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Wednesday 29 May 2013
June is such a busy month for everyone. The last month of school! Preparing for all the summer activities! Father's Day! I believe that cards scrapped' with love are so much better to give and receive then store-bought ones. So in the beginning of June, I am offering a card workshop, using a variety of stamps, inks, markers & paper packs! Check them out below!

This first card is made using the Girls Rock stamp set and the great Dream Pop Paper Pack, which will no longer be available after May 31st! Order your paper pack while supplies last!

Exclusive Inks Used: Topiary, Cotton Candy, & Sorbet

The second card makes for an awesome little gift for Father's Day. It is called a side-step card and was inspired by Shannon White of "The Scrapping Stamper". The products used to make this card were the Later Sk8r Paper Pack and the Perfect Fit - Dad stamp set. The great thing about this card is it can be customized to say grandpa, griller, or golfer!

Exclusive Inks Used: Outdoor Denim, Black, & Lagoon

The third card is a great way to say thanks to all those wonderful teachers out there or even someone special in our life! Claire Paper Pack, June's Stamp of the Month (a blog post to come very soon about this great stamp set), and an assortment of CTMH Exclusive Inks Markers were used to make this great card.

Exclusive Inks Used: Olive and Hollyhock

If you are interested in taking part of these great cards, just go to my Facebook Event Page and RSVP on the workshop event.

Now the greatest thing about working on these cards, was the help I got by my beautiful little girl. I am one lucky momma!!!






Friday 24 May 2013
I love Close To My Heart & all it stands for. Last year as I attended Convention and met Jeanette Lynton - I was reminded why this company is so great - its because of her! Jeanette is such a kind, caring, genuine person; and has made sure that her company showcases these values.

Well, this week, CTMH has demonstrated again how caring and kind they are, by finding a way to help provide relief to those affected by the Oklahoma tornado. CTMH is making a new Autumn/Winter 2013 stamp set available IMMEDIATELY and is donating 100% of the profits from sales, until June 30th, to the American Red Cross. 


You can purchase this cute mini stamp set here, for a great price of only $2.95. Want to get it for FREE? Well place an order with me in the next week, that includes the promotional Dream Pop paper pack, & I will include it in your order for no cost to you!


Tuesday 21 May 2013
Only 10 days left in May, which means "Dream Pop" promotion is nearing the end. "Dream Pop" includes 12 beautiful designer bold & textured paper and 12 stunning glossy cardstocks. While enjoying a very quiet evening, I was able to complete a set of baby cards, that I will be using in an upcoming swap. Check them out and I would love some comments!!!

These cards were completed with the following current products: "Dream Pop" paper packet, "New Baby" stamp set, Lagoon Exclusive Ink Pad, and Slate Exclusive Ink Pad. As well as retired product "Whooo's Your Valentine" stamp set and some old glitter brads I had lying around.


"Whale, what do you know?" sentiment done using masking technique


Inside of Card
While making these beautiful cards I used a masking technique. So to do this, I took a piece of scotch tape and covered the part of the stamp that I did not want showing, I then inked the stamp, removed the tape & stamped the remainder of the image onto the card!!! Voila! A perfect way to break up the sentiment so part of it was on the outside & part of it was on the inside.


Wednesday 15 May 2013

Using just the Chantilly Paper Pack (X7163B), Chantilly Complements Dimensional Elements (X7163C), & the Chantilly Assortment (Z1814), I was able to create these 3 beautiful 2-page layouts. They work perfectly for little girls, spring time pictures, outdoor playing, baby photos, or really anything.




My daughter Brooklyn is already 2.5 years old and of course, I haven't completed her first year album yet. These 3 layouts are a great way to get a bunch of her pictures scrapped quickly & beautifully. If you are interested in ordering a kit to complete these 3 layouts, just go to my Facebook Event Page and RSVP on the workshop event.
Isn't she adorable??


PRODUCTS USED:

Paper Packet
Chantilly Paper Packet
Compliments
Chantilly Compliments
Assortments
Chantilly Assortments

Welcome to our May Blog Hop featuring our Canvas Display project.  We have 2 sizes available to purchase, the larger one comes in a WOTG Kit and measures 12x12.  The kit is $39.95 (G1062), it comes with directions, an exclusive stamp set and Embellishments to decorate your canvas, you can find this on page 23.  The second size available measures 6x6, it can be found on page 126, and is $4.95(Z1818).

We hope that you will take the time to leave comments on our posts, as we love to get feedback from our viewers....whether it was something that you really liked or some new technique that was used that you would like to learn how to do....by leaving us comments, we get to hear what you like, and what you want to see. Thank you… now on to our hop! 

If you have just hopped onto my blog, you can start here as this is a circular hop, but if you want to follow us across Canada then please start at the beginning and join Michelle at My Creations with Michelle. If you came from Teresa of Country Crafting Mama then you are in the right place!

The WOTG Canvas Art Kit is what I am showcasing today!!! I followed the directions exactly and loved the finished project! A bonus with this kit - It has 2 different colour schemes, so you can choose which best works for you!

