August Stamp of the Month Blog Hop

August is an exciting month for CTMH and the Blog Hop!  We have a brand new Idea Book and a new SOTM program* (details located at the bottom of this post)!



Welcome to our Stamp of the Month Blog Hop! We will be featuring the August SOTM, Wicked, a set of 9 stamps! If you have come here from Deanne's Blog, you are on the right path! The blog hop is a great big circle, so you can start here and work your way all around. If you get lost along the way, you'll find the complete list of participating consultants here.

Images of the stamps included in the set; Wicked August SOTM

This month we have over 50 Close to My Heart Consultants sharing their creations using this month's SOTM and other great CTMH products on their blogs. So be sure to check out all of their inspiring work! This is simple to do - just click on the link at the end of the post on each blog to move on to the next one! Have fun and enjoy!

For the time being I have a "Place Holder" until I can include my creation.  But please grab your favorite snack & beverage and sit back & enjoy what everyone has created.  Be sure to come back and check out my artwork!

Now hop on over to Tamra's Blog to see what awesome art she has created. Be sure to visit all the Consultants at their Blogs to get some great crafting ideas and other fun ideas! Remember, the August SOTM is only available until August 31st! Contact me to see how you can get this stamp set at a discount or even free!


For just $5 you can get the SOTM and the alpha stamp FREE, with your $50 purchase from the new idea book!

*Now you can get an exclusive D-size stamp set, available for one month only, for just $5.  Simply order $50 in products from the Idea Book and get the SOTM for just $5!  Every month you can create projects by visiting closetomyheart.com under Campaigns & Promotions and to make even easier there is a Supply List included in the idea book next to each SOTM.  The SOTM also comes with a color copy insert of project ideas. 

Mayberry Workshop on the Go

I can't believe that it is almost August!  Where does the time go?  Not to mention, I didn't post ONE post last week, how did that happen?!?  Well today's post should make up for that!

I got together with some of my scrappy friends last night and I wanted to share with you one of the layouts that I created.  So, CTMH has a product called, Workshops on the Go.  These kits are fabulous! Included in the kit you receive; a L2 paper pack, an exclusive stamp set, coordinating embellishments, and an instructional brochure. 

Included in the WOTG & some of the artwork you can create following instructions included!

One thing that I love about the WOTG kits is that it gives you a starting point.  I always like to add my own twist to things and am not always so good at following directions.  So I take the WOTG, use it as a guide and add a little "Sarah" twist to it!  I had so much fun creating this layout using the Mayberry WOTG, I definitely can say one reason it was so fun was the event that I was scrapping!  Berry picking with the sweetest girls I know!  Not sure who had more fun; the Momma's or the Babes! 

Left side of the layout; Click on photo to view larger

Right Side of the layout, stay tuned for the flip flap surprise! All photos were taken by Kelly Meyers Photography.

With the WOTG, the instructions show you how to create a two-page layout.  I created the two-page layout (with some minor changes) and then I cut the right side layout in half, making it two 6 x 12 pieces.  Next, I added one of my FAVORITE products, Flip Flaps, to expand my layout from two pages to four!  Flip Flaps are great for photo overload or even for hiding journaling or photos you want included in your layout but not as a focal point.

Flip Flap on left side of page open.

Flip Flap on the right side of page

Flip Flap on right side of page open, that blank spot on top is patiently waiting for my journaling!

Full layout underneath the Flip Flaps, you can see a portion of the Flip Flaps on either side of the layout.

Now all I have left to finish is the journaling, I do need to get better at that! But when I'm at a crop it is easier for me to focus on my layouts and add the journaling, later...


If you can't wait to get your hands on any of the products seen here, hop on over to my website!  Just a side note, all of the WOTG's that are featured on my shopping site, are only available for purchase until July 31st.  So, grab them before they are GONE!
 
Happy Scrapping!

Forever Friends

Here is another Studio J layout that I created in the comfort of my living room couch with no mess or clean up! Doesn't get better than that.

