Go Fish Challenge #40 - MOM!

Today is the 1st of the month and you know what that means..that's right, it's another Go Fish Challenge! This challenge is all about Mom. Join me in this challenge to celebrate your mom.

I just love this photo. It makes you say...aahhhhhhhh.

Here is my tribute to my mom who passed about 18 years ago (wow, time has flown). It's a single page layout showing off a photo that my mom and I had done when I was probably about 5-6 years old. I was wearing my favorite Wizard of Oz dress. I don't have too many photos with my mom so this was extra sweet for me. Not sure what I want to say so my journaling box is empty.

I used A Child's Year cartridge to use a simple silhouette of a mother and child to use as an accent. Super simple but so sweet. I also like the white flower ribbon border from CTMH. It is so soft and just fit this layout.

Here's the shot of "mommy and me". I remember going to Kmart to get this done and choosing the background image. My mom was a great skier so she chose the winter scene despite the fact we lived in Southern California. It was just a screen that the photographer pulled down like a window shade. Boy have times changed. I don't know of anyone who has a portrait done that way anymore. It kinda makes me a bit nostalgic. 

And finally here's the title. A simple phrase I created using my gypsy and the welding feature. Simple title, simple layout...just the way I do it.

As it is National Scrapbooking Month, CTMH has a special offer I wanted you to know about...and don't forget that there is also a new Stamp of the Month today!

Dream Pop

May 2013 National Scrapbooking Month Constant Campaign

Get the exclusive paper packet for only $10 when you spend $35!

In honor of National Scrapbooking Month, you can get the yummy Dream Pop paper packet for only $10 when you spend $35 in May (valued at $19.95 retail)! This exclusive paper packet includes 12 cardstock sheets as well as 12 B&T Duos^® papers that were specifically designed for this promotion only—you can’t get these sweet colors and patterns anywhere else! Start National Scrapbooking Month off right with a unique paper packet at a bargain price and get your creative juices flowing! Also, consider hosting this month: Hostesses receive one paper packet free with qualifying May Gathering sales totals of $400 or more.

*Shipping/handling and tax apply. Not available for purchase at full retail. Offer valid May 1–31, 2013, while supplies last. Qualifying purchases must be current, retail-priced product.

Dates: Offer valid May 1–31, 2013.

TRADEFISH CRAFTERS CLUB!!!

Are you interested in a monthly club with a small group of scrappers to share some fun and make memories (and the layouts to put them in)? I am starting a Scrapbook Workshop club beginning in May and running through October. TradeFish Crafters Club will consist of 6 members that commit to spending a minimum of $25 each month for 6 months. Each month we use the Workshop on The Go Kits to create the feature layout or cards (club member chooses). Orders are placed on club night for the following club date. The $25 minimum may go toward the purchase of the basic Workshop on the Go kit which is priced at $29.99. If a club member chooses not to order the kit we will be doing, then he/she must place a minimum of $25 on the purchase of any other CTMH products to meet his/her minimum commitment. Each month one of the members will be entitled to at least $25 in FREE products. The club will meet once a month at my home or you can order the kit and work on your own at home. If I get a large response we can either enlarge the group or start a second one. If you not local to Raleigh, NC then you can be an online member and get the kit mailed directly to your home!

Challenge 39 - Purple Color Challenge!

Welcome to Go Fish's 39th Challenge. This challenge is all about some PURPLE! I have to admit that I am not a huge purple fan but I made a card that was so cute and fun. Take a look and consider playing along...

 

Here is my fun creation. I used my Bella paper from CTMH (retired) to make this cute card. This card is 3"x6" with many layers of this yummy paper. I even broke out my iTop from Imaginesce to create the center of the flower with a funky brad.

Here is an angle shot to show off the dimension with the texture of the colonial white grosgrain ribbon and the flowers layers and brad. I broke out the Cricut and my Artiste cartridge to cut the flowers and coordinated one layer with a stamp from the Hello Blooms stamp set (CTMH).1

Here's close up. I didn't notice until now the lines in the grosgrain coordinate with the yellow paper. I hope you enjoyed the card and it inspires you to join in the fun!

Recipe (all products CTMH unless otherwise noted)
Stamps: Hello Blooms
Ink: Smokey Plum
Paper: Bella
Cricut: Artiste
Embellishments: Colonial White Grosgrain Ribbon
Other: iTop (Imaginesce)

Don't Forget...

