Holiday Warmth - October Stamp of the Month Blog Hop

Welcome to our Stamp of the Month 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!



Now "Hop" on over to Beth's Blog to see her work!

There are 3 different groups doing this month's blog hop. Once you have finished this group visit
Jena's page for links to the other groups!

Grace-ful Creations

I just love this new paper pack Grace I am sharing some cards I created with it. Hope you enjoy. All CTMH products used and the designs are from Originals & Wishes How To Books.

I will update this post with specifics very soon.

Treasures - September Stamp of the Month Blog Hop

Welcome to our Stamp of the Month Blog Hop! We will be featuring September's SOTM,
which is Treasures, a set of 13 stamps. If you have come here from Tanya's Blog,
you are on the right path!
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This month we have over 65 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 a 6x6 layout featuring my 2nd oldest Connor being baptized on Mother's Day. It also features the new paper pack Grace! I will post active links once the catalogue goes live on my website today. I used a 6x6 card front design On The Side from Wishes to create this layout.

Products Used - All CTMH©

Grace paper pack *new*
Treasures Stamp Set *new & only for a limited time!*
Honey Cardstock
Cocoa Cardstock
Cocoa Ink
Copper Brad
Goldrush Safety Pin from the Autumn Garden Mini Medley
Colonial White Crocheted Ribbon from the Colonial White Designer Ribbon Rounds



Now "Hop" on over to Jan'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 September SOTM is only available until September 30th! Contact your
CTMH 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, see my previous blog post for the full list of participants!

Blog Hop List

In an effort to keep each blog post at a reasonable length so you can leave a comment before you 'hop' *wink*wink* this is the list if you get lost along the way of all the participating consultants. Quite something eh?

