Happy Turkey Day PlaceCard

Made this placecard for Thanksgiving table.

 

Supplies

calligraphy: hand wrote my name Melissa

cardstock/paper: white

CTMH: ink - Pumpkin

Lawn Fawn: stamp/die - Turkey Day

marker: Copic

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Simon - Mother's Day Card - Simon FlowerBudsUnfolding

Like the flowers look of this embossing folder. Made it as a Mother's Day card using Simon: Groovy Happy Birthday die, 'Happy' stamp, and calligraphy 'Mother's Day.'

Supplies

calligraphy: hand wrote Mother's Day

CTMH: cardstock/paper - yellow, white

ink: Memento Tuxedo Black

Simon: die - Groovy Happy Birthday

   embossing - Flower Buds Unfolding emb folder

   stamp - HAPPY

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Cat Christmas Card #1 - Newtons Nook AMeowyChristmas

Made this Christmas card for daughter who has a cat to send to her friends that have cats. Did not have a stamp with sentiment I wanted so I used my Calligraphy skills to Calligraphy write the sentiment.

Supplies

calligraphy: Sheaffer calligraphy fountain pen, black ink

cardstock: white

Newton's Nook: cardstock/paper - A Meowy Christmas

  die - Circle Frames

The Close To My Heart CTMH Oct - Dec 2022 catalog and Core Aug 2022 - Jul 2023 catalog are available. My CTMH website link is below or you can click on my right sidebar where it indicates CTMH. 

My CTMH website:SunshineHoneyBee.closetomyheart.com

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Easter ShadowBox Card - Lawn Fawn ShadowBoxCard SpringAddOn

Happy Easter!

Enjoy an interactive card that I made using Lawn Fawn (LF): Shadow Box Card die and Shadow Box Card Spring Add-On. 

Gave the bunnies pom pom tails. Did some ink blending.

 

Supplies

calligraphy: calligrahy wrote the sentiment

CTMH: cardstock/paper - White

Hero Arts: ink - Purple Galaxy Reactive, Summer Sky

Lawn Fawn: die - Banner Trio, Shadow Box Card, 

  Spring Add-On

marker: Copic

other: 5mm white pom poms

Simon: ink - Spring, Dublin

  

The Close To My Heart CTMH Mar-Apr catalog and Core Sept 2021 - Aug 2022 catalog are available. My CTMH website link is below or you can click on my right sidebar where it indicates CTMH. I will send a free stamp set I have from my extras (unused) if you place an order of $30 or more. Please email me if you do order so I can give you a choice as to free stamp even though I do get notified if you place an order. Also, I'm a Cricut affiliate and you can order from Cricut.com by clicking the Cricut icon on my right side bar.

My CTMH website:SunshineHoneyBee.closetomyheart.com

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Simon Wed Ch Interactive  2/5  4/19

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Christmas Book - Story for Penguin Mug - Pink& Main Mugs&Kisses

Created a book for my Great Niece, Hartley, in FL. Calligraphy wrote on vellum story for Pink & Main Mugs & Kisses stamp/die Penguin. 

 

 

 

 

Supplies 

cardstock/paper: maroon, white, vellum   pattern - Snowflakes

ink: VersaFine Onyx Black, Hero Arts Grape Slush

marker: Calligraphy

My Fav Things: stamp - All Lined Up BG

Pink & Main:

    stamp/die - Mugs & Kisses

Simon: die - Stitched Rectangle

 

The Close To My Heart CTMH Nov - Dec catalog and Core Sept 2021 - Aug 2022 catalog are available. My CTMH website link is below or you can click on my right sidebar where it indicates CTMH. There are wonderful SVGs in catalogs also. I will send a free stamp set I have from my extras (unused) if you place an order of $30 or more. Please email me if you do order so I can give you a choice as to free stamp even though I do get notified if you place an order. Also, I'm a Cricut affiliate and you can order from Cricut.com by clicking the Cricut icon on my right side bar.

