Let it stop, Let it stop, Let it stop...

Okay, so you saw my pics that I took on my birthday on Sunday.

Well, it seems that wasn't enough snow, because here is what we woke to today:



Needless to say we have our first official "Snow Day" of the year. And, as if that wasn't enough snow, there is even more wintry weather predicted for the next day or so.

And here is our sweet, old dog, Ben is trying to help with the plowing again:



We have plans for enjoying some "Frosty the Snowman" this afternoon with some hot tea. Enjoy your day, whatever the weather may be.

Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow...

This was the view from our front door on Sunday. It was beautiful, especially from indoors! LOL

It took my hubby quite some time to get the drive and entryways cleared. You can also see where our 13-year-old dog "plowed" the snow too. He's such a good old dog!



Since it was my birthday I enjoyed a rather lazy day watching him work and doing not much of anything. My family treated me to a special day with delicious cake, a lovely card, and a brand new Ott light for my craft table too.

Enjoy our blessings at this beautiful time of year!

"Deck the Halls" Card with CTMH Jingle Paper and Holiday Trinkets Stamp Set

Just a quick note and a fun card for you:

There is still quite a nice selection of great deals to be found during the "Holiday Heyday" website sale, including $1 sassy strands, $2 stamp sets, $5 paper packs. Shipping is a flat $5 when you purchase over $100 in HUGE savings on beautiful scrapbooking, cardmaking, and stamping goodies! My website to find the deals is: http://lovetostamp.myctmh.com/


Here is the last of my cards I designed and taught for my annual Christmas Card Workshop. This one is another fun card featuring Jingle Level 2 paper. I paired it with the terrific stamp set, Holiday Trinkets, another of my favorite Christmas-themed stamps for sure!

I showed my group how to put the Bonding Memories glue pen to work with our Prisma Glitter to make the pretty ornament really sparkle.

We all went home just a little glittery and shiny! LOL

Have your own glittery December day today!

It's a Holiday Heyday for You, Me, and Everyone on Your Shopping List!

Really exciting news was released Monday afternoon from the fabulous folks in the corporate office for Close to My Heart:

Get Ready for a Holiday Heyday With Our Online Clearance Sale!

Get all your holiday shopping done in one spot this year with our online clearance sale! Many items are 50% off, with some discounted as much as 80% off regular retail. The selection is incredible, too!

Customer shopping begins Wednesday, December 2, at 11 a.m. eastern and continues through Thursday, December 17 (11:59 p.m. MT) or while product supplies last!***

Here are all the important details:

• I have the list of items available for sale posted here for you to print and get your shopping list prepared for Wednesday. You can find pictures of these great deals in your past issues of our Idea Book. Call or e-mail me if you need some additonal help.

• Click here to visit my website and shop the Holiday Heyday Sale: http://lovetostamp.myctmh.com
  

• Sale has quantities restricted to FIVE per item to provide a smooth shopping experience for all customers.

• Serious shipping savings apply with minimum orders: orders of $100+ = flat rate shipping of just $5 ($99.99 and under have weight-based shipping). Wahoo!

• Note that clearance items may not be combined with regular-priced items in a single shopping cart, and clearance purchases are not eligible for any Constant Campaign qualification or Stamp of the Month.

Here is some additional information you may find helpful too:

How does a customer order the items?

They simply add their desired clearance items to their MyCTMH shopping cart, just as they would when they purchase any item through MyCTMH. Note, however, that clearance items and regular items cannot be purchased on the same order. If your customer wants to purchase both clearance items and regular-priced MyCTMH items, they need to place two separate orders. A special clearance sale link will be available on the MyCTMH shopping page during the campaign just for this purpose; only clearance items will appear in the clearance shopping area and only regular-priced items will appear in the usual MyCTMH shopping area.

How will a customer access the clearance sale on MyCTMH?
When a customer selects the “Shop Online” link on your MyCTMH website during the clearance sale, they will be able to select the clearance sale link from the navigational items listed on the left of the shopping page. Or, if you have set your anchor image for your MyCTMH site to the default corporate image, your customers can click directly on the image and be taken to the sale items. It is that easy!

Can a customer purchase non-clearance sale items on the same order as clearance sale items?
No. Non-clearance sale or regular-priced items cannot be mixed with clearance sale items on the same order. If the customer would like to shop for both they need to complete two separate orders.

