Topstitch square fold card

Here's another card that will be part of the Kids Card Class. A fun twist on a square card. It looks complicated but it's just a bit of folding.

You Rock Criss Cross Card

I have been working of getting cards ready for my Kids Card Class in mid March. Each child attending will be making four different cards. Each is different and simple but fun at the same time. The girls will be making this You Rock Criss Cross Card. They can put a picture on the pull note card or add white cardstock to write a message or do something entirely different and unique.

February Stamp of the Month Blog Hop

Can you believe that it's the second month of the year already??? Time just seems to go by faster and faster. With another month comes another stamp of the month which is always exciting! If you've come here from Nona's Blog your on the right track. If not continue on the hop, which is one big circle and you'll make it to all the sites. This month the stamp set is "Piece of Cake" and it's a delicious assortment of cakes to dress up any birthday layout or card.

I've got several upcoming birthdays for family members so this is perfect timing for this set for me. This month I've made two different things to show you.

The first is an explosion box using Topstitch paper. This is a fun 3 dimensional type card I'll be giving to my sister. The outside of box has one of the cakes and also the For You sentiment from the set.

Once you take the box top open the box unfolds and reveles a couple of cakes standing up in the middle and a couple on the sides. Birthday wishes are stamped along the outside.


The second card is a three dimensional stair step card that is also fun. This one is for my mother-in-law. The paper is Veranda from the new Spring catalog. It is so versatile and gorgeous!

Continue the hop by jumping to Kristie's Blog. Enjoy the hop and lots of great art work! To see a list of all the participating blog check out Jena's Blog.

New Catalog Unveiling Party

Join me for the new 2010 Spring catalog unveiling party on Saturday. It's always so much fun to see all the great new products and art. There will be food, friends, art, prizes and more. Stop by to get your new catalog!

Here's one of the make and take cards you'll be able to make while you're there. It's a square birthday card that folds up like a box. It's made with the Caboodle paper and a little ric rac for some added dimension. Something fun for a birthday girl.

Product Spotlight Blog Hop

Another chance to see some great art using CTMH products. This is a new blog hop and each month will feature a different CTMH product. It a great way to see many things you might already have and how to use them. If you're arriving here from Sylvia's blog you're on the right track.

This month we are featuring the Imagine How-To book. This book is a series 50 of 2-page layouts complete with full instructions and cutting diagrams! It's make scrapbooking so much faster, simpler and easier! I love this book and use it all the time.

I have created a layout using the Swing Rhythm layout. This layout lets you incoporate 7 pictures. I have used the new Topstitch paperpack. I didn't get a chance to print out the pictures but it's going to feature Easter egg dying and Easter basket hunting.

Now hop to Wendy's blog for more art!

Cards Kids Made

Here are the four cards that a group of girls made yesterday. The upper left card is a gate fold birthday card. The upper right is a birthday card that when opened has a pop up spiral (far right picture show inside). The bottom left is a spinner winter card and the bottom right is a fun card for a sweet friend.

All the cards were a huge hit, especially the two that had moving parts! The girls did a great job and it was so fun to see how each of the designed their card. They all took the sample I made and used it as a guide but then made each card their own. Some were turned 90 degrees, others changed up colors and still other rearranged paper but all were fabulous!

Caboodle Paper - It's new!

Here are two layouts I made using the new Caboodle paper pack and the new Tiny Tabs embellishment. The paper is a fun paper with lots of colors. I had lots of pictures with bright orange in them and this paper with a the more subtle sorbet pulled out the color without it being overwhelmed.

I have revamped my layout workshops to help make them more affordable. Come and join my Paper Play Dates and you get to make these layouts too! Check out my website to see all the details. Kim's Website

New Veranda Paper Pack

The new Veranda paper pack is here and it's beautiful. Featuring creme brulee, garden green, juniper and cocoa with flowers, birds, stripes, diamond patterns and more it's elegant, springy and just beautiful. Here is a layout and 3 different cards that I made to help display the paper. I can't wait to go and find the perfect pictures for the layout. Maybe some spring flowers or flowering trees around my yard??? To see all the paper click here.

To make the layout and cards I used the new Springtime stamp set. The ducks and umbrella were just too cute to resist! The "stripes" on the juniper paper is embossed lines which were sanded to take off the color. This is fast and easy technique yet adds a lot of dimension and appeal to any layout or card.

January Blog Hop is Here!

I'm so excited to be part of this great blog hop! This is a great way to see lots and lots of fantastic art using the new January Stamp of the Month! The hop is all Close To My Heart Consultants who are all so creative! If you have arrived here from Melissa Burch's blog you're on the right track!

