January Blog Hop...

Well...another month has flown by so that means it's time for a Blog Hop!!!!

If you've come from Wendy's Blog, you're on the right track...just keep on hopping 'till you get back to where you started.

Here's a look at the stamp set and what CTMH has done with it...

My mojo has been MISSING lately so luckily I did all my artwork back in November at a weekend scrapbooking retreat...I used Roxy and Typeset Paper Packets...stamped the numbers all in row then restamped the #7 in Sorbet, cut it out and used 3-D Foam Tape to make it stand out. 

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Here's a closeup...once I find out a little 7-yr old to give this to, I'll mark he month and date on the round calendar....

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Here's a second card made to resemble a postcard for change of address or "we've moved" type card...I used Elemental Paper Packet and Grey Wool cardstock (the house is cut using the A/P Cartridge)...

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Here's the back...the calendar is meant to be used to mark the date the change of address will take place...



Thanks for hopping by!!!  Now...hop on over to Beth's Blog and see what cute thing she's done with this stamp set!

Don't forget...during the month of January, when you purchase $25 in CTMH product, you will receive not only the NEW My Creations Collage Cubes ($14.95 retail) but you will also get an exclusive E-Size stamp set ($29.95 retail) for only $15!!!! 

Rock the Block Blog Hop...

Starting December 19th, when you order $25 worth of CTMH product, you are able to purchase this AWESOME Rock the Block special for only $15....you get this stamp set PLUS the My Creations Collage Cubes (a NEW addition to the Spring/Summer Idea Book)...here's what the E-size stamp set looks like (retail alone is $29.95 US)...

We have over 30 Consultants participating so you should see a lot of different takes on this stamp set as well as the cubes (made of heavy weight white chipboard-like material).

If you've come from Allisa's Blog, you're on the right track...

{artwork will be added later}

You'll hop on over to Heather's Blog now and see what she's done with it...

Remember...you can order these starting today (December 19th) through January 31st with a qualifying $25 order!

Eat, Drink and be Married...

It's AMAZING what inspiration you can find online...and that was before I discovered Pinterest (imagine the damage I could have one if I knew of it pre-wedding...lol)...

This sign was displayed at the bar so our guests would know what we had to offer...I found a similar drink sign online (a wedding board of sorts) and decided to produce my own in Photoshop and our colors...Sweet Leaf and Cocoa...I purchased an 8"x10" frame and applied the Opaque Pearls to the outside glass of the frame (for my scrapbook, I simply took the sign out of the frame, took the Opaques off the glass and adhered them directly to the sign)...

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here are some closeups...

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I got all my fonts off of DaFont.com and they were FREE!!!!

Some long lost wedding DIYs...

I have so many DIY projects that I did for the wedding that I haven't yet shared...

Since my energy and mojo have been missing, I haven't been creating anything "new" so I thought this would be a perfect time to post some of these projects.

I'll start with our card box...I got the idea from fellow CTMH Consultant, Tracey Mason...her cakes are AWESOME!!!  So, I thought why not make one that can open and our guests can put their cards in...while I had grand plans to make one similar to Tracey's, I ran out of time and this is what it ended up being...

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Here's a closeup of how it opens (I purchased the boxes at Michael's and they were 1/2 off so I paid a total of $9)...you can also see the dry embossing detail on the Colonial White Cardstock...the top two boxes are just glued to the bottom box and it's the only that "opens"

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Here's a closeup of the ribbon...I originally was going to use the 1" Sweet Leaf ribbon by itself but it just needed something...I found the brown damask ribbon at Hobby Lobby when it was 1/2 off and just glued that ribbon on top of the Sweet Leaf so both colors could be represented...

Bag-full of Holiday Cheer...

This is a bag using Mistletoe Paper Packet from last year and Holiday Cheer stamp set (the sentiment is cut using the A/P Cricut Cartridge)...I add some Dark Chocolate Striped Ribbon (my FAVORITE!!!)  There are some shreds and a pickle bag inside...I think a gift card, candy bar, cash, etc. would be so CUTE in this little bag...it's all in the packaging!

December Blog Hop...

Where the heck did November go.....I can't believe there's only 4 weekends 'till Christmas!!!

We have a ton of Consultants hopping with us this month and you kow how it works....start where you start, hop to the next blog then keep hopping 'till you make it all the way back around to where you started!  And...if you've come from Jen's Blog, you're on the right track...just keep hoppin' 

Here's what the SOTM looks like...

And this month, I decided to make two cards...both are using Elemental Paper Packet and colors

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Here's the 6"x6" made using our Kraft Die-Cut Cards and Envelopes - instead of the die-cut flap on the outside, I used it as a 'pocket' for the inside of the card...here are some close-ups...

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Here's the second 3"x3" card...

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and the inside...

Now...hop on over to Gina's Blog and see what she's done with this set...

Remember...you can only get his stamp set during the month of December from a CTMH Consultant.  If you don't have one, leave me a comment and I'll let you know how you can get hooked up!!!