  • No way I could just pick one kid. So customized it -
    by cropping photos of both and making it fit! 



    The perfect addition to our entrance way!!!
    I used the following Close To My Heart products when completing this project:
    Workshop on the Go Canvas Art Kit (G1062) - $39.95
    Basics Exclusive Inks Mini Pigment Pads Set (Z2503) - $19.95
    Liquid Glass (Z679) - $6.95
    3D Foam Tape ( Z1151) - $5.95

    Your next stop on the Cross Canada Hop is Janet of Jan's Works of Heart.
     If you get lost along the way, you can head to Michelle S Blog, http://mycreationswithmichelle.blogspot.com, as she has the complete blog list. 

    Thanks for hopping along with us - we hope we were able to inspire you to create your own Canvas projects using some of the designs, paper and techniques seen along the way. Join us again in June when we will be featuring party themed projects.

Monday 13 May 2013
Close To My Heart is sponsoring Big Pictures Classes' first online pajama party! 

On May 30th at 7:00PM MT, join in and take part of this great class with Stacey Julian where you will make a project, be part of some fun creative challenges, and enter to win prizes. I was so lucky to have the opportunity to hear Stacey speak during the CTMH Convention in Dallas last summer - and she was amazing. All of the ladies around me, including myself, were laughing one moment & wiping tears away the next. She is truly an inspiration.

So, click HERE to register for this free class & to get your opportunity to hear Stacey! Then on May 30th, come join me in your pjs at my place or hang out in your own home & enjoy this exciting class making this beautiful Happy Thoughts kraft container.  


This "Think Happy Thoughts" project features a sturdy kraft tube, bright papers, an inspiring stamped sentiment, and darling accessories brought to us by one of our favorite partners, Close To My Heart—plus 52 awesome downloadable creativity starters to go inside.


REQUIREMENTS:
There are 2 options for being able to take part of this party
  1. Purchase any of the products below that you require directly from my website
  2. Contact me to purchase a kit (includes: MyCreations Kraft Container, all required papers, stamped images, 2 yards of grey baker's twine, 3 wooden butterflies & 3 grey sparkles) for $18. Must be ordered by May 20th to receive on time. 


    Sunday 12 May 2013
    Well, I just had an absolutely wonderful weekend. I got to spend lots of time with family and enjoying the beautiful weather. I am so lucky and grateful for my many blessings.  I not only got to spend time with my mom, but also enjoyed living the wonders of being a mom.


    I have always been so grateful for my mom & all she has done for me, however this gratitude has grown exponentially since having my own children. Not only can I reflect on truly how much she loved us, her children, but I am now getting to experience all of the joys & heartbreaks that one feels as a mother. The joys of your children's smiles, giggles, words & personalities. The heartbreak from watching your children get hurt, having struggles, & experiencing disappointment. I truly love my mom for all that she has done for me, but also for every bit of love & attention she shines on my children. They are so lucky to have her as a grandma!!!



    I hope that wherever all of you were this weekend, you were able to spend time, talk to, or just think about the ones you love & call Mother, Mommy, & Mom.


    My beautiful mom & I!!!

    My 2 most amazing blessings which have brought me on this journey of motherhood!!!

    Monday 6 May 2013
    Got to spend both Saturday & Sunday this past weekend, scrappin' with some great girls, making beautiful perpetual calendars, using CTMH Event Calendar. An event calendar is a great way to keep track of recurring important events, such as birthdays, anniversaries, etc. It can be used year after year, so it makes for an awesome gift, as it never needs to be thrown out! A few of the girls were even planning on giving it to moms and grandma's for Mother's Day!!! Here's some pictures of the completed project! 

    The girls loved them and I am sure their families will too!


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    Inspiration gained from the great blog by Jen Rubio

    Contact me today, if you would like to make one of these calendars for yourself or someone special!

    Wednesday 1 May 2013
    CTMH May's Special

    It's officially "National Scrapbooking Month"!!! What better way to share what I love, then to start a blog!!! Hang in there with me, as I start on this adventure. Below is a two-page layout I completed using this months exclusive paper packet! After a year of travelling the world, my little girl got to go pick up her uncle as he arrived back home! She was so excited to see him!





    You can get the yummy Dream Pop paper packet for only $10 when you spend $35 in May (valued at $19.95 retail)! This exclusive paper packet includes 12 cardstock sheets as well as 12 B&T Duos® papers that were specifically designed for this promotion only—you can’t get these sweet colors and patterns anywhere else! Start National Scrapbooking Month off right with a unique paper packet at a bargain price and get your creative juices flowing! Also, consider hosting this month: Hostesses receive one paper packet free with qualifying May Gathering sales totals of $400 or more.




    BONUS: With every purchase of the Dream Pop paper pack from me this month, I will supply you with an exclusive workshop guide designed just for this gorgeous paper!!!

    *Shipping/handling and tax apply. Not available for purchase at full retail. Offer valid May 1–31, 2013, while supplies last. Qualifying purchases must be current, retail-priced product.