October Stamp of the Month- Home For the Holidays

Welcome to the October Stamp of the Month Blog Hop for Home For the Holidays

If you have come here from Maureen's Blog you're on the right path.  This month we have 70+ amazing artists' blogs for you to visit.  If you get lost along the way, check here:  

I love this stamp set!  It will make some awesome gift tags as well as Christmas cards :)  Home for the Holidays coordinates with Art Philosophy, making your stamping so much faster, simpler and easier!

Today I have a card I created using a pattern from Make It From Your Heart Vol 1.   Snowhaven papers.  I used the Snowhaven Paper Pack, Black Glitter Paper and Red Shimmer Trim.  I stamped the sentiment twice, once in Glacier ink and once in Ruby ink.  I added foam tape to pop up the sentiment.  

 

The October Stamp of the Month is available from October 1-31.  It is only $5 with a $50 purchase on my website!

The next blogger in our hop is Peachy Iris G. Lamb.  I know you will see amazing artwork from her and ALL the other consultants on this hop.  

Happy Hopping!!! 

Happy Birthday with Artfully Sent

Need a quick and easy birthday card???  Pull out your Cricut Artfully Sent cartridge, add paper and cut- it's really that easy!

I used the "G" key, cutting out the swing card from Confetti Wishes paper.  Then I cut the Happy Birthday sentiment in Black Glitter Paper.  I added white cardstock on the inside of the card, and stamped "2 U!" on it with the Artfully Sent Alphabet.  

Supplies used:

Confetti Wishes Paper Pack

Black Glitter Paper

Pacifica Ink

Cricut Artfully Sent

Artfully Sent- My Favorite Tool

Heart2Heart Challenges is featuring your Favorite Tool this week.  Are you a fan of the new Score Board?  Do you love the Mini Stapler?  How about the fabulous Embossing Folders?

My FAVORITE new tool is the Cricut Artfully Sent cartridge.  

Here is one of my first cards that I created with this fabulous cartridge:

I used the "R" key for this card, cutting it out in Juniper Cardstock, then again using a patterned paper from the Brushed Paper Pack.  I lined the butterfly opening with another pattern from Brushed.  I added Sparkles and Aqua Dots to the butterflies.  

Supplies:
Brushed Paper Pack
Sparkles
Aqua Dots
Cricut Artfully Sent

Head over to Heart2Heart to see what the other favorite tools are!!

Now that it's here, how about a deal!?!?

Valid now-9/30
Purchase Artfully Sent $99, get a Paper Pack of your choice OR B-Sized Stamp set for FREE.  
How this works:  order your Cricut Artfully Sent Bundle online HERE.  Once I get email confirmation of your order, I will contact you to see what Paper Pack or Stamp Set you would like :)
 

How would you like to get an additional $25 in FREE products???????

Bump your order up to $150 in products and you will get $25 to spend on stamps, paper packs, cardstock, inks, or markers!  SWEET DEAL!!!!!!
So in addition to your Artfully Sent Cartrdige, add another $50 to your order and you will get $25 FREE :)  EMAIL ME YOUR ORDER ASAP!!!!

Sup? Cricut Artfully Sent is HERE!!!!

I am sooooo excited that Cricut Artfully Sent is finally available!  I ordered mine right away and it came on Tuesday!  I got to play with it this week!

You better get ready because I will have TONS of FUN cards to share with you!!!!  

With 400 designs... I could make cards all day every day for weeks!!!!

Here is my first card!  

Sup?  My hubby says this all the time, so I made him a cute little card :)

This card was cut from the very first key, "1".  

Supplies:
Pacifica, Whisper & White Daisy Cardstock
Cricut Artfully Sent
Red Enamel Hearts



Now that it's here, how about a deal!?!?

Valid now-9/30
Purchase Artfully Sent $99, get a Paper Pack of your choice OR B-Sized Stamp set for FREE.  
How this works:  order your Cricut Artfully Sent Bundle online HERE.  Once I get email confirmation of your order, I will contact you to see what Paper Pack or Stamp Set you would like :)
 

How would you like to get an additional $25 in FREE products???????

Bump your order up to $150 in products and you will get $25 to spend on stamps, paper packs, cardstock, inks, or markers!  SWEET DEAL!!!!!!
So in addition to your Artfully Sent Cartrdige, add another $50 to your order and you will get $25 FREE :)  EMAIL ME YOUR ORDER ASAP!!!!

Studio J Blog Hop

Welcome to the Studio J Blog Hop!!!!

If you are coming here from Rebecca's Blog you are on the right path. 

September's theme is  Anything Goes!

Today I want to share with you a layout from my most recent Studio J order.  This one is from Convention 2013! I love my girls and we have the BEST time each year at convention!

We've got Team Spirit, yes we do!!!!!!

I used the Daydream paper pack, which I love for Princess and girly girl photos.  

Hop on over to my friend Traci's Blog to see more Studio J fun!

1000th Post!!!!!

I can't believe this!!!!!  I've been blogging for 6 1/2 years now and this is my 1000th post!!!!!

This started out as a sketch blog and a place to share my artwork.  It has transformed to my Close To My Heart blog, where I share my artwork along with all things CTMH.  

THANK YOU to all my viewers!  THANK YOU to all my followers!  THANK YOU to all my subscribers!  Your support means the world to me :)

Scaredy Cat--- Trick Or Treat Layout

I am so excited about this Scaredy Cat Workshop Kit!!! 

Create THREE 2-page layouts PLUS THREE cards with this fabulous Scaredy Cat Workshop! 

