#59

February 28, 2014

Today I used the Chantilly B&T Duos paper, tulip ink, and Sew Special Cross Stitch Wishes (S1403). 

#58

February 27, 2014

Today I used the herringbone technique to use different B&T Duos paper scraps. I also used pear ink and A True Thank You (M1029) stamp set. Instead of putting adhesive on each individual strip, I put adhesive on the card base and then placed the stripes on top.

#57

February 26, 2014

Today I made a card using the Pemberly B&T Duos paper, Thinking of You Card Chatter-Sympathy stamp set (D1476) and outdoor denim ink.

#56

February 25, 2014

Today I made a bow using the Taffy cardstock and Sunset to ink the edges of the paper. I used the We R memory keepers envelope punch board. This is a great way to add a special touch to any gift. There are so many possibilities with paper. 

#55

February 24, 2014

Today I made a tea bag dispenser. This is a fun gift to give to a friend. There are lots of different patterns to make these. The paper I used was the Sarita B&T Duos paper. I hope you enjoy.

#54

February 23, 2014

Today I made a birthday card. It is using the Just a Number stamp set (D1514), Pemberley B&T Duos paper, and the Perfect Fit-Dad stamp set (C1542). When you cannot find the perfect background paper just make your own. 

#53

February 22, 2014

Today was my craft night for February, we made the same card as we did on day #49. It was so much fun to get together and craft.

This card is using the Ariana B&T Duos paper, Love Blooms stamp set (C1511), and Friendship Bouquet (S1205).

This card is using the Clementine B&T Duos paper and Casual Expressions (D1525).

This card is using the Buzz & Bumble B&T Duos paper and Pun Fun (C1505).

#52

February 21, 2014

Today I made a birthday card. It is using the Just a Number stamp set (D1514), For Always B & T Duos paper, black ink, bubblegum ink, and flamingo dots.

Front of the card

Inside of the card

#51

February 20, 2014

Today I am made a twisted easel card. The stamp set I used was the You Are My Happy (CC1025). 

This is the card flat.

This is the card open. I used the Bitty Sparkles (Z1263) to hold the card open.

#50

February 19, 2014

Today I made a card using the Triple Stamp technique with the You Only Live Once stamp set (B1434). 

#49

February 18, 2014

Today I made this card using one piece of B&T Duos paper. This one is the Balloon Ride paper and I used the You are My Happy (CC1025). The inks were Saddle, Tulip, and Crystal Blue. 

#48

February 17, 2014

Today I made a card using the Chantilly B & T Duos paper and the Angel Friends Occasions (B1435) stamp set. I am excited to use this stamp set at a gathering or craft night. It will be fun to see the diversity in the coloring of the image of the angel stamp.

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#47

February 16, 2014

Today was a busy day so I went for a fun and simple way to make a card, 

using a punch. Punches are a great way to get the same exact shape but you can use different pieces of paper for contrast. The card that is pictured below is using the Lollydoodle B & T Duos paper.

I used a hexagon punch and then alternated the different sides of the paper. On a card like this I put the adhesive on the base paper and then put the punched shapes on it so that I do not have to put adhesive on each individual shape. You could also use a Xyron Creative Station or Create a Sticker. 

#46

February 15, 2014

 Today I used my Cuttlebug to make the Honeycomb pattern on the Pansy Purple cardstrock. The stamp is from the Big Hug Occasions (D1584) stamp set. I used a speedball roller to create the depth in the pattern on the honeycombs. 

In this picture you can see the top piece of paper is after I used the speed baller with the Pansy Purple and the bottom piece of paper is just the cardstock without the ink just embossed in the Cuttlebug.

This is the finished card.

#45

February 14, 2014

Happy Valentine's Day! I hope you had a great day. I used the Ivy Lane B & T Duos paper, Pear cardstock, and Hollyhock cardstock. The other parts are cut out with the "I Love You and Happy Anniversary" Sizzix set.