I've made this note card box with about 110 stamped note cards inside. It's for a friend and fellow CTMH consultant whom I appreciate so much. I can't wait to see what she thinks of it!

Here is a cutting diagram for how to make the box. I've had many people asking me how to make it. I got the idea from a box I received from another consultant (JuliAnn Diesch, Thanks JuliAnn!) as a christmas swap gift. I altered it and added another box to make this one two sided to how notecards. I forgot to include in the instructions that the hatched areas are scrap.

Now hop on over to Michelle Bourlet's blog to continue the hop. To see a list of all the consultants click here. It's one big loop so just keep hopping to see all the great art.

Felicity Layouts

Here are a couple of layouts that I used with the January special, Felicity. The papers were just perfect for a pumpkin patch layout and a snow layout. The die cut was a great accent for a larger photo and took no time at all!


For the snow layout I used dimensional elements, sponged them with twlight ink and then covered them in prisma glitter. It really adds a lot to the page...very sparkly

Hostess Gift for Spring 2010

Here are the hostess gifts I'm featuring for the spring quarter. January is a box with lots of tools inside to help with organization and layouts. February is a mini album that says LOVE and is decorated with Topstitch paper. March is a squash book decorated with You Rock. April is a box and set of cards and envelopes decorated with Caboodle.

To book a party please email me today! You can see my calendar and email me from my website.

National Papercrafting Month

January is National Papercrafting Month and to celebrate Close To My Heart is offering an exclusive paper pack with special die cut shapes and a stamp set with birds, argyle and a complete alphabet set! The paper features autumn terracotta, twlight, cocoa and sorbet and is absolutely beautiful! I'm currently working on putting together a couple of different layouts and cards and will be posting them after the holidays!

You can purchase the entire set for $39.95 or you can earn it FREE with a purchase of $60 in My Acrylic stamps or a purchase of $125 in any merchandise or by hosting a party that reaches $400. You are not going to want to miss out on this opportunity to get this fabulous paper! Check out my website for more details!

Merry Christmas

I wanted to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! I hope you enjoy the special family time during this special season. May all your dreams come true in 2010!

On New Year's Day stop here to peruse the January Stamp of the Month Blog Hop. There are over 80 consultants who are participating so you get the chance to see lots and lots of great art.

Happy Holidays to All!

Altered Cans

I made up some Christmas yummies to take to a few of our neighbors and needed something to put them in. My friend and fellow CTMH consultant Barbra Otten altered some paint cans so I took her inspiration and did the same thing. Check out her blog she's got great art and lots of instruction.

I was short on time (I only had a couple of hours) so mine are a bit more simplistic than her's are but I thought they turned out nice none-the-less.

Gift card envelope and gift tags

Here is the gift I made for my son's teacher this year. The envelope is a sheet of 12x12 background and texture paper folded. It's folded a few times to get some pockets. We put a gift card on one side and a note on the other. The second box is a box with a clear top that has gift tags on the inside. All the gifts were much appreciated and the decorating was so much fun.

Cards with Box

Here's a box of 4x4 cards I made as a gift. This was the first time I'd tried making cards with transparencies and it was so much fun! You have to use Staz-On ink and remember it can be a slippery surface to work on, but the results were worth it. Four of the cards were made of acetate and the other 4 standard white cardstock. The box has a clear cover that slides one and off.

Winter Clearance with Pictures!

Winter Clearance Items

I was just informed that it is Close to My Heart company policy that I am not allowed to post the pictures of the products because they are copywrite material. I'm sorry posting and now having to remove. Please visit my website on the clearance section to view the items! http://kimorear.myctmh.com

Gear up for some new art work with NEW SPRING catalog items in the upcoming weeks. I will be posting beginning toward the middle of the month. There are tons of new and GREAT items and I can't wait to share them with all of you!

Online Clearance Sale!

Below is a list of clearance items that will be available during the December "Holiday Heyday" sale. Log in on December 2nd after 11:00 a.m. EST to purchase from a special clearance section. Sale has quantities restricted to FIVE per item to provide a smooth shopping experience for all customers. Serious shipping savings apply with $100 orders. Orders under $100 have shipping cost based on weight. Clearance items may not be combined with regular-priced items in a single shopping cart, and clearance purchases are not eligible for Stamp of the Month. If you have any questions or problems ordering, please give me a call at (734) 417-8661.

