Sharing Artwork from My Team Swap

I made this using the new Cricut Artiste Cartridge and our new Treat Cups (Z1778, $3.95 for ten).  The paper on the flower is from the Clementine Paper Pack.  Did you know that are OODLES of cupcake liners on the new Artiste Cartridge, as well as a cupcake box?  If you're in to cupcakes, you MUST get this cartridge!  You can order it on my website, http://christina.ctmh.com.

I made the card on the left (heavily influenced by one I saw from Vicki Wizniuk, and Rhonda Leeper made the card on the right.  Both feature the Dakota paper pack. 

I made the card on the left, and Jan Jackson made the card on the right, both using the Pear and Partridge card kit.

The Flirty paper pack has such happy, fun paper!  These cards are made by Mandy Spigle and Jan Jackson.

Okay--I love this card because this mummy stamp really cracks me up.  You'll find the stamp set in the Moonlight Workshop on the Go Kit (G1051)

Mandy Spigle made the card on the left and Sandee DePriest made the one on the right--both featuring our Pear & Partridge paper.

Rhonda Leeper made this card that opens up on the diagonal. 

I KNOW you're going to fall in love with this adorable purse made by Jan Jackson.  You'll find this purse (as well as several others) on the new Close to My Heart Cricut Artiste Cartridge.  The paper is from the Flirty paper packet.  I'm guessing that Jan cut her purse about 4 inches.  This would be big enough to hold a gift card or small gift item. 

This easel cards was made by Theresa Wilkerson using the Dakota paper.  Not bad for a brand new swapper, eh?!!  I've got such talented ladies on my team!

Some great tips on our new alcohol markers!

http://youtu.be/MuUvjNZ_21E

My Latest Creations Using the New Artiste Cricut Cartridge!

I've been spending my week playing with the new Cricut Artiste Cartridge from Close to My Heart.  I'm just overwhelmed with the beautiful things that I can create with this cartridge.  If you'd like to get your hands on this fantastic, you can order directly from my WEBSITE.  When you order Artiste Collection (Z1790) for $99, you'll get the cartridge with 700 images, plus three coordinating stamp sets and three coordinating chipboard die-cut sheets.

I can't believe all of the things you can do with our new Artiste Cricut Cartridge. . .it's like having every pattern you ever wanted all put onto one cartridge!  This "Slice of Cake" box goes together SO quickly--the image is on p. 70 of your Artiste cartridge book (3D Object--Birthday Party key).  And, just cut the lid the exact same size to make it fit (I cut mine at 6 inches).  I used the Clementine paper for the base of the cake and Colonial White cardstock for the top.  The roses and leaves were also cut using Artiste (though we also have similar 3D roses on the Art Philosophy cartridge) using Sorbet, Creme Brulee and Twilight Cardstock.  I trimmed out the top with our adorable new Colonial White Rosette Ribbon (Z1800).  The edges are sponged with Saddle ink.



This is the cupcake box from the Artiste cartridge.  It's a darling little square box with a window lid so you can see what's inside.  If you use the insert, it's perfect for a cupcake, but if you leave out the insert, you can put ANYTHING in it.  For this box, I used Avonlea paper for the lid, Slate cardstock for the box and our beautiful new Slate Satin Polka-Dot Ribbon for the bow.  I'll probaby add one of the cute tags you can cut on the cartridge as well.   For the window of the box, I used a piece of acetate (which I buy at my local art store), but you can also recycle plastic panels from products that you buy or use transparency sheets.

This is one of several adorable new purse patterns on our Artiste cartridge.  I used the "2" key (3D object, cut fit to page) and paper from the La Belle Vie paper pack.  What's really cool about this pattern is that it opens up to reveal a little storage area in the middle, which happens to hold 3" cards.  I stamped my cards with images from B1414 Bonjour stamp set.  The bow is cut using the "f" key (Accent 2 and Accent 3>Shift). 



Not only will you find fabulous 3D images on the new Artiste cartridge, but you'll also find adorable cards.  This one is a two-piece card, one background piece and a sleeve that slides over it.  I used Chocolate and Col. White cardstock on the base and then made the sleeve with Avonlea paper.  The "Love and Hugs" stamp comes from C1524 Words of Comfort stamp set.

I saw a card similar to this at Convention this year (not sure whose Extravaganza booth I was at), and I just loved it.  I simplified mine a bit (so I can use it in a workshop).  The medallion flower on this card is cut using the Art Philosophy cartridge.  "Hope your birthday. . ." saying comes from one of the adorable stamp sets included with the Artiste cartridge.  Paper for this card comes from the Avonlea paper pack. 

July Stamp of the Month

I love the playful fonts in this stamp set.  They're just perfect for scrapbook pages and cards.  This stamp set is available only in the month of July, so get it before it's gone.  Remember that you can get it for only $5 with a $50 purchase or purchase it for $17.95 with no additional purchase required.  Visit it my WEBSITE to order online.

Join Close to My Heart and Get In On the FUN!

The best time to sign up with Close to My Heart is right at the beginning of a new catalog cycle, and we have an INCREDIBLE new catalog coming your way in August!  And, now, it's more affordable than ever to sign up as a Close to My Heart Consultant and start reaping the rewards:  discounted products, creative resources, and a flexible career that you can work the way you want to work it!  Our new "Essentials" Consultant kit (shown above)contains just the basics of what you need to get started with your business--all for only $49 (seriously!!).  This kit has a retail value of $130.



If you'd MORE products and MORE helpful business supplies, you can select the Master Consultant Kit for only $99 (includes the items shown above plus those pictured below--retail value $280). 

And, when you sign up in the month August, you will receive this adorable backpack/shoulder tote FREE!!!  We received these bags at Convention this year, and they are absolutely adorable. 

If you'd like join the Close to My Heart family and become a part of my Memories in Motion team, click HERE to sign up through my website.  Whether you live in southwest Missouri or clear across the country, you're welcome on my team!  If you have questions about the business, feel free to e-mail me anytime:  teisenhour@aol.com

Exciting New Home Decor Workshops on the Go!!

Convention FUN!!

We had a fantastic Close to My Heart Convention in Dallas this year.  The week was filled with fun events and EXCITING product announcements.  In the photo above are my fabulous Memories in Motion team members who attended Convention this year, posing with our award for FIRST PLACE in team sales for a team of 26-100.  Way to go, girls!!

Sandi Dykstra and Sandee DePriest--all smiles at Naomi's Connected Hearts team get-together.

Having fun at Eddie Deen's Ranch with my upline, Naomi Smith.

Give me a fake horse anyday!

Posing at the Awards Banquet with my upline, Naomi Smith, and my downline and favorite traveling buddy, Lisa Merrill.

The Texas Tenors were awesome!

Shari Froemming (from Omaha, NE) is one of my favorite Close to My Heart friends--I always look forward to seeing her at CTMH events.

Hey. . .there's an elephant in the room!  I'm standing here with my favorite Convention roommate and downline, Lisa Merrill.  Lisa has come to be such a wonderful friend over the years, and we never would have met had it not been for Close to My Heart.  This is one of the reasons that I am so thankful for this business.  I've met such wonderful friends who all share this wonderful love for scrapbooking and papercrafting.  



Hey--I got my own star!!