Happy Birthday Card

Here is a Birthday card I made awhile back. I used one of my favorite stamp sets "With Love" (D1284) and "Happy Birthday" (C1257). Every year I say I'm going to make an inventory of cards to have on hand to mail out for every occasion. I have yet to do that, and find myself making cards at the last minute and under pressure... I guess I work better under pressure :) Until next time...

To view my Close to my Heart website: www.karensilva.myctmh.com

Sorry.....

I have not posted any new projects lately. It's been a little crazy the past couple of weeks. I plan on posting some new projects tonight! Hope you keep following my Stamping journey!!!!! If your interested in Close to My Heart products, you can view the catalog on-line at:

www.karensilva.myctmh.com

Please feel free to contact me with any questions you may have!

email: karenmsilva@msn.com
Phone # 505-417-3881

Not Stamping Related, But VERY Cool!

I know this is not stamping related, but I just had to share this with you! It's so educational! This is Molly the owl, you can watch her live tending to her babies, we are still waiting for 2 more eggs to hatch. Her mate brings her food... This is really cool stuff! Just copy and past the link below and start watching! ENJOY!

http://www.ustream.tv/theowlbox

March Stamp Set of the Month

Don't miss out on the March Stamp Set of the Month "A Little of Everything" (set of 26). You can purchase it at a discount or earn it absolutely FREE with a qualifying order! Feel free to contact me or visit my website!

www.karensilva.myctmh.com
Phone # 505-417-3881

CTMH TV

Watch and learn tips and techniques from any of the project videos on CTMH TV®. Choose a project to view and select the appropriate bandwidth for your computer. Press the play arrow and enjoy. You may change volume, pause or stop the video, or alter screen size with the buttons across the bottom of the screen.

Just go to www.karensilva.myctmh.com or click on the "Art & Soul" link on the right hand side of my blog. Then on the left side of the screen click "CTMH TV", then you will see all the "Art & Soul" and "PBS Webisodes" on the left, just choose one, click and watch! ENJOY

Guest Stamper, Denita Parra

The guest stamper today is Denita Parra! I love this card it's so pretty, I just had to share it! She used the "Childhood Portrait" stamp set from the Spring 2010 Idea Book on page 41. I love this stamp set, it's so cute!

Guest Stamper, Felice Wheeler

During one of our Stamp Club meetings, I planned on making a Valentine's card, it turned out that everyone made something a little different, using the same layout. Here is one made by Felice Wheeler. It's so pretty, I just had to share it with you!

Happy to Announce.....

I'm happy to announce, that my customers can now place orders online!! I just set up a Close to my Heart website! This will allow you to place an order online, and have it delivered right to your door! To view my website just go to:

www.karensilva.myctmh.com

Thank you for your business and Happy Shopping!

Birthday Card

Finally, I completed the third and final project for my Stamp Club meeting this Saturday! I used a layout from the Originals™ book, by Jeanette Lynton. I love using Originals™, it's a great reference! You can use the same layout over and over and all of your cards can still be original creations made by you!

Supplies:

Endless Friendship Stamp Set D1354
Frineship Alphabet Stamp Set E1016
Spot On Backgrounds Stamp Set D1280
Say It in Style Stamp Set D1283
Bella Level 2 Paper Packet X7114B
Creme Brulee Designer Ribbon Rounds Z1131
Garden Green Ink Pad Z2120
Creme Brulee Ink Pad Z2167
Smokey Plum Ink Pad Z2147

Match Book Candy Holder

Easter is just around the corner, so I thought I should post an Easter project. I just love this little Match Book Candy Holder! It's so cute and easy. It folds up just like a match book, open it up and you find a yummy surprise inside! If you're interested in learning how to make this project, please feel free to contact me!

e-mail: karenmsilva@msn.com or call me at 417-3881

Acrylic Post-it Note Holder with Matching Pen

Here is another stamp club project that we will be making the coming Saturday. I just love this project! It makes the prefect gift! Or just for yourself, next to the phone to take messages! To learn how to make this or any of my projects, please feel free to contact me. Also if you are interested in atteneding or hosting your own Close to my Heart gathering, I'm just a phone call away!

e-mail: karenmsilva@msn.com, or call me at 417-3881

March Stamp Club, Easter Treats

It's that time again, my March stamp club will meet this Saturday! This is the last month we will meet :( Then I would like to start another 6 month club in May, that will run through October. Anyway, here is a cute little Easter treat bag, simple but cute! If you would like to learn how to make this or any other of my creations, please feel free to contact me.

e-mail: karenmsilva@msn.com or call me at 417-3881