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Close To My Heart Independent ConsultantTheodora Staceyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09475207915222977460noreply@blogger.comBlogger88125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620823610294973915.post-25493160820111980662020-10-12T13:36:00.000-07:002020-10-12T13:38:23.517-07:00Bloom with Grace<p><span style="font-family: Shadows Into Light Two;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><span style="font-family: Shadows Into Light Two;"><br /><b><span style="font-size: medium;"> For today's Workshop, I want to focus on a workshop that is currently available until the end of October. Today I am featuring the Bloom with Grace kit. </span></b></span><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Shadows Into Light Two;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-chZp07z-70g/X337XqTO8pI/AAAAAAAABTY/rFO2B_JSQzQAyuXeYpBPyd9SEUROrrprACNcBGAsYHQ/s1600/2009-2010-bwg-opener-page.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1600" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-chZp07z-70g/X337XqTO8pI/AAAAAAAABTY/rFO2B_JSQzQAyuXeYpBPyd9SEUROrrprACNcBGAsYHQ/s320/2009-2010-bwg-opener-page.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XeJUsdHdquQ/X337Vu2Hm6I/AAAAAAAABTU/Hnm7Gx5F5q0Rr1FTNjcKLQAdbTue4iPvwCNcBGAsYHQ/s1600/2009-2010-bwg-cardmaking.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1600" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XeJUsdHdquQ/X337Vu2Hm6I/AAAAAAAABTU/Hnm7Gx5F5q0Rr1FTNjcKLQAdbTue4iPvwCNcBGAsYHQ/s320/2009-2010-bwg-cardmaking.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3-LV6f-83zw/X337T7OjFhI/AAAAAAAABTQ/O9HTk05jHs07hvKsTN_ZmEAe1ldA7DodwCNcBGAsYHQ/s1600/2009-2010-bwg-ws-scrapbooking.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1600" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3-LV6f-83zw/X337T7OjFhI/AAAAAAAABTQ/O9HTk05jHs07hvKsTN_ZmEAe1ldA7DodwCNcBGAsYHQ/s320/2009-2010-bwg-ws-scrapbooking.jpg" /></a></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><span style="font-family: Shadows Into Light Two; font-size: medium;"><b>This kit is perfect for your fall photos! It's a little bit country, a little bit southwest, giving you lots of options! This paper suite is also available in a card kit. The great thing about this kit is the large sticker sheets, so no fussy cutting! There is also a Bloom with Grace stamp + thin cut available so you can add your own embellishments, or make additional layouts or cards with the leftover paper scraps! This collection also coordinates With the Bloom with Grace Cricut collection, which can be purchased through my affiliate <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=567915&u=2108634&m=51766&urllink=cricut%2Ecom%2Fen%5Fus%2Fsale%2Fclose%2Dto%2Dmy%2Dheart%2Ehtml&afftrack=250333349" target="_blank">lin</a>k</b></span><div><span style="font-family: Shadows Into Light Two; font-size: medium;"><b>Now, when I cut my kit, I went a little rogue. Instead of using the full sunflower sheet for the last layout, I used a piece of cardstock as the base, then I cut the flower sheet to fit the empty space, giving me most of the flower sheet to use as extra! </b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Shadows Into Light Two;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="font-family: Shadows Into Light Two;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6ywBkmC7xRU/X4S6WlJoslI/AAAAAAAABUA/CoXRN7zeew0POLS0Mhx-DGLkdI5Zz6hUACNcBGAsYHQ/s2048/428A50FD-D6F2-4CE4-991F-2E77232B57A4.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6ywBkmC7xRU/X4S6WlJoslI/AAAAAAAABUA/CoXRN7zeew0POLS0Mhx-DGLkdI5Zz6hUACNcBGAsYHQ/s320/428A50FD-D6F2-4CE4-991F-2E77232B57A4.jpeg" /></a></span></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: Shadows Into Light Two; font-size: medium;"><b>There are a ton of things you can do with the extras. You can make cards, or there is even enough for another layout! What did you make with your scraps? Let me know in the comments! I will show what I made with the scraps in another post. </b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Shadows Into Light Two; font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Shadows Into Light Two; font-size: medium;"><b>If you would like to order your own kit, It comes with all of the paper you need, plus instructions with color pictures. If you would like to build the kit exactly as shown, you will also need Espresso ink and the Bloom with Grace stamp set and thin cut. You can order your kit <a href="https://celebratecrafts.closetomyheart.com/" target="_blank">HERE</a>. </b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Shadows Into Light Two; font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Shadows Into Light Two; font-size: medium;"><b>Bloom with grace workshop your way kit: G1211NP</b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Shadows Into Light Two; font-size: medium;"><b>Bloom with Grace stamp and thin cut: D1963</b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Shadows Into Light Two; font-size: medium;"><b>Espresso ink: Z2829</b></span></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: Shadows Into Light Two;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Shadows Into Light Two;"><b>Take Care. </b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Shadows Into Light Two;"><b>Theo</b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Shadows Into Light Two;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Shadows Into Light Two;"><b><br /></b></span></div>Theodora Staceyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09475207915222977460noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620823610294973915.post-6514663385650882022020-09-30T22:29:00.000-07:002020-09-30T22:29:11.171-07:00Become a VIP!!