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Did you know you can run the CTMH Clear Cards through a cuttlebug to emboss them????  IT'S TRUE!  And it looks amazing! I used the embossing folder "spots and dots", placed my card inside and ran it through.  Then I used sandpaper and rubbed over the embossed images.  Doing that gave it a frosted look, making the embossing stand out even more!  These clear cards are now a MUST HAVE!!!!  Look how much fun: Supplies: Clear Cards Olivia Level 2 Smoothie, Pear, Gypsy, Black ink Pear Mini Medleys Thank You stamps Be Yourself stamps ***** There's only ONE MORE WEEK to take advantage of CTMH's amazing promotion for November! You could create the card above earning the Be Yourself Stamp set for FREEEEEEE!!!! The month of November is a GREAT time to place an order!! With every order of $100+ you will not only get the Stamp of the Month for Free ($22.95 value), you will also get a stamp set of your choice for Free too!! That's up to a $45.90 va...

Yesterday was the First ALL DAY CROP & Idea Book Party hosted by myself and Jayma !  It was a huge success and tons of fun! Here are the Make-n-Takes that we did with everyone: Mine: Tri-Shutter Card  Supplies • Olivia Level 2 paper pack (X7128B) • The Present stamp set (D1436) • Pearl Opaques (Z1336) • Ink: Smoothie (Z2196), Barn Red (Z2104), Cocoa (Z2114) • Sanding Kit (Z1294) Instructions • 5-1/2” x 12” piece of Cardstock • Score at 2, 4, 8, 10 • Score short edge 1-1/2” from top and bottom Focal Point • Cocoa cardstock: 4” x 2-1/2” • Colonial White cardstock: 3-3/4” x 2-1/4” • Stamp and embellish as desired Front and back panel • Floral: 1-7/8” x 5-3/8” (2) • Floral: 1-5/8” x 2-3/8” (2) Center section • Cocoa cardstock: 2-3/8” x 3-7/8” • Green: 1-3/8” x 1-7/8” (4) • Orange: 1-3/8” x 3-7/8” TECHNIQUES: *Rock n Roll Stamping *Second Generation Stamping *Sandpaper Stipple Jayma's  Tri-Fold Card Supplies • White Daisy Cardstock...

My local Lia Sofia demo asked me to make her some Thank You cards to give to her hostesses. I used the set Be Yourself. This former SOTM is now available again. Dutch blue matches the Lia Sofia color perfectly! Supplies: All CTMH Be Yourself Spot on Background Dutch blue, black ink Dutch Blue, White Daisy cardstock 1 1/4 circle Punch Glitz- Stardust Black Ribbon

Welcome to our Stamp of the Month Blog Hop! We will be featuring May's SOTM, which is Be Yourself, a set of 14 stamps. If you have come here from Caren's Blog, you are on the right path! If this is your first stop, you may want to go back to Jena's Blog and start from the beginning! *** This month we have 18 Close To My Heart Consultants sharing their creations using this month's SOTM and other great CTMH products on their blogs. This is simple to do - just click on the link at the end of the post on each blog to move to the next one! Here we go! This Layout uses a sketch by my friend Shanna . I saw a similar layout from another consultant who used the lady images all along the top, but I chose to have them along the bottom! This is my baby girl at 10 months :) Products Used: CTMH- Stylyin (retired) paper, black, hollyhock inks, stamp sets: Be Yourself, Spot on Backgrounds tools: Texture tools accessories: Dimensional Elements Fun Frames Other: Cricut- Alphalici...

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 ...

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.....