Hello Lovely Cards

So love these patterns in the Hello Lovely Workshop your Way.

I added the stamps set A1192 Happy Heart (this set is available in French and Spanish versions) 

for the sentiment which I stamped using Flaxen ink and the heart image in Sorbet ink.

I used the Journalling pen to draw the stitching around the edge.

The flowers were cut at 2.75" and the leaves at 1"

For a fun accent I used the CTMH Mini Stapler and Mini Staples - totally in love with this - at the edges of the New England Ivy cardstock piece.

I think the end result is really pretty and I hope you like it too x

Love Sara xxx

January - CTMH Planner page

Oooohhhhh - I can't even begin to tell you how much fun I'm having with the CTMH planner page 

I used the ShinHan Touch alcohol markers and the CTMH Shimmer pen in Clear and Gold 

and Im in love with it.

I've tilted the page so you can see how the light catches the shimmer.

 I also added Liquid glass to the dots on the leaves :O)

I used this combination of colors as I love the gradation of hues which you can create

by layering these markers.

Hope you love it too and if you don't have yours yet (we are still in January so there is still time)

visit my website and order yours - they are discounted so don't wait - PLUS these discounted items will count towards that gorgeous wreath which you can get FREE :O)

Hello Lovely Scrapbook Double Layout

I thought I would share the pretty layout I just made featuring the Hello Lovely Workshop Your Way.

I am a fool for these flowers and delicate designs 

and this paper is just perfect for layouts for family, friends, weddings, 

get togethers, engagements, girls and in my opinion pretty much every occasion :O)

The Workshop comes with the gorgeous new pink shimmery ribbon and gold gems 

and the matching compliments. Everything you need to make a complete projects.

I added small amounts of Gold Glitter Paper and then went to town coloring in the 

flowers with the clear Shimmer Brush.

A little direct to paper ink distressing with Whisper ink and you have the perfect layout xx

Hope you like it as much as I do - love Sara xx

Welcome Home Wreath

OMG - I can't tell you how excited I am to share this stunning wreath which is the January special from Close To My Heart. I am totally in love with it. And there are 4 ways you can get it !!!

1. You can buy for $18.95—no qualifying purchase required! 
2. You can get it FREE with a qualifying $60 purchase!
3. You can get it FREE  by hosting a party that reaches $250 in sales
4. Get it for free when you sign up to be a Consultant!

Here is mine - I sponged ink onto the edges of the green and blue pieces and colors the white roses with a clear shimmer brush which i had tinted with a few drops of sorbet reindeer. I also used a second shimmer brush tinted with sea glass reindeer to color the edge of the Welcome piece. Even though the kit comes with gold foil 'centers' for the flowers I wanted more dimension so I colored White enamel gems with a yellow marker and then added them to the center of the flowers.

I absolutely love the fact that you can put whatever you like on the banner piece as you receive a full alphabet - you could out your family name or Spring or Summer, Welcome  or whatever word makes you happy.

Don't miss out xxx Love Sara xxx 

Don't wait . . . .

Oooh lots of goodies in the clearance section of my online store - embossing folders, frames, albums, embellishments and more - and while you are there don't forget to check out the 'Going Soon" section !!

http://sarabatkin.closetomyheart.com/Retail/Products.aspx?CatalogID=159