Hey everyone!
October is one of my favorite times of the year. We have had a busy month, both of our daughters and two of our grandsons birthdays are in October! Last weekend we headed to Pendleton for a get-together family birthday bash for Boones 1st birthday, he is the cutest little bugger! Im planning on going down again soon for Lanes birthday, Boones older brother. October always flies by like nothing and soon its November and we are thinking of Thanksgiving and Christmas. I am gearing up for a
Close to my Heart card workshop  Saturday, November 5th and will be having an open crop night on Friday the 4th! More details to come so stay tuned and stay happy!
~*Donna*~

Finished Banner

Hi guys, I finished my fall banner last night and I think it's adorable! It was very simple to cut out by hand and stamp. I added a couple of rough cut bows and some buttons and you have a new decoration that's pretty inexpensive.  I have it hanging at work right now but I am thinking it would be cute in my entry way and may bring it home.

 I am getting ready to place a Close to my Heart order and if you need anything please call me. 

You can order off of my website but it's easier just to shoot me a text or call. Here is a link to the Annual Inspiration  and the Holiday Expressions idea books! 

I'm off to do some more crafting if you want to keep up with me follow me by email to get the latest updates, the link is on the top right-hand side of my blog. 

So until I come up with another project, Stay Happy!

~*Donna*~  

Fall Banner

Hey friends, like it or not fall has arrived and as we all know winter will be just around the corner. Some of you are sad and will miss summer but I suppose there are a few rare ones like myself who lay in wait for the winter snow to fall. Don't get me wrong, I love the seasons but winter is by far my favorite. However, when spring arrives I will welcome it with a smile because I love the spring too.

So my fall loving friends, I am constructing a "Welcome Fall" Banner to celebrate the season. 

I'm using supplies that I've found in my craft room and once again, I'm makin' a mess! Here we go!

I am using craft cardstock from Close to my Heart and a set of  their retired stamps, twine from the Dollar tree, glue sticks and a bit of burlap that I purchased at Micheals a few months ago. I want it to go quick so I am cutting strips 4" X 12" with the craft cardstock and cutting the ends to look like banners. I will stamp them and fold them in half and glue the ends together over a piece of twine. I will then embellish with some burlap and maybe some stamps and leaves, ya never know what I'll come up with. 

I will post the finished product when....I'm finished! 

~*Donna*~

Helloooooo friends!! Yesterday's workshop was a great time, I have included a picture of the cards we completed but completely forgot to take a picture of the class.  If you ever wanted to learn how to play with paper just ask me and I'd be glad to help! I am pretty good with a Cricut and am learning to use my Silhouette if you ask me I would be more than happy to try and answer any questions you may have! Here's to a wonderful week!
Stay Happy!
~*Donna*~

Last Call...

Hello friends! Cards are done and ready for class! Talk about cutting it close, I just finished up this cute Happy Birthday card with the new Close to my Heart Birthday Sparkles stamp (B1537) found on page 37 of our Annual Inspirations Idea book!
The workshop starts at 1:00, I can't wait to see you!
~*Donna*~

Heres one for the Guys!

I Love that Close to my Heart sells stamps that can be used in a masculine card. Too many times we find ourselves overwhelmed with flowers and cute animals but this is one of two stamp sets that CTMH has in the New Annual Inspiration Idea book that work for the guys! Hooked on you (B1535)
 I know, I know girls fish too!  Have a wonderful Tuesday and Stay Happy!
*~Donna~*

Good day Monday!

Good Morning Friends!
This morning finds me back to work on the 5 cards for Saturday's workshop! I'm pretty tickled with these two! The first card is made with a retired CTMH stamp set called Candlelight garden and I completed the card with a sentiment from a new stamp called Happy Heart (A1192). This stamp is on page 49 of the Annual Inspirations book and is available in English, French and Spanish!

 This Happy little card was also created with Close to my Heart products, but is totally Pinterest inspired! As you can tell I'm not finished yet but I'll complete it soon!  The name of this stamp set is Woodland Critters and has several little critters included. (C1657) it is located on page 23 of the NEW Holiday Expressions book. The ribbon is from the Annual Inspirations book on page 28 and is part of the Rustic Home collection which is my personal favorite! (Z3292)

 

I have a couple spots open for Saturdays workshop, give me a call, I would love to see you complete these cards! 

Yes, YOU can create beautiful Christmas cards and scrapbook pages!

Octobers Stamp of the month is Yuletide Joy, it can be yours for $5.00 with any $50.00 purchase! 

The possibilities with this stamp are endless! Cards, banners, Christmas tags for all the wonderful gifts you are going to give or the homemade goodies!  You could make your own wrapping paper or the layout below! 

I would be happy to bring or send you an idea book, just let me know that you want one! 

Call me, text me, instant message me or leave me a comment right here!

Have a wonderful day! 

If you would like to win this lovely stamp set from Close to my Heart, be the 8th person to comment and it is yours! Free!! :o)