Studio J has so many amazing features that you cannot do with paper and scissor scrapping. Did you know that you can change any of the papers to any of the CTMH colors?  In this layout, I changed the tone-on-tone B&T paper from Hollyhock (which is a shade of pink) to Sunset (which is a shade of orange.  This worked perfectly with the color scheme of my photos and layout.  It was as easy as a click of the mouse!  To learn more, contact me! 

The Laundry List

I was hoping to get some scrapping done tonight but it is just way TOO HOT here, so it's the perfect time to update my blog and then work on some Studio J layouts in front of the AC in our living room.  I have a lot of info to fill you all in on! 

Please click to view larger!  Photos by Kelly Meyers Photography.  Kit: Discovery.

I am still loving Studio J!  Check out one of the new kits just added (shown above)...Discovery, it is absolutely adorable and so versatile!  I will be sure to use this for several more layouts.  I have quite a few new Studio J layouts that I will be sharing with you.  Notice that these two layouts are similar; to switch it up (besides changing the paper kits) is I rotated the right page of the layout!  There are just so many options in Studio J for personalizing your layouts!  Want to learn more or even how to start out?  Contact me!

This is my Studio J layout using some of the same photos that I used for the July Blog Hop!

I hope that you have been enjoying the July Blog Hop, we have so many creative consultants sharing their artwork!  If you haven't checked it out yet, please do...you are guaranteed to be inspired!

The July promotion is More Bang for Your Buck!  What a great deal.  Spend $50 (before tax & shipping) and get an item for $1.  You get to choose from the following items:

• X5811 Creative Basics® Mistletoe (value: $8.95)
• X5807 Creative Basics® Animal Cookies (value: $8.95)
• X8624 My Originals® Bits & Pieces Card Kit (value: $12.95)
• X8622 My Originals® It's Your Day Card Kit (value: $12.95)
• X8623 My Originals® Around the Holidays Card Kit (value: $14.95)

When you are ready to get shopping and saving, hop on over to my website!

Also, be sure to check out my website for the "While Supplies Last" sale on my website, new items have been added!  Make your own adorable photo Holiday Cards, stock up on ribbon, my stickease, and great embellishments!  While Supplies Last!

Happy Scrappin'
Sarah

July Stamp of the Month Blog Hop

Welcome to our Stamp of the Month Blog Hop! We will be featuring July's SOTM, American Celebration, a set of 12 stamps! If you have come here from Karen's Blog, you are on the right path! The blog hop is a great big circle, so you can start here and work your way all around. If you get lost along the way, you'll find the complete list of participating consultants here.

Images included in American Celebration SOTM

This month we have over 60 Close to My Heart Consultants sharing their creations using this month's SOTM and other great CTMH products on their blogs. So be sure to check out all of their inspiring work! This is simple to do - just click on the link at the end of the post on each blog to move on to the next one! Have fun and enjoy!

I am having so much fun creating with this stamp set! I created an "American Celebration" page as well as a completely different themed page using the same stamp set!  This set is a wonderful compliment to the the Token Alpha Stamp, I stamped (using the second generation technique) one of the images right on top of the Alphabet. Click on any of my images to view them larger.

Supplies used to create this two page layout: July SOTM, Token Alphabet Stamp Set, Cranberry Ink, Outdoor Denim Ink, Fanfare Level 2 Assortment, CTMH Papers: Fanfare, Magnifique, Animal Cookies

Now hop on over to Tamra's Blog to see what she has created. Be sure to visit all the Consultants at their Blogs to get some great crafting ideas and other fun ideas! Remember, the July SOTM is only available until July 31st! Contact me to see how you can get this stamp set at a discount or even free!

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Here is another layout that I created using July's Stamp of the Month.

Sorry the lighting wasn't that great when taking this photo.  Supplies used: July SOTM, Blush Ink, Miracle L2 Paper Pack.

Happy Scrapping!

Up For a Challenge? & SOTM Sneak Peek

Here's a SNEAK PEEK of the layout I created using July's Stamp of the Month (SOTM). 

