Yea! CTMH has put out their retired list for the Autumn/ Winter 2012 Idea Book and the stamps retiring from the Spring/Summer 2012 Idea Book. What does this mean? It means that these products are now available "while supplies last". You'll find the retired list HERE.
And, while we're talking "While Supplies Last"...
Everyone enjoys shopping the deals this time of year, and you’ll be
tickled to learn that CTMH is making more fabulous deals available to
you. At 12:00 AM MST (11:00 PM Pacific, 1:00 AM Central, 2:00 AM EST) on December 1, CTMH will add new items to the “While Supplies Last” section of my website.
Among the new additions you will find a wide variety of paper and
coordinating accessories, all with a substantial markdown. You will also
find that most of the items that are currently available will also see a
further markdown at that time.
To sweeten
the deal even more, from December 1–31, all orders placed on my website
that reach or exceed $50 will also include a free Bonding Memories® glue
pen (Z553)—a $4.50 value! Be sure to shop early, because these deals
are only available while supplies last.
As I've posted before, my Cruisin' Buddy absolutely LOVES the Eiffel Tower. :) This is the theme of one of my Christmas presents to her this year. Last year I created a calendar using pages I scrapbooked in CTMH's Studio J®. It was a huge hit and so much fun to look at all the places we had visited. I finished creating the pages of the Eiffel Tower calendar over the weekend. Studio J® creates double page layouts, so I just split the double page layouts into one page for each of the twelve months of the year. When you order the JPGs from CTMH, each page comes as it's own JPG. Snapfish is having their Buy One, Get Two Free calendar sale again. Once you've created your calendars, simply enter STARCALS in the box when you're checking out. It came out to less than $40 for 3 calendars. Can't beat that!
Here's the January layout.
I used the pretty La Belle Vie papers to create the pages. These papers are so pretty!! All of these layouts are 12 x 12 so that we can slide the pages in our scrapbooks when the year is over.
Have a wonderful Thursday, everybody! I'm off to sew three rag quilts. I'll post pictures when they are finished.
Stamp sentiment and small heart on heart with Goldrush.The easiest way I have found to split the stamping is to only attach the part I want to ink on the block and fold the rest of the stamp over the back of the block.
Attach to Goldrush heart.
Punch another piece of Goldrush card stock with your favorite edge punch. Then cut it to 2 ½” wide at center of scallop and 4 ¼” long.Attach the Flirty Background and Texture paper piece Goldrush side up.
Attach Flirty flower Background and Texture paper to Goldrush card stock.
Attach your scalloped Goldrush piece ¾” from top and 1 ¼” from right side of card front.
I just had to post one more card from the C1504 Fall Harvest stamp set that we used in the September Stamp a Stack Club.
This one was created using "random" background stamping. For those who are not familiar with random stamping it really is an easy technique. There are just a few simple steps and you'll be random stamping like a pro in no time flat!
I use three different size stamps and 3 different colored inks. You start with your largest stamp. I usually start somewhere near the middle, but not directly in the middle. Place your card stock on a piece of scrap paper. Stamp your first image just off center. Continue to stamp a few more of those images forming a triangle. Turn either your paper or your stamp so that all of the designs are going in different directions. Be sure to stamp off the card stock so that it l will look more natural. Also, be sure to leave plenty of room between your images so that you can stamp your second and third stamps. Take your middle sized stamp and ink with another color. Fill in between the first color, still leaving room to stamp your third image. When finished with your second stamp, ink your smallest stamp with ink and fill the spaces you have left.
And there you have it! Easy peasy! Practice make perfect, so, grab your scrap card stock and inks and practice away!
If you would like a chance to be a guest artist, please send me a link to artwork on your blog, or, if you have no blog, email me pictures of some of your art. Put Guest Artist in your subject line.
On the first of every month, I will choose the guest artist for that month.
Upon choosing the artists, I will send you one of Close To My Heart's Workshop on the Go kits.
