tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-41790541753936283932024-03-05T15:13:47.798-08:00Cre8ing from the {Heart}Tracie J. Cassidy | Close To My Heart | Independent Consultant<br>What I do in my spare time...Traciehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17084665787873535325noreply@blogger.comBlogger99125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4179054175393628393.post-77323217886328985142018-07-30T10:31:00.001-07:002018-07-30T10:31:33.548-07:00Central Park Tic-Tac-Toe | Color Dare #303 <h2>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Summer is the time for games. Today I'm playing a little crafty tic-tac-toe! It's been YEARS since I've participated in this fun challenge...thanks to the encouragement from my friend & fellow CTMH consultant, <a href="https://craft-coop.com/" target="_blank">Tracey Pierce</a>, I'm back on the bandwagon. I {heart} challenges because they are such a fun way to get motivated & think outside of the box!! You can find more info on the color dare <a href="https://colormyheartcolordare.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">here</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">If I'm going to be honest, this challenge submission was created by "accident" -- a very happy accident :) I was showing my friends how to use scraps after making the <a href="https://creatingfromtheheart.closetomyheart.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=11101&ci=10650" target="_blank">Cheers to You</a> card kit; which features the <a href="https://creatingfromtheheart.closetomyheart.com/Retail/product.aspx?itemid=11122" target="_blank">Central Park papers</a>. We had a bunch of triangle shaped scraps, which immediately made me think of the popular Sunburst cards. You basically, take your triangle pieces & arrange them on your card base to make a sunburst! How fun is that?! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Through the years, I've created many of these Sunburst cards...but by using a current paper it gives it a fresh, new look. I used primarily <a href="https://creatingfromtheheart.closetomyheart.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=10257&ci=8982" target="_blank">Pacifica</a>, <a href="https://creatingfromtheheart.closetomyheart.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=10253&ci=8974" target="_blank">Poppy</a> & <a href="https://creatingfromtheheart.closetomyheart.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=10261&ci=8992" target="_blank">Lemon</a> colors. But there is some <a href="https://creatingfromtheheart.closetomyheart.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=10235&ci=8938" target="_blank">Bashful</a> in the confetti pattern paper...so I'm counting the diagonal for my </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">tic-tac-toe.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>If you love these vibrant colors, you might want to <b><a href="https://creatingfromtheheart.closetomyheart.com/Retail/Products.aspx?CatalogID=235" target="_blank">stock up</a></b> - they'll all be retiring after August 31, except Lemon! In addition, the Central Park papers will also be retiring next month.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I used <a href="https://creatingfromtheheart.closetomyheart.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=9381&ci=6788" target="_blank">Archival Black ink</a> for my sentiment, so I could add our <a href="https://creatingfromtheheart.closetomyheart.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=8637&ci=6273" target="_blank">watercolors</a> to highlight the it. The archival ink doesn't bleed when you add watercolor, markers or shimmer which allows you to add pops of color to your artwork. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I hope this card adds a little sunshine to your day! Please visit my <a href="https://creatingfromtheheart.closetomyheart.com/" target="_blank">website </a>for more info on the products I used.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">You simply cut a piece of cardstock 4 1/4 x 8 1/2. And then score it at 2 1/8 & 6 3/8. You can find the full tutorial </span><a href="https://splitcoaststampers.com/resources/tutorials/gate_fold_card" style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;" target="_blank">here</a><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">.</span></div>
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</span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">This month we have 22 amazing <i>Close To My Heart Consultants</i> sharing their creations on their blogs. This is simple to do - just click on the link at the end of the post on each blog to move to the next one. Leave a comment, if you like what you see. We love to get your feedback. Here we go!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I'm so excited about this month's stamp...but not for the reason you may think! I have to admit, I had a difficult time coming up with an idea for a <i>card</i> using this set, but thanks to some inspiration from <a href="http://evergreenmemoriesandart.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Michele</a>, the ideas began to flow. </span><br />
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</span> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">When I realized I could use my new <a href="https://creatingfromtheheart.closetomyheart.com/retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=10288" target="_blank">Basic Tags thin cuts</a>, it all started to come together quickly. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I cut a tiny (1 1/2) wreath using the <a href="https://creatingfromtheheart.closetomyheart.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=9395&ci=6694" target="_blank">Flower Market cartridge</a>; I think it adds just the right touch to my cabin :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">We will be featuring September Stamp of the Month, which is <b><a href="https://creatingfromtheheart.closetomyheart.com/ctmh/promotions/sotm/2017/1709-feel-so-blessed.aspx" target="_blank">Feel So Blessed</a></b>. If you have come here from <span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://heartfulstamper.blogspot.com/2017/09/september-sotm-blog-hop-feel-so-blessed.html">Vickie's Blog</a>, </span>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 on <a href="http://ifyoublingit.blogspot.com/p/stamp-of-month-blog-hop-list.html">Melinda’s Blog</a><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">.)</span></span><br />
