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Circle Cluster

French Dies {Fri} Faves: CTMH Slimline Thin Cuts

 Hello, Kraftie Friends!Look at these Slimline Thin Cuts!!! These are some of my favorites...CC9218 Circle Cluster Thin CutsCC9219 Star Cluster Thin CutsZ3992 Hearts Slimline Thin CutsThin Cut die cuts from Close To My Heart (CTMH) are packaged on their own magnetic sheet and work well with most die-cutting machines.To see all...click HERE!  ...

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12x12 Scrapbook Pages

Scrapbook {Sat}: Fun Page

 Hello, Kraftie Friends!I was inspired by a couple of challenges and create this scrap page: I didn't use Maggie Holmes papers/embellishments, but tried to find some from my stash that have similar feel...papers are from a local craft store and embellishments are from card kits from Spellbinders.Challenges:1. SketchNScrap #2342.  Lasting Memories Layout #568: Famous Designers - Maggie Holmes ...

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Birthday Cards

Flowers For You Birthday Cards

 Hello, Kraftie Friends!Here's a quick CAS Card...I inked the stamp with 3 different colors, and added some gold details + sentiment...Card #1Card #2These Slimline Cards are also very easy...I just stamped the flower border + sentiment and added a die cut frame. For some dimension, I stamped the bigger flower in a different color, cut it out and adhered it with foam tape.Challenge:Card...

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Comfort & Joy

Comfort & Joy Poinsettia Card

 Hello, Kraftie Friends!I have a simple card with a flower I created using Comfort & Joy - Scrapbooking Stamp Set + Thin Cuts and some circle die cuts from my stash:I left it without a sentiment, so I can use it for different occasions. The flower center is a Blue Belle Sequin.Here's a video showing my DIY Flower embellishments:Challenges:1. The Flower Challenge #61 - Use a...

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CTMH SOTM

October Stamp of the Month - Wildflower Friendship

 Hello, Kraftie Friends!!!Here's the cute October CTMH Stamp of the Month - Wildflower Friendship:Each month you can purchase a new D-size stamp set valued at $18.95 for just $5—or you can get it for FREE as a VIP Customer! Qualify for this special pricing by placing an order of $50 or more in Close To My Heart products. You can also purchase a Set (or extra Sets) at retail...

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Clearance Sale

New Clearance Items!

 Last Chance Clearance Sale starts today!!!Over 30 new items added to our clearance section! For many of the new clearance items, this will be the last time they will be available, while supplies last. This amazing sale begins on October 15 at 3:00 pm (MDT) and lasts through October 31 at 11:59 pm (MDT). Please note that these items will only be available for...

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A World with Octobers

Big Sentiments Cards

Hello, Kraftie Friends! Here are some cards using big sentiment stamps...or bigger than my usual sentiment stamps...The first 2 cards were stamped using the masking technique to create the pumpkin border:Card #1 Thank YouCard #2 Happy BirthdayI used A World with Octobers Stamp Set (with coordinating Thin Cuts available) + Sentiments by Melissa Esplin Stamp Set and alcohol-based markers.Card #3I used Floral Borders & Sentiments Stamp Set and alcohol-based markers for this...

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Birthday Cards

Heat Embossed Cards using Embossing Folders

Hello, Kraftie Friends!I saw this challenge at Just Us Girls and thought I would try out my newest CTMH Botanical Embossing Folder and my old Glitter embossing powder.I made 3 cards with different techniques...Card #1 I embossed a panel and tapped VersaMark on gently. Then, I sprinkled and heat embossed it with Glitter Embossing Powder.For the next 2 cards, I "inked" the embossing folder with VersaMark...one side...

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Cards

Mixed Media {Mon}: Butterfly Thank You Die Cut Card

 Hello, Kraftie Friends!This cards looks complicated, but it's not! All you need are: 2 torn patterned paper panels, 2 die cuts (Spellbinders Oval and CTMH Layered Butterflies), and 2 stamps (floral and sentiment).Stamp some flowers on the smaller panel with purple ink. Stamp and fussy cut the sentiment, and add additional color with alcohol-based markers. I also colored the Layered Butterflies Thin Cuts butterfly with a...

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{Sun} Sweets

{Sun} Sweets: Toucan Die Cut Card

 Happy Sunday, Kraftie Friends!It's been a while...but I have a card to share today, using die cuts.When I get my die cut machine out...can't just cut 1 or 2 designs...so, even if I don't need them right away, I die cut whatever I can fit in the scraps, then organize them in small photo boxes to use later.I used a negative panel, leftover...

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