July 2011 Stamp of the Month Blog Hop!

Welcome to the July 2011 Stamp of the Month Blog Hop! Is it really July already?  This month in the United States, we will be featuring American Celebration, a set of 12 festive stamps. The really fun part about this blog hop is that our Canadian consultants will have a completely different stamp set to share with us! So don't become confused when you see artwork with a different stamp set...

If you have come here from Dawn Ross' Blog, you are on the right path! The blog hop is a great big circle, so you can start here and work your way all the way around.

This month we have over 60 talented Close To My Heart Consultants sharing their creations using this month's SOTM and other great CTMH products on their blogs. This is simple to do - just click on the link at the end of the post on each blog to move to the next one! Here we go!

These are the images of the American Celebration stamp set.  As you can see, this is VERY fun & patriotic.

A friend of mine, Ann Crites, came to visit me at My Creative Clubhouse and showed me an adorable card that had a waving flag inside.  I HAD to recreate it and use it for this month's blog hop.  I had a LOT of fun creating my own random stamped paper using the stamp set, and this is what I came up with....


Front of Card



Inside View 1



Inside View 2



 Now "hop" on over to Dawn Heuft's Blog to see her work! Be sure to visit all the Consultants at their Blogs to get some AWESOME  crafting ideas! We all love to hear your feed back, so don't be shy, leave us a little love :)

Remember, the July SOTM is only available until July 31, 2011! Contact your CTMH Consultant (or click here) to see how you can get this stamp set at a discount or even free!

If you would like more details on the products and techniques I used to create this card, please read on.

Products Used:

X5761- Sky 12" x 12" Cardstock

1385- White Daisy 12" x 12" Cardstock

Z2127- Holiday Red Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad (1st & 2nd Generation Stamping)

Z2192- Pacifica Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad (1st & 2nd Generation Stamping)

Z2194- Sky Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad

Z2116- Cranberry Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad

Z2134- Moonstruck Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad

Z1298- Texture Tools (Stubble)

1514- Tombow Mono Adhesive

Z1252- Cutting Knife

Z608- Dry Embossing/Scoring Stylus

Z553- Bonding Memories Glue Pen

Z1263- Bitty Clear Sparkles

Z1326- Sparkles Red, Pink & Purple Assortment

Z1279- VersaMat

Z338- Euro Personal Paper Trimmer.

Stand & Salute Cricut Cartridge

The inside of this card was created with white daisy cardstock and the sky exclusive inks stamp pad using the "leathering" technique.  This is a fun, easy technique I learned at one of the corporate sponsored events I have attended in the past.  I then flipped my cardstock over and random stamped the different images from American Celebration using several different ink colors and a combination of 1st and 2nd generation stamping.

I hope you have enjoyed this card!

May Stamp of the Month Blog Hop

Welcome to our Stamp of the Month Blog Hop! All of the Consultant's blogs will be featuring May's SOTM.If you have come here from Doreen Guilfoyle's Blog, you are on the right path! The blog hop is a great big circle, so you can start here and work your way all around, right back to where you began! If you get lost along the way, you’ll find the complete list of participating consultants here.

This month we have many talented Close To My Heart Consultants sharing their creations using this month's SOTM and other great CTMH products on their blogs. This is simple to do - just click on the link at the end of the post on each blog to move to the next one! Here we go!

"Hop" on over to Lori Brown's Blog to see her amazing work! Be sure to visit all the Consultants at their Blogs to get some great crafting ideas and other fun ideas! Remember, the SOTM is only available until Tuesday, May 31st, so be sure to get yours!

Contact your CTMH Consultant to see how you can get this stamp set at a discount or even free!

April Stamp of the Month Blog hop....Wow, Already?!

Welcome to our Stamp of the Month Blog Hop! I'm not too sure how it happens, but the time between these hops seems to fly by!  I can't believe it's already time to share the VERY ELEGANT April Stamp of the Month with all of you! All of the Consultant's blogs will be featuring April's SOTM, which is "Blessed", a set of 12 beautiful stamps. If you have come here from Helen Onulak's Blog, you are on the right path! The blog hop is a great big circle, so you can start here and work your way all around, right back to where you began! If you get lost along the way, you’ll find the complete list of participating consultants here.

