April SOM Blog Hop

Welcome to the April Stamp of the Month Blog Hop. This month's hop is showcasing cards and scrapbook layouts using FLOWER POT, a 16-piece stamp set that is only available during the month of April.

This month there are 67 talented CTMH consultants doing the hop. If you are interested in purchasing this stamp set you can order it from my website here and click on Stamp of the Month. Don't forget that you can here it for free with a qualifying purchase.

Enjoy!

Blog Hop Participant List

Helen Onulak www.hookedonstamping.com
Latisha Haag www.misstscraps.blogspot.com/
Mary Eisen www.mestamp2.blogspot.com/
Shannon Pelletier http://mycolorfulworldinvt.blogspot.com/
Tanya David http://scramperscorner.blogspot.com/
Lori Miller http://clearlyfromtheheart.blogspot.com/
Pamela O'Connor http://cherishyourmemories.blogspot.com/
Kathleen Androlewicz http://bowlofstamps.blogspot.com/

Sarita Schraeder http://blessedscrapper.blogspot.com/
Antoinette Herrin http://godblessyourart.blogspot.com/
Michelle Nist http://michellenist.blogspot.com/
Amy Edwards http://paisleysplayhouse.blogspot.com/
Carol Horton http://carol-scrappininparadise.blogspot.com/
Dawn Heuft http://stamptildawn.blogspot.com/
Wanda Riley http://creatingwithwanda.blogspot.com/
Susan Brooks http://stampingintheopen.blogspot.com/
Lori Leng http://pinkcloudscrappers.blogspot.com/
Sheila Bennett http://sheila-bennett.blogspot.com/
Angela Tutton http://tuttonstreasures.blogspot.com/
Dawn Ross http://iamahappystamper.blogspot.com/
Kristie Herdener http://goofyscrapper.blogspot.com/
Shannon Buck http://stampinbuds.blogspot.com/
Carla Ironside http://carlacreates.blogspot.com/
Debra Van Patten http://memoriesoftheheartbydeb.blogspot.com/
Georgia Hauglid http://inkygeorgia.blogspot.com/
Tammy Lea Pinchard http://mycreativeclubhouse.blogspot.com/
Cindy Leek http://paperspadsandpictures.blogspot.com/
Shirley Ross http://momnmescrap.blogspot.com/
Carol Loftus http://carolloftus.blogspot.com/
Sylvia Jacquot http://stampinsylvia.blogspot.com/
Jessica Booth http://jessicabooth.blogspot.com/
Beth Naumann http://bethscreativeblock.blogspot.com/
Jenifer Benner http://jensmessystudio.com/
Karen Norman http://gettinscrappywithit.blogspot.com/
Caren Goldsein http://scrappycaren.blogspot.com/
Terrie Dodd http://my-life-in-real-time.blogspot.com/
Judy Burger www.makingtimeformemories.blogspot.com/
Jamia Bankhead http://papermadnessinc.blogspot.com/
Adeline E. Brill http://adeline-brill.blogspot.com/
Nancy Brown http://creativelyartsygallery.blogspot.com/
Barbra Otten http://barbraotten.blogspot.com/
Melissa Burch http://melissaburch.blogspot.com/
Cibele Glazer http://flowerfoot.blogspot.com/
Chris Shouse http://houseostamps.wordpress.com/
Traci Godbee http://createwithtraci.blogspot.com/
Laurie Newton http://scrapsfromthebeach.blogspot.com/
Brae Montgomery http://thebrae-er.blogspot.com/
Haley Dyer http://inkyscrapper.blogspot.com/
Alison Mullen http://stickygirlstamps.com/
Brenda Harmless http://keepsakeswithheart.blogspot.com/
Kimberly Smith http://verykimberry.blogspot.com/
Lori Brown http://savingmine.blogspot.com/
Deb Young http://scrapbookczar.blogspot.com/
Katy Donaldson http://scrappinkaty.blogspot.com/
Annette Green http://annettescreativejourney.blogspot.com/
Danielle Chapman http://cupcake-stamper.blogspot.com/
Michelle Loncar http://michelleloncar.blogspot.com/
Krista Ritskes http://kristaritskes-simplycreating.blogspot.com/
Jenna Chere http://jennachere.blogspot.com/

Veranda Kit of the Month Club

Join me for the Veranda Kit of the Month Workshop on April 17th! With this beautiful kit you will be able to create 2 2-page layouts and some cards with the full-color instructional brochure included. Here are the different kits available:

(All kits are shown are before taxes, shipping and handling charges.)

BASIC KIT ($17.90) Veranda Level 2 Paper Pack, Filigree Charms and Workshop Guide.

BETTER KIT ($29.90)Veranda Level 2 Paper Pack, Filigree Charms, Workshop Guide and Follow Your Heart exclusive stamp set.

