The Inspiration Institute

Enabler Alert! Run, don’t walk to JoAnns and Dollar Tree!

admin — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 16:35:13 +0000

I have just signed up to take this COOL on line class called the 12 Days of Christmas! I am so into the Vintage look and this is a great place to surf! AND I also found out about this great "Enabler Alert"! Check out Lisa M. Pace! Don’t ya love these cool letters for only $1 each! She also told me about these great little felt bags! Both from JoAnns Dollar Spot. Love em…When I gussie them up, I’ll post a photo later!

Speaking of deals and vintage fun…I found these goodies today at the Dollar Tree!

Look at all these cool goodies!!! I LOVE a bargain!

A Little Sparkle for Some Holiday Bling!

admin — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 16:24:07 +0000

I had this card in my head for a while and finally made it…hope you enjoy it…

Pine leaves from Close to my heart My Acrylix stamp setD1326 Season of Splender
Saying from D1313 Dec Word Puzzle

The ornaments are Close To My Heart Sparkles!
The matt is Cardstock using the oval coluzzle
Use spray adhesive.

Sprinkle with prisma glitter, set it with cheap canned hairspray
You might notice I did some shading…on the right of each sparkle strand I touched the sides with a light marker or you can use your water brush-
I used a bit of rolling the colors for the pine sprigs-
then restamped them just off a bit with a lighter shade-
Just play with what works for you

Make your own Holiday Planner!

admin — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 16:17:23 +0000

Make your own fun planner using a composition notebook for your base! This idea was inspired by a fellow Close To My Heart Consultant!

My Snowman Card!

admin — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 16:40:03 +0000

Here’s My November Stamp of the Month Snowman card! His earmuffs are our new cordury Brads! CAAAUUUTE!!!!

Cute little pocket notes holder

admin — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 03:35:53 +0000

Here is another creation using our CUTE Notebook papers and our fun little Just Blooms flowers to make little wings!

Here is the link for the pattern shared by another talented stamper, Janine Tinklenberg!

Make a Holiday Bow!!!

admin — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 00:05:56 +0000

For any occasion!

Make this fun bow with your paper scraps!

I used Close To My Heart’s NEW Notebook papers!

I SOOOO love these papers…yum!

you need 4 at 1" x 6"

4 at 1"x 6" of another print

4 at 1" x 5"

4 at 1" x 3 1/2"

and 1 at 4"

the 4" one you loop for the center…

the rest, twist and staple in groupings of four and layer like the photo!

Water Bottle Gifty Idea

admin — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 23:59:50 +0000

Rasberry Ice Tea Anyone?

For a 16 oz water bottle

Cut a piece of Cardstock at 3" x 10 1/2"

Score each end 3" up

Fold bottom up

I cut a piece of 2 3/4" square of Texture paper for the Close To My Heart Silhouette Collection & layered it on top

Add brads in corners and embellishments

Punch hole on top end for the opening

Use the punch piece to layer the front

Cover bottle lable if desired

Add Drink mix to go

Can also include a coupon and business card inside!

Inspired by Dawn Heuft and Vicki Wizniuk

Home Décor Boxes!

admin — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 15:58:32 +0000

I Love our new boxes! they are only $6.95! Such a deal!

Designed to hold a 9 x 9 album or an assortment of other goodies! This is our new Notebook Paper pack! My Favorite!

Home Décor!

admin — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 15:48:48 +0000

Just back from my Close to my Heart Convention and I have new artwork to share!

This is using our assorted paper packs…I’ll share more details later!

Hello Kindred Spirits!

Bren Yule — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 03:18:56 +0000

It’s official! I’ve joined the land of blogging! I love to scrapbook, make cards and do paper crafts along with Home Décor! (Which I will be teaching in Florida!)
I hope you decide to sign in and come back and visit me soon! If you sign in, you will get goodies from me! I plan on posting often and I have so much to share!
I’ll start by sharing pictures of My Shabby Chic Retreat!
It’s taken awhile, but my garage has morphed into my sanctuary. My Happy Scrappy Place! Where I can light my candles, play my favorite music, feel INSPIRED and get CREATIVE!
So here are a few pictures of my space to INSPIRE your space!

Many items have been purchased at flea markets, yard sales, Ikea, Big Lots, The Dollar Tree, eBay, Michaels, Craigslist and more!

These boxes hold all of my cool Close To My Heart Acrylic Stamps!

These are the best quality clear stamps on the market! Try them and see for yourself!