Love Blossoms Card

I used the CTMH Love Blossoms stamp along with the retired Sending Smiles stamp set.

The Love Blossoms set is still available until the end of March, if I remember correctly.  ;)

And I just happen to have an extra NEW set available for purchase.  

(I ordered the second one by mistake.  Oops!)

This is what the Love Blossoms (double) set looks like:

Contact me if you need this set.  I will give you a deal!

Happy creating!  :)

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Last Minute Getaway

Playing with the CTMH Heart Happy papers again, I created this fun and easy single page layout to document the trip that Lee and I took to Las Vegas last week.

We literally booked the trip on Saturday morning and were on the flight to there on Tuesday morning.   Fun!

I cut all the circles using the Stitched Circles Thin Cuts dies.

To help catch the viewer's eye to the white title, I added our Clear Shimmer Brush to the lettering.

(This layout was inspired by this one by Pamela O'Connor.)

Happy creating!  :)

♥

Heart Happy Double Scraplings Boxed Card Set

Gosh, I haven't made double scrapling cards for so long.

I coined the name of this size of card after simply doubling the width of a scrapling card.  :)

These are perfectly sized for a Valentine.  ♥

The cards themselves measure 2 1/2" wide by 4 1/4" tall.

(I used to have a template for sale for the box, but I lost all of my templates quite a few years ago when I dropped my laptop, and discovered that the back-up zip drive wasn't saving each of my drives, including 1 1/2 years of photos.  Ugh.  Sniff, sniff...)

For my box and cards, I used papers from the CTMH Heart Happy paper pack, along with the matching Heart Happy stamp set.  These items are available through to the end of February, but they are while supplies last, so get yours before they are gone!

As most of you already know, I am going to be resigning as a Close To My Heart Independent Consultant just after the end of the month.

So if you wish to support me with a last purchase through my website, I would be very grateful.  ♥

SHOP HERE

Even though I am moving on to do something else that is seriously fabulous, I will still be playing with my paper and stamps, as papercrafting runs deep in my soul.  So be sure to keep checking back for future posts.

If you ever need to find a CTMH Consultant in the future, I have quite a few fabulous people that I consider my family, that I can refer you to.  Just contact me and I will hook you up!

Oops, I see that I am getting ahead of myself because I still have more projects to share with you this month!  And I'm talking like this is my last post as a Consultant.  lol

Happy creating!  :)

♥

For Like Ever & Ever

Close to My Heart has a special called Heart Happy perfect for Valentine's, but can be used for much more than just that.

I used the papers and stickers to create this fun single page layout.

The Heart Happy special is available from January through to the end of February, while supplies last.

Happy creating!  :)

♥

March Close To My Heart Specials

There are two specials going on this month!

Die-namite!

March 2018 Monthly Special

Thin Cuts dies are on sale all month! Save 25% on a wide selection of Thin Cuts dies and 30% on select Thin Cuts bundles! Thin Cuts are an easy way to add shapes, titles, and sentiments to any project — no scissors required!

Hostesses: Hostesses or parties that reach at least the third level of Hostess Rewards can add a free Thin Cuts die to their order; choose either Thin Cuts — Celebrate (Z3256), Thin Cuts — Family (Z3258), or Thin Cuts — Hi There (Z3259). That’s an added reward valued up to $17.75 CAD that you as a hostess can receive free!

For New Consultants: Anyone who becomes a Close To My Heart Consultant in March will receive a free Thin Cuts die in their New Consultant Kit; choose either Thin Cuts — Celebrate (Z3256), Thin Cuts — Family (Z3258), or Thin Cuts — Hi There (Z3259). That’s an added reward valued up to $17.75 CAD that New Consultants will receive free!

Dates: March 1, 2018 (12:01 am MST) – March 31, 2018 (11:59 pm MST)

 Purchase any of the individual items listed below at 25% off the retail price!

Pricing on above Thin Cuts:

Reg. Price / Sale Price

$12.75 / $9.56

$14 / $10.50

$15.25 / $11.44

$16.50 / $12.38

$17.75 / $13.31

$25.50 / $19.13

$26.75 / $20.06

$29.50 / $22.13

$33.25 / $24.94

$34.50 / $25.88

$34.95 / $26.21

$35.75 / $26.81

$37 / $27.75

$38.25 / $28.69

$39.50 / $29.63

$41 / $30.75

$42 / $31.50

$44.50 / $33.38

$48.50 / $36.38

$50 / $37.50

$53.50 / $40.13

$59 / $44.25

$84 / $63

 Purchase any of the product bundles listed below at 30% off the retail price!

