tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-53414377139779018992024-03-13T22:58:03.726-04:00Scrappy CaReNmostly crafty scrapbooky and cardish, with occasional musings from my scattered mind. Close to my Heart CTMHScrappy Carenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16952323936991326163noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5341437713977901899.post-85781263863829392562014-09-21T20:09:00.000-04:002014-09-21T20:16:37.801-04:00Rosh Hashanah-Rugelach time for a sweet new year.<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Rosh Hashanah is Rugelach time. My daughter Ashley and I have have been baking them together for years. I originally adapted a few different recipes many years ago, trying to replicate my Grandma Lena's recipe. I do not remember eating them, however my father had described them for me and they sounded delicious. I have yet to find a bakery or store bought rugelach that taste as good as these. They are especially delicious fresh out of the oven, ok maybe let them cool for 5 minutes. You will probably want to make a few batches as they go quickly and can be addicting. They are a bit labor intensive but worth it.</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr>
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What does this have to do with scrapbooking you ask? Well at the Somerset scrapbook expo I bought a page kit and I plan to use some of our baking pictures for the pages since they are about home baking.<br />
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<span style="font-family: SimSun;">Caren’s Rugelach </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: SimSun;">For the dough</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: SimSun;">2 C flour</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: SimSun;">2 sticks unsalted butter
(or earth balance for pareve/vegan)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: SimSun;">8 oz cream cheese (or 1 tub
Tofutti cream cheese)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: SimSun;">¼ tsp salt</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: SimSun;">2 TBS sugar</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: SimSun;">Cream butter and cream
cheese until soft, smooth and well blended, the kitchen aid is great for
this.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Add salt and sugar, mix again, add
flour and mix until it starts to form a ball, Don’t over mix though.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Divide into 3 pieces, shape into a ball,
flatten into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate at least an hour,
overnight is fine.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Only take out the
dough you are ready to work with.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: SimSun;">For the filling (divided in
3)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: SimSun;">¾ C brown sugar </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: SimSun;">¾ C chopped pecans</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: SimSun;">Approx. 3 tsp cinnamon (I
don’t measure, I just sprinkle)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: SimSun;">Preheat oven to 350</span></div>
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floured board to about an 8” circle. Brush with melted butter.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Sprinkle ¼ C brown sugar, ¼ C chopped pecans,
1 tsp cinnamon on top.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Cut into 16
wedges, I use a pizza cutter. Cut in quarters, cut each quarter in quarters.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: SimSun;">Roll up from the outer
edge.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Place on parchment lined baking
sheet with tip down.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They well spread so
leave space.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I get all 16 on one cookie
sheet.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Bake for 15-20 minutes until
golden.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I use my convection oven for
this.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Cool on rack and repeat</span></div>
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about<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1/8 cup brown sugar and about ¼ C
chocolate chips for each batch.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: SimSun;">Wishing all who celebrate a Happy, Healthy, Prosperous and Sweet New Year!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: SimSun;">Caren </span></div>
Scrappy Carenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16952323936991326163noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5341437713977901899.post-23900921522229168132013-10-18T13:28:00.000-04:002013-10-18T13:30:03.101-04:00Grandfather and Grandson-a very special relationship.Back in the summer CTMH had a special offer for a wall canvas WOTG. I decided to try it and used pictures of my son and my father from many years ago. My father and my son had a very special connection and unfortunately my dad passed away in February 2002 when my son was 7 1/2. The larger picture is the last picture we have of dad taken at his 75th birthday celebration in November 2001. My son has Asperger's and even though he had some issues my father never saw anything but his beloved only grandson. He truly looked at the positive which always made me happy. My father was one of the kindest men I have ever known. He was a caretaker and took care of whoever in the family needed it. My son Jordan really likes this wall hanging and said "I wish I had more time with him." The last time we saw dad smile was when he was in ICU on a respirator shortly before he passed,
and we said "Dad Jordan is here, give him a smile" and he did. When my father passed away and I came home after just finding out (It was expected at that time) my "special-needs" son said to me "Mom if you miss grandpa just look at me because I look like him and he still lives right here in me" and he points to his heart. I get teary to this day thinking about that moment.<br />
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The smaller picture was taken was Jordan was around 3. We are so fortunate that my parents loved to spend time with my children and were always willing to babysit when I needed them. They liked to do things with them and on this day my parents took him to see and ride a train, I think in Flemington, NJ. </div>
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The kit came with the chipboard and a stamp set as well as the canvas and bling. I stamped the letters and sentiments on the chipboard that it came with. Unfortunately this kit is no longer available although if you really want one email me and I might be able to find one for you.</div>
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I really love this and have it hanging in my craft area. Dad was also a painter so I am hoping to get some inspiration from him. His birthday is coming up. He would be turning 87 on November 1. Love and miss you Dad</div>
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<br />Scrappy Carenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16952323936991326163noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5341437713977901899.post-51566296977276715012013-08-08T10:03:00.001-04:002013-08-08T10:26:18.021-04:00Special Needs mini-albumOk will it has been forever since I posted, but I have finally finished grad school, got my MSN and added the initials PMHCNS-BC to my signature. I hope I will have more time now to craft. I am working at a special needs camp for Autistic youth this summer (my 5th year). I love these kids and can relate to the parents. I thought it would be nice for the parents to have a little mini scrapbook with some camp pictures of their kids. The new <a href="http://scrappycaren.ctmh.com/CTMH/Content.aspx?id=/en/OBA/Products/Cricut_Collections.aspx" target="_blank">CTMH Artbooking Cricut cartridge</a> arrived just in time. I made 19 of them. The counselors are amazing with these kids and they have done a fabulous job putting them together. <br />
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I can't show the insides since they have pictures in them. I used retired paper packs as I donated all the materials. As I look through these books, tears come to my eyes at the beautiful pictures and stories that are there. For the parents receiving them I believe it is a priceless gift.<br />
