Last day of the myctmh sale!

All good things must come to an end : (
Today is the last day that the Plenty for $20 sale is going on, as well as the last day you can order any items off the 2010 retired list. All the previous paper packs offered (with the exception of Olivia, Magnifique, Mistletoe and Hooligans) will no longer be available, along with some stamp sets, accessories, etc. To see the complete list, click here.
Spend $20 or more in December and receive a FREE D-size stamp set!
Place an order of $20 or more* on myCTMH website from December 1–31, 2010, and Close to my Heart will reward you with a popular, retired D-size stamp set for FREE! Talk about getting more for your money—the free stamp set is valued at $22.95 US / $26.95 CAN! I'm sure you’ll be thrilled with the set they pick out for you. They're also giving you FREE shipping/handling and tax on your free stamp set. That’s a lot of Plenty for your Twenty! Grab Plenty for Twenty in December by visiting www.pamstamps.myctmh.com and making a qualifying purchase today! Once you are on my website, Click on the shop online tab to start your shopping from the comfort of your own home, 24-7.

*Excluding tax and shipping/handling. Qualifying purchases must include shippable products (Studio J® layout purchases excluded, Studio J memberships and 5-packs will count toward a qualifying order only if shippable items are also ordered).

Another great bonus to placing an order using my website www.pamstamps.myctmh.com this month for the Plenty for $20 campaign! Not only do you get an additional $22.95 stamp set for free, and a chance to find Sticky Boy in your box, but there are some fabulous products discounted and are online at my website as well.

Click here to see the discounted items.

Once you are there, scroll down to see the products that are discounted.

*Available while supplies last...at these prices, they won't last long!

Happy Holidays

I just wanted to say Merry Christmas to all of you that follow my blog. I wish you a safe and happy holiday and that you are spending the day with the people that mean the most to you. Enjoy!

12th day of Christmas cards

On the 12th day of Christmas my CTMH consultant sent to me...

Twelve wrapped gifts!


CTMH supplies used: Jingle paper pack, Juniper, Tulip and White Daisy cardstock, Tulip and Juniper ink, Holiday Trinkets and Just for the Holidays stamp sets.

11th day of Christmas card

On the 11th day of Christmas my CTMH consultant sent to me...

Eleven Sparkling Lights!


CTMH supplies used: Jingle paper pack, Juniper and White Daisy cardstock, Black ink, Ms. Holiday Cheer stamp set, Cranberry brads, Cranberry organdy ribbon, Desert Sand and Baby Pink marker, and finally, Glitz glitter gel.

This is a closeup of the sparkling lights (sorry, not the best picture...it's the best that this beginner photographer can do). I paper-pieced the tree, tree skirt and the girls dress with paper from the Jingle paper pack. For the tree, the sparkling lights are already printed on the paper. I made them stand out with the Glitz glitter gel, but it's hard to tell in the pictures. Yes, there really are 11 lights on this tree. I couldn't have planned it out better if I had tried : )

10th day of Christmas cards

On the 10th day of Christmas my CTMH consultant sent to me...

Ten ornaments hanging!

CTMH supplies used: Mistletoe paper pack, Cranberry and White Daisy cardstock, Cranberry and New England Ivy ink, foam tape. Stamp set: All the Best (from the Mistletoe Workshop on the Go).
Other: Sizzix die (photo corners), Martha Stewart (tinsel glitter).

9th day of Christmas cards

On the 9th day of Christmas my CTMH consultant sent to me...

Nine quilted squares!

CTMH supplies used: Mistletoe paper pack, New England Ivy cardstock, Mistletoe Level 2 Assortment pack (poinsettia).
Other: Martha Stewart holly punch.

I have used this card design a few times before in workshops, but it comes out looking so different for every season. I think this is my favorite so far. The Mistletoe paper looks perfect on a quilt card. I typically use the Simple Stitches stamp, which is retiring 12/31/10 : ( to create a stitched look on the squares. I tried that first, (see below) but ended up liking it better without the stamped stitches in this case.

8th day of Christmas card

On the 8th day of Christmas my CTMH consultant sent to me...

Eight boughs of holly!

CTMH supplies used: Mistletoe Creative Basics paper packet, Cranberry, New England Ivy and White Daisy cardstock, Black ink, water color pencils, blending pen, Cranberry grograin ribbon
Other: Copic marker (grey C1).
Stamp set: Father Christmas.

7th day of Christmas Cards

On the 7th day of Christmas my CTMH consultant sent to me...

