Just in time for Christmas . . . . BIG SALE & free glue!

JUST ANNOUNCED ... 

 At 12:00 AM (MST) on December 1, my CTMH website will have LOTS of  new SALE items.  Go to the “While Supplies Last” to find a wide variety of paper and coordinating accessories, all with a substantial markdown. You will also find that most of the items that are currently available will also see a further markdown at that time.

To sweeten the deal even more, from December 1–31, all $50 or more orders placed will also include a free Bonding Memories® glue pen (Z553)—a $4.50 value! 

Fill your shopping carts NOW because they are only WHILE SUPPLIES LAST!  Happy Shopping!

Just a few other REMINDERS . . . 

1.  The GIVEAWAY has about 16 days left and I'm not to 100 followers yet.  I may still give away some product credit and a stamp set but to see the WHOLE giveaway happen, share, SHARE, SHARE!!!!

2.  The "Capture the Date" special has a few days left...

3.  LOCAL FOLKS ... I will have a table at a local vendor fair on Saturday (Dec 1, Shopko Mall, 10:00 - 3:00).

4.  Retired list for 2012 has been announced!
        RETIRING STAMPS  
        RETIRING EMBELLISHMENTS & PAPERS

 . . . and thanks for stopping by! :)

It's An Artiste Christmas . . . and Giveaway Reminder

Even though there won't be an Artise (CTMH Cricut Cartridge) Blog Hop today, I thought I would still post my project on my own.  I hope you like it!  The Artiste Cartridge is quickly becoming my favorite cartridge!  (Don't forget to check out my Special's page . . . it's a great time to purchase this cartridge!)

My project is . . . A Rosette Ornament.

 

This is my first try using the Artise for rosettes and I think I like it.  I did notice that some of the white core from the topiary cardstock showed through but the dauber and ink took care of that quickly.

The rosette (two pieces) were cut out of the cardstock at 2".  Using my Martha Stewart score-board, I scored the tick marks and accordion folded both sections.  I think I may have assembled it wrong end to wrong end but it worked out okay! ;)

I circle punched the Pear and Partridge paper and backed it with a medallion (Artiste, page 31. Accent 4) was cut from cream cardstock and inked with topiary using the touch up dauber.

I used another circle cut out of the cream cardstock to feed the ribbon through and "sandwich" the rosette.  The ribbon also went through the center of the B&T paper and then tied in a small bow.  I may add some bling yet, too.

Thanks for stopping by.

DON'T FORGET about my giveaway!  I have to get to 100 followers (Facebook, blog, or both) before I can give away some product credit.  See the gadget below to sign up!

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CHRISTMAS IN NOVEMBER Blog Hop

CHRISTMAS IN NOVEMBER

 Welcome to our Christmas in November Blog Hop where we are showcasing  the exclusive Art Philosophy Cricut cartridge which can be purchased exclusively through a Close to My Heart Independent Consultant.

 

It's hard to believe that it's already November and that Thanksgiving is less than a week away.  And well, that means, it's almost Christmas!   We have created Christmas themed projects for you and hope to inspire you to get started on YOUR Christmas creations.

If you just happened to come to this blog, you should start at the beginning at Lucy's blog - Love 2 Create.  If you came here from Carolyn's blog, Nuts4Scrappin, then you're in the right place!

 My project is ... POINSETTIA TAG

I found a similar project from a CTMH sister and expounded on it.  I like how this project makes a pretty realistic flower.  The snowflake is cut at three sizes (I used 3.5", 2.675, and 1.875 for mine - laid out in the Cricut Craft Room to make it look just right. See page 27 (<Snwflke2>) for the image I used.

The three layers are cut out of CTMH Hollyhock white core paper and then decorated using Ruby alcohol makers (darker hash marks with all over lighter marker coloring).  The sections are then embossed from the back to give them curl and dimension and assembled using foam squares.  Gems and similarly decorated leaves complete the flower. 

 Finally, I added a simple tag cut (also from the AP cartridge) and some ribbon.  All it needs is some calligraphy or stamped name and it will be ready to attach to the perfect Christmas gift.

The next stop on your blog hop fun is Tammy from C2MH.