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As the parent of a special needs child as well as a typical child their are many things we miss and many milestones that pass our children by. To see the good times, smiles and activities that the kids were involved in is a special joy that we don't always experience. Many of these children are not able to express to their parents what they do all day and we wonder about it.<br />
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CarenScrappy Carenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16952323936991326163noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5341437713977901899.post-27341948971611284732012-03-30T22:52:00.000-04:002012-03-30T22:52:31.371-04:00Finally did some new Studio J layouts.I love studio J. When I don't have much time to scrap I can do a pretty quickie layout and get something done. Here is what I have been working on this week.<br />
Convention 2011<br />
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My 50th Birthday and 10 years breast cancer survivor anniversary.<br />
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CarenScrappy Carenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16952323936991326163noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5341437713977901899.post-17152486855064394842012-02-19T11:50:00.002-05:002012-02-19T11:50:36.728-05:00too long since i've posted.I am in graduate school so I haven't even thought of posting in months, although I can't believe it has been 9 months since I posted. I didn't even post the fun stuff I made at convention. I will post some of my newest studio J layouts soon. I promise.<br />
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; font-size: large;"><i>Caren </i></span>Scrappy Carenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16952323936991326163noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5341437713977901899.post-66787602058056218322011-05-29T13:42:00.000-04:002011-05-29T13:42:34.356-04:00Celebrate national scrapbook month<div class="hdr18">National Scrapbooking Month <b>Time is running out so hurry!</b></div><div class="hdr18"><b> </b><br />
<span class="hdr14" style="color: blue;"><span style="font-size: large;"> May 2011 Constant Campaign</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://careng.myctmh.com/Home.aspx"><img border="0" height="272" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-gMvpPQrAUBI/TeKEdeoyJNI/AAAAAAAAALc/KGdayhrCzA4/s320/May2011CC_ImageGallery_rev_NSM.ashx.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="body12">We are celebrating National Scrapbooking Month in May with a fabulous promotion! During May, when you or your customers place a minimum order of $50 US / $55 CAN for any Close To My Heart products*, you can grab an exclusive You & Me scrapbooking kit for just $15/$16.50—that’s more than half off the retail value of the kit! Woo-hoo! You can also purchase the kit outright for $34.95/$38.95 with or without a minimum purchase. It’s a charming kit you and your customers are sure to love. It features two fully embellished layouts, each with their own unique personality, a D-size stamp set, and an instruction guide to step you through the creation process. As part of our promotion, we’re also offering new Consultants who join Close To My Heart in May one FREE You & Me scrapbooking kit plus 50% off their New Consultant Kit! It's an incredible value just for May!</div><div class="body9">*Products or memberships purchased on a Studio J<sup>®</sup> website do not count toward a qualifying purchase.</div><div class="body9"><br />
</div><div class="body9">This is an awesome time to join my team with ctmh and get an amazing discount on your New Consultant Kit</div><div class="body9">Contact me ASAP as the promo ends May 31, 2011.</div><div class="body9"><br />
</div><div class="body9">Enjoy the long weekend</div><div class="body9"> </div><div class="body9"> <span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: large;"><i style="color: purple;">Caren</i></span></div><div class="body9"> </div><div class="body9"> </div>Scrappy Carenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16952323936991326163noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5341437713977901899.post-36878757069610645352011-02-28T21:00:00.004-05:002011-03-05T21:36:30.863-05:00March 2011 SOTM Blog HopMarch goes in like a Lion and comes out like a Bunny!. And this months SOTM is the cutest set of bunnies I've ever seen. It is called "Sensational Season" and it is a set of 10 stamps (D1454). It is only available for the month of March. Contact your consultant or click <a href="http://careng.myctmh.com/">here</a> to find out how to get if for a discount, or even free. So get ready to do the bunny HOP along with us. If you have come from <a href="http://mlisrobinson.blogspot.com/2011/02/sensational-season-blog-hop.html">Melissa Robinson's</a> blog you are on the right path.<br />
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One of things I love about this set is that you can do other things, besides Easter (and since I do not celebrate Easter I am happy about that). I chose to do it as a celebration type card. <br />
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It is hard to tell in this picture, but I used dimensional adhesive to pop up the bunny. I used CTMH markers and I blended a darker color with the lighter one while still wet and I was able to get the shadowing, similar to the way I use copic markers. I used paper from "Wings" level 2 and "miracle" dimensional elements (they are so cool, they have a resist pattern on them so all you have to is ink them and voila!) I added some Mocha "opaques", 1 for the bunny's eye and the 3 others on top. I like how the bunny adds some whimsy to a more serious looking paper. I used sunkiss yellow, taffy, key lime, juniper, baby pink, tulip, garden green and olive markers. As soon as I finished colorin, I did a little shading and immediately blended with the base color. I am very happy with the way the shading came out. I also used the blender pen because I didn't have a gray marker so I picked up the ink form the cover of the ink pad to get the gray color of the bunny. <br />
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Well this is truly a hop so hop on over to <a href="http://themidnightartist.blogspot.com/2011/02/march-stamp-of-month-blog-hop.html"><span style="font-size: large;">Teri Baxter's</span></a> blog and see what hopped into her mind this month to create with this set. If you want to see the complete list of hoppers go to <a href="http://www.hookedonstamping.com/">Helen's </a>blog. However this hop is circular so if you click on the link on each blog it will take you to the next blog. <br />
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Hoppy March <br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Caren</span>Scrappy Carenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16952323936991326163noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5341437713977901899.post-26333933714851725682011-01-31T21:00:00.002-05:002011-02-03T22:30:38.155-05:00Feb. 2011 SOTM Blog Hop<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Welcome to the Hop! This month we have over 60 consultants sharing there fabulous creations. If you have come here from<a href="http://mlisrobinson.blogspot.com/2011/01/welcome-to-our-stamp-of-month-blog-hop.html"> <span style="font-size: large;">Melissa Robinson's blog</span></a> you are on the right track. I am in awe of the amazing talent I see as I go through the blog hop every month. I am sure you (and I) won't be disappointed. This lovely set is called "Friendship" D1453.It is a set of 8 stamps. It is only available in February. Contact your consultant (or click<a href="http://www.careng.myctmh.com/"> here</a>) to find out how to get it at a discount or even free. </div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_L4dif5kcoWI/TUdL_oCGWtI/AAAAAAAAALA/ntw-puqdHec/s1600/Feb11SOTM.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" s5="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_L4dif5kcoWI/TUdL_oCGWtI/AAAAAAAAALA/ntw-puqdHec/s320/Feb11SOTM.jpg" width="305" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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The way to Hop (if you are new to this) is to just click on the link to the next post at the end of my post, and do it that on every post. It is a circle, so you will know you are done when you come back to my post. If you get lost along the way, a list of participants and there blog address can be found <a href="http://www.hookedonstamping.com/index.php/blog-hop-list/ctmh-december-sotm-blog-ho-list/">here</a>. If you have come from <a href="http://www.scrappin4memories.blogspot.com/">Kami's Blog</a>, You are on the right path.<br />
