This is Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge #573. I used a Sage cardstock and the Stitched Swirl card front background for the base of the card. The horizontal stripes were a zip strip and 2 background and texture papers from the Honey Bunny collection. The sentiment, flower and adorable hedgehog came from the April Stamp of the Month "Little Hedgehogs". The coloring was done with various Tri Blend Markers. Little Hedgehogs Honey Bunny Papers My Card I made a video showing how the card came together: Thanks so much for coming by. I appreciate yo ..read more

 This is another challenge card using 3 challenges. The challenges are the Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge, Color My Heart Color Dare Challenge and (a new one for me) Cut It Up Challenge. My favorite part of the card is the wonderful stamp and thin cut set Say It With Flowers. This is our February Stamp of the Month and is only available until February 29, 2024. Here are the specifications:   Challenge #298 Dots and/or Stripes Say It With Flowers  February Stamp of the Month Say It With Flowers Feb. Stamp of the Month The shaded flowers are the thin c ..read more

 I'm combining 3 challenges for a birthday card. They are Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge, Color Dare Color Challenge and a new one for me AAA Birthday Card Challenges. Here are the sketches from each of the blogs: Here is my spin on the combined challenges: I originally had the strips on white but it just left me flat, so I added a black background to give the colors some punch. The open hearts were some I cut awhile ago and were sitting in a dish on my work table. I love having die cuts ready to go! I decided to emboss the Happy Birthday in Gold Tinsel embossing powder. It's ..read more

 I've made a card for a someone special for the upcoming Valentine's Day. The sentiment is "You Melt My Heart" from the Winter Gnomes sticker sheet. The challenges I used are the Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge 563 and the Color Dare Challenge 586. I'm also adding the Double Trouble Paper Craft Challenge 159 since they are using "Love Is In The Air" as the subject. Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge Color My Heart Color Dare Challenge Double Trouble Paper Crafting 159 And Finally, My Card: Supplies: Winter Gnomes Paper and Sticker Sheet Winter Acrylic Shapes Snowflakes Wh ..read more

 February 2024: Say It with Flowers Spend $50 and get this Stamp of the Month set for just $5. Each month you can purchase a new D-size stamp set valued at $19.95 for just $5—or you can get it for FREE as a VIP Customer! This month’s stamp set is also available with a set of coordinating Thin Cuts. The Say It with Flowers Stamp + Thin Cuts is valued at $36.95, but you can purchase it for just $21.95 when you qualify for the discounted stamp set—or for $16.95 as a VIP Customer! Qualify for this special pricing by placing an order of $50 or more in Close To My Heart products ..read more

 I'm showing two challenges for this blog. First the Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge 561 and next is a layout for Color Dare Challenge 584. Here are the sketches for each challenge: Here is my AHSC 561 Card Here is my CDC 584 Some supplies are discontinued products.  The layout is from the Let's Party Scrapbooking Workshop which is still available. The Puffy Hearts are from the Love Notes Collection which is also still available. You can shop with me at: https://dorothy.closetomyheart.com/ Thanks for coming by! XOXO Dots ..read more

 The OH! So Easy Scrapbooking Method-The Cut Above Kits!!! This is the Jan- Feb 2024 Cut Above Kit. The video was not adjusted for time. It took 34 minutes for me to put these two 2-page layouts. Get your pictures printed and put them on your layouts with some journaling. It's time to find an organized place to put your pictures that doesn't get boxed and shoved on the top shelf of your closet. Start now and feel good about taking control of your actions! Layout 1 Layout 2 Supplies: Cut Above Kit Jan-Feb 2024 Adhesives Here's the How-To video: Thanks for coming by! XOXO Dot ..read more

 Here is a challenge for you! Make Cards To Donate!!! This is my 2024 Valentine Card Challenge using 2 challenges, Atlantic Heart Sketch Challenge and Color My Heart Color Dare Challenge. They give you ideas and you create using what you have available. The org that I send cards to is Creative Kindness Here is the first in a series of Valentine Cards that I'm making to donate: Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge 558 Color My Heart Color Dare Challenge Supplies for my card: Exclusive Ink Pads Heart Shaker Window Thin Cuts Heart Shaker Window & Foam Acetate Pink Mini Hearts for S ..read more

Sometimes you need a card that is not a Christmas card at Christmas time. The Gnomes for Winter papers and scrapbooking stamp and thin cut set are perfect for that and any of your snow pictures and snow scenes. I love this paper!!! It is available now available through December 31, 2023, while supplies last. Save 20% when you purchase the special items together in the Gnomes for Winter Product Bundle or in the Gnomes for Winter workshop kits that include one of the exclusive stamp sets. The design inspiration came from the Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge #555. Here's my version of the sk ..read more

 Here is another Christmas card that was inspired by the Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge ladies! I am building my collection of cards to send out for Christmas that to these ladies. I love that I'm making all different cards to send. It kind of adds some fun for me to look at all different cards and pick who will receive each one.     Here is the final product:   Here is the sketch I was working with: Shop with me at:  dorothy.closetomyheart.com Thanks for coming by! XOXO Dots ..read more