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</span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">This month we have 25 amazing <i>Close To My Heart Consultants</i> sharing their creations on their blogs. This is simple to do - just click on the link at the end of the post on each blog to move to the next one. Leave a comment, if you like what you see. We love to get your feedback. Here we go!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Living a grateful life is something that I try to practice daily. But as we come into fall & the season of Thanksgiving, gratitude seems to be front & center everyone's minds. This stamp has all the sentiments you need to express your gratitude in cards, scrapbook layouts, thanksgiving table decor & more!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I got the inspiration for this double z-fold card from fellow consultant, Laura Ryan. I used our new <a href="https://creatingfromtheheart.closetomyheart.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=10204&ci=8864" target="_blank">Basics Fundamentals</a> pattern paper - don't you love it? "Grateful" is stamped in the new <a href="https://creatingfromtheheart.closetomyheart.com/retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=10214&ci=8896" target="_blank">Charcoal</a> ink. The Basics color paletten (our neutrals) was totally revamped this year - you can check out the ten new colors <a href="https://creatingfromtheheart.closetomyheart.com/retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=10214&ci=8896" target="_blank">here</a>. These are just a few of the MANY new products that launched last month in our <a href="https://creatingfromtheheart.closetomyheart.com/ctmh/products/online-idea-book.aspx" target="_blank">Annual Inspirations</a> catalog. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Have you noticed that feathers are all rage? My friend & fellow consultant, <a href="https://papercraftingprincess.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">Tracey Pierce</a>, created this amazing card for our SOTM swap. It's my favorite - possibly, because she used <a href="https://creatingfromtheheart.closetomyheart.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=10246&ci=8960" target="_blank">Eggplant</a> cardstock!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I have to admit...coloring is not my thing. I know it's all the rage right now, but (until now) </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I've not been able to jump on the bandwagon. This stamp might change my mind!? It really pops!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I doesn't look bad, stamped in a single color. But when you use your <a href="http://creatingfromtheheart.closetomyheart.com/Retail/Products.aspx?CatalogID=237" target="_blank">ShinHan markers</a> to color it in...wow!</span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I decided to start a new Picture My Life (PML) pocket album with photos from our trip to Alaska last year. I made my own PML cards using the <a href="http://creatingfromtheheart.closetomyheart.com/ctmh/promotions/sotm/2017/1705-live-laugh-love.aspx" target="_blank">Live, Laugh, Love</a> set. </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I also added a pre-made card from a retired PML set & a </span><a href="http://creatingfromtheheart.closetomyheart.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=8649&ci=6282" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;" target="_blank">gold overlay</a><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">. </span><br />
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I used paper from this month's special, <a href="http://creatingfromtheheart.closetomyheart.com/ctmh/promotions/campaigns/1705-nsm-live-beautifully.aspx" target="_blank">Live Beautifully</a> & the <a href="http://creatingfromtheheart.closetomyheart.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=9372&ci=6890" target="_blank">Rustic Fundamentals</a> packet. I can't wait to get started on my next pages!</div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><a href="http://creatingfromtheheart.closetomyheart.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=9372&ci=6890" target="_blank">Rustic Fundamentals</a> paper</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">PML <a href="http://creatingfromtheheart.closetomyheart.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=8649&ci=6282" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;" target="_blank">gold overlay</a></span><br />
<a href="http://creatingfromtheheart.closetomyheart.com/Retail/Products.aspx?CatalogID=237" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">ShinHan markers</span></a><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><a href="http://creatingfromtheheart.closetomyheart.com/retail/search.aspx?searchvalue=etched" target="_blank"><span style="color: #351c75;">Etched Alphabet</span></a> stamp</span><br />
<a href="http://creatingfromtheheart.closetomyheart.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=8627&ci=6263" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Enamel & Glitter Duos Blue Dots</span></a><br />
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<h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Welcome to our Stamp of the Month Blog Hop!</span></h2><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">We will be featuring <a href="http://creatingfromtheheart.closetomyheart.com/ctmh/promotions/sotm/2017/1703-tea-rrific.aspx">March's SOTM</a>, which is Tea-rrific. If you have come here from <span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://craftyhappy.blogspot.com/2017/03/march-sotm-blog-hop-tea-rrific.html">Darlys' Blog</a>, </span>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 on <a href="http://ifyoublingit.blogspot.com/p/stamp-of-month-blog-hop-list.html">Melinda’s Blog</a><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">.)</span></span><br />
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</span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">This is such a popular stamp, this month we have 30 <i>Close To My Heart Consultants</i> sharing their creations on their blogs. This is simple to do - just click on the link at the end of the post on each blog to move to the next one. Leave a comment, if you like what you see. We love to get your feedback. Here we go!</span></span><br />
