Wicked Fun

 I am LOVING the August Stamp of the Month . . . and maybe it's not just because it's called Wicked. It's no where near Halloween and yet, the stores are full of Halloween stuff already (and school hasn't even started). Heck, if I bought candy for the trick or treaters now, what would the chances of it still being here (or me finding it in October because I hid it in such a perfect place from myself that I can't find it) . . . yup, not a good idea.

So, instead I'm stamping witches and brooms and lots of scary stuff . . . including the cat, who, by the way, is NOT wicked. She's really cute and I just had the thought that she would make an adorable card . . . and I could make her have green eyes with some of my little jewels. OR I could make her spooky with some of the red ones.

this is a cute cat card

this is a real wicked cat

Oh, and the cat card was really fun to make because I cut the scallop shaped card out with my new CTMH Cricut cartridge. There are several really fun shaped cards, including circle cards which I love making, but are hard to cut out because, well, I failed cutting circles out in kindergarten. LOL

Okay, so apparently, I need to go make some more cards with my new Wicked stamp set. I hope it's not wicked of me to not make my family dinner because I'm too busy stamping. It's not Wicked if you make cute stuff, right?

MeOw!

Cricut Chirp, Chirp!

What a FUN afternoon! My good friend, Katie and I sipped iced tea, and I showed her all I know about the Cricut, which isn't much, but we experimented and used up some old cardstock and managed to make some cute cards and tags, if we don't say so ourselves.

The card shape for this fun Happiness card is found on the Art Philosphy Cricut cartridge and the gnome is from the new stamp set called Gnome Garden C1470. Katie made one just like it, in blue, because we needed a man card. Yes, we know . . . the bow might not make this manly, but we added some of those opaque circle things . . . plus, you know, her brother will just be amazed at the gnome and won't notice the flower and stuff, right? ;-)

We also made this tag to hang in Katie's car . . . to remind her of how cool gnomes can be. I could tell Katie's husband was really excited about the gnome picture. The squirrel is totally making the card, everyone knows that squirrels and gnomes are the real bosses of the forest and definitely good luck!

We also experimented with the rosette flowers that come on the Cricut cartridge. This tag was made using two of the different style flowers. Super easy to make too! You just choose your flower and the size (I did 4" ones) and after it cuts the flower (a spiral shaped circle), you start on the outside of the spiral and roll it up toward the center of the circle (I used a skinny sanding tool but a pencil works too). Once you have it rolled, just glue it down to the center circle. I used a glue dot and then added some Liquid Glass here and there to keep it in place. then I stuck a decorative brad in the middle for the center of the flower. The tag is from the Cricut cartridge. So much FUN! I love the little Cricut bug! :-)

 What have you been making with yours? Let me know! Chirp, chirp!

Last Few Days . . . .

Card made by Lori Scott.

The last day to order some of the paper kits from the Summer Catalog is Sunday, July 31st! I posted the list below of what is changing. Also, we have the More Bang For Your Buck where you can get a CTMH product for just $1 (there are 5 to pick from . . . info below).

Any orders emailed to me from now until July 31st will go into one order (a hostess party if it's over $150) and I will enter names in a drawing for the hostess prizing. You could earn lots of free gifts if your name is drawn!

Happy Shopping and Good Luck!

Here is the current retiring list for July 31st.  Order what you need before midnight on the 31st.

Call me or email me. Here's the link from my website in case you can't find your Summer Catalog: stampedbyme.myCTMH.com

My Relections Kits, Papers & My Stickease
All Level One Scrapbook Kits
Bliss Level 2 Paper Packet and My Stickease
Miracle Level 2 Paper Packet and My Stickease
Sweetheart Level 2 Paper Packet and My Stickease
Wings Level 2 Paper Packet and My Stickease
Magnifique Level 2 Paper Packet and My Stickease
Olivia Level 2 Paper Packet and My Stickease
Hooligans Level 2 Paper Packet and My Stickease
Mistletoe Level 2 Paper Packet and My Stickease

Acrylic Blocks
1" x 1 ½" block   (Y1001)
1" x 6 ½" block   (Y1005)
2" x 11" block (Y1007)
2 ½" x 2 ½" block  (Y1004)
4 ½" x 6 ½" block (Y1011)
My Acrylix block starter kit (Y1500)

Embellishments & Tools
Designer ribbon - Cranberry  (Z1209)
Designer ribbon - Buttercup (Z1154)
Designer ribbon - Sweet Leaf  (Z1125)
Sophia Level 2 Journaling Spots  (Z1357)
Mini Medley Accents - Pear (Z1339)
Mini Medley Accents - Lagoon (Z1340)
Mini Medley Accents - Outdoor Denim (Z1277)
Top Coats - Framed In (Z1211)
Rub Ons - Across the Board (Z1231)
Rub Ons - Primavera (Z1265)
Kraft Color Ready Borders  (Z1377)
Red Eye Pen (3501)
Embossing Powders - Clear (Z671)
Embossing Powders - Heavenly Blue (Z647)
Embossing Powders - Pansy Purple  (Z664)
Embossing Powders - Silver Pearl (Z678)
Block Buddy Set  Z1289  121 Pivot Point Stapler (Z1009)
Texture Tools - Foam Tools (Z1090)
Fun Flock (Z263)
My Accents Block Organizer (Z185)

Cardstock
24 pks of Cardstock will only be offered in these colors after July 31st: Kraft,   
   Black, White Daisy, Colonial White, Vanilla Cream, Chocolate, Cocoa, Desert   
   Sand, Bamboo, Sweet Leaf, Pacifica, Smoothie, Creme Brulee, Olive, 
   Cranberry, and Outdoor Denim
Textured Cardstock - White Daisy
We are not retiring any colors and you will be able to purchase the other colors in combo packs.