Holiday Wishes....

During the month of November, if you purchase $25 in stamps, you can purchase Holiday Wishes for only $5!!!

Here's a two-page layout made with it...each image can be cut using the NEW Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge (only available through CTMH Consultants)...

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Left page...

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This image was cut using the A/P Cartridge...the acetate sheet that our stamps come on tell you what size to cut it and everything...

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Right page...

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The stockings and the tree were cut using the A/P Cartridge....so CONVENIENT!!!!  I also used some of our Silver Glitz Glitter Gel to adorn the stockings and the tree...



Glory to God...

I just {heart} this stamp set soooooo much!!!!  It takes me back to all the wonderful stories I've been told about my Saviors birth!

I saw this card (link will be posted soon) and immediately wanted to try it out with Glory to God stamp set from CTMH.  I also tried to mimic the colors...although not really ones I would put together on my own, I think they work really well together!

The card is 6 x 6...I used Kraft Cardstock (I know...you guys are probably getting tired of it...but I LOVE IT!!!) and Colonial White Cardstock to mat all the B&T...a couple of paper packets - Sophia (Pear Polka Dot B&T) and Typeset (Juniper B&T)...I used ribbon from the Designer Green Collection (wide Juniper ribbon) and Black Ribbon Rounds (on SALE now for only $4)...I threw in some Holiday Red by using Red Sparkles and a Red Button....

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Here's a closeup...



Another 'So Grateful'....

Here's is the other card I made using So Grateful stamp set....I saw a card similar to this online with three little pumpkins stamped (once I track down the card, I'll post a link)...I immediately began thinking of CTMH products I could use to reproduce the card...

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Here's a closeup of the pumpkin...LOVE that the words can be nicely stamped over the solid pumpkin image (I used second generation stamping with Goldrush Ink)...

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I used 3-D Foam Tape to pop off the top layer of Kraft Cardstock...it also makes a nice hiding place for the tied hemp in the back...

So Grateful...

The minute I saw this stamp set, I knew I'd be making something with it...I also knew it would use Kraft Cardstock and our NEW Dreamin' Paper Packet! 

Here's one card I made and I'll have another card to share tomorrow...

The card is kinda a weird size (4-1/4" x 6-1/2") to accommodate the focal image...

Also...I found when working with our Kraft Cardstock, it's texture makes it hard for some adhesives to stick so you have apply your desired adhesive generously and make sure you press down hard.

Cherish the Day Blog Hop...

I'd love to lie and say that November snuck up on me but I've been fully aware that it's been lurking around the corner. This time of year always sneaks up on me and each year, I promise to me more organized than the last...but, each year, I disappoint!  I think it's the fact that it's football season, the weather is getting cooler (or is supposed to be for us West Texans...lol), we start countdowns to Fall Festivals, carving pumpkins, claiming stakes for whose house we're going to spend what holiday...schedules just get full...really fast! 

My favorite time of year always comes when I'm least prepared and always leaves me as fast as it comes.  At least I have my monthly Blog Hops!!!

This month, we're using Cherish the Day...which is FULL of monthly tags that can be cut using the NEW A/P Cartridge...

Now...let's get on to what you've all been hopping around to see...

If you've come from Krista's Blog, you're on the right track...keep hopping 'till you get back around to where you started!

This month I chose to do a 5x7 card using Typeset Paper Packet plus some Sunset Cardstock to add some warmth...

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Here's a couple of shots of the inside of the card...

Now...head on over to Traci's Blog and see what she's come up with this month...

Remember...you can only get this stamp set during the month of November so get in contact with your CTMH Consultant and ask how.  If you don't have a consultant, leave me a comment and I'll be more than happy to explain how you can get it for only $5!!!

Dreamin' Winner....

With each new Idea Book, CTMH has a contest where Consultants can make projects in various categories using the NEW product and have a chance to Win FREE product credit! 

If you recall...I won in three categories with the past Idea Book with this...and these...and this!  I had the same 'plan' this go-round...enter as many categories as I could and see what happens.  Well...time crept up on me and I only had time to finish one project...submitted it with about 5 minutes left in the deadline...and WON!!!!

Here's my project which is very dear to my heart....it's all about my BOYS (husband included)!!!

The journaling reads:

"I often joke about "my boys"...knowing that some people think I'm talking about my children but in reality, I'm talking about ALL my boys...Daddy included.  I used to feel left out and longed for another girl in the house but now I take pride in the fact that you four are there for me...to protect me...to wipe my tears...to hug me when I've had a bad day and to make me laugh when I feel like crying.  You're my strength when I have nothing but weakness.  You are my giggles, my football and soccer games and my flirtatious smiles.  You truly ARE MY LIFE!!!"

I used the NEW Dreamin' Paper Packet...Cork Color-Ready Alphabet...Dark Chocolate Striped Grosgrain Ribbon...Pewter Mini-Medley Accents...and the A/P Cricut Cartridge.

Holiday Magic Blog Hop....

