Gearing Up for Fall

Hello everyone,

I am still around and still stamping, just not having very good luck in posting pictures. I still want to give it a try though. I am getting organized for fall and as you can see, in the left margin I've posted all the workshop dates and prices through the end of the year.

My regular ladies will notice that the price has gone up a bit. I really agonized over this decision, but when I put pencil to paper it just comes down to the fact that I'm not breaking even for the time and supplies put into getting a workshop ready. It was either stay at the same price and eliminate the fancy embellishments or raise the price and continue to offer the same quality of cards. Since I like making the cards a bit more fancy I opted for the latter.

I have the new fall catalog in my possession and let me tell you, you are going to love it! I can't wait to make workshop projects for you. Some new features of the catalog: Eight NEW COLORS, beautiful new papers (I want them all) and new stamp sets that put me in the creating mood!

Well, I just had to pop in to update you...back to the world of housekeeping and laundry :0)

You are Close to My Heart,

Yvonne

p.s. I posted an older project just so this wasn't all dialogue LOL.

Another Art Share

Here's another card I made yesterday with more of the Splendor paper. The stamp set is called Springtime. I had so much fun with these vibrant colors. They are Moonstruck, Gold Rush, Topiary and Heavenly Blue....I love them but that might be because blue is my favorite color! I can't wait for my workshop :0)

I got my inspiration from the Crazy For Challenges blog. If you're ever stumped for ideas you should definitely try challenges. Thanks for stopping by!

You are Close to My Heart,

Yvonne

It's Spring!

After a long hiatus, I'm back. I've been through a rather busy time with my job as a mom and my daytime job. It's not quite settled down yet, but since I worked on cards today I thought I'd share. This paper pack is called Splendor and the bear is from a set called "Beary Busy"--which is what I've been--HA! You won't actually see them until the new catalog coming out May 1st. So, consider this a sneak peek :0)

The image was done with chalks, water color pencils and a blending pen. I'm still working on my shading and coloring skills. I just love this little set. Stay tuned. I'll be sharing more.

You are Close to My Heart,

Yvonne

More Pretty Veranda Paper

I just love this paper! I love it so much that my whole workshop will be centered around it. Here's another peek at what we'll be making. I was inspired by this card by Mercy Kerin. I saw it way back before Christmas and kept the idea. It came in handy for this card. The stamp set I used was called True Friends and is the Close to My Heart stamp set of the month. The paper and ribbon all come from the Creative Basic Veranda Collection which is only $7.95 for the ribbon and the paper...6 sheets of two designs...both shown on this card. The paper under the frame is actually the back side of the paper with the ribbon so really you have four pattern choices. It's an amazing deal! Throw in a little chocolate paper and some pearl adhesives and you've got a pretty card. The paper makes it so easy to create adorable cards.

You are Close to My Heart,

Yvonne

Yummy Paper

Ok, I couldn't stand it. I moved all of Joel's stuff aside so I could play with some new stuff I got before Christmas. Close to My Heart has a new catalog out and I'm loving all the new paper. This card was made with the Veranda Creative Basics Collection. I also added some paper from the original Veranda paper pack as well. The stamp set I used is called Endless Friendship. It's a set I've had a while and decided to get it out to play. Everything on this card is Close to My Heart except the lace edge punch. Stacy and I were shopping a couple of weeks ago and I couldn't resist the Martha Stewart lace edge punch. Let me know what you think :0)

You are Close to My Heart,

Yvonne

Just a Quick Post

Here's a quick post to tell you why I've not been blogging. I have two college kids home and one of them lives in my office at the moment. You can see why no crafting is getting done here. Seriously though, I'm enjoying the break and enjoying all of my kids over Christmas break. I'll be back soon, I promise.

You are Close to My Heart,

Yvonne