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</tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I had so much fun creating with this stamp set! I sometimes feel like I get in a rut, creating cards that are the same shape/size all the time. So I decided to use a 5.5" square card base this month, cut from our <a href="http://creatingfromtheheart.closetomyheart.com/retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=5782" target="_blank">Kraft paper</a> (although you can't see the base in my photos). The large polka dot pattern in the <a href="http://creatingfromtheheart.closetomyheart.com/retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=9773" target="_blank">Sugar Rush</a> paper packet needs a little extra room to really pop - I think it worked!? </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</tbody></table>I used a technique called "paper piecing" with the stacked tea cups. I stamped the image in <a href="http://creatingfromtheheart.closetomyheart.com/retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=9336" target="_blank">Slate ink</a> on three different pattern papers. Then I cut out one cup from each paper & stacked them back up. I'm really please how it turned out.<br />
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</tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I also designed this tea bag holder (inspired by <a href="http://creatingwithyou.com/" target="_blank">Tina Law</a>) for an upcoming event. These are going to make great little gifts!</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRcjwXBbqdWp_GnHzgxjMP42QdGl2_0zqRABXDemNIFABW6T_5OFEZgFahCU78ThBPRqvUYt4YSmtsBhpQE3_EAV5mgSokBlDzYuVIg2BVvkwLFxl70vgK9fTxg8Q4jNQ0KbeKo8VBUOB9/s1600/IMG_2496.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRcjwXBbqdWp_GnHzgxjMP42QdGl2_0zqRABXDemNIFABW6T_5OFEZgFahCU78ThBPRqvUYt4YSmtsBhpQE3_EAV5mgSokBlDzYuVIg2BVvkwLFxl70vgK9fTxg8Q4jNQ0KbeKo8VBUOB9/s200/IMG_2496.JPG" width="183" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicm2VdTW8wSUJMJ6Eh8jfkbSQHSIbohe0BDG-3jALPKln15iYBBwEM3qwKl9n6OFYQgqh29exF2JmrKpyYNPb81z05MylOc4bn6HZbmlFccNfYD5RLUtQSOFJecAgUhb2edmdwB03qjKVR/s1600/IMG_2497.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="153" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicm2VdTW8wSUJMJ6Eh8jfkbSQHSIbohe0BDG-3jALPKln15iYBBwEM3qwKl9n6OFYQgqh29exF2JmrKpyYNPb81z05MylOc4bn6HZbmlFccNfYD5RLUtQSOFJecAgUhb2edmdwB03qjKVR/s200/IMG_2497.JPG" width="200" /></a></div><br />
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<a href="http://creatingfromtheheart.closetomyheart.com/retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=9773" target="_blank">Sugar Rush</a> paper packet<br />
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</span></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">And remember, the <b>March SOTM is only available until the 31st</b>! <a href="http://creatingfromtheheart.closetomyheart.com/ctmh/promotions/sotm/2017/1703-tea-rrific.aspx" target="_blank">Click here</a> to see how you can get this stamp set at a discount!</span></div></div></div>Traciehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17084665787873535325noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4179054175393628393.post-64277457160104597642017-02-16T18:00:00.000-08:002017-02-16T18:00:00.209-08:00Lucky Me Banner | Fundamentals Creative Collections | Blog Hop<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">We will be featuring the <a href="http://creatingfromtheheart.closetomyheart.com/Retail/Products.aspx?CatalogID=217" target="_blank">Fundamentals Creative Collections</a> paper packets. There are 6 fundamental collections that coordinate with our other patterned paper packets. If you have come here from my friend & super creative consultant, <span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://evergreenmemoriesandart.blogspot.com/2017/02/blog-hop-fundamentals-creative.html">Michele's Blog</a>, </span>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 on <a href="http://ifyoublingit.blogspot.com/p/stamp-of-month-blog-hop-list.html">Melinda’s Blog</a><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">.)</span></span><br />
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</span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">This month we have 23 <i>Close To My Heart Consultants</i> sharing their creations using great CTMH products on their blogs. This is simple to do - just click on the link at the end of the post on each blog to move to the next one. Here we go!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Today I'm sharing my St. Patrick's Day banner, created with the <a href="http://creatingfromtheheart.closetomyheart.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=9363&ci=4848" target="_blank">Adventure Fundamentals</a> & <a href="http://creatingfromtheheart.closetomyheart.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=9358&ci=6689" target="_blank">Gold Fundamentals</a> collections. </span><br />
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</span> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I used both shades of green (<a href="http://creatingfromtheheart.closetomyheart.com/retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=9270" target="_blank">Willow</a> & <a href="http://creatingfromtheheart.closetomyheart.com/retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=9269" target="_blank">Emerald</a>) to cut the shamrock shapes with the <a href="http://creatingfromtheheart.closetomyheart.com/retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=9395&ci=6694" target="_blank">Flower Market</a> cartridge. I accented a few with <a href="http://creatingfromtheheart.closetomyheart.com/retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=8593" target="_blank">Green Shimmer Trim</a> & <a href="http://creatingfromtheheart.closetomyheart.com/retail/product.aspx?itemid=8628" target="_blank">Glitter Duo Green Triangles</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">The gold polka dot clover is from the <a href="http://creatingfromtheheart.closetomyheart.com/retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=9358" target="_blank">Gold Fundamentals</a> packet. These sheets are not paper (what a pleasant surprise); they are actually <i>see-through overlays</i> with gold foil designs. Love them!<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><a href="http://creatingfromtheheart.closetomyheart.com/retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=5782" target="_blank">Kraft cardstock</a><br />
<a href="http://creatingfromtheheart.closetomyheart.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=9363&ci=4848" style="font-family: '"georgia"', '"times new roman"', serif;" target="_blank">Adventure Fundamentals</a> paper<br />
<a href="http://creatingfromtheheart.closetomyheart.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=9358&ci=6689" style="font-family: '"georgia"', '"times new roman"', serif;" target="_blank">Gold Fundamentals</a> overlays<br />
<a href="http://creatingfromtheheart.closetomyheart.com/retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=8593" style="font-family: '"georgia"', '"times new roman"', serif;" target="_blank">Green Shimmer Trim</a><br />
