Stampin' Maui

February Stamp of the Month Blog Hop

2012-01-31T11:43:00.050-10:00

Welcome to our Stamp of the Month Blog Hop! We will be featuring February's SOTM, which is Thoughtful Tidings, a set of 11 stamps. I really enjoyed using this stamp set. A majority of the stamps have a coordinating Cricut shape, which I love. It is just a great all around set.

If you have come here from Lalia Harris's Blog, you are on the right path! If this is your first stop, you may want to go back to Helen's Blog and start from the beginning! This month we have over 60 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.....

Here's some what I created with this stamp set:

I used the following products to make these cards:

S1202A Thoughtful Tidings Stamp of the Month

X7147B Stella Paper Pack

Z1375 Kraft Cardstock

Z1686 Cricut Art Philosophy Collection

Z1718 Color-ready Accents (Garden Wooden Shapes) Love, love, love these!!!!

Z2195 Lagoon Stamp Pad

Z2164 Sorbet Stamp Pad

Z2137 Olive Stamp Pad

B1398 Just for You Stamp Set (flower used on the You're Top Notch card)

Z1702 Paradise Assortment Baker's Twine

Z1151 -D Foam Tape

Now hop on over to Kristine Ponte's Blog to see her amazing artwork:) Thanks for hopping by.

Spring 2012 Idea Book New Product Blog Hop

2012-01-29T14:00:00.049-10:00

Welcome to our Close to My Heart New Product Blog Hop! Over 25 Fabulous Close to My Heart Consultants are celebrating the upcoming release of the Spring/Summer 2012 Idea Book by giving you a Sneak Peek of some of the great products available in the new Idea Book starting February 1st!

If you have come from Casandra Bennett's Blog in are on the right path. I have to say I am so in love with the new papers and products in this catalog. It was hard to choose which one to use for the hop. I decided to go with Lucy..I mean who doesn't Love Lucy...sorry couldn't help myself;)

When each new catalog comes out I make new desk accessories for my scissors, glue, pens, etc that I use in my workshops. Here's is what I made using the new Lucy paper pack:

The items I used are:
X7149B Lucy Paper Pack
Z1732 Color-ready Seam Binding Ribbon
Z1686 Cricut Art Philosophy Collection
Z1336 Pearl Opaque Adhesive Gems
Z2153 Sweet Leaf Stamp Pad
Z2125 Grey Wool Stamp Pad
1 empty Green Giant corn can
1 empty Kirkland canned chicken can

I used the Color-ready Seam Binding and colored it with Sweet Leaf then folded it to make the leaves. The flowers were distressed with Grey Wool ink.
Now hop on over to Nicole Griggs's Blog see what amazing artwork she has created.

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 Spring/Summer 2012 Idea Book goes LIVE on February 1st!

2 Postcards Done

2012-01-28T22:23:00.000-10:00

I have joined the International Mixed Media Postcard Swap. I have to make 11 cards and tonight I have finished 2....only 9 more to go;)

Here are my first 2:

I hope the people receiving them like them. I am stepping out of my comfort zone doing this, but I am pleased with how they turned out.

Thanks for hopping by:)

Rockin the Block

2012-01-16T10:01:00.000-10:00

Happy Monday....I had time to play this weekend so I thought I would share some of my artwork I made with the Rock the Block stamp set...I have to say I am lovin this set. I had some Grey Wool paper on my desk and decided to use it and do some random stamping so here is what I came up with..

I used Grey Wool, Grey Flannel, Sunset and Parchment inks and Grey Wool, Sunset and Daisy White Cardstock. Not colors I typically grab but I like how they look together so you may see more of it.

Have a good Monday and thanks for hopping by:)

And the Winner Is......

2012-01-13T14:15:00.000-10:00

First off thanks to all of you who posted your kind comments!! They are greatly appreciated. and just make my day!! Being somewhat computer challenged I had to put your names in a bowl and pull one out (sorry I could not figure out the "Random" thingy.....And now the winner is......Sylvia please email me your address and your goodies will be on there way to you...woohoooooooo!!!!!!!

Charley says "woof woof" translated means thanks you for all the kind words...I love you all!!

Congratulations Sylvia and hugs to you all for hopping by and leaving me your kind comments. Have a wonderful weekend:)

A Little Blog Candy..

2012-01-09T09:15:00.003-10:00

**1/13/12 -The winner of this Blog Candy is Sylvia

I have a ~~little~~ lot of something I would like to share with one of you. Leave a comment and on January 13th (lucky Friday the 13th) I will pull a name and that lucky person gets all the stash shown below.

There are 10 stamp sets, 2 stencils, 3 stamp pads and a kit...I still have room in the box so I may add more (I am trying to clean out some of my stash). All products are new and unopened. Good luck:)

I just have to add this picture of Charley (our cute dog) I took it yesterday morning...he is all snuggled under the covers and just snoozing so peacefully...okay let me hear an awwwwwwwwwwwwe.

ScrapbookLifeJournal Class

2012-01-06T09:34:00.000-10:00

Well, I, Jean McNulty, am an "online class junkie"!!!! I have signed up for yes another online class. This one is by the amazing artist Stephanie Ackerman and it is called Scrapbook*Life*Journal Class. It will be a year long class and I am very excited and I am setting the goal that I will keep up and complete this class!!! Here's my album all ready to go on the first day on 2012;)

I love bling so I blinged up my cover and it makes me quite happy:)

Someone's Getting Married....

2012-01-05T09:25:00.001-10:00

It's not me...I already have a wonderful husband!! It is a beautiful young couple from church. Saturday is Whitney's Bridal Shower and I just had to make her an extra special card. From visiting my blog you have probably notice how elegant and sophisticated I am.....NOT...but I think I pulled off a elegant, sophisticated card. Let me tell you, I really had to pull the elegant rabbit out the hat to come up with this....it took 3 days of cruising blogs, looking at premade cards before my little pea brain came up with this idea....I have to admit I am very happy with how it turned out. I hope she loves it:)

I used my Cricut and a cartridge called Formal Occassions to cut the gown. I then embossed the top layer and sprayed the dress with Create-a-Shade Pearl Paint mixed with water. It's hard to see the pretty shimmer it has in this picture. I embossed the black mat also. I applied Sparkles to the "Love" label and Itty Bitty Sparkles to the bodice of the gown. It was actually pretty simple to make the hard part was deciding what to do. I printed the sentiment on vellum for he inside of the card and stamp a flourish under it on the card. Sorry the pictures is a bet blurry.

International Mixed Media Postcard Swap

2012-01-03T13:59:00.000-10:00

Happy New Year!!! Look what I found..

I found out about this Swap on Violette's Blog and it sounded like fun sooooooo..I signed up and I am now in the process of making my 10 postcards. I will post them when I am finished. If you find this interesting check out Shannon Ganshorn's Blog. Better hurry though because the last day to sign up is January 20th!

Thanks for Hopping and Happy Creating:)

January Stamp of the Month Blog Hop

2011-12-31T11:00:00.003-10:00

Welcome to our Stamp of the Month Blog Hop! We will be featuring January's SOTM, which is Little Reminder, a set of 25 stamps. I had fun playing with this set once I got started!

If you have come here from Tamra Pope's Blog, you are on the right path! If this is your first stop, you may want to go back to Helen's Blog and start from the beginning! This month we have over 50 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

Here's my card I made (I was inspired by a beautiful card made by Wendy Coffman):

I used the following products to make this card:

S1201 Little Reminders STOM

X7146B Wonderland Level 2 Paper Pack

Z14664 Milepost Shapes

Z1612 Pin Clips

Z1466 Bling Assortment

Z669 Silver Empbossing Powder

Z891 VersaMark Stamp Pad

Z279 Liquid Glass

1514 Tombow Mono Adhesive

Now hop on over to Lalia Harris's Blog to see her amazing artwork:) Thanks for hopping by.

Snowflakes in Hawaii

2011-12-30T18:00:00.001-10:00

I bet you didn't know we had snowflakes here in Hawaii.......well not real ones at least where I am but paper ones are all around. I saw this video on Creating with Christine's Blog and knew I just had to make one of these cards. Here is my version:

I just have to brag...again

2011-12-29T19:09:00.002-10:00

My son David has had a piece of his artwork chosen for the Hui No‘eau Annual Juried Exhibition 2012! He was urged to enter a piece by our friend and artist Nancy Skrimstad. Here is the piece that was chosen:

My picture doesn't do it justice........needless to say we are so proud of him:)

Mojo Monday

2011-12-26T10:39:00.001-10:00

Since I have the day off and have time to create, I decided to particapate in Mojo Monday. Here today's sketch:

My version

All products I used are from Close to My Heart. Here's is what I used:

Z1686 Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge

C1473 Remarkable Wreath Stamp Set

Z1375 Kraft Cardstock

1388 Colonial White Cardstock

X7145B Believe Level 2 Paperpack

Z2127 Holiday Red Stamp Pad

Z2197 Pear Stamp Pad

Z1612 Pin Clips

Thanks for hopping by:)

Anything Goes Card Swap

2011-12-26T09:18:00.000-10:00

I joined the "Anything Goes Card Swap" that Creations By Shirl was having. This is the amazing artwork I received from my partner Judy at Scrappin' Nana

How awesome it this card/box....I love it and all the goodies too. What an amazing artist you are Judy!!! THANK YOU, JUDY!!!!!

Merry Christmas

2011-12-24T13:14:00.001-10:00

As we celebrate the birth of our Savior, I want to wish you a very Merry Christmas.

Have a wonderful weekend...hope you find some time to create;)

Rock the Block Blog Hop

2011-12-18T13:00:00.003-10:00

Hello....if you came from Jennifer Rubio's Blog you are on the right track. I am so glad you hopped by! There are a whole bunch of us rockin the Rock the Block. I am sure you have already seen some amazing artwork and have gotten tons of ideas on what to do with your Rock the Block kit....what you don't have a kit...well all you have to is purchase $25 in wonderful Close to My Heart products and you can purchase this kit for only $15 a a savings of almost $30!!! Don't you just love saving money:) If you would like to get in on this amazing deal go to my website to place an order.

