Winter Wonderland Day 7 - The Final Episode

The final day has arrived and with it I have a 2 page layout to share with you. This layout (without any photos) was taken directly from the design sheet in the WOTG Kit for Winter Wonderland. I have to admit I wish a I had some photos to share but it has been unseasonably warm here in North Carolina. It has been in the upper 50s and low 60s as far as temperature goes so there is not much chance of snow these days.

I like how the white bases to the pages make it feel like snow. 

Here is a close up of of the title. I used the large Friendship Alphabet set. It is a fun and very useful set for titles on all kinds of layouts. I also used a rhinestone from the Clear Sparkles set to dot the "I" in my title.

I used the snowflakes on the base paper to make it look like falling snow...and again with the sparkles...

I used some of the sentiments from the exclusive WOTG kit  to run around the side of the photo mat. All this is really taken right from the design guide in the kit so it was easy peasy.

Here is another Foundry Clip with Clear Sparkle - I just love this combination.

And here is the final photo with the double mat for the photos and it you look close at the grey "ribbon" you will find it is really a stamp.

Okay. Here is the deal. Today is the last day of January which means this is your last chance to earn/purchase the the January Special Offers from Close to My Heart. Just go for it!

Winter Wonderland Day 6

Hello and Happy Monday. Today is Winter Wonderland Day 6 and you are about to see another fun card I made using my trusty Winter Wonderland WOTG Kit. This is the last card from this kit...I promise. See, another snowflake with a rhinestone...I told you I couldn't help myself.

Here is a little closer shot of the sentiment included in the set. I distressed the edges with the coordinating blue ink.

Tomorrow is the final day of Winter Wonderland Week...and I have a surprise for you...it's a layout!

There are only a few days left in my Winter Contest....check it out for a chance to win $50 worth of Close to My Heart products...what are you waiting for!

Winter Wonderland Day 5

Big picture today of Winter Wonderland cards from Day 5. These are some small note cards or even gift tags made with scraps from the Winter Wonderland WOTG Kit. Just a simple snowflake stamped off the page with a clear sparkles in the center for some style. Frankly, I don't know how to stamp a snowflake and NOT add some bling!

I just love to soft blue and grey combination. Cool but warm at the same time...hmmmm.

Here are all the smoking hot stuff going on this month. 

Click on the links for all the details.

1. Stamp of the Month Promotion

2. Rock the Block Promotion

3. TradeFish Designs Winter Contest

4. CTMH Clearance Sale 

Do you want a discount on your craft supplies?

Hello!

How would you like to get 22% off your cardmaking and scrapbooking supplies? It's easy, sign up as a consultant today and enjoy at least 22% off everything you order, plus buy items in bulk and save even more!  You have 6 months to meet your minimum sales of $300 to get started!  

The New Consultant Kit has what you need to start your business right, including a huge supply of Close To My Heart products, all for only $99. You may add one or more of the three Add-On Collections at the great price of $40 each to complement your kit. Make your world a better place by preserving and sharing the moments that matter most!

Contact me, if you have questions....cecilia@tradefishdesigns.com 

New Consultant Kit contents:

($99....over $288 value!)

