Triangle Box

I made these cute little Triangle Boxes for my Mom and Dads 40th Wedding Anniversary! Aren't they cute! Inside I put a chocolate mint candy! You can make them for any occasion!

Pop over to my Close to my Heart website for all the latest Art Soul episodes or to view the current promotions!

Coaster Calender

I made these Coaster Calenders for a craft fair and they are so easy to make! They are perfect for the refrigerator, office or locker! They make great great little gifts and stocking stuffers.

Supply List:
Your choice of Close to my Heart B&T Paper
Your choice of Close to my Heart Ribbon
Chocolate Ink Pad Z2111
Sanding Kit Z1294
Sponge Z697
Tombow Mono Adhesive 1514
Large calender pads from Vippies
4" Heavy Weight Coasters from Eclectic Paperie
Crop-A-Dile from your local craft store

Thanksgiving Greeting - Paper Sack Card

I got this idea from blog I follow called Booth #32. I was so inspired, that I had to make one! If you would like to learn how to make one of these cute paper sack cards, just click here and take a look!


Have fun and "Stamp Happy"!

I was inspired to make this 3" x 3" note card when viewing some blogs on-line. I viewed so many, that I can't remember which blog site I viewed it on.... It is a very simple card to make. I just used a 2 1/2" circle stencil, and sponged on the background. I kept the stencil in place while stamp the image and removed it when I stamp the sentiment.
Supply List:

Treasure Life Stamp Set D1306
White Daisy Card Stock 1385
Buttercup Ink Pad Z2110
Bamboo Ink Pad Z2103
Chocolate Ink Pad Z2111
Sponge Z697

Have fun and "Stamp Happy"!

"A Little More Thanks"

The November Stamp Of the Month (D1444-A Little Thanks) is available to you to purchase or earn FREE during the month of November only. It's GREAT for thank you cards and layouts about gratitude. Read below to find out how to get it!

* earn it FREE when you spend $100 or more (before shipping and tax)
* earn it for 75% off ($5.74) when you spend $75 or more (before shipping and tax)
* earn it for 50% off ($11.74) when you spend $50 or more (before shipping and tax)
* earn it for 25% off ($17.21) when you spend $25 or more (before shipping and tax)
* purchase it for full retail price ($22.95)

And if that weren't enough...GET THIS:

2. November Close To My HeartSpecial - "A Little More Thanks": During the month of November, Close to My Heart, is expressing "A Little More Thanks" to you with a FREE My Acrylix stamp set of your choosing. When you place a minimum order of $100 (before shipping and tax), not only will you receive the November Stamp of the Month ("A Little Thanks"...$22.95 value) FREE, but you will also receive one free stamp set of your choice from the Autumn/Winter 2010 Idea Book FREE (free stamp sets include set sizes A, B, C and D. Stamp sets that are not available as the free set include Workshops on the Go stamp sets, E-size stamp sets, and customizable K stamps. Tax and shipping apply). That means if you spend $100 (before shipping and tax) you could get $45.90 in stamp sets absolutely FREE!

This November special is just Close To My Heart's way of expressing "A Little More Thanks" to YOU, our valuable customers!

To take advantage of this AWESOME special, just click here to enter my website, then click on "shop online". You will be prompted to add the FREE Stamp Of The Month (A Little Thanks) and your free set at the end of the order.

October Stamp of the Month - Share the Magic

October's Stamp of the Month is:
Share the Magic (Set of 12)
Recommended Blocks: 1" x 1 1/2" (Y1001), 2" × 2" (Y1003), 3" x 3" (Y1006)

Want to join an exclusive club? Every month Close To My Heart offers you an exclusive My Acrylix® D-size stamp set FREE or at a large discount. The stamp set is available to qualifying customers for that month only. It’s our way of saying thank you, and your way of getting fantastic deals on our amazing stamps!

Bad case of "Vertigo"

Sorry for missing and action! I came down with a bad case of Vertigo! Boy, who know something like that could last for so long. I am slowly on the mend and I am looking forward to getting back into my papercrafts! I am having withdrawals!!!!

I hope to see you all in a couple of days!!!

Lollipop Flowers

I actually got this idea from a blog that I love called "Fabulously Artsy". And I loved it so much I created one myself! It's not identical, but close. I just love these "Lollipop Flowers". And they are so easy to make. If you would like to learn how, you can click here and it will take you right to the "Fabulously Artsy" blog. Have fun and happy stamping!