My CTMH website:SunshineHoneyBee.closetomyheart.com

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CHNC Christmas Ch574 opt theme New Year's  12/31

CHNC Dec Pattern Ch  12/31

#2 Valentine Card - Simon - Love You Beary Much

Please click here for Tip Thursday 1/28 Background Postage Stamp Shape.

 

Made this card for Grandparents (made similar using different colors for the Parents) of the 2 girls I taught crafting to. Exchanged cards with the girls today.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Supplies

calligraphy: - hand wrote Love You Beary Much

cardstock/paper: pink, red, white

CTMH:  

 ink: Pixie

Simon: stamp - Love You Beary Much

Stampin' Up: embossing - Adorning Accents emb fold

The Close To My Heart CTMH Jan - Feb catalog and new Core Sept 2020 - Aug 2021 catalog are available. My CTMH website link is below or you can click on my right sidebar where it indicates CTMH. I will send a free stamp set I have from my extras (unused) if you place an order of $30 or more. Please email me if you do order so I can give you a choice as to free stamp even though I do get notified if you place an order. Also, I'm a Cricut affiliate and you can order from Cricut.com by clicking the Cricut icon on my right side bar.

My CTMH website:SunshineHoneyBee.closetomyheart.com

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Cardz TV Ch#133 Anything Goes  3/3  2/11 

Simon Mon Love/Hearts  2/5  2/7

Simon Wed Anything Goes  5/5 2/2

Stay Crafty With Hero Arts Ch19 Include A Heart  2/4   

 

 

 

Valentine Card - Simon - Love You Beary Much

Please click here for Tip Thursday 1/28 Background Postage Stamp Shape.

 

Made this card for Parents of the 2 girls I taught crafting to. Exchanged cards with the girls today.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Supplies

calligraphy: - hand wrote Love You Beary Much

cardstock/paper: pink, red, white

CTMH:  

 ink: Pixie

machine: Sizzix BIGkick

Simon: stamp - Love You Beary Much

Stampin' Up: embossing - Adorning Accents emb fold

The Close To My Heart CTMH Jan - Feb catalog and new Core Sept 2020 - Aug 2021 catalog are available. My CTMH website link is below or you can click on my right sidebar where it indicates CTMH. I will send a free stamp set I have from my extras (unused) if you place an order of $30 or more. Please email me if you do order so I can give you a choice as to free stamp even though I do get notified if you place an order. Also, I'm a Cricut affiliate and you can order from Cricut.com by clicking the Cricut icon on my right side bar.

My CTMH website:SunshineHoneyBee.closetomyheart.com

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Cardz TV Ch#133 Anything Goes  2/3  2/11 

Cuttlebug Mania Ch Put an Animal on it  1/3  2/15

Simon Mon Love/Hearts  1/5  2/7

Simon Wed Anything Goes  4/5 2/2

Stay Crafty With Hero Arts Ch19 Include A Heart  2/4   

 

 

Back to School Girl Purple Card

Please click here for Tip Thursday 9/3 Stamp Large Image/Clean Stamp  Please visit during Sept for new Tip Thursdays.
 
Made a couple Back to School Cards. This one is for the older of the 2 girls I taught calligraphy, crochet and crafting to.

Supplies
calligraphy: did some doodling of math  1+1=2  2+2=4
cardstock/paper: red, white, pattern - notebook
CTMH: stamp/die - School Kids
ink: VersaFine Onyx Black
markers: Copic, Spectrum Noir

The Close To My Heart CTMH Sept-Oct catalog and new Core Sept 2020 - Aug 2021 catalog are available. My CTMH website link is below or you can click on my right sidebar where it indicates CTMH. I will send a free stamp set I have from my extras (unused) if you place an order of $30 or more. Please email me if you do order so I can give you a choice as to free stamp even though I do get notified if you place an order. Also, I'm a Cricut affiliate and you can order from Cricut.com by clicking the Cricut icon on my right side bar.

