June has specials Galore!

Happy MONday my Creative and Crafty Friends!

How was your weekend?  Mine was full, as usual.  Family flying out, family flying in, graduations, farmer's market, and now back to the daily grind.

OH MY GOSH! Have you all received my CTMH Newsletter?!  If not be sure to email me your email address.  If you are on my mailing list, but haven't received any notifications,  please check your "spam" folder my Newsletters have been sent there.

Speaking of "Spam," and I'm not talking about the canned meat you eat or my bro's dog,  I'm talking about those emails in your inbox that you don't want to read.  Well, I have news for you, you are going to want to read this "spam" because I'm literally going to spam you all with a few of CTMH's special's that are booming right now.  Who's excited?!

First up: 

June's Special (Available now 'til June 30).

Spend $25, purchase must include one stamp set and you will receive the My Creations Mini Banner absolutely free.  YEE!  Perfect for birthdays, bridal showers, weddings, baby showers, living room decor and so much more.

Make it a Banner Day!

Watch this video to give you ideas on what to do with the banner:



Second up:

Of course, June's Stamp of the Month! (SOM): A Flowering Bunch

June SOM: A Flowering Bunch

I actually can't wait to receive this stamp. I was hesitant about it because I usually don't like flower stamps (although, I do own quite a few), however, I really wanted to start using CTMH's alcohol based markers and I thought this would be the perfect stamp set to test the markers on.

Here's a video on how to use CTMH's alcohol based markers.




Third up: A True Thank You-Oklahoma Relief Fund mini Acrlyix Stamp Set.

Oklahoma was recently affected by Mother Nature and Close To My Heart, you, and I can help by purchasing this new stamp set, A True Thank You (M1029) for $2.95.  Available through 30 June, 100% of the profits from sales of the set will be donated to the American Red Cross to aid the Oklahoma victims. 

Relief for Oklahoma

I believe this stamp set is going to be in the new idea book coming out in August.  So if you really like it, might as well, get it out of the way by purchasing now and helping the Oklahoma victims-it's a double win.  I just ordered mine and I can't wait to get it!  (I love "thank you" stamps....ask any of my friends.)

Fourth & Fifth up: Let's get Patriotic! 

This special consists of three Acrlyix Stamp Sets, which you may combine with June's Make it a Banner Special and portion of each stamp set supports the USO in the United States and the Canadian Hero Fund in Canada.

Acrylix Stamp Set: Courage

Acrylix Stamp Set: Home of the Brave

Acrylix Stamp Set: Strong and Free

Another double, quadruple, feel good win!  I can't wait to get these in the mail too!  It's going to be Christmas in June for ME!  It could be for you too!  Order soon, these exclusive stamps sets are available until July 31, 2013.

I think I covered everything for now.  Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions!

Happy scrappin'!

You Make My World Go 'Round

Happy Wednesday my Creative & Crafty Friends!

Today I will be sharing with you Mojo Monday's Sketch!   Have you joined the fun yet? It's FUN & FREE and for ME it gets me thinking outside my BOX!  Give it a try!  I'd love to see what you create.

Mojo Monday Sketch

I made this card with my friend in mind because she has recently showed interest in pinwheels so I thought I'd use the May Stamp Of the Month and Dream Pop Paper Packet (Yes, I am STILL using the packet! I just LOVE it! It's so versatile!)  Her birthday is coming up this Thursday,  actually tomorrow. =)  Time is sure flying this week!  Although, I didn't use a "birthday" sentiment, I thought using the "You make my World go 'round"is perfect for her because she makes a difference not only in my world, but in many others-she is very kind-hearted and always there for everyone.

You probably can't tell in this photo, but I inked the pinwheels with hollyhock and sunset pigment ink and used the embossing prisma glitter to give the pinwheels have a little...sparkle.

Well, I hope you'll join the Mojo Monday fun with me!

Happy scrappin'!

