Monday, January 31, 2011

February Stamp of the Month Blog Hop

CTMH’s February Stamp of the Month: D1453 Friendship is an fabulous Damask style stamp set.  Damask styles are really HOT right now and you can use these stamps to create your own patterned paper. I can see myself using this stamp set a lot!





Here’s the complete list of all the participants in the CTMH February Blog Hop. If you get lost along the way or want to refer to it over and over again – this is the place to come.
Kathleen Androlewiczhttp://BowlOfStamps.blogspot.com
Helen Onulakhttp://www.hookedonstamping.com
Carla Ironsidehttp://carlacreates.blogspot.com
Katy Donaldsonhttp://www.scrappinkaty.blogspot.com
Angela Tuttonhttp://www.tuttonstreasures.blogspot.com
Adeline Brillhttp://www.adeline-brill.blogspot.com
Carol Harrishttp://www.carol-harris.blogspot.com
Laurie Newtonhttp://www.scrapsfromthebeach.blogspot.com
Jen Patrickhttp://roxybonds-scrappin.blogspot.com
Sheila Bennetthttp://sheila-bennett.blogspot.com
Doreen Guilfoylehttp://whereisyourhappyplace.blogspot.com
Tammy Lea Pinchardhttp://mycreativeclubhouse.blogspot.com
Jen Rubiohttp://JenRubio.blogspot.com
Melinda Everitthttp://ifyoublingittheywillcome.blogspot.com
Brae Montgomeryhttp://thebrae-er.blogspot.com
Susan Brookshttp://stampingintheopen.blogspot.com
Annette Greenhttp://AnnettesCreativeJourney.blogspot.com
Mary Eisenhttp://mestamp2.blogspot.com
Toni Hinchcliffehttp://whollycrafts.blogspot.com
Dawn Heufthttp://stamptildawn.blogspot.com
Beth Naumannhttp://www.bethscreativeblock.blogspot.com
Angel Sawyerhttp://RunningwithScissorsDesignCo.blogspot.com
Shannon Buckhttp://www.stampinbuds.com
Kami Welterhttp://www.scrappin4memories.blogspot.com
Judy Burgerhttp://www.makingtimeformemories.blogspot.com
Chris Shousehttp://houseostamps.wordpress.com
Cindy Leekhttp://www.paperspadsandpictures.blogspot.com
Terrie Doddhttp://www.my-life-in-real-time.blogspot.com
Haley Dyerhttp://inkyscrapper.blogspot.com
Wanda Rileyhttp://Creatingwithwanda.blogspot.com
Michelle Loncarhttp://michelleloncar.blogspot.com
Sarita Schraederhttp://www.blessedscrapper.com
Pamela O’Connorhttp://cherishyourmemories.blogspot.com
Lori Lenghttp://pinkcloudscrappers.blogspot.com
Shirley Rosshttp://www.momnmescrap.blogspot.com
Kristie Herdenerhttp://www.goofyscrapper.blogspot.com
Jill Lucashttp://scrapwench.blogspot.com
Traci Godbeehttp://createwithtraci.blogspot.com
Lori Brownhttp://www.savingmine.blogspot.com
Teri Baxterhttp://www.themidnightartist.blogspot.com
Nancy Brownhttp://creativelyartsygallery.blogspot.com
Debra Van Pattenhttp://memoriesoftheheartbydeb.blogspot.com
Krista Ritskeshttp://kristaritskes-simplycreating.blogspot.com
Georgia Hauglidhttp://inkygeorgia.blogspot.com
Dawn Rosshttp://iamahappystamper.blogspot.com
Wendy Fordinghttp://papercreationsbywendy.blogspot.com
Melissa Robinsonhttp://www.mlisrobinson.blogspot.com
Caren Goldsteinhttp://www.scrappycaren.blogspot.com
Melissa Lavertyhttp://www.fancymelissa.com
Teresa Scrivenshttp://creatingwithinkypaw.com
Paige Doleckihttp://www.PaigesPaperParadise.blogspot.com
Lisa Sargenthttp://lisa-sargent.blogspot.com
Jean McNultyhttp://stampinmaui.blogspot.com
LeAnne Dudleyhttp://dudleychickdesigns.blogspot.com
Tamytha Jenkinshttp://www.paperheartist.com
Nicole Griggshttp://nicolescreativezone.blogspot.com
Angela Garciahttp://angelascraftcloset.blogspot.com
Tamra Popehttp://www.tamrascraftypapercreations.blogspot.com
Traci Pasqualonehttp://scrapitraci.blogspot.com
Deanne Jacobshttp://deannestamps.blogspot.com
Wendy Coffmanhttp://www.stampingrules.blogspot.com
Tonya Whitehursthttp://heartandsoulscrappers.blogspot.com
Shannon Pelletierhttp://www.mycolorfulworldinvt.blogspot.com
Katherine Schmitthttp://katherinestamps.blogspot.com
Shannon Beckhttp://cardsfromthefarm.blogspot.com
Cecilia Marshhttp://dirttrackwidow.blogspot.com
Latish Haaghttp://domestichomefrontcoordinator.blogspot.com
Vickie Tagatzhttp://create-with-me-vickie.blogspot.com


