Birthday Layouts

Last night I worked on getting JD's 3rd birthday and Ethan's 2nd birthday into layouts for their albums. They are growing up so fast!!

JD's layout was one I created over a month ago, but wasn't sure which pictures to put into it. When I pulled out his professional pics, I knew this layout was made for those pictures!! Took me about five minutes to slap the pictures on and journal.

Ethan's took a little more work, because he is wearing Christmas colors, but I didn't want his layout to be Christmasy. (Is that a word?) The coolest thing about Ethan's pictures is that the sweater in the bottom of the right page is the sweater Grandma Jane made for Daddy when he was little! It fit Ethan perfectly for his birthday pictures!!

Blog Candy!!

Good morning! I am giving away Blog Candy today!! What is Blog Candy, you ask? Can you eat it? NO! Can you buy it at the store? Nope! Can you unwrap it? Yes...if you win!! Blog Candy is something handmade for you! So, how do you get blog candy?? Well...read on!

For my first Blog Candy giveaway, all you have to do is leave a comment on my blog! Tell me what you like about my blog, or what you'd like to see more of, or a random thought...whatever you want! It's that simple! Make sure to include your name and email, so I can reach you if you win. I will draw two names from all the comments left today and you will receive a Jingle layout from my January Product Spotlight post below. A Layout?! YEP! Just for commenting!! I know you have Christmas or Birthday pictures waiting to scrapbook...go on and post your comment!!

And don't forget to sign up for my email newsletter on the right side of my blog. Specials only come in my newsletter! Hope to Stamp, Crop, and Create with you soon!! :)

January Product Spotlight Blog Hop

Welcome!! On this blog hop we are featuring Imagine, one of our fantastic idea books!!


This affordable how-to book helps you create designer 12" × 12" layouts with simple scrapbooking patterns, cutting diagrams, instructions for assembling, and simple techniques. You may have arrived here from Jenifer's Blog. If so, you're on the right track!

I used Imagine to offer a fantastic workshop for my customers. We created 24 layouts using the Imagine book and one Level 2 Paper Pack. My choice was Jingle, one of our cute Christmas papers.

Here is a picture of the entire workshop:

A few of my favorite layouts from this workshop are:




I hope my Imagine layout pictures have inspired you to check out this featured how-to book! Now, hop on over to Haley's blog to see her beautiful creations using Imagine! Have fun and happy hopping!

January Blog Hop!

Welcome to the January Stamp of the Month Blog Hop! If you arrived here from Dawn's blog, you're on the right path! This month's Stamp of the Month is True Friends. I used this Stamp of the Month along with the Felicity collection (campaign for this month) to create two projects.

The first project is a card that was inspired by one my friend made. (Thank you, Karen!) I love the uniqueness this card displays, with the right flap and the Stamp of the Month cut out. I used paper from the Felicity collection. I am very pleased how well it turned out.


The second project is one of our new My Creations Journals (Z1268). The front cover of the journal features a 7"x5" clear pocket, which is great for creating a journal with your personal touch! I used the Felicity collection on this, too. I love the color combination!


I hope you enjoyed your stop here on this month's Blog Hop! Next, hop on over to Kim O'Rear's blog to see the beautiful project she created!! If you get lost on the hop, you can always start here again or check Jena DeVries' blog for the complete list. Have fun!! :)

LOVE it!

I absolutely LOVE the new papers in the spring catalog!! I can't wait to show it all to you on Saturday, January 23, at my Open House!! Plan to stop by my house between 4-7pm to see all the fantastic new stuff CTMH has to offer! There will be lots of giveaways and specials for that night only...you won't want to miss it! Also, bring your current project and plan to stay and work 'till midnight. We will provide munchies and drinks and it's FREE! Perfect girls night out!! RSVP so that I know you're coming. Bring a friend!!

Featured below are two of the new paper packs...aren't they awesome?!

Felicity!

January is National Papercrafting Month and CTMH is celebrating with the beautiful Felicity Collection! In this collection you will receive decorative die-cut paper, three gorgeous color schemes, and a D-size stamp set that include flowers, flourishes, argyle patterns, birds, and an entire alphabet! It is absolutely stunning!

How can you get your hands on Felicity?
1...Purchase it at full retail price for $34.95 US
2...Receive it FREE by placing an order of $60 or more in full-retail priced stamp sets (A, B, C, D, and E-size)
3...Place an order of $125 or more in full-retail priced Close To My Heart products and receive one collection FREE!
4...Host a gathering with a sales total of $400 or more and receive Felicity FREE
5...Sign up to become a consultant and you'll receive the Felicity collection FREE in your New Consultant kit!

Mark Your Calendars!

I hope you enjoy this festive time with friends and family. Remember the reason for the season. Take a minute, put your feet up and enjoy this beautiful time of year! Don't forget to take lots of pictures so we can Stamp*Crop*Create together in 2010!

My New Catalog Open House is on Saturday, January 23, 2010. Here are the details...

• Join us from 4-7pm at my house to take a look at all the fantastic new products the spring catalog has to offer. There will be two new projects for you to make and take home to enjoy!
  
• Plan to stay after the open house until midnight to crop and create for free!! Drinks and munchies will be included. There are limited spaces available for cropping, so make sure to sign up now!
• For Open House specials and discounts, check your inbox for my email newsletter! If you do not currently receive my newsletter, you can sign up with your email address on the right side of my blog. :)

Stumped for a gift?? There is still time to get a Close To My Heart Gift Certificate for you friend or loved one who enjoys stamping and/or scrapbooking! Gift Certificates can be purchased in any denomination. There's also still time to Shop Online and receive your goodies before Christmas! Take a look at what our online shopping has to offer. There are still a few days left of our Holiday HeyDay sale where you can get several awesome CTMH products for under $10!