Here is the layout I made... it literally took less that 10 minutes to create. Perfect for this busy mom of 3. :) I'm sure many of you can relate. Unless I am up crafting late at night when they are all asleep I have to come up with quick projects and this one is one that was quick but doesn't look like it, right?!

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To show you all how I made it... I made a quick video. Hope it's helpful....

So as you can see it doesn't take much time to get a scrapbook layout completed. You simply add a few things to the base page and you've got yourself a fab layout.

If you haven't ordered the Dream Pop Paper Pack yet... please do! You will LOVE it! I'm so in love with the vibrant colors and fabulous patterns. There are 2 ways to get it... either place a $35 order and get it for just $10 or Join My Team as a CTMH Independent Consultant (no obligations at all to buy/sell) and you'll get this Dream Pop Paper Pack for FREE. It only costs $49 to join. Oh and to make it even SWEETER... if you purchase Dream Pop through me you'll be entered to win $50 in CTMH Products from me OR if you Join My Team then you'll be entered to win $50 in CTMH Products from me. YEP... 2 separate giveaways!!! Be sure to shop or join to enter to win.

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Here is the card I made and little bag for a small goodie...

For the card I used this weeks Mojo Monday card sketch #291. I love using banners so when I saw the sketch I couldn't wait to make it, plus having the Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge makes cutting banners easy peasy.

Don't you love how the Burlap Ribbon goes with the Claire?! I love the look and especially like it with these antique copper brads.

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Ready to HOP with us?! Next up on the blog hop list is Ashley Gréaux. I'm sure you're going to LOVE her creation. If you get lost along the way or would like to view the complete list of participants head over to www.DamaskDivas.com/ClaireBlogHop. Also be sure to enter the GIVEAWAY that is being sponsored this month by Cydney Fowler. To enter simply leave a comment over on the Damask Divas blog and fill out that quick form and you're set. Winner will receive the Floral Happiness Stamp Set.

I'm excited to show you all what I made with it. Here is the vibrant, fun Dream Pop wreath I came up with....

I used the dream pop cardstock... if you look closely you'll see a glossy look to the flowers. The Dream Pop cardstock has a UV coating which gives it a clear embossed look. It is so awesome!!! Be sure to check out my video HERE to get a closer look at all the patterned paper designs and the cardstock.

Now check out those pinwheels... aren't they so fun?! I used the Close To My Heart Artiste Cricut Cartridge to cut them out and stamped them with the May Stamp of the Month, Pinwheels. Don't worry if you don't have the Artiste cartridge you can cut these out very easily but of course having the cartridge makes it super simple. If you're curious how I made the flowers you can check out my video tutorial HERE. They are the same flowers I had used for the paper flower topiary I made a while back.

So are you wondering how you can get your hands on this Dream Pop Paper pack?! If you spend $35 in CTMH products you can get this for just $10 -OR- if you Join Close To My Heart as an Independent Consultant during May you'll get it FREE. But check this out... it's only $49 to join and you'll get a kit full of $155 in CTMH products PLUS this Dream Pop paper pack.... SCORE!!!  

Here is a closer look at the Dream Pop Paper Pack... you get 12 patterned papers and 12 cardstock papers...

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Now it's HOP time... next up is Roberta Trujillo-Hupp. Happy Hopping! If you get lost along the way just head over to www.DamaskDivas.com/DreamPopBlogHop for the full list of participants.

Well guess what?! If you love paper crafting and Close To My Heart Products you can get a "membership" for just $49. But this is WAY better than just a membership cause you'll get $155 in products just for joining and then receive a discount on all your purchases. You're not obligated to shop/sell but you get an awesome discount and great perks. Are you interested?!

Get a membership today for $49 and during the month of April you'll get 4 FREE Stamp Sets along with the $155 in products.

Here is what you'll receive:

Workshops on the Go Chantilly Scrapbooking Kit - This is a full kit which includes a paper pack, stamp set, accessory and guide to complete some scrapbook layouts. 

Chantilly Complements Dimensional Elements - These are thick, cardstock like stickers that will go with your Scrapbooking Kit or could be used to make cards with.

Reflections Scrapbook Program - This is a How-To Book showing you tons of layouts to inspire and help you create gorgeous scrapbook layouts.

Originals Card Confidence Program - This is a How-To Book showing tons of card sketches to inspire and help you create gorgeous cards for all occasions.

Buttercup Exclusive Inks Pad - This is a really pretty yellow color ink pad.

Cotton Candy Exclusive Inks Pad - This is a bright and fun pink color ink pad.

Spinner - This is a fun accessory that you can use on your scrapbook layouts.

My Acrylix Wheel of Life Stamp Set - This is a very versatile stamp set and can be used with the Spinner accessory.

My Acrylix For a Friend Stamp Set - This is a great stamp set to make cards, scrapbook layouts and gifts for friends.

4" x 5" My Acrylix Block - This is a clear block that can be used with your clear stamp sets so you can see through to the paper and get perfect placement every time.

