Sunday, November 1, 2009

11/01/09 Happy November

I hope everyone had a fantastic Halloween - I know I did! The little ones are sooo cute in their costumes and they try so hard to understand what is going on - but they are very confused! But today is November 1st and you know what that means??

It is time for the CTMH November Stamp of the Month Blog Hop. Over 60 CTMH consultants have joined together again and created spectacular artwork for this month's SOM.So if you have arrived from Jill Lucas's blog, you are on the right track! Her design is fantastic and they are so many others to check out, you don't want to miss any of them! But if you have arrived here first, then hop back to Jena's blog where you can start at the beginning!

My design is another circle card with the stamp set - D1377 Around the Block - a perfect set for anyone who loves their abode!



This stamp set is so universal , you can use it for a welcoming gift set or even a Christmas page layout using the stamp sets as Gingerbread houses! How unique!

Now it is time to hop on over to Michelle Nist's blog and check out her version of this wonderful stamp set!

Check back later today for some more spectacular ideas - I am still in a time warp - how about you????

Enjoy!

Adeline B
Posted by Adeline E. Brill at 12:09 AM 11 comments

Thursday, October 1, 2009

10/01/09 Holy Cow - it's October!!!

What happened to September? I feel like I have been on a treadmill that is out of control! Anyone else ever feel like that? But I did manage to create a few projects with the October Stamp of the Month and I would like to share them with you on this NEW updated Blog Hop. If you get lost at any time just jump over to Jena's blog and she will point in the right direction. We have so many CTMH participants this month that we are divided into three groups! I am in Round 3 and there is a Round 1 and 2 - can you believe it?

So if you have arrived here from Nancy Ball's site, you are on the right track! Are you inspired yet? If not check out my super easy gift card holder. I used a white paper bag to create the project and added stamps and paper for embellishments!



Check out the directions for this super easy project!







Now just hop over to Cindy Leeks's site to check out some additional inspiration for this month's Holiday themed stamp set.

So you don't want to miss one terrificd idea, here is the list of participants in this months blog hop!

Round 1
Jena DeVries
Helen Onulak
Linda Shewchuk
Kristie Herdener
Sheila Bennett
Cibele Glazer
Barbra Otten
Melissa Laverty
Carla Ironside
Nona Davenport
Deb Young
Terrie Dodd
Alanna Moses
Antoinette Herrin
Jamia Bankhead
Karen Norman
Beth Naumann
Brae Montgomery
Kathleen Androlewicz
Tanya David
Tammy Lea Pinchard
Chris Shouse

Round 2
Debra Van Patten
Lori Leng
Nancy Brown
Krista Ritskes
Katy Donaldson
Pamela O'Connor
Jen Rubio
Haley Dyer
Michelle Nist
Jen Patrick
Kimberly Smith
Sylvia Jacquot
Sarita Schraeder
Dawn Ross
Laurie Newton
Kami Welter
Wendy Kessler
Jessica Booth
Lori Brown

Barbara Harris



Round 3
Judy Burger
Paige Dolecki
Nancy Ball
Adeline E. Brill
Cindy Leek
Carol Taggio
Jody Gustafson
Wanda Riley
Jill Lucas
Susan Brooks
Dawn Heuft
Shannon Pelletier
Laurie Levnik
Caren Goldsein
Brenda Harmless
Amy McVey
Traci Godbee
Maricar Harris
Pam Klassen
Misty Jackson
Posted by Adeline E. Brill at 12:01 AM 9 comments

Monday, August 31, 2009

09/01 It's September!

Where did the summer go? I have been back to school for a week now and I look forward to fall - my favorite season of all! But September does hold lots of new and exciting ideas from Close to My Heart. If you have come from Sheila's blog you are on the right track! Aren't all of the designs this month absolutely stunning? So many CTMH consultants have joined this SOM blog hop and you will busy checking out all of the new fabulous artwork.

The new Idea Book goes live on September 1st (today) on my website AND the new Stamp of the Month is revealed. This month's stamp set is D1375 Treasures - an absolutely beautiful work of art!




I just love the new circle cards in the Wishes book - this card is the Merry-Go-Round design found on pg. 30. The paper is the new X7117 Grace paper pack and the envelope is a paper CD sleeve from Staples. I love the Cricut and the Design Studio because I cut out all of my cards and sleeve cover with the Wild Card cartridge - it was so easy!

Colors include Barn Red, Cocoa, Honey and Twilight. Cocoa organdy ribbon accents the envelope and I stamped the design with our Stazon ink in Timber Brown.

Take a look at all of this fabulous artwork from the CTMH consultants all over the US! I am swapping with a very artistic bunch of ladies!



Now hop on over to Wendy's blog to see more creative artwork using this stamp set! If you get lost while hopping click on these links and check out their work!

