tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-88694404217827146462024-02-21T01:11:36.935-05:00Stamping and Scrapbooking with ScrapbookgirlMy creative adventures showcasing Close To My Heart productsBetty Loccohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11910068109137151701noreply@blogger.comBlogger222125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8869440421782714646.post-35307070513438321712023-11-24T11:13:00.000-05:002023-11-24T11:13:03.074-05:00<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgt_JmNcZIOy7luTemKUyoxVhl6wh5HzhdPdkSNTmRTYMGKKAyvVSilkOlsb3fp-eT69o8dcUoaR36Gk-NtAOas1Ii6F1fP2DsawxPpKd6tAaUrHy4Pu-G4E4VCZL3b-15M1uuRvwmkOFzAYKvnMwRXX9Z_ycJrGz7o_G2pjhRvHXhbTM5LyYarNRx9-4tV/s1600/2311-sp-black-friday.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1600" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgt_JmNcZIOy7luTemKUyoxVhl6wh5HzhdPdkSNTmRTYMGKKAyvVSilkOlsb3fp-eT69o8dcUoaR36Gk-NtAOas1Ii6F1fP2DsawxPpKd6tAaUrHy4Pu-G4E4VCZL3b-15M1uuRvwmkOFzAYKvnMwRXX9Z_ycJrGz7o_G2pjhRvHXhbTM5LyYarNRx9-4tV/w640-h640/2311-sp-black-friday.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The biggest shopping day of the year is HERE. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: black; caret-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: white; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: left;">Shop exclusive items and save up to 50% on select items during the Close to my Heart 2023 Black Friday Sale!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: black; caret-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: white; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: black; caret-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: white; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: left;">Shop 24/7 at scrapbookgirl2.closetomyheart.com</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: black; caret-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: white; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: black; caret-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: white; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: black; caret-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: white; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: black; caret-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: white; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><br /> <p></p>Betty Loccohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11910068109137151701noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8869440421782714646.post-85361002124690356902023-04-25T22:08:00.004-04:002023-04-25T22:17:31.414-04:00National Scrapbooking Day Celebration Virtual Crop May 5 and 6 <p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9MgdvdulZsEcmKMxpnA6UCNH44RWcc73wJnwEU1fLbX5SfyWTJ5cd__z2MEDC-KUkCwARuWQ_QXgRZSgJhNbEfI0kiutmmVhGoA2CtzDpj6wd027Nigo9UsjsyUaGFv2yGllU6Aw7rJppEaThe7gWnPpUpT5zTtpP08hWDmLCgeg66M9CokAnzgBcPw/s1600/2303-sp-nsd-celebration.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1600" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9MgdvdulZsEcmKMxpnA6UCNH44RWcc73wJnwEU1fLbX5SfyWTJ5cd__z2MEDC-KUkCwARuWQ_QXgRZSgJhNbEfI0kiutmmVhGoA2CtzDpj6wd027Nigo9UsjsyUaGFv2yGllU6Aw7rJppEaThe7gWnPpUpT5zTtpP08hWDmLCgeg66M9CokAnzgBcPw/w640-h640/2303-sp-nsd-celebration.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(33, 37, 41); color: #212529; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 1rem; margin-top: 0px;">If you love National Scrapbooking Day as much as we do, then you are going to LOVE this year’s selection of amazing workshop projects, including both scrapbooking and cardmaking projects! Craft along with us on the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/CloseToMyHeartOfficial/" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #007bff; text-decoration: none;">Close To My Heart Facebook page</a> during our FREE two-day virtual event, which will feature hours of creativity, fun, product giveaways, and celebration!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">TO see the projects, go to my website:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://scrapbookgirl2.closetomyheart.com/ctmh/promotions/2303-nsd.aspx">https://scrapbookgirl2.closetomyheart.com/ctmh/promotions/2303-nsd.aspx</a><br /></div><p><br /></p>Betty Loccohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11910068109137151701noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8869440421782714646.post-37709849713716033622022-12-26T00:17:00.000-05:002022-12-26T00:17:32.518-05:00Boxing Week Sale!<p> There will be a Boxing WEEK sale starting December 26 at 2AM Eastern Time. New offers will be available each day December 26-31beginning at 2AM Eastern each day! </p><p>Be sure to visit my website: <a href="https://scrapbookgirl2.closetomyheart.com" target="_blank">https://scrapbookgirl2.closetomyheart.com</a></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibYOArcWfL0tUC4i4PNhrC7Byvlx-V9zkPTSj4LXZ87FF9_HfKBlQ4goWHBIfsdZ4CVRO5rUDZKK25WrGiDR66QvPhWNiQ9Fm49GkM15hCAsyUNMhjn7BQPt4PIxIVmUZp27H8WRIddE4vemJtlWGqAch3TqnUJHWlR5W74gXrZ0H7O0MbHZiAvp7F-Q/s1600/2212-sp-boxing-week-us.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1600" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibYOArcWfL0tUC4i4PNhrC7Byvlx-V9zkPTSj4LXZ87FF9_HfKBlQ4goWHBIfsdZ4CVRO5rUDZKK25WrGiDR66QvPhWNiQ9Fm49GkM15hCAsyUNMhjn7BQPt4PIxIVmUZp27H8WRIddE4vemJtlWGqAch3TqnUJHWlR5W74gXrZ0H7O0MbHZiAvp7F-Q/w640-h640/2212-sp-boxing-week-us.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p>Betty Loccohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11910068109137151701noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8869440421782714646.post-42390374904851059912022-10-18T21:36:00.000-04:002022-10-18T21:36:59.831-04:00Crisp Air Card<p style="text-align: center;"> Here is a cute card made using the fabulous Crisp Air Fall Paper. It also uses the jar stamp and die from the <a href="https://scrapbookgirl2.closetomyheart.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=17295&ci=26495">Christmas Story Cardmaking Kit (G1266)</a>.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBOYPHWoLbrH-rGGhc4K6g4V9009iED5Tx74q3nZyLvydCTOgIHnaEAKi020EutNjYifGlcbIk-9OIosju-I71pd7k1DVbUoo7w9Mf78fafbwhP111o6Z0xVDHtf3V2pjNeCrxVfiY5nPj6WC6TCIUwphZVg4zjBgCeMCcGX5V2ssUqh48IF6YGnlyBQ/s2740/CrispAirFallJarCard.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2740" data-original-width="2165" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBOYPHWoLbrH-rGGhc4K6g4V9009iED5Tx74q3nZyLvydCTOgIHnaEAKi020EutNjYifGlcbIk-9OIosju-I71pd7k1DVbUoo7w9Mf78fafbwhP111o6Z0xVDHtf3V2pjNeCrxVfiY5nPj6WC6TCIUwphZVg4zjBgCeMCcGX5V2ssUqh48IF6YGnlyBQ/w316-h400/CrispAirFallJarCard.jpeg" width="316" /></a></div><br /><p>The flowers and leaves were fussy cut from the "quilt" style paper in the Crisp Air Paper Packet. The sentiment is from a retired stamp set.