Just a little preview

of the New Fall/Winter Close To My Heart Catalog that goes LIVE on September 1st. New colors, new albums, new stamps and paper packs. The Workshop on the Go kits are now available in the catalog, and of course MAGIC. This is the new design book by Jeanette Lynton. Don't miss out on your copy. Email me today!

2011 Retiring List from CTMH

Accessories
Z1214
Brads Summer Carnival
Z1216
Brads Winter Cozy
Z1212
Brads Spring Harmony
Z1220
Twinkle Brads Jolly
Z1218
Brads Basic
Z1213
Brads Spring Blossom
Z1217
Brads Metal
Z1219
Brads Essential
Z1215
Brads Autumn Harvest
Z1317
Designer Brads Splendor
Z1036
Clear Inspirations Clear Buttons
Z1155
Craft Buttons Clear
Z1282
Craft Buttons Summer
Z1283
Craft Buttons Autumn
Z1281
Craft Buttons Spring
Z1206
Craft Buttons Basics
Z1284
Craft Buttons Winter
Z1285
Craft Buttons Holiday
X5750
Color-Ready Alphabets Bold
Z1115
Dimensional Elements Simple Numbers
Z1019
Dimensional Elements Fresh Shapes
Z1139
Dimensional Elements Perennials
Z1047
Dimensional Elements Simple Alphabets Upper
Z1048
Dimensional Elements Simple Alphabets Lower
Z1230
Dimensional Elements In Color Organic Buttons
Z1145
HeartFelt Die-Cuts Whimsy
Z1162
Foam Die-Cuts Numbers
Z1158
Dimensional Elements In Color Adventure
Z1159
Badge Buttons
Z1150
Stardust Flexi Labels
Z1148
Pretty Pins
Z1210
HeartFelt Wonder
Z1053
Clear Inspirations Tags
Z1270
Soft Suede Pin Wheels
Z1272
Top Coats Rockin
Z1033
Just Blooms Big Pinks
Z822
Just Blooms Summer Posies
X1407
Journaling Spots Love Always
X1409
Journaling Spots Journey
Z1315
Fancy Fuzz Zippidee
Z1318
Marks Passages
Z1319
Opaques Cherry-O
Z1287
Edge Anchors Rustic
Z1286
Edge Anchors Vintage
Z1161
FoundryTabs
Z293
Photo Hangers
X285
Metal Rimmed Tags Circles
Z291
Hinge Pack
Z1032
Metal Rimmed Tags Flowers
Z1288
Edge Anchors Heritage
Z1035
Edge Anchors Cottage
Z1271
Tiny Tabs
Z1136
Mini Medley White Daisy
Z1121
Mini Medley Holiday
Z1119
Mini Medley Autumn Garden
Z1118
Mini Medley Spring Blossom
Z1120
Mini Medley Winter Cozy
X1408
Fancy Cuts Borders
Z1041
Expressives Font CD Volume II
X1405
Fancy Cuts Botanicals
X301
Weekly Calendar
Z1165
Mini Album Kraft with Jute
Z1117
My Creations Acrylic Mini Album
Z1132
My Pages Talk Voice Recorder
Z1291
My Creations Artboard
Z1052
Designer Ribbon Ricrac
Z1095
Embroidery Floss Yellow & Orange Assortment
Z1034
Designer Ribbon Black
Z1099
Bulk Twill 3/8
Z1122
Designer Ribbon Hollyhock
Z1138
Designer Ribbon Blush
Z1127
Designer Ribbon Chocolate
Z100
Organdy White Daisy 5/8
Z1123
Designer Ribbon Sorbet
Z1124
Designer Ribbon Heavenly Blue
Z209
OrgandyWhiteDaisy3/8
Z1131
Designer Ribbon Crème Brulee
Z1129
Designer Ribbon Outdoor Denim
Z1101
Bulk Black Grosgrain 3/8
Z1128
Waxy Flax Blush
Z1087
Waxy Flax Sunflower
Z1222
Glitter Rub-Ons Winter Cheer
Z1098
Rub-Ons Love Letters
Z1153
Rub-Ons All-Out Adventure
Z1135
Rub-Ons Love Story
Z1097
Rub-Ons Nature's Ambiance
Z1221
Glitter Rub-ons Remarks
Albums
Z4108
Snapease Album System 6x6
Z4109
Snapease Album System 9x9
Z4125
My Legacy Album Protectors 6x6
Z4124
My Legacy Album Protectors 9x9
Z4117
12x12 Four Pocket Photo Storage Pages (10)
Z4116
Memory Protector Value Pack Matte 12x12 (50)
Z4123
My Legacy Album Protectors 12x12
Z4118
Memory Protector Clear 9x9 (10)
4112
Memory Protectors Clear 6x6 (10)
Z4130
Spine Expanders 9x9 (10)
Z1251
My Legacy Linen Album Black 6x6
Z1197
My Legacy Linen Album Dark Cocoa 9x9
Z1200
My Legacy Linen Album Dark Cocoa 6x6
1154
My Legacy Album Leather English Tan 12X12
