Sunday, January 22, 2012

CTMH - A Little Teaser - LUCY

Happy God's morning to you all!  Well I figured for today I would give you a little teaser with one of our new paper packets called Lucy.  You can get this paper pack as well as many new others starting February 1st!  This 2 page layout features some of the many great papers in Lucy as well as the Just Blooms Paradise Flowers and Glitter Rub-Ons.  Hope you enjoy and don't forget to shop for these great new papers on February 1st!

 I tried to get a close-up of the Glitter Rub-Ons.  They are so cute and add a little extra "pop" to the page.

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Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Thinking of You & PhD

Its a Terrific Tuesday for me!  I have 2 things to share with you today.  First is a cute tent fold dress card that I made from the awesome Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge from CTMH.  The dress is made from a 3 1/2 in. scalloped circle!  I used the yummy Wonderland paper to create this card along with the For Every Occasion stamp set and Chocolate ink.  I also adorned the dress with the Rhinestone Designer brads and some Prisma Glitter.  It is super easy to make.  I think I will be making a few more with various sentiments just to have on hand.  Hope you enjoy!






I also have more news to share with you!!  Guess what I received in the mail today???  My training academy certificate and pin!!  I am so excited that I have finally finished all of my classes however the training still continues.  




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Sunday, January 15, 2012

Paper Dolls

Hello fellow crafters! Here is a card I put together today using one of my new stamps from My Favorite Things. The stamp set is Pure Innocence Paper Dolls.  I honestly don't know where the papers came from because I am trying to use up some of my scraps!  I colored her with Copics and used some white gross grain ribbon, dew drops and a button for embellishments.  The scalloped border dies are from Taylored Expressions.  I cut the giant border 3 times and just off set them to create a layered look.  

 For the inside of the card I stamped the image again and one of the sentiments.  I also used the Paper Dolls Border Die-Namics from MFT to finish it off.  Hope you enjoy!


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Saturday, January 14, 2012

Thank You

It is a beautiful God's morning (as my Aunt would say) on this Super Saturday!  Here is a quick Thank You card that I put together for my son's teacher.  She left to go back to her country and he asked me to make her a thank you card.  I used some of my CTMH Sonoma paper and the Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge to create this card.  I also used some Prima flowers, ribbon and a few pearl accents to finish it off.  My son wrote her a personal message on the inside.  He was very happy with the card, especially since it only took me about 20 minutes to put together!  Hope you enjoy!  Have a crafty day!

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Thursday, January 12, 2012

New Year, New Look!!

Happy Thursday everyone!!  I hope you all are having a terrific week!  Well, what do you think about the new look of my blog??  I am super excited about it!  Heather over at Individual Blog Banners created this awesome banner for me!!  She asked for a few details and what inspires me, I gave it to her and BOOM, just like that she created a banner, siggy and watermark for me that I LOVE!!  I plan to have her do more work for me VERY soon!!  I hope you all like it.  Leave me a comment and definitely check out Heather's blog to see more samples of her awesome work!!
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Monday, January 9, 2012

CTMH - Retiring List - LAST CHANCE

For all of my Close To My Heart customers, here is a list of items that will be retiring as of January 31st, 2012. Be sure to check it carefully so that you don't miss out on something that you want or need.

Spring/Summer 20ll Idea Book
(All Stamp Sets, in order as they appear in the book. Pricing reflects the changes as of January 1, 2012)

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

I would like to send a huge 'Thank You' to fellow consultant Cassandra for compiling this list.

Monday, January 2, 2012

Delight

Happy Monday all!!  Well I finally feel like my "mojo" is returning to me.  After spending the last 2 days organizing all my embellishments I mustered up the energy to put together a quick card.  The paper is DCWV Black Currant Stack which I have had for months and never used.  I can see this will be one of my favorites.  The roses are from CTMH's Cricut Art Philosophy Cartridge and the stamp set is Delightful Things.  The perfectly matched ribbon came from Really Reasonable Ribbon.  The funny thing is that I didn't purchase it, it was actually wrapped around the package from an order that I had placed with them and just decided to keep the ribbon because I thought it was cute.  So glad I did.  Hope you enjoy!

 
Here is a side view of the awesome 3-D roses.

Sunday, January 1, 2012

HAPPY NEW YEAR

Happy New Year to you and your family!  I hope that the holiday season was as good to you as it was to me and my family.  I am looking forward to a fabulous NEW YEAR with NEW BEGINNINGS!!

Well here is the first Stamp of the Month for 2012 from CTMH, "Little Reminder."  This is such a cute and versatile stamp set and a definite MUST have for your collection.  With a qualifying purchase you can get this stamp set for only $5!! Please shop with me on my website 24/7 to get this set and many others delivered right to your door! 

Welcome to Thank Goodness It's Fabulous (TGIF) Designs by Nicole! I am so happy that you stopped by. This is a place where I can show off my creativity and hopefully inspire others. Please come back soon and don't forget to sign my guestbook at the bottom of the page! Thanks for visiting TGIF Designs!