52 Reasons I Love You

You've GOT TO CHECK THIS OUT! Our son-in-law, Rick Roberts is a genius! 

Looking for a great gift for your spouse, significant other, or just someone you love for Valentine's Day? Want something inexpensive but incredibly heartfelt and meaningful? This app "52 Reasons I Love You", brought to you by our son-in-law, Rick Roberts and his partner, Micah Lisonbee, is the perfect gift! 

It's a free download and then for only $1.99 you can create a deck of 52 Cards, personalize it with all the reasons you love your significant other, and send it to them!  Our daughter, Kori made and sent one to Dan-the-Man last night and he and I had so much fun reading the 52 reasons and reliving so many memories that Kori referred to in her cards. 

Check it out on the App Store (52 Reasons I Love You)! Also, check out the website with an awesome quick video (under a minute and a half) at www.52reasonsapp.com

Have fun! We are!

Free Printable Valentines

Close To My Heart has been so generous this past year and has been providing the CUTEST free printables on my website each month for YOU, our valued customers. This month is no exception.  Get your FREE Valentine printables by clicking here.

Monochromatic Grey Embossed Valentine Card

Are your mouths hanging open? Are you falling off of your chairs?  Are you rubbing your eyes to be sure you are not seeing things?  I don't blame you! This is my 3rd post in less than a week. It's been a WHILE since I've done that.

This week (and it goes down tomorrow, which is why I'm hurrying to post today), Cardabilities had a sketch that I really liked and I thought I'd play along.

I decided to do a monochromatic card using our new EMBOSSING FOLDERS (yes, I'm screaming! I'm so excited!).  Not only are they cooler than cool, but there is a GREAT special this month where you can get them FREE.  Yep, FREAKING FREE! Excuse my French! *wink*  All you have to do is buy 2 packages of our colored cardstock (single colors or combo packs) and you get an embossing folder ($8.95 value) FREE!

To get the look I used on the embossed cardstock on this card, I embossed Slate (the darker grey) and Whisper (the lighter grey) with my new embossing folders. After embossing them, I gently rubbed my Slate pad over the top of the raised areas to ink them up. Cool beans, wouldn't ya say?  If you are ordering on my website, you'll be prompted to add your FREE embossing folder(s) before you check out.   

Don't forget, if you spend $50, you can get this month's Stamp of the Month ($17.95 value) for only $5.  You'll also be prompted to add that before you check out if you qualify.  Bargains schmargains! You can also call or email me to place an order (801.360.98986, pedermom@aol.com).

12" X 12" Whisper Cardstock	12" X 12" White Daisy Cardstock	Slate Cardstock	Black & Grey Glitter Paper
Slate Stamp Pad	Baker's Twine Neutral Assortment	Slate Striped Twist Ties	3-D Foam Tape
Scallop Border Punch	Dot Embossing Folder	Damask Embossing Folder

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Balloon Ride and Mojo Monday Card

It's been a few months since I played along at Mojo Monday and I felt it was time to play a little bit again.  I always enjoy their sketches and feel inspired when using them.

I created this 4" x 6" card using the brand new Balloon Ride paper from Close To My Heart. Be sure to check out the product used as well as the links to them on my website at the end of this post.  Here's a little up-close, detail shot.

Balloon Ride Paper Packet	Balloon Ride Complements	Round Sponge	Saddle Exclusive Inks� Stamp Pad
Crystal Blue Exclusive Inks� Stamp Pad	Gold Polka-Dot Washi Tape	Teal Shimmer Trim	Lagoon Zipper Lace
Color-Ready Trinkets Wooden Shapes	Corner Rounder	3-D Foam Tape

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New Idea Book and February Specials with Close To My Heart

If you didn't see my last post, I suggest you go back and take a look. I was part of a blog hop on February 1 showcasing brand new Close To My Heart products from the new Idea Book (that debuted on February 1). There are 17 participants in that hop and the art is gorgeous!

Today I'll be sharing some artwork with the darling February Stamp of the Month set (see above), the special for February, and some fun ideas.  Here we go...