</p>Betty Loccohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11910068109137151701noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8869440421782714646.post-55936241849381902292022-01-24T14:26:00.000-05:002022-01-24T14:26:35.734-05:00True Story: National Papercrafting Month Special<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjO5wZv8qeAVdSPKFNliIHf55N8wug3ripAkTeTBfUR02WDFZVEcHUrYriHC6NAf6-AeYMP4hwYPjxzy_fSDk7tmsr2kAHLW42-6BCPXi4czxVrHzwcyM-HqWnpnJHLFWaKVE6Ot0Q5BkXssAjGU1hs_SUdz0IS48cbvU234nIyQwKoOn6aWeUClxoOYA=s1600" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1600" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjO5wZv8qeAVdSPKFNliIHf55N8wug3ripAkTeTBfUR02WDFZVEcHUrYriHC6NAf6-AeYMP4hwYPjxzy_fSDk7tmsr2kAHLW42-6BCPXi4czxVrHzwcyM-HqWnpnJHLFWaKVE6Ot0Q5BkXssAjGU1hs_SUdz0IS48cbvU234nIyQwKoOn6aWeUClxoOYA=w640-h640" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><div class="page" title="Page 1"><div class="layoutArea"><div class="column"><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: ProximaNova;">Combine memory keeping </span><span style="font-family: ProximaNova;">with fun papercrafting elements and celebrate National Papercrafting Month with the True Story special! This special features a one-of-a-kind interactive album kit that papercrafters and memory keepers of all types will enjoy creating! The kit is available in two discounted purchasing options—one with just the album kit, and one that also includes </span></span><span style="font-family: ProximaNova; font-size: large;">a Black 6" x 8" Everyday LifeTM Album! We guarantee you won’t want to miss this unique crafting opportunity!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: ProximaNova; font-style: italic;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Offer available from January 1 through February 28 while supplies last. Shipping & handling and tax are calculated on full retail price of all items.</span></span></p></div></div></div><p><br /></p><p>Visit my website for more details and purchasing options:</p><p><a href="https://scrapbookgirl2.closetomyheart.com/ctmh/promotions/2201-npm-true-story.aspx">https://scrapbookgirl2.closetomyheart.com/ctmh/promotions/2201-npm-true-story.aspx</a><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Betty Loccohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11910068109137151701noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8869440421782714646.post-56747827469758862862021-12-26T02:56:00.000-05:002021-12-26T02:56:05.463-05:00Boxing Week Sale<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgHaoH_HSgXcaZm1xUM2Y9snpDltpRhSmSkFjuQGtLnQzVa87485t-8fJvt0kY6C7KeX5IOeo2mmoZpY-AgfdYMoBIyku_ntkdHh6WMa6jMy4Cj2I8dNp7c__ZP764XBTDcBtk5_prTh7CTZvM_aZIuBrulyL-TqIQkSvAmquyP0MJznEdaAEsk4sAI0A=s617" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="612" data-original-width="617" height="634" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgHaoH_HSgXcaZm1xUM2Y9snpDltpRhSmSkFjuQGtLnQzVa87485t-8fJvt0kY6C7KeX5IOeo2mmoZpY-AgfdYMoBIyku_ntkdHh6WMa6jMy4Cj2I8dNp7c__ZP764XBTDcBtk5_prTh7CTZvM_aZIuBrulyL-TqIQkSvAmquyP0MJznEdaAEsk4sAI0A=w640-h634" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(77, 76, 93); color: #4d4c5d; font-family: Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(77, 76, 93); color: #4d4c5d; font-family: Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Close out the year with some amazing savings from the Close To My Heart Boxing Week sale! This sale offers incredible deals each day from December 26 through December 31. With new offers posted daily at 2:00 am (eastern) and expiring at 11:59 pm (MST) the same day, the Boxing Week sale provides an excellent opportunity for you to save on your favorite products, a selection of retired products, and an exclusive stamp bundle that will be available each day of the sale!</span></span></div><p></p>Betty Loccohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11910068109137151701noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8869440421782714646.post-56712852684952082122021-09-02T21:47:00.000-04:002021-09-02T21:47:04.465-04:00National Stamping Month - Slimline Celebration<p style="text-align: center;"> Now that September is here, I can share this fabulous National Stamping month special, Slimline Celebration. You are definitely not going to want to miss this! </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihvM9Rwz-tCVPSUKRrDvQ57nSPE6Xcwr4Bdg0elqfe95SbIaQKgx2NKXqaClWwZZ9lutxewwuZW1O9IQbLmxPGHG93OBXmVKyazcgVmNviM78H3VDw4eRzuYMjWVXaCcE00nydHWrDdM54/s1600/2109-sp-nsm-slimline.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1600" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihvM9Rwz-tCVPSUKRrDvQ57nSPE6Xcwr4Bdg0elqfe95SbIaQKgx2NKXqaClWwZZ9lutxewwuZW1O9IQbLmxPGHG93OBXmVKyazcgVmNviM78H3VDw4eRzuYMjWVXaCcE00nydHWrDdM54/w640-h640/2109-sp-nsm-slimline.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="page" title="Page 1"><br /><div class="layoutArea"><div class="column"><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: ProximaNova;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Celebrate all things slimline with the Close to my Heart National Stamping Month special, Slimline Celebration! This incredible special features four exclusive stamps, five Thin Cuts sets, a discounted product bundle including all of these great products, and a discounted cardmaking workshop kit! With these specially designed slimline stamps and Thin Cuts, the Slimline Celebration special is the perfect way to take your cardmaking creativity to the next level! You can see all the details on my website <a href="https://scrapbookgirl2.closetomyheart.com/ctmh/promotions/2109-nsm-slimeline-celebration.aspx" target="_blank">HERE</a></span></span></p><div class="page" title="Page 1"><div class="layoutArea"><div class="column"><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: ProximaNova; font-style: italic;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Offer available September 1 through October 31. Shipping & handling and tax are calculated on full retail price.</span></span></p></div></div></div></div></div></div><p><br /></p>Betty Loccohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11910068109137151701noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8869440421782714646.post-16224536995806536332021-08-01T17:17:00.000-04:002021-08-01T17:17:19.879-04:00White Pines Bring Back My Pack Christmas Special<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQcwnNYXwj0Op1DiwSRcJDCak0R29EYzyJx84c5Jrb2NE0Ek9VGTfOhY8tvTgkhcBdPzhi4FCKmEMCk9eH_lFw7Wvjy7UuOLWB9YxB12mi8JNqq9DTP2_K2ZNblb4NS0_dsygzJ8AQf4Km/s1600/2107-sp-bbmp-white-pines.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1600" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQcwnNYXwj0Op1DiwSRcJDCak0R29EYzyJx84c5Jrb2NE0Ek9VGTfOhY8tvTgkhcBdPzhi4FCKmEMCk9eH_lFw7Wvjy7UuOLWB9YxB12mi8JNqq9DTP2_K2ZNblb4NS0_dsygzJ8AQf4Km/w640-h640/2107-sp-bbmp-white-pines.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div>Wouldn't it be nice to get a head start on your Christmas crafting? Well, with the White Pines special you can do just that! You can <span class="savings" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(255, 65, 54) !important; font-weight: 600 !important;">save 20%</span> on this great collection of products with the White Pines Product bundle. You also get discounted prices with the two workshop kits, which include materials for creating scrapbook layouts or cards using items from this great collection, plus a few additional items. Visit my <a href="https://scrapbookgirl2.closetomyheart.com/ctmh/promotions/2107-white-pines.aspx"><span style="font-size: medium;">website</span></a> to see all of the available products.