Do you have the latest Spring catalog?

This is the cover of our latest and greatest Idea Book . . . just a warning, you won't be able to resist the new papers and ideas. So many stamps and new papers are calling my name. :-)

If you don't have the latest catalog, send me an email, I'll get you a copy right away.
Have fun stamping today!

Fall is finally here. The nights are a little cooler and the days find me grabbing a sweater before I leave the house. It also means Halloween is coming and I just love scrapbooking all those fun Halloween pictures.

This adorable frame was made by a talented scrapbooker at a recent crop I attended. I have, unfortunately, forgotten who created it so I can't give credit, but isn't it adorable?

The cute frame is made, using just the chipboard or front page  of the accordion style album. We cut the pages portion of the album off and then created our display page using permanent adhesive. The paper is Moonlight and all the accessories can be found in the accessory potion of the new catalog.

Do you have a new catalog? If not, give me an quick email and I can leave some on my porch. Feel free to take one for a friend. This issue of the idea book is full of creative scrapbook, cardmaking, and home decor ideas. It inspires me just flipping through the pages. So get yours today . . . it's free and will be available until they're gone!

Have a super scrapbooking day everyone!

Elaine, the Stamper Girl

Scare Those Crows!

I really love this month's Stamp of the Month. Not only does it have an adorable scarecrow, but it has darling pumpkins and a fun tag that would be perfect as a gift tag on the cookies you made for your neighbor . . . or Elaine. :-)

I also love the new paper, Clementine. The color combination makes it perfect for so many occasions and I love the stamp set that comes in the Workshops on the Go kit. This card is one of the bonus projects that come with the directions for the Clementine kit. So sweet.

The ribbon is the new burlap ribbon and the Good Times stamp set is from the stamp set that comes with the Clementine Workshop on the Go. So fun!


I also made the cute little purse mini album with the Clementine paper. I think I have to order another pack . . . my paper is almost gone. :-)

Mini Album is cut, using the new Artiste Cricut Cartridge, only available through Close To My Heart.

Happy stamping and creating in this wonderful month of National Stamping month!

Happy National Stamping Month!

Yes, it's true, Stamping has its own celebration month, which means we need to stamp more. So forget those dishes or the laundry and stamp to your heart's content.

Close To My Heart has a special stamp set to celebrate the month as well. The very versatile It's Your Day stamp set is actually a double set (2 carrier sheets) full of lots of stamps! The best part of all? It can be yours  for just $5! Just spend $35 in the month of September and you're eligible for this collectible stamp set for a small $5. More information: Stamp Month Set

Short on time but you want to stamp anyway? Try the Cardmaking Kit, Avonlea. In just under an hour I created 3 beautiful cards from the kit with plenty of paper and doodads left over to create more. Pair the kit with the versatile Make It from Your Heart how-to pattern book for just $7.95. It's the fast, easy, creative way to create a beautiful card for your special someone. Enjoy!

Cricut Creations

I confess -- I started playing with the Artiste new CTMH Cricut cartridge yesterday and I couldn't stop. That cartridge is the coolest thing ever!

I made this adorable little paper purse using the Avonlea paper. I even cut out the word "Love" using the Cricut. It would make an adorable party favor or perhaps a gift holder for a gift certificate or even money. :-)

 This next 3D box reminds me of the little boxes you get when you order something from a bakery. The second picture shows it unfolded and the first picture shows what it looks like all tucked in.

I cut a square piece of White Daisy cardstock and used it for a card. No need for an envelope for this card. Wouldn't it be fun to slip some chocolate in with the card? Very fun!

 This cool looking box was on the cartridge as well. I love how the two sided decorative paper looks like I paper layered. And the little handle is so adorable,  I think the handle could be used as a decorative strip on a card. Fill this puppy with some candy and you'd make someone's day.

This isn't a 3D object but it was a fun, not your ordinary card. The 1" strip of patterned paper slips off, revealing the card tucked into the interesting envelope.

The inside holds this fun card that would be perfect for any occasion. I'm enjoying life, that's for sure! Loving all the new papers in the new catalog, but best of all, I'm loving the new Cricut cartridge, Artiste. What an amazing piece of technology!

Playing with a Cricut

I've been quite busy creating little 3D projects with the new Cricut cartridge, Artiste. I also made some adorable cards. I made the cutest tiny scrapbook, a box to hold candy for your special someone, and some fun cards. And just to clarify, a Cricut is a diecut machine and it never says "chirp, chirp." :-)

The Artiste collection includes the cartridge, 3 chipboard sheets, and 3 stamp sets. The chipboard pieces can be covered by simply cutting the shape out with your Cricut and then using the stamp set to stamp on top of the covered shape. Sweet! No cutting of shapes. Wahoo!

Here are some of the things I've made with the Cricut:

This adorable purse holds 4 pages to scrapbook your fun memories.

 

This album was a chipboard album that I covered with the new Avolena papers. To make life simplier, I used the Cricut to cut the pages out and presto . . . more time to add doodads!

This fun card is special . . . pull the card out of the top. The pink section is a holder for the card. The little dress has a sparkle belt. Very fun.

This is one of my favorite cards. The white background pieces are cut using the Cricut Artiste cartridge. Couldn't be any easier!

I hope you find time to stamp and scrapbook today. And remember a Cricut is a diecut machine, not a bug.

Live out loud!

Whew! Convention was fun but it's good to be home and in my Stamp Studio again. All these new things I received at convention are awaiting my stamping table time! I actually won two of the new Workshops on the Go Kits in one of the classes and I can't wait to finish the projects. Wahoo me!

I also want to let everyone know about a few specials this month. Place an online shopping order of $75 or more during July and receive a paper packet and coordinating embellishment FREE—it’s a Perfect Pair! Which specific paper packet and embellishment customers receive is based on the date they place their order. While supplies last. Discounted products do not count toward a qualifying purchase. My shopping page: Elaine's CTMH Page
 
We have a really great, versatile set for the stamp of the month. Click here Live Out Loud Flyer  to see the flyer with a picture of the stamp set. I love that it's called "Live Out Loud." That is my mantra for July!

One more special for next month to think about (I know, so many I have to share!) is the FREE Convention bag. When a new Consultant joins Close To My Heart in August they will receive an exclusive Damask Tote Bag for FREE (retail value $50)! This offer has limited availability, so I encourage anyone who is thinking about joining us to act quickly to ensure they snatch this darling tote bag. This offer is good for both the $49 and $99 New Consultant Kits (while supplies last). Yes, this is the same cute bag we received at Convention

Dates: Offer valid August 1, 2012 (9:00 am MDT) – August 31, 2012 (11:59 pm MDT)

Stay tuned to my emails for upcoming workshops, open house, and Stamp and Chats. I'm back at my business and looking for victims, er, I mean friends to play with. LOL