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Did you know that Close to My Heart released a new mini catalog called Seasonal Expressions 2?  It went live on April 1st and you can order from it until July 31st.  I love, love, love all of the new products!  We have 2 new paper lines - Blossom and Jackson.  Now, who doesn't love new patterned paper?

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In the Seasonal Expressions 2, the Workshop on the Go for Blossom is a Card Workshop.  It is super cute.  It has an exclusive stamp set that is one that you have to have.  Great for all ages!  And it makes 15 cards.  

I decided to make the Blossom Workshop on the Go cards as designed and then on a second set changed the paper pack to the Jackson paper pack to show you how versatile the stamp set and the card design is.  Close to My Heart includes 3 original card designs in this Workshop on the Go and who is to say that you cannot use the pattern for different paper packs?

So, on to my cards.  

           

The card on the left is the card using the Blossom Paper Pack.  It is so bright and Fun!  The one on the right is the one I made using the Jackson Paper Pack.  I think it is pretty fun as well!

Here is a close up of my card again using the Blossom Paper Pack.

And here is a close up of my card using the Jackson Paper Pack.  I think it worked pretty well.  What do you think?

The Blossom Workshop on the Go calls for you to adhere a piece of the Juniper Thick Twine to the card and then cut a second piece, knot it and fray the edge and adhere it near the first piece of twine.  Here is another way to do it.

Take a 5" piece of Thick Twine.  You can either loop the twine once around a pencil and tie a knot or just tie a knot leaving a loop near one end, but leaving enough left that you will get the placement shown in the directions.

Then cut the loop so that you have two even pieces above the knot.  Fray the edges just by unraveling the twine above the knot.  Now adhere with a very thin line of Liquid Glass.

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You can purchase any of the supplies listed below on my website.  

Supplies Used

Workshops on the Go Blossom Cardmaking Kit	Jackson Paper Packet	Oceanside Sequins	Pear Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
Smoothie Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad	Barn Red Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad	Juniper Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad	Honey Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
Archival Black Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad	Chocolate Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad	Cocoa Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad

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My Pathfinding Card Kit

Can you believe that it is almost November?  Where has this year gone?

I have been asked to teach a workshop with lots of technique and I was going to do a variation of the Close to My Heart Pathfinding Workshop on the Go cards.  But as I took out the Pathfinding paper to really look at it, I totally fell in love with Pathfinding's rich colors and felt inspired.

My customers like a variety of sentiments on their cards so I designed 4 different cards that can be used for different occasions.

If you are local (Memphis, TN area) and would like to attend my workshop, the cost is only $12 to make these 4 cards and learn new techniques - heat embossing, easily adding multiple colors to your stamped images, unique random stamping, alcohol ink blending, and the sunburst card technique.

I just love everything about this card.  Who would have guessed that Glacier (blue) would go so well with the deep yellows and browns of Pathfinding?

The card design came from Sweet Sunday Sketch Challenge.

Sunburst card. I will show you how to make this easily.  Love how this card came out.

What a wonderful autumn Happy Birthday card and who doesn't need a birthday card?

This card pattern came from Mojo Monday.  I added multiple colors to this stamp before I stamped it.  The pumpkin and leaves were all colored with our new ShinHan Markers.

Not local but want to make these cards?  I can do all of the stamping for you and send you a kit for only $17 plus $5 shipping.  I will email you the complete instructions.  

To order a kit(s), you may pay securely online with a credit card or your PayPal account by using the PayPal “Add to Cart” button below. Be sure to use the drop down menu to choose your kit options. If you would like your kit(s) shipped, please choose the shipped option. $5 will be added for shipping.

Pathfinding Technique Card Workshop (local)

Attending Workshop $12.00 USD Stamped Kit $17.00 USD

Pathfinding Stamped Technique Card Workshop (shipped)

Pathfinding Stamped Technique Card Workshop (shipped) $22.00 USD

Scary Halloween Card Kit

How would you like to make these adorable cards shown below?  They are easy to make and come fully cut out and stamped and ready for you to assemble.