This is the image of the stamp set "Blessed" that is featured this month....notice how it has base stamps, and also detailed stamps to stamp right over the base stamps!

This month we have many talented Close To My Heart Consultants sharing their creations using this month's SOTM and other great CTMH products on their blogs. This is simple to do - just click on the link at the end of the post on each blog to move to the next one! Here we go!

As soon as I saw this stamp set, I thought "elegant" or "classic".  So, I cannot wait to see what all of the other Consultants have come up with. I created this 7" x 5" card after I chose a pattern from the Originals Card Confidence Program....

Boy, this sure didn't photograph well.  The center pieces are base stamped in black ink, heat set, and then embossed with silver embossing powder for the outlines.  On top of the shiney silver embossing, I added the Licorice Opaque Adhesive Gems to add some "bling".

Oh, and shhhhhhh, don't tell anyone, but do you see the flourish type stamping under the tiny opaques on the Bliss patterned paper? Well, I cut apart the stamp that has the long stem with the flower outline at the top so that I could use the stem "flourish" for more of a background stamp, and then used the larger opaques to make my own flower...and you know what the best part is? I can lay the CUT stamps out on a block, right next to each other and stamp all over again and NOBODY will be able to tell by looking at the stamped image that I cut the stamp itself apart.....is that great, or what? I REALLY love the versatility of the Close To My Heart My Acrylix Stamps! Ok, maybe we shouldn't keep this little trick a secret?!?!

If you would like to skip over the products I used to make the card shown, "Hop" on over to Jen Patrick's Blog to see her amazing work! Be sure to visit all the Consultants at their Blogs to get some great crafting ideas and other fun ideas! Remember, the SOTM is only available until Friday, April 30th so be sure to get yours! Contact your CTMH Consultant to see how you can get this stamp set at a discount or even free!

Products Used:
D1455- Blessed My Acrylix Stamp Set (April 2011 Stamp of the Month)
Y1003- 2" x 2" My Acrylix Block
Y1004- 2 1/2" x 2 1/2" My Acrylix Block
Y1010- 2" x 6 1/2" My Acrylix Block
Z1163- Double Scrubber
1778- My Acrylix Spritz Cleaner
Z891-Versamark Ink Pad
Z669- Silver Emossing Powder
Z555- Craft Heater
Z2105- Black Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
Z2124- Grey Flannel Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
Z2125- Grey Wook Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
X7132B- Bliss Level 2 Paper Packet
5571- Grey Wool 12"x12" Cardstock
X5646- Vanilla Cream 12"x12" Cardstock
Z338- Euro Personal Paper Trimmer
Z1297- Edge Distresser
1514- Tombow Mono Adhesive
Z1335- Opaques Adhesive Gems-Licorice
9032-Originals Card Confidence Program

March 2011 Stamp of the Month Blog Hop...

Welcome to the March 2011 Stamp of the Month Blog Hop! We will be featuring Sensational Season, D1454, a set of 10 absolutelty adorable stamps. If you have come here from Jill Lucas' Blog, you are on the right path! The blog hop is a great big circle, so you can start here and work your way all around. If you get lost along the way, you’ll find the complete list of participating consultants here.

This is the adorable stamp set we have to work with for the month of March! Who can resist?

This month we have almost 60 Close To My Heart Consultants sharing their creations using this month's SOTM and other great CTMH products on their blogs. This is simple to do - just click on the link at the end of the post on each blog to move to the next one! Here we go!

I am hooked on this "faux wood" look, and have created yet another card using it! I thought it would be so cute to have the bunnies in front of a fence, and WHAT better way to make a fence than by using faux wood?

Front

Inside

I also created these adorable pages for my March Scrap Class!