Here is a link to the website. This is a great way to get all the scrapbookers and cardmakers on your holiday gift list wonderful presents they’ll love at super prices. Happy Shopping!!! http://kimorear.myctmh.com

CC1008 Grab Bag $30.00
Z9990 Key to My Heart Paper Pack $5.00
Z9991 Just Because Card Base $2.00
Z9992 Life Delights Pack $4.00
Z9993 Promise of Spring Pack $5.00
Z9994 Magic Moments Pack $10.00

Z464 Sassy Strands® Summer Carnival Collection $1.00
Z400 Sassy Strands® White Daisy Collection $1.00
Z467 Sassy Strands® Spring Blossom Collection $1.00
Z401 Sassy Strands® Autumn Harvest Collection $1.00
Z402 Sassy Strands® Winter Classic Collection $1.00
Z463 Sassy Strands® Spring Harmony Collection $1.00
Z466 Sassy Strands® Autumn Garden Collection $1.00
Z465 Sassy Strands® Winter Cozy Collection $1.00
Z468 Sassy Strands® Summer Celebration Collection $1.00

Z1108 Chocolate Brads $3.00
1759 Silver Brads $3.00
Z1105 White Daisy Brads $3.00
Z1107 Black Brads $3.00
Z1111 Brads Summer Carnival Assortment $3.00
Z1137 Brads Spring Harmony Assortment $3.00
Z297 Bigger Brads Autumn Harvest Assortment $7.00
Z298 Bigger Brads Winter Classic Assortment $7.00
Z1051 Bitty Brads $3.00

Z288 My Accents® Topiary Accessories $6.00
Z285 My Accents® Garden Green Accessories $6.00
Z286 My Accents® Outdoor Denim Accessories $6.00
Z284 My Accents® Cranberry Accessories $6.00
Z290 My Accents® Autumn Terracotta Accessories $6.00
Z196 My Accents® Baby Pink Accessories $6.00

Z1015 Clear Inspirations Believe Ribbon Slides $1.00
Z1013 Clear Inspirations Precious Ribbon Slides $1.00

Z1133 3/8" White Daisy Ricrac Ribbon (bulk) $4.00
Z803 Organdy Ribbon Rounds™ Spring Blossom Collection $4.00
Z807 Organdy Ribbon Rounds™ Autumn Garden Collection $4.00
Z802 Organdy Ribbon Rounds™ Spring Harmony Collection $4.00
Z808 Organdy Ribbon Rounds™ Winter Classic Collection $4.00
Z804 Organdy Ribbon Rounds™ Summer Carnival Collection $4.00
Z805 Organdy Ribbon Rounds™ Summer Celebration Coll. $4.00
Z1301 Designer Ribbon Rounds™ Chocolate Collection $4.00
Z823 Designer Ribbon Rounds™ Autumn Terracotta Coll. $4.00
Z1306 Designer Ribbon Rounds™ Heartfelt Collection $4.00
Z1305 Designer Ribbon Rounds™ Holiday Collection $4.00
Z816 Ribbon Rounds™ White Daisy Collection $4.00
Z814 Designer Ribbon Rounds™ Cocoa Collection $4.00
Z812 Designer Ribbon Rounds™ Hollyhock Collection $4.00
Z1303 Designer Ribbon Rounds™ Outdoor Denim Collection $4.00
Z815 Designer Ribbon Rounds™ Twilight Collection $4.00

Z331 Eyelet Mat $2.00
Z169 Black Eyelets $2.00
Z159 Buttercup Eyelets $2.00
Z136 Heavenly Blue Eyelets $2.00
Z171 Pewter Eyelets $2.00
Z149 Garden Green Eyelets $2.00
Z165 New England Ivy Eyelets $2.00
Z153 Indian Corn Blue Eyelets $2.00
Z150 Autumn Terracotta Eyelets $2.00
Z179 Chocolate Eyelets $2.00

Z1012 Braggin’ Tags™ Mini Album $3.00
Z1017 My Creations™ Circle Album $3.00

1776 1/8" Long Reach Punch $7.00
1762 Write ‘n’ Rub™ Pen $6.00
X1401 StickStock® Linen $6.00
X1400 StickStock® Twill $6.00
Z820 Window Charms™ Squares $5.00
Z922 Pastel Coloring Pencils $4.00
Z920 Earth Coloring Pencils $4.00
X8701 Floral Impressions Embossed Photo Mats $4.00
Z1044 Dimensional Elements Basic Shapes $3.00
Z4128 Foundry® Frames $3.00
Z1134 Holiday Fabric Tags $3.00
Z309 Sculpting™ Foam $2.00
Z657 Vineyard Berry Embossing Powder $2.00
Z1010 Colored Staples $2.00
X277 5" x 5 1/2" Clear Cello Envelopes $2.00
4109 6" x 6" Matte Memory Protectors® (15) $2.00
X143 Door Hangers with Pouch (10) $1.00