<div class="row justify-content-center" style="box-sizing: border-box; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center !important; margin-left: -15px; margin-right: -15px;"><div class="col-md-6 d-flex align-items-stretch mb-5" style="align-items: stretch !important; box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(33, 37, 41); color: #212529; display: flex !important; flex: 0 0 50%; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 3rem !important; max-width: 50%; padding-left: 15px; padding-right: 15px; position: relative; width: 570px;"><div class="card border-0 w-100" style="background-clip: border-box; background-color: #def6f1; border-bottom-left-radius: 0.25rem; border-bottom-right-radius: 0.25rem; border-top-left-radius: 0.25rem; border-top-right-radius: 0.25rem; border: 0px !important; box-sizing: border-box; display: flex; flex-direction: column; min-width: 0px; position: relative; width: 540px; word-wrap: break-word;"><div class="card-body text-center" style="box-sizing: border-box; flex: 1 1 auto; padding: 1.25rem; text-align: center !important;"><p></p></div></div></div><br class="Apple-interchange-newline" /></div>Betty Loccohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11910068109137151701noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8869440421782714646.post-58836772694555514092021-07-09T11:09:00.002-04:002021-07-11T13:37:19.496-04:00Wander Collection<p style="text-align: center;"> <span style="text-align: center;">It is July and that means a brand new Close to my Heart catalog! You can see it </span><a href="https://scrapbookgirl2.closetomyheart.com/ctmh/products/online-catalog.aspx" style="text-align: center;" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;">here</span></a><span style="text-align: center;"> and flip through the pages to view all the new products. </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNAMWdkRnNmsPyqz0Vue-_V4A9m7-lHHLWt8mj32DBwqo7uUKH6FRhyphenhyphenmNAmjh1V-RU2BvMgSwtYdrew-aWcm9UkY9SSP4GsuY5ewqOxCjX-zyLHcDv4l2sfQ9mvDb3_7IJ76h9Uf1PcQd5/s1600/2021-ja-cover.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1600" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNAMWdkRnNmsPyqz0Vue-_V4A9m7-lHHLWt8mj32DBwqo7uUKH6FRhyphenhyphenmNAmjh1V-RU2BvMgSwtYdrew-aWcm9UkY9SSP4GsuY5ewqOxCjX-zyLHcDv4l2sfQ9mvDb3_7IJ76h9Uf1PcQd5/w640-h640/2021-ja-cover.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"> My absolute favorite is the new Wander collection. It is perfect for outdoor and travel photos. You can see all the available products <span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://scrapbookgirl2.closetomyheart.com/retail/search.aspx?searchvalue=jul21" target="_blank">here</a>. </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijfBGAeIdgRHGCmNlgheWoojQDDza40u_WrTJBruToO81oqqmSkj1pC9Tltgf6GAY-yOyR_NyA9J1o2L1U-TqMDYnPeitHrOBy_hrL6aR40VncG52TVowxv7f0estO1la5pdKwR-VMqBgF/s1600/2021-ja-wander-cardmaking.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1600" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijfBGAeIdgRHGCmNlgheWoojQDDza40u_WrTJBruToO81oqqmSkj1pC9Tltgf6GAY-yOyR_NyA9J1o2L1U-TqMDYnPeitHrOBy_hrL6aR40VncG52TVowxv7f0estO1la5pdKwR-VMqBgF/w640-h640/2021-ja-wander-cardmaking.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">These cards use <a href="https://scrapbookgirl2.closetomyheart.com/retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=15423" target="_blank">Z3959, the Wander stamps and Thin Cut set</a> and paper.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJmIUQCkyJ7Idi61fy5iBUOwG5r_ICbGEku5T5amVruelfZQRxk8tJfAHsWKoc-oskTHkZnqNVmszlPo98YjjsERKISiadBvUKNo-LzFpGvxdKX801Y8kwC2CvK_uWNZTe9clPJ3lJj452/s1600/2021-ja-wander-opener-cards.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1600" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJmIUQCkyJ7Idi61fy5iBUOwG5r_ICbGEku5T5amVruelfZQRxk8tJfAHsWKoc-oskTHkZnqNVmszlPo98YjjsERKISiadBvUKNo-LzFpGvxdKX801Y8kwC2CvK_uWNZTe9clPJ3lJj452/w640-h640/2021-ja-wander-opener-cards.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://scrapbookgirl2.closetomyheart.com/retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=15420" target="_blank">X7271S Wander paper pack and sticker sheet</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxD6utVZl4lHhDYIWo6qsR8YCCKVdHtPfia8aGbdbsXBP9iOBW9A6mBRkoQacOo87jXBHlimhM3ZaV3uAlmt8x2IDKg7SJDlui-b_uYPmFnlhPIsWUzxww_r4IrlDWqgykmQlhtOJzwlN6/s1600/2021-ja-wander-ws-cardmaking.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1600" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxD6utVZl4lHhDYIWo6qsR8YCCKVdHtPfia8aGbdbsXBP9iOBW9A6mBRkoQacOo87jXBHlimhM3ZaV3uAlmt8x2IDKg7SJDlui-b_uYPmFnlhPIsWUzxww_r4IrlDWqgykmQlhtOJzwlN6/w640-h640/2021-ja-wander-ws-cardmaking.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div> Here are the cards you can make with <a href="https://scrapbookgirl2.closetomyheart.com/retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=15354" target="_blank">G1236, the Wander Cardmaking Workshop</a>.<br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><p></p><p style="text-align: center;">Let me know if you have any questions regarding these fabulous new products!<span style="font-size: large;"> </span></p>Betty Loccohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11910068109137151701noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8869440421782714646.post-32238760164740414422020-12-25T19:17:00.000-05:002020-12-25T19:17:19.654-05:00Boxing Week Sale<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij9E_v3xpZLmU1PT-0bC5_b8teFOx9jeYsyG2EHJz3BLZ8xvwGwroqUR4CzuVPPB4om964cvsNsJodxd7YPeAuEmTbb2P9Hve1ViPXEuj0DGV1Sm-slZ7y6-SB62mcgLSe47O0sKuh7GiP/s1600/2012-sp-boxing-week.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1600" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij9E_v3xpZLmU1PT-0bC5_b8teFOx9jeYsyG2EHJz3BLZ8xvwGwroqUR4CzuVPPB4om964cvsNsJodxd7YPeAuEmTbb2P9Hve1ViPXEuj0DGV1Sm-slZ7y6-SB62mcgLSe47O0sKuh7GiP/w640-h640/2012-sp-boxing-week.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(77, 76, 93); color: #4d4c5d;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Close out the year with some amazing savings </span><a href="https://scrapbookgirl2.closetomyheart.com"><span style="font-size: large;">on my website</span></a><span style="font-size: medium;"> from the Close To My Heart Boxing Week sale! This sale offers incredible deals each day from December 26 through December 31. With new offers posted daily at 12:00 am (MST) and expiring at 11:59 pm (MST) the same day, the Boxing Week sale provides an excellent opportunity for you to save on your favorite products!</span></span></span><p></p><p><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(77, 76, 93); color: #4d4c5d;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></span></p>Betty Loccohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11910068109137151701noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8869440421782714646.post-77473141785429659262020-12-09T21:00:00.070-05:002020-12-09T21:02:26.101-05:00Serenity Christmas Cards for Joyful Stars December Blog Hop<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9sZDq8oRgrmHhM-MmsiVerCavSntWqJmyB9yq8U79AusB_fiGQ38Xx4b4YxQMDPA15O1NYi805_QdSzFVvLdgxlc6WbKTKQlCvRNf99CMQmU-LJxgm3CRBvHatnGkpctTNs6sdZOVYs1v/s200/blog+hop.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="200" data-original-width="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9sZDq8oRgrmHhM-MmsiVerCavSntWqJmyB9yq8U79AusB_fiGQ38Xx4b4YxQMDPA15O1NYi805_QdSzFVvLdgxlc6WbKTKQlCvRNf99CMQmU-LJxgm3CRBvHatnGkpctTNs6sdZOVYs1v/s0/blog+hop.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Welcome to the Joyful Stars December Blog Hop. Thanks for joining us today. If you have come from <a href=" https://creativelyartsygallery.blogspot.com/2020/12/joyful-stars-december-blog-hop.html"><span style="font-size: large;">Nancy's Blog</span></a>, you are on the right path. Today, I have Christmas cards to share made using the gorgeous Serenity Paper Packet.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfHDaqgxa-chtebaXD6ihP1nepu2RjCIgCo9cR8mHeBOq2WNWGYgVv_CYPtaxFiJIo_RLA0Y9PLf9_7Zey1nWWRDfGwFcch9mvf1j4Ju5p10Y5-uHtKHMv05uihDrQTds07nWvbcv20IHD/s800/MerryChristmasSerenityEdit.