A Night With Roxie

I have a party later tonight and I wanted to...wait, what? No...you haven't stumbled into the Twilight Zone...

I really am writing another blog post within 10 days of my last one. I don't know what happened...maybe I got sucked into the Twilight Zone. No, I remember. I had a party scheduled so I had to put my foot down and say, "Boys, I have just got to play work with my paper and inks now. Run along." That was it.

So as I was saying...I have this party tonight and the hostess chose to use the Roxie Reflections Kit for the project. I am so glad she did because I absolutely love this paper! Want to see everyting I made with it?
Okay, you twisted my arm...


Stamps: CTMH Love Life, Holiday Magic (October 2011 SOTM)
Inks: CTMH Smoothie, Bamboo, Black
Papers: CTMH Roxie Reflections Kit
Accessories: CTMH Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge, Sparkles, Rhinestone Designer Brads, Just Blooms Flutter Paper Shapes, Black Satin ribbon

A beautiful bunch of paper goodies if I do say so myself!

This is my thank you gift to my hostess, Amber...




It is one of the boxes from the AP cartridge, cut at 8". The flowers were cut at 3" and 2.5". Inside is a Petite Perks set for her.


This gift is for Carrie, who held the party that Amber attended and booked her party from. I wanted to give her a little something as a thank you as well...and I got to play some more with the AP cartridge!



The Pillow Box was cut at 6.5", I think. And the stocking image was cut at 3.5". It's pretty nice that it fits the SOTM this month, don't you think? I used a Rhinestone Brad to decorate the stocking...then put a set of the brads in the box for Carrie. See, I can't think of her without thinking of bling.


This is the card project we'll make. I love the Love Life stamp set, it's very versatile! I used the Zip-Strip top of the paper to add the scallop to the card. I also touched each of the printed rhinestones with small drop of Liquid Glass to add some shine.




Next, I have these great boxes made with...again, the AP cartridge. I put a piece of chocolate in them as favors for all the guests for the party. It is cut at 6.5" and makes very quick boxes that look great!



And last, but not least...this is the prize for our game tonight. And I must admit I totally copied it from Vicki Wizniuk, a fellow CTMH Consultant from Canada. She created such a cute bag, I could not not make one myself!


Stamps: CTMH Mischief WOTG exclusive set
Inks: CTMH Black
Papers: CTMH Mischief Reflections Kit
Accessories: CTMH Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge, Silver Glitz Glitter Gel, Sparkles

It has a Bling Assortment and chocolate waiting for the winner!


Okay, that's all the time I have for. I've got to get packed up for the party!!

CTMH Holiday Magic Shadowbox Card

My friend shared the following cartoon on her facebook page:


And I have to say, she looks like I feel! All three boys have been home from school for 2 weeks during their Fall Break. And there is still one more week to go! I think I may lose it before then.

Only two things saved them today from being permanent residents of their bedrooms:
1. The weather took a turn today. Instead of being hot and miserable outside, we opened the doors and windows to enjoy the suddenly cooler tempuratures.
Okay, so its not exactly scarf weather yet, but I'll take what I can get!

2. They let me have some crafting time today. It was much needed and much appreciated! I went from to over the course of the afternoon.


Would you like to see what I made? This idea is from Dawn a fellow CTMH Consultant over at Stamp Till Dawn. After seeing her video, I created my own shadowbox card using this month's Stamp of the Month, Holiday Magic.



Stamps: Holiday Magic (October 2011 SOTM)
Inks: CTMH Desert Sand, New England Ivy, Tulip
Papers: CTMH Believe Reflection Kit, Kraft Cardstock
Accessories: CTMH Bronze Glitz Glitter Gel, Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge




I had fun making this and I'm sure the ladies in my monthly project classes will, too! Thank you Dawn, for such an inpiring project!

If you're in the area and would like to join us, it will be held October 26 at my home. You can attend the 9-11 am class or the 7-9 pm class. The cost is $15 or free with a $25 order. You'll need to RSVP by October 17 to save your spot!


I know it has been forever since I've blogged. We are still working on the house and I find all the boxes and tools and chaos a little distracting for my creativity. The good news is we've made the first step towards working on my own craft room...we took all the boxes out of it and I have decided on colors and furniture. Now, I just have to rob a bank so it can all come true as quickly as I'd like!

A Wicked Cute Halloween Banner

I know, I know. I have been gone from my blog for over a month! What on earth could keep me away from crafting and blogging for so long?

Life.

And I know everyone of you understand that. At least, I hope you all understand!

We are slowly making our new house our own. We've got some painting done, tiling work finished and starting to replace the baseboards in the house. My Dad was here for a visit at the end of last month and said to me, "You know, 8 out of 10 people would have just left this perfectly good house alone and lived in it the way it was. You are one of the 2 people that has to change everything about it."

