CTMH February Blog Hop: Friendship

That sound means it time to start another Close To My Heart Blog Hop!

And there is no shortage of ideas and inspirations from this month's group of CTMH consultants. If you're following the hop, you should be coming from Nicole's Blog. If I'm your first stop, then welcome and let's get with the art, shall we?


This month, CTMH is featuring this beautiful stamp set, Friendship:

And what a great time to get this set! Celebrate your special friendships all month long!


Look and see a couple of cards I created with it:


Stamps: CTMH Friendship (February 2011 SOTM)
Inks: CTMH Chocolate, Grey Flannel
Papers: CTMH Bliss Reflections Kit
Accessories: CTMH Colonial White Ribbon Collection, Basic Assortments Buttons

This card is going to a wonderful friend who really brightened my weekend.

I love sets that come with great sentiments like this one. It gives me a chance to cut apart my stamps and use them creatively. Here I inked the different fonts in different colors to add interest to the focal point. If you haven't had the courage to cut apart your stamps, I urge you to try it...it's fun!



Stamps: CTMH Friendship (February 2011 SOTM)
Inks: CTMH Smokey Plum, Black
Papers: CTMH White Daisy, Smokey Plum, StazOn Black
Accessories: CTMH Clear Cards

And this card is going to a special purple-loving lady that is soon to be part of our family!

I promise this card is Smokey Plum. I know it looks more like Chocolate or Cocoa, I blame the lighting. Actually, I blame Mother Nature. How was I supposed to know it was going to cloud over and rain and hail today?


If you'd like to get your own set of this month's Friendship, visit my website and see how you can get yours at a great discount or even FREE!


I hope you enjoyed this stop on the hop. Now please visit Tamra's Blog and see all the wonderful things she's created!

Spread Your Wings Layout

Hi everyone! I'm back at the computer again after a long absence. I just have no idea where the month of January went, but I'm sure I misplaced it around here somewhere.

Although I haven't been blogging a lot lately, I have been creating! With the new CTMH Spring/Summer book going live next week (February 1st!), I've been designing all the Craft Closet workshops up until July.


Last Saturday was the first workshop of 2011 with a sneak peek of brand new papers! We used the Wings Workshop on the Go (WOTG) and had fun with the new spray pen included in the kit!


And now a word from our sponsor:

This month when you purchase the WOTG, you'll be able to purchase other new stamps at great discounts! And you'll also be able to receive huge savings on the SOTM, Find Your Style when you get those sneak peek items!

Now we return you to your regularly scheduled program.


Now, it may not right away seem all too boy friendly. But I was determined! Engineer and I packed up the boys and our kites one Sunday afternoon and headed to the park. I got some great shots of the kids that worked perfectly.

This is just one of the layouts completed for the workshop:


Stamps: *gasp* no stamps were used!
Inks: CTMH Black
Papers: CTMH Wings Reflections Kit
Accessories: CTMH Wings Stickease, Black Mini-Medley Assortment

Using the Stickease made this go together super fast...why have I not used these before?!


If you're local and you'd like to see the new book and lots of wonderful new scrapping products, my unit's Open House is this Saturday, the 29th, from 10-1. You can contact me for location information!

CTMH Wings Workshop At The Craft Closet

When: Saturday, January 22
6pm-10pm

Where: The Craft Closet

Cost: $60 (due Jan. 13th)


You'll receive the following new sneak peak items:

•Wings Workshop on the Go kit
•My Creations Banner
•Wings Stickease
•Wings Pleated Ribbon Assortment
•Black Mini-Medley Accents
Bonus: You'll also recieve the Stamp of the Month FREE!



We'll be completing four 2-page layouts and
a My Creations Banner project...exclusive for January!

Contact me if you are interested in attending.

Get a good start on this year's scrapping!

January Inspirations From Close To My Heart

During the month of January, CTMH has some amazing offers on some sneak peek items! Our new Spring/Summer Idea Book won't go live until February 1...

I know, I know...but you can see and purchase a collection of the new items featured in our Inpirations Brochure...right now!

And that's not even the best part of this special promotion. When you choose the Wings Workshop On The Go kit (WOTG), you can get new My Acrylix stamp sets at great discounts.

But wait, there's more!

Your Wings Workshop purchase also gives you an opportunity to get the January SOTM at a discount or even FREE!

How?

Purchase the Wings WOTG

+1 new Inspirations item and get the SOTM 25% off
+2 new Inspirations items and get the SOTM 50% off
+3 new Inspirations items and get the SOTM 75% off
+4 new Inspirations items and get the SOTM 100% off

You can start the New Year off with some great savings!