I made a Scripture Puzzle with this kit:

Here's what I used to make this:

Rock the Block Kit
X7146B- Wonderland Level 2 Paper Pack
1512 Bonding Memories Glue
I printed the scriptures using the retired CTMH Font CD

Now hop on over to Elizabeth Mindemann's Blog and check out her amazing artwork!!

Merry Christmas and Happy Hopping.

I am so Blessed

2011-12-15T13:55:00.000-10:00

I am so blessed to be an Awana Sparks leader at my church. Last night was our last meeting before our 3 week Christmas break and one of my kids brought me this ornament she made and I just had to share. It is so CUTE..

Thank you Talitha..you are so crafty:) I just love my Sparkys!!!!!

I won....

2011-12-08T10:59:00.000-10:00

About a month ago I won a blog prize on Violette's Creative Juice Blog and I wanted to show you the wonderful package I received from her.....sorry it took me so long to get this up on my blog!! I love her whimsical style and her use of bright vibrant colors. I hope that you check out her blog. Here's my stash..

It is her Teen Dream Journaling DVD's (I am learning techniques that I can use too..even though I am no longer a teen..thank goodness for that!!), and a gorgeous card with her artwork. Thank you Violette:)

The 12 Artsy Ornaments of Christmas Class

2011-12-07T09:02:00.000-10:00

Yes, it's another online class,,,,,I am addicted......I just love learning new creative techniques!!! The 12 Artsy Ornaments of Christmas Class started on the 5th of December and the first class was given by Alisa Burke..an amazing artist!! She taught us how to do a Watercolor Heart Ornament....here's mine. It was so much fun and very easy to do, which you know I love fast and easy!!!

Thanks for hopping by:)

December Stamp of the Month Blog Hop

2011-11-30T11:00:00.024-10:00

Welcome to our Stamp of the Month Blog Hop! We will be featuring December's SOTM, which is Mad About You, a set of 14 stamps. I had fun playing with this set!

If you have come here from Karen Fullam's Blog, you are on the right path! If this is your first stop, you may want to go back to Helen's Blog and start from the beginning! This month we have over 50 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

Here's my card I made:

I used the following to make this card:

Z1686 Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge (to cut card and shapes)

X7143B Sonoma Level 2 Paper Pack

Z1635 Heirloom Assortment

Z1375 Kraft Cardstock

Z2147 Dusty Plum Stamp Pad

1514 Tombow Adhesive

I have to say this is becoming one of my favorite paper packs. Loving the dusty plum and olive together! Below I have some more cards I made. I random stamped a sheet of Colonial White Cardstock and then cut it to make up my cards..I even had enough to make a bookmark.

Now hop on over to Diana Soling's Blog to see her amazing artwork:) Thanks for hopping by.

More TP

2011-11-26T11:28:00.000-10:00

.....rolls that is! I am taking a Bind-it-All 101 class at My Creative Classroom.

I have had my BIA for years and have only used it occasionally so I decided to take this class and 2 others that start in Dec. Here is one of the things we were taught to make using TP rolls:

....I have been using more than my share of TP and paper towels just so I can make some more;) They are so easy just flatten the rolls and cover in paper. I sealed the edge I was going to bind, but the really don't have to. I also sealed the cover right edge..I left the back page open for my tag. I used the CTMH Believe Paper pack, which I LOVE!!

I think they are stinkin cute..no pun intended.

Thanks for hopping by:)

Happy Thanksgiving

2011-11-24T10:46:00.000-10:00

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving.....I am so thankful for each and everyone of you:)

Holy Cow!

2011-11-19T20:07:00.000-10:00

I saw this digital stamp at Bugaboo Digi Stamps and I just had to have it. You see, I have a thing for cows...kind of strange since I am a city girl, but I just love them. Here is a card I made using this darling cow.....ohhhhh...I just LOVE her:)

Have a heavenly moo kind of day:)

It's Black and White!

2011-11-17T16:49:00.000-10:00

I was playing with the Holiday Wishes stamp set and stamped the ornament in black and then sat there trying to decide what to do next and decided that I should go with an elegant "black tie" look (so not me). I like how this turned out even though it is not my traditional green and red Christmas colors!! I think it is quite elegant and maybe even a bit classy....for my more elegant and classy friends;)

Thanks for hopping by:)

Oh My Gosh....

2011-11-17T08:52:00.000-10:00

I have received a Liebster Blog Award from the amazing Creating with Christine. I am totally shocked and flattered that she would recognize me! Thank you so much Christine!!! I am in awe her amazing artwork and I am one of her follower:) Please check out her blog!!

For those of you unfamiliar with the Liebster Blog Award (include me in that), the goal of the award is to spotlight those bloggers with less than 200 followers and hopefully help everyone involved to increase their following.

The rules are fairly simple...

•Thank the giver and link back to the blogger who gave it to you.

•Select five bloggers (with less than 200 followers) and leave a comment on their blog letting them know they were selected.

•Copy and paste the award on your blog

•Have fun!

Here are my five (under 200 followers)...in no particular order! I draw incredible inspiration of different kinds from EACH of these fabulous ladies! So show some support, and if you are not a current follower of their blog, start today!

My amazing CTMH upline Tina Sutton at http://www.missgingerdots.com/

Aaron Brown at http://www.aaronsbooth32.blogspot.com/

LeAnne Dudley at http://www.dudleychickdesigns.blogspot.com/

Pamela O'Conner at http://www.cherishyourmemories.blogspot.com/

Shirl at http://creationbyshirl.blogspot.com/

Thanks for hopping by and please hop by the blogs I have mentioned above...you will be glad you did;)

I am a Traditional Girl!

2011-11-16T15:43:00.000-10:00

Let me explain.... I am a traditional red and green Christmas girl. I really do not like using other colors for Christmas, but I decided I needed to step out of my traditional box and try something untraditional so here it goes....

Sorry to say I am really not feeling the Christmas spirit with this card, but I tried it;) Now back into my box I go......

Birthday Wishes

2011-11-16T13:27:00.000-10:00

Here's a card I made for my Aunt Fran who turns the big 8...0 on Friday. Happy Birthday Aunt Fran:)

I am crazy...crazy

2011-11-12T14:34:00.001-10:00

...for banners!! I am running out places to hang them;) Here's a Christmas banner. I got the instructions for the poinsettas from Rebecca Garrison's Blog. I used the Art Philosophy Cricut cartridge....love this cartridge!!! I am going to offer a workshop for this banner next month. I think it is so festive and I can't wait to hang it.

Off to create some more...I am loving this 3 day weekend:) Thanks for hopping by:)

Thankful

2011-11-11T17:03:00.000-10:00

First off I want to thank all of those who serve our country...Freedom is not free and my family and I appreciate your service protecting our great country!!!

I have become quite fond of acorns recently..even though here in Hawaii we have coconuts not acorns! I have been making these cute acorns with my Cricut and my CTMH Art Philosophy cartridge. Here is my latest creation...

I made a Thanksgiving banner for my home. I made just them like the smaller one, just bigger. I love how it turned out. Thanks for hopping by and have a great weekend:)

Letter Lab

2011-11-10T20:09:00.000-10:00

I am taking an online class given by an amazing artist Lori Vliegen called Letter Lab. It is a really fun class and I wanted to share my first try using her technique.

Well, I off to create....thanks for hopping by. Have a great weekend:)

Acorns, Acorns, Everywhere

2011-11-06T14:37:00.001-10:00

I watched this great tutorial from the amazingly talented Aaron B. for these cute acorn cards. I couldn't stop making them once I started because they are so stinkin cute! I have a whole bushel of them:) They were made using the CTMH Art Philosohpy Cricut cartridge.

Thanks for hopping by.....now go and create something:)

Happy Holiday Card Video

2011-11-04T09:15:00.000-10:00

Need some ideas for Christmas cards??? Watch this video and learn to make some "faster, simpler and easier".

BOO.....

2011-10-31T09:31:00.000-10:00

Did I scare you?? Happy Halloween. Just had to share my candy boxes I made (thanks to Tina Sutton for the inspiration). I made these for my scrappin' buddies (we had our monthly "cult" meeting yesterday;)

Here's a treat given to me by Mahie, (her Mommy)Pam & (her Grandma)Lynette. Isn't it just the cutest...lovin' the googly eyes.

Have a safe and creative Halloween. Don't eat too much candy;)

Too Fun

2011-10-24T11:54:00.000-10:00

Sometimes when creating it is just not there. I thought and thought all day about how to make a card for a co-worker's baby who just turned one.....and nothing was coming to me. I got out different stamp sets and just stared and NOTHING;( So I walked away...cooked and ate dinner, walked the dog, took my shower and then... poof just like that... I remember I had some cute little Cricut monkeys I made for a customer (I made extras for me) and then it started to flow. I cut the card, the #1 and mats with the Cricut Art Philosophy cartridge. The monkeys were cut with Life's a Party cartridge. I was so excited when I was finished I was jumping around going "look what I just made..isn't is the cuteset" as my son looked at me like I had lost what mind I had left;) Sometimes guys just don't get us.
Anyway here is the card I think is is just too stinkin' CUTE and it was oh so easy once the idea came to my fimble mind!

Thanks for hopping by:)

My Life List Journal

2011-10-11T10:02:00.000-10:00

As I mentioned last month, I am taking Tracy Weinzapfel's "Life List Challenge". Here is one of pages I completed.

We had Panda Express last week and my fortune cookie read "You are an adventurer", which I thought was just perfect for this page:)

Thanks for hopping by:)

My Inner Artist

2011-10-11T09:54:00.000-10:00

So, I am trying to uncover my inner artist..I know she is in there somewhere;)
I have been taking some online art classes and I just wanted to share some of my "art".

I am currently taking a class called Supplies Me taught by Jane Davenport. I am just getting started, but here's my first attempt at drawing faces in 3 different shapes. Remember this is just a practice sheet I did while watching her video. I have to admit I am totally in awe of how simple it is to draw a face when given the proper instructions and breaking it down into sections.

