Close to My Heart January Stamp of the Month Blog Hop...

Welcome to the January Close to my Heart Stamp of the Month Blog Hop. We've got several consultants ready to help you welcome 2010 with some great ideas featuring the stamp set True Friends.

So sit back and get ready for a great hop.

If you've come from Sarita's blog, you're on the right track.

My card features the paper pack Bella.


Now hop on over to Debra's Blog to continue on. A full list of participants can be found on Jena's blog.

December Stamp of the Month Blog Hop. . .

Welcome to this month's Close to my Heart Stamp of the Month blog hop. This month's feature is the set "Notice the Details" it features 41 stamps and has an office feel to it. This set is available only until December 31. Click here to see how you can get this set for free.

If you've come from Maricar's blog you're on the right track. Sit back and enjoy the hop.

This stamp set reminded me of how crazy things can get this time of year, so I decided to show a little "chaos". I made this coaster to remind me to breathe and relax during this holiday season. I plan on keeping it on my desk year round to keep me focused and help ease the everyday stress.

I used paper from Sarsparilla, Honey, Blush, Cranberry, Black, and Crystal Blue inks and Baby Pink cardstock. I distressed all pieces with Bamboo ink.

Now hop on over to Carla's Blog for more creative ideas using this stamp set.

November Stamp of the Month Blog Hop. . .

Welcome to the Close to my Heart November Stamp of the Month Blog Hop. This month's stamp set is Around the Block and features 26 awesome stamps. If you've come from Cindy's Blog www.paperpadsandpictures.blogspot.com you're on the right track.

Sit back and enjoying hopping along and looking at all the wonderful artwork.

Now hop on over to Krista's blog http://www.kristaritskes-simplycreating.blogspot.com/ to continue on.

If you get lost along the way the full list of participants can be found here: http://www.livelovelaughscrapbook.blogspot.com/

October Stamp of the Month Blog Hop . . .

Welcome once again to the Close to my Heart consultant's Stamp of the Month blog hop. If you've come from Shannon's blog - http://www.mycolorfulworldinvt.blogspot.com/, you're on the right track.

This month's hop features the October Stamp of the Month "Holiday Warmth" This set of 11 stamps is purfect for the upcoming holiday season.

Grab a cup of coffee or tea and get ready to enjoy some fabulous creations.

This 2 page layout uses That's Amore paper, Chocolate, Blush, and Tulip inks, Blush, Chocolate, and Vanilla Cream Cardstock. Chocolate Ribbon Rounds.

Now hop on over to Caren's blog - http://www.scrappycaren.blogspot.com/ for even more creative ideas.

Here's a list of participants in case you get lost along the way.

ROUND 3
Judy Burger - http://makingtimeformemories.blogspot.com/
Paige Dolecki - http://www.paigespaperparadise.blogspot.com/
Nancy Ball - http://www.ballisticdesign.blogspot.com/
Adeline E. Brill - http://adeline-brill.blogspot.com/
Cindy Leek - http://www.paperspadsandpictures.blogspot.com/
Carol Taggio - http://craftycarol55.blogspot.com/
Jody Gustafson - http://www.cre8nmemories.blogspot.com/
Wanda Riley - http://www.creatingwithwanda.blogspot.com/
Jill Lucas - http://scrapwench.blogspot.com/
Susan Brooks - http://www.stampingintheopen.blogspot.com/
Dawn Heuft - http://www.stamptildawn.blogspot.com/
Shannon Pelletier - http://www.mycolorfulworldinvt.blogspot.com/
Laurie Levnik - http://www.creationsbylaurie.blogspot.com/
Caren Goldsein - http://www.scrappycaren.blogspot.com/
Brenda Harmless - http://keepsakeswithheart.blogspot.com/
Amy McVey - http://www.clearlystamping.blogspot.com/
Traci Godbee - http://createwithtraci.blogspot.com/
Maricar Harris - http://www.maricarharris.blogspot.com/
Pam Klassen - http://eimmap.blogspot.com/
Misty Jackson - http://www.misstscraps.blogspot.com/>

If these talented ladies aren't enough inspiration for you check out the other 2 groups for this month's hop.