The Scary Halloween Kit is only $15 and contains:

• 7 cards fully cut out and ready to assemble using the Scaredy Cat Paper Pack
• 7 envelopes
• Full package of Scaredy Cat Complements (X7185C)
• Embellishments pictured above

Additional products needed to complete your project 
3-D Foam Tape
Adhesive of your choice
Black Stamp Pad
Sponge or Sponge Dauber

To order a kit(s), you may either send me a check or pay securely online with a credit card or your PayPal account by using the PayPal “Add to Cart” buttons below. Be sure to use the drop down menu to choose your kit options.  If you do not live in the Memphis area and wish for your project to be shipped (U.S. only) , please choose the ship to you price in the drop down menu below and indicate your address in the note section when you pay.

Order your kit below.

Kit Options

Memphis Pick Up Price $15.00 USD Ship to You Price (U.S.) $20.00 USD

Paper Fundamentals Card Kit

I am offering this card workshop this weekend either April 5th at 10 am or April 6th at 1 pm.  If you are not local but would like to attend, I can add $5 for postage and you can make these cards in your home.

If you order  this card workshop as a kit, it will come fully stamped and ready for  you to assemble.  Instructions will be emailed to you when I send the kit out.  

Kit payment

Out of Town (includes postage) $17.00 USD Local (will pick up) $12.00 USD

My March Ivy Lane Cardmaking Workshop

I have a treat for you!  My March Cardmaking Workshop is the Ivy Lane Workshop on the Go.  This gorgeous Workshop features 3 different card designs.  You will make 5 of each card.

I am so excited about these cards.  This kit features self-adhesive gold shimmer trim and a gold Sequin Dot Assortment that you cannot get anywhere  but in this kit.  The pinks of Ivy Lane go SO WELL with the gold shimmer trim.

Here are the cards:

Live in the Memphis Area?  I am holding this workshop twice in March.

Dates:  March 15 at 2 pm (RSVP by March 6)     or
           March 28 at 10 am (RSVP by March 19)

Cost:  $29 - Choose your date by paying the Workshop fee in the drop down PayPal button below.

You will receive 15 cards, a My Acrylix Stamp Set, envelopes, and a full roll Gold Shimmer trim.  Bring your scissors, your favorite adhesive and I provide everything else.

Don't live in the Memphis area but want to make these gorgeous cards?  Do you have our Close to My Heart Cricut Art Philosophy Cartridge?  Then go to my website, purchase the Ivy Lane Cardmaking Workshop on the Go, and I will email you the Cricut Craft Room files to cut this workshop out completely yourself.

Don't have the Art Philosophy Cartridge yet?  Then click on the PayPal button below and select the out of town choice in the drop down menu.  I will cut the workshop out for you and send it to you. For this workshop you will need Pear, Hollyhock, Bamboo, and Cocoa Inks.  Let me know if you would like me to stamp your images for  you.

Dates

March 15 at 2 pm $29.00 USD March 28 at 10 am $29.00 USD Out of Town $34.00 USD

Supplies Used Workshops On The Go Ivy Lane Cardmaking Kit

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September Card Kit

I designed these three cards  for you to make.  They include images from the September Stamp Of The Month and the You Are My Happy National Scrapbooking Month Promotion.  

There are two ways to get this kit.  You can either order a kit for $20 and I will do all of the stamping for you or you can come to my workshops if you live locally and do your own stamping.  We will be using overlays and diecuts from our latest Cricut Cartridge, Artbooking. Beginner or new to stamping?  No problem.  I can teach you how to put these cards together. They are easier than they look.  Either way, you will get all of the pieces cut out for you and ready to put together along with the instructions and a full pack of Surf's Up Stickease.  All you will need is your favorite adhesive and some 3D Foam tape.

Workshop Dates: Saturday, September 28, from 1 pm - 4:30 pm or

                            Sunday, September 29, from 1 pm - 4:30 pm

Place: My House in Cordova, TN 38016

Cost:  $15  (Please bring your favorite adhesive and scissors) for local.  $20 if you would like a kit sent to you.

RSVP by September 19th to mkgmt@aol.com.  Want a kit?  Just click on the PayPal Button at the top of the right column to order your kit.