You will need to create the featured layout in the kit (you may jazz
it up or put your own spin on it). Then, with all the products left
over in the kit, you'll make as many items as you can. You may choose
to do another two page layout and some cards, or a one page layout
& cards, only cards, or choose something of your own to alter.You
will have until the 15th of the month to get all of this done :)
When you finish creating, you will send me photos of everything
you've created so that I can post them on my blog. If you have a blog,
you'll also post them there.
You'll get high praise and recognition on my blog.
Does this sound like something you'd like to do? If so, send me your
blog link or photos of your artwork.
Did you head out to take advantage of the Black Friday sales? Lots of great bargains out there! Once you get done, head back to the computer, put your feet up and shop 'til you drop and you could win $50 in FREE Close To My Heart products!
When you place an order through the Mystery Hostess Party link on my website, you will earn chances to receive double the hostess rewards, plus somebody will also receive one of the Workshops on the Go kits. So...here's the details:
Earn one entry for every $20 you spend via the Mystery Hostess Party Link.
The winning hostess will receive double the hostess rewards. For instance, if the party total is $150, the winner will receive $50 in hostess rewards, rather than the usual $25. If the party total is $250, the winner will receive $80 in free products, rather than the usual $40.
And, one winner will also be chosen to receive a FREE Workshop on the Go kit.
To take advantage of this Freebie, when you go to my website to place your order, on your check out page, there will be a Join button to join the Mystery Hostess Party with the November 30, 2012 closing date. Simply click that link before entering your check out information.
Black Friday Weekend Specials- Good through Monday November 26th at 11:59 pm EST
FREE Shipping on the Art Philosophy and Artiste Cricut® cartridges! Each Cricut cartridge is only $99.00 and comes with lots of fun goodies including (3) stamp sets and (3) chipboard sheets per cartridge. Don't forget that you can take advantage of the Stamp of the Month for $5, plus any stamp set for 1/2 price when you order either cartridge. Plus, CTMH will donate $1 to Hurricane Sandy relief. Plus get a FREE A-Size stamp set from me! You must Email me your order to take advantage of the FREE Shipping and let me know which A-Size Stamp Set.
Place an order on my website and you will receive a free gift from me.
Subtotal of your
Order
Gift w/ Purchase – Black Friday Sale with Suzanne Davis
$25-$49.99
CTMH Exclusive Inks® Stamp Pad or Marker Set
$50-$74.99
My Acrylix® Stamp Set (Size A) This level entitles you to receive the Stamp of the Month for only $5!Plus, by purchasing the Stamp of the Month you will qualify to receive 50% off an additional qualifying stamp set under this months Constant Campaign
$75-$99.99
CTMH My Reflections Kit or B-Size Stamp Set - This level entitles you to receive the Stamp of the Month for only $5!Plus, by purchasing the Stamp of the Month you will qualify to receive 50% off an additional qualifying stamp set under this months Constant Campaign
$100-$149.99
Free package of Card Stock or a Free C-Size Stamp Set - This level entitles you to receive the Stamp of the Month for only $5!Plus, by purchasing the Stamp of the Month you will qualify to receive 50% off an additional qualifying stamp set under this months Constant Campaign
$150
Receive a FREE D-size Stamp Set of your choice (a $17.95 value).Receive a FREE Marker Duo set of your color choice (a $5.25 value).Receive $25 in free products of your choice!Receive the Stamp of the Month for FREE.Receive 50% off any qualifying stamp set under the November Constant Campaign .You MUSTemail me your order to
Art Philosophy
Or Artiste Cricut® Collection
FREE SHIPPING and a FREE A-size Stamp Set
Don't forget, for every $20 in orders place you will receive one entry into the Mystery Hostess Party!
All orders up to $150, with the exception of the Cricut® Cartridges can be placed through the Mystery Hostess Party on my website. All Freebies will be mailed separately by me.
All the offers listed above are exclusive specials from me ~Suzanne Davis~ and are not a Close To My Heart Promotion. If you have friends or family members that also enjoy paper crafting, please be sure to pass along this information and savings to them. This is the perfect opportunity to get stocked up on gifts, goodies, and MUST-HAVES! Plus, by shopping with me it helps me to be able to continue offering sales and giveaways on my blog on all your favorite Close To My Heart products. If you have a family member or friend (that I haven’t met, yet) and they make a Black Friday purchase through me and mention your name, I will send you a FREE Petite Perks Stamp Set as a Thank You!