Autumn/Winter 2012 Stamp of the Month's

With each new Close to My Heart Idea Book and Catalog, which are currently printed bi-annually (February and August), CTMH offers special limited edition stamp set each  month, which means the stamp set is only available for that month.  If you spend $50 or more, you may purchase the SOM for only $5 or you may purchase the stamp set at full retail price during the time frame for $17.95.  Here are photos of the Stamp Sets being used in projects by fellow consultants.

August SOM: Baroque Borders.  Available: August 1-31, 2012

September SOM: Fall Favorites.  Available September 1-30, 2012

October SOM: Very Merry Christmas.  Available October 1-31, 2012

November SOM: Capture the Date.  Available November 1-30, 2012

December SOM: Year-Roud Cheer.  Available December 1-31, 2012

January SOM: Happy Valentine's.  Available January 1-31, 2012

 Contact ME for more information.

 Happy scrappin'!

Specials in JULY!!!

Hi My Crafty Friends!

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!

NOW these Specials are Happy scrappin'!
Melika =)

recap: July Constant Campaign,
          July SOM

July 2012 SOM: Live Out LOUD!

This is the last Stamp of the Month (SOM) for the CTMH Spring/Summer 2012 Idea Book.  Isn't it just adorable? I really LOVE the different fonts used...makes it easier for different occasions.

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.

Life is Tweet, June Stamp of the Month

LOVE  the June Stamp of Month, Life is Tweet! 

Here's how to make this card and what materials were used:

Materials from the Spring/Summer 2012 Close to My Heart Idea Book:

Page 143 S1206 Life is Tweet (June 2012 SOM) $17.95 or $5 with a $50 order

Page 123 Z1474 Kraft Die-Cut Cards & Envelopes $6.95

Page 13 Z1686 Cricut AP Bundle $99.00

Page 16 X7147B Stella Paper Packet $9.99

Page 8-9 Ink Pads $5.25 each: Lagoon Z2195, Cocoa Z2114, Tulip Z2166, Olive Z2137

Page 124 Cocoa Collection Ribbon Z2136

Instructions:

1. Open Kraft Card & face the inside of the card on the Cricut Mat (the scalloped section will hang off the sides).  Load mat at the straight side.  Move mat down to 3 inches & ½ inch to left (inward; away from the edge).  Cricut Circle @ 2 ¼ inches.
2. Unload mat & open Kraft Card & Score @ every ½ inch down to the crease of the card (scored lines is perpendicular to the crease).  Raised score should be on the front of the card.
3. With Cocoa Ink & a Stiple Brush, lightly color the front of the card.  Then with a stubble brush go over the stipled texture to fill in the blank spots and give more texture.  Then with Sandpaper lightly sand the raised scores to give even more texture (make sure to sand downwards, with the line).  The goal is to make the front of the card look like the grains of a tree trunk.
4. Cricut <Rctngle5> @ 1 inch (Page 35) on Colonial White Cardstock.  Stamp sentiment with Olive Ink.
5. Cut a 6”x2” Olive Cardstock and adhere it to the Scallop Flap of the Card.  Trim Olive Cardstock to match the Scallop edge.
6. Cricut <Rctngle5> @ 1 inch (Page 35) on Olive Cardstock.  Cut the edges off and adhere/matt the edges to the back of the Colonial White Cardstock.
7. Cricut Circle @ 2 ¼ inches Sunset Cardstock.
8. Stamp image on B&T Paper with Cocoa ink.  Scissor cut.

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June Stamp of the Month

June 2012: Life Is Tweet (S1206)

Spend $50 and get this Stamp of the Month set for just $5.

Isn't this stamp set just so cute! Perfect for all your earthy, birdy friends! I can't wait to get mine in the mail!  Be sure to to keep checking for my new cards to come.

Does not qualify for the Stampaganza, BUT for every $50, you can still purchase the June Stamp of the Month for $5 (per every $50)!