Tuesday, December 31, 2013

Happy New Year! My Favorite Card Creations for 2013.


Hello Friends.  Happy New Year 2014 to you and your families.  2014 is the year of the horse (Chinese culture); so I thought I would use this picture I found on the Internet.  It also reminded me of card making/scrapbooking. LOL!  I hope everyone is having a fabulous New Year.  Some of you have already celebrated New Year's and others aren't quite there yet.   We still have approx. 5 more hours till midnight.

Here is hoping all of us will have a fabulous and prosperous New Year; including good health, joy, peace, contentment, adventure, fun, happiness, love, trust and see many dreams come true.

I thought I would share my favorite card creations this year.  I had more favorites than I thought; so I narrowed it down to my top 17.  LOL. They are in order from the newest to the oldest; not in order of favorites.  I would love to hear which one is your favorite.  Thanks again for a fabulous 2013. Click on the name to see the post for additional information.  
























































Thanks for my wonderful followers and customers too.  I look forward to 2014.  I appreciate you stopping by and hope you will check my blog regularly for new creations.  I haven't been too creative the past week; but hopefully I will feel more like it after the New Year begins. 

 Remember - Keep On Creating!!
It's Good For Your Health!! 


Celebrate 400 Followers With FREE CTMH Products and Digis - Drawing October 2013

CELEBRATE 400 FOLLOWERS
FREE CTMH PRODUCTS AND DIGIS !!
Help me to make it to 500!


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I am celebrating all of you - my followers - and will be drawing for several winners of CTMH products, a few surprise items - not CTMH;  plus Digi stamps from 6 awesome sponsors - to be given away on January 1st, 2014; which hopefully I will reach 500 followers.   I am so excited to share my love for Close To My Heart With All of You!! Thanks for celebrating with me!!   Please No CTMH Consultants.  Sorry. 
  
I will give away the following CTMH products.  (Plus Digi stamps from my wonderful sponsors for out of country winners.  I will also give a few surprise packages that are not CTMH products.)

1. Ink pad and marker set of your choice;   2. Stamp Set;    3. Paper pack of your choice;   
4. Stamp set;   5. Surprise package.  6.  Surprise package. 7.  Surprise package

I may add more items, depending on number of entries.  Good luck to everyone on the drawings! 

I am not allowed to ship CTMH products outside the US; but I have free Digi stamps to be given to any name I draw that is outside the US.  Please place a 1 behind your name when you register if you live outside US.  This will make it easier when I do the drawings to know who gets Digi Stamps and who gets CTMH products.  Thanks for your understanding. 

I am also having a separate drawing for $25 FREE CTMH products for everyone who orders at least $50 from my CTMH website in every month if I have at least 5 orders.  This includes orders for the NEW Cricut Artbooking Collection.  You can order on my website to qualify at http://purpleglocreations.ctmh.com.  See the Specials tab at the top of my blog for all of this month's specials. 

I have 6 fabulous sponsors so far that have generously donated Digi stamps or gift certificates so that I can share the love to all my followers and not just the US.  I am very grateful for their generosity.  Be sure to check out their stores and blogs for a wonderful selection of Digis.  Thanks so much sponsors for your wonderful support.



Digistamps4joy is offering 2 - $5 gift certificates to two lucky winners.  Thanks so much Margy!
Check out this adorable center step card created with two of their Digi stamps:
 




 


DigiDarla is offering 3 free Digis to two lucky winners.  Thanks so much Karen.
Whoopsi Daisy Digis is offering one sheet of free Digis each for two lucky winners.  Thanks Linnie.
 


Imagine That! Digis By Kris is offering 3 digi stamps for two lucky winners.  Thanks Kris.
3 Lines of Digi Stamps to choose from on her website.
Tammy's Scrapin Corner is offering a $25 gift certificate to one lucky winner.  Thanks Tammy.

 
Bugaboo Stamps is offering 4 people - 4 Digis each.  Thanks Jodie and Tammy.



To Qualify for the drawing; please do the following:
 
1.  Become A Follower of Google Friend Connect if you aren't already.  Scroll down a little and it is on the right hand side of my blog.

2.  Leave a comment on this post and let me know you are a follower.  (For New and Long time Followers) 

3.  Link your name and blog with the linky below or leave me a comment telling me you don't have a blog and I will manually add you to my list.