If you are interested in the stamp set, you can contact me by email (nancyhoover@hotmail.com) or either order at my website here. You can even get it FREE with a qualifying order.

Wednesday, January 26, 2011

Krafty, Kool & Kolorful!

VThese "Kraft Color Ready Borders" are one of the new products in Close To My Heart's Spring/Summer Idea Book which goes live on February 1st.  You get 50 borders ( 2 each of 25 designs) for only $5.95. Check out what you can do with them!
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Friday, January 21, 2011

Club Layouts

Here are the 2 layouts we will be creating this weekend for our monthly Stamp Club and crop. I changed the layouts a bit but still used the supplies that came in the WOTG kits. I hope you enjoy them.

The first one showcases my youngest daughter Cassidy. I am constantly telling her to brush her hair and will be so glad when she cares about the way she looks ALL the time, not just every once in a while but at the same time I realize that my "baby" will be growing up and that is bittersweet. These pictures were taken on Thanksgiving Day at my cousin's house. She had asked me to straighten her hair that morning and was more than happy to model for me since she knew she looked good. LOL!


Magnifique
G1015 Magnifique Workshop on the Go Kit
B1358 Heart to Heart (WOTG stamp set)
D1438 Circle of Love
D1347 Confidential
E1010 Chocolate Alphabet Large
Z2197 Pear Ink
Z2195 Lagoon Ink
Z2192 Pacifica Ink
Sponge daubers
Pop dots



It has become an annual tradition to go to my mother's house sometime before Christmas so all the grandkids and great grandkids can decorate her tree although it is becoming harder and harder to find a time when everyone can come. Uunfortunately this year my nephew and his wife and baby couldn't make it. Still, we had a great time. We start out the evening with dinner and then everyone starts pulling out their favorite ornaments to hang. Mama has several LARGE boxes full of ornaments that she and Daddy have bought through the years. Some are very old and fragile...and get broken. It's so sad! After we have made them finish what they started (why do kids never want to finish decorating the tree?) we always take a picture in front of the tree.  This layout highlights some of my favortie ornaments.


Mistletoe
G1014 Mistletoe Workshop on the Go Kit
B1357 All the Best (WOTG stamp set)
D1359 Comments
D1083 Believe Caps Alphabet
C1190 Believe Lowercase Alphabet
Z2135 New England Ivy Ink
Z2116 Cranberry Ink
Pop dots



Friday, January 14, 2011

Spray Pen Unplugged



Here's a quick but very INFORMATIVE video about the new CTMH Spray Gun! They are available in packs of 3 beginning February 1st but you will get 1 when you buy the Wings Workshop on the Go this month! Enjoy!

Hurry, Hurry, Hurry!!!!!

Sale, Sale, Sale.....

Close To My Heart just released a NEW selection of products at a huge discount!  The products can be viewed on my website-  https://nancyhoover.myctmh.com/Retail/Products.aspx?CatalogID=1702

Some items are up to 90% off.  Card Kits, Paper Packets, Level 1 Kits, Stickease... $2.00, $4.00 and $6.00!  Hurry.... things are sure to go fast.  Also, be sure to check back.  CTMH will occasionally add to this collection of products when we have retired items left in inventory that we know you will love. Because inventory can fluctuate, check my site often to take advantage of these products that are offered while supplies last!