CC3381 Block Letters & Numbers Thin Cuts Bundle (Z3386, Z4159)  - Reg. $122.50/Sale $85.58

CC3182 Tag Thin Cuts Bundle (Z4147, Z3344) - Reg. $33/Sale $23.10

CC3185 Basic Shapes Thin Cuts Bundle (Z3318, Z3328, Z3317, Z3329) - Reg. $66/Sale $46.20

CC3186 Banners Thin Cuts Bundle (Z3345, Z4153, Z4151) - Reg. $50.75/Sale $35.53  

CC3186 Paper Dolls Stamp & Thin Cuts Bundle - Reg. $118/Sale $82.60

Step Right Up!

February – March 2018 Product Special

Step Right Up and take advantage of an exclusive, limited-time offer that is sure to delight crafters of all ages! Introducing the limited-time My Acrylix® Showtime stamp set, featuring fun, playful, circus-themed icons and sentiments that will be the perfect fit for birthday celebrations, theme park visits, or any fun-filled adventure. This stamp is available on its own or as part of the Step Right Up bundle that pairs the stamp with 12 paper sheets—including 10 cardstock sheets in 5 colours and gold foil paper — gold pearls, and red shimmer trim. Best of all, this bundle is available at a sensational discount! Order yours today before this deal leaves town!

Sept SOTM, New Holiday Expressions, & National Stamping Month Special!

I have so much to share with you today!

First up is this card that I made using Feel So Blessed, the September Stamp of the Month set.

I ♥ this set!

I used our Hearts Thin Cuts to cut the main heart shape.

Then I used my waterbrush and added a little colour to portions of the stamped feathers, the "Thanks", and the the little heart.

I then added a bit of shine with my Shimmer Brush.

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I am so very happy to share our NEW Holiday Expressions catalog with you!

Check it out HERE.

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And last up, I have to show you this wonderful From The Heart Card Kit for National Stamping Month!  Check out how you can even get it for FREE!

I am especially loving this layering stamp set, which includes the larger sentiments.

Happy creating!  :)

Celebrate Canada's 150th!

O CANADA!

For the month of July only, you can get this Cricut bundle to Celebrate Canada's 150th.

This bundle is even being offered at a 20% discount!

Stampaganza Is BACK!!!

July 2017 Constant Campaign

Let Stampaganza 2017 begin! Buy any two My Acrylix® stamp sets at full retail price and get a third stamp set of equal or lesser value FREE! Choose from any stamp set in the current idea book, plus a collection of popular sets that we have brought back just for Stampaganza!

For New Consultants: Anyone who signs up as a New Consultant in July and submits $350 CAD in commissionable sales by August 31, 2017 will earn the Word Puzzle Bundle FREE! The Word Puzzle Bundle is a set of 12 classic D-size stamp sets and is valued at $276 CAD — a great incentive for new Consultants!

For Hostesses: Hostesses who host a gathering in July that reaches the fourth level of Hostess Rewards or higher can receive the Word Puzzle Bundle FREE! The Word Puzzle Bundle is a set of 12 classic D-size stamp sets and is valued at $276 CAD — a great incentive for potential hostesses to book a party! Hostess orders must be submitted no later than August 7, 2017 to receive this special offer.

Live Beautifully Card

Today I want to share a pretty card that I made using the Live Beautifully stamp set.  

And I want to gently remind you that this set is only available until May 31st.

What a beautiful sentiment.  Love it.

Happy creating!  :)

Live Beautifully in May!!!

May is National Scrapbooking Month!

And Close To My Heart has the perfect way to celebrate!

Let's take a look at Live Beautifully...

There is a beautiful paper packet and matching stamp set.

CC1212B Live Beautifully Paper Packet $17.75 CAD 

CC1212C My Acrylix® Live Beautifully Stamp Set $21.25 CAD

There is also a beautiful Cut Above Kit.

(Cut Above Kits are pre-printed base pages with die-cut embellishments and stickers.)

CC1212A Cut Above™ Layout Kit $57 CAD

Includes the following:

• Live Beautifully (five 2-page layouts with six 12" x 12" Memory Protectors™)

AND you can also get these items in bundles, at 20% off.