When will products that are ordered as part of the clearance sale ship to my customers?
Normal shipping in-house turnaround times will be extended on clearance sale items from 5-7 business days to 7-10 business days. This slight delay in shipping time allows us to give priority to orders placed for regular-priced items such as Home Gathering Orders, Individual Orders, EZ Invite shopping orders, and MyCTMH regular-priced orders.

Is there an “As Is” policy for this sale?
Yes. All items that are part of the MyCTMH online clearance sale will be sold “as is.” We have taken into account that a few of the products for the sale may not include all of the original items sold with the product and we have discounted the item accordingly. All products are still the same high quality. In addition, clearance sale items do not come with a replacement guarantee.

Now go! Have some fun and make it a Holiday Heyday to remember!

For photos of the sale products please visit my website and click on the link for shopping the clearance sale.

Item # Description US Price
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***CC1007 Grab Bag ($100 worth of product) $30.00 ***How fun!!!
Z9990 Key to My Heart Paper Pack $5.00
Z9991 Just Because Card Base ( pack of 20) $2.00
Z9992 Life Delights Pack (9" x 9" preprinted pages, B&T, cdstk, accessory pk) $4.00
Z9993 Promise of Spring Pack ( cardstock, B&T paper, accessory pack) $5.00
Z9994 Magic Moments Pack ( preprinted pages, ribbon, Cocoa brads) $10.00

Z464 Sassy Strands® Summer Carnival Collection $1.00
Z400 Sassy Strands® White Daisy Collection $1.00
Z467 Sassy Strands® Spring Blossom Collection $1.00
Z401 Sassy Strands® Autumn Harvest Collection $1.00
Z402 Sassy Strands® Winter Classic Collection $1.00
Z463 Sassy Strands® Spring Harmony Collection $1.00
Z466 Sassy Strands® Autumn Garden Collection $1.00
Z465 Sassy Strands® Winter Cozy Collection $1.00
Z468 Sassy Strands® Summer Celebration Collection $1.00

Z1108 Chocolate Brads $3.00
1759 Silver Brads $3.00
Z1105 White Daisy Brads $3.00
Z1107 Black Brads $3.00
Z1111 Brads Summer Carnival Assortment $3.00
Z1137 Brads Spring Harmony Assortment $3.00
Z297 Bigger Brads Autumn Harvest Assortment $7.00
Z298 Bigger Brads Winter Classic Assortment $7.00
Z1051 Bitty Black Brads $3.00

Z288 My Accents® Topiary Accessories $6.00
Z285 My Accents® Garden Green Accessories $6.00
Z286 My Accents® Outdoor Denim Accessories $6.00
Z284 My Accents® Cranberry Accessories $6.00
Z290 My Accents® Autumn Terracotta Accessories $6.00
Z196 My Accents® Baby Pink Accessories $6.00

Z1015 Clear Inspirations Believe Ribbon Slides $1.00
Z1013 Clear Inspirations Precious Ribbon Slides $1.00

Z1133 3/8" White Daisy Ricrac Ribbon (bulk) $4.00
Z803 Organdy Ribbon Rounds™ Spring Blossom Collection $4.00
Z807 Organdy Ribbon Rounds™ Autumn Garden Collection $4.00
Z802 Organdy Ribbon Rounds™ Spring Harmony Collection $4.00
Z808 Organdy Ribbon Rounds™ Winter Classic Collection $4.00
Z804 Organdy Ribbon Rounds™ Summer Carnival Collection $4.00
Z805 Organdy Ribbon Rounds™ Summer Celebration Collection $4.00
Z1301 Designer Ribbon Rounds™ Chocolate Collection $4.00
Z823 Designer Ribbon Rounds™ Autumn Terracotta Collection $4.00
Z1306 Designer Ribbon Rounds™ Heartfelt Collection $4.00
Z1305 Designer Ribbon Rounds™ Holiday Collection $4.00
Z816 Ribbon Rounds™ White Daisy Collection $4.00
Z814 Designer Ribbon Rounds™ Cocoa Collection $4.00
Z812 Designer Ribbon Rounds™ Hollyhock Collection $4.00
Z1303 Designer Ribbon Rounds™ Outdoor Denim Collection $4.00
Z815 Designer Ribbon Rounds™ Twilight Collection $4.00

