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!

Zippidee is Something Splendid

Okay, I'll admit it, I'm not much of an outside the box thinker! I tend to look at a paper packet and see the featured colors and how they work well together. Thus, it has been my personal challenge lately to try to step outside the box a little more and see the many, many possibilities for our amazing kits!

This is one of the cards we created last night at my Zippidee Card Night. Yes, that's right, the Zippidee papers that are so fun and so "Disney-esque" can have so many looks. We used the Honey and Black cardstocks and the Bamboo B&T paper found in the Level 2 paper packet.

At first glance, I wouldn't have thought to pair Zippidee papers with our GORGEOUS August Stamp of the Month set, Something Splendid, but when I found a similar card on super crafty consultant Karen Pedersen's blog, I had a feeling it would work!

The large flower is stamped "tone-on-tone" on the Honey card base and the Bamboo B&T is matted onto the scalloped black cardstock (TIP: Did you know you can use the nifty Corner Rounder from CTMH to make a pretty scalloped border?). A little ribbon and a small flower stamped on a 1" circle of the Bamboo B&T and you have a super simple card!

My card ladies LOVED this one and I can't wait to reproduce it in many colors and kits!

I will be sharing more gorgeous cards using the Something Splendid set over the next few days, but don't wait...head over to my website and get your set today! It is only available through August 31st. The stamp of the month is $22.95, but you can earn it at a great discount or even free with the rest of your order.

RETIRING!!!

No, no, I'm not "retiring"! I love my job way to much to hang it up! However, Close To My Heart is retiring many, many stamping and scrapbooking products and the list is out! Click HERE to view the list.

As many of you know, once CTMH releases the annual Retiring List, all products found on the list are available while supplies last. With our amazing $2, $4, $6 for 8 Customer Appreciation sale, many items are already sold out. You'll notice some items marked in green. Those items are no longer available. I will try to update the list weekly, but don't wait! If something you've been wishing for is on the Retiring List, get your order in today before it's too late! Head on over to my Close To My Heart website and get those goodies today.

Those of you who have been around and seen a few of these lists might notice this list is longer than usual...yes, it is! And it basically means that CTMH is making way for even MORE new products in 2011 - I simply can't wait!

August Stamp of the Month Blog Hop

Wow! With all the Convention excitement, July simply flew by! I can't wait to share all of the new goodies with you, but for now, it's time to get hoppin'! That's right, it's time for another Stamp of the Month Blog Hop!

If you've arrived here from Lori's blog, you are on the right path. If this is your first stop, I welcome you and invite you to hop along with us. Simply follow the link at the end of this post (and the links at the end of post on each subsequent blog) and you will be inspired by over 60 amazingly creative Close to My Heart Consultants! If at anytime, you get lost along the way or find links not working, you can find a complete list of hoppers on Helen's website.

This month we are featuring Something Splendid - a GORGEOUS set of 13 stamps!

The large flower is perfect for the Base and Shade technique I used on this card - and My Acrylix makes it so easy to line up those images PERFECTLY! The base flower was stamped using Blush ink and the shade image was stamped right over the top using Tulip ink, but truly, the color combos are infinite with a set like this one.

This 6x6 card uses the new Cherry-O Creative Basics along with a little Colonial White Ric Rac and a button from the Winter Cozy Craft Buttons collection. The flower is popped up with Foam Tape for a little added dimension!

Remember, the Something Splendid set is only available in August! Head to my website to see how to get your set at a GREAT discount - or even FREE! And you won't want to miss out amazing online Customer Appreciation sale beginning Wednesday, August 4th - online only! See all the details below!

Thanks again for stopping by! It's time to keep hopping...head on over to Tammy Lea's blog to see what she has created to share with us! Happy Hopping!

$2, $4, $6 for 8...It's YOU We Appreciate!

We are shouting from the rooftops how much we love and appreciate you! It only makes sense to pass along our appreciation with amazing deals! And we think you'll want to shout for joy too!

From Wednesday, August 4 at 8 am (PST) through August 11, while supplies last, you can purchase selected

*My Stickease Assortments for only $2
*My Reflections Level 1 kits for only $4
and
*My Reflections Level 2 paper packets for only $6

Those prices are more than 50% off!

This sale is only available on my Close to My Heart website, and ONLY WHILE SUPPLIES LAST!! Get ready because these deals will go FAST!!! Mark your calendar, then hop online on Aug 4th!

To help you prepare for these amazing deals, I'm including the list of items expected to be offered.

