LOVE

The challenge at Heart 2 Heart this week is to make something for the one you love. I've had these heart-shaped large bottle caps for quite a while and decided to use them to make a little wall hanging for over my kitchen sink. I love how it turned out!

It was very easy to make. I traced the heart shape onto a scrap piece of cardstock and cut out a template. Then it was easy to trace the pattern on the back of the lovely Lucy B&T paper and adhere the paper to the hearts. The letters were cut using Art Philosophy (of course!) and embellished with little pearls. So sweet and simple!

Products used:

Paper: Lucy Level 2 Paper Packet

Embellishments: Opaques Pearl Adhesive Gems, Colonial White ribbon

Other: Cricut Art Philosphy, heart bottle caps, Cropadile



Mojo Monday 227 - Florentine card

It has been ages since I've played along with Mojo Monday! It's exciting to be back in the swing of things. This week's card uses a brand-new CTMH paper packet: Florentine. I love the color combination and the sweet, romantic prints. The card also features the new bohemian assortment and the February Stamp of the Month, Thoughtful Tidings. Scroll down for a list of all products used.

Products used:

Paper: Florentine Level 2 Paper Packet, Colonial White and Cocoa cardstock

Ink: Cocoa, Twilight

Stamps: February SOTM - Thoughtful Tidings

Embellishments: Bohemian Assortment, Bouquet Assortment, Foundry Pin Clips

Tools: Cricut Art Philosophy

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Spring/Summer 2012 Idea Book

The Spring/Summer 2012 Idea Book is here! It is full of beautiful new products - I know you'll love it! You can request your own copy by sending me an e-mail (clearlyfromtheheart@gmail.com) or by giving me a call (309-826-6705). You can also get a copy when you attend one of my card or scrapbook workshops.

With all the fun new items (and those that will be coming in the Autumn/Winter 2012 Idea Book!), we have to say goodbye to some current products to make room for the new ones. Close To My Heart does a great job of letting us know about product lines that will not be continued in future Idea Books. The Spring/Summer 2012 Idea Book will be the last idea book the following products will be featured:

• How-To Books
• Distressing Kit (full kit only)
• Exclusive Inks® Markers
• Cardstock Shade Packs
• 8 1/2" x 11" Cardstock Packs

If you are interested in any of these products, be sure to place your order right away as they will be available only while supplies last!