A Year has passed and CTMH is Celebrating National Stamping Month with a NEW double stamp set! You remember how much you loved last years right? Well, this year you can get another exclusive My Acrylix® It’s Your Day double stamp set (CC1020) for just $5 when you place a minimum order of $35 in full retail products from August 15 through September 30. You’ll love this double set—two D-size sets in one envelope—with trendy images that capture the flavor of your day-to-day activities, errands, and musings—the little things that make up who you are and are worth remembering and sharing! With a retail value of $35.90, this set drastically increases the value of your qualifying purchase. Have twice the fun stamping during National Stamping Month with CTMH's new It’s Your Day double stamp set!
This stamp set also coordinates with the CTMH Artiste Cricut Cartridge! Another reason why you will love this stamp set!
Two Saturdays ago, my sister kept me busy by ordering & purchasing two scrapbooks from me. She could had made them herself, but she has a one year old that keeps her busy AND she's my number one supporter! Gotta L.O.V.E. sisters!
For the scrapbooks that she asked me to make, I used Footloose & Lucy Paper Packets. I used these papers before and had plenty of scraps left. My husband accuses me of being a hoarder. So to relieve myself from collecting the Footloose & Lucy scraps I made "business cards."
I haven't had the heart to purchase business cards because I do not know how I want them to look and I want my business cards to look "creative," besides I am sharing scrapbooking and stamping supplies! =)
Fun with scraps!
Luckily, I finally got this CTMH Consultant Stamp-this took me a while to order, as well, because I did not have a website, blog, or facebook and wasn't sure how I wanted to approach MY CTMH business.
I made business cards before, but I didn't want to make these again.
Hopefully, my handmade business cards inspires you to be creative with your scraps =)
It has been a crazy weekend filled with ohana from around the world! We finally had our first family reunion on my dad's side. Growing up I don't recall meeting many of his family members because Dad was in the military, his dad rarely spoke of them, and my parents divorced when I was eleven. When we did meet dad's extended family, it was normally at a funeral, which was always unfortunate and brief, but life tends to pass by rather quickly.
Life passed by so quickly, that last year we lost my paternal grandmother to a fast and ailing disease, and the prior year to that we lost an incredible uncle to a brain aneurysm. When my paternal grandmother passed we decided that we needed to have our first family reunion and yesterday we did! It was a blast to see everyone! And, to hear everyone share their stories about Grandpa. He's the oldest sibling left, so this family reunion was not only to appreciate each other, but to honor him. There was a lot of laughing, tears, hugs and kisses shared. The day was beautiful. It was so beautiful it felt like a wedding...especially with all the stress and planning that is put into the occasion and when the Big Day arrives, it feels like the day is done in five minutes! =)
For our family reunion, I made our banner. I could had ordered a vinyl banner, but because I'm a crafty person, I couldn't bring myself to order one. =) Besides we can't really reuse a vinyl banner, for the next one, I just need to change the location and date!
Anyways, I hope you enjoy it!
I used the CTMH Cricut Art Philosophy to cut the banner.
Page 30 Cricut Tag @ 8” <Tag1>
Page 21 Cricut
Circle @ 5.5” <Circle1>
Cricut Letters @ 4.5”
Happy scrappin'!
Would love to hear your feedback, feel free to leave a comment!
I am honored to announce that I joined to walk with the American Cancer Society's Making Strides Against Breast Cancer with team Fitness Odyssey on October 12, 2012 in memory of Grandma V. My personal goal is to raise $2,000.00. I hope you will be able to join me and the team and or make a small donation.
Every donation made will receive a personalized handcrafted card set made by me as a gratitude of my appreciation.
Please click on my link for more information. Thank you!
I HAVE the 2012 Autumn/Winter Idea Books!!! Contact ME if you want me to mail you one for $5. Otherwise, come see me at the Ice Scream Social and get one for FREE with a minimum purchase of $50. The Idea Book will be available ON-LINE on August 1, 2012
Oh my gosh! I LOVE the new Close to My Heart Cricut Artiste Collection! It features 700 images that include: Themed Projects, Cards, Font, Shapes, and 3-D items. On top of the Cricut Cartridge, the Collection comes with Three My Acrylix D-size Stamp Sets, and Three 12"x9" Dimensional Elements in Coordinating Shapes for only $99, a retail value of $125 (Z1790). What a steal!!!! This NEW Product is available on August 1! I can't wait!
