Happy April Fool’s Day!

Posted on 04/01/2012 by Carol Gomes

Happy April 1st!

I love April, I am ready for all the spring flowers, I love the bulb flowers most of all, With the mild winter we have had here in the bay area of Northern California we have already started seeing daffodils popping up, and a few tulips and Iris. It is also Palm Sunday for those who celebrate this day.

On the Sunday before Easter, many Christians celebrate Palm Sunday. Recalling the entrance of Jesus into Jerusalem, churches distribute palm leaves in remembrance of people who waved them and carpeted his path with them. One of the things you can do with these palm leaves is to fold them into crosses. These are great to give out as little gifts or hide as secret presents! You can get directions on how to make this palm cross here.

Today is also April Fool’s Day and whether you have a propensity for playing tricks on people or not, here are some thoughts about this day. Today is the day for pranks of all kinds, whether they come from friends and family or they’re an online, TV or radio prank. There will definitely be some merriment and foolishness about, so put your sense of humor into gear and be prepared!

Click here to read more about April Fool’s Day

But I especially love April 1st for today is my grandson Ryan’s birthday and while when he gets into mischief we say that we KNOW why he was born on April Fools Day, he is one of the sweetest little boys you could ever meet and he is going to break hearts with those brown eyes.

Have a Creative Day and don’t get fooled! My gift to you this April Fool’s Day is a free stamp set with any order placed on my website today. This will not show in your order, but will be sent directly from me!… so click h ere to place your order now…..NO FOOLING!

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Create background paper using tissue paper for a unique look

Posted on 03/07/2012 by Carol Gomes

In this card I want to talk about the background. You can easily create your own background using various techniques. In this card the background was made by using tissue paper to transfer the color from your stamp pad to the paper. You can get a nice varied look by mixing the depth of color based on how much you load onto the tissue. Just wad up the tissue and use it like a sponge. Try your hand at this technique and let me know what you think!

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Happy Birthday Michangelo

Posted on 03/06/2012 by Carol Gomes

Do you ever feel like it takes forever to finish a scrapbook page? Great creations take time. Michangelo took 4 years to complete the LiSistine Chapel. I am sure the italians thought it was worth the wait.

What causes you to not be able to finish a scrapbook page or give you a block on getting it done? Leave a comment and share with us. To read more about Michangelo click here.

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Single Scrapbook Page Sketch for Sketch Monday

Posted on 03/05/2012 by Carol Gomes

Since it is the first Monday in March, I have chosen a single page layout for you to try. This layout features one large photo for your focal picture and a tall skinny photo to compliment. Journaling goes in the left corner and title on top. Embellishments can be added . Give this a try, and send it to Carol@CreativelyCarol.com so I can post it here.

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Recipe card project – Corn Pudding

Posted on 03/04/2012 by Carol Gomes

Today’s recipe card follows the same formatas last week’s card.

Today’s recipe is Corn Pudding

1 can creamed corn
3 eggs
1 can evaporated milk
¾ sugar
2 tablespoons oil
2 tablespoons cornstarch
salt to taste

Beats eggs until frothy, add sugar, oil, and salt and continue to blend. Add cornstarch to milk and beat well. Mix all together with corn mixture. Place in glass dish (approx 8 x sprayed with cooking spray. Bake in low oven at 325° for about an hour or until set. Do not rush .

Have a Creative Day!

Carol

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FREE Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge…. join my team

Posted on 02/24/2012 by Carol Gomes

March is a GREAT time to embrace the philosophy of fun because anyone that joins Close To My Heart and my Memory Makers Team in March will receive this FABULOUS Cricut® Art Philosophy collection for FREE! WOWZA!!! This is a hot Hot HOT item – scorchin’ HOT even and just look at this BEAUTIFUL artwork (above) that you can create with the FABULOUS Art Philosophy collection…

If you have any questions about this promotion, just call me at 925-822-7097

I am here to answer all your questions!

If you are ready to sign up, please click here

Carol Gomes

Independent Consultant with Close to my Heart

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Covering My Creations Display Albums

Posted on 02/22/2012 by Carol Gomes

Yesterday we showcased the My Creations Display Album so today I will tell you how to cover your album.

Step 1 – Take your My Creations Display Album and disassemble album by gently pulling wire binding apart and removing covers.

Step 2 – Cut B & T patterned paper one inch larger that the item that is being covered. Center cover on B & T paper. Fold and adhere corners first, then edges.

Step 3 -With piercing tool, punch hole in center of binding openings and press B & T paper to edges of binding openings. Adhere cover lining and repeat steps to open holes. Reassemble album

When you create your own My Creations Display Album, please send me a picture so I can feature it here for everyone to ohhh and ahhhh . Just send your pictures to me by clicking here.

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Z1054 My Creations™ Display Album

Posted on 02/21/2012 by Carol Gomes

Today I would like to tell you about one of the great products we have for making your own album to display. This incredibly versatile chipboard album can stand to display photos or layouts or be used as a book. Get creative and use it as a desktop monthly calendar, a photo flip frame, and more! (Includes chipboard covers with 12 spiral-bound 6″ × 6″ page protectors). The cost of this album is $7.95

Come back tomorrow and learn how to cover this album.

Have a creative day!

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Scrapbook Sketch for 7-10 photographs

Posted on 02/20/2012 by Carol Gomes

Today is Monday, so that means it is time for a new sketch. Here is a 2 page layout that can include 7-10 pictures depending on how much journaling you would like on the page. One great example is to use journaling strips in one box, transparency words in the other two. You can use a transparency for your title as well.

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Sketch Monday – 2 page sketch with 4 pictures

Posted on 01/30/2012 by Carol Gomes

Here is it the last Monday of January and I have sketch for you to try. This week we will do a 2 page layout using 4 photographs. In this sketch you put all 4 pictures side by side. Pictures are cut into squares, I typically use a 4 x 4 size. Add a title underneath and some journaling and you are all set!