Group 1 begins with Jena's blog http://www.livelovelaughscrapbook.blogspot.com/
Group 2 begins here with Debra's blog http://memoriesoftheheartbydeb.blogspot.com/

If you get lost any where along the way you can find you way by clicking the link to the complete list on Jena's blog http://livelovelaughscrapbook.blogspot.com/2009/09/blog-hop-lists.html

Enjoy and have fun . . .

October Stamp of the Month Blog Hop is Coming . . .

Good morning Peeps.

The Close to my Heart October Stamp of the Month blog hop is just around the corner. The hop starts at 12:01am, Thursday, October 1, 2009. Stop on by as soon as you can and take a look at the great artwork from a group of very talented Close to my Heart consultants.

See you thursday . . .

September Stamp of the Month Blog Hop. . .

Welcome everyone to yet another great Close to my Heart Stamp of the Month blog hop. If you've come from Alanna's Blog http://www.damoses.blogspot.com/ you're on the right track.

This month's feature is the awesome stamp set "Treasures". This stamp set features 13 stamps in a fun and whimsical motif perfect for the beginning of those crisp autumn days.

So sit back, relax and browse through stunning artwork from over 60 Close to my Heart consultants.

First up is my tribute to the stunning sunsets and cool auntumn breezes we have here in Colorado:

This card features Sunny Yellow, Sorbet, Tulip, Heavenly Blue, and Black inks. I punched a 1" circle from scrap paper, used repositionable adhesive to create the "sun" mask. I adhered it to a 5X5 piece of Colonial White cardstock. I then sponged Sunny Yellow in the upper right hand corner over the mask until I got the desired color. Using Sorbet ink, I sponged over the Sunny Yellow and brought it out on the paper. I took Tulip ink and sponged again covering some of the sorbet and Sunny Yellow. I sponged Heavenly Blue in the bottom left corner and along the left and bottom sides just to get the effect of sky. I stamped the images in Black and then sponged the edges in Black to give a complete look. I removed the "sun" mask and sponged Sunny Yellow over the circle and blended it into the original yellow. I matted it on Tulip, Black, and Sorbet paper. The ribbon in Sunflower organdy ribbon.

This card was inspired by the wonderful tutorials by Michelle Zindorf you can check out her great tutorials here: http://zindorf.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/tutorials-ive-written/

Now "Hop" on over to Tanya's Blog http://www.scramperscorner.blogspot.com/ to see her work! Be sure to visit all the Consultants at their Blogs to get some great crafting ideas and other fun ideas! Remember, this SOTM is only available until September 30, 2009! Click here to see how you can get this stamp set at a discount or even free!

If you get lost on the hop or find links that aren't working, click HERE for a complete list of participating blogs.

September SOTM Blog Hop participants. . .

Below is the complete list of consultants in September's Stamp of the Month Blog Hop.