Here's the entire blog hop lineup in case you get lost along the way:

1. Lucy ~ http://www.love2createitall.com  
2. Darla ~ http://www.stampingunderdoctorsorders.blogspot.com
   
3. Diana ~ http://arlenescreativespace.blogspot.com  
4. Carolyn ~ http://www.nuts4scrappin.blogspot.com
5. Kindred Hearts ~ http://itmakestotalcents.blogspot.com
6. Tammy ~ http://c2mh.blogspot.com/  <<<< NEXT STOP
7. Arlene ~ http://arlenescreativespace.blogspot.com
8. Traci ~ http://www.papercrafting101.blogspot.com

"Scrapping Everyday Miracles" Guest Designer Post

My guest designer post at "Scrapping Everyday Miracles" is up.  I would love to get your feedback on my project!

Don't forget . . .

~ Giveaway underway... If I can get 100 followers on this blog or on my Facebook page (preferably both :) ) I will be giving away (3) $10 product credits!  See my "Giveaway" tab for the Rafflecopter gadget.

~ The November Stamp of the Month and CTMH Special can be found under the "Specials & Giveaways" tab.

~ Last Card Class of the year...  My last card class of the year will be on Saturday (2:30pm).

~ Last Craft Night of the year... Monday, Dec 3rd @ 6:30pm.

Thank you for stopping by!

Events, BIG GIveaway, Specials . . .

LOTS TO SHARE . . . here we go . . .

EVENTS:

(Notice this is also at the left and will be updated regularly.  Click either image to be taken to my Facebook Events page to join!)

BIG GIVEAWAY:

  100 FOLLOWERS GIVEAWAY (thru 12/15/12)

(The October Giveaway winner can be found below)
 
Now for the CURRENT giveaway . . . I'm getting ready to celebrate a milestone.  IF I can get to 100 Followers on Facebook or here on my blog, I will be giving away THREE (3) $10 product credits!  Share with your friends on Facebook and Twitter.  Lots of ways to enter . . . just see the Rafflecopter widget below.


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SPECIALS:

 Capture the Date, Capture the Savings

Help those affected by Hurricane Sandy

To show our support of Red Cross relief efforts for those areas of the US severely affected by Hurricane Sandy, Close To My Heart will donate $1 for every Stamp of the Month set sold as a part of this promotion during November.

In celebration of our Stamp of the Month program, we’re throwing in a little something extra: a 50% off stamp set! In November, when you or your customers place an order of $50 or more in full retail products and purchase the November Stamp of the Month set, Capture the Date, for just $5, you can pick any stamp set* at 50% off!

Place a qualifying order and capture the savings today!  THIS may be the perfect time to get the Cricut Cartridge you've been wanting ...

Stamp of the Month - November

Each month you can enjoy a new D-size stamp set, available for one month only, for just $5—that’s over 70% off retail! When you place an order of $50 or more in Close To My Heart products, you qualify for this special Stamp of the Month pricing.

November 2012: Capture the Date (S1211A)

Spend $50 and get this Stamp of the Month set for just $5.  Also - see the "Capture the Date, Capture the Savings" special above for even more savings.

 

ALSO . . .

I have a VERY busy month planned . . . vendor events, blog hops, and I'm also the featured designer on "Scrapping Everyday Miracles"!  See my intro here with more to come...

Thanks for stopping by.  See y'all soon.

DCWV Northridge Publishing Contest Entry & Giveaway WINNER!

I have just recently found DCWV and have fallen in love with their papers.  When I saw this contest, I was at a loss for what to create.  As you can see, I've been doing a lot of cards lately so that came to mind and I wanted to follow the "unique" description in the announcement.

I looked through my "Tattered Time" stack and came across a few ideas but in the end I made this card with one . . . yes, just one . . . 12" X 12" page.  Here is how it started.

I love the monochromatic look of it and the gears and metal clock pieces have a great shine to them.  The background was antique-y enough to work in the card I planned.

Here is everything I used to make the card and your first glimpse:

And a birds-eye view to show you the dimension I added with the "ladder card" cut and some pop-dots (actually, they were squares).

The sentiment was from the D1257 Make It Count CTMH stamp set as well as the "magic moments" and the numbers on the vertical sections.  I love how the set worked with the paper.  The bow was an afterthought but I like how it softens the look a little.  The card folds flat to fit into an envelope as well. (It doesn't make sense for me to make a card I can't give out.)


Here's a final straight on, close up view.  I hope you like it.

I haven't done a lot of challenges yet but each time I try, I push myself a little more.  (Note that I used another piece of Tattered Time paper as the background for my pics.  I love the dimension and "tattered" look especially!)

Please check back on Monday to see the updated Specials and Giveaways tab.

BTW - a winner has been announced for my October Giveaway . . . Congrats KIM!

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Thanks for stopping by!