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6IOnvrjjfZY/X3Vnmf9uyeI/AAAAAAAABSk/pAlDnVM1N10ItM_cwI_eVQqqSYgyJWttACNcBGAsYHQ/s926/994DD2AF-4A6A-4806-96ED-CDAB754A0713.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="926" data-original-width="726" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6IOnvrjjfZY/X3Vnmf9uyeI/AAAAAAAABSk/pAlDnVM1N10ItM_cwI_eVQqqSYgyJWttACNcBGAsYHQ/s320/994DD2AF-4A6A-4806-96ED-CDAB754A0713.jpeg" /></a></div><br /> Starting October 1st - December 31, 2020, sign up as a VIP and CTMH will give you $25 to spend! There are lots of other perks like free stamp of the month, 15% back on full price purchases, and more!! If you have any questions, please leave me a comment below. To sign up as a VIP, all you need to do is go to www.celebratecrafts.ctmh.com and sign up! <p></p><p>Take care, and happy shopping! </p><p>Theo</p>Theodora Staceyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09475207915222977460noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620823610294973915.post-68808377744176192432019-08-21T16:08:00.000-07:002019-08-21T16:08:21.214-07:00<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I told y'all that I would share the cards I made from the extra paper I had left, and here they are!</div>
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I made a total of 5 cards, but I could have made a couple of more if I wanted to. I still have a little bit of paper left. </div>
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This paper pack is still available until August 31st, or while supplies last. </div>
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AND it's apart of the BOGO sale that is happening this month! You can check the sale out <a href="https://celebratecrafts.closetomyheart.com/ctmh/promotions/campaigns/1908-bogo35.aspx">HERE</a>.</div>
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I used Archival Black ink, Raspberry, Lemon, and Carolina ink colors through out the cards. I also added a little ribbon to help give the cards a little bit of shimmer. </div>
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I got the idea for this last card from the current catalog, Pg 159. It's the August stamp of the month, which is available for $5.00 with a $50.00 purchase OR you can purchase it on it's own for $18.95. You can get it <a href="https://celebratecrafts.closetomyheart.com/ctmh/promotions/sotm/2019/1908-from-me-to-you.aspx">HERE</a>, or you can ship anytime just by clicking on the Shop Now link at the top of the page.<br />
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I hope you enjoyed the cards! Keep checking back, soon I will have some NEW goodies to show you that will be coming out Sept 1st!<br />
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I just finished making these cards, and I have to tell you, they were so easy to make!</div>
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They are from the So Many Candles Workshop Your Way kit. The kit includes cutting instructions, except for the ink, blocks for the stamps and adhesive. You can purchase the workshop kit <a href="https://celebratecrafts.closetomyheart.com/ctmh/promotions/campaigns/1908-bogo35.aspx">HERE</a>. It is also apart of the BOGO event that CTMH is having this month.</div>
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I even had enough paper left to make more cards! Or I might scrapbook with the paper scraps.. once I decide what I want to make with the scraps, i'll definitely post them here for you all to see!</div>
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The BOGO special is while supplies last (of course) and ends when our current catalog ends, which is August 31, 2019. you can shop our current products <a href="https://celebratecrafts.closetomyheart.com/">HERE</a></div>
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That's all I have for today, it was great chatting with you!</div>
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Theodora Staceyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09475207915222977460noreply@blogger.com0St Helens, OR, USA45.858961000000008 -122.8212356000000245.770491500000006 -122.98259710000002 45.94743050000001 -122.65987410000002tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620823610294973915.post-28931620675075601282019-08-08T11:55:00.000-07:002019-08-08T11:55:13.842-07:00<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">We've got A LOT of things happening with CTMH! The current catalog is ending at the end of this month, and a new one starts in September! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I wanted to touch base with you, to show you what the specials are, and to let you all know I am still here! (the few of you that still follow me :) ) </span></div>
