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Welcome to the Close To My Heart Stamp of the Month Blog Hop for November, featuring Cherish the Day HAPPY HALLOWEEN !!!!! All artwork on the hop will feature Cherish the Day!  This is a set of 44 stamps!   If you have come here from Elizabeth'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!  Be sure to leave some love (comments) along the way :)   Today I have three cards for you! This Halloween card is my favorite of the season!  I used Mischief Level 2 papers , along with Kraft cardstock.   I cut a tag and ticket shapes using Art Philosophy .  I used the August SOTM Wicked to create the black pattern on the tag.  Then this month's...

I was running low on Thank You cards, so as I was finishing up with the Workshop Kit for June- MIRACLE- I decided to make some more Thank You's! I needed them badly to send out to all the wonderful people who took part in last month's mystery hostess party!  And congrats again to Jamie for winning the FREE products! This fabulous Miracle kit is on the retiring list :(  So get it by July 31st! I used the cards from the workshop kit as my guide, but substituted some of the papers, and of course added some Thank You sentiments. Supplies: Miracle Workshop Kit Thank You As you know, I'm at CTMH's convention at Disneyland this week!!!! If you need anything, you can email me OR SHOP HERE !  Don't forget about Bang for a Buck! 

Lately I've been spending a lot of time adding to my stash of Thank You cards.  It seems I always need them!  I'm also addicted to making 3x3 Thank you's--- they are the perfect size to give to both my Close To My Heart and Jewel Kade customers with their orders.  Supplies: Mayberry Level 2 Colonial White ric rac Colonial White Button Chocolate Waxy Flax Bliss Level 2 Sophia Level 2 D1361 Thank You C1461 Salutation Seals Hollyhock, Olive, Cocoa Ink

Would you like to create as many cards as you can in 2 1/2 hours???  You should join us for the next All You Can Create Card Class!!!!  They are held every few weeks.  The next one will be Sunday, May 1st from 12:30-3.  At the class you will have a variety of cards to choose from, created by 2 or 3 CTMH consultants. Here are some of the cards we created at the last class. Supplies: Happy Birthday Green: Topiary, Black, White Daisy Cardstock Topiary, Sweet Leaf, Black ink Liquid Glass technique Circle of Love, Unity, Happy Birthday stamps Cupcake Chocolate, White Daisy cardstock Chocolate Ink Sophia Level 2 paper Cupcake Sprinkles, Card Chatter- Birthday Stamps Bunny Kraft Cardstock Olive, Outdoor Denim, Smoothie ink Lucky Level 2 Paper Sensational Season Outdoor Denim mini medley Wood button collection MOM Two Step Background, Bohemian Alphabet stamps White Daisy Cardstock Lagoon, Pear, Hollyhock, Blush Ink Pink Ribbon Collection Sophia ...

Thanks for joining me for another weekend of Blog Hoppin Fun!   If you have come here from Tina's Blog , you are on the right path!  Keep on hoppin until the end :) April Showers is our theme, and I went with the "shower" theme and made baby cards for baby showers!  I am addicted to making these stacked present cards lately!  I first saw one that my friend Jayma made, who found it on Vicki's blog.  Recently, I saw a couple cute ones on Haley's blog too.   I cut my paper strips at 1.25 tall x 3, 2.25 and 1.5 long.  Add a ribbon down the center, or just a bow on top and you're set!  I used the Sweet Baby stamp set and Polka Dot Alphabet for my sentiments.   Now I'm all set for the next baby shower..... (though I don't know any preggos right now).   This design is also great for Birthday Cards too!!!!  I made two each of these cards and stamped Birthday sentiments on them :) Supplies: BOY: Miracle Level 2 Sweet Baby...

The Sophia kit from Close To My Heart has jumped in to my All-Time favorite list!!!!  I just adore the pinks and greens, the big florals and the polka dots.  It pairs really well with my daughters room, as it is also pink and green.  I love it sooooo much that I found a beautiful dress for my daughter for Easter, that is a perfect match! The cards featured in the Workshop Kit of the Month make me smile!  I have not created the workshop cards in a few months, but had to do these!  Look how cute: I am saving the layout to put Easter pictures on (you know, of my darling daughter in her perfectly matched dress).  Here is my version of the featured layout:   April Workshop Kit of the Month **Sophia** April 10th, 12:00-3:30 (Local fans) RSVP & Pay by April 1st!! G1019 Sophia Workshop Kit (includes): My Acrylix® Sophia Workshop ($13.95) Buttons Pink Assortment ($5.95) Colonial White Waxy Flax ($3.95) Workshop Guide ($1.00)   ...

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

I've started doing a monthly class with 2 other local consultants:  my friend Jayma and my friend/downline Michelle.  We each prepare 5 or 6 cards and then the ladies have 2 1/2 hours to create what they can.  We had birthday cards, Thank you cards, Valentines Day cards, Thinking of you cards and more.  January marked the 3rd month for Jayma and I and first with Michelle!  This will definitely be a monthly thing :)  Here are my cards from the class: Supplies: Magnifique Level 2 Circle of Love Say it in Style Pear, Lagoon, Pacifica Ink Colonial White Crochet ribbon Stickles, Blue/Green sparkles Supplies: Olivia Level 2 A Little Thanks The Present Cocoa, Sunset ink Supplies: Sweetheart Level 2 Bohemian Alphabet Unity Sweetheart stamps Cotton candy, black, tulip ink Dimensional elements hearts Black ribbon Spray pen/ glimmer mist Supplies Wings Level 2 Colonial White Organdy ribbon Dreams come true Thank You Black, Vineyard b...

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...