Can you handle one more Inspirations perk? To celebrate National Papercrafting Month, every Wings WOTG includes How-To instructions for creating a home craft project using the new My Creations Banner and Bohemian Alphabet, exclusively through the month of January.



Now, if after seeing all the new Inspirations items has you wanting more and you can not wait until February to get the new Idea Book, the simple answer would be to become a CTMH Consultant and start getting those new items now! I'm always looking for crafters of all kinds to join me and my Craft Closet Crew!

CTMH January SOTM Blog Hop: Find Your Style

Happy New Year! 2011 has come a lot faster than I anticipated, but I'm looking forward to the fresh start the new year always brings.

It's once again time for the Close To My Heart Blog Hop featuring the Stamp of the Month. If you're coming from Deanne's Blog, you're right on track.

This month's stamp set is b-e-a-utiful! I've just been creating away and had to think twice about sharing everything...wouldn't want you to be overwhelmed or anything!

Here is the stamp set, all 9 gorgeous images:

I know right?! Just stunning! I love the vintaginess (totally made up that word!) of the images.


Take a look at a couple of things I made with it.


Stamps: CTMH Find Your Style (January 2011 SOTM)
Inks: CTMH Blush, Cocoa
Papers: CTMH Blush, Colonial White
Accessories: CTMH Opaques Pearls, Cocoa Ribbon

I'm not really a fashionista type of girl, couldn't tell a fashion show from a costume contest,

but loved the dress form anyway!


But I do know movies...and when I saw the shoe from the set I could only think of one thing...can you guess?


Stamps: CTMH Find Your Style (January 2011 SOTM)
Inks: CTMH Sunny Yellow, Sky, Versamark
Papers: CTMH Sunkissed Yellow, Black, White Daisy, Magnifique Reflections Kit
Accessories: CTMH Opaques Pearls, Clear Embossing Powder

Cinderella!


Okay, I thought of two movies...can you guess this one?


Stamps: CTMH Find Your Style (January 2011 SOTM)
Inks: CTMH Pear, Honey, Cranberry, Versamark
Papers: CTMH Cranberry, Black, White Daisy, Grace Reflections Kit, Olivia Reflections Kit
Accessories: CTMH Sparkles Red, Clear Embossing Powder

The Wizard of Oz!


This next card is a little more elegant. Not something I usually do, but this one was easy.


Stamps: CTMH Find Your Style (January 2011 SOTM)
Inks: CTMH Bamboo, Barn Red, Cocoa, Versamark
Papers: CTMH Bamboo, Colonial White, Olivia Reflections Kit
Accessories: CTMH Antiqued Copper Mini-Medley Accents, Colonial White Ribbon, Clear Embossing Powder


And finally, this last card. This one took the longest just because of all the cutting. But well worth it I think.


Stamps: CTMH Find Your Style (January 2011 SOTM)
Inks: CTMH Black, Sweet Leaf, Juniper, Vineyard Berry, Versamark
Papers: CTMH Black, Colonial White, Wings Reflections Kit
Accessories: CTMH Black Mini-Medley Accents, Wings Level 2 Assortment


So thank you for stopping at my portion of the Blog Hop! Next up is Tamra's Blog, be sure to check out the rest of the participants' artwork...it's all beautiful!

And remember, you can get this amazing stamp set only this month! I'll tell you how you can get it and some new sneak peek items at incredible savings in tomorrow's post!

I Believe

The year is almost over and I believe I am done. It was a year of trials and sadness, but also one of joy and excitement. I choose to believe I will be a better person for experiencing each and every moment from this year. And hopefully I can carry that over into the next year.

I also believe Santa needs to rent me a storage unit for all the gifts he left this year! Or at least find me a bigger house...with my own craft room...and a pool.

Then I can forgive him for all the Legos that appeared under the tree. The boys are in heaven. But I have already told them tomorrow is my day with the kitchen table because I'm having crafting withdrawls.


I believe that is fair.


Stamps: CTMH I Believe
Inks: CTMH Cocoa, Versamark
Papers: CTMH Mistletoe Reflections Kit
Accessories: CTMH Mistletoe Assortment, Cranberry Grosgrain ribbon

I made this card but completely ran out of time and energy to post it before Christmas. I'm sure you can relate, but I still wanted to share it because I liked how it turned out so much. I embossed everything with Cocoa embossing powder so it's nice and shiny!

Well, the boys are wanting to watch some of the movies we got this year, so I must say good night.

I believe I smell popcorn.