Monday, February 27, 2017

Coordinating Gift Card & Bag Set-Part 1

Happy Daisy Card

Have you ever wanted just the right gift card and coordinating bag for that little something you'd love to give?  Well, why not make your own!  

Your time and care in creating these are heartfelt gifts as well!  

Once I had my idea, my 5 gift bags and cards came together in no time at all!  You, too, can make these!  Today's post will be a card tutorial.  Later in the week, we'll review how the coordinating bags were decorated.  Let's get started!

I used 5 1/2 x 4 1/4 White Daisy cards with envelopes for card bases.  White Daisy and Sea Glass Cardstock were used for the flowers. My Flower Market Cricut cartridge made cutting the layers of the Daisy (page 46) super easy!  

 For our card, the flowers were cut with the feature key, <Daisy>Flower-1.  
The Daisy petals on the card are made with Sea Glass cardstock.  I cut the base layer at 2 1/2" as well as the linked White Daisy cardstock center.  The additional layer of petals was cut at 1 1/2" of the same <Daisy>Flower-1 key. Super easy!  A little bit of Clear Shimmer brushed over the petals adds a touch of sparkle, and Liquid Glass on the center adds shine.  So pretty! 

 Papers in the Rustic Home Collection are wonderfully complementary with the Sea Glass Color of the Year.  Use of the Linen Weave and Swiss Dot papers allow your eye to rest.  I love the versatility of this collection and have always been a fan of multi-functioning items! What about you?  

 For the card, I cut the Linen pattern paper to 3 1/2 x 4 1/4" and the Swiss Dot paper 1 x 3 1/2".  I adhered these pieces as shown on the card using a tape runner.  Foam tape was used to assemble the Sea Glass Daisy to give it dimension.  

 This card was fun to design and make.  It can be given with a simple stamped sentiment and/or a quick hand written note for a multitude of occasions.  Hand crafted cards are such a lovely way to show you care and provide a welcome paper hug.  

 Until next time --

 Thank you so much for visiting!

 I enjoy hearing from you!  Have a wonderful day! 
Happy Papercrafting,

 Gayle Piron
Papercrafting With Gayle
Certified Scrapbook Instructor
Close To My Heart, Independent Consultant
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"Without love, deeds, even the most brilliant, count as nothing."  
Story of a Soul, Chapter VIII





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Friday, February 24, 2017

Last few Days to get the February Easter Bunny Stamp of the Month 

and 

Announcing My March Card Buffet!


StampsReminder -- this adorable stamp set is only available during the month of February.  Once we flip the calendar, it's gone.   
CARD BUFFET FUN!!!

 Papercrafting With Gayle will be hosting a Card Buffet Friday, March 3 from 7-9 PM and Saturday, March 4 from 10 AM - Noon.

 New to Card Buffets? No worries! The cards are easy and fun to make. I have a variety of card "kits" prepared. They include Birthday, New Baby, Wedding, Anniversary, Hello, Get Well, etc. You'll make 1 card at a time. Make as many as you'd like during the Buffet. Each card is $2.00.

 IMPORTANT: Bring your favorite types of adhesive (i.e. glue runner, dots, foam tape, etc.).

 I look forward to seeing you! 

 Limited seating!  When making your RSVP, please let me know if you'll be bringing along a friend, and whether you will be coming for the Friday or Saturday "buffet." Thanks!

 Until next time --

Thank you so much for visiting!

I enjoy hearing from you!  Have a wonderful day! 
Happy Papercrafting,


"Without love, deeds, even the most brilliant, count as nothing."  

Story of a Soul, Chapter VIII










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Tuesday, February 14, 2017

Happy Saint Valentine's Day!


Sweet 24-hour sale to help you celebrate!



Until next time --

Thank you so much for visiting!

I enjoy hearing from you!  Have a wonderful day! 
Happy Papercrafting,


"Without love, deeds, even the most brilliant, count as nothing."  

Story of a Soul, Chapter VIII

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Monday, February 13, 2017


Let's Make Some Cards!

Welcome!  I'm so glad you stopped by!  I recently purchased the "Hello Baby" Cardmaking Workshop Your Way® kit. Today, we'll look at two of the cards I made with it.  Other than ink pads and your basic papercrafting tools, everything, including a versatile stamp set, is included for you to beautifully create 12 cards.  Woo Hoo!  


Easy-to-follow instructions are available for you to download, at the time of your purchase.  This will guide you in creating two different card designs. Thanks to the interchangeable designs and stamp sentiments, you have ultimate control over the creative process, so you can always make your cards your way. Enjoy!

 Workshops Your Way® Hello Baby Cardmaking Kit
Item Number: G1123 

Kit contents:
1 – exclusive workshop stamp set (B-size)
3 – sheets Hello Lovely B&T Duos™
1 – cardstock sheet (White Daisy)
1 – blush shimmer ribbon (Z3313)
1 – grey enamel gems (Z3089)
12 – white card bases and envelopes

The entire "Workshop Your Way" line of kits is a wonderful product for papercrafters of all types and skill levels.  

