02/01/10 February SOM D1407 Pieces of Cake

This month's Stamp of the Month is one of my favorites - not only do I get to color the designs but I get to eat the props! I had to make sure they were as tasty as they looked! If you are "hoppin" with the rest of us - you have just arrived from Cibelle's blog.

Here is the CTMH February Stamp of the Month -Piece of Cake!





Check out my design and of course the cupcake box! The pattern is from Regina Easter's blog The Cutting Cafe. This cupcake holder pattern is both a one and two cupcake holder! It was so quick and easy and the perfect accompaniment for my card.

Supplies include:
D1407 Pieces of Cake stamp set
X7120 Topstitch Paper pack
Inks, markers and embellishments - Baby Pink, Heavenly Blue, Vineyard Berry and White Daisy



Now hop on over to Jenifer's blog where you will find additional awesome artwork with this stamp set! Remember, the Piece of Cake February SOM stamp set is only available until February 28th! Contact me or purchase this stamp set on my website today!

If you get lost along the way - stop off at any one of the following consultants websites and see what they have to offer this month!


Jena DeVries http://www.livelovelaughscrapbook.blogspot.com
Helen Onulak http://www.hookedonstamping.com Start here for a complete list of all of the participants!
Haley Dyer http://www.inkyscrapper.blogspot.com
Lori Miller http://www.clearlyfromtheheart.blogspot.com
Jill Lucas http://scrapwench.blogspot.com
Laura Dame http://www.thecroppersconnection.blogspot.com
Carla Ironside http://www.carlacreates.blogspot.com
Amy Edwards http://PaisleysPlayhouse.blogspot.com
Deb Young http://www.scrapbookczar.blogspot.com
Barbra Otten http://barbraotten.blogspot.com/
Jamia Bankhead http://www.papermadnessinc.blogspot.com
Chris Shouse http://www.houseostamps.wordpress.com
Debra Van Patten http://memoriesoftheheartbydeb.blogspot.com/
Jessica Booth http://jessicabooth.blogspot.com/
Jen Patrick http://www.roxybonds-scrappin.blogspot.com
Melissa Laverty http://www.fancymelissa.blogspot.com
Jody Gustafson http://www.cre8nmemories.blogspot.com
Katy Donaldson http://www.scrappinkaty.blogspot.com
Caren Goldsein http://www.scrappycaren.blogspot.com
Kathleen Androlewicz http://bowlofstamps.blogspot.com/
Shirley Ross http://www.momnmescrap.blogspot.com
Laurie Levnik http://www.creationsbylaurie.blogspot.com
Laurie Newton http://scrapsfromthebeach.blogspot.com/
Mary Eisen www.mestamp2.blogspot.com
Sarita Schraeder http://www.blessedscrapper.blogspot.com
Cibele Glazer http://www.flowerfoot.blogspot.com
Adeline E. Brill http://adeline-brill.blogspot.com
Jenifer Benner http://www.jensmessystudio.com
Wanda Riley http://www.creatingwithwanda.blogspot.com
Sylvia Jacquot http://stampinsylvia.blogspot.com/
Amy McVey http://www.clearlystamping.blogspot.com
Dawn Ross http://www.iamahappystamper.blogspot.com
Nancy Brown http://www.creativelyartsygallery.blogspot.com
Susan Brooks http://www.stampingintheopen.blogspot.com
Latisha Haag http://domestichomefrontcoordinator.blogspot.com
Cindy Leek http://www.paperspadsandpictures.blogspot.com
Judy Burger http://makingtimeformemories.blogspot.com/
Nona Davenport http://www.nonapearl.blogspot.com
Kim O'Rear http://kimorear.blogspot.com
Kristie Herdener http://www.goofyscrapper.blogspot.com
Karen Norman http://www.gettinscrappywithit.blogspot.com
Carol Loftus www.CarolLoftus.blogspot.com
Lori Leng http://www.pinkcloudscrappers.blogspot.com
Misty Jackson http://www.misstscraps.blogspot.com
Michelle Nist http://Michellenist.blogspot.com
Lori Brown http://www.savingmine.blogspot.com
Kimberly Smith http://verykimberry.blogspot.com/
Tanya David http://www.scramperscorner.blogspot.com
Krista Ritskes http://kristaritskes-simplycreating.blogspot.com/
Traci Godbee http://createwithtraci.blogspot.com
Kami Welter http://www.scrappin4memories.blogspot.com
Beth Naumann http://www.bethscreativeblock.blogspot.com
Brenda Harmless http://keepsakeswithheart.blogspot.com
Sheila Bennett http://sheila-bennett.blogspot.com
Melissa Burch http://melissaburch.blogspot.com
Jen Rubio http://www.jenrubio.blogspot.com
Tammy Lea Pinchard http://mycreativeclubhouse.blogspot.com
Terrie Dodd http://www.my-life-in-real-time.blogspot.com
Dawn Heuft http://www.stamptildawn.blogspot.com
Brae Montgomery http://thebrae-er.blogspot.com
Pamela O'Connor http://www.cherishyourmemories.blogspot.com
Angela Tutton http://www.tuttonstreasures.blogspot.com/
Shannon Pelletier http://www.mycolorfulworldinvt.blogspot.com
Alison Mullen www.stickygirlstamps.com
Laura Petruso http://www.starbreezedesigns.blogspot.com
Carol Horton http://carol-scrappininparadise.blogspot.com/
Georgia Hauglid http://inkygeorgia.blogspot.com/
Michelle Loncar www.michelleloncar.blogspot.com
Shannon Buck http://stampinbuds.blogspot.com/
Danielle Chapman http://cupcake-stamper.blogspot.com/
Annette Green http://www.AnnettesCreativeJourney.blogspot.com