Z331 Eyelet Mat $2.00
Z169 Black Eyelets $2.00
Z159 Buttercup Eyelets $2.00
Z136 Heavenly Blue Eyelets $2.00
Z171 Pewter Eyelets $2.00
Z149 Garden Green Eyelets $2.00
Z165 New England Ivy Eyelets $2.00
Z153 Indian Corn Blue Eyelets $2.00
Z150 Autumn Terracotta Eyelets $2.00
Z179 Chocolate Eyelets $2.00

Z1012 Braggin’ Tags™ Mini Album $3.00
Z1017 My Creations™ Circle Album $3.00

1776 1/8" Long Reach Punch $7.00
1762 Write ‘n’ Rub™ Pen $6.00
X1401 StickStock® Linen $6.00
X1400 StickStock® Twill $6.00
Z820 Window Charms™ Squares $5.00
Z922 Pastel Coloring Pencils $4.00
Z920 Earth Coloring Pencils $4.00
X8701 Floral Impressions Embossed Photo Mats $4.00
Z1044 Dimensional Elements Basic Shapes $3.00
Z4128 Foundry® Frames $3.00
Z1134 Holiday Fabric Tags $3.00
Z309 Sculpting™ Foam $2.00
Z657 Vineyard Berry Embossing Powder $2.00
Z1010 Colored Staples $2.00
X277 5" x 5 1/2" Clear Cello Envelopes $2.00
4109 6" x 6" Matte Memory Protectors® (15) $2.00
X143 Door Hangers with Pouch (10) $1.00

X8519 My Child's Reflections™ All About My Family $4.00

X5802 Creative Basics® Everlasting Collection $5.00
X5803 Creative Basics® Silhouette Collection $5.00
X5804 Creative Basics® Boom-Di-Ada Collection $5.00

X7045A My Reflections® Vintage Travel Level 1 Kit $5.00
X7045C My Reflections® Vintage Travel My Stickease $4.00
X7056A My Reflections® Discovery Level 1 Kit $5.00
X7060A My Reflections® Heirloom Level 1 Kit $5.00
X7060B My Reflections® Heirloom Level 2 Paper Pack $6.50
X7061A My Reflections® Floral Impressions Level 1 Kit $5.00
X7061B My Reflections® Floral Impressions Level 2 Paper Pack $6.50
X7061C My Reflections® Floral Impressions My Stickease $4.00
X7062A My Reflections® Laid Back Level 1 Kit $5.00
X7069A My Reflections® Just Chillin' Level 1 Kit $5.00
X7069C My Reflections® Just Chillin' My Stickease $4.00
X7071A My Reflections® Best Friends Forever Level 1 Kit $5.00
X7072A My Reflections® School Zone Level 1 Kit $5.00
X7072B My Reflections® School Zone Level 2 Paper Pack $6.50
X7072C My Reflections® School Zone My Stickease $4.00
X7073A My Reflections® Abundance Level 1 Kit $5.00
X7073B My Reflections® Abundance Level 2 Paper Pack $6.50
X7073C My Reflections® Abundance My Stickease $4.00
X7076A My Reflections® Sonata Level 1 Kit $5.00
X7076C My Reflections® Sonata My Stickease $4.00
X7077C My Reflections® Sweet Harmony My Stickease $4.00
X7078A My Reflections® Cutie Pie Level 1 Kit $5.00
X7078C My Reflections® Cutie Pie My Stickease $4.00
X7079A My Reflections® Rough n Tumble Level 1 Kit $5.00
X7079B My Reflections® Rough 'N Tumble Level 2 Paper Pack $6.50
X7079C My Reflections® Rough 'N Tumble My Stickease $4.00
X7080A My Reflections® Route 66 Level 1 Kit $5.00
X7080C My Reflections® Route 66 My Stickease $4.00
X7082A My Reflections® Expedition Level 1 Kit $5.00
X7082C My Reflections® Expedition My Stickease $4.00
X7083A My Reflections® Let's Get Together Level 1 Kit $5.00
X7084A My Reflections® Floral Tapestry Level 1 Kit $5.00
X7085A My Reflections® Everlasting Level 1 Kit $5.00
X7085B My Reflections® Everlasting Level 2 Paper Pack $6.50
X7085C My Reflections® Everlasting My Stickease $4.00
X7086A My Reflections® Caprice Level 1 Kit $5.00
X7086B My Reflections® Caprice Level 2 Paper Pack $6.50
X7086C My Reflections® Caprice My Stickease $4.00
X7087A My Reflections® Enchanted Level 1 Kit $5.00
X7087B My Reflections® Enchanted Level 2 Paper Pack $6.50
X7087C My Reflections® Enchanted My Stickease $4.00
X7088A My Reflections® Free Spirit Level 1 Kit $5.00
X7088B My Reflections® Free Spirit Level 2 Paper Pack $6.50
X7088C My Reflections® Free Spirit My Stickease $4.00
X7089A My Reflections® Life Delights Level 1 Kit $5.00
X7089C My Reflections® Life Delights My Stickease $4.00
X7093A My Reflections® Sweet Pea Level 1 Kit $5.00
X7093B My Reflections® Sweet Pea Level 2 Paper Pack $6.50
X7093C My Reflections® Sweet Pea My Stickease $4.00
X7094A My Reflections® Paper Garden Level 1 Kit $5.00
X7094C My Reflections® Paper Garden My Stickease $4.00
X7099A My Reflections® Whoops-A-Daisy Level 1 Kit $5.00