Contact me if you would like to pre-order it and I'll place your order on August 1. FREE Autumn/Winter 2012 Idea Book with a minimum purchase of $50 (before tax & shipping).
I had to share this card with all of you! My sister traced her daughter's hands and attached ribbon to both hands the length of her arms span (well she tried to..you know it's difficult to get a curious one year old to not touch everything.) It is so cute! It's for our dad, It says, "Hi Grandpa. I miss you this much." Love. Love. My sister got the idea from her good friend, Felicia. It's funny Felicia says she's not creative, but she's SO creative!
I deeply apologize I failed to input a family event that cannot be postponed on my calendar. I am changing the date from August 19, 2012 to August 26, 2012. I appreciate your understanding and I hope to see you on the following Sunday!
Put your flip flops on and come join the fun
on Sunday August 19, 2012
for an Ice Cream Social Autumn/Winter 2012 Idea Book Release Gathering
from 10:30am to 2:30pm.
In leui of this months Workshop, I am hosting an Ice Cream Social to introduce the NEW CTMH Autumn/Winter 2012 Idea Book. I am so excited to share this book with you. CTMH has so many new products from the NEW Cricut Artiste Cartridge Collection, more Workshops on the Go, Home Decor, new markers & inks, the comeback of the 12x12 Cardstock in bulk, burlap ribbon, chalkboard vinyl cardstock, and so much more!
For this Ice Cream Social, I will provide the Ice Cream, and if you would like to participate, you bring your favorite topping! Each guest that brings a topping will receive a raffle ticket!
Receive more Raffle Tickets:
RSVP by August 15- One Raffle Ticket
Bring a New Guest-One Raffle Ticket
Spend $45-One Raffle Ticket
Book a Gathering-Two Raffle Tickets
Join My Team-3 Raffle Tickets
Follow My Blog-One Raffle Ticket
Like My Facebook Fan Page-One Raffle Ticket
Free make & take. Free Idea Book with a $50 purchase prior to tax & shipping.
I'll see you on the 19th! 'Til then Happy scrappin'!
Forgot that it's summer and family & friends & fun tend to come before creating and blogging. =) First I want to thank you all for being patient with me AND for checking in from time to time. It's greatly appreciated!
Gosh, the Designers at the Mojo Monday Blog keep on challenging me and providing fresh designs! There hasn't been one that I don't like! Of course, you can make them as simple or as embellished as you like. If you haven't noticed, I like creating simple cards.
Today's design is by Carole Burrage. You can play too! If you do decide to participate, let me know, I'd LOVE to check out your card too! Visit: Mojo Monday's Blog for more information.
Here's my card: "Have a Splendid Wednesday" My Crafty Friends!
I normally don't post on the weekends, but I AM trying to post Monday through Friday...and Friday came & gone so quickly that I do not even recall what happened.
Unfortunately, I had to cancel Thursday's Workshop for a personal matter and today, no one was able to make it. BUT, that is okay! I L.O.V.E sharing what I have created! ASK my mom, sister, and my friends! They know all about that!
Here are the five cards that I made. I used
Footloose B&T Paper Packet (X7151B), and My Acrylix Stamp Set Under the Sea
(C1500) , which are both retiring at the end of this catalog. If you like these papers & stamp set, you may want to order NOW on-line AND take advantage of the July Specials!
All five cards are 4 1/2" x 4 1/2"
Featured colors: Bamboo, Creme Brulee, Lagoon, New England Ivy, Pear, Smoothie, Sweat Leaf, and White Daisy
Card designs are inspired from Jeannette R Lynton's Wishes Card Confidence Program™ (9033-RETIRED), Pages: 39 Corner Shop & Just Right, 56 Folded Focus, 101 All Squared Up, 121 Up in the Corner.
