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Welcome to the Close To My Heart Stamp of the Month Blog Hop for January 2014- featuring Cross Stitch Wishes If you have come here from Tamytha's blog you're on the right path.  Cross Stitch Wishes is perfect for getting a jump start on your Valentines projects!  It coordinates with Cricut Artiste to cut the hearts out perfectly!   Today I want to show you how I used this set on TWO different Calendar projects!  I will be showcasing both calendars in the next few days, but here's a peek! EVENT CALENDAR I just love these event calendars!  I created several of them for a crafty gift exchange party, and they were a huge hit.   On the February page, I used Cross Stitch Wishes to stamp the heart and to add some stamped accents down the page. I used the retiring For Always paper pack, black Shimmer Trim, Art Philosophy and Artiste to cut out the images.   STUDIO J CALENDAR This is one of my favorite p...

I'm so excited to finally share with you that I have been selected to be on the 2014 Design Team with Heart 2 Heart Challenges :)  This is a challenge blog that I have followed for some time :) In 2014 there will be a monthly Scrapbook Challenge.  The January challenge is Sentimental January.            * 12" x 12" page Layouts involving a sentimental moment with friends, family, or pets (past or present)            * Must use a CTMH Exclusive Stamp Set featuring a sentiment and let's see some journaling.             * At least 1 photo required Here is my layout for the challenge: My family gathered to remember my granparents as their ashes were laid to rest together.      The Sentiment from You Only Live Once- a Hostess Exclusive Hidden Journaling Products used: Huntington Level Workshop on the Go You Only LIve Once Stamps Rosewood Min...

Recently, my little cousin, who happens to be my daughters BFF, was diagnosed with Cancer.  She's 4.  Sweet Ariya Grace was diagnosed just before Thanksgiving with Rhabdomyosarcoma, after a mass quickly grew on her eye.  To date, she has been through 4 rounds of Chemotherapy and will go through Radiation in a few weeks.  She's a sweet, spunky little girl who is a fighter!  For Christmas, I decided to make her a little flip flap album full of pictures of her and my daughter from the last few months :)  I used the promotional packet- Dream Pop, Silver Glitter Paper, Lagoon Houndstooth Washi Tape , Pink Polka dot Washi Tape, sparkles & 4x6 Flip Flaps The cover: A few of the pages: All I did was cut my papers to 4x6, add the photos and a few little embellishments and slid them into the 4x6 Flip Flaps.  I then cut strips of white cardstock to use as "spine expanders".  I adhered everything together and added some of the Pink Pol...

It has been one wild and crazy holiday season here!  Christmas is my most favorite holiday and I love everything about the season!  This year, though, it's been wild!  I have created a ton of projects, I have finally inputed ALL the orders from the 12 days of Christmas sale, I have worked boutiques, done custom orders.  I have created for a crafty party swap, I have made some fun gifts.  I have worked full time, and had a sick daughter (and hubs too).  With 3 short weeks between Thanksgiving and Christmas, it's been wild!  Here is my most favorite layout I created recently! I used Sparkle & Shine paper pack, Assortment & Compliments as well as Artbooking for this layout. I cannot wait to print a picture of each of my kids for this layout :) Remember that Sparkle & Shine retires at the end of the month, so pick it up this week so that you can get your Christmas photos scrapbooked NOW!  I will be posting more of my creat...

Going Going Gone.....  Once again it's time for CTMH to retire some items.  They've got to make room for the AMAZING new Spring/Summer products! Here is a list of the products that will not be available after January 31, 2014 OR  while supplies last. Don't miss out on getting more of your favorites or the things you've been holding out on ordering!  Shop now at:  http://roxybonds.ctmh.com/retail/category.aspx To view the CURRENT list, with pictures of ALL available items, click here:  http://roxybonds.ctmh.com/Retail/Products.aspx?CatalogID=2159 Here's a quick glance: RETIRING LIST: SJ5P2 US/CN Studio J 5-pack Z1778 Treat Cups Z1788 Chalkboard Shapes, Adhesive-backed Z1777 Color-Ready Canvas Alphabet Z1682 Dimensional Elements Alphabet                   Z1735 Dimensional Elements Hearts Z1654-79 Dimensional Elements Monograms "A-Z" Z1680 Dimensional Elements Stars     ...