I can't believe that I'm playing with Christmas stamps and my little part of Texas just reached the 100th day of triple digit weather for THIS YEAR...that's 100 days out of roughly 270...HOTTTTT!

This month's stamp set gave me a reprieve from all that HEAT...I turned down the A/C and got to work.

I'm hopping this month with over 50 other Consultants and we're all using "Holiday Magic"...

Cute, huh....

If you've come from Wendy's Blog, you're on the right track...keep hopping right along 'till you get back to where you started...

I decided to finish a card that I started quite a while ago...it's a standard size card plus a little...lol.  I cut the focal point and the sentiment frame using the WONDERFUL Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge...although I could've cut the little flowers using it as well, I decided to free-hand those but cutting spiral circles and rolling them up.

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I random stamped the argyle image from All Hallow's Eve stamp set onto Sweet Leaf cardstock...then I used Create-a-Shade Pearl Paint and a dry brush to distress the edges. 

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And of course...I had to decorate the inside using the same focal point as on the front for symmetry...

I hope you like!!!  

Don't forget to hop on over to Tamatha's Blog and see what she's done with the stamp set.

You only have a month to get your hands on this CUTE Christmas stamp set...if you don't have a consultant to help you out, leave me a note and I'll let you know how you can get if for only $5!!!

Cupcake Birthday...

My niece's birthday was last weekend and so I took out my A/P (Art Philosophy) Cricut Cartridge and went to work on a very special birthday card...

I used a retired CTMH paper packet...Red, Pink & Purple Sparkles...

Limited Edition Blog Hop...

Thank for stopping by...boy have we got a stamp set for you!!! 

If you've come from Wendy's Blog, you're on the right track...

This month's stamp set is super versatile and with the tag image that coordinates with the Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge...it makes it super easy to cut it out, stamp it and use it as a tag or focal piece as I did on the card below...

I used the Typeset Paper Packet, some Creme Brulee ribbon and my Wishes how-to book (Name Plate on page 18)...card size is 3" x 6"...

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Here's a close-up...

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Here's the inside...I used the Art Philosophy (A/P) Cricut Cartridge to cute the inside piece of Colonial White...

Thanks for stopping by...

Don't forget to keep hopping to you get back around to where you started.  Your next stop is Michelle's Blog ...

Don't forget...you can purchase it for $17.95 or you can get purchase it for only $5 with any $50 CTMH order.  Contact your consultant today to get your hands on this stamp set!!!  If you don't have a consultant, leave me a comment and I can get you all the details.

Pair-a-Phrase Blog Hop...

It's a little weird for me to be "hopping" in the middle of the month but CTMH has got a deal for you!!! 

To celebrate National Stamping Month, CTMH is offering for the first time EVER...a dual stamp set!  All of the stamp images below come on 2 carrying sheets inside one envelope!  Yes, you've figured right...that's TWO D-Size stamp sets you're seeing there!!! The BEST PART is that you can have this set for FREE when you purchase $75 worth of CTMH product starting August 15th through September 30th!  I can EASILY think of $75 worth of stuff to buy...the FIRST thing that comes to mind is the NEW Art Philosophy (A/P) Cricut Cartridge!!!

Here's a look at what the Pair-A-Phrase stamp set looks like...

Now lets see what everyone's done with it...

If you've come from Brae's Blog, you're on the right track...I'm sure she's left you with a taste of what can be done with this versatile stamp set.  Now let's see if I can keep tempting you...

Here's my first SIMPLE card...it's almost a standard size card but has the cute little sentiment flag sticking out so the finished size measure about 4-1/2 x 5-1/2.  I used the NEW paper packet, Elemental, and added color to the image using CTMH's Watercolor Pencils...

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Here's a close-up of the sentiment banner I cut using the NEW A/P Cricut Cartridge...

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And, here's the inside....

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Here's another one I did using the A/P Cartridge to make the scallop borders and the frame that the cute little bicycle is framed in.  I used two paper packets on this one...Typeset and Dreamin'...and of course had to use my all-time FAVORITE cardstock...Kraft!!!  This card measures 5x7 and has a lot of layers...

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Here's a close-up of the cute little bike...colored using CTMH's Watercolor Pencils...

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Here's a close-up of the scallops...SO MUCH EASIER than using my corner rounder with the guard off!!!

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And here's the inside...

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Thanks for hopping by...

Don't forget...for the rest of the month of August, when you purchase $50 worth of CTMH product AND purchase the August SOTM for only $5, you'll get this stamp set FREE...not to mention that you're almost to $75 which is the purchase limit to get the Pair-A-Phrase for FREE as well!!!!

Here's a look at both Wicked (August SOTM) and A Typeface...

Now...keep hopping to Jennifer's Blog...I'm sure she has something SUPER cute to share with you!

Don't forget...you can order this set as well as the Wicked and A-Typeface sets through the month of August!!!  If you don't have a consultant and want your order shipped directly to your door, click here to order from my website...otherwise, you can order through me directly by dropping me an e-mail or leaving a comment with your contact information and I'll get right back to you!