Both Pages

Close Up of Memorabilia Envelope

Memorabilia Envelope Opened

For a detailed list of products, view below.  However, if you would like to hop on, head on over to  Wendy Fording's Blog to see her work! Be sure to visit all the Consultants at their Blogs to get some great crafting ideas and other fun ideas! Remember, the March SOTM is only available until March 31st! Contact your CTMH Consultant for more information on how you can get this stamp set at a discount or even free!

Products Used on Card:

D1454- Sensational Season My Acrylix Stamp Set

X1410- Colonial White Cards & Envelopes Value Pack

1388- Colonial White CS

1301- Bamboo CS

X7136B- Mayberry Level 2 Paper Packet

Z2211- Exclusive Inks Chocolate Re-Inker

Z2111- Exclusive Inks Chocolate Stamp Pad

Z2169- Exclusive Inks Vanilla Cream Stamp Pad (Pigment Based)

Z2194- Exclusive Inks Sky Stamp Pad

Z2137- Exclusive Inks Olive Stamp Pad

Z308- Liquid Applique

Z134- Prisma Glitter

Z697- Sponge (for inking)

1514- Tombow Mono Adhesive

Colonial White Twill Ribbon

Memento Stamp Pad- Rich Cocoa

Various Copic Markers

Products Used on Pages:

D1454- Sensational Season My Acrylix Stamp Set

X5646- Vanilla Cream CS

1244- Garden Green CS

X5763- Smoothie CS

X5761- Sky CS

1276- Ponderosa Pine CS

Z2194- Exclusive Inks Sky Stamp Pad

Z2162- Exclusive Inks Honey Stamp Pad

Z2137- Exclusive Inks Olive Stamp Pad

Memento Stamp Pad- Rich Cocoa

Z1392- 2" Scallop Circle Punch

Z1311- 1 1/4" Circle Punch

Z1366- Brad Assortments-Metal

Z1387- Designer Buttons- Wooden

Z1096- Embroidery Floss- Neutral Assortment (Chocolate)

Cricut Cartridges- Easter 2010 & Alphalicious

3-D Pop Dots

February 2011 Stamp of the Month Blog Hop

Wow, February is already here, and you believe it?  So, welcome to our Stamp of the Month Blog Hop! We will be featuring February's SOTM, which is Friendship, D1453, a set of 8 GORGEOUS damask stamps. If you have come here from Doreen Guilfoyle's Blog, you are on the right path! Wasn't her artwork wonderful?  She ALWAYS does a great job, she's so stinkin' creative!  The blog hop is a great big circle, so you can start here and work your way all around. If you get lost along the way, you’ll find the complete list of participating consultants here.

This month we have approximately 68 Close To My Heart Consultants sharing their creations using this month's SOTM and other great CTMH products on their blogs. This is simple to do - just click on the link at the end of the post on each blog to move to the next one! Here we go! And please, don't forget to leave "a little love" when you are hoping through...we all like to know that you are enjoying what we are creating!

Here is this month's stamp set:

I used three different stamp from this set on my card.  I used one to make a random stamping on the background, the sentiment, and then used masking to stamp the largest damask over my sentiment.  Will be making more things with this great set for sure!

I used the Originals Card Confidence Program as my basis for this card.  I decided on the Three Elements pattern on page 18.  I LOVE our "How To" Programs!

Simple, but I really like it! Hope all of you do as well.  For this card, these are the products I used:

Products Used:
D1453- Friendship My Acrylix Stamp Set
X7136B- Mayberry Level 2 Paper Pack
1245- Olive CS
X5760- Cotton Candy CS
1388- Colonial White CS
Z2193- Cotton Candy Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
Z2137- Olive Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
Z2114- Cocoa Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
Z2162- Honey Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
Z1333- Opaques Adhesive Gems, Mocha
Z338- Euro Personal Paper Trimmer
1514- Tombow Mono Adhesive
Z1151- 3-D Foam Tape

Now "Hop" on over to Jen Rubio's Blog to see what creative things she has cookin' for us! Be sure to visit all the Consultants at their Blogs to get some great crafting ideas and other fun ideas! Remember, the February SOTM is only available until February 28, 2011! Contact your CTMH Consultant to find out what other amazing things are happening in February!

