Magical Blog Hop

Welcome to the Magical Blog Hop!

If you've landed here from Lauren Moore's CTMH Craftings, you're in the right place.

It's a Magical time here in my studio. I love this paper collection!

It's very Disney without being Disney, and this 80's child loves me some Disney! Soon as I saw this collection in Seasonal Expressions 2, I knew I had to get it. I love how bright and fun and versatile it is.

I saw this list on pinterest (because even I run out of ideas occasionally!) and poof, I had my layout title and an idea.

This is what I came up with!

Sing it with me now.... "Think of a wonderful thought, any merry little thought...."

I busted out a cutting template and cut out my circle for the LH page before fiddling with scraps and strips to come up with this layout (inspiration). You could trace around a diner plate and fussy cut with scissors if you wanted to recreate this. I haven't decided what photos to work with yet, I'll find something. I wanted to try stamping my letters around a shape and I think I did pretty well for a first go!

For stamping around a shape, it's best to place each letter individually on your page then once they are to your liking, press your block down on top, ink up, and stamp away. I live on the edge, I stamped directly onto a finished page! If you're not so bold, stamp on a scrap sheet and practice until you get the hang of it.

As I was stamping onto 2 patterned paper strips, I had to test which colors worked best. I simply cut 1" strips from the paper, and stamped with the 4 inks I had in mind. When I decided which inks I liked, I flipped the paper strips over, trimmed them, and used on the RH page.

Black, sapphire, cranberry, slate. I decided on sapphire for top paper and cranberry for bottom paper.

When I finished my layout, I hadn't quite scratched my crafty itch for the night. I decided to make this card for a newly engaged couple at church. I hope they like it.

Inside "May all your dreams come true".

I eyeballed the scraps I had leftover and made this up. (It's loosely based off one of the card designs in Magical WYW.) The love stamp perfectly matches the heart paper and the tone I was going for. I'll be adding this to my next cardmaking workshop!

That's all from my studio this time. Get out your Magical papers and see what you come up with!

To make these projects, you'll need the following materials. Click through the links to purchase or contact your consultant. Products used: Magical Paper Packet, White Daisy and Sapphire Cardstocks, White Card Value Pack, My Acrylix® Blocks, Crystal Blue Sapphire Honey Cranberry Black and Slate Exclusive Inks™, Magical Sequins, Red Enamel Hearts, Trimmer, Ruler, Corner Rounder, Non-stick Micro-tip Scissors, Versamat™, Bone Folder, Spritz, Scrubber, Handwritten Print Fairytale Birthday and Love stampsets, 3L® E-Z Dots® Adhesive.

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June Flash Sale

News flash!

During the month of June, we’re offering great deals on bundles of discounted Close To My Heart products every weekend! Check my website each Saturday during June to find a new set of bundles. There will be lots to choose from, but you’ll need to snatch them up quick, because they’re only available through the following Tuesday while supplies last! Bundles will be available at various discount levels and price points throughout the month, so check every weekend to see the new offerings. Remember, these discounts won’t last forever, and some will be gone in a flash, so act quickly to score the best deals!

How long will each bundle be available? Flash Sale bundles will be posted each Saturday in June at 7am and remain up until the following Tuesday at 7pm or until they are sold out.

What products are in the bundles? I can’t give that away right now, but the day that the bundles are available, you will be able to see what is available in each bundle by visiting the Flash Sale menu on my website. I can tell you this much: Some bundles will contain only current products, some only retired products, and some will contain both! None of the products in these bundles have ever been offered in bundles or at this incredible pricing before.

My shop has had a makeover. Head over and enjoy an even easier shopping experience!

The Long Way Home is the new stamp of the month. There's 15 pieces to mix and match to your heart's content!

Each month you can purchase a new D-size stamp set, available for one month only, for just $7.50. When you place an order of $75 or more in Close To My Heart products, you qualify for this special Stamp of the Month pricing.

I've created some custom Picture My Life cards using The Long Way Home for the June Australasian stamp of the month blog hop.

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June is a busy month in my studio. We'll be diving in to Magical and creating some beautiful projects.

All workshop bookings are open and bookings are essential NOW.

All workshop spaces are limited. First in best dressed. Workshop fees are prepay via direct deposit only and MUST be received in advance. Email me for payment details. Please note: Be sure to book your workshop spots early. Your spot is not guaranteed until payment is received. Contact me asap to book your spot!

I love to party and spoil my hostesses. Start making your wish list now, then contact me today to set up your very own party and reap the rewards. I'll help you get everything on your wishlist for free or half-price. I'm available to party all month long! Parties do not need to be very long, they can be as simple (show and tell style), or as elaborate (with make and take projects) asyou like. They can even be in your pajamas or online!

My calendar is booking up very fast, all party dates are first in best dressed.

Whether you love scrapbooking, cardmaking, or pocket scrapbooking with new companions, crafty shenanigans, chocolate, coffee, tea, yummy baked goods, plenty of laughter and sisterhood, or just getting your crafting supplies at a discounted rate... my team Heartwork Sisters is for you!

For $129 you get not only a kit jam packed with the basics worth $300+, you also get to customize it with your Select Product Credit PLUS you get heaps of training and assistance and new friends who share your crafting obsession! For more details, contact me. To become a Heartwork Sister, simply visit my website!

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