Dreaming of the Beach!

Hello Crafters!!

Happy Summer! I have been day dreaming about heading to the beach and so that was my inspiration behind today's card. 

I found a free digi stamp of FLIP FLOP's and colored them with pencils. I used Unity Stamps "bright, happy you" stamp set and die cut the sun image. I used an embossing folder for the water and just added some kraft cardstock for the sand. 

Don't forget to enter my giveaway for a Cricut Cartridge! See this blog post for details!

Have a crafty day!

Unity {be inspired} Challenge ~ February 2015

Hello Crafters!! 

How are you fairing with all this winter crazyness?? Me... I am cold! I am in PA and this past month I think someone moved me to Alaska and forgot to tell me!

In order to get out of this winter slump, I am participating in the Unity {be inspired} Challenge! As I have said in the past, I am a self proclaimed hoarder of Unity Stamps and just LOVE THEM!!

This months inspiration just reminded me of SPRING and I could not wait to make a card that feels like Spring!

Here is the Unity {be inspired} Challenge... 

Here is my inspiration card

Unity Stamps I used: 

Take Care of You, Have a little faith and Hashtag Kit (one of my favs)!

Enjoy and {be inspired}

Before we know it... Spring will be here!  

Have a crafty day,

Janice

The Craftin'Geek

August CTMH Joyful Stars Blog Hop

Happy August and BLOG HOP TIME! I am participating in Joyful Stars Blog Hop and I am so happy to have you here! You probably hopped on over from Nickie, thank you for visiting!

This month I am highlighting some products from the new CTMH ANNUAL INSPIRATIONS Book. This book will be available until July 2015! You have got to check it out!! The new products and paper lines are just AMAZING! Below will be a list of all the products I used but there is so much more to discover!

I used paper from the *Close to My Heart Brushed Collection along with some White Daisy Cardstock, the stamp I used was *Your Own Kind of Wonderful and added some Gold Sequins for embellishment. CTMH Inks used: *Glacier and Black  along with some Liquid Glass that I used on top of the stamped butterflies. All the products that I marked with an * are new, go and check them out!

 


Now for some Special Stuff!! 
Every month, Close To My Heart has a promotion for you and this month is called Picture Perfect. Details below, check it out!

Don't forget, every month there is also a different Stamp Of the Month, August is: What A Hoot and it is SO CUTE! You can get this stamp set for just $5 with a $50 purchase.

Now head on over to Betty to check out her blog and if you get lost in the hop, I have a full list at the bottom of this post.

Joyce Houck        Joyce-joyfulcreations.blogspot.com

Nancy Brown        creativelyartsygallery.blogspot.com

Krista Hershberger    Kristascraftycorner.blogspot.com

Stephanie Huber             Lavendersagedesigns.blogspot.com

Nickie Hoffer        nickiehoffer.blogspot.com

Janice Centritto    craftingeek.blogspot.com  You are here!

Betty Locco        scrapbookgirl2.blogspot.com Go here Next!

Lori Meadows        CraftyMeadows.blogspot.com

Elizabeth M        www.ejoym.blogspot.com

Stephanie B        stephanielovesscrapbooking.blogspot.com

Jolene Barron        jolenespapertrail.blogspot.com

Andrea Sherman        girlpluspaper.blogspot.com

Back to Joyce        Joyce-joyfulcreations.blogspot.com

  Happy Crafting!

• ~ Janice

CTMH July Stamp of the Month

 Hello Crafters,

Can you believe, two posts in one day!!

 I was just playing with my July Stamp of the Month, Circus Alphabet, for the first time and WOW!! I LOVE IT!! They will be perfect with one of our upcoming products in August (Hint, Hint)!

If you are like me, I am always looking for a cute Alpha and these are CUTE!!

You can get yours for just $5.00 (a $17.95 value) with any $50 purchase. 

If you saw my previous post, now is the time to stock up on your favorites since many are going away!

Have a great rest of the day!

~ Janice

The Craftin'Geek

{CTMH Card Video and April Info}

Hello Crafters!!
VIDEO TIME!
Here is a card I made using CTMH SkyLark paper and the cutest little stamp!

You still have time to become a Close to My Heart Consultant and qualify for the FREE CRICUT CARTRIDGE however, you better hurry because the promotion ends when April ends!

Also, if you are interested in qualifying for my April Giveaway, you need to place an order and  your name will be entered for the CTMH Originals Card Making book (AWESOME STUFF!!)

Here is the video I promised you. For some reason it wouldn't load but FINALLY I was able to get this video posted after several attempts! Enjoy!

Happy Crafting!
~ Janice
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{CTMH HELLO card}

Hello Crafters!!

This is a cute card I made using several Close To My Heart Stamp sets.

One of the sets being the April Stamp of the Month, Balloon Talk.

This month you can pick it up for only $5.00 if you spend $50, an awesome deal!!

For the card, I just stamped directly on a card base using CTMH inks in Lagoon, Pear, Sunset & Hollyhock. I really love how the colors just give it POP!

I have to tell you, I really like the CTMH Stamps! I do a ton of stamping and so far, loving the colors available and how smooth they stamp.

DON'T FORGET! I HAVE A GIVEAWAY GOING ON IN APRIL!!

If you place an order of $50 or more in April, you will be entered to win the CTMH Originals Card Making book... see my last post for details and video here.

Click here to place an order or click on my shopping cart.

I am having fun using all my Close To My Heart product so stay tuned for another video that I am working on. 

Happy Crafting!

~ Janice

{CTMH Card and Originals Book overview & Giveaway}

Hello Crafters!

I finally got a chance to dig into my Close To My Heart new consultants kit and WOW!! Awesome stuff!! 

All of the products instantly became my favorites however, there was one item that REALLY got my creativity going... The Originals book. It helps take your card making to a whole new level!  If you are a seasoned card maker or just starting out, it will appeal to everyone. There are awesome templates, layouts and inspiration to help you make amazing cards with minimal effort.

Now to the giveaway info...
If you would like a chance at receiving your own copy of Originals, place a $50 order with me in the month of April. At the end of the month, I will place all of the orders in a drawing and one lucky person will get a copy.

Head over to my Close To My Heart Website and place an order of $50.00 or more, not only will you have a chance at getting the book, you will also qualify for The Stamp of the Month for only $5.00!! 

To get a closer look at the Originals book, check out my video with an overview of the book along with a card I made. I bet you will love it as much as I do!!

{Praying for You Card - Video}

YAY!! Finally posted a video!!
It has been awhile since I did one and so I kept it fairly simple. I wanted to make a card for a sick friend and used the opportunity to video it at the same time.

I used Stamps of Life stamps ( LOVE THEM!!) and also pulled out my embossing powder.
Hopefully in the next week, I will have another video made to share. FINGERS CROSSED!

In the meantime, please keep my friend, Angie, in your prayers. She needs them and hopefully she will enjoy my card soon.

Until next time, please enjoy the video and leave comments if you wish. I love hearing from you!