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="687" data-original-width="800" height="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfHDaqgxa-chtebaXD6ihP1nepu2RjCIgCo9cR8mHeBOq2WNWGYgVv_CYPtaxFiJIo_RLA0Y9PLf9_7Zey1nWWRDfGwFcch9mvf1j4Ju5p10Y5-uHtKHMv05uihDrQTds07nWvbcv20IHD/w640-h550/MerryChristmasSerenityEdit.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This paper pack is versatile as well as beautiful. The Merry Christmas and ornament are from Z3896 the Jingle Joy Scrapbooking Stamp and Thin Cut set. They are both heat embossed using Princess Gold Embossing Powder. It is a great set for both cards and scrapbooking.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The second card uses stamps from the same set and the ornaments are embossed as well.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVVaH_TuYQdMsnXJ0G3H5c3xhtgCmjVciWiBoN_kKgJEoLUdKrKvwzN_eUerTRPNTXNPng01jr1Uqwq7M-QOvRyT-tnJFMdU7Lm1YxDq_jYk9BHXYIVfiTdYhO1tNH6Qb2dNICyNaVF5xK/s800/BellsSerenityEdit.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="751" data-original-width="800" height="600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVVaH_TuYQdMsnXJ0G3H5c3xhtgCmjVciWiBoN_kKgJEoLUdKrKvwzN_eUerTRPNTXNPng01jr1Uqwq7M-QOvRyT-tnJFMdU7Lm1YxDq_jYk9BHXYIVfiTdYhO1tNH6Qb2dNICyNaVF5xK/w640-h600/BellsSerenityEdit.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The paper is part of X7263 the Serenity collection. It also uses Z3442 Blue Belle Glitter Paper and Z3365 Gold Foil Paper.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Now it is time to hop on over to <a href="https://kristascraftycorner.blogspot.com/2020/12/joyful-stars-blog-hop-jubilee-crew.html"><span style="font-size: large;">Krista's blog</span></a> to see her crafty creation.</div><br /><p></p>Betty Loccohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11910068109137151701noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8869440421782714646.post-5199363901254560502020-11-26T22:39:00.004-05:002020-11-26T22:39:44.128-05:00Black Friday and Cyber Monday Sale<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc9IMy2KnJbqSgUVUQEBSHeRpUG0ozMS-c78KBXmT8wHHp7dPAqEZtGdGm7OQCaG4vje6qy5jeeg4cXo4BjLiLqJNkXbhfewr_3CR_HrqobBqGOeex4tnCULZTGF3HGfpZU-YiRfFSRwRJ/s1600/2011-sp-black-friday.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1600" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc9IMy2KnJbqSgUVUQEBSHeRpUG0ozMS-c78KBXmT8wHHp7dPAqEZtGdGm7OQCaG4vje6qy5jeeg4cXo4BjLiLqJNkXbhfewr_3CR_HrqobBqGOeex4tnCULZTGF3HGfpZU-YiRfFSRwRJ/w640-h640/2011-sp-black-friday.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The Black Friday sale will begin at 5PM November 27 to 11:59PM on November 28. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">These deals are available while supplies last so be sure to check it out early.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizSifBwXDd3t5vW_UFA070tIMlRh71k91RAvkaAt73KADUTmEQBUZc8tkKZKOIAZ8EY_O9GinmFAVzfMUNdZdizrgFH6gviqTt5fmPE5KZ7-CpvelHXZKK9UWQVMvH5Vw4kd_I2D6XUKVm/s1600/2011-sp-cyber-monday.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1600" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizSifBwXDd3t5vW_UFA070tIMlRh71k91RAvkaAt73KADUTmEQBUZc8tkKZKOIAZ8EY_O9GinmFAVzfMUNdZdizrgFH6gviqTt5fmPE5KZ7-CpvelHXZKK9UWQVMvH5Vw4kd_I2D6XUKVm/w640-h640/2011-sp-cyber-monday.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The Cyber Monday sale will begin at 3PM November 30 to 11:59 on December 1.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">These deals are available while supplies last so be sure to check it out early.</div><div><br /></div>Betty Loccohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11910068109137151701noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8869440421782714646.post-37476061825319987262020-11-09T21:00:00.003-05:002020-11-09T22:08:20.903-05:00Jubliee Crew Reindeer Cards for the Joyful Stars October Blog Hop<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEqXsdyICIV7cKeqgFn3BGDqk_XrEp3P4khZ69dJw-tjAngy9WOuQbVxktxO8DPzWRqwl2aKooxsyeoCBws7r6adbgTUN8OwOoVxDbFd9ImpIW3WDMPWFptYkoxSN_gpkpMyhy8d6li0vV/s200/blog+hop.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="200" data-original-width="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEqXsdyICIV7cKeqgFn3BGDqk_XrEp3P4khZ69dJw-tjAngy9WOuQbVxktxO8DPzWRqwl2aKooxsyeoCBws7r6adbgTUN8OwOoVxDbFd9ImpIW3WDMPWFptYkoxSN_gpkpMyhy8d6li0vV/s0/blog+hop.jpg" /></a></div><br /> <span style="font-family: inherit;">Hello and welcome to the Joyful Stars November Blog Hop. Thanks for joining us today. If you have come from <a href="http://creativelyartsygallery.blogspot.com/2020/11/joyful-stars-november-blog-hop-you-warm.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;">Nancy's Blog</span></a> you are on the right path. We have a brand new catalog for November and December and I'm sure you will just LOVE these beautiful products. You can take a look at the catalog <a href="https://scrapbookgirl2.closetomyheart.com/ctmh/products/online-catalog.aspx" target="_blank">HERE</a>.</span><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Today, I'm using the adorable reindeer stamp and thin cuts from <a href="https://scrapbookgirl2.closetomyheart.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=14490&ci=19677"><span style="font-size: large;">The Jubilee Crew - Z3901</span></a> in my cards. The first card uses Scarlet which is a traditional Christmas color.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2G9AAf8nLYW1Y5qfNWaYRy8tW91c2GBHBQ4AQpLJMFmCpVfywuh-rjBbzxUIMkeYunpBBQHVfO4h7n-7iKbpLtNgkspuJXkX5Pf7uym337B28VrDaYSoAncLFzoWII9BvqtytuWhvbcNu/s800/ReindeerRedLandscapeEdit.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="708" data-original-width="800" height="354" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2G9AAf8nLYW1Y5qfNWaYRy8tW91c2GBHBQ4AQpLJMFmCpVfywuh-rjBbzxUIMkeYunpBBQHVfO4h7n-7iKbpLtNgkspuJXkX5Pf7uym337B28VrDaYSoAncLFzoWII9BvqtytuWhvbcNu/w400-h354/ReindeerRedLandscapeEdit.jpg" width="400" /></span></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The frames are cut using Z4260 Stitched Rectangle Frames Thin Cuts. The letters are cut using Z3655 Classic Alpha Thin Cuts. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The second card is a different color combination of the first. It uses </span><a href="https://scrapbookgirl2.closetomyheart.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=14474&ci=19609" style="font-family: inherit;" target="_blank">X7263B the beautiful blue</a></div><h1 class="product-title" id="ctl00_ctl00_ctl00_ctl00_cphContent_cphContent_cphContent_cphContent_uxLblProductTitle" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #212529; line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0.5rem; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><a href="https://scrapbookgirl2.closetomyheart.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=14474&ci=19609" target="_blank">Serenity Paper Packet</a> and Toffee and Sapphire Cardstock which are both available in X7263C, Serenity Cardstock Paper Pack.</span></span></h1><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: inherit; font-size: large; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidykxeAtULWN6PY0Ew3PdO3UTfNilaOARX_deliDOdKa88dDSsnM-NqOBZMItlubsGmf-tFoeGMVt2ZuXQb2RUwaR6xSoDHCvvTJHJU1WX6ZABmk9jg7dGqv8B1hzid0bOMxedz5tjNXGb/s800/ReindeerJoyBlueLandscapeEdit.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="705" data-original-width="800" height="353" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidykxeAtULWN6PY0Ew3PdO3UTfNilaOARX_deliDOdKa88dDSsnM-NqOBZMItlubsGmf-tFoeGMVt2ZuXQb2RUwaR6xSoDHCvvTJHJU1WX6ZABmk9jg7dGqv8B1hzid0bOMxedz5tjNXGb/w400-h353/ReindeerJoyBlueLandscapeEdit.