Lucia's Scrappin' and Stampin'

Are you feeling Lucky?

2010-06-03T09:30:00.005-05:00

Hit the jackpot and win free products OR grab loaded goodie boxes at 50% off or more. Enjoy two types of deal days in June!

On goodie box days… you can purchase one box filled with popular products at 50% or more off retail value! Each goodie box day will feature different surprise items, so you can score a wide variety of current and recently retired products.

On jackpot days… 5 products will be offered for sale at discounted prices. One of the 5 products is the mystery jackpot item for that day, but we’re not telling which—exciting, isn’t it! If you happen to order the mystery jackpot item, we’ll reward you with one or more FREE Close To My Heart products, with shipping included on the free items! If you purchase all 5 products, you’re guaranteed to hit the jackpot! There’s no purchase limit—if you order multiple secret jackpot items, we’ll send you the same number of free items.

These special offers include discounted shipping/handling and are only available on my website. Check back every day for the latest offer.

* Offer valid June 1–July 1 at 8:00 am (MDT), on MyCTMH websites only. New deals are posted each day at 9:00 am (MDT). To be eligible for discounted prices, your order must contain only Jackpot June items. Visit facebook.com/closetomyheart or closetomyheart.com to see what the mystery Jackpot item was for the previous day. Offers are while supplies last.

Helping you preserve your memories,

Lucia

Win a $10 Gift Certificate!!!

2010-04-11T08:01:00.003-05:00

Refer a friend who becomes a fan of my Lucia's Scrappin' and Stampin' Facebook page or follower of my Lucia's Scrappin' and Stampin' blog and be entered into a drawing to win a $10 gift certificate. Offer expires May 15th. I will be picking the name on May 16th. Just let me know who you refer.

Thanks and good luck to all,

Lucia

Would you love to go on that Dream Vacation?

2010-03-30T10:36:00.003-05:00

Join my Close to my Heart team as a new Consultant during the month of March and you will receive all the Stamps of the Month sets found in the Summer 2010 Idea Book (May – August) for free! So that means you get $400 worth of product for only $99!!! Sign up today online. It only takes about five minutes. You just have to go to my website at luciag.myctmh.com. It only takes about five minutes.

See flyer here.

Helping you preserve your memories,

Lucia

Me and my heartbreaker!!!

2010-02-13T21:28:00.008-06:00

Most people are blessed to have one Valentine but I got two of them. The littlest one helped me bake brownies for the potluck we are having after Church tomorrow. He was such a good little helper tonight. I love him in his little apron and hat. Adorable! He is so excited because he has a wiggly tooth that keeps getting wigglier (not sure that is a word) by the day. I am pretty excited for him too even though he is getting too big, too fast. Time has really flown since he has born and it is hard to imagine life without him. He will be my little Valentine forever in my heart. I am getting all emotional just writing this.

So I have had this heart pan for about five years or so that is brand new because I just really do not bake all that much. I love brownies though so I made an extra pan of them for myself. The boys don't eat them so I can eat the other pan all by myself. Usually takes me about 3 days or so.

P.S. I am trying to grow side bangs that is why my bangs are a little funny looking.

Happy V-Day to all,

Lucia

Felicity is here...

2010-01-04T13:15:00.002-06:00

In celebration of National Papercrafting Month in January, we've created this versatile 12" x 12" Felicity Collection which includes 12 B&T Duos®, 6 new B&T die-cut papers, an exclusive D-size stamp set, and an artwork brochure filled with ideas to rev your creative engines! Featured colors include Autumn Terracotta, Sorbet, and Twilight.

There are 3 ways to get the exclusive Felicity Collection:

1. Add the Felicity Collection to your cart at full retail price.

2. Place an order of $60 US / $70 CAN or more in stamp sets (A, B, C, D, and/or E-size) and get the Felicity Collection FREE! (Qualifying stamp purchases do not include Stamp of the Month, Art & Soul®, Workshops on the Go™, and customizable (K) stamp sets.) You'll be prompted to add your collection at checkout.

3. Place an order of $125 US / $145 CAN or more in Close To My Heart products and get the Felicity Collection FREE! You'll be prompted to add your collection at checkout.

This offer is available through January 31, 2010 or while supplies last.

Happy New Year to all,

Lucia

Surprise in the mail...

2009-12-17T12:03:00.006-06:00

Is it true, really we get to go to New Zealand?! I didn't think I was supposed to have any orders delivered yesterday but I thought maybe an order came in early. No order, just my Goody Box for New Zealand. Lady and I were so excited. Lady was more excited about seeing what she could chew up though. Can you see her eyes and tail peeking from the other side of the table on the last picture? She is so funny.

I got slipper socks, eye mask (cause I will need my beauty sleep on the 15 hour plane ride), makeup bag (after that 15 hour flight), and all kinds of product to create my New Zealand Album. We got our blue shirts for the Close to my Heart group photos in New Zealand. Yeah, happy dance going on in the kitchen. Glad nobody can see it but Lady, she won't tell and no I didn't take any pictures of the dancing. :)

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Lucia

You are a SUPERSTAR!!!!

2009-12-16T10:05:00.002-06:00

My son was amazing at his last Basketball game. He scored 6 points, but what was really amazing was his defense. He was guarding the other team so good. He didn't care if they were a bigger kid or not. I was so proud of him. If he is this good at Itty Bitty Basketball who knows what next year will bring with Pee Wee Basketball.

Thanks for letting me brag,

Lucia

Today is the Day!!!

2009-12-02T09:08:00.004-06:00

Shop the Holiday Clearance Sale today on my website

luciag.myctmh.com.

Hurry, so you can what you want.

Happy Shopping,

Lucia

Holiday Heyday Clearance Sale!!!

2009-12-01T11:18:00.002-06:00

Holiday Heyday Clearance Sale
Save 50-80%

Sale starts Tues, Dec 2nd at 10am (central) and continues through Dec. 17th or while supplies last!

My Acrylix stamp sets from $2!

Paper packets from $4!

Grab bags, worth $100 in retail – ONLY $30!!!

Get your amazing deals from my website luciag.myctmh.com.

Items may only be purchase on my website.

See flyer here

List of Clearance Items

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Proud to be an American...

2009-11-11T07:51:00.006-06:00

Thanks to all of the men and women who have served in our Military to protect our Freedom in this great Country I am proud to call home. May we never forget the many lives that have been sacrificed to protect the United States of America.

I found this neat Vet poem that I thought I would share with you.

Thank A Vet
by William A Predeau

Many people travel to our shores
To escape their world of strife
and leave their troubled lands behind
To enjoy our way of life

But our way of life in America
Didn’t come easy, so don’t forget
If you love what we enjoy today
Be sure and thank a Vet

They shed there blood on foreign shores
to help keep others free
and many never came back home
to their wives and family

Many Fathers, Sons and daughters
Still battle in distant sand
May they never be forgotten
Nor the fight they have at hand

The bells will toll in their honor
As long as we never forget
America is what it is today
Thank God, and thank a Vet

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SOTM and Bragging

2009-11-09T10:35:00.005-06:00

Spend $100 (before shipping & tax) and get the Stamp of the Month for FREE!

