Friday, September 20, 2013

YPP Craft Swaps-September 2013

Well, I sent off another round of crafty swaps. This time the theme primarily centered around Halloween. I chose three swaps, but a couple I did two sets for each one. If you click on the art tab, I have pictures of what I did.

Of course I did the note card swap, my fav. I also did salt cookie dough ornaments. A new challenge for me. I threw out several batches, before I was satisfied enough to send my ornaments for swapping. I also did the embellishment swap, but again picked two I have never done before, bottle caps and mini banners. The banners I truly struggled with, as I just could not get the imagine in my head to turn out the way I wanted, but I think the end result is pretty good.

Go check out all the fun to be had at YPP, there is something for everyone. If you are lone crafter, this is the perfect place to make crafty friends, from all over, and share ideas and get inspiration. Link is below.

http://yourpaperpantry.ning.com


See you guys next time when I post more stuff, also I will be posting videos to my youtube channel on goodies I have done and received.

Stay Crafty,
Diane

Tuesday, August 13, 2013

YPP Craft Swaps

Greetings everyone,

Hope everyone is having a crafty Summer, I know I am. I have been having so much fun over at Your Paper Pantry. The ladies there have gotten me to do crafts I have never done before. 

Here are my latest swap entries. I did two this month 3x3 note cards and my first ever stickpins.

If you are interested please go visit YPP for yourself: www.yourpaperpantry.ning.com.


Elegant Cards Submission-1




Elegant Card Submission-2





Halloween Stickpins Submission



Saturday, July 20, 2013

YPP Embellishment Swap

H Everyone,


Just wanted to share with you, that I completed my first crafty swap ever, over at Your Paper Pantry. I made altered clothespins and paperclips; which I have neve done before, but I think I did okay for my first attempt. I did do a video and it is posted to youtube. It not my best video, but you can still see my swap items.

I will also do a video when I get my swap items from the other crafters.

If you love to craft and you love participanting in swaps YPP has something for every crafter. I am so glad I joined this great group of talented crafters.

Link to YPP is posted on my blog page to the right. Click Videos tab to see youtube videos.

Hope everyone is doing well.

Stay Crafty,
Diane


Sunday, July 14, 2013

Just A Note...

Hi Everyone,

Haven't done an actual post in awhile. So let's catch up. On Monday I joined a wonderful group of crafters at Your Paper Pantry.  They have every type of crafter you can think of and great swaps. I just joined my first one ever. I am doing an embellishment swap, hosted by Cari. I choose paper clips and clothespins. Never done altered crafts before, but I think I did okay. I finished them up this weekend and I will do a video and post pictures before I mail them off tomorrow.

So stop on by YPP and see all the wonderful things they have to offer, there is something for everyone. The link is attached to my blog on the right side.

I also been busy setting up for The Close To My Heart, 8/1/2013 launch of their Fall/Winter Idea Book. So please visit my website and browse the idea book. You can also join as consultant and get up to $155.00 in product for just $49.00. No strings attached, if you are a hobbyist and just want the product it is great deal. If you interested in a side business this kit is a great starting point. Come check it out; any questions let me know...http://creativecrops.ctmh.com

Third task I am try to complete is my heritage scrapbook. I see light at the end of the tunnel, but still have lots to do.

Any way hope all of you are doing well and remember to take a little time to create, even if it's a random doodle...creating is a great release.

Until next time...Stay Crafty,
Diane







Friday, July 5, 2013

Newsletter-Close To My Heart


July 2013A newsletter from Diane
 Diane Sims
Close To My Heart Independent Consultant
Consultant
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Work the Workshop
50% off Workshops on the Go® canvas art kit!
Relief for Oklahoma stamp set
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Get the gorgeous Workshops on the Go® canvas art kit for half price in July — no qualifying purchase required! From July 1 to July 31 you can get this trendy kit to create your own canvas art to hang in your home, regularly priced at $39.95, now discounted to $19.95 — more than 50% off! Take papercrafting to the next level with this adorable home décor piece that you can display for all to see.

Get the Workshops on the Go canvas art kit »
Stamp of the Month: Sweet Life
Celebrating the sweet things in life
July Stamp of the Month: A Flowering Bunch
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What makes your life sweet? Celebrate the sweet things in life with the delectable images and fruity sentiments of the Sweet Life stamp set. Perfect for your summer memories, the Sweet Life stamp set is ideal for cardmaking, gift-giving, and scrapbooking your sweetest summer moments.