<a href="http://creatingfromtheheart.closetomyheart.com/retail/product.aspx?itemid=8628" style="font-family: '"georgia"', '"times new roman"', serif;" target="_blank">Glitter Duo Green Triangles</a><br />
<a href="http://creatingfromtheheart.closetomyheart.com/retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=7673" target="_blank">Topiary Mini Chevron Ribbon</a> (<i><span style="color: red;">currently on clearance!</span></i>)<br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">We will be featuring January's SOTM, which is <a href="http://creatingfromtheheart.closetomyheart.com/ctmh/promotions/sotm/2017/1701-adore-you.aspx">Adore You</a>. If you have come here from <span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://kristascraftycorner.blogspot.com/2017/01/adore-you-january-2017-sotm-blog-hop.html">Krista's Blog</a>, </span>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 on <a href="http://ifyoublingit.blogspot.com/p/stamp-of-month-blog-hop-list.html">Melinda’s Blog</a><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">.)</span></span><br />
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</span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">This month we have 26 <i>Close To My Heart Consultants</i> sharing their creations using this month's SOTM and other great CTMH products on their blogs. This is simple to do - just click on the link at the end of the post on each blog to move to the next one. Here we go!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Happy New Year!! I hope everyone is healthy, happy & ready to craft in 2017. My anniversary was in December, so I made this little card, for my dear hubby, in the midst of the holiday rush. This stamp set is perfect for COLORING -- you know, coloring was all the rage last year! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I started by using one of the <b>new</b> paper packets called <a href="http://creatingfromtheheart.closetomyheart.com/Retail/product.aspx?itemid=9773" target="_blank">Sugar Rush</a> for the background paper & heart cutout. You can check out this packet & other in our new Seasonal Expressions catalog that launched TODAY on my website!</span></div>
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</span> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">These tags were so simple to put together, I will be mass producing more for the Angel Bazaar at <a href="http://www.cathedralolph.org/">OLPH</a> on December 3. If you're local, come by & support my small business & our local parish church.</span></div>
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Traciehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17084665787873535325noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4179054175393628393.post-52474024960281774712016-10-01T18:00:00.000-07:002016-10-01T20:39:43.929-07:00Yuletide Joy | October SOTM | Blog Hop<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQcAGSI8k8uxuhvKjjdoWSps9QbNXO3YoWyBDJFGGlNAM-lrs3MHs0Y5BFbIUr2rnfFS0SdEpgtBlHJUM50JhkXSr_Z_0hMJ0KjIdQ5Dt1mvZkHoMpLlJZgcVDQe11cwEF95RPhGJSlcoX/s1600/Oct2016Badge.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="close to my heart, ctmh, sotm" border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQcAGSI8k8uxuhvKjjdoWSps9QbNXO3YoWyBDJFGGlNAM-lrs3MHs0Y5BFbIUr2rnfFS0SdEpgtBlHJUM50JhkXSr_Z_0hMJ0KjIdQ5Dt1mvZkHoMpLlJZgcVDQe11cwEF95RPhGJSlcoX/s320/Oct2016Badge.jpg" title="creating from the heart, stamp of the month, yuletide joy" width="320" /></a></div><h2 style="text-align: center;">Welcome to our Stamp of the Month Blog Hop!</h2>We will be featuring October's SOTM, which is <a href="http://creatingfromtheheart.closetomyheart.com/ctmh/promotions/sotm/2016/1610-yuletide-joy.aspx" target="_blank">Yuletide Joy</a>. If you have come here from <span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://snipssnapsandscraps.blogspot.com/2016/10/october-stamp-of-month-blog-hop.html">Kathy's Blog</a> </span>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 on <a href="http://ifyoublingit.blogspot.com/p/stamp-of-month-blog-hop-list.html">Melinda’s Blog</a><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">.)<br />
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Below you can find a list of supplies I used, which can be ordered on my <a href="http://creatingfromtheheart.closetomyheart.com/" target="_blank">website</a> 24/7.<br />
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<a href="http://creatingfromtheheart.closetomyheart.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=268&ci=4889" target="_blank">Colonial White</a> cardstock<br />
<a href="http://creatingfromtheheart.closetomyheart.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=9353&ci=6730" target="_blank">Red Glitter paper</a><br />
<a href="http://creatingfromtheheart.closetomyheart.com/Retail/product.aspx?itemid=9352" target="_blank">Sea Glass Glitter paper</a><br />
<a href="http://creatingfromtheheart.closetomyheart.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=6849&ci=6096" target="_blank">Slate</a> ink<br />
Cricut <a href="http://creatingfromtheheart.closetomyheart.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=8545&ci=6308" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;" target="_blank">Artistry</a> cartridge<br />
Cricut Art Philosophy cartridge<br />
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2016 Annual Inspirations</h2>
The new <i>Annual Inspirations Idea Book</i> (catalog) has been available since the beginning of August...if you'd like to see it for yourself, simply place an order on <a href="http://creatingfromtheheart.closetomyheart.com/retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=9283&ci=6804" target="_blank">my website</a> & you'll get a FREE idea book in your box! Or - if you want to take a peek r<b>ight now</b>, <a href="http://creatingfromtheheart.closetomyheart.com/ctmh/products/online-idea-book.aspx">click here</a> for the online version.<br />
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In October, I'll be reviewing the <i>Holiday Expressions catalog</i>, that came out this month. I'm not one to rush the seasons...so I won't be presenting those products just yet. But stay tuned!<br />
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The Annual Inspirations idea book is filled with some awesome new products! If you're local, I'm happy to deliver one to you. If you're looking online, look for this green flag that denotes "new" items.<br />
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Here are a few of my favorites. And trust me, it's hard to pick just a "few!"<br />
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Cricut</h3>