1155
My Legacy Album Simulated Dark Blue 12X12
1159
My Legacy Album Simulated Black 12X12
Z1250
My Legacy Linen Album Black 9x9
1153
My Legacy Album Leather Black 12X12
Z1201
My Legacy Linen Album Hollyhock 12x12
Z1188
My Legacy Linen Album Black 12x12
Z1184
My Legacy Linen Album Outdoor Denim 12x12
Z1196
My Legacy Linen Album Dark Cocoa 12x12
Z1183
My Legacy Linen Album Garden Green 12X12
Z1182
My Legacy Linen Album Cranberry 12x12
1151
My Legacy Album Leather Burgundy 12X12
Coloring
Z902
Soft Chalks Spring
Z903
Soft Chalks Summer
Z904
Soft Chalks Autumn
Z905
Soft Chalks Winter
Z650
Embossing Powder Clover Meadow
Z651
Embossing Powder Star Spangled Blue
Z653
Embossing Powder Sunny Yellow
Z2309
Marker Bubblegum
Z2338
Marker Orange
Z2313
Marker Clover Meadow
Z2329
Marker Hydrangea
Z2312
Marker Citrus Leaf
Z2336
Marker Ocean
Z2358
Marker Watermelon
Z2349
Marker Star Spangled Blue
Z1556
Marker Set Summer Celebration
Z1551
Marker Set Summer Carnival
Z2249
Reinker Star Spangled Blue
Z2209
Reinker Bubblegum
Z2229
Reinker Hydrangea
Z2236
Reinker Ocean
Z2238
Reinker Orange
Z2258
Reinker Watermelon
Z2212
Reinker Citrus Leaf
Z2213
Reinker Clover Meadow
Z2112
Stamp Pad Citrus Leaf
Z2138
Stamp Pad Orange
Z2109
Stamp Pad Bubblegum
Z2158
Stamp Pad Watermelon
Z2136
Stamp Pad Ocean
Z2113
StampPadCloverMeadow
Z2129
Stamp Pad Hydrangea
Z2149
Stamp Pad Star Spangled Blue
Z1566
Stamp Pad Set Summer Celebration
Z1561
Stamp Pad Set Summer Carnival
Organization
Z801
Ribbon Round Organizer
Z4202
Rolling Carryall
Z183
My Accents Organizer
Paper Product
X5671
Textured Cardstock White Daisy
1228
Cardstock 12x12 Citrus Leaf
1281
Cardstock 12x12 Orange
X5681
Textured Cardstock Spring Harmony
X5702
Cardstock Combo 8.5x11 Summer Celebration
X5665
Cardstock 9x9 White Daisy (24)
1229
Cardstock 12x12 Clover Meadow
X5745
Textured Cardstock Summer Celebration
X1412
Cardstock 8.5x11 Black
1231
Cardstock 12x12 Bubblegum
X5688
Cardstock Combo 8.5x11 Summer Carnival
1226
Cardstock 12x12 Watermelon
X5683
Cardstock Combo 12X12 Summer Carnival
1233
Cardstock 12x12 Star Spangled Blue
X1411
Cardstock 8.5x11 Colonial White
X5697
Cardstock Combo 12x12 Summer Celebration
X5807
Creative Basics Animal Cookies
X5808
Creative Basics Jingle
X5806
Creative Basics Emporium
X5810
Creative Basics Cherry-O
X5809
Creative Basics Vernada
X8623
Around The Holidays My Originals Card Kit
X8624
Bits & Pieces My Originals Card Kit
X8622
Its Your Day My Originals Card Kit
X8621
Hello Birdie My Originals Card Kit
X8616
Lets Get Together My Originals Card Kit
X8619
Happy Everything My Originals Card Kit
X8618
Cute As A Button My Originals Card Kit
X8625
Sugar & Spice My Originals Card Kit
X7100A
My Reflections Perfect Day Level 1
X7100B
My Reflections Perfect Day Paper Packet
X7100C
Perfect Day My Stickease
X7103A
My Reflections Aspen Level 1
X7103C
Aspen My Stickease
X7103B
My Reflections Aspen Paper Packet
X7097C
Game On My Stickease
X7097A
My Reflections Game On Level 1 Kit
X7097B
My Reflections Game On Paper Packet
X7101A
My Reflections Magic Moments Level 1
X7101B
My Reflections Magic Moments Paper Packet
X7101C
Magic Moments My Stickease
X7104A
My Reflections Evensong Level 1
X7104B
My Reflections Evensong Paper Packet
X7104C
Evensong My Stickease
X7081C
Majestic Blue My Stickease
X7081A
My Reflections Majestic Blue Level 1
X7081B
My Reflections Majestic Blue Paper Packet
X7102A
My Reflections Notebook Level 1
X7102C
Notebook My Stickease
X7102B
My Reflections Notebook Paper Packet