#44

February 13, 2014

This card is made with the Whooo's Your Valentine (D1548) stamp set. The background paper I put through the Cuttlebug. To make the kisses I used an extra large flower punch. 

Here you can see the top piece of paper on the picture below is the full stamp. Then you can see below the words individually. I used the masking technique to make them individual words. You can use a scrape piece of paper but I like to use a post or two to mask off the parts of the stamp that I do not want stamped.

#43

February 12, 2014

Today I made a Valentine's Day project for my son to give to his friends at Preschool. Big shout out to the Funky Polkadot Giraffe for the printable circle for the front of the tag. 

Here is a link to their blog: http://funkypolkadotgiraffe.blogspot.com/

Here is the picture of the back of the tag. I used the Hodgepodge Alphabet (D1301) and the Wild about Love (S1402). 

#42

February 11, 2014

Today I used the Pun Fun Occasions stamp set (C1505). This could used as a Valentine's Day card or just a card to brighten a friend's day.

Front of the card 

#41

February 10, 2014

Today I made a card using the Ivy Lane B & T Duos paper. The stamp set is the Banner Wishes Occasions (B1438). This is all occasions stamp set. It has stamps that range from "Your're the Best" to "Best Wishes". 

Front of the card

#40

February 9, 2014

Today I made a card using the Lollydoodle B & T Duos paper, Big Hug Occasions stamp set, and Flamingo Dots. The dots are the perfect compliment to the Lollydoodle paper. They are only $3.95. This is a great deal.

Here is the link if you are interested in purchasing them:

http://wishchick.ctmh.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=7678&CatalogID=691

Front of the card

#39

February 8, 2014

Today I used the Big Hug Occasions (D1584) and the Baroque Borders (S1208) stamp sets. The ink is Indian Corn Blue and Slate. 

Front of the card

#38

February 7, 2014

Today I used the Just for You (B1398) stamp set. This is one of the first stamp sets I bought when I started using Close To My Heart products. It still one of my favorites.The pattern paper is the Jubilee B & T Duos. The stamp pads I used were Cocoa, Cranberry, Indian Corn Blue, and Topiary.

Front of the card

#37

February 6. 2014

Today I used the Ariana B & T Duos paper. A three inch punch and a two inch punch to cut the scalloped pieces. The stamps sets were Big Hug Occasions and Card Word Puzzle (C1497). The stamp pad is pear and the flowers were stamped on White Daisy paper. 

Front of the card

#36

Today I used the Lollydoodle B & T Duos paper. I cut the squares with a 1 1/4" square punch. The stamp set is the Big Hug Occasions. This is one of my favorite new stamp sets. I hope you enjoy.

Front of the card

#35

February 4, 2014

Today I used the Skylark B & T Duos paper from the Spring/Summer idea book. The stamp set I used is the You Are My Happy Alphabet (CC1025) but you can use your favorite alphabet to do a similar card. 

Have you ever wondered why to save the strip of paper on the top of the B & T Duos paper? Well you can use it on your projects. The chevron pattern on the left side of the Good Luck part of the card is that strip of paper. I hope you will find you can also incorporate these into your projects.

Front of the card

#34

February 3, 2014

Today I used the February Stamp of the Month "Wild about Love". I used the same three stamps and just changed the color of the ink. The foxes range from Cocoa to Saddle. This is a creative way to use the same stamp but just change the color. I hope you enjoy.

Front of the card

#33

February 2, 2014

Today I used the February Stamp of the Month "Wild about Love". I really like the fox stamp. I used the Ariana paper with a saddle stamp pad and a sparkle. 

Front of the card

#32

February 1, 2014

Today I made a mini card with the February Stamp of the Month called Wild about Love. I used the new Ariana paper and Chocolate, Saddle, and Blush stamp pads. This is such a versatile stamp set. I will be using it for the next few days so stay tuned for more projects that you can make.

Front of the card