C.A.S.E. for Heart 2 Heart Challenge

The last February challenge at Heart 2 Heart is to "Copy And Steal Everything" in creating something from the Seasonal Expressions 1 catalog.  In other words we are to put our own spin on something.  The card I chose to "CASE" can be found on page 73.

Close to My Heart Products Used:

     Black CS

     Season Mix-in Paper

     Know That I Care stamps

     Pansy CS

     Pansy Ink

     Sugarplum CS

     White Daisy CS

     Black Intense Ink

     Mint Shimmer Brush

     Clear Shimmer Brush

     Peony Purple Shin Han Touch Marker 

There is a new promotion just announced by Close to My Heart!  It's a "BOGO 50% off Paper Party" and you can find out about it here.

I'm also entering this card into the following card challenges:
     Inkspirational--Use Your Stash
     Marianne's Design Challenge Blog--Condolence
     Sweet Stampers Challenge--Stitching-Faux or Real

Thanks for stopping by!  Have a wonderful week filled with fun and creativity!

:) Marie

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Adore You Meets Freshly Made Sketches #268

Happy New Year!  With a new month comes a new Close to My Heart Stamp of the Month--Adore You! This lovely set contains 12 stamps and can be used for Valentine's Day, wedding, anniversary or love notes.  I used 2 of the stamps with Freshly Made Sketch #268 layout to make this pretty card.

Here is a closeup photo so you can see the gorgeous sparkle created by the CTMH Clear Shimmer Pen:

Close to My Heart products used:
     White Daisy CS
     Whimsy Fundamentals patterned paper
     Thistle CS
     Black CS
     Raspberry CS
     Adore You stamps
     Black Memento Ink
     Shin Han Touch Markers--Tender Pink, Peony Purple, Vivid Green, Carmine
     Clear Shimmer Brush

The complete set of stamps can be purchased for just $5. with a $50 qualifying purchase here:

Here is the Freshly Made Sketch that inspired my card layout:

I thought I had signed up to participate in the Yahoo Groups CTMH Stamp of the Month Blog Hop but somehow with all the holiday activities  I missed the signup deadline.  If you want to get other wonderful ideas to use this Stamp of the Month I encourage you to check out the blog hop that will start Sunday evening, January 1 at 9 PM EST here.

I'm also entering this card into the following challenges:

     Sunny Day Crafting Challenges--Anything Goes

     Brown Sugar #231--Anything Goes

     Inspiration Destination Challenge--Anything Goes
     Simon Says--Anything Goes

Thanks for stopping by!  Have a wonderful YEAR filled with fun and creativity!

:) Marie