X7116C
Sweet Home My Stickease
X7116B
My Reflections Sweet Home Paper Packet
X7116A
My Reflections Sweet Home Level 1
X7070A
My Reflections Simple Pleasures Level 1
X7070B
My Reflections Simple Pleasures Paper Packet
X7070C
Simple Pleasures My Stickease
X7075A
My Reflections More To Adore Level 1
X7075C
More To Adore My Stickease
X7075B
My Reflections More To Adore Paper Packet
X7095A
My Reflections Boom-Di-Ada Level 1 Kit
X7095C
Boom-Di-Ada MyStickease
X7095B
My Reflections Boom-Di-Ada Paper Packet
X7117C
Grace My Stickease
X7117A
My Reflections Grace Level 1
X7117B
My Reflections Grace Paper Packet
X7110C
Back Country My Stickease
X7110A
My Reflections Back Country Level 1
X7110B
My Reflections Back Country Paper Packet
X7115A
My Reflections Jingle Level 1
X7115B
My Reflections Jingle Paper Packet
X7115C
Jingle My Stickease
X7118C
Twitterpated My Stickease
X7118B
My Reflections Twitterpated Paper Packet
X7118A
My Reflections Twitterpated Level 1
X7098C
Sarsaparilla My Stickease
X7098A
My Reflections Sarsaparilla Level 1 Kit
X7098B
My Reflections Sarsaparilla Paper Packet
X7092B
My Reflections Good Times Paper Packet
X7092C
Good Times My Stickease
X7092A
My Reflections Good Times Level 1
X7106A
My Reflections Unforgettable Level 1
X7106C
Unforgettable My Stickease
X7106B
My Reflections Unforgettable Paper Packet
X7096A
My Reflections Blue Ribbon Level 1 Kit
X7096B
My Reflections Blue Ribbon Paper Packet
X7096C
Blue Ribbon My Stickease
X7114C
Bella My Stickease
X7114A
My Reflections Bella Level 1
X7114B
My Reflections Bella Paper Packet
X7107C
That's Amore My Stickease
X7107A
My Reflections That's Amore Level 1
X7107B
My Reflections That’s Amore Paper Packet
X7091A
My Reflections It’s a Guy Thing Level 1
X7091B
My Reflections It’s a Guy Thing Paper Packet
X7091C
It's A Guy Thing My Stickease
X7111A
My Reflections Moon Doggie Level 1
X7111B
My Reflections Moon Doggie Paper Packet
X7111C
Moon Doggie My Stickease
X7112C
Animal Cookies My Stickease
X7112A
My Reflections Animal Cookies Level 1
X7112B
My Reflections Animal Cookies Paper Packet
X7105A
My Reflections Emporium Level 1
X7105B
My Reflections Emporium Paper Packet
X7105C
Emporium My Stickease
X7119A
My Reflections Veranda Level 1
X7119C
Veranda My Stickease
X7119B
My Reflections Veranda Paper Packet
X7113A
My Reflections Tinkerin Level 1
X7113C
Tinkerin My Stickease
X7113B
My Reflections Tinkerin Paper Packet
X7090A
My Reflections Silhouette Level 1
X7090C
Silhouette My Stickease
X7090B
My Reflections Silhouette Paper Packet
X7109C
Stardust My Stickease
X7109B
My Reflections Stardust Paper Packet
X7109A
My Reflections Stardust Level 1
X7108A
My Reflections Daydream Level 1
X7108B
My Reflections Daydream Paper Packet
X7108C
Daydream My Stickease
X7122C
You Rock My Stickease
X7122A
My Reflections You Rock Level 1
X7122B
My Reflections You Rock Paper Packet
X7125C
My Stickease Zippidee
X7125B
My Reflections Zippidee Paper Packet
X7125A
My Reflections Zippidee Level 1 Kit
X7123A
My Reflections Cherry-O Level 1 Kit
X7123C
My Stickease Cherry-O
X7123B
My Reflections Cherry-O Paper Packet
X7120C
Topstitch My Stickease
X7120B
My Reflections Topstitch Paper Product
X7120A
My Reflections Topstitch Level 1
X7126B
My Reflections Passages Paper Product
X7126C
My Stickease Passages
X7126A
My Reflections Passages Level 1 Kit
X7124A
My Reflections Splendor Level 1 Kit
X7124C
My Stickease Splendor
X7124B
My Reflections Splendor Paper Packet
X7121C
Caboodle My Stickease
