Summer Card Kit

The Summer Card Kit is now available to order!  

This kit includes 10 cards, and they were created with Chantilly.  I have to be honest in that Chantilly hadn't won me over yet, but after working with it to create these 10 cards, I love it!  I think you will, too!

All 10 of the following cards will be in the kit:

This kit comes to you pre-cut and pre-stamped.  The pieces are sorted in the envelope along with the card base to make it easy and fun for you!  Also included are photos of the cards along with any necessary instructions.  There are several stamp sets used with these cards, so that list will be included as well.

The kit includes:

• 10 Card Bases and Envelopes
• Pre-Cut Chantilly, Pear, and White Daisy Paper
• 5 Yards of Grey Wool Twine 
• 4 Pearl Adhesive Gems
• 24 Clear Sparkles

The cost of the Summer Card Kit is $15 shipped directly to you.  

Because this card kit encompasses the summer, I have set up mailing dates.  That way I will be mailing them out in batches so that people that order early won't have to wait so long for them.  These kits will be available until July 29.  

• June 21 
• July 1
• July 15
• July 29

Click on the PayPal button for fast and easy payment.  Thank you so much for your continued support! 

I love making these card kits for you!

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Thinking of You and Smiling

I had a little time today, and I immediately went to Sketchbook Saturday to find the most current sketch.  I had seen a nice color combination at The Paper Players and thought that would be great to work with, too.

I went into my stash and combined some old products with new products.  The creme brulee and sorbet prints are from a retired line called Key To My Heart.  I used the cocoa and houndstooth from Buzz & Bumble.  (Speaking of which, if you like this paper, be sure to order it now.  It retires as of July 31st.)   I die-cut some flowers using Art Philosophy, added a few embellishments, and the card was done.

I hope you're having a great week!

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Land of the Free

I created this card using the sketch from CAS(E) this Sketch. 

I used the Darice stars folder for embossing and some scraps from my stash.   I think the images and sentiment speak for themselves on this card and not another thing was needed.

Show your support of troops and country with new patriotic stamp sets — available only from June 1 to July 31, 2013! As a show of our support, Close To My Heart will donate $3 from each B-size My Acrylix® Courage stamp set and $5 from each D-size My Acrylix® Home of the Brave stamp set to the USO, the leading, most recognized military-support and services organization in the United States, or $3 from each B-size My Acrylix® Courage stamp set and $5 from each D-size My Acrylix® Strong and Free stamp set to the Canadian Hero Fund, which supports spouses and children of fallen Canadian military troops by providing post-secondary education in Canada. Show your support today—stamp style!

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A True Thank You

This little stamp set is a gem.  It is a single stamp set that costs just $2.95.  However, this little stamp set is a big deal!  100% of the profits on the sale of the set are going to relief efforts in Oklahoma, and it is available through June 30th.  Isn't that marvelously generous of Close To My Heart!

Isn't the font wonderful?  I love it, and I look forward to using this stamp again and again.  If you would like to have your own, click here.  While you are there ordering it, be sure to check out the While Supplies Last tab.  There are really some great items at a low, low price!

I hope this finds you having a wonderful weekend!

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Father's Day Milk Carton

One of my memories from when I was a little girl is what sparked this creation today, so bear with me while I tell you the story.  When my Mom and Dad stopped by K-Mart (that was the BIG store forty years ago), he would always come home with Whoppers.  He brought home orange slices and circus peanuts, too, but I think he loved the Whoppers the most.  Well, actually, he loved anything sweet.  He would eat light at dinner because he always said he needed to "take a diet."  But half an hour later, there he was having ice cream and graham crackers!

Well, let me bring you back to the present now.  Last weekend, Jerry and I were at the Mall of America with Shane.  (Sidenote:  What a fun day!)  We went into Caribou Coffee, and I saw this new ceramic mug they carry:

Adorable, right?  I picked it up and was thinking about my Dad's Whoppers when Shane told me that I could make it with my Cricut.  And he was right!

The milk carton and moustache are cuts on the Artiste cartridge.  How fun is that?  This is Later Sk8r paper, and I've simply rolled paper to make the straw.  The sentiment and moustache stamps are from Perfect Fit-Dad, and the twine made a good finishing touch.

My dad passed away in 1993, but isn't it wonderful that the good memories can come to the surface just by walking into a coffee shop?  On Father's Day weekend, you'll find this milk carton in our house filled with Whoppers!

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Guest Designer at ABC Challenges....You Are My Anchor

I am so excited to be a guest designer at ABC Challenges for this challenge!  I was even more excited that the challenge is to create a masculine card.  That means if you need masculine ideas (and I think we all do), you should check out this challenge to get your juices flowing!

I grabbed the sketch over at Mojo Monday for this one.  I will officially say that this is my favorite paper in the Spring/Summer Idea Book (it only took me almost 6 months to decide that!).  It is bright, bold, and cheery, and it screams masculine.  We spend a lot of time on the lake in the summer, so this is perfect paper for scrapping those memories.  "You are my anchor" is from the Sail Away stamp set.  I cut the circles and banners using my Artiste cartridge.