If you have any questions, just shoot me an email.
This weeks card uses the CTMH Flirty papers. I love the fun, vibrant colors! Two of the colors are limited edition papers created just for this kit. The stamp set used was C1524 Words of Comfort. The embossed paper was created using the Cuttlebug and one of it's folders. And, for the New England Ivy and Bamboo cut outs, I used the Close To My Heart Artiste Cricut® cartridge.
Here are the cutting instructions.
4 ¼” x 5 ½” top fold card base
4 ¼” x 5 ½” Bamboo card stock
4” x 5 ¼” Flirty Background and Texture paper
2” x 3 ½” Goldrush card stock
1 ¾” x 3 ¼” Bamboo embossed card stock (included in the kit)
Stamp sentiment with New England Ivy on Cricut piece.Mat to New England Ivy piece.
Attach Flirty Background and Texture paper to Bamboo card stock
Attach embossed Bamboo piece to Goldrush card stock. Wrap gold ribbon around bottom and tie in bow.Attach this piece to card front ½” from left and 3/8” from bottom.
Attach sentiment.
Attach flower.I cut off some of the pin part of it to make it shorter.
Learn how to plan the perfect party using one key from the Cricut® Artiste cartridge—it’s that easy! Invitations, envelopes, banners, cupcake liners, and party favor boxes will make this party a hit!
In the Magic Club for November, we're using CTMHX7157B Dakota paper packet. We sanded all the card stocks, and, as you can see, I wrinkled one photo mat. Thankfully, it will be covered with a picture :) The buttons, brads and stick pin are all from the Mini-Medley Slate Collection.
Boy, does it seem to you like the weekends keep coming faster and faster? It seems like every time I turn around it's Sunday again. LOL! Yea..I know...it's not Sunday yet, but it will be before I know it! My mom used to say how fast the weeks went by. As a kid, I could never understand it as there's 24 hours in every day. I sure know now what she was talking about!
I'm headed to the basement for a day of sewing. What are you doing this weekend? Hope it's something FUN!!!
******************************************************************************* Just a quick reminder of a couple of things going on right now.
Christmas Card Workshop
I've been busy last weekend making Christmas cards! I love how they turned out. I started with the CTMH Pear and Partridge Workshop on the Go kit. Then, (as Carson Kressley says) I tjuzed them. LOL! This is a quick and easy workshop!
The kit contains enough products to create 15 cards, 5 each of 3 designs. The cards in the front are the basic cards described in the color brochure you receive with your kit. The second and third cards of each design have been tjuzed. I'm not sure if you can tell with the picture, but, I dry embossed with my Cuttlebug or ran the cranberry card stock pieces through my crimper on others. I matted some parts with New England Ivy card stock. Be sure to click on the pictures to get a better look at the cards.
Included in the kit:
1 – My Acrylix® Pear & Partridge Cardmaking Workshop Stamp Set (C-size)
2 – Pear & Partridge B&T Duos® Papers
4 – Cardstock Sheets (Cranberry, Colonial White, 2 Cocoa)
15 – Colonial White Cards & Envelopes
1 – Red Glitter Gems (108 pieces)
1 – Tan Twill Ribbon (5 yards)
1 – Instructional Brochure
Some basic tools you may already have, such as inks, stamp blocks, or tools are needed to complete this project.
Would you like to make these cards? There's plenty of time to get them done! Whether you are local or across the country, you can do these cards!
Win a Mystery Hostess shopping spree! All month, when you place an order through the Mystery Hostess Party link on my website, you will earn chances to receive double the hostess rewards, plus somebody will also receive one of the Workshops on the Go kits. So...here's the details:
Earn one entry for every $20 you spend via the Mystery Hostess Party Link.
The winning hostess will receive double the hostess rewards. For
instance, if the party total is $150, the winner will receive $50 in
hostess rewards, rather than the usual $25. If the party total is $250,
the winner will receive $80 in free products, rather than the usual
$40.
And, one winner will also be chosen to receive a FREE Workshop on the Go kit.
