Notebook Checkbook Cover

I have been on a little checkbook and Notebook paper run. Checkbook covers are a great gift idea for secret sister, secret Santa, fellow coworkers, Grandmas, Grandpas or anyone else on your gift lists. It is a great idea for either men or women. They always go over really well at my craft fairs.

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Lucia

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Lucia

Butterfly Wings Checkbook Cover & Card

I used March's Stamp of the Month Butterfly Wings to make the checkbook cover and the card. The paper is from the Notebook paper pack. The colors are black, crystal blue, hollyhock and colonial white. Remember March 31st is the last day you can get Butterfly Wings.

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Lucia

Emporium 9"x9" Accordion Album

I used the Emporium Paper to make this Accordion Album. I really like the color combo with this paper set. I have been using it for all different projects. This one I made for a relative's birthday. I am going to add the pictures before giving it to them. They also make great wedding gifts. I usually make a decorated Memory box to put the Accordion Album in so I end up with a completed gift that needs no wrapping. I love that part. This gift always ends up with all the Wows at baby showers and wedding showers. I just smile. :)

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Lucia

That's Amore Clear Tin with handle

These clear paint tins are so cute to put candy in. I gave this tin to my husband for Valentine's Day I think he ate the m&ms faster then I made the tin. He gave me the tin back after he ate the candy. He knows the rules. :) He really just wanted the m&ms, plus he knows how it goes when you are married to a scrapbooker.

I used That's Amore paper. I also used the February Word Puzzle Stamp set. These look really cute for Easter. You can put shredded green paper in them with plastic eggs. Also, graduations are coming up they would make cute graduation gifts.

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Lucia

Cute Free Spirit Composition Notebook

I covered the front and back of a Composition Notebook in Close to my Heart's Free Spirit Paper. I used the Rustic Alphabet to spell the word cute. I sponged the edges of the paper in Cocoa Ink. Kids love these notebooks. It makes their notebook different then all the other notebooks out there. They are always a huge hit at my craft fairs with the kids. They are very inexpensive to make too.




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Lucia

Perfect Day Imagine Layout

I used the Imagine Book by Jeanette Lynton, founder of Close to my Heart to create this layout. Imagine helps scrapbooking become faster, simpler and easier, which is Close to my Heart's motto. I used the Perfect Day paper on this layout. It was given away to one special lady who was a hostess when she had a Close to my Heart party.

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Lucia

Happy Birthday Silhouette Card

I used Close to my Heart's Silhouette paper on this 6"x6" card. I covered the Dimensional Alphabet h in paper. I used the finishing files to sand the paper on the h. The brads are black bitty brads. The colors I used are black, colonial white and desert sand. I stamped Happy on the front of the card and on the inside is stamp birthday.



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Lucia

That's Amore Kit of the Month Club

For those of you who are in my Kit of the Month Clubs these are the two pages we will be making in April. This is the That's Amore paper. If you are wondering where you can find this paper in the book it is on pages 24-27 in the Spring 2009 Idea Book. If you would like to be the hostess of a workshop or club where we make these pages please contact me.

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Lucia

Handmade Close to my Heart Gift Cards

Need a gift? What better gift could you give a dedicated scrapbooker or stamper then a Close to my Heart gift card. Any amount starting at $5 may be put on these cards. These gift cards are available from me and may only be redeemed through me.




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Lucia

Perfect Day 3"x3" Cards

Happy St. Patrick's Day!! Notice one of my cards below has green on it. The correct name is juniper but it is a form of green. :)

Sometimes you just need a little card for a gift bag or just to let someone special know that you care about them.

I used Perfect Day Paper and Stickease on the card on the left. I also put a little bling on this card.

I used Cocoa ribbon and the Hello stamp is from the set call For Every Occassion. It has all kinds of different greetings on it. Thinking of You, Happy Birthday, Missing You and others.


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Lucia

Unforgettable Artwork

Close to my Heart's Unforgettable Paper is very beautiful paper. The stamp sets used were Aspiration and Kanji Phrases. All items are in the new Spring 2009 Catalog.

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Lucia

More To Adore Purse Tin

I decorated this purse in my favorite color combination pink and brown. I really love those colors together. I know many of you do too. I also used Close to my Heart More to Adore Paper (one of my all time favorite papers).