CC1212 Live Beautifully Post-bound Album Bundle $86.95 CAD 

Includes the following:

• CC1212A Cut Above™ Layout Kit—Live Beautifully (five 2-page layouts with six 12" x 12" Memory Protectors™) $57 CAD
• Z5300 My Legacy™ Post-bound Album—Black $38.25 CAD
• Z1979 Marvy® Uchida® LePen™ Journaling Pen $4.25 CAD
• Z3326 Tombow® Permanent Adhesive $11.50 CAD

CC1223 Live Beautifully D-ring Album Bundle $86.95 CAD

Includes the following:

• CC1212A Cut Above™ Layout Kit— Live Beautifully (five 2-page layouts with six 12" x 12" Memory Protectors™) $57 CAD
• Z5200 My Legacy™ D-ring Album—Black $38.25 CAD
• Z1979 Marvy® Uchida® LePen™ Journaling Pen $4.25 CAD
• Z3326 Tombow® Permanent Adhesive $11.50 CAD

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AND this is the Stamp of the Month for May... Live, Laugh, Love.

Be sure to check back, as I will be sharing artwork this month that I made using this stamp set.

Happy creating!  :)

Forever & Always - Cut Above Kit

Today is Good Friday!

I hope you are all enjoying your day.

I have a quick share for you today.

It is using one of the Cut Above Kits, Forever & Always.

I changed it up by not following the directions, but by making it my own.  ;)

What a lovely layout, the patterns are soft and pretty, and that whitewashed woodgrain... ack, love it so much!

I also made a card, by adding some ribbon, a few clear sparkles (coloured with a ShinHan marker), and a retired sentiment CTMH stamp, Sending Love.

Don't forget that you can get the Cut Above Kits for 50% off this month, so they are only $9.50! 

That's a great deal.

Happy creating!  :)

15 Minute Memories and April SOTM

It is April!  How is that even possible?  Winter is almost over around here.

Time to celebrate!

Close To My Heart is offering their Cut Above layout kits for 50% off!!!

They literally take minutes to put together!

Here is a little more info:

This month our innovative new Cut Above™ layout kits are available at 50% off the retail price! That’s an incredible deal on layout kits that make memory keeping incredibly easy. Choose between two designs—Little One and Forever & Always—and then follow the simple assembly instructions to create your beautiful two-page layout in minutes. Add even more memories using the coordinating pocket cards and pocket Memory Protectors included in the kit. You’re going to love how quickly you can preserve your memories with Cut Above.

***New Consultants: Anyone who signs up in April will receive their choice of either the Little One or the Forever & Always Cut Above™ Layout Kit in their New Consultant Kit at no additional cost to them!

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I also have to share this adorable CTMH April Stamp of the Month set, Flock Together.

Seriously cute, right?

I love quails, they are so darned cute to watch running around.  I wish we had them up North, where I live.

But since we don't, I bought myself a garden set of a family of quails last fall and put it away for the winter, and now that Spring is around the corner, I am getting excited to get to put them out in my flower garden.

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Just a reminder, that this is the last month that you can order out of the Seasonal Expressions 1 catalog.

So be sure to order the items you want from it soon, as most of it is while supplies last.

And don't forget to check out the Going Soon and Clearance sections for some great deals.

Happy creating!  :)

Live Beautifully Workshop

I can't believe it is April tomorrow!  Time is flying by really fast this year.

And I have something really fabulous to share!

Although it is a little early to spill all the beans, Close To My Heart is going to have a fantastic special for May's National Scrapbooking Month.

Because I am a Consultant, I get to purchase these products early, so I did just that, and have to tell you that I am in love these papers!  

The Live Beautifully papers are so pretty!  So pretty, in fact, that I just had to create a Workshop using them.

At this Workshop, you will get to create these 4 double page layouts.

Workshop date:  June 4th from 1-4pm

RSVP by:  May 23rd  (to allow for product shipping time)

Email me to reserve your spot:  vwizniuk@pris.ca

Cost:  $48 (the cost will be more if you need to order a journal pen, adhesive, or 3-D foam tape)

**Cost includes the following (plus shipping and taxes):

• CC1212B Live Beautifully Paper Packet - $17.75 (only available May 1-31^st)
• Z3269 You & Me Complements - $9.00
• Z3089 Grey Enamel Gems - $5.00
• 11 sheets of White Daisy cardstock - $5.61
• 1 sheet of Black cardstock - $.77
• 1 sheet of Whisper cardstock - $.77

Note:  You will not use all of the Live Beautifully papers, You & Me Complements, or the Grey Enamel Gems, so you keep all the leftovers.  :)

Additional tools to bring to class:  paper trimmer, fine-tip scissors, adhesive, 3-D foam tape, journal pen, ruler, and pencil

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Are you interested in one of my workshops, but the date doesn't work for you?  Let me know, and you can come on a day that does!

