December SOM Blog Hop

Welcome to the December 2009 Blog Hop featuring Close to my Heart's December Stamp of the Month "Notice the Details" (set of 41 stamps). This is a circular hop so if you keep clicking on the links at the bottom of the posts you'll make your way through all 60+ consultant blogs with art projects featuring this stamp set! If a link is broken you can see the full list of participating consultants at the end of this post. If you have come here from Dawn Ross's blog at http://www.iamahappystamper.blogspot.com/  then you are on the right track.

This stamp set is sooo cute and versatile. I used it for a scrapbook layout, but you will also see that many consultants have made cards as well. I actually used the same pictures as last months layout, but I think the pages look completely different. It just goes to show how different papers and stamps can change the feel of a layout. So sit back, relax and enjoy the creativity.

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.

Your next stop in the hop is Lori Brown  at http://www.savingmine.blogspot.com/

I hope you enjoyed!  Now go to my website and see the amazing CTMH Holiday Heyday online clearance sale! SIT BACK AND RELAX. I T ’S OK TO START YOUR HOLIDAY 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
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 http://careng.myctmh.com/

*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.


Enjoy the delights of December,
Caren


Here is the full list of everyone who will be participating this month:




Jena DeVries  http://www.livelovelaughscrapbook.blogspot.com/

Helen Onulak  http://www.hookedonstamping.com/

Nona Davenport  http://www.nonapearl.blogspot.com/

Beth Naumann  http://www.bethscreativeblock.blogspot.com/

Michelle Nist  http://michellenist.blogspot.com/

Cibele Glazer  http://www.flowerfoot.blogspot.com/

Dawn Heuft   http://www.stamptildawn.blogspot.com/

Karen Norman  http://www.gettinscrappywithit.blogspot.com/

Brae Montgomery  http://thebrae-er.blogspot.com/

Adeline E. Brill  http://adeline-brill.blogspot.com/

Jen Patrick  http://www.roxybonds-scrappin.blogspot.com/

Tammy Lea Pinchard  http://mycreativeclubhouse.blogspot.com/

Melissa Laverty  http://www.fancymelissa.blogspot.com/

Chris Shouse  http://www.houseostamps.wordpress.com/

Misty Jackson  http://www.misstscraps.blogspot.com/

Amy McVey  http://www.clearlystamping.blogspot.com/

Linda Shewchuk  http://www.awesomememories.blogspot.com/

Jessica Booth  http://jessicabooth.blogspot.com/

Sylvia Jacquot  http://stampinsylvia.blogspot.com/

Amy Edwards  http://paisleysplayhouse.blogspot.com/

Deb Young  http://www.scrapbookczar.blogspot.com/

Judy Burger  http://makingtimeformemories.blogspot.com/

Jamia Bankhead  http://www.papermadnessinc.blogspot.com/

Paige Dolecki  http://www.paigespaperparadise.blogspot.com/

Shannon Pelletier  http://www.mycolorfulworldinvt.blogspot.com/

Pamela O'Connor  http://www.cherishyourmemories.blogspot.com/

Kathleen Androlewicz  http://bowlofstamps.blogspot.com/

Debra Van Patten  http://memoriesoftheheartbydeb.blogspot.com/

Wendy Kessler  http://www.myscrapbookingblog.com/

Dawn Ross  http://www.iamahappystamper.blogspot.com/

Caren Goldstein  http://www.scrappycaren.blogspot.com/

Lori Brown http://www.savingmine.blogspot.com/

Lori Miller  http://www.clearlyfromtheheart.blogspot.com/

Sarita Schraeder  http://www.blessedscrapper.blogspot.com/

Tanya David  http://www.scramperscorner.blogspot.com/

Barbra Otten  http://barbraotten.blogspot.com/

Laurie Newton  http://scrapsfromthebeach.blogspot.com/

Kristie Herdener  http://www.goofyscrapper.blogspot.com/

Maricar Harris  http://www.maricarharris.blogspot.com/

Laurie Levnik  http://www.creationsbylaurie.blogspot.com/

Carla Ironside http://www.carlacreates.blogspot.com/

Cindy Leek  http://www.paperspadsandpictures.blogspot.com/

Mary Eisen  http://www.mestamp2.blogspot.com/

Sheila Bennett http://sheila-bennett.blogspot.com/

Lori Leng  http://www.pinkcloudscrappers.blogspot.com/

Susan Brooks  http://www.stampingintheopen.blogspot.com/

Jen Rubio  http://www.jenrubio.blogspot.com/

Traci Godbee http://createwithtraci.blogspot.com/

Krista Ritskes  http://kristaritskes-simplycreating.blogspot.com/

Haley Dyer  http://www.inkyscrapper.blogspot.com/

Terrie Dodd http://www.my-life-in-real-time.blogspot.com/

Wanda Riley http://www.creatingwithwanda.blogspot.com/