X7121B
My Reflections Caboodle Paper Product
X7121A
My Reflections Caboodle Level 1
X5748
My Stickease Journaling Prompts Seasons
X5746
My Stickease Journaling Prompts About Me
X8535
Simply Snapshots Grace
X8536
Simply Snapshots You Rock
X8534
Simply Snapshots Moon Doggie
X8533
Simply Snapshots That's Amore
Tools
Z727
EZ Chalk Applicators
Z728
Soft Chalk Eraser
Z1205
Tweezers
Stamps
B1212
LITTLE TREASURES
B1225
SOLOS A
B1226
SOLOS B
B1227
SOLOS C
B1228
SOLOS D
B1229
SOLOS E
B1230
SOLOS F
B1231
SOLOS G
B1232
SOLOS H
B1233
SOLOS I
B1234
SOLOS J
B1235
SOLOS K
B1236
SOLOS L
B1237
SOLOS M
B1238
SOLOS N
B1239
SOLOS O
B1240
SOLOS P
B1241
SOLOS Q
B1242
SOLOS R
B1243
SOLOS S
B1244
SOLOS T
B1245
SOLOS U
B1246
SOLOS V
B1247
SOLOS W
B1248
SOLOS X
B1249
SOLOS Y
B1250
SOLOS Z
B1269
JOURNALING JOTS
B1286
SOLOS 1
B1287
SOLOS 2
B1288
SOLOS 3
B1289
SOLOS 4
B1290
SOLOS 5
B1291
SOLOS 6
B1292
SOLOS 7
B1293
SOLOS 8
B1294
SOLOS 9
B1295
SOLOS ZERO
B1296
JOY FOREVER
B1297
HEARTFELT
B1298
BE HAPPY
B1305
Yeehaw
B1306
Cottage Floral
B1307
Whimsical Wings
B1308
Remember this
B1311
Summer Sweetness
B1314
Inspiration
B1315
Code It
B1316
Coffee Stain
B1318
MAGIC MOMENTS
B1320
Adoration
B1321
Reach for the Stars
B1326
He Is Risen
B1327
Struck by Love
B1328
Backwoods
B1329
Shore is Fun
B1330
Surprise
B1331
Ocean Treasure
B1334
Enjoy the Journey
B1336
Somethin' Special
B1342
In the Game - Wrestling
B1344
In the Game - Lacrosse
B1345
Forever in Love
C1220
YOU'RE SPECIAL
C1234
SIMPLE STITCHES
C1257
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
C1277
CATCH OF THE DAY
C1278
LIBRARY CARDS
C1288
PLAYFUL PETALS
C1291
GIFT OF LOVE
C1293
WONDERFUL SEASON
C1297
Lovely Lace
C1299
BUTTERFLY KISS
C1300
JUST LIKE YOU
C1304
SANS ALPHABET
C1307
Western Flourishes
C1308
Be True
C1310
Happiness
C1311
Lucky Stars
C1313
Celebration Bouquet
C1315
Hero's Pride
C1316
Dog's Life
C1317
Paw Print
C1322
Gratitude
C1323
Whooo Loves You
C1326
Frosty Borders
C1336
You're Adored
C1341
Motherhood
C1343
Happy Endings
C1344
Peace, Joy, and Harmony
C1347
Ms. on the Go
C1348
Ravishing Roses
C1352
You Are Beautiful
C1357
Botanical Borders
C1358
Surf's Up
C1367
Lights, Camera, Action
C1388
Rock Star
C1389
So Sweet
C1392
In the Game - Soccer
C1393
In the Game - Play Ball
C1400
Encore
C1410
Fruitful Delight
C1412
Freedom
C1413
Go Green
D1011
IN THE WILD
D1128
HOLIDAY JUBILEE
D1194
ALL MY LOVE
D1200
ADORABLE BACKGROUNDS
D1201
FRAME OF MIND
D1204
DELIGHT IN EVERYTHING
D1207
VINTAGE POSTCARD
D1208
TICKET TAGS
D1212
PLAYFUL FLOURISHES
D1214
SPICE OF LIFE
D1217
FREE SPIRIT
D1221
DELIGHTFUL ALPHABET
D1227
LEGENDARY MOMENTS
D1237
STAR STRUCK
D1248
FLOWER CHILD
D1249
BABY MIRACLES
D1250
EXTREME CAPS
D1251
BRILLIANT BACKGROUNDS
D1252
CHECKLIST
D1255
THOUGHTS OF YOU
D1259
EASTERTIME
D1260
ENDLESS LOVE
D1261
SIMPLE BEAUTY
D1262
EXPRESS POSTAGE
D1263
BLOOMING FLOURISHES
D1276
Vintage USA
D1281
Footprints
D1284
With Love
D1285
Life's A Jungle
D1286
Today's Date
D1292
Home of the Free
D1293
Enjoy Your Journey
D1294
Play Time
D1302
Winter Memories
D1304
Life's Creation
D1316
Bon Voyage
D1329
Noteworthy
D1331
Dream Wishes
D1334
Reminisce
D1338
Bird Basics
D1343
Love Language
D1344
Ms. Gardener
D1345
Ms. Sweetheart
D1351
You've Got Flair
D1358
Childhood
D1362
Happy Healing
D1389
Ornate Ornaments - English
D1390
Ornate Ornaments - French
D1391
Ornate Ornaments - Spanish
D1405
Leave Your Mark
D1412
Noted Backgrounds
D1429
Vegetable Garden
D1430
Theme Park
E1008
STITCH ALPHABET
E1009
Building Block Alphabet