Happy blogging..............
Adeline B

1/15/10 Baby, It's Been Cold Outside!

Oh my goodness - I should have asked for the "Snuggie' at Christmas! I would have gotten plenty of use out it the past two weeks here in Tampa, Fl.

My layout is not quite finished and so ladies, please skip over me until I can get it finished and post it. Thanks!

Wendy K. - My Scrapbooking Blog www.myscrapbookingblog.com

Kristie Herdener http://www.goofyscrapper.blogspot.com

Laurie Flannery www.westmanscrapbooks.blogspot.com

Tracy Oleksak www.mamaolie.blogspot.com

Cindy Leek www.paperspadsandpictures.blogspot.com

mestamp2 www.mestamp2.blogspot.com

Barbara www.paper-creations117.blogspot.com

Jenifer Benner http://www.jensmessystudio.com

Melissa http://melissaburch.blogspot.com

Haley http://inkyscrapper.blogspot.com

Carol Loftus www.CarolLoftus.blogspot.com

Sylvia http://stampinsylvia.blogspot.com/

SweetAline www.adeline-brill.blogspot.com

Kim http://kimorear.blogspot.com

01/12/10 CTMH New Product Blog Hop

Happy New Year!!

Welcome to our Close to My Heart New Product Blog Hop! 17 Fabulous
Close to My Heart Consultants are celebrating the recent release of the Spring 2010 Idea Book by showing you some of our creations with the wonderful new products from Close to my Heart!

Even it is cold outside, blog hopping is a warm wonderful experience and you will burn sooo many calories! You should have arrived from Helen's website and checked out her awesome project!


Now it is time to check out my "Totally Awesome" card as well. This card is a 4" Easel card and you can make it any size you wish. (I'll explain later)! The X7122 You Rock paper pack is my favorite in the Spring Idea Book.



I created this card with this paper pack and I know my husband and sons will love it!



X7122 You Rock paper pack
C1388 Rock Star
Z2140 Outdoor Denim
Z2130 Indian Corn Blue
Z2123 Goldrush
Z1277 Mini Medley Outdoor Denim Accents
Z679 Liquid Glass

Here are a few photo steps to help you create your own version:

Step #1 - Cut and score your cardstock


Step #2 - Cut the remaining B & T paper and cardstock


Step #3- Stamp designs onto the B & T paper.


