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I usually use stamps on my projects...but here are some that have no stamping at all!

Challenges:

Card #1

1. Unstampabelles #118: The Most Wonderful Time of the Year! Twist Keep It Simple Please 

2. AAA CAS Cards #205: Christmas + optional twist Slimline

3. Hand Stamped Sentiments Inspiration Challenge #379:

Card #2

1. Use Your Stuff #438: Snow or Winter

2. Inspiration Station #20: Winter Beauty (colors)

Challenges:

Card #1

1. {Pin}spirational #284: Photo Inspiration

Card #2

1. House That Stamps Built: Theme Challenge D821 - Christmas - Use Patterned Papers

2. Inkspirational #254: Photo Challenge

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This week, I'll be posting some of my Christmas Cards I "sent" (meaning...will be sending...since I still have the mail some) this year...so, please bear with me these next 4 days...

So, today...I'll start with a couple cards using my vintage stamps I was able to find years ago on an auction site...

The first card was inspired by Inkspirational #254 Photo...I used mostly the sprinkles colors + the gold details from the photo:

Challenges:

Card #1

1. Inkspirational #254: Photo Challenge

2. QKR Stampede #434: AGoes

3. Tuesday Morning Sketches: Annual AGoes

4. WordArtWed #523-#524: AGoes

Card #2

1. 52 Christmas Card Throwdown Dec Pick a Previous Challenge (April 2021 - Stamping)

2. The Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenge #106: Anything Christmas Goes

3. Through the Craft Room Door: Dec 7th AGoes

4. DreamValley #260: Christmas

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Sharing an easy card to make...

Supplies used: Spellbinders frame die, STAMPlorations Rectangle die, If Snowflakes Were Kisses Stamp Set (with coordinating Thin Cuts available), gold foil paper, alcohol-based makers, ink pads, foam tape.

Challenges:

1. Time Out #203: Inspirational

2. Die Cut Divas Dec: Winter/Christmas

3. Simon Says Wed: Bling It On

4. Dies R Us #183: AGoes

5. Cardz 4 Galz #162: Christmas Animals

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I made these cards using an older CTMH Craft With Heart Cardmaking Kit...

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Here is Wonderland Scrapbooking Workshop Kit for December!

All you'll need is adhesive (+ optional foam tape) of your choice.

Wonderland Scrapbooking Workshop Kit

• Use the materials and easy-to-follow instructions in this kit to create three coordinating 12" × 12" two-page layouts:

Kit contents:
1 – Wonderland Paper Packet + Sticker Sheet (X7275S)
7 – cardstock sheets (2 Desert Rose, 1 Peach, 2 Wisteria, 1 Glacier, 1 Rosemary)
2 – exclusive patterned paper sheet; 12" × 12"
4 – exclusive printed die-cut sheets; 12" × 12"
1 – exclusive Wisteria cardstock die-cut sheet; 4" × 12"
1 – set of exclusive adhesive-backed dots
4 – Top-load 12" × 12" Memory Protectors™
photo placeholders & printed instructions

Additional supplies needed:
White Gloss Spray (Z5010, optional)
Black Journaling Pen (.01) (Z3515, optional)
Coral Pink LePen™ (Z1502, optional)
Teal LePen™ (Z1505, optional)
Thin 3-D Foam Tape (Z2060)
Quickie Glue™ Pen (Z1512)

Order this Kraftie Kit HERE or go to lilian.ctmh.com to see other Kits + supplies!

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Don't want a Kraftie Kit, but make your own? 

Download a FREE Cutting Guide HERE!

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Trying out new dies I purchased "recently" (meaning I bought a while ago, but never used it...lol!)...

I layered the embroidery hoop twice, and "Joy" three times for more dimension. "Joy" was actually "enjoy" and I just trimmed "en" off. I also used a stitched frame die and glued all the pieces on the panel. The poinsettia was from my die cut box - an embellishment I made a while ago using CTMH Comfort & Joy - Scrapbooking Stamp Set + Thin Cuts. Others are Sizzix.