Be sure to run over to ABC Challenges and play along!

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Life is Good

It is, don't ya think?  I saw a really great sketch at Freshly Made Sketches, and I knew just what I was going to do.

I give my team a challenge every month, and this month is a color challenge.  The CTMH Convention is in a few weeks, and these four colors (topiary, honey, lagoon, and black) are on the list of ink pads to bring.  I can't wait to find out what we are actually going to do with them, but I thought it might be fun to use them for a challenge.  Just thinking about these colors doesn't do them justice, but when you actually put them to paper together, they are really very nice together!  I used pigment inks to make everything just a little softer, but bolder.  I've told you before that this is one of my favorite retired stamps (It's Your Day) because it just really makes me happy!

Thanks for stopping today!

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Exciting Announcement!

I am so excited to tell you that I have been selected as a layout designer for Sketch-N-Scrap!

My first reveal at Sketch-N-Scrap will be July 1st, but I invite you to go over now and visit to see what it's all about.  We all love sketches, and I think you are going to love what you find there!

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Scrapbook Generation Blog Hop

Welcome!!  I am so excited to be participating in the Scrapbook Generation Blog Hop for June!  I am always inspired by the unique sketches I find there, and I know you will be, too, as you hop through all the wonderful examples that are awaiting you!  (Look for the links to all the other blogs after my artwork.)

I used a single sketch from September for this layout.  The supplies for this layout are from the Later Sk8r Workshop on the Go, and I've added the Later Sk8r stickease.  These photos of Shane at Lake Superior were taken 20 years ago...how quickly time goes!

If this is your first stop, you might like to start at the Scrapbook Generation blog and then hop through each link. Each blog will share a project using one of the SG sketches as a starting point. You can find the sketches in their books and downloads in the SG store, and there is a free one every month in case you wanted to try it out.  Here is the list in case you get lost:

• Scrapbook Generation - http://scrapbookgeneration.blogspot.com/
• Ruth - http://scrapmachine.com/
• Alisha - http://layoutaday.blogspot.com/
• Michelle - http://ownerofchanel.blogspot.com/
• Manda - http://mandalikadesigns.blogspot.com/
• Sheree - http://www.sheree412.blogspot.com/
• Nicole - http://nicolesscrapbook.blogspot.com/
• Tammy - http://www.tammygrant.blogspot.com/
• Steffanie - http://steffanies.blogspot.com/
• Cécil - http://isbahashome.blogspot.fr/
• Stephanie - http://craftyholidaygirl.blogspot.com/
• Nicole - http://lovemesomepaper.blogspot.com/

YOU ARE HERE!!  Brenda - http://roseblossomlegacies.com/

• Kelley - http://www.kelleykreates.blogspot.com/
• Lindsey - http://www.scrapping-by-the-sea.com/
• Wanda - http://sketch-lovers.blogspot.com/
• Mandi - http://mjskraze.blogspot.com/
• Laureen - http://mybusyscrapbookinghands.blogspot.ca/
• Corrina - http://anotherthingoffthelist.blogspot.ca/
• Cicily - http://www.pinkdalmationscrapper.blogspot.com/
• Michele - http://michelesscrapycreations.blogspot.com/
• Tessa - http://www.scrapwithtessa.blogspot.com/
• Sherri - http://www.sherripriest.blogspot.com/
• Devra - http://mycreativeview.blogspot.com/
• Tina - http://tiggersscrapplace.blogspot.com/
• Deborah - http://scrappingmycrazylife.blogspot.com/

You'll visit Kelley next at Kelly Creates.  Wait till you see what she's created for you!  Leave a comment on each blog to be eligible to win a free sketch bundle of their choice from the store. What a great prize and a lucky winner!!  The winner will be draw on June 10th, so you have one week to leave a comment.

Enjoy the hop!

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Brand Spankin' New

I needed a congratulations card for one of my nephews as they are expecting.  I was horrified to discover that I had not one baby stamp set.  This is a new generation of nieces and nephews coming up, and I haven't had to have a baby card in a very long time!  So guess what I'll be ordering on my next order?!

What I do have is the Artiste cartridge, so I was able to make this diaper card.

The diaper liner and diaper were cut with the Artiste.  The celebrate sentiment on the front is from the For Always card-making workshop on the go.  I found the "brand spankin' new" sentiment on the Graphically Speaking cartridge, and I thought it worked nicely.  I am so excited for these two...and I can already envision all kinds of baby shower things!!

Thanks for stopping in, and I hope you have a great rest of the week!

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Thanks a Bunch

Tonight I've got a sweet and simple little card for you using the June Stamp of the Month.  You know, any time I see a clean and simple sketch or challenge, I try very hard to play along.  It is truly a challenge for me to be clean and simple!  My dear friend and team member Lynn is the guest designer for The Kraft Journal, and that is what they are looking for this week.  I found a great sketch at CAS(E) this Sketch, so I used that, too.

