Pumpkin Spice Latte Tag - Newtons Nook PumpkinLatte DogSilhouette Framework ADogsLife

Redeemed Starbucks points to get first of season Pumpkin Spice Latte this morning. 

Added ribbon that had all the complimentary colors used: green, orange & red). Next time I make I'll line up the dog paws correctly on the left & right of die cut.

Supplies

cardstock/paper: white

CTMH: ink - Black, Nectarine

Newtons Nook: cardstock - A Dog's Life

  die - Dog Silhouette, Framework

  die/stamp - Pumpkin Latte

pencil: Crayola pencil colors

ribbon: autumn inspirations

    

The Close To My Heart CTMH Jul - Sept catalog and Core Aug 2022 - Jul 2023 catalog (with 1 mth overlap of Core Jul 2021 - Aug 2022) are available. My CTMH website link is below or you can click on my right sidebar where it indicates CTMH. I will send a free stamp set I have from my extras (unused) if you place an order of $30 or more. Please email me if you do order so I can give you a choice as to free stamp even though I do get notified if you place an order. Also, I'm a Cricut affiliate and you can order from Cricut.com by clicking the Cricut icon on my right side bar.

My CTMH website:SunshineHoneyBee.closetomyheart.com

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Newtons Nook Ch181 Fall  1/4  9/9

Hooray for Today Slimline Card - CTMH HoorayForToday DiagonalStripeSlimline

Made this card for the couple we call my daughter's Texas Grandparents. Both my parents are deceased. My Father was alive when my daughter was born. The couple lived near us when my daughter was born.

Used all CTMH items.

Update: had weeded the first O & the R incorrectly, corrected & new posted below the incorrect one.

Incorrect weeding:

Correct weeding:

Supplies

CTMH: cardstock/paper - Sundance, Kraft, 

  French Vanilla, Saffron

  die - Hooray for Today, Diagonal Stripe Slimline 

  

The Close To My Heart CTMH Jul - Sept catalog and Core Aug 2022 - Jul 2023 catalog (with 1 mth overlap of Core Jul 2021 - Aug 2022) are available. My CTMH website link is below or you can click on my right sidebar where it indicates CTMH. I will send a free stamp set I have from my extras (unused) if you place an order of $30 or more. Please email me if you do order so I can give you a choice as to free stamp even though I do get notified if you place an order. Also, I'm a Cricut affiliate and you can order from Cricut.com by clicking the Cricut icon on my right side bar.

My CTMH website:SunshineHoneyBee.closetomyheart.com

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Cut It Up Ch 259 Grandparents Day  1/1  9/7

Fall Mixed Media Card - CTMH 2022SeptSOTM EnjoyTHeseMoments MapleLeaf Pumpkin

Have been enjoying making some Mixed Media creations like this card.

Supplies

cardstock/paper: vellum

CTMH: cardstock/paper - Sundance, White, Kraft

  die - Maple Leaf, Pumpkin   ink - Sundance   

  stamp - 2022Sept StampoftheMonth Enjoy These Moments

embossing: Stampendous clear emb powder

Hero Arts: wax - White (mixed in the liquid pearls)  

Tim Holtz: liquid pearls - tropical tangerine stickles - green

The Close To My Heart CTMH Jul - Sept catalog and Core Aug 2022 - Jul 2023 catalog (with 1 mth overlap of Core Jul 2021 - Aug 2022) are available. My CTMH website link is below or you can click on my right sidebar where it indicates CTMH. I will send a free stamp set I have from my extras (unused) if you place an order of $30 or more. Please email me if you do order so I can give you a choice as to free stamp even though I do get notified if you place an order. Also, I'm a Cricut affiliate and you can order from Cricut.com by clicking the Cricut icon on my right side bar.

My CTMH website:SunshineHoneyBee.closetomyheart.com

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Simon Mon Ch Mixed Media  2/5  8/28

Simon Wed Ch Shimmer & Shine  4/5  8/30

  shimmer/shine - used embossing powder & stickles

I'm Here For The Candy Halloween Sign - Tim Holtz BoldTextHalloween TrickOrTreat

When I think of Mixed Media I always think of Tim Holtz. Used mostly Tim Holtz , new Halloween items bought at JoAnns 25% off, as well as some older items.

Used clear plastic wrap, sprayed with ink sprays (the gold gave me the yellow color I wanted) and used heat gun to dry (was still a bit wet so I took it outside and used heat gun some more).

