Transformed Recipe Box

I've had this blank slate of a recipe box sitting on my shelf for months.  Yesterday I set it on my table determined to turn it into something lovely.  Here is what it became:

 I covered it using retired papers and embellishments from Close To My Heart.  The music paper was one of my favorite Christmas papers ever, so I knew it had to go on something very special.  The smile stamp is a sneak peek at an upcoming stamp of the month from Close To My Heart.

Take Note of This

How often have you needed something quick and simple to give to someone?  This memo set is the perfect thing!  It's created with a mini composition book, scrap paper, ribbon and a pen.  I used Frosted paper and a stamp set from Close To My Heart.  I created several of these and have them handy for when I need something quick.

I'm hosting an {almost} spring cleaning sale with loads of crafty supplies.  All items will be listed at For Such a Season's Facebook page.  Be sure to stop by!

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Pre-Order the New Cricut® Artbooking Collection Today!

Order your Cricut® Artbooking Collection here for only $99 through July 31, 2013 and pay no shipping!  The August Stamp of the Month is also included free!  Orders will ship directly from Close To My Heart beginning August 1, 2013.

The new Cricut® Artbooking collection will take your scrapbooking to levels you never imagined with over 700 images including15 layout themes, accents, borders, titles, overlays, photo mats and more! Using just two keys and one dial size, you will be able to create several coordinating pages for each theme. Creating 12″ x 12″ pages will be fast and simple! This cartridge  is perfect for birthdays, new baby, vacations, friends, sports, Halloween, Christmas, and more. Send your projects over the top with 3 coordinating stamp sets and chipboard elements!

            

Priced at just $99, the Cricut Artbooking Collection has a retail value of nearly $125 and includes:

• CTMH Exclusive Artbooking Cartridge (Over 700 images - Fonts, Mini Books, & Layouts)
• 3-My Acrylix stamp sets
• 3-Coordinating chipboard Dimensional Elements sheets

As a bonus, you will receive:

• FREE August Stamp of the Month, “A Chocolate Affair” — A $17.95 value! (pictured at left)
• FREE shipping on your entire order!

This offer is available only through April Nourse. Orders will begin shipping August 1, 2013.

What if you have to be the first on your block to get your own Cricut® Artbooking Collection?  Sign up for the no-obligation consultant kit and you can order the Cricut® Artbooking Collection at a discounted price today! Click here to get started!

Card/Layout/Project Challenge

Show off your creativity!  Winner gets bragging rights AND Close To My Heart credit!

• One design in each category will be posted by the 1^st of each month at www.curlsandgrins.blogspot.com.
• Each challenge will be based on a theme, design or component.  Be sure to create accordingly!
• Only Close To My Heart products may be used unless specified otherwise for that challenge.
• Unless specified in the challenge, additional embellishments, techniques and flair are encouraged.
• Submissions are due by the 15^th of each month and will be posted at www.facebook.com/aprilctmh. You may bring your submissions to me and I will photograph and post them on Facebook or you may photograph and post them.
• Each person may submit two projects in each category.
• Winner will receive a $5 gift certificate redeemable on a Close To My Heart order with April Nourse.
• Winners cannot win two consecutive months in the same category, nor can one person win in more than one category in the same month.
• One winner from each category will be chosen by the 20th of each month and posted at www.curlsandgrins.blogspot.com and www.facebook.com/aprilctmh.  All decisions are final.

February Project Challenge

This month's project challenge is to create a recipe box or book.  Let your imagination soar!  Post your completed project in the February 2013 project album at www.facebook.com/aprilctmh by February 15th!  For rules, click here.

Harvest Banner

Most people don't think of purple as a harvest color, but it adds an unexpected pop of color to the otherwise neutral colors of Cocoa, Bamboo and Colonial White.  This harvest banner was created using the following ingredients:  My Creations Mini Banner, Sonoma paper, Sonoma My Stickease (only $1 right now!), Cocoa ink, Smokey Plum ink, Pearl Paint, Bamboo Re-Inker, Cocoa cardstock, twine, buttons and ribbon.  I also used the Cricut Artiste cartridge, a sanding block, spray bottle, and sponge daubers.  The cost of this super-cute banner - less than $10!  I used scrap paper and the tools, embellishments and inks from my stash.  While this project goes together quickly, it was a 2-day process.  On day 1 I sprayed the banner pieces with a combination of Pearl Paint and Bamboo Re-Inker.  I also cut the leaves and letters, then sanded and inked all pieces.   Day 2 consisted mainly of assembling the banner. 

 

Post a pic of your Harvest Banner at www.facebook.com/aprilctmh and you just might get a little harvest treat from me!