Friday, October 30, 2015

Sangria Colorful Cards

Sangria is a very colorful paper pack and with colorful paper packs they can be somewhat overwhelming.  They can also be fun to work with and allow your imagination to go beyond what you thought you were capable of.  I hope you enjoy these cards and Thank you for visiting my blog.  Have a great day on purpose.

Balloon Wishes D1667
Sangria Paper 
Silver Shimmer Trim

Sangria Workshop on the Go stamp G1097

Perfect Fit - Thanksgiving B1427
Sangria paper pack Z7199B
Brown & Tan Glitter Paper Z1830
Dot Embossing Folder Z1924
Artistry Cricut Z3167

Thursday, October 29, 2015

More Christmas Ideas!

One of the cards today is made using scrap paper from La Vie En Rose paper X7201B.  I always use my scrap paper to make my cards, especially those pieces that are too little to use on my Cricut Explorer.  I hope you enjoy todays cards and Thank you for visiting  my blog.  Have a great day on purpose.

Festive Trees B1493
Bling Gems Gold Assortment Z2023
Black Shimmer Trim
Holly Jolly Christmas D1657
Red Enamel Gems Z3090
Gold Shimmer Trim Z2012
Artistry Cricut Cartridge

Wednesday, October 28, 2015

The Love of White Pines Christmas Paper

I am enjoying the White Pines Christmas paper X7200B and it is so versatile to work with.  One of the things I love about the holidays is our family traditions.  I enjoy carrying them on and sharing them with my two granddaughters.  I hope you enjoy your holidays and look forward to sharing some of my traditions with you.  I hope you share some of yours too.

Thank you for visiting my blog and have a great day on purpose!

Believe in Christmas D1666
Red Glitter Paper Z3075
Green Shimmer Trim Z3087
Gold Shimmer Trim Z1985

Christ is Born C1628
Cricut Artiste

Fallen Leaves B1492
Woodgrain Embossing Folder Z1996
Fern Thick Twine Z3093
Gold Foil Tape Z3129

Tuesday, October 27, 2015

Christmas Cards

Now is the time to get started on your Christmas cards if you are one of those people that mail out a lot or live far away from your love ones.  For many years my family has lived away from our parents and love ones because we are a military family, so I send out a lot of Christmas cards along with a letter giving everyone an update for the year.  One year we were in the middle of a move and I did not send them out.  Boy did I get an earful about not sending out my cards and letters.  So I start early and haven't missed a Christmas since.  A Christmas card is a very simple way to share your love with a love one.

Over the next couple of days I will be sharing cards made from my fellow Consultants using the White Pines Christmas paper pack.  I hope you enjoy and have a great day on purpose!


White Pines Workshop on the Go Stamp G1098
White Pines paper X7002B
Artistry Cricut Cartridge


Miracle of Christmas D1656


Joyful Garland B1489

All of the cards were made with the White Pines paper pack X7200B.  You can order the stamps and the paper at www.valj.ctmh.com

Monday, October 26, 2015

Nevermore is Not for Halloween Anymore!

What if you are just not into the whole Halloween thing, but you love the colors of the season?  Then you can make these beautiful cards for and no one will know but you can me that they were made with the Nevermore paper pack.  Don't forget that this paper pack is only available until
December 31, 2015, or while supplies last.

Thank you for visiting my blog and have a great day on purpose!


Love My Cat A1181
Nevermore paper pack X7198B
Red Glitter paper Z3075


Little Presents B1506
Perfect Picture D1681
A Typeface A1117
Birthday Princess C1631
Nevermore paper X7198B
Foil Tape Z3130
Quatrefoil Embossing Folder Z1926


Positive Chemistry B1485
Nevermore paper X7198B


You can order at www. valj.ctmh.com

Friday, October 23, 2015

Sangria Fall Wreath

What if you don't scrapbook or make cards?  Here is a project you can do to decorate your house and it is super easy to make. All you need is a a circular ring, Sangria paper pack, Gold tape and Gold Shimmer trim. I cut the flowers with the Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge.



Steampunk Scoundrels stamp B1503; Black, Poppy and Eggplant cardstock was used along with the following Close to My Heart Cricut Cartridges, Artbooking; Art Philosophy and Artistry.  All you can order at www.valj.ctmh.com

Thursday, October 22, 2015

Autumn Cards

Making Autumn cards are fun and we have a great stamp that you can color with markers are coloring pencils.  the Little Monster Stamp C1630 is one of my favorite stamps.  I hope you enjoy these cards from my friend Laurie Levorson.

Thanks for visiting my blog and have a great day on purpose!

This is Spooky Cute using the Nevermore paper pack and Shimmer Trim!


Blessings of Autumn (C1634).  The banner is from page 8 of the Artistry Cricut Cartridge that is sold only by Close to My Heart and you can purchase this also from my website at www.valj.ctmh.com

Wednesday, October 21, 2015

Sangria Fun!

Autumn is my favorite time of year.  I love the fall colors and love to decorate my home in the fall colors.  I have been having fun with the Sangria paper pack from Close to My Heart and the Little Monsters stamp set and Nevermore papers.  I hope you enjoy playing with these papers also and I look forward to showing you more of our "only at Close to My Heart" papers and stamps.

Have a great day on purpose!


Sangria Paper Pack and Complements.  You can purchase at www.valj.ctmh.com