Supplies

cardstock/paper: yellow, orange, white, 

  glitter - black, orange

CTMH: ink - Black   pen: shimmer

ink sprays: dylusions Pure Sunshine

marker: Copic, Stampin' Up pumpkin pie

other: clear plastic wrap

pen: white gel

Tim Holtz: die - Bold Text Halloween, Trick Or Treat

  ink spray - Perfect Pearls Mists Heirloom Gold

  liquid pearls - white opal

  stickles - white, yellow

The Close To My Heart CTMH Jul - Sept catalog and Core Aug 2022 - Jul 2023 catalog (with 1 mth overlap of Core Jul 2021 - Aug 2022) are available. My CTMH website link is below or you can click on my right sidebar where it indicates CTMH. I will send a free stamp set I have from my extras (unused) if you place an order of $30 or more. Please email me if you do order so I can give you a choice as to free stamp even though I do get notified if you place an order. Also, I'm a Cricut affiliate and you can order from Cricut.com by clicking the Cricut icon on my right side bar.

My CTMH website:SunshineHoneyBee.closetomyheart.com

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Simon Mon Ch Mixed Media  1/5  8/28

Simon Wed Ch Shimmer & Shine  3/5  8/30

  shimmer/shine - used glitter cardstock, ink sprays & stickles

StayCraftywithaBlogNamedHeroAugChIt'sHipToBeSquare  9/5

  Square - 4" sq

Ice Cream Card - Newtons Nook Summer Scoops Summertime SpeechBubbles

I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream. My fav ice cream flavors are French Vanilla (which happens to be seasonal during Fall/Winter) and Cherry Vanilla. What are your favorite flavor(s)?

Used the diamond die to complement the ice cream cone shape.

I use to work at the ice cream shop, Borden's, on Main Street at Disney World in Florida during my high school & college days. Anyone ever work at an ice cream shop?

 

Supplies

cardstock/paper: pink, white

CTMH: ink - Black   pen: shimmer

Hero Arts: die - Diamonds

marker: Copic

pen: white gel

pencil: Crayola pencil color

Newtons Nook: cardstock/paper - Summertime

  die - Speech Bubbles

  stamp/die - Summer Scoops

ribbon: the Paper Studio Ice Cream satin

The Close To My Heart CTMH Jul - Sept catalog and Core Aug 2022 - Jul 2023 catalog (with 1 mth overlap of Core Jul 2021 - Aug 2022) are available. My CTMH website link is below or you can click on my right sidebar where it indicates CTMH. I will send a free stamp set I have from my extras (unused) if you place an order of $30 or more. Please email me if you do order so I can give you a choice as to free stamp even though I do get notified if you place an order. Also, I'm a Cricut affiliate and you can order from Cricut.com by clicking the Cricut icon on my right side bar.

My CTMH website:SunshineHoneyBee.closetomyheart.com

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Newtons Nook Ch Sketch  4/4  8/26

Simon Wed Ch Shimmer & Shine  2/5  8/30

  shimmer/shine - used shimmer pens 

Bzzz Bee Shaker - Lawn Fawn HiveFiveKit

 Used the Lawn Fawn Hive Five Kit to make this shaker with beads added.

Supplies

bead: Blue Moon

cardstock/paper: white

CTMH: ink - Black   pen - shimmer clear

Lawn Fawn: Hive Five Kit

  cardstock - Stripes 'n Sprinkles 6" x 6" pk, 

  die - honeycomb

  stamp/die - Bee

marker: Copic

other: recycle plastic (for front of shaker)

ribbon: craftsmart Bees

The Close To My Heart CTMH Jul - Sept catalog and Core Aug 2022 - Jul 2023 catalog (with 1 mth overlap of Core Jul 2021 - Aug 2022) are available. My CTMH website link is below or you can click on my right sidebar where it indicates CTMH. I will send a free stamp set I have from my extras (unused) if you place an order of $30 or more. Please email me if you do order so I can give you a choice as to free stamp even though I do get notified if you place an order. Also, I'm a Cricut affiliate and you can order from Cricut.com by clicking the Cricut icon on my right side bar.