Tuesday, January 11, 2011

February Kit of the Month


This is the Workshop that we will be doing next month, February 5th. Yah! We get to play with new paper from the new Spring/Summer 2011 Idea Book! I will be placing the order on January 23rd so you will be able to take advantage of the January specials revolving around this kit.
Wings Workshop Kit (includes):
Here is what you get when you purchase the Wings Workshop on the Go:

Wings Level 2 Paper Packet ($12.95)
My Acrylix® Wings Workshop ($13.95)
Mini-Medley Accents Black Collection ($4.95)
Spray Pen (1) ($1.30)
Workshop Guide ($1.00)
Retail value of $34.15 but all you pay is $29.95 (plus s/h and taxes).
Some other items needed to complete the kit are below:
E1019My Acrylix® Bohemian Alphabet                   $34.95
Z2257Vineyard Berry Exclusive Inks® Re-inker         $4.25
Z2157Vineyard Berry Exclusive Inks® Pad                $5.25
Z2105Black Exclusive Inks® Pad                              $5.25
Z1039Create-a-Shade® Pearl Paint                           $2.95
Y10001" × 1" My Acrylix® Block                              $3.95
Y10051" × 6 1/2" My Acrylix® Block                        $6.50
Y10063" × 3" My Acrylix® Block                              $8.50

I will have these items available to use but you may want to purchase your own. PLUS, when you order the Wings WOTG this month, you can also purchase the Bohemian Alphabet at the reduced price of $25.00! WOW!

Don't forget about the other stamp sets you can purchase at a reduced price JUST because you purchased the Wings WOTG! You may even receive the January Stamp of the Month FREE! Click on the Inspirations Brochure on the right hand side of the page to review the specials.


Sunday, January 2, 2011

Pardon the mess...I'm redecorating!

My blog pages might look a little "whomppy" right now as I am trying something new. Please bear with me...

Saturday, January 1, 2011

Inspirations...January Sneak Peek & Special Deals!

Sneak a peek at great Spring/Summer 2011 Idea book products in the Inspirations brochure! Check out all of our amazing deals on new stamp sets, plus get the January Stamp of the Month when you buy the new Wings Workshop on the Go kit™.


When you purchase the new Wings Workshops on the Go™ kit (G1016) for only $29.95 US / $33.50 CAN, it opens the door for you to participate in three exciting promotions. With the purchase of the Wings Workshops on the Go kit you can choose any or all of the following:
  1. Purchase the following new Spring/Summer Idea Book My Acrylix® stamp sets at a super discount:

    My Acrylix® Stamp SetDiscount PriceFull Retail
    A Game (A1113)$5 US / $5.50 CAN$7.95 US / $8.75 CAN
    Rosy Regards (B1369)$10/$10.95 $13.95/$15.50
    Take a Picture (C1440)$15/$16.50$18.95/$20.95
    Dreams Come True (D1470)$18/$19.95$22.95/$25.50
    Bohemian Alphabet (E1019)$25/$27.95$34.95/$38.95
  2. Get the January Stamp of the Month set, Find Your Style, at a discount or free by purchasing new Spring/Summer 2011 Idea Book products as follows:

    Purchase a Wings Workshops on the Go™ kit AND…Get Stamp of the Month
    1 item from the Inspiration brochure  25% off
    2 different items from the Inspiration brochure 50% off
    3 different items from the Inspiration brochure 75% off
    4+ different items from the Inspiration brochure FREE!
    You can also mix and match new products from the Inspirations Brochure and products from the Autumn/Winter 2010 Idea Book, and we will automatically calculate the greatest savings between the standard program and this promotion for you to get the best deal possible!
  3. Celebrate National Papercrafting Month in January with a My Creations® banner project. Simply purchase a My Creations® Banner (Z1378) and you will be able to make the project with the remaining supplies from the Wings Workshops on the Go™ kit and the E-size Bohemian Alphabet stamp set. The how-to instructions are included with the Wings Workshop kit exclusively through the month of January.

New Year...New SOTM Blog Hop!


It's January and that means it's time for another monthly SOTM Blog Hop. This month's Stamp of the Month is D1452 Find Your Style and it contains 10 unique stamps that range from butterflies to dress forms to shoes!