Get the Sweet Life stamp set for only $5 when you place a qualifying order of $50 or more — that’s 72% off the retail price! Take advantage of this offer while it is available during July only.

See the July 2013 Stamp of the Month »
Let’s Get Patriotic—Stamp Style!
A portion of every sale of our new patriotic stamp sets will be donated to support the military
Patriotic Stamp Sets
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Hurry up and get your limited-time patriotic stamp sets before July 31! During this patriotic time of year, there is no better time to get a unique stamp set and benefit the military.

The My Acrylix® Strong and Free (D1575), Home of the Brave (D1576), and Courage (B1437) stamp sets were designed specifically for this campaign and are only available from June 1 to July 31. Five dollars from every patriotic D-size stamp set and $3 from every patriotic B-size stamp set sold will benefit a military-support charitable organization.

Donations in the US will be made to the USO, the leading, most recognized military-support and services organization in the country. Donations in Canada will be made to the Canadian Hero Fund, which supports spouses and children of fallen Canadian military troops by helping provide post-secondary education funds.

Show your support with your own patriotic stamp set today.

See the exclusive patriotic stamp sets »
 If you have any questions, Let me know.

Have a crafty day,
Diane
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Saturday, June 29, 2013

Card Making

Hi Everybody,

I posted a video on YouTube, challenging myself to put to use all my scrap card stock. Well I decide to try and make some mini mote cards.

Please let me say, as I did in my video I am not a professional crafter, I have had no formal training/classes in any type of art. I see things I like and get inspired and try to recreate or put my on unique stamp on things. I hope these little cards inspire you also, to tap into your inner crafter, we all have one.

I think these little cards would be great hostess gifts, secret Santa, or just to have on hand when you need to package a last minute gift.

Any positive feedback or helpful suggestions would be welcome.

Stay Crafty,
Diane
http://creativecrops65.blogspot.com
http://creativecrops.ctmh.com





Card One-These are nature inspired-sentiments, thanks, congrats, thinking of you, and just because, embellished with a little bling, and matching stamped envelope.




Card Two-Flower, premade embellishments, on plain white card stock with a one inch strip of patterned paper to ground them, and coordinating ric-rak to finish off.



Card Three-Fruit Card-Close To My Heart Stamp-when seen up close looks like an actual sketch...beautiful stamp...each little quote matches the fruit...ie: Apple...Love you to the core...super cute. I did note do anything elaborate with these as they look really nice all by themselves.



Card Four-Caffiene Inspired-All made from scrap card stock,  stamped a little glitter gel to emphasize the heart. I stamped the envelope and the inside of card with a strip of coffee beans. I also made a pizza box with coordinating band so cards/envelopes could fit inside.





Card Five-Birthday- I had some colored balloons with glitter, so I did a picture window, with postage stamp punch, on front each card stamped with coordinating color ink with candles and sentiment "make a wish", in side, 'happy birthday". I also stamped envelopes to coordinate.


Friday, June 28, 2013

CTMH-Upcoming Fall/Winter Idea Book








Who is Excited and ready to JOIN Close To My Heart on July 1?!?! That's when the new Autumn/Winter Kit goes live!! It's only $49 for $155 in products -- that 70% off!! You earn a 22% discount on all your orders!! And You Have FUN!! Want more information -- email me at creativecrops@outlook.com


You can also visit me at creativecrops.ctmh.com.


Stay Crafty,
Diane

Friday, June 21, 2013

WELCOME....We Are Glad You Are Here!

As An Independent Close To My Heart Consultant,  I Personally Want To Welcome Australia and New Zealand To The Family.

We are here to assist in anyway we can.

You Are Welcome Here!

Stay Crafty,
Diane

http://creativecrops.ctmh.com

Wednesday, June 19, 2013

Contact Information and Social Links Updated.

Good morning Crafters,

I think I finally have all my links updated and working appropriately. Thank you for all your patients as I get my crafting act together. Please see below to update any formation. I will also be sending out updated business cards to anyone on my mailing list. Any questions let me know.

