niece, just because... I had sent my other niece Sarah and her brother Pedro cards for their birthdays and thought my niece Megan might like one too (her birthday isn't until September). (I forgot to take pictures of the other two cards I made) The image is from Lili of the Valley, the pattern paper is from the Prima Sunkiss collection and the ribbon is off of a box of chocolates :D (I think, it was so pretty I had to keep it). I colored the image with copics and used stickles/glitter glue for some sparkle. Hope you like it Megan!

Another Mini Album

Here is another mini album I finished using miscellaneous Close to my Heart paper and embellishments. Almost all of the pages in the album are sanded for a "worn" look. Hope you enjoy! Sorry I haven't posted in a while!

Here is a recipe book mini album I did up for my cousin. Hope you enjoy!

Roxie 3 ring binder album

Here is a CTMH 3 ring binder album that I created using the Roxie paper pack from Close to my Heart. It originally came with 5 pages, but I decided to make a few more pages to fill up the album.

Celebrate with Me!!!! My 2nd Anniversary with Close to my Heart

May marks my 2 year anniversary with Close to my Heart. I love this company and all they have to offer, from the great product they carry to the amazing promotions they offer each month. As a very special Thank You to all of my Close to my Heart customers new and old, I would like to offer to you 20% OFF ANY ONE ITEM IN THE SPRING/SUMMER 2012 IDEA BOOK! Go to closetomyheart.com to view the idea book if you do not have a copy) Those who place an order by May 31, 2012 will be entered to win hostess rewards from my May sales!!! So please celebrate with me, stock up on your scrapbooking goodies and take advantage of these great offers. Note: All orders that require a discount must be ordered directly through me. Please email me to submit your order.

Some projects for an upcoming trade show...

A Few More Christmas Creations

Here are a few more Christmas cards I have made for the 2011 Christmas season...

Easter Projects for Childrens Art Class (Preschool and Pre-teen)

Here a couple of little basket bags I created for a class I will be teaching in March, 2012.
All product is from Close to my Heart.