I would love to have more "Likes" on my Facebook page if you have time to visit at https://www.facebook.com/purpleglocreations
 

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Thanks so much for celebrating "My Followers" With Me !  I hope to see you again real soon. 
Please scroll up to the top of the page to add your linky.  This link not working, probably because I have it on here at the top of the page.  Sorry about that.  I wanted everyone to see it; so had to add it twice so it would stay at the top of each blog post.

Hugs,
Gloria

Tuesday, December 24, 2013

Christmas Cards Using CTMH Frosted Cardmaking Kit





Hi fellow crafters.  It is almost the end of another year.  Tomorrow is Christmas and only a few days left in the year.  I can't believe how fast this year has gone.  We have had excellent weather in Southern CA.  I feel very blessed to have warm weather when others are feeling the cold and lots of snow and/or ice. 

I was late getting my Christmas cards sent this year.  I couldn't quite seem to get my cards created fast enough.  I created 22 cards and sent 40.  I had to use store bought cards for a lot of people; but I guess that can't be helped when you have so many people to send to each year.  I plan to start earlier for next Christmas.  My creativity was very sporadic the past few months due to not feeling well most of the time.  I am hoping I will feel better in 2014.

I used the CTMH Frosted Cardmaking Kit to create 15 of my Christmas cards.  It is still available until Jan. 31st or while supplies last.  It is listed under Shop, under the retiring items at the bottom of the page on the left side on my Close To My Heart website at http://purpleglocreations.ctmh.com.  If you are reading this blog after Jan. 1st; be sure to click on the "Join" button for January orders.  If it says "Leave"; then it is already clicked.  This is how I am able to give free prizes to my customers and followers.

There are three card designs in this Frosted Cardmaking Kit; with 5 of each one; making 15 cards.  The cards, envelopes, paper and embellishments are all included.  All you need is adhesive and foam if you want to raise the layers.  I normally change them up a little; but the last card is the only one I changed.  I followed the directions this time.  LOL!

Card #1

5 of 3 different card layouts = 15 cards total


Card #2

 
5 Each Of Card #2



Card #3


I forgot to take the pictures of the set of 5 before mailing them; but this card kit comes with 5 of each of these 3 cards.  Also, I changed the Kraft piece of cardstock and used red and embossed it; because I didn't like the Kraft cardstock on this card. 



Supplies used to create these cards:

CTMH WOTG Frosted Cardmaking Kit; contains everything except adhesive and foam mounting tape.

I changed the Kraft piece on the Merry & Bright card to a piece of CTMH Ruby cardstock and embossed it with Sizzix Snow Globe embossing folder.  (It looks like Holly to me; but that is what it is called.)





I am entering these cards in the following challenges:

Make It Monday - Anything Goes
Crafty Creations - Anything Goes
Creative Belli - Christmas
Digi Stamps 4 Joy - Anything Goes
The House That Stamps Built - Last Minute Christmas Card Or Tag
Inky Impressions - Merry Christmas Challenge
The Paper Shelter - Anything Goes
Ruby's Rainbow - It's Christmas
The Stamping Chef - Anything Goes
Word Art Wednesday - Anything Goes
Aud Sentiments - Christmas
Crafty Little Fairies - Anything Goes
Happy Campers - Christmas
Milk Coffee Challenge - Any Christmas Creation
Southern Girls - Christmas Wishes
Brown Sugar - Anything Goes
Card Crafters Circle - Deck The Halls
QKR Stampede - Happy Holidays
Stampin For The Weekend - Anything Goes
Sweet Pea Stampers - Christmas/New Years
Wags 'N Whiskers - Christmas
2 Creative Chicks - Christmas/Winter
A&T Emerald Faeries - Christmas (2 of 3)
Allways Something Creative - Merry Christmas
Cards Galore Encore - Christmas
Crafting Musketeers - Layer It Up ( I love your blog.)
Dreamtime Designs - Christmas & New Technique (1st & 2nd generation stamping)
Heck Of A Challenge - Colorful Christmas
Just For Fun - Christmas
Ladybug Crafts - Christmas/Winter
Mema's Crafts - Winter/Christmas/Holiday (3 of 3)
One Crazy Stamper - Winter/Holiday (4 of 5)
Seemacrafts - Christmas



Autumn/Winter 2013 Idea Book expires January 31, 2014; except for the stamp sets; which have 6 more months.

Stamp sets from the Spring/Summer Idea Book are retiring as of
Jan. 31st, 2014; or while supplies last.