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The newest Cricut Cartridge is <a href="http://creatingfromtheheart.closetomyheart.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=9395&ci=6694" target="_blank">Flower Market</a>. And like all our cartridges, it's nothing short of <b><i>A-mazing! </i></b>All the flowers you see on the idea book cover were made using it, as well as this wreath. I see many, many projects being created in my future with this cartridge!</div>
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For the first time, we're also featuring a <i>digital only</i> <a href="http://creatingfromtheheart.closetomyheart.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=9424&ci=6832" target="_blank">City Sidewalks cartridge</a> that coordinates with our <a href="http://creatingfromtheheart.closetomyheart.com/retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=9283&ci=6804" target="_blank">City Sidewalks</a>, our holiday paper packet (more to come about that in my Season Expression Review next month).<br />
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Thin Cuts</h3>
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Use these thin metal dies to quickly and easily cut shapes for embellishing your scrapbook pages and cards. Thin Cuts are packaged on their own magnetic sheet and work well with most die-cutting machines.<br />
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Paper & Inks</h3>
Our new <a href="http://creatingfromtheheart.closetomyheart.com/Retail/Products.aspx?CatalogID=217">Fundamental paper packets</a> are designed to be VERSATILE. They're available for the entire year & coordinate with the <i>seasonal paper packets</i> that will be introduced in our Seasonal Expressions Catalog (stay tuned for my holiday product review in Oct).<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://creatingfromtheheart.closetomyheart.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=9373&ci=6891" target="_blank">Uptown Fundamentals</a></td></tr>
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We have 8 new ink & <a href="http://creatingfromtheheart.closetomyheart.com/Retail/Products.aspx?CatalogID=218">cardstock colors</a>.<br />
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If you haven't already heard, <a href="http://creatingfromtheheart.closetomyheart.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=9275&ci=4872" style="font-weight: normal;">Sea Glass</a> is the "color of the year" - I will be featuring projects that coordinate with this color throughout the next year.<br />
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Acrylic Stamps</h3>
Of course, there are also TONS of new acrylic stamp sets. Check them out <a href="http://creatingfromtheheart.closetomyheart.com/retail/Category.aspx?CatalogID=220" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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I love sharing CTMH products & <i>{creating from the heart} </i>- please <a href="mailto:tjmelon@yahoo.com" target="_blank">contact me</a> to learn more!<br />
<br />Traciehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17084665787873535325noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4179054175393628393.post-13140338197330067102016-09-18T11:44:00.001-07:002016-09-18T11:44:50.056-07:00Give Thanks | Home DecorIf you haven't checked out the CTMH <a href="http://creatingfromtheheart.closetomyheart.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=8545&ci=6308" target="_blank">Artistry cartridge</a>, you're going to love it! Like <b>all</b> the CTMH cartridges, it's filled with hundreds of images & a font. Did you know that we now offer <a href="http://creatingfromtheheart.closetomyheart.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=8861&ci=6338" target="_blank">digital image</a> files for our newest cartridges?? If you have a Cricut Explore™ or Cricut Explore Air™you might like this option. But please note, they do not come with the coordinating CTMH stamps sets or cardstock.<br />
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I created this framed Gratitude artwork for a fundraiser in my community. I hope they enjoy it! I'll be hosting a workshop this fall for those interested in making it - it's a great Girls Night Out project. If you're out of town, I can provide a kit for $15 + shipping (you provide your own frame). <a href="mailto:tjmelon@yahoo.com">Contact me </a>if you're interested!<br />
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I used our new <a href="http://creatingfromtheheart.closetomyheart.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=9372&ci=6890" target="_blank">Rustic Home Fundaments</a> for the background paper. This packet is, without a doubt, my new favorite!<br />
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I cut the oak wreath & leaves using <a href="http://creatingfromtheheart.closetomyheart.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=8545&ci=6308">Artistry</a>. I set my Cricut to "fit to page" to get a 12x12 wreath.</div>
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The "Give Thanks" sentiment in the center is cut with Artistry using <a href="http://creatingfromtheheart.closetomyheart.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=6840&ci=5891">Ruby cardstock</a> & <a href="http://creatingfromtheheart.closetomyheart.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=9350&ci=6727">gold glitter paper</a>. I raised it using our <a href="http://creatingfromtheheart.closetomyheart.com/retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=4303">3-D Foam Tape</a>.<br />
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For the pumpkins I used the September SOTM; I just love the gratitude sentiment. They are stamped using our <a href="http://creatingfromtheheart.closetomyheart.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=8715&ci=6164" target="_blank">Goldrush pigment ink</a>. </div>
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I cut the pumpkin images using the <a href="http://creatingfromtheheart.closetomyheart.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=8547&ci=6310" target="_blank">Artbooking cartridge</a> - first I cut a white one (which I stamped on) & then I cut a green one (using <a href="http://creatingfromtheheart.closetomyheart.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=8696&ci=5886" target="_blank">Fern cardstock</a>) to paste the stamped one on to get the stem/leaves to pop.</div>
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Traciehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17084665787873535325noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4179054175393628393.post-12825960182195294302016-09-12T20:54:00.002-07:002016-09-12T22:36:23.626-07:00Blessed Beyond Measure | September SOTMFall is in the air here in the midwest; today's high was a whopping 59 degrees! As the weather gets cooler & the trees start to turn & pumpkin spice "everything" appears, I start getting into the fall mode.<br />
