Limited Edition - September Stamp of the Month

Wouldn't this card make a fun invitation to a party? You can create this card too...using the September Stamp of the Month, Limited Edition (#S1109). Get the Limited Edition stamp set for only $5, when you place an order of $50 or more in September.

I tried a new technique, applying reinker directly to the ridges of the new Milepost shapes (corrugated cardboard die-cut shapes) to create texture on the arrow. The 'ticket' contains all the party details which is revealed when pulled out...how fun!

This technique and other tips can be found scattered throughout the Autumn Idea Book, this one is on page 15...try a new tip or technique in your art creations!

Time is running out...

Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to get over $40 in free stamp sets when you "double dip" with BOTH promotions! The opportunity to "double dip" ends tomorrow...August 31st! Contact me TODAY to place your order!

View the Extra! Extra! flyer for all the details.

View the National Stamping Month flyer for all the details.

The National Stamping Month special only, continues through September 30th with your qualifying order.

Dreamin' Workshop Layout

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I just LOVE the new papers...and this one is my favorite! This workshop is using the Dreamin' WOTG (Workshop on the Go kit, #G1027, $29.95). I've made some changes to the workshop layout to use more pictures in the 2-page layout...but I have kept the techniques used for the embellishments. The workshop kit is an excellent value, it includes Dreamin' Level 2 paper packet (#X7142B, $9.95), Dreamin' workshop stamp set ($13.95 - only available with WOTG kit), Shimmer Designer Brads (#Z1349, $4.95), Bronze Glitz Glitter (#Z1483, $2.75), and an instructional brochure. It's retail value is over $34...but you pay only $29.95 (shipping/tax apply). We'll create a total of 4 pages or two 2-page layouts.

View Dreamin' full color flyer to see images included in stamp set, other alternate pages, and bonus project.

Dates I'm offering this workshop:
Friday, September 9th from 9am-1pm
Saturday, September 10th from 6pm-10pm
***Please RSVP by Friday, September 2, 2011 at noon - supplies will be ordered by 2pm***

Participants must bring: 12" trimmer, adhesives (tape runner, 3-D foam tape, glue dots), paper piercing tool, scissors, edge distressor, sponge, INKS: Chocolate, Pacifica, Goldrush, BLOCKS: 1x1, 3x3, 2x3.5 Optional-PHOTOS: (4) 4x6, optional pages (2)5x7

BONUS PROJECT:

If you'd like to create this 5 Card Bonus Project, you'll need to have (or purchase) 4-1/2" Colonial White Circle cards (#Z1352, $5.95), and Dark Chocolate Striped Ribbon (#X1617,$6.95).

Simple Pleasures card

I love the simplicity of this card...and the bling! This card may look familiar to you...it's CASE'd (copied and stamped exactly) from page 123 of the Autumn Idea Book. Our catalog is not only filled with wonderful products, but also beautiful artwork!

This card uses lots of new products: Roxie papers (#X7140B, $9.95), Love Life stamp set (#D1482, $17.95), Bling Assortment (#Z1466, $4.95), Flutter Paper Shapes (#Z1463, $5.95), and Pin Clips (#Z1612, $4.95).

Project Inspiration - "ENJOY"

Have you noticed the "Online Project Inspirations" in the new Autumn Idea Book? This one can be found on page 86, along with the stamp set Hooray Bouquet (#D1491 - $17.95)...I love this set! You'll see how easy it is to cut out a variety of flowers using our exclusive Cricut Art Philosophy cartridge, stamp the blossoms with the Hooray Bouquet set, and curl the petals for more dimension and style. Give it a try!

Wicked Layout for Autumn

I haven't forgotten about the scrapbookers! Here's a layout using the 'honey-comb' image from the Wicked stamp set to create custom pattern paper for an Autumn 2-page layout. If you're attending my All Day Crop this weekend, here's a sneak peek of the layout you'll be creating. Bring your autumn-themed photos to complete your pages.

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More "Wicked" Artwork

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Artwork by: (Top Row L-R) Jodi Frank, Julie Nilsson, Vicki Price, Angie Petersen, (Bottom row L-R) Julie Nilsson, Randa Wacaster, LeAnne Dudley, Cathlene Burk

With SO many of you taking advantage of the fantastic promotions this month, and purchasing the August Stamp of the Month "Wicked" for only $5, I thought I would share more artwork using Wicked. We have some talented artists participating in our monthly team swap, wouldn't you agree? It's always fun to see everyone's creations!

If you haven't placed your order for August...you've still got time to get over $40 in free stamps with the Extra! Extra! special and Pair-a-Phrase set! Don't miss it! Contact me today!

More New Artwork

If you attended my Catalog Celebration earlier this month, we created these 3 cards. All 3 card bases were cut from our exclusive Art Philosophy CRICUT Cartridge (with over 700 images designed to coordinate with our stamp sets (GENIUS!)...it's a MUST HAVE. I never imagined myself owning a Cricut machine...now, I can't imagine what I ever did without one! Although I may be a novice to Cricut, even the pros say the Art Philosophy cartridge has it all. Everything you'll need from 2 fonts, numbers, 3-D boxes, tags, banners, 3-D flowers (6 different styles), shapes galore, envelopes, and MORE!

This is a 4.5"x4.5" card using So Grateful (#B1395, $9.95) with Elemental papers.

This is a 4.25"x5.5" card using Hooray Bouquet (#D1491, $17.95) with Sonoma papers.

Finally, this is a 4.5"circle card using Celebration set (in Art Philosophy Collection) with Roxie papers.

Check out the Cricut Art Philosophy Collection, exclusively through Close To My Heart.

Contact me to get yours!

Celebrate National Stamping Month

To celebrate National Stamping Month in September, we are offering our first-ever double stamp set! You can get the exclusive Pair-a-Phrase double stamp set FREE when you place an order of $75 (before shipping/tax) from August 15th-September 30th, 2011. You'll LOVE this double set - two D-size stamp sets in one envelope - which includes lots of clever phrases and coordinating images you'll use in your handmade cards all year long!

To see the stamp images and all the details, view the National Stamping Month flyer.

Wicked Artwork - August Stamp of the Month (SOM)

Here are just a couple of pieces of artwork that I created using the Wicked stamp set and our new Mischief papers. Have you heard...our Stamp of the Month program has been updated and simplified! Simply put...when you spend $50 in a single order (before shipping/tax) you qualify for the Stamp of the Month for only $5! That's less than 1/2 the price you earned it for in the previous program! Or you can purchase the August Stamp of the Month for it's full retail value, without placing a $50 order, for just $17.95...it's still a D-size stamp set, but our stamp prices dropped! Life is GOOD!

View the August Stamp of the Month flyer to see stamp images and more artwork.

And to sweeten the pot even more...during the Month of August...when you spend $50 in a single order AND purchase the Wicked stamp set for $5 - you qualify for a bonus stamp set for free! You'll receive the "A Typeface" bonus A-size stamp set for FREE (a retail value of $6.95). Life is Extra! Extra! GOOD in August!

It's official...I've entered the blogging world!

Hello Everyone!  I have finally made the commitment to join the blogging world...so please be patient as I discover all the ins & outs.  My plan is to post a couple times a week on Monday's and Wednesday's (and maybe even more), so make sure you check back often to see what's new!  I'm excited about all that I will be able to share with you - artwork, stories, videos, pictures and so much more.

Having recently returned from Convention (at Disneyland!), I wanted to share a fun video with you.  We are a wild bunch, have so much fun, and the energy is unbelievable!  See if you can spot me...it's quick!

So...would you like to be a part of the Convention experience in Dallas, TX next year? Ask me how!