X8524 Simply Snapshots® Rough 'N Tumble Album Pages $4.00
X8525 Simply Snapshots® Lets Get Together Album Pages $4.00
X8526 Simply Snapshots® Floral Tapestry Album Pages $4.00
X8528 Simply Snapshots® Everlasting Album Pages $4.00
X8529 Simply Snapshots® Silhouette Album Pages $4.00
X8530 Simply Snapshots® Sweet Pea Album Pages $4.00
X8531 Simply Snapshots® Boom-Di-Ada Album Pages $4.00
X8532 Simply Snapshots® Perfect Day Album Pages $4.00

X8608 My Originals® Groovy Blossoms Card Kit $6.50
X8611 My Originals® Pretty Purses Card Kit $6.50
X8613 My Originals® Peaceful Season Card Kit $6.50
X8614 My Originals® Holiday Photo Greetings Card Kit $6.50
X8615 My Originals® From The Heart Card Kit $6.50
X8617 My Originals® Holiday Wishes Card Kit $6.50
X8620 My Originals® Merry & Bright Card Kit $6.50

Stamp Sets
A1084 My Acrylix® Sweet Flowers $2.00
A1092 My Acrylix® Simple Invites $2.00
A1093 My Acrylix® Genuine Fun $2.00
B1071 My Acrylix® Playful Numbers $4.00
B1167 My Acrylix® Thinking Of You $4.00
B1182 My Acrylix® Let It Snow $4.00
B1215 My Acrylix® Life Is $4.00
B1258 My Acrylix® Merry Little Christmas $4.00
B1260 My Acrylix® Let Us Adore Him $4.00
B1262 My Acrylix® Celebration Labels $4.00
B1277 My Acrylix® Hello Friend $4.00
C1079 My Acrylix® Playful Lowercase $6.00
C1198 My Acrylix® Let's Play Ball $6.00
C1209 My Acrylix® Christmas Scripts $6.00
C1221 My Acrylix® Choo Choo Train $6.00
C1222 My Acrylix® Seasonal Thoughts $6.00
C1226 My Acrylix® Floral Charms $6.00
C1227 My Acrylix® Our Wedding Day $6.00
C1244 My Acrylix® Glistening Snow $6.00
C1245 My Acrylix® O Christmas Tree $6.00
C1252 My Acrylix® Abundance Borders $6.00
D1013 My Acrylix® Playful Caps $8.00
D1111 My Acrylix® Card Sentiments $8.00
D1115 My Acrylix® Princess $8.00
D1211 My Acrylix® First Class $8.00
D1126 My Acrylix® Precious Alphabet $8.00
D1140 My Acrylix® Miracle (Set Of 9) $8.00
D1146 My Acrylix® Back To Nature $8.00
D1152 My Acrylix® Follow Your Dreams $8.00
D1153 My Acrylix® Because Of You $8.00
D1165 My Acrylix® Bundled Up $8.00
D1175 My Acrylix® Steep And Deep $8.00
D1176 My Acrylix® Youthful Heart $8.00
D1179 My Acrylix® Festive Thoughts $8.00
D1086 My Acrylix® Birthday Bash $8.00
D1197 My Acrylix® My One & Only $8.00

You can click on this link to reach my website: http://lovetostamp.myctmh.com to shop online for the HUGE sale or to contact me with any questions.

