National Papercrafting Month Cloud Nine Cardmaking Kit

Welcome to the Cloud Nine Blog Hop. Close to My Heart is celebrating National Papercrafting Month with a very special collection of cards.  If you have been hopping with  us, then you have arrived from Michelle's blog here. 
Isn't her design cute?!!  This is a circular hop so if you get lost, you can always go back to Melinda's blog here for the list.There are so many ways to use this set and I hope you find inspiration along the way.

Christine and Close to My Heart have put together a video detailing all of the items in the kit.  Check it out!

                 

Here is a sample of the cards you can  make with this kit...

But I always think outside the box and sometimes I cheat and use Pinterest for my inspiration!  I decided to embellish one of my cards with some additions from my 'stash'! So I added some washi tape and aqua dots to my card to 'amp' it up!

This card is perfect for the friend or family member in your life who needs a pick-me-up!  I hope it makes you smile and you will consider sending this card to someone you love!  Now it is on to Gina's blog here where you will always find something inspiring!

But wait .....there's more!!....................

Since this is a "CLOUD NINE' event - this is only the FIRST day of the event... there are EIGHT more days for additional artwork from this awesome special.  The next 'event' will be on Sunday, so stop by then!!

January Stamp of the Month Blog Hop

Seriously??  Happy New 2014 Year!  WHERE did this year go??  I know I have been busy but did I really miss this entire year?  I have some memorable moments but many of the days have truly escaped my memory.

But it is now time to move on... So if you have been hopping with us, then you have arrived from the happiest of all stampers at Dawn's blog here.  Her card gives you a sneak peek at some of the new CTMH products! 

If you get lost hopping around you can always go back to Melinda's blog here where you will find the complete list for this month's hop.

In my life I have dabbled in many crafts!  In the 80's I loved to crossstitch and I have a few of my projects left from that 'stage' in my life.  Anyone who knows me, knows that I love to sew!  No, I am not a quilter.  I originally sewed garments for myself...but alas those days are gone... 

I was once known as "the vest lady"!  I taught vest classes in Tampa and traveled in the 90's on the weekends to a variety of Pfaff dealers.  (oh - so fun!)

In 2002, I started teaching bag classes ( long before there were a million bag patterns)!  I had my own line of bag patterns and I was known as 'the bag lady'!  I decided to dig out some photos and create a 2 page layout using this month's stamp set ...  Here are several pics of the ladies with their finished bags in my 'most popular' bag class!


S1401 Cross Stitch Wishes

Here is my 2 page layout using the retired Stella paper pack.  I should probably inform you right now that I purchase any paper, stamp, embellishments or accoutrements that have to do with sewing!!!

Supplies:

S1401 Cross Stitch Wishes

X7174B Stella paper pack (retired)

X7174C Stella Complements (retired)

Z1687 Bohemian Assortment(retired)

Lagoon ink

Sunset Ink

Based on a Scrapbook Generations free layout page

Now it is off to Lisa's blog  here a.k.a. the "Happy Stamper".  I am sandwiched beteen two happy consultants - how can this year not be an exciting year???

Happy New Year everyone!!

Pazzles M & M train

Anyone who knows me, also knows that I collect M & M's! (HUGE!) This week Pazzles started their Christmas project - the Pazzles Express.  Well, I just had to make it an M & M train!

Tonight I finished the engine and the 'coal' car.  I lined the car with red and green paper (wish I had purchased more...) and of course filled them with M & M's. Sadly the weight of the candy was a little too much for the car, so I quick took a picture of it and then emptied it into my candy dish...

I added a knob to the engineer's door...

Now off to start making another car....

(check back soon!)

Oh I am so excited!! ... my signals and trees are done!  ready to add a winter twist to my  train set...

I started decorating for the holidays... and I added my train to my hutch in the front foyer!  I decided to add some snow and glitter to my tree,,,  yummy...

December Stamp of the Month Blog Hop

Hello everyone!  The holiday frenzy had begun and I think all of us need a little TLC!  This month's stamp set will certainly help you with that!  It is S1312 Special Care, a set of 6 stamps to help you with your holiday gifting or just some 'hugs and kisses"!

There are over 50 consultants this month participating in the blog hop.  If you have been hopping with us, then you have come from Jean McNulty's blog here. Isn't her card perfect for that special someone?  

If you have just started the hop with me, you are in for a glorious ride with lots of artwork and inspiration.  If you get lost, you can always go back to Melinda's blog post here.  Each month she will post the blog hop list here and you will never be 'lost' again!


Here is a glimpse of my "Pamper Me" gift basket.

I love the scent of lavender and this basket includes bath beads, candles and soap to help me get 'into the mood'!

What a perfect gift idea for that someone who has everything!  Included in this gift basket are the following supplies....

S1312 Special Care stamp set

Z1914 Season's Tweetings Gift Bags

Stamp pads - Topiary, Cranberry and Gypsy

The tags were cut with the Art Philosophy cartridge following the directions on the acrylic carrier.

Now it is off to Beth's blog here.  Again if you get lost, just click on Melinda's link here...

November Artbooking with Addie workshop

Let me help you begin your Holiday Memories for 2013 with the November "Artbooking with Addie" workshops!  Here is the Holiday guide which is loaded with a ton of festive ideas for the holidays and into the new year!

The holiday paper pack is called "Sparkle and Shine" and it is a beautiful combination of slate grey, juniper and ruby colors!  Here is the layout that we will be making on November 8th!

It is all ready for your photos and journaling and some additional stamping as well. I just ran out of time, as usual!

Here is the card that we will making featuring the November SOTM Illuminate.

Please join us!

When: November 8th

Time: 6-9:00 p.m.

Cost: $10.00

WooHoo!! I won!!

Yep, I won a "My Crush" book from Jeanette Lynton and Close to My Heart!  Thank you!!

I picked the Bluebird "My Crush" book for my prize!  Thanks to Patty H. for letting me know I won!!


Here is the comment I left....

 Adeline E. Brill said...

My children are both adults and I wanted to cherish the 'little' notes they would leave me on scraps of paper as they were growing up. The "My Crush" book is a perfect way to add the scribbled notes with a photo and other mementos of their childhood...