To take advantage of this Freebie, when you go to my website
to place your order, on your check out page, there will be a Join
button to join the Mystery Hostess Party with the November 30, 2012
closing date. Simply click that link before entering your check out
information. If you have any questions, just shoot me an email.
What fun these are to create! I had bought the yarn last year to make them for Christmas, but never got to getting started. So, this year, after creating a bunch of the ruffle scarves that I posted a few weeks ago, I decided it was time to try the moebius out. Of course, I didn't have the correct circular needle for them, so I had to order one online. The one that I just finished required a #10 circular needle that was either 47" or 60" long. Nothing like that in AC Moore or Walmart. Those are the only placed to look here. I found one at Red Heart. Here's a link to the page they are on. I may have to go back and order some other needle sizes as I find more patterns that I want to try.
I spoke with a former CTMH consultant last year, as she knits them. She directed me to be looking for Cat Bordhi, as she pretty much invented this style of moebius. She has a You Tube video showing how to cast on...the craziest cast on that I've seen. LOL! Good thing there's a video!
They can be worn around the neck, or if it's stormy, you can pull part of it over your head. This one was created using Lion Brand Homespun yarn. It doesn't take a full skein to make them. After I finish all of moebius gifts, I'm going to see if I can get some type of a hat out of the rest of the yarn.
The mobius is so easy to knit! One of those items you can knit will you watch tv as there's no counting stitch patterns in this one. You can find lots of patterns at Ravelry. It's a free site made up of lots of knitters and chocheters. If you have questions, that's the place to ask. And, there's a ton of free patterns, plus others that you can purchase. Cat Bordhi has 5 or 6 pages of patterns! So, if you're looking for a quick, easy project for holiday gifts, give the moebius a try!
********************************************************************************* It's Freebie Friday! Win a Mystery Hostess shopping spree! All month, when you place an order through the Mystery Hostess Party link on my website, you will earn chances to receive double the hostess rewards, plus somebody will also receive one of the Workshops on the Go kits. So...here's the details:
Earn one entry for every $20 you spend via the Mystery Hostess Party Link.
The winning hostess will receive double the hostess rewards. For
instance, if the party total is $150, the winner will receive $50 in
hostess rewards, rather than the usual $25. If the party total is $250,
the winner will receive $80 in free products, rather than the usual
$40.
And, one winner will also be chosen to receive a FREE Workshop on the Go kit.
To take advantage of this Freebie, when you go to my website
to place your order, on your check out page, there will be a Join
button to join the Mystery Hostess Party with the November 30, 2012
closing date. Simply click that link before entering your check out
information. If you have any questions, just shoot me an email.
This is one of the layouts that the Magic Club will be creating in the month of November. It uses the Close To My Heart paper packet X7157B Dakota. The buttons and brads are from the Mini Medley Slate Collection. The Baker's Twine comes from the Neutral Assortment.
Stamp sentiment on white card stock with Lagoon ink and mat on Lagoon.Ink edges of Lagoon flowers.Shape petals of one flower.
Cut embossed piece to 4” x 5 ¼”.Attach Lagoon card stock.
Attach matted sentiment 3/8” from bottom and right side.
Attach Lagoon piece 1 ¼” from top of card front.Attach flowers and pearl.
******************************************************************************* Be sure to stop by my website as there are more deeply discounted items in the While Supplies Last category.
Dauber Dynamite - Getting Perfect Precision from your Inks
Discover the beauty of sponge daubing. When you ink your stamps with sponge daubers, you can create a soft, shaded look that is perfect for a page or card!
I've been busy over the weekend making Christmas cards! I love how they turned out. I started with the CTMH Pear and Partridge Workshop on the Go kit. Then, (as Carson Kressley says) I tjuzed them. LOL! This is a quick and easy workshop!
The kit contains enough products to create 15 cards, 5 each of 3 designs. The cards in the front are the basic cards described in the color brochure you receive with your kit. The second and third cards of each design have been tjuzed. I'm not sure if you can tell with the picture, but, I dry embossed with my Cuttlebug or ran the cranberry card stock pieces through my crimper on others. I matted some parts with New England Ivy card stock. Be sure to click on the pictures to get a better look at the cards.