The tin I decorated is called a purse tin but can be used for many different functions. It measure 5X7X31/2H. It could be used for a purse, recipes, cards, lunchbox, children's treasures or anything else you can come up with. You can paint them if you would like a different color then white too. I left mine white for this project. I tied blush and chocolate ribbon around the handles. I layered the flowers and put a button in the middle. I also added some sparkles to the tin to give it a little bling.

This would make a great workshop for you and friends to get together and make.

If you are wanting some tins they are $6.

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Lucia

Cards made using Originals Card Confidence Program

I used the Originals How to idea book to make the following Stardust Cards. It is so easy to make cards that way. Jeanette Lynton the founder of Close to my Heart created this book. There are so many creative ideas in the book. I love the color of the book too.

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Lucia

Stardust Acrylic Album

These acrylic albums are amazing. They are "clearly" a great little album to give as a gift or keep for yourself. I used Stardust paper which is great for soccer pictures, boy pictures, school pictures or anything else you can come up with. The album is 6 1/4"x7". The measurements are very easy to cut. I used the Coluzzle Cutting System to make the circles.

Stardust Acrylic Album Recipe:

X7109B Stardust Level 2 Paper Packet

X7109C Stardust Level 2 Stickease

Z270 White Daisy Bulk Ribbon

Z1117 My Creations Acrylic Mini-Album

Z679 Liquid Glass

Z371 Coluzzle Cutting System Circles

Z368 Coluzzle Cutting Mat

Z369 Coluzzle Swivel Knife

Z534 Micro-Tip Scissors

E1002 Rustic Alphabet

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Lucia

Sarsaparilla Paint Can and Card Workshop

This is a workshop I have coming up. If you have a group of ladies who would be interested please contact me so that we can schedule a workshop date. If you would like one of these paint cans please let me know because I have extras of them for $5 a paint can. They make great Easter baskets. You can make them whatever theme you would like.

Card Recipe:

X7098B Sarsaparilla Level 2 Paper Packet

X7098C Sarsaparilla Level 2 Stickease

Z280 Hemp Natural

Z1034 Black Collection Designer Ribbon Rounds

Z608 Dry Embossing/Scoring Stylus

Z341 Mini Glue Dots

Z268 3-D Foam Squares

1512 Bonding Memories Glue

Z338 Euro Personal Trimmer

Z1279 VersaMat

Z2118 Desert Sand Ink Pad

Paint Can Recipe:

X7098B Sarsaparilla Level 2 Paper Packet

X7098C Sarsaparilla Level 2 Stickease

Z1034 Black Collection Designer Ribbon Rounds

Z341 Mini Glue Dots

Z268 3-D Foam Squares

1512 Bonding Memories Glue

Z374 Oval Coluzzle Cutting System

Z368 Cutting Mat

Z369 Swivel Knife

Z228 Euro Personal Trimmer

Z1279 VersaMat

Z2118 Desert Sand Ink Pad

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Lucia

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Blog Candy Giveaway

There is some Yummy Blog Candy over on Lori's Blog. Click here to check it out. She is giving away free stuff!


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Lucia

Getting Creative with Liquid Glass!

Use to attach page elements (especially good with clear items): metals, vellum (note: it can show through a little bit), transparencies, fibers, flowers, plastic embellishments, stickers that have lost their stick…etc…

Cover the top of a bigger brad and then dip it in Prisma glitter. This gives you a glittery brad.

Use to add any kind of water effect to a page: bubbles, water droplets, or just to make something look wet.

If you have a dull metal object you can make it look shiny again by adding a thin layer of glaze.

Use to highlight designs on patterned paper (ex: flowers, vines, or even geometric figures)

Use on photo to make an object stand out.

Use on stickers to give them dimension.

Add some ink to change the color and it gives it a stained glass look.

Use it with micro beads.

Make clear epoxy type stickers with it.

Use it to put "dew drops" on paper flowers.

Fill conchos with it.

Add it to acrylic paint to give it added sticking power (and a glossy shine) when painting metals

Don't want a knot/bow in a piece of ribbon or fiber to keep slipping out? Add a dot of liquid glass on the back - it dries clear, rarely (if ever) discolors, and holds like crazy!

Pound down a bottle cap, cut a photo down to size and put it inside the bottle cap, then cover with the glaze and let it harden. Love the look! Need to watch it though - sometimes the picture wants to 'float', you may want to temporarily adhere it with something else before you glaze over it. Use it to add glitter to a project.

Use them on My Stickease. Always start with a thin coat and then add additional coats until desired thickness.