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This month I used a pattern called "Just Right" from "Wishes" an idea book for cardmakers. I used a clear card Z1323 and Paper from "Olivia" level 2, colors include Smoothie, Pear, Sunset and Barn Red. I used a bunch of our newer embellishments (which I just love) the pearlie things are called Opaques and they are from the Mocha collection Z1333, Sparkles from the red pink and purple assortment Z1326 and "Shimmer" designer brads Z1349.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><strong>Plenty for Twenty</strong></span><br />
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During December, when you place an order of $20 or more on my CTMH website, you’ll get a D-size stamp set FREE! That’s a $22.95 value! WOW!<br />
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So let’s see…if you order the December Stamp of the Month via my CTMH website, CTMH will select a random D-size stamp set to send to you…and you won’t have to pay shipping or tax on the bonus stamp set – how cool is that?!?<br />
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Head on over to<a href="http://careng.myctmh.com/"> my website</a>, where you can browse through the 2010 Autumn/Winter Idea Book online (right hand side). place an order, get the SOTM free or discounted as well as another free D sized stamp set. Get some great gifts for the holidays.<br />
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Happy Holidays,<br />
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<em><span style="color: purple; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">Caren</span></em>Scrappy Carenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16952323936991326163noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5341437713977901899.post-59386778249400489112010-10-31T20:56:00.001-04:002010-10-31T21:12:41.061-04:00November SOTM Blog hopWelcome to our November Stamp of the month blog Hop. This month we have over 60 consultants participating in the hop, which is a circle, so you can start here and will eventually make it back here after clicking on the next consultant in each post. If you came here from <a href="http://carlacreates.blogspot.com/">Carla's</a> blog your on the right path. You can find the complete list of particiapants on <a href="http://www.hookedonstamping.com/index.php/blog-hop-list/ctmh-november-sotm-blog-hop-list/">Helen's</a> blog.<br />
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The stamp set is called" A Little Thanks" a set of 16 stamps that are great for thankyou cards as well as scrapbook pages.<br />
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In addition to this stamp set I used one of my new favorite sets D1438 "Circle of Love". I used paper from Magnifique Level 2 X7127B and chocolate textrued cardstock.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Below is a close up of the center image, which I embossed with silver pearl embossing powder and I then used a sponge and "Pacifica" ink to rub over the image so the image "pops". I also stamped on Twill ribbon and popped up the Give thanks flower with dimensional adhesive and used the smallest Pearl "Opaques" in the center. I distressed the Chocolate paper with a sanding block and inked the edges of the paper.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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Now hop on over to <a href="http://www.momnmescrap.blogspot.com/">Shirley's Blog</a> to see what fabulous project she has created. Remember the November SOTM is only available through November 30th, so contact your consultant or <a href="http://careng.myctmh.com/">click here</a> to see how you can get this set discounted or even free. Now sit back, relax and hop along. (after you read the message below of course to see what else is happening with CTMH in November)<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><strong><u>A Little MORE Thanks</u></strong>!</span></div><span style="font-size: large;"></span><br />
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During November we’re expressing our gratitude to YOU by helping you earn two fabulous My Acrylix® stamp sets for FREE! When you place a minimum order of $100, you will not only receive the November Stamp of the Month set, A Little Thanks, for FREE, you will also receive one stamp set of your choosing from the 2010 Autumn/Winter Idea Book for FREE*! This means you can increase the value of your purchase by up to $45.90—that’s almost 50 percent more in value! It’s just our way of imparting A Little MORE Thanks to you for being a great customer. Head on over to<a href="http://careng.myctmh.com/"> my website</a>, where you can browse through the 2010 Autumn/Winter Idea Book online (right hand side).<br />
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Thanks for stopping by,<br />
CarenScrappy Carenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16952323936991326163noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5341437713977901899.post-27061754003302871702010-08-31T21:53:00.000-04:002010-08-31T21:53:08.503-04:00September SOM blog hopEEEKK September is upon us, back to work, back to school and yes, time to start thinking about Halloween. This month's SOM will help you do just that. It is called "Thriller" think trendy meets spooky. This set is only available in the month of September so <a href="http://careng.myctmh.com/">click here</a> to see how to get it at a discount or even free. You will also see our National Stamping Month special Triple Play which is a great set of 3 mini albums with stakps, inks and accessorie. As always our talented group of consultants have done a hauntingly good job creating artwork with this set. So sit back, relax and hop along. This hop goes in a circle, but if you get lost along the way you can find the complete list of hoppers on <a href="http://www.hookedonstamping.com/index.php/blog-hop-list/ctmh-september-sotm-blog-hop-list/">Helen's</a> Blog. If you have come here from <a href="http://paisleysplayhouse.blogspot.com/">Amy Edwards</a>' blog you are on the right track.<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">Caren </div>Scrappy Carenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16952323936991326163noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5341437713977901899.post-72640059727356722682010-08-03T21:36:00.001-04:002010-08-04T14:14:00.061-04:00August Constant Campaign<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;"><strong>$2, $4, $6, for 8...It’s YOU We Appreciate</strong></span>! <br />
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All sale items are available while supplies last for up to 8 days. With our large variety of Level 1, Level 2, and My Stickease® products to choose from, everyone can get something they love!<br />
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Products available are in the patterns below;<br />
Vintage Travel <br />
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Floral Impressions <br />
Laid Back <br />
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Simple Pleasure<br />
Best Friends Forever <br />
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More To Adore <br />
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Sweet Harmony<br />
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Floral Tapestry <br />
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Lifes Delights <br />
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Paper Garden<br />
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Animal Cookies<br />
Tinkerin<br />
Bella<br />
Jingle<br />
Sweet Home<br />
Grace<br />