Challenges:

1. Double D Christmas Joy

2. The Flower Challenge #63: Christmas

3. Cut It Up #240: Holiday Cards

4. WordArtWed #521-#522: AGoes

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It's "Plan With Me" Day here using Paper Sweeties Planner Stamp Sets! 

This is my 2021 Mini Happy Planner December Monthly Spread (click to enlarge):

I also have a YouTube video showing how to make this - start to finish - since my Mini Planner is an undated one (the only thing I added that wasn't in the video is the "Don't Forget" box sticker on the left):

Supplies: 

Planner Series - Celebrate

Planner Series - Fall Sentiments

Planner Series - Vacation

ALL Planner Series stamp sets are 50% off (while supplies last)

Go to Paper Sweeties to shop!

Challenges:

1. WordArtWed #521-#522: AGoes

2. Dragonfly Dreams Dec AGoes

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I bought more die cuts than I was planning to this year...so need to use them at least once, right? I'll be posting some more cards using at least 1 die cut this month...

Dies are from Sizzix and STAMPloration and stamp is CTMH Under the Mistletoe set (with coordinating Thin Cuts available).

Challenge:

1. The Paper Players #570: A Theme Challenge from Jaydee - Winter Wonderland

2. CAS on Friday #219: Winter

3. AAA Cards #204: Along the Edge + optional twist Snow

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I have a quick CAS card to share today...

Challenges:

1. STAMPlorations Dec CAS Challenge: Agoes optional Metallic + 1 other Color

2. Perfectly CAS #21: Tropical

3. WordArtWed #519-#520: AGoes

4. International Art & Soul #123: Use Dies or Punches

5. A Place to Start Dec #12: AGoes + Optional Twist A Blue Christmas

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December is here already!!!

If you need a quick gift idea, here it is:

DECK THE PALMS

Get festive with the Deck the Palms special, featuring a suite of products with a tropical Christmas twist! The paper packet features both tropical and Christmas designs, while stickers, stamp sets, accessories, and Thin Cuts can be used to make your projects more tropical or more Christmas—it’s up to you! Save on the complete collection of items when you purchase them in the Deck the Palms Product Bundle!

You can also get a discount when you purchase the three workshop bundles featuring Deck the Palms items. The Deck the Palms—Tropical Scrapbooking Workshop Kit creates 3 two-page layouts and one single-page layout with a tropical theme; the Deck the Palms—Christmas Scrapbooking Workshop Kit also creates 3 two-page layouts and one single-page layout, but with a tropical Christmas theme; and the Deck the Palms—Christmas Cardmaking Workshop Kit creates 18 delightful Christmas cards, three each of six different designs!

These workshop kits will be featured in FREE virtual crafting events on the Close To My Heart Facebook page! on December 3 and 9. Order your workshop kits right away so you can craft along with us! Visit the Facebook page for more details and to let us know you’ll be attending.

Smitten

Spread papercrafted love with scrapbook pages and cards made using the exclusive Smitten paper collection! This stunning collection features a new paper packet with coordinating sticker sheet, cardstock pack, stamp set, and Thin Cuts! Save 20% on the entire collection with the Smitten Product Bundle or the Smitten Workshop Kit, which also includes a few additional supplies for making a striking collection of scrapbook pages, cards, and treat holders!

You can also join us January 27 and 31 for virtual crafting events featuring the Smitten workshop artwork! Learn more on the Close To My Heart Facebook page!

Shop with me  HERE: https://lilian.ctmh.com/

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A card using scrap papers, a die cut and a pumpkin embellishment I made...

The Cyber Monday sale will begin at 3:00 pm (MST) on November 29 and will end at 11:59 pm (MST) the next day.

Available online only!!!

Shop HERE:

https://lilian.closetomyheart.com/