CTMH-- March Stamp of the Month Blog Hop

Welcome to the Close To My Heart Stamp of the Month Blog Hop for March featuring Sensational Seasons!

All artwork on the hop will feature March's Sensational Seasons, a set of 10 stamps! If you have come here from Wanda's Blog you are on the right path.

This month we have  about 70 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!  Be sure to leave some love (comments) along the way :)

Today I'd like to share with you part of my Event Calendar.  I just love this little calendar that CTMH has for us!  It is perfect to record all those important dates to remember like Birthdays and Anniversaries.  I keep mine in my office, next to my regular calendar.  My intent is to send out birthday cards to everyone whose name is on that little calendar, but I have not been very good at it lately :(

The April page features the Sophia paper pack and the March SOTM- Sensational Seasons.  I stamped the basket image in the Timber Brown Staz-on ink.  I then took the Blending pen and dipped it in the ink colors that I wanted to color in the Easter Eggs and then the basket.  This is actually the first time that I have successfully used my blending pen, so it was quite a thrill!  I can't believe how easy it was, and really don't know what I was doing wrong before.  I like this just as much as using the waterbrush :)  So if you are afraid to color with markers, give the Blending Pen a try :)

I took the Easter Eggs from this set and stamped them along the length of the calendar as well.  I write all names in pencil (you know, just in case....)

Supplies Used:
All CTMH
Sophia Level 2
Sensational Seasons
Timber Brown Staz-on ink
Blending Pen
Lagoon, Pear, Hollyhock, Goldrush, Chocolate inks
Event Calendar

Come back over the weekend to see January through March, as part of an It's All About the Green Blog Hop.  (March 5-6)

Remember, the March SOTM is only available until 3/31! Click here to see how you can get this stamp set at a discount or even free!

Now hop hop hop on over to Sheila's Blog to see what she has created for you!

CTMH-- Last Chance to get your CTMH Consultant kit for FREE!

Have you heard that you can get your CTMH Consultant Kit for FREE?????  Yes, that's right!  This is the most amazing special that I have seen.... I wish I could sign up again-haha!

When you join Close To My Heart during February and achieve Straight To The Top (both levels; first month and the first three months), you will receive Straight To The Top rewards of $100 US in select product credit, PLUS you will receive a rebate of $129 on your New Consultant Kit. It's free products and a free kit—a fabulous deal!


To join my Team right now and earn the Free, Free, & Fabulous rewards, click here.

















If you want to get a great discount on fabulous products, this is your opportunity.

If you want to build a CTMH business, this is your opportunity.

If you want to buy and or sell online digital scrapbooking with Studio J, this is your opportunity.

The sky is your limit and I am here to help you along your Journey with CTMH!


What are you waiting for??? I'd love to have you join my growing team today :)

JOIN NOW :) 

This deal ends tomorrow, Monday, February 28th!  Don't miss out :)

CTMH-- Studio J - Beach layouts

I am getting SO close to finishing my 10 Studio J layouts to get one FREE this month!  I have 8 complete so it just might happen :)

I was lucky enough to take my kids camping to the Beach last weekend.  Although it rained the whole drive there, and most of Saturday, Sunday was a gorgeous day! 

This first layout features the super cool, retired paper pack: Moondoggie.  I love the "sandy" look that the stubble brush distressing tool gave to the background cardstock.  Notice the stitching I created around the 1/2 circle on the left side.  I placed a few stitches, rotated them the way I wanted.  Then I selected them all, pressed copy, then pressed paste.  Then I could move the set of 5 stitches to the next spot around the circle.  It would have taken me forever to do one stitch at a time.

 This next paper pack was Simple Pleasures.  This paper set is so beautiful.  It has some touches of barn red in it, so I changed the color of one of the papers to barn red for some more pop. 

I hope that you give Studio J a try soon :)  The layouts are truly stunning and the sky is the limit when it comes to creating with Studio J!  Try it for FREE HERE!

CTMH- Studio J Layout, Perfect 10

I am still working on creating my Studio J layouts this month so that I can earn my FREE layout :)  I'm not sure I'll make it to 10 layouts though....

Here is a layout I created with the retired Daydream paper kit in under 20 minutes tonight!

I did not do a whole lot to the design of this one.  I switched the flower/circle over to the right side, added my title and journaling.  I added sponge distressing to the papers and it's complete!

Seriously EASY!

DON'T FORGET:
Febraury 1-28:
Purchase 9 layouts with Studio J and get the 10th FREEEEEE!

Memberships:
3- months = $30
1- year =  $99

Start playing with Studio J HERE

See my Studio J layouts to date HERE! 

CTMH-- Disney Layout, Birthday Card- Pennant Alphabet

Have you seen the new Pennant Alphabet set from CTMH??? 

I just love this new set and want to show you a couple things that I have created with it so far :)

I took the polka dot pennant and stamped it in Sunny Yellow, then stamped the individual letters on with black to create this title:

This card was lifted from a stunning card I saw on Katy's blog. 

