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Welcome to the Close To My Heart Stamp of the Month Blog Hop for May 2010! All artwork on the hop will feature May's SOTM: Cherish the Moment a set of 8 stamps! If you have come here from Angela's Blog you are on the right path! This month we have over 60 CTMH Consultants sharing their SOTM creations, and other great CTMH artwork. Hopping along is fun and simple to do - just click the link at the end of each blogger's post to move to the next one! This month I have created a Graduation card for my cousin :) I used the Zippidee Paper pack and one of my favorite newer stamp sets Noted Backgrounds. I plan to use Red stickles to "check" the graduation box! Supplies: Zippidee Level 2 May SOTM- Cherish the Moment Noted Background Colonial White Ribbon Basic Brads Cranberry, Black, Indian Corn Blue ink Remember, the May SOTM is only available until 5/31! Order the MIRACLE Scrapbook Kit this month and earn a discount on this SOTM! Click here to see how you ...

Another upcoming workshop I will be holding features the all new Clear Cards! The clear cards come in a set of 8, 4 scalloped circle and 4 square. They come with clear envelopes as well. I used the Splendor paper pack again, with a few new stamp sets! I just love this new stuff as you can tell! These cards were inspired by the CTMH Keynotes and fellow consultant Christine. Supplies Splendor Level 2 Over the Rainbow A Posy A Flitter Heartfelt Flower Pot Hot Diggity Colonial White Ribbon Autumn Buttons Circle Punch Goldrush, Crystal Blue, Topiar ink

Today I am showcasing a Mini Tag Album that I have created for an upcoming class! It is simply "Splendid". This tag album is made out of 3 toilet paper rolls (ssshhhh don't tell my son, he's collecting them for some reason). I flattened the rolls, sponged and covered them! I used my brand new (Christmas time) Bind-it-all!!! I used the new Splendor paper pack and several new stamp sets to create this "splendid album". It will hold 5 wallet sized photos! Supplies: Splendor Lv 2 State of Mind Over the Rainbow Hot Diggity Irresistibles- Pizzazz Colonial White Ribbon Misc ribbon Goldrush, Topiary, Crystal Blue ink This workshop will be held on Saturday May 15, 11:30am. Cost is $10! RSVP by May 12. ****** Another side note: I have gone through ALL 344 posts since creating this blog and have labeled ALL CTMH products used by Paper Pack and by Stamp Set! If you are ever looking for inspiration from a specific set, you might find it here :)

How sweet are these cards??? I have always LOVED Mary Englebreit and this set of stamps reminds me of her work! Every time I see the phrase, I say to myself "Life is like a chair of bowlies" These are the cards I created from the Kit of the Month ! They are not identical to the ones from the workshop, but close enough :) Supplies: Cherry-O Kit of the Month Bowl of Cherries Tulip, Chocolate, Sweet Leaf ink Tulip mini medleys Colonial White designer brads See THIS post to find out more about the Kit of the Month and how you can get yours :) ********** On another note, I'm proud to say that I celebrated my 3 year Anniversary with CTMH on Monday!!!!!! Now THAT is sweet!!! I am so grateful to be a part of such an amazing company! Contact me if you'd like to be a part of the dream :)

Today is the big day for the release of STUDIO J !!!!!!!! In honor of that, here is a NEW Studio J layout that I just created! Hippity Hop is a paper kit that is exclusive to Studio J and its perfect for those Spring or Easter Photos! I'm telling you.... Studio J is "faster, simpler, easier"! Now that I've gotten the hang of the program, this layout took me less than 30 minutes from start to finish. No joke! I truly was planning on posting something else for today, but thought with the release of Studio J I should create a new layout for you all to see :) Studio J™ is free online scrapbooking design software brought to you by Close To My Heart. Studio J helps you easily create custom-printed two-page layouts using our foundational scrapbook patterns, exclusive color palette, and themed designs all delivered in 12" × 12" custom prints ready for your albums. It’s a snap! You've read all about it, now see it and experience it yourself!!!!! Is ...

CHERRY-O May's Kit of the Month comes from the All New Summer Idea Book! CHERRY-O is a "sweet" new kit with cool patterns and CHERRIES! Cherries are super hot right now and CTMH is of course right there with all the trends! You will be able to make 4 layouts OR 12 cards (or a combination of both) with the papers and embellishments provided, AND you will still have some left over to take home for other projects. They are fun, easy and awesome. May 23rd- Sunday- 11:30-3:30 Kit of the Month Playdate & Crop RSVP -- Choose your kit and pay by Wednesday MAY 12 **Cherry-O** Cherry-O is so fun! CTMH is on top of the latest rages in paper crafting, and cherries are hot right now :) STANDARD KIT: *Cherry-O Level 2 Paper Packet ($12.95) *Exclusive: My Acrylix ® Bowl of Cherries($13.95) *Mini Medleys Accents Tulip ($4.95) *Workshop Guide ($1.00) $29.95 ($35.23 w tax/ship) BEST KIT : If you adore the artwork above, then you will want to purchase...

I'm super duper excited for the Summer Idea Book Release on MAY 1!!!!! I have been a busy little bee playing with paper, preparing for classes and workshops and getting ready for my Idea Book Party on May 3!! Sooooo, you will get a sneak peak of what I've been working on each day until then!!!!! This card is one we will make at my Idea Book Party!!!!! You'll have to come by an make one with us :) Supplies: Splendor Level 2 D1426 Over the Rainbow Colonial White Buttons Autumn Terra Cotta, Desert Sand, Crystal Blue Inks If you have not received the information about the Idea Book Party, here it is: What : Summer 2010 Idea Book Party!!!! When : Monday, May 3, 6:03-8:03pm Where : Round Table Pizza Party Room (Willow/Herndon) FREE Summer 2010 Idea Book FREE create & take project See NEW products on display Sign up for NEW classes PRIZES FOR ALL!!!!!!!! *RSVP- get a prize *Bring a friend- get a prize *Sign up for a class- get a prize *Place an order of $25 or mo...

