Art and Soul - Crossing Borders

I'm back from my 3 day team retreat. Wow, did we have fun or what? The answer is YES! We had a great time together learning, creating and laughing. I just love my Close To My Heart team! Have I ever told you my team name? I can't remember. Well, we are called "The Pacemakers" because "We keep THE HEART (as in Close To My Heart) pumpin'!" How's that for a team name and slogan? I love it!

Now on to the real reason for this post: Close To My Heart's new "Art and Soul" episode is out and you won't want to miss it. It is just over 14 minutes long and focuses on borders...all kinds of borders. In fact, it's even called "Crossing Borders." Click here to watch it on my website (http://leavealegacy.myctmh.com). You'll feel awed and inspired by great techniques and ideas and beautiful artwork on scrapbook pages and cards. You can even get a discount on the featured stamp set. Take a 14 minute break and watch it today!

Caprice, Cupcakes and a Photo Wallet

Happy Friday! Aren't Fridays great?

Today I thought I'd share a photo of a gift set I made using the Close To My Heart Caprice Level 2 kit X7086B, $12.95 for 10 cardstock sheets and 12 B&T DuosTM) and matching MyStickeaseTM (X7086C). LOVE the colors (chocolate, bamboo, crystal blue, honey). I think we sometimes get so busy creating cards and scrapbook pages that we forget there are so many other things we can do with beautiful paper and supplies. Click here to order.

I also wanted to be sure that you knew about the latest episode of CTMH TV! It came out on Tuesday and is a must see...and don't forget the popcorn! This most recent installment is called "Mementos for the Man in Your Life" and it has something for everyone. For starters, you'll watch the creation of a fun and masculine photo wallet for that special man in your life, using the generation stamping technique (if you thought you knew what this is, there is more than you ever imagined). And remember the fun birthday cupcakes I shared with you on Jeanette Lyntons's blog recently? Well, you'll spend a few minutes with her exploring the cupcake extravaganza--plus you'll be able to access a special .pdf file giving recipes and instructions for several of these charming cupcakes. Click here to view.