Seven snowflakes falling!

CTMH supplies used: Grey Wool, Crystal Blue and White Daisy cardstock, Crystal Blue ink, and blue Sparkles Assortment. Stamp set: Snow Flurries.
Other: Cricut machine, Seasons of Joy cartridge, Cuttlebug, Swirls embossing folder, Martha Stewart snowflake punches.

Design "borrowed" from Karen Day

6th day of Christmas cards

On the 6th day of Christmas my CTMH consultant sent to me...

Six squares layered!


CTMH supplies used: Jingle paper pack, Jingle Creative Basics paper pack, Tulip and White Daisy cardstock, Flurry dimensional elements (snowflake), and Twinkle Brads Jolly Assortment.

5th day of Christmas cards

On the 5th day of Christmas my CTMH consultant sent to me...

Five shiny pearls!

(Close up of the pearls)

Because I was busy getting gifts ready for the last day of school, time was short and I literally spent less than 10 minutes putting this card together. It's not one of my proudest moments as far as design goes, but the end result wasn't too bad. I love how the color really stands out (the photography doesn't do the pearls justice). They really add a lot to the card. The Captured Moments stamp set has really proven to be a favorite of mine this Fall/Winter season, because of the versatility of the three different images depicting different seasons.

CTMH supplies used: Outdoor Denim and White Daisy cardstock, Outdoor Denim ink, Captured Moments stamp set, light grey pearls from the Licorice Opaques pack and sanding block.

4th day of Christmas cards

On the 4th day of Christmas my CTMH consultant sent to me...

Four holiday trees!


CTMH supplies used: Mistletoe Creative Basics paper pack, Cranberry cardstock, Cranberry & New England Ivy ink, Holiday Trinkets and Holiday Commentary stamp sets, Cranberry grograin ribbon, and red sparkles.

3rd day of Christmas cards

On the third day of Christmas my CTMH consultant sent to me...
a card layered in three.

CTMH supplies used: Mistletoe paper pack, stamp set from the Mistletoe Workshop on the Go, New England Ivy organdy ribbon (retired), and the poinsettia is from the Mistletoe Level 2 Assortment, Cranberry and New England Ivy inks and cardstock.

*adapted from a card by a fellow CTMH consultant (sorry I didn't write down her name).

2nd day of Christmas cards

On the second day of Christmas, my CTMH consultant sent to me...
A bow tied in two
ok, work with me here! It's not easy coming up with the phrases for the 12 days : )

CTMH supplies used: Mistletoe Paper Pack, Adorn-able Stamp set, Colonial White Ribbon Collection, Shimmer Brads, Cranberry and New England Ivy inks and cardstock.

*Idea based on cards shared by fellow consultants, A. Green and unknown.

Sticky Boy! | CTMH My Acrylix Clear Stamps

Ever heard of Sticky Boy? He is kind've the mascot at the Close to my Heart conventions. He typically shows up life-sized at conventions, but also he is hidden (in stamp form) at the convention hall. Finders keepers...losers weepers!

Watch the video posted above to see just how durable Sticky Boy (and all Close to my Heart Acrylic stamps) are!
Sticky Boy may be coming to your house for the holidays! Place an order on my website www.pamstamps.myctmh.com and you too might possibly "find" Sticky Boy in your box of goodies. Now that December is here and the Plenty for Twenty campaign is going, Close to my Heart has decided to up the ante— In random Plenty for Twenty-qualifying MyCTMH orders throughout December, they’ll be adding in a special stowaway absolutely FREE: Sticky Boy! He’ll be available in different sizes and in his own packaging, so check your box closely to see if you’ve won him as a bonus prize this December.

Discounted Products online

Just announced...another great bonus to placing an order using my website www.pamstamps.myctmh.com this month for the Plenty for $20 campaign! Not only do you get an additional $22.95 stamp set for free, and a chance to find Sticky Boy in your box, but there are some fabulous products discounted and are online at my website as well.

Here is the link:
https://pamstamps.myctmh.com/Retail/Products.aspx?CatalogID=1702

Once you are there, scroll down to see the products that are discounted. Be sure to return often as more will be added throughout December.

*Available while supplies last...at these prices, they won't last long!

Plenty for $20

Spend $20 or more in December and receive a FREE D-size stamp set!