• Read Me First Letter
• Spring/Summer 2012 Idea Books (qty. 10)
• Autumn/Winter 2011 Idea Books (qty. 5, while supplies last)
• "You Are Welcome Here" Recruiting Brochures (W1151, qty. 25)
• "The Rewards Come Now" Hostess Brochures (W1150, qty. 25)
• Studio J® Brochures (W111, qty. 5)
• Hostess Order Forms (W122, qty. 25)
• Customer Order Forms (W101, qty. 25)
• Studio J® Customer Order Forms (W1102, qty. 25)
• Studio J® Membership Cards (W1103, qty. 5)
• Studio J® 5-Pack Cards (W1104, qty. 5)
• Close To My Heart Color Swatches (W470)
• Spring/Summer 2012 B&T Duos® Sampler (W1113, 48 – 6" Square Samples)
• Cello Bags (W1152, qty. 25)
• My Acrylix® Sweet Thanks Petite Perks™ Stamp Set (W2022, qty. 5)
• My Acrylix® Wonderful You Incentive Stamp Set (W332)
• Double Scrubber (Z1163)
• My Acrylix® Spritz Cleaner (1778)
• Bonding Memories® Glue (1512)
• Sponge (Z697)
• Liquid Glass (Z679)
• Micro-Tip Scissors (Z534)
• Dark Chocolate My Legacy® Faux Leather Album (Z1342)
• My Creations® Collage Cubes (Z1737)
• Workshops on the Go™ Stella Kit (G1032)
• Stella Complements Canvas Shapes (X7147C)
• Colonial White Die-Cut Cards (Z1738)
• Clear Sparkles (Z1104)
• Olive Exclusive Inks® Pad (Z2137)
• Cocoa Exclusive Inks® Pad (Z2114)
• Lagoon Exclusive Inks® Pad (Z2195)
• My Acrylix® Urban Alphabet Stamp Set (D1507)
• My Acrylix® Just for You Stamp Set (B1398)
• 1" x 3 1/2" My Acrylix® Block (Y1002)
• 3" x 3" My Acrylix® Block (Y1006)

Florentine Add-On Collection includes:

($40 over $95 value)

• Workshops on the Go™ Florentine Kit (G1038)
• Pewter Badge Buttons (Z1704)
• Timeless Charms (Z1689)
• My Acrylix® Family Love Stamp Set (D1506)
• My Acrylix® Enjoy! Stamp Set (C1496)
• Goldrush Exclusive Inks® Pad (Z2123)
• Bamboo Exclusive Inks® Pad (Z2103)
• 2" x 2" My Acrylix® Block (Y1003)
• 2" x 6 1/2" My Acrylix® Block (Y1010).
• Some items may not be shown. Contents are subject to change without notice.

Pemberley Add-On Collection includes:

($40....over $94 value!)

  

•  Workshops on the Go™ Pemberley Kit* (G1033)
• Color-Ready Garden Wooden Shapes (Z1718)
• Light Neutral Cardstock Shade Pack (X5913)
• Mini-Medley Accents Pacifica Collection (Z1698)
• My Acrylix® Love Clusters Stamp Set (C1484)
• My Acrylix® Card Word Puzzle Stamp Set (C1494)
• Indian Corn Blue Exclusive Inks® Pad (Z2130)
• Desert Sand Exclusive Inks® Pad (Z2118)
• 2" x 3 1/2 My Acrylix® Block (Y1009).
• Some items may not be shown. Contents are subject to change without notice.

*Cricut® Art Philosophy cartridge required to complete workshop layouts and bonus project. (Cricut cartridge not included.)

Studio J® Add-On Collection includes: 
($40...over $62 value!)

•  3-month Studio J® Membership
• 5 Studio J® Layouts (must redeem within first 3 months).
• Some items may not be shown. Contents are subject to change without notice.

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Winter Wonderland Day 4

Welcome back to Day 4!

Here is another card I created based on the design ideas in the Winter Wonderland Workshop on the Go Kit. I love the mittens. I also added some bling with the Clear Sparkles...you can't have enough sparkle...

Here is a close up of the mittens. I cut them out and popped them up on the card.

And here is the inside of the card...

Come back tomorrow for...you guessed it...Day 5 in Winter Wonderland Week.

Do you want to see all the neat deals you can get in January? 

Click on the links for all the details.

1. Stamp of the Month Promotion

2. Rock the Block Promotion

3. TradeFish Designs Winter Contest

4. CTMH Clearance Sale

Winter Wonderland Day 3

Welcome back for Day 3 of Winter Wonderland Week.

Today's card is another design inspired by the Winter Wonderland Workshop on the Go Kit. Did I mention that each kit comes with instructions on some wonderful scrapbook layouts? It also provides instructions to make four different cards. Each card this week is my version of those card designs in the kit.

Here is a close up of the sentiment and a glimpse of the Clear Sparkles I added to the snowflakes.

