Altered Bottle

One of my friends, Debi Barber, who is an adoptee of my Close To My Heart team, was one of my roommates at Convention.  She gave each of us one of these adorable bottles identified by a monogram letter.  She used them, although of a different design, as decor at her daughter's wedding.  Isn't it too fun?  She always knows how to add the perfect touch to a finished project.

She is one creative lady.  Check our her blog by clicking here.  You will definitely want to keep following her.  

Thanks, Debi!  I love it!

Heartfelt Sentiment Blog Hop Paper Focus - "Timberline"

I hope you had a wonderful and relaxing 4th of July!  

This month we are showcasing artwork made using our Timberline paper packet.  It has that rustic and manly appeal but can be used for a variety of themed projects.

This hop is a circle so feel free to continue to move through the links provided in each post or here is a list of the participants should you get lost along the way.

1. Melissa Robinson - http://mlisrobinson.blogspot.com
2. Tonya Whitehurst - http://heartandsoulscrappers.blogspot.com 
3. Joy McHargue- http://studiowowjoy.com
4. Debi Barber - http://debiistheothersister.blogspot.com 
5. Judy Faye Garner - http://judyfaye.blogspot.com
6. Marianne Hancock - http://thescrapbookchick.blogspot.com/

If you are coming from Marianne's Blog, you are on the right track!

These items were not created by me but by the CTMH Art Department.  I will have my own creation to share, using this paper packet, on Wednesday, July 9, 2014.

Thank you for stopping by.  Now, hop on over Tonya's Blog to see what CUTE creation she has designed to share with you!

Happy hoppin'!

Get Them Before They Are Gone!

Click here to see what products you may have on your list that are still available only through the end of the month and while supplies last! There are some discounted items shown here AND they do qualify you for the offer shared two days ago through my blog post.  Let me know if you have any questions!

Happy July 3rd!

July Stamp of the Month - "Circus Alphabet"

This CA-UTE stamp set can be yours, for just $5, during the month of July!  It contains 68 images, perfect for creating any name or title you want.  All you have to do is purchase $50 in products and it's yours for just five bucks!  You can also purchase it outright for $17.95.

Look at these fun creations made with it!  Too fun, right?!  I love how they used a variety of products to make these artwork creations come to life!

If you would like to view the products we offer you can see them one of three ways:  1)  You can shop on my website by clicking here, 2) You can email or call me, OR...and better yet, 3) You can place your order through the JOIN link found on the bottom of my website - shown below here in the image.  

How does joining the July Mystery Hostess Gathering benefit you?  First of all, for every $30 you purchase, you will get a handmade goodie from me.  When you purchase at least $50, you will get the handmade goodie from me AND you can purchase the stamp set showcased above for just $5!  We are releasing five new colors on August 1st and you can be one of the first to get your hands on the color you select when you place an order of $75!  PLUS, you will get the goodie from me AND I will pay the $5 toward the Stamp of the Month!  (I will send you a check in the mail for that amount or transfer it to your PayPal account.)  And...when the orders submitted reach at least $150, I will draw for the hostess goodies - a minimum of $25!

Watch a future post for the beautiful new colors we will add to our palette.  You have until July 25th to take advantage of this offer and feel free to share it with your friends who may be interested.  

Questions?  Contact me.  And as always...

Have a blessed day!

Had a Fabulous Time in California!

I returned late last night from our 2014 National Convention for Close To My Heart and boy was it phenomenal!  Every year is GREAT but this year was FANTASTIC, for so many reasons.  I had fabulous roomies to include my Mom, and my two friends whose names are both Debi.  (That threw the guy at the hotel registration desk for a loop.  LOL  I think he thought I was seeing things in doubles.)

The first full day at Disney was our Leadership Day where leaders in the company, Managers and above, are provided FREE business and creative trainings.  (I'll post photos of those creations later.)  It is also the evening where we attend team events.

Here we are - me and the two Debsters - chillin' in front of an outdoor fireplace.  Okay, it wasn't real but it still gave off some heat as we relaxed outside at the Disneyland Hotel.

