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February Stamp of the Month Art #8

Art by Tina Dupin

This is such an intersting look ..... Here Tina layers BT papers one on top of another - without a solid cardstock separating them.  It's a look I never would have thought of, and yet I really like it used here with the Avonlea papers!  Baker's Twine and Licorice Opaques add the final touch.

February Stamp of the Month Art #7

Art by Maggie Cameron

Just can't get away from those Dakota papers!  I tell you . . . they are so fun to use.  Here, Maggie uses a zip strip as a vertical accent.  Don't forget to use those strips at the edge of your papers!

February Stamp of the Month Art #6

Art by Shannon Law

Our Avonlea papers have been SUCH a hit, I'm so glad that they are carrying over from our Autumn/Winter Idea Book!  Here, Shannon adds some sparkle to them with our Silver Shimmer Trim, a self-adhesive backed tape that is so easy to use.

February Stamp of the Month Art #5

Art by Julie Reynolds

Being a home body, this quote really struck a chord with me.  Although these sentiments are squarish in nature, they also work well presented in the round!  I chose the Antiqued Copper Brad as an accent, to duplicate the circular feel shown in the sentiment mats and the BT paper.

February Stamp of the Month Art #4

Art by Joyce Beenes

What a nice way to use this stamp - as an accent on a scrapbook layout.  Our new Chantilly papers are featured, along with our Chantilly Assortment for the beautiful fabric-covered badge buttons.

February Stamp of the Month Art #3

Art by Darlys Recker

Our White Daisy Die-Cut Cards (Z1473) are a bargain at just $5.95 for 10 - and they come with stationery-quality envelopes.  What a classy look here . . . Darlys embellishes with our Black Striped Grosgrain Ribbon, the Boutique Assortment (sparkly gem at left) and our Licorice Opaques.

February Stamp of the Month Art #2

Art by Debi Gardner

Clementine papers are featured here, embellished with our Durable Square Studs.  The burnished finish on these studs make them so versatile - they can go elegant, or they can go softly country, like on this card.

February Stamp of the Month Art #1

Art by Becky Mackenstadt

What's in YOUR Handbag?

The contents of a handbag...revealed.

Then 1945 The typical handbag of a typical woman in 1945 contained: One or two lipsticks A compact(the won't close) 1 fresh handkerchief 2/3 crumpled handkerchiefs A package of letters The laundry bill 3 tickets from the cleaner 1 nylon stocking to be repaired 1 address book 1 pack of cigarettes 3 packs of matches 1 leather picture folder All ration books (including expired ones) Several cards with address of a furrier, a wholesale place for children's coats, a beauty parlor, a graphologist, etc. 2 scraps of paper with telephone numbers and no names 1 hairnet 1 bottle of vitamins 3 samples of slipcovers 1 fountain pen 2 pencils 1 parcel of V-mail letters covering several months held by a rubber band.

Now The typical handbag of  a typical woman today. ATM Card Cell Phone Change Purse Checkbook Crumpled Tissues Hand Cream Hair Brush Keys Lip Balm Nail File Makeup case Pens Wallet and credit cards One bag is not enough Our contents spill over into our totebags, where you will find: Agenda Bottled Water Paperback Book/Magazine Newspaper Shoes to change at work Umbrella

Isn't this fascinating?  I just love it!

A snapshot of a woman's life, then . . . and now.

If you'd like to gather your girls for some "handbag happiness" crafting at your place, let's pick a date!  I'll provide one bag of your choice from the picture below as a project for all who can join us, at no charge.  Each person will receive a helpful handout, to be used to create more at home.  Then you and your friends can end the time by ordering Close To My Heart products to create your own fun papercrafts, and you can benefit by earning free products, according to the purchases made that day.

These little handbags will accommodate Hershey Nuggets or a tube of Lip Balm.  Chocolates will be provided.  (Lip balm will be up to you.)

If you'd rather attend a class in my Art Room, you are invited:

Thursday, March 7 - 10am (RSVP by Mar. 1)

3 Handbags, start-to-finish

Class is FREE with a $25 product order, or just a $12 class fee.