BEST KIT ($42.85) Veranda Level 2 Paper Pack, Filigree Charms, Workshop Guide, Follow Your Heart exclusive stamp set PLUS Just Blooms Spring Blossoms, and Mini-Medley Copper Collection.


Can't come to the club meeting? Then you can still order it and I will mail it to you. (Add $5.00 for shipping charges)

These items are also needed but I will supply for club meeting.
E1010 My Acrylix® Chocolate Alphabet-Large $34.95
Z2167 Crème Brulee Exclusive Inks® Pad $5.25
Z2120 Garden Green Exclusive Inks® Pad $5.25
Z2166 Tulip Exclusive Inks® Pad $5.25
Z1142 Brown StazOn® Ink $9.95
Z726 Sponge Daubers $3.95
Y1001 1" × 1 1/2" My Acrylix® Block $4.50
Y1004 2 1/2" × 2 1/2" My Acrylix® Block $7.50
Y1010 2" × 6 1/2" My Acrylix® Block $9

The pictures on the brochure were very nice but I liked it even better once I made them myself. The pictures shown are with the BEST KIT. I don't have any pictures on mine because I am waiting for my daughter to get married in September!





Contact me by email @ nancyhoover@hotmail.com if you are interested in doing this workshop or by phone (912)294-2163.

Easter Layout

I figured since Easter was almost here, I should scrapbook last Easter's pictures.These pictures were taken at Anderson Drive Baptist Church where my Mama, my sister and my family attend. My oldest daughter Ashley and her family drove from Brunswick so they could celebrate Jesus's Resurrection with us. It was wonderful! Even though they only live 35 to 40 minutes from us, I don't get to see her as much as I would like and miss spending time with her and my boys. Aren't they adorable?

This is also the layout that my monthly stamp club will be creating this Saturday. It features the Caboodle paper from the Spring catalog. To be honest, I wasn't real crazy about this paper when I first saw it but then it grew on me. Now I love it! I used CTMH's how-to book, Imagine to create this layout. The layout design is called "Dynamic Duo".

 

 

 

Recipe:
Stamps: Eastertime, Key To My Heart
Paper: Caboodle B&T paper, Buttercup Cardstock, Sweet Leaf Cardstock
Inks: Buttercup, Sweet Leaf and Sorbet
Clear buttons, Colonial white brads

I will be starting a new club next month. If you are interested in joining, please contact me by email or by phone.

It's my Anniversary...

with Close To My Heart! Nine years ago today I took a leap of faith and signed up to become an Independent Consultant for Close To My Heart or D.O.T.S. as it was called then.

When I said I took a leap of faith, I meant it! I had never even picked up a stamp before and here I was signing up as a Consultant because I liked the examples they had in my Creating Keepsakes magazines. I have never regretted that decision.

This company is a top notch company and all the other consultants around the country helped me when I needed help learning a new technique or needed inspiration. I have watched it change from using wooden stamps to the AWESOME clear acrylic stamps we have now. Plus in the Spring, we will release Studio J to our customers. It just keeps getting better!




Are you ready to take a leap of faith?

Sign up to be a Close To My Heart consultant during the month of March and receive all 4 Stamp of the Month sets from the upcoming Summer 2010 Idea Book absolutely FREE ($91.80 value)!



So how do you sign up? You can do it from my website here or by contacting me via email or phone.

March Blog Hop

This month's Blog hop features the March Stamp of the Month...A Little Everything. It is a 26 piece set that is perfect for cardmaking year round! These consultants have worked hard and are showing you some beautiful artwork using this stamp set.

Don't forget you can get it FREE with a qualifying purchase. Contact me if you would like to order this set but don't wait...it is only available during the month of March.