Spend $75 (before shipping & tax) and get the Stamp of the Month 75% off ($5.74)

Spend $50 (before shipping and tax) and get the Stamp of the Month for 50% off ($11.48)

Spend $25 (before shipping and tax) and get the Stamp of the Month for 25% off ($17.21)

You can also just purchase the Stamp of the Month at it's full retail price ($22.95)

Recommended My Acrylix® Blocks:2" × 2" (Y1003), 3" × 3" (Y1006), 4 1/2" × 6 1/2" (Y1011)

We had such beautiful weather this weekend. It was in the 70's yesterday, which is pretty good for November in Illinois.

Warning proud Mommy bragging. My son scored 8 points at his basketball game Friday night. They only play for 30 minutes so this is pretty stinkin' good. He was so amazing. The other Coach kept getting in the way of me taking pictures of my son scoring too. Very annoying for a scrapbooking Mom.

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Lucia

Start shopping!!!

2009-11-03T10:59:00.003-06:00

It is officially time to start shopping Close to my Heart Buy 2 Stamps Get 1 FREE sale of the year. There are quite a few stamp sets that are retiring, include the Word Puzzles so now is the time to buy the stamps you want before they retire. This is the Retiring List. This is such an incredible deal.

Start shopping

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Lucia

Wow!!! I can't believe what is coming!!!

2009-10-26T10:40:00.000-05:00

The deals of all deals is coming to Close to my Heart beginning November 3rd!!! Can you tell I am a little excited? What does this mean for you? Well it means you buy two stamp sets and get one FREE. This is the perfect time to book a workshop, host a party, pass a catalog around to get orders. If you do one or all of these options you will get FREE products on top of the Stampganza deal. Email me at luciag@myctmh.com to schedule your event.

WHETHER YOU’RE A LONG-TIME FAN OF STAMPS OR ARE
just venturing into this fun hobby, now is the perfect time to
grab some My Acrylix® decorative stamp sets! From November
3–30, 2009, when you purchase any two stamp sets (sizes A,
B, C, D, and/or E only) at full retail price you will receive a
third stamp set of your choice FREE (of equal or lesser value)—
a savings of up to $22.95! Choose from any stamp set offered
in any 2009 Idea Book or the current Product Review.
Take advantage of this month’s great offer to add to your
assortment of these innovative stamps.

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Big, Medium and Small

2009-10-15T09:08:00.001-05:00

This is the puppy I got my husband for his birthday in August. The top picture is her about a week ago. I think she is about 20lbs or a little more. She is a German Shephard/Yellow Lab so I know she is going to be a big dog, but I am still amazed at how fast she is growing. I think she gains a couple pounds a week.

The second picture I took in September when she is sitting on the picnic table. Isn't that the cutest thing.

The last two pictures are from when I surprised my husband with his birthday present. His face first registered shock and then he got this big goofy grin on his face. Her name is Lady and she was only 8 weeks when I got her and only weighed 8lbs.

So she is not even 4 months old yet and is so big. She really gives new meaning to the saying Growing Like a Weed. I shouldn't complain because she is a really good dog and very smart. She is doing very good with going potty outside too. She hardly ever has an accident.

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Baby Shower Gifts

2009-10-14T08:18:00.004-05:00

I made this cute album with Close to my Heart's Animal Cookie Level 2 Paper Pack. I then wrapped the album up in tissue paper and put it in this Display Box. They are having a boy but this would work for either a boy or girl I think. She really liked it when I gave it to her. I just love giving gifts that people really enjoy. I also know that nobody else gave her this gift. :)

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The Great Pumpkin Patch

2009-10-06T09:32:00.004-05:00

I love going to the Great Pumpkin Patch. We go every year. I enjoy it as much as my son does. Our Pumpkin Patch was visited by Martha Stewart's people. She even had one of the owners on her show and they did a big magazine spread on it. It is fun to look at all the different Pumpkins and squashes. They even were selling seeds this year so I bought my husband some. He is going to grow them this spring so we just may have our own tiny pumpkin patch next year.

The last picture is of the largest pumpkin which weighs 901 pounds. Wow!!! We even got to do the wagon ride this year. I can't wait to go again next year.

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Jingle All-Sorts Mini Album Workshop

2009-10-05T09:03:00.003-05:00

Jingle Album Workshop

Get a jump start on making your Christmas gifts by making this adorable album using Close to my Heart's new Jingle Paper. We will as Mark your calendar for your own fun-filled workshop. Earn free product by hosting a workshop!

Your name is hosting this workshop and she wants you to attend!

Date: You pick
Time: You Pick

Place: You Pick

Price: $35 Included in your workshop fee:

Level 2 Jingle Paper for Project
Extra Jingle Paper
Album
Package of Jingle Stickease
Package of Twinkle Brads
Ribbon
Circle Tags
3-D Foam

You will use my stamps, inks and tools. The only things you will need to bring are your adhesives and glue dots.

I also will have glue and other products available for purchase that day if you need it.

If you are unable to come you still can purchase the kit or place an order and it will count towards Abby's Workshop.

Please RSVP to Lucia by email at luciag@myctmh.com.

I will teach you how to make this adorable album and learn some new techniques in the process.

If you live far away you may purchase this kit but include $7 for shipping.

Lucia Grabb

luciag@myctmh.comluciag.myctmh.com

http://luciasscrappinandstampin.blogspot.com/
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New Workshop and Party Times and Days Available...

2009-09-23T09:04:00.005-05:00

Hello all,

I am sure you have been wondering why I haven't posted in awhile. Well, the reason is I have been creating so many new workshops for you to create.

I am now offering new day time hours for workshops or parties. Yeah!! I know some of you are thrilled because you have been wanting them for awhile. The new days will be Mon-Thurs and you can choose from either the 10am or 11am spot.

Email me at luciag@myctmh.com to set up a day for your workshop or party.

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It's here, it's here!!!

2009-09-01T11:42:00.003-05:00

I have been hoarding the brand new Fall/Winter Idea Books from Close to my Heart but today is the day I get to share them with you. Wahoo!!! You can view the online catalog here. There is some great new products in this catalog.

Have fun looking I know I have been having fun.

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Rewind...

2009-08-27T09:59:00.000-05:00

I am so excited about my Workshops I am doing this weekend. They are all cut and ready to go. We will be making a Bella Paint Can one day and the other day we are making a Moon Doggie Acrylic Album.

Would you like to get your friends together for a fun time, make a project, and get Free Close to my Heart Product? If you answered yes please contact me to schedule a Workshop date. They are so much fun. My Hostesses always get at least $40-$100 in FREE product plus they get to pick any item in the book for half off. Yes, I wrote anything from Glue Dots to the Rolling Carryall.

For those of you who purchased You've Got Flair or earned it for free this card is for you. You've Got Flair was the stamp of the month for July. It is a great stamp set. It is no longer available but I thought it might give you an idea on what you can do with the stamp set.

All product used is Close to my Heart. I used the Game On Paper. Shop now.

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Still working...

2009-08-26T08:51:00.000-05:00

Sometimes it is really hard to get a good picture of these checkbook covers. There always seems to be a glare when I go to take the picture. I really would like to take an actual class to learn how to take better pictures. I see lots of Internet classes but I would think it would be easier for me to be in an actual class.

