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Sunday, November 27, 2011

Card Tricks Pink, Black and White style

Iam sure you have all noticed the delay in post, Once again we are down a computer and I am once again sharing with my youngest son. The last computer crash I shared with my oldest son. I should have the mother of the year award and receive a VERY large gift. Its a drag not having access to my laptop when I want, I am so far behind on techy things like my blog and just keeping up with my favorite bloggers. Maybe Santa will brings some new computers to my house this Christmas! Keeping this short on my way out to dinner with the Mr. Did any of you hit the Black Friday sales, I didnt I was fast asleep all cozy and warm. Thats the same place I am every year :)If you did I hope you found some AWESOME deals!

Here are a few cards for once of my classes that I will be teaching at Michaels next month.









Monday, November 7, 2011

Vintage banners

Happy Veterans Day!! Sending BIG thanks to all our Veterans and families for their dedication and sacrifices. Since this is a holiday that means no work so I am going to the movies with my guys (all 3). So glad my sons still like to do this and can bear to be seen with the PARENTS! I am also going to do some stamping in preparation for my Monday class AND do some scrapbooking. I have 2 new scrapbook projects to get me moving other than the traditional way. 1. is the fabulous smash books by EK and 2. the FABULOUS Project Life!! I encourage you to click both of the above names and be sure and watch the videos, you wont be disappointed YOU will be INSPIRED!

Now meet my card!.......




Birthday themed card for my Humbled Artist Swap
8 layers in one spot
2- 3 shades of blue cardstock
Birthday theme
2 embellishments
All supplies by Close to my Heart

Thanks for stopping by

Sketch It Out

Nothing new in my world, life is still amazing BUT busy. My son celebrated his 18th birthday last month, my baby is 18. If I close my eyes I can imagine a little boy sitting on my lap cuddling. I wont get mushy. We had dinner and 2 games of bowling my husband won both games and he wont be quiet about it. He keeps asking if we want his autograph, he also claims he going on the bowling circut. Were definately going for a rematch.

I celebrated my Great Aunts 80th birthday this past saturday. Is that awesome or what, lots of family, seeing old friends I havent seen in 20 years or more. Funny, funny stories told, facts about my aunts life that we never knew. Her kids were hearing things they never knew. dinner, cake and dancing, Fun was had by all!!

This is what I am teaching at Michaels this week. Are those papers yummy or what? The colors OH MY!!

This 2 page layout was created from a sketch


This super cute simple card was created using left over papers from the layout,the sentiment is a Studio G dollar stamp


Another ubber cute card using more leftover paper from the layout and another Studio G stamp

If your in my neck of the woods and have a free Thursday evening join my class, its gonna be FUN!!

Wednesday, September 21, 2011

10 YEARS, 10 YEARS, OH MY!!!

10 years this month , thats how long I have been a Close to my Heart consultant. I still enjoy what I do, its so rewarding. I have met the most awesome ladies that I now call my friends. I can not imagine not having CTMH in my life!!

I know that I have been slow to post but its hard to get back in the groove of posting on my regular 3-4 days a week thing. I am really going to make a effort. I hope my followers havent given up on me completely. I know how it is to check a blog regularly and nothing new is up, you give up and stop coming by. I hope that your still around and understand.



Todays card says it all....





This is the state of my room, its been this way for a couple of months. I cleaned it and it went right back to this, this is probably why I have not stamped or posted much. Theres stuff piled in almost every corner, this is not movtivating at all. I have taken on alot this fall and I have to organize my schedule and time to create and do what I ENJOY.


There are ALOT of new stamps on this desk waiting to be inked, some Unity,Ooberly cute Halloween dollar stamps, and 2 Inkadinkado stamps!


Until next time my friends

Friday, August 26, 2011

Happy Friday!!

I dont know what its like in your neck of the woods but its been blazing HOT all week long here in Southern Calif 105 degrees HOT and I still dont like the thought of summer coming to a end.

