April Stamp of the Month Blog Hop - Blessed

I can't believe it is April 4th! What happened to March? It is a blur...I think everyone in my family had the stomach virus... Cassidy was in her school pageant and won 1st runner-up and then tragically,an old friend's husband died suddenly. I hope April has happier days in store for us.

I have lots of things to post but will have to do it a little at a time so check back soon.

Here is the blog hop for April's Stamp of the Month, Blessed. The outline images have coordinating shade stamps to fill in open areas. Or…color in the images using Watercolor Pencils, markers, or the quick coloring technique (using a stencil & sponge dauber).

Grab your favorite beverage and enjoy the hop! If you are inspired by all the great ideas and want your own stamp set, you can order it here on my website. Remember, you can get this stamp set FREE with a qualifying order but only in the month of April.

Kathleen Androlewicz http://bowlofstamps.blogspot.com/
Helen Onulak http://www.hookedonstamping.com/
Tammy Lea Pinchard http://mycreativeclubhouse.blogspot.com/
Jen Patrick http://roxybonds-scrappin.blogspot.com/
Wanda Riley http://creatingwithwanda.blogspot.com/
Angel Sawyer http://runningwithscissorsdesignco.blogspot.com/
LeAnne Dudley http://www.dudleychickdesigns.blogspot.com/
Melissa Laverty http://www.fancymelissa.com/
Melinda Everitt http://ifyoublingittheywillcome.blogspot.com/
Susan Brooks http://stampingintheopen.blogspot.com/
Vickie Tagatz http://create-with-me-vickie.blogspot.com/
Pamela O’Connor http://cherishyourmemories.blogspot.com/
Teresa Scrivens http://www.creatingwithinkypaw.com/
Doreen Guilfoyle http://whereisyourhappyplace.blogspot.com/
Sheila Bennett http://sheila-bennett.blogspot.com/
Angela Tutton http://www.tuttonstreasures.blogspot.com/
Debra Van Patten http://memoriesoftheheartbydeb.blogspot.com/
Wendy Coffman http://www.stampingrules.blogspot.com/
Carla Ironside http://carlacreates.blogspot.com/
Michelle Loncar http://michelleloncar.blogspot.com/
Chris Shouse http://houseostamps.wordpress.com/
Annette Green http://annettescreativejourney.blogspot.com/
Sarita Schraeder http://www.blessedscrapper.com/
Nicole Griggs http://www.nicolescreativezone.blogspot.com/
Haley Dyer http://inkyscrapper.blogspot.com/
Jen Rubio http://jenrubio.blogspot.com/
Kristie Herdener http://www.goofyscrapper.blogspot.com/
Dawn Ross http://iamahappystamper.blogspot.com/
Laurie Newton http://www.scrapsfromthebeach.blogspot.com/
Nancy Brown http://creativelyartsygallery.blogspot.com/
Kami Welter http://www.scrappin4memories.blogspot.com/
Carol Harris http://www.carol-harris.blogspot.com/
Lori Brown http://www.savingmine.blogspot.com/
Georgia Hauglid http://inkygeorgia.blogspot.com/
Judy Burger http://www.makingtimeformemories.blogspot.com/
Tamytha Jenkins http://www.paperheartist.com/
Brae Montgomery http://thebrae-er.blogspot.com/
Mary Eisen http://mestamp2.blogspot.com/
Beth Naumann http://www.bethscreativeblock.blogspot.com/
Adeline Brill http://www.adeline-brill.blogspot.com/
Traci Godbee http://createwithtraci.blogspot.com/
Melissa Robinson http://www.mlisrobinson.blogspot.com/
Lisa Sargent http://lisa-sargent.blogspot.com/
Katy Donaldson http://www.scrappinkaty.blogspot.com/
Dawn Heuft http://stamptildawn.blogspot.com/
Shirley Ross http://www.momnmescrap.blogspot.com/
Traci Pasqualone http://scrapitraci.blogspot.com/
Tonya Whitehurst http://heartandsoulscrappers.blogspot.com/
Gina Brandstetter http://www.gmbscrapper.blogspot.com/
Shannon Beck http://cardsfromthefarm.blogspot.com/
Paige Dolecki http://www.paigespaperparadise.blogspot.com/
Jean McNulty http://stampinmaui.blogspot.com/



Free Acrylic Blocks in March

AT CLOSE TO MY HEART, WE KNOW WE’VE GOT THE BEST CLEAR stamps and blocks—and we’ll prove it! Throughout March, when you buy your favorite My Acrylix® stamps, we’ll give you a free My Acrylix block. Not only will you have the best stamps on the block, you’ll have the best block, too! Just purchase $25 in stamps and you can choose from two of our most versatile block sizes: 3″ × 3″ (Y1006) or 2″ × 6½” (Y1010). Ask your Consultant for an Idea Book so you can start shopping now!

