Friday, July 31, 2009

It's Your Day August Stamp of the Month Blog Hop

Welcome to our Stamp of the Month Blog Hop! We will be featuring August's SOTM,
which is It's Your Day, a set of 26 stamps. If you have come here from Tracy's Blog, you are on the right path! If this is your first stop, you may want to go back to Jena's Blog and start from the beginning!

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This month we have over 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!


















All products CTMH ©
Fancy File Pattern from Wishes
It's Your Day
Whoops-A-Daisy
Watermelon Cardstock
Hydrangea Cardstock

Watermelon Ink
Hydrangea Ink
Ocean Ink
Sunny Yellow Ink

White Daisy Grosgrain Ribbon

Sparkles
Corner Rounder

Coluzzle * discontinued


Now "Hop" on over to Chris'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 August SOTM is only available until August 31st. Contact your
Consultant (or click here) to see how you can get this stamp set at a discount
or even free!

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If you get lost on the hop or find links that aren't working, here is a
complete list of participating blogs:

Jena DeVries www.livelovelaughscrapbook.blogspot.com
Kristie Horness-Herdener www.goofyscrapper.blogspot.com
Carla Ironside www.carlacreates.blogspot.com
Deb Young http://www.scrapbookczar.blogspot.com
Alanna Moses www.damoses.blogspot.com
Paige Dolecki http://www.paigespaperparadise.blogspot.com
Wendy Kessler www.myscrapbookingblog.com
Heather Painchaud http://www.twindragonflydesigns.blogspot.com
Helen Onulak www.hookedonstamping.com
Barbra Otten http://barbraotten.blogspot.com/
Haley Dyer www.inkyscrapper.blogspot.com
Nona Davenport www.nonapearl.blogspot.com
Michelle Robinson www.amaizenbluelady.typepad.com
Cindy Leek www.paperspadsandpictures.blogspot.com
Melissa Laverty http://www.fancymelissa.blogspot.com
Katy Donaldson www.scrappinkaty.blogspot.com
Amy McVey www.clearlystamping.blogspot.com
Tammy Lea Pinchard http://www.creativeimpressions-pinchme.blogspot.com
Leslie Markland http://pandascrapper.blogspot.com/
Judy Burger http://makingtimeformemories.blogspot.com/
Laurie R Newton http://scrapsfromthebeach.blogspot.com/
Kami Welter http://www.scrappin4memories.blogspot.com
Tracy Oleksak www.mamaolie.blogspot.com
Karen Norman www.gettinscrappywithit.blogspot.com
Chris Shouse http://www.houseostamps.wordpress.com
Cibele Glazer www.flowerfoot.blogspot.com
Debra Van Patten http://memoriesoftheheartbydeb.blogspot.com/
Terrie Dodd www.my-life-in-real-time.blogspot.com
Jamia Bankhead http://www.papermadnessinc.blogspot.com
Anne Beck http://www.anniemuses.blogspot.com
Jennifer Patrick http://www.roxybonds-scrappin.blogspot.com
Laurie Levnik www.creationsbylaurie.blogspot.com
Lori Miller www.clearlyfromtheheart.blogspot.com
Brae Montgomery http://thebrae-er.blogspot.com
Dawn Ross http://www.iamahappystamper.blogspot.com
Dawn Slipcevic http://dawnscrapsalot.blogspot.com
Barbara Harris www.paper-creations117.blogspot.com
Carol Taggio http://craftycarol55.blogspot.com
Jill Lucas http://scrapwench.blogspot.com
Chris Green www.createwithchris.blogspot.com
Nancy Ball www.ballisticdesign.blogspot.com
Dawn Heuft www.stamptildawn.blogspot.com
Kelly Triggs www.stampinallday.blogspot.com
Beth Naumann www.bethscreativeblock.blogspot.com
Antoinette Herrin www.GodblessyourART.blogspot.com
Jessica Booth http://jessicabooth.blogspot.com/
Jen Rubio http://www.jenrubio.blogspot.com
Misty Jackson http://www.misstscraps.blogspot.com
Adeline E. Brill http://adeline-brill.blogspot.com
Lori Leng www.pinkcloudscrappers.blogspot.com
Pam Klassen http://eimmap.blogspot.com/
Pamela OConnor http://www.cherishyourmemories.blogspot.com
Jennifer Royal www.craftroyalty.blogspot.com
Caren Goldsein http://www.scrappycaren.blogspot.com
Shannon Pelletier www.mycolorfulworldinvt.blogspot.com
Sherry Thompson www.picturespatternsandpaper.blogspot.com
Maricar Harris www.maricarharris.blogspot.com
Traci Godbee http://createwithtraci.blogspot.com
Laura Dame www.thecroppersconnection.blogspot.com
Miranda Kurz http://www.scrampinwithmiranda.com
Leisa Hubley http://www.bigredscraps.blogspot.com
Julia Menssen www.ralphandjulia.blogspot.com
Jan Moxey http://scrapandstamp4ever.blogspot.com/
Jody Gustafson www.cre8nmemories.blogspot.com

Tinkering with Tinkerin'





The girls and their layouts from the Tinkerin' WOTG. Each one is different to each individual's taste. These ladies meet once every 6 weeks to create layouts with me. This night we created 3 double page layouts and there was TONNES of paper leftover. With a new catalog right around the corner and a tweaked WOTG program you and your friends could be creating beautiful pages and cards too and maybe even earn FREE PRODUCT! Contact me today to find out how.