Antoinette Herrin http://www.godblessyourart.blogspot.com/

Laura Dame  http://www.thecroppersconnection.blogspot.com/

Jill Lucas  http://scrapwench.blogspot.com/

Katy Donaldson http://www.scrappinkaty.blogspot.com/

Jody Gustafson  http://www.cre8nmemories.blogspot.com/

Kimberly Smith  http://verykimberry.blogspot.com/

Melissa Burch http://melissaburch.blogspot.com/

Tracy Oleksak http://www.mamaolie.blogspot.com/

Shirley Ross  http://www.momnmescrap.blogspot.com/

November SOTM Blog Hop

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.

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"

Tis is the perfect month to place an order on my web site careng.myctmh.com because "Stampaganza" 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. http://www.closetomyheart.com/sotm_myctmh.aspx

The next stop from here on the blog hop is Traci's blog at http://createwithtraci.blogspot.com

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.

Happy Hopping!

Caren

Jena DeVries http://www.livelovelaughscrapbook.blogspot.com/
Helen Onulakhttp://www.hookedonstamping.com/
Carla Ironside http://www.carlacreates.blogspot.com/
Cindy Leek http://www.paperspadsandpictures.blogspot.com/
Laurie Levnik http://www.creationsbylaurie.blogspot.com/
Krista Ritskes http://kristaritskes-simplycreating.blogspot.com/
Kathleen Androlewicz http://bowlofstamps.blogspot.com/
Paige Dolecki http://www.paigespaperparadise.blogspot.com/
Shannon Pelletier http://www.mycolorfulworldinvt.blogspot.com/
Jody Gustafson http://www.cre8nmemories.blogspot.com/
Laura Dame http://www.thecroppersconnection.blogspot.com/
Terrie Dodd http://www.my-life-in-real-time.blogspot.com/
Lori Brown http://www.savingmine.blogspot.com/
Cibele Glazer http://www.flowerfoot.blogspot.com/
Caren Goldstein http://www.scrappycaren.blogspot.com/
Traci Godbee http://createwithtraci.blogspot.com/
Dawn Ross http://www.iamahappystamper.blogspot.com/
Maricar Harris http://www.maricarharris.blogspot.com/
Jamia Bankhead http://www.papermadnessinc.blogspot.com/
Laurie Newton http://scrapsfromthebeach.blogspot.com/
Nona Davenport http://www.nonapearl.blogspot.com/
Tanya David http://www.scramperscorner.blogspot.com/
Sheila Bennett http://sheila-bennett.blogspot.com/
Melissa Laverty http://www.fancymelissa.blogspot.com/
Amy Edwards http://paisleysplayhouse.blogspot.com/
Lori Leng http://www.pinkcloudscrappers.blogspot.com/
Kristie Herdener http://www.goofyscrapper.blogspot.com/
Jill Lucas http://scrapwench.blogspot.com/
Adeline E. Brill http://adeline-brill.blogspot.com/
Michelle Nist http://michellenist.blogspot.com/
Dawn Heuft http://www.stamptildawn.blogspot.com/
Jessica Booth http://jessicabooth.blogspot.com/
Susan Brooks http://www.stampingintheopen.blogspot.com/
Sarita Schraeder http://www.blessedscrapper.blogspot.com/
Katy Donaldson http://www.scrappinkaty.blogspot.com/
Mary Eisen http://www.mestamp2.blogspot.com/
Deb Young http://www.scrapbookczar.blogspot.com/
Haley Dyer http://www.inkyscrapper.blogspot.com/
Kimberly Smith http://verykimberry.blogspot.com/
Barbra Otten http://barbraotten.blogspot.com/
Tammy Lea Pinchard http://mycreativeclubhouse.blogspot.com/
Nancy Brown http://www.creativelyartsygallery.blogspot.com/
Karen Norman http://www.gettinscrappywithit.blogspot.com/
Judy Burger http://makingtimeformemories.blogspot.com/
Sylvia Jacquot http://stampinsylvia.blogspot.com/
Brae Montgomery http://thebrae-er.blogspot.com/
Pamela O’Connor http://www.cherishyourmemories.blogspot.com/
Antoinette Herrin http://www.godblessyourart.blogspot.com/
Debra Van Patten http://memoriesoftheheartbydeb.blogspot.com/
Jen Patrick http://www.roxybonds-scrappin.blogspot.com/
Wendy Kessler http://www.myscrapbookingblog.com/
Beth Naumann http://www.bethscreativeblock.blogspot.com/
Misty Jackson http://www.misstscraps.blogspot.com/
Brenda Harmless http://keepsakeswithheart.blogspot.com/
Amy McVey http://www.clearlystamping.blogspot.com/
Linda Shewchuk http://www.awesomememories.blogspot.com/
Chris Shouse http://www.houseostamps.wordpress.com/
Pam Klassen http://eimmap.blogspot.com/
Michelle Bourlet http://michellescreativeconnections.blogspot.com/
Jen Rubio http://www.jenrubio.blogspot.com/
Wanda Riley http://www.creatingwithwanda.blogspot.com/
Lori Miller http://www.clearlyfromtheheart.blogspot.com/
Carol Taggio http://craftycarol55.blogspot.com/
Tracy Oleksak http://www.mamaolie.blogspot.com/

