Perfect Gifts (2 page LO with 11 pictures!)

Two page LO with 11 pictures. Page map is CTMH from the Miracle book all papers and stamps are CTMH from the Believe Workshop Kit. Trees from Cricut Art Philosophy cartridge. Santa's beard and trim are done with Fun Flock and Liquid Applique.  Please contact me if you'd like information on any of these products or help designing a LO to showcase your holiday photos.

Left page~ This little booklet is how I got 11 pictures on a two page LO.

Right page

Front side of booklet

Back side of booklet...I could have added two more pictures here.

Merry Christmas LO

Merry Christmas bloggy followers...I hope you all had a wonderful holiday with family and friends! I love to add my family letter to my Christmas pages so we can easily go back and see the highlights for the year. This LO was inspired by Creative Memories, used Cricut George for circles, Serenade for the tree trunk, Christmas for the banner, Wild Card for the sentiment, Art Philosophy and Christmas Cheer for the gifts.  Cuttlebug Divine Swirls on some of the leaves. White Daisy & Cirtrus Leaf CTMH inks, stars CTMH.

ROCK THE BLOCK!!!

Good morning ladies! I hope you are all having a season and are gearing up for a Merry Christmas.  I encourage you to take a few minutes for yourself to work on or plan your projects to keep yourself motivated.  To help with that, CTMH has a great promotion that is also a sneak peek into the new Idea Book that will be available in about 6 weeks! 

The promotion is an E sized stamp set...yes an E size that is an approximate 8x11" sheet of great stamps...there is more.  This promotion also comes with a set of Collage Cubes.  Collage Cubes is a new interactive set of blocks that you can decorate, stamp and create to make your own fun coversation piece.  Rock the Block is only $15 with any purchase of $25 from the current Idea Book. It is available from December 19-January 31st.  After January 31st the items will only be available at full retail.  Please contact me for the flyer that shows the full detail of this wonderful stamp set.
 

I have already recieved the set and would love to show it off at your customized gathering! Please contact me if you'd like to be a hostess~

Again, I wish each of you a Merry Christmas and a wonderful New Year! I am so thankful to have wonderful friends and customers like you!
Hugs!
Siobhan
siobhanctmh@gmail.com
Siobhan's CTMH site


 “Creativity is inventing, experimenting, growing, taking risks, breaking rules, making mistakes, and having fun.” — Mary Lou Cook

Close to My Heart Deals

CTMH has a GREAT deal for November. A special stamp set, Holiday Wishes is available for just $5 when you spend just $25 in *qualifying stamp purchases (see attached flyer for additional details).  This beautiful stamp set has 4 coordinating Cricut Cartridge cuts ~ together this is a beautiful beginning to your holiday cards, pages and projects. This special stamp set is only available until November 30th so don't wait!


Also, CTMH will now allow YOU to gain hostess credit on individual purchases!!! Simply spend $150 on your own or with others, no gathering required, place your order through me and YOU, will get a minimum $25 in hostess credit.  For additional information on hostess rewards please see page 2 of your Idea Book or contact me.  This is a great option for those of you who would love the benefits afforded to hostesses, but just cannot get a gathering together.  Of course, I LOVE to do gatherings, and will still meet with you and your friends.  Gathering hostesses always will receive an extra treat from me!
 
I have included a flyer for the November SOTM Cherish the Day as well.  This stamp set is a great way to highlight any special day whether it is a birthday, special event or a wonderful day to Cherish.

Have you got your exclusive Cricut Cartridge yet? This wonderful cartridge set coordinates with both of the stamp sets above and has hundreds of other images for your to create something uniquely yours.  This would be a wonderful Christmas gift for you...have your loved ones contact me at siobhanctmh@gmail.com to order yours today.  Its just $99

So not making bloggy promises anymore...new art!

I know that I have promised to do better, but I just haven't done well at all at keeping the blog up. So here are some pages that I have done since the last time I posted :)

This LO was done using the Cricut Art Philosphy cartridge.  I used it for several CTMH gatherings.  I just love getting together with others to help them craft!

At the Burtlow home we are fighting about dinner once a week now. Sunday mornings we develop a menu for the week.  It was working so well I decided to craft a menu board using a 13x19 photo frame & several Cricut cuts. I used Art Philosophy, Designer's Calendar, From My Kitchen, Nifty Fifties, Pooh and Friends, Dreams Come True plus lots of ink, glssy accents and glitter!

A get well card for a team member.  I can't remember what Cricut carts I used...Designer's Calendar, Indy Art Paper Doll Dress Up...I think.



Shelby's 8th Grade class made movies about school issues.  Shelby's group won for best editing.  The school held an achievement ceremony ala Academy Awards style.  It was so much fun! Lots of CMTH stamps and Tim Holtz products used on this one.

