Votive Candle Card

Here is a cute and easy gift to make for anyone that loves candles. I used the new Magic Moments Paper Packet from the Fall/Winter Idea Book, the September Stamp of the Month - Treasure Life, vellum, Big Pinks Flower and a button. I loved how it turned out.

Treasure Life Card

Here is a little sneak peek of a few new items from Close To My Heart. I used the NEW Originals Card Confidence Program and created the Pocket Card using the NEW Magic Moments Paper Packet, the September Stamp Of The Month - Treasure Life. This card is for an upcoming Home Gather. I think everyone will that attends the Home Gather will enjoy making this card.

First Day of School Layout

Here is a layout I have been working on over the past weekend. I hope to get more scrapping done this Labor Day Weekend, but we will see.

Products Used:

Bazzill Textured Cardstock

CTMH Cardstock

CTMH Giggles & Grins Paper Packet

School Paper

ABC Ribbon (retired from CTMH)

Cricut Expressions - Locker Talk cartridge

Celebrating 7 Years with Close To My Heart!!

I can't believe it has already been 7 years with Close To My Heart!! Where does the time go? I remember the day I decided to sign up to become a consultant. I was so excited and even more excited when my Consultant Kit showed up on my door step! So much has changed since the day I became a consultant 7 years ago. Our logo changed, our stamps changed from wood to acrylic, our Idea Books got smaller and now come out 3 times a year rather than once a year and our products keep getting better and better with each new Idea Book!! Today, I am still excited to be with Close To My Heart and hope that all of you will celebrate with me in my journey with such a great company.

Roller Skate Template

I have had such a huge response on my Roller Skate Invitation and template that I have now made the template available on my blog. Enjoy making those roller skate invitations!! I would love to see what everyone comes up with!!

NEW Scrapbook Room Pictures!!

OK, you have asked for it and here they are!! Pictures of my newly re-done scrapbook room!! I still have not finished putting everything away but this will show you what I have done to my room so far. I hope you like it and welcome your comments!!

Cuttlebug Tin

Here is a cute lunch tin that I altered with some old Close To My Heart paper, ribbon from a local craft store, Close To My Heart's Big Pinks flowers and a little glitter to add some bling. Since my room is Brown and Pink this matches perfectly and is functional as well. This lunch tin holds my Cuttlebug embossing folders and dies (well for now).

HUGE Online Clearance Sale Starts TODAY!!

Here's the scoop:

From August 5–28, you’ll be able to participate in an online clearance sale, available on MyCTMH websites only, giving everyone a great chance to stock up on a variety of Close To My Heart retired products at tremendous savings. Here are just a few of the bargains you can expect:

• My Acrylix® stamp sets for as little as $2
• My Reflections® scrapbooking kits for as little as $2
• My Child’s Reflections™ kits for $3• My Stickease™ assortments for $2
• And much more!

Beginning August 5, a complete list of sale items will be posted on MyCTMHwebsites; just click Shop Online. The prices listed are for both US and Canada.

Here are details of the campaign:

1. All sale items are limited to stock on hand—when they’re gone, they’re gone! Many are bound to sell out very quickly, so you’ll want to order as soon as August 5 rolls around.

2. Shoppers receive FREE shipping after their purchase reaches $75 US / $100 CAN. Purchases under $75/$100 will have shipping charges calculated based on the overall weight of the items.

3. Shopping for current product will still be available during the sale, but the two types of shopping (clearance and regular) cannot be combined on one order. Under the MyCTMH Shop Online link, there will be a special shopping area just for clearance sale orders.

4. Clearance items cannot be combined with any other offer or promotion, including Stamp of the Month.

5. Because regular orders will take priority in shipping, please allow up to 10 business days for us to ship clearance sale orders.

Convention 08!!

Well, the Close To My Heart's convention is going on right now in Orlando,FL. No, I am not their but there is lots of exciting news along with lots of NEW stuff. Of course we have new stamp sets and My Reflections Kit coming out but there is also new tips, new tools, new accessories, new organizers, new colors, new album, new Originals Card Confidence Program, new pricing, and so much MORE!!! I can't revel any more information but if you join my newsletter you be the first to see all the new CTMH products!

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