Details:
Recieve a FREE BLOCK with a $25 stamp purchase. Buy $25 US / $30 CAN in My Acrylix® stamps in a single purchase, and get a free My Acrylix block. Choose either the 3" x 3" (Y1006) retail value $8.50/9.50 or 2" x 6 1/2" (Y1010) size retail value $9.95/10.95. Each person can receive only one block per *qualifying order.


*Qualifying stamp purchases include A-, B-, C-, D-, and E-size stamp sets, including Stamp of the Month sets purchased at full price or at a discount. K-size stamp sets, the Stamp of the Month set earned for free, and Workshops on the Go™ are excluded.

March Stamp of the Month Blog Hop

The March Stamp of the Month set is called Sensational Season and it so cute!!!  This set reminds me of Beatrix Potter's Peter Rabbit. I can't wait to get mine and play but until then, you can look at all the fabulous creations made by other Close To My Heart consultants...

Don't forget you can get this stamp set FREE during the month of March. Ask me for details.

Helen Onulak http://www.hookedonstamping.com/
Kathleen Androlewicz http://bowlofstamps.blogspot.com/
Brae Montgomery http://thebrae-er.blogspot.com/
Jill Lucas http://scrapwench.blogspot.com/
Tammy Lea Pinchard http://mycreativeclubhouse.blogspot.com/
Wendy Fording http://papercreationsbywendy.blogspot.com/
Cindy Leek http://www.paperspadsandpictures.blogspot.com/
Angel Sawyer http://runningwithscissorsdesignco.blogspot.com/
Melissa Robinson http://www.mlisrobinson.blogspot.com/
Caren Goldstein http://www.scrappycaren.blogspot.com/
Teri Baxter http://www.themidnightartist.blogspot.com/
Melissa Laverty http://www.fancymelissa.com/
Kimberly Smith http://verykimberry.blogspot.com/
Terrie Dodd http://www.my-life-in-real-time.blogspot.com/
Vickie Tagatz http://create-with-me-vickie.blogspot.com/
Angela Tutton http://www.tuttonstreasures.blogspot.com/
Wanda Riley http://creatingwithwanda.blogspot.com/
Jen Patrick http://roxybonds-scrappin.blogspot.com/
Sheila Bennett http://sheila-bennett.blogspot.com/
Sarita Schraeder http://www.blessedscrapper.com/
Doreen Guilfoyle http://whereisyourhappyplace.blogspot.com/
Pamela O’Connor http://cherishyourmemories.blogspot.com/
Adeline Brill http://www.adeline-brill.blogspot.com/
Nancy Brown http://creativelyartsygallery.blogspot.com/
Traci Godbee http://createwithtraci.blogspot.com/
Krista Ritskes http://kristaritskes-simplycreating.blogspot.com/
Georgia Hauglid http://inkygeorgia.blogspot.com/
Lori Brown http://www.savingmine.blogspot.com/
Annette Green http://annettescreativejourney.blogspot.com/
Carla Ironside http://carlacreates.blogspot.com/
Katy Donaldson http://www.scrappinkaty.blogspot.com/
Susan Brooks http://stampingintheopen.blogspot.com/
Beth Naumann http://www.bethscreativeblock.blogspot.com/
Kami Welter http://www.scrappin4memories.blogspot.com/
Dawn Ross http://iamahappystamper.blogspot.com/
Jen Rubio http://jenrubio.blogspot.com/
Tamytha Jenkins http://www.paperheartist.com/
LeAnne Dudley http://www.dudleychickdesigns.blogspot.com/
Dawn Heuft http://stamptildawn.blogspot.com/
Laurie Newton http://www.scrapsfromthebeach.blogspot.com/
Mary Eisen http://mestamp2.blogspot.com/
Michelle Loncar http://michelleloncar.blogspot.com/
Debra Van Patten http://memoriesoftheheartbydeb.blogspot.com/
Carol Harris http://www.carol-harris.blogspot.com/
Haley Dyer http://inkyscrapper.blogspot.com/
Melinda Everitt http://ifyoublingittheywillcome.blogspot.com/
Judy Burger http://www.makingtimeformemories.blogspot.com/
Shirley Ross http://www.momnmescrap.blogspot.com/
Tamra Pope http://tamrascraftypapercreations.blogspot.com/
Teresa Scrivens http://www.creatingwithinkypaw.com/
Nicole Griggs http://nicolescreativezone.blogspot.com/
Paige Dolecki http://www.paigespaperparadise.blogspot.com/
Tonya Whitehurst http://heartandsoulscrappers.blogspot.com/
Traci Pasqualone http://scrapitraci.blogspot.com/
Shannon Beck http://www.cardsfromthefarm.blogspot.com/
Lisa Sargent http://lisa-sargent.blogspot.com/
Wendy Coffman http://www.stampingrules.blogspot.com/

CTMH Video - Simply Scallops

I am so excited about all the new videos that CTMH is creating and posting on YouTube! You have to check them out! Here’s the latest one…Simply Scallops. It gives tips and tricks for using the new CTMH 2″ Scalloped Punch Z1392.