Here is a look at what I did to the inside of the card. I kept the circular flow going and liked the idea of it flowing off the side of the card.

Come back tomorrow for yet another card in our "cool" Winter Wonderland week.

Do you want to see all the neat deals you can get in January? 

Click on the links for all the details.

1. Stamp of the Month Promotion

2. Rock the Block Promotion

3. TradeFish Designs Winter Contest

4. CTMH Clearance Sale

Winter Wonderland Day 2

Hi Everyone!


Back with Day 2 of the Winter Wonderland Week.  Here is another fun card...


I wanted to use some of the sentiments from the exclusive stamp set in the Winter Wonderland Workshop on the Go. I though a thank you card would be a nice change to all the holiday cards that have been made this past month.

Here is a close up of the beautiful snowflake with added Clear Sparkles. This is a perfect thank you card to give someone for doing something special for you this winter season.

I hope you liked this card and come back tomorrow for Day 3 of Winter Wonderland Week.

Want even more cool stuff? Click on the links for all the details.

1. Stamp of the Month Promotion

2. Rock the Block Promotion

3. TradeFish Designs Winter Contest

4. CTMH Clearance Sale

Winter Wonderland Day 1

Hello Everyone,


Welcome to my Winter Wonderland Week. This week is dedicated to those of you currently shoveling snow. All the projects this week were made using the Winter Wonderland Workshop on the Go Kit (WOTG).


First up is a card featuring the exclusive WOTG stamp set. This kit comes with some beautiful wintry paper, an exclusive stamp set and the foundry pins and some clear sparkles (aka bling). The focus of this card is a fun cup with a second layer of text. This is a two-step stamping project so if you want you can just use the cup for a simple look or use the coordinating text stamp to add some pizzazz. I also used the Foundry Pins and Clear Sparkles from the CTMH Kit. 

Here is a close up of the cup and accents. I really like how the Clear Sparkles fit perfectly into the space on the Foundry Clips.

I also like the combination of blues, chocolate and grey colors in this set. I hope you have enjoyed this card. Come back tomorrow for Day 2 and another fun winter card!


Now, as a reminder of all the fantabulous deals going on right now...(click on the links for all the details)


1. Stamp of the Month Promotion

2. Rock the Block Promotion

3. TradeFish Designs Winter Contest

4. CTMH Clearance Sale

WOWZA...soooo much going on...soooo little time!

Hello Everyone,

So much is happening this month...I just started a brand new job (yea!) which is why I am a bit behind on the crafty side of the blog. I am also trying to get things cooking with the products coming out in the new catalog hitting the streets on February 1st. BUT, before I get too far ahead of myself I wanted to remind you about a TON of stuff already going on around here...

1. Awesome CLEARANCE DEALS going on at MyCTMH website!

2. My cool Winter Contest where you have a chance to win $50 worth of CTMH merchandise...you can choose the product! For more information on that go HERE.

(Thanks to Mary C. for her recent order! You have earned one ticket in the prize drawing for the TradeFish Designs Winter Contest!)

3. Buy the new CTMH catalog for $5 and get a credit of $5 on your first order.

And if that were not enough, CTMH has two specials that will only last through the end of the month. Keep reading below for the details and, if you want to take advantage of them, just shoot me an EMAIL and we can get you hooked up! Keep reading to find out all about them...

CTMH January Specials

Rock the Block: When you place a minimum order of $25 from the Autumn/Winter 2011 Idea Book, you can get two valuable new products for just $15: the My Creations® Collage Cubes (a Spring/Summer 2012 sneak-peek product!) and the exclusive My Acrylix® Rock the Block E-size stamp set (available only during this promotion). This Rock the Block promotion represents a retail savings of almost $30! You're going to love the collage cubes and the Rock the Block stamp set, which work together for interactive, fashionable fun! Offer available thru January 31, 2012! If you want to see this in action check out this video link.

CTMH Stamp of the Month

Through January 31st, if you spend $50 in CTMH products you can purchase the January Stamp Set of the Month - "Let's Celebrate" for only $5. Here is a look at the stamp set...

