April 2012 CTMH Stamp of the Month Blog Hop!!!

Welcome to the Close To My Heart Stamp of the Month Blog Hop!

This month we are featuring the April SOTM from the NEW 2012 Spring/Summer Idea Book, which is S1204 You Are…, a set of 15 My Acrylix Stamps! 

 

If you have come here from Tamytha Jenkins' blog, you are on the right path! The blog hop is a great big circle, so you can start here and work your way all around.

This month we have over 50 Close To My Heart Consultants sharing their creations using this month's SOTM and other great CTMH products on their blogs. To join in the fun just click on the link at the end of the post on each blog to move to the next one!

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I’m sharing ANOTHER scrapbook layout this month! I think I’ve decided to challenge myself the rest of this year to create scrapbook layouts for each Stamp of the Month Blog Hop. Gives me an incentive to get more scrappin’ done!

I’m also sharing a sneak peek from CTMH’s National Scrapbook Month promotion, which begins April 17th! Here goes…

I absolutely LOVE the colors in this new paper packet! I used three of the colors, Sweet Leaf, Sunset & Lagoon along with Crème Brulee & Chocolate.

The paper packet is called ‘Dotty for You’, thus the dotted paper. On the reverse side of each dotted paper are fabulous patterns such as plaids, butterflies, circles, stamped images & more. I can’t wait to share more with  you in the next couple of weeks!

Here are a few close-ups of the page elements…

You see I used some of our yummy baker’s twine…which just so happens to have THREE of the colors in the ‘Dotty for You’ kit, so it works perfectly.

I created the banner with the Cricut Art Philosophy Cartridge & My Acrylix Pennant Alphabet

I used the April Stamp of the Month ‘You Are…’ with Chocolate ink for the title and some accent borders.

Here’s a photo of a photo of a cupcake pick I made using the April Stamp of the Month too.

I love using little banner strips of different sizes right now to add accents where needed. I hear banners are a really ‘HOT’ trend right now…along with more of that yummy baker’s twine!

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That’s it for now…I hope you enjoyed your visit!

Now "Hop" on over to Sheila Bennett's blog to see her fabulous works of art! Be sure to visit all the Consultants at their blogs to get some great crafting ideas and other fun ideas using this month’s stamp of the month!

To purchase your April Stamp of the Month (only available Apr 1-30, 2012) and other CTMH products like the Cricut Art Philosophy Collection…

Visit My Website to shop now!

or click here to contact me to place your order.

Thank you for stopping by and have a blessed day,

CTMH DIY Desk Calendar, Art Canvas, and Vase

{Article courtesy of the CTMH Art Department}

Ah, home sweet home, where we get to decorate to our heart’s delight! Add these beautiful DIY dècor pieces to your home to live inspired every day. We’ve chosen a sleek color scheme of Grey Flannel, Black, and White Daisy, with a pop of Pear, and we used the graphic flowers from the My Acrylix^® Dreamin’ Workshop set to add subtle texture to the White Daisy paper in the desk calendar and art canvas. Here are a few hints for you as you create these chic projects.

Desk Calendar

• Create the triangular base of this calendar by folding a 12" × 12" piece of chipboard at the 3" and 7 1/2" marks.
• Insert three pins from the Bling assortment (Z1466) and clip the sharp ends if they protrude too much. (Tip: You can use hot glue on the back to anchor the pins.)
• Cut twelve 3 1/2" scalloped squares from Pear cardstock using the shape on the Cricut^® Art Philosophy cartridge (Z1686) and sponge the edges with Pear ink.
• Cut twelve 3 1/2" squares from Grey Flannel cardstock and sponge edges with Grey Flannel ink.
• Use the 3" chipboard squares from the My Creations^® memory game (Z1614) for the date tiles. Stamp the background flower pattern in second generation using Grey Flannel ink and then stamp the month or numbers with black StazOn^® ink. Sponge the edges with Grey Flannel ink. (Tip: Stamp two of numbers 1 and 2. Stamp one each of numbers 3 – 9 and 0.)
• Back each month and date tile with the 24 pieces of cardstock and then punch a hole in the top for easy hanging.