Some updates on me: I finally got my computer woes fixed, my laptop had to go back in the shop for the second time. My sons computer kicked the bucket and he needs a new one and his Ipod broke, neither have been replaced yet.

I volunteered for Royal Family Kid Camp in June. I drove up after work for week to help in the activity center,so fulfilling!

I attended Close to my Hearts annual convention at the DISNEYLAND HOTEL(in July), absolutely the perfect venue. Pure entertainment Disney style, Disney goes all out when you hold your events there. Met friends from Canada that,I only talk to via email, met ladies I have swapped with for years, ran into old friends that I havent seen in years and personally met friends I have admired from afar!

I was hired to deocrate tables and chairs for a pool side bridal shower in July

I started teaching classes at Michaels, AGAIN. I did 5 years ago and thought I would give it a whirl again.


I will become a mentor next month to a 7 year old little girl, I cant wait! I will spend a day each week some weeks 2 with my mentee. I am ready to make a difference in this little ones life.

My kids have graduated from high school and I have taken on more! but I believe this is where God wants me to serve, by helping the kids.

Its been so long since I blogged on a regular basis that I have to get used to it and back on track posting 3-4 times a week! Boy have I have missed it!

Enough rambling todays card was inspired and almost completely cased from Ashely Newell she is fabulous and so worth following. She is one of my daily reads. Meet my card....



So much more to share, stop by again this weekend.




Sunday, August 14, 2011

National Stamp Month Goodness!! aka FREE stamps, blog hop and FABULOUS creations

Welcome to the Pair-a-Phrase blog hop!! If you arrived from Melissa's blog your on the right track.

To celebrate National Stamping Month in September, we are offering our first-ever double stamp set! You can get the exclusive My Acrylix® Pair-a-Phrase double stamp set FREE when you place an order of $75 US from August 15 through September 30, 2011. You'll love this double set—two D-size sets in one envelope—which includes lots of clever phrases and coordinating images you'll use in your handmade cards all year long. The double set has a retail value of $35.90, which drastically increases the value of your qualifying purchase! Have double the fun stamping during National Stamping Month with our new Pair-a-Phrase double stamp set!







Dates: Offer valid August 15 (9:00 am MDT)–September 30, 2011 (11:59 pm MDT


Remember that our stamp of the month program has changed. When your order reaches $50 you can purchase the stamp of the month for just $5 and this month only you will receive a this A size alphabet set.




Your next stop is Elizabeth's blog for more fun, inspiring art work!!

Jamia


Thursday, June 2, 2011

Big. issues

Going on in my techhie world, 2 computers down, one in for repairs for tHe second time in 2 weeks, and my phone deceided to half work. I am typing this from my new phone, great deal BUT now iam locked in another 2 year contract.

I hope to be fully operational really soon.

My son graduated from high school last friday, so darn exciting, it had to be the windest day in history. Every graduate had to hold there caps down tHe entire time, one girls hat flew off and across the field before she even hit the grass. I have no pictures of him with the family with the cap and gown on (windy) he promised to take some shots for me later! My 75-300 zoom lense was fabulous, I was like the paparazzi during the ceremony with my Camera!

I just wanted to stop in and let you know what the heck happened to me enCase anybody was curious.

I Am going to trY to take pics with my phone and post to my blog by using my phone Not sure how well that's going to work. OKAY doing tHis by phone right now is really hurting my eyes. See ya soon :)

Friday, April 29, 2011

Tag your it! BLOG CANDY!!

Tomorrows the last day to enter the blog candy give away!

Did you watch the Royal wedding? I did, I stayed up til 1 AM but couldnt keep my eyes open past 1:30 so I went to sleep and woke up at 5 AM. I had it scheduled to tape but needed to see it live. Gorgeous, elegant and simple. She looked beautiful, the Abby with the trees perfect. William is such a handsome guy and I love that all his Mum taught him stuck. I found some great stuff about him, he wanted to be called william and not prince william and didnt want anyone bowing to him. Unlike his father who has never put toothpaste on his own toothbrush, I would be ashamed to ever let anyone know about that one if I were him. I mean come on ! Diana did a awesome job with her boys. I always admired her love for her boys(reminds me of my love for my boys) and she made sure that they were humble and caring. She would make them wait in line in the store, never allowing special treatment. She made sure they didnt think they were better than others. She would take them to McDonalds and other common places.I still cant believe she is actually gone, 14 years.