Jena DeVries http://www.livelovelaughscrapbook.blogspot.com/
Nona Davenport http://www.nonapearl.blogspot.com/
Katy Donaldson http://www.scrappinkaty.blogspot.com/
Cibele Glazer http://www.flowerfoot.blogspot.com/
Laura Dame http://www.thecroppersconnection.blogspot.com/
Lori Leng http://www.pinkcloudscrappers.blogspot.com/
Jamia Bankhead http://www.papermadnessinc.blogspot.com/
Melissa Laverty http://www.fancymelissa.blogspot.com/
Pamela OConnor http://www.cherishyourmemories.blogspot.com/
Sheila Bennett http://sheila-bennett.blogspot.com/
Adeline E. Brill http://adeline-brill.blogspot.com/
Wendy Kessler http://www.myscrapbookingblog.com/
Beth Naumann http://www.bethscreativeblock.blogspot.com/
Barbra Otten http://barbraotten.blogspot.com/
Terrie Dodd http://www.my-life-in-real-time.blogspot.com/
Judy Burger http://makingtimeformemories.blogspot.com/
Jessica Booth http://jessicabooth.blogspot.com/
Leisa Hubley http://www.bigredscraps.blogspot.com/
Helen Onulak http://www.hookedonstamping.com/
Debra Van Patten http://memoriesoftheheartbydeb.blogspot.com/
Juli Clark http://www.thestampteacher.blogspot.com/
Sarita Schraeder http://www.blessedscrapper.blogspot.com/
Michelle Robinson http://www.amaizenbluelady.typepad.com/
Maricar Harris http://www.maricarharris.blogspot.com/
Antoinette Herrin http://www.godblessyourart.blogspot.com/
Kathleen Androlewicz http://bowlofstamps.blogspot.com/
Cindy Leek http://www.paperspadsandpictures.blogspot.com/
Dawn Heuft http://www.stamptildawn.blogspot.com/
Barbara Harris http://www.paper-creations117.blogspot.com/
Alanna Moses http://www.damoses.blogspot.com/
Laurie Levnik http://www.creationsbylaurie.blogspot.com/
Tanya David http://www.scramperscorner.blogspot.com/
Karen Norman http://www.gettinscrappywithit.blogspot.com/
Jan Moxey http://scrapandstamp4ever.blogspot.com/
Tammy Lea Pinchard http://mycreativeclubhouse.blogspot.com/
Paige Dolecki http://www.paigespaperparadise.blogspot.com/
Kelly Triggs http://www.stampinallday.blogspot.com/
Sherry Thompson http://www.picturespatternsandpaper.blogspot.com/
Deb Young http://www.scrapbookczar.blogspot.com/
Nancy Ball http://www.ballisticdesign.blogspot.com/
Chris Shouse http://www.houseostamps.wordpress.com/
Dawn Ross http://www.iamahappystamper.blogspot.com/
Brae Montgomery http://thebrae-er.blogspot.com/
Laurie R Newton http://scrapsfromthebeach.blogspot.com/
Haley Dyer http://www.inkyscrapper.blogspot.com/
Carol Taggio http://craftycarol55.blogspot.com/
Amy McVey http://www.clearlystamping.blogspot.com/
Carla Ironside http://www.carlacreates.blogspot.com/
Jen Rubio http://www.jenrubio.blogspot.com/
Kristie Horness-Herdener http://www.goofyscrapper.blogspot.com/
Jill Lucas http://scrapwench.blogspot.com/
Wanda Riley http://www.creatingwithwanda.blogspot.com/
Miranda Kurz http://www.scrampinwithmiranda.com/
Jody Gustafson http://www.cre8nmemories.blogspot.com/
Susan Brooks http://www.stampingintheopen.blogspot.com/
Kami Welter http://www.scrappin4memories.blogspot.com/
Jennifer Patrick http://www.roxybonds-scrappin.blogspot.com/
Julia Menssen http://www.ralphandjulia.blogspot.com/
Shannon Pelletier http://www.mycolorfulworldinvt.blogspot.com/
Linda Shewchuk http://www.awesomememories.blogspot.com/
Brenda Harmless http://keepsakeswithheart.blogspot.com/
Donni Alvarenga http://www.donniscreativetherapy.blogspot.com/
Nancy Brown http://www.creativelyartsygallery.blogspot.com/
Traci Godbee http://createwithtraci.blogspot.com/
Pam Klassen http://eimmap.blogspot.com/
Lori Miller http://www.clearlyfromtheheart.blogspot.com/
Kimberly Smith http://verykimberry.blogspot.com/
Caren Goldsein http://www.scrappycaren.blogspot.com/
Misty Jacksonhttp://www.misstscraps.blogspot.com/

August Stamp of the Month Blog Hop. . .

I've finally got this re-done.

Sorry for the delay. . .

Welcome to the Close to my Heart, August Stamp of the Month BLOG HOP!!!!! We are featuring the "It's Your Day" stamp set. This great set contains 26 stamps. I know WOW! 26 stamps. If you have come here from Jennifer Patrick's blog http://www.roxybonds-scrappin.blogspot.com/, you are on the right path! If this is your first stop, you may want to go back to Jena's blog: http://www.livelovelaughscrapbook.blogspot.com/ and start from the beginning! This month we have 64 Close To My Heart Consultants sharing their creations using this Stamp of the Month and other great CTMH products on their blogs. This is simple to do - just click on the link at the end of the post on each blog to move to the next one!