My inspiration for this layout came from my one my favorite scrapbook blogs to stalk (I mean read on a daily basis!), Susan Weinroth.  She came up with A STASH-BUSTER challenge...to use 10 OR MORE patterned papers in a single layout!  Anyone up for a challenge?  I had so much fun with this challenge...lately my theme has been to scrap my stash so this challenge was just the thing for me!  I used 13, yes THIRTEEN, patterned papers in my layout!  My layout is a two-page layout but for this challenge I am using only the left side of the layout "10 Months."  If you decide to join in on this challenge, send me an email with your pictures. I would love to see them!  Now, you will have to wait until July 1st to see the full layouts!! 

Stay Tuned!

Happy Scrapping, my friends!

Crafty Can

How cute are these little ones!?!  Picture by Kelly Meyers Photography; please check her out!!

This beautiful weather has been keeping us outside and so busy which means blog updates have been slacking. But what I have to share today will make up for it (or at least I think so!!)  I just had to share that adorable picture of my Olivia and her BFF, Addy strawberry picking for the first time...what a BLAST!!

So, all of Olivia's friends are starting to turn one...what a perfect time to put my crafty"ness" to good use!

I have been dying to alter a paint can to use as a gift box and finally got to try it out. What fun and what great results! A few of us friends from a mom's group decided to all go in on a museum pass and I made the gift wrap using Fanfare papers, lots of stamps and ribbon! Great way to use up those paper scraps.  This is my first of many Crafty Cans!!

Close up of the adorable paper pinwheel that I made with a canvas badge button in the middle (stamped using June SOTM)

Studio J®: Personalize Your Layouts

I am having so much fun playing around with Studio J, I know I keep saying that but it is the truth!! I can't wait to share the layouts that I have been creating. Yesterday I received the printed layouts of the first 2 layouts that I created and they are even more beautiful in person if you can believe that! I sure am hooked.

For the month of June I promised to share some Studio J tutorial videos. So keeping with that trend here is another great video to show you all of the options Studio J has for personalizing your scrapbook layout. You can also go to You Tube and search for CTMHcorp channel for additional videos.

Studio J®: Perfect Placement

The month of June is a great time to get started with Studio J! I wanted to share different tutorial videos that have been created to show different tips and techniques that you can do with this wonderful program! Check out this great video for the secrets to Perfect Placement! Get all of your photos and embellishments just perfect on your layout.



For the first video that I shared, click here!

To try out these great tools to get your embellishments just right, hop on over to my website or contact me!

Happy Scrappin'

Stronger Together - You & Me Kit is BACK!

Close to My Heart has done it again!  The You and Me Kit has been extended through the month of June (while supplies last).  You can get a kit of your own for only $15 and a portion of the proceeds will will be donated to the Red Cross Spring 2011 Floods and Tornadoes relief operations. With the You & Me kit, you’ll create two fully embellished two-page layouts using the included instructions, papers, D-size stamp set, and accessories. At only $15, this kit is more than 50% off the retail price. You’ll win by getting the kit at a phenomenal price, and those in the weather-devastated regions will benefit from your charitable contribution. Together we can make a difference; together we are stronger!

Offer valid June 1–30, 2011, or while supplies last. No qualifying purchase required. Tax and shipping/handling charges apply.

This is the D-Size Stamp set that you will receive.

 

Lovin' Studio J

Click on photo to view larger!

I am just loving Studio J!! I am having so much fun creating adorable layouts while lounging on my couch with my fam and having NO mess to clean up!

CTMH Corp. has created a Studio J blog, check it out.

Be sure to take advantage of the FREE JPG of your layout only during the month of June.  Click here to go over to my website to get started.  If you are interested in learning more about Studio J or would like a personal demonstration, contact me!

Happy Scrappin'

Studio J®: Step-by-Step Basics

Since this is the month to take advantage of Studio J, whether you already have played around with it or are new. Check out this wonderful video by Closte to My Heart that I wanted to share with all of you! If you are interested in a one-on-one in person tutorial, I would be happy to show you contact me by clicking here. I will be sharing some new videos throughout the month. Once you are ready to get playing hop on over to my site by clicking here.  Here is the link as well; https://scrapwithsarah.myctmh.com/Retail/StudioJLanding.aspx?PageID=185

Now is The Time!