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CarenScrappy Carenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16952323936991326163noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5341437713977901899.post-65047500673575631292010-07-31T23:00:00.001-04:002010-08-03T21:08:50.589-04:00August Stamp of the Month Blog HopWow, i can't believe it is August already (well almost anyway). Time sure does fly. Anyway. it is time for the new SOM hop and I just love this set. It is a base and shade flower which really makes this image a standout. It is called "Something Splendid". This set is only available in August, so go to my <a href="http://careng.myctmh.com/">website</a> and you can see how you can get this set at a discount or even free by clicking on the stmp of the month in the top right corner. As always we have a large group of extremely talented consultants participating. So come along and hop with us. Just click on the link at the end of each post to go to the next post. If you get lost along the way you can go to <a href="http://www.hookedonstamping.com/index.php/blog-hop-list/ctmh-august-sotm-blog-hop-list/">Helen's Blog</a> for the complete list of bloggers. You should have arrived here from <a href="http://stampinsylvia.blogspot.com/2010/07/august-sotm-blog-hop.html">Sylvia's blog</a>. <br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_L4dif5kcoWI/TFThgCvkLmI/AAAAAAAAAJs/FSDLmC3RA1U/s1600/003.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" bx="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_L4dif5kcoWI/TFThgCvkLmI/AAAAAAAAAJs/FSDLmC3RA1U/s320/003.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I used the paper pack "Splendor X7124B colors used are moonstruck, goldrush, topiary and sunflower. It is hard to see in the picture but I used dimensional adhesive to pop the flower. The card design is based on the card on the "Veranda" WOTG guide. I stamped the small branch stamp on the ribbon and finished it with a colonial white edge anchor.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Caren </div>Scrappy Carenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16952323936991326163noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5341437713977901899.post-49017818778643136762010-07-30T08:34:00.004-04:002010-07-30T09:12:58.878-04:00swaps i made for convention<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Well, our CTMH convention was here and gone and as always was so much fun. I love all the great ideas, the sneak peak at the new products, hanging with my CTMH sisters and of course swapping like crazy. I thought I'd share with you the swaps I made.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">I used "Boom di ada" paper pack, B1306 "Cottage Floral" stamp set, D1284 "with Love" stamp set, "Dimensional Elements Perennials" Z1139 , and I inked with sponges, stubble tool and stipple brush from Z1298 distressing tools. I used the "wishes" idea book which has multiple card "workshop" ideas which made this quick and easy.</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I used the same paper pack and the stamp set is one of my very favorites "Be Yourself" D1349 and "Glitz Stardust Glitter Glue Z1313 which was used on both projects. i just love glitter and this is nice and neat, no glitter all over me and the table and the floor etc.....</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I love swapping. I got so many lovely cards that I swapped for. I am planning an open house in September and will have all my swaps on display (as well as lots of new products and a sale table) Details will be posted soon.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I am looking forward to scrapping today with my sister and will complete the projects I made at convention and add pictures to the pages we made. I hope to post soon and give you at sneak peak at what is coming in September so stay tuned......</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Scrap Happy!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Caren</span></div>Scrappy Carenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16952323936991326163noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5341437713977901899.post-86869625816156089572010-05-31T21:25:00.001-04:002010-06-04T21:53:37.293-04:00June SOTM blog hop<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">It is that time again, Another month, another great new stamp set and another blog hop. They are so much fun and there are so many ideas and great projects to see. So sit back, relax and hop along. We have too many consultants for me to count (i'm too tired from Memorial day Party) but my guess is at least 60. My fellow consultants are so creative I love to see what they came up with using this set of 9 stamps called "Wonderful Friend" (D1422). Click <a href="http://careng.myctmh.com/">here</a> to go to my website and see how to get this great set at a discount or even free.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
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</div>Scrappy Carenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16952323936991326163noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5341437713977901899.post-41078970393437478922010-04-30T21:00:00.005-04:002010-05-07T22:42:49.666-04:00May SOTM Blog HopWell, It's that time again to see what the new SOTM is and see the fabulous artwork created by me and my CTMH sisters. They are an incredibly creative group of people and I love seeing there work as much as you do. So sit back, relax and enjoy. It is a circle hop, so each consultants blog leads to the next one. if you get lost along the way go to <a href="http://www.hookedonstamping.com/index.php/blog-hop-list/ctmh-may-sotm-blog-hop-list/">Helen's</a> blog for the full list of participants. If you have come here from <a href="http://godblessyourart.blogspot.com/2010/04/may-stamp-of-month-blog-hop-starts-9pm.html">Antoinette's</a> blog you are in the right place.<br />
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This months SOTM is "Cherish The Moment" a set of 8 checklist style journaling type stamps. I just love this set. It is great for cards and scrapbook pages.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I used paper from "Stardust" level 2 paper pack, versamark ink and gold embossing powder for the stamp. I marked the check off boxes with clear sparkles-I used the smallest ones. I really like this set. Check back later as I am planning to make a birthday card that I will post tomorrow.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Scrappy Carenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16952323936991326163noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5341437713977901899.post-9741932526391482502010-03-31T21:51:00.004-04:002010-04-07T17:18:21.018-04:00April 2010 SOTM Blog HopWelcome to our Stamp of the Month Blog Hop! We will be featuring April's SOTM, which is D1409 "Flower Pot", a set of 16 stamps. <br />
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This month we have over 65 <number approximately...="" or="">Close To My Heart Consultants sharing their creations using this month's SOTM and other great CTMH products on their blogs. This is simple to do - just click on the link at the end of the post on each blog to move to the next one! Here we go!<br />
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I used the papers from "Twitterpated" paper pack. I actually used the workshop on the go (WOTG) guide card diagram with this stamp set. I love the guides and I use them as idea starters as well as our other idea books. the colors used are Crystal Blue, Sorbet, Sweet Leaf and Chocolate. I used the Blending Pen with our ink in the lid of the ink pad to color in the images. I also used "Basic Buttons","Chocolate ribbon", "Heartfelt Die cuts-wonder" for the leaf & 3d Foam tape to pop up the flowers as well as the piece that the flower pot is on. Here is a close up.<br />
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CarenScrappy Carenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16952323936991326163noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5341437713977901899.post-34548873373290176192010-02-28T21:00:00.152-05:002010-02-28T21:02:42.725-05:00March SOM blog hop<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_L4dif5kcoWI/S4sN82-gTHI/AAAAAAAAAGM/wxmCjX7SxYU/s1600-h/SOM_MAR_2010_wtxt_072.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="340" kt="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_L4dif5kcoWI/S4sN82-gTHI/AAAAAAAAAGM/wxmCjX7SxYU/s400/SOM_MAR_2010_wtxt_072.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>Welcome to the March Stamp of the Month Blog Hop. if you came from <a href="http://www.stickygirlstamps.com/">Alison's</a> blog then you are in the right place. We have many talented ladies participating so hop around and get inspired, I know I always do.<br />