December Special From Me And One Gift From CTMH
My Thank You Gift For A Fabulous 2013

Click here to order and follow directions below to receive your
Special FREE Gift! 

Order $100 in either Holiday Gift Guide and/or Current Idea book - Receive FREE - 1 - C or D size stamp set from me and choice of any Star Item from the Holiday Gift Guide for free - That is a savings of $35.90!

Please click on picture for a closer view.
Read instructions.





CTMH Holiday Gift Guide
See my video with products from Holiday Gift Guide





Wait till you see what's inside! You are going to love everything!
 
Order early - Many items are "While Supplies Last"

Find it here under Idea Books until Dec. 31, 2013





 NEW CTMH VIDEOS

Artbooking Made Easy - Elegant Mini Albums 



Create The Date 



Washi Wonderland


Clearly the Best: Party Favor Flavor





Click on CTMH Videos for more CTMH training videos.

Don't forget the Tutorials tab and the Videos Tab at the top for more ideas to create.
Click here for information on becoming a CTMH consultant for only $49.

Click here for Stamp of the Month.
Click here for current  Specials.

Click here for Kit of the Month Club and here for Rewards Club.  You will earn FREE CTMH products with both clubs.  Great way to save money and get what you want for FREE.

Don't forget to check out all of my You Tube Channel Videos that I have created.





Click here to register for a chance to win FREE Candy.

Thank you for dropping by my blog today.  I appreciate your support.  I am celebrating all of my fabulous followers.  I love my followers and consider you my friends.  Register today and please leave a comment to be eligible to win. I am grateful for each of you and love sharing our adventure on Blogland.  Please email me with your questions and requests.  Have a fantastic week!  Hope to see you again real soon.

Remember - Keep On Creating!!
It's Good For Your Health!! 





Tuesday, December 17, 2013

Christmas Card Using CTMH Frosted Paper and Cricut Art Philosophy Cartridge

Hello to all my wonderful fellow bloggers/crafters.  I hope everyone is enjoying the holiday season no matter what it is that you celebrate.  I love the song that says "It's a wonderful time of the year."  I feel that way this time of the year.  I celebrate Christmas and New Years Day; but we also celebrate "Chinese New Year" on Friday, Jan. 31st as well.  The date for Chinese New Year changes each year and it is earlier in 2014.

I find I feel more gratitude at this time of year.  We are all very blessed despite any problems or concerns we might have from day to day.  We can always find someone that has a worse story than we do.  I love being able to give to family and friends this time of the year.  It is a wonderful feeling to see a child open a gift; but it is also important to remember those who don't have anything or who have lost so much this past year.  I feel I give a piece of myself when I create a card and give it to someone.

I have been creating for the challenges at Lacy Sunshine; as it is one of my new favorites.  I love their digital stamps and you get a new one free each challenge when you use their digital stamps for the previous challenge.  They are so adorable!  I realized after creating this card that it might have looked better if I had added the blue cardstock under the extra layers so you could see them easier; but I find the space I am working with is usually not big enough for what I want to do.  I guess I work and create too big.  LOL!  It is hard for me to color the Digi stamps if they are too small.

I also combined a sketch from Your Next Stamp.com challenge and The House That Stamps Built. See links below.  I liked this one and saw it on another blog; so decided to use it for this card.  I hope you can see all the different pretty designs that are in this paper pack.  It is one of my favorites; but will be gone soon.  Be sure to check out our retiring items list on my CTMH website on the left side at the bottom.  

Flurry Digi - Get yours free today at Lacy Sunshine Challenge Blog.
Isn't she precious?!

Inside Card






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Supplies used to create this card:

Paper - CTMH Frosted Paper
Cardstock - CTMH Frosted Paper Pack and White Daisy
Snowflakes Glitter paper - from Joann's

Die Cuts:
Large snowflakes and scalloped oval under sentiments- Cricut Art Philosophy Cartridge
Die cut for image and sentiments - Spellbinders Floral Ovals
Small snowflakes - punch used - Martha Stewart

Image - Lacy Sunshine "Flurry" - get it free today.  See link above.
CTMH Marker
Dress and socks - CTMH Juniper Light 
Copic Markers
Hair - Y21, E31 
Tree - E13
Skin - E0000, E000, E00

Snow - CTMH Liquid Applique
Sentiments - CTMH Frosted Cardmaking Workshop Stamp Set (D1562) Cardmaking Kit is G1063
Bling - Recollections
Ink - VersaMark 
Embossing Powder - Recollections
Snowflakes falling and on image - Stardust Gelly Roll - Sky Star glitter gel pen