Jane is such a joyful person and her teaching style is so encouraging and fun, she makes you believe that you can draw! Now I have to break out my colored pencils and get to work on making my girls pretty and practice. practice , practice:)

Thanks for hopping by..now get out there and CREATE;)

Play Time

2011-10-11T09:37:00.000-10:00

Here's a card set I made using the tutorial by Aaron Booth. These are so fun to make:)

I used the Roxie Paper, Remarkable Wreath Stamp Set (love this stamp set) and cut the cards and mats with the Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge. Have I said how much I love that cartridge!!! I even cut envelopes to match the cards (oops should of taken a picture of them).

Thanks for hopping by..now go do something CREATIVE;)

Christmas Card Workshop

2011-10-04T11:23:00.000-10:00

Merry Christmas!!! I know it is a bit early to be saying that but before you know it is will be here! October 21st I will having my Annual Christmas Card Workshop. We will be making 50...yes 50 cards. There are 5 designs and we will make 10 of each. Just think how good it will feel to get one item off your long list of Christmas prepartions:)

Here are the cards we will be making:

If you would like more information email me. I have limited space and only have 6 spots.

October Stamp Of The Month Blog Hop

2011-09-30T11:00:00.004-10:00

Welcome to our Stamp of the Month Blog Hop! We will be featuring October's SOTM, which is Holiday Magic, a set of 18 stamps.

If you have come here from Heather Schmuckal's Blog, you are on the right path! If this is your first stop, you may want to go back to Helen's Blog and start from the beginning! This month we have over 50 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!

Can you believe that Christmas is only a little over 2 months away!!! This set is purfect for getting started on your Christmas cards and layouts. I love this stamp set.
Here's my artwork:

I made a gatefold card with the Believe Paper (X7145B). I cut the a scallop rectangle to mat the red plaid Believe paper. I cut a 3 inch stocking from the Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge (Z1686) and stamped the body with Holiday red and the cuff, toe and heel with Pear. I used the "zip strip" from the paper to hang my stocking from and attached it with a gold brad.

I am off to play some more with this stamp set. So hop on over to Judy Faye Garner's Blog
Thanks for hopping by:)

Heart 2 Heart Challenge

2011-09-20T09:02:00.000-10:00

The Heart 2 Heart Challenge this week is to make a card using only cardstock..no pattern paper. I love random stamping..it is so relaxing and satisfying to make my own pattern paper. Here is what I came up with:

This card looks like it has pattern paper but it is all stamped.

Does this last card look familiar... that's because I posted in the previous post:)

All products used are close To My Heart.

Playin Again

2011-09-19T14:00:00.000-10:00

Here's is my latest creation:

I was doing the Sonoma Workshop On the Go and I just love the paisley stamps so I random stamped some papers and then made this card using one sheet. I also used the September Stamp of the Month and Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge for the tag. Have I mentioned how much I love my Art Philosophy Cartridge and of course my Cricut!!!! I used a Martha Stewert border punch and then threaded the Olive ribbon through.

I also made some Paper Bag Pockets I cased from Aaron's Booth#32 Blog. She even has a wonderful video, and you know how I love videos;)

So here is my version of Aaron's creation:

I only had white bags but I think they give is a different look. Here's the 3x3 card I made for inside the pocket.

Thank Aaron for sharing your amazing talent;)

Thanks for hopping by!!

Braggin Time Again

2011-09-15T09:52:00.000-10:00

So what can I say....I am one proud Momma Bear;) Here is some more of my son's artwork. I just have to share it with the world....

These 3 were one's he did for his art class. The last one was one where he had to copy a famous painting. The next ones are ones he did this summer. There are more but I will save them for my next "Braggin Binge".

Thanks for letting me brag;)

My Life List

2011-09-15T09:24:00.001-10:00

I am taking Tracy Weinzapfel's "Life List Challenge". It will be a place for me to document my dreams and goals. Here is my cover:

I am hoping to get some pages added this weekend.

I used Helmar Scrap Dots to make the flower and frame pop out. It is amazing stuff! All other products are from Close To My Heart. The paper is Dreamin', which I find quite an appropriate name for this project;) I love the colors they just make me happy:)

If you want join this challenge go to Tracy's Blog.

Thanks for hopping by!

The Play Date Cafe

2011-09-03T19:07:00.000-10:00

I am trying to do something creative everyday so I am taking part in various challenges and I stumbled upon The Play Date Cafe. They have weekly challenges so I decided to give it a try. Here's my "Splash of Color" card. I used Close To My Heart products to make this card, including the new Cricut Art Philosophy Cartridge.

Thanks for hopping by:)

September Stamp of the Month Blog Hop

2011-08-31T11:00:00.042-10:00

Welcome to our Stamp of the Month Blog Hop! We will be featuring September's SOTM, which is Limited Edition, a set of 12 stamps.

If you have come here from Heather Schmuckal's Blog, you are on the right path! If this is your first stop, you may want to go back to Helen's Blog and start from the beginning! This month we have over 60 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!

I have to admit this stamp set was a challenge for me, but once I got started the creative juices began to flow.

Here's my artwork:

Products I used were:
S1109 Limited Edition Stamp of the Month
X7139B Typeset Level 2 Paper Pack
X7139C Typeset Complements Canvas Shapes
D1481 Vintage Type Stamp Set (for alphabet border)
Z1460 Foundry Metal Accessories
Z1487 Pewter Mini-Melody Accents
X2114 Cocao Stamp Pad
X5754 Creme Brulee Cardstock
Z1375 Kraft Cardstock
Z1686 Cricut Art Philosophy Cartridge

Thanks for hopping by:) Now hop on over to Diana Soling's Blog

Heart 2 Heart Color Challenge

2011-08-31T10:07:00.000-10:00

Here's is my artwork for the H2H color Challenge. The challenge was to use Sorbet, Cocao and Pear. I love these colors so it was fun putting this card together. I used the Cricut Art Philosophy Cartridge to cut out all the paper...love that cartridge!!!!

Thanks for hopping by:)

Customer's Amazing Artwork

2011-08-24T10:32:00.000-10:00

I just have to share some artwork one of my customers made using some stamps she purchased. I LOVE it when my customers show me what they have made!!! All artwork below is by Laura Meis. Thanks for letting me share Laura:)

I am having a Scrapple Doodle Day

2011-08-23T10:14:00.002-10:00

Oh, boy have I been having fun...I am taking Stephanie Ackerman's Random Creative Online Class called Scrapple Doodle. Here's some of the stuff I have done in the last couple of days:

My 1st attempt..sorry the picture is a bit blurry

On fabric

Still need to color these 2

Did I say ! am having fun!!!!!!! The only thing is all I want to do is scrapple doodle all day long....hey someone could write a song about scrapple doodling all day long..lalalalala;)
If you want to check it out for yourself click here to go to Stephanie's Blog.
Thanks for hopping by;)

Heart 2 Heart Case Challenge

2011-08-17T11:42:00.001-10:00

Oh my it was hard to choose which gorgeous card to case!!! I finally chose Michelle's card.
Here's my version of her amazing card:

I used the following products to make this card:
Z1686 Cricut Art Philosophy Cartridge
X7142Deamin' Level 2 paper pack
B1392 Key Moments Stamp Set
Z1410 Antique Copper Brads
Z1377 Kraft Color-Ready Borders

Thank you Michelle for the amazing card that I could case;)

Thanks for hopping by:)
Twilight, Autumn Terracotta and Choclate Stamp Pads

Mojo Monday

2011-08-16T09:36:00.000-10:00

Yes, I know it is Tuesday not Monday, but better late than never. Here's my card for the Mojo Monday Blog Sketch (my first submission). Above is the sketch and here is my card:

I products are from Close to My Heart. This is what I used:

X7144B Mischief Level 2 Paper Packet
C1462 All Hallows Eve Stamp Set
Z1462 Midnight Felt Shapes
Z1375 Kraft Cardstock
Z2105 Black Stamp Pad

Thanks for hopping by:)

Pair-a-Phrase Blog Hop

2011-08-14T11:00:00.010-10:00

Close to My Heart is having an awesome promotion for National Stamping Month. Purchase $75 in product between August 15th and September 30th and receive Double D size stamp set (that is 2, yes 2 D size stamp sets in one envelope)called Pair-Phrase for FREE. This blog hop is to show you what you can do with this amazing stamp set. Over 40 consultants are participating so pull up a comfy chair and a cup of your favorite beverage and hop...hop...hop along.

If you are coming from Sheila Bennett's Blog you are on the right track:)

Here's the stamps included in the set:

These stamps are just too cute....I love them:)

Here"s my artwork:

Products I used:

Z1375 Kraft Cardstock

44751 Archival Black Stamp Pad

Z2147Smokey Plum Stamp Pad

X7143B Sonoma Level 2 Paper Packet

Z1460 Foundry Metal Accessories

Z1316 Cocao Ribbon Collection

Z1686 Cricut Art Philosophy Cartridge

I colored the image with CTMH markers. I cut the card base and sentiment rectangle with the Cricut...love our cartridge!!!!!

Here are a couple of more cards I made:

This one I used an Faux Pressed Flower embossing technique for the background. I learned this from Spiltcoaststampers. I cut flowers with my Cricut and adhered them to the sunflower CS and then ran them through my Big Shot in a Sizzix embossing folder.

Thanks for hopping by:) Now hop on over to Lisa Sargent's Blog to see her amazing artwork:)

Just have to brag:)

2011-08-13T11:04:00.000-10:00

I just have to share something my very artistic son drew....He drew this with charcoal and was just "doodling"!!! I saw it and snatched before he threw it away. He blows me away with his talent....can you tell I am a very proud Mom;)

10 Things I Do Everyday Accordian Album

2011-08-10T13:14:00.001-10:00

I am having a workshop on August 26th and we will be making the accordian album like the one I made at convention. Here is a look at the cover and the inside. The post-it's are reminders of which of the "10 things I do" go in the album. I need to get my pictures printed and in the album!! I used the CTMH Circut cartridge to cut many of the papers. Love, love love....did I say LOVE that CTMH Art Philosophy cartridge!!!!!