X7045A-My Reflections Vintage Travel Level 1
X7045C-VintageTravel My Stickease
X7056A-My Reflections Discovery Level 1
X7060A-My Reflections Heirloom Level 1
X7060B-My Reflections Heirloom Level 2 Paper Packet
X7061A-My Reflections Floral Impressions Level 1
X7061B-My Reflections Floral Impressions Level 2 Paper Packet
X7061C-Floral Impressions My Stickease
X7062A-My Reflections Laid Back Level 1
X7069A-My Reflections Just Chillin Level 1
X7069C-Just Chillin My Stickease
X7070A-My Reflections Simple Pleasure Level 1
X7070B-My Reflections Simple Pleasure Level 2 Paper Packet
X7070C-Simple Pleasure My Stickease
X7071A-My Reflections Best Friends Forever Level 1
X7072A-My Reflections School Zone Level 1
X7072C-School Zone My Stickease
X7073A-My Reflections Abundance Level 1
X7073B-My Reflections Abundance Level 2 Paper Packet
X7073C-Abundance My Stickease
X7075A-My Reflections More To Adore Level 1
X7075B-My Reflections More To Adore Level 2 Paper Packet
X7075C-More To Adore My Stickease
X7076A-My Reflections Sonata Level 1
X7076C-Sonata My Stickease
X7077C-Sweet Harmony My Stickease
X7078A-My Reflections Cutie Pie Level 1
X7078C-Cutie Pie My Stickease
X7079B-My Reflections Rough n Tumble Level 2 Paper Packet
X7079C-Rough n Tumble My Stickease
X7080A-My Reflections Route 66 Level 1
X7080C-Route 66 My Stickease
X7081A-My Reflections Majestic Blue Level 1
X7081B-My Reflections Majestic Blue Level 2 Paper Packet
X7081C-Majestic Blue My Stickease
X7082A-My Reflections Expedition Level 1
X7082C-Expedition My Stickease
X7083A-My Reflections Let's Get Together Level 1
X7084A-My Reflections Floral Tapestry Level 1
X7085A-My Reflections Everlasting Level 1
X7085B-My Reflections Everlasting Paper Packet
X7085C-Everlasting My Stickease
X7086A-My Reflections Caprice Level 1
X7086B-My Reflections Caprice Level 2 Paper Packet
X7086C-Caprice My Stickease
X7087A-My Reflections Enchanted Level 1
X7087B-My Reflections Enchanted Level 2 Paper Packet
X7087C-Enchanted My Stickease
X7088A-My Reflections Free Spirit Level 1
X7088B-My Reflections Free Spirit Level 2 Paper Packet
X7088C-Free Spirit My Stickease
X7089A-My Reflections Lifes Delights Level 1
X7089C-Life Delights My Stickease
X7090A-My Reflections Silhouette Level 1
X7090B-My Reflections Silhouette Level 2 Paper Packet
X7090C-Silhouette My Stickease
X7091A-My Reflections it’s a Guy Thing Level 1
X7091B-My Reflections it’s a Guy Thing Level 2 Paper Packet
X7091C-It’s a Guy Thing My Stickease
X7092A-My Reflections Good Times Level 1
X7092B-My Reflections Good Times Level 2 Paper Packet
X7092C-Good Times My Stickease
X7093A-My Reflections Sweet Pea Level 1
X7093C-Sweet Pea My Stickease
X7094A-My Reflections Paper Garden Level 1
X7094C-Paper Garden My Stickease
X7095A-My Reflections Boom-Di-Ada Level 1
X7095B-My Reflections Boom-Di-Ada Level 2 Paper Packet
X7095C-Boom-Di-Ada My Stickease
X7096A-My Reflections Blue Ribbon Level 1
X7096B-My Reflections Blue Ribbon Level 2 Paper Packet
X7096C-Blue Ribbon My Stickease
X7097A-My Reflections Game On Level 1 Kit
X7097B-My Reflections Game On Level 2 Paper Packet
X7097C-Game On My Stickease
X7098A-My Reflections Sarsaparilla Level 1 Kit
X7098B-My Reflections Sarsaparilla Level 2 Paper Packet
X7098C-Sarsaparilla My Stickease
X7100A-My Reflections Perfect Day Level 1
X7100B-My Reflections Perfect Day Level 2 Paper Packet
X7100C-Perfect Day My Stickease
X7101A-My Reflections Magic Moments Level 1
X7101B-My Reflections Magic Moments Level 2 Paper Packet
X7101C-Magic Moments My Stickease
X7102A-My Reflections Notebook Level 1
X7102B-My Reflections Notebook Paper Packet
X7102C-Notebook My Stickease
X7103A-My Reflections Aspen Level 1
X7103B-My Reflections Aspen Level 2 Paper Packet
X7103C-Aspen My Stickease
X7104A-My Reflections Evensong Level 1
X7104B-My Reflections Evensong Level 2 Paper Packet
X7104C-Evensong My Stickease
X7105A-My Reflections Emporium Level 1
X7105B-My Reflections Emporium Level 2 Paper Packet
X7105C-Emporium My Stickease
X7106A-My Reflections Unforgettable Level 1
X7106B-My Reflections Unforgettable Level 2 Paper Packet
X7106C-Unforgettable My Stickease
X7107A-My Reflections That’s Amore Level 1
X7107B-My Reflections That’s Amore Level 2 Paper Packet
X7107C-That’s Amore My Stickease
X7108A-My Reflections Daydream Level 1
X7108B-My Reflections Daydream Level 2 Paper Packet
X7108C-Daydream My Stickease
X7109A-My Reflections Stardust Level 1
X7109B-My Reflections Stardust Level 2 Paper Packet
X7109C-Stardust My Stickease
X7110A-My Reflections Back Country Level 1
X7110B-My Reflections Back Country Level 2 Paper Packet
X7110C-Back Country My Stickease
X7111A-My Reflections Moon Doggie Level 1
X7111B-My Reflections Moon Doggie Level 2 Paper Packet
X7111C-Moon Doggie My Stickease
X7112A-My Reflections Animal Cookies Level 1
X7112B-My Reflections Animal Cookies Level 2 Paper Packet
X7112C-Animal Cookies My Stickease
X7113A-My Reflections Tinkerin Level 1
X7113B-My Reflections Tinkerin Level 2 Paper Packet
X7113C-Tinkerin My Stickease
X7114A-My Reflections Bella Level 1
X7114B-My Reflections Bella Level 2 Paper Packet
X7114C-Bella My Stickease
X7115A-My Reflections Jingle Level 1
X7115B-My Reflections Jingle Level 2 Paper Packet
X7115C-Jingle My Stickease
X7116A-My Reflections Sweet Home Level 1
X7116B-My Reflections Sweet Home Level 2 Paper Packet
X7116C-Sweet Home My Stickease
X7117A-My Reflections Grace Level 1
X7117B-My Reflections Grace Level 2 Paper Packet
X7117C-Grace My Stickease
X7118A-My Reflections Twitterpated Level 1
X7118B-My Reflections Twitterpated Level 2 Paper Packet
X7118C-Twitterpated My Stickease