Ready...Set...Go!

For this card, I tried another technique from Technique Junkies. The background was created using the Zig Zag technique from the Aug/Sept 09 issue, please visit their website to learn how to get the full instructions: http://www.techniquejunkies.com/ It looks just like party streamers, so fun and festive. Paper: White Daisy, Sunflower, Dutch Blue, Tulip, and Clover Meadow cardstock and Animal Cookies patterned paper Inks: Sunflower, Dutch Blue, Tulip, and Clover Meadow Twill Ribbon, Cranberry Sparkles (retired), and the itty bitty Clear Sparkles.

Close up of "bling"

Now "Hop" on over to Lori's Blog: http://www.clearlyfromtheheart.blogspot.com/ to see her work! Be sure to visit all the Consultants at their Blogs to get some great crafting ideas and other fun ideas! Remember, the August SOTM is only available until August 31st! Visit my website: http://www.creationsbylaurie.myctmh.com/ to see how you can get this stamp set at a discount or even free!

Here's a list of all the participants in case a link is broken or you get lost along the way. Enjoy. . .

Jena DeVries http://www.livelovelaughscrapbook.blogspot.com/

Kristie Horness-Herdener http://www.goofyscrapper.blogspot.com/

Carla Ironside http://www.carlacreates.blogspot.com/

Deb Young http://www.scrapbookczar.blogspot.com/

Alanna Moses http://www.damoses.blogspot.com/

Paige Dolecki http://www.paigespaperparadise.blogspot.com/

Wendy Kessler http://www.myscrapbookingblog.com/

Heather Painchaud http://www.twindragonflydesigns.blogspot.com/

Helen Onulak http://www.hookedonstamping.com/

Barbra Otten http://barbraotten.blogspot.com/

Haley Dyer http://www.inkyscrapper.blogspot.com/

Nona Davenport http://www.nonapearl.blogspot.com/

Michelle Robinson http://www.amaizenbluelady.typepad.com/

Cindy Leek http://www.paperspadsandpictures.blogspot.com/

Melissa Laverty http://www.fancymelissa.blogspot.com/

Katy Donaldson http://www.scrappinkaty.blogspot.com/

Amy McVey http://www.clearlystamping.blogspot.com/

Tammy Lea Pinchard http://www.creativeimpressions-pinchme.blogspot.com/

Leslie Markland http://pandascrapper.blogspot.com/

Judy Burger http://makingtimeformemories.blogspot.com/

Laurie R Newton http://scrapsfromthebeach.blogspot.com/

Kami Welter http://www.scrappin4memories.blogspot.com/

Tracy Oleksak http://www.mamaolie.blogspot.com/

Karen Norman http://www.gettinscrappywithit.blogspot.com/

Chris Shouse http://www.houseostamps.wordpress.com/

Cibele Glazer http://www.flowerfoot.blogspot.com/

Debra Van Patten http://memoriesoftheheartbydeb.blogspot.com/

Terrie Dodd http://www.my-life-in-real-time.blogspot.com/

Jamia Bankhead http://www.papermadnessinc.blogspot.com/

Anne Beck http://www.anniemuses.blogspot.com

Jennifer Patrick http://www.roxybonds-scrappin.blogspot.com/

Laurie Levnik http://www.creationsbylaurie.blogspot.com/

Lori Miller http://www.clearlyfromtheheart.blogspot.com/

Brae Montgomery http://thebrae-er.blogspot.com/

Dawn Ross http://www.iamahappystamper.blogspot.com/

Dawn Slipcevic http://dawnscrapsalot.blogspot.com/

Barbara Harris http://www.paper-creations117.blogspot.com/

Carol Taggio http://craftycarol55.blogspot.com/

Jill Lucas http://scrapwench.blogspot.com/

Chris Green http://www.createwithchris.blogspot.com/

Nancy Ball http://www.ballisticdesign.blogspot.com/

Dawn Heuft http://www.stamptildawn.blogspot.com/

Kelly Triggs http://www.stampinallday.blogspot.com/

Beth Naumann http://www.bethscreativeblock.blogspot.com/

