Hostess with the Mostest!

One of the best things about being a hostess for your own Close to My Heart Gathering is having the opportunity to purchase special Hostess Only stamp sets!  

One of my favourites from this catalogue is called Craftermath!

I had fun making cards with this stamp and there are several hostess only stamps that you can choose with the rewards you earn by hosting a gathering!

You can even choose items at 50% - like this amazing Workspace Wonder Bundle!

Check out the rewards you can earn!

Contact me to arrange to host your own CTMH Gathering!  Prefer an Online Gathering?  I can help you host that as well!  Check HERE for all the details - and Host a party in October that reaches the third level of Hostess Rewards or higher, and you’ll get a FREE Holiday Sparkle Cut Above® card kit —    an added value of $39 that you can receive at no additional cost to you!                           If you haven’t booked your October party yet, contact me today!

Finally time to Create!

I have finally had some time to play with this month's special Holiday Sparkle Kit - love me some shaker cards!  And so simple and easy to put together- plus an adorable Christmas stamp set, as well.

It comes with everything you need to make 12 cards and embellished envelopes, and you have the option to purchase the stamp set if you like!

The non traditional colours are fun, and I love the easy peasy foam and acetate to make the shaker cards!  I have always loved them and with this kit they are so quick and simple!

This set is only available until the end of October.  It is only $39.00 plus tax and shipping, or $51.00 with the cute stamp set!  Check out all the details on my website - here !

Thanks for checking out my blog!  I can't wait to show you some more of 

our new products, so stop by again soon!

Happy, Happy Christmas Blog Hop

Welcome to the Happy, Happy Christmas Blog Hop!!  We are happy that you can join consultants from Canada, the US, Australia and New Zealand who have created some amazing artwork with products from the Happy, Happy Christmas November special!

If you have come from BRENDA'S BLOG, you are in the right place!  The hop is one big circle, but if you get lost along the way, please head to MELINDA'S BLOG, and you will find a complete list of all the hop participants!

There are so many great products in this special collection, you won't know where to start!  The kit has instructions for layouts and special projects, but if you want to do your own thing - you will find lots of great ideas in the hop!  For details about the products bundled in the special, please contact your local Close To My Heart Consultant, or go here for all the info!

Here are just a few of the items I created, with plenty of leftovers!!

Thanks for stopping by my blog!  Remember, this special is only available during the month of November, so get a head start on everything Christmas!  Now hop on over to WENDY'S BLOG, and you will find some fabulous artwork made with these great products!!

November Stamp of the Month Blog Hop

Hi everyone!  Welcome to my blog and to the November edition of the Close to My Heart Stamp of the Month blog hop!

This month many creative CTMH consultants from Canada, the US and Australia and New Zealand have created some amazing artwork with the New Year's Cheer stamp set!

If you have come from GINA'S BLOG, you are in the right place.  The hop is a big circle, but if you get lost, please head back to MELINDA'S BLOG, and you will find a list of all the hoppers!

This fun set with thirteen stamps is perfect for cards, invitations and scrapbook pages to ring in the New Year!

I opted to create a card using vellum and embossed images using this set:

I love the vellum from the Uptown Fundamentals  paper pack - so beautiful! I embossed  and fussy cut the glasses and banners, and stamped "cheers" directly onto the vellum - make sure you allow dry time so it doesn't smudge! There are many more creative uses for this stamp set ahead!  If you would like to purchase this set, it is available in the month of November  only for $6.00 CAD with your purchase of $50.  Please contact your CTMH consultant or go here for more information.

Now please hop on to MAUREEN'S BLOG for more ideas on how to use this beautiful set!  And thanks for joining us for the November Stamp of the Month Blog Hop!

Welcome September- SOTM Blog Hop

Hi everyone!  Welcome to my blog and to the September edition of the Close to My Heart Stamp of the Month blog hop!

This month many creative CTMH consultants from Canada, the US and Australia and New Zealand have created some amazing artwork with the Paper Garden stamp set!

If you have come from LORI'S blog, you are in the right place.  The hop is a big circle, but if you get lost, please head back to MELINDA'S BLOG, and you will find a list of all the hoppers!

This beautiful set with nine stamps is perfect for cards, pages and mixed media like art journals!

I opted to create a Bokeh effect sympathy card using this lovely set:

I used the colour palette and papers from the Zoe paper pack - so versatile for many uses!  There are many more creative uses of this stamp set ahead!  If you would like to purchase this set, it is available in the month of September only for $6.00 CAD with your purchase of $50.  Please contact your CTMH consultant or go here for more information.

Now please hop on to NANCY'S blog for more ideas on how to use this beautiful set!  And thanks for joining us for the September Stamp of the Month Blog Hop!

Happy Everything Blog Hop!

Hello!  Welcome to the Happy Everything Operation Smile Blog Hop!  Thanks for stopping by! If you have come from Lela's blog, you are in the right place!  The hop is a big circle, but if you get lost along the way, hop on over to Melinda's blog, and you can find the complete list of contributors!