X8519 My Child's Reflections™ All About My Family $4.00

X5802 Creative Basics® Everlasting Collection $5.00
X5803 Creative Basics® Silhouette Collection $5.00
X5804 Creative Basics® Boom-Di-Ada Collection $5.00

X7045A My Reflections® Vintage Travel Level 1 Kit $5.00
X7045C My Reflections® Vintage Travel My Stickease® $4.00
X7056A My Reflections® Discovery Level 1 Kit $5.00
X7060A My Reflections® Heirloom Level 1 Kit $5.00
X7060B My Reflections® Heirloom Level 2 Paper Packet $6.50
X7061A My Reflections® Floral Impressions Level 1 Kit $5.00
X7061B My Reflections® Floral Impressions Lev.2 Paper Packet $6.50
X7061C My Reflections® Floral Impressions My Stickease® $4.00
X7062A My Reflections® Laid Back Level 1 Kit $5.00
X7069A My Reflections® Just Chillin' Level 1 Kit $5.00
X7069C My Reflections® Just Chillin' My Stickease® $4.00
X7071A My Reflections® Best Friends Forever Level 1 Kit $5.00
X7072A My Reflections® School Zone Level 1 Kit $5.00
X7072B My Reflections® School Zone Level 2 Paper Packet $6.50
X7072C My Reflections® School Zone Level 2 My Stickease® $4.00
X7073A My Reflections® Abundance Level 1 Kit $5.00
X7073B My Reflections® Abundance Level 2 Paper Packet $6.50
X7073C My Reflections® Abundance Level 2 My Stickease® $4.00
X7076A My Reflections® Sonata Level 1 Kit $5.00
X7076C My Reflections® Sonata Level 2 My Stickease® $4.00
X7077C My Reflections® Sweet Harmony My Stickease® $4.00
X7078A My Reflections® Cutie Pie Level 1 Kit $5.00
X7078C My Reflections® Cutie Pie Level 2 My Stickease® $4.00
X7079A My Reflections® Rough n Tumble Level 1 Kit $5.00
X7079B My Reflections® Rough 'N Tumble Lev. 2 Paper Packet $6.50
X7079C My Reflections® Rough 'N Tumble My Stickease® $4.00
X7080A My Reflections® Route 66 Level 1 Kit $5.00
X7080C My Reflections® Route 66 Level 2 My Stickease® $4.00
X7082A My Reflections® Expedition Level 1 Kit $5.00
X7082C My Reflections® Expedition Level 2 My Stickease® $4.00
X7083A My Reflections® Let's Get Together Level 1 Kit $5.00
X7084A My Reflections® Floral Tapestry Level 1 Kit $5.00
X7085A My Reflections® Everlasting Level 1 Kit $5.00
X7085B My Reflections® Everlasting Level 2 Paper Packet $6.50
X7085C My Reflections® Everlasting Level 2 My Stickease® $4.00
X7086A My Reflections® Caprice Level 1 Kit $5.00
X7086B My Reflections® Caprice Level 2 Paper Packet $6.50
X7086C My Reflections® Caprice Level 2 My Stickease® $4.00
X7087A My Reflections® Enchanted Level 1 Kit $5.00
X7087B My Reflections® Enchanted Level 2 Paper Packet $6.50
X7087C My Reflections® Enchanted Level 2 My Stickease® $4.00
X7088A My Reflections® Free Spirit Level 1 Kit $5.00
X7088B My Reflections® Free Spirit Level 2 Paper Packet $6.50
X7088C My Reflections® Free Spirit Level 2 My Stickease® $4.00
X7089A My Reflections® Life Delights Level 1 Kit $5.00
X7089C My Reflections® Life Delights Level 2 My Stickease® $4.00
X7093A My Reflections® Sweet Pea Level 1 Kit $5.00
X7093B My Reflections® Sweet Pea Level 2 Paper Packet $6.50
X7093C My Reflections® Sweet Pea Level 2 My Stickease® $4.00
X7094A My Reflections® Paper Garden Level 1 Kit $5.00
X7094C My Reflections® Paper Garden Level 2 My Stickease® $4.00
X7099A My Reflections® Whoops-A-Daisy Level 1 Kit $5.00