Jena DeVries	http://www.livelovelaughscrapbook.blogspot.com
Nona Davenport	http://www.nonapearl.blogspot.com
Katy Donaldson	http://www.scrappinkaty.blogspot.com
Cibele Glazer	http://www.flowerfoot.blogspot.com
Laura Dame	http://www.thecroppersconnection.blogspot.com
Lori Leng	http://www.pinkcloudscrappers.blogspot.com
Jamia Bankhead	http://www.papermadnessinc.blogspot.com
Melissa Laverty	http://www.fancymelissa.blogspot.com
Pamela OConnor	http://www.cherishyourmemories.blogspot.com
Sheila Bennett	http://sheila-bennett.blogspot.com
Adeline E. Brill	http://adeline-brill.blogspot.com
Wendy Kessler	http://www.myscrapbookingblog.com
Beth Naumann	http://www.bethscreativeblock.blogspot.com
Barbra Otten	http://barbraotten.blogspot.com/
Terrie Dodd	http://www.my-life-in-real-time.blogspot.com
Judy Burger	http://makingtimeformemories.blogspot.com/
Jessica Booth	http://jessicabooth.blogspot.com/
Leisa Hubley	http://www.bigredscraps.blogspot.com
Helen Onulak	http://www.hookedonstamping.com
Debra Van Patten	http://memoriesoftheheartbydeb.blogspot.com/
Juli Clark	http://www.thestampteacher.blogspot.com
Sarita Schraeder	http://www.blessedscrapper.blogspot.com
Michelle Robinson	http://www.amaizenbluelady.typepad.com
Maricar Harris	http://www.maricarharris.blogspot.com
Antoinette Herrin	http://www.GodblessyourART.blogspot.com
Kathleen Androlewicz	http://bowlofstamps.blogspot.com/
Cindy Leek	http://www.paperspadsandpictures.blogspot.com
Dawn Heuft	http://www.stamptildawn.blogspot.com
Barbara Harris	http://www.paper-creations117.blogspot.com
Alanna Moses	http://www.damoses.blogspot.com
Laurie Levnik	http://www.creationsbylaurie.blogspot.com
Tanya David	http://www.scramperscorner.blogspot.com
Karen Norman	http://www.gettinscrappywithit.blogspot.com
Jan Moxey	http://scrapandstamp4ever.blogspot.com/
Tammy Lea Pinchard	http://mycreativeclubhouse.blogspot.com
Paige Dolecki	http://www.paigespaperparadise.blogspot.com
Kelly Triggs	http://www.stampinallday.blogspot.com
Sherry Thompson	http://www.picturespatternsandpaper.blogspot.com
Deb Young	http://www.scrapbookczar.blogspot.com
Nancy Ball	http://www.ballisticdesign.blogspot.com
Chris Shouse	http://www.houseostamps.wordpress.com
Dawn Ross	http://www.iamahappystamper.blogspot.com
Brae Montgomery	http://thebrae-er.blogspot.com
Laurie R Newton	http://scrapsfromthebeach.blogspot.com/
Haley Dyer	http://www.inkyscrapper.blogspot.com
Carol Taggio	http://craftycarol55.blogspot.com
Amy McVey	http://www.clearlystamping.blogspot.com
Carla Ironside	http://www.carlacreates.blogspot.com
Jen Rubio	http://www.jenrubio.blogspot.com
Kristie Horness-Herdener	http://www.goofyscrapper.blogspot.com
Jill Lucas	http://scrapwench.blogspot.com
Wanda Riley	http://www.creatingwithwanda.blogspot.com
Miranda Kurz	http://www.scrampinwithmiranda.com
Jody Gustafson	http://www.cre8nmemories.blogspot.com
Susan Brooks	http://www.stampingintheopen.blogspot.com
Kami Welter	http://www.scrappin4memories.blogspot.com
Jennifer Patrick	http://www.roxybonds-scrappin.blogspot.com
Julia Menssen	http://www.ralphandjulia.blogspot.com
Shannon Pelletier	http://www.mycolorfulworldinvt.blogspot.com
Linda Shewchuk	http://www.awesomememories.blogspot.com
Brenda Harmless	http://keepsakeswithheart.blogspot.com
Donni Alvarenga	http://www.donniscreativetherapy.blogspot.com
Nancy Brown	http://www.creativelyartsygallery.blogspot.com
Traci Godbee	http://createwithtraci.blogspot.com
Pam Klassen	http://eimmap.blogspot.com/
Lori Miller	http://www.clearlyfromtheheart.blogspot.com
Kimberly Smith	http://verykimberry.blogspot.com/
Caren Goldsein	http://www.scrappycaren.blogspot.com
Misty Jackson	http://www.misstscraps.blogspot.com

New Product Sneak Peak Blog Hop

Welcome to our Close to my Heart New Product Sneak Peak Blog Hop! 29 Fabulous Close to my Heart Consultants are celebrating the upcoming release of the Autumn/Winter 2009 Idea Book by giving you a Sneak Peak of some of the great products available in the new Idea Book starting September 1st!

If you have come here from Leisa's blog, you are on the right path! If this is your first stop, you may want to go back to Erin's blog and start from the beginning!"

This is simple do to- just click on the link at the end of the post on each blog to move to the next one! Here we go!

I absolutely fell in love with this new stamp set called "Childhood Portrait" and paired with our new Top Coats Framed In I created this beautiful card!

Paper: Cranberry Cardstock
My Acrylix Stamp Set: Childhood Portrait *new*
Ink Colors: White Daisy Ink
Embellishments: Top Coats Framed In *new*
White Embossing Powder
White Flower Brads from White Daisy Mini Medley

Now "Hop" on over to Sherry's Blog to see her work! Be sure to visit all the Consultants at their Blogs to get some great crafting ideas and see the great new Paper Packs and My Acrylix Stamp Sets!

Remember, the Autumn/Winter 2009 Idea Book goes LIVE on September 1st!

And don't forget to come back on the 1st for our monthly Stamp of the Month blog hop. You'll just LOVE the beautiful September Stamp of the Month.. actually I think you get a peek at it in your next stop or two!