Place an order of $20 or more* on your Consultant’s MyCTMH website from December 1–31, 2010, and Close to my Heart will reward you with a popular, retired D-size stamp set for FREE! Talk about getting more for your money—the free stamp set is valued at $22.95 US / $26.95 CAN! I'm sure you’ll be thrilled with the set they pick out for you. They're also giving you FREE shipping/handling and tax on your free stamp set. That’s a lot of Plenty for your Twenty! Grab Plenty for Twenty in December by visiting www.pamstamps.myctmh.com and making a qualifying purchase today! Once you are on my website, Click on the shop online tab to start your shopping from the comfort of your own home, 24-7.

*Excluding tax and shipping/handling. Qualifying purchases must include shippable products (Studio J® layout purchases excluded, Studio J memberships and 5-packs will count toward a qualifying order only if shippable items are also ordered).

1st day of Christmas Cards

On the first day of Christmas my CTMH consultant sent to me...

A cardinal in a holly tree


*CTMH supplies used: Mistletoe paper packet, Harmony stamp set.

Holiday Card Workshop

Join me on Sunday, December 5th at 1:00 p.m. to make the cards you see pictured above. The cost of the workshop is $5.00 (fee is waived with a $25 order before tax and s/h). OR if you wish you can pick and choose to make any of these cards and any quantity of each. The cost is $1.00 each.
You can also attend the same workshop on Monday, December 6th at 6:30 p.m. and make the 5 cards above. Again, The workshop fee is $5.00 (which is waived with a $25 order before tax and s/h). Unfortunately due to time constraints, you will only be able to make 1 each of the 5 cards you see above.
RSVP via email by December 1st, and let me know which day you will attend and if you are attending on Sunday, which cards you want to make and how many of each. Envelopes will be available for an extra charge.
Please remember to bring adhesive of your choice. As usual there will be prize drawings for attendance and orders placed. There will also be additional samples for you to get some more ideas for your holiday cards.
It will be festive with Holiday music and hot chocolate to enjoy as well! I hope you can make it!

Note: Thank you to my fellow CTMH consultants for sharing your card ideas.

A little taste of "heaven"

Another one of my fav's during the fall...Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte! Mmm...mucho grande (or in this case VENTI). There is nothing better on a cool, autumn day!

Signs of Fall

I figured that I better get this posted before the snow starts flying! I tried a few weeks ago but it was taking forever for the pictures to post and I gave up. A good friend of mine shared a trick (post 1 pic. at a time), so I tried again and it worked! Anyhow...FALL is one of my favorite seasons of the year and here are some reasons why:

I love the colors of the trees - this is right outside my front door...

I love anything pumpkin! I was grocery shopping and saw that Betty Crocker had a pumpkin cookie mix, so I had to try it! It is the best cookie mix I have ever tried! Of course the gob of cream cheese frosting on top makes it even better. It was well worth giving up my $ in the office weight loss contest. Dylan, my youngest helped decorate the tops of the cookies and had fun with that.
I love to decorate for fall. I think I even like it better than decorating for the Christmas holidays (not so overwhelming). Anyhow, I found this cute pumpkin at Joann's a few years back and love to display it during this time of year.

Throughout the seasons, I love to change the decor on my buffet. This was obviously from Halloween, but now I have taken the pumpkins away and added the pumpkin from the picture above.
Finally, I also love to change this tiered basket out with the seasons. I just love the garland with the little pumpkins on it.

Hopefully this inspires you to share your love of your favorite holiday season. Enjoy.

Olivia Card

Wow, hard to believe it's November 1st already! I had some fall/Halloween pictures to post, but for some reason it's not letting me post multiple pix. right now, so I will just post the one for now. Here is a card I created using the Close to my Heart Olivia paper packet. I used one of the new colors (Smoothie) for the card base. I also used an Olivia sticker for the main focus. In the lower right I used our new Mocha collection of adhesive pearls. This card was real quick and easy. Enjoy.

Happy Halloween

I hope you are all having a "spooktacular" Halloween! I had some pictures to share with you, but for some reason, blogger is not letting me add photos tonight. I will try again tomorrow. I hope you all had a safe and fun day!

October Card Workshop

I hope you can join me next Sunday, October 24th at 1 p.m. OR Monday, October 25th at 6:30 p.m. to make some "BOOTIFUL" Halloween cards/candy holder.

We will make 4 cards and one candy holder (candy included). The new colors (Pear, Sunset, and Gypsy) look gorgeous with the Halloween stamps!

The cost is $5.00 (free with a $25.00 order placed that day - before tax, S/H). I will draw a prize winner from any orders placed by 10/25 and the lucky winner will pick from the prize basket. I will also pick a winner from all attendees (each day) to win a CTMH goody.