Other materials & tools used:
Sponge Daubers (Z726)
Sanding Kit (Z1294)
Piercing Tool (Z1114)
Pewter Brads (Metal Assortment Z1366)
Corner Rounder (Z578)
Cricut Art Philosophy (Z1686)
Page 39: Just Right
Page 39: Corner Shop
Page 101: All Squared Up
Page 121: Up in the Corner
I do have 6 sets available for purchase at $15 each for you to make yourself, I can make & mail to you, or if you want me to go to your house and share with 6 of your friends. [This offer will be available until August 31, 2012 or until sold out].
There are only two weeks left in July, meaning there are only two more weeks of the ON-LINE, Perfect Pair special when you make a minimum purchase of $75.
Here is a list of the FREE Perfect Pairs!
Order Dates
Perfect Pair
Retail Value
July 16–20
Lucky Paper Packet (X7137B) and Lucky My Stickease® Assortment (X7137C)
$17.90
July 21–25
Mayberry Paper Packet (X7136B) and Mayberry My Stickease® Assortment (X7136C)
$17.90
July 26–29
Sophia Paper Packet (X7131B) and Sophia My Stickease® Assortment (X7131C)
$17.90
July 30–31
Believe Paper Packet (X7145B) and Holiday Pockets (Z1486) OR Wonderland Paper Packet (X7146B) and Wonderland My Stickease® Assortment (X7146C)
$14.90
AND don't forget about July's Stamp of the Month: LIVE OUT LOUD! This stamp set is definitely living OUT LOUD with all the different fonts used to make your scrapbooks and card projects stand OUT!
Remember the SOM's are available for a only a month (July 1-31, 2012).
With a $50 purchase the SOM set can be purchase for only $5!
Feel free to contact me if you have any questions!
EFFECTIVE July 12, 2012, Studio J® Memberships will be phased out! This is great news!!! This means Close To My Heart's fabulous online design software more
accessible and affordable for everyone! Whether you currently have a
Studio J membership or have yet to try out this innovative product, here
are some details that you’ll want to know:
Starting July 12 all Studio J kits and patterns will
be available to all users, regardless of membership status. Those
“Members Only” flags will come down for good, opening up previously
exclusive content to anyone who checks out Studio J. Even better, the
non-member price for layouts is being slashed from $13.00 to $6.95! On
top of that, non-members will now be able to download JPEGs with every
print order, as well as having the option of placing separate orders for
JPEGs for only $2.95.
Those who currently have a Studio J membership are eligible for our transitional Member Bonus Program, as follows:
Existing Benefits Period: All existing member benefits
will continue as is through September 30, 2012, or until your
membership expires, whichever comes first. This includes free shipping
for one order per month of up to 20 layouts, current pricing, and free
Memory Protectors®.
Free Layouts: As a token of our appreciation, on
October 1, 2012, your Studio J account will be credited with 1 free
layout for each month remaining on your membership as of July 1, 2012,
including partial months. For example, if your membership is scheduled
to expire November 4, 2012, you'll receive 5 free layouts: one each for
July, August, September, October, and November. If your membership
expires at any time during July 2012, you will receive 1 free layout
credited to your account on October 1, 2012.
and Receive this adorable Damask Tote Bag for FREE (while supplies last!)
Beginning August 1, 2012 when you become a new Consultant, you will receive a FREE Damask Tote Bag (retail value $50), while supplies last. This handy, attractive tote with the Close To My Heart logo lets everyone know you are a Close To My Heart Independent Consultant—with class and style! Choose the $49 New Consultant Essentials Kit or the $99 Master Kit which includes more supplies and tools, and CTMH will send you a tote bag free—only in August and only while supplies last. Contact me for details.
Damask Tote Bag Features
• 17" x 17" x 6"
• Large exterior pocket for 12" x 12" paper packets
• Huge interior can hold a 12" x 12" album and more
• Small, zippered interior pocket
• Fabric is coated-canvas for durability and
easy cleaning
• 2 water bottle pockets
• Wear on the shoulder, across the chest,
or as a backpack
• Large flap snaps closed
Offer available August 1–31, 2012, while supplies last. No tax or shipping/handling is charged on the Damask Tote Bag. Tax and shipping/handling is charged based on the price of the New Consultant Kit that is purchased ($49 or $99).