Included in the kit: 1 – My Acrylix® Pear & Partridge Cardmaking Workshop Stamp Set (C-size) 2 – Pear & Partridge B&T Duos® Papers 4 – Cardstock Sheets (Cranberry, Colonial White, 2 Cocoa) 15 – Colonial White Cards & Envelopes 1 – Red Glitter Gems (108 pieces) 1 – Tan Twill Ribbon (5 yards) 1 – Instructional Brochure
Some basic tools you may already have, such as inks, stamp blocks, or tools are needed to complete this project.
Would you like to make these cards? There's plenty of time to get them done! Whether you are local or across the country, you can do these cards!
I just finished playing around in Studio J®. Yes, there are other things I should be doing, but you know how it is when the creative bug hits. I just had to let it out before heading to the shower to re-caulk it. LOL! Anyway, here's the layout I just created using CTMH's Pear & Partridge paper packet.
While my layout was created digitally with Studio J®, you can easily reproduce it using paper products. The products you can use are:
It's Freebie Friday! Win a Mystery Hostess shopping spree! All month, when you place an order through the Mystery Hostess Party link on my website, you will earn chances to receive double the hostess rewards, plus somebody will also receive one of the Workshops on the Go kits. So...here's the details:
Earn one entry for every $20 you spend via the Mystery Hostess Party Link.
The winning hostess will receive double the hostess rewards. For instance, if the party total is $150, the winner will receive $50 in hostess rewards, rather than the usual $25. If the party total is $250, the winner will receive $80 in free products, rather than the usual $40.
And, one winner will also be chosen to receive a FREE Workshop on the Go kit.
To take advantage of this Freebie, when you go to my website to place your order, on your check out page, there will be a Join button to join the Mystery Hostess Party with the November 30, 2012 closing date. Simply click that link before entering your check out information. If you have any questions, just shoot me an email.
Would you like to join our club? It's only $27 a month and you will receive all the papers, embellishments and the stamp set used. Email me if you'd like more information.
This week's card was created using a retired Close To My Heart paper packet called Mistletoe and C1510 Merry and Bright stamp set. It's a quick and easy card that could be mass produced for your handmade Christmas cards.
4 ¼” x 5 ½” side fold card base
4 ¼” x 5 ½” Bamboo card stock
2 ½” x 4 ¼” Bamboo card stock
2 ½” x 5 ½” New England Ivy card stock
2 ¾” x 4 ½” New England Ivy card stock
2” x 5 ½” Mistletoe Stripe B&T
Stamp wreath with New England Ivy and sentiment with Cranberry as shown.Attach to New England Ivy card stock.
Attach Stripe B&T to New England Ivy card stock.Attach to Bamboo card front ¼” from left side.
Attach stamped piece ½” from right side.
Thread New England ivy waxy flax through large buttonholes.Attach buttons as shown.
Freebie Friday Special! Win a Mystery Hostess shopping spree! All month, when you place an order through the Mystery Hostess Party link on my website, you will earn chances to receive double the hostess rewards, plus somebody will also receive one of the Workshops on the Go kits. So...here's the details:
Earn one entry for every $20 you spend via the Mystery Hostess Party Link.
The winning hostess will receive double the hostess rewards. For
instance, if the party total is $150, the winner will receive $50 in
hostess rewards, rather than the usual $25. If the party total is $250,
the winner will receive $80 in free products, rather than the usual
$40.
And, one winner will also be chosen to receive a FREE Workshop on the Go kit.
To take advantage of this Freebie, when you go to my website
to place your order, on your check out page, there will be a Join
button to join the Mystery Hostess Party with the November 30, 2012
closing date. Simply click that link before entering your check out
information. If you have any questions, just shoot me an email.
It's Freebie Friday! Win a Mystery Hostess shopping spree! All month, when you place an order through the Mystery Hostess Party link on my website, you will earn chances to receive double the hostess rewards, plus somebody will also receive one of the Workshops on the Go kits. So...here's the details:
Earn one entry for every $20 you spend via the Mystery Hostess Party Link.
