Saturday, January 30, 2016

Cropping at Gretchen's - February 14th

Saturday, February 14th
11 a.m. - 11 p.m.


Contact me if you are interested in attending!
  • Location:  Chili, NY.  Contact me for directions.
  • Space for 10 people, 2 per 6' table.
  • Crop space is in my basement, so stairs are a necessary evil.  I would be happy to help you carry your supplies up and down.
  • Feel free to use my refrigerator and microwave or oven to prepare snacks/meals.  There is no coffee maker - bring your own prepared coffee if you need the caffeine.
  • $10 crop fee includes a make-n-take project.
  • Registration is required and is on a first-come, first-serve basis.
  • Feel free to invite friends!
Other Crop Dates:
  • Sunday, February 28th
We made this layout at the last crop.  Don't miss out on the next great make-n-take!




Color Dare #178 - Glacier, Pixie, Thistle + White Daisy

Welcome to Color Dare Challenges from Color My Heart.  Each Friday the design team announces a color palette for you to use to create your project.  You can create any type of project you'd like, as long as you use the chosen colors.  If you don't have the actual Close To My Heart colors, just use a similar substitute.


Color Dare #178 - Glacier, Pixie, Thistle + White Daisy


Supplies used:
How will this week's color combination inspire you?   Visit Color My Heart for more information about the challenge, get inspired by the design team, and upload your project.  I hope you'll join the Color Dare!

Thursday, January 28, 2016

Heart 2 Heart January Challenge - Frozen

One of the January challenge themes presented by Heart 2 Heart is Frozen.  I've had a lot of fun playing the CTMH's new watercolor paints, brushes and paper.  I can't wait to get back them and try some new techniques.  But in the meantime, I thought this card would fit the Frozen theme perfectly!



Be sure to check out Heart 2 Heart - they always have fun challenges and the entries are beautiful!

Supplies Used:


Thursday, January 21, 2016

Cropping at Gretchen's - January 30th

Saturday, January 30th
11 a.m. - 11 p.m.


Contact me if you are interested in attending!
  • Location:  Chili, NY.  Contact me for directions.
  • Space for 10 people, 2 per 6' table.
  • Crop space is in my basement, so stairs are a necessary evil.  I would be happy to help you carry your supplies up and down.
  • Feel free to use my refrigerator and microwave or oven to prepare snacks/meals.  There is no coffee maker - bring your own prepared coffee if you need the caffeine.
  • $10 crop fee includes a make-n-take project.
  • Registration is required and is on a first-come, first-serve basis.
  • Feel free to invite friends!
Other Crop Dates:
  • Sunday, February 14th
  • Sunday, February 28th
We made this layout at the last crop.  Don't miss out on the next great make-n-take!



Friday, January 15, 2016

Color Dare #176 - Greys + Black & White Daisy

Welcome to Color Dare Challenges from Color My Heart.  Each Friday the design team announces a color palette for you to use to create your project.  You can create any type of project you'd like, as long as you use the chosen colors.  If you don't have the actual Close To My Heart colors, just use a similar substitute.


 Color Dare #176 - Greys + Black & White Daisy


For Color Dare #174, I used the beautiful January Stamp of the Month, Beloved Bouquet (S1601), to create a colorful card.  To show it's versatility, I used the same stamp set to fulfill this week's grey, black, and white challenge.  These blooms are gorgeous no matter what color!

Supplies used:
How will this week's color combination inspire you?   Visit Color My Heart for more information about the challenge, get inspired by the design team, and upload your project.  I hope you'll join the Color Dare!

Saturday, January 2, 2016

National Papercrafting Month—Live Your Day


This collection was designed to coordinate perfectly with the sensational Everyday Life™ 2016 Planner Pages and My Crush® Everyday Life Pages, so you can seamlessly integrate pocket scrapbooking into your 2016 planner. Whether in the planner or on their own, these cards make it easy to preserve your everyday moments all year long.  Shop Now!

Friday, January 1, 2016

Beloved Bouquet—January 2016 Stamp of the Month

Each month you can purchase a new D-size stamp set, available for one month only, for just $5 — that’s over 70% off retail! When you place an order of $50 or more in Close To My Heart products, you qualify for this special Stamp of the Month pricing.


Spend $50 and get this Stamp of the Month set for just $5.  Shop Now!


Color Dare #174 - New England Ivy, Poppy & Desert Sand

Welcome to Color Dare Challenges from Color My Heart.  Each Friday the design team announces a color palette for you to use to create your project.  You can create any type of project you'd like, as long as you use the chosen colors.  If you don't have the actual Close To My Heart colors, just use a similar substitute.


Color Dare #174 - New England Ivy, Poppy & Desert Sand

How will this week's color combination inspire you?   Visit Color My Heart for more information about the challenge, get inspired by the design team, and upload your project.  I hope you'll join the Color Dare!