October Stamp of the Month Blog hop

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!

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!***

Now "Hop" on over to Brenda's Blog at http://keepsakeswithheart.blogspot.com/'s 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.

Judy Burger - http://makingtimeformemories.blogspot.com/

Paige Dolecki - http://www.paigespaperparadise.blogspot.com/

Nancy Ball - http://www.ballisticdesign.blogspot.com/

Adeline E. Brill - http://adeline-brill.blogspot.com/

Cindy Leek - http://www.paperspadsandpictures.blogspot.com/

Carol Taggio - http://craftycarol55.blogspot.com/

Jody Gustafson - http://www.cre8nmemories.blogspot.com/

Wanda Riley - http://www.creatingwithwanda.blogspot.com/

Jill Lucas - http://scrapwench.blogspot.com/

Susan Brooks - http://www.stampingintheopen.blogspot.com/

Dawn Heuft - http://www.stamptildawn.blogspot.com/

Shannon Pelletier - http://www.mycolorfulworldinvt.blogspot.com/

Laurie Levnik - http://www.creationsbylaurie.blogspot.com/

Caren Goldsein - http://www.scrappycaren.blogspot.com/

Brenda Harmless - http://keepsakeswithheart.blogspot.com/

Amy McVey - http://www.clearlystamping.blogspot.com/

Traci Godbee - http://createwithtraci.blogspot.com/

Maricar Harris - http://www.maricarharris.blogspot.com/

Pam Klassen - http://eimmap.blogspot.com/

Misty Jackson - http://www.misstscraps.blogspot.com/

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 http://www.livelovelaughscrapbook.blogspot.com/

Enjoy the Hop!

Caren

September SOTM Blog Hop

Welcome to our Stamp of the Month Blog Hop! We will be featuring September's SOTM,which is "Treasures" (D1375) a set of 13 stamps. If you have come here from Kimberly's' Blog, you are on the right path! If this is your first stop, you may want to go back to Jena's Blog and start from the beginning!

***This month we have more than 60 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

All supplies used are "Close To My Heart" (of course).
X7092B Good Times paper pack
Sweet Leaf, Honey, & buttercup ink
Z1145 Heartfelt Whimsy Felt die cuts (I just love these!)
Z1127 Chocolate ribbon

Now "Hop" on over to Misty's blog at http://www.misstscraps.blogspot.com/ to see her work! Be sure to visit all the Consultants at their Blogs to get some great crafting ideas and other fun ideas!Remember, the September SOTM is only available until September 30. Contact your CTMH Consultant to see how you can get this stamp set at a discount or even free!***
If you get lost on the hop or find links that aren't working, here is a complete list of participating blogs:



Jena DeVries http://www.livelovelaughscrapbook.blogspot.com/
Nona Davenport http://www.nonapearl.blogspot.com/
Katy Donaldson http://www.scrappinkaty.blogspot.com/
Cibele Glazer http://www.flowerfoot.blogspot.com/
Laura Dame http://www.thecroppersconnection.blogspot.com/
Lori Leng http://www.pinkcloudscrappers.blogspot.com/
Jamia Bankhead http://www.papermadnessinc.blogspot.com/
Melissa Laverty http://www.fancymelissa.blogspot.com/
Pamela OConnor http://www.cherishyourmemories.blogspot.com/
Sheila Bennett http://sheila-bennett.blogspot.com/
Adeline E. Brill http://adeline-brill.blogspot.com/
Wendy Kessler http://www.myscrapbookingblog.com/
Beth Naumann http://www.bethscreativeblock.blogspot.com/
Barbra Otten http://barbraotten.blogspot.com/
Terrie Dodd http://www.my-life-in-real-time.blogspot.com/
Judy Burger http://makingtimeformemories.blogspot.com/
Jessica Booth http://jessicabooth.blogspot.com/
Leisa Hubley http://www.bigredscraps.blogspot.com/
Helen Onulak http://www.hookedonstamping.com/
Debra Van Patten http://memoriesoftheheartbydeb.blogspot.com/
Juli Clark http://www.thestampteacher.blogspot.com/
Sarita Schraeder http://www.blessedscrapper.blogspot.com/
Michelle Robinson http://www.amaizenbluelady.typepad.com/
Maricar Harris http://www.maricarharris.blogspot.com/
Antoinette Herrin http://www.godblessyourart.blogspot.com/
Kathleen Androlewicz http://bowlofstamps.blogspot.com/
Cindy Leek http://www.paperspadsandpictures.blogspot.com/
Dawn Heuft http://www.stamptildawn.blogspot.com/
Barbara Harris http://www.paper-creations117.blogspot.coma/
lanna Moses http://www.damoses.blogspot.com/
Laurie Levnik http://www.creationsbylaurie.blogspot.com/
Tanya David http://www.scramperscorner.blogspot.com/
Karen Norman http://www.gettinscrappywithit.blogspot.com/
Jan Moxey http://scrapandstamp4ever.blogspot.com/
Tammy Lea Pinchard http://mycreativeclubhouse.blogspot.com/
Paige Dolecki http://www.paigespaperparadise.blogspot.com/
Kelly Triggs http://www.stampinallday.blogspot.com/
Sherry Thompson http://www.picturespatternsandpaper.blogspot.com/
Deb Young http://www.scrapbookczar.blogspot.com/
Nancy Ball http://www.ballisticdesign.blogspot.com/
Chris Shouse http://www.houseostamps.wordpress.com/
Dawn Ross http://www.iamahappystamper.blogspot.comb/
rae Montgomery http://thebrae-er.blogspot.com/
Laurie R Newton http://scrapsfromthebeach.blogspot.com/
Haley Dyer http://www.inkyscrapper.blogspot.com/
Carol Taggio http://craftycarol55.blogspot.com/
Amy McVey http://www.clearlystamping.blogspot.com/
Carla Ironside http://www.carlacreates.blogspot.com/
Jennifer Royal http://www.craftroyalty.blogspot.com/
Jen Rubio http://www.jenrubio.blogspot.com/
Kristie Horness-Herdener http://www.goofyscrapper.blogspot.com/
Jill Lucas http://scrapwench.blogspot.com/
Wanda Riley http://www.creatingwithwanda.blogspot.com/
Miranda Kurz http://www.scrampinwithmiranda.com/
Jody Gustafson http://www.cre8nmemories.blogspot.com/
Susan Brooks http://www.stampingintheopen.blogspot.com/
Kami Welter http://www.scrappin4memories.blogspot.com/
Jennifer Patrick http://www.roxybonds-scrappin.blogspot.com/
Julia Menssen http://www.ralphandjulia.blogspot.com/
Shannon Pelletier http://www.mycolorfulworldinvt.blogspot.com/
Linda Shewchuk http://www.awesomememories.blogspot.com/
Brenda Harmless http://keepsakeswithheart.blogspot.com/
Donni Alvarenga http://www.donniscreativetherapy.blogspot.com/
Nancy Brown http://www.creativelyartsygallery.blogspot.com/
Traci Godbee http://createwithtraci.blogspot.com/
Pam Klassen http://eimmap.blogspot.com/
Lori Miller http://www.clearlyfromtheheart.blogspot.com/
Kimberly Smith http://verykimberry.blogspot.com/
Caren Goldsein http://www.scrappycaren.blogspot.com/ Misty Jacksonhttp://www.misstscraps.blogspot.com/

Make sure to check out the September National Stamping month Special "The Everyday Celebration card kit" https://orders.closetomyheart.com/CTMHConsultants/marketing/pdf/Sept09_CCflyer_US.pdf

Happy Hopping!