My CTMH website:SunshineHoneyBee.closetomyheart.com

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Simon Wed Ch Shimmer & Shine  1/5  8/30

Lawn Fawnactics Ch Change the Scene  4/4  9/4 

 

Let It Snow CAS Shutter Card - Lawn Fawn ShutterCard ShutterCardAddOn ShutterCardSnowGlobeAddOn ShutterCardHolidaySayings

Made this Clean & Simple CAS Christmas Shutter Card with sentiment inside.

Supplies

cardstock/paper: white

CTMH: ink - Black

ink: VersaMark

Lawn Fawn: 

  cardstock - Let it Shine red sprinkle & shine dbl sided 12"x12"

    Let It Shine 6" x 6" pk, 

  die - Shutter Card: + Add-On, 

    + Snow Globe Add-On (snowflake on band)

  embossing: white emb powder

  stamp - Shutter Card Holiday Sayings

The Close To My Heart CTMH Jul - Sept catalog and Core Aug 2022 - Jul 2023 catalog (with 1 mth overlap of Core Jul 2021 - Aug 2022) are available. My CTMH website link is below or you can click on my right sidebar where it indicates CTMH. I will send a free stamp set I have from my extras (unused) if you place an order of $30 or more. Please email me if you do order so I can give you a choice as to free stamp even though I do get notified if you place an order. Also, I'm a Cricut affiliate and you can order from Cricut.com by clicking the Cricut icon on my right side bar.

My CTMH website:SunshineHoneyBee.closetomyheart.com

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Simon Wed Ch Christmas  4/5  8/23

Lawn Fawnactics Ch Change the Scene  3/4  9/4 

 

Christmas Dogs Shutter Card - Lawn Fawn ShutterCard ShutterCardAddOn ChristmasDreams ReadySetSnow

Had fun making this fun & easy to make after watching video Christmas card. Googled "Lawn Fawn Shutter Card" and it showed what each cut piece was, told how many of each piece to cut, how to crease/fold, where to put adhesive and how to assemble.

Colored the nose of the reindeer red that is not easily seen in photo.

Used 2 dogs since I have 2 dogs, in photo below, one on right is Lab/Retriever Mix adopted/rescued at age 7 that we celebrated 15th birthday 2 wks ago and one on left is German Shepherd/Hisky Mix adopted/resued at age 2 that will be 6 in Nov. 

Supplies

CTMH: ink - Black

ink: VersaMark

Lawn Fawn: 

  cardstock - Let it Shine green sprinkled dbl sided 12"x12"

    Let It Shine 6" x 6" pk, Textured Dot brights

  die - Shutter Card, Shutter Card Add-On

  embossing: white emb powder

  stamp/die - christmas dreams,   ready,set,snow

marker: Copic

pen: white gel

pencil: Crayola pencil color

The Close To My Heart CTMH Jul - Sept catalog and Core Aug 2022 - Jul 2023 catalog (with 1 mth overlap of Core Jul 2021 - Aug 2022) are available. My CTMH website link is below or you can click on my right sidebar where it indicates CTMH. I will send a free stamp set I have from my extras (unused) if you place an order of $30 or more. Please email me if you do order so I can give you a choice as to free stamp even though I do get notified if you place an order. Also, I'm a Cricut affiliate and you can order from Cricut.com by clicking the Cricut icon on my right side bar.

My CTMH website:SunshineHoneyBee.closetomyheart.com

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Simon Wed Ch Christmas  3/5  8/23

Lawn Fawnactics Ch Change the Scene  2/4  9/4 

 

Ice Skating Christmas Card - Lawn Fawn BearyHappyHolidays SlideOnOver SnowDayRemix

Used mostly Lawn Fawn items with the Slide On Over die to make this Bear ice skate across the frozen pond. The 3/4 " punch is cut multiple times & stacked to be placed behind the Bear image with foam tape in between and when the circle is moved the Bear ice skates across the frozen pond.

Supplies

cardstock/paper: white

CTMH: ink - Black

Lawn Fawn: cardstock/paper - Snow Day Remix

  die - Slide On Over

  stamp/die - beary happy holidays

marker: Copic

pen: white gel

pencil: Crayola pencil color

punch: Stampin' Up 3/4" circle

The Close To My Heart CTMH Jul - Sept catalog and Core Aug 2022 - Jul 2023 catalog (with 1 mth overlap of Core Jul 2021 - Aug 2022) are available. My CTMH website link is below or you can click on my right sidebar where it indicates CTMH. I will send a free stamp set I have from my extras (unused) if you place an order of $30 or more. Please email me if you do order so I can give you a choice as to free stamp even though I do get notified if you place an order. Also, I'm a Cricut affiliate and you can order from Cricut.com by clicking the Cricut icon on my right side bar.