Antoinette Herrin http://www.godblessyourart.blogspot.com/

Jessica Booth http://jessicabooth.blogspot.com/

Jen Rubio http://www.jenrubio.blogspot.com/

Misty Jackson http://www.misstscraps.blogspot.com/

Adeline E. Brill http://adeline-brill.blogspot.com/

Lori Leng http://www.pinkcloudscrappers.blogspot.com/

Pam Klassen http://eimmap.blogspot.com/

Pamela OConnor http://www.cherishyourmemories.blogspot.com/

Jennifer Royal http://www.craftroyalty.blogspot.com/

Caren Goldsein http://www.scrappycaren.blogspot.com/

Shannon Pelletier http://www.mycolorfulworldinvt.blogspot.com/

Sherry Thompson http://www.picturespatternsandpaper.blogspot.com/

Maricar Harris http://www.maricarharris.blogspot.com/

Traci Godbee http://createwithtraci.blogspot.com/

Laura Dame http://www.thecroppersconnection.blogspot.com/

Miranda Kurz http://www.scrampinwithmiranda.com/

Leisa Hubley http://www.bigredscraps.blogspot.com/

Julia Menssen http://www.ralphandjulia.blogspot.com/

Jan Moxey http://scrapandstamp4ever.blogspot.com/

Jody Gustafson http://www.cre8nmemories.blogspot.com/

August Stamp of the month Blog Hop

Everyone, I'm trying to get my post up. I have it scheduled and it never posted and I can't seem to get it to post at all. I'm working on redoing it so I can post. I'm sorry for the bad link. Please check back in about 10 minutes.

July Stamp of the Month Blog Hop. . .

Welcome to the Close to my Heart July Stamp of the Month BLOG HOP!!!!!

We are featuring the "You've Got Flair" stamp set, which contains 8 stamps. If you have come here from Amy McVey's blog http://www.clearlystamping.blogspot.com/, you are on the right path! If this is your first stop, you may want to go back to Jena's blog: http://www.livelovelaughscrapbook.blogspot.com/ and start from the beginning!

This month we have 43 Close To My Heart Consultants sharing their creations using this month's SOTM and other great CTMH products on their blogs. This is simple to do - just click on the link at the end of the post on each blog to move to the next one! Here we go!

I arranged all 8 stamps from the set on the 4.5 X 6.5 block to make one image. The full image was stamped 6 times (in the Summer Carnival colors) on 4 1/4 X 5 1/2 pieces of White Daisy cardstock. I trimed the cardstock and layered. The idea came from Technique Junkies, the Pyramid technique June/July 09 issue, please visit their website to learn how to get the full instructions: http://www.techniquejunkies.com/

Paper: White Daisy cardstock
Inks: Holiday Red, Orange, Sunny Yellow, Clover Meadow, Star Spangled Blue, and Hydrangea.

Now "Hop" on over to Jena's Blog: http://www.livelovelaughscrapbook.blogspot.com/ to see her work! Be sure to visit all the Consultants at their Blogs to get some great crafting ideas and other fun ideas! Remember, the July SOTM is only available until July 31st! Visit my website: http://www.creationsbylaurie.myctmh.com/ to see how you can get this stamp set at a discount or even free!

Here's another project inspired by the Pierced Spotlight technique from the February/March 09 newsletter. I had a lot of fun creating both these cards.

While I still had the stamps arranged on the block I stamped one more time in Black ink on

White Daisy cardstock. I colored the image with Cranberry, Star Spangled Blue, Sunflower, New England Ivy, and Grey Wool markers. I would recomend a lighter shade of grey, but my Grey Flannel marker was dried out, so I had to go with the darker.

Here's a list of all the participants in case a link is broken. Enjoy. . .