Today we are featuring the fabulous stamp set called "Happy Everything" - 13 sweet stamps that benefit Operation Smile, Close to My Heart's favourite charity!

This is a very versatile set that can be used on your layouts 

and on your cards or other papercrafts.

It was my husband's birthday yesterday, so I made a card using this set 

and products from the Jackson scrapbooking line!  

Products used:  Jackson Paper Pack, Brave Enamel Shapes, and Glacier Extra Thick Twine

 To purchase this stamp, please contact your local CTMH consultant, or click HERE to purchase from my website!  Now head to Judy's Blog to check out what she has in store for you!

Mojo Monday Card (and box)

I am feeling a little lack of mojo these days - so what better way to find it than with the weekly Mojo Monday challenge?!

Mojo Monday provides a sketch to work from:

And here is my take on it:

 I used the Pathfinding paper kit - I love the autumn colours. 

 I also used the "Thanksgiving Wreath"  (B1454) stamp set for the sentiment.

After the card was made I thought a little gift box to go with it might be fun:

The box and leaves were cut with the Cricut and the Art Philosophy and Artiste cartridges.  

Quick, easy and a fun hostess or thank you gift!

Check out all the great sketches at Mojo Monday and get your Mojo going!!

Happy Day everyone!

October Stamp of the Month Blog Hop!

Welcome to the October Stamp of the Month Blog Hop!  

We will be featuring October's SOTM, which is Home for the Holidays, a fabulous Christmas set of 7 stamps.  If you have come here from Jaime's Blog, you are on the right path! The blog hop is a great big circle, so you can start here and work your way all around. 

If you get lost along the way, you’ll find the complete list of participating 

consultants on Melinda’s Blog.

This month we have 73 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 month I am excited about getting ahead on my Christmas cards by using the Snow Haven paper pack along with this great SOTM and a few other goodies !

I love, love, love that this set has some Cricut cuts ( found on the Art Philosophy cartridge ) to go along with these adorable images!  The Cricut makes it so easy to customise the 

stamps without a lot of fussy cutting.  These cards were quick and easy to put together - making multiples easy to create for all of those cards you promised yourself you would write this year!

Supply List:

X7188B  Snow Haven Paper Pack

C1591 Merry Merry

Z1799 Silver Shimmer Trim

Z2116  Cranberry Exclusive Ink

2641 Glacier Exclusive Ink

Z1686 Cricut Art Philosophy Collection

Now "Hop" on over to Allisa's Blog to see her awesomely creative work! Be sure to visit all the Consultants at their Blogs to get some great crafting ideas and other fun ideas! Remember, the October SOTM is only available until October 31st!  Contact your CTMH Consultant (or click here) to see how you can get this stamp set at a discount!

Happy Day everyone!

#30YearsofHappy Blog Hop!

Welcome to our #30YearsofHappy Blog Hop! 

 We will be featuring the FREE  (with a $30 stamp purchase)

stamp set created to celebrate 30 Years of Happy with Close to My Heart!  The set contains 30 individual stamps that you can use on a variety of projects!  If you have come here from Sarah's Blog, you are on the right path! The blog hop is a great big circle, so you can start here and work your way all around.  If you get lost along the way, you’ll find the complete list of participating consultants on Melinda’s Blog:  http://ifyoublingit.blogspot.com/p/#30daysofhappy-blog-hop-list.html.

This month we have over 40 Close To My Heart Consultants sharing their creations using the National Stamping Month FREE stamp set 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!

First the stamp set - available free with your $30 stamp purchase:

I decided to use these wonderful little stamps to create a set of 3x3 cards with a gift box - 

a little treat for a friend of mine!  

I used the Chalk it Up Paper Pack, along with white enamel stars - a great teacher gift, too!

Easy, fast, and so many options to choose from!  This set is SO versatile and fun!

Now "Hop" on over to Michelle's Blog to see her awesome work! Be sure to visit all the Consultants at their Blogs to get some great crafting ideas and other fun ideas! Remember, the #30DaysofHappy National Stamping Month free gift is only available until September 30!  Contact your CTMH Consultant (or click here) to see how you can get this stamp set free with your $30 stamp purchase!

Happy Day everyone!

Confetti Wishes

My sister has a birthday coming up so I spent a some time on vacation making up a few quick cards using the Confetti Wishes paper pack from the new Annual Inspirations Idea Book.  I also used my Cricut and the Art Philosophy and Artiste Cartridges.

I love the balloon cuts with the matching stamp set - so easy!!

A little more effort required, but still relatively quick and simple!

Finally, a quick thank you card with some bits and pieces that were left over!

All three of these were made in less than an hour - I love the colour combo of this paper pack - bright and cheerful and fun!  Now I just have to get the card in the mail!!

Happy Day everyone!