Enjoy!



I have mine, what about you?

Featured Product in Video:
Z1392 2" Scalloped Punch
Z1378 My Creations Banner
C1461 Salutation Seals Stamp Set
Z1311 1 1/4" Circle Punch.

New Video! Designer Ribbon Pink Collection

Whoops! I thought I had already posted this video!  LOL!

Here is another video from the creative team at Close To My Heart. I think it is awesome that they are making videos to show how to use the new products. This video showcases the beautiful rose ribbon from the Designer Ribbon Pink Collection!



Enjoy!

Upcoming Workshops for March and April, Sweetheart and Sophia

Here are the Workshops On The Go for the next two months, March and April.

On March 12th, 2011, we will be using the Sweethearts Workshop On the Go Kit. This is such a sweet layout and it has 7 photos on it! Don't forget to take pictures of your "sweetheart" to put on here. The class will be held at Crossroads Church of God at 1:30 pm.

Or, if you are into cardmaking, you can make these cute cards. You can't make up your mind? Make them both (you may have to add extra cardstock)!

G1017 Sweetheart Workshop Kit (includes) $29.95

X7134B Sweetheart Level 2 Paper Packet ($12.95)
              My Acrylix Workshop Stamp Set ($13.95)
Z1386   Sweetheart Level 2 Assortment Epoxy Stickers ($4.95)
             Workshop Guide ($1.00)

OR

Basic Kit                                                    $18.90

X7134B Sweetheart Level 2 Paper Packet ($12.95)
Z1386    Sweetheart Level 2 Assortment Epoxy Stickers ($4.95)
              Workshop Guide ($1.00)


Also Required Items or Tools:

E1018 My Acrylix® Pennant Alphabet $34.95
Z2105 Black Exclusive Inks® Pad $5.25
Z2193 Cotton Candy Exclusive Inks® Pad $5.25
Z308 Liquid Appliqué™ $3.95
Z555 Craft Heater $29.95
Y1000 1" × 1" My Acrylix® Block $3.95
Y1004 2 1/2" × 2 1/2" My Acrylix® Block $7.50
Y1005 1" × 6 1/2" My Acrylix® Block $6.50

I will be placing an order for this workshop on February 20th so contact me if you are interested in taking this class.


In April, we will be using the Sophia Workshop on the Go Kit. The date for this workshop will be April 16, 2011 and again will be held at Crossroads Church of God. This paper packet is a favorite amongst my club members with all the pinks and green in it and was a unanimous decision for the month.

This precious layout has 8 pictures on it!

And here is a picture of the cards you can create with it also. Each workshop has the directions for a 2 page layout and directions for 3 different cards!

G1019 Sophia Workshop Kit (includes)   $29.95

X7131B Sophia Level 2 Paper Packet $12.95

              My Acrylix Sophia Workshop Stamp Set $13.95

Z1370   Buttons, Pink Assortment $5.95

Z1081   Colonial White Waxy Flax $3.95

             Workshop Guide $1.00

OR

Sophia Basic Kit       $23.85

X7131B Sophia Level 2 Paper Packet $12.95

Z1370    Buttons, Pink Assortment $5.95

Z1081    White Waxy Flax $3.95

              Workshop Guide $1.00


Other Required Items and Tools:

E1016 My Acrylix® Friendship Alphabet Large $34.95
Z2123 Goldrush Exclusive Inks® Pad $5.25
Z2197 Pear Exclusive Inks® Pad $5.25
Z2166 Tulip Exclusive Inks® Pad $5.25
Z578 Corner Rounder $7.95
Y1000 1" x 1" My Acrylix® Block $3.95
Y1001 1” x 1 1/2” My Acrylix® Block $4.50
Y1004 2 1/2” x 2 1/2” My Acrylix® Block $7.50

Remember, contact me if you are interested or you can order them from my website here.











Get Paid to be a Consultant!

Would you like to…
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If so, the Close To My Heart opportunity is for you!
Here’s your chance to be a part of the best rubber stamp and scrapbook company around!



When you become a Close To My Heart Consultant during February and achieve Straight To The Top, you will receive a rebate of $129 on your New Consultant Kit, plus $100 in select product credit rewards. That’s a total retail value of up to $491 in products and business supplies for FREE! Your kit’s free, your select products are free—they are practically paying you to become a Consultant!

 

To achieve Straight to the Top:

• Submit sales of $300 or more in your first month, and
• Submit total sales of $1,200 or more during your first three months.

Then redeem your $100 in select product credit for My Acrylix stamps, blocks, Exclusive Inks, cardstock, paper packets, and more! This picture is just one of six options to choose from as you put together a kit custom-designed for you!

Contact me if you are interested you can sign up here or if you have any questions, contact me at...www,nancyhoover@hotmail.com