Inks and Markers
After July 31st, you will be able to purchase our stamp pads and markers individually.  We will no longer offer them in sets of color families.  Order before July 31st so that you can receive the Color Family Set discounted price.

Dimensional Elements
Dimensional Elements - Villa (Z1390)
Dimensional Elements - Miracle (Z1354)
Dimensional Elements - Booksmart  (Z1223)
Dimensional Elements - Borders (Z1156)
Dimensional Elements - Framed Fun (Z1140)
Dimensional Elements - Plain Chipboard (Z1164)
Dimensional Elements - Stars (Z1312)
All Dimensional Elements Monograms - A - Z

Other Items
All Envelope flats - Pg 114
3" x 3" Mini Album (Z1166) - Pg 120
My Creations 3 ring binder (Z1141) - Pg 120

A cutie card

Okay, so our family didn't get a family camping trip in yet this summer, but there's still hope so maybe that's why I had such fun creating this cute 2 1/2" x 3 1/2" little gift card with the Happy Camper C1457 stamp set.

Look at that cute racoon and I used the licorice colored opaques for his eyes! I just want to kiss him, which I do not advise, if you should see a real one on your next camping trip.

This set would be so fun to use on some camping scrapbook pictures, which is exactly why I am calling Mr. Elaine at work right now to tell him we have to go camping. I have the stamps, duh!!!

Happy Creating!

Friends

My stamping buddy, Judy, sent me this card. 

One of the first songs my daughter learned in Brownies was the song about friendship . . . "make new friends, but keep the old, one is silver and the other gold."

As many of you know, this has been a rough couple of months for me, but one of the things that always cheers me up is my friends. I received some very pretty cards, like this one on the left, and really appreciated the calls and emails. I really do have some of the best friends . . . :-)

My first stamp event in months last Saturday provided some good time stamping with my friends and a great way for me to relax and get some creative juices flowing. I stamped with my good friend, Katie, this last Sunday and once again I found myself creating some adorable cards, including this one with my new camping bear stamp called Happy Camper C1457 . . . I also used the new paper kit called Mayberry. I, of course, stamplifted the card idea from the catalog (can you find the card that I stamplifted?)

I also used the Mayberry paper to create the Thank You card below. What I love about my projects that I made is that the stamp sets were not shown with the Mayberry paper . . . when I first saw the Mayberry paper all I could envision was the sets it was shown with (the trees and the little tire swing etc.) but then I decided to try something different and use the stamp set that is shown with the Wings paper. The flowers are called Dreams Come True D1470 and yup, I stamplifted that card too. The only part that's mine is that I changed up the stamps used and the accessories, other than that, I'm just a big copycat. But hey, I made cute cards. The bear one, in particular makes me VERY happy. He just looks so goofy and happy go lucky.

Happy thoughts to all of you! Enjoy my card ideas and I hope your stamping mojo is higher than ever!

Pretty in Pink

Help! I can't stop using the Sophia paper pack . . . this month I used the bicycle set, "Enjoy Life C1439" featured with the Lucky paper (p. 33) and made a girly pink card. One of the favorite things I love about the Close To My Heart products is the flexibility to mix and match the stamp sets and the papers and accessories.

This version doesn't include the glitter we thought to add and the words could be substituted with just about anything from Happy Birthday to Thinking of You. Almost makes me want to get my bicycle out . . . oh wait, I haven't ridden a bicycle in years and I don't think we even own one. Maybe my son will loan me his? :-)

Happy Stamping!

Wings!

Just had to share some of the cards I made with my pretty new butterfly paper . . . the paper is aptly named "Wings."  Everything is made with product from Close To My Heart.

The bird is from the stamp of the month for January, Find Your Style and the paper is Wings.

Another one with the "Find Your Style" Stamp set.  The photo doesn't show it very much but I used some of the Create-A-Shade Pearl Paint to add some pearly shine to his wings.  So pretty . . . :-)














These cards are made from the Wings Workshop Kit.  I just love the kits . . . all you need is your paper cutter, adhesive and the stamp pad colors.  How lovely . . . these cards are going to make someone's day as they arrive in their mailbox.  :-)  Happy Stamping in my Stamp Studio!

Guy Cards

I love making cards for friends and families . . . there is nothing like making a special card and knowing you've made someone's day.  The only bad thing is that sometimes the guy's in my life have to tolerate a bow, a ribbon, or maybe even some sparkle.  My bad.  It's just so hard to keep it clean and simple and not reach for the pink or the sparkley froo froo.  LOL

So last week I sat down and made a bunch of manly man cards.  No bows, no ribbon, and not a sparkle in sight.  Just thought I'd share some of them since I know I'm not alone in my quest to make masculine appropriate greetings!  Enjoy!

Okay, so I added sparkle to the trees.  Whoops.

Guys are stars, right?