Sign Up and Celebrate!

April 2013 Constant Campaign

It’s time to sign up as a Close To My Heart Independent Consultant! When you sign up as a Consultant in April, you’ll receive a little something extra for joining the Close To My Heart family—the April, May, June, and July Stamp of the Month stamp sets for free! These D-size stamp sets are great for a new Consultant to create artwork, bring to Gatherings, and show off to everyone. Now that’s a reason to celebrate! Contact ME or check out how to become a part of my team by clicking on the "Join my Team" tab above. Dates: Offer valid April 1–30, 2013. *No additional shipping/handling or tax will be applied for the free stamp sets. Only new Consultants who sign up during the month of April will qualify for the free stamp sets. Offer valid April 1–30, 2013.

And...

TRADEFISH CRAFTERS CLUB!!!

Are you interested in a monthly club with a small group of scrappers to share some fun and make memories (and the layouts to put them in)? I am starting a Scrapbook Workshop club beginning in May and running through October. TradeFish Crafters Club will consist of 6 members that commit to spending a minimum of $25 each month for 6 months. Each month we use the Workshop on The Go Kits to create the feature layout or cards (club member chooses). Orders are placed on club night for the following club date. The $25 minimum may go toward the purchase of the basic Workshop on the Go kit which is priced at $29.99. If a club member chooses not to order the kit we will be doing, then he/she must place a minimum of $25 on the purchase of any other CTMH products to meet his/her minimum commitment. Each month one of the members will be entitled to at least $25 in FREE products. The club will meet once a month at my home or you can order the kit and work on your own at home. If I get a large response we can either enlarge the group or start a second one. If you not local to Raleigh, NC then you can be an online member and get the kit mailed directly to your home!

 

 

Established 2002

Today's post is a home accents project. I used my Chip Décor cartridge from Cricut and purchased the applicable letter from Hobby Lobby. Then I painted the letter black and covered with my For Always paper from CTMH. I then used some Bamboo ink (CTMH) to distress the letter a bit.

 

The photo is a bit blurry but you get the idea. I purchased a 12"x12" shadowbox frame. I used my wide format printer to print "Established 2002" on some White Daisy cardstock (CTMH).

The photo above is taken at an angle so you can see the dimension. These chipboard letters are almost 1/2" thick. By using the coordinating cartridge I could create the perfect matching cut at 8" with my paper.

 

Here is a close up. You can see the distressing really well here. Not sure I like it yet but I think it will grow on me. Come back for more fun home décor items using this lovely paper from Close to My Heart. This project give me a great idea for another monogram project - using vinyl, a 12x12 frame and sun seasonal paper....hmmmmm.

Don't Forget...

Sign Up and Celebrate!

April 2013 Constant Campaign

It’s time to sign up as a Close To My Heart Independent Consultant! When you sign up as a Consultant in April, you’ll receive a little something extra for joining the Close To My Heart family—the April, May, June, and July Stamp of the Month stamp sets for free! These D-size stamp sets are great for a new Consultant to create artwork, bring to Gatherings, and show off to everyone. Now that’s a reason to celebrate! Contact ME or check out how to become a part of my team by clicking on the "Join my Team" tab above. Dates: Offer valid April 1–30, 2013. *No additional shipping/handling or tax will be applied for the free stamp sets. Only new Consultants who sign up during the month of April will qualify for the free stamp sets. Offer valid April 1–30, 2013.

And...

TRADEFISH CRAFTERS CLUB!!!

Are you interested in a monthly club with a small group of scrappers to share some fun and make memories (and the layouts to put them in)? I am starting a Scrapbook Workshop club beginning in May and running through October. TradeFish Crafters Club will consist of 6 members that commit to spending a minimum of $25 each month for 6 months. Each month we use the Workshop on The Go Kits to create the feature layout or cards (club member chooses). Orders are placed on club night for the following club date. The $25 minimum may go toward the purchase of the basic Workshop on the Go kit which is priced at $29.99. If a club member chooses not to order the kit we will be doing, then he/she must place a minimum of $25 on the purchase of any other CTMH products to meet his/her minimum commitment. Each month one of the members will be entitled to at least $25 in FREE products. The club will meet once a month at my home or you can order the kit and work on your own at home. If I get a large response we can either enlarge the group or start a second one. If you not local to Raleigh, NC then you can be an online member and get the kit mailed directly to your home!