Hot, hot, hot!

We spent the weekend at Lake Okoboji with friends at a Corvette Rally. Boy, did it get hot up there. I really wished I could just jump in the lake. It was a great time, eating, shopping and visiting. We got to park our cars together on the boardwalk. Next time, I'll use more sunscreen.

Cherry-O Workshop cards

These great little cards were made using the Cherry-O Workshop on the Go Kit. There are cutting instructions for making 2 of each of these cards. Also included are instructions for making a two page layout, a Level 2 Cherry-O paper pack, Tulip Mini Medleys and the Bowl of Cherries stamp set. This set of 14 stamps is so cute and can be used over and over again. This Workshop on the Go is only available till the end of August. There are also 3 other kits that will be gone then too. Don't miss out on yours. Let me know today and I can order yours before it is too late.

Summer Vacation

Can you believe that the summer is almost over? It has flown by here. I was gone to the lake for ONE WHOLE MONTH! Kate and I spent 3 weeks, just the two of us. Then Jim, Jamie, Cara and Kyle came for the 4th. Jim stayed another week with me and had to drag me out to take me home. Wow, away from my home for that long. I never get to leave my house. When you work from home, you are alway there. Anyway, here are a couple of pictures of the family enjoying themselves.

Trying to get out of the Box

You have heard of the saying "thinking outside of the box?" Well, I have been doing a little of that lately, but I'm not sure I'm out there yet. These cards were made using the August Stamp of the Month, Something Splendid D1424. The colors are a little out of my comfort zone, but I gave it a shot. They are Amethyst, Sorbet and Black. What do you think? Does this make the cut, or should I give it another shot? You be the judge.

