I'm a sucker for all things caffeinated. I was so excited when my friend Chris sent me the Close to my Heart - Desserts a la Whirl s...

I had nineteen thank you cards to stamp for my sweet students. They were so generous at the end of the year and I’m going to make a few thank you cards, but I also wanted to just stamp up som…

It's time for another Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge! I decided to use a set of stamps that I have been wanting to use for a long time but just haven't found the right project for. It seems like this sketch might be just the thing! Here is what I created for the challenge: Who can resist a shaker card? I love our Sapphire Glitter Paper! Along with my choice of stamps I also wanted to use some more of our Stars & Sparklers paper pack. Looking outside of the obvious, Red White & Blue Hulabaloo of 4th of July theme, I thought this paper on the base of the card was also very happy & fun for a birthday or other occasion of celebration. Here is the original sketch for this week, #424: Why don't you hop on over to the AHSC blog and see the other beautiful cards inspired by this sketch. And while you are at it, create and add one of your own - it's fun! Here is everything I used to create this adorable card. Click the links for purchase information: Z3957 - Desserts a la Whirl with Thin Cuts (D2025 without Thin Cuts) X7269B - Stars & Stripes Paper Packet Z3840 - Sapphire Glitter Paper Z2497 - Dark Red TriBlend Marker Z2496 - Pale Pink TriBlend Marker Z2476 - Fair Skin TriBlend Marker Z2478 - Earth Brown TriBlend Marker Z2475 - Brown Grey TriBlend Marker Z2805 - Black Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad Z4309 - Circle Shaker Window Thin Cuts (dies) Z4310 - Circle Shaker Window Foam & Acetate Z4304 - Silver Loose Sequins Z2900 - Silver Star Confetti 1385 - White Daisy Cardstock X254 - White Cards & Envelopes Valu Pack Z3440 - Dual-Tip Permanent Glue Pen Z3372 - Adhesive Runner Z1151 - 3-D Foam Tape

Welcome to this month's Technique Blog Hop where we are featuring "Interactive Elements" while incorporating Close To My Heart products. Participants can interpret the theme however they choose so it will be fun to see what they have to share with all of us. If you are coming from Haley's Blog, you are on the right track. You can find a complete list of participants at the bottom of this post. For my card creation, I decided to create a Spinner Card (and maybe for the first time - oops). I have possessed this Spinner Thin Cut for quite some time but had not used it, yet. Honestly, I was a little intimidated by it and I should not have been. Directions were included (and are also provided as a download on my website) and that is what I used. Be sure you have a brad to use as it is what allows the spinner to be functional. I enjoyed incorporating these coffee cup images - and had to include the facial stamps this time - from one of my favorite stamp sets. I used Distress Oxide Inks to discolor the background as well as to color the holder on the left. Some paper-piecing was done on the holder on the right. I could not resist using this adorable stamp set, again, "Desserts a la Whirl". As you can see, it includes fabulous sentiments that could be used in the window. If you want to see a Spinner Card in action, and how to create one, watch this brief video. I hope my card inspires you to give the Spinner Card I try! Enjoy seeing what else the participants have to share with you. I don't doubt you will enjoy all of it! Now, head on over to Michelle's Blog to see what she has to share with you and enjoy the rest of July! Participants: 1. Melissa Robinson *YOU ARE HERE* 2. Michelle Loncar 3. Cat Nowak 4. Brandi Robinson 5. Darlys Recker 6. Tamara Sandwisch 7. Wendy Kessler 8. Haley Dyer

I am back with another fun creation for the Fall | Winter Coffee Lover Blog Hop! woo hoo… I really enjoyed creating this shaker card using some of my favorite Close To My Heart stamps and thi…

Wow! Two of my favorite things packed into one day!! How fun. I’m back with another coffee card in celebration of Amy’s Coffee Lover’s blog hop…did you see my National Coffe…

This week I wanted to play with the Desserts a la Whirl Stamp set so I created this Donut Forget Card. Isn't it sweet? It's also super easy to make.

We’re going to shake things up a bit today by taking a closer look at some innovative ways to use the shaker windows we all know and love! For the most basic shaker windows (which are still so much…