I could go on as I am a Diana fan, but I have given you sappy stuff this week and all before showing you my creations. Thanks again for listining.


Heres my tag!.....



I was inspired by a tag creation on Unity TV . I like the textured tag and had not thought of that before and adding the color was a great idea. I used a Unity itty bitty stamp set.

Off to catch the highlights of the Royal wedding that happened after the kiss!


Well heres the LOOT!

A Marvey punch
A Close t my Heart acrylic stamp set
A recollection acrylic stamp set
2 never been used Cuttle Bug folders
A recollections dimensional halloween sticker pack
A pack of every occasion rub ons
A love themed chipboard pack
A pack of premade Karen Foster thank you note cards
A big mound of Unity unmounted stamps
A cd tin with a alterable album inside

Heres the dealy on how to enter for a chance to win. The give away is open until 4/30

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Become a follower
Tell your friends or followers about my giveaway by posting it on your blog
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Monday, April 25, 2011

Hello Sunshine/ BLOG CANDY

BLOG CANDY AT THE BOTTOM! ONLY 5 days left to enter!

Todays card reminds me of a sunshiney day! Like graduation day which is in 25 days!!! My son has 19 school days left. I cant believe it, I find myself remembering when he was just a little guy who loved to be held. When he was 2 if I had been standing up to long cleaning or cooking or what not he would say "sit mommy sit" and when I did he would climb on my lap and lay his head against my chest and cuddle. He had the sofest voice you would have to bend down and put your ear close to hear him. He was so darn cute! In my mind he is still my 2 year old baby, I am sure you moms can relate ;) I cant wait for him to realize with all certainty that I LOVE him so much, I dont think teenagers really get it. Okay enough of the sappy stuff, I know you didnt come here for that :) But thanks for listening!

I saw this card by Terri Anderson and I had to have that punch and recreate that card. So cheerful and clean!

Here's my card.....


Make sure you click on the picture to see the tickets up close. Each ticket is embossed with a different cuttle bug folder. So, so fun. This punch has been sitting on my desk for about 4 weeks, I cant wait to play with it some more. I found it online for $13, not bad.

Well heres the LOOT!

A Marvey punch
A Close t my Heart acrylic stamp set
A recollection acrylic stamp set
2 never been used Cuttle Bug folders
A recollections dimensional halloween sticker pack
A pack of every occasion rub ons
A love themed chipboard pack
A pack of premade Karen Foster thank you note cards
A big mound of Unity unmounted stamps
A cd tin with a alterable album inside
A bottle of yellow Stickles (not pictured)

Heres the dealy on how to enter for a chance to win. The give away is open until 4/30

Sign up for my newsletter its absolutely FREE
Become a follower
Tell your friends or followers about my giveaway by posting it on your blog
Let me know in the comment section that you have done all 3 of the above

Wednesday, April 20, 2011

Dusting out the cobwebs/ BLOG CANDY!!

I really dont like being away for so long and its never my intention to stay away so long. Life as we all know gets busy and we have to take care of the important things FAMILY. I am back and I hope I am worth the wait, I do truely appreciate all that stop by to visit!

My son the senior has ONLY 21 days left of school!!! Soon I will be busier than usual finding more tickets then the 6 I get to accomate more family, and graduation party plans because after all we must CELEBRATE!!

The end of the school year is drawing to a close for me as well and I anticipate all the fun to be had this summer. I fully plan on enjoying every bit of SUMMER!


BLOG CANDY AT THE BOTTOM OF THE PAGE Only 9 days left to enter!!