January Stamp of the Month Blog Hop is HERE!!!

Welcome to our Stamp of the Month Blog Hop! Can you BELIEVE it's already 2011!! I'm still scratching my head wondering where the heck 2010 went!  Well, to start off the new year, we will be featuring January's SOTM, which is "Find Your Style" a set of 9 stamps. These stamps are simply amazing, and I had a LOT of fun playing with them, so be sure to check out my additional post featuring MORE artwork!

If you have come here from Susan Brooks' Blog, you are on the right path! The blog hop is a great big circle, so you can start here and work your way all around. If you get lost along the way, you’ll find the complete list of participating consultants here.

This month we have over 55 Close To My Heart Consultants sharing their creations using this month's SOTM and other great CTMH products on their blogs. This is simple to do - just click on the link at the end of the post on each blog to move to the next one! Here we go!

This is the GORGEOUS stamp set that we had to work with this month!  I hope you love it as much as I do!

And here is my creation.  I just love how this Pacifica stamped bird pops on the background. Read more for details!

I was able to learn this amazing "faux wood" technique by watching a video created by the VERY talented fellow CTMH Consultant, Tracey Mason!  You can view this "how to" video HERE. I am surrounded by so many talented people in my Close To My Heart family.  Let me know if YOU would like to join our family as well!
Now "Hop" on over to Carol Horton's Blog to see her work! Be sure to visit all the Consultants at their Blogs to get some great crafting ideas and other fun ideas! Remember, the January's SOTM is only available until January 31st! Contact your CTMH Consultant (or click here) to see how you can get this stamp set at a discount or even free!

Here are some more projects I have made using this Stamp of the Month...

Creating with "Wings"  Be sure to contact your consultant to find out about the January "Wings" Promotion!

Products Used:
D1452- "Find Your Style" My Acrylix Stamp Set-January 2011 Stamp of the Month
D1444- "A Little Thanks" My Acrylix Stamp Set
Z2169- Vanilla Cream PIGMENT Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
Z2111- Chocolate Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
Z2192- Pacifica Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
X1410- Cards & Envelopes-Colonial White Value Pack
1301- Bamboo 12" x 12" Cardstock
1388- Colonial White 12" x 12" Cardstock
Z1206- Basic Craft Buttons (1 each of Bamboo, Chocolate, Colonial White)
Z1316- Designer Ribbon Rounds-Cocoa Collection
Z697- Sponge (3" Diameter)
Z338- Euro Personal Paper Trimmer

December Stamp of the Month Blog Hop is HERE!!

Welcome to our Stamp of the Month Blog Hop! We will be featuring December's SOTM, which is D1445 Amore, a set of 13 lovely stamps. If you have come here from Haley Dyer's Blog, you are on the right path! The blog hop is a great big circle, so you can start here and work your way all around. If you get lost along the way, you’ll find the complete list of participating consultants Kathleen Androlewicz's Blog.

This month we have MANY talented Close To My Heart Consultants sharing their creations using this month's SOTM and other great CTMH products on their blogs. This is simple to do - just click on the link at the end of the post on each blog to move to the next one! Here we go!

I first started with a White Daisy cardstock and did some inking with my rubber brayer and followed up with some random stamping!  Oh, and don't forget the bling I added with Prisma Glitter!  I love how it turned out.

I then made a card, too.

Now "Hop" on over to Angela Tutton's Blog to see her work! Be sure to visit all the Consultants at their Blogs to get some great crafting ideas and other fun ideas! We all enjoy a little "love", so be sure to give us feedback on our artwork!!

Remember, the December SOTM is only available until December 31st, 2010!

November Stamp of the Month Blog Hop is here!