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This sale is available from now until the end of August, while supplies last. You can click <a href="https://celebratecrafts.closetomyheart.com/ctmh/promotions/campaigns/1908-bogo35.aspx">HERE</a> to see what's available!</div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I am finally feeling better, and I am starting to get crafty again. I have done some crafting, </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">These 1st 2 layouts come from the </span><a href="https://celebratecrafts.closetomyheart.com/retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=11244" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Oh What Fun</a><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> workshop your way kit, which is a fun Holiday/Christmas kit, that has more contemporary colors for your holiday photos. (It kinda reminds me of the colors form the movie The Grinch). If you are more into Traditional Christmas colors, you'll want to click <a href="https://celebratecrafts.closetomyheart.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=11253&ci=11658">HERE</a> for our 'Tis the season kit. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The layout below Oh What Fun is from </span><a href="https://celebratecrafts.closetomyheart.com/retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=11228" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Hello Pumpkin</a><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">, which is still available, and makes cute layouts, not just for Halloween! They make great sports pages, fall pages, and the plaid is just great all by itself. The work shop your way (Or WYW) come with everything you need to create beautiful layouts or cards (we have card kits too!) all you have to do is add photos, and you are done! </span><br />
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Theodora Staceyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09475207915222977460noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620823610294973915.post-46338206212688829042018-07-03T15:20:00.000-07:002018-07-03T15:24:31.801-07:00CTMH convention <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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This past weekend was the Close To My Heart annual convention, held in Las Vegas! It was soo much fun! We stayed at the Red Rock Resort hotel, which was absolutely beautiful! We had business classes, new product info, and beautiful artwork I can't wait to share with you all! For now, I have a few pictures to show you of my time at convention. They have announced that next year's convention will be in Provo, Utah. I am excited for that, as I have never been to Utah! We will be close to the home office for CTMH, so maybe we will get a tour! (they had a tour of the office at last year's convention, but I wasn't able to go)<br />
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These pictures: Sticky boy and his bride Sticky girl! A couple pictures of the hotel, The new Holiday SE that will go live in September (look for updates and pics soon!) Last picture is the artwork I shared at the Consultant showcase.<br />
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Theodora Staceyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09475207915222977460noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620823610294973915.post-24823313364017375392018-02-14T09:53:00.000-08:002018-02-14T10:00:44.308-08:00Join Craft Squad!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Theodora Staceyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09475207915222977460noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620823610294973915.post-58207076621398677742017-07-03T14:47:00.001-07:002017-07-03T14:50:45.932-07:00I'm back.... Again!!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I have been absent for a very long time. That wasn't my intention, but life got in the way. I couldn't figure out how to be a mom, wife, work a full time job, AND keep up my blog with new and exciting Close To My heart crafty stuff, so I didn't. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This time around my kids are older, and they don't need to care for them in the way that I used to. Now, they can get their own lunches, clean up after themselves (sometimes :) ) and generally stay out of trouble, which leaves me a bit more time to get crafty! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">My goal to start is a new blog post a week. I am still waiting for some new product to arrive, so a new post a week might not be until the end of the month. I can share with you that we will have a NEW Cricut cartridge!! Close To My Heart has once again created a wonderful cartridge, which will be in my hot little hands as soon as I can get it! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I do have an online gathering set up on my shopping site, </span><a href="http://celebratecrafts.closetomyheart.com/"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">http://celebratecrafts.closetomyheart.com</span></a><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> and if anyone still reads my blog (I hope so!) and places an order by the end of July, I will send you a little something from me, for free as a thank you for shopping with me. I do plan to have more fun things every month, so stay tuned!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">If you still follow me after all of this time, thank you. I didn't intend to be a flake, lol! </span><br />
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Theodora Staceyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09475207915222977460noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620823610294973915.post-49912623979598060042015-07-13T15:44:00.000-07:002015-07-13T16:02:37.857-07:00It's been a while....<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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It has been a while since I last posted, and I am sorry for that. I had some family things I needed to take care of. I am back now, and have I got some new for you!<br />