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Now it is time to hop on over to </span><a href="https://kristascraftycorner.blogspot.com/2020/11/joyful-stars-blog-hop-owl-animated-card.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;">Krista's Blog</span></a><span style="font-size: medium;"> to see her crafty creation.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Happy Hopping!</span></span></div><div style="font-size: large; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div>Betty Loccohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11910068109137151701noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8869440421782714646.post-19247366043229257532020-10-09T21:00:00.105-04:002020-10-09T21:50:29.300-04:00Christmas Cards For the Joyful Stars October Blog Hop<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6K1Aa_XHMsYR7Rb2Nwk_XIBHfiOSn7Fk4NIB3YpUFqNPoyZ7YuP6A3OWB4ciL2HM55lgf03tNDwt0WxRot9TqRABkfXoL3Z7JObV21sO7A_js9ErNVy6-ZH6AkoJ3fgITN1OXXbx8tN3U/s200/blog+hop.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="200" data-original-width="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6K1Aa_XHMsYR7Rb2Nwk_XIBHfiOSn7Fk4NIB3YpUFqNPoyZ7YuP6A3OWB4ciL2HM55lgf03tNDwt0WxRot9TqRABkfXoL3Z7JObV21sO7A_js9ErNVy6-ZH6AkoJ3fgITN1OXXbx8tN3U/s0/blog+hop.jpg" /></a></div>Hello and welcome to the Joyful Stars October Blog Hop. Thank you for joining us today. If you have come from <a href="https://joyce-joyfulcreations.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;">Joyce's Blog</span></a>, then you are on the right track. <div>I have two Christmas cards that use some products that can be used for other occasions as well. The first one is a slimline card that uses the Comfort and Joy paper pack and D1977 Every Bit of Wonderful Stamp Set for Operation Smile. Operation Smile is a non-profit organization that provides surgeries to repair cleft lips and palates for children around the world. When you purchase this stamp set, $7 of the proceeds goes to help with their life-changing missions. The flowers are heat embossed using the Z8000 Black Pigment pad, clear embossing powder and colored using the Triblend Markers. The squares are <a href="https://scrapbookgirl2.closetomyheart.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=14047&ci=19542" target="_blank">Z4259 Stitched Square Frames</a>. "Joy" is from <a href="https://scrapbookgirl2.closetomyheart.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=10356&ci=18607" target="_blank">Z4046 Beary Christmas Cardmaking Stamps and Thin Cuts</a> that is not in the catalog but it is available in the online section of my website.</div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyl3wIsdXtCB9nztq3exkXC4VG2Y6JfHHu0WOcg0shUT1JqoH9XuZO3Fn7WUMyUlQcvNU4262jsaWb84AZUwbI6Pktmc5wyi4BLCrD9A1zv9D11-TVuKaZ-d2QCHGC8KSjwEiriVHMcR5T/s579/SlimlineChristmasFlowerCard2Edit.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="579" data-original-width="299" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyl3wIsdXtCB9nztq3exkXC4VG2Y6JfHHu0WOcg0shUT1JqoH9XuZO3Fn7WUMyUlQcvNU4262jsaWb84AZUwbI6Pktmc5wyi4BLCrD9A1zv9D11-TVuKaZ-d2QCHGC8KSjwEiriVHMcR5T/w330-h640/SlimlineChristmasFlowerCard2Edit.jpg" width="330" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Add caption<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div><br /></div><div>The second card uses <a href="https://scrapbookgirl2.closetomyheart.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=14137&ci=18880" target="_blank">Z3679 the new Olive Branches Background Die</a> and <a href="https://scrapbookgirl2.closetomyheart.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=11152&ci=10727" target="_blank">Z4187 Stitched Ovals Thin Cuts</a>. The background was cut in X6053 Avocado cardstock and I colored the flowers with Z2497 Dark Red TriBlend marker. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC3Sv8uf_t647QCKR4begASbp6W7DKrzzav7cR4aaMFrcTaz89TciqQtdFsW3QKleJrRF3wyyeBmBSSHJrKTwbjjT2qctRtmQUd0HWcZKVF_GYqwZtq7wcqIkHCfJ7OZOQaF0Yyxa6mNzs/s577/JoyCardEdit.jpg"><img border="0" data-original-height="577" data-original-width="453" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC3Sv8uf_t647QCKR4begASbp6W7DKrzzav7cR4aaMFrcTaz89TciqQtdFsW3QKleJrRF3wyyeBmBSSHJrKTwbjjT2qctRtmQUd0HWcZKVF_GYqwZtq7wcqIkHCfJ7OZOQaF0Yyxa6mNzs/w502-h640/JoyCardEdit.jpg" width="502" /></a></div><br /><div><p style="text-align: center;">Remember to stop back next month to see more fabulous artwork.</p><p style="text-align: center;">Now it is time to hop on over to <span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://kristascraftycorner.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Krista's Blog</a>.</span></p></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /></div>Betty Loccohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11910068109137151701noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8869440421782714646.post-60777601580361280922020-09-09T21:00:00.003-04:002020-09-09T21:32:37.767-04:00Garden Gnomes Christmas Cards for the Joyful Stars September Blog Hop<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiElBwnkoErHwKAAV9Tq8cdY4bXqfnAznx1Hx-_Djq3rgv6S_4z7TquUr702JEEP76LGX79JickZMGgdy87NBw_5mQI1N68Br3vQs4GYWSYHBMcvCTZpoJVixhVIDZ9xBb8jmJFi-AacdR/s200/blog+hop.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="200" data-original-width="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiElBwnkoErHwKAAV9Tq8cdY4bXqfnAznx1Hx-_Djq3rgv6S_4z7TquUr702JEEP76LGX79JickZMGgdy87NBw_5mQI1N68Br3vQs4GYWSYHBMcvCTZpoJVixhVIDZ9xBb8jmJFi-AacdR/s0/blog+hop.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Welcome to the Joyful Stars September Blog Hop.</div>. I'm so glad you are joining us today. If you have come from<span style="font-size: large;"> <a href="https://creativelyartsygallery.blogspot.com/2020/09/september-joyful-stars-blog-hop-spooky.html" target="_blank">Nancy's Blog</a></span>, you are on the right track. Today I have two Christmas cards to share. The cards uses gnomes from the Z3781 stamps and Thin Cuts.<p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFIUpPLYkjYDbTgiBfjEBsB3BvsmWsNH6cBqlgy7ZMEeeTJB0DAmKePCskZPTDr3pJGghXLoJZsRzzTYs93KS26F4l1RDa_nRv_nxSp4zye-FxhfWy5_1jx1kKhaRvACn473SoOthoYkD9/s800/GnomewPlaidSnowflakesEdit.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="671" data-original-width="800" height="524" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFIUpPLYkjYDbTgiBfjEBsB3BvsmWsNH6cBqlgy7ZMEeeTJB0DAmKePCskZPTDr3pJGghXLoJZsRzzTYs93KS26F4l1RDa_nRv_nxSp4zye-FxhfWy5_1jx1kKhaRvACn473SoOthoYkD9/w625-h524/GnomewPlaidSnowflakesEdit.jpg" width="625" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The background snowflakes were cut using a card on the Close to my Heart Complete Creativity Cartridge in White Daisy Cardstock. The Ho Ho Ho was cut using CTMH Scarlet Cardstock. The plaid paper and the Scarlet pattern paper "gnome clothes" are from the new X7261 Comfort and Joy Paper Pack. I stamped the gnome twice - once on white and once on the Scarlet Pattern Paper. Then, I cut out the clothes along the stamped lines and adhered them to the gnome stamped in white. I also used Z4245 Opaque Matte Texture Paste to add "texture" to his beard. Then I added some Z3563 Diamond Stickles to his beard and some snowflakes and also some Z3560 Golden Rod to his belt buckle. </td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1IUYARARq4v8TIoDqnye0xrr8H5tdTTbPvWT3iAVgxYF-iBwr3DpDEX_QtIOfROPN-w2KmmO-rZuMiylPK8bGws8PxHN3ov8_SMyXSDOaYO4H0v_mbOV7MqK7EwzlKZwFfSoZ2A_GRKCF/s800/GnomewPlaidCloseUpEdit.