Happy Birthday Beth - a card for my niece.

Today's post is a fun birthday card I copied from page 94 of the current Close to My Heart catalog. I did a simpler version but I think it turned out so cute. You all know I like it plain and simple. I had some serious fun with the new Claire paper.  Check it out and let me know what you think...

 

This card was made for my niece Beth's birthday. It matches the gift box I made for her that was the highlight of the latest GoFish Challenge. Here is a close up of the homemade candles. I took some paper and wrapped it around a pen. Once I glued them closed I grabbed some Colonial White Waxy Flax and cut it into little pieces to create the candle wicks. I just love this!

Here is a close up of the sentiment from the Card Chatter - Birthday stamp set from Close to My Heart. It is a great, versatile stamp set for birthday cards or layouts.

 

Here is a look at the inside of the card.

 

 

I hope you have enjoyed this card to day. Come back for some fun home décor projects!

 

Recipe (All items are Close to My Heart unless otherwise noted):

Paper: Claire, Crème Brule, Cotton Candy

Stamps: Card Chatter - Birthday

Ink: Cotton Candy

Accessories: Waxy Flax - Colonial White

Cricut: Artiste

Don't Forget...

 

 

Sign Up and Celebrate!

April 2013 Constant Campaign

 

It’s time to sign up as a Close To My Heart Independent Consultant! When you sign up as a Consultant in April, you’ll receive a little something extra for joining the Close To My Heart family—the April, May, June, and July Stamp of the Month stamp sets for free! These D-size stamp sets are great for a new Consultant to create artwork, bring to Gatherings, and show off to everyone. Now that’s a reason to celebrate! Contact ME or check out how to become a part of my team by clicking on the "Join my Team" tab above.

Dates: Offer valid April 1–30, 2013.

 *No additional shipping/handling or tax will be applied for the free stamp sets. Only new Consultants who sign up during the month of April will qualify for the free stamp sets. Offer valid April 1–30, 2013.

 

Introducing...TradeFish Crafters Club!

TRADEFISH CRAFTERS CLUB!!!

 

Are you interested in a monthly club with a small group of scrappers to share some fun and make memories (and the layouts to put them in)? 

I am starting a Scrapbook Workshop club beginning in May and running through October. TradeFish Crafters Club will consist of 6 members that commit to spending a minimum of $25 each month for 6 months. Each month we use the Workshop on The Go Kits to create the feature layout or cards (club member chooses).  Orders are placed on club night for the following club date. The $25 minimum may go toward the purchase of the basic Workshop on the Go kit which is priced at $29.99. If a club member chooses not to order the kit we will be doing, then he/she must place a minimum of $25 on the purchase of any other CTMH products to meet his/her minimum commitment. Each month one of the members will be entitled to at least $25 in FREE products. The club will meet once a month at my home or you can order the kit and work on your own at home. If I get a large response we can either enlarge the group or start a second one. If you not local to Raleigh, NC then you an be an online member and get the kit mailed directly to your home!

 

Contact me to join the club. First month's payment due April 29th!

(The Group will help determine the day and time monthly meeting)

May's Workshop-on-the-Go Kit will be the Buzz and Bumble Scrapbook Kit (page 29 of the Spring and Summer 2013 Catalog). The first person to sign up will get to be the first Hostess in May!

 

Workshops on the Go^® Buzz and Bumble Scrapbooking Kit (includes):

For more details, check out the TradeFish Crafters Club tab above!

Don't forget...

Sign Up and Celebrate!

April 2013 Constant Campaign

 It’s time to sign up as a Close To My Heart Independent Consultant! When you sign up as a Consultant in April, you’ll receive a little something extra for joining the Close To My Heart family—the April, May, June, and July Stamp of the Month stamp sets for free! These D-size stamp sets are great for a new Consultant to create artwork, bring to Gatherings, and show off to everyone. Now that’s a reason to celebrate! Contact ME or check out how to become a part of my team by clicking on the "Join my Team" tab above.

Dates: Offer valid April 1–30, 2013.

*No additional shipping/handling or tax will be applied for the free stamp sets. Only new Consultants who sign up during the month of April will qualify for the free stamp sets. Offer valid April 1–30, 2013.