I met with my group for the Zippidee Kit of the Month yesterday!!!  While they created their scrapbook pages and cards, I was able to get a couple cards created as well.  Lucky for me, as a CTMH consultant, I get a preview month to order and play with NEW product.  For these cards, I used the new set "Party Pennants".  Pennants are the newest rage in scrapbooking.  Whether they are stamped or hand cut, they are everywhere!!!  CTMH is always on top of the trends and this set is just perfect!  Supplies: All CTMH unless noted: Zippidee Level 2 Holiday Craft Buttons Black Waxy Flax *NEW*Party Pennants Cranberry, Black & Indian Corn Blue ink

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

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 :)

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...

Thanks for joining me in another round of the Close To My Heart Stamp of the Month Blog Hop!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This month we are featuring April's- Flower Pot . A set of 16 flower pot stamps that are amazing! You will see many different creations from the fabulous consultants in this blog hop! This stamp set features different bunches of flowers, pots and a window box. There are three sentiments to go with it! For the hop this month, I created a beautiful card. I stamped the window box in Cocoa and used my markers and water brush to color in the shutters and plant holder. I stamped the flowers in bamboo and used a combination of markers (darker flowers) and waterbrush (lighter flowers) for the flowers and leaves. I put some bitty sparkles in the centers of the flowers for some bling! Supplies: Veranda Level 2 Tulip Cardstock Cocoa, Tulip, Chocolate, Garden Green ink Bitty Sparkles Basic Craft Buttons Remember, the April SOTM is only available until 4/30! Click here to...

Happy St. Patrick's Day and welcome to another round of the ASP blog hop! Today we are inspired by spring! These (oh so cute, but SOLD OUT in my girl's size) pajamas from Gymboree are what we are taking our inspiration from today! I LOOOOVE the blue and white polka dots mixed with the daisy, so that's what I went with here! I also made this same card as a Birthday Card! Supplies: CTMH Textured cardstock- Crystal blue CTMH Caboodle Level 2 CTMH- From me to you stamps CTMH Springtime stamps CTMH Sweet leaf cardstock CTMH Creme brule & Crystal blue inks Cuttlebug dry embossing and sanding. Hop on over to my friend Devon's blog to see what she has created with this inspiration!

Thanks for joining me in another round of the Close To My Heart Stamp of the Month Blog Hop!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This month we are featuring March's - A Little Everything . A set of 26 sentiment stamps that are amazing! You will see many different creations from the fabulous consultants in this blog hop! This stamp set features fabulous sentiments perfect for all types of cards as well as your layouts! For our hop today, I have created a set of cards and a card holder. I had a great time using up my scraps and creating a variety of cards with this one little set! Card Supplies: Emporium Level 2 Topstitch Kit of the Month Caboodle Level 2 More To Adore Level 2 Everyday Celebration Card kit Easter Eggs Stamps Twilight, Vineyard Berry, Chocolate, Baby Pink, Sorbet, Crystal Blue & Sweet Leaf Inks Big Pinks Sparkles Connections Club Pearls Basic Buttons Sweet Leaf Ribbon Card Bag Supplies Jingle Level 2 White Daisy, Chocolate Cardstock Big Pinks Basic Buttons Chocolate Ink I thin...

Here are the cards my ladies will be making at the card workshop tonight :) I have a 4th bonus card we will do as well! Supplies: Good Times Level 2 Buttercup Ribbon Round Happy Birthday stamps Wishing star booking set Topstitch Level 2 Hollyhock ric rak Piece of Cake Stamps Happy Birthday Stamps Caboodle level 2 Piece of cake stamps Cupcake sprinkles stamps

Thanks for joining me in another round of the Close To My Heart Stamp of the Month Blog Hop!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This month we are featuring February's Piece of Cake A set of 10 stamps that are amazing! You will see many different creations from the fabulous consultants in this blog hop! This stamp set features CAKES, cupcakes, treats and sentiments! This set is perfect for Birthday Cards and those "sweet" pictures you need to scrapbook! For our hop today, I have created two birthday cards. I used up some older card scraps. What I love best about this stamp set is that it goes with any colors, any paper. I love that I can color in the little cakes and cupcakes to make them match. I used my markers and my waterbrush and ink pads to color in all the images. I also used some stickles to give them that extra pop! Supplies: Card1 D1406 Piece of Cake Stamps Daydream Level 2 Sweet Leaf Cardstock Blush Ribbon Grey Wool Ink (stamp image) Hollyhock, Sweet Leaf Markers Lilac Mist,...

The National Papercrafting Special Felicity is such a versitile kit! I saw these cards done by a fellow consultant Christine . I just HAD to copy them! I think they are so cool! The argyle rocks and they are so masculine! I have not stamped a sentiment yet, but I really could do anything. They were a quick and easy card to create (copy). Supplies: Felicity Kit Chocolate Marker Antique Copper brads Twilight ink Sorbet ink Colonial white cardstock There's only about 10 days left for YOU to get your Felicity Kit! Click HERE to find out how to get it for FREEEEE!

I'm doing a Valentine's Day Card Class next Monday :) Here are the three cards we'll be creating! This card was lifted from Vicki- mine is almost identical to hers! This card was lifted from another CTMH consultant and features our new Irrisistibles Letter Stickers! And this is my own creation! Supplies x7120b Topstitch level 2 x7115b Jingle Leve2 x7075b More to Adore Level 2 Hollyhock, Chocolate, Blush, White Daisy, Colonial White Cardstock Chocolate Ribbon Chocolate, Blush Ink D1348 Priceless Love Word Puzzle D1245 In My Heart D1373 Childhood Portrait B1297 Heartfelt My ladies will also be stamping the envelopes and creating a little card purse to carry their cards! Stay tuned to see that this weekend :) This class is Monday January 18 at 6:30pm at my house! If you are local, be sure to email me to sign up!