Autumn/Winter 2010 Idea Book

It's here!!!! The new Autumn/Winter 2010 Idea Book is now available! I am so excited about all the new stuff and I think you will be too once you take a peak at it! Just click here to view the catalog on-line.

Also available is the September Stamp of the Month - Thriller! It's so cute and I can't wait to order my set!!!! Ask me how you can earn this set for FREE!

Simply Creating Blog!

It's been awhile since I last posted. I have just been crazy busy these past few weeks. With my daughter starting kindergarten and hosting my monthly Stamp Club, preparing for a gathering, and making many, many papercrafts for a Chile Festival that my cousin and I are participating in this weekend.

I wanted to share a blog I follow with you today. I love this blog and hope you do too! If you check it out today, you will have the opportunity to win some blog candy! FREE stamp sets! Very cool! If you have some free time stop in and check it out!

Click here to check out Simply Creating Blog Spot!

A Triple Play to Celebrate Stamping

Yesterday officially kicked off another fantastic Close To My Heart Constant Campaign: "A Triple Play to Celebrate Stamping" in honor of National Stamping Month which runs through the end of September. This wonderful kit allows you to create three adorable mini albums that unfold and expand to show off your favorite photos and memories. And you can get this easy-to-follow kit for only $5 which I'll explain in a minute.
The Kit Includes the following:
1 - My Acrylix® "Love This" Stamp Set
4 - Exclusive Inks Mini Stamp Pads (Desert Sand, Hollyhock, Indian Corn Blue and Sunset)
9 - 4 x 12 Panels (3 each of 3 color schemes) to build the albums
3 - 6 x 12 die cut sheets (just pop 'em out and stamp them. No cutting!)
1 - 72" Length Colonial White Grosgrain Ribbon
3 - Velcro Fasteners
1 - Fully instructional, easy to follow brochure

This is how you can get your kit:
1. You can buy it at full retail: $29.95
2. Purchase $25 in My Acrylix® stamp sets and get the Triple Play kit for just $15
3. Spend $40 on My Acrylix® stamp sets and get Triple Play for only $5
4. Host a home gathering with me with sales of at least $300 or more and get Triple Play for FREE!
5. Join my CTMH team as a consultant and get the kit FREE with your consultant kit.

Just go to www.karensilva.myctmh.com to place your order today!

Greetings Gift Card Holder - 2

Here are some more "Greeting Gift Card Holders". I am getting ready for the Chile Festival on August 28th! You can refer to the post from July 31st, to see the inside of the card. Happy Stamping!


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Close to my Heart HUGE Paper and Sticker Sale!

I want to show how much I appreciate you so, here is a sale with SUPER deals for 8 days only.

August 4th starting at 9 am (MDT) through August 11th, while supplies last, you can purchase selected My Stickease® assortments for only $2, My Reflections® Level 1 kits for only $4, and My Reflections® Level 2 paper packets for only $6 on MyCTMH® website.

The deals are amazing and in order to bring them to you we will not be able to sell any of the item numbers from these items on Gathering, Individual, or EZ Invite® orders during the campaign. These items will also be unavailable for sale beginning August 2, at 12:01 am (MDT) in order to prepare for the sale.

Dates: August 4 at 9 am (MDT)-August 11, 2010; while supplies last! SHOP EARLY FOR BIG DISCOUNTS! Don't miss out on these great deals!

Here are a few more sale details about the sale:

Are these items available only on a MyCTMH site?
Yes! We will only be offering these items for sale on MyCTMH site.

Can I purchase other items at full retail along with these discounted My Stickease, My Reflections Level 1 kits and Level 2 paper packets on the same MyCTMH order?
Yes! You will be able to mix and mingle the items for sale from the $2, $4, $6, for 8...It's YOU We Appreciate campaign along with regularly priced items for sale on MyCTMH site.

Is this campaign a "while supplies last" campaign?
Yes. We have provided a many, many items numbers for you to purchase from during the campaign. So there is ample supply on hand but each item is while supplies last.
Will the purchase of the discounted My Stickease, My Reflections Level 1 kits and Level 2 paper packets count toward my customer receiving the Stamp of the Month at a discount or even free?

Yes! Your purchases for the campaign count toward the Stamp of the Month incentive.

How much is shipping/handling for the $2, $4, $6, for 8...It's YOU We Appreciate campaign deals?

