The Quilted Scrapper

Not only can I not believe that 2011 is almost over, I cannot believe that the current Close to My Heart Idea Book is only in use for another 34 days! I have seen the new Idea Book and it is fabulous! However, there are quite a few items retiring that I wanted to make you aware of so you can stock up before they are no longer available. The following paper packs will not be available after January 31st: Mischief Wonderland Believe Lucky Sophia Mayberry Fanfare The corresponding Workshops on the Go will be guaranteed until January 31st and then until February 29th while supplies last. Embellishments that are retiring: Lucky Level 2 Assortment (page 63) Luck Level 2 Journaling Spots (page 128) FanFare Level 2 Assortment (page 63) Colonial White Collection of Ribbon (page 124) Cranberry, Cocoa, Colonial White and White Daisy Grosgrain Ribbon (page 124) Wings Level 2 Assortment Ribbon (page 124) All Embroidery Floss except Neutral Assortment (page 125) Cranberry, Sor

Beginning in January 2012 I will begin offering monthly page kits. Each month you will receive paper, embellishments, sketch and cutting instructions to create a 2 page layout. Here is a sneak peak of January's Layout (the sketch is from the Magic Scrapbook Program by Close to My Heart): There are 3 membership options to choose from: Annual Membership $55 (if paid prior to January 10, 2012 receive free pack of Bitty Opaque Pearl Adhesive Gems.) Quarterly Membership $15 (must be pre-paid each quarter) Pay As You Go $6 a month (must be ordered by the 1st of each month)  If you do not live in Spokane and would like to participate, it would be an additional $4 a month for postage (or you can choose to have them mailed quarterly  to save on postage) Page kit's will be ready the 15th of each month and order must be placed by the 1st of each month so I can plan accordingly. Please e-mail me at cardsbystephanie@gmail.com to sign-up.

I love how easy and quick it is to make small gift bags with the Art Philosophy Cartridge. One sheet of paper, some scraps and you are ready to go. This will be great to have on hand to stick little chocolate's in for a quick gift. Products used: Close to My Heart Denim Cardstock Close to My Heart Believe Close to My Heart-White Daisy Close to My Heart-Light Blue Misc. ribbon

Every day from now until Christmas I will post a handmade Christmas project idea. Today's is a simple card but everyday will be different. I hope this provides you some inspiration this Christmas season. I absolutely love the Holiday Wish Stamp Set Close to My Heart came out with last month. However, this was my first chance to use it. I also used the wonderful Art Philosophy Cartridge from Close to my Heart. Here are the supplies I used: Close to My Heart Denim Cardstock Close to My Heart Cranberry Cardstock Close to My Heart Sweet Pea and Black Ink Queen & Co. Pearls, Grass Green Red Mist from Oriental Trading Company