Here is a list of blog hop participants for our SOTM Blog Hop in case you get lost along the way - have fun hopping!


Enjoy!
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Thursday, August 27, 2009

08/28 CTMH New Product Blog Hop

"Welcome to our Close to my Heart New Product Sneak Peak Blog Hop! 30 Fabulous Close to my Heart Consultants are celebrating the upcoming release of the Autumn/Winter 2009 Idea Book by giving you a Sneak Peak of some of the great products available in the new Idea Book starting September 1st!

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

This is simple do to- just click on the link at the end of the post on each blog to move to the next one! If you go back to Erin's blog she has a list of all of the participants so you do not miss any of the fabulous artwork! Here we go!

This new stamp set is perfect for vintage themes as well as your current family and friends photos. I love the window cut out in this new card design from the Wishes book. Check it out on page 121.




"Wishes" Template: Window Wishes pg. 121
Paper: X7117 Grace paper pack
My Acrylix Stamp Set: D1373 Childhood Portrait
Ink Colors:Brown Z1142, Barn Red Z2104, Colonial White Z2168
Embellishments: NEW Soft Set Eyelet Z1208 and Colonial White eyelets Z1229 and Colonial White ribbon Z1126


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

Remember, the Autumn/Winter 2009 Idea Book goes LIVE on September 1st and you can view it on my website www.sweetaline.myctmh.com!


Your computer giving you fits?? Here is a list of all the participants in the New Product Sneak Peak Blog Hop!
Erin Herring http://tazzygirl2000.blogspot.com
Terrie Dodd http://my-life-in-real-time.blogspot.com
Jessica http://jessicaspaperpetals.blogspot.com
Leisa Hubley http://bigredscraps.blogspot.com
Karen Norman http://gettinscrappywithit.blogspot.com
Sherry Thompson http://picturespatternsandpaper.blogspot.com
Adeline Brill http://adeline-brill.blogspot.com
Miranda www.scrampinwithmiranda.com
Brae Montgomery http://thebrae-er.blogspot.com
Wendy Kessler www.myscrapbookingblog.com
Dawn Heuft http://stamptildawn .blogspot.com
Carla Ironside http://carlacreates.blogspot.com
Dawn Ross http://iamahappystamper.blogspot.com
Julie Banzon http://www.scrapbookiejulie.blogspot.com
Jody Gustafson www.cre8nmemories.blogspot.com
Helen Onulak http://www.hookedonstamping.com
Sheila Bennett http://sheila-bennett.blogspot.com
Haley Dyer http://inkyscrapper.blogspot.com
Lisa Stenz http://www.lisascreativecorner.blogspot.com
Jena DeVries www.livelovelaughscrapbook.blogspot.com
Jen Patrick http://www.roxybonds-scrappin.blogspot.com
Amy Schultz http://amylizschultz.com
Lori Scott http://scrapinglori.blogspot.com
Tresa Black www.fabulouslyartsy.blogspot.com
Jennifer Kraynak http://whatchadoin-jennifer.blogspot.com
Sharesa Larsen http://creedandsharesa.blogspot.com
Amy Edwards http://PaisleysPlayhouse.blogspot.com
Jean McNulty http://stampinmaui.blogspot.com
Emma Hubert http://paperaddictsanonymous.blogspot.com
Antoinette Herrin www.GodblessyourART.blogspot.com
Posted by Adeline E. Brill at 8:04 PM 9 comments

Sunday, August 9, 2009

08/09 GO Green Challenge



This month's Go Green challenge on the Scrapbooking and Crafting Friends site was to use a soda can tab. Well since I buy soda in Recycle bottles, I found a new use for the tab on my Jenny Beef Chili container! Perfect for my birthday card for a friend who is turning 40! She is the "Recycle Queen" at school and thought this was a perfect card for her! By the way - she loved it! She also got a small notebook made from recycled tires AND a CD case made from recycled materials.

Supplies:
Club Scrap: Great Outdoors paper and ribbon
Font: Impact
Cricut: Cutting Up cartridges (Re)
CTMH Stamps and Markers: D1365 True Happiness, Cocoa, Olive and Topiary markers


Enjoy! and Happy Birthday again Kathy!
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Tuesday, August 4, 2009

08/04 It's A Thanks-a-bration!




Close to My Heart has a special for all of you - my customers or blog readers! From August 3-17, place minimum order of $100 or more and you will receive the August SOM D1352 It's Your Day AND a My Reflections Level 2 paper packet absolutely FREE! Plus they will cover the tax and the S & H on the FREE products for a total savings of $41.46. Remember the paper pack may not be the one shown as they will vary by order.

Email me to take advantage of this special or order from my website SweetAline.myctmh.com

Act fast as this special will expire on August 17, 2009!

Adeline B
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