Art Canvas

• Cut a piece of cardstock to the size of your canvas. (Tip: Do all your stamping and inking first before attaching the cardstock to the canvas.)
• Select four or five alphabet stamp sets, varying the size and styles. (Tip: You can create this “subway art” look with whatever alphabet sets you have on hand.)
• Choose a few simple icon stamps to fill in empty areas.
• Play around with the placement and spacing of the letters and icons before stamping.
• Stamp the words and icons with black StazOn^® ink.
• Attach the finished cardstock piece using a thin coat of Mod Podge applied to the canvas.

Vase

• Cut out 130 2" scalloped circles from Grey Flannel cardstock using the shape on the Cricut^® Art Philosophy cartridge (Z1686) or by punching the circles using the 2" scallop circle punch (Z1392).

• Staple the circles together in stacks of five.

• Squeeze and scrunch the edges then adhere two stapled sets together on the flat sides to create a spherical shape.

• Sponge edges with Grey Flannel ink if desired.
• Place the finished flowers inside a glass carafe or vase.
• Wrap Sweet Leaf ribbon from the Designer Ribbon green collection (Z1616) around the neck of the vase to accent.

CTMH Holiday Tags Assortment–Video Tutorial

Gift tags are a must-have year-round in every home and even more so during the holidays. Learn how to turn out classy, custom gift tags in assembly-line style, with the help of the Cricut Art Philosophy cartridge, in this Close To My Heart video. It's one more way to tell your gift recipient, "You're worth it!"

Make Your Dreams Come True…

I have just returned from a wonderful week at the Close To My Heart Annual Convention in Disneyland! This time of year is just like Christmas for all Close To My Heart Consultants as it is the time of year when a plethora of new products in unveiled…like our exclusive Close To My Heart Cricut Art Philosophy cartridge! We learned so many wonderful new ideas & techniques at Extravaganza and the artwork was absolutely stunning and inspiring. I have a millions ideas floating around in my head and I’m so excited and ready to get busy putting them into action!

It never fails, my favorite part of convention each year is the unveiling of the new Close To My Heart Idea Book and this year’s Idea Book is the BEST one yet! Seriously, I can not express how beautiful it is and how wonderful all the new products are. The beautiful artwork is captivating and one of my favorite new features must be all the new decorative My Acrylix stamps (images shown at 100% of size) now at new lower prices! My Acrylix stamps ‘clearly are the best’!

So, with all that said, I am already looking forward to next year’s convention in…none other than…DALLAS, TEXAS!!! I am ecstatic that it will be in my home state next July and I would absolutely love it if you would join me!!! Curious about how you can do that???

Well, it makes perfect sense for you to become a Close To My Heart Consultant and join my team NOW…that way you can join me at next year’s convention! Registration opens August 2, 2011. Now is the time to make your dreams come true!

Click here to contact me about joining my team today. You are welcome here! Click here to visit my Online Application to join Close To My Heart today!

FALL WINTER 2011 NEW CONSULTANT KIT – New Products AND Lower Prices

Business Essentials (included with enrollment) – Wonderful business and creative products to launch your career. Over $280 retail value!

 

New Consultant Kit contents:

Read Me First Letter

Autumn/Winter 2011 Idea Books (qty. 10)

Spring/Summer 2011 Idea Books (qty. 5, while supplies last)

"You Are Welcome Here" Recruiting Brochures (W1151, qty. 25)

"The Rewards Come Now" Hostess Brochures (W1150, qty. 25)

Studio J® Brochures (W111, qty. 5)

Hostess Order Forms (W122, qty. 25)

Customer Order Forms (W101, qty. 25)

Studio J® Customer Order Forms (W1102, qty. 25)

Studio J® Membership Cards (W1103, qty. 5)

Studio J® 5-Pack Cards (W1104, qty. 5)

