It's Happening Again

I've decided to redecorate my craftroom AGAIN! I think I may be borderline insane but oh well!

I have given my self a 5 day deadline (but it really isn't even a full 5 days).

My schedule is:
Saturday 12/18/10 & 12/19/10 - clean out my craftroom and remove the carpeting. Due to other weekend plans I ended up having about 3 hours on Saturday and 3 hours on Sunday to complete this task. I'm happy to say that it was completed it in less time than I gave myself!! But WOW, I didn't realize how much stuff I actually had.

Monday 12/20/10 - I have to work so I can't dedicate time to redecorating until 4pm. My plan is to paint the ENTIRE room by 8 pm...wish me luck!

Tuesday 12/21/10 - install the flooring after work, so again, I can't work on this project until 4 pm. Wonder if I can get it done in time.

Wednesday 12/22/10 - put the furniture back in and put up some decorations that I've been holding off on displaying until the walls weren't white anymore. I'm sooooo excited to see the completed project and I'll probably feel the effects of all the work but it will be worth it.

I'm hoping I can make a trip to Ikea once the room is finished with measurements so I can pick out a couple other pieces of furniture that will provide more storage/organization.

I decided to go with a neutral color for the walls and just keep my accent items in pink and/or green. This way, if I change my mind on accents, I don't have to repaint the walls!

Stay tuned for new photos!!!!


Until next time!

Bonus - Sticky Boy Appearance

In addition to the Plenty for Twenty Decembmer Constant Campaign, Close To My Heart is offering the chance to get your hands on your very own Sticky Boy!

In random Plenty for Twenty-qualifying MyCTMH orders throughout December, CTMH will be adding in a special stowaway absolutely FREE: Sticky Boy! He’ll be available in different sizes and in his own packaging, so check your box closely to see if you’ve won him as a bonus prize this December.

Who is Sticky Boy?
Sticky Boy was the prototype for Close To My Heart stamps (formerly DOTS). He is also one of the first images designed by Jeanette (CTMH Founder) many, many years ago when the company made red rubber stamps. Sticky Boy is now acrylic and comes in a variety of sizes.

Just a little added bonus for your December Plenty for Twenty-qualifying MyCTMH orders!

Check out THIS post for info on the Plenty for Twenty Constant Campaign for December 2010.

Until next time!

CARD: Holiday Jingle

Here is another card I made using the embossing techniques learned from Stamp TV.

Products Used:
~CTMH Holiday Jingle Stamp Set
~CTMH White Daisy Cardstock
~CTMH misc. embelishments
~Cuttlebug Embossing Machine
~Cuttlebug Snowflakes Embossing Folder
~Stickles

The video that highlights this technique is Raised Frame Card.

Thanks for stopping by!

Until next time!

Plenty for Twenty - December CC

Plenty for Twenty is December's Close to My Heart Constant Campaign.

Place and order of $20 or more on my website (HERE) from December 1st - 31st, 2010 and receive a FREE retired D-sized stamp set. Although the product is retired, Close to My Heart is sure you'll be thrilled with the set you receive. In addition to the FREE stamp set, you will receive FREE shipping/handling and tax on the FREE set. The FREE stamp set is valued at $22.95 USD. You will essentially receive double the product with your $20 order. What a great value!

Shop online with me today to take part in the Plenty for Twenty Campaign.

SHOP NOW

Until next time!

December Stamp of the Month Set

Here's a peak at the Stamp of the Month Set for December 2010!

Be prepared for the Valentine holiday with this cute stamp set!


Remember that you can only get your hands on this stamp set during the month of December 2010, so be sure to get yours before it's too late!

How exactly do you get this limited edition stamp set?
~ Spend $25.00* and get this set for $17.21 (25% discount)
~ Spend $50.00* and get this set for $11.48 (50% discount)
~ Spend $75.00* and get this set for $5.74 (75% discount)
~ Spend $100.00* and get this set for FREE
*total before shipping, handling, and taxes

Contact me today to place your order!

Until next time!

CARD: Enjoy Every Moment

I am absolutely in love with the embossing techniques I learned from Stamp TV. Here is a card I made with the Close to My Heart Stamp Set - Enjoy Every Moment.

Products Used:
~CTMH Enjoy Every Moment Stamp Set
~CTMH White Daisy Cardstock
~Copic Sketch markers
~CTMH misc. embelishments
~Cuttlebug Embossing Machine
~Cuttlebug Swiss Dots Embossing Folder

The video that highlights this technique is Partial Embossing with a Cuttlebug Folder.

Thanks for stopping by!

Until next time!

Diaper Cake Topper

A friend of mine was creating a diaper cake for a co-workers baby shower. She asked me to create a "cake topper." This is what I came up with based on her instructions:

Products Used:
~American Crafts Glitter Paper
~Bildmalarna - 8800 BABY Stamp
~Copic Markers
~CTMH Liquid Glass

What do you think?

Until next time!

CARD: Happy Holidays - Thanksgiving

I've never made a Thanksgiving card before but decided to give a try. Here is what I came up with:

Products Used:
~CTMH Olivia Paper Pack & coordinating colors
~CTMH A Little More Thanks Stamp Set (November 2010 Stamp of the Month Set)
~CTMH Mini-Medley Accents Pear Collection
~Cuttlebug Embossing Machine
~Cuttlebug A2 Victoria Embossing Folder
~CTMH Colonial White Waxy Flax

The embossing idea came from an episode on Stamp TV, which can be found here: Raised Frame Card. I've also posted the video below; however, I highly recommend visiting Stamp TV yourself for some great project ideas and tutorials.

Stamp TV Video - Raised Frame Card


Until next time!