Welcome to our Stamp of the Month Blog Hop! We will be featuring November's SOTM, which is "A Little Thanks", a set of 16 stamps. If you have come here from Teri Baxter's Blog, you are on the right path! The blog hop is a great big circle, so you can start here and work your way all around. If you get lost along the way, you’ll find the complete list of participating consultants here.  Here is the stamp set, isn't it GREAT?!?

This month we have approximately 64 Close To My Heart Consultants sharing their creations using this month's SOTM and other great CTMH products on their blogs. This is simple to do - just click on the link at the end of the post on each blog to move to the next one! Here we go!

I decided a nice fall themed "Thank You" card would be great, so here it is....

 And this is the inside, where I did second generation stamping with New England Ivy ink for the little "bushes"...

To see a list of the products used, please scroll down below...Or to continue immediately through the hop,  "Hop" on over to Debra Van Patten's Blog to see her work!

Be sure to visit all the Consultants at their Blogs to get some great crafting ideas and other fun ideas! Remember, the November SOTM is only available until November 30th!!

Products Used:
D1444- "A Little Thanks" My Acrylix Stamp Set (November Stamp of the Month)
D1232- "Nature's Vein" My Acrylix Stamp Set
1388- Colonial White Cardstock
1248- Vineyard Berry Cardstock
1243- Goldrush Cardstock
Z2111- Chocolate My Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad (Distressing)
Leaves:
Z2135- New England Ivy Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
Z2108- Brown Bag Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
Z2157- Vineyard Berry Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
Z2104- Barn Red Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
Z2123- Goldrush Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
Veins:
Z2145- Ponderosa Pine Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
Z2114-Cocoa Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
Z2141- Pansy Purple Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
Z2121- Garnet Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
Z2101- Autumn Terracotta Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad

Z553- Bonding Memories Chisel Tip Glue Pen
1514- Tombo Mono Adhesive
Z1294- Sanding Kit
Z697- 3-D Foam Tape

October Stamp of the Month Blog Hop

Welcome to our OCTOBER Stamp of the Month Blog Hop! WOW, this year sure is flying by!  We will be featuring October's Stamp of the Month, which is "Share the Magic" (D1443), a set of 12 jolly stamps.

If you have come here from Terrie Dodd's Blog you are on the right track!!  Wasn't Terrie's creation GREAT!?!
 
This month we have many, many Close To My Heart Consultants sharing their creations using this month's stamp of the month and other great Close To My Heart products on their blogs. You will be sure to enjoy yourself hopping along!  Grab a cup of your favorite beverage, take that "me time" that we all know is long over due, and enjoy the journey!!  This is simple to do - just click on the link at the end of the post on each blog to move to the next one! Here we go!
 
This month, I chose to use the "Share the Magic" My Acrylix Stamp Set to complete the last page of the Summer Stamp Camp classes I hold at My Creative Clubhouse with kids ages 8-12 and 13-18!  This is a 9" x 9" page, and I used a pattern from the Reflections "How To" Program! What fun I had using this adorable stamp set! It was so hard to choose what image I was going to use... 

I ask you, WHO will be able to resist this adorable stamp set?  I see GREAT sales this month because everyone is sure to want to get this set for FREE!

And now for MY creation......drum roll please......(can you tell I'm in a GREAT mood while I am creating this post)  :)

Now, hop on over and take a look at Mary Eisen's Blog to see what she has created.  THIS lady has all sorts of tricks up her sleeve, and they are usually pretty amazing.  To see the items used in creating my page above, continue to read on.

Items used:

D1443- Share the Magic My Acrylix Stamp Set

9031- Reflections Scrapbook Program

X7103B- Mistletoe Level 2 Paper Packet

1385- White Daisy Cardstock

1272- Cranberry Cardstock

Z2116-Cranberry Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad

Z2137- Olive Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad

Z2337- Olive Exclusive Inks Marker

Z2305- Black Exclusive Inks Marker

Z2328- Hollyhock Exclusive Inks Marker

Z2319- Dutch Blue Exclusive Inks Marker

Z2342- Parchment Exclusive Inks Marker

Z1313- Glitz Stardust Glitter Glue

Z308- Liquid Applique

TIPS:  I used the Glitz Stardust Glitter Glue on the furry areas of Santa's outfit, and the snowflake patters on the strips of paper at the top of the page.  The Liquid Applique was used for Santa's beard & moustache!  Remember when using Liquid Applique not to over heat it if you are using a heat gun for more "puff" or it will turn it brown!!  Just want a little "puff"? Allow it to air dry instead of using heat! Now have fun creating your own amazing artwork...to order your items, visit my website HERE.