Regular shipping and handling applies and will not change for this campaign. All MyCTMH shipping prices are based on the weight of items ordered, not the price of the items ordered. This means that shipping prices well reflect the costs of shipping even discounted products.

Is there a limit to the number of My Stickease, Level 1, and Level 2 paper packets a customer can purchase on one order?

Nope! There is no limit to the number of items you can purchase on one order.

Shop at Karen's MyCTMH website now. Sale won't be posted until 9 a.m. Mountain Time on August 4th! Remember sale items are available on a first come, first serve basis!

August's Stamp of the Month - Something Splendid

Want to join an exclusive club? Every month Close To My Heart offers you an exclusive My Acrylix® D-size stamp set FREE or at a large discount. The stamp set is available to qualifying customers for that month only. It’s our way of saying thank you, and your way of getting fantastic deals on our amazing stamps!

August's Stamp of the Month is:
Something Splendid (Set of 13)
Recommended Blocks: 1" × 1 1/2" (Y1001), 1" × 3 1/2" (Y1002), 4" x 4" (Y1008)

To go to my website just click here!

Greetings Gift Card Holder

Here is another gift card holder. I love making gift card holders and having them ready for any occasion! Baby Showers, Christmas, Birthdays, Weddings!!!

It's perfect, you can stamp a greeting inside or simply sign a greeting!
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Envelope Gift Card Holder

It's my brothers birthday is this weekend. So, I made a gift card holder for him. And since he does not follow my blog, I decided to go ahead and share it with you!

Inside there is room for a note card and and gift card!

Using a envelope, I created 2 pockets. One for the note card and one for the gift card. Pretty nifty, right?

Close To My Heart 2010 Retired List is Here!

The much anticipated 2010 Retired List is here! It is so hard to say goodbye to so many wonderful products, but we have to make room for the new incoming items!!!

Items on the retiring list are available WHILE SUPPLIES LAST! I suggest that if you see something you must have – order it asap! Inventory goes fast once the word is out.

Please contact me if you have any questions!

View Retired List Here!

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13th Annual 2010 Chile Festival

So, my cousin and I decided to participate in the craft fair at the 13th Annual Chile Festival. It's a fund raiser to benefit Habitat for Humanity. The date of this event is August 28, 2010 at Shepherd of the Valley Presbyterian Church (Montaño Rd. near Rio Grande Blvd.). This popular community gathering offers visitors great entertainment, wonderful arts and crafts, hot chile, delicious food, and an exciting silent auction. General Admission is FREE.

This will be my first craft fair, and I'm really excited! I have so much to do to prepare for this, I just hope I can prepare enough projects for this event!

For more information click here!

Treat Box Goodies!

Don't know what to fill that Treat Box up with? Well here is a great recipe I found in a Taste of Home magazine! You can fine the tutorial to make this Treat Box in the May archive section of my blog.
Chocolate Coconut Candies
Yield: 2 ½ Dozen

1 ¾ Cups Confectioners’ Sugar
1 ¾ Cups Flaked Coconut
1 Cup Chopped Almonds
½ Cup Sweetened Condensed Milk
2 Cups (12 ounces) Semisweet Chocolate Chips
2 Tablespoons Shortening

1. In a large bowl, combine confectioners’ sugar, coconut, almonds and milk. Shape into 1” inch balls. (I used a small melon baller from pampered chef) Refrigerate until firm, about 20 minutes.

2. In a microwave, melt the semisweet chips and shortening on high for about 1 minute; stir. Microwave an additional 10-20 second intervals, stirring until smooth.

3. Dip balls in chocolate; allow excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper; let stand until set. Store in an airtight container. (I put mine in the refrigerator)

YUMMY!!! Enjoy!

Stamp Club Project - Money Card Holder

We made this on Saturday as one of our Stamp Club projects! It is so easy and so cute!!! You can make them for any occasion!

Lunch Sack Gift Bags

I made 2 lunch sack gift bags. I'm planning on making one of them for this weekends stamp club. I'm not really sure which one I like best.... Take a look and let me know what you think. The design is similar, but the style of bag is different.
The above gift bags, shows more of the lunch sack. When I asked for my husbands opinion, he said it looked like a lunch bag, but just decorated...
He preferred this one. I would love to hear some of your feedback! Thank you and "Stamp Happy"!

1/2 Gum Pack Slider

Well it's that time again! This weekend my Stamp Club meets and this is 1 of 3 projects we will be making. I got the idea from a blog I follow called "Booth #32". I like that she came up with the idea to use 1/2 a pack of gum to cut costs, plus they are super cute!

