Close To My Heart: A Chocolate Affair

There's still time to get the August Stamp of the Month, A Chocolate Affair, for FREE with a minimum purchase of $50. Click here to order fabulous CTMH products.  There is a brand new Idea Book chock full of products for Fall and Winter just waiting for you.

I made these whimsical cards with CTMH products including Glitz glitter gel, Chevron ribbon, and Bakers Twine.  The decor frame is a new product. I love the clothesline wires and the tiny clothespins.

Have a memorable day,
Sheila

Epic Minecraft Birthday Party

My eyes have been opened to the pixelated world my kids are so obsessed with thanks to my son's Epic Minecraft Birthday Party!  Here's how you do it: pick a date, wait a week before the date, and lift all the ideas you can from Pinterest and Google searches.  The only thing I take credit for here is the marshmallow Ghasts, (Yes, spelled with an A).

Pretty Cute, hugh?  I used S'moreMallows, the square, flat kind and some melted chocolate in a piping bag. Actually I put the melted chocolate in a sandwich baggie and cut off the tip.  Before adding the chocolate face, I used scissors to cut the legs.  Super easy!

The best part was hearing my little boy thank me SEVERAL times for doing this party for him.

Here are some more pictures followed by credit where credit is due.

The Food

I wish I had taken a better picture of the "grass blocks AND the Jello jigglers "diamonds"

First impression

Banner

Pin the tail on the Pig

The kids wore the Steve head rather than a blindfold 

Everyone made their own pixel face

Of course they played the video game that inspired the madness

Perler Beads were a huge hit

You can see why

3D Steve and Creeper make great decorations

Credits (I hope I included all of them):
http://www.thekitchenmagpie.com/how-to-throw-a-simple-minecraft-birthday-party
http://www.raininghotcoupons.com/minecraft-party-ideas/
http://abritofhappiness.blogspot.com/2013/02/a-fun-minecraft-party.html
http://www.ladyandtheblog.com/2013/06/07/5-minecraft-birthday-party-ideas-blow-mind-away-tnt/
http://www.karaspartyideas.com/2013/08/minecraft-party.html
http://www.thepartyanimal-blog.org/free-printable-minecraft-cupcake-toppers-wrappers/
http://pixelpapercraft.com/
http://www.minecraftwiki.net/wiki/Minecraft_Wiki

Now to scrapbook all the fun...
Have a memorable day,
Sheila

Close To My Heart Washi Tape Stamp Set

Two great things are going on here.  First, never run out of washi tape with this WASHI WONDER stamp set (D1558) and always have the color you need.  Second, this stamp set as well as six others can be yours for FREE*.  When you host a gathering you can apply select product credit earned from sales (online or with guests in your home) toward these exclusive stamp sets. They're all discounted from regular price so you can get one or all of them.  These sets, shown on pages 6-9 of the new Idea Book are ONLY available with hostess rewards, so contact me to get started.

View the latest Idea Book here.  When you purchase one of the Close To My Heart Cricut Collections on pages 59-61, you only need to collect $51 in additional orders from yourself or your family & friends in order to qualify for Hostess Rewards and order these exclusive stamp sets or other products.

*Stamp sets can only be purchased with credit earned by hosting a gathering.

Have a memorable day,
Sheila

FREE Close To My Heart stamp set: A Chocolate Affair - August Stamp of the Month

Who can say no to chocolate? Especially when it's FREE! During the month of August you will receive the August Stamp of the Month, A Chocolate Affair, with every $50 order from Close To My Heart.  Don't miss out on this adorable collection of decadent chocolatey images. Make every project a delight with this must-have set! SHOP NOW

Have a memorable day,
Sheila