I am still working on making Checkbook covers for my Craft Fairs. I am always looking for new places to set up a table so let me know if you have a Craft Fair I don't know about.

All product is Close to my Heart except for the cover. I used Bella Paper and Stickease. Shop now. I buy them in bulk so if you need any or think this would be a fun workshop let me know.

Bella, Bella...

2009-08-25T08:37:00.000-05:00

So school is officially in session today which is good and bad. I think all the kids were starting to get bored at home and were ready to go back to school. The bad is it means Fall is coming which means Winter is coming, which means I lose my tan. :( Oh well, I can always get one next year or go to Hawaii for the Winter. I like the Hawaii plan. Anyone want to go with me?

I used the Bella Level 2 Paper Pack and Stickease on this birthday card. I used the August Stamp of the Month It's Your Day for the Sentiment. I added a little bling to the card using Clear Sparkles. The ribbon is the lace colonial white one. All product used is Close to my Heart and can be purchased on my website at luciag.myctmh.com.

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Got money?

2009-08-24T09:28:00.000-05:00

I had paper left from making my Celebration Card Kit so I decided to make this checkbook cover. I do several Craft Shows in October-November and these checkbook covers are always a favorite. If you are in the area email me so that I can't let you know where they are. I have been doing some of them for 3 years or more so it is fun to see the same people every year. It is really great to have repeat customers. Thanks to all of you who come out and support a home-based business. I really appreciate it.

The sentiments are from the Friendship Word Puzzle. All items are Close to my Heart and can be purchase on my website at luciag.myctmh.com.

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Knock, knock

2009-08-21T09:14:00.002-05:00

I should be cleaning the bathroom, but I thought it could wait while I posted this door hanger. I really think I could use a housekeeper that way I could create beautiful artwork all day long. Wake up Lucia it isn't going to happen. :) It sure is a nice thought. I wouldn't mind having a cook while I am dreaming too. I can handle the laundry.

Anyways on to the important stuff. This cute little door hanger was created with the Bella Paper and Stickease. These will make great little gifts for your Sunday School Class kids or for Teacher doors. They would be cute for kid's bedrooms too. The ideas for them are endless.

All products are Close to my Heart except for the door and can be purchased on my website at luciag.myctmh.com.

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Oh, so pretty...

2009-08-20T08:50:00.002-05:00

I have been updating my website, Facebook and Blog so I have been really busy. I apologize now if I double post something on my blog. :0

This card is a 6x6 card using Paper Garden paper and matching Stickease. It would make a great birthday card for a special person in your life.

Don't forget to order your Everyday Celebration Card Kit. Shop now!

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Everyday Celebration...

2009-08-19T09:38:00.004-05:00

TO CELEBRATE NATIONAL STAMPING MONTH

in September we are giving you 3 ways to
get a FREE Everyday Celebration card kit
for making 16 beautiful cards!

• Purchase a minimum of $60 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 $400 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 $39.95 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 website luciag.myctmh.com and
closetomyheart.com. Express your passion for
stamping with this pretty new card kit today!

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It really is...

2009-08-13T08:56:00.002-05:00

After watching the video yesterday I bet you are so excited about Studio J (Digital Scrapbooking) just like I am. Today, I wanted to get you even more excited. This layout below is a Digital Layout. Seriously, I couldn't believe it. Close to my Heart has been working on this for 3 years and you can really tell. I always though Digital Scrapbooking looked like Digital Scrapbooking but I have changed my mind after seeing this layout. These pages are so amazing.

If you didn't get a chance to look yesterday or if you need a second look, click here.

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Do you like Digital Scrapbooking?

2009-08-12T08:31:00.004-05:00

Have you always wanted to try Digital Scrapbooking? Well, Close to my Heart is coming out with the perfect program for you.

You’ve taken the photos—now keep the memories. With Studio J™ online design software from Close To My Heart, you can create designer scrapbook layouts in minutes, ready to be custom printed for your cherished album. The fun begins spring 2010; the excitement starts now.

I got excited watching the video. I love preserving my family memories. I think it is so important.

Watch an exciting video and learn more about Studio J here.

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Still Celebrating...

2009-08-11T09:42:00.001-05:00

Still trying to use up a Moon Doggie Level 2 Paper Pack and Stickease. I have made these projects, the card yesterday and an Acrylic Album (which I will post on another day) and I still have paper left. You get 22 sheets of paper in the Level 2 paper packs which includes cardstock. All the paper is double-sided to give you more options. Also, with Close to my Heart everything coordinates together which saves a lot of time so you can dive right into creating.

The stamp set is August's Stamp of the Month It's Your Day. Shop now.

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Celebrate, It's Your Day...

2009-08-10T11:10:00.003-05:00

I am really enjoying using August's Stamp of the Month It's Your Day. I always need birthday cards for someone. All products used are from Close to my Heart and can be purchased on my website at luciag.myctmh.com. Remember the Stamp of the Month is only available until August 31st.

I used Moon Doggie Level 2 Paper x7111b, Journey Journaling Spots x1409, Foam Die-Cuts Numbers z1162, Colonial White Ribbon Collection and of course the Stamp of the Month It's Your Day.

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I am so excited...

2009-08-07T08:12:00.003-05:00

Today is the day that my new Close to my Heart Idea Books arrive at my house. I have looked at the new book online but it is not quite the same as holding it in my hands. The Fall 2009 Catalog will go live on September 1st. If you are want to reserve a catalog please let me know.

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Thanks so much...

2009-08-03T09:04:00.004-05:00

First I wanted to Thank everyone for helping me achieve (Drum Roll, please) #6 in Sales for Close to my Heart and for earning the New Zealand Trip. Wahoo!! What an exciting company I work for. Would you love to do what I do please email me and I would love to share this wonderful opportunity with you.

YOU DO SO MUCH FOR EVERYONE ELSE; LET CLOSE TO MY HEART DO SOMETHING
FOR YOU!

This August 3–17, place a minimum order of $100 and you not only get the
August Stamp of the Month, My Acrylix® It’s Your Day stamp set, for FREE, but
we’ll throw in a My Refl ections® Level 2 paper packet as well (a total retail
value of $35.90)! How about even more thanks? We’ll also cover the tax
and shipping/handling on the free products! Act fast, time is already
running out. This Thanks-a-bration only lasts until August 17!

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2009 Retiring List...

2009-08-01T11:01:00.005-05:00

It is always a little sad when Close to my Heart retires items but the good news is I have the list so if there is something you have been wanting you can get it now before it retires. Click here to see the list.

Also, today is August 1st so the new Stamp of the Month is available. If you look to your right you will see it. It is really cute. The card you see above is one my upline Pam sent me for having a certain amount of sales for June. She really does fabulous work.

I started a Facebook Fan page for my Close to my Heart Artwork and announcements. So please check it out and join. If you join leave a comment or if you have a question you can ask that on there. I appreciate all the people that have become fans so far. So join and become a fan today.

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You've Got Flair...

2009-07-30T06:25:00.000-05:00

I made this card the other day when I was on my purple kick. I stamped and embossed the image on piece of cardstock and then cut the cardstock into three same shaped pieces of paper. It think it looks pretty cool even if I do say so myself. The stamp set is July's Stamp of the Month You've Got Flair. You only have three days to order this stamp set before it becomes unavailable. You can order this stamp set on my website.