Current Idea Books (qty. 3) - These are Idea Books/Catalogs that show all our current products available. You get more so if you want to pass them on to friends, they can order too.

Close To My Heart Color Swatches - This gives you a glimpse of all the colors Close To My Heart has available.

Spring/ Summer 2013 B&T Duos Sampler - This is to show you a 6"x6" sample of all the new patterned paper packs. You can use these to make cards and other paper crafts. Or have them handy to show friends.

Petite Perks Critter Expressions Incentive Stamp Set - This is an adorable little stamp set for you to use or give away as a thank you or a little gift to someone.

Hostess Order Forms (qty. 5) - If you're friends want to get together and place an order they can earn free products and this Hostess Order form is what you'll have them fill out.

Customer Order Forms (qty. 5) - If you pass on a Idea Book/Catalog to a friend and they want to buy some goodies you can have them fill this out. Awesome that you pay just $49 to get a "membership" and then you can have friends order (not required) and you can earn some extra $$$ if they do.

And on top of that if you Join in April you'll get 4 FREE Stamp Sets... they are the April, May, June & July Stamp of the Month sets. Or if you prefer to get the Dream Pop Paper Pack you can wait until May 1st and get that entire paper pack for FREE. The choice is yours.

Here is a picture of both so you can decide...

This is the 4 FREE Stamp Sets you'll receive if you join in April...

This is the FREE Dream Pop Paper Pack you'll receive if you join in May... 

Again, there are no obligations to buy anything or sell anything. You can use your "membership" just for your own purchases. With all the fabulous products we have and more being released in July (for consultant/members) I can imagine there will be lots of goodies on your MUST HAVE list.

Are you ready to join today and get your membership?

CLICK HERE TO JOIN TODAY!

Here is a card I made using the CTMH Dream Pop Paper... be sure to check back on May 1st as my Damask Divas team and I will be featuring this paper pack in a Blog Hop. You'll be able to see a ton of different projects and get INSPIRED!!!

Now if you look closely you'll see that this paper pack features 6 different specialty colors. There is Mint, Strawberry, Tangerine, Rasberry, Banana & Grey. Don't let the specialty colors scare you...  I found plenty of Close To My Heart colors to coordinate. Check out my video to see which colors look great with this paper pack:

Aren't they perfect? You can't even tell a difference, they pair up so well. So if you missed it in the video I found that Lagoon, Smoothie, Sunset, Cotton Candy, Crème Brulee, and Honey all pair up really well. And for the grey you can use Slate.

So are you ready to see the ENTIRE paper pack?! Check out this video here where I reveal the awesomeness. Look closely at the cardstock.... you'll see that it has a clear embossed look {aka UV Coating}. Isn't that so cool?! ;) Be sure to watch and see how you can enter my 2 giveaways I'm offering in May.

Ready to order?! Be sure to wait until May 1st. You can either spend $35 and get this for just $10 or you can Join My Team as a Close To My Heart Consultant and get it for FREE. Don't let that consultant word freak you out. If you're not wanting to sell... it's ok! You can be a "hobbyist", get the consultant kit full of $155 in products for just $49, plus this Dream Pop Paper Pack for FREE and you have no obligations to sell at all. You can simply use it to get a discount on your products or you could share CTMH products with friends/fam, online or at home gatherings/workshops and make additional $$$. The choice is up to you. You will have no pressure from me as your upline, but I'll be here to support you whatever your goals may be.

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TO JOIN AND BECOME A CLOSE TO MY HEART CONSULTANT, CLICK HERE!

Interested in joining... Go HERE for my Online Perk Club or HERE for the Kit of the Month Club!

I used some retired Close To My Heart products.... the Super Hero Paper Pack and the My Creations Box. Isn't it perfect for a little boys box? My son is 2 (almost 3) and he LOVES it! I usually don't usually like to post projects with retired products cause it never fails someone contacts me to order them and I don't like having to say it's not orderable but I still had to share this one and hope that it inspires you to create something outside the norm. Maybe you have a daughter who loves Barbie's and you can cover a shoe box with a girlie paper pack like the Close To My Heart Claire paper, or you have a boy and you can use the Later Sk8r paper pack.

We do still carry boxes like this but in a smaller size. One is a card box and one is a recipe box, both have the magnetic closure, which is great. You can check them out HERE and HERE. And to browse Close To My Heart Paper Packs click HERE.   

Thanks for looking!

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Did you know there are 2 ways to get the April Stamp of the Month? If you spend $50 in April, you qualify to get this set for only $5. OR if you want it for FREE along with the May, June & July Stamp of the Month sets then Join My Team in April as a Close To My Heart Independent Consultant for just $49 and you'll get it free, plus all the other great products that come in the consultant kit. It's a value of $226. Don't miss it?! More info HERE. 

Here is the little For Always Gifties I made....

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The boxes, card, bird and little shape on the box were all cut using the Artiste Cricut Cartridge. The tag is from the Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge.

