Custom Family Card

Did you know that you can order customized stamp sets from Close to my Heart? When I saw the Family Love set, I knew it was one that I must have. (There are so many great stamps in the set.) Then it dawned on me that I could order a customized stamp for only $5.95 that said, “The Stenz” and I could combine it with the word “Family” in the Family Love set. We are constantly being blessed by others, and I always like to send a thank you card from the family to those who bless us. So I plan to make a bunch of these cards to have on hand for those quick thank yous.

I also used some of Close to my Heart’s Kraft cardstock, another must-have stamp set called Card Word Puzzle, and a little Cocoa Grosgrain ribbon. I stamped the flowers from the Card Word Puzzle set in White Daisy pigment ink. (I love how our White Daisy ink stamps on the Kraft cardstock.) After masking the words “we start and end with” from the Family set, I stamped the word “family” in Cocoa ink. I added “The Stenz” with some Cocoa ink and was done in less than 5 minutes.

I hope this gives you some ideas for making quick and easy Family Thank You cards.

FREE Cricut Class & Special Price on the Art Philosophy Cricut Bundle

If you are in the Southern California area, I’d love for you to join us tomorrow for a FREE Cricut Basics class. While you learn how to use the basic functions on your machine, you will also learn how to cut basic shapes, 3-D box shapes, and the ever popular 3-D flowers while you make this cute little tote bag using the Close to my Heart Art Philosophy Cricut Bundle. I will also have a Q&A session at the end if there is time, so be sure to bring your list of questions with you. *Ü*

Date: Saturday, 2/18
Time: 10am - 12pm
Place: Temecula, CA (email me for address & directions)
What to bring: Your Cricut (if you have one), your AP Bundle (if you have one), scissors, adhesive
R.S.V.P.: lisa@lisastenz.com

All those who attend this free class will also get a special deal on the Art Philosophy Cricut Bundle if you do not already own it. You will have the option of ordering it for 15% off or getting a free stamp set of your choice that coordinates with the cartridge. The choice is yours!

Not able to attend the class in person? No problem. I am happy to extend this same special offer to anyone who would like to order the Art Philosophy Bundle through midnight (PST) 2/18. Plus anyone who orders the AP Bundle with my special deal, will also get step-by-step instructions on how to make the cute little tote bag shown above!

Contact me if you would like to take advantage of this special offer or attend the class.

Lucy Scallop Layout

I have another Lucy project to share with you today.  I was excited to use a lot of Close to my Heart’s new products on this layout. I started out with the papers from the new Lucy Collection. Using my all time favorite Art Philosophy Cricut cartridge, I cut the cardstock base using the scallop square shape and cut some smaller scallop squares for the photo mats on the right page. After adding some Lucy patterned paper to the base, I added the zip strip that comes on the top of one of the patterned papers. (Did you know that each piece of CTMH patterned paper has a cute designer strip across the top? On the back of the strip, it lists all of the colors used in the Collection. So handy! Just cut it off and you have another coordinating element to use on your project! Don’t you love when something is both functional and cute?)

I also used some of our new Color-Ready Seam Binding Ribbon. I am officially IN LOVE with this new ribbon. You can die it in ANY color you want. I used a bit of Blush re-inker and mixed it with some water and was thrilled that the ribbon took the color so quickly and so well. You can also color it with a sponge and an ink pad, an ink mixture in a spray pen, or even with markers! After adding the ribbon and zip strip, I stitched around the edges with my sewing machine.

Click to the photos to enlarge.

I also used the new Lucy Glitter Rub-Ons to make the floral clusters. This is another product that I have fallen in love with! They are so easy to work it and so pretty.

The title was made using the new Keepsake Felt Alphabet. If you like alphabet stickers, these will blow you away! They are self-adhesive felt and are really cool.

I also added some Sparkle Flourishes, an Irresistable Persnickety Journaling Spot(Love the name of that product), and a couple of little flowers from the Bitty Buds Assortment.

And then, of course, I had to add a few pictures of my adorable daughter to finish off the layout. LOL!

If you’d like to purchase any of the products I used on this layout, feel free to visit my website here.