Supplies:
More to Adore Level 2 Paperpack X7075B
Tasty Treats Stamp Set D1427
Chocolate Ink Pad Z2111
Tulip Ink Pad Z2166
Sweet Leaf Ink Pad Z2153
Blending Pen 3174

Baby Shower Treat Box

Here is a taller version of the "Treat Box". I altered the dimensions to accommodate the baby travel kit.

Supplies:
Sweet Baby Stamp Set (set of 24) C1359
Baby Steps Stamp Set (set of 25) D1266
Buttercup Card Stock 1271
Spring Iris Card Stock 1295
Spring Iris Stamp Pad Z2148
Chocolate Stamp Pad Z2111
Baby Travel Kit
Baby Wash Cloth
Gift Card

Large Candy Bar Wrapper

I have been meaning to post this project since Father's Day.... See how behind I am with my posts! I try, but sometimes life just takes over. Anyway, I made several of these for fathers day, they are so cute and you can decorate them for any occasion! Who wouldn't like to get one of the giant candy bars as a gift?

July's Stamp of the month is:

Happy Forever (Set of 9)

Recommended Blocks: 1" × 1" (Y1000), 1" × 3 1/2" (Y1002), 2 1/2" x 2 1/2" (Y1004), 4" x 4" (Y1008)

Want to join an exclusive club? Every month Close To My Heart offers you an exclusive My Acrylix® D-size stamp set FREE or at a large discount. The stamp set is available to qualifying customers for that month only. It’s our way of saying thank you, and your way of getting fantastic deals on our amazing stamps!

Go to www.karensilva.myctmh.com to see what other great stamping and scrapbooking supplies Close to my Heart offers!

Heart 2 Heart Challenge, "Were Getting Patriotic"

It's been awhile since I participated in an "Heart 2 Heart Challenge", but I couldn't help myself since I already had a 4th of July project already completed! This cute little treat box is perfect for any occasion!

Supplies:
Holiday Hoopla Stamp Set (set of 36) D1382
Cranberry Card Stock 1272
Outdoor Denim Card Stock 1275
Colonial White Card Stock 1388
Cranberry Stamp Pad Z2116
Outdoor Denim Stamp Pad Z2140
Corner Rounder Z578
3-D Foam Tape Z1151

I'm back!

I'm back, didn't know I was gone? Me either.... I have just been so busy the last couple of weeks and have not had time to post any new projects. But, I have created some new projects, and plan on posting some over the next few days! So check back and see what's new!

Thanks for following me on my blog! If you have questions on how I made any projects posted on my blog, please feel free to contact me!

e-mail: karenmsilva@msn.com
website: www.karensilva.myctmh.com
Phone #: 505-417-3881

June's Stamp Club Project!

It's that time again! My stamp club will be meeting June 26th and I'm so excited about our project this month! Just take a look!

When you open it up, you will find 2 pockets, and inside the pockets....You will find: 4 -4" x 4" cards with envelopes, a note pad and pen! Makes a perfect gift!

June 16th - Goodie Box Day!

HUGE SAVINGS!!!!

Today is a Goodie Box day! Get a box filled with popular products at 50% or more off of retail value. Plus you'll get a deal on shipping/handling. Purchase this Goodie Box (retail value $250 US) for only $100 US. Buy now! This offer is while supplies last and will be snatched up quickly.

To order just go to www.karensilva.myctmh.com

Stamp Happy, ENJOY!

June 13th - Jackpot Day!

If you order the mystery Jackpot item, we'll send you a My Acrylix® Treasures of the Heart Stamp Set below (retail value of $18.95 US) for FREE! Order one of each of these items and you're guaranteed to hit the Jackpot!

Just go to www.karensilva.myctmh.com to check out what's on sale! Don't wait, it's only while supplies last!

June 12th - Goodie Box Day!!!!!

Today is a Goodie Box day! Get a box filled with popular products at 50% or more off of retail value. Plus you'll get a deal on shipping/handling. Purchase this Goodie Box (retail value $120 US) for only $60 US. Buy now! This offer is while supplies last and will be snatched up quickly.

To place your order go to www.karensilva.myctmh.com Don't miss out on this great deal!

June 9th - Scrapbook Level 1 Kits

One of the products listed below is the mystery Jackpot item for today. If you order the mystery Jackpot item, we'll send you the Flower Metal-Rimmed Tags (retail value of $2.95 US) for FREE! Order one of each of the items below to guarantee that you will hit the Jackpot!