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Aren't these fun?! I used the new Clear Pillow Boxes from the Spring/Summer Idea Book and jazzed them up using the fab Buzz & Bumble Paper Pack, Sunset & Cocoa Cardstock, Burlap Ribbon, the Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge for the Tag, Natural Hemp and the Durables Square Embellishments.

The next blog on the list is Ashley Greaux. Hope you have a great time checking out all the creations using Buzz & Bumble Paper Pack. If you get lost, just hop on over to Damask Divas Blog for the full list. Be sure to make your way back to the Damask Divas Blog after hopping with us so you can enter the GIVEAWAY to win an adorable bumble bee stamp set and card/envelope set from this months sponsor, Traci Williams.

APRIL PROMOS:
Join Close To My Heart in April for only $49 and you'll receive 4 FREE Stamp of the Month sets (April-July)... that is a $71.80 value. Plus you'll get the Essentials Consultant Kit which includes TONS of fabulous products valued at $155. So literally you spend only $49 and get $226 in products.... WOW that is an awesome opportunity, especially since there are no obligations to sell. You could just take advantage of this deal and get a discount on all your CTMH purchases or be more of a business builder and have home gatherings/workshops, sell online, etc. For more info on being a CTMH Consultant, visit my Join CTMH paper HERE and FAQ's page HERE. Let me know if you have any questions. I'm here to help and would LOVE to have you on my Damask Divas team! 

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Chantilly Complements Dimensional Elements
Workshops on the Go Chantilly Scrapbooking Kit 
Reflections Scrapbook Program
Originals Card Confidence Program
Buttercup Exclusive Inks Pad
Cotton Candy Exclusive Inks Pad
Spinner
My Acrylix Wheel of Life Stamp Set
My Acrylix For a Friend Stamp Set
4" x 5" My Acrylix Block
Petite Perks Critter Expressions Incentive Stamp Set

April: My Sunshine My Acrylix Stamp Set
May: Pinwheels My Acrylix Stamp Set
June: A Flowering Bunch My Acrylix Stamp Set
July: Sweet Life My Acrylix Stamp Set

Wowza.. that's a ton of stuff, right?

So really you only spend $49 to become a Close To My Heart Independent Consultant and Join My Team during the month of APRIL and you'll get 4 FREE "Stamp of the Month" Stamp Sets, PLUS the awesome Essentials Consultant Kit all for just $49. Now that is an awesome deal!!!! The consultant kit alone retails for $155 and 4 stamp sets at $17.95 each... that is a whopping $226 value. How cool is that?!

I have TONS of info HERE and FAQ's HERE about being a Close To My Heart Independent Consultant but just know there are no obligations to sell. So if you want to just get an awesome deal on products for yourself and then get a discount on all your CTMH purchases... that is totally fine! Or if you want to be more of a business builder, have parties/workshops, sell online, have the opportunity to earn all expense paid trips... that is awesome too! I'd LOVE to have you join my team. Just a little FYI I was the Top Recruiter for Close To My Heart last year and earned the Sky Suite on the recent Cruise to the Caribbean for having the most points and most earned due to team building.
I must say my Damask Divas team ROCKS!!! Read below to see what one of my team members had to say...

"My name is Amie Kiger, and I signed up with Close to My Heart in March of 2012. I had no consultants in my area that I knew of, and had placed a couple of orders with Mandy previously, so I decided to sign up under her. I had absolutely no intentions of actually selling any products. My plans went no farther than being a hobbyist and using my discount on products that I loved. I let Mandy know this right off the bat, and she never pressured me either way. HOWEVER, she happens to offer some amazing incentives to her downline for sales. She also has a wonderful Facebook group set up for her team to communicate, ask questions, get ideas, share information, and a host of other useful things. Before I knew it, I was making plans to host my first open house and secure my Straight to the Top bonuses. I could not believe it! Crafting had always been a hobby for me, scrapbooking specifically, and the thought that I could actually make a living doing what I loved was far too hard to pass up with Mandy's expertise, knowledge, and guidance. I learned quickly that she was readily available to help out with questions about everything from understanding commissions to placing an order. She has a leadership style that makes you want to do more and strive to attain new goals. She is a genuine person who actually motivates without even having to try! Just knowing that she somehow manages to juggle all of the things she has in her schedule is pure motivation to me! Mandy is absolutely the best at what she does, and while she wants you to strive to reach certain goals, she also never belittles anyone who doesn't quite make it. Mandy has a style all her own--she is never in-your-face or a hard-nosed dictator, and it totally works. By the way, her artwork is completely fresh and amazing. Every creation she posts on her blog inspires me to want to do more! I have not, nor will I ever regret my decision to become a Damask Diva!"

So are you ready to take advantage of this awesome offer?!? Starting Monday, April 1st you can click here and get this smoking deal: https://orders.closetomyheart.com/enrollment/default.aspx?sponsorid=100236570&h=0.

Looking forward to having you on my team. Please contact me if you have ANY questions, I'm here to help!