1.  Embossing is Boss!
2.  February Stamp of the Month
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1. Embossing is Boss:  During the month of February, you can qualify to receive a free embossing folder ($8.95 value) for every 2 packs of bulk single color or combo cardstock you purchase. Pick from our 5 new embossing folder designs—dot, chevron, quatrefoil, damask, or stripe—with your qualifying order. Every 2 packs of cardstock you purchase qualify you for an additional embossing folder. Make sure you act fast—designs are available only while supplies last! Be sure to read #2 below and see how you can combine both of these specials to get the biggest bang for your buck! ($93.85 in merchandise for only $63 {before shipping and tax}).  If you order on my website, you will be prompted to add your Embossing Folder(s) before you check out.

Click here to see the new folders on my webbsite. SO MUCH FUN!

2.  February Stamp of the Month:  This stamp set just shows how on-trend Close To My Heart is. After the "What Does the Fox Say?" Youtube sensation, this set is one that will surely steal everyone's hearts. Even if that video didn't make you giggle, this set is cuter than cute and can be used in so many different ways. It is available in February only and can be purchased at it's regular price of $17.95 or for only $5 with a $50 order.  Why not stock up on cardstock this month?  At $14.50 for a 24 sheet package, you get a FREE embossing folder for every 2 packages purchased.  4 packages of them would get you 2 FREE Embossing Folders (see above) AND this darling Stamp of the Month for only $5. That's $93.85 in merchandise for only $63 (before shipping and tax).   If you order on my website, you will be prompted to add your Stamp of the Month before you check out.

Here is a detail photo of the card I shared at the top of the post using the Stamp of the Month:

And here are the products I used as well as links to them on my website:

Wild About Love - February 2014 Stamp Of The Month	12" X 12" Saddle Cardstock	Saddle Exclusive Inks� Stamp Pad	Lagoon Houndstooth Washi Tape
Party Washi Tape 3-Pack	Aqua Dots	Watercolor Pencils

Spring - Summer Idea Book Blog Hop/Timberline Layout

 

Timberline Layout, pg. 1

Timberline Layout, pg. 2

Timberline Layout, both pages

Welcome to the Simply Inspired Blog Hop! We (16 other talented artists and I) are thrilled to share some of our ideas for the the new products debuting in the Spring/Summer Idea Book which debuts on February 1st. WARNING:  The artwork you see might make you NEED the new products! Don't say I didn't warn you!

Spring Summer 2014 Close To My Heart Catalog/Idea Book

If you have come here from the oh-so-creative Katy Taylor's blog you are on the right path. This blog hop is a great big circle, so you can start here and work your way all around. If you get lost along the way, you'll find the complete list of participating consultants here.

I chose to create a layout of my hubby and boys pheasant hunting in December using the new Timberline Collection and a few other marvelously masculine coordinating products. I love this paper and think it's great for so many things. Obviously camping, hunting, fishing, boating, and anything outdoors will work, but so will so many other things. I actually plan to use some of the wood print sheets from the Timberline paper pack for a shabby-chic sign in book I am doing for my son, Tannon's wedding next month. I'll share that when it's done as well.  That wood doesn't have to look rustic, it can look shabby-chic as well.  In fact, scroll back up and take a look at the cover of the new Idea Book. Can you see where some of that paper was used?  Think outside the box!

The new products I used are: the Timberline Paper Pack, the Timberline Complements Coordinating Adhesive Sheets, the Timberline Assortment, the Paper Fundamentals Basics Assortment, Topiary Mini Chevron Ribbon and the cool new Durables Triangle Studs.

A few of the new products I used

See that fun paper in the bottom of the photo collage above?  It is our new Paper Fundamentals Basics Assortment and I have LOVED playing with it!  One side is a neutral and white geometric print and the other side is a tone on tone embossed print.  I took my slate pad and rubbed it on the tone on tone embossed side (you can see the paper I used in the top right photo in the collage above. It's the paper just under the bottom right corner of the stamp pad to create a cool effect.  Can you see where I used it on the layout?

Here are a few detail shots of the layout I created:
 

Now hop on over to the smart and talented Lynn Como's blog to see her work!  Be sure to visit all of the Close To My Heart Consultants in the hop to get some great crafting ideas.  Contact me or shop directly from my website to get your products from this beautiful new catalog today.