I am entering this card in the following challenges:

Lacy Sunshine - Celebrations (2 of 3)
Make It Monday - Anything Goes
Sister Act Card Challenge  - Anything Goes
Through The Craft Room Door - Anything Goes (1 of 2)
Word Art Wednesday - Anything Goes
365 Cards - Day 347 - Delicate
ABC Christmas Challenge - Make Your Own Embellishments
Creative Moments - Anything Goes/Winter Wonderland
Digi Stamps 4 Joy - Anything Goes (2 of 3)
Divas By Design - Anything Goes (2 of 3)
Ruby's Rainbow - Christmas
Scrapper's Delights - Christmas
Sisterhood of Crafters - Christmas Sparkle
4 Crafty Girlz - Anything Goes (2 of 3)
Crafty Little Fairies - Let It Snow
Cute Card Thursday - Christmas Catch Up
DRS Designs - Anything Goes
Happy Campers - Christmas
Little Miss Muffet Challenges - You've Been Framed
Milk Coffee Challenge - Christmas in Non-Traditional Colors
Moving Along With The Times - Walking In Winter Wonderland
Paper Crafting Journey - It's Christmastime! (DT Call)
Sassy Studio Designs - It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas
Shelly's Images - Welcome Winter
A Creative Romance - Sparkle At Christmas
Brown Sugar - Christmas
Card Makin Mama's - Christmas or New Years Eve
Challenges and Candies -Winter Magic
Craftitude - Anything Goes/Christmas Sparkle
Crafty Catz - Anything Goes
Crafty Hands Challenge Blog - Season's Greetings/Winter Theme
Creative Corner - Color It
Creative Fingers - Anything Goes/option Something Old (Glitter paper/glitter pen/snowflakes)
Cut It Up - Christmas with die cuts
Digi Haven - Merry Christmas
Jingle Belles - Christmas
Pattie's Creations - Snowy Scene Within The Image
QKR Stampede - Favorite Embellishments (Bling/glitter)
Quick Quotes - Holiday Card
Sweet Pea Stampers - It's Cold Outside
Total Papercrafts - Christmas Using Non-Traditional Colors
Wags 'n Whiskers - Christmas
Allsorts - Snowflakes
Color Me Creative Challenge - Holiday Themed
Crafty Calendar - Cold and Frosty
Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas - Whatever Is Urgent To Make
Di's Digi Designs - Non-Traditional Christmas Colors
Speedy Fox and Friends - Use 3 different Christmas papers
Sweet Stampin - Last Minute Christmas
Totally Gorjuss - Special Christmas
One Crazy Stamper - Winter/Holiday (2 of 5)




Special Care
Click above to order SOTM.

Only $5 with a $50 purchase. 



December Special From Me And One Gift From CTMH
My Thank You Gift For A Fabulous 2013
Click here to order and follow directions below to receive your
Special FREE Gift! 

Order $100 in either Holiday Gift Guide and/or Current Idea book - Receive FREE - 1 - C or D size stamp set from me and choice of any Star Item from the Holiday Gift Guide for free - That is a savings of $35.90!

Please click on picture for a closer view.
Read instructions.


 



CTMH Holiday Gift Guide
See my video with products from Holiday Gift Guide
Wait till you see what's inside! You are going to love everything!
 
Order early - Many items are "While Supplies Last" 
Find it here under Idea Books until Dec. 31, 2013





Click on CTMH Videos for more CTMH training videos.
Don't forget the Tutorials tab and the Videos Tab at the top for more ideas to create.
Click here for information on becoming a CTMH consultant for only $49.
Click here for Stamp of the Month.
Click here for current  Specials.
Click here for Kit of the Month Club and here for Rewards Club.  You will earn FREE CTMH products with both clubs.  Great way to save money and get what you want for FREE.
Don't forget to check out all of my You Tube Channel Videos that I have created.




Click here to register for a chance to win FREE Candy.

Thank you for dropping by my blog today.  I appreciate your support.  I am celebrating all of my fabulous followers.  I love my followers and consider you my friends.  Register today and please leave a comment to be eligible to win. I am grateful for each of you and love sharing our adventure on Blogland.  Please email me with your questions and requests.  Have a fantastic week!  Hope to see you again real soon.

Remember - Keep On Creating!!
It's Good For Your Health!!