Jena DeVries www.livelovelaughscrapbook.blogspot.com
Helen Onulak www.hookedonstamping.com
Michelle Nist www.Michellenist.blogspot.com
Carol Loftus www.CarolLoftus.blogspot.com
Antoinette Herrin www.GodblessyourART.blogspot.com
Shannon Pelletier www.mycolorfulworldinvt.blogspot.com
Lori Miller www.clearlyfromtheheart.blogspot.com
Kami Welter www.scrappin4memories.blogspot.com
Angela Tutton www.tuttonstreasures.blogspot.com/
Annette Green www.AnnettesCreativeJourney.blogspot.com
Haley Dyer www.inkyscrapper.blogspot.com
Melissa Burch http://melissaburch.blogspot.com
Michelle Loncar http://michelleloncar.blogspot.com
Adeline E. Brill http://adeline-brill.blogspot.com
Wanda Riley www.creatingwithwanda.blogspot.com
Debra Van Patten http://memoriesoftheheartbydeb.blogspot.com/
Jamia Bankhead www.papermadnessinc.blogspot.com
Nancy Brown www.creativelyartsygallery.blogspot.com
Dawn Heuft www.stamptildawn.blogspot.com
Shirley Ross www.momnmescrap.blogspot.com
Jenifer Benner www.jensmessystudio.com
Sarita Schraeder www.blessedscrapper.blogspot.com
Deb Young www.scrapbookczar.blogspot.com
Carla Ironside www.carlacreates.blogspot.com
Jen Patrick www.roxybonds-scrappin.blogspot.com
Sheila Bennett http://sheila-bennett.blogspot.com
Barbra Otten http://barbraotten.blogspot.com/
Kimberly Smith http://verykimberry.blogspot.com/
Susan Brooks www.stampingintheopen.blogspot.com
Beth Naumann www.bethscreativeblock.blogspot.com
Tanya David www.scramperscorner.blogspot.com
Brae Montgomery http://thebrae-er.blogspot.com
Melissa Laverty www.fancymelissa.blogspot.com
Karen Norman www.gettinscrappywithit.blogspot.com
Katy Donaldson www.scrappinkaty.blogspot.com
Latisha Haag http://domestichomefrontcoordinator.blogspot.com
Danielle Chapman www.cupcake-stamper.blogspot.com
Georgia Hauglid http://inkygeorgia.blogspot.com/
Brenda Harmless http://keepsakeswithheart.blogspot.com
Tammy Lea Pinchard http://mycreativeclubhouse.blogspot.com
Traci Godbee http://createwithtraci.blogspot.com
Lori Brown www.savingmine.blogspot.com
Laurie Newton http://scrapsfromthebeach.blogspot.com/
Misty Jackson www.misstscraps.blogspot.com
Jody Gustafson www.cre8nmemories.blogspot.com
Dawn Ross www.iamahappystamper.blogspot.com
Terrie Dodd www.my-life-in-real-time.blogspot.com
Laura Dame www.thecroppersconnection.blogspot.com
Kristie Herdener www.goofyscrapper.blogspot.com
Carol Horton http://carol-scrappininparadise.blogspot.com/
Lori Leng www.pinkcloudscrappers.blogspot.com
Chris Shouse www.houseostamps.wordpress.com
Jill Lucas http://scrapwench.blogspot.com
Jen Rubio www.jenrubio.blogspot.com
Kathleen Androlewicz http://bowlofstamps.blogspot.com/
Sylvia Jacquot http://stampinsylvia.blogspot.com/
Amy Edwards http://PaisleysPlayhouse.blogspot.com
Amy McVey www.clearlystamping.blogspot.com
Jessica Booth http://jessicabooth.blogspot.com/
Kim O’Rear http://kimorear.blogspot.com
Mary Eisen www.mestamp2.blogspot.com
Judy Burger http://makingtimeformemories.blogspot.com/
Cindy Leek www.paperspadsandpictures.blogspot.com
Cibele Glazer www.flowerfoot.blogspot.com
Pamela O’Connor www.cherishyourmemories.blogspot.com
Alison Mullen www.stickygirlstamps.com
Caren Goldsein www.scrappycaren.blogspot.com
Shannon Buck http://stampinbuds.blogspot.com

Hearts for Haiti

February Constant Campaign
Hearts for Haiti
Our hearts go out to the victims of the earthquake in Haiti, and like so many of you, we’re eager to help. We’re excited to announce Close To My Heart’s February Constant Campaign, Hearts for Haiti—where customers can get a great deal while doing great good for those affected by the devastation in Haiti.

From February 1-28, 2010, our 12” x 12” textured cardstock combo packs are buy one, get one FREE—and with every offer purchased, Close To My Heart will donate $2 US to Operation Smile’s Haiti relief efforts. Order any textured cardstock combo pack at full retail price and receive a second textured cardstock combo pack of your choice FREE. Eligible packs include:

X5747 Basic
X5681 Spring Harmony
X5745 Summer Celebration
X5669 Autumn Harvest
X5670 Winter Cozy

Note: You may choose a FREE textured combo pack that is the same or different as the full retail combo pack.


Operation Smile is always a fantastic charitable partner—offering free facial reconstruction surgeries to needy children throughout the world. They’ve currently marshaled their medical teams and resources to provide emergency relief in Haiti, and the donations given as part of Hearts for Haiti will be used exclusively for Operation Smile’s efforts in Haiti. For more information on their on-the-ground response, you can visit www.operationsmile.org/haiti.

Valentine's Easel Card

This was a very fun card to make and I can't wait to make some more! I saw it on Splitcoast Stampers and you can get the directions here. I have so many ideas using the easel cards pattern but with different stamp sets so don't be surprised to see more! We will be making it this weekend at my monthly stamp club meeting. I hope all of my ladies love it as much as I do.

Recipe:
Stamps: Grown with Love
Ink: Tulip, Olive, Heavenly Blue, Chocolate
Cardstock: Tulip, White Daisy
Other: Popdots, Foam Distressing Tool