The SOM is D1408 "A Little Everything" and is perfect for cards and scrapbook pages. I am already loving this set. Contact your consultant or <a href="http://careng.myctmh.com/">click here</a> and click on the SOM for more info so you can get this set either at a discount or even better....free.<br />
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The card I made is from "Wishes" CTMH's newest card idea book and it is called "Designer tab" I used paper from X7116B Sweet Home. Colors used are Buttercup. Garnet and Indian Corn Blue. I also used 3D foam tape, bonding memories glue pen and Prisma Glitter, button, white sassy strands (discontinued) and the star stamps from D1320 Shining Star<br />
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<a href="http://www.hookedonstamping.com/">Helen Onulak</a><br />
<a href="http://michellenist.blogspot.com/">Michelle Nist</a> <br />
<a href="http://www.carolloftus.blogspot.com/">Carol Loftus</a><br />
<a href="http://www.godblessyourart.blogspot.com/">Antoinette Herrin</a> <br />
<a href="http://www.mycolorfulworldinvt.blogspot.com/">Shannon Pelletier</a> <br />
<a href="http://www.clearlyfromtheheart.blogspot.com/">Lori Miller</a> <br />
<a href="http://www.scrappin4memories.blogspot.com/">Kami Welter </a><br />
<a href="http://www.tuttonstreasures.blogspot.com/">Angela Tutton</a> <br />
<a href="http://annettescreativejourney.blogspot.com/">Annette Green</a> <br />
<a href="http://www.inkyscrapper.blogspot.com/">Haley Dyer</a><br />
<a href="http://melissaburch.blogspot.com/">Melissa Burch </a><br />
<a href="http://michelleloncar.blogspot.com/">Michelle Loncar</a><br />
<a href="http://adeline-brill.blogspot.com/">Adeline E. Brill </a><br />
<a href="http://www.creatingwithwanda.blogspot.com/">Wanda Riley </a><br />
<a href="http://memoriesoftheheartbydeb.blogspot.com/">Debra Van Patten</a><br />
<a href="http://www.papermadnessinc.blogspot.com/">Jamia Bankhead</a> <br />
<a href="http://www.creativelyartsygallery.blogspot.com/">Nancy Brown</a> <br />
<a href="http://www.stamptildawn.blogspot.com/">Dawn Heuft</a> <br />
<a href="http://www.momnmescrap.blogspot.com/">Shirley Ross</a> <br />
<a href="http://www.jensmessystudio.com/">Jenifer Benner</a> <br />
<a href="http://www.blessedscrapper.blogspot.com/">Sarita Schraeder</a> <br />
<a href="http://www.scrapbookczar.blogspot.com/">Deb Young</a> <br />
<a href="http://www.carlacreates.blogspot.com/">Carla Ironside</a> <br />
<a href="http://www.roxybonds-scrappin.blogspot.com/">Jen Patrick</a> <br />
<a href="http://sheila-bennett.blogspot.com/">Sheila Bennett</a> <br />
<a href="http://barbraotten.blogspot.com/">Barbra Otten</a> <br />
<a href="http://verykimberry.blogspot.com/">Kimberly Smith</a> <br />
<a href="http://www.stampingintheopen.blogspot.com/">Susan Brooks</a><br />
<a href="http://www.creationsbylaurie.blogspot.com/">Laurie Levnik </a><br />
<a href="http://www.bethscreativeblock.blogspot.com/">Beth Naumann</a> <br />
<a href="http://www.scramperscorner.blogspot.com/">Tanya David </a><br />
<a href="http://thebrae-er.blogspot.com/">Brae Montgomery</a> <br />
<a href="http://www.fancymelissa.blogspot.com/">Melissa Laverty </a><br />
<a href="http://www.gettinscrappywithit.blogspot.com/">Karen Norman</a> <br />
<a href="http://www.scrappinkaty.blogspot.com/">Katy Donaldson</a><br />
<a href="http://domestichomefrontcoordinator.blogspot.com/">Latisha Haag</a> <br />
<a href="http://cupcake-stamper.blogspot.com/">Danielle Chapman</a><br />
<a href="http://inkygeorgia.blogspot.com/">Georgia Hauglid</a> <br />
<a href="http://keepsakeswithheart.blogspot.com/">Brenda Harmless</a> <br />
<a href="http://mycreativeclubhouse.blogspot.com/">Tammy Lea Pinchard</a> <br />
<a href="http://createwithtraci.blogspot.com/">Traci Godbee</a> <br />
<a href="http://www.savingmine.blogspot.com/">Lori Brown</a> <br />
<a href="http://scrapsfromthebeach.blogspot.com/">Laurie Newton</a><br />
<a href="http://www.misstscraps.blogspot.com/">Misty Jackson</a> <br />
<a href="http://www.cre8nmemories.blogspot.com/">Jody Gustafson</a> <br />
<a href="http://www.iamahappystamper.blogspot.com/">Dawn Ross</a> <br />
<a href="http://www.my-life-in-real-time.blogspot.com/">Terrie Dodd </a><br />
<a href="http://www.thecroppersconnection.blogspot.com/">Laura Dame</a> <br />
<a href="http://www.goofyscrapper.blogspot.com/">Kristie Herdener</a> <br />
<a href="http://carol-scrappininparadise.blogspot.com/">Carol Horton</a> <br />
<a href="http://www.pinkcloudscrappers.blogspot.com/">Lori Leng</a> <br />
<a href="http://www.houseostamps.wordpress.com/">Chris Shouse</a> <br />
<a href="http://scrapwench.blogspot.com/">Jill Lucas</a> <br />
<a href="http://www.jenrubio.blogspot.com/">Jen Rubio</a> <br />
<a href="http://bowlofstamps.blogspot.com/">Kathleen Androlewicz</a><br />
<a href="http://stampinsylvia.blogspot.com/">Sylvia Jacquot</a><br />
<a href="http://paisleysplayhouse.blogspot.com/">Amy Edwards</a> <br />
<a href="http://www.clearlystamping.blogspot.com/">Amy McVey</a> <br />
<a href="http://jessicabooth.blogspot.com/">Jessica Booth</a> <br />
<a href="http://kimorear.blogspot.com/">Kim O'Rear</a> <br />
<a href="http://www.mestamp2.blogspot.com/">Mary Eisen</a> <br />
<a href="http://makingtimeformemories.blogspot.com/">Judy Burger </a><br />
<a href="http://www.paperspadsandpictures.blogspot.com/">Cindy Leek</a> <br />
<a href="http://www.flowerfoot.blogspot.com/">Cibele Glazer </a><br />
<a href="http://www.cherishyourmemories.blogspot.com/">Pamela O'Connor</a> <br />
<a href="http://www.stickygirlstamps.com/">Alison Mullen</a> <br />
<a href="http://www.scrappycaren.blogspot.com/">Caren Goldstein</a><br />
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I used :Sweet Home Level 2 paper pack (X7116B). Colors used are Buttercup,, Garnet, Heavenly Blue, & Indian Corn Blue. In addition to the stamp of the month I used C1384 "Neighborhood" and "Boutique Alphabet" (E1003) Chocolate Collection Ribbon Rounds Z1127.<br />
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Your next stop in the hop is Lori Brown at <a href="http://www.savingmine.blogspot.com/">http://www.savingmine.blogspot.com/</a> <br />
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I hope you enjoyed! Now go to my website and see the amazing CTMH Holiday Heyday online clearance sale! <span style="font-family: inherit;">SIT BACK AND RELAX. I T ’S OK TO START YOUR HOLIDAY </span>shopping a little late this year, because the best deals start in December! You can buy everyone on your list a gift and stock up<br />
on much-needed supplies, leaving you time to enjoy the festivities! Beginning December 2*, (9am MT) you’ll want to get in on the amazing deals like My Acrylix® stamp sets from $2 and My Reflections®paper packets from $5. But that’s not all—we have “grab bags” for $30, each fi lled with over $100 in retail products! Plus, great shipping deals on orders over $100. These products are only available while supplies last, so mark your calendar and be the first to fill your shopping cart at <a href="http://careng.myctmh.com/">http://careng.myctmh.com/</a><br />
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*Sale continues through December 17 or while supplies last. Shipping/handling: US orders of $100+ have a flat rate shipping of $5 US. Canada and non-continental US orders of $150+ have a fl at rate shipping of $10 US/ 12.50 CAN. Tax is charged based on discounted amount.<br />
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Enjoy the delights of December,<br />
<span style="color: magenta; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Caren </span><br />
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Here is the full list of everyone who will be participating this month:<br />
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Jena DeVries <a href="http://www.livelovelaughscrapbook.blogspot.com/">http://www.livelovelaughscrapbook.blogspot.com/</a> <br />
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Helen Onulak <a href="http://www.hookedonstamping.com/">http://www.hookedonstamping.com/</a> <br />
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Nona Davenport <a href="http://www.nonapearl.blogspot.com/">http://www.nonapearl.blogspot.com/</a> <br />