X8524 Simply Snapshots® Rough 'N Tumble Album Pages $4.00
X8525 Simply Snapshots® Lets Get Together Album Pages $4.00
X8526 Simply Snapshots® Floral Tapestry Album Pages $4.00
X8528 Simply Snapshots® Everlasting Album Pages $4.00
X8529 Simply Snapshots® Silhouette Album Pages $4.00
X8530 Simply Snapshots® Sweet Pea Album Pages $4.00
X8531 Simply Snapshots® Boom-Di-Ada Album Pages $4.00
X8532 Simply Snapshots® Perfect Day Album Pages $4.00

X8608 My Originals® Groovy Blossoms Card Kit $6.50
X8611 My Originals® Pretty Purses Card Kit $6.50
X8613 My Originals® Peaceful Season Card Kit $6.50
X8614 My Originals® Holiday Photo Greetings Card Kit $6.50
X8615 My Originals® From The Heart Card Kit $6.50
X8617 My Originals® Holiday Wishes Card Kit $6.50
X8620 My Originals® Merry & Bright Card Kit $6.50

Stamp Sets
A1084 My Acrylix® Sweet Flowers (Set Of 6) $2.00
A1092 My Acrylix® Simple Invites (Set Of 16) $2.00
A1093 My Acrylix® Genuine Fun (Set Of 4) $2.00
B1071 My Acrylix® Playful Numbers (Set Of 20) $4.00
B1167 My Acrylix® Thinking Of You (Set Of 6) $4.00
B1182 My Acrylix® Let It Snow (Set Of 6) $4.00
B1215 My Acrylix® Life Is (Set Of 16) $4.00
B1258 My Acrylix® Merry Little Christmas (Set Of 7) $4.00
B1260 My Acrylix® Let Us Adore Him (Set Of 5) $4.00
B1262 My Acrylix® Celebration Labels (Set Of 34) $4.00
B1277 My Acrylix® Hello Friend (Set Of 13) $4.00
C1079 My Acrylix® Playful Lowercase (Set Of 52) $6.00
C1198 My Acrylix® Let's Play Ball (Set Of 8) $6.00
C1209 My Acrylix® Christmas Scripts (Set Of 13 $6.00
C1221 My Acrylix® Choo Choo Train (Set Of 8) $6.00
C1222 My Acrylix® Seasonal Thoughts (Set Of 39) $6.00
C1226 My Acrylix® Floral Charms (Set Of 12) $6.00
C1227 My Acrylix® Our Wedding Day (Set Of 13) $6.00
C1244 My Acrylix® Glistening Snow (Set Of 11) $6.00
C1245 My Acrylix® O Christmas Tree (Set Of 26) $6.00
C1252 My Acrylix® Abundance Borders (Set Of 4) $6.00
D1013 My Acrylix® Playful Caps (Set Of 57) $8.00
D1111 My Acrylix® Card Sentiments (Set Of 10) $8.00
D1115 My Acrylix® Princess (Set Of 17) $8.00
D1211 My Acrylix® First Class (Set Of 10) $8.00
D1126 My Acrylix® Precious Alphabet (Set Of 52) $8.00
D1140 My Acrylix® Miracle (Set Of 9) $8.00
D1146 My Acrylix® Back To Nature (Set Of 7) $8.00
D1152 My Acrylix® Follow Your Dreams (Set Of 15) $8.00
D1153 My Acrylix® Because Of You (Set Of 16) $8.00
D1165 My Acrylix® Bundled Up (Set Of 10) $8.00
D1175 My Acrylix® Steep And Deep (Set Of 12) $8.00
D1176 My Acrylix® Youthful Heart (Set Of 13) $8.00
D1179 My Acrylix® Festive Thoughts (Set Of 14) $8.00
D1086 My Acrylix® Birthday Bash (Set Of 16) $8.00
D1197 My Acrylix® My One & Only (Set Of 11) $8.00

Gift Tags and Recycled Holder

Here are several gift tags I made as a gift for a friend. Something fun to help adorn the tops of the holiday packages.

I found a great idea for "recycling" milk containers into something useful so I gave it a go. Thought it was cute way to package up gift tags. It was super quick and easy. Here's the link if you want to give it a go too. Milk Container Instructions

Christmas Card

Every year I spend weeks trying to pick out the perfect card to create and send to family and friends. This year I fell in love with the Stocking Style and had to use it to create the card. After many trials here's what I came up with.

As usual I will have cutting out to do between now and sending time. I have tried some new techniques including coloring ribbon with ink pads. It's been a fun card and I hope you all enjoy it.