The winning hostess will receive double the hostess rewards. For instance, if the party total is $150, the winner will receive $50 in hostess rewards, rather than the usual $25. If the party total is $250, the winner will receive $80 in free products, rather than the usual $40.
And, one winner will also be chosen to receive a FREE Workshop on the Go kit.
To take advantage of this Freebie, when you go to my website to place your order, on your check out page, there will be a Join button to join the Mystery Hostess Party with the November 30, 2012 closing date. Simply click that link before entering your check out information. If you have any questions, just shoot me an email.
The winner of last week's Freebie Friday was FleursbyDesign. Please email me with your address so that I can pop your cute little stamp set in the mail.
Close To My Heart November Special
In November, you’ll get something extra when you buy the Stamp of the Month—50%
off another stamp set! When you qualify for and buy the November Stamp
of the Month set, Capture the Date, you’ll receive another stamp set*
of your choice for 50% off—it’s like two promotions in one! The
versatile Capture the Date stamp set is great for any layout, card,
invitation, or calendar, and now you can choose another stamp set at
half-off for more wonderful papercrafting. Get Capture the Date and
then capture the savings today!
* Offer valid for A-E and M size stamp sets only; K-size, Workshops on the Go®, Cricut® collection, and Stamp of the Month stamp sets are not eligible for this promotion. Maximum of one 50% off stamp set per order.
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to email me!
***To
show our support of Red Cross relief efforts for those areas of the US
severely affected by Hurricane Sandy, Close To My Heart will donate $1
for every Stamp of the Month set sold as a part of this promotion during
November.***
How cute are these? They were created by Karen P. using the Capture the Date Stamp of the Month.
I had a great afternoon yesterday! I spent it creating a double page layout that I've framed. It will be a gift to my brother. I haven't decided if it will be his birthday gift, which is the end of this month, or if I will keep it for Christmas.
Our Dad was on the USS Coolidge when it hit two "friendly" mines during WWII. It sunk within an hour and all the soldiers had to jump off the ship and get to shore. Dad never spoke much, if at all, about his time in the service. We only found out about it because there was a documentary on PBS about it and because there was an article in the National Geographic magazine back in the late 80's. By then it was too late as he had already passed away.
Here's the journaling with more information:
Built in 1931, the 22,000 ton President Coolidge was one of the biggest, grandest ships in the USA. Until the War, it was run by American President Lines as a luxury liner, carrying almost 3500 passengers mostly on trans-Pacific routes. Following the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, it was hastily adapted to carry troops and military cargoes, and in early 1942 became active in the Pacific. The ship hit two "friendly" mines in the channel on October 26, 1942. Everyone escaped safely except for two solders. The 205 meter long ship sat on the reef on the side of the channel for a little over an hour before completely sinking. Now it rests in between 20 meters and 60 meters and is a world-famous dive spot.
Located only a few kilometers from Luganville, the second largest town in Vanuatu on the island of Espiritu Santo, the wreck lies only a few paces from the relatively calm shore. Divers can reach it by boat or by foot through one of several diver operations based in Santo.
Close To My Heart November Special
In November, you’ll get something extra when you buy the Stamp of the Month—50% off another stamp set! When you qualify for and buy the November Stamp of the Month set, Capture the Date, you’ll receive another stamp set* of your choice for 50% off—it’s like two promotions in one! The versatile Capture the Date stamp set is great for any layout, card, invitation, or calendar, and now you can choose another stamp set at half-off for more wonderful papercrafting. Get Capture the Date and then capture the savings today!
* Offer valid for A-E and M size stamp sets only; K-size, Workshops on the Go®, Cricut® collection, and Stamp of the Month stamp sets are not eligible for this promotion. Maximum of one 50% off stamp set per order.
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to email me!
This just posted by Close To My Heart:
To show our support of Red Cross relief efforts for those areas of the US severely affected by Hurricane Sandy, Close To My Heart will donate $1 for every Stamp of the Month set sold as a part of this promotion during November.
The winner of last weeks Freebie Friday stamp set is Fleurbydesign! Be sure to contact me with your address so that I may get your prize out in the mail to you. Thanks so much for stopping by my blog.