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The September stamp of the month is the perfect stamp for your fall cards, layouts & activities. I'm already envisioning placecards for our Thanksgiving table (stay tuned for that post next month). As always, you can <a href="http://creatingfromtheheart.closetomyheart.com/ctmh/promotions/sotm/2016/1609-blessed-beyond-measure.aspx" target="_blank">get this stamp for $5</a> with your $50 order on my <a href="http://creatingfromtheheart.closetomyheart.com/" target="_blank">website</a>. Or if you'd rather just <a href="http://creatingfromtheheart.closetomyheart.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=9529&ci=4845" target="_blank">buy it outright</a> (at full price) it's $17.95. It also coordinates with cuts on our <a href="http://creatingfromtheheart.closetomyheart.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=8547&ci=6310" target="_blank">Artbooking</a> Cricut cartridge.<br />
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The <i>Twist & Pop</i> card is all the rage right now...so I decided to use my <b>new</b> <a href="http://creatingfromtheheart.closetomyheart.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=9372&ci=6890" target="_blank">Rustic Home</a> Fundamentals paper to create this interactive card. It looks complicated, but it was actually quite easy! And everyone who's opened it has been blown away.<br />
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Want more SOTM inspiration? Check out our <a href="http://evergreenmemoriesandart.blogspot.com/2016/09/september-sotm-blog-hop-blessed-beyond.html" target="_blank">consultant blog hop</a> featuring this stamp set.</div>
<br />Traciehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17084665787873535325noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4179054175393628393.post-84981379811621497092016-08-16T10:29:00.002-07:002016-08-16T10:29:40.517-07:00The Long Way Home | June SOTM<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Last month, I had a visit from my long-time college friend & her family. She has three girls who love to do crafts, so I had some fun projects for them to do while they were here.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">They each got to make cards, a journal & Picture My Life (pocket scrapbook) layout using the June <a href="http://creatingfromtheheart.closetomyheart.com/ctmh/promotions/sotm/" target="_blank">stamp of the month</a> - <i>The Long Way Home</i>. This stamp set is perfect for summer road trip albums!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">For the Picture My Life (PML) layouts, we used the same stamp set to make our own PML cards & added a few more (retired) cards. I used my layout for photos from a recent weekend getaway. I hope the girls used there's for their SD trip photos!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">We all (even Mom) had a great time staying up <b>late</b> & crafting together! What a fun summer it's been :)</span></div>
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Traciehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17084665787873535325noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4179054175393628393.post-58659209653647225852016-08-01T18:00:00.000-07:002016-09-28T09:48:14.269-07:00Purr-fect Halloween | Blog Hop | August Stamp of the Month<img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieSHIIDJlpX_trwkwmuTkl3h_r_nLQNqY7VzCs2rMVkZzonuhkCJEU4MyG_4QxqtZ9NrQG7uFcGrQrV1ubAW5EUwIvtYxZtA1RGYH_tlPYzcr7YWqS7nu9MbEnPH1GsplpbRxuHYoQywaI/s200/IMG_8490.JPG" width="200" /> <br />
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We will be featuring August's SOTM, which is <a href="http://creatingfromtheheart.closetomyheart.com/ctmh/promotions/sotm/2016/1608-purr-fect-halloween.aspx" style="font-size: 12pt;" target="_blank">Purr-fect Halloween</a>. If you have come here from <a href="http://jenrubio.blogspot.com/2016/08/august-stamp-of-month-blog-hop.html" style="font-size: large;">Jen Rubio's Blog</a> 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 on <a href="http://ifyoublingit.blogspot.com/p/stamp-of-month-blog-hop-list.html">Melinda’s Blog</a><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">.)</span><br />
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Even though we're still in the midst of summer activities, it's never too soon to start planning for Fall. Halloween will be here before you know it! This Halloween inspired stamp set will get you on the right track. And if you've got a crazy cat lady in your life, you can use the set to make some adorable "Crazy Cat" cards & gifts!<br />
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I used my Cricut <a href="http://creatingfromtheheart.closetomyheart.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=8545&ci=6308" target="_blank">Artistry cartridge</a> to create the black background design. And I used our <a href="http://creatingfromtheheart.closetomyheart.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=9351&ci=6728" target="_blank">silver</a> <a href="http://creatingfromtheheart.closetomyheart.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=9351&ci=6728" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;" target="_blank">glitter</a><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: small;"><a href="http://creatingfromtheheart.closetomyheart.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=9351&ci=6728" target="_blank"> paper</a> behind the image to make the eyes & mouths pop. The paper is our NEW <a href="http://creatingfromtheheart.closetomyheart.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=9364&ci=4850" target="_blank">Enchantment Fundamentals</a> patterned paper packet. I love that each page is two-sided with the same pattern in a coordinating color!</span></div>
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I thought my kitty need a little something, so I used <a href="http://creatingfromtheheart.closetomyheart.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=1030&ci=6413" target="_blank">liquid glass</a> to make her eyes & hat stand out a bit more. And I added a little bow from our NEW <a href="http://creatingfromtheheart.closetomyheart.com/Retail/product.aspx?itemid=9398" target="_blank">Enchantment Ribbon</a> pack. <br />
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I hope you enjoyed what I created for you today. Below you can find a list of supplies I used, which can be ordered on my <a href="http://creatingfromtheheart.closetomyheart.com/" target="_blank">website</a> 24/7.<br />
