Birthday Cards

Today is my father in law's birthday so I of course I needed to make up a card for him, today. Yes I am always the day of kind of gal when it comes to making a card for someone! Luckily I do plan it that way, I didn't forget, that's just how I do it! LOL.

I made up 2 different cards for my hubby to choose from....

I made one with my Father In Law in mind and thought I'd make another one similar while I had the supplies out. They came out completely different really. I wonder if hubby will pick the same one I had intended!?

After I made the cards I remembered that I do have a whole stash of birthday cards from the last workshop I did using the CTMH Card Kit special. Oh well -- I like to be "original" with families cards....there are none out there just like it and made entirely with them in mind!

Supplies Used: CTMH Good Times Level 2 papers & Stickease; Everyday Celebration stamp set; Chocolate Ink Distressing, Chocolate and Twilight Stamp Pads; Colonial White Brads; non-CTMH handmade papers, hemp.

November Stamp Of The Month

It is time for ANOTHER Stamp Of The Month BLOG HOP!

Are you ready to get started?

To see the full list of "hoppers" visit JENA's site.

If you have come from LORI's site, then you are on the right track.

If you are just beginning, then just start from here and follow the "path" until you get back to me.
Click on the image to see it bigger.
When I received this stamp set, the first thing I thought of was MONSTERS, INC. I had some photos still from California Adventure that hadn't been scrapbooked that were calling my name just itching to be used with this stamp of the month!

I stamped the 2 different front door images from the set randomly to create my background paper. White Daisy pigment ink onto black cardstock.



Now "hop" on over to JILL's site to continue on with the "hop".

Are you falling behind on your scrapbooking because you have fallen into a creative rut? Maybe you’d just like a little extra encouragement to get going on those precious pages again? Come create 2- 12x12 scrapbook layouts with embellishments. There are a few fun techniques to be taught as well!

Or maybe you would prefer to stock up on your card stash so you have a variety on hand to give to that special someone when the need arises. Come create 6 fun cards with embellishments. We will be making 2 of each of the 3 designs.

I’m inviting you to join me for a...

Take your pick workshop!

I will be conducting 2 workshops with 2 different buying options on

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30

This month’s workshop will feature CTMH’s TWITTERPATTED Level 2 Paper Packet and coordinating accessories.

Pricing depends on which “kit” you choose:

Summer Projects

I don't know about you, buy my summer was sunny and bright ALL SUMMER! Very unusual for Oregon to have next to no rain during the summer months. No rain means we are all outside enjoying the weather and NOT inside creating.

I did however create a few things for my dear friend's baby shower. I snagged up some of the fabric from the table cloths we used and added it to a few layouts to coordinate with her photos.

I also made all of the food labels with this cute little baby face punch art which was completely inspired by a scrappin' buddy of mine, Julie Anderson.

I have made all of my friends a 6x6 photo album to include with their shower gifts. I used CTMH's accordian album for this one and CTMH's beautiful Emporium papers. I just LOVE this paper packet!

To end, I made this simple little card inspired by the cover photo on CTMH's Wishes Card Program.

OCTOBER Stamp of the Month Blog Hop

Welcome to our Stamp of the Month Blog Hop featuring October's stamp set
HOLIDAY WARMTH!

If you have arrived here from Linda Shewchuk's blog then you are on the right track!

Holiday Warmth
October Stamp of the Month Stamp Set

Supplies Used:
Everlasting Level 2 Paper Packet X7085B
Cranberry My Accents
Silver My Accents
Silver Bitty Brads
Clear Inspirations Acrylics Accents
Cranberry Grossgrain Ribbon
Cranberry Organdy Ribbon
Ponderosa Pine Ink
Chocolate Ink for Distressing

Now "Hop" on over to Sheila Bennett's Blog to see her work!

If you get lost on the hop or find links that aren't working, click {here} for a complete list of participating blogs. We have 3 groups running this time around!

September Blog Hop....

Don't you just love these blog hops?
September 1st is here and that means ANOTHER hop has begun!

Welcome to our Stamp of the Month Blog Hop!
If you have arrived from Jen's site you are on the right path!

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We will be featuring September's Stamp Of The Month

TREASURES

D1375

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It is only available September 1-3oth so get it before it's gone. Contact your CTMH consultant right away to get your set at a discount or even for FREE during the month of September.
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This is a fun set of 13 images and sentiments.
The images are of "wishy's" ...
you know the fun things that blow in the wind
that you try to catch and when you do you make a wish.
AKA: Dandelion Seeds
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I chose to alter a composition notebook for my SOTM creation this month!
I made it into a prayer journal for a friend that was on my mind....


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SUPPLIES USED:
Perfect Day papers
Bamboo Cardstock
Black Textured Cardstock
Black Stamp Pad
Playful Flourishes Stamp Set
Treasures SOTM Stamp Set
Sparkles
3D Foam Squares (on the circle)
Sponge Tools for edge ink distressing

Non-CTMH ~~ Composition Note Book and Pen

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GHOSTING TECHNIQUE SUPPLIES USED:
Versamark Stamp Pad
Clear Embossing Powder
Bamboo Stamp Pad
Iron

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Layout design adapted from Wishes Card Confidence Program
Windswept, page 103

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Ghosting Technique instructions used on the "wishy" is from page 92 of Wishes CCP.
1- Stamp Image with Clear Embossing Ink
2- Emboss with Clear Embossing Powder
3- Sponge ink over image
4- Lay scrap paper over image
5- Iron over papers to remove the embossing

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Now "HOP" on over to Jill's Site to continue on from here....

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This month's hop has over 60 consultants again!
In case you get lost, here is a link to Jena's site which contains the list of all hoppers participating. I have also posted a list to the left of my blog.
The list is so long that not every consultant will have it posted on their site.
However, at the end of each consultant's post you will find a link to the NEXT site on the loop.

It's Here...

...the August SOTM Blog Hop begins TODAY!

Welcome to our Stamp of the Month Blog Hop!
We will be featuring August's Stamp Of The Month

It's Your Day
D1352

This set is full of fun party images, from cakes to gifts, to invitation information to just saying Happy Birthday -- this set is perfect to have on hand for your birthday needs! It is only available August 1-31st so get it before it's gone. Contact your CTMH consultant right away to get your set at a discount or even for FREE during the month of August.

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If you have come here from Jena's Blog, you are on the right path! This is stop number 2 on the Blog Hop.
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If you are just beginning, you have only missed 1 so far. You may start over at Jena's Blog where it all begins. This is a loop though so if you just continue on from here you will go full circle and just end with me when you've completed the loop.

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Supplies Used:
Moon Doggie Level 2 Paper Packet
Colonial White Twill
Cranberry My Accents
It's Your Day Stamp Set
Images are: Cake Layers, Cake Platter, Candles and Words

Stamp Pads Used:
Cranberry
Indian Corn Blue
Garden Green
Chocolate
Sunflower
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You can also view this previous post of mine using the It's Your Day Stamp Set on an anniversary invite here.

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Now hop on over to Carla's Blog to see her artwork! 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! Contact your CTMH Consultant to see how you can get this stamp set at a discount or even free!
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If you get lost on the hop or find links that are not working, just look to the LEFT of my blog and you will find the list for AUGUST's Blog Hop. Happy Hopping!