Stay Crafty,
Diane

Where you can find me:

Email: creativecrops@outlook.com
Website: http://creativecrops.ctmh.com
Blog: www.creativecrops65.blogspot.com
Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/creativecrops65
Youtbe: http://www.youtube.com/user/bd1248

Saturday, June 15, 2013

Hi All,

Please be advised that my Close To My Heart web address for ordering or browsing the idea catalogue has changed to the below. My shop tab will also take to the correct spot as well.

Just wanted to let everyone know. If you have any questions please let contact, all my links are also on the web address below.


http://creativecrops.ctmh.com


Stay Crafty,
Diane

Friday, June 14, 2013

FYI*FYI*FYI


Hi Bloggers & Crafters,

Just to let you know in the very near future some of my links may be changing. I trying to get everything to match.

So keep checking in, as I will be posting updates regularly.

Stay Crafty,
Diane

Thursday, June 6, 2013

June 2013A newsletter from Diane
 Diane Sims
Close To My Heart Independent Consultant
Consultant
(321) 952-2361
My Email My Facebook My CTMH OBA My Blog My Shopping Cart My YouTube

Relief for Oklahoma
Relief for Oklahoma stamp set
Close Read
Close To My Heart is making an upcoming Autumn/Winter 2013 stamp set, A True Thank You, available immediately and will donate 100% of the profits from sales of the set from May 23 through June 30 to the American Red Cross to aid victims of the Oklahoma tornado. Help us provide relief to those affected by the devastating Oklahoma tornado by purchasing A True Thank You stamp set for $2.95 (M1029) today!

Purchase the A True Thank You stamp set today »
Make It a Banner Day!
Get a FREE My Creations® Mini Banner!
Make It A Banner Day
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It’s going to be a “banner” day! When you place a $25 order that includes a stamp set, you’ll receive a My Creations® mini banner for free! The mini banner includes 10 chipboard pennants in 4 different shapes with 9 jump rings for hanging. Use the mini banner as a decoration for your parties and get-togethers this summer. Make it a “banner” day in June!

The mini banner has a retail value of $5.95 and includes 10 chipboard pennants in 4 different shapes with 9 jump rings for hanging.

*Offer valid June 1–30, 2013. Only orders that include a stamp set and reach $25 qualify for the free mini banner. Maximum of one free mini banner per qualifying order.

Start shopping to get your free My Creations® mini banner today! »
Stamp of the Month: A Flowering Bunch
Make your artwork bloom!
June Stamp of the Month: A Flowering Bunch
Close Read
For bloomin’ cute artwork, the My Acrylix® A Flowering Bunch stamp set is the perfect choice. There are adorable floral images that make projects blossom. And don’t forget the sentiments that make a great layout title or thank-you card sentiment. Whatever the occasion, your artwork will bloom with A Flowering Bunch! During the month of June only, you can receive the A Flowering Bunch stamp set for only $5 when you spend $50.

See the June 2013 Stamp of the Month »
Patterned Pennants
Bring texture and sunshine to your artwork!
Patterned Pennants
Close Read
Ready for fun in the sun? Summer is here and so are the sunny rays of the Patterned Pennants stamp set. Use these summer images to document your waves of warm-weather memories.

The myriad of versatile patterns on each pennant can be used as individual embellishments, stamped repeatedly for a background pattern or custom B&T paper, masked to create a particular patterned shape, and more! Bring your summer projects to life with colorful rays created with the Patterned Pennants stamp set!

Take a look at the Patterned Pennants stamp set »
Let’s Get Patriotic—Stamp Style!
A portion of every sale of our new patriotic stamp sets will be donated to support the military
Patriotic Stamp Sets
Close Read
With Flag Day, Independence Day, Canada Day, and more right around the corner, now is the perfect time to celebrate military service and promote patriotism with our three new patriotic stamp sets—only available for a limited time from June 1 – July 31, 2013!

One B-size stamp set and two D-size stamp sets were created specifically to celebrate independence and freedom. The best part is that $5 from every patriotic D-size stamp set and $3 from every patriotic B-size stamp set sold will benefit a military-support charitable organization.

Donations in the US will be made to the USO, the leading, most recognized military-support and services organization in the country. Donations in Canada will be made to the Canadian Hero Fund, which supports spouses and children of fallen Canadian military troops by helping provide post-secondary education funds.

Show your military support and patriotism by purchasing your very own patriotic stamp set today. We love our troops!

See the exclusive patriotic stamp sets »
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