Monday, October 30, 2017

Punny Pals


OMG I had to share this stinkin’ cute card I made using the monkey from the Punny Pals stamp set. 
These monkeys are so adorable and this set of fun animals and sayings help Operations Smile - a non-profit organization which provides surgeries to repair cleft palates and lips around the world. 
There is an additional cardmaking kit in addition to this set which is only available for a few more days so if you like and want it please visit my website at SaraBatkin.ctmh.com and help us to raise funds for this worthy cause 

Wednesday, October 25, 2017

Christmas Cards

Ooh look how much fun this cute card is !!!!!
This  Christmas card uses the adorable Beary Christmas paper from Close to my heart - along with the matching embellishments. I am totally in love with the sparkly Christmas lights glitter chipboard piece.I used the watercolor pencils to add the color to the ornament and bitty sparkles add more sparkle.I used Black ink for the hanging loop and the actual ornament and Cranberry for the Ribbon. Silver Shimmer Trim completed the look along with 3D foam tape of dimension.
 Here is the set and it features a wreath make up of the words from Oh Holy Night - which you can see on the banner section of the stamp - perfect for popping up on 3D foam tape.
The snowglobe is perfect for adding more bitty sparkles on those snowflake dots.
 And here is  cute 4"x 4" card which features the Basics Fundamentals stripe paper and I have added White Shimmer Trim to every other white stripe. Grey twine tied 3 times across the top of the card add texture and the 3D foam tape behind the stamped area and its mat gives dimension.
I used New England Ivy ink to stamp the tree and colored it with the Golden Yellow ShinHam marker. I then added Liquid Glass over the marker to make them shine.
Well I hope I inspired you to make Christmas cards of your own - so here is the list of items I used.
You will find them on my website so click on any of the list and it will take you right there - Love Sara xxx
Shimmer Trim
Beary Christmas Workshop
Bitty Sparkles
Liquid Glass
Watercolor Pencils
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Grey Twine
Ink
3D Foam Tape

December 2nd 2017

If you have ever wondered what its like to be part of my Close To My Heart life and would like to take part in an corporate event for a few hours on December 2nd - please message me as soon - we have just a few openings for us to be able to bring a guest. I know they will be filled very very quickly x

Monday, October 02, 2017

Share a smile

This is the charity which CTMH supports and for which I was so blessed to be able to raise $2500 with my artwork at Convention in June. That's 10 children who were able to have surgery just because I made a scrapbook in a box and due to the generosity of the lady who bought it.
We have a wonderful special offer in October with a cute card kit (32 cards) and fun matching thin cuts to run through your Cuttlebug or Big Shot embossing machine.
Visit my website at sarabatkin.ctmh.com and choose the "Share a Smile' Card Kit along with the Punny Pals stamp set - round up your donation and make a difference to a childs life