Thursday, April 30, 2009

Blog Candy!

http://stephaniecastrodesigns.blogspot.com

AND
http://www.jillofalltrades.blogspot.com

Check these out :)

Wednesday, April 29, 2009

CTMH Blog Hop

Welcome to our Close to my Heart Summer 2009 Idea Book Blog Hop! Over 40 Close to my Heart Consultants are celebrating the upcoming release of the Summer 2009 Idea Book by sharing their amazing creations using new products via their blogs.

Here are 2 cards I made with the MAY stamp of the month- Be Yourself and the new Bella paper pack! I love pink and brown and the ladies in the stamp set are just 2 cute!


Paper: Bella
My Acrylix Stamp Set: Be Yourself
Ink Colors: Hollyhock, Pansy Purple
Embellishments: Hollyhock ribbon, sponge texture tools


Now "Hop" on over to Corey Acton's blog to see her work! Be sure to visit all the Consultants at their Blogs to get some great crafting ideas and see the great new Paper Packs and My Acrylix Stamp Sets! Remember, the Summer 2009 Idea Book goes LIVE on May 1st- THATS TOMORROW, YAY!!!!!

If you are lost in the blog hop, here's a full list of participants:

Erin Herring http://www.tazzygirl2000.blogspot.com/
Penny Doucette http://scrappinpenny.blogspot.com
Kathleen Rensel http://scrapbookaddictkath.blogspot.com
Jessica Moore www.jessicaspaperpetals.blogspot.com
Colleen Porter www.inkemup.blogspot.com
Sherry Thompson www.picturespatternsandpaper.blogspot.com
Jen Patrick www.roxybonds-scrappin.blogspot.com
Corey Acton http://scrappytimeswithcorey.blogspot.com
Amy Edwards www.paisleysplayhouse.blogspot.com
Amy Schultz www.amylizschultz.blogspot.com
Tresa Black www.fabulouslyartsy.blogspot.com
Leslie Kolic www.leannesscraps.blogspot.com
Rebecca Garrison www.stampingwithbekah.blogspot.com
Miranda Kurz http://www.scrampinwithmiranda.com/
Terrie Dodd http://my-life-in-real-time.blogspot.com/
Traci Tanimura www.creativetraci.blogspot.com
Debora Mcelhany www.mcdoodlesscrappinplace.blogspot.com
Katie Paterson http://katiepaterson.blogspot.com
Michelle Robinson http://amaizenbluelady.typepad.com
Lori Scott http://scrapinglori.blogspot.com
Amberlyn Gentry http://amberlyng.blogspot.com
Wendy Kessler www.myscrapbookingblog.com
Meredith Burgess www.meredithsscrappylife.blogspot.com
Vicky Sullivan www.sullyscrapandstamp.blogspot.com
Caren Goldstein www.scrappycaren.blogspot.com
Jena Devries www.livelovelaughscrapbook.blogspot.com
Kami Welter www.scrappin4memories.blogspot.com
Traci Godbee http://createwithtraci.blogspot.com
Julie Banzon www.scrapbookiejulie.blogspot.com
Laurel Seabrook www.want2scrap.blogspot.com
Alisan Smith http://scrappinalistamps.blogspot.com
Haley Dyer www.inkyscrapper.blogspot.com
Dawn Heuft www.stamptildawn.blogspot.com
Ali Creel www.scrapali.blogspot.com
Helen Onulak www.hookedonstamping.com
Jean McNulty http://stampinmaui.blogspot.com
Aaron Brown http://aaronsbooth32.blogspot.com/
Shannon www.rockinstamps.blogspot.com
Julie Lane http://raggedydoodles.blogspot.com
Carrie Zrodlowski http://carriesinspiration.blogspot.com

Scrapbook Club

Do you actually USE all those supplies that you buy?????? Don't worry, you are not alone! Here's your chance to USE WHAT YOU BUY in an all new Scrapbook Club!!!!!!

Join me in a monthly scrapbook club to create 2 awesome Layouts from a club kit.
I am offering to guide you through the complete finishing of the two layouts you see below. The “BASIC” kit will give you ALL the materials to complete these two pages, PLUS enough paper to finish FOUR more layouts and THREE cards at home. If you would like the STAMPS to add the stamped images of your 7 EXTRA projects, you will need to order the “BETTER” kit. (This kit includes ALL of the “BASIC” kit AND the added stamp set(s).) If you would like to order EVERYTHING you need to create everything you see in the instruction sheet as shown (embellishments), you will need to order the “BEST” kit.



May's Scrapbook Club will be held on Sunday May 17th from 12-2

email me for the order form or to sign up today!!!!!!! Space is limited- HURRY!!!!
roxy-bonds@comcast.net

*****not local???? You can order your kit with me and you will get a guide that gives you step by step instructions for creating the featured layouts!!!!!!!!!

Thursday, April 23, 2009

Some serious Blog Candy

Check this out:
http://passionforcrafts.blogspot.com/2009/04/blogoversary-candy.html

Tuesday, April 21, 2009

Earth Day Blog Hop




In honor of Earth Day- I was challenged by my group of friends to use a recycled item on a Layout. I used some "grass" from my son's easter basket as the butterfly's trail.



Click on the button above, or HERE to hop over to Julia's blog! Hopefully you will have a chance to hop all the way around our circle and see some wonderful projects! If you don't get all the way around, check back later in the day!

Another NEW Sketch

Also at Creative Scrappers as a part of their Birthday Bash!

A New Sketch!!!!!!!

FINALLY!!!!!

This one is up at Creative Scrappers Birthday Bash. Enter it there for a chance at a prize :)

Monday, April 20, 2009

Card Class

Here are a couple cards I did for my card class this week!