...To try out Studio J!  What is Studio J, you ask?  It is CTMH's very own awesome online digital scrapbooking program.  I just started using this program, as I am a get my hands on paper and embellishments and scrap away kind of person! BUT let me tell you it is SO: user friendly, quick, fun, & addicting!  See that adorable layout above, it is my first Studio J creation and I completed it in less than an hour!  Even better, you can try it out for yourself completely FREE and no obligation to buy!  Just go on to my website and create an account; click HERE to get started.  Download your pictures and play around, no strings attached!  June is the perfect month to try it out because you can get a FREE JPG of your layout.  Have questions, want to learn more about Studio J, contact me!

June Stamp of the Month Blog Hop

Welcome to our Stamp of the Month Blog Hop!  I am very excited to be joining in for the first time!  We will be featuring June's SOTM, Jubilation, a set of 24 stamps!  If you have come here from Nancy's Blog, you are on the right path!  The blog hop is a great big circle, so you can start here and work your way all around.  If you get lost along the way, you'll find the complete list of participating consultants here.

This month we have over 50 Close to My Heart Consultants sharing their creations using this month's SOTM and other great CTMH products on their blogs.  So be sure to check out all of their inspiring work.  This is simple to do - just click on the link at the end of the post on each blog to move on to the next one!  I am just loving this stamp set, it is so versatile!  I created two scrapbook layouts, you can click on any of the photos to view them larger.  For the first layout, Bright Eyes, I created scalloped embellishments using the sun and dove stamp; first I stamped the image, punched it out with the 1 1/4 circle punch and mounted it with foam tape on some scraps that I punched with the scallop punch.  I used the Token Alphabet stamp set to create the title.





 

Here is a close-up of some of the details.


CTMH Products used:

• Jubilation June SOTM
• Token Alphabet Stamp Set
• Olivia L2 Paper Pack
• Olivia MyStickease
• Chocolate Ink
• Sunset Ink
• Sunny Yellow Ink
• Sponge
• Foam Tape
• Circle Punch
• Scallop Punch
• Kraft Cardstock
• Colonial White Cardstock

Here is the second layout that I created using the flower stamp from this set.

  

CTMH Products used: Jubilation June SOTM, Fill in the Blank Stamp Set, Clear Button Assortment, Adornables, 4x6 Flip Flaps, Bitty Sparkles, Pear Ink, Hollyhock Ink, Silver Brad, Sweet Leaf Grosgrain Ribbon, Daydream Paper Pack

Now hop on over to Karen's Blog to see what she created!  Be sure to visit all of the Consultants at their blogs to get some great crafting ideas!  Remember, the June SOTM is only available until June 30th!  Contact your CTMH Consultant or click here to see how you can get this stamp set at a discount or even FREE!

4 Days Left!

Time is running out scrappin' & stampin' friends!



Click on the photo to view larger and get a close up of the stitching.

 This is a gorgeous layout that I created at the CTMH Leadershare event.  The reason I am sharing today is I wanted to show you that when I got home instead of using embroidery floss to hand stitch around the edges on both layouts I used a stamp from the You & Me Kit to create the faux stitching!  Time is running out for you to get this kit; there are only 4 days left!! So act fast, hop on over to my site or contact me to get the gorgeous kit and this D-Size stamp set.

Here is a close up of the stamp set included; I used the hash-mark stamp on the right to create the faux stitching on my pages! LOVE!

National Scrapbooking Month

All you scrappers out there already know that it is National Scrapbook Month! I also can't stop talking about it and the exclusive You and Me Kit that you can only get for the month of May! I keep saying how gorgeous the papers, embellishments, and stamps are that come with this kit, and I have shared some of my photos with you BUT now I am sharing an awesome video with you! Check out this You Tube video that the corporate office created that shows you all of the contents of this amazing kit!



