Monday, August 31, 2015

Damask Divas Nevermore Blog Hop

Welcome to Damask Divas Nevermore Blog Hop!


My name is Traci Williams and I am an Independent Consultant with Close to my Heart.



If you just came from Felicia's Paper Fascination blog, you are in the right place! 

                      Here is my featured project using this amazing crafty paper witch is so amazing!!



Thank you for hopping along!  Next blog to visit is Jessica's Craftin' and Stampin'!! 


Look what September brings for amazing specials at Close to my Heart:

Stamp of the Month:  Paper Garden  $5.00 with any $50 purchase.  Regular price is $17.95 and can be combined with September Campaign, Hello, Life!




Hello, Life! is the September special with no minimum requirement.  Each stamp set is $13.95 but when you purchase all 3, Close to my Heart will take $2.00 off each price making them $11.95 each.  These are limited edition stamps that work from Scrapbooking, Card Making and down to InstaLife (mini scrapbook found --> HERE!



Friday, July 31, 2015

Damask Divas Zoe Blog Hop


Welcome to Damask Divas Zoe Blog Hop!

My name is Traci Williams and I am an Independent Consultant with Close to my Heart.

If you just came from Jennifer Dykstra's hop then you are at the right place!  If this is your first stop, please visit DamaskDivas for all entries!!


For my project, I used Close to my Heart's Zoe Paper Pack, Zoe Complements, Coral Shimmer Trim, August Stamp of the Month, "Framed", My Creations Mini Folio, Glacier and Sorbet Exclusive Ink Pads, NEW Artistry Cricut Collection and Sequin & Bitty Sparkles for finishing details!

Using the Mini Folio, I created a keepsake for my mom as we just celebrated her 65th birthday this summer!  Enjoy!!










Next on the hop is Jessica.. Again, if this is your first stop, please visit DamaskDivas for all entries!!  Zoe is just to cute too pass up!

A lot going on in August with Close to my Heart!  Be sure to shop the entire Zoe collection by clicking right here--->> HERE

Want to get organized this summer?  Close to my Heart has an amazing "Get Organized" promotion this month.  To see the promotion, click HERE

We have many more ways to get organized, click HERE to see them all!!

Be sure to check out August Stamp of the Month, FRAMED
Close to my Heart's new Cricut Collection is here, ARTISTRY!

Thursday, April 30, 2015

Damask Divas Taste of Summer Blog Hop




Welcome to Damask Divas Taste of Summer Blog Hop!

This hop features the new "Taste of Summer" B&T Paper Packs that are only available during the month of May!  Close to my Heart has also added one more bonus...a matching stamp set!

Best part, Paper Pack is $8.95 with no minimum purchase and the stamp set is $17.95.

Click HERE to order them today!

If you came from Jen's Messy Studio, you are in the right place.  If not, be sure to visit Damask Divas for entire line up!!

My project features a refreshing summer card!

The stamp sets used are Ice Cold Summer and Hostess Set Tagged With Love.  To get the Hostess Stamp Set, contact me to schedule an online party or Facebook party!  The stamp set is discounted and you can use hostess rewards to purchase at the discounted rate!


Next on the Hop will be Cydney Fowler Creations.  If you want to visit all the entries, visit Damask Divas for the entire line up!

Thank you for hopping along!!
Traci Williams, Independent Consultant
Close to my Heart

Here are more details on May Special:  Click HERE to purchase both the Paper Pack ($8.95) and bonus stamp set today ($17.95)!



Friday, January 16, 2015

Damask Divas Valentine's Day Blog Hop


Welcome to Damask Divas Valentine's Day Blog Hop!


My name is Traci Williams and I am an Independent Consultant with Close to my Heart.

If you just came from Jessica Wilson's Craftin' and Stampin', you are in the right place.  If you are just arriving, be sure to visit Damask Divas page for all entries by clicking HERE.

For Valentine's Day, everyone should get a card and a special treat!  As you can see, I did just that!

The card was made using Stamp of the Month "This Moment".  I used a page from Brushed B&T papers as the background and then I cut a 3 x 4 label from White Daisy.  Using the new Pixie Double Thick Twine, I knotted one side and cut it then unraveled at edges before adding to the 3 x 4 label.  I used Pixie Exclusive Inks™ for the sentiment and cut out hearts from Art Philosophy cartridge with our Pink Glitter paper.

For the treat box, I used a 12 x 12 Cranberry card stock for the box twhich was made using a box shape from Cricut Design Space.  Most of the remaining cuts were from Close to my Heart's Art Philosophy and Artiste Cricut Collections.  So fun to create!


