Home Sweet Home Blog Hop...

Welcome to February's SOTM Blog Hop using Home Sweet Home...

I'm sure you are going to really enjoy this hop because it will be FULL of FABULOUS NEW PRODUCT from the Spring/Summer Idea Book!  Don't forget...you can start purchasing everything you see here by clicking the "Shop" link above!

 

Now...let's get on to the fun stuff.

 

If you've come from Joy's Blog, you're on the right track!  Don't worry about the start or finish line 'cause this is a round-robbin Hop which means you keep hopping 'till you get back around to where you started!

Here's a look at the stamp set...

I love all the font blocks and with each one measuring about 2-1/2", they are perfect for cards or layouts!

Here's what I did with it...coupled with a few of MY FAVORITE PAPER PACKETS that are now available!  For Always, Chantilly & the pop of Lagoon comes from Later Sk8r...and of course some NEW Black Glitter Paper

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Here are some closeups of the embellishments...

 

EMBELLISHMENTS USED:

Black Tulle Ribbon

Mini-Medley Accents Slate

Black Striped Grosgrain Ribbon

Sparkles Black Flourishes

NEW Hollyhock Zipper Lace

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And...here's a look at the inside.  I decided to keep it simple since I would be writing a whole lot of mushy stuff in it for my QT!!!

 

Well...that's it from me for now...don't forget to keep hopping to Jen's Blog - she's getting ready for the CRUISE TO THE CARIBBEAN that she earned through CTMH....so tell her CONGRATULATIONS while you're there!

Don't forget to SHOP with me and get your hands on this NEW PRODUCT plus LOTS MORE!

And...during the month of February, all Studio J layouts are only $5 (that for a 2-page layout)...that's a savings of $1.95!!!  It's a perfect time to try it out and see what you think or if you have a bunch saved in your account, start ordering!!! (click on the picture to open a printable flyer with all the details!)

Have a great time hopping...

What's all the buzz about...

If you're a CTMH fan, you know that the NEW Spring/Summer Idea Book is almost here!!! 

One of the perks of being a Consultant is we get the new product a whole month in advance so we play with it...learn it...get to know it...and grow to love it! 

One of the NEW products has definitely stole my heart! Here's a sneak peek to hold you over 'till February 1st...

H2H Glitter Challenge...

Welcome to this week's H2H Challenge...All that Glitters!  That means break out the glitter and glue or sparkles of any hue!

 

Since we're so close to the NEW Spring/Summer Idea Book, I decided to use some NEW product to give you girls and boys something to look forward to!

 

The majority of this card comes straight from the NEW PAPER PACKET, For Always...and, YES - all those bright colors come with it too! It has Black, White Daisy, Honey, Ruby and Lagoon!

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The Lagoon B&T in the top left corner is actually from one of my FAVORITE paper packets, Later Sk8r (cute name too!).  The Black Glitter Buttons are NEW as well and will be available February 1st!  And...the glitter strip at the bottom is our WONDERFUL Shimmer Trim - guess what...it'll be available in BLACK February 1st!!!  WoooooHoooooo....I can't wait for you guys to see all the NEW STUFF! 

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And here's a view of the inside...I used Whooo's Your Valentine stamp set (better get this Kit FAST 'cause it's gone January 31st or when they run out)...

 

Don't forget to grab your glitter and glue and anything else that sparkles and play along this week by linking up at H2H!

H2H Challenge - Hot for Cocoa...

This week at Heart 2 Heart Challenges (H2H), it's all about COCOA!!!  You can make anything that is either connected to cocoa (as in hot chocolate or any other hot beverage) or using CTMH's Exclusive Color...Cocoa!

I chose the latter and decided to do a card...

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I used Cocoa Cardstock of course and the Artiste Cricut Cartridge to cut all those flowers - the Cricut makes it Super Easy!!!  I threw in some Scholastic and Clementine B&T papers down at the bottom for some color...and the stamp set is one of the THREE that you GET WITH the Artiste Cartridge!

 

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And...the centers of all those flowers are done by using Mocha Opaques...

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Want to hear a tip for using our white-core cardstock with the Cricut and cutting tiny little images...take the same color marker (that's what ROCKS about CTMH, our markers match our Exclusive Colors) - I used one of our retired Cocoa markers - and color around every edge.  For bigger pieces of cardstock you can use a sponge and your ink pad but these little bitty nooks and crannies are best done with a marker!  It also makes the tone-on-tone pop a little more!

CTMH's Cocoa has to be one of my all-time FAVORITE colors...we did our wedding with Cocoa, it's definitely the first brown that I pull (even more than Kraft!). 

 

Now it's time for you to play!  Create your project...either using CTMH's Exclusive Color, Cocoa, or make something with hot chocolate, cocoa, etc.!  Don't forget to link back over to the H2H Blog before Sunday!

 

Have FUN!!!

Snow Much Fun with H2H Challenges...

Just popping in to remind everyone to start off their NEW Year right by participating in the 1st Heart 2 Heart (H2H) Challenge of 2013...

 

It's all about SNOW this week...feel free to interpret our challenges how you like, but be sure to use CTMH products in your creation.

 

Here's a link to all the wonderful DT artwork to light a fire under your buns...

 

{{{H2H - Snow Much Fun}}}.

 

I'll be playing along this week, just like you!  And...since we received snow in West Texas this weekend, you can rest assured that my artwork for this challenge will contain PICTURES!!!!

2012 Top Ten {or however many I want}....

I've seen all my favorite blogs doing this so I'm gonna give it a try...

I went through all my posts for 2012 and noted which ones had the most traffic and which ones had the most comments...here they are as well as some my favorites

Whooo's Your Valentine Blog Hop..


Year-Round Cheer SOTM Blog Hop...


Christmas in October...


"baby GIRL" {dotty chevron} layout...(not a fan favorite but one of mine)


Fall Favorites Blog Hop...


It's Your Day NSM Blog Hop...


Get {{Flirty}} wit it...(my personal FAVORITE!!!)


Life is Tweet Blog Hop...


Friendship Bouquet Blog Hop...


Dotty for You Blog Hop...


You Are...April Blog Hop


Pear & Partridge with a little bit of Mojo...(not a fan favorite but definitely one my favorites!)

A new year and an EXCITING announcement!!!

Along with a NEW year comes a very EXCITING announcement for me!!!

 

I am back as a Design Team Member for H2H Challenges!  When I was approached as being a part of the "All Star" Design Team, I jumped at the chance!  This blog is a WONDERFUL source of challenges focusing on what I love most...CTMH product!

 

Here are a list of my returning teammates...all of which you've come to know and LOVE

Haley Dyer http://inkyscrapper.blogspot.com

Angela Garcia http://angelascraftcloset.blogspot.com/

Carol Labuski http://iluv2cre84u.blogspot.com/

Jody Gustafson http://cre8nmemories.blogspot.com/

Lucy Kelleher http://www.love2createitall.com/

Tamytha Jenkins http://www.paperheartist.com/

Shirley Ross http://momnmescrap.blogspot.com/

Allisa Chilton http://rockymtnpapercrafts.blogspot.com/

Jayma Malme http://jaymamalme.blogspot.com/

Katy Donaldson Taylor http://www.scrappinkaty.blogspot.com

Melinda Everitt http://ifyoublingit.blogspot.com/

Paige Dolecki http://www.stampologist.com/

 

Welcome back girls!!!  We have a LOT of fabulous stuff to play with for the next 6 months!