All you need to bring is your own adhesive of your choice.

Please let me know by Thurs. 10/21 if you are attending. If you have not been to one of my workshops before and need directions, don't hesitate to contact me.

Boo

I've had this unfinished, wooden BOO sign for a few years now, and was waiting for just the right Halloween paper to use with it. In the latest Close to my Heart Autumn/Winter Idea Book, I found just the paper to decorate it with....Hooligans! This particular piece of paper from the paper pack is bold and colorful and is sure to stand out and get noticed as my trick or treaters come knocking. I added some of the stickers that coordinate with paper and used the Licorice pearls to give dimension to the pumpkins eyes. I tied the letters together using the ribbon from the Pear Medley Accents. Not sure something this cute will scare anyone away, but that's ok.

I need your opinion...

I'm trying to decide if I should change the look of my blog...I need your help deciding if I should change the background or not. What do you think? I feel that this background is colorful and looks like stamped images, but I have been doing some research on blog backgrounds and there are so many cool looks out there that look like scrapbook pages etc.
So, what do you think? Leave a comment and I'll decide from there.

Thank you!

Thank you to all that attended the Close to my Heart open house this past Sunday. I truly appreciate your business and your friendships. I am humbled by your support in my business and I want you to know how much I appreciate it. I was happy that the new Idea Book/Catty was well received and I think everyone is in agreement that the Olivia Kit was a fan fave, amongst the many other new exclusive CTMH products. I will be posting some samples in the very near future. Be sure to watch for those pictures soon! Congrats to Jennifer H. for winning the grand prize...a CTMH gift certificate!

OPEN HOUSE REMINDER

DON'T FORGET...CLOSE TO MY HEART OPEN HOUSE THIS SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 FROM 1-5 at my house to view all the wonderful new products. There will be artwork samples, make n' takes, treats to eat/drink, and you will be able to view and play with the enhanced Studio J digital software and hear about the awesome Studio J membership. There will be prizes galore and just for attending, you will receive a complimentary copy of the new 2010 Autumn/Winter Idea book (while supplies last). Hope you can make it!

Washer Necklace

I can't take credit for coming up with this idea, but this has to be one of the cutest ideas ever! All you do is cover a washer (buy at any hardware store for pennies) and cover it with your favorite scrapbook paper. Glue it on with Modge Podge and when it's dry, sand the edges and cover it with CTMH Liquid Glass. Let dry overnight and add a bead and some silk cording. SO EASY and inexpensive too! I just might have to have a class on this!

New Close to my Heart Idea Book/Catalog Available - Open House News

The Autumn season brings many changes to the scenery outside and you are sure to see the colors changing in the new CTMH Idea Book/Catalog...we have 8 beautiful new colors! I can't wait for you to see them! They are gorgeous! There are many new paper packs, stamp sets, accessories and more. Too many to list! BE SURE TO JOIN ME ON SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 FROM 1-5 at my house to view all the wonderful new products. There will be artwork samples, make n' takes, treats to eat/drink, and you will be able to view and play with the enhanced Studio J digital software and hear about the awesome Studio J membership. There will be prizes galore and just for attending, you will receive a complimentary copy of the new 2010 Autumn/Winter Idea book (while supplies last). Be sure to contact me to rsvp and reserve your copy now...those that attend will have dibs on the idea books. The first 7 people that rsvp will be getting a 4-pc. stamp set free. Bring a friend, get a discount on your order! Hope to see you then!


What a Thriller this is! (sorry couldn't resist). You can earn the Sept. Stamp of the Month by placing an order through me during the month of Sept. only. The price is dependent upon your purchase...you can even earn it for Free! Contact me for details.

Mojo Monday 155

Now that it's back to school, I don't get to participate in the Mojo Monday sketches as often as I'd like to anymore, but I took some time to myself today to create this weeks sketch. You are getting a sneak peak at an upcoming Close to my Heart Stamp of the Month set called "Share the Magic". Isn't this Santa stamp just the cutest thing ever? It's enough to get you into the Holiday spirit - even though is was almost 80 degrees today! I also used the newest Creative Basics Paper Pack (which includes the ribbon you see too). The Merry & Bright image is from the set called Christmas Memories. I also used the Glitz Stardust Glitter Glue (say that 3x fast!) to fill in Santa's fur on his suit and hat. This is so much faster, simpler, and easier than using glitter! Not as messy either, that's for sure! I enjoyed taking a moment to myself today to create something to share with you. I think I need to do this more often. I'll be back soon!

