SOTM For November 2011~ Cherish The Day (S1111A) ~ This Stamp Set Is Great To Date!

Check out the Stamp of the Month for November! The set is called "Cherish The Day" (S1111A). This set is great if you like to put dates on your projects. Alot of times on my scrapbook pages I just put the date...so, I think this set will come in handy. To get this stamp set...that is only available during the month of November...just spend $50.00 and you can get it for $5.00! Check out my website and find a few goodies to go with the SOTM and get to work...and if you buy $25 or more in My Acrylix Stamp Sets (it can be a part of the $50.00 you need to spend for the SOTM) you can get the oh so pretty November's Special Stamp Set too!  

You Won't Believe Your Eyes! What A Beautiful Holiday Stamp Set! November's Special Starting Early!

I thought I would share the November Special with you today since CTMH decided to start it a few days early. It is now available to order! When you place a minimum order of $25.00 buying My Acrylix Stamp Sets you will receive the November Holiday Wishes stamp set for just $5.00...it's a D-size set worth $17.95...that you won't be able to order out of the catalog. It is only available until the end of November! And, some of the beautiful shapes on the set work with the Cricut Art Philosophy too! So, check out the flyer and put your order in today!

Quote Book ~ Quotes To Add To Your Book ~ Chocolate!

I thought I would do the quotes today to add to your quote book...

~"Chocolate: Here today...gone today!"

~"Put "Eat Chocolate" at the top of your list of things to do today. That way, at least you'll get one thing done!"  

~"Exercise is a dirty word...everytime I hear it, I wash my mouth out with chocolate!"

~"Life without chocolate is like a beach without water."  

~"I could give up chocolate but I'm not a quitter!"

~"Chocolate doesn't make the world go around...but it certainly makes the ride worthwhile!" 

I thought I would share some "Chocolate" type quotes today. I thought with Halloween in just a few days we'll have some chocolate type photos to add to our scrapbook pages. Plus, chocolate is my favorite! Anyway, don't forget to stop back again for more quotes next week...and I wanted to add...no idea who or where I got these quotes...I've been saving them to use for my scrapbook pages / cards. So enjoy the quotes!

Check Out These Halloween Coloring Books!

Today I'm going to share with you the fun gifts my son (who is in 1st grade) made. They came out cute! Last year we made coloring books for his Kindy class...I guess they must have been a big hit because he wanted to do the same thing but with different monster stamps. He did a bunch of the work to put these together too. He also decided to make some cute little gifts for the women who work in the front office at school...and 1 for his teacher, and he didn't want to forget the Principle of the school! For the Principle he wrote him a special note too! (Talk about cute!) He used 2 different stamp sets..."Beware" (which is retired) and "Party Animal" (D1437). This is the same set my daughter used for her monsters...see post from Monday 10/24...they both picked out different monsters to use, which makes their gifts look totally different. So, check these Halloween gifts out and let me know what you think?!  (Ps. I only showed 1 photo of the front office/teacher gifts since the 3 of them were the same. And the 1st photo only shows 2 done but he made 32 bags...under the stamp with the bat my son signed his name for all the gifts for his classmates too.)  

Tutorial ~ Holly's Story ~ What Is So Great About Close To My Heart? Watch This Video To Find Out!!

I thought I would share the tutorial that Close To My Heart put on youtube to share with you Holly's Story. I am stepping back today from all the holiday type stuff and thought you might want to see this video...before the end of the month...incase you are thinking of taking advantage of October's Special "Add-On". There is only a few days left to sign up if you are thinking about it. In the video she explains why she became a consultant...but if your not really interested in selling...that's ok (that's why I'm here!)...I just thought if your not that familiar with CTMH this video will help you get more familiar! So, check out this video, and if after watching it you have any questions let me know. Also, check back here tomorrow to see the cute items my son made!  

Ps. Since this video was made CTMH now only has 2 catalogs a year but they are bigger and better then ever!

Check Out The Super Cute Halloween Gift Bags My Daughter Made!

Over the weekend we worked on my children's classmate / friends gifts for Halloween. Today I am going to show you what my daughter made. She did almost all of the work by herself. She decided that she no longer wanted to make something for each of her classmates (she's in 5th grade) but did want something for a few close friends and 2 teachers. I think she did a great job!

She used "White Daisy" paper (1385) (FYI the price is $9.50 for the pack ~it's not correct in the catalog) and two different stamp sets ("Merry Monsters" for the saying which is now retired) and "Party Animal" (D1437). She also used all different color markers to color them in. I just love our markers...they match perfectly to our stamp pads and paper! I think her little gift bags (with ghost marshmellos) came out super cute! Check back on Wednesday to see what my first grader made!