Thanks for hopping by;)

Mary Green's August Collage Challenge

2011-08-08T08:21:00.000-10:00

Mary Green, of Green Paper, has a monthly collage challenge. Anyone can enter. August challenge closes August 8th if you are interested in playing along. Be sure to check Mary's blog to see the other entries.

The idea is you have free access to some images and you need to use at least part of each in your composition. Fun! Here's my entry.

Thanks for stopping by:)

August Stamp of the Month Blog Hop

2011-07-31T08:37:00.002-10:00

Welcome to our Stamp of the Month Blog Hop! We will be featuring August's SOTM, which is Wicked, a set of 9 stamps.

If you have come here from Gina Brandstetter's Blog, you are on the right path! If this is your first stop, you may want to go back to Helen's Blog and start from the beginning! This month we have over 60 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!

Here is my artwork:

I have to admit I love the glamorous look of the witch;) She is stylin', but

I tried to think out of the box and incorporate this stamp set for something other than the obvious Halloween theme. Here's my layout:

I used the following products for my layout:
S1108 Wicked, Stamp of the Month
X5905 Bright Green Shade Paper Pack (I used Pear)
Z2114 Cocao Stamp Pad
Z1371 Green Assorted Buttons
Z1358 Basic Assorted Buttons
Here are a couple of cards I made:

Thanks for hopping by:)

Now hop on over to Carol Lee's Blog

I am excited!!!!!

2011-07-28T10:38:00.000-10:00

Oh boy, I am so excited....I am back from the CTMH Convention and there are so many new and exciting products. The one that just makes my little heart sing is the exclusive CTMH Cricut Art Philosophy Cartridge Bundle...oh my goodness CTMH has brought the Cricut Cartridge to another level by combining it with coordinating stamps. WOOHOO, it doesn't get much easier than that. Here are some projects we made at convention using the new products.

No more hand cutting those stamped pieces...lickity split the Cricut does the work for you....love that little bug;) Only problem is I am neglecting my family, my house cleaning (really don't need an excuse for that), well everything and spending every free moment with Cricut....I will get pictures of some of the things I have been doing and post them. I am having my Open House on Friday..can't wait to show the ladies our new products:)

Thanks for hopping by...now back to my Cricut!!!

July Stamp of the Month Blog Hop

2011-06-30T08:47:00.001-10:00

Welcome to our Stamp of the Month Blog Hop! We will be featuring July's SOTM, which is American Celebration, a set of 12 stamps.

If you have come here from Lisa Schaefer's Blog, you are on the right path! If this is your first stop, you may want to go back to Helen's Blog and start from the beginning! This month we have over 60 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!

Here is my artwork:
I used only ink and glitter to make this card.

Items Used:
X254 Cards & Envelope Value Pack
Z2116 Cranberry Stamp Pad
Z2192 Pacifica Stamp Pad

Z2162 Honey Stamp Pad
Z679 Liquid Glass
Z134 Prisma Glitter
Z1151 3-D Foam Tape

Here are 2 more cards I made:

Thanks for hopping by:)
Now hop on over to Tonya Whitehurst's Blog

Inspriation Journal

2011-06-28T10:04:00.000-10:00

Here's another page form my Inspiration Journal I am doing with Tracy Weinzapfel. She is such an inspriation and I am really enjoying this journey with her.

Here's my cover for my album:

More Artwork

2011-06-28T09:48:00.001-10:00

Here's my second lady for my Suzi Blu class. I mounted it to a canvas and added some paint to add texture. The heart says "numero deux filles" (#2 girl in french).

Here's lady #3. I used colored pencils to color her in.

2011-06-07T20:56:00.000-10:00

I love to follow the many talented artist blogs. They inspire me to explore my creative side. I have been following Tracy Weinzapfel's Blog. She is doing an Inspiration Journal and has inspired me to start one. Here is a page from mine I did yesterday..

I drew the sunflowers (my favorite flower...they make me feel so happy) I painted them with watercolors.

Hop on over to Tracy's Blog and see her amazing artwork:)

Stamp of the Month Blog Hop

2011-05-31T10:19:00.001-10:00

Welcome to our Stamp of the Month Blog Hop! We will be featuring June's SOTM, which is Jubilation, a set of 24 stamps.

If you have come here from Lisa Schaefer's Blog, you are on the right path! If this is your first stop, you may want to go back to Helen's Blog and start from the beginning! This month we have over 50 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!

Here is what I made using this stamp set:

Products used:
X7136B Mayberry Level 2 Paper Pack
Z1316 Cocoa Ribbon Collection
Z1397 Canvas Badge Buttons
Z1313 Glitz Glitter Gel
Z2164 Sorbet Stamp Pad
Z2162 Honey Stamp Pad
Z1392 Scallop Circle Punch
Z1311 1 1/4" Circle Punch

Now hop on over to Gina Brandstetter's Blog

Here are a few more cards I made:

I am an Artist...Suzi Blu says so

2011-05-26T08:58:00.001-10:00

As I mentioned in the previous post I am trying to uncover that inner artitst hiding in me. I am taking a class from Suzi Blu called Portraits-Self Guided. She teaches how to draw faces. Here is my first attempt...I must admit I am quite blown away that I drew this!!!!!

(FYI:I left the guidelines so that I can use this as a guideline in my next drawing.)

She is an amazing teacher. She breaks into little pieces and next thing you know you have a face!! She is charmingly quirky and oh so talented:) THANK YOU SUZI!!!!

My Inner Artist

2011-05-25T11:38:00.003-10:00

So, I have been taking online classes trying to pull out my inner artist....I know she is in there and is trying hardto get out:) So here is the cover to my "She Had 3 Hearts Art Journaling Class" I am taking from Christy Tomlinson. I am just getting started with this class, and I am loving it.

Now here's my "Donna Downey Inspriation Journal". I have had the directions for quite awhile, but was just too lazy to get out the sewing machine. Last weekend I had to hem a neighbor's dress and got inspired to do my Inspiration Journal. I used canvas (I also made a new cover for my dog's cushion) and a Donna Downey stamp. I did one with raw edges and one like she had in her video. I love them both. Thanks for your inspiration Donna...I just love her enthusiam..what an awesome teacher!!

I need to color this one in;)

Last but not least.... I went to a Scrapbook Expo in February and made a pendent and just "had" to get the soldering iron so I could make more. Here's a pendent I made recently. It has Jesus loves You on one side and Be Still and Know on the other. Just to remind me who is in control!

Thanks for hopping by...now go out there and create!!!!!

A Time to Playing

2011-05-25T10:00:00.000-10:00

Well, I had time to play last weekend and here are some of my cards.

I used Dreams Come True (D1470) for these 2 cards. It has become one of my favorite stamp set:)

I used D1426 Over the Rainbow Stamp set. I have had this set for awhile and I finally got to play with it. It is a real fun set to play with.

Above is a Graduation card I made using C1351 You did It stamp set. I love how it turned out. I made a pocket on the inside to put money in. The flowers were made from a Sizzix die and texture folders.

Now lets get RINGY!!!

Here are some rings I made using button...button...who's got the buttons!! Thanks to Jayma Malme for sharing her idea. These rings are addictive and so much fun to make.

Well, I have a few other things to share but I have to get pictures of them.
Thanks for hopping by and have a CREATIVE day:)

May Stamp of the Month Blog Hop

2011-04-30T10:01:00.012-10:00

Welcome to our Stamp of the Month Blog Hop! We will be featuring May's SOTM, which is Chairs to You, a set of 14 stamps. I had so much fun playing with this set.

If you have come here from Paige Dolecki's Blog, you are on the right path! If this is your first stop, you may want to go back to Helen's Blog and start from the beginning! This month we have close 60 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!

Products Used:
D1456 Chairs to You
5571 Grey Wool Cardstock
1271 Buttercup Cardstock
Z1563 Moonstruck Stamp Pad
X7138B Fanfare Level 2 Paper Pack
Z1154 Buttercup Designer Ribbon Collection
Z1335 Licorice Opaques Adhesive Gems

Now hop on over to Now hop on over to Gina Brandstetter's Blog

Here a 2 more cards I made. I used the paper scraps left from the May Special Kit called You and Me.

April Stamp of the Month Blog Hop

2011-03-31T11:00:00.006-10:00

Welcome to our Stamp of the Month Blog Hop! We will be featuring April's SOTM, which is Blessed, a set of 12 stamps. I had so much fun playing with this set.
If you have come here from Paige Dolecki's Blog, you are on the right path! If this is your first stop, you may want to go back to Helen's Blog and start from the beginning! This month we have close 60 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!

Here is a card I made:

I used the following products to make this card:

D1455 - April SOTM Blessed
X7134B - Sweetheart Level 2 Paper Pack
1336 - Black Cardstock
1385 - White Cardstock
Z2160 - Blush Stamp Pad
Z2190 - Gypsy Stamp Pad
Z2128 - Hollyhock Stamp Pad
Z891 - VersaMark Stamp Pad
Z669 - Silver Embossing Powder
Z1335 Licorice Opaques Adhesive Gems

For the background I used a technique I learned from Stamp TV called Parisian Embossed Background. Click here to watch the video.

Now hop on over to Kathleen Androlewicz's Blog.

Here are a couple of other cards I made using this set:

Hope For Japan

2011-03-24T09:18:00.001-10:00

The following are direct words from Jeanette Lynton, CEO of Close To My Heart:

"We've all been reeling with the images of tragedy and devastation in Japan. If you're looking for an easy, real, practical way to help relief efforts, then I invite you to contact your Close To My Heart Consultant!

Typically, our A-sized sets retail for $7.95/$8.95 CAN, but the "Hope for Japan" set will be available through April 30 for just $5--and Close To My Heart will be donating 100% of the profits to the American Red Cross to benefit relief efforts in Japan.

If we all do a little, together we can do a lot. Let's show our support and together, provide real HOPE for Japan!"