Also, don’t forget to enter my giveaway for 

a FREE Art Philosophy Cricut Bundle!

Lucy Scallop Card

I am still hard at work on some big deadline projects, but wanted to pop in to share a little artwork with you. Here is a fun card I made using the new Lucy papers and Lucy Compliment Rub-Ons. The Rub-Ons are sooooo much fun. These even have a little glitter in them!

The card base was created using one of the 100 different card shapes on CTMH’s Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge. I also used Cricut Craft Room to add the fun bracket shape in the center and the oval mat. (All of which are on the AP cartridge, by the way.)

This is what the inside looks like. I used one of the Rub-Ons directly on the inside of the card and just lined it up with the cut-out on the front. (Sorry my photos aren’t very good.)

I also used some of the smaller Rub-Ons in the pack to embellish the outside of the card.

Stayed tuned for a few more fun Lucy projects...

Also, don’t forget to enter my giveaway for a FREE Art Philosophy Cricut Bundle!

Where's Lisa????

Just popping in to say I am still alive. I am just buried in projects at the moment. I love that so many of you have ordered my February Project Kit, but since I have had so many orders, it has set me back a little. (They take a while to prepare.) You are welcome to still order kits, but any kits that are ordered after tonight, will go out in the mail the week of the 20th. Thanks for your patience.

I am also working on a great board swap using new CTMH goodies, so I promise I will have some artwork to share with you in a day or two. Thanks for hanging in there with me. *Ü*

I promise I’ll be back shortly with a little eye candy for ya. In the meantime, don’t forget to enter my drawing for a FREE Art Philosophy Cricut Bundle here.

Super Bowl Sunday Special!

Hey there football fans! I'm running my popular Superbowl Sunday special again this year, just for you. Have you been wanting to get the Art Philosophy Cricut Bundle or maybe take advantage of the great Five for FREE promotion? Sunday is definitely the day to do it!

For all orders over $25 that I receive Sunday 2/5/12 from kickoff until the end of the 4th Quarter, you will receive a SPECIAL MYSTERY DISCOUNT!! At the end of the game I will add all of the digits from the final score together and that MAGIC number will be YOUR DISCOUNT*.

For example if the score ends:

17 - 31 your discount will be 1 + 7 + 3 + 1 = 12 %

28 - 49 your discount will be 2 + 8 + 4 + 9 = 23 %

99 - 99 your discount will be 9 + 9 + 9 + 9 = 36 %

Orders must be placed between kickoff and the final play to be eligible. Orders can be placed via phone, email or my website. (Orders placed through my website will receive a gift certificate for the amount of their discount to be used directly through me on a future order or a refund, whichever you prefer.)

This discount will be on top of all the great corporate offers including the Five for FREE Studio J special, the Stamp of the Month promo, and all discounted “while supplies last” items on my website. 

Until we talk on Sunday, I hope you have a great weekend and enjoy the game, even if it is just for the commercials and my sale! *Ü*

Click here to start shopping or contact me to place your order! 

*This promotion is sponsored by Lisa Stenz and not by the Close to my Heart Corporate office or any other Consultant. Tax and shipping will be charged on the retail amount. Creative Club orders do not qualify for the discount.

Stella Layout

How would you like another peek at the beautiful Stella paper collection? I just happened to visit Jeanette Lynton’s (CTMH’s founder & CEO) blog today and she has lots of incredible layouts posted using the new papers. Imagine my surprise when I saw MY family's photos on her Stella layout! I just have to share the layout you...

The colors and patterns in the Stella papers are beautiful and I LOVE the new Stella Compliments Canvas Shapes. The shapes are actually printed on self adhesive canvas. Aren’t they beautiful?

Do you love the Stella Collection as much as I do? Did you know that it is featured in the New Consultant Kit? You can get the entire collection in addition to TONS of other great products at a huge discount. If you’d like to find out more about the New Consultant Kit, click here for more information.

Also, don’t forget to enter my BIG giveaway for an Art Philosophy Bundle.

Stay tuned more more artwork and fun announcements...