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Become a fan...

2009-07-29T09:20:00.005-05:00

No, I didn't mean a fan that keeps you cool. I started a Facebook Close to my Heart Page. You can become a fan of Close to my Heart. I just started the page but I plan on posting artwork, discounts, specials that are being offered. You can also post questions or ideas you may have. It will be a neat way to stay connected through a product we all enjoy using.

Lucia's Close to my Heart on Facebook

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Yeah for July...

2009-07-22T12:36:00.003-05:00

I created this card using July's Stamp of the Month You've Got Flair. If you want more info on purchasing July's Stamp of the Month look over to the right side of this page. You can earn this stamp set at a discount or even for free. I embossed the image with silver embossing powder. I used Itty Brad in the middle. I am on a Itty Brad kick lately. I am not normally drawn to using purple but I decided to give it a chance. I guess it isn't too bad of a color. All products are Close to my Heart and can be purchased on my website.

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No Lion, You're the Best!

2009-07-21T11:38:00.004-05:00

I know, you have wondered where I have been. July has been very busy and is going by super duper fast for me. I taught Bible Time last week which we makes me feel blessed that I teach grownups to scrapbook and not little kids to read. :) It is hard work but it was also rewarding to teach kids about Jesus.

This card is so stinkin' cute. I love this stamp set call Life's a Jungle. You can purchase the stamp set here. I used sassy strands for the lions fur. The lion's eyes are CTMH bitty brads. They are just perfect for the eyes. Oh, the paper is Animal Crackers. All product is from Close to my Heart which can be purchased from my website.

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Goodie Box still available until 3pm!!

2009-07-01T10:55:00.001-05:00

Want to still get in on the best deal of the summer? Good news—the June 30 Goodie Box will be available on your MyCTMH sites until 3 p.m. Central today. Because of a technical problem, the Goodie Box was removed from the website at midnight last night, before its intended deadline.

This gives you more time to cash in on the best deal of the summer, the $125 Goodie Box (boasting more than $300 U.S. retail value in fabulous, hot Close To My Heart products!) will be available today, July 1. Shop on!

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I Want YOU on my Memory Grabbers Team...

2009-07-01T08:24:00.004-05:00

Favorite Five Makes Signing Up Sweeter than Ever. Sign up to be a new Consultant between July 1–31 and you will receive your choice of five products for FREE from the My Favorite Five product list, with no additional shipping/handling or tax! Now is a great time to become a consultant, and get this great money-saving, product-building promotion!

Favorite Five Product List

My Acrylix® Thank You Stamp Set (D1361; retail value $22.95 US)

Magic Moments Scrapbook Kit (Z9071; retail value $34.95)

Basic Textured Cardstock Combo Pack (Z5747; retail value $14.95)

Life Delights Memory Showcase (Z1199; retail value $12.95)

My Originals® Hello Birdie Card Kit (X8621; retail value $12.95)

Creative Basics™ Silhouette Collection (X5803; retail value $8.95)

HeartFelt™ Whimsy Die-Cuts (Z1145; retail value $9.95)

All-Out Adventure Rub-Ons (Z1153; retail value $9.95)

Window Charms™ Squares (Z820; retail value $9.95)

See the Consultant Kit you will receive for only $99.

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The last Deal of the Day...

2009-06-30T10:37:00.003-05:00

What a deal! For just $125 US/$156.25 CAN you get approximately $300/$374.95 worth of popular product! And what's more, you get discounted shipping/handling of just $10 continental US, $15 APO, $32 PR, AK, HI, others / $22 Canada. (Shipping/handling discount applies to orders of one goodie box only.)

You can purchase this fabulous goodie box on my website.

You will want to check out my website to see what the special is for July.

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Flowers for you...

2009-06-29T10:01:00.003-05:00

Qualify for this fabulous FREE item by adding one My Acrylix® stamp set size A, B, C, D, or E to your order (Customized Stamps and Stamp of the Month excluded). Incredible discounted shipping/handling of $3 US / $4 CAN applies to your Deal-a-Day purchase. (Limit one free item per order. Shipping/handling discount applies to orders of one stamp set and one free item only. The $3 US rate also applies to all non-continental US locations (i.e. AK, HI, PR, APO/FPO, and Guam).)

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FREE Rubons...

2009-06-28T22:35:00.003-05:00

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Wahoo!!! It is back!!!

2009-06-26T13:34:00.004-05:00

What a deal! For just $25 US/$31.25 CAN you get approximately $50/$62.50 worth of popular product! And what's more, you get discounted shipping/handling of just $6 continental US, $8 APO, $10 PR, AK, HI, others / $13 Canada. (Shipping/handling discount applies to orders of one goodie box only.)

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Would you like a Garden for free?

2009-06-25T11:50:00.001-05:00

Qualify for this fabulous FREE item by adding one My Acrylix® stamp set size A, B, C, D, or E to your order (Customized Stamps and Stamp of the Month excluded). Incredible discounted shipping/handling of $3 US applies to your Deal-a-Day purchase. (Limit one free item per order. Shipping/handling discount applies to orders of one stamp set and one free item only. The $3 US rate also applies to all non-continental US locations (i.e. AK, HI, PR, APO/FPO, and Guam).)

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Who wants Brads?

2009-06-24T10:05:00.003-05:00

Qualify for this fabulous FREE item by adding one My Acrylix® stamp set size A, B, C, D, or E to your order (Customized Stamps and Stamp of the Month excluded). Incredible discounted shipping/handling of $3 US applies to your Deal-a-Day purchase. (Limit one free item per order. Shipping/handling discount applies to orders of one stamp set and one free item only. The $3 US rate also applies to all non-continental US locations (i.e. AK, HI, PR, APO/FPO, and Guam).)

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Love Letters...

2009-06-23T10:23:00.003-05:00

Qualify for this fabulous FREE item Love Letters Rubons by adding one My Acrylix® stamp set size A, B, C, D, or E to your order (Customized Stamps and Stamp of the Month excluded). Incredible discounted shipping/handling of $3 US applies to your Deal-a-Day purchase. (Limit one free item per order. Shipping/handling discount applies to orders of one stamp set and one free item only. The $3 US rate also applies to all non-continental US locations (i.e. AK, HI, PR, APO/FPO, and Guam).)

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FREE Ribbon!!!

2009-06-21T13:28:00.002-05:00

Qualify for this fabulous FREE item by adding one My Acrylix® stamp set size A, B, C, D, or E to your order (Customized Stamps and Stamp of the Month excluded). Incredible discounted shipping/handling of $3 US applies to your Deal-a-Day purchase.

(Limit one free item per order. Shipping/handling discount applies to orders of one stamp set and one free item only. The $3 US rate also applies to all non-continental US locations (i.e. AK, HI, PR, APO/FPO, and Guam).)

Choose your Stamp Set now by clicking here. Then add your free item at check out.

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Yes, you read that right!

2009-06-19T10:30:00.005-05:00

GREAT GOODIES BOX $60

What a deal! For just $60 you get approximately $120 worth of popular product! And what's more, you get discounted shipping/handling of just $8 continental US, $12 APO, $15 PR, AK, HI, others (Shipping/handling discount applies to orders of one goodie box only.)