Click Here if you would like to place an order. :)

She Art

2011-03-24T09:14:00.001-10:00

I just had to share.....I took an on-line "She Art Class" given by Christy Tomlinson (an amazing artitst and teacher). I am trying to uncover my inner artist;)...I know she is there somewhere!!!
Here are 2 of 'My Girls".

March Stamp of the Month

2011-03-10T10:37:00.000-10:00

I have been MIA for awhile. My Mom fell and broke her pelvis so I went to California help her. While with her I had time to play. Here is a card I made with the March stamp "Sensational Seasons". I have to admit I wasn't thirlled when I first saw this stamp, but when I started to stamp with it I was hooked...these bunnies are just to stinkin' CUTE:)

I used the new Sophia paper pack, Pear, Blush, Chocolate, Black and Outdoor Denim ink pads. To color this little cutie I used my blending pen and picked up color from the lid of my stamp pads, since I did not have my pens.

It is good to be home! Thanks for hopping by:)

February Stamp of the Month Blog Hop

2011-01-31T11:59:00.004-10:00

Welcome to our Stamp of the Month Blog Hop! We will be featuring February's SOTM, which is Friendship, a set of 8 stamps. I had so much fun playing with this set.

If you have come here from Lisa Sargent's Blog, you are on the right path! If this is your first stop, you may want to go back to Helen's Blog and start from the beginning! This month we have over 60 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!

Here is a card I made:

I used the following to make this card:

D1453 Friendship (Feb SOTM)

X5759 Pacifica Cardstock

Z2192 Pacifica Stamp Pad

X5762 Lagoon Cardstock

Z2195 Lagoon Stamp Pad
Z2125 Grey Wool Stamp Pad
Z1340 Lagoon Min Melodies Accents
I stamped the background with Lagoon, Pacifica and Grey Wool. Inked the edges with Grey Wool. I stamped the saying and inked the edges with Grey Wool and matted with Lagoon and Pacifica, added a Lagoon button...easy peasy card:)

Now "Hop" on over to LeAnne Dudley's Blog to see her work! Be sure to visit all the Consultants at their Blogs to get some great crafting ideas and other fun ideas! Remember, the February SOTM is only available until February 28th! Contact your CTMH Consultant (or click here) to see how you can get this stamp set at a discount or even FREE!

Here' another card I made:

Thanks for hopping by:)

January Stamp of the Month Blog Hop

2010-12-31T11:00:00.065-10:00

Welcome to our Stamp of the Month Blog Hop! We will be featuring January's SOTM, which is Find Your Style, a set of 9 stamps. I love, love, love this set!

If you have come here from LeAnne Dudley's Blog, you are on the right path! If this is your first stop, you may want to go back to Helen's Blog and start from the beginning! This month we have over 50 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!

Here's the wallhanging that I made:

Products I used:
D1452 Find Your Style
X7135B Wings Level 2 Paper Pack
Z2157 Vineyard Berry Stamp Pad
Z2103 Bamboo Stamp Pad
Z891 VersaMark Stamp Pad
Z671 Clear Embossing Powder
1514 Tombow adhesive
Z679 Liquid Glass
Z1131 Creme Brulee Ribbon Collection
Z1333 Mocha Opagues Adhesive Gems
Acrylic Paint
6x6 Canvas
Crop-o-dile

I painted the edges of the canvas. Stamped the butterfly with Vineyard Berry ink, then VersaMark, embossed with clear embossing powder and cut it out. Stamped the butterfly on the B&T paper in in Bamboo and then glued cut out butterfly, with Liquid Glass, over it making sure to just glue the body leaving the wings free and bent up. Applied Liquid glass to the antenna. Applied Mocha Opagues along the body using a larger one for the head. Stamped the sentiment and punched holes to put ribbon to hang it.

Now "Hop" on over to Helen Onulak's Blog to see her work! Be sure to visit all the Consultants at their Blogs to get some great crafting ideas and other fun ideas! Remember, the December SOTM is only available until Dcember 31st! Contact your CTMH Consultant (or click here) to see how you can get this stamp set at a discount or even free!

Here's a card that I made:

Happy Birthday Jesus

2010-12-22T09:05:00.000-10:00

I would like wish you all a VERY Merry Christmas.

Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.” Luke 2:11-12

Happy Birthday Jesus!

Inspired Stamps

2010-12-22T08:55:00.001-10:00

As I promised here is a card I made using some Inspired Stamps. Mind you I have not been practicing with my Copic markers so my coloring is not so good but the stamps are beautiful.

I won..I won...again!!

2010-12-16T08:23:00.001-10:00

Oh boy I cannot believe I won again. This time it was on Inspired Stamps Blog. This is a blog and stamp company of a fellow CTMH consultant who has quit to start her own stamp company . Her company is all faith based clear stamps. She has some really awesome stamps. She had asked for our favorite bible verses, which if chosen she would make into stamps.....Mine was one of the four chosen...woohoo. Here's my winning entry:

Jean M said... I have a couple. the first is 2 Corinthians 5:8 "We are confident, yes, well pleased rather to be absent from the body and to be present with the Lord." I love this verse for Sympathy cards

Please check out Antoinette's website Inspired Stamps.

Thank you Antoinette:)

I will post a card I made using some of her amazing stamps later:)

I won...I won...I won

2010-12-06T10:34:00.000-10:00

Oh my gosh..I just had to share.....I won a prize on Tim Holtz Blog ........He is such an amazing artist!!!!

I am so excited ...I am doing the happy dance. I feel like a kid on Christmas morning....wooohooooo.....yippeeeee......Thank you Tim

December Stamp of the Month Blog Hop

2010-11-30T11:00:00.006-10:00

Welcome to our Stamp of the Month Blog Hop! We will be featuring December's SOTM, which is Amore, a set of 13 stamps.

If you have come here from Vickie Tagatz's Blog, you are on the right path! If this is your first stop, you may want to go back to Helen's Blog and start from the beginning! This month we have over 60 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!

Here's the card that I made this:

I used the following products to make this card:

D1445 December SOTM "Amore"

X5643 Chocolate Cardstock

1272 Cranberry Cardstock

1388 Colonial White Cardstock

Z659 Cranberry Embossing Powder

Z1246 Cocoa Embossing Powder

Z673 Daisy White Embossing Powder

Z1209 Cranberry Ribbon Collection

Sizzix Embossing Folder

Thanks for hopping by:)

Now "Hop" on over to Kathy Lickenbrock's Blog to see her work! Be sure to visit all the Consultants at their Blogs to get some great crafting ideas and other fun ideas! Remember, the December SOTM is only available until Dcember 31st! Contact your CTMH Consultant (or click here) to see how you can get this stamp set at a discount or even free!

Here's a couple more cards I made.

Time to Play

2010-11-28T18:31:00.003-10:00

I love Thanksgiving!!..... I get 4 days off and............ I love to eat, among other things that I am thankful for!!

I also got a chance to play and make some gifts. Here is a simple card I made to give as gifts. I made 60 of these cards to make 10 gift sets of 6. I figured everyone needs Thank you notes at this time of year. I got the idea from Stamp TV for this card Click here to watch video

Thanks for hopping by:)

Heart 2 Heart Challenge-Thanks

2010-11-22T08:57:00.000-10:00

This weeks challenge is all about Thank you cards. Here's one I made.

I made this Mahalo (Hawaiian for Thank you) using the following:

C1356 Extreme Happiness Stamp Set

X7111B Moon Doggie Level 2 Paper

D1195 The Works Alphabet Stamp Set

I stamped the flower in a light ink and then chalked it. This another of Tresa Black's techniques...I love her work!!!! I am thankful to Tresa for sharing her great talent:) Here's the link to this great video http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/8170813

November Stamp of the Month Blog Hop

2010-10-31T06:48:00.004-10:00

Welcome to our Stamp of the Month Blog Hop! We will be featuring November's SOTM, which is A Little Thanks, a set of 16 stamps.

If you have come here from Kathy Lickenbrock's Blog, you are on the right path! If this is your first stop, you may want to go back to Helen's Blog and start from the beginning!

This month we have 60 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!

Here's the card that I made this:

I used the following to make this card:
D1444 A Little Thanks (Nov.Stamp of the Month)
D1371 Many Thanks
1282 New England Ivy Cardstock
1385 Daisy White Cardstock
Z2167 Creme Brulee Stamp Pad
Z2104 Red Barn Stamp Pad
Z2150 Sunflower Stamp Pad
Z2191 Sunset Stamp Pad
Z2135 New England Ivy Stamp Pad
Z891 VersaMark Stamp Pad

Z671 Clear Embossing Powder
Z280 Natural Hemp

I random stamped leaves on background, then stamped “Thanks” with VersaMark and embossed with clear embossing powder. I then sponged around the background with New England Ivy and Green Garden making the embossing pop. I stamped leaves and an acorn and cut them out and attached with dimensional tape after wrapping and tying hemp to left side.

Thanks for hopping by:)

Now "Hop" on over to Angela Garcia's Blog to see her work! Be sure to visit all the Consultants at their Blogs to get some great crafting ideas and other fun ideas! Remember, the November SOTM is only available until November 30th! Contact your CTMH Consultant (or click here) to see how you can get this stamp set at a discount or even free!

Share the Magic

2010-10-18T09:00:00.000-10:00

Here's a card I made and entered in an "Embossing Challenge" on the Heart to Heart Challenge Blog. I used the October Stamp of the Month (D1443 Sharing the Magic) and the Mistletoe Creative Basic Collection. I imbossed the images with Daisy White embossing powder. This is a very simple card to make. Thanks for hopping by:)

Just Dance!!

2010-10-13T09:06:00.001-10:00

I just have to share this with you. I lifted this idea from Green Crafterole. I just love how it turned out and it was so fun to make. It is a chalk board tutu style.

October Stamp of the Month Blog Hop

2010-09-30T08:02:00.004-10:00

Welcome to our Stamp of the Month Blog Hop! We will be featuring October's SOTM, which is Share the Magic, a set of 12 stamps.

If you have come here from Angela Garcia's Blog, you are on the right path! If this is your first stop, you may want to go back to Helen's Blog and start from the beginning!

This month we have 70 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!