I also wanted to add...this is what is so great about CTMH even my children can enjoy using the products and make some cute, fun gifts...so, remember this with the holidays coming you could make some really special gifts for people in your life...as a family together!

Check Out Leadershare Day!

Today I thought I would share a link to Jeanette Lynton's website. Kristine posted all about the fun day we had at Leadershare. I thought you guys might enjoy seeing some of what went on at Leadershare Day on Saturday. I had a bunch of fun hanging out with other CTMH consultants. It was super fun! So, check it out HERE! And, remember, if you want to get in on this fun you can sign up and become a consultant too! This is the month (October 1-31st) you can get the special "Add-On For Free" deal!    

Quote Book ~ Quotes To Add To Your Book

I thought I would do the quotes today to add to your quote book...

~"The amount of sleep required by the average person is...five minutes more!"

~"If people were meant to pop out of bed, we'd all sleep in toasters."  

~"With a butterfly kiss and a ladybug hug, sleep tight little one."

~"People who say they sleep like a baby usually don't have one."  

~"Good Night! Don't let the Bed Bugs bite! If they do, hit'em with a shoe and watch'em turn black & blue!" 

I thought I would share some "Bedtime" type quotes today. My husband had to get up super early today for work. I woke up with him and had a hard time falling back to sleep. So, I am tired and thought bedtime quotes were needed. :) Anyway, don't forget to stop back again for more quotes next week...and I wanted to add...no idea who or where I got these quotes...I've been saving them to use for my scrapbook pages / cards. So enjoy the quotes!

I Just May Have Figured Out How To Get My Photos Scrapbooked Faster!

Today I thought I would show you one of the two page layouts I did at the end of September using Studio J. I posted about it on the 30th...look HERE if you didn't read that post already. I really didn't think I would like using design software for scrapbooking...but after doing a few pages (getting them in my hands!) and hearing from CTMH at Leadershare Day what they were thinking when they put Studio J together...I have to say...I just may end up using it more. If I understood what they told us on Saturday...they didn't make Studio J to replace the more traditional scrapbooking...it's more like an add-on to it. Basically, we don't get to do the "back-burner" type photos and with Studio J we can fit in enough time to get those types of photos done, and still have time to do the more traditional scrapbooking of the more important events each year. With using Studio J we can get each year of photos done and not fall behind. (These are my words...they, of course, said it better.) But, this gives you a point to start with. I say, go HERE ...read the FAQ area and then try it out! You can try it out and you're not required to buy anything and you don't have to download anything either (which I love about Studio J!). So, unless you decide after checking it out and playing with it you want to buy some pages you're not out money. But, I am going say...once you play with it...it might be hard to not buy a membership! Ps. I took a photo to share but covered my son's face (don't like to put my children's face on the internet.)   

Tutorial ~ "Make Cardstock The Star Of The Show" ~ Make It The Star On Your Cards And Scrapbook Pages!

I thought I would share the tutorial that Close To My Heart put on youtube to share with you some fun ideas you can use...just using cardstock. The video is called "Make Cardstock The Star Of The Show". After watching this video you'll be able to make some beautiful scrapbook pages and cards! CTMH has 60 lovely colors to use...so you can use them to fit any theme you want! So, check out this video and start making some fabulous pages and cards!

Want To Become A Consultant? This Is The Month To Do It! October's SOTM Almost Gone Too!

I just wanted to remind everyone that we are at middle of the month...incase you want to buy the Stamp Of The Month (Holiday Magic~ S1110). Also, the October Special  "Add-On" is only until the end of the month too...so if you are thinking of becoming a consultant...this is the month to do it! Don't forget...when October goes so does these deals!

Quote Book ~ Quotes To Add To Your Book

I thought I would do the quotes today to add to your quote book...

~"Happy times are never ending when we're playing and pretending!"

~"You have to walk carefully in the beginning of love; the running across fields into your lover's arms can only come later when you're sure they won't laugh if you trip."  

~"Growing old is mandatory; growing up is optional."

~"Photographers are violent people. First they frame you, then they shoot you, then they hang you on the wall."  

~"Runs with decorative scissors." 


I thought I would share some "Fun" type quotes today. With my family visiting I thought these type of quotes were fitting. Anyway, don't forget to stop back again for more quotes next week...and I wanted to add...no idea who or where I got these quotes...I've been saving them to use for my scrapbook pages / cards. So enjoy the quotes!

Notebook For Auction ~ Operation Smile

Today I thought I would share the notebook I made over the weekend. I was able to take a photo of it yesterday...well, I made the cover...I bought the actual notebook from Walmart...just so we are clear. :) I used the last of my Dreamin' paper (X7142B). I really need to buy another pack. I just love this paper pack! I also used a few stickers from the Dreamin' My Stickease Assortment (X7142C). The stamp I used on the front cover is from "10 Things" (C1474). I am going to give it to CTMH at Leadershare Day for the auction to help raise money for Operation Smile. I think the notebook came out cute...what do you think?   

