Saturday, August 31, 2013

Fairy Party- Tents

 
 

 

My sister-in-law found this great idea for the tent decorations on Pinterest.  When we went shopping, they had spools of tulle in every color, and floral garland with colors to match.

The tent decorations were what I was most worried about before the party.  Everyone had this great idea of how they were going to look and I had no idea how I was going to achieve that look. 

The morning of the party, I accessed the tents and it was fairly simple to decorate.  We hung tulle over the bars of the tent, doubling it, and then tying a single knot to keep it in place.  The garland went up easily using cable ties to secure it in the middle and two ends.

Gazebo- Menards
Floral Garland- Darcies from Crafts 2000
Tulle Spools in pink, lavender, teal, and white glitter- Crafts 2000
Pinterest Inspiration:
http://pinterest.com/pin/78742693457826669/


The canopy over the food table was another that I was very challenged by.  This was the last item I worried about decorating.  I made a circle out of wire and then tied strips of tulle to it.  The flower attached to the wire form using cable ties.  Then we hung it from the ceiling using a Command Hook, tape, and thumb tacks.  I don't know how it stayed!  The strips of tulle should have been longer, but it still worked out. 


Tulle Spools in pink, lavender, teal, and white glitter- Crafts 2000
Pinterest Inspiration:
http://pinterest.com/pin/78742693457826451/


Friday, August 30, 2013

Tuesday, August 27, 2013

Chocolate Sampler- Card Box with Cards

 
 
  
Card Box:
Close to My Heart Products Used:
Colonial White Cardstock
My Acrylix A Chocolate Affair Stamp Set- August 2013 Stamp of the Month
Chocolate Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
Liquid Glass
Artiste Cricut Cartridge
Cocoa Designer Ribbon Rounds (retired)
Dark Chocolate Striped Grosgrain Ribbon


Close to My Heart Products Used:
Make it From Your Heart Volume 2- Pattern 19
Laughing Lola Paper Packet
Lagoon Cardstock
Colonial White Cards & Envelopes
My Acrylix A Chocolate Affair Stamp Set- August 2013 Stamp of the Month
My Acrylix A True Thank You Stamp Set
Saddle Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
Lagoon Exclusive Inks Alcohol Marker Set
Smokey Plum Exclusive Inks Alcohol Marker Set- light
Liquid Glass

 

Close to My Heart Products Used:
Make it From Your Heart Volume 2- Pattern 20
Sarita Paper Packt
Blush Cardstock
Goldrush Cardstock
Colonial White Cardstock
Colonial White Cards & Envelopes
My Acrylix A Chocolate Affair Stamp Set- August 2013 Stamp of the Month
Whisper Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
Champagne Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
Cranberry Exclusive Inks Alcohol Marker Set
Cotton Candy Exclusive Inks Alcohol Marker Set- light
Chocolate Exclusive Inks Marker (retired)
Chalk Marker
Baker's Twine- Paradise Assortment



Close to My Heart Products Used:
Make it From Your Heart Volume 2- Pattern 22
Pro Player Paper Packet
Ruby Cardstock
Whisper Cardstock
Colonial White Cards & Envelopes
My Acrylix A Chocolate Affair Stamp Set- August 2013 Stamp of the Month
My Acrylix Casual Expressions Stamp Set
Black Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
Liquid Glass


Close to My Heart Products Used:
Make it From Your Heart Volume 2- Pattern 23
Babycakes Paper Packet
Sunset Cardstock
Whisper Cardstock
Colonial White Cardstock 
Cocoa Cardstock
Colonial White Cards & Envelopes
My Acrylix A Chocolate Affair Stamp Set- August 2013 Stamp of the Month
Cocoa Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
Mocha Opaques


Close to My Heart Products Used:
Make it From Your Heart Volume 2- Pattern 24
Huntington Paper Packet
Cashmere Cardstock
Colonial White Cardstock
Colonial White Cards & Envelopes
My Acrylix A Chocolate Affair Stamp Set- August 2013 Stamp of the Month
My Acrylix Casual Expressions Stamp Set
Chocolate Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
Barn Red Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
Olive Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
Liquid Glass



Close to My Heart Products Used:
Make it From Your Heart Volume 2- Pattern 25
Frosted Paper Packet
Twilight Cardstock
Saddle Cardstock
Colonial White Cardstock
Colonial White Cards & Envelopes
My Acrylix A Chocolate Affair Stamp Set- August 2013 Stamp of the Month
Saddle Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
Baker's Twine- Neutral Assortment


Saturday, August 24, 2013

Fairy Birthday Party

For the past month I have been in full-on party planning mode. My niece is now a year old and we threw a fairy themed 1st birthday party for her.  My sister-in-law and I searched Pinterest for ideas, went shopping for supplies, and then we went to work!  The day of her party, the weather was absolutely beautiful and everything came together perfectly. 


