Stamping Versatility

It is amazing how versatile a stamp set can be. Dinosaurs, wings, crowns and more can be for either a girl or a boy, watch the video to see how easy it can be.

Enjoy!

The new 2012 Idea Book is live as of February 1st. Need a copy, contact me.

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Stamp of the Month Blog Hop - Thoughtful Tidings

It is time for the February Stamp of the Month Blog Hop. There are so many creative and talented consultants along this hop. Grab a cup of coffee, sit back, and enjoy.

If you have come from Jill's blog, you are right on track. If starting here, just hop 'til you see me again and you will have seen them all.

Thoughtful Tidings is a stamp that is good for so much, cards, gift boxes and layouts. Eleven great stamp images and the great thing -- the stamp set is only $5 with a $50 purchase.

Did you notice all the red outlined images - Art Philosophy Cricut cartridge die cut coordinates! Another great reason to add this set to your stamp collection.

My first card is a Mojo Monday inspired design. I used the Art Philosophy Cricut cartridge to cut the card base, the circle (double sided paper ROCKS), the heart, and the notched sentiment piece.

The zip strips (the little 1/2 inch strip across the top of the pattern paper) are great for adding as embellishment. I finished the card with a little Smokey Plum ribbon I had in my stash.

My next card uses a Milespot bracket and the swirl stamp images from the Sonoma Workshop on the Go exclusive stamp set. I added another Art Philosophy Cricut die cut image for the sentiment and cut the same diecut just a little larger to mat the sentiment. A little Designer Ribbon Cocoa collection finishes out this card.

The next card uses the beautiful paisley floral pattern paper, Colonial White waxy flax, pewter brads and more Art Philosophy die cut images. A little zip strip, Jeanette, CTMH founder and CEO, was totally rockin' when she did not want that little strip to just be thrown out. A great, green option for this little strip, one side holds all the information concerning the paper, My Reflections kit name, ink color, etc., and the other a great pattern for your embellishing use.

Add a little bling along the swirly stems found on the pattern paper finishes this 6"x6" card.

Last cards are quick and cute and ready to be mailed.

I hope you enjoyed my creations (comments are welcomed) and now hop on over to Amy's blog and see what creations she has in store for you.

2012 Spring/Summer Idea Book Blog Hop

Oh my goodness the new 2012 Spring/Summer Idea Book is the bestest ever!!!! Welcome to the 2012 Spring/Summer Idea Book new product hop. If you are arriving from Wendy's blog, you are moving right along. If you are starting here, continue until you see me again. Have fun, take notes, and be ready for your copy of the NEW 2012 Spring/Summer Idea Book going live FEBRUARY 1ST!!

I am loving everything, how to focus on just one item will be hard and probably impossible, so let me focus on what I love about Close To My Heart products -- how well the products coordinate.

Here I have one of my favorite My Reflection Workshops on the Go, Stella. A beautifully, bright, retro inspired pattern paper pack with endless possibilities. I have paired it with the Stella My Complements Canvas embellishments (X7147C) and the Just for You (B1398) stamp set.

Add to the Stella products mentioned above, the additional products,  Colonial White Die-cut cards (Z1738) and Clear Sparkles (Z1104) and create the WOTG bonus project - five 3 1/2 x 8 cards! You will spend under $60 in product and be eligible to add on the February Stamp of the Month for only $5.

This is the joy of the Workshop on the Go, how frugal this purchase can be. Create the two 2 page layouts, the bonus project and still have enough left over to create a 2 page layout from the artwork shown in the New 2012 Spring/Summer Idea Book.


Here is my third layout from the Stella Workshop on the Go and for my budget, it is a win-win!

Enjoy the New Product Blog Hop by hopping on over to Melissa's blog to see what she has created for us.

I love comments and if you don't have a consultant and need your own copy or would like to checkout what is available now, click here

Simply Shirley - Use It or Lose It Continues

 Using up my stash has become an adventure and brings many memories. I loved the Mayberry My Reflection paper packet. Inside the baggie was a pre-cut layout and My Stickease already to be assembled.

After the first layout was completed, I found a great PageMap sketch that I wanted to try. I do miss the cutting diagrams from the Close To My Heart how to books. The sketches are stretching my imagination and my patience at times.

I found some sorbet ribbon that coordinated nicely with the paper packet and I finished the double page layout with photo mats.

The PageMap sketch was changed up a little as I had some pre-cut ovals in the baggie. Why not use what I had. A cute 'always remember this' sentiment cut out on the Silhouette finished this single page layout.
A few more scraps and a sentiment sticker were used to create a card. My Stickease are not for scrapbooks only.

I hope you enjoyed my creations this week. Wishing you a creative weekend!