Cruisin’ & Thoughtful Tidings Card

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Just a week left to get your Thoughtful Tidings February Stamp of the Month Set.  I really love this set for quick cards and all of the images work great with your Cricut Art Philosophy Cartridge!  I created this card using the Cruisin’ Kit. Don’t forget to send me the URL for your fancyMelissa Pin… [Read On]

Create your own Crinkle Ribbon

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I have been seeing vintage looking crinkle ribbon a lot lately.  Today, while playing with Close To My Heart’s new Color-Ready Seam Binding Ribbon, I figured out how to make my own. Here is the finished tag: I used the Lucy Workshop on the Go, cut the tag and the flower using my Cricut Art… [Read On]

“Incredibly Cool” Scrapbook Layout

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I really had a good time playing with the Cruisin’ Workshop on the Go this month.  For this layout, I did pull in the April Stamp of the Month (stay tuned for this one) and the Color-Ready Evergreen Cork Shapes.  The Argyle Pattern in this kit is one of my favorite patterns!  It’s perfect for… [Read On]

Thank you

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So how are y’all coming on your Pin It to Win It Board?  I am loving seeing which projects on Pinterest are most inspiring to you.  Need details?  Click here and see how you can win the Cricut Art Philosophy Cartridge or a $99 shopping Spree!!! Now, my to my thank you.  I have to… [Read On]

Pin It to Win It

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  I’m so excited to kick-off a Pin it to Win it contest, my first-ever challenge on Pinterest. Simply create a virtual pin board featuring your favorite fancyMelissa Projects for a chance to win a Close to My Heart Cricut Art Philosophy Collection (value $99). Already have the Cartridge or not a Cricut user (what?!?!),… [Read On]

Have a Ball on Valentine’s Day

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Yep, it’s Valentine’s Day.  In the Laverty house, February 14 marks the end of a seemingly endless stream of celebrations.  I know, I may sounds all bah-humbug, but starting with Halloween we literally have something or someone to celebrate about once every two weeks.  From now until Lawson’s birthday at the end of June we… [Read On]

ISO Scrapbook Club Coordinators

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Have you ever thought about becoming a Direct Sales Consultant but have NO interest in “doing parties”?  You aren’t alone. It’s true that for home-based business consultants, parties hosted by your friends are the best way to meet new customers.  But let’s say you already have a solid group of four or five friends who… [Read On]

Party with fancyMelissa!

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It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s the CTMH Spring/Summer 2012 Idea Book! fancyMelissa’s Open House Friday, February 10  11a to 2p  AND 7p to 10p A Party for YOU -  My SUPERHERO Close to My Heart Customers!!! With this Cricut Art Philosophy Cartridge, CTMH has really created a WAM! BAM! POW! Spring/Summer 2012 Idea Book. I’d… [Read On]

Cruisin’ Scrapbook Kit of the Month

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Each month, you can order a complete scrapbook kit with everything you need to create (3) 2-page 12×12 layouts.  The kits are easy and can be completed by scrappers at every skill level.  Kits include a link to pictures of the completed layouts with specific instructions where needed.  And as always, I’m available to answer… [Read On]

Featured on Jeanette’s Spotlight on Art

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I couldn’t be more thrilled. Yesterday, Jeanette Lynton choose the art I submitted to Close to My Heart to be the first Consultant featured in her Spotlight on Art.  Whoo Hoo!  What an honor.  I thought I’d share the art I created here on my site, too. I highlighted Close to My Heart’s Dimensional Elements… [Read On]