December Stamp of the Month Blog Hop

Welcome to our Stamp of the Month Blog Hop! We will be featuring December's Stamp of the Month, which is "Notice the Details," a set of 41 stamps.

If you have come here from Wendy's Blog, you are on the right path! When you reach the end of my post you will continue hopping along from the link posted for you.

This month we have over 60 Close To My Heart Consultants sharing their creations using this month's Stamp of the Month and other great Close to My Heart products on their blogs. This is simple to do - just click on the link at the end of the post on each blog to move to the next one! Here we go!

For my card creation, I used the cardmaker's how-to recipe book, "Wishes" cardmaking how-to program and followed the pattern called, Sentiment Secured. The how-to programs from Close to My Heart are such great time-savers for me. The programs really do make my projects come together: "Faster. Simpler. Easier."


Project Supplies:
Stamp: D1378 Notice the Details, December's Stamp of the Month
Paper: Twitterpated Level 2 paper packet
Cardstock: Colonial White Cardstock and Chocolate Textured Cardstock
Inks: Chocolate, Sorbet, and Crystal Blue
Embellishments: Pewter Rectangle Photo Clips from the Pewter Mini-Medley Accents Collection and Colonial White Crocheted Ribbon from the Colonial White Designer Ribbon Rounds
Tools: "Wishes" how-to book, Sponge Daubers, Micro-Tip Scissors, Edge Distresser, Sea Sponge Tool, Sanding Block, Paper Piercer, and 3-D Foam Tape

From this image below, you can see all of the 41 stamp images including in this stamp set. Imagine all the possibilities for cardmaking and scrapbooking!


Remember, the December stamp of the month is only available until December 31st! Contact your CTMH Consultant (or click here) to see how you can get this stamp set at a discount or even free!

When visiting my website: http://LovetoStamp.myctmh.com you can also find great Close to My Heart scrapbooking and stamping supplies anytime you want, 24/7.

***See my other post for today with all the terrific news for the HUGE SALE that starts December 2nd on my website: http://lovetostamp.myctmh.com/

Now "Hop" on over to Caren's Blog to see her work! Be sure to visit all the Consultants at their Blogs to see some great artwork!

Here is the full list of everyone who will be participating this month:

Jena DeVries	http://www.livelovelaughscrapbook.blogspot.com
Helen Onulak	http://www.hookedonstamping.com
Nona Davenport	http://www.nonapearl.blogspot.com
Beth Naumann	http://www.bethscreativeblock.blogspot.com
Michelle Nist	http://Michellenist.blogspot.com
Cibele Glazer	http://www.flowerfoot.blogspot.com
Dawn Heuft	http://www.stamptildawn.blogspot.com
Karen Norman	http://www.gettinscrappywithit.blogspot.com
Brae Montgomery	http://thebrae-er.blogspot.com
Adeline E. Brill	http://adeline-brill.blogspot.com
Jen Patrick	http://www.roxybonds-scrappin.blogspot.com
Tammy Lea Pinchard	http://mycreativeclubhouse.blogspot.com
Melissa Laverty	http://www.fancymelissa.blogspot.com
Chris Shouse	http://www.houseostamps.wordpress.com
Misty Jackson	http://www.misstscraps.blogspot.com
Amy McVey	http://www.clearlystamping.blogspot.com
Linda Shewchuk	http://www.awesomememories.blogspot.com
Jessica Booth	http://jessicabooth.blogspot.com/
Sylvia Jacquot	http://stampinsylvia.blogspot.com/
Amy Edwards	http://PaisleysPlayhouse.blogspot.com
Deb Young	http://www.scrapbookczar.blogspot.com
Judy Burger	http://makingtimeformemories.blogspot.com/
Jamia Bankhead	http://www.papermadnessinc.blogspot.com
Paige Dolecki	http://www.paigespaperparadise.blogspot.com
Shannon Pelletier	http://www.mycolorfulworldinvt.blogspot.com
Pamela O'Connor	http://www.cherishyourmemories.blogspot.com
Kathleen Androlewicz	http://bowlofstamps.blogspot.com/
Debra Van Patten	http://memoriesoftheheartbydeb.blogspot.com/
Wendy Kessler	http://www.myscrapbookingblog.com
Dawn Ross	http://www.iamahappystamper.blogspot.com
Caren Goldsein	http://www.scrappycaren.blogspot.com
Lori Brown	http://www.savingmine.blogspot.com
Lori Miller	http://www.clearlyfromtheheart.blogspot.com
Sarita Schraeder	http://www.blessedscrapper.blogspot.com
Tanya David	http://www.scramperscorner.blogspot.com
Barbra Otten	http://barbraotten.blogspot.com/
Laurie Newton	http://scrapsfromthebeach.blogspot.com/
Kristie Herdener	http://www.goofyscrapper.blogspot.com
Maricar Harris	http://www.maricarharris.blogspot.com
Laurie Levnik	http://www.creationsbylaurie.blogspot.com
Carla Ironside	http://www.carlacreates.blogspot.com
Cindy Leek	http://www.paperspadsandpictures.blogspot.com
Mary Eisen	www.mestamp2.blogspot.com
Sheila Bennett	http://sheila-bennett.blogspot.com
Lori Leng	http://www.pinkcloudscrappers.blogspot.com
Susan Brooks	http://www.stampingintheopen.blogspot.com
Jen Rubio	http://www.jenrubio.blogspot.com
Traci Godbee	http://createwithtraci.blogspot.com
Krista Ritskes	http://kristaritskes-simplycreating.blogspot.com/
Haley Dyer	http://www.inkyscrapper.blogspot.com
Terrie Dodd	http://www.my-life-in-real-time.blogspot.com
Wanda Riley	http://www.creatingwithwanda.blogspot.com
Antoinette Herrin	http://www.GodblessyourART.blogspot.com
Laura Dame	http://www.thecroppersconnection.blogspot.com
Jill Lucas	http://scrapwench.blogspot.com
Katy Donaldson	http://www.scrappinkaty.blogspot.com
Jody Gustafson	http://www.cre8nmemories.blogspot.com
Kimberly Smith	http://verykimberry.blogspot.com/
Melissa Burch	http://melissaburch.blogspot.com
Tracy Oleksak	www.mamaolie.blogspot.com
Shirley Ross	http://www.momnmescrap.blogspot.com

Today is the Last Chance to Enjoy Stampaganza 2009

Heads up, everyone! Today is the last day for you to get some terrific deals on those stamp sets on your wish list. That's right: Stampaganza ends today!

Contact me to place your order or you can go directly to my website and shop online at http://lovetostamp.myctmh.com/

Here is a another card from my Christmas card workshop featuring another of my new favorite stamp sets, D1384 Snow Flurries:

This first card features the following Project Supplies:
Stamp: D1384 Snow Flurries
Paper: Aspen Level 2 paper packet
Cardstock: Outdoor Denim and Colonial White
Inks: Twilight and Outdoor Denim
Embellishments: Dimensional Elements Flurry and Outdoor Denim Twill Ribbon Rounds
Tools: "Wishes" how-to book, Sponge Daubers, Micro-Tip Scissors, and Liquid Glass


This second card features the following Project Supplies:
Stamp: D1384 Snow Flurries
Paper: Aspen Level 2 paper packet
Cardstock: Outdoor Denim, Bamboo, and Colonial White
Inks: Crystal Blue and Outdoor Denim
Embellishments: Dimensional Elements Flurry and Outdoor Denim Twill Ribbon Rounds
Tools: "Wishes" how-to book, Micro-Tip Scissors, and Liquid Glass

This second card is more of a stunner in person because of the homemade glimmer mist I used on the chipboard snowflake. I mixed Create-A-Shade Pearl Paint with Twilight Re-inker and some water to custom color my snowflake piece.

On a personal note, we are still waiting for our regular dose of snow here. The Christmas parade over the weekend just seemed a little too early without any snow on the ground. However, our band was fabulous, snow or no snow!

