Friday, June 21, 2019

Playing With Thin Cuts

Starry Night Castle Card


Welcome!  I'm so glad you have stopped by! 😊 I absolutely love this Princess Castle Stamp and Thin Cut set--it is so adorable!  Think of the possible uses--birthday, celebratory, cards, memory books, Disney visits, etc.!!!

Using my trusty Sizzix Big Kick, I easily cut my White Cardstock with the metal Princess Castle die.  After cutting, I stamped the castle with Archival Black Ink.  


I enjoyed adding hints of color with the Watercolor Pencils and the Clear Shimmer Brush.  These pencils go on like a dream, and are great with or without the blending with water or shimmer.  
With the use of the Archival Ink, there was no fear of smearing the crisp stamped lines. 😊 Happy dance!


To create the background for my castle, I cut a piece of starry night paper to match both the front of my card base, and the inside front.  The starry night pattern is one of 12 designs in the Into the Wild Paper Packet.  


The medium size Stitched Square Frame Thin Cut was just the size I wanted for my opening.  I cut the card base first, and adhered a piece of white tulle I had on hand, over this opening.  Once that was done, I simply built my card layers.  

First, adhere Starry night paper to front, then position the castle and stitched frame.  Adhere just the lower edge of the castle behind the stitched frame piece in front of the tulle, as shown in the above photo.  


You'll then adhere the starry night paper on the interior of the front of the card.  Doesn't the tulle add a fun touch?  I think that a beautiful vellum would also give a similar look.  




After the front of the card was finished, I created a random pattern of stars using the star stamps included with the castle stamp set.  Then, my 'Let's Celebrate' sentiment was stamped using Sapphire Ink on Ballerina Cardstock.  This sentiment is part of this One Year Older set.  

Why not try your hand at creating a fun cut-out card to brighten someone's day?  😊


Now a quick note on some of the great specials at PapercraftingWithGayle.ctmh.com -- 
Through July 31, 2019 this super versatile, exclusive Share the Joy Bundle is available, while supplies last.  Of course you can also purchase just the stamps or the thin cuts. 
Think of all the ways these stamp icons will be used by you!  Not only cards and scrapbook pages, but these stamps would be great for teachers--whether you're a home educator or one in the neighborhood school.  πŸ˜‰ How will you use yours?  


Also, during June, with your purchase of select stamp sets, at $18.95 each, you will receive absolutely FREE designer paper, cardstock, embellishments, and a pattern guide  (download) to create a 2-page layout!  Purchase all 4 stamp kits at an additional 25% off!  Woo Hoo!  This is an awesome value! Total retail is $117.33, and you only pay $52.95 (plus tax & shipping).  So much goodness!  Which will you create? 

Just announced!!!  July 1 - August 31, 2019,  Close to My Heart is bringing back the popular Seaside paper suite, updated with new stickers! πŸ’More to come July 1!



Check out the Seasonal Expressions Idea Book on my website, and receive one FREE with your order.  It is jammed with beautiful artwork created with four new Creative Collections, papers, complements, stamps, embossing folders, die cuts, and more!

During this 35th Anniversary, pop up sales are randomly announced. Drum roll!!!  There will be a 24-hour Flash Sale Friday, June 21 beginning at 5 PM EDT and ending at 4:59 PM EDT on Saturday, June 22, 2019!πŸ’–

If you miss this one, just visit PapercraftingWithGayle.ctmh.com, and sign up to receive my my newsletter.  You will then always be in the know! You can also message me with this request!  😊

 Thank you so much for visiting!  YOU are appreciated!  

I enjoy hearing from you and appreciate your business and support.  I look forward to helping you as you travel along life's journey celebrating relationships with all of YOUR papercrafting and memory keeping needs.  πŸ’–

Have a wonderful day!

Happy Papercrafting,





Without love, deeds, even the most brilliant, count as nothing.
Story of a Soul, Chapter VIII

Materials used (and so much more) are available from me at PapercraftingWithGayle.ctmh.com



Thursday, June 6, 2019




Ahhh, Sweet Memories!



Welcome!  Wow!   Thank you for your prayers, kind words and continued support! πŸ’– It's been an interesting couple of months dealing with broken bones, no crafting, no gardening, no driving, etc.  So excited to be able to move my hand, wrist, knee and ankle again! Super stiff, but time to craft! 😊

No 'fussy cutting' yet! LOL!  All cuts for my Dance layout were made using my paper trimmer and Cricut.  The incredibly versatile You are Here Cricut collection provided my title and dance icon.  


For inspiration, I used Make It From Your Heart Vol. 3, pattern 17, page 38.   This is such a great launch pad for ideas as it includes 36 two-page layout patterns.  It is also super handy for when we use Pocket Plus and pocket scrapbooking Memory Protectors because sample layouts are included for these as well!  Woo Hoo!  

Papers, Complements and PML Cards from the Sweet Girl Creative Collection, mixed with a sheet of True Love paper, and and a touch of cardstock weight Silver Foil paper creates a soft palette for my little granddaughter. 


I absolutely love, and appreciate, the versatility of these collections!  When you can mix and match collections and paper suites, you know your creative juices will be doing a happy dance!  😍  




Also, during June, with your purchase of select stamp sets, at $18.95 each, you will receive absolutely FREE designer paper, cardstock, embellishments, and a pattern guide  (download) to create a 2-page layout!  Purchase all 4 stamp kits at an additional 25% off!  Woo Hoo!  This is an awesome value! Total retail is $117.33, and you only pay $52.95 (plus tax & shipping).  I'm looking forward to receiving mine and creating them!


For those who purchase this June special, we'll get together to create our pages!  (Busy summer or not local, no worries, I'll host a private FB gathering.πŸ˜‰)  


Check out the new Seasonal Expressions Idea Book on my website, and receive one FREE with your order.  It is jammed with beautiful artwork created with four new Creative Collections, papers, complements, stamps, embossing folders, die cuts, and more!

Thank you so much for visiting!  YOU are appreciated!  

I enjoy hearing from you and appreciate your business and support.  I look forward to helping you as you travel along life's journey celebrating relationships with all of YOUR papercrafting and memory keeping needs.  πŸ’–

Have a wonderful day!

Happy Papercrafting,




Without love, deeds, even the most brilliant, count as nothing.
Story of a Soul, Chapter VIII



All materials used (and so much more) are available from me at PapercraftingWithGayle.ctmh.com