 Supplies:  All CTMH unless noted
Layout:
Giggles n grins level 2
Pennant Alphabet
White Daisy ric rac
Bazzill Edge
Misc disney paper
Misc Disney tags

Card:
Fanfare Level 2
Pennant Alpabet
Dimensional Elements Stars
Moonstruck, Sunny Yellow Ink

Make sure you add the Pennant Alphabet to your next order, or get it HERE

CTMH- Circle Punch

Check out some of the great uses of our new Circle Punch!

Get your Circle Punch, or any other great CTMH product HERE!!!!

CTMH--- Welcome Banner

**This is my 500th post.... WOW**


I'm so happy to have a home to display my home decor projects in!

I was inspired by this banner by Lisa Stenz.  I knew as soon as I saw it that I wanted to make one of my own for the entry in our new home!  It took me a while.... a long while, to make this.  Maybe it was because I was sicker than sick when I created it, but it seemed to take forever.

On four of the banner pieces, I used the Spray Pen with Vineyard Berry reinker, create a shade pearl paint & water and sprayed the actual chipboard.  On the other three banner pieces I used some old Silhouette paper.  The paper rosettes were made with two 2" strips of patterned paper, accordian folded and glued together.  I used the Silhouette paper on the red banners and Wings paper for the others.  I used our new 2" scallop circle punch for the red background and the Bohemian Alphabet for the letters. I sponged all the edges in black ink.  I had some black ribbon on hand and evenly spaced out the banner to hang just right in my entry way.  

 

Sorry that wouldn't  rotate.... 

Doesn't it look FABULOUS!

NOW- when you leave my house.... you see a blank banner.... so I have to work on that side.


Supplies:
My Creations Banner
Wings Level 2
Silhouette
Bohemian Alpha
2" circle punch
1 1/2" circle punch
Spray Pen
Vineyard Berry reinker
Create a shade pearl paint
Black ink

Want to make a banner for your home????
I will be offering a Banner Workshop Class in MARCH- create a Spring/Summer banner!  It will be reversible, so you can hang it in your home for months!!!  Stay tuned for more about that!

CTMH-- Pink Ribbon!!!

Check out a couple fabulous ways to use the new
PINK RIBBON from CTMH!

I have included this ribbon in my BEST kit for Sweetheart this month!  Make sure you add it to your order to make the MOST of your Kit of the Month :) 

See THIS POST for information on my Kit of the Month for February!

CTMH-- February Workshop Kit of the Month- Sweetheart

February Workshop Kit of the Month
SWEETHEART
February 27th, 12:30-3:30
RSVP & Pay by Feb.  15

*Workshop kits have supplies and instructions to create 2-page layout and/or 6 cards*

 

G1017 Sweetheart Workshop Kit (includes):

Sweetheart Level 2 Paper Packet ($12.95)
My Acrylix® Sweetheart Workshop ($13.95)
Sweetheart Level 2 Assortment ($4.95)
Workshop Guide ($1.00)

                                                            $29.95

Best Kit- I seriously recommend making the splurge though as they totally dress up the artwork. You will not be disappointed...I PROMISE!!
*Z1278 Dimensional Elements Hearts                $3.25
*Z1384 Pink Ribbon                                            $7.95
*Z308   Liquid Applique                                      $3.95
                                                                                    ($45.10)

BONUS
I am offering 3 Bonus Add-ons each month.  You may choose any or all of them to add on to your order.  The add-ons will ADD TO your kit to create above and beyond the Workshop Guide.  One will always be inks used in the kit, the second will be an additional project or technique and the third, a coordinating stamp set.  Ordering ALL the bonus items will get you the Stamp of the Month for FREE!!!!
BONUS PROJECT- Hidden Photo Magic

Bonus A-      Z2193  Cotton Candy Ink               $5.25

Bonus B       Z1252 Craft Knife                            $4.95
                     Z1320 Tulip Mini Medley                $4.95

Bonus C       E1018  Pennant Alphabet             $34.95

                                                                                    ($95.20)

Bring your photos!  Members will get to choose a prize when they completed the Kit of the Month projects in class!
Members who participate in 4 Kits of the Month in a row will earn a FREE Petite Perks Stamp set!
All Kit of the Month Playdate members are eligible to earn FREE Hostess Rewards on a rotating hostess schedule!
Whether you choose to do the Kit of the Month or not, come on by and crop and play with us!
Class Held at Round Table Pizza- Bullard & First, in the party room.

Here's a Valentine's card I made with this lovely Sweetheart kit:

Don't forget about this month's FABULOUS Specials:

FREE FREE & FABULOUS- Free CTMH Kit when you join my team in February!

Studio J is a PERFECT 10!!!- Purchase 9 Studio J layouts and the 10th is FREE!

Be sure to check out the deep discounts on items "While Supplies Last"

Sports Mania Blog Hop

Welcome to the Sports Mania  Blog Hop!

I hope you are enjoying this Superbowl Sunday!  Whether you are a Packer fan or Steeler fan or just a football fan lets hope for a fabulous game!  I personally would love to see a great game, great entertainment and cool new commercials!