Caren

July SOM Blog Hop "You've Got Flair"

Welcome to our Stamp of the Month Blog Hop! We will be featuring July's SOTM, which is You've Got Flair, a set of 8 stamps. If you have come here from
Shannon Pelletier's http://www.shannonmvt.blogspot.com/Blog, you are on the right path! If this is your first stop, you may want to go back to Jena's Blog and start from the beginning!
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This month we have 44 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!

6 x6 card from "Wishes"-"Pieced together

Products used-July SOM "You've Got Flair"X7092B 12" x 12" GOOD TIMES LEVEL 2 PAPER PACKET , Chocolate grosgrain ribbon, prisma glitter (on parts of the stamped image and some of the dots on the patterned paper), winter soft chalks, Blending pen Used with the chalks to color in the image)

Now "Hop" on over to
Jan Moxey http://scrapandstamp4ever.blogspot.com/'s Blog to see her work! Be sure to visit all the Consultants at their Blogs to get some great crafting ideas and other fun ideas! Remember, the July SOTM is only available until July 31st! Contact your CTMH Consultant (or click here) to see how you can get this stamp set at a discount or even free!

Jena Devries
http://www.livelovelaughscrapbook.blogspot.com/
Wendy Kessler
http://www.myscrapbookingblog.com/
Sherry Thompson
http://www.picturespatternsandpaper.blogspot.com/
Dawn Heuft
http://www.stamptildawn.blogspot.com/
Brae Montgomery
http://thebrae-er.blogspot.com/
Melissa Laverty
http://www.fancymelissa.blogspot.com/
Karen Norman
http://www.gettinscrappywithit.blogspot.com/
Deb Young
http://www.scrapbookczar.blogspot.com/
Adeline E. Brill
http://adeline-brill.blogspot.com/
Tammy Lea Pinchard
http://www.creativeimpressions-pinchme.blogspot.com/
Jen Rubio
http://www.jenrubio.blogspot.com/
Cibele Glazer
http://www.flowerfoot.blogspot.com/
Laurie R Newton
http://scrapsfromthebeach.blogspot.com/
Kami Welter
http://www.scrappin4memories.blogspot.com/
Helen Onulak
http://www.hookedonstamping.com/
Sarita Schraeder
http://www.blessedscrapper.blogspot.com/
Chris Shouse
http://www.houseostamps.wordpress.com/
Paige Dolecki
http://www.paigespaperparadise.blogspot.com/
Dawn Ross
http://www.iamahappystamper.blogspot.com/
Jamia Bankhead
http://www.papermadnessinc.blogspot.com/
Nona Davenport
http://www.nonapearl.blogspot.com/
Haley Dyer
http://www.inkyscrapper.blogspot.com/
Misty Jackson
http://www.misstscraps.blogspot.com/
Jennifer Patrick
http://www.roxybonds-scrappin.blogspot.com/
Carla Ironside
http://www.carlacreates.blogspot.com/
Jody Gustafson
http://www.cre8nmemories.blogspot.com/
Heather Painchaud
http://www.twindragonflydesigns.blogspot.com/
Julia Menssen
http://www.ralphandjulia.blogspot.com/
Lori Miller
http://www.clearlyfromtheheart.blogspot.com/
Pamela OConnor
http://www.cherishyourmemories.blogspot.com/
Reba Poquette
http://www.thedirtyscramper.blogspot.com/
Anne Beck
http://www.anniemuses.blogspot.com/
Shannon Pelletier
http://www.shannonmvt.blogspot.com/
Caren Goldsein
http://www.scrappycaren.blogspot.com/
Jan Moxey
http://scrapandstamp4ever.blogspot.com/
Kristie Horness-Herdener
http://www.goofyscrapper.blogspot.com/
Alanna Moses
http://www.damoses.blogspot.com/
Leslie Markland
http://pandascrapper.blogspot.com/
Barbra Otten
http://barbraotten.blogspot.com/
Traci Godbee
http://createwithtraci.blogspot.com/
Jill Lucas
http://scrapwench.blogspot.com/
Amy McVey
http://www.clearlystamping.blogspot.com/
Laurie Levnik
http://www.creationsbylaurie.blogspot.com/

Thanks For hopping. I hope you got some great ideas. Check back soon because I am planning to post a scrapbook page with this sset when I come home from vacation!