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<a href="http://creatingfromtheheart.closetomyheart.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=9364&ci=4850" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;" target="_blank">Enchantment Fundamentals</a><br />
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<a href="http://creatingfromtheheart.closetomyheart.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=712&ci=6077" target="_blank">Black ink</a><br />
<a href="http://creatingfromtheheart.closetomyheart.com/Retail/product.aspx?itemid=251" target="_blank">Black cardstock</a><br />
<a href="http://creatingfromtheheart.closetomyheart.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=9351&ci=6728" target="_blank">silver glitter paper</a><br />
<a href="http://creatingfromtheheart.closetomyheart.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=6792&ci=5977" target="_blank">silver shimmer trim</a><br />
Cricut <a href="http://creatingfromtheheart.closetomyheart.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=8545&ci=6308" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;" target="_blank">Artistry cartridge</a><br />
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Now "hop" on over to <a href="http://catscrapbooking.com/2016/08/01/august-stamp-of-the-month-blog-hop-purr-fect-halloween/" style="font-size: large;">Cat's Blog</a> to see her work. Be sure to visit all the Consultants at their blogs to get some great crafting ideas!<br />
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Remember, the <b>August SOTM is only available until the 31st</b>! <a href="http://creatingfromtheheart.closetomyheart.com/ctmh/promotions/sotm/2016/1608-purr-fect-halloween.aspx" target="_blank">Click here</a> to see how you can get this stamp set at a discount!</div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">This June marked the 50th wedding anniversary of my parents. We took an amazing trip to Alaska & Denali National Park. And when we got home, we celebrated with friends. It was a lovely party & I think my parents thoroughly enjoyed it! I did all the decorations; many using CTMH products - there was a lot of sparkle.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I made this mini album with photos from the past 5 decades, using the <a href="http://creatingfromtheheart.ctmh.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=8306&ci=6210" target="_blank">Kraft Mini Book</a>,</span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> <a href="http://creatingfromtheheart.ctmh.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=8584&ci=6218" target="_blank">Gold glitter paper</a> & <a href="http://creatingfromtheheart.ctmh.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=9092&ci=7388" target="_blank">Picture My Life (PML) "Our Story" cards</a> </span><b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">(which will ALL be retiring at </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">the</span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> end of the month, so get yours today!)</span></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">And finally, I used the <a href="http://creatingfromtheheart.ctmh.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=8548&ci=6311" target="_blank">Cricut Artiste cartridge</a> to make rolled flowers for the card box. They came out so beautiful! <b>This cartridge (and 2 others) will be <a href="http://creatingfromtheheart.ctmh.com/Retail/Products.aspx?CatalogID=264" target="_blank">retiring</a> at the end of month too. </b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Now it's time to start working on the <a href="http://creatingfromtheheart.ctmh.com/Retail/Products.aspx?CatalogID=232" target="_blank">photos albums</a> & capture these memories. Whatever events you have this summer, I hope you're enjoying them. If I can help you create special party favors or organize your photos in <a href="http://creatingfromtheheart.ctmh.com/Retail/Products.aspx?CatalogID=241" target="_blank">pocket pages</a>, <a href="http://creatingfromtheheart.ctmh.com/Retail/Products.aspx?CatalogID=233" target="_blank">mini albums</a> or traditional scrapbooks I hope you'll <a href="http://creatingfromtheheart.ctmh.com/Retail/Products.aspx?CatalogID=177" target="_blank">shop my website</a>.</span><br />
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Have you checked out our <a href="http://creatingfromtheheart.ctmh.com/Retail/Products.aspx?CatalogID=242" target="_blank">Cut Above</a> card kits? They make it <i>faster, simpler, easier</i> to make handmade cards for your friends & family. Kits include precut die cuts, designer card stock bases, embellishments & envelopes to make 10 cards. What a value!</div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>You're invited</b> to join me for a virtual card workshop! Create beautiful cards like this from the comfort of your home. </span><b style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">You pick the date</b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> & I'll Skype or FaceTime with you, </span><i style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">at your convenience</i><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> to put these adorable cards together. </span><a href="mailto:tjmelon@yahoo.com" target="_blank">Contact me</a> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">now to put a date on my calendar!</span>Traciehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17084665787873535325noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4179054175393628393.post-2595012063117232012016-07-18T09:59:00.002-07:002016-07-18T09:59:51.635-07:00Stamp of the Month - From the Notebook<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The <a href="http://creatingfromtheheart.ctmh.com/ctmh/promotions/sotm/2016/1607-from-the-notebook.aspx" target="_blank">July stamp of the month</a> is perfect for planners - are you a "planner chick"?? If so, you're going to want to add this stamp to your collection! </span><br />