Below are all my favorite photos of the decorations.  I will be doing a post once a week that will focus on a specific decoration. 
















All this hard work was absolutely worth it for this adorable little girl.  I hope she will look back on pictures one day and love it!

Friday, August 23, 2013

Tuesday, August 20, 2013

Laughing Lola Cupcake Card


Close to My Heart Products Used:
Make It From Your Heart Volume 2- Card Pattern 2
White Cards & Envelopes Value Pack
Laughing Lola Paper Packet
Lucy Paper Packet (retired)
Gypsy Cardstock (retired)
White Daisy Cardstock
My Acrylix Artiste Stamp Set
Lagoon Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
Buttercup Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
Gypsy Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
Artiste Cricut Cartridge
Liquid Applique- set with heat tool to give puffy effect on cupcake icing
Liquid Glass
Heat Tool

Friday, August 16, 2013

Friday, August 9, 2013

Friday, August 2, 2013

Rediscover Family





Discover Close To My Heart's innovative products and wonderful business opportunity! 

Watch for new, full-page “Rediscover” ads in your print copies of Creating Keepsakes™, Paper Crafts, and Scrapbook & Cards Today magazines over the next year. Each ad tells you where to find a free artwork download, including specially designed, colorful gift tags, notepaper, home décor, and more!

At CloseToMyHeart.com/rediscover you’ll find a new, free download each month (posted on the 1st) as well as information about:
  • the Idea Book
  • finding a Consultant
  • hosting a Gathering
  • becoming a Consultant
  • the free download





Laughing Lola


Thursday, August 1, 2013

Autumn/Winter Idea Book

The Close to My Heart Autumn/Winter 2013 Idea Book goes live today!  This Idea Book introduces some brand new items for Close to My Heart, includes beautiful artwork, and the old favorites that everyone loves!


Artbooking Cricut Cartridge
-This new Cricut Cartridge includes all the elements and overlays to make two-page layouts.  There are also 10 mini-albums included!


My Crush Books
-Ready for on-the-go scrapbooking, great for kids or teens, and fun!  These books and accessories will help you document your memories in a stylish and fast way!


Base & Bling Jewelry
-The new Base & Bling Jewelry line is a perfect extension of paper crafting!  These accessory projects are affordable, easy to make, and show off your personal pizzazz. Create rings, wrist cuffs, necklaces, hair clips, and headbands using the many stylish Base & Bling jewel, word, and floral accents — you’ll find just the right mix to complement your look!


Designed Decor
-With a classic black or white wood frame and decorative clothesline or honeycomb wire, these home décor pieces are ideal choices for displaying your artwork.  And thanks to the available mini clothes pins and hook clips, you don’t need to turn a single page to enjoy the memories you’ve preserved. Enjoy the flexibility of swapping out artwork on occasion, or choose to make your design more long-lasting. The Designed Décor frame is a trendy way to share your memories with the world!

Hostess Exclusive Stamp Sets
-With new stamp sets exclusive to hostesses, this is the perfect Idea Book to host a gathering!  Get together with friends, create a few fun projects, receive your favorite products for free, and have the option of choosing these new super-cute hostess stamp sets!

August Stamp of the Month

August Stamp of the Month: A Chocolate Affair

Available August 1-31, 2013
Retail Price $17.95

The Stamp of the Month stamp set is already a pretty big treat — it doesn’t get much better than trendy, must-have sets for just $5 with your qualifying purchase. But this month, we’re sweetening the deal even more!

When you place a minimum order of $50 during August, you’ll receive the Stamp of the Month, A Chocolate Affair, for free! The My Acrylix® A Chocolate Affair stamp set includes 16 images and sentiments to add some flavor to any layout, card, or 3-D item. Browse the new Autumn/Winter 2013 Idea Book, place a qualifying purchase of awesome products, and score a delicious Chocolate reward free!