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Beth Naumann <a href="http://www.bethscreativeblock.blogspot.com/">http://www.bethscreativeblock.blogspot.com/</a> <br />
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Michelle Nist <a href="http://michellenist.blogspot.com/">http://michellenist.blogspot.com/</a> <br />
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Cibele Glazer <a href="http://www.flowerfoot.blogspot.com/">http://www.flowerfoot.blogspot.com/</a> <br />
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Dawn Heuft <a href="http://www.stamptildawn.blogspot.com/">http://www.stamptildawn.blogspot.com/</a> <br />
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Karen Norman <a href="http://www.gettinscrappywithit.blogspot.com/">http://www.gettinscrappywithit.blogspot.com/</a> <br />
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Brae Montgomery <a href="http://thebrae-er.blogspot.com/">http://thebrae-er.blogspot.com/</a> <br />
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Adeline E. Brill <a href="http://adeline-brill.blogspot.com/">http://adeline-brill.blogspot.com/</a> <br />
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Jen Patrick <a href="http://www.roxybonds-scrappin.blogspot.com/">http://www.roxybonds-scrappin.blogspot.com/</a> <br />
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Tammy Lea Pinchard <a href="http://mycreativeclubhouse.blogspot.com/">http://mycreativeclubhouse.blogspot.com/</a> <br />
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Melissa Laverty <a href="http://www.fancymelissa.blogspot.com/">http://www.fancymelissa.blogspot.com/</a> <br />
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Chris Shouse <a href="http://www.houseostamps.wordpress.com/">http://www.houseostamps.wordpress.com/</a> <br />
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Misty Jackson <a href="http://www.misstscraps.blogspot.com/">http://www.misstscraps.blogspot.com/</a> <br />
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Amy McVey <a href="http://www.clearlystamping.blogspot.com/">http://www.clearlystamping.blogspot.com/</a> <br />
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Linda Shewchuk <a href="http://www.awesomememories.blogspot.com/">http://www.awesomememories.blogspot.com/</a> <br />
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Jessica Booth <a href="http://jessicabooth.blogspot.com/">http://jessicabooth.blogspot.com/</a> <br />
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Sylvia Jacquot <a href="http://stampinsylvia.blogspot.com/">http://stampinsylvia.blogspot.com/</a><br />
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Amy Edwards <a href="http://paisleysplayhouse.blogspot.com/">http://paisleysplayhouse.blogspot.com/</a> <br />
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Deb Young <a href="http://www.scrapbookczar.blogspot.com/">http://www.scrapbookczar.blogspot.com/</a> <br />
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Judy Burger <a href="http://makingtimeformemories.blogspot.com/">http://makingtimeformemories.blogspot.com/</a> <br />
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Jamia Bankhead <a href="http://www.papermadnessinc.blogspot.com/">http://www.papermadnessinc.blogspot.com/</a> <br />
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Paige Dolecki <a href="http://www.paigespaperparadise.blogspot.com/">http://www.paigespaperparadise.blogspot.com/</a> <br />
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Shannon Pelletier <a href="http://www.mycolorfulworldinvt.blogspot.com/">http://www.mycolorfulworldinvt.blogspot.com/</a> <br />
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Pamela O'Connor <a href="http://www.cherishyourmemories.blogspot.com/">http://www.cherishyourmemories.blogspot.com/</a> <br />
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Kathleen Androlewicz <a href="http://bowlofstamps.blogspot.com/">http://bowlofstamps.blogspot.com/</a> <br />
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Debra Van Patten <a href="http://memoriesoftheheartbydeb.blogspot.com/">http://memoriesoftheheartbydeb.blogspot.com/</a> <br />
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Wendy Kessler <a href="http://www.myscrapbookingblog.com/">http://www.myscrapbookingblog.com/</a> <br />
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Dawn Ross <a href="http://www.iamahappystamper.blogspot.com/">http://www.iamahappystamper.blogspot.com/</a> <br />
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Caren Goldstein <a href="http://www.scrappycaren.blogspot.com/">http://www.scrappycaren.blogspot.com/</a> <br />
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Lori Brown <a href="http://www.savingmine.blogspot.com/">http://www.savingmine.blogspot.com/</a> <br />
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Lori Miller <a href="http://www.clearlyfromtheheart.blogspot.com/">http://www.clearlyfromtheheart.blogspot.com/</a> <br />
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Sarita Schraeder <a href="http://www.blessedscrapper.blogspot.com/">http://www.blessedscrapper.blogspot.com/</a> <br />
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Tanya David <a href="http://www.scramperscorner.blogspot.com/">http://www.scramperscorner.blogspot.com/</a> <br />
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Barbra Otten <a href="http://barbraotten.blogspot.com/">http://barbraotten.blogspot.com/</a><br />
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Laurie Newton <a href="http://scrapsfromthebeach.blogspot.com/">http://scrapsfromthebeach.blogspot.com/</a><br />
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Kristie Herdener <a href="http://www.goofyscrapper.blogspot.com/">http://www.goofyscrapper.blogspot.com/</a> <br />
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Maricar Harris <a href="http://www.maricarharris.blogspot.com/">http://www.maricarharris.blogspot.com/</a> <br />
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Laurie Levnik <a href="http://www.creationsbylaurie.blogspot.com/">http://www.creationsbylaurie.blogspot.com/</a> <br />
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Carla Ironside <a href="http://www.carlacreates.blogspot.com/">http://www.carlacreates.blogspot.com/</a> <br />
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Cindy Leek <a href="http://www.paperspadsandpictures.blogspot.com/">http://www.paperspadsandpictures.blogspot.com/</a> <br />
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Mary Eisen <a href="http://www.mestamp2.blogspot.com/">http://www.mestamp2.blogspot.com/</a> <br />
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Sheila Bennett <a href="http://sheila-bennett.blogspot.com/">http://sheila-bennett.blogspot.com/</a> <br />
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Lori Leng <a href="http://www.pinkcloudscrappers.blogspot.com/">http://www.pinkcloudscrappers.blogspot.com/</a> <br />
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Susan Brooks <a href="http://www.stampingintheopen.blogspot.com/">http://www.stampingintheopen.blogspot.com/</a> <br />
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Jen Rubio <a href="http://www.jenrubio.blogspot.com/">http://www.jenrubio.blogspot.com/</a> <br />
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Traci Godbee <a href="http://createwithtraci.blogspot.com/">http://createwithtraci.blogspot.com/</a> <br />
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Krista Ritskes <a href="http://kristaritskes-simplycreating.blogspot.com/">http://kristaritskes-simplycreating.blogspot.com/</a><br />
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Haley Dyer <a href="http://www.inkyscrapper.blogspot.com/">http://www.inkyscrapper.blogspot.com/</a> <br />
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Terrie Dodd <a href="http://www.my-life-in-real-time.blogspot.com/">http://www.my-life-in-real-time.blogspot.com/</a> <br />
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Wanda Riley <a href="http://www.creatingwithwanda.blogspot.com/">http://www.creatingwithwanda.blogspot.com/</a> <br />
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Antoinette Herrin <a href="http://www.godblessyourart.blogspot.com/">http://www.godblessyourart.blogspot.com/</a> <br />
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Laura Dame <a href="http://www.thecroppersconnection.blogspot.com/">http://www.thecroppersconnection.blogspot.com/</a> <br />