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DEAL OF THE DAY- FREE...

2009-06-18T11:47:00.004-05:00

Memory Showcase Album

Remember this DEAL is only available TODAY!!

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Thanks so much!!!

2009-06-17T06:45:00.001-05:00

This really has made my blogging week getting these awards. I really appreciate them. I have received this Blog Award from three people! Thanks so much, Brenda, Karen and Deb! Be sure to click on their names to visit their wonderful blogs!!

The rules for this blog award are:

Accept the award, post it on your blog with the name of the person who gave you the award. Be sure to link their blog so people can visit them!!

Pass the award to 15 other blogs you've newly discovered. Remember to post to their blog to let them know they've received the award! I am doing 5 blogs so if you want to do less then 15 I don't see why it really matters. :)

1. Karen http://karenpedersen.blogspot.com/

2. Toni http://toniationcreation.blogspot.com/

3. Micah http://www.thefrey5.blogspot.com/

4. Carla http://carlaganske.blogspot.com/

5. Jen http://www.jensscrappypages.blogspot.com/

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Fun Times!!!

2009-06-16T10:32:00.004-05:00

My upline Pam in the middle with the CTMH shirt was in town so we decided to have a Downline Day. We had a great time creating projects together. This was our group photo after we were done creating and eating. Everyone knows scrapbooking and stamping just doesn't happen without eating. Pam made this incredible soup and the rest of us brought things to go with it. It was so much fun. I really love being a CTMH Consultant so that I can make relationships that will last for a very long time.

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Bon Voyage

2009-06-15T05:21:00.000-05:00

This was the stamp set Bon Voyage that was in our goodie box that I got when I earned the Close to my Heart Mediterranean Cruise. The stamp set is now available in the Summer 2009 Idea Book. I popped up the Bon Voyage sentiment on 3-D Foam. I used the write and rub pen on the waves and put prisma glitter on top.

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Yummy

2009-06-14T05:41:00.000-05:00

This picture is from the movie Someone Like You. Hugh Jackman is an actor who I thought was cute from my college days. The colors I used are Juniper, White Daisy and Black. I used rubons for the name and on the button.

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...magic moments

2009-06-13T05:21:00.000-05:00

This layout was created by my second upline Karen who gave it to me. She used the Silhouette Paper and the Make It Count stamp set. The picture of my husband and I was taken at a friend's wedding a few years ago. Attending weddings always reminds me of our wedding.

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Thinking of You

2009-06-12T05:07:00.001-05:00

I used June's Stamp of the Month Tender Tags to create this card. I dry embossed the front of the card and then sanded the embossed surfaces. I stamped a peice of white daisy cardstock with the stamp set Spot On Backgrounds. I used Heavenly Blue Ribbon that I put through the holes of the Foundry Bookplate. I used three square Clear Sparkles in the left corner. All items can be found and purchased on my website.

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A flower for you

2009-06-11T05:58:00.000-05:00

I used White Daisy Cardstock as my base. I stamped the branches with Desert Sand Ink. I stamped Dream in Cocoa Ink. I stamped the flowers with Sorbet Ink on a seperate paper and then cut them out. I sponged the edges of the flowers with Desert Sand Ink. I put Copper Bitty Brads through the middles of the flowers. I used glue dots to hold them in place. Very simple to do.

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Always & Forever

2009-06-10T05:49:00.001-05:00

I used Close to my Heart's More to Adore Level 1 Kit on this layout. I used the Adorable stamp set on this layout. This picture is from our wedding. Our photographer took a bunch of picutres in black and white. I really like black and white phots with the chocolate and blush combo.

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Hostess Rewards Plus!

2009-06-09T05:39:00.000-05:00

These Hostess Collections are exclusively available to hostesses with qualifying Gatherings that total $350 or more. You can earn all 4 of them if your Gathering reaches a certain level. This is an amazing special. These 4 Hostess Collections are only available in the Summer Idea Book. You can see more details if you click on the link. The offer is available until August 31, 2009. They are on page 3 of the Summer 2009 Idea Book.

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Our New Pet!!

2009-06-08T05:56:00.001-05:00

HaHa!! No thank you. I never want a pet that is so big that it could eat me. The close up picture almost makes the alligator look fake. Trust me it was real. I think they were hot so they were not moving too much. I love to take pictures at the Zoo there are so many great subjects.

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fun date

2009-06-07T05:11:00.000-05:00

I used Floral Tapestry paper to create this layout of my husband and I on our way to an overnight date we had a couple of years ago. What a fun time we had. Sometimes you need some free time away from your child. I sponged the letters with Sweet Leaf Ink. I put sparkles on two of the letters. These red sparkles are retired but the clear sparkles are still available.

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2009-06-06T05:31:00.001-05:00

This is the fun Muster Drill we did on our Close to my Heart Mediterranean Cruise. Don't we look fabulous in our beautiful bright orange life vest. My husband was so thrilled we will have these lovely photos in our scrapbooks for years to come.

This was my first trip that I earned with Close to my Heart it was so amazing. I can't wait to go on the New Zealand Trip. New Zealand looks beautiful. It looks so green from the pictures. If you click on the New Zealand link you can see for yourself how beautiful the country is. We will cross the International Date Line when we go there. We will lose a day and then when we come back we will gain a day. When we are having Winter they are having Summer.

Would you like to be part of a Company that lets you earn fabulous trips? If you would click here to learn more about becoming a part of a wonderful company that allows their Consultants to earn amazing trips.

I signed up just to get a discount on all the product that I wanted. I never imagined I would earn a fabulous 7 day Mediterranean Cruise.

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Dreams...

2009-06-05T05:50:00.000-05:00

The color combo I used for this card is Chocolate, Petal, Creme Brulee and Cocoa. I am really liking the Petal and Chocolate colors together. I used White Daisy Cardstock as the base. Petal and Cocoa are the other 2 cardstocks I used. I random stamped the flowers in Petal and Creme Brulee, the branches stamp are in Chocolate. All stamps are from the stamp set Aspiration. I used 3-D Foam on the flower by the sentiment.

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3-Ring Binder Workshop

2009-06-03T05:43:00.001-05:00

This binder brings the comfort of a classic album and creative flexibility of a blank canvas. A unique size and shape give this album a distinctive look and instant character. It would be great as either a gift or for your own personal use. Mark your calendar for your own fun-filled workshop!

______ is hosting this workshop and she wants you to attend!

Date: You Choose

Time: You Choose

Place: You Choose

Price: $25

Included in your workshop fee:

My Creations 3-Ring Binder

Animal Cookies Level 2 Paper Pack

Animal Cookies Stickease

Foam Die-Cuts Numbers

You will use my stamps, inks and tools. The only things you will need to bring are your adhesives, glue dots, and paper trimmer.

I also will have glue available for purchase that day if you need it.

I will teach you how to make this adorable album and learn some new techniques in the process.

Contact me if you would like to set up a time to host your own workshop.

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A Flower Pot for You!