Studio J got an upgrade! PHOTO PRINTING MADE EASY!!!! Do you put off printing those larger photos,because they cost more?  Do you wish you could print ONE wallet sized picture?  What about those odd size pictrues like 6x8, 1.25x 1.25?? What I told you, you could print a BUNCH of photos, at one time, in the larger sizes, in smaller sizes, your way? Interested? Take a look! Here is a set of photos that I had printed: Let me explain how this works: This is the no boundries layout in Studio J. It starts as a blank canvas. First, make the full 12x12 pages into text wells, then add some paper behind it (you can use any paper kit). You don't have to do this, but it gives a difference in background, to see what you're doing. The cool thing is, if you have some of that pattern showing after you're done adding your photos, you can actually use that AS paper in your projects!!! Then add whatever photo sizes you want.  Here there are 4 5×7 photo spots ...

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My baby boy turns 8 years old today- how is that even possible??  8 years old is so big!  He's in 2nd grade, he's so big and so smart.  Yet he is still my first baby, my energizer bunny, my boy.  Here's the birthday card I created for him: I used the (retired) Later Sk8r papers and stamp set, along with Blue Green Epoxy Bubbles & Burlap Ribbon (where I cut just one edge off).  He's desperate for a skateboard this year, so I had to make him a Skater card :) Remember this layout ??  He loves to ride on the neighbor's skateboard... he gets his own today! HAPPY 8th BIRTHDAY TYLER!!!!

Yes, you heard that right... you can create your own amazing Photo Cards in CTMH's Digital Online Program- STUDIO J!!!!! This week, fellow Director, Brae, shared hers with me.  She has a tutorial on her blog of how she created these.  I instantly fell in love!  The Sparkle & Shine collection is beautiful and looks perfect as photo cards!  Don't you think?? (I used a picture from last year--- I don't have my tree up quite yet.) Think about this. ... if you are going to buy custom made photo cards--- I'm talking GOOD QUALITY PRINTED PHOTO CARDS--- what would you pay???  $1.50-$2.00 per card??? Here I have 8 photo cards that are 4x8.  They will fit into a standard letter envelope, with regular postage.  Price:  $6.95 ((After tax & shipping, cost is $1.10 per card)) Ready to create your own???   Head on over to Studio J and get started today!  Want some help???  I'm happy to create for you :)  email me at ...

Do you love documenting memories in minutes? Then you’ll love the new Picture My Life™ scrapbooking program, meant for quick and beautiful memory-keeping. This program comes in eight themes, all based on the gorgeous designs of some of our most popular paper packets. Whether you choose to embrace a single theme or mix and match for a truly unique look, you’ll love the ease, affordability, and beauty of the Picture My Life programs. Your own photos are all you need to add to make astounding artwork—in no time at all! Each program has a theme, from childhood to friendship to travel, but because we have ensured sufficient variety in design and style of each you can easily apply the cards to other themes. Say you love the palette and designs of the Babycakes program but wish to apply a “family” theme—go ahead! It’s one of the unique differentiators and possibilities of the program! With a large quantity of product in each program you will be able to craft creative arr...

PICTURE YOUR LIFE with CLOSE TO MY HEART!! Starting TODAY- Close To My Heart begins an incredible opportunity, unique Constant Campaign, and product sneak-peek all rolled into one huge offer!! When you join my CTMH team from November 1 to December 15 , with either the Essentials or Master New Consultant Kit you may also receive a brand-new exciting product from the Spring/Summer 2014 Idea Book. To be eligible for the free product, you must remit $300 in commissionable sales by March 31, 2014.   What's the new product you ask?  It's the gorgeous new Picture My Life™ scrapbooking program.   *8 fresh and stunning design themes to choose from *each design has 122 double-sided, designed cards in a mix of 3" x 4" and 4" x 6", plus a 12"x12" cover page to bring your album together beautifully.  * 10 Memory Protectors™ with new formats designed just for this program and lots of your photos.  It's a retail value of $24.95 but it’...