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Close To My Heart just had our annual convention, and there are some FABULOUS goodies coming<br />
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I also wanted to let you all know that I will be offering a AWESOME special in September that will only be available from me :) When it gets closer I will reveal the details, so stay tuned!<br />
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Theodora Staceyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09475207915222977460noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620823610294973915.post-46223212189522392432013-11-09T06:00:00.000-08:002013-11-09T06:00:04.103-08:00Illuminate<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<b>For my card, I decided to use the circle spin card (Z1866). I used Frosted paper, on the </b><br />
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Theodora Staceyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09475207915222977460noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620823610294973915.post-24579913610663108622013-10-26T00:00:00.000-07:002013-10-26T00:00:09.106-07:00The Everything's ABC's blog hop letter "U"<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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For my "U" project, I decided to just use the letter U. This is a simple card, using white card stick as the base, black as the accent, then white again to show off the word missing (stamped in black) and the letter U, which is a silver letter U sticker.<br />
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Theodora Staceyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09475207915222977460noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620823610294973915.post-36598148748968427002013-08-03T00:00:00.000-07:002013-08-03T00:10:31.704-07:00The Everything's ABC's blog hop letter "O"<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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If you have just hopped onto my blog, please start at the beginning at Traci Williams ~ <a href="http://papercrafting101.blogspot.com/2013/08/o-is-for-ooh-boy-for-everythings-abc.html" target="_blank">Paper Crafting 101</a> <br />
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If you came from "Shalana's blog <a href="http://scrappinwithshalana.blogspot.com/2013/08/the-everything-abc-blog-hop-featuring.html" target="_blank">Scrappin with Shalana</a>" then you're on the right track!<br />
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Your next stop on our Everything ABC'S blog Hop is Linda Norman - <a href="http://www.scrappytherapy.com/2013/08/o-is-for-opaque-abc-blog-hop.html" target="_blank">Scrappy Therapy</a><br />
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5. Shelly Nemitz - <a href="http://just1piece-shelly.blogspot.com/2013/08/o-oval.html" target="_blank">Just One Piece</a><br />
6. Janna Gray - <a href="http://thecreativeprincess.com/o-is-for-oh-happy-day-the-everything-abcs-blog-hop/" target="_blank">The Creative Princess</a> <br />
7. Catherine Nowak ~ <a href="http://catscrapbooking.wordpress.com/2013/08/02/everything-abcs-blog-hop-o/" target="_blank">Cat's Scrapbooking</a></div>
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Theodora Staceyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09475207915222977460noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620823610294973915.post-37095237975473553382013-07-20T06:00:00.000-07:002013-07-20T06:00:06.608-07:00Surf's Up<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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It's summer time and I know we are all spending time outside enjoying the sunshine and the surf! For this month's blog hop, we are featuring the exclusive "Surf's Up" paper pack from Close to My Heart! We're celebrating fun in the sun with this colorful paper pack that also has some amazing coordinating accessories and embellishment.<br />
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Not only are all of our creations going to use our Surf's Up paper line BUT they will also be using our exclusive Art Philosophy, Artiste, and/or the NEW Artbooking Cricut cartridges available exclusively through a Close to My Heart consultant! What ?!?!? If you don't already have a Consultant that you are currently working with, please contact one of the Consultants in our hop with any questions you have!<br />
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If you have just hopped onto my blog, please start at the beginning at Lucy's blog – <a href="http://www.love2createitall.com/2013/07/surfs-up.html" target="_blank">Love 2 Create</a> If you came from Lucy's blog -<a href="http://www.love2createitall.com/2013/07/surfs-up.html" target="_blank"> Love 2 Create</a> then you are in the right place!<br />
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Do you ever have those days where your crafty idea sounds FABULOUS in your head, but when you go to implement the idea, it just does not work? Well, for me that happened with this project. The project I had intended to show you, just did not turn out, so I decided to make something from artiste that was kinda fun and cute. I cut this 3D object from letter b in Artiste. I was going too add embellishments, but I kinda liked they way it turned out :)<br />
