Tuesday, March 26, 2013

March Stamp of the Month Art # 8

Art by Kathleen

The romance of a rose!  Combine this set with other romantic looks, like a cameo . . . for a sweet touch.  Note the tiny sparkles that are added to the necklace.  Claire papers give texture to this card.

Monday, March 25, 2013

March Stamp of the Month Art # 7

Art by Helen Onulak

Glitter Paper adds punch to this pretty card.  Here Helen uses some from our "Brown & Tan" Glitter Paper pack.  Just $5.95 for 3 sheets.  This is cardstock weight paper, and Cricut compatible!!!  It provides great glittery shine without being "chunky" or messy.

Friday, March 22, 2013

Girlfriend Fun


My Seattle ladies had a great time today making their little handbags that hold Hershey Nuggets. What fun! 
If you'd like to gather your girlfriends together for an hour of fun to create these, let's set a date! :-)




Wednesday, March 20, 2013

Saturday, March 16, 2013

Know When to Fold 'Em


Know when to fold ‘em.

Sometimes we make being organized more work than it needs to be.
The goal of being organized is to simplify your life.
Not add unnecessary steps or complications.  

We want to make the tasks of daily living as simple and easy as possible.
It isn’t about how the space looks; it’s about how it function, for you!
Create specific homes for your possessions and simplify your routines and habits.
Give yourself  a sense of control in your life.
Do you need to fold your underwear and arrange it neatly in the drawer?
Probably not.
Why spend the time?
Do you need to neatly fold the towels in the linen closet?
Actually, rolling them up and stacking them takes up less room.
Bonus-they look neater.
Neatly folding your clothing and layering them up in your drawer usually means you wear the top three items in each drawer, over and over.
Try folding them in half one more time, then nestle them up against one another, front to back, so you can see what you have.

Spend your time and energy getting the maximum amount of organization for the least amount of effort.
Permission granted for it never to look perfect.
Know when to fold ‘em, and know when to walk away.


Thursday, March 14, 2013

"Like" Me to Win!

Yes - I've made the leap into the 21st Century and now am on Facebook! :-)

I have a special "Create With Julie" page dedicated to Close To My Heart art ideas and inspiration.

"Like" me on "Create With Julie" between now and March 31, and you will be entered into a drawing to win $20 in FREE Close To My Heart paper packs and stamp sets.