Contact me to find out how you can get these wonderful specials!

So, here's the deal, spend $50 and you get to buy the stamp set of the month for only $5. You can also purchase the Rock the Block set for $15 AND you get a chance to win $50 worth of product in the TradeFish Designs Winter Contest...so why are you not placing an order...hmmmm?....hmmmm?.....

Missing in Action

Hi Everyone!


I am sorry for being away from the blog since last week. I have had a bunch of things going on but promise to get back into the swing of things soon. In the meantime, I want to remind everyone of the Clearance Sale going on at Close to my Heart and my Special Offer. I also want to give everyone a sneak peek at the new CTMH catalog hitting the streets February 1st. I will be playing with some of the new goodies this weekend and I can't wait. The new catalog has some fantastic new papers and stamps and accessories...oh my!

For anyone interested in getting a copy by February 1st please contact me. I will send you a copy of the new catalog for $5 and give you a $5 credit when you place your first order. 


I hope everyone is having a wonderful week!

Contest & Retiring CTMH Products

Hello Everyone!


Today is big! Besides it being a Friday - TGIF! I am announcing a cool contest and sharing information about the Retiring List for Close to My Heart.


First, I am trying to reach a sales milestone and I thought I would offer some incentive to get your help. For every purchase from my CTMH website or through me directly of $50 or more (not including tax and shipping) I will put the buyer's name in a drawing to win a $50 gift certificate for more CTMH products. I will also include a special gift from my special stash of new products. This contest begins today and runs through February 5th. I will announce the winner on February 6th. 


If you think you will be order more than $150 in products please contact me - if you order online through my CTMH site you will not earn hostess rewards for a purchase of $150 or more. If you order that amount through me you will also be entitled to $25 in hostess rewards (and I will throw in free shipping). So...

Spend $50 and get a chance to win a $50 Gift Certificate for even more CTMH goodies!

Spend $150, have 3 chances to win a $50 Gift Certificate, earn $25 in Hostess Rewards and get free shipping!

Second, Close to My Heart has announced their retiring products. Here is the list (brace yourself, it's a long one)...

Spring/Summer 2011 Idea Book

(All Stamp Sets, in order as they appear)