 Until next time --
 
Thank you so much for visiting!

I enjoy hearing from you!  Have a wonderful day!

Happy Papercrafting,
"Without love, deeds, even the most brilliant, count as nothing."  
Story of a Soul, Chapter VIII
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Friday, February 10, 2017

"SPRINKLED WITH LOVE" 
2-PAGE "SUGAR RUSH" LAYOUT

Welcome!  Here's another two-page layout I made with the fun Creative Collection "Sugar Rush" papers, and coordinating embellishments.  These papers, especially the "Sprinkles" paper, elicits thoughts of yummy sweets! 

 I kept this layout very streamlined.  This will allow my family photos to shine. Additional photos will easily be added with flip flaps. How fun to have a peek under a photo!    
 
Flip flaps come in 7 sizes, are so easy to use, and are awesome!  I love how you can use them to add additional photos, and tuck little mementos or notes in with your memories.  Great for telling your story!

 These two banners were cut from the Sprinkles pattern paper included in the Sugar Rush paper pack and coordinating Whisper cardstock.  They were adhered with foam tape to give them some lift.  A strip of pretty Sea Glass with Hearts Sugar Rush Washi Tape runs atop the flags. 
The "Sprinkled With Love" title is from the Sugar Rush Complements package.  The complements include a delightful collection of stickers and chipboard die-cuts.  I love the touch of gold foil accents!  Adhesive backed glitter dots add an additional sparkly touch.  

 As with all of the beautiful Seasonal Expressions' Creative Collections, Close to My Heart provides you with the option of purchasing a "Workshop Your Way", or the items a la carte.  When purchasing any WYW from my website, you are able to download easy to follow instructions to guide you as you create your layouts.  

 Until next time --
  
Thank you so much for visiting!

I enjoy hearing from you!  Have a wonderful day!  


Happy Papercrafting,
"Without love, deeds, even the most brilliant, count as nothing."  
Story of a Soul, Chapter VIII
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Tuesday, February 7, 2017

Hot New Deals!

Welcome!  Do you like a bargain?  I know I do!

Close to My Heart has added numerous first rate papercrafting items to the "Clearance" page.  Just head over to my website, papercraftingwithgayle.ctmh.com to get these awesome deals!  

 See you there!

 Until next time --
  
Thank you so much for visiting!

 I enjoy hearing from you!  Have a wonderful day!  
Happy Papercrafting,
"Without love, deeds, even the most brilliant, count as nothing."  

Story of a Soul, Chapter VIII


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Friday, February 3, 2017
FEBRUARY BRINGS A DARLING STAMP SET AND A GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO BECOME CONSULTANT 
Welcome!  I am so glad you are here!  

 I made this adorable card with the new February Stamp of the Month set.  It is so cute!  This sweet set includes 12 exclusive, limited edition stamps, and  is only available during February 2017.  I used papers from Hello Lovely, and New England Ivy, Willow, Smoothie and Sorbet inks for stamping.  Additionally, my Colored Pencils, Clear Shimmer Brush and Bitty Sparkles were used to make the front of my card.  

 As with all Close to My Heart stamp images, those outlined in red coordinate with one of our Cricut® collections.The banner for the phrase "Somebunny Wishes You" is included in the Cricut® Artistry collection (Z3167).   You can purchase this D-size Stamp of the Month set for only $5 with a minimum qualifying purchase of $50! Of course, you can add the stamp set to your cart at full retail price of $17.95 with no additional purchase. 
As shown on the inside of the card, I used Sorbet ink to stamp these images, and my Colored Pencils to color the basket.  To finish it off, I used my Clear Shimmer Brush over the images.  

 Recommended My Acrylix® blocks:  1" × 1" (Y1000), 1" × 3½" (Y1002), 2" × 3½" (Y1009)
Also, only during February, Close To My Heart has a wonderful opportunity available for you, when you sign up as a consultant.   

 The Close To My Heart Consultant opportunity awaits! This is really a great deal!  If you’ve ever considered signing up as a Close To My Heart Consultant, now is a great time to finally do it! When you sign up, you get the following:
 — New Consultant Kit full of products valued over $200
 — $50 in Select Product Credit
 — 22% commission on additional product purchases and sales
 — Flexibility to earn extra income while working your own hours
Plus, if you sign up in February 2017, you will also receive the February, March, and April Stamp of the Month sets FREE—an additional $53.85 in retail value.  Woo Hoo!  
Just visit my website, papercraftingwithgayle.ctmh.com for more information and to sign up.  I look forward to hearing from you!

Until next time --
  
Thank you so much for visiting!

I enjoy hearing from you!  Have a wonderful day!  

Happy Papercrafting,

Gayle Piron

"Without love, deeds, even the most brilliant, count as nothing."  
Story of a Soul, Chapter VIII

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