Happy Monday! I survived the chaotic weekend and sleepless nights filled with Comic Con, Family, Friends, & Fun! I actually allowed myself to take a two hour nap on Sunday after my 7am hike. It was much needed.
Here's an awesome view I'd like to share with you that I seen on my AM run...Mission Beach Surfers...San Diego's ocean was lookin' mighty fine. Lots of people out there enjoying the sun, running, walking, biking, rollerblading, surfing, tanning, and so much more...like Surf Camps, Volleyball Teams, and Training Groups.
I can feel the fresh air and cool breeze by just looking at the photo. Zen.
Mission Beach Surfers
Now it's time for crafting fun! Today's Mojo Monday (250) Sketch is by Julee Tilman. You can join the fun, too! Click here for more information.
I really love this design because of the ribbon/banner technique I get to do. Which is so easy, just get a strip of paper and cut a the triangle shape out to make the strip look like a ribbon. Another technique, you can do, which I learned from a friend, is to use a square punch. Using a square punch may provide a more evened out ribbon. I do the former because I am not that keen on having my art look perfect. I love messy art. :)
Here is my rendition of the Mojo Monday Sketch using scraps of Lucy B&T Paper (X7149B) and A Blossom Stamp Set (A1121).
Today is my niece's first birthday! She was born at 10:42am. I remember when she was born I was afraid to hold her...I cheated and had her weightless body lean on my lap to help me gently hold her in my arms.
We spend a lot of time together, but my favorite times to share with others are mostly when I babysat her. When she was about three months old, she was allowed tummy time. I was tired so I put her on her tummy play mat because I knew she wasn't going to maneuver far and I took a mini nap on the rocking chair. However, by the next week it was a different story!
Another favorite was about a few weeks ago, we were sitting on the couch watching TV, and of course, I was sleepy. Again, I fell asleep, but this time on her pillow. She was getting tired and tried to lay her head on top of mine and she woke me up. She smiled at me and wobbled her way to the corner of the couch. I got up and asked her, "Are you tired? Come here." I laid her on my chest and she knocked out instantly.
I love those moments when she's tired and she just falls asleep in my arms. My sister taught me all the tricks for her daughter.
Which is why I am honored and happy to create my niece's give-away!
We are celebrating her big day this
weekend, but today we are having a small ohana gathering. Grandpa is cooking his infamous spaghetti for long life. My niece's paternal grandmother is making her delicious shepherds
pie. And, I'm providing the
give-aways. I am slowing venturing out of only baking oatmeal cookies, I finally learned to make chocolate chip cookies, and now I attempted Sugar Cookies using these nifty cookie stamps. Aren't they so cute?! I never thought I'd become a baker.
Stamped Sugar Cookies
Take-out box cut @ 10 inches using the CTMH Cricut Art Philosophy Cartridge.
Flower cut @ 2inches
I used CTMH Sophia B&T Paper bc when the paper came out, it reminded me of my niece, although, she's not a pink baby.
Finished give-away. The batch made 24 cookies. I put two cookies (one of each stamped image) into the box. Fit perfectly. The cookies are about 2 1/2 to 3 inches.
Although, I was a fan of CTMH before I became a Consultant, I mainly loved them for their exclusive acrylix stamps. One because they are clear. When I began to stamp I realized I had to do a lot of "re-stamping," therefore, collecting clear stamps made sense to me. Two CTMH stamps take up minimal space because they don't come mounted to a block and I can collect more!!! However, when I became a Consultant I learned to also appreciate CTMH paper. I would rarely purchase their paper packets, the only times I may have purchased them is when they were a part of a constant campaign.
Here are my why's for having an appreciation for CTMH paper:
I don't have to think about which colors go best together. The paper packet has a list of the colors featured in the set;
The paper packets come with two sets of three double-sided Background &Texture (B&T) papers;
The packets come with at least three coordinating card stocks;
Lastly, but probably not the least, the paper is durable! I have put pass projects through a lot! Being tossed in many bags and boxes-CTMH paper are troopers!