Trellis – D1451 - $17.95

Backgrounds & Borders – D1463 - $17.95

Dreams Come True – D1470 - $17.95

Summer Days – B1375 - $9.95

Love Ya – D1460 - $17.95

From My Heart – C1443 - $13.95

A Love – A1103 - $6.95

So Lucky – C1390 - $13.95

Circle of Love – D1438 - $17.95

Soul Mates – D1254 - $17.95

Bless This Nest – C1445 - $13.95

A Little Buzz – B1353 - $9.95

Beautiful Butterflies – B1373 - $9.95

Ambiance – C1349 - $13.95

Springtime – D1415 - $17.95

*A Hop – A1112 - $6.95

Take Luck – B1364 - $9.95

Enjoy Every Moment – C1395 - $13.95

Beloved – B1343 - $9.95

Bunny Love – B1324 - $9.95

Carefree – C1447 - $13.95

A Paisley – A1105 - $6.95

Always In My Heart – A1101 - $6.95

Charmed – C1385 - $13.95

Togetherness – D1402 - $17.95

One Of A Kind – D1410 - $17.95

Blooming Layers – C1449 - $13.95

A Posy – A1102 - $6.95

Extreme Happiness – C1356 - $13.95

Friendship Blessings – D1191 - $17.95

Flower Pot – D1409 - $17.95

Smiles – C1397 - $13.95

Happy Moments – C1437 - $13.95

His and Hers – C1460 - $13.95

Tasty Treats – D1427 - $17.95

You’re Sweet – B1351 - $9.95

Recipe Box – D1364 - $17.95

Bon Apetit – D1367 - $17.95

Daydream – D1297 - $17.95

*Makin’ Waves – C1365 - $13.95

Cruisin’ – D1471 - $17.95

Down By The Sea – C1451 - $13.95

True Happiness – D1365 - $17.95

Summer Breeze – C1453 - $13.95

Treetops – C1368 - $13.95

Let’s Go Camping – C1355 - $13.95

Beautiful Things – D1298 - $17.95

Campin’ Fever – D1353 - $17.95

*Beary Best – C1363 - $13.95

*Beary Busy – C1409 - $13.95

Howdy – D1435 - $17.95

You’re Great – D1434 - $17.95

Hot Diggity – C1407 - $13.95

It’s A Zoo – C1360 - $13.95

Fun Times – B1309 - $9.95

Love Birds – C1396 - $13.95

*Over The Rainbow – D1426 - $17.95

Post Card – Travel Series – D1357 - $17.95

Horizon – C1454 - $13.95

Ciao – D1461 - $17.95

Thrill Ride – D1425 - $17.95

Retro Tech – C1446 - $13.95

Around The Block – D1377 - $17.95

Family Ties – C1346 - $13.95

Family Ties – Children – C1345 - $13.95

Family Ties – Pet – B1350 - $9.95

Family – C1305 - $13.95

Play Day (old set) – D1360 - $17.95

Believe In Your Dreams – B1322 - $9.95

Ms. Scrapbook – B1352 - $9.95

Ms. Chillin’ – D1404 - $17.95

You Rock – D1346 - $17.95

Catching Waves – D1466 - $17.95

X-Treme – D1432 - $17.95

Hero – D1474 - $17.95

Star Power – D1403 - $17.95

Tea Time – C1438 - $13.95

*Little Princess – C1414 - $13.95

Birthday Boy – C1411 - $13.95

*Birthday Blast – C1436 - $13.95

Shining Star – D1320 - $17.95

Royal Birth – D1441 - $17.95

Cupcakes Sprinkles – D1336 - $17.95

Piece of Cake – D1407 - $17.95

Paisley Praise – D1414 - $17.95

Sweet Baby – C1359 - $13.95

*Baby Love – B1368 - $9.95

You Did It – C1351 - $13.95

Adoption – A1098 - $6.95

Precious Love – C1444 - $13.95

Love Always – D1337 - $17.95

A Game – A1113 - $6.95

Magic Tabs – C1448 - $13.95

Circle Together – B1372 - $9.95

Just For Boys – C1338 - $13.95

Just For Girls – C1337 - $13.95

Cherished Flourishes – D1413 - $17.95

Unity – C1422 - $13.95

Two-Step Backgrounds – D1473 - $17.95

On The Edge – C1399 - $13.95

Circle Around – D1300 - $17.95

Connections – D1330 - $17.95

Adorning Corners – D1322 - $17.95

Fill In The Blank – D1465 - $17.95

Priceless Love Word Puzzle – D1348 - $17.95

Kanji Phrases – C1339 - $13.95

Boom! – B1354 - $9.95

Just The Ticket – B1323 - $9.95

Salutation Seals – C1461 - $13.95

A Little Everything – D1408 - $17.95

