October Stamp of the Month Blog Hop

Yep! It's that time again! Time for another fabulous Stamp of the Month blog hop! We've changed things up a bit this month and hopefully it will make it easier to check out the blog hop in a few sittings. For October, we have THREE different blog hop loops each with over 20 participants. At the bottom of this post, you'll find links to the other two rounds!

This month we are featuring the October Stamp of the Month, Holiday Warmth (D1376). This whimsical set is made up of fun images and sentiments to create a merry greeting!

Of course, nothing says holiday like the new Jingle My Reflections Paper Packet and the Jingle Creative Basics. What a perfect compliment to the Holiday Warmth set!

The following fast and easy card was created using the Jingle Creative Basics and Tulip cardstock.

Hmm...it seems I'm on a Prisma Glitter kick lately. Yes, I've created yet another card using my favorite touch of bling! On this one I added Liquid Glass to the swirls on the sentiment and stamped in the corner. While the Liquid Glass was still wet, I sprinkled a little Prisma Glitter on top - so simple! Did you know you can create your own Twinkle Brads in ANY color? Here I used silver brads and added a drop of Liquid Glass to the top of each brad. Sprinkling a little Prisma Glitter on the Liquid Glass gives those brads that extra little twinkle! FUN technique!

To see even more great ideas using the Holiday Warmth set, head on over to the next stop on our blog hop - I know my friend Brae from Canada has something GREAT to share with you on her blog! Click HERE for her post!

Once you've checked out the first round of the blog hop (and ended up back here at my site again), be sure to head over to the other two rounds of the hop for even more inspiration!

Round 2: Check out Michelle's creation HERE and then follow the link to go through Round 2.

Round 3: To get into Round 3, head on over to Pam's site by clicking HERE - and then, of course, follow the links to see everyone's artwork.

A Raffle for Smiles!

Just four days left to get your raffle tickets benefitting Operation Smile and your chance to win one of THREE fabulous prizes!

As most of you know, Close to My Heart is an active supporter of Operation Smile. This amazing organization provides corrective surgeries for children born with cleft palettes and other facial deformities. They literally create smiles for thousands of children worldwide! When you allow me "round-up" your orders, you are helping. Additionally, anytime you purchase a My Acrylix stamp set, you are helping as a portion of every stamp set sold is donated to Operation Smile.

This month I am holding a raffle to benefit Operation Smile! Tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5. The fabulous prizes are as follows:

Grand Prize: Rolling Carryall (retail value $129.95)
1st Prize: Tickled Pink Project Pack (retail value over $34.95)Everything you need to create 4 gorgeous pages (2 two-page layouts) including a D-sized stamp set, Mini-Medley Accessory pack and detailed instruction brochure
2nd Prize: Just Because Card Kit (retail value $34.95)Everything you need to create 16 beautiful cards including a D-sized stamp set, card bases and all pieces precut, mini inks, accessories and a detailed instruction brochure

Tickets will be sold through Friday, September 25th. Winners will be announced in my October Newsletter.

Call or email me to buy your raffle tickets today and enter to WIN!!

More Treasures inspiration!

Did you love the Stamp of the Month Blog Hop? If you haven't checked it out already, be sure to scroll down to the next post where you can click through almost 70 blogs with amazing artwork using the September Stamp of the Month set, Treasures!

And just in case that isn't enough, today I have even more Treasures inspiration for you! All of the following cards use the brand new Grace paper packet - simply GORGEOUS!

This great card created by Amy Raimy uses the Originals concept, Message Secured. Amy also used our new Soft Set Eyelets and Soft Set Eyelet Setter - what a great new tool! It is truly the easiest eyelet setter I've ever used!

Janice Hodgkin created this elegant card. I love her tone-on-tone stamping the on the Twilight B&T paper.

This fun 4 1/2' x 4 1/2" card was created by Gayle Luker. Gayle used her paper trimmer and embossing stylus to create embossed lines on the Twilight cardstock and then sanded the embossed lines to get those cool stripes. LOVE it!


Sue Laufer created this pretty 5x7 Thank You card. Isn't it a fun design? Sue used the Medallion concept from Wishes and the NEW Basic Craft Buttons.

This little treasure came from Linda Taylor. The 3"x6" card uses the Long Layers concept from the Wishes book. What doesn't show up wel in the picture is the touch of Prisma Glitter Linda added to the dandelions. Fun!


Linda Taylor also created this pretty card using the Sentiment Secured concept from Wishes. The Prisma Glitter added to the Twilight flower has taken on the Twilight color underneath to look like blue glitter - very cool!

September Stamp of the Month Blog Hop!