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Jill Lucas <a href="http://scrapwench.blogspot.com/">http://scrapwench.blogspot.com/</a> <br />
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Katy Donaldson <a href="http://www.scrappinkaty.blogspot.com/">http://www.scrappinkaty.blogspot.com/</a> <br />
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Jody Gustafson <a href="http://www.cre8nmemories.blogspot.com/">http://www.cre8nmemories.blogspot.com/</a> <br />
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Kimberly Smith <a href="http://verykimberry.blogspot.com/">http://verykimberry.blogspot.com/</a> <br />
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Melissa Burch <a href="http://melissaburch.blogspot.com/">http://melissaburch.blogspot.com/</a> <br />
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Tracy Oleksak <a href="http://www.mamaolie.blogspot.com/">http://www.mamaolie.blogspot.com/</a> <br />
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Shirley Ross <a href="http://www.momnmescrap.blogspot.com/">http://www.momnmescrap.blogspot.com/</a>Scrappy Carenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16952323936991326163noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5341437713977901899.post-20935734260702629412009-11-01T01:34:00.004-04:002009-11-01T02:13:36.496-05:00November SOTM Blog Hop<div> Welcome to out November Blog Hop. we have many CTMH consultants who are happy to share their artwork with you. Sit back, relax and enjoy all the creations from these amazingly talented ladies.<br /><br />This months SOTM is "Around The Block" A really cute set of 26 stamps in a House theme. I used paper's from "Twitterpated" Level 2 paper pack (X7118), Sorbet and Chocolate ink, Colonial White ribbon collection (the crocheted ribbon). It is hard to see in the picture but I used "liquid glass" on the windows in the house that I stamped. My title is stamped with "Field Trip"Alphabet (E1013) The layout is from "Imagine" called "Perfect Prelude" <div><div><br /><br /><br /></div><div><br /></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5399026033359982770" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 196px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_L4dif5kcoWI/Su0xknOCELI/AAAAAAAAAD0/alu-U2xueEg/s400/IMG_0749_edited-1.JPG" border="0" /> <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5399026452678174130" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_L4dif5kcoWI/Su0x9BTR5bI/AAAAAAAAAEE/kNogRJUh4bM/s400/IMG_0751_edited-1.JPG" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5399026448846224834" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 370px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_L4dif5kcoWI/Su0x8zBq_cI/AAAAAAAAAD8/Miqdv4vGxyc/s400/IMG_0750_edited-1.JPG" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5399026456871015826" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 363px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_L4dif5kcoWI/Su0x9Q67lZI/AAAAAAAAAEM/Q52bLi0GEMI/s400/IMG_0753_edited-1.JPG" border="0" />Tis is the perfect month to place an order on my web site careng.myctmh.com because "<strong>Stampaganza</strong>" is here. Buy 2 stamp sets get 1 free. How awesome is that! You can even get this month's stamp of the month free as well, click here for the details then either contact me directly or just go to my web site and place an order. It is that simple. <a href="http://www.closetomyheart.com/sotm_myctmh.aspx">http://www.closetomyheart.com/sotm_myctmh.aspx</a></div><div> </div><div>The next stop from here on the blog hop is Traci's blog at <a href="http://createwithtraci.blogspot.com/" modo="false">http://createwithtraci.blogspot.com </a></div><div> </div><div>Have fun because I know you will get some great ideas. I always do. Leave me a message and let me know you stopped by as it makes my day. If you get lost along the way or find a broken link all the blogs on the hop are listed below.</div><div> </div><div><span style="color:#993399;">Happy Hopping!</span></div><span style="color:#993399;"></span></div><div> </div><div><span style="font-family:verdana;color:#993399;"><em>Caren</em></span> <div><br /><br />Jena DeVries <a href="http://www.livelovelaughscrapbook.blogspot.com/">http://www.livelovelaughscrapbook.blogspot.com/</a><br />Helen Onulak<a href="http://www.hookedonstamping.com/">http://www.hookedonstamping.com/</a><br />Carla Ironside <a href="http://www.carlacreates.blogspot.com/" modo="false">http://www.carlacreates.blogspot.com/</a><br />Cindy Leek <a href="http://www.paperspadsandpictures.blogspot.com/" modo="false">http://www.paperspadsandpictures.blogspot.com/</a><br />Laurie Levnik <a href="http://www.creationsbylaurie.blogspot.com/" modo="false">http://www.creationsbylaurie.blogspot.com/</a><br />Krista Ritskes <a href="http://kristaritskes-simplycreating.blogspot.com/" modo="false">http://kristaritskes-simplycreating.blogspot.com/</a><br />Kathleen Androlewicz <a href="http://bowlofstamps.blogspot.com/">http://bowlofstamps.blogspot.com/</a><br />Paige Dolecki <a href="http://www.paigespaperparadise.blogspot.com/" modo="false">http://www.paigespaperparadise.blogspot.com/</a><br />Shannon Pelletier <a href="http://www.mycolorfulworldinvt.blogspot.com/" modo="false">http://www.mycolorfulworldinvt.blogspot.com/</a><br />Jody Gustafson <a href="http://www.cre8nmemories.blogspot.com/" modo="false">http://www.cre8nmemories.blogspot.com/</a><br />Laura Dame <a href="http://www.thecroppersconnection.blogspot.com/" modo="false">http://www.thecroppersconnection.blogspot.com/</a><br />Terrie Dodd <a href="http://www.my-life-in-real-time.blogspot.com/" modo="false">http://www.my-life-in-real-time.blogspot.com/</a><br />Lori Brown <a href="http://www.savingmine.blogspot.com/">http://www.savingmine.blogspot.com/</a><br />Cibele Glazer <a href="http://www.flowerfoot.blogspot.com/">http://www.flowerfoot.blogspot.com/</a><br />Caren Goldstein <a href="http://www.scrappycaren.blogspot.com/">http://www.scrappycaren.blogspot.com/</a><br />Traci Godbee <a href="http://createwithtraci.blogspot.com/">http://createwithtraci.blogspot.com/</a><br />Dawn Ross <a href="http://www.iamahappystamper.blogspot.com/" modo="false">http://www.iamahappystamper.blogspot.com/</a><br />Maricar Harris <a href="http://www.maricarharris.blogspot.com/">http://www.maricarharris.blogspot.com/</a><br />Jamia Bankhead <a href="http://www.papermadnessinc.blogspot.com/" modo="false">http://www.papermadnessinc.blogspot.com/</a><br />Laurie Newton <a href="http://scrapsfromthebeach.blogspot.com/">http://scrapsfromthebeach.blogspot.com/</a><br />Nona Davenport <a href="http://www.nonapearl.blogspot.com/">http://www.nonapearl.blogspot.com/</a><br />Tanya David <a href="http://www.scramperscorner.blogspot.com/">http://www.scramperscorner.blogspot.com/</a><br />Sheila Bennett <a href="http://sheila-bennett.blogspot.com/">http://sheila-bennett.blogspot.com/</a><br />Melissa Laverty <a href="http://www.fancymelissa.blogspot.com/">http://www.fancymelissa.blogspot.com/</a><br />Amy Edwards <a href="http://paisleysplayhouse.blogspot.com/">http://paisleysplayhouse.blogspot.com/</a><br />Lori Leng <a href="http://www.pinkcloudscrappers.blogspot.com/">http://www.pinkcloudscrappers.blogspot.com/</a><br />Kristie Herdener <a href="http://www.goofyscrapper.blogspot.com/">http://www.goofyscrapper.blogspot.com/</a><br />Jill Lucas <a href="http://scrapwench.blogspot.com/">http://scrapwench.blogspot.com/</a><br />Adeline E. Brill <a href="http://adeline-brill.blogspot.com/">http://adeline-brill.blogspot.com/</a><br />Michelle Nist <a href="http://michellenist.blogspot.com/">http://michellenist.blogspot.com/</a><br />Dawn Heuft <a href="http://www.stamptildawn.blogspot.com/">http://www.stamptildawn.blogspot.com/</a><br />Jessica Booth <a href="http://jessicabooth.blogspot.com/">http://jessicabooth.blogspot.com/</a><br />Susan Brooks <a href="http://www.stampingintheopen.blogspot.com/">http://www.stampingintheopen.blogspot.com/</a><br />Sarita Schraeder <a href="http://www.blessedscrapper.blogspot.com/">http://www.blessedscrapper.blogspot.com/</a><br />Katy Donaldson <a href="http://www.scrappinkaty.blogspot.com/">http://www.scrappinkaty.blogspot.com/</a><br />Mary Eisen <a href="http://www.mestamp2.blogspot.com/">http://www.mestamp2.blogspot.com/</a><br />Deb Young <a href="http://www.scrapbookczar.blogspot.com/">http://www.scrapbookczar.blogspot.com/</a><br />Haley Dyer <a