Step #5 - Glue on front tag and wrap ribbon around the 4" square. Using Liquid Glass, glue button in the center of the bottom card (4" square = 2" center)




Now it is your turn to create your version of the Easel Card. To change sizes, just follow the simple formula i.e. 5 x 10" base, score at 2.5 and 5"; 5 " square card front - reduce each piece by 1/4" AND glue button in the center of the base i.e. 2.5" "Easy Peasy"!!


Now "Hop" on over to Jody'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, My Acrylix Stamp Sets, and amazing new embellishments!

You can purchase any of these items by contacting me directly, or from my CTMH website .

**Link not working? Missed a Blog? Here is a list of all the participants in the New Product Blog Hop!

Erin Herring www.tazzygirl2000.blogsot.com
Lisa Stenz http://www.lisascreativecorner.blogspot.com
Brae Montogmery http://thebrae-er.blogspot.com
Carla Ironside http://carlacreates.blogspot.com
Helen Onulak www.hookedonstamping.com
Adeline Brill http://adeline-brill.blogspot.com
Jody Gustafson www.cre8nmemories.blogspot.com
Haley Dyer www.inkyscrapper.blogspot.com
Antoinette Herrin www.godblessyourART.blogspot.com
Sherrie Thornton http://impressionableart.blogspot.com
Jessica Moore http://jessicaspaperpetals.blogspot.com
Wendy Kessler www.myscrapbookingblog.com
Dawn Ross http://iamahappystamper.blogspot.com
Dawn Heuft www.stamptildawn.blogspot.com
Kimberly Smith http://verykimberry.blogspot.com
Amy Edwards www.paisleysplayhouse.blogspot.com
Amy Schultz Amy Schultz
Rock on........

01/01/2010 Happy New Year!

Happy New Year! I hope you are enjoying the new year by participating in our CTMH SOM Blog Hop today. You are on the right track if you have arrived from Brae's blog. I just love the NEW My Creations Journal and how she decorated it! We have almost 60 ladies participating this month even though everyone has been busy with the holidays! Isn't this SOM hop fun?? January's stamp set is called True Friends and can be used with cards or with scrapbook pages.


I am not sure why the years just seem to fly by, but I am now entering my 5th year as a CTMH consultant. My husband is amazed that I have lasted this long (usually my attention span is much shorter!) My CTMH business has had it ups and downs ( I am sure many of you can relate to that!) But throughout the years I have managed to start over 20+ scrapbooks and I have only finished one! DO not worry - they are all themed albums and they continue to grow as I take more photos and scrap them.

I also started a new hobby - cardmaking - who knew??? My family and friends love the cards they receive and I love making AND giving them. So it only seems fitting that the card this month is D1406 True Friends. WHY??? Because my TRUE FRIENDS would NEVER throw away any of my cards!

SO check out this circle card using the new Caboodle (X7121) paper pack. I also purchased additional CD sleeves and decorated the outside to make a matching envelope.


Now hop on over to Kami's blog where she has already posted a picture of this awesome stamp set! Remember today is January 1st :) so the NEW CTMH Idea Book is live!! Check out my website to see all of the terrific new products I have to offer.

UPDATE - Here are the pics from Jen Rubio's Standing SOM Swap Enjoy!

11/29 It's almost December!

And you know what that means? Another Stamp of the Month Blog Hop! I look forward to this every month because I enjoy all of the beautiful AND creative artwork from the ladies in this group!

This month's stamp set is D1378 Notice the Details and is great for both cards and scrapbook layouts.





My interpretation of this set is a circle birthday card - what a better way to mark a birthday then by highlighting the date!


Paper Pack: Twitterpated
Inks and ribbons to match
Card is cut with the circle card design from the Gypsy Wanderings set.
Enjoy!

Remember this is a circle blog hop so you will never get to the end, even if you try! :) If you are busy hopping then you have come from Brae's blog and checked out her beautiful artwork by now! Isn't this set a truly versatile set?

Next stop on the blog hop is Jen's blog - where I am sure you will find more creative projects using this set.

The New Idea Book is arriving here on Wednesday and boy am I excited!!! Look for another 4 months of blog hopping from me and many of the other talented CTMH consultants!

Until then...... Hop along!

11/28 Last few days for D1373 Around the Block SOM

Check out the amazing designs from the SOM Standing Swap with Jen RUbio!