Happy Stamping everyone!

September Stamp of the Month Blog Hop

Welcome to our Stamp of the Month Blog Hop! We will be featuring September's stamp of the month, which is Thriller (D1442), a set of 9 ghoulish stamps.


If you have come here from Michelle Nist's Blog, you are on the right path! Isn't she a talented lady, I LOVE her work!

This month we have many, many Close To My Heart Consultants sharing their creations using this month's stamp of the month and other great Close To My Heart products on their blogs. This is simple to do - just click on the link at the end of the post on each blog to move to the next one! Here we go!

This month, I am introducing you to LOTS of new products you will find in the Close To My Heart Autumn/Winter 2010 Idea Book....

To create the main image and the sentiment, I used the VersaMark glue pad and chalks, applied with a cotton ball. I then inked the edges of the cardstock. If you are not interested in reading the items used in this card, hop on over to Beth Naumann's Blog to see what she has created! Be sure to visit all the Consultants at their Blogs to get some great crafting ideas and other fun ideas!

Below are all the products I used to create this card:
D1442- Thriller My Acrylix Stamp Set
X7129B- Houligans Level 2 Paper Pack
X5758- Sunset 12" x 12" CS (NEW!!)
X5757- Gypsy 12" x 12" CS (NEW!!)
1385- White Daisy 12" x 12" CS
Z2105- Black Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
Z2191- Sunset Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
Z2190- Gypsy Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
Z891- VersaMark Ink Pad
Z1326- Sparkles, Red, Pink & Purple Assortment (NEW!!)
Z903- Summer Soft Chalks
Z904- Autumn Soft Chalks
1514- Tombow Mono Adhesive

Remember, the September Stamp of the Month is only available until September 30th!  Ready to order YOUR very own Thriller stamp set? Visit me here. Or contact me to learn how you can get this ghoulish stamp set FOR FREE!

Enjoy Life Scrap Class

This class is going to be SO much fun!  I will begin by teaching you the art of random stamping.  Yes, you got it, this page was created BY ME with STAMPS!  Nobody else will have a pattern paper exactly like mine because they cannot go buy it ANYWHERE!  How awesome is that?  Think of the possibilities, of how unique YOUR pages can be by learning this extremely versatile technique!

We will then take our beautiful random stamped paper (this was painful for me to have to cut it) and create this gorgeous two page 12x12 layout.  I don't know about you, but I LOVE the autumn colors!  They are soothing to me.  In this layout, we will have room for five pictures, AND...

HIDDEN journaling! That's right, we will also use this gorgeous stamp set to create a "pull" for our hidden journaling! This sunflower will be the "pull" to reveal out personal thoughts about the pictures we show on this layout.  Let me walk you through step by step on how to create this layout.

When:  Thursday, August 19th, 11 am - 1 pm OR 6 pm - 8 pm

Where: My Creative Clubhouse, 132 N Main Street, West Bend, WI

Cost: $15.00 (all supplies included)

Space is limited, so reserve your seat NOW.  Unable to make the class, but want to create this layout yourself at home? Kits are available for purchase.  Stop in or call 262-338-CLUB (2582).

Do you just LOVE this stamp set and HAVE TO have it for your very own? GREAT NEWS! This is the August 2010 Stamp of the Month! Ask me how you can purchase it at a discount, or even get it for FREE!

Stop by soon, you will be amazed at all the new artwork at My Creative Clubhouse!

August Stamp of the Month Blog Hop!