My CTMH website:SunshineHoneyBee.closetomyheart.com

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Simon Wed Ch Christmas  2/5  8/23

Lawn Fawnactics Ch Change the Scene  1/4  9/4 

Christmas Snow Angel Puppy Card - Newtons Nook SnowAngelPuppy MeowyChristmas SpeechBubbles

Used a sketch which you can see below. Added a wobble to back of dog for fun action card.

When I rescued/adopted my Lab/Retriever at age 7 the next year it snowed (yes here in N TX we have had snow a couple times) and she loved playing in snow and making snow angels. Anyone have a dog that also likes to play in snow and/or make snow angels.

Supplies

cardstock/paper: green, red

CTMH: cardstock/paper - white   ink - Black

Hero Arts: die - Oval

marker: Copic

other: wobble (on back of dog for action)

pen: white gel

pencil: Crayola pencil color

Newtons Nook: cardstock/paper - Meowy Christmas

  die - Speech Bubbles

  stamp/die - Snow Angel Puppy

The Close To My Heart CTMH Jul - Sept catalog and Core Aug 2022 - Jul 2023 catalog (with 1 mth overlap of Core Jul 2021 - Aug 2022) are available. My CTMH website link is below or you can click on my right sidebar where it indicates CTMH. I will send a free stamp set I have from my extras (unused) if you place an order of $30 or more. Please email me if you do order so I can give you a choice as to free stamp even though I do get notified if you place an order. Also, I'm a Cricut affiliate and you can order from Cricut.com by clicking the Cricut icon on my right side bar.

My CTMH website:SunshineHoneyBee.closetomyheart.com

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Newtons Nook Ch Sketch  3/4  8/26

Simon Wed Ch Christmas  1/5  8/23

Postal Happy Mail Theme - Newtons Nook HareMail Springtime Framework SpeechBubbles

1st time using Newtons Nook Hare Mail stamp/die. Used a sketch which you can see below. Changed out the Oval in sketch for the Framework die that I feel resembles a Postage Stamp to coordinate with Mail Theme.

Supplies

cardstock/paper: gray

CTMH: cardstock/paper - French Vanilla   ink - Black

marker: Copic

pen: white gel

Newtons Nook: cardstock/paper - Springtime

  die - Framework, Speech Bubbles

  stamp/die - Hare mail   

The Close To My Heart CTMH Jul - Sept catalog and Core Aug 2022 - Jul 2023 catalog (with 1 mth overlap of Core Jul 2021 - Aug 2022) are available. My CTMH website link is below or you can click on my right sidebar where it indicates CTMH. I will send a free stamp set I have from my extras (unused) if you place an order of $30 or more. Please email me if you do order so I can give you a choice as to free stamp even though I do get notified if you place an order. Also, I'm a Cricut affiliate and you can order from Cricut.com by clicking the Cricut icon on my right side bar.

My CTMH website:SunshineHoneyBee.closetomyheart.com

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Newtons Nook Ch Sketch  2/4  8/26

Bday Horse Theme Card - Newtons Nook Neigh BirthdayParty Hardwood

1st time using Newtons Nook Neigh stamp/die. Used a stencil for a wood fence look. Used a sketch which you can see below. I enjoyed Western horseback riding lessons when I moved to TX.

Supplies

cardstock/paper: brown, green

CTMH: ink - Black, Toffee (used with stencil)

  pen - Shimmer Toffee

Hero Arts: die - Oval

Newtons Nook: cardstock/paper - Birthday Party

  stamp/die - Neigh   stencil - Hardwood

The Close To My Heart CTMH Jul - Sept catalog and Core Aug 2022 - Jul 2023 catalog (with 1 mth overlap of Core Jul 2021 - Aug 2022) are available. My CTMH website link is below or you can click on my right sidebar where it indicates CTMH. I will send a free stamp set I have from my extras (unused) if you place an order of $30 or more. Please email me if you do order so I can give you a choice as to free stamp even though I do get notified if you place an order. Also, I'm a Cricut affiliate and you can order from Cricut.com by clicking the Cricut icon on my right side bar.