Whew!!! Quite a list isn't it!?!?! All I can say is it is a sign of GREAT things to come from Close to My Heart!

***Tax, shipping and handling apply. Offers are valid only while supplies last and available online ONLY!

Happy Mail!

What a special surprise I received in the mail today! This sweet handmade card was sent to me from Close to My Heart as a "thank you" for creating and contributing artwork to our Silent Auction benefitting Operation Smile. Getting a handmade card in the mail always brightens my day, especially if it comes from CTMH.

But Wait...There's More (a little inside joke for those of you who were at Convention or know about the class I taught at Extravaganza)!!! The adorable little stamp set is an exclusive set, only available from Jeanette Lynton herself...and it is signed by Jeanette! What a treasure!

I just LOVE this company! Thank you Jeanette and Close to My Heart!

Still Time to Get "Happy Forever"

Aren't you just loving this cute little hedgehog and his buddies?

I thought I'd share a few more pictures of some fun ideas using the July Stamp of the Month set. Remember, this set is only available through July. Order it today for only $22.95 OR see how you can earn it at a great discount or even FREE! Visit my CTMH website for all of the details!

This first card was created by my dear friend, Sue Laufer (check out her blog HERE). Sometimes I am amazed at how Sue and I can come up with designs that are so similar. In case you didn't see my Stamp of the Month card, you can see it HERE! I love Sue's use of the fun Zippidee papers and the different colored Bigger Brads - isn't this such a cheery card?

Have you tried out new Clear Cards yet? They are so fun, and really quite easy to use! Consultant Karen Barber created this adorable card using the Zippidee papers, the Clear Cards and the cool, new Fancy Fuzz Borders!

Buttons make the cutest balloons, don't they? Consultant Janice Hodgkin's pierced border on this card gives it a fun look. Simply use your piercing tool to make small holes, fairly evenly spaced, around the edge of your cardstock - a quick and easy border technique!

Don't forget, the Happy Forever stamp set is only available through July! Get your sweet hedgehogs today!