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Your next stop on our Surf's Up blog hop is "Traci " of "<a href="http://papercrafting101.blogspot.com/2013/07/surfs-up.html" target="_blank">Paper Crafting 101</a>".<br />
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Lucy ~<a href="http://www.love2createitall.com/2013/07/surfs-up.html" target="_blank">Love 2 Create</a><br />
Theodora ~<a href="http://www.celebratecrafts.com/2013/07/surfs-up.html" target="_blank">Celebrate Crafts</a> <------- You are here<br />
Traci ~<a href="http://papercrafting101.blogspot.com/2013/07/surfs-up.html" target="_blank">Paper Crafting 101</a> <--------Go here next<br />
Michelle ~<a href="http://www.myflightsoffancy.com/surfs-up-blog-hop" target="_blank">My Flights of Fancy</a><br />
Melinda Everitt - <a href="http://ifyoublingit.blogspot.com/2013/07/surfs-up.html" target="_blank">ifyoublingit</a><br />
Melissa Harris ~ <a href="http://thekeenkrafter.blogspot.com/2013/07/surfs-up.html" target="_blank">The Keen Krafter</a><br />
Justine Hovey ~ <a href="http://www.justinehovey.com/2013/07/surf's-up.html" target="_blank">The Twilight Stamper</a><br />
Heather Hunt ~ <a href="http://creativecoconut08.blogspot.ca/2013/07/surfs-up.html" target="_blank">Creative Coconut</a><br />
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Welcome to the Everything ABC's Blog Hop!<br />
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If you have just hopped onto my blog, please start at the beginning at Linda's Blog "<a href="http://www.scrappytherapy.com/2013/07/n-is-for-necklace-abc-blog-hop.html" target="_blank"> Scrappy Therapy</a>"<br />
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Your next stop on our Everything ABC'S blog Hop is back to Linda's blog " <a href="http://www.scrappytherapy.com/2013/07/n-is-for-necklace-abc-blog-hop.html" target="_blank">Scrappy Therapy</a>"<br />
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For my "N" I chose 3 things, the paper is New England Ivy, the stamp set is new, ( Hello Tweety Flair)<br />
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Theodora Staceyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09475207915222977460noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620823610294973915.post-63716646036357638372013-07-13T06:00:00.000-07:002013-07-13T06:00:04.902-07:00Sweet Life Blog hop<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Welcome to our July Stamp of the Month Blog Hop! This month's stamp from Close to My Heart is "Sweet Life" and is available exclusively through your Close to My Heart consultant from July 1 - 31, 2013. You can purchase this stamp set for only $5 with a qualifying purchase.<br />
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If you have just hopped onto my blog, please start at the beginning at Lucy's blog – <a href="http://www.love2createitall.com/2013/07/sweet-life.htm" target="_blank">Love 2 Create</a> If you came from "Darla " of "<a href="http://stampingunderdoctorsorders.blogspot.ca/2013/07/sweet-life-blog-hop.html" target="_blank">Caution: Crafting is Contagious</a>" then you are in the right<br />
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For my project, I decided to stamp one of the images and color it with color pencils. I used Sweet leaf for the back round green. I outlined the leaves in a dark green, then I colored them in with a lighter green color. I did the same with the yellow for the flowers and the red for the apple. The image is stamped in black ink, and it is popped up with a little bit of foam tape.<br />
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Your next stop on our "Sweet Life" hop is " Jennifer " of "<a href="http://4heartsscrapbooking.blogspot.com/2013/07/sweet-life-blog-hop.html" target="_blank">4 Hearts Scrapbooking</a>"<br />
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Lucy ~ <a href="http://www.love2createitall.com/2013/07/sweet-life.html" target="_blank">Love 2 Create</a> <br />
Darla ~ Caution: <a href="http://stampingunderdoctorsorders.blogspot.ca/2013/07/sweet-life-blog-hop.html" target="_blank">Crafting is Contagious</a><br />
Theo ~ <a href="http://www.celebratecrafts.com/2013/07/sweet-life-blog-hop.html" target="_blank">Celebrate Crafts</a> <br />
Jennifer~ <a href="http://4heartsscrapbooking.blogspot.com/2013/07/sweet-life-blog-hop.html" target="_blank">4 Hearts Scrapbooking</a><br />
Mary Ellen ~ <a href="http://cr8iveme.blogspot.com/2013/07/sweet-life-blog-hop.html" target="_blank">Cr8ive ME</a> <br />
Cat ~ <a href="http://catscrapbooking.wordpress.com/2013/07/13/sweet-life-blog-hop" target="_blank">Catscrapbooking</a><br />
Rebecca -<a href="http://www.show-me-scrapping.com/2013/07/sweet-life-blog-hop.html" target="_blank"> Show Me Scrapping</a><br />
Heather - <a href="http://www.papercrafteranonymous.com/2013/07/sweet-life-july-sotm-blog-hop.html" target="_blank">Paper Crafter Anonymous</a><br />
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Theodora Staceyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09475207915222977460noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620823610294973915.post-51867341157537232542013-07-06T00:00:00.000-07:002013-07-06T00:01:30.423-07:00The Everything's ABC's blog hop letter "M"<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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For this hop we will be featuring the letter "M". This may be the name of a paper, a stamp set or an embellishment Whatever the crafter has chosen as their "M element will be featured in their post.<br />