I am currently in love in making these scrapbooks. So I decided to make this scrapbook for Daniel's first birthday. I know I shared this project already, but I love it so much, I had to share it again. Since he's a summer baby I decided to use the Footloose Paper Packet (X7151B).
Footloose Workshops on the Go Kit G1036
Just Chillin' C1495
Under the Sea C1500
I also wanted to share some of the stamps that would go great with this project. I normally don't mix my stamping with my scrapbooks...something I will learn. I might think about adding them later.
All these items are retiring after this Idea Book, so if you see what you like contact me today or shop with me 24 hours a day!!!
I had to share this song because as I was driving home early this AM from our weekend trip this song was playing AND it happened to be the song of the day for San Diego 6 News. Take a break and enjoy the '80s!
AND, it's another Mojo Monday!!!! (singing to the tune of 'Manic Monday') :)
The Summer Celebrations continue! Every weekend is jammed packed! Luckily for me I have time to participate in the Mojo Mondays...their designers help me create cute cards for all the upcoming events I have lined up.
Here is my card for a very special little boy named, Daniel. He is turning One Year's Old this Saturday! The stamp set I used is retired from the CTMH Collection, Nursery Bash (D1236) but I L.O.V.E. this stamp set...so perfect for those first five years.
Remember anyone can participate in Mojo Monday! Hope you decide to play. Here's the design by Carole Burrage. When I found out that this was the design, I was really excited because of the different squares that could be used (patterned, colored, stamped, whatever your creative heart desires).
Today I am going to FINALLY share a scrapbook made from scratch! I L.O.V.E. making scrapbooks from scratch. I actually designed and made one for each of My Girls when I asked them to be a part of my wedding. I don't have that one on my blog, though. I'll be sure to share them in the future...I would have to figure out how to make it again because I didn't create a template or instructions.
I like giving handmade gifts. For the most part, others like to receive my handmade gifts because it truly does come from the heart AND they appreciate all my efforts spent on it. AND, with all these graduations, baby showers, and birthdays that came and keep coming, I decided that I was going to make a scrapbook for everyone (luckily all the recipients have all been girls-I'm not currently good at making boy scrapbooks).
Pressed on time, I needed some HELP and I found this awesome you tube instructions by Scrap Yard Chicks! They do an awesome job at giving instructions. I also like it too because it's short and simple to follow. :)
Here's some written instructions. I have to take notes.
3 1x12 Strips (coordinates with your 3 12x12 Sheets)
About a foot of ribbon that (coordinates with your 3 12x12
Sheets)
Scoreboard
A circle punch; can be 1 ½ inch or ¾ inch…any size will
work.
Crop-o-dile or hole punch
Instructions
Score
3 12x12 Sheets @ 3inches & 9inches.
With
the first 12x12 Sheet fold at the scores, the paper should meet in the
middle, adhere one strip to close the middle. Score @ the 6inch mark (the strip will
be perpendicular to the score) and fold.
Open
the each side of the first 12x12 Sheet.
On the side that has the strip, take the circle punch and “half
moon” each side (should look like a thumb nail).
With
the second 12x12 Sheet cut the top fold off (this is why it is recommended
to use double sided paper). The second
12x12 Sheet is going to be two pockets.
Use one 1x12 Strip to adorn the top of the pocket. Score on the backside (no pockets) @ the
6inch mark and fold. Tape the sides
of the bottom fold to make the pockets.
It is okay to only tape on the outsides, if preferred.
With
the last 12x12 Sheet, repeat Step 2
Align
all three sheets and hole punch @ the 6 inch score on each side. Insert
hole punch until stop it stops and punch.
Insert ribbon from the inside and tie a knot on the outside.
Base
of 6x6 Album completed!
Decorate
as desired!
Additional Info.
Four 5
¾ x 5 ¾ papers for the pocket inserts (sides)
Four
3x5 ½ papers for the tags
I made this one for my cousin. She's bright & full of fun, so I thought this paper packet was perfect for her.
Of course, mine is extra simple. Feel free to add your favorite embellishments, sentiments, decorate the cover, etc.
