Winter Wishes

I hope everyone is enjoying the holiday season.

I just remember that there was a Christmas card I forgot to post:

It is a window card where I've put a piece of acetate on the back of the window then I've attached the snowmen on the acetate.  It adds a lot of fun to the card - the looks are different when it is open or close.

I didn't have the idea when I bought this Ready Set Snow stamp & die set from Lawn Fawn, but I've noticed that my Tank You card here has got a lot of likes and re-pins from pinterest so I thought, why not create a similar one?

I'm linking up the card to:
Cute Card Thursday - Anything Goes
Simply Paper Crafts - Anything Goes
Brown Sugar - Christmas
Craft for the Craic - Christmas Cheer

I will be away for the next several days so there won't be any posts before the end of 2015.  I wish everyone a safe and happy celebration for the new year!

It's Christmas Eve

It's Christmas Eve and I'm sharing a very simple Christmas card today.

It appears that we are all busy for this holiday season and there was just too little time to craft.  Nonetheless I wish you a Merry Christmas!

My card is entering the following challenges:
Craft Rocket Challenges - Anything Goes
Crafting with an Attitude - Anything Goes
Crafty Girls Creations - Anything Goes
Creative Knockout - Christmas
Little Miss Muffet - Holiday Cheer

Happy Crafting!

Planners Gonna Plan!

Planners are raging in the craft industry right now.  If you are like me who relies on your phone calendar for appointments and planning, you may be a bit disappointed by this trend and even think, "Why do I want an extra book in my purse?"  You may even be puzzled by those planner addicts who have more than one planner - one for work, one for social life, one for each child, etc.

I was not extremely excited to learn that Close to My Heart has a new product called Everday Life album, with accompanying planner pages and roller stamp because, like I've mentioned, I am not a planner addict.  But then I thought, I'll just grab the album to see what I could do.

My album has arrived and I LOVE LOVE LOVE IT!!  I like the de-bossed gold foil flowers on pitch black cover.  It is so elegant.  The album is very sturdy.  And guess what?  This album works with the My Crush Everyday Life pages and we are having new memory protectors that fit in to this album perfectly.  You can mix these products to create your very own personalized planner, album, memory book!

The good deal is that you could buy this gorgeous album, the accompanying planner pages and roller stamp as a bundle for only $29.95, which is 15% off the retail price!

Watch the video to learn more about this new product!

Cyberweek Sale

I hope everyone in the US had a great Thanksgiving weekend and Cyber Monday.

Did you know that Close to My Heart has a cyberweek sale?

Many items are 25% off during this week.  My picks are Cricut Artfully Sent Collection which is great for card makers and those who do pocket scrapbooking; Scallop Border Punch which is one of my favorite tools for my scrapbooking layouts and Designer Creations Ruby Paper Bags.  They are just perfect for the holiday season!

Click here to enjoy Cyberweek Sale!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving to those of you who live in the US!

I love Thanksgiving.  I love showing gratitude.  Yesterday I gave a card to my co-worker F to thank her for being so awesome.  I couldn't believe that she burst into tears and we gave each other a hug.  Not that I have any plans to leave my current position, but if things happen, I would regret not telling her how much I appreciate her.  F is not a emotional person so her reaction was a bit of a shock to me.  Nonetheless I'm glad I showed my gratitude and I encourage you to do the same.

This was not the card I gave F, but the sketch of her card was the same.  I love recycling.  :P

This card is entering the following challenges:
Crafting with an Attitude - Anything Goes
Aud Sentiments - Anything Goes
Crafty Girls Creations - Anything Goes
Moving Along with the Times - Give Thanks
Sassy Studios - Happy Thanksgiving

Thanks for stopping by!  Happy Crafting!

Mission Accomplished

Last Sunday I reported that I wanted to send 75 cards to the Caring Hearts Card Drive.  I have been working hard last week and yesterday I finished another batch so I have 100 to send to the Card Drive!

I just went to the post office and put my cards in a priority box.  They will arrive in Texas in two days.

I feel so good about sending cards to those in need.  The thought that my cards will bring a smile to someone warms my heart.

There's still little time to send your cards to the Card Drive.  I encourage you to spread the joy of the holiday season.  If you can't make it, send your cards to local senior centers or hospitals.  I'm sure they will appreciate it.

Now that this mission is accomplished, I'm off to making cards for my family and friends!

Happy Crafting!

Caring Hearts Card Drive!

I am so happy that I'm participating in the Caring Hearts Card Drive this year!  In previous year I meant to join but either procrastination or other things blocked the way.  This year, I was determined to do it and I've already got 58 cards.  This is part of them:

I am hoping to send 75 cards so I have 17 to go.  Nonetheless I'm happy I have at least 58 ready.

I'll admit that my signature on the bottom of the card got more and more illegible towards the end of the pile.  But whenever I think of the smile on the recipient's face it brings a smile to my face too!

Want to join?  Click here to see all the details!

Thanks for stopping by!