And he's right. The house was just fine when we moved in...except it was all white. I cannot live with white walls. I mean, look what I do for a living...color and texture and photos!

So that is what has been taking up my life right now. Hard to craft when all your stuff is still packed up, right? I have a feeling my new craft room will be the last room in the house to get finished.


However...

I did get to play a little bit with the new Mischief papers and the Wicked Stamp of the Month earlier this month. I created this banner for a class that is being held tomorrow. It's simple, but fun to put together.

Here it is:


Stamps: Wicked (August 2011 SOTM)
Inks: CTMH Sunset, Black
Papers: CTMH Mischief Reflection Kit
Accessories: CTMH Licorice Opaques, Black Ribbon (retired), My Creations Banner, Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge


(And I apologize for the condition of the photo...I am really missing my computer and Photoshop right now!)

Take A Peek at What I Won at Convention

Yesterday during the morning General Session we played a Price is Right game with the new Autumn/Winter Idea Book. (available August 1...let me know if you would like a copy of your own). The group I was in won this fantastic new Cricut bundle when our group leader got her Ring Toss around the Cricut peg!!! We were all so excited!

It comes with an exclusive CTMH cartridge, 3...yes, 3 full size stamp sets with coordinating shapes to the cart, plus 3 full size chipboard die-cuts that also coordinate with the stamps and cartridge.

I'll be receiving mine soon, but you can get your own starting August 1. And the best part? It is only $99!


Just see what you can do with it:

Celebrate This July With CTMH!

Our moving has been slow but steady these past couple of weeks. Some of the larger rooms are now painted and the furniture can be moved in. We have a truck ready to load tomorrow and I think I'll load up on Tylenol tonight! All of my crafting supplies are still sitting in boxes...feeling very lonely. I feel like a bad Mom because all I want to do is let the boys and Engineer fend for themselves so I could just shut the door on my craft room and play.


But you know what? I'm bringing them all with me to Disneyland in a week for Convention...so I can't be that bad of a Mom...right?





Okay, okay. Back to business.
This month Close to my Heart has lots of ways for you to save, save, save! And who doesn't like to save money these days, right?



You can choose from these 5 items for just $1 with a qualifying order!



And to celebrate this Independance Day, all month long with any Bang for your Buck qualifying order, I'll give you your choice of Red, Blue, or Clear Sparkles for FREE! (website orders will need to contact me for your choice of Sparkles)



New for July is the American Celebration Stamp of the Month.







Just in time for all your Summer fun and celebrations! You can get your own set this month only...don't miss out on it!


One last way to save money big time is CTMH Beginners Bundle. Now through July 8 only, when you sign up and join my Craft Closet Crew, you can purchase 10 new Autumn/Winter 2011 Idea Books plus all 6 upcoming Stamp of the Month sets for only $21.
Thats a savings of over $100! An amazing deal for hobbiest and business consultants alike! If you'd like to discuss how being a CTMH Consultant would benefit you, just drop me an email. I'd love to answer any questions you may have!

Have a cool summer and I'll report back after Convention!

A Month Full of Posts...In One

Well, if there are any of my blog readers still out there I have exciting news...this week we signed the final papers and received the keys to our new house! We're all pretty happy with all the extra space we'll have. In fact, everyone will be able to have their own room!


This means I can finally move out of the office closet and have a room with a door...and a lock!


But while one hurdle is over (waiting for the house), another one is looming in the distance (moving everything into the house). So I have to ask you for a little more patience with this whole blogging thing. I rarely even have time to sit at the computer, much less create anything to share. Besides, all my crafting things are packed away!

I did make one final batch of cards, however, before things got put away. These went into my hostess packets this month. The stamp set is from the still available You & Me scrapbooking kit. You can get your own set for only $15 this month (while supplies last). Part of the proceeds from the sales of these kits will go to the Red Cross to help give relief to those effected by the severe weather in our country.



Here is my card:


Stamps: CTMH You & Me
Inks: CTMH Juniper, Sweet Leaf, Cocoa
Papers: CTMH Wings Creative Basics, Cocoa, Colonial White

I still had the Creative Basics pack out when I did these. I love, love, love that pack and I'll have to remember to get more before the end of this Idea Book's cycle!

This would also make a great Father's Day card. It's just around the corner!

I'm embarrassed to admit I had to...*gulp*...buy my Father's Day cards this year.

It was pretty painful to do, too. You know how many stamp sets I could have gotten for the price of 4 cards?!


I hope to be back to blogging soon, with more Studio J layouts until I get things unpacked. And speaking of Studio J...did you know you can create a layout this month and get a free JPG of it?



Just log on here (or create your account...it's FREE) and get started on your layout. When you've completed it, just choose the free JPG download at check out. Super simple!

Have fun creating!