Caren

June SOTM Blog Hop

Welcome to our Stamp of the Month Blog Hop! We will be featuring June's SOTM, which is Tender Tags, a set of 15 stamps. If you have come here from Kami 's Blog, you are on the right path! If this is your first stop, you may want to go back to Jena's Blog and start from the beginning!
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This month we have 42 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!

I used the June SOM Tender Tags D1350, Patterned paper is from Creative Basics™ Silhouette Collection X5803 ,cardstock colors are white daisy, bamboo & black, Bamboo & Black ink pads, Colonial white ribbon rounds Z1126 & a Pewter Eyelet z171

The design is from our new card confidence program called "Wishes" 9033. Jeanette (our founder & CEO) has done it again and created another fabulous idea book.

Now "Hop" on over to Laurie's Blog at http://scrapsfromthebeach.blogspot.com/ to see her work! Be sure to visit all the Consultants at their Blogs to get some great crafting ideas and other fun ideas! Remember, the June SOTM is only available until June 30th! Contact your CTMH Consultant (or click here) to see how you can get this stamp set at a discount or even free!

If you get lost on the hop or find links that aren't working, here is a complete list of participating blogs:
Jena Devries http://www.livelovelaughscrapbook.blogspot.com/
Adeline E. Brill http://adeline-brill.blogspot.com/
Deb Young http://www.scrapbookczar.blogspot.com/
Chris Green http://www.createwithchris.blogspot.com/
Jennifer Patrick http://www.roxybonds-scrappin.blogspot.com/
Chris Shouse http://www.houseostamps.wordpress.com/
Alanna Moses http://www.damoses.blogspot.com/
Haley Dyer http://www.inkyscrapper.blogspot.com/
Jen Rubio http://www.jenrubio.blogspot.com/
Kami Welter http://www.scrappin4memories.blogspot.com/
Caren Goldsein http://www.scrappycaren.blogspot.com/
Laurie R Newton http://scrapsfromthebeach.blogspot.com/
Reba Poquette http://www.thedirtyscramper.blogspot.com/
Nona Davenport http://www.nonapearl.blogspot.com/
Misty Jackson http://www.misstscraps.blogspot.com/
Julia Menssen http://www.ralphandjulia.blogspot.com/
Anne Beck http://www.anniemuses.blogspot.com/
Jamia Bankhead http://www.papermadnessinc.blogspot.com/
Dawn Ross http://www.iamahappystamper.blogspot.com/
Sherry Thompson http://www.picturespatternsandpaper.blogspot.com/
Laura Dame http://www.thecroppersconnection.blogspot.com/
Lucia Grabb http://www.luciasscrappinandstampin.blogspot.com/
Nancy Ball http://www.ballisticdesign.blogspot.com/
Shannon Laux http://www.rockinstamps.blogspot.com/
Melissa Laverty http://www.fancymelissa.blogspot.com/
Terrie Dodd http://www.my-life-in-real-time.blogspot.com/
Mindy Eggen http://www.creativevalleycreations.blogspot.com/
Helen Onulak http://www.hookedonstamping.com/
Ronnie Crowley http://www.ronniecreates.blogspot.com/
Karen Strous http://karensctmh.blogspot.com/
Jaime Benavides http://www.scrapcrazydiva.blogspot.com/
Kelly Triggs http://www.stampinallday.blogspot.com/
Lori Miller http://www.clearlyfromtheheart.blogspot.com/
Brae Montgomery http://thebrae-er.blogspot.com/
Shannon Pelletier http://www.shannonmvt.blogspot.com/
Wendy Kessler http://www.myscrapbookingblog.com/
Paige Dolecki http://www.paigespaperparadise.blogspot.com/
Pamela OConnor http://www.cherishyourmemories.blogspot.com/
Shari Odut http://stampinshari.blogspot.com/
Tammy Lea Pinchard http://www.creativeimpressions-pinchme.blogspot.com/
Dawn Heuft http://www.stamptildawn.blogspot.com/
Cibele Glazer http://www.flowerfoot.blogspot.com/
Sarita Schraeder http://www.blessedscrapper.blogspot.com/

OK well Happy Hopping! (and let me know what you think.)