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="647" data-original-width="800" height="405" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1IUYARARq4v8TIoDqnye0xrr8H5tdTTbPvWT3iAVgxYF-iBwr3DpDEX_QtIOfROPN-w2KmmO-rZuMiylPK8bGws8PxHN3ov8_SMyXSDOaYO4H0v_mbOV7MqK7EwzlKZwFfSoZ2A_GRKCF/w500-h405/GnomewPlaidCloseUpEdit.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">In the close up photo, you can see the texture and sparkle in his beard.</div><p style="text-align: center;">The second card uses the brand new Distress Inks Z3834 Chipped Sapphire and Z3833 Peacock Feathers to make the background. After blending, I spritzed the background with water to create the lighter splatter. I also used Z3293 Clear Shimmer Brush to create shiny splatter. I am really loving the what you can do with these inks!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgd1uAc1agMIc0aWU3vcdTWgbitD0KfKstj6U83Y5KbiPVI_pZYSwS5plXdG5xUZO5i1HiC7fQjJrZeu_IqlArRHejG8n7FgW2BnNmhJ8hEsY9HnRtg7RxY6ppJXFgv0SNSeeC69dDykmlh/s800/GnomewLanternCardEdit.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="637" height="625" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgd1uAc1agMIc0aWU3vcdTWgbitD0KfKstj6U83Y5KbiPVI_pZYSwS5plXdG5xUZO5i1HiC7fQjJrZeu_IqlArRHejG8n7FgW2BnNmhJ8hEsY9HnRtg7RxY6ppJXFgv0SNSeeC69dDykmlh/w499-h625/GnomewLanternCardEdit.jpg" width="499" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: center;">The snowflakes are from a retired set CC101188 - Love With All The Trimmings. They were heat embossed with Z2068 White Embossing Powder. The background does not come through the snowflakes - they stay perfectly white! The Silver Loose Sequins are adhered to add extra sparkle. Also, there is Z679 Liquid Glass on the "glass" part of the lantern.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">Thanks so much for joining us and stop back next month on October 10th for some more inspiration using new products.</p><p style="text-align: center;">Now it is time to hop on over to <a href="https://kristascraftycorner.blogspot.com/2020/09/joyful-stars-blog-hop-lovely-happy.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;">Krista's Blog</span>.</a></p>Betty Loccohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11910068109137151701noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8869440421782714646.post-49251131938906334632020-08-10T00:17:00.002-04:002020-08-10T01:23:50.762-04:00Holographic Paper Card for Joyful Stars August Blog Hop<p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhToMfNOvyRSOE8dLO1G_Mr71M0qs8XgOYHEPv1fZEC9b-J3otH-3ocBEOXEZvuhVmg0DTc_HNoT35CJxLpqvLr8dFeQHJ5DaI4Qe6CnupdtXjXH47xhruCmWIRB69noXBK4IWuXknxGyAv/s200/blog+hop.jpg" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding: 1em 0px;"><img border="0" data-original-height="200" data-original-width="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhToMfNOvyRSOE8dLO1G_Mr71M0qs8XgOYHEPv1fZEC9b-J3otH-3ocBEOXEZvuhVmg0DTc_HNoT35CJxLpqvLr8dFeQHJ5DaI4Qe6CnupdtXjXH47xhruCmWIRB69noXBK4IWuXknxGyAv/s0/blog+hop.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Hello and welcome to the Joyful Stars August Blog Hop. Thanks for joining us today. If you have come from <a href="https://joyce-joyfulcreations.blogspot.com/2020/08/august-joyful-stars-blog-hop.html"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Joyce's Blog</span></a>, then you are on the right track. Today I have a card made using the fabulous Close To My Heart Holographic Paper. This paper has a foil coating and it gives a holographic effect. The colors seem to change based on the lighting, the viewing angle and even the other paper it is paired with. You really need to see it in person - the photos really don't do it justice. I used <a href="https://scrapbookgirl2.closetomyheart.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=13163&ci=16464"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Z3636 the Oasis Holographic Paper.</span></a> In the book this paper look green, however in my sample it looks bluish green at one angle and pinkish orange when it catches the light. I kept the card really simple - I wanted a clean contemporary look so the paper would be the star. I cut the flowers using a card from the <a href="https://cricut.com/en_us/close-to-my-heart.html"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Close To My Heart Cricut Cartridge Artfully Sent</span></a>. This paper cuts so beautifully! There were no rough edges and it was easy to come off the mat. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilc9JBovEU9fR37O4vslYBWz1DNPDhOv3id_1XqVl0jTS0crf3P_q9AZm9C1fUWmQq6skfF70L3baBrF6Iu2vQUHFwc309tKMNytIxK15TbCSdSR4ghuUizgShxWjfr9r4Lk0m1VAgEO-w/s512/HoloCard4Edit.png" imageanchor="1" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding: 1em 0px;"><img border="0" data-original-height="512" data-original-width="272" height="1000" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilc9JBovEU9fR37O4vslYBWz1DNPDhOv3id_1XqVl0jTS0crf3P_q9AZm9C1fUWmQq6skfF70L3baBrF6Iu2vQUHFwc309tKMNytIxK15TbCSdSR4ghuUizgShxWjfr9r4Lk0m1VAgEO-w/w531-h1000/HoloCard4Edit.png" width="531" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br />Here is another view of the same card - I photographed it in low light. You can see how the paper seems to change color! Working with this paper is a lot of FUN!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEp1rQ0K1Lg3qBqPkBbBVLq-fNCNrOeTG3jxoPdmYraHuni0Taw3Y91PD7neOv_afvk5t-_fn__AqYDkTxKxzAf89xu-Hg2sqEoD-qzdsEd_QDJKzNMSwgGp4jfdEJSR62VLZuUteUS4El/s752/HolographicCard3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px;"><img border="0" data-original-height="752" data-original-width="354" height="1250" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEp1rQ0K1Lg3qBqPkBbBVLq-fNCNrOeTG3jxoPdmYraHuni0Taw3Y91PD7neOv_afvk5t-_fn__AqYDkTxKxzAf89xu-Hg2sqEoD-qzdsEd_QDJKzNMSwgGp4jfdEJSR62VLZuUteUS4El/w588-h1250/HolographicCard3.jpg" width="588" /></a></div> I hope you will try this fabulous paper!</td></tr></tbody></table></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Now it is time to hop on over to <a href="http://njstampingqueen.blogspot.com/2020/08/triple-pop-up-card-for-august-joyful.html"><span>Marie's Blog</span></a> to see her creation.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"> </p>Betty Loccohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11910068109137151701noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8869440421782714646.post-49106939626821253742020-07-09T21:00:00.000-04:002020-07-09T21:00:06.315-04:00Summer Vibes Slider Card for the Joyful Hearts July Blog Hop<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Welcome to the Joyful Stars July Blog Hop. Thanks for joining us today. If you have come from Joyce's Blog, then you are on the right track. Summer is here and I have a card made using the new <span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://scrapbookgirl2.closetomyheart.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=13877&ci=18207">X7258B Summer Vibes paper and sticker pack</a></span>. The colors are so vibrant and cheerful. This pack will make your photos the star of your summer/beach layouts.<br />
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It is a slider card - the fish moves around the circle.</div>
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I love the little fishy. It is so easy to color him is an array of coordinating colors. I raised the waves with a double layer of mounting tape so the fish could "swim" under them!</div>
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The fish was colored using the Spectrum Noir Tri-Blend markers and then coated with liquid glass to give it a fabulous shine. Here are the stamp sets used on this card:</div>