Logan's first birthday.  I used A Child's Year and Birthday Bash plus several punches & the crimper. The candle is cool IRL.  I used glossy accents on the dripping wax and it makes it look much more realistic.

Logan at 2.  He stuffed some balls up his shirt and came to show his daddy...absolutely hilarious! I used the Toy Story cart and Mickey and Friends on this one.

I DO NOT scrap chronologically..,.I just can't get into it that way.  This LO is of my kiddos playing peek a boo about 11 years ago. I used B is for Boy throughout this one .

Ahhhh...beautiful Princess Mom.  Art Philosophy, Hannah Montana and lots of bling and ink on this one.

My sweet babes sharing a tender moment. Cricut Art Philosophy and CTMH stamps.

OMG! I am a terrible MOM! Both of my kids informed me last spring that they were having trouble seeing so I took them to the eye dr.  Of course they both needed glasses and when we picked them up they remarked how pretty the mountains were with the trees and the shapes in the clouds.  I cannot believe that I'd had no idea that they couldn't see befor the glasses. I used Songbrid, Dude and Paper Doll Dress up on this one.

Well, thanks for catching up with me.  I really do hope to have more soon...Hunter got to meet President Obama and see Air Force One so those should be some cool photos!

Until next time...

Additional Constant Campaign!!! Amazing Deals to be had!

In addition to the fabulous deal that I told you about a couple of weeks ago, CTMH is offering yet another Constant Campaign to celebrate National Stamping Month. From August 15th, through September 30th we are offering our first-ever double stamp set! You
can get the exclusive My Acrylix, Pair-a-Phrase double stamp set FREE when you place an order of $75. This will be in addition to the other deals I have already told you about!!!

Constant Campaign Flyer

New IDEA BOOK and my two loves together!!!

The NEW Close to My Heart Idea Book is now out! I am sooooo excited about this book and the new products.  I am super excited to announce that CTMH has paired with Provo Craft to create a fabulous, new Cricut Cartridge! Now my two personal favorite paper crafting tools (stamping and Cricut) can be used together!!!

The Close To My Heart Cricut Art Philosophy collection comes with everything show above for only $99.  That is the Cricut cartridge, 3 exclusive stamp sets and 3 sheets of dimentional elements.  The cartridge has over 700 images and many coordinate with other CTMH stamps! These are designated in the new Idea Book.

Here is just a sample of the images you can cut with your Cricut.

 A few more things that I'd like point out about the new Idea Book:

• The price of stamp sets has droped! An A-size is only $6.95 US , a B-size set is only $9.95  a C-size is only $13.95  and a D-size set is a remarkable $17.95 . Don’t forget the E-size; it’s $29.95
• The patterned paper is now a heavier weight and cuts beautifully in the Cricut. It is also sturdy enough to be used as a page base.   Paper packs prices have also been lowered lowered to $9.95! That is 9.95 for 6 double sided patterned papers and 6 coordinating cardstock colors!!!
• Cardstock can now be purchased in shade packs, 12 sheets for $7.95. (page 9 in the Idea Book)
• You can earn hostess credit with a minimum order of $150.  Previously you had to have at least two orders for a gathering AND $150...now you can earn $25 in FREE product just for spending $150!
• The Stamp of the Month Program has changed and you can now get the monthly stamp set for only $5 when you spend a minimum $50!!!

August 2011 Stamp of the Month

And if this isn't enough to entice you...IN CELEBRATION OF OUR NEWLY UPDATED STAMP OF
the Month program, CTMH is throwing in a little somethingextra: a FREE* bonus stamp set! In August, when you place an order of $50 or more in products AND purchase the August Stamp of the Month set, Wicked, for just $5, you’ll receive the My Acrylix® A Typeface bonus A-size set FREE (retail value
$6.95)! Think of it as two promotions in one—qualify for and purchase the discounted August Stamp of the Month set, and they’ll throw in a second stamp set FREE!
                                                           

                                                                       It’s Extra! Extra!

If you don't have a new Idea Book and you'd like to see it, here's a link to the NEW IDEA BOOK
I will also be happy to send you one. You can place an order at My CLOSE to MY HEART site or you may contact me.  My contact information is listed on my site.

I hope you all find great inspiration in this new book! I know I have!

Happy Crafting
Siobhan

PS...I am still not done...August-September Constant Campaign

To celebrate National Stamping Month in September, CTMH is offering their first-ever double stamp set! You can get the exclusive My Acrylix Pair-a-Phrase double stamp set FREE when you place an order of $75 US  from August 15 through September 30, 2011. You'll love this double set—two D-size sets in one envelope—which includes lots of clever phrases and coordinating images you'll use in your handmade cards all year long. The double set has a retail value of $35.90, which drastically increases the value of your qualifying purchase, becasue it is FREE! Have double the fun stamping during National Stamping Month with our new Pair-a-Phrase double stamp set!  I'll send some additional information on this closer to August 15th.