Jared and Amanda's Wedding

Mr. and Mrs. Jared Staskiel
September 17,2011
Caldwell Consistory,Bloomsburg,Pa


This beautiful couple I'm proud to say,is my son and daughter in law! Jared and Amanda had dated for over ten years and engaged for about five of those years. The wedding took place yesterday at 3pm. Not only did the bride and groom look as if they stepped off the cover of a bridal magazine,the wedding party was a perfect accessory for all to admire. Congratulations Jared and Amanda,I love you both and wish you happiness always!

Love,Mom

CTMH has so mnany beautiful paper packets out for spring!  This card was made using the "Sophia"Level 2 paper packet.  I designed the flower using a small heart punch.  A scalloped punch was used to dress the card up a bit. The sentiment"Happy Spring" is from the CTMH stamp set D1415 Springtime.

Spring is Coming!!

Can you believe that spring is almost upon us?  It's also time for me to come out of hibernation and share some of the projects I have created recently.  It's been a long winter and I'm so ready for warm weather!
 .  Close to My Heart has so many beautiful products in the new 2011 Spring/Summer Idea Book! I hope you will check in with me from time to time to see what's new.

Cindy:)

"Amore"December CTMH Stamp of the Month Blog Hop

Hi bloggers,if you are coming from

 Helen Onulak's blog you are on the right trail.  I had to bow out this month,but will be back in January.  Now hop on over to Jenifer Benner's blog.  Happy Holidays!

Cindy

I'm Dreaming of a White Christmas

And so it begins....another holiday season is upon us. Time to think about making Christmas cards,you can never start too early!  I ordered my first set of Copic Markers a few weeks ago and finally got a chance to play with them today.  This card is made with a 6x6 base using all Close to My Heart Products with the exception of the markers and Cuttlebug embossing folder. The cardstock used was Gypsy,Lagoon,and White Daisy. I also used the CTMH stamp set "All Decked Out",gypsy ink and stardust glitter glue to embellish.  The snow layers are distressed with sky ink pad.  This is my first attempt with the markers,so hope to show improvement each time I post a card for you:)

November CTMH Stamp of the Month Blog Hop " A Little Thanks"

Welcome blog hoppers! If you are coming from Wanda Riley's blog,you are on your way to more artwork. This moth's CTMH Stamp of the Month is "A Little Thanks" D1444.

This 4 1/2 x 5 1/4 card was made using Olivia Level 2 paper packet X7128B,Shimmer Designer Brads Z1349,Spring "Just Blooms" Z1266,and a Barn Red Ink Pad Z2104.

Here in Pa,we have a lot to be thankful for with the beautiful foliage this time of year. As a matter of fact,that was my inspiration for the card I made. I just love this versatile stamp set and hope you have enjoyed stopping by! Now hop on over to

Carol Harris's blog to see what she has created for you:)

Cindy:)

"Sharing the Magic" October Stamp of the Month Blog Hop

If you just came from my friend Nancy Brown's blog,you are in the right neighborhood.  Come on in and have a cup of cocoa and some of my homemade ricotta cookies.  Brrrrrrrr....it's getting cold outside.  You know what that means,don't you?  Time to think about the upcoming holiday season.  We need to make our lists for gift buying,cookie baking,and oh yes....Christmas cards!!  These are all part of "Sharing the Magic",Close to My Heart's October Stamp of the Month.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          

This 4 1/2 x 5 1/4 card was made using  Close to My Heart's October Stamp of the Month D1443,papers from Level 2 "Magnifique.  The snowballs that my little snowman is juggling are made from our clear buttons with a little mound of  "Glitz Stardust Glitter Glue".  I also used this to enhance some of the accessories on the little guy as well as the snow.  As you can see in the photo,I created a pocket to slide the message tag into.  The large Designer Shimmer Brad was perfect to keep the message in place and embellish at the same time. Of course the ribbon is always my favorite to top things off!

       Your next stop is at Katy Donaldson's blog .  Would you mind taking a bag of cookies to her for me?  I'm sure she will have something magical to share with you.  Happy Hopping Days!

Cindy:)