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<a href="https://scrapbookgirl2.closetomyheart.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=13896&ci=18258">Summer Vibes Cardmaking Stamp and Thin Cut Set - Z3745</a></div>
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<a href="https://scrapbookgirl2.closetomyheart.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=13899&ci=18255">Summer Vibes Scrapbooking Stamp and Thin Cuts Set - Z3745</a></div>
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Now it is time to hop on over to <a href="https://njstampingqueen.blogspot.com/2020/07/july-joyful-stars-blog-hop-with-brushed.html"><span style="font-size: large;">Marie's blog</span></a> to see her fabulous creation.</div>
Betty Loccohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11910068109137151701noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8869440421782714646.post-62607489755986884772020-06-09T18:36:00.003-04:002020-06-09T21:58:04.082-04:00A Million Little Things Cards for the Joyful Stars June Blog Hop<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Welcome to the Joyful Stars June Blog Hop. I'm so happy you have joined us today. If you have come from <a href="https://joyce-joyfulcreations.blogspot.com/2020/06/june-joyful-stars-blog-hop.html">Joyce's Blog</a>, you are on the right track.</div>
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Today, I am using one of my favorite sets from the May/June catalog called <a href="https://scrapbookgirl2.closetomyheart.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=13667&ci=17906">A Million Little Things</a>. The set includes three floral stamps, three sentiments and three small background "spatter" stamps. It is a very versatile set!</div>
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The first card reminds me of summer - the flower looks like black eyed susans!</div>
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The background paper is from the new X9015 <a href="https://scrapbookgirl2.closetomyheart.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=13749&ci=17743">Mix in Pack</a>. I love the sapphire blue floral paper! It was stamped in Intense Black Ink, colored using the TriBlend Markers and embellished with <a href="https://scrapbookgirl2.closetomyheart.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=5025&ci=5945">Z1263 Bitty Sparkles.</a> You can see the "spatter" stamps in the background. They really help to fill in white space.<br />
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This card uses the tulip flower and the May Stamp of the Month as the stem of the flower. I love how delicate it looks. The background paper is from the same Mix In pack.</div>
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I hope you enjoy al the creative ideas today!</div>
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Now it is time to hop on over to <a href="https://njstampingqueen.blogspot.com/2020/06/june-joyful-stars-blog-hop-with-brushed.html">Marie's Blog</a> to see what she has created to share with us.</div>
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Welcome to the Joyful Stars May Blog Hop. If you have come from <a href="https://creativelyartsygallery.blogspot.com/2020/05/may-joyful-stars-blog-hop-tender.html"><span style="font-size: large;">Nancy's Blog</span></a>, then you are on the right track. Thanks for joining us today. Close To My Heart has a brand new catalog with fabulous new products. There are also specials for National Scrapbook Month and Day that are available while supplies last. <br />
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I have been "playing" with one of the stamps sets from National Scrapbooking day called <a href="https://scrapbookgirl2.closetomyheart.com/retail/product.aspx?sku=CC7213"><span style="font-size: large;">Through Thick and Thin</span></a>. It comes in a bundle with products to make 20 cards! One side of the paper is coated UV pattern that looks fabulous!<br />
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Here is one that uses a pattern from the card kit with a different sentiment.</div>
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Now it is time to hop on over to <a href="https://joyce-joyfulcreations.blogspot.com/"><span style="font-size: large;">Joyce's Blog</span></a>.</div>
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Betty Loccohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11910068109137151701noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8869440421782714646.post-54952440158929063412020-04-09T21:15:00.003-04:002020-04-09T21:19:31.827-04:00O-fish-ally Awesome Card for Joyful Stars Blog Hop<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Welcome to the Joyful Stars April Blog Hop. Thank you for joining us today. We hope we can inspire you to get out your crafy products and be creative! If you have come from <span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://creativelyartsygallery.blogspot.com/2020/04/april-joyful-stars-blog-hop-yesterday.html">Nancy's Blog</a></span>, then you are on the right track. I hope you are doing well and spending some quality time with your immediate family.</div>
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I have a card using the <span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://scrapbookgirl2.closetomyheart.com/retail/product.aspx?sku=S2004">April Stamp of the Month - O-fish-ally Awesome</a></span>. Let me tell you, I think this set is really awesome! The images are adorable! Get this D-size Stamp of the Month set for only $5 with a $50.00 minimum qualifying purchase!</div>
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The "fish bowl" card was made using an oval shape on Cricut Design Space using Glacier Cardstock. I used the journaling pen to write the sentiment "safe at home". There are plenty of great sentiments in the set as well. The seaweed was also cut on the Cricut.</div>
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Here is a peek at the inside.</div>
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I used the journaling pen again to make the "quarantined" banner.<br />
Please stay safe and well by continuing to social distance. It is really the only thing we can do to help all those nurses and doctors that are on the front line.<br />
Have a blessed Easter! <br />
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Now it is time to hop on over to <span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://joyce-joyfulcreations.blogspot.com/">Joyce's Blog</a></span>. </div>
Betty Loccohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11910068109137151701noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8869440421782714646.post-49253555869776635132020-03-16T19:40:00.002-04:002020-03-16T19:40:39.765-04:00March All Day Crop is Cancelled!<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: x-large;">Due to concerns about spreading the Corona Virus, the March crop is cancelled. Sorry for the inconvenience.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">The next crop is scheduled for April 18. Hopefully things will be better by then! </span></div>
Betty Loccohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11910068109137151701noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8869440421782714646.post-21956928640188426582020-03-09T21:00:00.000-04:002020-03-09T21:25:07.136-04:00March Joyful Stars Blog Hop<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Welcome to the Joyful Stars March Blog Hop. If you arrived from <span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://joyce-joyfulcreations.blogspot.com/2020/03/march-and-april-blog-hop.html">Joyce's Blog</a></span>, then you are on the right track. It is a circular hop so you can start anywhere. You will know you are finished when you back to the first blog.</div>