$2, $4, $6 for 8, It's YOU we appreciate!

Don't miss out on our fantastic sale happening now at CTMH. Go to my website, to order these great deals only available online. Have patience though, this is a huge sale, with lots of people taking advantage.

Smiles.....

Here are a couple of cards I made last night using the Smiles C1397 stamp set. Aren't those just the cutest images?

I used Tulip, Garden Green and Black on this card. The colors is a bit washed out in this photo, but in person it is really bright. I popped out a couple of the flowers. Looks like they are casting a shadow on my card. :)

I used Honey and Black for this card. The right edge is scalloped with black under it. I think those little flowers would make great sparklers for the 4th of July. Just add blue and red. What do you think?

Pink and Blue

Did you know that in the Close To My Heart Idea Book there are color suggestions on every page? Well, almost every page. Each page that displays papers and stamp sets shows the colors used for the artwork on those pages. That's how I decided on the colors for these cards. I looked on page 55 of the Spring Book and chose Bamboo, Blush and Crystal Blue.

I used those colors and the Springtime stamp set D1415 to make these cards. On this 4.25x5.5 card, I also used Blush Ribbon and D1361 Thank You. Aren't the boots great? The spots on the card are made using the eraser end of a pencil dipped into ink.

Here I used a piece of Blush ribbon also on the 5x5 card. I added a bit of Grey Wool for the handle. The patterned paper is the reverse side of the plaid in Twitterpated.

This is a 3.5x8 card using pop dots for dimension and Crystal Blue buttons from the Winter Button Collection. There is Waxy Flax in the buttons. So easy to use!

Here is another picture of the card.

On this card, I used the April Stamp of the Month. Our Acrylix stamps can easily be shaped to fit on this circle. There are Bitty Sparkles in the centers of the flowers. The patterned paper came from the Emporium Paper Pack and the That's Amore paper pack.

Check out the Idea Book and find your inspiration!

A Page from the Miracle Kit

Here's the first page of the great new kit available now through the end of May. We are celebrating National Scrapbooking Month with this fabulous Miracle Kit. Jamie sent several great pictures to me of himself at college. I enlarged this one to an 8x10 and trimmed it to fit. Really easy. Now I will add journaling and it will be complete. There is no stamping involved with this kit. Just Stickese and Dimensional Elements. Fast and Simple. Check out my website to see how to get your Miracle Kit! http://www.kimschnoor.myctmh.com/

Heart 2 Heart Challenge

Mary and the Design Team at Heart 2 Heart have thrown out their first challenge. I thought I would try one, just for fun. Hopefully, you can see the colors. I seem to be having an issue with my camera. Borrowed it to DH the other day. That could be the reason why. :) The sketch for the card was inspired from the Mojo Monday challenge.

This is a standard sized card. I used:

Chocolate and Sweetleaf cardstock

Patterned paper from the More to Adore and Emporium Paper Packs

D1191 Friendship Blessings stamp set

Chocolate, Sweetleaf and Sunflower ink

Just Blooms flower, Basic Button and Waxy Flax
Popdots, sanding and the paper punch

Drop in on Mary and see the wonderful cards she and her team have created!

Another Card with Flower Pot

This is an 8 1/2 by 3" card made using the "Roundabout" pattern from Wishes. I used the same colors as the card in the previous post. Colors used are Spring Iris, Sweet Leaf, Blush and Creme Brulee. The patterened paper is from the Daydream paperpack. I also used Blush ribbon and our tiniest Just Blooms paper flowers. They come in a bulk pack of different sizes and these were dyed Blush using Blush Reinker and a bit of water.

Here is a close up of the flowers. To dye paper flowers:

Take a Craft Jar Z188 and put a few drops of reinker in the bottom. Add a few drops of water to this. The intensity of the color will be determined by how much reinker you use. With these little flowers it doesn't take too much liquid.

Just drop the flowers in for a couple of seconds till they color, then use tweezers and remove from the dye.

Dry on paper towels

Add to your artwork

Just as simple as that!