Easel Card with drawers

My friend and fellow CTMH consultant, Renee and I get together one or two evenings a month to create a project. Yesterday, she decided that she'd like to create this easel card with drawers. Although on the inside I was thinking it was a very ambitious project and I wasn't so sure of the outcome...I rolled up my sleeves, put on a smile and we got to work. After an evening of chatter and laughter (and once we figured out the scoring), it came together fairly quickly. I was thrilled with the end result! I think I can even use Renee's fabulous quote to describe it - it looks very "CHI CHI LA LA." Thanks Renee for making me go out of my creating comfort zone when I'm not so sure I want to. I can't wait to see what you have in store for us the next time we meet!

Below is a picture of the box - closed/folded up:
Note: Here is a hint of some new product coming in the Close to my Heart Autumn/Winter Catalog (available Sept. 1st from me). I used the Mistletoe Creative Basics Paper Pack, and stickease, along with the ornament shaped Dimensional Elements and Mistletoe Assortment of brads.

Below is a side view of the easel card, standing up and the drawers open. I thought it would be cute to add some candy or little trinkets to the drawers for a little, nice surprise.

Below is a front view of the card standing up:


The wheels are turning and I have many more ideas/themes for some more Easel card boxes. I will post as soon as I create them.

Are you ready for some football?

It's that time of year again...football season has officially arrived! I got to see son Jake play in a Sophmore scrimmage game on Saturday morning. He made this key tackle and caused the running back to fumble. Time to put on the black and gold and head for the field on Saturday as West faces it's first opponent. GO TIGERS!
Photo credit: Brian Jones

ONE’S GOOD, TWO’S GREAT, and three’s best of all! Celebrate your love of stamping by using stamps to embellish the three mini albums in our exclusive National Stamping Month kit, Triple Play. With inks, stamps, albums, and pre-cut accents for stamping, you’ll complete all three albums in a jiffy. Since each album has its own color scheme, all three are unique and ready for many different kinds of photos. Make one for yourself and two to give away—if you can bear to part with them!
In honor of National Stamping Month, you can get huge discounts on the Triple Play kit when you purchase My Acrylix® stamps from your wish list, or get it free when you host a qualifying Gathering or become a Close To My Heart Consultant.

Here are five ways to get this outstanding mini album kit: (Note: I’ve saved the best for last, so be sure to read all five!)
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4. Host a Gathering with sales of $300 or more and get
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5. Join Close To My Heart as a Consultant and get the kit FREE!
National Stamping Month is always fun, but this year you’ll get three times the excitement with Triple Play!

Triple Play Kit Contents
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4 – Exclusive Inks® Mini Stamp
Pads (Desert Sand, Hollyhock,
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9 – 4" x 12" Panels (3 each of 3
color schemes)
3 – 6" x 12" Die-Cut Sheets
1 – 72" Length Colonial White
Grosgrain Ribbon
3 – Hook and Loop Fasteners
1 –Brochure
Colors: Bamboo, Blush, Desert Sand,
Garden Green, Hollyhock, Indian Corn
Blue, Outdoor Denim, and Sunset

*Qualifying stamps set purchases exclude Stamp of the Month sets, K-size custom stamps, and Workshops
on the Go™ stamp sets. Tax and shipping/handling may apply. Offer valid for customers and hostesses
August 15–September 30, 2010. Offer valid for new Consultant enrollees September 1–30, 2010. Limit one
discount-priced Triple Play kit per order per customer. Offer valid while supplies last.

You can SHOP ONLINE at my Close to my Heart website www.pamstamps.myctmh.com to order or contact me www.pamstamps@ctmh.com

Back to School

I finally got a small corner of a table cleared off to do some creating. First time in a week and a half! It felt so good...therapeutic even. Anyhow, next week is back to school and I wanted to make something for the team I work with, so when I saw this adorable idea in this months Creating Keepsakes magazine - I had to try it. It is so fast and simple! All you do is take a 3 1/2" X 4 1/2" piece of cardstock (in this case I used CTMH Honey) and score it every half inch, lengthwise. Then you wrap it around a tube of Rolos. Add a pink circle at the top and wrap a 3/8" X 3 1/2" strip of pink around the top to create the eraser. Then take a strip of 3/8" X 3 1/2" strip of foil to create the metal band to hide the seam where the yellow and pink cardstock meet. Add a Hersheys kiss to the bottom to create the pencil point. Embellish as you wish. Not only is it adorable, but tasty too!