**Link not working? Missed a Blog? Here is a list of all the participants in the New Product Sneak Peak Blog Hop!**
Erin Herring http://tazzygirl2000.blogspot.com
Terrie Dodd http://my-life-in-real-time.blogspot.com
Jessica http://jessicaspaperpetals.blogspot.com
Leisa Hubley http://bigredscraps.blogspot.com/
Karen Norman http://gettinscrappywithit.blogspot.com
Sherry Thompson http://picturespatternsandpaper.blogspot.com
Adeline Brill http://adeline-brill.blogspot.com
Miranda www.scrampinwithmiranda.com
Brae Montgomery http://thebrae-er.blogspot.com
Wendy Kessler www.myscrapbookingblog.com
Dawn Heuft http://stamptildawn.blogspot.com
Carla Ironside http://carlacreates.blogspot.com
Dawn Ross http://iamahappystamper.blogspot.com
Julie Banzon http://www.scrapbookiejulie.blogspot.com
Jody Gustafson www.cre8nmemories.blogspot.com
Helen Onulak http://www.hookedonstamping.com
Sheila Bennett http://sheila-bennett.blogspot.com
Haley Dyer http://inkyscrapper.blogspot.com
Lisa Stenz http://www.lisascreativecorner.blogspot.com
Jena DeVries www.livelovelaughscrapbook.blogspot.com
Jen Patrick http://www.roxybonds-scrappin.blogspot.com
Amy Schultz http://amylizschultz.com
Lori Scott http://scrapinglori.blogspot.com
Tresa Black www.fabulouslyartsy.blogspot.com
Jennifer Kraynak http://whatchadoin-jennifer.blogspot.com
Sharesa Larsen http://creedandsharesa.blogspot.com
Amy Edwards http://PaisleysPlayhouse.blogspot.com
Jean McNulty http://stampinmaui.blogspot.com
Emma Hubert http://paperaddictsanonymous.blogspot.com
Antoinette Herrin www.GodblessyourART.blogspot.com

Everyday Celebrations Card Kit is now available

Here is a extremely versatile card kit you can use for most any occasion and it comes with a complete cutting guide so you can reuse it time and time again.

Create 16 awesome cards (2 of each design) and everything is included in the kit... grab your adhesive and you're set!

The BEST part? TO CELEBRATE NATIONAL STAMPING MONTH in September we are giving you 3 ways to get a FREE Everyday Celebration card kit.

• Purchase a minimum of $75 in stamp sets**
(includes A, B, C, D, and E-size) between
August 18–September 30 (CC1006C)

• Host a Home Gathering with minimum sales
of $500 between September 1–30

• Sign up as a new Consultant between
September 1–30

You can also buy as many card kits as you’d like for $49.95 per kit (CC1006B). And there’s more fun! Place any order between September 1–30 and you’ll be automatically entered in our daily drawing for a FREE card kit! Winners will be announced on my MyCTMH website and closetomyheart.com. Express your passion for stamping with this pretty new card kit today!

Here is a sampling of cards I made from this kit. Keep your eyes on this blog too as I will create some cards using this same design with different papers to show it's versatility.



And coming in the next week... and New Product Blog Hop and September SOTM
blog hop.

Stay tuned for all the fantastic happenings as we gear up for a brand new catalogue!

It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year!!

Only 3 more weeks here and the kids are back to school. In that time we have swimming, Sleep away camp for Alex and Hockey Camp for Alex and Connor. I realized I had neglected to do up their school pages from last year so I started with them doing their signature pages.

This is a page (and the are 3 more along the same idea for each child although the other kids have a Junior and Senior Kindergarten Strip) I created 5 years ago after seeing something similar in a magazine. I love watching their handwriting evolve.

I hope to work on their pages this week for last year so we are 'caught' up. Maybe even get a preschool page done for Hannah!

Enjoy the rest of your summer!