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Traciehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17084665787873535325noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4179054175393628393.post-58173520876850172352016-07-10T12:00:00.000-07:002016-07-10T12:00:00.987-07:003rd Annual Log Cabin Retreat<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">In May, I traveled back to WA (yes, I had just moved from there a few weeks before) to spend 4 fun-filled days with some of my favorite crafty friends. We had a wonderful weekend; it was relaxing, productive & full of laughs -- and wine! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">One of the projects we worked on was this adorable perpetual birthday book (inspired by <a href="http://evergreenmemoriesandart.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Michele Rowley</a>) using the <a href="http://creatingfromtheheart.ctmh.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=8545&ci=6308" target="_blank">Cricut Artistry cartridge</a> & a <span style="color: purple;"><a href="http://creatingfromtheheart.ctmh.com/Retail/Products.aspx?CatalogID=241" target="_blank">Picture My Life card kit</a>.</span> Below is the list of supplies - this is a<i> fun & easy workshop</i> to do with a couple friends. Makes a great gift! Contact me to schedule your workshop. <b>Most items are on the retiring list, so if you'd like to create this little book be sure to order your items before the end of July.</b></span><br />
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Traciehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17084665787873535325noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4179054175393628393.post-66664491067782035652016-07-05T15:20:00.001-07:002016-07-05T15:56:43.535-07:00Spring Recap<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Greetings Crafty Friends! I've been MIA the past few months, but I'm gearing up & hoping to launch my CTMH business in my new community soon!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">This spring my husband & I moved back to our "home" in South Dakota - where all our extended family lives. What a blessing it is to be able to spend "unlimited" time with our loved ones again after being gone so many years! Over the next few weeks, I'll be blogging with a recap of the past few months & the creations I made along the way.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">We started celebrating in May for Mother's Day. It's been a long time since I spent Mother's Day with my mom! The weather cooperated & we enjoyed a beautiful brunch on the deck. I used retired papers to make the pinwheels & my <a href="http://creatingfromtheheart.ctmh.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=8548&ci=6311" target="_blank">Cricut <i>Artiste</i> cartridge</a> to cut out "Happy Mother's Day" from our gorgeous glitter paper. <b>This cartridge (and a few others) will be retiring next month, to make way for a NEW one. </b>Personally, Artiste is one of my favorites. You can still <a href="http://creatingfromtheheart.ctmh.com/Retail/Products.aspx?CatalogID=264" target="_blank">purchase it</a> while supplies last.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Check out the available glitter paper colors <a href="http://creatingfromtheheart.ctmh.com/Retail/Products.aspx?CatalogID=219" target="_blank">here</a>. Many are retiring at the <b>end of July</b>, so if you love them like I do, stock up now! They cut beautifully with the Cricut.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I made my Mother's Day cards using the May special,<i> Happy Times,</i> paper packet & stamp set. Don't you just love the gold foil accents on the paper? Unfortunately, it's no longer available on my website, but I still have one paper packet in my stash...<a href="mailto:tjmelon@yahoo.com" target="_blank">contact me</a> if you're interested in buying it!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Please come by next week to see how my annual retreat in May turned out!</span></div>
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span>Traciehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17084665787873535325noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4179054175393628393.post-49996325472547866592015-12-01T12:22:00.000-08:002015-12-01T12:26:11.095-08:00Cut Above Kits = Instant Cards<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">It's a busy time of year...I can help you create handmade cards to send to your friends & family for the holidays. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">In just an hour, you can assemble these lovely cards - no cutting or measuring required! Each kit includes materials to make ten 5 ½" × 4 ½" cards, including card bases, envelopes, die-cuts, and embellishments.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Still strapped for time? For a small fee, I'll assemble them for you! </span><a href="mailto:tjmelon@yahoo.com" style=font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;" target="_blank">Contact me</a><font-family: georgia="" new="" quot="" roman="" serif="" times=""> for details.</font-family:>Traciehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17084665787873535325noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4179054175393628393.post-70147290010391697942015-11-01T14:13:00.000-08:002015-11-01T14:13:01.907-08:00Nevermore meets SangriaI'm back! Just in time for the busy holiday season, too. Blogging has been at the bottom of a <i>long</i> list of priorities this year. But I'm going to ease my way back into it for the next few months & hopefully the new year will inspire a resolution to continue the momentum :)<br />
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Yesterday was my fourth annual Great Pumpkin Party. It's always a fun day with my girlfriends; we nosh on tasty pumpkin treats (this year we had mostly <b>savory</b> treats ) & cocktails! And we work on pumpkin crafts. You can check out my <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/tjmelon/2015-pumpkin-party/" target="_blank">Pinterest board</a> for more details on that).<br />
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Before the girls arrived, I threw together (literally) this adorable chicken wire pumpkin that I found at Joann's recently. I covered the wood frame in Nevermore paper. Then I used my <a href="http://creatingfromtheheart.ctmh.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=8676&ci=3422" target="_blank">CTMH art philosophy</a> cartridge to cut the rolled flowers with our new papers <a href="http://creatingfromtheheart.ctmh.com/retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=8699&ci=3174" target="_blank">Pomegranate</a>, <a href="http://creatingfromtheheart.ctmh.com/retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=8693&ci=3162" target="_blank">Eggplant</a> and <a href="http://creatingfromtheheart.ctmh.com/retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=8698&ci=3172" target="_blank">Poppy</a>. You can find these new papers in the <a href="http://creatingfromtheheart.ctmh.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=8561" target="_blank">Sangria paper packet</a>, if you don't want to buy them in bulk. They are so rich & luxurious looking. It was the perfect addition to my party décor.<br />
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