Technique: chalk popping
Supplies: CTMH- Key to my heart pp, treasures of the heart stamp, noteworthy stamp, Autumn chalk, Clear ink, Juniper ink.


Technique: Watercolor
Supplies: CTMH- Creative basics Emporium PP and Ribbon, Alfresco stamp, Waterbrush, Twilight, Vineyard Berry CS, Twilight, Vineyard berry, Coco & Sweet Leaf Ink, clear buttons.

Sunday, April 19, 2009

More sneak peaks!!!!!!

Here's some more sneak peaks!!!

Moon Doggie
This super cool set is great for all your vacation photos! It brings that vintage feel with some fun florals!


Animal Cookies
I love love love this set! Might be my favorite of the new catalog! I love the primary colors and trust me, its not babyish at all! There are some cool coordinating stamps that go with this one too!

Less than 2 weeks from the release of the NEW CTMH Catalog!!!!!!!

Thursday, April 16, 2009

Scrapbook and Share!!!!!



Click on the image above to go to CTMH's scrapbook and share site!!!!!


National Scrapbooking Month is all about you! We want you to share your story with us, so put together your best two-page layout featuring…you! Send a JPEG photo of your layout and a description of how it is highlighting you, your life, your passions, your hobbies—whatever is the best way to tell your story. Send your photo and description to scrapbookandshare@closetomyheart.com and you will be automatically entered into the contest to win $150 US retail in Close To My Heart product!

Wednesday, April 15, 2009

Tickled Pink-- NOW AVAILABLE!!!!!!!!!

The Tickled Pink promotion is now available!!!!!!!!

Shop HERE

TWO WAYS to get this kit!
* Purchase $60 in STAMP SETS and get this kit for FREE!!!!!
* Purchase the kit outright for $34.95

Here's some cards I made with the extra paper from the kit- after making the 4 Lo's :)



Scroll down to see more info :)

Monday, April 13, 2009

Sneak Peaks!!!!!!

So the NEW CTMH Idea Book is officially released on May 1st.... but I'm so excited about it and know you will be too, that I'm showing you some sneak peaks of the new goodies!!!!!!

Tinkerin
Check out this awesome new paper pack!


Bella
This paper pack is girly yet not cutesy! LOVE it!


If you are coming to my Open House on April 26th.... you'll have a chance to USE the Bella products and see some Tinkerin' Layouts!

And of course, everyone will LOVE this Stamp Of the Month for MAY! Be Yourself! This amazing set features 8 "ladies"- very much like the Bella stamp line! Perfect!



Stay tuned for more sneak peaks.....

Tuesday, April 7, 2009

Tickled Pink- again!

Here are the 4 pages that I created with the tickled pink set!
I stayed true to the directions, only adding a little extra paper where needed!

I still have plenty more to make at least 3 cards too :)

Monday, April 6, 2009

Tickled Pink!!!!!!!!!!

Join the National Scrapbooking Month celebration in May with this special Tickled Pink offer. It's a darling scrapbooking kit that includes the new D-size My Acrylix® I Am stamp set, textured cardstock, B&T Duos™ paper (2 with glitter!), Mini-Medley Accents White Daisy collection, a foam texture tool, and an instruction brochure for creating two beautiful two-page layouts. You will be Tickled Pink during this campaign.


The Tickled Pink scrapbooking kit includes:

* 1 – My Acrylix® I Am Stamp Set (D-size)
* 2 – 12” x 12” Floral B&T Duos™ Paper (1 with glitter)
* 2 – 12” x 12” Stripe B&T Duos™ Paper (1 with glitter)
* 1 – 12” x 12” Blush Textured Cardstock
* 1 – 12” x 12” Crystal Blue Textured Cardstock
* 5 – 12” x 12” White Daisy Textured Cardstock (1 sheet with die-cut shapes)
* 1 –Mini-Medley Accents White Daisy Collection
* 1– Foam Texture Tool
* 1– Brochure (instructions for 2 two-page layouts from brand-new patterns)
Featured Colors: Blush, Crystal Blue, Twilight, Hollyhock, Sweet Leaf

TWO WAYS to get this kit!
* Purchase $60 in STAMP SETS and get this kit for FREE!!!!!
* Purchase the kit outright for $34.95

Available online, through my clubs, or just email me to purchase!
April 15- May 31

Don't miss out!!!!!!

Friday, April 3, 2009

Calendar Class

About time to share some CTMH artwork!

I am holding a calendar class this weekend! We will create one layout for each month of the year! The classes will be held every 3 months and at the end of the year we will have 12 LO's to put on a calendar for 2010!

These make the GREATEST gifts!!!!!! I made 3 sets last year (all in November and December) and since I am sure they will be expecting the calendars from now on, I am going to get them done throughout the year!

January

CTMH- Aspen, hemp

February

CTMH- More to Adore, Big Pinks, Sensational Seals stamps, Chocolate Ribbon, Hollyhock ric rac

March (with photos added)

CTMH- Stardust, Noteworthy, March Word Puzzle, Distress Kit

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KITS AVAILABLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Not local? I have kits available to mail to you!
email me for more details!!!!!
roxy-bonds@comcast.net

Wednesday, April 1, 2009

A Scrappy Blog Hop!!!!!!!!!!!!!



I belong to an online community of scrappers that are really my dear friends! I'd love for you to see some of the blogs that I visit daily, so join me in a blog hop!
Take a look around my blog (comment if you'd like) then start the blog hop with Julia's blog! You will find some amazing scrapbooking work and beautiful families/kids on your hop ;)

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