February14

I made this cute album at Scrapbook Your Life yesterday. I LURVE this new stamp set called “State of Mind”. Your can order your own set here!!! The lovely and talented Donna Salazar shared her vintage papers, smooch flowers and new zutter distress-it-all tool which I HAD to order!

January20

Though no one can go back and make a brand new start, anyone can start from now and make a brand new ending. ~Author Unknown
photo by Janois from Flickr
December24
Here’s a great idea for a quick Gift Basket and a fun reusable gift! Record Baskets!
Set your oven on a low temp. I used 260 degrees. Melt your record on a cookie sheet for about 3 minutes. When it apprears pliable, using oven mitts, pick up the record and shape it. I used a glass pie plate for my basic mold shape, but used my fingers to ruffle the sides.

It hardens in a few moments. If you don’t like the shape, remelt it and try again!

Fill with goodies!

I topped it with a pointsetta foil flower (made from silver cupcake liners) with a jingle bell in the center. A very talented friend, Lisa Pace, shared this cool idea! See her how-to’s here! Don’t forget a cute handmade tag! Order your papercrafts, day or night at my Close To My Heart Website!
December15


Make this cute box with acetate lid and tags!. Fun for any holiday! Order your supplies at my Close To My Heart site anytime day or night! I took a fun class at Papertales! You can do either type of tags in the box. Box instructions by LeeAnn here.
I also saw this idea in Lisa Stenz’s blog & Vicki Wizniuk’s blog! Thanks for the inspiration girlfriends!
December2

Get ready for a HOLIDAY HEYDAY with Close To My Heart’s online clearance sale! Many items are 50% off, with some discounted as much as 80% off regular retail prices. The selection is incredible too!
Shopping begins Wednesday, December 2, at 9 a.m. (MDT) and continues through Thursday, December 17, 11:59 p.m. (MDT), or while supplies last. Go to my website and click on ’shop online’ then look for the link for the Holiday Heyday Clearance Sale. http://bren.myctmh.com.
November1
STAMP LOVERS REJOICE!
Whether you’re a long time fan of stamping
or just venturing into this fun hobby,
now is the perfect time to
grab some "My Acrylix" stamp sets!
Starting on Tuesday November 3rd
when you make a purchase of any 2 stamp sets at full price
you will receive a third stamp set for
FREE!!
(equal or lesser value)
This abundant offer from Close To My Heart
is a great way to add to your fun assortment of these innovative stamps!!
Place your order on line (so easy) or give me a call!
E-mail me if you need an Idea Book!
Printable Flyer Details here!

September12
Since I call myself a "Card-i-ologist" I had to laugh…
A Cardiologist died and was given an elaborate funeral. A huge heart covered in flowers stood behind the casket during the service. Following the eulogy, the heart opened, and the casket rolled inside. The heart then closed, sealing the doctor in the beautiful heart forever.
At that point, one of the mourners burst into laughter.
When all eyes stared at him, he said, "I’m sorry, I was just thinking of my own funeral…..I’m a Gynecologist."
The Proctologist fainted.
September8
Inside, a set of 4 holiday stamps in it’s own little storage envelope!
FREE when you book a gathering! Live too far away? Have a book party and still earn one FREE!

Gotta have this new Jingle paper kit? Click here!
Pattern from Jen del Muro
September4
I love this new paper kit! I’ve created a new checkbook cover!

You can buy this new kit HERE 7/24 shopping anytime!
September4
I’m on a flower kick! I love mixing our papers. Here I took something plain and boring and turned it into something super cute and inspirational! I have several of these for workshops. Another $1 tree bargain that I’ve had for a while. Get out those containers and add some fofi-lala!