Close To My Heart Color Wheel (W470)

Autumn/Winter 2011 B&T Duos® Sampler (W1109, 48 – 6" Square Samples)

Cello Bags (W1152, qty. 25)

My Acrylix® Lovable Petite Perks Stamp Set (W2021)

My Acrylix® Wonderful You Incentive Stamp Set (W332)

Double Scrubber (Z1163)

My Acrylix® Spritz Cleaner (1778)

Bonding Memories® Glue (1512)

Sponge (Z697)

Liquid Glass (Z679)

Micro-Tip Scissors (Z534)

Black My Legacy® Faux Leather Album (Z1345)

My Creations® Memory Game (Z1614)

Workshops on the Go™ Typeset Kit (G1024)

Typeset Complements Canvas Shapes (X7139C)

Milepost Shapes (Z1464)

Juniper Exclusive Inks® Pad (Z2165)

Bamboo Exclusive Inks® Pad (Z2103)

Crème Brulee Exclusive Inks® Pad (Z2167)

My Acrylix® Trinity Alphabet Stamp Set (E1021)

My Acrylix® Vintage Type Stamp Set (D1481)

2" x 3 1/2" My Acrylix® Block (Y1009)

3" x 3" My Acrylix® Block (Y1006)

New Consultant Kit Add-On Collections

Want more than just the New Consultant Kit? Select any or all of the remaining collections at the discounted price, plus tax and shipping.

Elemental Add-On Collection

 

Elemental Add-On Collection includes:

Workshops on the Go™ Elemental Kit* (G1026)

Dimensional Elements Banners (Z1685)

Décor Journaling Spots (Z1461)

My Acrylix® Love Life Stamp Set (D1482)

My Acrylix® Happy Clusters Stamp Set (C1471)

Olive Exclusive Inks® Pad (Z2137)

Desert Sand Exclusive Inks® Pad (Z2118).

*Cricut® Art Philosophy cartridge required to complete workshop layouts and bonus project.

Roxie Add-On Collection

Roxie Add-On Collection includes:

Workshops on the Go™ Roxie Kit (G1025)

Rhinestone Designer Brads (Z1360)

Foundry® Pin Clips (Z1612)

My Acrylix® Instant Memories Stamp Set (C1466)

My Acrylix® Unscripted Stamp Set (C1465)

Tulip Exclusive Inks® Pad (Z2166)

Cocoa Exclusive Inks® Pad (Z2114)

2" x 6 1/2" My Acrylix® Block (Y1010)

Studio J® Add-On Collection

Studio J® Add-On Collection includes:

12-month Studio J® Membership

5 Studio J® Layouts (must redeem within first 3 months)

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Click here to visit my Online Application to join Close To My Heart today!

Click here to contact me about joining my team today.

Our Mission: We show you how to celebrate relationships through discovering your creativity, to preserve and share the moments that matter most.

Visit my website to sign up or email me at Pamela@myctmh.com or give me a call (325) 656-3547 if you have any questions.

Halloween Blog Hop

How cool is this!?! Tresa Black started this fun Halloween Blog Hop on her blog, Fabulously Artsy. Here is how it works per Tresa…

This hop is all about Halloween! If you've made something for this spooky holiday, show it off! Stamping, Scrapbooking, cards are all welcome, as well as home decor, sewing, costumes, recipes, you name it. As long as it's Halloween, it's all good!

If you'd like to play along, you just need to scroll to the bottom of the thumbnails and click on the "click here to enter" button. It will walk you through the steps to submit your own picture that will show up on my blog, and get a code to put on your own blog. The blog hop will then be on your blog too, easy peasy!

Here is my entry…

I decided to create this cute little box using the September Stamp of the Month, Thriller, along with the NEW Hooligans Level 2 Paper Packet & Sunset & Pear Mini-Medley Accents. After seeing one of these made on another stamper’s blog last week, I just had to make one. It came together so easy and is perfect for a Halloween treat!

 

Your turn…