My CTMH website:SunshineHoneyBee.closetomyheart.com


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Dies R Us Ch152 Back to School  2/3  9/13
 
Simon Mon Ch Oodles of Doodles  3/5  9/6 

Simon Wed Ch Stamp it in STAMPtember  2/5  9/8

Adirondack Chair on Beach It's A Beautiful Life Card

Made this card using Close To My Heart CTMH Lighthouse at the Beach Hostess Rewards stamp that is available for ordering if you hold a party (can be online party and have $150 in sales). Please see below.

Used a calligraphy pen on the water stamping. Colored using Crayola pencil colors.

Made this to remind me of a wonderful trip to
Galveston Island with my hubby for our 35th Anniversary.

calligraphy: used pen to color the water stamping

cardstock/paper: white, pattern - flip flops

Close To My Heart CTMH:
  ink: Black, Lagoon, Pebble
  stamp - Lighthouse at the Beach

Crayola: pencil colors

pen: white gel pen (clouds)

 


The new Close To My Heart CTMH Jul-Aug catalog is now available. My CTMH website link is below or you can click on my right sidebar where it indicates CTMH. I will send a free stamp set I have from my extras (unused) if you place an order of $30 or more. Please email me if you do order so I can give you a choice as to free stamp even though I do get notified if you place an order. Also, I'm a Cricut affiliate and you can order from Cricut.com by clicking the Cricut icon on my right side bar.

My CTMH website:SunshineHoneyBee.closetomyheart.com

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Simon Mon Ch Day at the Beach  3/5  7/26

thanks a latte Card

Was inspired by Lori Turner's creation that used the glasses on her coffee cup. You can click link here to see her card.

calligraphy: handwrote 'a latte' and
   top part of exclamation point

cardstock/paper: white, Bazzil blues
   pattern paper Kraft Coffee

ink: Memento Dandelion  VersaFine Onyx Black

Lawn Fawn: 
   pattern cardstock - Hello Sunshine ReMix
   stamp - sentiment 'thanks' and flower


Paper Smooches: stamp/die - Caffeinated

recycle: cardboard (cereal box) for dimension

The new Close To My Heart CTMH Jul-Aug catalog is now available. My CTMH website link is below or you can click on my right sidebar where it indicates CTMH. I will send a free stamp set I have from my extras (unused) if you place an order of $30 or more. Please email me if you do order so I can give you a choice as to free stamp even though I do get notified if you place an order. Also, I'm a Cricut affiliate and you can order from Cricut.com by clicking the Cricut icon on my right side bar.

My CTMH website:SunshineHoneyBee.closetomyheart.com
 
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   used Paper Smooches & Lawn Fawn

CHNC Jul Pattern Paper Ch

Lawn Fawnactics Ch80 Fun with Food  3/4  7/19

Tues Throwdown Ch461 Polka Dots  2/3 7/20
  LF pattern paper has polka dots


Paper Smooches Jul Ch Rainbows  7/14

Bday Motorcycle Interact Card

Made this interactive Birthday Motorcycle card for my younger sister's husband who rides a Harley motorcycle and repairs motorcycles including antique motorcycles.

The new Close To My Heart CTMH Jul-Aug catalog is now available. My CTMH website link is below or you can click on my right sidebar where it indicates CTMH. I will send a free stamp set I have from my extras (unused) if you place an order of $30 or more. Please email me if you do order so I can give you a choice as to free stamp even though I do get notified if you place an order. Also, I'm a Cricut affiliate and you can order from Cricut.com by clicking the Cricut icon on my right side bar.

My CTMH
website:SunshineHoneyBee.closetomyheart.com

calligraphy: 'vroom!' with black calligraphy fountain pen

Close To My Heart CTMH: 
   cardstock - white, CC12193 Urban Coordinating,
      X9015 Mix-in pattern cardstocks
   ink - black
   stamp/die - Hawthorn Cardmaking

die: Lawn Fawn Slide On

machine: Sizzix BIGkick

recycle: cardboard for slider

scissors: Martha Stewart fringe

Tim Holtz: Distress Ink - walnut stain


 
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CardzTV Ch#118 Anything Goes  2/3  7/16

CHNC Jul Pattern Paper Ch

Simon Wed Ch Moving Parts  1/5  7/14