I made this Christmas Wall Hanging.

To make this wall hanging I used the following products:

D1443 Share the Magic (Oct. SOTM)
C1401 Friendship Alphabet Small
Z1334 My Creations Mix & Mingle Album
X7130B Mistletoe Level 2 Paper Pack
Z1326 Red, Pink Purple Sparkles Assortment
Z1327 Blue, Green Sparkles Assortment
Z1330 Mistletoe Level 2 Assortment
Z1210 Wonder Heartfelt Shapes
Z134 Prisma Glitter
Z308 Liquid Applique
Z553 Bonding Memories Glue Pen
Z1209 Cranberry Ribbon Round
Z888 Black Stazon Ink Pad
Z2116 Cranberry Ink Pad
Z2135 New England Ivy Ink Pad
Z2154 Taffy Ink Pad
Z2194 Sky Ink Pad
3174 Blending Pen
1514 Tombow Adhesive

Now "Hop" on over to Wendy Coffman's Blog to see her work! Be sure to visit all the Consultants at their Blogs to get some great crafting ideas and other fun ideas! Remember, the October SOTM is only available until October 31st! Contact your CTMH Consultant (or click here) to see how you can get this stamp set at a discount or even free!

Here are a couple more projects I have made using this Stamp of the Month...

September Stamp of the Month Blog Hop

2010-08-31T13:00:00.061-10:00

Welcome to our Stamp of the Month Blog Hop! We will be featuring September's SOTM, which is Thriller, a set of 9 awesome stamps.

If you have come here from Angela Garcia 's Blog, you are on the right path! If this is your first stop, you may want to go back to Helen's Blog and start from the beginning!

This month we have 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!

Inside of the card.

A look at the springy bat.

The products I used are:
D1442 Thriller (Sept. SOTM) (new)
D1311 October Word Puzzle (I just realized this set is retired but I only used the bat)
Z1323 4 1/4 x 5 1/2 Clear Card (new)
X7129B Hooligan Level 2 Paper Pack (new)
1385 Daisy White Cardstock
Z888 Black Stazon Ink Pad
Z891 VersaMark Ink Pad
Z670 Black Embossing Powder
Z2191 Sunset Stamp Pad (new)
Z2190 Gypsy Stamp Pad (new)
Z2162 Honey Stamp Pad
Z2397 Pear Marker (new)
Z1089 Black Waxy Flax
Seed beads
Wire

I stamped 2 of the framed Dracula stamp with VersaMark and embosssed them on the Daisy White cardstock (cut to 3 3/4 x 5 with corners rounded). I cut the image in the frame of one of the stamped images to make a window to see into the card. I sponged Black, Sunset and Gypsy inks on the cardstock to look like sunset background. I adhered the cutout image on the front of the card with B&T paper in the inside so the adhesive is not seen. The inside image was adhered and I adhered a 4 X5 1/4 piece of B&T to the back of the card keeping the adhesive away from the edges so it will not show inside. I colored the Dracula image with markers and blending pen dipped in the ink pad.
I stamped the bat image with VersaMark and embossed with Black embossing powder, then cut it out and attached it to the front of the card with a piece of coiled wire to give it a little "bounce". I pierced holes around the edge of the front to the card and them threaded black waxy flax through with seed beads.

Thanks for hopping by:)

Now "Hop" on over to Doreen Guilfoyle's Blog to see her work! Be sure to visit all the Consultants at their Blogs to get some great crafting ideas and other fun ideas! Remember, the September SOTM is only available until September 30, 2010! Contact your CTMH Consultant or click here to see how you can get this stamp set at a discount or even free!

Here are some more projects I have made using this Stamp of the Month...

Here's the complete Blog Hop List:
Helen Onulak http://www.hookedonstamping.com/

Kathleen Androlewicz http://bowlofstamps.blogspot.com/
Lori Miller http://clearlyfromtheheart.blogspot.com/
Kristie Herdener http://www.goofyscrapper.blogspot.com/
Chris Shouse http://houseostamps.wordpress.com/
Sarita Schraeder http://www.blessedscrapper.com/
Brae Montgomery http://thebrae-er.blogspot.com/
Nancy Brown http://creativelyartsygallery.blogspot.com/
Sylvia Jacquot http://stampinsylvia.blogspot.com/
Krista Ritskes http://kristaritskes-simplycreating.blogspot.com/
Georgia Hauglid http://inkygeorgia.blogspot.com/
Shannon Pelletier http://mycolorfulworldinvt.blogspot.com/
Laurie Levnik http://www.creationsbylaurie.blogspot.com/
Dawn Ross http://iamahappystamper.blogspot.com/
Debra Van Patten http://memoriesoftheheartbydeb.blogspot.com/
Carla Ironside http://carlacreates.blogspot.com/
Annette Green http://annettescreativejourney.blogspot.com/
Kimberly Smith http://verykimberry.blogspot.com/
Barbra Otten http://barbraotten.blogspot.com/
Melissa Laverty http://www.fancymelissa.com/
Laurie Newton http://www.scrapsfromthebeach.blogspot.com/
Jody Gustafson http://www.cre8nmemories.blogspot.com/
Jenifer Benner http://www.jensmessystudio.com/
Terrie Dodd http://www.my-life-in-real-time.blogspot.com/
Katy Donaldson http://www.scrappinkaty.blogspot.com/
Jen Rubio http://jenrubio.blogspot.com/
Lori Brown http://www.savingmine.blogspot.com/
Cindy Leek http://www.paperspadsandpictures.blogspot.com/
Mary Eisen http://mestamp2.blogspot.com/
Michelle Loncar http://michelleloncar.blogspot.com/
Dawn Heuft http://stamptildawn.blogspot.com/
Judy Burger http://www.makingtimeformemories.blogspot.com/
Alison Mullen http://www.stickygirlstamps.com/
Teri Baxter http://www.themidnightartist.blogspot.com/
Michelle Nist http://www.michellenist.blogspot.com/
Tammy Lea Pinchard http://mycreativeclubhouse.blogspot.com/
Beth Naumann http://www.bethscreativeblock.blogspot.com/
Shirley Ross http://www.momnmescrap.blogspot.com/
Haley Dyer http://inkyscrapper.blogspot.com/
Jamia Bankhead http://papermadnessinc.blogspot.com/
Pamela O'Connor http://cherishyourmemories.blogspot.com/
Kami Welter http://www.scrappin4memories.blogspot.com/
Shannon Buck http://stampinbuds.blogspot.com/
Wanda Riley http://creatingwithwanda.blogspot.com/
Danielle Chapman http://cupcake-stamper.blogspot.com/
Cindy Appleman http://applescrapsbycindy.blogspot.com/
Jen Patrick http://roxybonds-scrappin.blogspot.com/
Adeline Brill http://www.adeline-brill.blogspot.com/
Melinda Everitt http://ifyoublingittheywillcome.blogspot.com/
Traci Godbee http://createwithtraci.blogspot.com/
Angela Tutton http://www.tuttonstreasures.blogspot.com/
Sheila Bennett http://sheila-bennett.blogspot.com/
Misty Jackson http://www.misstscraps.blogspot.com/
Susan Brooks http://stampingintheopen.blogspot.com/
Lori Leng http://pinkcloudscrappers.blogspot.com/
Antoinette Herrin http://www.godblessyourart.blogspot.com/
Jill Lucas http://scrapwench.blogspot.com/
Amy Edwards http://paisleysplayhouse.blogspot.com/
Caren Goldstein http://www.scrappycaren.blogspot.com/
Wendy Fording http://papercreationsbywendy.blogspot.com/
Toni Hinchcliffe http://whollycrafts.blogspot.com/
Angela Garcia http://angelascraftcloset.blogspot.com/
Jean McNulty http://stampinmaui.blogspot.com/ (you are here)
Doreen Guilfoyle http://whereisyourhappyplace.blogspot.com/
Jenna Thomas http://jennachere.blogspot.com/
Carol Harris http://www.carol-harris.blogspot.com/
Katherine Schmitt http://katherinestamps.blogspot.com/

New CTMH Autumn/Winter Product Blog

2010-08-27T13:16:00.000-10:00

Welcome to our Close to My Heart New Product Blog Hop! Over 50 Fabulous Close to My Heart Consultants are celebrating the upcoming release of the Autumn/Winter 2010 Idea Book by giving you a Sneak Peak of some of the great products available in the new Idea Book starting September 1st!

If you have come here from Toni Hinchcliffe's blog, you are on the right path! You can also find a complete list of Blog Hop participants at http://www.tazzygirl2000.blogspot.com/ This is simple do to- just click on the link at the end of the post on each blog to move to the next one! Here we go!

I fell in love with the new Hooligans paper and the September Stamp of the Month, so I made this wall hanging using the following products:

Z1334 My Creations Mix & Mingle Album (new)
X7129 Hooligans Level 2 Paper Packet (new)
D1442 Thriller (September Stamp of the Month)
Z2190 - Gypsy Ink Pad (new)
Z134 Prisma Glitter
Z888 - Black Stazon Ink Pad
Z891 - VersaMark Pad
Z1047 Simple Alphabet Dimensional Elements
Z1151 - 3-D Foam Tape
Z1283 - Autumn Craft Buttons
Wire
UTEE (Ultra Thick Embossing Enamel)

The Mix & Mingle Album is a combination of 5 chipboard and 3 clear acrylic pages that you join together with rings. I used only 3 of the pages to make my wall hanging. I applied paper to the front and back of the chipboard pieces and paper to the back of the acrylic piece (because it is clear the paper shows through).

I mixed the Prisma Glitter with UTEE powder (even amounts of each in a small jar) and applied it to the Dimensional letter covering the letters with VersaMark first and then heated, I applied 2-3 layers of just UTEE embossing powder on top. I stamped the scull with Gypsy Ink on a chipboard coaster and cut around the image and then embossed like the letters.

I distressed the pages, letters and stamped a flourish on the sides of the acrylic page with with black Stazon ink. Applied the letters with 3-D Foam Tape and connected the pages with the rings. Made a hanger with wire (curled it around the handle of my piercing tool) added buttons.