Or maybe you don’t live near me to be able to attend in person?  

That is so easy… just purchase $30 in supplies of your choice from my online website HERE, and I will email you the instruction guide for FREE!  (Please email me at vwizniuk@pris.ca after you place your order.)

Not sure what to purchase?  The supply list is shown below, or check out my shopping page HERE.

Want it for FREE?  Join my team!  I share my workshop instructions for free with all of my team members.

Fellow CTMH Consultants, you also have the option to get this Workshop, to use for your own business.  

If you live within Canada, you have the option to either purchase $30 in supplies from my online website, or purchase the instructions for $15, and I will email you the detailed instruction guide.  Payment can be made to vwizniuk@pris.ca via Paypal or eTransfer.   (If you choose the option to order supplies through my website, please email me which Workshop you would like me to email to you.) 

If you live outside of Canada, you can send $15 CAD to vwizniuk@pris.ca via Paypal.

 Here is a little sample of the instruction guide... clear and detailed, step-by-step instructions.  

Happy creating!  :)

Thin Cuts Are 25% Off & March SOTM!

Check out the lovely Stamp of the Month set for March!

AND there is this awesome special for March...

Cut It Out!

March 2017 Constant Campaign

Thin cuts give you a fast and easy way to cut all kinds of shapes for your crafting, and this month they are all available at 25%-off! Choose from titles, sentiments, and a wide variety of shapes to stamp on, so you can get precise, dimensional shapes in no time!

Purchase any current Thin Cuts or Thin Cuts bundles at 25%-off in March.

New Consultants: Anyone who signs up in March will receive a set of Thin Cuts in their New Consultant Kit at no additional cost to them!

This discount is available only from March 1, 2017 (12:00 am MST) – March 31, 2017 (11:59 pm MDT)

Here is the list:

• Thin Cuts—Hearts (Z3260, $19, $14.25, Annual Inspirations p. 79) 
• Thin Cuts—Stars (Z3261, $19, $14.25, Annual Inspirations p. 79) 
• Thin Cuts—Happy (Z3258, $17.75, $13.31, Annual Inspirations p. 79) 
• Thin Cuts—Love (Z3257, $14, $10.50, Annual Inspirations p. 79) 
• Thin Cuts—Hello & Thanks (Z3259, $15.25, $11.44, Annual Inspirations p. 79) 
• Thin Cuts—Celebrate (Z3256, $17.75, $13.31, Annual Inspirations p. 79) 
• Thin Cuts—XOXO (Z3305, $14, $10.50, Seasonal Expressions 1 p. 51) 
• Thin Cuts—Happy Birthday (Z3304, $12.75, $9.56, Seasonal Expressions 1 p. 51) 
• Thin Cuts—Basic Hearts (Z3317, $16.50, $12.38 Seasonal Expressions 1 p. 52) 
• Thin Cuts—Basic Circles (Z3318, $16.50, $12.38, Seasonal Expressions 1 p. 52) 
• Hello Lovely Cardmaking Thin Cuts Bundle (Z3301, $37, $27.75, Seasonal Expressions 1 p. 10) 
• Sugar Rush Cardmaking Thin Cuts Bundle (Z3300, $30.75, $23.06, Seasonal Expressions 1 p. 20) 
• Dreamin’ Big Cardmaking Thin Cuts Bundle (Z3303, $30.75, $23.06, Seasonal Expressions 1 p. 30) 
• Some Kinda Wonderful Cardmaking Thin Cuts Bundle (Z3302, $30.75, $23.06, Seasonal Expressions 1 p. 40) 
• Swirly Seashells Stamp + Thin Cuts (CC1219, $41, $30.75) 
• Thin Cuts—Swirly Seashells (CC1155, $24.25, $18.19) 
• Sweet Birthday Stamp + Thin Cuts (CC1220, $24.25, $18.19) 
• Thin Cuts—Sweet Birthday (CC1156, $12.75, $9.56) 
• Wreath Stamp + Thin Cuts (CC1221, $21.75, $16.31) 
• Thin Cuts—Wreath (CC1157, $14, $10.50) 
• School Kids Stamp + Thin Cuts (CC1222, $42, $31.50) 
• Thin Cuts—School Kids (CC1158, $20.25, $15.19)