Have a beautiful Monday all!

Sending Some Joy Your Way featuring "Just for the Holidays"

My current favorite stamp set from Close to My Heart that's so perfect for making your Christmas gift tags has to be: D1380 Just for the Holidays. You can see two versions of the Christmas card I designed and taught at my Christmas card workshop a couple of weeks ago:


In addition to D1380 Just for the Holidays stamp set, I used Jingle Creative Basics paper which comes with the coordinating Juniper Grosgrain Ribbon.

Isn't this such fun paper? This a card that you could easily make in a large quantity, but change up the sentiment to "Peace on Earth," "Warm Wishes," "Merry & Bright," "Happy Holiday," "Merry Christmas" using this great stamp set.

You can also make all your gift tags quickly and easily too with this cute combo of paper and stamps!

I hope everyone had a Thanksgiving day/weekend full of your own brand of joy!

"Snow" card: All Decked Out stamp set with Aspen paper

This is my second post for today. Tomorrow will find me much too busy to play.

So, in honor of my sweet girl's dreams of snow, I am posting this fun card made with snow in mind:

Things I love about this card include the homemade glimmer mist that I actually brushed on to get a blustery feeling of snow blowing about. You know how it is when those days hit! However, our snowman is keeping warm in his hat, ear muffs, and scarf! LOL Oh, I also added some Liquid Applique "snow" to the tops of the letters and also as the "fur" for our snowman's hat too. I heated the Liquid Applique with my heat tool to puff it up.

The glimmer mist can be prepared in a 2-oz spray bottle by adding filling it to 1/3 with Create-A-Shade Pearl Paint. Next add about 10 drops your choice of re-inker (I used Crystal Blue here), then add another 1/3 of plain water. Shake well and spray. Keep in mind the "overspray effect" too! I did not with my first project and my oak dining table is still glimmery! LOL

This card made was made with D1308 All Decked Out paired with one of my favorite paper packs, Aspen Level 2 kit. Fellow consultant Bren Yule started the trend of using the corduroy brads for ear muffs. Don't you just love that!

The "S" "N" and "W" are from the E1013 Field Trip Alphabet set.

This next card is a 5 x 7 card featuring some easy-peasy paper-piecing. Christine Adams posted a super cute card similar to this one I made. Thanks for the inspiration, Christine!

The inside of the card completes the sentiment "Have Yourself" with "a Merry Little Christmas." The sentiment comes from the set C1293 Wonderful Season.

So, with that thought in mind, enjoy the coming wintry weather or the change of seasons wherever you may be visiting from today.

If you are still planning to take advantage of Close to My Heart's Stampaganza promotion, you are welcome to shop from my website or you can e-mail at: LoveToStamp.myctmh.com or call me with your order too. I just sent out my last Stampaganza reminder newsletter today to those customers who are on my mailing list. Don't miss the extra special coupon in my newsletter good for these last few days of November!

I am thankful

Okay, so life has been unbelievably busy for me this month. I have been a bad blogger. Much, much too busy to blog. LOL However, I wanted to pause and reflect just a minute on what I am thankful for and I hope you can take a moment to do the same.

Top Five (or more) that I am Thankful for:

My family is healthy again.
My husband, my son, and I all have jobs and are able to pay our bills.
The kiddos are doing well in school and are happy.
Dear hubby just keeps being a wonderful man.
I get paid to make cards, scrapbook, and get together with my friends to do all of those fun things. Love CTMH!

My photo for today is from 2008. I was a vendor at this event again this month, but forgot to take photos! gasp! However, you can see we had fun last year and once again this year. Doe Camp was a fun treat!

"Joy" Gift Card Holder with CTMH Holiday Jingle stamp set and Evensong paper

This great little gift card holder is going to be a big hit this weekend as my make & take at my next vendor show. I hope you can stop by to make one with me.

This project features the stamp set, C1371 Holiday Jingle paired with Evensong paper and a Clear Sparkle for some twinkle.

We also made this project at my Christmas card workshop a couple of weeks ago. I was inspired by a fellow consultant who shared her great project on another board. Thanks to Karen Morris!

I hope you like it and are inspired to make one of your own too!

Wishing you a joy-filled day!