WELCOME to this month's Stamp of the Month Blog Hop!  We are featuring Something Splendid, a set of 13 images and sentiments.  If you have arrived here from Beth Nauman's Blog, you are on the right track!!  I have to say, as much as I LOVE sunflowers, I wasn't sure where to begin.  So, I started by random stamping!  This page turned out so beautiful that I didn't want to cut it!  At this point, I knew I had to do something, so I closed one eye (needed to make sure my cuts were right so I had to leave an eye open) and began cutting.

Boy, am I HAPPY I took that chance because I created THESE pages with that random stamped sheet...I am extremely pleased with how they turned out.  I do have to say that the Autumn color pallette is my favorite, hands down.  Now to dig out photos to put on here, and I know EXACTLY which ones I will be looking for (yes, I STILL need to organize my photos pre-scrapbooking addiction). 

In the spirit of the new How-To Book "Magic" being released for sale in the upcoming Fall/Winter Idea Book, I even made a place for hidden journaling!  See how I used the stamped image as the "pull"!  Oh yeah! Did I mention I'm extremely happy with how these turned out? Hehehe.....

Giving a sneak peek at a new product coming out next month, I have taken the piece of the random stamped sheet that I had left after making the above pages, and created a 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" clear acrylic card!  We had the pleasure of playing with these at the 2010 Close To My Heart Convention in DC earlier this month!  These are great, can't wait to showcase them at my Fall Festival Open House...

This is how the card looks closed...


And this is an opened view!  Love, love, love these cards!  Now, you will want to hop on over to see what the talented Carol Horton has in store for you!

Below is my list of supplies used:
D1424 Somthing Splendid My Acrylix Stamp Set
X5646 Vanilla Cream 12x12 CS
1243 Goldrush 12x12 CS
1242 Sunflower 12x12 CS
1245 Olive 12x12 CS
1282 New England Ivy 12x12 CS
Z2108 Brown Bag Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
Z2150 Sunflower Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
Z2123 Goldrush Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
Z2137 Olive Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
Z2135 New England Ivy Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
Z1088 Chocolate Waxy Flax
Z1087 Sunflower Waxy Flax
Discontinued-Olive Waxy Flax
Z1127 Designer Ribbon Rounds-Chocolate Collection
Z1217 Metal Brad Assortment (Antique Copper used)
X1298 Texture Tools (Black Stubble Tool used)
Z1294 Sanding Kit
Z1151 3-D Foam Tape
1514 Tombow Mono Adhesive
Not Yet Released-4 1/4" x 5 1/2" Clear Acrylic Cards
Z726 Sponge Daubers

July Stamp of the Month Blog Hop

This month, we have almost 70 talented Close to My Heart Independent Consultants ready to share their artwork with you!  Can you tell we REALLY love this stamp set? I know you will to!

If you have come here from Kim O' Rears blog, you are on the right track!

I have created a cute 5" x 7" card using this month's Stamp of the Month, D1423, Happy Together!  Are these little hedgehogs stinkin' cute, or what?

Now hop on over to Jen Rubio's Blog to see what she has in store for you!

June Stamp of the Month Blog Hop!

Welcome to the June 2010 Stamp of the Month Blog Hop!  I CANNOT wait to see what all of my fellow talented Close To My Heart Consultants have come up with.  I had fun making my card for this month, and will post a tutorial soon.  Until then, enjoy the hop!

If you have come here from Carol Horton's Blog, you are on the right track!  We have close to 70 different Consultants participating in this month's blog hop.  This is simple to do - just click on the link at the end of the post on each blog to move to the next one!  Here we go!


I created this super cute card using this month's Stamp of the Month, Wonderful Friend (D1422)

Now "Hop" on over to Amy Edward's Blog to see her work! Be sure to visit all the Consultants at their Blogs to get some great crafting ideas and other fun ideas! Remember, the SOTM is only available to order through June 30th! Contact your CTMH Consultant (or click here) to see how you can get this stamp set at a discount or even free!