Along with kraft cardstock, I used some Clementine scraps and a jute.   If you like Clementine, be sure to get yours ordered!  It retires as of July 31st, so when it's gone, it's gone!

Thanks for stopping in and visiting me!  I love it when you do!

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Join Club 1000 and $20 in Close To My Heart Product Free!

With the Patriotic stamps, Relief for Oklahoma stamp, and the free My Creations Mini Banner special, it's feels like a month of giving here at Close To My Heart!  I wanted to share just a little bit more of that spirit by offering you something really fun!

I am looking for 10 people who are interested in earning $20 in free Close To My Heart product in June (and possibly a half-price item!).  Let me give you the details...

Each of the 10 people in Club 1000 would collect at least $100 in orders by June 22nd (this can be your own order, too).  When you have your $100 in orders, you can select $20 in free product!  Really...it's that easy...and what could be better than free product in the summertime?!

(Just a little side note...If you don't have the Cricut Art Philosophy and/or Artiste cartridges yet, this is an excellent way to to get them and receive some product in return!)

I've made it super easy for you by setting up a Gathering on my website called "Club 1000."  Your friends can go there to place their order, and it will be delivered directly to them.  All you need to do is let me know that your friends have ordered, and I will credit that toward your $100!

I have added a couple of bonuses to Club 1000...

• The four people that collect the highest total in their orders will receive a half-price item of their choice!  Yippee!!
• Everyone that joins Club 1000 will get two hand-stamped cards from me.  One will be made using the June Stamp of the Month, and the other will be made using the July Stamp of the Month.  I will even them blank for you so that you have two cards to give away!

If you'd like to join Club 1000, give me a call (763-227-0583) or send me an e-mail (girlygirlrose43@msn.com).  Everyone that joins Club 1000 will receive an e-mail from me that they can pass on to their friends.  The e-mail will highlight the specials for the month along with how they qualify for their free My Creations Mini Banner!

I wanted to give you a list of some of the products that will be retiring as of July 31st.  This might be a good opportunity to order some of those "must haves" before they are gone.

• X7167B Later Sk8r Paper
• X7167C Later Sk8r Stickease
• X7164B Buzz and Bumble Paper
• X7164C Buzz and Bumble Stickease
• X7166B Claire Paper
• X7166C Claire Canvas Shapes
• Customized Stamps 
• E-Sized Alphabets
• Z1370 Pink Button Assortment
• Z1396 Red Button Assortment
• Z1372 Green Button Assortment
• Z1371 Blue Button Assortment
• Z1358 Basic Button Assortment
• Z1366 Brad Assortment

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Rose Blossom Garden Challenge #5 - Father's Day

The new challenge is up at the Rose Blossom Garden!  Be sure to head over and see Marg's example for the Father's Day Key on the Artiste.  We would love for you to play along!

June Newsletter

	Brenda Rose Close To My Heart Independent Consultant Executive Manager

Relief for Oklahoma 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!

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.

Start shopping to get your free My Creations® mini banner today! »

Stamp of the Month: A Flowering Bunch Make your artwork bloom! I wanted to share a card I made for my team members using A Flowering Bunch.  It's a fabulous stamp set, and it's so much fun to use with our alcohol markers and pigment ink! 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 »

Let's Get Patriotic!

Show your support of troops and country with new patriotic stamp sets — available only from June 1 to July 31, 2013! As a show of our support, Close To My Heart will donate $3 from each B-size My Acrylix® Courage stamp set and $5 from each D-size My Acrylix® Home of the Brave stamp set to the USO, the leading, most recognized military-support and services organization in the United States, or $3 from each B-size My Acrylix® Courage stamp set and $5 from each D-size My Acrylix® Strong and Free stamp set to the Canadian Hero Fund, which supports spouses and children of fallen Canadian military troops by providing post-secondary education in Canada. Show your support today—stamp style!

Shop online or contact me to learn more about Close To My Heart patriotic stamps sets.

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Don't Forget Your Retired Stamps!

I don't know if you've noticed, but I have been sharing cards that I have created with stamps.  I want you to utilize the stamps you buy.  They aren't just great accent pieces, but they can make a whole card!  One of my favorite sets is It's Your Day.  It was a double set and the September special last year.  I know many of you have it!  It's one of the trendiest sets and works great for any type of paper crafting.  Today I combined it with the April stamp of the month My Sunshine (which I also know many of you have!) to make this accordion card.

You can find the pattern for this card fold HERE.  Really, it's so simple, but so genius!  I love the way the fold creates a scene for the card.  Here's another view:

It fold flat, but I've used some wooden embellishments and foam tape so it's going to take an extra 20 cents to mail.  I love when I find a pattern that makes the card a gift in itself!  The sun, cloud (Surf's Up paper), and banner were cut with the Artiste cartridge, and I've added a little washi tape.  The colors I've used for stamping are Slate, Creme Brulee, and Ruby.

I am going to enter this card into the Colour Q color challenge, Card Mania spots and/or stripes challenge, and the Inkspirational anything goes challenge.

Thanks for stopping by today - and dig out those favorite retired stamps!!

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