My CTMH website:SunshineHoneyBee.closetomyheart.com

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Newtons Nook Ch Sketch  1/4  8/26

Simon Mon Ch Fun with Stencils  3/5  8/21

Simon Wed Ch Summertime Blues  3/5  8/16

  blue - some balloons are blue

Cactus Have a Safe Journey Mini Card - Hero Arts Kit 2022Aug SWDesert

 2nd time making Cactus mini cards using Hero Arts Kit 2022 Aug SW Desert Theme Cactus stencils. 

 #heroarts

Supplies

Hero Arts: cardstock/paper - Sand

  2022 Aug Kit SW Desert Theme -

    ink - Intense Black, greens   stamp - sentiment

  stencil - Cactus (2 stencils)   

The Close To My Heart CTMH Jul - Sept catalog and Core Aug 2022 - Jul 2023 catalog (with 1 mth overlap of Core Jul 2021 - Aug 2022) are available. My CTMH website link is below or you can click on my right sidebar where it indicates CTMH. I will send a free stamp set I have from my extras (unused) if you place an order of $30 or more. Please email me if you do order so I can give you a choice as to free stamp even though I do get notified if you place an order. Also, I'm a Cricut affiliate and you can order from Cricut.com by clicking the Cricut icon on my right side bar.

My CTMH website:SunshineHoneyBee.closetomyheart.com

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Simon Mon Ch Fun with Stencils  2/5  8/21

StayCraftywithaBlogNamedHeroAugChIt'sHipToBeSquare  9/5

  Square - 3" sq

WAW WK555-556 Anything Goes  5/5 1st wk  5/5 2nd wk  8/16

Cactus Be Wild and Free Mini Card - Hero Arts Kit 2022Aug SWDesertTheme

1st time making Cactus mini cards using Hero Arts Kit 2022 Aug SW Desert Theme Cactus stencils. 

 #heroarts

Supplies

Hero Arts: cardstock/paper - Sand

  2022 Aug Kit SW Desert Theme -

    ink - Intense Black, greens   stamp - sentiment

  stencil - Cactus (2 stencils)   

The Close To My Heart CTMH Jul - Sept catalog and Core Aug 2022 - Jul 2023 catalog (with 1 mth overlap of Core Jul 2021 - Aug 2022) are available. My CTMH website link is below or you can click on my right sidebar where it indicates CTMH. I will send a free stamp set I have from my extras (unused) if you place an order of $30 or more. Please email me if you do order so I can give you a choice as to free stamp even though I do get notified if you place an order. Also, I'm a Cricut affiliate and you can order from Cricut.com by clicking the Cricut icon on my right side bar.

My CTMH website:SunshineHoneyBee.closetomyheart.com

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Simon Mon Ch Fun with Stencils  1/5  8/21

StayCraftywithaBlogNamedHeroAugChIt'sHipToBeSquare  9/5

  Square - 3 1/4" sq

WAW WK555-556 Anything Goes  5/5 1st wk  4/5 2nd wk  8/16

New Mexico T Shirt Tag - Hero Arts Route66PoeticPrints TShirt

1st time using Hero Arts Route 66 Poetic Prints stamps (woodblock/rubber). The stamp is 2" square.

When I saw these stamps I immediately thought of using the Hero Arts T Shirt dies.

 #heroarts

Supplies

embossing: Stampendous clear emb powder

Hero Arts: cardstock/paper - Granite  die - T Shirt

  ink - Intense Black

  stamp - Route 66 Poetic Prints (woodblock/rubber)

tool: heat gun

   

The Close To My Heart CTMH Jul - Sept catalog and Core Aug 2022 - Jul 2023 catalog (with 1 mth overlap of Core Jul 2021 - Aug 2022) are available. My CTMH website link is below or you can click on my right sidebar where it indicates CTMH. I will send a free stamp set I have from my extras (unused) if you place an order of $30 or more. Please email me if you do order so I can give you a choice as to free stamp even though I do get notified if you place an order. Also, I'm a Cricut affiliate and you can order from Cricut.com by clicking the Cricut icon on my right side bar.

My CTMH website:SunshineHoneyBee.closetomyheart.com

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StayCraftywithaBlogNamedHeroAugChIt'sHipToBeSquare  9/5

  Square - the New Mexico woodblock/rubber stamp is 2" sq

WAW WK555-556 Anything Goes  5/5 1st wk  3/5 2nd wk  8/16