2009-06-02T05:23:00.002-05:00

My very sweet upline Pam sent me this very cute Flower Pot card. I would just like to say that she is a very talented lady and one of the nicest ladies you will ever meet. The stamp set used is With Love and of course the new June's Stamp of the Month Tender Tags which is only available June 1st-30th. The leaves, tag and sentiment is from the Stamp of the Month set. The paper used is Moon Doggie Simply Snapshots.

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Deal-a-Day!

2009-06-01T05:59:00.002-05:00

LOVE A GREAT DEAL? HOW ABOUT 30 GREAT DEALS?

In June you’ll find a different deal each day on my CTMH website—a product special available only that day and only while supplies last*. Watch for popular products offered FREE with a stamp set purchase (size A, B, C, D, or E only; excludes K-size and Stamp of the Month) and all-the-rage goodie boxes filled with enviable items priced well below retail. Irresistible shipping discounts are included!

Check my website every day in June for that day’s deal and add to your scrapbooking and cardmaking supplies while saving a bundle. Remember, each special is good only for that day, only while supplies last, and only on my website. Visit my website often and save!

*Tax and shipping/handling may apply. Deals are available for 23 hours beginning on the day announced and while supplies last. New deals are posted at 9:00 am (MT) each day of June.

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Welcome to the Hop!!

2009-06-01T01:00:00.006-05:00

We will be featuring June's SOTM, which is Tender Tags, a set of 15 stamps. If you have come here from Laura'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 42 (Yes, that number is correct) 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! You will have so much fun seeing all the different artwork!

This is a 9x9 Close to my Heart Accordion Album. I used one of my favorite Close to my Heart paper packs Silhouette. The tags are all from the June Stamp of the Month. I also stamped on the big flower with a stamp set from June's SOTM Tender Tags. The sentiment Make It Count is from the stamp set Make It Count. I also used Clear Sparkles, Window Charms and little flowers. All items you see may be purchased on my website.

These albums really make beautiful gifts. This one will be a great Graduation gift, since May and June are full of Graduations. This album would be perfect as a gift for an engagement party, bridal shower, wedding, birthday, new baby or any other gift you may need.

Now "Hop" on over to Nancy'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 June SOTM is only available until June 30th! Click here to see how you can get this stamp set at a discount or even free!

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What a Perfect Day!

2009-05-31T08:00:00.000-05:00

This is a 9x9 layout using on of my all time favorite Close to my Heart's Paper Pack Perfect Day. I used Perfect Day Level 2 Paper, Perfect Day Stickease, Clear Sparkles, and I went around the Layout with a black pen to give it a little more detail. I also used the edge distresser on the layout to give the layout a more distressed look. I used 3-D Foam on some of the stickease to give the layout a little dimension.

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Thinking of You

2009-05-30T05:21:00.000-05:00

This is a very simple card to make. I used the Stamp set Aspiration. I stamped the branch with Chocolate Ink. I stamped the flowers with Petal Ink on a separate paper and then cut them out. I used White Bitty Brads in the center of the flowers. I sponged the edges of the flowers with chocolate ink. I used glue dots to hold the flowers in place. Thinking of You was stamped with Petal Ink and is from the set Say It In Style.

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Someone to hold...

2009-05-29T05:04:00.001-05:00

The colors look a little light in this picture. I used Emporium Level 2 Paper Pack and the matching Emporium Stickease. The Level 2 Paper Packs come with 22 sheets of b&t paper and cardstock. The Stickease have two sheets in them that coordinate with the paper pack. I used my brayer with Sweet Leaf Ink to do the edges of the Colonial White cardstock. I really like this technique on my scrapbook layouts.

These pictures our of my husband and I getting our pictures taken for the Church Directory. I really liked how they turned out. The photographer that night was really good which is always nice. He told us some really corny jokes. I love pictures so I of course wanted them all. I really struggle with not buying every single pose.

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What is a Canon Rebel?

2009-05-28T11:12:00.006-05:00

You buy the base and then you can buy additional lenses. When I bought my camera it came with a 18-55mm lens, which I think is pretty standard.

Infinite Possibilities. For stunning photography with point-and-shoot ease, look no further than Canon's EOS Rebel XSi. The EOS Rebel XSi brings staggering technological innovation to the masses. It features Canon's EOS Integrated Cleaning System, Live View Function, a powerful DIGIC III Image Processor, plus a new 12.2-megapixel CMOS Sensor and is available in a kit with the new EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS lens with Optical Image Stabilizer. The EOS Rebel XSi's refined, ergonomic design includes a new 3.0-inch LCD monitor, compatibility with SD and SDHC Memory cards and new accessories that enhance every aspect of the photographic experience.

P.S. Once you get get this camera there are so many lenses and accessories that you will want/need. (trust me I have a wish list :))

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I love my Canon Rebel!

2009-05-27T10:13:00.006-05:00

I really love my camera!! I was standing on our deck and zoomed in on this Cardinal that was was on a very high branch in our tree that is in the backyard. We have a good size backyard too. This tree is way in the back. It is so amazing being able to zoom in an see a Cardinal in so much detail. Did I mention that I love my camera?! Looking at God's creation makes you realize how special we are. The sky is so blue in the Summer time.

I looked up a little info about Cardinals, since I really don't know anything about them.

The Northern Cardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis) or Redbird is a North American bird in the cardinal family. It is found from southern Canada through the eastern United States from Maine to Texas and south through Mexico to northern Guatemala and Belize. It is found in woodlands, gardens, shrublands, and swamps.
The Northern Cardinal is a mid-sized songbird with a body length of 21–23 centimeters (8.3–9 in). It has a distinctive crest on the head and a mask on the face which is black in the male and gray in the female. It displays sexual dimorphism in its coloration; the male is a vibrant red, while the female is a dull red-brown shade. The Northern Cardinal is mainly granivorous, but also feeds on insects and fruit. The male behaves territorially, marking out his territory with song. During courtship, the male feeds seed to the female beak-to-beak. A clutch of three to four eggs is laid, and two to four clutches are produced each year. It was once prized as a pet, but its sale as cage birds is now banned in the United States by the Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918.

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Our 3 little guests!

2009-05-25T21:14:00.004-05:00

We have some special guest staying on our light by our garage. It is so amazing to look at a bird's nest. Bird's are very creative in what they use to make a nest they find all kinds of branches, straw, trash or anything else they can find. We had a few eggs fall unto the concrete but these three little birds made it. They look so serious and stern in this picture. They are probably wondering where breakfast is. :)

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Oh, so happy!

2009-05-21T08:40:00.005-05:00

Who wouldn't be happy on a fabulous European Cruise that was earned doing something you love. Close to my Heart offered Consultants the opportunity to earn a fabulous 8 day Medittereanen Cruise aboard the Norwegian Gem. After our big group photo my second upline Karen wanted a photo with her team. I am in the back row and the third one with the dark hair. My upline is sitting next to me and Karen is in the middle on the front row. Pam and Karen are two of the best uplines ever.

This trip was the first one I earned with Close to my Heart but not my last. It was fun to meet all my fellow Consultants from all over the United States and Canada.

Would you like to be part of something wonderful if so you can click here to learn more about doing the best job in the world.

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Fly Away!!