Below Level 1 Scrapbooking Kits Regular Price $10.95, Discounted Price $7.00 36 % off
Go to www.karensilva.myctmh.com to place your order today! Don't miss out, it's only while supplies last!


X7062AJ 12" X 12" Laid Back Level 1 Kit

X7071AJ 12" X 12" Best Friends Forever Level 1 Kit

X7073AJ 12" X 12" Abundance Level 1 Kit

X7076AJ 12" X 12" Sonata Level 1 Kit

X7072AJ 12" X 12" School Zone Level 1 Kit

June 8th - Goodie Box Day!!!

Today is a Goodie Box day! Get a box filled with popular products at 50% or more off of retail value. Plus you'll get a deal on shipping/handling. Purchase this Goodie Box (retail value $120 US) for only $60 US. Buy now! This offer is while supplies last and will be snatched up quickly.


Just go to www.karensilva.myctmh.com to place your order!

June 7th - Jackpot Days!

Today is a mystery jackpot day! If you order the mystery jackpot item, we'll send you a My Acrylix® Make a Wish Stamp Set (retail value of $13.95 US/ $16.50 CAN) for FREE! Order one of each of the items below to guarantee that you will hit the jackpot! Don't miss out, this is while supplies last!

Just go to www.karensilva.myctmh.com to place your order today!

June 5th - Jackpot Day!

Jackpot day on MyCTMH sites! Order the mystery product and receive a 3” x 3” Kraft Mini Album FREE! We’ll announce the mystery product item tomorrow.

Log on at www.karensilva.myctmh.com to place your order today! Don't miss out on these GREAT daily deals during the month of June!

HAPPY SHOPPING!

June 4th - Goodie Box Day!!

Today is a Goodie Box day! Get a box filled with popular products at 50% or more off of retail value. Plus you'll get a deal on shipping/handling. Purchase this Goodie Box (retail value $80) for only $40!!

Buy now! This offer is while supplies last and will be snatched up quickly. Don't miss out!

Just go to www.karensilva.myctmh.com and place your order today!

Don't Miss Out, Check in Daily!!!!!!

It's only June 3rd and the past 3 days Close to my Heart has featured GREAT deals on Close to my Heart supplies! Don't miss out, check back daily and see what CTMH has to offer! The day the special is offered, is while supplies last. Just go to www.karensilva.myctmh.com and place your order today!

Hit the jackpot and win free products OR grab loaded goodie boxes at 50% off or more. Enjoy two types of deal days in June!

On goodie box days… you can purchase one box filled with popular products at 50% or more off retail value! Each goodie box day will feature different surprise items, so you can score a wide variety of current and recently retired products.

On jackpot days… 5 products will be offered for sale at discounted prices. One of the 5 products is the mystery jackpot item for that day, but we’re not telling which—exciting, isn’t it! If you happen to order the mystery jackpot item, we’ll reward you with one or more FREE Close To My Heart products, with shipping included on the free items! If you purchase all 5 products, you’re guaranteed to hit the jackpot! There’s no purchase limit—if you order multiple secret jackpot items, we’ll send you the same number of free items.

These deals are available only on your Consultant's MyCTMH website at www.karensilva.myctmh.com

These special offers include discounted shipping/handling and are only available on your Consultant’s MyCTMH® website. Check back every day for the latest offer.

Jackpot June Means Daily Deals!!!

Hit the jackpot and win free products OR grab loaded goodie boxes at 50% off or more. Enjoy two types of deal days in June!

On goodie box days… you can purchase one box filled with popular products at 50% or more off retail value! Each goodie box day will feature different surprise items, so you can score a wide variety of current and recently retired products.

On jackpot days… 5 products will be offered for sale at discounted prices. One of the 5 products is the mystery jackpot item for that day, but we’re not telling which—exciting, isn’t it! If you happen to order the mystery jackpot item, we’ll reward you with one or more FREE Close To My Heart products, with shipping included on the free items! If you purchase all 5 products, you’re guaranteed to hit the jackpot! There’s no purchase limit—if you order multiple secret jackpot items, we’ll send you the same number of free items.

These deals are available only on your Consultant's MyCTMH website www.karensilva.myctmh.com

These special offers include discounted shipping/handling and are only available on your Consultant’s MyCTMH® website. Check back every day for the latest offer