*For Every Occasion – D1187 - $17.95

Thank You – D1361 - $17.95

*TLC – C1364 - $13.95

In The Month Of February – C1403 - $13.95

In The Month Of March – C1404 - $13.95

In The Month Of April – C1405 - $13.95

In The Month Of May – C1415 - $13.95

In The Month Of June – C1416 - $13.95

In The Month Of July – C1417 - $13.95

Notice The Details – D1378 - $17.95

On This Day – D1468 - $17.95

Happy Holidays – D1431 - $17.95

Dream Big – D1399 - $17.95

Autumn/Winter 2011 Idea Book

Typeset WOTG Kit – G1024 - $29.95

Roxie WOTG Kit – G1025 - $29.95

Elemental WOTG Kit – G1026 - $29.95

Dreamin’ L2 Paper – X7142B - $9.95

Dreamin’ My Stickease – X7142C - $4.95

Dreamin’ WOTG Kit – G1027 - $29.95

Sonoma WOTG Kit – G1028 - $29.95

Mischief L2 Paper – X7144B - $9.95

Mischief My Stickease – X7144C - $4.95

Mischief WOTG Kit – G1029 - $29.95

Believe L2 Paper – X7145B - $9.95

Believe My Stickease – X7145C - $4.95

Believe WOTG Kit – G1030 - $29.95

*Wonderland L2 Paper – X7146B - $9.95

Wonderland My Stickease – X7146C - $4.95

Wonderland WOTG Kit – G1031 - $29.95

Sophia L2 Paper – X7131B - $12.95

Sophia My Stickease – X7131C - $4.95

Mayberry L2 Paper – X7136B - $12.95

Mayberry My Stickease – X7136C - $4.95

Lucky L2 Paper – X7137B - $12.95

Lucky My Stickease – X7137C - $4.95

Fanfare L2 Paper – X7138B - $12.95

Fanfare My Stickease – X7138C - $4.95

pg 124 
Colonial White Ribbon collection - Z1126 - $7.95 
Cranberry grosgrain ribbon - Z1103 - $6.95 
Cocoa grosgrain ribbon - Z1100 - $6.95 
Colonial White grosgrain ribbon - Z1102 - $6.95 
White Daisy grosgrain ribbon - Z270 - $6.95 
Wings Level 2 Assortment - Z1398 - $4.95 

pg 125 
Embroidery Floss - Red/Pink - Z1092 - $3.25 
Embroidery Floss - Green - Z1094 - $3.25 
Embroidery Floss - Blue/Purple - Z1093 - $3.25 

Waxy Flax - Cranberry - Z1086 - $3.95 
Waxy Flax - Sorbet - Z1249 - $3.95 
Waxy Flax - Juniper - Z1248 - $3.95 
Waxy Flax - Crystal Blue - Z1247 - $3.95 

pg 126 
Designer Brads - Colonial White - Z1274 - $3.95 
Designer Brads - Pewter - Z1146 - $3.95 

pg 127 
Mini Medley - Antiqued Copper - Z1275 - $4.95 
Mini Medley - Colonial White - Z1276 - $4.95 
Foundry Metal - Bookplates - Z1147 - $3.50 
Soft Set Eyelets - Black and White Daisy - Z1228 - $3.95 
Soft Set Eyelets - Chocolate and Colonial White - Z1229 - $3.95 

pg 128 
Midnight Felt Shapes - Z1462 - $3.95 
Harvest Charms - Z1633 - $4.95 
Holiday Packets - Z1486 - $4.95 
Top Coats Icing Overlays - Z1468 - $4.95 
Lucky Level 2 Assortment - Z1356 - $4.95 
Lucky Level 2 Journaling Spots - Z1359 - $3.95 
Bliss Level 2 Assortment - Z1355 - $5.95 
Sweetheart Level 2 Assortment - Z1386 - $4.95 
Fanfare Level 2 Assortment - Z1400 - $4.95 
Spring Blossom - Z1266 - $7.95 
White Daisy Variety Pack - Z1300 - $5.95 

pg 129 
Cardstock - Black 8-1/2 x 11 - X1412 - $5.50 
Cardstock - Colonial White 8-1/2 x 11 - X1411 - $6.75 
Cardstock - White Daisy 8-1/2 x 11 - 1320 - $6.75 
Color Ready Alphabets - Oxford - X5749 - $3.95 
Color Ready Alphabets - Hodge Podge - X1406 - $3.95 

pg 130 
Dimensional Elements - On Target - Z1226 - $5.95 
Dimensional Elements - Flurry - Z1225 - $4.95 

pg 131 
My Creations - Board Book - Z1310 - $6.95 
My Creations - Journal - Z1268 - $7.95 
My Creations - Memory Showcase 9x9 - Z1198 - $5.95 

pg 132 
Rubber Brayer - Z616 - $12.95 

pg 133 
Soft Set Eyelet Tool - Z1208 - $14.95 
Eyelet Tool Replacement Punches - Z1245 - $2.95