Caren

CTMH Stamp of the Month Blog Hop

Happy Mother's day! And.....Welcome to our Stamp of the Month Blog Hop! We will be featuring May's SOTM, which is Be Yourself, a set of 14 stamps. If you have come here from Alanna's Blog, you are on the right path! If this is your first stop, you may want to go back to Jena's Blog and start from the beginning!
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This month we have 18 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!

This is a 6 x 6 card from Cherish using the SOTM, "moon Doggie" level 2 paper pack, winter & fall soft chalks (technique is called chalk popping, which i'd be happy to demonstrate for you) & "It's a Frame up" connections club reward (ask me how to get your own set). I just love this stamp set.


This layout is from "Reflections", also using "Moon Doggie" level 2 paper pack, cranberry, indian corn blue & garden green ink, "it's a frame up" self adhesive rhinestone frame. I used ribbon from the Chocolate collection ribbon rounds, and the heart is from our new "HeartFelt Whimsy Die cuts". The pictures are of my 18 y/o daughter Ashley. She just finished her Freshman year of college and is now home for the summer. Check back soon for the 2nd page of this layout.

Now "Hop" on over to Jennifer's's Blog to see her work! Be sure to visit all the Consultants at their Blogs to get some great crafting ideas and other fun ideas! Remember, the May SOTM is only available until May 31st! If you want to order this stamp set - you can do it on my website at www.careng.myctmh.com - remember depending on how much you order you can earn this set for FREE - combine it with an order for $60s of stamps you'll also get the tickled pink set for more details click here - Tickled Pink

In case you missed any, here is a list of all the blogs on this hop.

Jena Devries www.livelovelaughscrapbook.blogspot.com
Sherry Thompson www.picturespatternsandpaper.blogspot.com
Cibele Glazer www.flowerfoot.blogspot.com
Helen Onulak www.hookedonstamping.com
Jaime Benavides www.scrapcrazydiva.blogspot.com
Misty Jackson http://www.misstscraps.blogspot.com
Dawn Heuft www.stamptildawn.blogspot.com
Jen Rubio http://www.jenrubio.blogspot.com
Shannon Laux www.rockinstamps.blogspot.com
Ronnie Crowley http://www.ronniecreates.blogspot.com
Deb Young http://www.scrapbookczar.blogspot.com
Terrie Dodd www.my-life-in-real-time.blogspot.com
Lucia Grabb http://www.luciasscrappinandstampin.blogspot.com
Anne Beck http://www.anniemuses.blogspot.com
Reba Poquette http://www.thedirtyscramper.blogspot.com
Leisa Hubley http://bigredscraps.blogspot.com/
Alanna Moses www.damoses.blogspot.com
Caren Goldsein http://www.scrappycaren.blogspot.com
Jennifer Patrick http://www.roxybonds-scrappin.blogspot.com/

Have fun. I hope you enjoy our artwork.

Caren

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Welcome to the CTMH Blog Hop !!!

Welcome to our Close to my Heart Summer 2009 Idea Book Blog Hop! Almost 40 Close to my Heart Consultants are celebrating the upcoming release of the Summer 2009 Idea Book, which goes "live" May 1, by sharing their amazing creations using new products via their blogs. This is simple do to- just click on the link at the end of the post on each blog to move to the next one! Ready for a sneak peak at some new products?! Here we go!












Both cards are from the "Originals" Card Idea book. The first design is called Overview. Both cards features The Moon Doggie Paper pack (level 2) X7111B. Colors used are Cranberry, Desert Sand, Garden Green, & Indian Corn Blue.



I used the new stamp set Extreme Happiness C1356 & The sentiment is from D1187 for every occasion. After stamping the flower (using the 2nd generation Rock & Roll technique, page 23 of the summer 2009 idea book), it was cut out and adhered with 3D Foam Tape (Z1151) above a felt leaf that I stamped a leaf on using New England Ivy ink. The felt is from our new "Heartfelt Whimsy Die Cuts" Z1145 which is die cut felt and I LOVE it! I used Garden Green brads in the center of the small flowers, after coloring the centers with ablender pen & Garden Green Ink.