Welcome to the Stamp of the Month Blog Hop! September's SOTM is Treasures, a great set filled with images and sentiments for all your dandelion wishes!

If you've arrived here from Wendy's site, you're on the right track. If you're just getting started, simply click on the link at the bottom of each blog hop post to follow the path until you end up back here. Once again, we have over 60 Close to My Heart Consultants sharing their creations!

This month, I have two fun cards to share with you.

This simple 5x7 card uses the midpoint concept from Wishes. The Prisma Glitter adds a little sparkle and just the right finishing touch.

Stamp set: Treasures (September SOTM)
Papers: My Reflections Level 2 Paper Packet - Grace
Exclusive Inks: Honey, Cocoa
Accessories/Tools: Colonial White Ribbon Rounds, Prisma Glitter, 3-D Foam Squares, Sponge Daubers

The next card, a 4 ½” x 4 ½” design, is inspired by the Matchbook concept, also from Wishes.

Stamp set: Treasures (September SOTM)
Papers: My Reflections Level 2 Paper Packet – Grace
Exclusive Inks: Honey, Cocoa, Twilight
Accessories: Antique Copper Brads, Prisma Glitter, Sponge Dauber

Now "Hop" on over to Barbra’s blog to see her work! Enjoy the blog hop – you’re sure to get lots of great new ideas and inspiration! Remember, the September SOTM is only available until September 30th!

Still Cupcake Crazy!

Like so many of you, I fell in love with Close to My Heart's Cupcake Sprinkles stamp set (D1336) when it was released in the Spring 2009 Idea Book!

I was recently able to pull it out and use it again for Amy's Cupcake Buffet themed Home Gathering! Amy sent out fun custom invitations, served delicious homemade cupcakes to all of her guests, and we played with the Cupcake Sprinkles stamp set! Such a sweet night it was!

It is always fun to pull out a stamp set and match it with NEW papers! Yes, that's right, this card is made with Close To My Heart's new Twitterpated papers. The colors are a perfect compliment to Fall, but work well with so many other themes!

Speaking of NEW...the Fall/Winter Idea Book will be available to view online on Tuesday, September 1st. Just head over to my website to see it (remember, it won't be there until Tuesday!). Want your own copy, just drop me an email (I offer a great subscription rate where you just pay for shipping and the books are FREE)!

And of course, keep checking back here to see lots of the new goodies in the coming weeks!

Come Sneak-a-Peek!

You’re invited to the annual SNEAK-a-PEEK!

Fall/Winter Catalog Kick-Off & Open House

Thursday, August 20, 2009
4pm – 8pm
At my home in Camarillo

Mark your calendar and plan to join us for all the fun! This will be your first chance to see the incredible Fall/Winter 2009 Idea Book and Catalog and many of the NEW scrapbooking products.

♥Free Fall/Winter 2009 Idea Book for all who attend
♥Enter to win a fabulous basket filled with amazing CTMH products and support Operation Smile at the same time!
♥Make & Takes
♥Current and “Retired” Products for Sale
♥Door Prizes
♥Refreshments and MORE!!!

HOW TO EARN DOOR PRIZE TICKETS:
♥RSVP before August 17th -- 1 Ticket
♥Be one of the first 5 guests to RSVP (and attend) -- 2 Tickets
♥Bring a ”fresh face” with you (someone who is “new to me”!) -- 3 Tickets
♥Place a $35+ Order (before tax and shipping), join a club or book a home gathering -- 4 Tickets
♥Bring a friend who places an order, joins a club, or books a gathering -- 5 Tickets

Click here to RSVP by August 17th so I can have a catalog and make-n-take supplies ready for you!

I hope you'll Grace me with your presence at my Sweet Home. You'll get a chance to see the latest and greatest from Close to my Heart and you'll be so Twitterpated you'll certainly Jingle all the Way Home!

Gotta love FREE goodies!

Don't you just love getting FREE scrapbooking goodies? I do! and I LOVE the Thanks-a-bration special offered by CTMH right now!

Between now and August 17th simply place a minimum order of $100 and you get not only the fun Stamp of the Month set, It's your Day for FREE, but CTMH will throw in a My Reflections Level 2 paper packet as well (a total retail value of $35.90). To make it an sweeter deal, CTMH will also cover the tax and shipping on both of your free items.

Thanks-a-bration only lasts until August 17th, so don't wait! Head on over to my website...http://beth.MyCTMH.com and shop online. Of course, you can call or email me with your order as well!

*Free paper packet will vary by order and will be hand selected by CTMH. Limit of one free paper packet and one free SOTM set per order (but you're welcome to place as many qualifying orders as you'd like!).