Tuesday, July 28, 2009

Moon Doggie Restores My Soul

I'll admit it.. I've been struggling... Wanted to share something super fantastic with you all since I haven't posted in ages.

I just couldn't do it. No inspiration, mojo, creative juices, whatever you might call it.

So I took this layout I created for a swap and I added pictures. Just looking at these pictures from the cabin made me slow down, take a breath and just RELAX.

The journalling in the pocket says "nothing is more peaceful or soul restoring than sitting at sunset or sunrise and just drinking in God's Wonder"



Products Used all CTMH ©

Moon Doggie
Extreme Happiness Stamp Set
Homestead Alphabet
Twill
3d Foam
Heartfelt Whimsy Die-Cuts
Cranberry Ink
Indian Corn Blue Ink
Embroidery Floss
Journalling Pen

Sunday, July 19, 2009

Yikes! Slackin' Off

I realize I haven't posted much lately but having all 4 kids home is a challenge to getting anything of mine done! Now I am off for a day or two to the cabin but will be home again with no children and hope to get lots of scrapbooking and stamping done to share with everyone!

Happy Summer!

Wednesday, July 8, 2009

Thanks Paige! You inspire me with your flair!

I must say it's so much fun to peruse other people's blogs and see their creativity and generosity in allowing others to imitate their work. I saw the beautiful cards fellow consultant Paige Dolecki (visit her blog simply by clicking on her name!!) made for the July SOTM Blog Hop and had to do my own. Mine are very similar, why mess with a good thing?? and I am now sharing them as a workshop at the end of this month so you can learn to make them too... and only for $5!! Visit my calendar on my website for more details!




These cards are made with (all CTMH)
Black Cardstock
You've Got Flair - July SOTM
Versamark Ink
Black Ink
White Embossing Powder
Organdy Ribbon (colour used here is retired)

Monday, July 6, 2009

All the Colours of CTMH Swap Card

Fellow Consultant Michelle Labelle had posted a swap using a select group of colours (and those colours only!) and I picked this lovely and bright combination. We each have to make 4x4 card fronts and will in turn receive one each of all the colours that CTMH offers!




Used here are

Citrus Leaf
Dutch Blue
Watermelon

Chocolate Alphabet Large
Friendship Word Puzzle
Rustic Flowers
Clear Sparkles
Pattern - Up In The Corner from Wishes

Saturday, July 4, 2009

My Daughter LOVES Roller Coasters!!

Only 3 years old and having a blast. She is sure going to be fun watching grow up!
We took all the kids to Canada's Wonderland for a year end blow out.. thanks to really cheap tickets through Music For Young Children day at the park. This was the only roller coaster that she was big enough for but she says she wants to go on the Behemoth OH BOY!!!!

Wednesday, July 1, 2009

HAPPY CANADA DAY!!!!!


To my fellow Canadians... Happy 142nd birthday!!
Hope you have a wonderful Red & White day!!

You've Got Flair July SOTM Blog Hop

Welcome to our Stamp of the Month Blog Hop! We will be featuring July's SOTM, which is You've Got Flair, a set of 8 stamps. If you have come here from Melissa Laverty 's Blog, you are on the right path! If this is your first stop, you may want to go back to Jena's Blog and start from the beginning!
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This month we have 46 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!





Milk Carton style Gift Box

Products used (all CTMH)

You've Got Flair Stamp Set
Versamark
Black Ink
Holiday Red Ink

Blending Pen
White Daisy cardstock

Corner Rounder (to create scalloped edge)
Clear Embossing Powder
White Daisy Grosgrain Ribbon
1/8" Hole Punch


Now "Hop" on over to Deb Young '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 July SOTM is only available until July 31st! Contact me today to see how you can get this stamp set at a discount or even free!



Here is a full list if you hit a bad link.



Jena Devries
Wendy Kessler
Sherry Thompson
Dawn Heuft
Brae Montgomery
Melissa Laverty
Karen Norman
Deb Young
Adeline E Brill
Tammy Lea Pinchard
Jen Rubio
Cibele Glazer
Laurie R Newton
Kami Welter
Helen Onulak
Sarita Schraeder
Chris Shouse
Paige Dolecki
Dawn Ross
Jamia Bankhead
Nona Davenport
Haley Dyer
Misty Jackson
Jennifer Patrick
Carla Ironside
Jody Gustafson
Heather Painchaud
Julia Menssen
Lori Miller
Pamela O'Connor
Reba Poquette
Anne Beck
Shallon Pelletier
Caren Goldsein
Jan Moxey
Kristie Horness-Herdener
Alanna Moses
Leslie Markland
Barbara Otten
Traci Godbee
Jill Lucas
Amy McVey
Laurie Levnik