There are close to 60 consultants participating this month so sit back with a big glass of sweet tea and enjoy all the inspiration. As usual you can earn this set FREE with a qualified purchase.


Helen Onulakhttp://www.hookedonstamping.com
Kathleen Androlewiczhttp://BowlOfStamps.blogspot.com
Teri Baxterhttp://www.themidnightartist.blogspot.com
Dawn Rosshttp://iamahappystamper.blogspot.com
Traci Godbeehttp://createwithtraci.blogspot.com
Dawn Heufthttp://stamptildawn.blogspot.com
Judy Burgerhttp://www.makingtimeformemories.blogspot.com
Annette Greenhttp://AnnettesCreativeJourney.blogspot.com
Pamela O’Connorhttp://cherishyourmemories.blogspot.com
Wendy Fordinghttp://papercreationsbywendy.blogspot.com
Kristie Herdenerhttp://www.goofyscrapper.blogspot.com
Cindy Leekhttp://www.paperspadsandpictures.blogspot.com
Sarita Schraederhttp://www.blessedscrapper.com
Melissa Robinsonhttp://www.mlisrobinson.blogspot.com
Lori Brownhttp://www.savingmine.blogspot.com
Krista Ritskeshttp://kristaritskes-simplycreating.blogspot.com
Nancy Brownhttp://creativelyartsygallery.blogspot.com/
Haley Dyerhttp://inkyscrapper.blogspot.com
Carla Ironsidehttp://carlacreates.blogspot.com
Georgia Hauglidhttp://inkygeorgia.blogspot.com/
Shirley Rosshttp://www.momnmescrap.blogspot.com
Carol Harrishttp://www.carol-harris.blogspot.com
Brae Montgomeryhttp://thebrae-er.blogspot.com
Michelle Loncarhttp://michelleloncar.blogspot.com
Katy Donaldsonhttp://www.scrappinkaty.blogspot.com
Wanda Rileyhttp://Creatingwithwanda.blogspot.com
Angela Tuttonhttp://www.tuttonstreasures.blogspot.com
Jody Gustafsonhttp://www.cre8nmemories.blogspot.com
Jen Rubiohttp://JenRubio.blogspot.com
Sheila Bennetthttp://sheila-bennett.blogspot.com
Toni Hinchcliffehttp://whollycrafts.blogspot.com
Doreen Guilfoylehttp://whereisyourhappyplace.blogspot.com
Adeline Brillhttp://www.adeline-brill.blogspot.com
Jen Patrickhttp://roxybonds-scrappin.blogspot.com
Mary Eisenhttp://mestamp2.blogspot.com
Melinda Everitthttp://ifyoublingittheywillcome.blogspot.com/
Laurie Newtonhttp://www.scrapsfromthebeach.blogspot.com
Melissa Lavertyhttp://www.fancymelissa.com
Beth Naumannhttp://www.bethscreativeblock.blogspot.com
Susan Brookshttp://stampingintheopen.blogspot.com
Tammy Lea Pinchardhttp://mycreativeclubhouse.blogspot.com
Carol Hortonhttp://carol-scrappininparadise.blogspot.com
Kami Welterhttp://www.scrappin4memories.blogspot.com/
Tamytha Jenkinshttp://www.paperheartist.com
Wendy Coffmanhttp://stampingrules.blogspot.com/
Lisa Sargenthttp://lisa-sargent.blogspot.com
Vickie Tagatzhttp://create-with-me-vickie.blogspot.com/
Paige Doleckihttp://www.PaigesPaperParadise.blogspot.com
Nicole Griggshttp://nicolescreativezone.blogspot.com
Corinna McGregorhttp://corinnamcgregor.blogspot.com
Angel Sawyerhttp://runningwithscissorsdesignco.blogspot.com
Deanne Jacobshttp://www.deannestamps.blogspot.com/
Angela Garciahttp://angelascraftcloset.blogspot.com
Tamra Popehttp://tamrascraftypapercreations.blogspot.com
LeAnne Dudleyhttp://dudleychickdesigns.blogspot.com
Jean McNultyhttp://stampinmaui.blogspot.com

Happy New Year!!!

"We will open the book. Its pages are blank
We are going to put words on them ourselves.
The book is called Opportunity and its first chapter is New Year's Day."

~ Edith Lovejoy Pierce