I had so much fun putting this together and cannot wait to hang for Halloween. Thanks for hopping by;)

Now hop on over to see Dawn Ross's amazing artwork.
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 Autumn/Winter 2010 Idea Book goes LIVE on September 1st!
**Link not working? Missed a Blog? You can see a list of all Blog Hop participants at http://tazzygirl2000.blogspot.com

Erin Herring http://tazzygirl2000.blogspot.com/

Wendy Kessler http://www.myscrapbookingblog.com/
Meredith Burgess http://meredithburgess.blogspot.com/
Carla Ironside http://carlacreates.blogspot.com/
Georgia Hauglid http://inkygeorgia.blogspot.com/
Helen Onulak http://www.hookedonstamping.com/
Beth Naumann http://www.bethscreativeblock.blogspot.com/
LaJeania Hicks http://www.scraptilyoudrop.blogspot.com/
Sheila Bennett http://sheila-bennett.blogspot.com/
Traci Tanimura http://www.creativetraci.blogspot.com/
Lisa Stenz http://www.lisascreativecorner.blogspot.com/
Heather Hunt http://www.creativecoconut08.blogspot.com/
Lori Scott http://scrapinglori.blogspot.com/
Kimberly Smith http://www.verykimberry.blogspot.com/
Jessica Moore http://jessicaspaperpetals.blogspot.com/
Cindy Leek http://www.paperspadsandpictures.blogspot.com/
Haley Dyer http://inkyscrapper.blogspot.com/
Wendy Fording http://papercreationsbywendy.blogspot.com/
Antoinette Herrin http://www.godblessyourart.blogspot.com/
Jennifer Kraynak http://whatchadoin-jennifer.blogspot.com/
Laurie Newton http://www.scrapsfromthebeach.blogspot.com/
Kathleen Rensel http://scrapbookaddictkath.blogspot.com/
Adeline Brill http://www.adeline-brill.blogspot.com/
Melinda Everitt http://ifyoublingittheywillcome.blogspot.com/
Teri Baxter http://www.themidnightartist.bloghop.com/
Leisa Hubley http://bigredscraps.blogspot.com/
Brae Montgomery http://thebrae-er.blogspot.com/
Tresa Black http://www.fabulouslyartsy.blogspot.com/
Jennifer Kojder http://www.aglitterymess.blogspot.com/
Karen Norman http://www.gettinscrappywithit.blogspot.com/
Tanya http://scramperscorner.blogspot.com/
Dawn Heuft http://www.stamptildawn.blogspot.com/
Lori Blehm http://scrapbookingandbling.blogspot.com/
Toni Hinchcliffe http://whollycrafts.blogspot.com/
Jean McNulty http://stampinmaui.blogspot.com/ (you are here)
Dawn Ross http://iamahappystamper.blogspot.com/
Janelle Janish http://stampandthecity.blogspot.com/
Cristin Maughan http://www.scrappinwithcristin.blogspot.com/
Cheryl Even http://evenmorescrapping.blogspot.com/
Tracey Jean Hastings http://traceyjean.blogspot.com/
Rochelle Crawford http://delightfulstamper.blogspot.com/
Debbie Carriere http://scrapmyheartout.blogspot.com/
Brandy Lees http://canadianscrappers.blogspot.com/
Amy Edwards http://www.paisleysplayhouse.blogspot.com/
Michelle Loncar http://www.michelleloncar.blogspot.com/
Terrie Dodd http://my-life-in-real-time.blogspot.com/
Amy Schultz http://amylizschultz.com/
Carol Horton http://carol-scrappininparadise.blogspot.com/
Carrie Haines http://www.bizzymom.us/
Lori Miller http://clearlyfromtheheart.blogspot.com/
Amy Callaway http://amyslifeandcreations.blogspot.com/
Nancy Keller http://brujahrose.blogspot.com/
Sheila Szakacs http://cre8yourjoy.blogspot.com/

BOO.......

2010-08-25T11:10:00.000-10:00

Did I scare you?? I have been getting prepared for my Open House and have been playing with the new products. Here are some of the items I have made with the September Stamp of the Month.

On this card I used the "Fabulously Artsy Tersa Black's" bleach technique. I just LOVE this technique!!!!! Click here to watch her video. She is so fun and SO TALENTED...I have become a bit of a stalker to her blog and UStream page;)....I am not joking, I check them numerous times a day to see if she has any new entries....I might need some intervention in the future....heeheee

I used the new Hooligan Paper, the new Gypsy Ink Pad, Black embossing powder, black cardstock, twill ribbon and added Bitty Sparkles (every girl wants some bling)

Here's a tag I made I embossed the images with black embossing power and then sponged on Gypsy (new color), Sunset (new color) and Black inks (ala Tim Holtz). I added ribbons and beaded some seed beads on some wire and hooked it on.

Thanks for hopping by;)

August Stamp of the Month Blog Hop

2010-07-31T14:44:00.002-10:00

Welcome to our Stamp of the Month Blog Hop! We will be featuring August's SOTM, which is D1424 Something Splendid, a set of 13 stamps.

If you have come here from Carol D. Harris 's Blog, you are on the right path! If this is your first stop, you may want to go back to Kathleen's Blog and start from the beginning!

This month we have 65 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!

I made this 6X6 inch card using the Emerging Color Resist Technique I learned from the "Fabulously Artsy" Tersa Black. Click here to see her video. She is such an amazing artist and teacher.

I used the following to make this card:

D1424 Something Splendid (SOTM)

C1408 Live Inspired Stamp Set

Outdoor Denim Cardstock and Stamp Pad

Chocolate Cardstock and Stamp Pad

Colonial White Cardstock

Desert Sand Stamp Pad

Sunflower Stamp Pad

Indian Corn Stamp Pad

Heavenly Blue Stamp Pad

VersaMark Stamp Pad

Clear Embossing Powder

Embossing Gun

Sponge

Now "Hop" on over to Cindy Appleman's Blog to see her beautiful artwork! Be sure to visit all the Consultants at their Blogs to get some great crafting ideas and other fun ideas! Remember, the August SOTM is only available until August 31st! Contact your CTMH Consultant (or click here) to see how you can get this stamp set at a discount or even free!

Here are some more projects I have made using this Stamp of the Month...
I used another Tersa Black technique for these cards. This is the bleach painting technique. It is so magical;) You brayer the background color then outline stamp image with ink and then stamp the solid stamp with versamark and then emboss. Now here is the magic...you take a paintbrush and with bleach paint the petals of the flower and magically the color disappears.

Can you tell I was enjoying this technique? It is so much fun! Click here for Tersa' video for this technique. Thanks Tersa, for sharing your amazing talent with all of us.

Blog List:
Kathleen Androlewicz http://bowlofstamps.blogspot.com/ m/
Helen Onulak http://www.hookedonstamping.com/
Kimberly Smith http://verykimberry.blogspot.com/
Georgia Hauglid http://inkygeorgia.blogspot.com/
Debra Van Patten http://memoriesoftheheartbydeb.blogspot.com/
Pamela O'Connor http://cherishyourmemories.blogspot.com/
Carol Loftus http://www.carolloftus.blogspot.com/
Krista Ritskes http://kristaritskes-simplycreating.blogspot.com/
Melissa Laverty http://www.fancymelissa.com/
Jenifer Benner http://www.jensmessystudio.com/
Susan Brooks http://stampingintheopen.blogspot.com/
Wanda Riley http://creatingwithwanda.blogspot.com/
Jen Rubio http://jenrubio.blogspot.com/
Shirley Ross http://www.momnmescrap.blogspot.com/
Chris Shouse http://houseostamps.wordpress.com/
Terrie Dodd http://www.my-life-in-real-time.blogspot.com/
Sylvia Jacquot http://stampinsylvia.blogspot.com/
Caren Goldstein http://www.scrappycaren.blogspot.com/
Shannon Pelletier http://mycolorfulworldinvt.blogspot.com/
Angela Tutton http://www.tuttonstreasures.blogspot.com/
Jill Lucas http://scrapwench.blogspot.com/
Traci Godbee http://createwithtraci.blogspot.com/
Danielle Chapman http://cupcake-stamper.blogspot.com/
Brae Montgomery http://thebrae-er.blogspot.com/
Dawn Heuft http://stamptildawn.blogspot.com/
Nancy Brown http://creativelyartsygallery.blogspot.com/
Shannon Buck http://stampinbuds.blogspot.com/
Lori Miller http://clearlyfromtheheart.blogspot.com/
Barbra Otten http://barbraotten.blogspot.com/
Haley Dyer http://inkyscrapper.blogspot.com/
Cindy Leek http://www.paperspadsandpictures.blogspot.com/
Laurie Newton http://www.scrapsfromthebeach.blogspot.com/
Katy Donaldson http://www.scrappinkaty.blogspot.com/
Michelle Loncar http://michelleloncar.blogspot.com/
Mary Eisen http://mestamp2.blogspot.com/
Misty Jackson http://www.misstscraps.blogspot.com/
Dawn Ross http://iamahappystamper.blogspot.com/
Kim O'Rear http://kimorear.blogspot.com/
Jody Gustafson http://www.cre8nmemories.blogspot.com/
Kristie Herdener http://www.goofyscrapper.blogspot.com/
Annette Green http://annettescreativejourney.blogspot.com/
Antoinette Herrin http://www.godblessyourart.blogspot.com/
Sheila Bennett http://sheila-bennett.blogspot.com/
Jamia Bankhead http://papermadnessinc.blogspot.com/
Alison Mullen http://www.stickygirlstamps.com/
Carla Ironside http://carlacreates.blogspot.com/
Amy Edwards http://paisleysplayhouse.blogspot.com/
Judy Burger http://www.makingtimeformemories.blogspot.com/
Teri Baxter http://www.themidnightartist.blogspot.com/
Lori Brown http://www.savingmine.blogspot.com/
Beth Naumann http://www.bethscreativeblock.blogspot.com/
Tammy Lea Pinchard http://mycreativeclubhouse.blogspot.com/
Carol Horton http://carol-scrappininparadise.blogspot.com/
Sarita Schraeder http://www.blessedscrapper.com/
Jen Patrick http://roxybonds-scrappin.blogspot.com/
Melissa Burch http://melissaburch.blogspot.com/

Melinda Everett http://ifyoublingittheywillcome.blogspot.com/

Melissa Robinson http://mlisrobinson.blogspot.com/

Wendy Fording http://papercreationsbywendy.blogspot.com/

Andrea Ewen http://ewenstyle.com/

Shelly Vaught http://runswithpaper.blogspot.com/

Carol D. Harris http://carol-harris.blogspot.com/

Jean McNulty http://stampinmaui.blogspot.com/

Cindy Appleman http://applescrapsbycindy.blogspot.com/

Katherine Schmitt http://katherinestamps.blogspot.com/

Heart 2 Heart Challenge - -Time to get wild

2010-07-13T13:31:00.002-10:00

These are from an post dated July 2010
Here are some cards I made using the July 2010 Stamp of the Month - D1423 Happy Forever. These little critters are so stinkin cute. I also used the Splendor (X7124B) paper pack.

