Sweetheart Layout

This "Cute as a Button" layout was created using the new Magic How-to Book and our Sweetheart Level 2 paper pack and Workshop on the Go Exclusive Stamp Set.  The title was printed using our CTMH fonts, and the embellishments are buttons from the new pink button assortment.  There is liquid glass on the hearts and stitching beside the title to give the layout a little depth.  I think this may be one of the first layouts in our baby girl's new album!

20 page Magic Layout Workshop

In this workshop you will create 20 beautiful pages (10 2-page layouts) using the Magic How-to Program and one Level 2 paper pack.  Contact me today for more information!

Happy New Year!

I think it's about time for a post!  It's been over a month and although it seems like I haven't done much, I've been very busy!  I've been working on the nursery...trying to get that ready for our sweet baby girl.  Hard to believe she'll be here in less than 10 weeks!  So, other than whipping up my Christmas cards and one day last weekend scrappin', I haven't done much crafting.  That's ok.  I will have lots of time once she arrives!  I have already started thinking about what her announcements will look like!  I do know they'll be PINK!! :)

The new catalog comes out in February.  I am not planning to do many home gatherings until probably late April or even May, but if you would like to have a catalog or online party, let me know!  If you have your heart set on a home gathering, I can probably find a date that works before the peanut arrives. :) 

Here are a few pics of the nursery...just to prove that I've been productive!

Plenty for Twenty and other discounts!!

Beginning today you can access a variety of retired products that are available at discounted prices on my website! (http://melissaburch.myctmh.com/) Items will be added periodically and inventory can fluctuate, so make sure to check my website often to take advantage of these products at great discounts while supplies last!

Don't forget...during the month of December when you order $20 worth of products online, you will receive a popular stamp set FREE with your order! This only applies to online orders placed on my website. In addition, the first five customers who place orders on my site will receive an additional freebie from me, along with a coupon to be used on the new catalog coming in Febrary! Take advantage of these specials and get a little something for YOU this holiday season!! 

December Stamp of the Month Blog Hop

Welcome to the December Stamp of the Month Blog Hop! This month's stamp set is a super cute Valentine set that you can get for FREE with an order of $100 or more! If this is your first stop...get ready for a great ride! The hop is a circle, so you should end back here when you're finished. If you arrived here from Jenifer's blog, you're on the right path!

When we found out we were expecting a baby girl (yay!), I figured this set would be perfect for the first page of her scrapbook! This layout brought another first for me...in addition to being my first "girly" page, it was my first experience at stitching! It was so fun!

I used the December Stamp of the Month a few places on my layout...

 The "I Love You" stamp fit perfectly on the image I placed on the top of the layout.  It gave just a touch of color to the blush cardstock.

I used the larger heart stamp and stamped with crystal blue ink on blush paper.  I then cut out the heart and used foam tape to make the heart pop out from the page.

Around the small ultrasound picture, I used a portion of the heart border stamp from the Stamp of the Month set as my guide.  I stamped it in bamboo, so it was very light.  I then poked very small holes so I could stitch.  I wanted to make sure you still saw the heart shapes after the stitching was complete.   

Now, off to the next stop...Melissa Laverty's blog...for more creative artwork using the Stamp of the Month!  Make sure to leave a comment if you like what you see!  If you get lost along the hop, you can check out the whole list HERE. Have fun!! :)

Card Workshop

I still have three spots available for my Christmas Card Workshop this Sunday in Howell. If you are interested in attending, please contact me ASAP! (melissaburch@myctmh.com) Thanks! :)

November Stamp of the Month Blog Hop

Welcome to the November Blog Hop! This month's Stamp of the Month is called "A Little Thanks" and is a very versatile set!

If you arrived here from Kami's blog, you're on the right track! If this is your first stop, all you need to do is follow the links at the bottom of the posts and you'll have the opportunity to enjoy tons of creative ideas using this set! (For a complete list of participating blogs, click HERE.)

I created two cards using two of the new fall papers and the Stamp of the Month. The first card displays Olivia paper, colonial white waxy flax, and opaque pearls. I was going for something simple and elegant for this card.

My second card was created with the Hooligans paper pack and the Stamp of the Month. For this card, I used the paper weaving technique to spice up the background! I then picked the simple "thanks" stamp for the sentiment because the background was so busy.

I hope you enjoyed your stop here! Make sure to comment, then hop along to Haley's blog for more creative ideas!