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For my "M" I chose to give you all a sneak peek at 2 new products that will be available starting August 1st!<br />
My "M" item is the new Mini's stamp set! Close To My Heart has 8 of these new sets, and the are perfect for our new circle spin cards! The back round paper is from our new paper pack Frosted, and the snowflake is stamped in Whisper ink. The circle is covered with slate card stock. The snowflake has also been stamped in whisper ink on the brown paper, in "second generation" (meaning the stamp was inked, stamped onto a scrap paper then onto the back round paper). All edges were inked in Whisper. The flower in the center is from the new Base & Bling.<br />
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Join My August online gathering (August 1st-August 31st) for a chance to win something free from me!<br />
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1. Theo ~ <a href="http://www.celebratecrafts.com/2013/07/the-everythings-abcs-blog-hop-letter-m.html" target="_blank">Celebrate Crafts</a><br />
2. Linda Norman-<a href="http://www.scrappytherapy.com/2013/07/abc-blog-hop-letter-m-for-mini-album.html" target="_blank">Scrappy Therapy</a><br />
3. Shelly Nemitz - <a href="http://just1piece-shelly.blogspot.com/2013/07/m-mr-mrs.html" target="_blank">Just One Piece</a><br />
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Theodora Staceyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09475207915222977460noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620823610294973915.post-81505361811207313232013-07-02T23:59:00.002-07:002013-07-02T23:59:58.396-07:00Everyone loves FREE right?<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I am back from the Close To My Heart convention, and had a FABULOUS time!! <br />
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This is a little free item that Close To My Heart is giving away... <br />
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Enjoy :) <br />
To get your FREE printable, click <a href="http://www.closetomyheart.com/Campaigns_and_Promotions/Rediscover-CTMH.aspx" target="_blank">HERE</a>.<br />
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Thank you so much for stopping by!<br />
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Theodora Staceyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09475207915222977460noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620823610294973915.post-14448222562631518642013-06-22T06:00:00.000-07:002013-06-22T06:00:04.392-07:00Independence Day<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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What ?!?!? Hope you weren't expecting to see Will Smith fighting the aliens here! We are actually featuring crafty creations showcasing "Independence Day" ... the holiday!<br />
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In this hop, you will see projects featuring this versatile cartridges from many talented crafty ladies! Enjoy our blog hop! <br />
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If you have just hopped onto my blog, please start at the beginning at Lucy's blog –<a href="http://www.love2createitall.com/2013/06/independence-day.html" target="_blank"> Love 2 Create</a> . If you came from "Lucy ~<a href="http://www.love2createitall.com/2013/06/independence-day.html" target="_blank"> Love 2Create</a>" then you are in the right place!<br />
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My Cricut cut is the star, cut from the cricut cartridge Art Philosophy. The star is the negative piece from the card that can be found on the letter "L". I used 3D foam tape to pop up the star, and I used the home of the brave stamp set. (which is on special this month. You can find info on it <a href="http://celebratecrafts.ctmh.com/CTMH/Content.aspx?id=/en/OBA/Promotions/June_2013_Lets_Get_Patriotic.aspx" target="_blank">here</a>.). My daughter Alayna who is 4, helped choose the colors for the card. I asked her what color we should stamp the Statue Of Liberty in, and she chose lagoon. She has never actually seen the Statue Of Liberty, so it was kind of funny that she chose a color that resembles it. The flag pole is stamped in black, and my daughter Sidney chose the cranberry for the stars, and outdoor denim for the words. I had fun making this card with my daughters. <br />
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Your next stop on our Independence Day hop is "Michelle" of " <a href="http://www.myflightsoffancy.com/independance-day-blog-hop" target="_blank">My Flights of Fancy</a> ".<br />
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Jennifer ~ <a href="http://4heartsscrapbooking.blogspot.com/2013/02/independence-day-blog-hop.html" target="_blank">4 Hearts Scrapbooking</a><br />
Traci ~ <a href="http://papercrafting101.blogspot.com/2013/06/independence-day.html" target="_blank">Paper Crafting 101</a><br />
Penny ~ <a href="http://itmakestotalcents.blogspot.com/2013/06/independence-day-blog-hop.html" target="_blank">It Makes Total Cents</a><br />
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Theodora Staceyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09475207915222977460noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620823610294973915.post-51935034819492547572013-06-22T00:00:00.000-07:002013-06-22T00:20:19.331-07:00The Everythings's ABC's letter "L"<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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If you have just hopped onto my blog, please start at the beginning at Theo's blog~ <a href="http://www.celebratecrafts.com/2013/06/the-everythingss-abcs-letter-l.html" target="_blank">Celebrate Crafts</a><br />
