Best Buds Layout – November Stamp of the Month

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Welcome to Close to My Heart’s November Stamp of the Month Blog Hop! Sorry if I’ve been MIA for the past few days. The weekend was crazy with football playoffs (headed to the Championships for the 3rd year in a row), but then we had to deal with Sandy. I’m writing this on Monday evening…. [Read On]

Class Picture Scrapbook Layout

Scholastic Fast & Fancy

Did you have a great weekend? Except for Lawson’s football game getting rained out for the second time in a week, it was fantastic. We went over to my folks house up in Frederick, MD (it’s about 45 minutes away and a gorgeous drive through the country and past Harpers Ferry, WV) to celebrate their… [Read On]

Back to School Gift Bag with Cricut Artiste

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Here is another variation on the gift bag I posted last week using the La Belle Vie Kit and the new Cricut Artiste Cartridge from CTMH. For this one, I used our new Ruby Cardstock and the Scholastic Workshop on the Go. I love this new Red from CTMH. It’s just so rich. The bag is cut… [Read On]

It’s Your Day Blog Hop – CTMH Stamp Set Promotion

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Hey there – are you ready to check out the serious cuteness that is the It’s Your Day Double Stamp Set from CTMH! I couldn’t love this set anymore!!! So thanks for hoping here from my friend Helen’s Blog. This National Stamping Month double stamp set is PERFECT for any of you who are involved… [Read On]

Cricut Artiste Cupcake Liners & Toppers (& open house winners)

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Everyone loves a cupcake, right?!? But peeps go CRAZY for a cupcake when it has a cute topper AND sits in a fashionable liner: Last night I spoiled my FAVORITE people – my customers – with a fun Open House. I ordered mini-cupcakes from my friend and neighbor, Liz Mutschler of Sugardust Cookies and Cakes…. [Read On]

Cricut Artiste Gift Card Holder

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I am literally running out the door to head up to meet Lawson, Cate and Mike in PA for Lawson’s lacrosse tournament and I quickly had to make a gift card holder for my brother – it’s his bday today and he’s meeting us up there, too! Yay. So I ran to my Cricut, grabbed… [Read On]