The saying on this card came from D1426 - Over the Rainbow Stamp Set

This card I only used ink pads and sponges to do the background.

I used my son's Copic Markers to color the images. I just love these little guys;) Thanks for stopping by.

Happy Father's Day

2010-06-15T14:35:00.001-10:00

Here's a card I made for my Father-in-law. I used the Stamp of the Month.

I used the Passage Marker that says "family" above the "Dad" and unfortunately you cannot see it in the picture because of the glare.

Here's the inside:

Playing with my son's Copic Markers

2010-06-15T14:26:00.003-10:00

I am taking an online Copic class and was practicing using my son's Copic markers.....thanks for leaving them David!!. I love this stamp set (D1434 You're Great). I made this card for an "elephantasic" person who loves elephants. I think it turned out cute and hope that she will like it.

With fond memories

2010-06-15T14:18:00.001-10:00

Sympathy cards are so emotional for me to make and this one was very hard. A dear family friend lost her 6 year battle to breast cancer last week. Jill was only 45 and left behind a husband and an 8 year old son. I just have to hold on to the fact that she is with Jesus now and is no longer suffering. She was such an angel to my Mom. Here's is the card I made for her family.

Graduation Time

2010-06-08T13:20:00.001-10:00

Here's a graduation card I made for Mr. Tyler Rollins ....2010 Baldwin High Graduate.... way to go Tyler:)

Some cards I have been making.

2010-05-14T13:19:00.003-10:00

I saw some pretty color combos so I made some cards. I random stamped the backgrounds with the color combos. I think they turned out pretty good. The anniversary one was for my husband. We just celebrated 29 years of marriage.......wow it has gone by very fast.

Here is another clear card.....I love these cards. This one I used my Tim Holtz Tattered Florals Sizzix Die. I love how they turned out. I crinkled them up and them layered them. (sorry the pictures are not that great..looks better in person!)

Thanks for hopping by:)

Close to My Heart New Product Blog Hop!

2010-04-28T15:45:00.002-10:00

Welcome to our Close to my Heart New Product Blog Hop! Over 40 Fabulous

Close to my Heart Consultants are celebrating the upcoming release of the
Summer 2010 Idea Book by giving you a Sneak Peak of some of the great
products available in the new Idea Book starting May 1st!

If you have come here from Cassandra's blog, you are on the right path!
You can also find a complete list of Blog Hop participants at http://www.tazzygirl2000.blogspot.com/

This is simple do to- just click on the link at the end of the post on each blog
to move to the next one! Here we go!

I was so excited to see the recipe box and knew I just had to make one, and the Cherry-O paper was a perfect match.

I used the following to make my recipe box:

Z1322 - My Creations Recipe/Photo Box
X7123B - Cherry-O Level 2 Paper Packet
X8625 - My Originals Sugar & Spice Card Kit
Z1125 - Sweet Leaf Ribbon Collection
1512 - Bonding Memories Glue
1514 - Tombow's Mono Adhesive (to glue ribbon)
Z679 - Liquid Glass
Z819 Circles Window Charms
Ink Color: Z2166 - Tulip
The knob is a Tim Holtz Curio Knob

This was fast and easy to put together. Just cut the papers and glue them on with the Bonding Memories Glue, sponge Tulip ink on all edges, glue paper ribbon, Sweet Leaf ribbon, and circle window charm (I used Liquid Glass to get it to stick well) with the sticker from the card kit. Then decorate your recipe divider cards with the stickers and easy peasy you have a beautiful recipe box:)

Thanks for "hopping" by....
Now "Hop" on over to Carrie Haines's Blog http://www.bizzymom.us/
to see her beautiful artwork! 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 2010 Idea Book goes LIVE on May 1st!

**Link not working? Missed a Blog? Here is a list of all the participants in the New Product Sneak Peak Blog Hop!

Erin Herring http://www.tazzygirl2000.blogspot.com/

Carla Ironside http://carlacreates.blogspot.com/
Dawn Ross http://iamahappystamper.blogspot.com/
Amy Edwards http://paisleysplayhouse.blogspot.com/
Tresa Black http://www.fabulouslyartsy.blogspot.com/
Dawn Heuft http://www.stamptildawn.blogspot.com/
Kimberly Smith http://verykimberry.blogspot.com/
Jessica Moore http://www.jessicaspaperpetals.blogspot.com/
Leisa Hubley http://bigredscraps.blogspot.com/
Helen Onulak http://www.hookedonstamping.com/
Brae Montgomery http://thebrae-er.blogspot.com/
Wendy Kessler http://www.myscrapbookingblog.com/
Adeline Brill http://adeline-brill.blogspot.com/
Sherrie Thornton http://www.impressionableart.blogspot.com/
Sheila Bennett http://sheila-bennett.blogspot.com/
Terrie Dodd http://my-life-in-real-time.blogspot.com/
Lisa Stenz http://lisascreativecorner.blogspot.com/
Jody Gustafson http://www.cre8nmemories.blogspot.com/
Kathleen Rensel http://scrapbookaddictkath.blogspot.com/
Lori Scott http://scrapinglori.blogspot.com/
Beth Naumann http://bethscreativeblock.blogspot.com/
Teri Baxter http://www.themidnightartist.blogspot.com/
Wendy Fording http://papercreationsbywendy.blogspot.com/
Laurie Newton http://scrapsfromthebeach.blogspot.com/
Meredith Burgess http://meredithburgess.blogspot.com/
Clerissa Lewis http://www.thestampdr.com/
Jennifer Kojder http://aglitterymess.blogspot.com/
Georgia Hauglid http://inkygeorgia.blogspot.com/
Antoinette Herrin http://www.godblessyourart.blogspot.com/
Haley Dyer http://inkyscrapper.blogspot.com/
Tanya Mae http://scramperscorner.blogspot.com/
Priscilla http://priscillagotham.blogspot.com/
Cassandra http://abitofitallforscrappin.blogspot.com/
Jean McNulty http://stampinmaui.blogspot.com/ You are Here!
Carrie Haines http://www.bizzymom.us/
Janelle Janish http://stampandthecity.blogspot.com/
Maranda Dickerson http://marandasmemories.blogspot.com/
Cheryl Even http://www.evenmorescrapping.blogspot.com/
Karen Johnson http://www.myheartscraps.blogspot.com/
Cindy Leek http://www.paperspadsandpictures.blogspot.com/
Nancy Walters http://njwhelpingucelebrate.blogspot.com/
LaJeania Hicks http://www.scraptilyoudrop.blogspot.com/
Traci http://www.creativetraci.blogspot.com/
Emma Hubert http://paperaddictsanonymous.blogspot.com/
Kristine Fowler http://www.scrampingaddict.typepad.com/
Amanda DesJardins http://creatively-amused.blogspot.com/
Tamra Meservey http://www.croppinoncloud9.blogspot.com/
Melinda http://www.ifyoublingittheywillcome.blogspot.com/

Are we having fun yet...you bet!!!!

2010-04-28T09:19:00.000-10:00

I am having so much fun playing with the new products from the new Summer catalog that starts May 1st. Check out the Clear Card I made. I embossed the front cover first and then added my paper and stamping. Products used are:
Z1309 - Clear Cards
G1008 - Cherry-O's Workshop Kit (includes Bowl of Cherries Stamp Set)
Z1122 - Hollyhock Ribbon Collection
Z2166 - Tulip Stamp Pad
Last months Stamp of the Month "A Little of Everything" for the Happy Mother's Day
I used an SU embossing folder to do the embossing.

I am loving these Clear Cards!!

A Sneak Peek

2010-04-27T09:29:00.001-10:00

Here is a sneak peek at some of the new products coming out May 1st.

This is a picture of my baby (he is now 20 and still plays guitar)! I used the new Zippidee Paper and the new Clear Cards to make this frame.

I used the new Cherry-O paper for this card. I love this paper!!!! I also used the new Cherry-O Opaques Stickers. The stamp set is from the Cherry-O Workshop Kit.

I used the Passages paper, Live Inspired stamp set and the new Passages Marks...love love love this paper, stamp set and the Marks.

I used the Zippidee paper for this card and the May Stamp of the Month.

I hope you are as excited as I am about these new products. I am having so much fun playing with them!

Remember the catalog starts May 1st. I am also part of the New Product Blog Hop so check back tomorrow after 4 PM to join in on the fun. There are over 40 consultants displaying their works of art using the new products. So hop on by tomorrow after 4 PM.

I was playing..

2010-04-23T13:55:00.002-10:00

Here are a few cards I made the other day. The first 2 I used some of the paper and a technique from the new catalog coming out May 1st ;) The third card is using paper left over form the Miracle Kit Special for this month. Gotta go the dog is giving me "stink eye" I think he needs to go out! Bye for now.

Just had to share...

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Our son went to Montana and stayed with my Aunt Jan and Uncle Hank. It only took them a day to make him a "Maui Redneck"

Before

After

You gotta love those rednecks!!!

Here's "before" David with Aunt Jan

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