2009-05-19T21:31:00.004-05:00

This cute little card was inspired by Close to my Heart's new Card Idea Book Wishes. There are some great ideas in the book. I used the Emporium Level 2 paper, Heavenly Blue Ribbon, Dimensional Elements Fresh Shapes, White Daisy Variety Pack paper flowers, Clear Sparkles, and Foundry Bookplates. The sentiment Congratulations is from the June Stamp of the Month that will be available to order beginning June 1st.

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Come Out and Play!

2009-05-17T22:19:00.003-05:00

This is a 5x7 card. I used the Game On Level 2 paper pack. I used stamp sets All Star, Flyin' High, and Best Shot. First I stamped the images in Black Ink and then stamped the images with a Versamark pad. The versamark ink is what allows the embossing powder to stick to the images. I heat embossed the images on the card with clear detail embossing powder using a craft heater. Embossing is super easy to do and really adds a little something to a card.

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Paradise is where I want to be!!

2009-05-14T21:15:00.005-05:00

The Memory Keeper Box was shown to us at Close to my Heart's Convention last August in Orlando. Let me just say I fell in love with the box. There is just so many things that I like to save that will not fit into my scrapbooks. I have made boxes to store my Christmas cards. Well, in the new Summer Idea Book there is this new paper called Moon Doggie that just screams Vacation to me. The stamp set I used is Extreme Happiness. I used Holiday buttons for the corners with Bamboo waxy flax tied through the buttons. I don't know if you have ever used waxy flax before but it is so easy to work with. It cuts easy, bends easy, ties easy, threads easy and more. Oh, and it lasts a long time. Close to my Heart has 9 different colors to choose from.

I also covered the inside of the box to give it a more finished look. The box is white so it looks nice inside even if you do not cover it.

I thought this box would be great to store postcards and other little souvenirs that you want to keep but will not fit in your scrapbook album.

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Win a Tickled Pink Kit!!

2009-05-13T22:29:00.006-05:00

Jeanette Lynton, Founder of Close to my Heart is giving away a Tickled Pink kit every day this month. Yes, every day. All you have to do to be entered into this giveaway is visit the Scrapbook and Share blog (click on the picture above), post a comment on at least one of the posted layouts. Once you see all the beautiful layouts you will want to leave a comment for more then one layout.

My friend Toni M. has posted a few layouts so be sure to look for her name when posting. She is a new Close to my Heart Consultant so check out her blog too. Each day, everyone who has posted a comment that day will be entered into a drawing. To see if you've won, visit Jeanette's Blog every day in May where she is posting the winners! Click here to see all the details of winning a Tickled Pink Kit, which has a value of $34.95. May 1st post is the one with all the info.

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Moon Doggie Cards from Wishes!!

2009-05-12T22:28:00.000-05:00

What an exciting day it was for me I received the new Wishes book from Close to my Heart. I always enjoy seeing the Man in Brown show up in my driveway. I have the best UPS guy ever. The two cards below are from the Wishes book. I used the new Moon Doggie Paper that is in the new Summer Idea Book. I also used the February Word Puzzle stamp set. All items can be found and purchased on my website.

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Would you like to do something you LOVE?!

2009-05-11T04:46:00.000-05:00

The New Consultant Kit has everything you need to start your business right, including forms, manuals, and a huge supply of Close To My Heart products, all for only $99. You may add one or both bonus packs, with a scrapbooking or cardmaking emphasis, at a great price to complement your kit. Make your world a better place by touching hearts and changing lives as you share the joys of scrapbooking and stamping with Close To My Heart!

Consultant Kit Contents

Business Training and Marketing Supplies:
· Open Me First Brochure
· Summer 2009 Idea Books (10)
· KeyNotes®
· 2009 Product Review
· My Acrylix® Little Thoughts Booking Incentive Stamp Set
· My Acrylix® Dream Big Incentive Stamp Set
· Summer 2009 B&T Duos™ Sampler
· Connections Club™ Reward: Rhinestone Frames
· Connections Club™ Cards (25)
· Color Wheel

Hostess Supplies:
· Hostess Packets (5) which include:
· Home Gathering Postcard Invitations (25)
· Customer Register Envelope (5)
· Hostess Rewards Form
· Customer Order Forms (5)

Products:
· My Reflections® Back Country Level 1 Kit
· My Reflections® Back Country Level 2 Paper Packet
· My Reflections® Back Country Level 2
My Stickease® Assortment
· 12" × 12" White Daisy Cardstock (24 pack)
· My Acrylix® Backwoods Stamp Set
· My Acrylix® Campin’ Fever Stamp Set
· My Acrylix® Field Trip Alphabet Stamp Set
· My Acrylix® You’re a Hoot Stamp Set
· My Acrylix® 2½" × 2½" Block
· My Acrylix® 2" × 6½" Block
· Barn Red Exclusive Inks™ Pad
· Cocoa Exclusive Inks™ Pad
· Olive Exclusive Inks™ Pad
· Outdoor Denim Exclusive Inks™ Pad
· Black Exclusive Inks™ Marker
· New England Ivy Exclusive Inks™ Marker
· Double Scrubber
· My Acrylix® Spritz Cleaner
· Bonding Memories® Glue (25g.)
· Sponge

W552 $99.00*
Retail value approx. $300 US

Items shown represent contents of New Consultant Kits
ordered between April 1, 2009 and July 31, 2009. Contents
are subject to change without notice, and change regularly
based on product and collateral availability.

*Plus shipping and handling and applicable taxes.

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Happy Mother's Day!!

2009-05-10T08:20:00.004-05:00

May everyone have a great day with their families.

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Blog Hop

2009-05-09T23:29:00.002-05:00

Welcome to our Stamp of the Month Blog Hop! We will be featuring May's SOTM, which is Be Yourself, a set of 14 stamps. If you have come here from Terrie'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 19 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 really have been having fun with this stamp of the month Be Yourself. This card was made as a birthday card for one of my friends. I used Close to my Heart's paper Unforgettable, Sorbet Ribbon, Desert Sand Ink, and Foundry Frames. All items can be purchased on my website.

Now "Hop" on over to Annie'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 May SOTM is only available until May 31st!

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You Did It!!

2009-05-08T04:27:00.001-05:00

School is almost over which means graduations, which means cards. A true paper genius (like myself :)) does not buy graduations cards, definitely not, especially not a Close to my Heart Consultant so I am working on making my 10 cards that I need.

I am doing the same pattern for all of them. The design comes from the Originals book.

I used the Rough 'n Tumble Level 2 Paper Pack. I used Cranberry Ribbon, Summer Buttons, and the Stamp set You Did It! The inside of the card says You Did It!

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Looking Good!

2009-05-07T05:08:00.001-05:00

This month's stamp of the month is so much fun to play with. I embossed on each of the cards with clear detail embossing powder using my embossing pen which allows you to emboss small areas. Don't these women look like they are having fun?

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No, you can't eat it!

2009-05-06T05:58:00.001-05:00

Doesn't that frosting look good enough to eat? It really makes me want a real cupcake with the sugar frosting. Yummy! I used Liquid Applique mixed with Blush Reinker to make the frosting. I spread the frosting around until I got the desired thickness wanted. I then sprinkled Prisma glitter on top of the frosting. I took my heat gun and dried the frosting. Depending on how thick you make your frosting is how long you need to dry it. The Liquid Applique is so much fun to play with. Close to my Heart has 60 colors so you can make a lot of different cupcakes. The stamp set I used was Cupcake Sprinkles.