The next card design is "Heartfelt Classic" I used the May stamp of the month D1349 "Be Yourself" This stamp set is so much fun. Same colors & paper pack as above as above. I paper pieced the dress from patterned paper and used Prisma Glitter Z134 with the write n rub pen (1762) to accent the flowers on the dress 7 in the center of the flowers. Liquid glass Z679 (another one of my favorite products) was used to shine up her boots. The ribbon is from the ribbon rounds chocolate collection.

Now "Hop" on over to Jena's blog http://www.livelovelaughscrapbook.blogspot.com/ to see her work! Be sure to visit all the Consultants at their Blogs to get some great crafting ideas and see the great new Paper Packs and My Acrylix Stamp Sets! Remember, the Summer 2009 Idea Book goes LIVE on May 1st!In case you get lost along the way, here is a list of all the amazing Close to my Heart Consultants participating in the Blog Hop:

Erin Herring http://www.tazzygirl2000.blogspot.com/

Penny Doucette http://scrappinpenny.blogspot.com/

Kathleen Rensel http://scrapbookaddictkath.blogspot.com/
Jessica Moore http://www.jessicaspaperpetals.blogspot.com/
Colleen Porter http://www.inkemup.blogspot.com/
Sherry Thompson http://www.picturespatternsandpaper.blogspot.com/
Jen Patrick http://www.roxybonds-scrappin.blogspot.com/
Corey Acton http://scrappytimeswithcorey.blogspot.com/
Amy Edwards http://www.paisleysplayhouse.blogspot.com/
Amy Schultz http://www.amylizschultz.blogspot.com/
Tresa Black http://www.fabulouslyartsy.blogspot.com/
Leslie Kolic http://www.leannesscraps.blogspot.com/
Rebecca Garrison http://www.stampingwithbekah.blogspot.com/
Miranda Kurz http://www.scrampinwithmiranda.com/
Terrie Dodd http://my-life-in-real-time.blogspot.com/
Traci Tanimura http://www.creativetraci.blogspot.com/
Debora Mcelhany http://www.mcdoodlesscrappinplace.blogspot.com/
Katie Paterson http://katiepaterson.blogspot.com/
Michelle Robinson http://amaizenbluelady.typepad.com/
Lori Scott http://scrapinglori.blogspot.com/
Amberlyn Gentry http://amberlyng.blogspot.com/
Wendy Kessler http://www.myscrapbookingblog.com/
Meredith Burgess http://www.meredithsscrappylife.blogspot.com/
Vicky Sullivan http://www.sullyscrapandstamp.blogspot.com/
Caren Goldstein http://www.scrappycaren.blogspot.com/
Jena Devries http://www.livelovelaughscrapbook.blogspot.com/
Kami Welter http://www.scrappin4memories.blogspot.com/
Traci Godbee http://createwithtraci.blogspot.com/
Julie Banzon http://www.scrapbookiejulie.blogspot.com/
Laurel Seabrook http://www.want2scrap.blogspot.com/
Alisan Smith http://scrappinalistamps.blogspot.com/
Haley Dyer http://www.inkyscrapper.blogspot.com/
Dawn Heuft http://www.stamptildawn.blogspot.com/
Ali Creel http://www.scrapali.blogspot.com/
Helen Onulak http://www.hookedonstamping.com/
Jean McNulty http://stampinmaui.blogspot.com/
Aaron Brown http://aaronsbooth32.blogspot.com/
Shannon http://www.rockinstamps.blogspot.com/
Julie Lane http://raggedydoodles.blogspot.com/
Carrie Zrodlowski http://carriesinspiration.blogspot.com/

Don't forget to check out the "Tickled Pink" Scrapbook kit, available for a limited time-through the end of May. You can see the details on my website http://careng.myctmh.com/

Have a great day!

Caren

Alaska train ride layout

Well I actually got 6 pages scrapped this weekend. This layout I did for a CTMH "Imagine" layout challenge. The paper pack is called "Rustic Trail". It is retired, but it goes great with my Alaska Pictures. I have 4 more pages that I will try to post later on tonight.

I forgot about my blog ;(

How could I do that to you poor little blog? I promise to not be so neglegtful in the future. I will also take pics this wekend of my latest artwork and post some Alaska pages. I need to win the lottery so I can quit my dayjob and devote more time to crafting and blogging (and oh yeah, I'd exercise more too! he he )