Miracle Coming April 15th

Join the National Scrapbooking Month celebration in May with this special Miracle kit offer. It's a beautiful spring-themed scrapbooking kit that includes new, coordinating B&T Duos® die-cut papers, B&T Duos, Irresistibles™ chipboard die-cuts, My Stickease® adhesive images, Flip Flaps™, plus more favorite accessories and papers. We're also including an instruction brochure for easily creating two beautiful two-page layouts—with no stamping required! Here are the details: From April 15 (at 9 am MT) –May 31:

Purchase the kit outright for $19.95/$23.50 (CC1009).
Place a minimum order of $40/$47 (excluding Studio J™ orders) and purchase the kit for only $10/$10 (CC1009A).
Place a minimum order of $60/$70 (excluding Studio J orders) and purchase the kit for only $5/$5 (CC1009B).
Host a Home Gathering with minimum sales of $300/$350 and receive a kit FREE! (CC1009C)
From May 1–31, sign up as a new Consultant between and receive a kit FREE!

April Stamp of the Month Flower Pot D1409

This cute little stamp set comes with 16 stamps. Flowers, flower pots and a darling window and window box. Everything you will need to make a great card or scrapbook page. I used the embossing stylus to distress the Spring Iris card stock and also the vellum for the window pane.

Here is a close up of the window. The flowers have the smallest sparkles in their centers. Below is the product list for making this standard sized card.

Cardstock: Sweet Leaf, Spring Iris, Chocolate and Creme Brulee
B&T: Daydream

Inks: Sweet Leaf, Blush, Chocolate

Vellum, Bitty Sparkles, Pop Dots & Sweet Leaf Ribbon

To order your Stamp of the Month for April go to my website for all of the details for ordering online or email me today! tris0755ks@aol.com

A girl's best friend?

As it is turning out this winter, these UGGs have been a lifesaver. I wear them everywhere. I am sure that I look like Nanuk of the North, but my feet are warm and dry. Who knew that it would be almost March and I would still need my boots. I am one who usually wears clogs everywhere. I am not even sure they are still called clogs, you know, those backless shoes that you can just slip on and keep on going. Not those plastic things, but something in real leather.

I still think maybe diamonds would be a girl's best friend in a normal year, but my boots are right up there too.

This is a picture looking straight out my back door. The drift is taller than me and runs the length of my house. See what I mean?

Another piece of cake!

I was visiting a website the other day that I subscribe too and found this sketch. And with inspiration from Christine Adams on the colors, this is what I came up with. Go to http://365cards.blogspot.com/ and look at the other card designs there.

On this card, I used Chocolate, Creme Brulee and Colonial White cardstock. I used the Piece of Cake stamp set again as well as Chocolate ink. There is a piece of Chocolate Dot ribbon and Colonial White ribbon along with Bitty Sparkles. I used a Martha Stewart punch for the scallops. The cupcakes and stand are paper pieced with cardstock. I think the colors are yummy!

Piece of Cake

I tried another color combo that I found on http://www.closetomyheart.com/. This one includes Pansy Purple, Petal, Baby Pink and Sweet Leaf. The stamp set is D1407 Piece of Cake. This is the Stamp of the Month for February. The cake is paper pieced and I added a Sweet Leaf Button and a piece of retired Amethyst Waxy Flax.

This stamp set includes cakes and cupcakes decorated perfectly for any occasion. It won't be available after February 28th!

I'm Singing the Blues

Close To My Heart blues, that is. I decided to take the Monday challenge from http://www.jeanettelynton.com/ and make a card.

I used D1410 One of a Kind to make this standard sized card. My supplies were:

Crystal Blue, Outdoor Denim and Garden Green CS

Crystal Blue, Twilight and Garden Green Ink

White and Outdoor Denim brads, pop dots

I also used my Cuttlebug and Nestibilities to cut out the shape.

This stamp set is full of funky flowers and leaves to use for scrapbook pages and cards. Find it in the Spring Idea Book

Lucy Lu

You wouldn't think that something this little and furry could bring so much joy. This little Shih Poo named Lucy has been so much fun to have around. Even Jim has decided that she is here to stay. She has become quite verbal too. A little growl by the couch means "pick me up and put me on there", or just tonight, she was ready to go to bed before we were, so she stood by the bed and gave that little growl again. Not spoiled at all....... Love my little Shih Poo named Lucy Lu.