Posted on Tuesday, December 9, 2014

12 Days DIY Christmas 2014: Day 9

I love making ornaments. In the last 3 years I have been making ornaments to put up on our tree that will remind us God’s goodness and of course also family treasures 🙂

For today, I would love to share an ornament I made that is super easy and quick.

You only need:
– Designer Creations Mini Frames (Z2029)
– Baler’s Twine (Z1921)
– Liquid Glass (Z679)
– 3D foam tape
– Embellishment of your choice
– Photo
– Clear acetate sheet

I used Snowhaven Complements (X7188C), Gold Sequins Assortment (Z2012) and Sparkles Clear Assortment (Z1752) to embellished my frame.

That the project today and I hope you like it 🙂

Did you make ornaments or buy them?

Posted on Wednesday, December 3, 2014

12 Days DIY Christmas 2014: Day 3

Today’s project , I am inspired by the idea of gift in mason jar that I saw on Pinterest.

But I did not use mason jar. I recycled candle jars 🙂

To clean the left over candle wax in the jar, pour hot water in the candle jar and let it sit for few minutes until all wax come loose and they will float on the surface. DO NOT TOUCH the jar because it will be super hot! I learned that in a hard way.

When you see the wax floating and the jar is cool down, use your finger or plastic spoon to get them out of the jar. Then wash it clean with soap. I let it dry for over night or you can just wipe it dry with towel.

Once it is clean and dry, you cam decorate it or leave it clear, all up to you. I decorate it with Gold Polka Dot Washi Tape and Ruby Chevron Washi Tape.

Then I filled the jar with Kisses in Christmas colors. Then I added a tag that I cut a bunch of then with my Silhouette Cameo.

I stamped the sentiment from Made From Scratch stamp set with Topiary Exclusive Ink Stamp Pad and the heart with Cranberry Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad. I cut the heart and glued it on top of the other one. Then I cut the label shaped and added on the tag using 3D Foam Tape for some dimension. I added a little gold christmas tree using Liquid Glass. Because regular craft glue won’t work on gluing glittery shape.

Finally, I added the tag on the jar lid with Topiary Mini Chevron Ribbon.

I link up this project at Creative Spark Link Party #31

Hope you’ll like it and thank you for stopping by!

Posted on Monday, December 1, 2014

Card Chain Challenge: November 2014 Reveal

Thanksgiving month was a wonderful month for all of us. I hope you all had a great time with your families and sharing God’s goodness in your lives to each other!

We had a great time with families, too. My husband Aunt and Uncle came visiting on Thanksgiving day and his youngest brother and wife came visiting us on the weekend. Time to be with my husband’s family is one of the blessings from God that we thank Him for.

Celebrating this special month, I loving sending cards to friends and families. Last month I participated at Deborah’s Blog November Card Chain Challenge where all sign-ups send out a card and will receive one, too. This is a wonderful challenge that I love to participate because all cards I have received they are gorgeous with sweet message inside. And most of all, we make friends 🙂 Visit Deborah’s blog to see all the cards were sent out in November and the new schedule for next year, we are taking a break this month for special time, CHRISTMAS!

For November 2014 CCC, I sent a card to my new friend, Judy in Florida:

I used the color palate and sketch Deborah provided for us for that month challenge:

Supplies I used are from Close To My Heart:

White Daisy Cardstock (1385)
Exclusive Inks Pads: Bamboo (Z2103), Desert Sand (Z2118), Barn Read (Z2104).
Season of Thanks Stamp Set (D1604)
Thanksgiving Wreath Hostess Stamp Set (B1454)
Sequins Gold Assortment (Z2012)
Sparkles Clear Assortment (Z1752)
Liquid Glass (Z679)
My Acryclix Blocks: 3″ x 3″ block (Y1006), 1″ x 3 1/2″ block (Y1002), 2″ x 6 1/2″ block (Y1010)

Other supplies:

3D Foam Tape
Scissors

THANKS for visiting today and I hope you’ll join me on my 12 Days DIY Christmas from December 1 through December 12! Have a Merry December!

I also link this card up at Inspire Me Monday Week 152.

Posted on Sunday, November 30, 2014

Close To My Heart November 2014 Special Promotions: LAST DAY!

TODAY IS THE LAST DAY to grab this month’s special promotions!

First, let’s see the Stamp of the month, The Little Things. This stamp set of 15 is GORGEOUS! Perfect for any occasion cards, scrapbook background layouts, and even gift box topper. You will need this one! For every order of $50, you can get this beautiful stamp set for ONLY $5! Also, every order you put with SOTM, you will be entered to win Mystery Hostess Reward product worth of $10!

Recommended Blocks for using this stamp set are:

1″ × 1″ (Y1000)
1″ × 3 1/2″ (Y1002)
2″ × 2″ (Y1003)
3″ × 3″ (Y1006)

Second special is Studio J^®. This month is a special Month for Studio. November marks the five-year anniversary of Studio J^®, and that means it’s your lucky month, with 5 amazing ways to win through Studio J and Close To My Heart social media!

How to win:

Throughout the month of November, all layouts purchased in Studio J^® are only $5! That is a savings of over 25% off of retail—an unprecedented deal!
Every fifth order placed in Studio J during November receives a FREE surprise Close To My Heart accessory in its shipping box! The accessory has a retail value of $5 or more.
You might stumble upon it by finding a little extra something in your Studio J box. Five “golden tickets” will be sent out during the month of November with randomly selected Studio J print orders! This “golden ticket” is redeemable for one of Close To My Heart’s new D-ring albums* loaded with 10 Top Load Memory Protectors™.
Simply create new, gorgeous layouts in Studio J, select your favorites, and then post pictures of them on Close To My Heart’s Facebook page using the hashtag #ctmhlucky5. After November 30, five lucky winners will be selected from the entries based on their artistry and creativity and each of these winners will receive their own D-ring album loaded with 10 Top Load Memory Protectors!
One last way to win: take your new Studio J artwork and post a picture of it on Instagram using the hashtag #ctmhlucky5. Just as it is with Facebook, after November 30, five lucky winners will be selected from the entries to receive their own D-ring album loaded with 10 Top Load Memory Protectors!

Amazing 5 ways to win, aren’t they? So, go ahead dig into your pictures and create layouts with Studio J^® during this month for your memory keepsakes and to win these amazing prizes!

Third but not least –> Check out these new listing for While Supplies Last – THE PRICE IS REDUCED! It’s time to save and get your favorite supplies before they all gone. There are washi tapes, the necklace kit (just perfect for Christmas gifts), ink pads, boxes, envelopes, and many more! Once they’re gone, they’re gone!

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR SHOPPING WITH ME!

Posted on Tuesday, November 25, 2014

30 Days Give Thanks: Day 25

It was dear friend who introduced me to an organization that help and reach out to women who used to live under some circumstances and now they live in safe houses.

Today after work, she came to my house and we made these 30 handmade cards for some of them to show them how precious they are and that they are loved.

We are so blessed beyond measure for this opportunity to share love with these women through our simple handmade cards.

God can use any of us, in ways we never imagine and use our skills and/or talents to bless others.

He can use you, too!