For your next blog, you will be visiting Jamie Blade's Stamping, Crafting and Scrapbooking with Jamie Blade's. If you are just arriving here, be sure to visit Damask Divas for all entries by clicking HERE

To see all January Close to my Heart promotions, they are listed below.

This Moment Stamp of the Month


Year>>Noted Constant Campaign


Express Yourself  Studio J Collection Limited Time
If you are interested in hosting a Close to my Heart gathering online or at home. we are having a double hostess rewards for January.  Click HERE for the details.

Friday, October 31, 2014

Damask Divas Yuletide Blog Hop





Welcome to Damask Divas Yuletide Blog Hop!

My name is Traci Williams and I am an Independent Consultant with Close to my Heart.

If you just came from Jessica Wilson's project, you are in the right place.  If you just came here...be sure to visit DamaskDivas.com to get entire listing of all entries.  Click -->> HERE to see list.

My project showcases 2 gift boxes and a coordinating card.

Projects were made using Close to my Heart Cricut Collections, red glitz glitter, black sparkle swirl and stamps...very simple projects!!




Next on the hop is Lillian Yeh, she always has amazing projects!  If you just came here...be sure to visit DamaskDivas.com to get entire listing of all entries.  Click -->> HERE to see list.


Thank you for visiting Paper Crafting 101!

Traci Williams, Independent Consultant
Close to my Heart
www.consultant.ctmh.com

Monday, September 29, 2014

Damask Divas Pathfinding Blog Hop

Welcome to Damask Divas Pathfinding Blog Hop!


My name is Traci Williams and I am an Independent Consultant with Close to my Heart.

If you just stopped in from Jennifer Dykstra's page, you are in the right place!  If you just came across the blog hop, be sure to see all the wonderful entries by visiting Damask Divas by clicking HERE.

For my project, I wanted something simple but yet rustic.  Pathfinding B&T Papers are so beautiful and provide a modern rustic appeal.  The papers are so versatile through any project you want to do!!


This A2 card base is Colonial White with Pathfinding and Yuletide B&T Papers.  I had a Herringbone embossing folder that I wanted to use to give a dimensional look to the Yuletide paper in the background with the bottom layer of Champagne cardstock.  I then used coordinating colors with Pathfinding, Colonial White and Barn Red, I cut out 2 "Autumn" sentiments (same size) and attached them to create a shadow.  The acorn cut was cut using one B&T paper, the acorns and leaf fill was one side and the other side was the top layers of acorn and outer edging of cut.  I added a burlap bow in the upper corner along with rust colored Stickles too add a little bling to my acorn cut.

It is simple, clean and cute!

Now to the next Blog Hop is Brenda Zimmerman.
Again, too see the entire list, please click --> HERE to visit DamaskDivas.com

Thank you for finding your way through our blog!

Traci Williams, Independent Consultant
Close to my Heart

Monday, September 1, 2014

Damask Divas Scaredy Cat Blog Hop


Welcome to Damask Divas Scaredy Cat Blog Hop!

If you just came from Jessica Wilson's page, you are in the right place.  If you are just joining the hop here, please visit Damask Divas website to see the entire list of consultants!

My name is Traci Williams and I am an Independent Consultant with Close to my Heart and my project features a mini photo album with pocket pages.

Here is the project I made with the Scaredy Cat B&T Paper from Close to my Heart.






I received this mini album from a friend of mine and what a great time to decorate it up!
I also used previous Halloween papers from Close to my Heart...just to show that after a couple of years, you can still mix and match!

Scaredy Cat is a beautiful paper pack, it can work as a stand alone paper without incorporating Halloween into the mix...I also love the new color Close to my Heart added to this paper pack..it is called "Thistle"...Click--->>HERE to see the entire Thistle collection.

I measured every page of this album, that is one important thing to do!  Not every page is the same size on certain albums.  I penciled in the measurements on the specific page where I would cover with B&T papers and/or cardstock.

I also made cuts from the Artbooking Cricut Collection from Close to my Heart.

The Chevron Embossing Folder can be purchased with Close to my Heart.  Click here to see all the embossing folders Close to my Heart has by clicking--->>HERE.  For the BOO embossed page, I distressed around the word "BOO" and used sponge dauber along with Sunset Exclusive Ink Pad to add color to the embossed image.

Thank you for stopping by!  Next on the hop is Felicia Tortorici's page.  iF you are just joining the hop here, please visit Damask Divas website to see the entire list of consultants!

Look below for all that Close to my Heart will be offering during September:

#30yearsofhappy celebrating Jeanette Lynton's 30th anniversary!

Then, when you order reaches $50, you can purchase the September Stamp of the Month for an additional $5.00!!