What will you do?

I am offering a lot of events right now. Prepay and reserve your spot here!

Frame It - Seahorse, September 9, Saturday, 5:00-6:30PM, Stevi B's in Madison, 20 spots available.
This workshop is designed to be like a paint and wine class - except pizza and paper.  Bring a friend with you!

August Bells & Whistles, August 25, Friday, 7:00-9:00PM, my house 6 spots available.

September Bells & Whistles, September 29, Friday, 7:00-9:00PM, my house, 10 spots available.

Put it on a Page Retreat, July 12-15, Thursday- Sunday, The Scrapbook Playhouse - 5  3 spots available.

What would you like to attend?

Frame It - Seahorse $35.00 USD September Bells & Whistles $10.00 USD Put it on a Page Retreat (Jul) deposit $25.00 USD August Bells & Whistles $10.00 USD

Thoughtful Bird Card

Unfortunately, sometimes I need a sympathy card.  I made this one with the new stamp set called Thoughtful Bird.  It went together quite easily. 

For the bird I used the instruction on page 76 of the Annual Inspirations, stacking with Glacier, Juniper, Goldrush (because you do the feet and beak before the final bird), and Heather.  For the branches, I used Nutmeg (I REALLY like this new color) and fern.  The lighter leaves are just second generation stamping with the fern.  The background papers are from my scrap stash - a retired yellow and blue and fern (I think). 
I used the stamp set, Nutmeg and Heather for the first time.  My challenge to you is to make something today, or this week, using something new that you've bought but haven't used yet.  Then tell me what it is!
Happy scrapping!

August Bells & Whistles Workshop

The August Bells & Whistles workshop is Friday, August 25th from 7:00-9:00 PM. Cost is $10.

We will be working with the new Adventure Fundamentals paper pack.  You will get the most out of the workshop if you can locate pictures to go with it.  It is designed for 6 or 7 photos:
one 7X5  OR two 3-3/4 X 5
one 4X6
one 4-3/4X3-3/4
three 5-1/2X3-1/2
These measurements are the mat sizes, so expect to trim about an eighth or a quarter inch from each photo.

The colors and title for this layout could go with lots of different days or events.  You will have 5 stamp designs to choose from - Dandy Essentials (pictured above), Shells & Stars, Paws, Little Leaves and Delicate Flower.  What you choose to use instead of dinosaurs will depend on your pictures.  The paper for the dinosaurs can be prepared and saved for when you do find the right pictures and thus the right stamp.
  

Keep scrolling to see what I did with the pages and you will see
where the dinosaurs come into play.  But with your options to the left, the workshop could easily be for a flower page, a pet page or a beach page, an adult birthday, family gathering, etc.   

 If you are reading this blog from a distance but like this layout, I will email you the instructions upon request and the placing of an order on my online website.  I suggest the Adventure Fundamentals paper pack, because future classes will also be using this paper pack.

Thanks for popping in!

50% off the Warehouse

Warehouse specials!  Every Tuesday in August, Close to My Heart will be featuring a warehouse special.  Bundles of retired products will be available:

• One day only
• While supplies last
• 50% off

Check out todays offers HERE!