My son has participated in 2 sports so far--- T-ball last spring and Soccer in the fall.  Although it is the first of his stints in sports, it is certainly not his last... ESPECIALLY in this Baseball family ;) 

Supplies:
T-ball pages-
Reminisce & Paper Studio pp
Boys will be Boys- Cricut
On Target Dimensional Elements- CTMH
Thickers- American Crafts
Misc. Buttons & Felt baseballs

Soccer pages-
Misc pp,
Thickers- American Crafts
Tiny letters- Cosmo Cricket
Studio J, Game on- CTMH


Your next stop along this hop is:

Peanuts & Pepper Paper Crafting

Here is our list of blogs in this hop!  Make sure you hit each one as their creations are sure to be Sport-astic!
Leave some love along the way too!

1) wamfamily - Creations with Kathryn – http://wamfamily.blogspot.com
2) TX Scrapper Mom - TX Scrapper Mom - http://txscrappermom.blogspot.com
3) TinaB - Tina Time - http://ollieanddextersmommy.blogspot.com
4) Ms Dee - Dee's Special Things - http://www.dees-specialthings.blogspot.com
5) Lissa - So Many Crafts, So Little Time – http://www.somanycrafts.wordpress.com
6) CraftyScentiments - Crafty Scentiments – http://www.craftyscentiments.blogspot.com
7) Scraphappybette - Believe, Dream, Create – http://www.believedreamcreate.blogspot.com
8) bzymomof9 - Life on the Bright Side – http://quiverofangels.blogspot.com
9) Jenne - Fairy Craft Mama – http://www.fairycraftmama.blogspot.com
10) Nicolette Simpson - Beyond Scrapin – http://www.beyondscrapin.blogspot.com
11) JenMcCalley - Scrappin at McCalley House – http://mccalleyhouse.blogspot.com
12) VinDeeLoo - VinDeeLoo's This 'n That – http://vindeeloosthisnthat.blogspot.com
13) roxybonds - RoxyBonds - Scrappin – http://roxybonds-scrappin.blogspot.com  YOU ARE HERE!
14) LisaLisa&ScrapJam - Peanuts & Pepper Paper Crafting – http://peanutsandpepperspapercrafting.com
15) LeAnnSnyder - LuvToScrap – http://leann619oh.blogspot.com

CTMH---- Challenge Cards

Today I'm bringing you cards that I have created from sketches from a couple of challenge blogs :)

First- Heart2Heart Challenges
This is my fave challenge spot because it is CTMH :-)

 

Supplies:

Wings Level 2

Find Your Style

Wings Stamps

Black ink

Black opaques

This is a new one for me, Clean and Simple.
I saw a card that my friend Erica created and of course loved it because she's so talented.  So I had to make one of my own.  I used plain ol' cardstock for this one and created my own backgrounds.  Then I added some of CTMH's new Buttons in the blues!  OH and don't forget that we now carry KRAFT CARDSTOCK!!!!!! 

Supplies:
Kraft Carstcock
Outdoor Denim, Pacifica, Twilight, Sky Blue Cardstock, ink & Buttons
Happy Birthday Stamps
Noted Backgrounds
Spot on Backgrounds


All CTMH supplies can be ordered HERE!!!!  Don't forget to check out the "While supplies last" section for some HUGE savings!!!!

Check back tomorrow for a fun sporty blog hop!

CTMH-- Studio J is a Perfect 10!!

By now you should all know how much I LOVE Studio J!  Don't get me wrong, I'll NEVER give up traditional scrapbooking, but I am able to stay fairly caught up on my scrapbooking with Studio J. 

If you have not yet taken the plunge--- February is the PERFECT time to start scrapbooking with Studio J!

Febraury 1-28:
Purchase 9 layouts with Studio J and get the 10th FREEEEEE! 

Memberships:
3- months = $30
1- year =  $99

Start playing with Studio J HERE

See my Studio J layouts to date HERE! 

Don't forget to check out the amazing deals (that are added constantly) on my website!  Lots of "While Supplies Last" deals you don't want to miss :)  SHOP HERE!

CTMH--- Free Free & Fabulous

Have you heard that you can get your CTMH Consultant Kit for FREE?????  Yes, that's right!  This is the most amazing special that I have seen.... I wish I could sign up again-haha! 

When you join Close To My Heart during February and achieve Straight To The Top (both levels; first month and the first three months), you will receive Straight To The Top rewards of $100 US in select product credit, PLUS you will receive a rebate of $129 on your New Consultant Kit. It's free products and a free kit—a fabulous deal!


To join my Team right now and earn the Free, Free, & Fabulous rewards, click here.

















If you want to get a great discount on fabulous products, this is your opportunity.

If you want to build a CTMH business, this is your opportunity.

If you want to buy and or sell online digital scrapbooking with Studio J, this is your opportunity.

The sky is your limit and I am here to help you along your Journey with CTMH! 


What are you waiting for??? I'd love to have you join my growing team today :)

JOIN NOW :)