Debi McBain and my Mom are getting ready for the "Stampers' with an Attitude" team event.

My second upline, Kimberly Moss, and I who was in charge of the event.  I just assisted a little bit.

And then...our meetings lasted until 9 p.m. and we had not had dinner so we all had a yummmmmmmmy pizza in Downtown Disney for a late night snack.  It is okay to do that when you are on a business vacation having fun!  It sure was tasty.

Can't you just tell how scrumptious it is based on the photo?  It was yummy!

This was a fabulous way to get started and it only got better from there.  I hope you have enjoyed what you have experienced of Monday.  Only two more days until I am off for four!  I can handle that!

Mini Backpack

I am safe and sound at home.  I just arrived not too long ago and am anxious to just chill and relax with my hubby before I head back to reality (aka "work") tomorrow morning.  

One of my roomies, Debi McBain, made this adorable mini backpack for us as one of our roomie gifts - and she gave us plenty!  It has a mini sticky note on the bottom and it contained various little fun fillers. I can't wait to make some of my own for cute gifts and make 'n take projects at events.

Here is a side view so you can see the dimension to it.  Isn't it precious?!

Stay tuned for more fun pictures to come this week!  Have a blessed night of rest and a productive and SHORT week of work!  (Thank God for holiday weekends!)

You're a Star Card

I have been at Disneyland since Tuesday for Close To My Heart's Annual Convention!  We have enjoyed a wonderful time and are sad to see it all end.  I will be posting photos of Convention updates and goodies created for and by my team members and roommates.  In the meantime, here is a fun card to share with you.

I created this card using some scraps and love how it came out.  It was a manly card and made for my Dad.  He celebrated his birthday last Sunday.

Here is a view of the embellishment.

Enjoy the rest of the weekend and be thankful for it!

Wishing You a Wonderful Day Card

This card was made using a current paper pack called, "Lola", although it will be discontinued soon and is available only while supplies last.  I continue to love the pattern of B&T used on the left side of the card.  It is so fun and colorful.  The photo just does not do it justice.

I used "Pattern 24" on page 44 of the "Make It From Your Heart - Volume 2" how-to program from Close To My Heart.  I love the simplicity of this card with just a simple stamped focal point and four Purple Glitter Gems.  (The photos just do not do the artwork justice. LOL)

Make it a GREAT week!

Thinking of You Card

I got some mojo and decided to create various greeting cards using some scraps and retired paper.  It is always nice to see the limited amount of products needed to make a handmade card.

The paper pack used here was Wonderland and has been retired for some time.  It was a "winter" packet but I used it for completely different in creating this card.  I incorporated a few stamp sets to create the focal point and added some of our Purple Glitter Gems to add a little bling to the heart which is taken from one of our Cricut-coordinated stamp sets.  This card did not photograph as well as seen in person.  It is CUTE!  

Be blessed over the weekend!

16 Years!

Today my hubby and I celebrate 16 years of marriage!  It is crazy to realize that much time has passed since we said our vows in 1998 among family and friends.

Our life together has been fun, adventurous and sometimes a roller coaster but, one thing is true, God has always been in control.  I am thankful to be married to a man of God who puts Him first in all we do and all the decisions we are forced to make on a daily basis.

I tell him regularly that he probably chose the wrong profession and should have become a comedian.  (Hey!  Who says it is too late, right?!)  He is absolutely hilarious and keeps me laughing and smiling.  That is one of my favorite things about him...making me burst out with a huge laugh when he says something funny.  I never know what to expect from him and that is one of the things that keeps our marriage "interesting".  There is never a dull moment when he is around, that is for sure.

I thank God for waking me up this morning to celebrate another year and cannot wait to see what the future holds.

"Then the Lord God made a woman from the rib he had taken out of the man, and he brought her to the man.  The man said, "This is now bone of my bones and flesh of my flesh; she shall be called 'woman,' for she was taken out of man."  For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and they will become one flesh. (Genesis 2:22-24)

Celebrating today and thanking God for my life,