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A Couple of Cards

2009-05-05T05:29:00.002-05:00

I used the Stardust paper on the first card and on the second card I used That's Amore paper. These were quick little cards to make. I got the patterns from the Originals card book.

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Mother's Day Cards

2009-05-04T05:23:00.000-05:00

I got all my Mother's Day cards finished on Saturday. Wahoo!! I am done a week early that sure feels good. :)

Card Recipe

1245 Olive Cardstock

x5642 Cocoa Cardstock

1388 Colonial Cardstock

D1261 Simple Beauty Stamp Set

z821 Clear Detail Embossing Powder

z891 VersaMark Ink Pad

z2114 Cocoa Ink Pad

z2118 Desert Sand Ink Pad
z2137 Olive Ink Pad

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Lucia

Celebrate Life Card

2009-05-03T20:03:00.003-05:00

I used the Celebrate Life stamp set to random stamp the background of the chocolate cardstock. I then added clear sparkles to the center of the flowers. I dry embossed the blush cardstock. I sanded the parts I embossed with the sanding block. I stamped the flower on a seperate paper, cut it out and then fastened it down with a brad. I curled up the flower edges to give it a little dimension. I added the word celebrate. I put waxy flax in the button and used a glue dot to make it stick. Pretty simple but looks great.

Celebrate Card Recipe

C1287 Celebrate Life

z1283 Autumn Craft Buttons

z906 Bamboo Waxy Flax

z1104 Clear Sparkles

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Lucia

Be Yourself Cards!

2009-05-02T05:15:00.002-05:00

These cards were made using May's Stamp of the Month Be Yourself. I used one of my favorite paper packs Emporium. I dry embossed a portion of the card and then sanded the parts I embossed. I used Colonial White ribbon and Cocoa ink. This is such a cool stamp set. These cards are great to give girlfriends for their birthdays.

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Lucia

Be Yourself May Stamp of the Month

2009-05-01T05:31:00.002-05:00

May: Be Yourself

Beauty and individuality come in all shapes and sizes—take your pick from these
strong, confi dent words and striking silhouettes.

Available May 1–31, 2009 only.

Be Yourself (Set of 14) $22.95 D1349

Recommended Blocks: 1" × 1½" (Y1001), 1" × 3½" (Y1002), 2" × 3½" (Y1009)

With a minimum qualifying purchase, get your Stamp of the Month sets at a great discount rate or FREE!* Click here to find out how.

Check back tomorrow because I will be showing you some artwork using this set.

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Lucia

Thinking of You Card

2009-04-30T05:17:00.001-05:00

I needed a Thinking of You card for someone so I made this one tonight using the colors Vineyard Berry, Crystal Blue, Buttercup, Colonial White, Cocoa, and Sweet Leaf. I used one of the previous Close to my Heart's Stamp of the Month Treasure life. It is a really beautiful set with some great sayings. I used the sentiment Treasure Life's Little Moments on the inside of the card.

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Lucia

Life Delights Memory Showcase Album

2009-04-29T05:27:00.001-05:00

Close to my Heart sells this fabulous kit that includes the album, paper, stickers, ribbon, accessories, and instruction booklet on how to bring it all together. When you are finished you will end up with 8 beautiful 9x9 layouts. It took me about an hour or so to assemble everything and in that time I got interrupted a few times. It seems like the phone will not ring for an hour then you sit down to create and the phone rings. I am sure that has happened to you before too. Such is life. You can order this kit from my website. The order number is z1199.

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Lucia

Host a Party in May!!

2009-04-28T07:47:00.003-05:00

Host a party in May so that you and your friends can make this cute card at your party. This is the new Tinkerin' Paper Pack from the new Summer 2009 Idea Book that will be live May 1st.
Email me to schedule your Close to my Heart party. My dates are filling up fast.

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Lucia

Game On Composition Notebook

2009-04-27T05:30:00.001-05:00

This is a perfect gift for any boy or girl that likes to play ball. This is a composition notebook that I covered with Game On paper by Close to my Heart. There is room on the front for the child to put one of their favorite ball photos.

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Lucia

What can you do with a heat gun?

2009-04-24T05:37:00.001-05:00

The answer to that is many things but I am only showing one right now. This started out as a plain white chipboard number 9 that I sponged with blush ink using a sponge dauber. I then used Liquid Applique to cover the number. While the Liquid Applique was still wet I sprinkled Prisma Glitter on top of the Liquid Applique. I took my heat gun to make the Liquid Applique dry quickly and become puffy. You then have a great accent for either a card or page. This is a really fun technique to do too.

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Lucia

Good Times Memory Card Box

2009-04-23T05:40:00.000-05:00

As you may have realized by now I am a huge fan of Close to my Heart's Memory Boxes. They really serve so many purposes. This one was made to hold birthday cards in. I used the Good Times paper and stickers on this box. I also inked the Dimensional letters with sponge daubers to make them match my box. These boxes are so easy and quick to make.

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Lucia

New Product coming May 1st!!

2009-04-22T05:46:00.000-05:00

The detail on this product is amazing. You can really see the detail in the second picture. They are called Dimensional Elements In Color-Adventure. There are 11 chipboard pieces in the bag. They are only $4.50. The number is z1158. Make sure to write down the number on your Wish List for when May 1st arrives.

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Lucia

World's Best Dad Card

2009-04-21T21:33:00.002-05:00

I used April's Stamp of the Month World's Best Dad to create this 3x3 card. I colored the fish with CTMH colored pencils. I used a tiny sparkle for the eye. Who says you can't use bling on a Man's card? I second generation stamped the waves and used liquid glass on them to give them a little shine (it is kinda hard to see in the pic). I used the Good Times paper pack. I tied hemp around the card and stamped World's Best Dad on the inside.

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Lucia

Coming soon...

2009-04-20T12:20:00.004-05:00

This is one of the new Paper Kits that will be available to purchase beginning May 1st. The name of the paper is Animal Cookies. The colors are great for boys or girls.

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Lucia

Stardust Artwork

2009-04-17T06:54:00.000-05:00

The following items were made using the Stardust paper and matching accessories. The Stardust paper and ideas can be found on pages 32-35 in the Spring 2009 Idea Book. The order number is X7109B. You can purchase these items on my website.

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Lucia

Scrapbook and Share Contest

2009-04-16T10:12:00.005-05:00

National Scrapbook Month is all about YOU!!

How often do you actually take the time to scrap ABOUT YOU?!

To celebrate National Scrapbooking Month, Close To My Heart is sponsoring a contest that anyone can enter! And it is easy to enter—just submit a JPEG photo of an original two-page layout you have created that represents YOU! Be sure to tell us what is happening in the layout, and why this highlights you, your life, or your personality.

The Close To My Heart judges will then review all the entries and select five finalists for each category. The finalists will be reposted for you to view. The winners of each category will be determined by comments left or votes from blog viewers.

Send your photo and description to scrapbookandshare@closetomyheart.com and you will be automatically entered into the contest to win $150 US retail in Close To My Heart product!

Click on the icon below and it will take you to Close to my Heart's Scrapbook and Share Website.

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Lucia