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We have a brand new catalog as of March 1st! Today, I have a card made using the <span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://scrapbookgirl2.closetomyheart.com/Retail/product.aspx?itemid=13300">Yesterday and Today Cardmaking Stamp Set and Thin Cuts.</a></span><br />
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For the background, I did random stamping on French Vanilla cardstock. The flower was stamped second generation using Sapphire Ink. The Fleur de Lis was stamped using second generation Fern Ink. To fill in the background, I also used two stamps from Strokes of an Artist using both second generation Espresso and Fern. The sentiment was stamped on French Vanilla that was cut with a shape from the Close to my Heart Artiste Cricut Cartridge.<br />
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Here is the inside - it is stamped with the new sentiment stap D1919 With Heartfelt Sympathy.</div>
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Now it is time to hop on over to <span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://kristascraftycorner.blogspot.com/2020/03/joyful-stars-blog-hop-con-grad-ulations.html">Krista's Blog</a></span> to see her fabulous creation!</div>
Betty Loccohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11910068109137151701noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8869440421782714646.post-50861991592240940832020-02-09T21:00:00.000-05:002020-02-09T21:10:39.818-05:00Celebrate Today Cards for February Joyful Stars Blog Hop<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hello and welcome to the Joyful Stars February Blog Hop. Thanks for joining us today! If you have come from <span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://joyce-joyfulcreations.blogspot.com/">Joyce's Blog</a></span>, then you are on the right track. Before I show you my cards, I want to make sure you check out the<span style="font-size: large;"> <a href="https://scrapbookgirl2.closetomyheart.com/ctmh/promotions/campaigns/2002-stamptacular.aspx">Stamptacular Sale. </a></span>There are some fabulous stamps sets even ones with thin cuts on sale, including ones I am using today. But hurry, these deals are only available until February 29 or "while supplies last."<br />
Today, I will show you a few cards made using the <a href="https://scrapbookgirl2.closetomyheart.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=13022&ci=16387">Celebrate Today Paper Pack X7252B</a> and various stamp sets. These products are from the January February Idea Book and are only available until February 29th!<br />
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The first card uses the February Stamp of the month S2002 Cherishing Her.</div>
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The floral bouquet is gorgeous! I used the triblend markers to add color and Julep Gems for the flower centers.</div>
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The next card uses the <a href="https://scrapbookgirl2.closetomyheart.com/Retail/product.aspx?itemid=13109">Celebrate Today Cardmaking Stamps (C1819)</a> and the new <a href="https://scrapbookgirl2.closetomyheart.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=13152&ci=16477">Celebrate Embossing Folder (Z3624)</a>.</div>
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The last card I have for you today, uses the Angel Hugs (C1820) stamp set. The images are so delicate and the sentiments are perfect for sympathy and praying for you cards.<br />
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Thank you so much for stopping by today. Now it is time to hop on over to <span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://girlpluspaper.com/">Andrea's Blog</a></span> to see her fabulous creation!</div>
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Happy New Year and welcome to the Joyful Stars Blog hop. Thank you for joining us today. If you have come from <span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://joyce-joyfulcreations.blogspot.com/2020/01/jan-2020-joyful-stars-blog-hop.html">Joyce's Blog</a></span>, then you are on the right path. It is a circular hop so you can start out anywhere and you will know you have seen all the artwork when you get back to the first blog. Close to my Heart has a brand new Idea Book for January and February. Today, I have some cards made using the <span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://scrapbookgirl2.closetomyheart.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=13037&ci=16449">Spruced Up Cardmaking Kit</a></span>. The flowers are beautiful and the I really love the sentiments. If you have not tried any of our kits, I highly recommend them. The kits contain excellent cutting and assembly instructions. <br />
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The floral bouquet is so delicate looking! You could use it for many occasions - anniversary, birthday, thinking of you as well as comfort or sympathy. </div>
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Here is another card from the kit.</div>
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The third card uses some paper from the kit, Silver Foil Paper and the the retired stamp set C1812 Heart Patterns. It would make a great anniversary or Valentine card.</div>
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Now it is time to hop on over to <span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://girlpluspaper.com/ctmh-mandala-vibes-card/?fbclid=IwAR3PTfEBnSO5HrNGARkOF7JpRCHTansHg-ON6wAjwZaQ7nOZgonEQVORnI8">Andrea's Blog</a></span> to see her wonderful creation.</div>
Betty Loccohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11910068109137151701noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8869440421782714646.post-20777658804623647932020-01-04T15:27:00.001-05:002020-01-04T15:27:01.394-05:00January All Day Crop<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: x-large;">January All Day Crop</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;">January 18, 2020 </span></div>
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your calendar and RSVP to secure a spot. Come take time to scrapbook
your photos or work
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project. Imagine 7 hours of uninterrupted crafting! You can bring
along any type of project - cards to make, scrapbooking, quilting,
sewing, beading or whatever you are working on right now. I will bring
my Cricut machine and all of the CTMH cartridges. Please bring
your own mats (if you have them) if you would like to cut anything.
There will be plenty of
samples for inspiration including the CTMH Idea Books.<br />
<span style="font-size: medium;">Space is limited, so be sure to contact me at scrapbookgirl2@gmail.com to reserve your spot.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Bethel Hill United Methodist Church</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">2000 Bethel Road</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Lansdale, PA 19446</span> </div>
<span style="font-size: large;">10AM to 5PM</span><br />
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Drinks and snacks will be provided</div>
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Bring a bag lunch and a snack if you like</div>
Looking forward to seeing you!<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Cost is only $15</span></div>
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