I found a new challenge blog Card Patterns They post a new sketch challenge every saturday, I receive their updates for free right in my inbox. Gotta love free updates.



Heres my card.....




I stitched around the card base in brown thread. I used my cuttlebug to add more texture. I added a double layer of scallops! I used my spellbinders oval scallop circle and stamped the card using some of my Studio G dollar stamps from Michels. The Designer paper is called SWEET SHOP! Are those colors yummy or what?


Well heres the LOOT!

A Marvey punch
A Close t my Heart acrylic stamp set
A recollection acrylic stamp set
2 never been used Cuttle Bug folders
A recollections dimensional halloween sticker pack
A pack of every occasion rub ons
A love themed chipboard pack
A pack of premade Karen Foster thank you note cards
A big mound of Unity unmounted stamps
A cd tin with a alterable album inside
A bottle of yellow stickles (not pictured)

Heres the dealy on how to enter for a chance to win. The give away is open until 4/30

Sign up for my newsletter its absolutely FREE
Become a follower
Tell your friends or followers about my giveaway by posting it on your blog
Let me know in the comment section that you have done all 3 of the above

Monday, April 4, 2011

Humbled Artist time

Blog candy at the bottom!!!

I finally get to share this card with you! It was created for my Humbled Artist Group, its a bimonthly swap exchange. We are to create fabulous, over the top cards, multiple layers, many embellishments etc. Wowie cards is what we should have in the end.

Febuarys card, had to be a love card, use a animal,7 layers in one spot, 3 embellishments, neutral colors with one other color from a color family and we needed to use liquid glass and use No reds or pinks. This swap always pushes me to think out of the box. I am always trying to out do the last card.






I popped the wings off each bird and popped the tails with pop dots. I added liquid glass to them also. Has you can see lots of layering and a bit of stitching.

Bird Basics by CTMH
Cardstock and brads by CTMH
Ribbon by Offray
Spellbinders labels


Well heres the LOOT!

A Marvey punch
A Close t my Heart acrylic stamp set
A recollection acrylic stamp set
2 never been used Cuttle Bug folders
A recollections dimensional halloween sticker pack
A pack of every occasion rub ons
A love themed chipboard pack
A pack of premade Karen Foster thank you note cards
A big mound of Unity unmounted stamps
A cd tin with a alterable album inside

Heres the dealy on how to enter for a chance to win. The give away is open until 4/30

Sign up for my newsletter its absolutely FREE
Become a follower
Tell your friends or followers about my giveaway by posting it on your blog
Let me know in the comment section that you have done all 3 of the above

Wednesday, March 30, 2011

Give Away found here!! & Birthday Josh

Give away at the bottom!!!

Crazy 4 challenges Sponser this week is Sparkle Creations, she has 2 of her adorable stamps to give away! I used a Sparkle Creation stamp which I won back in December! I was so happy, I was jumping around about it and telling my husband that I won and he was looking at me like I was a crazy person. Men just dont get it!






Isnt he the cutest? Sparkles stamps are perfect for coloring, I really like to color. I always had tons of coloring books when I was a little girl and who could resist a new box of crayons? Once when I was about 19 we took a family vacation and I made sure I picked up a few coloring books and new crayons for the trip. Every body colored on the trip from the 8 year all the way up to the 36 year old. Coloring is so relaxing.


Well heres the LOOT!

A Marvey punch
A Close t my Heart acrylic stamp set
A recollection acrylic stamp set
2 never been used Cuttle Bug folders
A recollections dimensional halloween sticker pack
A pack of every occasion rub ons
A love themed chipboard pack
A pack of premade Karen Foster thank you note cards
A big mound of Unity unmounted stamps
A cd tin with a alterable album inside

Heres the dealy on how to enter for a chance to win. The give away is open until 4/30

Sign up for my newsletter its absolutely FREE
Become a follower
Tell your friends or followers about my giveaway by posting it on your blog
Let me know in the comment section that you have done all 3 of the above