Today I want to show you the 2nd of the 3 layouts you can create with this kit :)

Trick - Or- Treat

This layout is based on a pattern from Magic. The title is cut from Artiste using Purple Glitter Paper.  The Scaredy Cat Compliments add to the layout and silver sequins make great embellishments.  

Be sure to check out ALL the Scaredy Cat projects and workshop information HERE!

Products used:

X7185B Scaredy Cat Paper Pack 9.95

X7185C Scaredy Cat Compliments 4.95

Z3011 Scaredy Cat Assortment 6.95

Z1992 Purple Glitter Paper 5.95

Z2013 Silver Sequins 2.95

Artiste

Scaredy Cat Layouts--- Autumn Harvest

I am so excited about this Scaredy Cat Workshop Kit!!! 

Create THREE 2-page layouts PLUS THREE cards with this fabulous Scaredy Cat Workshop! 

Today I want to show you the first of the 3 layouts you can create with this kit :)

Autumn Harvest:

Some close ups!

This layout is based on a pattern from Make It From Your Heart Vol. 2.  I cut all images from Artiste in Sunset, Black and Purple Glitter Paper.  The Scaredy Cat Assortment & Compliments make great embellishments.  

Be sure to check out ALL the Scaredy Cat projects and workshop information HERE!

Products used:

X7185B Scaredy Cat Paper Pack 9.95

X7185C Scaredy Cat Compliments 4.95

Z3011 Scaredy Cat Assortment 6.95

Artiste

Scaredy Cat- Trick Or Treat Card

I am so excited about this Scaredy Cat Workshop Kit!!! 

Create THREE 2-page layouts PLUS THREE cards with this fabulous Scaredy Cat Workshop! 

Here is another of the cards you can create...

Trick Or Treat

Here's the inside of the card (the coloring is off a little)

This card base was cut from Artiste in Thistle Cardstock, then again in black cardstock.  The Pumpkin is from the Scaredy Cat Compliments.  Trick Or Treat was also cut from Artiste.  The sentiment No Tricks, only Treats was stamped from Halloween Greetings.   I embellished with White Enamel Stars and Purple Shimmer Trim.

Be sure to check out ALL the Scaredy Cat projects and workshop information HERE!

Products used:

X7185B Scaredy Cat Paper Pack 9.95

X7185C Scaredy Cat Compliments 4.95

Z1919 Purple Shimmer Trim 4.95

Z2010 White Enamel Stars 3.95

D1605 Halloween Greetings 17.95

Artiste

Stay tuned for the LAYOUTS from this workshop  :)

H2H Favorite Stamp Set

The challenge for this week over a Heart2Heart is Favorite Stamp Set

My favorite stamp set changes day to day, week to week.... I LOVE them all, so when I use one, it becomes  my favorite!

Right now, I'm crazy about the Pathfinding Cardmaking Workshop stamp set.  

This card features the starburst technique with Pathfinding Paper Pack.  I used some gold shimmer trim and gold bling gems.  The bracket shape was cut with Artbooking in both Colonial White and Teal Glitter Paper.  I embossed the Autumn Terra Cotta paper with the Floral  Embossing Folder

Come on over to Heart2Heart and enter this week's challenge!

Scaredy Cat- If the Broom Fits Card

I am so excited about this Scaredy Cat Workshop Kit!!! 

Create THREE 2-page layouts PLUS THREE cards with this fabulous Scaredy Cat Workshop! 

Here is another cards you can create...

If the Broom Fits...

This card base was cut from Artiste in Thistle Cardstock, then again in black cardstock.  The circle shapes were also cut from Artiste.  If the broom fits, Ride it!, the witch and moon/stars images were stamped from Halloween Greetings.   I embellished with Silver Sequins, White Enamel Stars and Purple Shimmer Trim.

A super witchy card, great for Halloween!

Be sure to check out ALL the Scaredy Cat projects and workshop information HERE!

Products used:

X7185B Scaredy Cat Paper Pack 9.95

X7185C Scaredy Cat Compliments 4.95

Z1919 Purple Shimmer Trim 4.95

Z2013 Silver Sequins 2.95

Z2010 White Enamel Stars 3.95

D1605 Halloween Greetings 17.95

Artiste

Scaredy Cat- Boo Card

I am so excited about this Scaredy Cat Workshop Kit!!! 

Create THREE 2-page layouts PLUS THREE cards with this fabulous Scaredy Cat Workshop! 

Here is one of the cards you can create...

Boo:

For this card, I cut a bracket shape from Artiste in the purple glitter paper.  I added the BOO letters on top from the Scaredy Cat Compliments.  I used 4 of the strips from the Scaredy Cat Compliments.  Embellished with Silver Sequins. 

A simple card, perfect for Halloween!

Be sure to check out ALL the Scaredy Cat projects and workshop information HERE!

Products used:

White Cardstock

X7185C Scaredy Cat Compliments 4.95

Z1992 Purple Glitter Paper 5.95

Z2013 Silver Sequins 2.95

#30yearsofhappy

National Stamping Month #30yearsofhappy
 

September 2014 Constant Campaign

September is National Stamping Month, and Close To My Heart is ready to celebrate all month long! When you spend $30 on any current retail-priced stamps during the month of September, you qualify to receive the exclusive C-sized stamp set #30yearsofhappy for FREE! 

This special offer is part of our celebration of National Stamping Month and in honor of our ongoing celebration of our founder and CEO Jeanette Lynton’s 30-year anniversary in the scrapbooking and stamping industry. The exclusive stamp set features 30 mini images and sentiments perfectly suited for 30 days of happy stamping! 

Plus, make sure you check out Close To My Heart during September to follow all the ways we’re celebrating #30yearsofhappy for a full 30 days!

Dates: Offer valid September 1, 2014–September 30, 2014.