Crafted by Grace

I hope you all have had a wonderful, relaxing Thanksgiving holiday. Our was truly blessed, with great family all around and of course the wonderful scents and tastes of autumn. Now that we find ourselves truly beginning the Christmas season, I will be offering some inspiration for you! Between now and Christmas I will be offering 12 new posts with Christmas cards, new techniques or ideas to keep your holiday Beautifully Simple. You can even follow my blog so you won't miss a day. Here are some cards from the Wishes book to get us started! I have used the Greetings Card Workshop here, with Jingle paper and Wishing Star stamps D1333. Featured exclusive Close to my Heart colors are: Tulip, Juniper and Creme Brulee. Techniques used include: sponging edges, scissor distressing, perfect two-step stamping with our clear stamps, and sanding, of course! How many of you are making your own cards this year? Leave me a comment with how many you plan to make, so we can cheer each other on

Close to My Heart celebrates Thanksgiving by thanking YOU! With every $100 order in November, you will receive not one, but TWO beautiful stamp sets. Up to $45.90 in free stamps! The first is A Little Thanks ~ our stamp of the month. The second one - - your choice! Any set size A to D. Enjoy the bonus, knowing our hearts are very thankful to serve and enjoy crafting with you. Rebecca's Guests ONLY contest : There are two GREAT specials to end off our year - and I couldn't resist jumping in on the fun. For every online purchase made through my site, now through Dec. 31st, I will tuck your name into a hat to win yet another beautiful Close to My Heart prize! (December sale information coming soon! Just got a sneak peek on January too! Oh, it's a happy season with Close to my Heart.) But I won't spoil all the fun yet today. Give those wish lists to your family so you can get a beautiful, crafty surprise come Christmas morning!