There are three ways to get this FAB kit for the month of May only:

1.  Purchase $50 in CTMH products and get it for only $15

2.  Purchase it outright for $34.95

3.  Get it FREE by signing up to be a Close To My Heart Consultant for only half price ($64.50, usually $129)

Hop on over to my website to get your hands on this kit.

Happy Scrapping!

Blissful Butterflies

The first impression of the Bliss paper pack is, "Wow that would go great with my wedding photos!"  Yes, it sure will.  I have a friend getting married in just a few short months and she is not only using Bliss for her wedding album but to back her invitations and reply cards; how creative!?  However, I wanted to show that these gorgeous papers are versatile and could be used for other layouts, not just weddings.  The Boston Museum of Science has this really neat Butterfly Garden where there are free flying butterflies that overlooks the Charles River.  Olivia just loved watching the butterflies flying around and wanted so badly to touch and hold these beautiful butteflies!  After seeing the photos, I knew I had the perfect papers to go with them! 

Left side of the layout.  Products used; Bliss L2 Paper Pack, Bliss Assortment, Kraft Borders, Mocha Opagues, April SOTM

I also used the Kraft Borders again (I LOVE them!) and added the Mocha Opaques to embellish them (this was a layout that was promised over a month ago!!) I also used the April SOTM and the stamp set that comes with the You & Me kit!! Check it out. I know that the April SOTM is no longer available BUT I have a few extras that you can purchase from me while they last!

Right Side of the Layout.  Additional products used You & Me Kit Stamp

You & Me Workshop

Here is some eye candy of one of the two-page layouts that you can create with the National Scrapbook Month You & Me Kit, that is only available for the month of May.  I created this layout in no time!  It's is absolutely adorable and so versatile.  With this kit you can make a girly layout, a manly layout and have lots of leftovers for cards or even another layout!

Would you like this kit? Would you like to get together to create it with some friends?  Would you like to get $25 or more in FREE products of your choice?  Contact me at sullyharrington@gmail.com.

Left side of layout

Right side of layout

Both layouts (with some of the edges missing)

Close up of embellishments. Created with the D-Size Stamp set that is included, irresistibles & mocha gems!

More gorgeous embellishments!

National Scrapbook Month

Did you know that May is National Scrapbook Month?  Well I just thought I would share that with you!  It is so great to be able to celebrate such a fabulous hobby and CTMH has some fabulous specials to do just that!  May is a really special month for me as well, it marks my CTMH anniversary!

First, you can grab the absolutely gorgeous You & Me Scrapbook Kit, to create two fully embellished layouts complete with instructions! Below are pictures of the layouts that you can create with the You & Me National Scrapbook Month Kit, that is only available for the month of May!  Also, only for the month of May you can join my team for half price, only $65!!



You can get this adorable kit that creates 4 pages (with lots leftover for more projects) for only $15 or even FREE! 

You can purchase the kit outright for $34.95, get it for $15 with a minimum purchase of $50, or sign up to join my team (for 50% off in May only) and get the You & Me Kit as an added bonus for FREE!  Would you like to get together and create this kit as a workshop with friends? Earn free products as a mystery hostess? Contact me for more details; sullyharrington@gmail.com

The is all of the contents included in the kit. This kit is absolutely adorable and these pictures don't do it justice!!

Here is the awesome stamp set that comes with the kit

CTMH Leadershare!

I am so excited to be here outside of Philadelphia, PA to experience my first Close to My Heart Leadershare event.  There are lots of great events scheduled, I hope to learn lots of new tips, techniques and ideas to share with all of you!  I also am so excited to get to meet my team members and lots of new friends!  Sure to be a great time!  Today I am headed to the Philly Zoo with my family before the CTMH festivities begin! 

Just two more days until you can order the gorgeous You & Me National Scrapbook Month Kit!  I will be sharing pics and all of the details with you soon!  But for now here is a sneak of some corporate artwork to tie you over.

Happy Scrapping