Pair-A-Phrase

I didn’t have time to do a page layout this week, but I did make several cards. Cards are easier for me because I can do them on my down time at work. I can’t very well pack all of the supplies I need to do pages, but I can take along stuff for card making. I decided to make cards with the Pair-A-Phrase stamp set and boy, did I make a lot of cards.

In fact, I have an extra set of 10 cards to give away. If you would like a chance to win them, all you need to do is become a follower of this blog and like my facebook page.

Here are the cards:

Supplies Used (CTMH, unless noted):

Stamps:
Pair-A-Phrase (retired)

Paper:
Magnifique
Fanfare
Animal Cookies
More To Adore
Jingle
Passages
Sweetheart
Wonderland
Life Delights
Grace
Dreamin’
Lucky

Accessories:
Clear Sparkles
Glitz Glitter Glue – Stardust

Rudolph Noses

I made these packages of Rudolph Noses for a stocking stuffer swap that I am hosting. My kids asked what they were for and I stumbled for an answer, because we all know that Santa fills our stockings. So, I just told them that I was making them for my CTMH friends for Christmas.

Supplies Used:                                                                           

Paper: Jingle Creative Basics (retired)

Stamps: Private Eye Tiny Lowercase (retired), Share the Magic (October 2010 SOTM)

Embellishments: Liquid Applique, Red Stickles, Cloud Nine Design Rain Dots

Candy: Dare Cherry Sours

Use Up My Scraps Round 1

I recently hosted a “Use Up My Scraps” swap. I sent the exact same scraps to 5 different people and kept some for myself. It is really interesting to see what different ideas six different minds comes up with. Here are the results from round one.

Round One Scraps:

Deneen Treble:

Heather Hunt:

Marie-Claire Eliott

Beccy Decriscio:

Kim Pilchar:

Twyla Norris:

Christmas Cards and Blog Candy

I made a set of ten Christmas cards and I love how they turned out. I was happy to get in some crafting time. So happy, in fact, that I made 2 of each card and decided to give one set away. It comes with ten cards and ten envelopes. To win, all you have to do is become a follower. All followers will be entered to win. Good luck!





All CTMH:
Jingle Lvl 2 (If you hurry, you can get this pack for $6.00 today. That is 61% off regular price)
Jingle Creative Basics
Merry Pursuits
Clear Sparkles
Tulip Crossgrain
Creme Brulee Crossgrain
Tulip Mini Medley
Wishes Just Because Workshop – pages 68-73

Speaking of blog candy, I am sponsoring the challenge this week at Lasting Memories Layout Challenge. Here is what I am offering as a prize. Go on over and find out how you can have a chance to win it!

Day 6

Jingle

Game On

That’s Amore

$2, $4, $6 for 8

If you had a chance to read the CTMH retiring list that I posted yesterday, you will notice that all (yes ALL) of the current paperpacks and stickers are being retired. There are many big changes ahead for Close to My Heart. In 2011, there will be only two idea books instead of three. This is good news, as it means there will be many more wonderful new things in the book. The other big news is that anything in a book will be available for only the life of that book. That means, any paper packs, embellishments and stamp sets will only be available for six months. As it is right now, we have stamp sets and paper packs that are five years old. So, what does this mean for you? If you see something that you want, you have to remember that after the six months the book is live, it will be gone forever.

Now for some great news! Because all of the paper packs and Stickease are being retired, CTMH is having a huge blowout sale. I am posting a list of what will be on the sale.

The sale will be from August 4th-11th, while supplies last.  If you would like anything, please feel free to place the order on my website.

Here is the sale list:

Level 1 Paperpacks - regular $11.50 - will be $4.00
-Vintage Travel

-Discovery

-Heirloom

-Floral Impressions

-Laid Back

-Just Chillin'

-Simple Pleasures

-Best Friends Forever

-School Zone

-Abundance

-More to Adore

-Sonata

-Cutie Pie

-Route 66

-Majestic Blue

-Expedition

-Let's Get Together

-Floral Tapestry

-Everlasting

-Caprice

-Enchanted

-Free Spirit

-Life's Delights

-Silhouette

-It's A Guy Thing

-Good Times

-Sweet Pea

-Paper Garden

-Boom-Di-Ada

-Blue Ribbon

-Game On

-Sarsparilla

-Perfect Day

-Magic Moments

-Notebook

-Aspen

-Evensong

-Emporium

-Unforgettable

-That's Amore

-Daydream

-Stardust

-Back Country

-Moon Doggie

-Animal Cookies

-Tinkerin'

-Bella

-Jingle

-Sweet Home

-Grace

-Twitterpated

Level 2 Paperpacks - regular $15.50 - will be $6.00

-Heirloom

-Floral Impressions

-Simple Pleasures

-Abundance

-More to Adore

-Majestic Blue

-Everlasting

-Caprice

-Enchanted

-Free Spirit

-Silhouette

-It's A Guy Thing

-Good Times

-Boom-Di-Ada

-Blue Ribbon

-Game On

-Sarsparilla

-Perfect Day

-Magic Moments

-Notebook

-Aspen

-Evensong

-Emporium

-Unforgettable

-That's Amore

-Daydream

-Stardust

-Back Country

-Moon Doggie

-Animal Cookies

-Tinkerin'

-Bella

-Jingle

-Sweet Home

-Grace

-Twitterpated

My Stickease Assortment - regular $5.75-$8.95 - will be $2.00

-Vintage Travel

-Floral Impressions

-Sweet Harmony

-Just Chillin'

-Simple Pleasures

-Best Friends Forever

-School Zone

-Abundance

-More to Adore

-Sonata

-Cutie Pie

-Route 66

-Majestic Blue

-Expedition

-Everlasting

-Caprice

-Enchanted

-Free Spirit

-Life's Delights

-Silhouette

-It's A Guy Thing

-Good Times

-Sweet Pea

-Paper Garden

-Boom-Di-Ada

-Blue Ribbon

-Game On

-Sarsparilla

-Perfect Day

-Magic Moments

-Notebook

-Aspen

-Evensong

-Emporium

-Unforgettable

-That's Amore

-Daydream

-Stardust

-Back Country

-Moon Doggie

-Animal Cookies

-Tinkerin'

-Bella

-Jingle

-Sweet Home

-Grace

-Twitterpated

Christmas Sunday

I am challenging myself to create one Christmas card every week. That way, when it comes time to mail them off, I am not being rushed to get the cards finished. So, my challenge is to post a Christmas card every Sunday. In fact, if you are a follower of my blog, you may start to notice patterns. So here is my first Christmas card of the year!

All supplies are CTMH except for the little orange sparkles. The colors I chose were cranberry, juniper and creme brulee. Items I used were:

Wishes Card Confidence Program

Jingle Borders

Jingle Level 2 My Reflections

Playful Flourishes

Big Pinks Flowers

Cranberry Brads

Cranberry Sassy Strands (retired)