Oldies But Goodies

Due to last weeks water situation, I haven't been able to get back into my workshop to create anything new. We are on the home stretch and getting back to normal and everything in place. I wanted to post something, so I looked through some "oldies, but goodies" to post. I made this card almost a year ago. The paper and stamp set are now retiring, but thought you might enjoy.

New Blog Candy Winner

Since I didn't hear back from Liz about claiming her blog candy, I have chosen a new winner...Congrats to mickey.mouse.1 for having your name drawn. Please email me so I can get your goodies to you! Thanks!

Liz...where are you?

It has been over a week since I pulled Liz' name as the Blog Candy winner....Liz, if you are out there and see this, you need to contact me at pamstamps@myctmh to claim your prize. If I don't hear from you by Sunday, August 8th...I will have to pull a new name/winner.
Hope you see this! Thanks!

Annual Garage Sale POSTPONED

Unfortunately, Mother Nature (flooded basement) has caused me to postpone this years stamp/scrapbook garage sale.
I will let you know at a later date when or if this event will take place.
Thanks for understanding : )

$2, $4, $6, 8...Close to my Heart Appreciates!

It's YOU that we appreciate!
For 8 days, starting on Wednesday, August 4th through Wednesday, August 11th...Close to my Heart will be having an incredible sale on select MyStickease Assortments ($2), Level 1 Scrapbook Kits ($4), Level 2 Scrapbook Kits ($6) - or while supplies last, whichever comes first.

To order these amazing deals (starting Aug. 4th), visit my website at pamstamps.myctmh.com and click on shop online. Be sure to shop early...remember, it's only while supplies last!

Mojo Monday 150

Whew...made it back in town just in time for Mojo Monday! Got things unpacked and headed to the workshop to complete this weeks card. Below is this weeks sketch, scroll further down for my interpretation...I used Close to my Hearts Animal Cookies Level 2 paper pack. The saying is from the CTMH stamp set called Childhood and the adorable monkey is from the CTMH stamp set called It's a Zoo. The ribbon is also CTMH, along with the cute little green brads from the CTMH Splendor Designer Brads Collection.

Mojo Monday 149

It's a good thing that there will be no judging on this weeks Mojo Monday! This had to be the most challenging card I have ever made! I was just not gelling with the design on this weeks challenge. First of all, time was not on my side yesterday - so I wasn't able to spend much time on it and did a shortcut using Close to my Heart's Blue Ribbon paper pack and coordinating stickease. The only thing that is stamped is the Happy Birthday message on the label. I almost didn't post it, but I wanted you to see that sometimes we can still create a card (whether it's a fav. or not) in a short amount of time.

Blog Candy Winner

Congrats to Liz! Her name was drawn from all the people who posted about their favorite summer activity. Email me your name and address so I can send you all of your goodies!
Keep checking my blog...more candy will be coming soon!

Happy Birthday Gram!

Today would have been my Grandmothers 95th birthday. She has been gone 5 years now, but I wanted to remember her in a special way by sharing this scrapbook page I made, honoring her and her special holiday recipe for Jerusalem Pudding. The recipe is in her own handwriting too, which I think is special for future generations to see. A couple of years ago I made an 8x8 recipe album for my mom for Mothers Day. It contains family recipes/pictures, especially of my grandma. I am still adding pages to the book as the years go on. HAPPY BIRTHDAY GRAM - MISS YOU! {Hugs} to you.

Mojo Monday 148

Ok, so it's not Monday - but luckily we have a week to post our artwork created from the posted sketch. Below is the sketch for week 148:Here is my interpretation of the sketch...I used the Close to my Heart Unforgettable Level 2 paper pack. The delicious colors are Sorbet, Chocolate, Desert Sand, and Juniper. The stamp set is Aspiration. The brads on the flower were inspired by a fellow CTMH consultant, Annette G.
Here is a close up of the brads used. The middle of the flower is one of CTMH's filigree Charms! Love them!

StarDust

This layout is of my oldest son from when he was 15 months old. It is one of my favorite pictures taken of him because he looked like such a "little man" with his hat on backwards and his little tennies on. It's like he had gone from a baby to a toddler overnight. I used the Close to my Heart Level 2 paper pack/stickers called StarDust.
This is the left side of the layout:

Below is the right side of the layout:

I just had to show you a close up of this picture...so sweet!