Simply Splendid!

Well, it seems FINALLY, summer has decided to make its appearance here in Southern California! And what a SPLENDID appearance it is...sunny days, warm skies, and best of all NO marine layer!!

Speaking of splendid things...have you ordered your August Stamp of the Month, Something Splendid? Today I have a few more gorgeous cards to share with you.

I always love my upline Sue Laufer's creations and this is certainly no exception. Sue used the Splendor papers, a little Colonial White Ribbon and a few metal accents to create this perfectly splendid card. I love the Edge Anchor holding the ribbon in place.

Fellow consultant Janice Hodgkin also used the Splendor papers to make this sweet 6x6 card. Don't you just love that CTMH's Background and Texture papers are double-sided? Janice uses them so well on this card!

And finally, if you haven't played with our Clear Cards yet, you MUST get some! The possibilities are endless. Linda Taylor used one of the scalloped cards from the pack of Circle Clear Cards. Her use of Stardust Glitz glitter gel add just a touch of sparkle to those scallops.

The inside view of Linda's card...cool, huh?!?!

If you haven't ordered your Something Splendid set, call, email or simply head on over to my website - http://beth.MyCTMH.com and get yours today! The Stamp of the Month set is only available through August 31st.

Time for MORE Splendid Things!

I just LOVE the large flower in the August Stamp of the Month, Something Splendid, don't you?

I've already shared a couple of my own creations using the Something Splendid set and that beautiful large flower, but today I'd like to share the work of some other talented CTMH Consultants! It's always fun to see how given the same stamp set, we all come up with such different creation. The possibilities truly are endless!

This first card, a fun tri-fold design, was created by Gayle Luker, a member of my team. Of course, I LOVE the Cherry-O paper with the big pink flower, but the design is so cool! I can't wait to create some tri-fold cards on my own.



This next card, was created by Consultant Amy Raimy using the Passages paper. Amy is so clever - who would have thought to use a pretty flower with the rich and earthy tones of Passages. Amy's card is a 6x6 design. Gorgeous, don't you think?


Karen Barber's card using the Splendor papers is just cheery and fun - a great card for summer! Did you notice the Splendor Designer Brad in the corner? These fabric covered brads are quite cute!


Finally, don't have enough of the B&T you want to make a card? Look at what Donna was able to create with just a little cardstock, stamps and ink! Simply GORGEOUS! Donna added a touch of Liquid Glass to the center of the flower.

I hope you've loved these cards as much as I do! Head on over to my website to order your Something Splendid set TODAY. Remember, it's only available through August!

More Something Splendid cards to share next week. Have a SPLENDID weekend!

Splendor Card Night!

CTMH's new Splendor My Reflections Kit just screams SUMMERTIME! The cheery colors and patterns are the perfect mix of nature and whimsy!

Join me Monday, July 26th at 6:30pm for a fun night of card-making using the Splendor papers! We will make 3 cards (one of the cards shown in the picture here and two others) and learn a couple new techniques!

The Splendor Card Workshop is FREE with a $25 order placed that night! All attendees will receive a complimentary Summer 2010 Idea Book and the opportunity to win a door prize.

Space is limited so call or email me today to reserve your spot. RSVPs must be received no later than Saturday, July 24th to allow time to prep your projects!

July SOTM Blog Hop

It's that time again! Time for an all new Stamp of the Month Blog Hop. If you have arrived here from Dawn's blog, you are on the right track. If this is your first stop, I hope you'll follow the links and get some great ideas from my fellow CTMH Consultants!

This month we are featuring the sweet little critters found in the Happy Forever stamp set!

With their balloons, kites and butterflies, these cute little guys are ready for a fun summer day. And nothing says summer like our new Splendor papers! This 6"x6" card is a slightly modified version of the 'On the Side" pattern from Originals - such a simple, yet eye-catching pattern!

The hedgehog was stamped in Chocolate ink and softened with the use of a Blending Pen. His body is colored with a Bamboo marker. To create the balloons, simply stamp the image on three different B&T papers from the Splendor set. Cut them out and adhere them over the images stamped on the Colonial White cardstock. For a little dimension, the center balloon is adhered with a 3-D Foam Square. While it doesn't show so well in this picture, the balloons are covered in Liquid Glass giving them a subtle sheen.

Are you ready for more Happy Forever inspiration? Follow Hedgehog's adventures and head on over to Mary's Blog to see what she has created to share with us - I can't wait to see it!

Remember, the Happy Forever stamp set is only available in July. Order it for $22.95 or earn a great discount on it - you can even get it FREE! Visit my website for all the details!

Summer 2010 New Product Blog Hop

Are you ready for a fabulous new Idea Book from Close to My Heart? Yep, it's that time again...the Summer 2010 Idea Book goes live Saturday May 1st. You won't want to miss this issue as it is packed full of great new products including 4 of the cutest My Reflections kits! Call or email me to get your very own copy!

So...how about a sneak peak of the goodies you'll find inside?

Welcome to the Summer 2010 New Product Blog Hop! If you've come here from Lori's blog you're on the right path. If this is your first stop, I'll hope you'll hop along and see all that my fellow CTMH consultants have to share. When you come to the bottom of this post, simply click on the link to the next blog. Each blogger will post a new link, so follow those links through until you get back here!

So, here we go...

I absolutely LOVE the In the Month of sets in the Summer Idea Book, and the May set is my very favorite of the bunch.

I created this very simple card using the fun new Splendor papers featuring Topiary, Moonstruck and Glodrush. The large flower is from the new In the Month of May stamp set, and the finishing touches were provided by our brand new Glitz Glitter Glue in Stardust. While it doesn't show up well in my picture, the Glitz gives the same look we've achieved in the past with Liquid Glass and Prisma Glitter - just that touch of sparkle with a little dimension!

It's time to keep hopping! Head on over to Teri's blog for another sneak peak. And be sure to check back here on May 1st for the May Stamp of the Month Blog Hop!

Happy Hopping! :-)