Walmart Black Friday Ad

More ads for those crafting goodies on your holiday shopping list this year. The Walmart's Black Friday ad is available by clicking HERE.

While visiting the site, be sure to sign up for e-mail alerts to get notifications when new Black Friday ads are posted.

Craft Related Highlights:

**Cricut Expression $185.00 (exclusive colors)**
**Cricut Lite Cartridges - $20.00**


Happy shopping!

Until next time!

Joann's Black Friday Ad

More ads for those crafting goodies on your holiday shopping list this year. The Joann's Black Friday ad is available by clicking HERE.

While visiting the site, be sure to sign up for e-mail alerts to get notifications when new Black Friday ads are posted.

Highlights:

**Cricut Expression $199.99**
**Cricut Imagine $449.99**
**$27.99 Cricut Cartrigdes (reg: $89.99)**
**Sizzix Holiday Themed Dies - 75% off**


Happy shopping!

Until next time!

Michael's Black Friday Ad

Are crafting goodies on your holiday shopping list this year? If so, the Michael's Black Friday ad is available by clicking HERE.

While visiting the site, be sure to sign up for e-mail alerts to get notifications when new Black Friday ads are posted.

Highlights:

**60% off Cricut Cartridges**
**Saturday - Disney Cricut Cartriges are $24.99**
**$99 for a new Gypsy**
**Thursday - 55% off Scrapbook Storage**

Happy shopping!

Until next time!

CARD: Happy Birthday

Today is my boyfriend's birthday and I made this card for him.

I'm actually quite happy with the result. Hope you enjoy!

Card "front:"

Card "inside:"





Products Used:

* Copics
* Close to My Heart - A Little Everything Stamp Set (March 2010 SOTM)
* CTMH Inks & Cardstocks - Goldrush, Moonstruck, Heavenly Blue, Topiary
* CTMH Splendor Level 2 Paper Pack
* Happy Birthday
* CTMH Topiary brads
* Martha Stewart Grass Punch (YAY I finally used it!)

Until next time!

THANKS - Mix & Mingle Banner

Here is my take on a "THANKS" banner using the Close to My Heart My Creations® Mix & Mingle Album.

Here is a closer look at each "page."









I intend and putting "WINTER" or some other holiday themed phrase on the second side of the album.

Until next time!

CTMH CC - A Little MORE Thanks

In November, you can add a lot more value to your purchase while increasing your stamp collection with Close to My Hearts' "Little MORE Thanks" campaign.

How does it work?
Simply place a qualifying order of $100 USD or more and you will receive the November Stamp of the Month set, A Little Thanks, valued at $22.95 USD, for free, PLUS you can select another stamp set of your choice, size A through D, for FREE*!

This means you can increase the value of your purchase by up to $45.90 USD — that's almost 50 percent more in value!

It's Close to My Hearts' way of imparting A Little MORE Thanks to you, our great customers!

So in addition to the stamp set below, that you receive with a $100 order, you can receive any A-D stamp set of your choosing for FREE*!

How awesome is that?

Contact me today or shop my online store to take advantage of this great promotion.

Remember, this promotion is only valid November 1st-November 30th.

*Excludes Workshops on the Go™, Stamp of the Month retail, E-size, and K-size custom stamps.

Until next time!

November Stamp of the Month Set

Here's a peak at the Stamp of the Month Set for November 2010!

Just think of all of the wonderful holiday gifts you can make with this set!


Remember that you can only get your hands on this stamp set during the month of November 2010, so be sure to get yours before it's too late!

How exactly do you get this limited edition stamp set?
~ Spend $25.00* and get this set for $17.21 (25% discount)
~ Spend $50.00* and get this set for $11.48 (50% discount)
~ Spend $75.00* and get this set for $5.74 (75% discount)
~ Spend $100.00* and get this set for FREE
*total before shipping, handling, and taxes

Contact me today to place your order!

Until next time!

Trick or Treat - Holiday Set

I recently attended a couple different classes centered around the Halloween Theme. Based on some of the ideas shared in the classes, I created this set for my daughter's 3rd grade class.

The first part of this themed set is the Eye See You Jar for my daughter's teacher. The idea came from Jill. The other two items, the Spidey Pencil and bag topper, are for my daughter's classmates. The ideas came from a class through the Little Craft Box Meetup Group (the class was taught by Lucinda). Here's a closer look at each creation.

Eye See You Jar


Supplies:
~Glass jar from Michaels ($1)
~1/2 bag of Rolos candy/chocolate
~Gyspy, Pear, and White Daisy Close to My Heart CS
~Black CS
~Stampin Up Holiday Best Stamp Set (I used the Trick or Treat stamp)
~In the Month of October CTMH Stamp Set
~Black CTMH Exclusive Inks® Stamp Pad
~Cranberry CTMH Exclusive Inks® Stamp Pad
~Misc ribbon
~Stampin Up punches (3/4" and 1/2" circle, small scalloped circle)
~Fiskars 1 1/2" circle punch
~CTMH Prism Glitter

Spidey Pencil



Supplies:
~Halloween pencils ($2 @ Walmart)
~Black Recollections CS
~Gypsy and Pear CTMH CS
~Stampin UP Photo Corner Punch
~Xyron sticker maker
~Tape

Spooky Bag Topper:



Supplies:
~Assortment of Recollections and Martha Stewart Halloween Stickers (whatever was round to go in the center)
~CTMH Hooligans Paper Pack
~DCWV Black Textured CS (purchasd at Joann's)
~Assortment of candy
~4x6 Jewelry bags (from Michael's)
~Stapler

I hope my daughter's class will enjoy their treats!

Until next time!