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.

H2H Challenge: Gift Week

Hi everyone! Anyone still visit my neck of the blogs? I've been out of commision for about a month with computer issues but they have now been solved it seems with the help of a new computer. And just in time to get an entry into the latest H2H Challenge! So I'll make this quick so I don't miss the deadline.

This week was Gift Week over there...meaning no cards! Perfect for my Mistletoe Stocking Gift Bag:


Inks: CTMH Cocoa, Garden Green
Papers: CTMH Mistletoe Reflections Kit
Accessories: CTMH DE Ornaments, Mistletoe Assortments


I used Lauren Meader's Stocking Stuffer template from PaperTreyink. It came together really quickly, only the handstitching took time.

I'm so glad to be able to commune with the web world again! Have a great week!

Saying Thank You With Close To My Heart

This month is full of wonderful opportunities to be grateful; the upcoming holidays, the weather finally getting cooler, and the birth of a brand new niece...any day now......soon, right Sis?


Well, Close To My Heart wants to show their gratitude for you as well with a great way to add a lot of value to your purchases while increasing your stamp collection!



This month, when you place a qualifying order of $100 or more, you will not only receive the November Stamp of the Month set, A Little Thanks (valued at $22.95) free, but you can also select another stamp set of your choice (size A through D) for free! This means you can add up to $45.90 worth of stamps to your purchase...almost 50% more in value!


But wait...there's more!

Would you like $100 in free select product from Close To My Heart?
How about a collection of wonderful Close To My Heart products for 50% off?

The first 10 people that contact me with their $100* order will be placed in a drawing to win ONE of the following:

• $100 in select product credit**
• $60 in select product credit**
• $40 in select product credit**
• 4 individuals will be awarded a half price item or collection**
• 3 individuals will be sent a FREE stamp set**

*Order total BEFORE shipping and tax is added
**Customer pays shipping and tax of free items.

I need 10 people to play for this to work, but everyone who enters a $100 order will win! Not to mention you will already be getting a great deal on all the products you love!

And...you'll be helping me earn an Hawaiian cruise! (Don't worry, I won't be doing the hula or anything.)

You have until November 23 to get your order together...don't wait or you might miss out!