Well.... almost! Grab a pen.... mark your calendar.... I am excited to announce the official customer launch of Studio J™ on Tuesday, April 27 at 8:00 am (MDT) . Check out this special introductory promotion: * You may purchase each two-page layout for just $12.95 US *Also, when you place a single order for 5–9 layouts, you'll receive a pack of 5 Memory Protectors FREE! *For placing an order for 10 or more layouts, you'll receive FREE shipping/handling plus a FREE pack of 5 Memory Protectors for every 5 layouts in the single order. (I love FREE) **PLUS Every time you order 10 Studio J Layouts, you will qualify for a 10% discount on a 12x12 album (valid through ME only) All you have to do is go to my website and click on the Studio J link! Its that simple! I can honestly say a couple things about Studio J *The quality of layout is amazing! Seriously, I have my first 10 printed and they look fabulous! *SO EASY! Now that I've created a few, my last one took me LESS THA...

Welcome to the ASP Blog Hop!!!!!! Today we are using fellow member/friend Shanna's sketch. She posts a sketch a week over on her blog so make sure to bookmark and participate :) Today I have used BRAND NEW Summer CTMH products!!!!!! This is your first sneak peak at all the new goodies to come :) I used the Splendor Paper Pack, along with July's Stamp of the Month- Happy Forever! I also used the Chocolate Large Alpha and Friendship Small Alpha sets! I love the springy feel to these papers and thought the colors went perfectly with the colors of my darling girl's dress! Supplies Splendor Level 2 July SOTM- Happy Forever Chocolate Large ALpha Friendship Sm Alpha Spring Blossom Flowers Dimensional Elements On Target Autumn Brads Moonstruck, Topiary, Goldrush, Desert Sand Inks Cranberry, Topiary markers Soft Chalks Hop on over to Devon's Blog to see what she did with this same sketch!

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AVAILABLE NOW: A BEAUTIFUL and Oh-So-Springy "Miracle" kit that Close To My Heart is offering for National Scrapbooking Month. It's a steal!!!!! National Scrapbooking Month is actually in May, but CTMH is on the ball. They have offered this kit to you starting today, April 15 so that you can have it in your hot little hands in time to start celebrating National Scrapbooking Month from day 1. Bravo! Check out the layouts you can create with this fabulous kit! http://www.closetomyheart.com/nscrm2010/index.html?cn=Jennifer+Patrick Here's how it works! It's simple! This charming scrapbooking kit featuring Spring inspired colors and floral patterns is "miraculously" easy to assemble with no stamping required. The brochure will guide you through easily creating two beautiful 2-page layouts (and you'll have plenty of left-over papers and supplies for a few cards!). There are several ways to snatch this fashionable Miracle kit at a great discount or ...

I created this Layout using the Veranda Kit of the Month. I truly am lucky..... look at these precious babies :) Supplies: Veranda Kit of the Month Friendship Alpha You can still order your very own Veranda Kit of the Month HERE

I didn't know either :) Well, I did and have used this technique, but I never knew it had a name! Check out this new ART & SOUL from CTMH! Learn how to do a puddle pad yourself :)

Over Spring Break I helped host an online crop! Here is some of my work from that!!! Products: Bo Bunny Products: SU Christmas Paper CTMH Precious Alpha, Around the Block stamps Products: CTMH Notebook Level 2 Making Memories Products: Bo Bunny paper (oooold) I'll share some more later :)

Here are some more layouts that I whipped out with YOU ROCK, the newest Kit of the Month ! This first one is the actual layout we will complete at the Kit of the Month Club meeting! This next one uses some of the more subtle patterns in the kit And this is one of the additional layouts for the Kit of the Month . I love the distressed look with this paper kit! Supplies YOU ROCK Kit of the Month Outdoor Denim Mini Medleys Lots of Dots Irrisistables letters misc swap tag Contact me TODAY to get your Kit of the Month!

I will happily admit that You Rock was my least favorite paper pack in the Spring 2010 Idea Book.... That is until I broke into it and started playing. NOW its one of my faves! I created 4 layouts the first night using it and have created at least 3 more since! So if you hesitate, I assure you that you will LOVE IT TOO!!!!!! Its definitely more primary colored than it is "rock n roll". That was my worry initially. I thought it would be too "old" for scrapping my kids, but its just perfect! APRIL KIT OF THE MONTH CLUB----- YOU ROCK Sunday,April 18 from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. at Round Table Pizza in Clovis *MUST RSVP by Wed. April 7!! April is a super cool, new, Level 2 Paper Pack which was recently introduced in the Spring 2010 Idea Book. Its rockin colors are outdoor denim, purple, goldrush, sunflower yellow and olive. You will be able to make 4 layouts OR 12 cards (or a combination of both) with the papers and embellishments provided, AND you will still have ...

Here are the last of my first 10 Studio J Layouts! I completed them all AND have even gotten them back in the mail! The quality is amazing and even though there's no real dimension to them, the embellishments look fabulous! I'm a fan!!! This is a Christmas Day layout and I love the look of the embellies that I added in the 2" squares at the top and bottom. The staples are pretty cool too! This one is a Christmas one that uses the paper kit- It's a Guy Thing. I thought the darker Barn Red and green would look very cool for these pics! I plan to add a swap title that says "Trimming the Tree" to the bottom right of the first page, thus the lack of title. Studio J should be available to the public very soon! You will be able to use it through my website HERE when its available!