Tutorial ~ "Newsprint Rub-Ons From CTMH" ~ Do You Want To Add Some Rub-Ons To Your Projects? Check This Video Out!

I thought I would share the tutorial that Close To My Heart put on youtube to share with you some fun ideas on using "Newsprint Rub-ons" (Z1388). The product is set up to make it super easy to use. I thought you would enjoy seeing the video since the rub-ons can really add a little something to your scrapbook pages or cards. So, check out the video and have some fun!

Elemental Paper Pack ~ Look At This Beautiful Scrapbook Page!

Over the weekend I made a really cute notebook but haven't taken any photos yet. I will try to post it on Wednesday. So, in the meantime, I thought I would share a photo to give you some more ideas on what you can make with the "Elemental" paper pack. I really like that you can use this paper for just about any theme. On this scrapbook page they also used the new "Decor Journaling Spots" (Z1461) and the "Color-Ready Alphabets Cork" (Z1450). Also, the stamp set "Love Life" (D1482) was used. So, go through your photos to see which ones will go with this paper and get an order in!    

Elemental ~ Workshop On The Go Kit ~ Paper Packs ~ How-To Books ~ Check Out These Cute Scrapbook Pages!!

Today I thought I would share the paper pack "Elemental" with you. You can buy the Workshop On The Go (G1026). It comes with: Level 2 paper pack, a special stamp set (can only get this set if you buy the wotg kit), a pack of Just Blooms Flutter Paper Shapes, Antiqued Copper Designer Brads, & a workshop guide (directions to make some scrapbook layouts). If your not really into stamping you can buy the paper pack (X7141B) and the Elemental Complements Dimensional Elements (X7141C) and make your own designs up (or you can use one of our great "How To" books). Either way, you'll have some fabulous scrapbook pages and/or cards. And, if you are into stamping...we have 2 sets that go great with this paper..."Love Life" (D1482) and "Zoology" (B1391). I wasn't too sure about this paper but after seeing some artwork with it I can see some of my photos getting done with this paper. One thing I do like is that you can use it with just about any photos...there is no set theme with this paper. So, check it out and see what you can make with it!

Quote Book ~ Quotes To Add To Your Book

I thought I would do the quotes today to add to your quote book...

~"When I asked for all things so that I might enjoy life, I was given life so that I might enjoy all things."

~"You will find as you look back upon your life that the moments when you have really lived are the moments when you have done things in the spirit of love."  

~"To do anything truly worth doing I must not stand back shivering and thinking of the cold and danger, but jump in with gusto and scramble through as well as I can."

~"You can't bring back the past, and you're not promised the future, so enjoy life now."  

~"When we are motiviated by goals that have deep meaning, by dreams that need completion, by pure love that needs expressing, then we truly live life." 


I thought I would share some "Joy" type quotes today. With the rain and cooler weather we are having I was feeling a little down so I thought these kind of quotes might help. Anyway, don't forget to stop back again for more quotes next week...and I wanted to add...no idea who or where I got these quotes...I've been saving them to use for my scrapbook pages / cards. So enjoy the quotes!

You Have To See This Flower Arrangement!

I thought today I would share a link to a scrapbook buddy's blog. Patty made this amazing flower arrangement that I thought you should see! If you haven't bought the Cricut Art Philosophy Collection yet...after seeing what she made...you're going to want to! So check it out and let me know what you think. I thought it was beautiful! Way to go Patty! 

Tutorial ~ Happy Holiday Card Set ~ Do You Have The Right Tools?

I thought I would share the tutorial that Close To My Heart put on youtube to share with you some holiday cards. After watching this video you'll be able to make some fast, easy, and beautiful cards! In the video they used the stamp sets "Holiday Cheer" (B1381) and "A Holiday" (A1115). They also used "White Daisy Die-Cut Cards" (Z1473) and the Cricut Art Philosophy Collection (Z1686) for the shapes. So, check out this video and start getting ready for the holidays!

SOTM For October 2011~ Holiday Magic (S1110) ~ The Holidays Will Be Here Before We Know It!! So Get Ready Now!!

Check out the Stamp of the Month for October! The set is called "Holiday Magic" (S1110). This set is adorable if you are planning to make some cards, invitations, or tags for the holidays. Or, even scrapbook some pages for your holiday photos! So, to get this stamp set...that is only available during the month of October...just spend $50.00 and you can get it for $5.00! Check out my website and find a few goodies to go with the SOTM and get to work...the holidays will be here before we know it!