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My "L" project comes from the Art Philosophy cartridge. I decided to cut the card that is found on this letter. I cut the card using paper from the Claire paper pack. I decided not to use cardstock, but instead chose one of the patterned papers for my card. I cut the card at 4". I am using the star that is in the center of the card for another project.<br />
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I decided to "bling" up my star with sparkles, to give it a little shine. I stamped on the inside a quote from the stamp set: Scrapbook Statements~Women. The quote is from Dolly Parton, and it says: "If you want the rainbow, you've got to put up with the rain". <br />
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Your next stop on our Everything ABC'S blog Hop is "Shelly Nemitz " of " <a href="http://just1piece-shelly.blogspot.com/2013/06/l-love-your-layout.html" target="_blank">Just One Piece</a>".<br />
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Theo ~ <a href="http://www.celebratecrafts.com/2013/06/the-everythingss-abcs-letter-l.html" target="_blank">Celebrate Crafts</a><br />
Shelly Nemitz ~ <a href="http://just1piece-shelly.blogspot.com/2013/06/l-love-your-layout.html" target="_blank">Just One Piece</a><br />
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Linda Norman- <a href="http://www.scrappytherapy.com/2013/06/abc-blog-hop-letter-l.html" target="_blank">Scrappy Therapy</a></div>
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Theodora Staceyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09475207915222977460noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620823610294973915.post-28236156828785079322013-06-08T06:00:00.000-07:002013-06-09T00:03:11.697-07:00Flowering Bunch<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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If you have just hopped onto my blog, please start at the beginning at Lucy's blog – <a href="http://www.love2createitall.com/2013/06/a-flowering-bunch-redux.html" target="_blank">Love 2 Create</a>.<br />
If you came from Amber ~ <a href="http://scrapperstherapy.blogspot.com/2013/06/ctmh-consultant-blog-hop-flowering-bunch.html" target="_blank">Scrapper's Therapy</a> then you are in the right place!<br />
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I stamped Thanks a Bunch in the center, then I loaded by block with the smaller flowers, and random stamped all over the card. I then used my color pens to color in the flowers, glued a butterfly from the Trinkets wooded shapes, and found some buttons from my stash for the centers. I used brown bakers's twine for the center of the buttons on the large flowers.<br />
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Your next stop on our "A Flowering Bunch" hop is Jennifer~<a href="http://4heartsscrapbooking.blogspot.com/2013/06/a-flowering-bunch-blog-hop.html" target="_blank"> 4 Hearts Scrapbooking</a><br />
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Lucy ~ <a href="http://www.love2createitall.com/2013/06/a-flowering-bunch-redux.html" target="_blank">Love 2 Create</a><br />
Amber ~<a href="http://scrapperstherapy.blogspot.com/2013/06/ctmh-consultant-blog-hop-flowering-bunch.html" target="_blank">Scrapper's Therapy</a><br />
Theo~<a href="http://www.celebratecrafts.com/2013/06/flowering-bunch.html" target="_blank">Celebrate Crafts</a><br />
Jennifer~<a href="http://4heartsscrapbooking.blogspot.com/2013/06/a-flowering-bunch-blog-hop.html" target="_blank"> 4 Hearts Scrapbooking</a><br />
Stephanie-<a href="http://quiltedscrapper.blogspot.com/2013/06/the-flowering-bunch.html" target="_blank">Quilted Scrapper</a><br />
Cat ~ <a href="http://catscrapbooking.wordpress.com/2013/06/08/a-flowering-bunch-blog-hop/" target="_blank">catscrapbooking</a><br />
Traci~ <a href="http://papercrafting101.blogspot.com/2013/06/a-flowering-bunch.html" target="_blank">Paper Crafting 101</a><br />
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Theodora Staceyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09475207915222977460noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620823610294973915.post-85726739613883925802013-06-08T00:00:00.000-07:002013-06-08T00:00:02.209-07:00The everything's ABC's blog hop letter "K"<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
For the SOTM hop click <a href="http://www.love2createitall.com/2013/06/a-flowering-bunch-redux.html" target="_blank">HERE</a><br />
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Welcome to the Everything ABC's Blog Hop!<br />
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For this hop we will be featuring the letter K. This may be the name<br />
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If you have just hopped onto my blog, please start at the beginning at Amber's blog ~<a href="http://scrapperstherapy.blogspot.com/2013/06/the-everything-abcs-blog-hop-letter-k.html" target="_blank"> Scrapper's Therapy</a><br />
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If you came from Shelly Nemitz - <a href="http://just1piece-shelly.blogspot.com/2013/06/k-kraft.html" target="_blank">Just One Piece</a> then you're on the right track!<br />