Trace words with it!!!

Have you tried something with liquid glass that is not mentioned here? Leave a comment telling me what it is.

Z679 Liquid Glass You get 2 fl. oz. which lasts a long time. It is only $6.95. It is a great deal.

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Lucia

Cards using February's SOTM Easter Eggs

The first card is the traditional way you would think to use Easter Eggs on a card and the second card is a good example of how versatile stamp sets can be. I used the Aspen paper. The card recipes are below.

Easter Egg Card Recipe:

X7103B Aspen Level 2 Paper

Z1976 Twilight Ink Pad

Z2167 Creme Brulee Ink Pad

Z2260 Twilight Marker

Flower Card Recipe:

X7103B Aspen Level 2 Paper

Z1976 Twilight Ink Pad

Z2167 Creme Brulee Ink Pad

Z1283 Autumn Craft Buttons

Z1284 Winter Craft Buttons

Z1120 Winter Cozy Mini-Medley Accents

Z1104 Clear Sparkles

Z726 Sponge Daubers

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Lucia

All Star Photo Album

I used Close to my Heart Game On Paper, Stickease and All Star stamp set. This is an album from Wal-Mart that I took the covers out of and decorated with my own theme. They hold 4X6 photos. They make really great gifts and are super easy to make.

Photo Album Recipe:

X7097B Game On Level 2 Paper Packet
X7097C Game On Level 2 Stickease
D1256 All Star Stamp Set
Z1107 Black Brads
Z1114 Piercing Tool Kit
Z1090 Foam Tools
Z2105 Black Ink Pad
Photo Album Wal-Mart

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Lucia

Notebook Cube and Circle Album Workshop

This My Creations Cube is for an upcoming workshop. I made the Circle Album to fit inside the cube. I used the Notebook paper on these two projects. The cube is surprisingly easy to make. I think this will be a very nice gift for someone on their birthday or anniversary. You could even do it as a wedding shower gift. I was thinking about trying a box of tissues in it. You could even use it as an Easter Box.

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Lucia

Cruise Layout using Key to my Heart paper

I just love the Key to my Heart paper. It looks so good with the Mediterranean Cruise pictures I took while on the trip of a lifetime courtesy of Close to my Heart. This picture was taken overlooking the Popeye's Village in Malta. It was soooo beautiful. My pictures are not even close to doing it justice. Malta was such an amazing place to be. I would love to go there again.

Layout Recipe:

KTMH Paper Pack and Stamp Set

Z1098 Love Letters Rub-Ons

Z1047 Dimensional Elements Simple Alphabet (Uppercase)

Z1048 Dimensional Elements Simple Alphabet (Lowercase)

Z1019 Dimensional Elements Fresh Shapes

Z1118 Spring Blossom Mini-Medley Accents

Z1131 Creme Brulee Ribbon Rounds Collection

Z2167 Creme Brulee Ink Pad

Z2166 Tulip Ink Pad

Z726 Sponge Daubers

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Lucia

Forward, March into your own Business!

Join Close To My Heart as a new Consultant during March and get
50% off your choice of up to two organizational products!*

NOW IS THE PERFECT TIME TO BECOME A CLOSE TO MY HEART CONSULTANT and start living your dream of flexible work hours, unlimited earning potential, product discounts, travel opportunities, and more. When you enroll between March 3-31, 2009, you can take advantage of a fabulous sign-up bonus: You can choose up to two premiere organizational products at halfoff retail price!* That's a savings of approximately $129 on items that will help you get your business off to an organized start. Choose from our most popular items to help you arrange and store your scrapbooking and stamping supplies. Click here to see more details.

*Offer valid March 3-31, 2009. Shipping/handling and tax apply. My acrylix stamp sets, exclusive inks pads, and markers not included.

You can click here to learn more about the Close to my Heart opportunity.

You can click here to sign up to be a Close to my Heart Consultant!

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Lucia

March SOTM Butterfly Wings

D1341 March: Butterfly Wings(Set of 9) $22.95 US

From dainty butterflies to fluttering hearts, this stamp set is a charmer with its artistic flourishes, appealing designs, and loving words.

Available March 1–31, 2009 only.

Blocks needed 2" × 2" (Y1003), 4" × 4" (Y1008), 2" × 3½" (Y1009)

With a minimum qualifying purchase, get your Stamp of the Month at a great discount or FREE!

Click here to find out how!

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Lucia