href="http://www.inkyscrapper.blogspot.com/">http://www.inkyscrapper.blogspot.com/</a><br />Kimberly Smith <a href="http://verykimberry.blogspot.com/">http://verykimberry.blogspot.com/</a><br />Barbra Otten <a href="http://barbraotten.blogspot.com/">http://barbraotten.blogspot.com/</a><br />Tammy Lea Pinchard <a href="http://mycreativeclubhouse.blogspot.com/">http://mycreativeclubhouse.blogspot.com/</a><br />Nancy Brown <a href="http://www.creativelyartsygallery.blogspot.com/">http://www.creativelyartsygallery.blogspot.com/</a><br />Karen Norman <a href="http://www.gettinscrappywithit.blogspot.com/">http://www.gettinscrappywithit.blogspot.com/</a><br />Judy Burger <a href="http://makingtimeformemories.blogspot.com/">http://makingtimeformemories.blogspot.com/</a><br />Sylvia Jacquot <a href="http://stampinsylvia.blogspot.com/">http://stampinsylvia.blogspot.com/</a><br />Brae Montgomery <a href="http://thebrae-er.blogspot.com/">http://thebrae-er.blogspot.com/</a><br />Pamela O’Connor <a href="http://www.cherishyourmemories.blogspot.com/">http://www.cherishyourmemories.blogspot.com/</a><br />Antoinette Herrin <a href="http://www.godblessyourart.blogspot.com/">http://www.godblessyourart.blogspot.com/</a><br />Debra Van Patten <a href="http://memoriesoftheheartbydeb.blogspot.com/">http://memoriesoftheheartbydeb.blogspot.com/</a><br />Jen Patrick <a href="http://www.roxybonds-scrappin.blogspot.com/">http://www.roxybonds-scrappin.blogspot.com/</a><br />Wendy Kessler <a href="http://www.myscrapbookingblog.com/">http://www.myscrapbookingblog.com/</a><br />Beth Naumann <a href="http://www.bethscreativeblock.blogspot.com/">http://www.bethscreativeblock.blogspot.com/</a><br />Misty Jackson <a href="http://www.misstscraps.blogspot.com/">http://www.misstscraps.blogspot.com/</a><br />Brenda Harmless <a href="http://keepsakeswithheart.blogspot.com/">http://keepsakeswithheart.blogspot.com/</a><br />Amy McVey <a href="http://www.clearlystamping.blogspot.com/">http://www.clearlystamping.blogspot.com/</a><br />Linda Shewchuk <a href="http://www.awesomememories.blogspot.com/">http://www.awesomememories.blogspot.com/</a><br />Chris Shouse <a href="http://www.houseostamps.wordpress.com/">http://www.houseostamps.wordpress.com/</a><br />Pam Klassen <a href="http://eimmap.blogspot.com/">http://eimmap.blogspot.com/</a><br />Michelle Bourlet <a href="http://michellescreativeconnections.blogspot.com/">http://michellescreativeconnections.blogspot.com/</a><br />Jen Rubio <a href="http://www.jenrubio.blogspot.com/">http://www.jenrubio.blogspot.com/</a><br />Wanda Riley <a href="http://www.creatingwithwanda.blogspot.com/">http://www.creatingwithwanda.blogspot.com/</a><br />Lori Miller <a href="http://www.clearlyfromtheheart.blogspot.com/">http://www.clearlyfromtheheart.blogspot.com/</a><br />Carol Taggio <a href="http://craftycarol55.blogspot.com/">http://craftycarol55.blogspot.com/</a><br />Tracy Oleksak <a href="http://www.mamaolie.blogspot.com/">http://www.mamaolie.blogspot.com/</a></div></div>Scrappy Carenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16952323936991326163noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5341437713977901899.post-87878447836783617482009-10-01T00:01:00.001-04:002009-10-01T00:01:02.195-04:00October Stamp of the Month Blog hop<div>Welcome to our October Stamp of the Month Blog Hop! This month's SOTM is "Holiday Warmth" a set of 11 stamps in a holiday theme. If you want to make your Season's Greetings cards, you should start now! To get some ideas, hop along with me and some fellow CTMH consultant and you can see some great artwork using this set. This is simple to do - just click on the link at the end of the post on each blog to move to the next one! Here we go!</div><br /><div></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5387460132313315554" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 393px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_L4dif5kcoWI/SsQackQdOOI/AAAAAAAAADk/pqt48Ni77EA/s400/oct+som+card.jpg" border="0" /><br /><div>This is card design is from "Wishes" CTMH's newest idea book for cards. It is called matchbook. I used papers from the "Jingle" level 2 paper pack. Colors used are Juniper & Tulip. I used white photo clips with our new "Twinkle Brads Jolly Assortment" Tulip twinkle brads in the photo clips and dotting the I. I also used the connections club reward adhesive backed pearls. Remember, the October SOTM is only available until October 31st . Contact your me to see how you can get this stamp set at a discount or even free!***</div><div>Now "Hop" on over to Brenda's Blog at <a href="http://keepsakeswithheart.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">http://keepsakeswithheart.blogspot.com/'s</a> to see her work! If you get lost on the hop or find links that aren't working, below is a complete list of participating blogs.</div><div></div><div>Judy Burger - <a href="http://makingtimeformemories.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">http://makingtimeformemories.blogspot.com/</a> </div><div>Paige Dolecki - <a href="http://www.paigespaperparadise.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">http://www.paigespaperparadise.blogspot.com/</a></div><div>Nancy Ball - <a href="http://www.ballisticdesign.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">http://www.ballisticdesign.blogspot.com/</a></div><div>Adeline E. Brill - <a href="http://adeline-brill.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">http://adeline-brill.blogspot.com/</a></div><div>Cindy Leek - <a href="http://www.paperspadsandpictures.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">http://www.paperspadsandpictures.blogspot.com/</a></div><div>Carol Taggio - <a href="http://craftycarol55.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">http://craftycarol55.blogspot.com/</a></div><div>Jody Gustafson - <a href="http://www.cre8nmemories.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">http://www.cre8nmemories.blogspot.com/</a></div><div>Wanda Riley - <a href="http://www.creatingwithwanda.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">http://www.creatingwithwanda.blogspot.com/</a></div><div>Jill Lucas - <a href="http://scrapwench.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">http://scrapwench.blogspot.com/</a></div><div>Susan Brooks - <a href="http://www.stampingintheopen.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">http://www.stampingintheopen.blogspot.com/</a></div><div>Dawn Heuft - <a href="http://www.stamptildawn.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">http://www.stamptildawn.blogspot.com/</a></div><div>Shannon Pelletier - <a href="http://www.mycolorfulworldinvt.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">http://www.mycolorfulworldinvt.blogspot.com/</a> </div><div>Laurie Levnik - <a href="http://www.creationsbylaurie.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">http://www.creationsbylaurie.blogspot.com/</a> </div><div>Caren Goldsein - <a href="http://www.scrappycaren.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">http://www.scrappycaren.blogspot.com/</a></div><div>Brenda Harmless - <a href="http://keepsakeswithheart.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">http://keepsakeswithheart.blogspot.com/</a></div><div>Amy McVey - <a href="http://www.clearlystamping.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">http://www.clearlystamping.blogspot.com/</a></div><div>Traci Godbee - <a href="http://createwithtraci.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">http://createwithtraci.blogspot.com/</a></div><div>Maricar Harris - <a href="http://www.maricarharris.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">http://www.maricarharris.blogspot.com/</a></div><div>Pam Klassen - <a href="http://eimmap.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">http://eimmap.blogspot.com/</a></div><div>Misty Jackson - <a href="http://www.misstscraps.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">http://www.misstscraps.blogspot.com/</a></div><div> </div><div></div><div>We have so many consultants participating that we split up into 3 groups. If you want to see the other groups hop hop on over to Jena's blog at <a href="http://www.livelovelaughscrapbook.blogspot.com/">http://www.livelovelaughscrapbook.blogspot.com/</a></div><div> </div><div></div><div>Enjoy the Hop! </div><div></div><div>Caren</div>Scrappy Carenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16952323936991326163noreply@blogger.com6