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For my "K" project, I made these cute gift bags from Kraft paper sacks. They are going to be gift bags for my team mates going to the CTMH convention at the end of this month. I covered one side with black card stock. The bow is cut from one of the Disney cricut carts, as are the shoes. I used glitter glitz around the bow to give it some sparkle. I will be adding more to the bag, but I don't want to give too much away, just in case anyone on the team sees this....<br />
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Your next stop on our Everything ABC'S blog Hop is Shalana ~ <a href="http://scrappinwithshalana.blogspot.com/2013/06/the-everything-abcs-blog-hop-featuring.html" target="_blank">Scrappin with Shalana</a><br />
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1. Amber La Mons~ <a href="http://scrapperstherapy.blogspot.com/2013/06/the-everything-abcs-blog-hop-letter-k.html" target="_blank">Scrapper's Therapy</a><br />
2. Linda Norman- <a href="http://www.scrappytherapy.com/2013/06/k-is-for-kissing-abc-blog-hop.html" target="_blank">Scrappy Therapy</a><br />
3. Shelly Nemitz -<a href="http://just1piece-shelly.blogspot.com/2013/06/k-kraft.html" target="_blank"> Just One Piece</a><br />
4. Theo ~ <a href="http://www.celebratecrafts.com/2013/06/the-everythings-abcs-blog-hop-letter-k.html" target="_blank">Celebrate Crafts</a><br />
5. Shalana ~ <a href="http://scrappinwithshalana.blogspot.com/2013/06/the-everything-abcs-blog-hop-featuring.html" target="_blank">Scrappin with Shalana</a> </div>
Theodora Staceyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09475207915222977460noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620823610294973915.post-51205363246185918662013-05-23T22:10:00.001-07:002013-05-23T22:10:11.324-07:00Thank You<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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The tornado in Oklahoma has had a devastating effect and Close To My Heart wants to help. To aid relief efforts, Close To My Heart is making a new Autumn/Winter 2013 stamp set, A True Thank You ($2.95 retail), available immediately and will donate 100% of the profits from sales of the set from May 23 through June 30 to the American Red Cross. <div>
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Theodora Staceyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09475207915222977460noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620823610294973915.post-50940090303684824472013-05-18T06:00:00.000-07:002013-05-22T01:07:17.025-07:00"Happily Ever After"<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Welcome to our May Art Philosophy/Artiste Blog Hop! As you know, both the Artiste and the Art Philosophy cartridges are available exclusively through a Close to My Heart consultant. If you don't already have a Consultant that you are currently working with, please contact one the Consultants in our hop with any questions you have!<br />
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If you have just hopped onto my blog, please start at the beginning at Lucy's blog – <a href="http://www.love2createitall.com/2013/05/happily-ever-after.html" target="_blank">Love 2 Create</a> If you came from " Lucy's blog – <a href="http://www.love2createitall.com/2013/05/happily-ever-after.html" target="_blank">Love 2 Create</a>" of " then you are in the right place!<br />
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Our challenge this month features not only one of these amazing cartridges but we also have a <b>Wedding </b> theme. There are so many weddings this time of year! Do you have any weddings coming up?<br />
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I chose to redo this picture frame. It had a picture of my husband and myself on our wedding day. Our<br />
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I took black card stock and I raced the frame onto it. I cut out the image and used liquid glass to glue it to the frame. I used a sanding block to sand all of the edges, which gave the paper and aged look. cut the Mr & Mrs and the silver hearts (silver heart border is glitter paper) from the Artiste cartridge The flowers are cut from Art Philosophy.<br />
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Your next stop on our "Happily Ever After" hop is "Wendy " of "<a href="http://www.myscrapbookingblog.com/2013/05/18/happily-ever-after" target="_blank">My Scrapbooking Blog</a>"<br />
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<li>Lucy ~ <a href="http://www.love2createitall.com/2013/05/happily-ever-after.html" target="_blank">Love 2 Create</a> </li>
<li>Theodora ~ <a href="http://www.celebratecrafts.com/2013/05/happily-ever-after.html" target="_blank">Celebrate crafts</a></li>
<li>Wendy ~ <a href="http://www.myscrapbookingblog.com/2013/05/18/happily-ever-after" target="_blank">My Scrapbooking Blog</a></li>
<li>Michelle ~ <a href="http://www.myflightsoffancy.com/happily-ever-after-blog-hop" target="_blank">My Flights of Fancy</a></li>
<li>Jennifer ~ <a href="http://4heartsscrapbooking.blogspot.com/2013/05/happily-ever-after-blog-hop.html" target="_blank">4 Hearts Scrapbooking</a></li>
<li> Michelle ~ <a href="http://mycreationswithmichelle.blogspot.com/2013/05/happily-ever-after-blog-hop.html" target="_blank">My Creations with Michelle</a> </li>
<li>Traci ~ <a href="http://papercrafting101.blogspot.com/2013/05/happily-ever-after.html" target="_blank">Paper Crafting 101</a> </li>
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Thanks for hopping along with us - we hope we were able to inspire you in creating your own wedding themed projects! <br />
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