Jena Devries
http://www.livelovelaughscrapbook.blogspot.com/
Wendy Kessler
http://www.myscrapbookingblog.com/
Sherry Thompson
http://www.picturespatternsandpaper.blogspot.com/
Dawn Heuft
http://www.stamptildawn.blogspot.com/
Brae Montgomery
http://thebrae-er.blogspot.com/
Melissa Laverty
http://www.fancymelissa.blogspot.com/
Karen Norman
http://www.gettinscrappywithit.blogspot.com/
Deb Young
http://www.scrapbookczar.blogspot.com/
Adeline E. Brill
http://adeline-brill.blogspot.com/
Tammy Lea Pinchard
http://www.creativeimpressions-pinchme.blogspot.com/
Jen Rubio
http://www.jenrubio.blogspot.com/
Cibele Glazer
http://www.flowerfoot.blogspot.com/
Laurie R Newton
http://scrapsfromthebeach.blogspot.com/
Kami Welter
http://www.scrappin4memories.blogspot.com/
Helen Onulak
http://www.hookedonstamping.com/
Sarita Schraeder
http://www.blessedscrapper.blogspot.com/
Chris Shouse
http://www.houseostamps.wordpress.com/
Paige Dolecki
http://www.paigespaperparadise.blogspot.com/
Dawn Ross
http://www.iamahappystamper.blogspot.com/
Jamia Bankhead
http://www.papermadnessinc.blogspot.com/
Nona Davenport
http://www.nonapearl.blogspot.com/
Haley Dyer
http://www.inkyscrapper.blogspot.com/
Misty Jackson
http://www.misstscraps.blogspot.com/
Jennifer Patrick
http://www.roxybonds-scrappin.blogspot.com/
Carla Ironside
http://www.carlacreates.blogspot.com/
Jody Gustafson
http://www.cre8nmemories.blogspot.com/
Heather Painchaud
http://www.twindragonflydesigns.blogspot.com/
Julia Menssen
http://www.ralphandjulia.blogspot.com/
Lori Miller
http://www.clearlyfromtheheart.blogspot.com/
Pamela OConnor
http://www.cherishyourmemories.blogspot.com/
Reba Poquette
http://www.thedirtyscramper.blogspot.com/
Anne Beck
http://www.anniemuses.blogspot.com
Shannon Pelletier
http://www.shannonmvt.blogspot.com/
Caren Goldsein
http://www.scrappycaren.blogspot.com/
Jan Moxey
http://scrapandstamp4ever.blogspot.com/
Kristie Horness-Herdener
http://www.goofyscrapper.blogspot.com/
Alanna Moses
http://www.damoses.blogspot.com/
Leslie Markland
http://pandascrapper.blogspot.com/
Barbra Otten
http://barbraotten.blogspot.com/
Traci Godbee
http://createwithtraci.blogspot.com/
Jill Lucas
http://scrapwench.blogspot.com/
Amy McVey
http://www.clearlystamping.blogspot.com/

Blog Hop Sneak Peak. . .

I hope everyone is getting ready for tomorrow's blog hop. I know I can't wait to see what everyone has created. I decided to post a small sneak peak of mine.

Come back at 12:01am, July 1st to begin hopping, of course if you can't be here then, stop by when you can and check out all the great creations for this stamp set.

Blog Hopping. . .

OK, I know I've been MIA for quit a few month's, but am ready to start posting some new stuff. I decided to join a blog hop with several other Close to my Heart consultants to get my creative juices flowing again.

The blog hop begins at 12:01am mountain daylight time. Please join myself and 43 other Close to my Heart consultants for some great artwork and creative ideas. In order to make the hop run smoothly, I’m testing out links to Amy's Blog, www.clearlystamping.blogspot.com She’ll be the one that visitors are coming from and Jena's Blog, www.livelovelaughscrapbook.blogspot.com she’ll be the one that you’ll jump to after mine. I can’t wait to see what everyone comes up with!

So come back on July 1st for the hop and check out all the creative ideas using the July Stamp of the Month from Close to my Heart!!!

I'm Still Here. . .

Hi everyone, so sorry for the long delay in posting. I got a tad overwhelmed during the holidays and truely apologize for not completing the 25 days of Christmas and the 61 days of inspiration. I will be posting again regularly, I have some new ideas running through my mind, I just need a little more time to get organized and start creating again. New Year, New Plan.

Please check back again, I hope to have things rolling again starting February 1st.

Hugs. . .