Cards for a Cause

Hi everyone!


One of the hazards of being creative and crafty is having a plethora of extra cards and projects on hand, just waiting to be used.  Especially birthday cards!  Here's an opportunity to use one of those spare birthday cards for a great cause.  The links below are articles about a soon-to-be 6-year old boy named Danny Nickerson.  Danny has been diagnosed with brain cancer and the treatment is difficult.  He loves getting mail and so for his upcoming birthday he asked for lots of cards to be mailed to him.  I've just dropped mine in the mail!  The address is listed on both links and below.  Let's use some of those extra cards to send a special birthday wish to Danny!


Huffington Post
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/07/21/danny-nickerson-cancer-birthday-cards_n_5606379.html


Daniel Nickerson's Journey (blog)
http://danielnickersonsjourney.blogspot.com/


His address is:
Danny Nickerson
PO Box 212
Foxboro, MA 02035


Thanks for your support everyone!
Creatively yours,
Amy

July Stamp of the Month: Circus Alphabet

It's finally here!  I've been looking forward to this nifty Stamp of the Month set since the catalog was released earlier this spring.  It includes a complete upper- and lower-case alphabet in a fun, doodle font.  Below is a video with some creativity-inspiring projects you can create using the Circus Alphabet stamp set -

This great stamp set is only $5 with a qualifying purchase during the month of July.  For more information about ordering your own set or about the products used in Monica's video projects, click here. 

Looking for more creative ideas?  Head over to my Close To My Heart Pinterest board for more fun project inspirations using this stamp set and other great Close To My Heart products.

Creatively Yours ~ Amy

Using CTMH Workshops On The Go

I love using Close To My Heart's Workshop On the Go kits because it saves me a lot of time and planning.  The cutting guide and step-by-step directions make everything so easy.  It all comes in one bag and I get a kit-exclusive stamp set too.  I've had the Laughing Lola Card Kit from the previous catalog on my crafting table forever...(I know, I know! But, better late than never!)  The stamp set is so cheery and I was determined to use it more than just once to complete the kit, so....

I took the same stamp set, cutting guide and directions, but used the Balloon Ride paper pack and voila!  Here's my finished set of cards - 

My little sister's birthday is coming up soon, so I made a little gift set by decorating a CTMH My Creations Box with some coordinating paper I had to put the cards into.  It turned out well and I got to reuse that cheerful stamp set!

CTMH Supplies Used:
Cardstock: Cashmere, Creme Brulee, Sorbet
Inks: Sky, Creme Brulee, Sorbet
Tools: Artiste Cartridge, Sanding Kit

Baker's Twine Neutral Metallic Assortment

Balloon Ride Paper Pack

July Workshop - Ivy Lane Glitter Cards

These card designs were inspired by Lisa Stenz's blog and the Close To My Heart pattern book, "Make It From Your Heart".

Send some sparkle their way with these glittery greeting cards!

Our next workshop in July will feature these sparkly cards!  I'm so excited about using the glitter paper.  I mean, who doesn't love glitter?  The workshop kits include the supplies for twelve cards including the pre-cut cardstock pieces and envelopes.  The workshop will take place at Cindy's home in Waukesha, WI on Sunday, July 13th starting at 12:30 PM.   You have three levels to choose from to maximize your creativity (all three include tax and shipping):

Level 1 - Kit only (includes pre-cut cardstock pieces and envelopes for 12 cards) - $15

Level 2 - Kit plus the Ivy Lane Paper Pack and Ivy Lane Assortment - $33.24

Level 3 - Kit plus the Ivy Lane Paper Pack, Ivy Lane Assortment and Casual Expressions stamp set - $43.65

Please RSVP by Monday, June 30th
by emailing me at amyhubert@att.net or clicking the RSVP above with your preferred Level kit.

Unable to join in the creative fun that weekend?  Simply get in touch with me to order a kit by mail.  It will include all the instructions and pieces, pre-cut and pre-stamped, and will be shipped directly to your house!  All you have to do is assemble the project and, of course, have fun!  Email me at amyhubert@att.net or by clicking the RSVP link above to request your kit.