The Best Deal Around

TODAY IS YOUR BEST DAY!!...you can get all of this for just $49...3 stamp sets, a paper pack, ink pads, embellishments, 2 how-to books, a project guide, and more! PLUS you will get FOUR adorable upcoming stamps of the month for FREE. That's an additional $70 value added to your kit. It is the paper crafter's dream come true. Think Mother's Day or graduation gift! Please feel free to contact me NOW with any questions you may have. I'd LOVE to hear from you, whether you just want a good deal or you're looking to start your own business! Order your kit today at www.aprilnourse.ctmh.com. 

As a bonus, I will be hosting an invitation-only crop night for anyone who orders this kit.
 

April Stamp of the Month

Here are three cards using the April Stamp of the Month:

 

 

Materials: For Always papers, Cotton Candy, Hollyhock, White Daisy & Whisper cardstock, Black & Hollyhock ink, Silver & Black embossing powder, ribbon, Liquid Applique and gems.  Shapes were cut using the Cricut Artiste cartridge.  "Cheer Up" is from the 4 My Friend stamp set.  Clouds are from a retired stamp set.

 

We will be making these cards at the April 8th class at Garden City Library for $5.  If you can't make it, kits are available for purchase by sending $6 to ajandapril{at}aol{dot}com via paypal.  Please put "April Stamp of the Month Cards" in the notes.

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.