CTMH National Stamping Month Sept 2013- You Are my Happy

Welcome to the You are My Happy blog hop!  If you're coming here from Pam's blog, you're on the right path.

Today, we are featuring the special set that you can get in September for National Stamping Month - You Are my Happy.  It's a set of 3 D sized stamp sets for an unbelievable $10 with a $50 purchase!  Just wait until you see this set!

There are 21 consultants participating in this special edition blog hop.  So sit back, relax and enjoy all of the eye candy!

I love that this set co-ordinates with Art Philosophy!  I decided to use Laughing Lola for my paper packet for this project.  I  created a card using a cricut card cut at 5 1/2" for my base.  I then cut the heart image as directed in Whisper cardstock and stamped it in Gypsy ink..  I added the heart in the center of the cricut card and stamped the sentiment in Black. I distressed the edges of each with Slate ink.  So very easy!  I added Silver shimmer trim and accents from the Mini Medley's black collection to finish off the card.

Now on to Terry's blog to see what she has created!

CTMH - Changes to New Consultant Kit

There are some changes to the new consultant kit effective immediately (some for this month only, and some through the end of this idea book cycle in mid July):

During March:

• The Ruler (Z1471) will replace the Micro-Tip Scissors (Z534). 
• The My Creations Memory Game (Z1614) continues to replace the My Creations Collage Cubes (Z1737),

Through this idea book cycle:

• Spring/Summer Idea Books will be reduced from 10 to 5. To offset this change, new Consultants will also receive the My Acrylix 4 My Friend stamp set (D1510), a $17.95 retail value.
• The My Legacy Faux Leather Outdoor Denim album (Z1346) continues to replace the Dark Chocolate album (Z1342).

I've updated the contents below - and yes, it's still an awesome value!  Contact me today to join my team!
Spring 2012 Kit Value in March-revised
March is a great time to become a consultant! You can get the Art Philosophy collection (or $100 in Select Product Credit) free when you join my team! If you need more information - click on the tab "Join my team in March"!

CTMH - Have you wondered about the value of the new consultant kit?

Have you been wondering about the value of the new consultant kit?  Here is a breakdown of the kit, so you can SEE what an incredible value it is to become a consultant!

Spring 2012 Kit Value in March

March is a great time to become a consultant! You can get the Art Philosophy collection (or $100 in Select Product Credit) free when you join my team! If you need more information - click on the tab "Join my team in March"!

CTMH - Art Philosophy is great for cards! (Instructions included)

Today, I'd like to share the settings I used to make this cute card and envelope set!

I love when I have an envelope that's an exact match to my card!  With the Art Philosophy collection - it's so easy to do!

I used the Lucy Level 2 papers.  First, I cut the envelope.  I used the following settings at 5 1/4". I used a piece of paper with a subtle cotton candy print on one side with a floral pattern on the other.  It looks like I lined the envelope when the reality is, I took a little shortcut!

Next, I cut the card base in Cotton Candy cardtock with the following settings at 5":

Finally, I cut a piece to match the envelope interior at 4 1/2" using the following settings:

To finish off the card, I added a Dimensional Element (Mixed Shapes), inked lightly in baby pink.  I stamped the sentiment from D1510 4 My Friend in Black and tied a bow with cotton Candy bakers twine.  A sweet and easy card - simple to make which is just my style!

March is a great time to become a consultant! You can get the Art Philosophy collection (or $100 in Select Product Credit) free when you join my team! If you need more information - click on the tab "Join my team in March"!

CTMH - Doorknob hanger with Art Philosophy - a tutorial

You may have seen me say that I love the Art Philosophy collection, once or twice, or maybe more like 20 times!  But really I do.  Today, I'm sharing with you one of the reasons that I love it so - a doorknob hanger.  This cartridge makes it so easy and quick to make beautiful items! 

First, I cut the Lagoon cardstock at 11 1/2" using the following buttons (Shift/font layer):

When it is finished cutting, it looks like this:

Simply fold along the score lines so that it looks like this:

Adhere the folds to the back of the hanger, add a 3"x 3 1/4" piece of patterned paper (I used Stella).  Then I decorated it by creating a mini pom-pom using sunset Baker's Twine from the Paradise assorment and stamped the heart from A1123 - Adore with Tulip ink on Colonial White cardstock.  I cut out the heart, and popped it with foam tape.  Now, I have a cute little piece to hold a pen and post-it notes right by the phone!

March is a great time to become a consultant! You can get the Art Philosophy collection (or $100 in Select Product Credit) free when you join my team! If you need more information - click on the tab "Join my team in March"!

CTMH - March 2012 Stamp of the Month - Potential

The March stamp of the month is "Potential". This set of  8 stamps is absolutely perfect for so many projects! Remember, you can only buy this stamp set from March 1 - March 31, 2012. You can purchase it for $17.95 or get it for just $5.00 with a $50 order!


In love with the artwork we created with this stamp set? Get ready to make it yourself! You can find the instructions here, on the Close to My Heart website.  Purchase the materials listed here along with your deeply discounted Stamp of the Month set to get started!

Materials Needed

• S1203 My Acrylix® Potential
• X7147B Stella Paper Packet
• X5911 Black & Grey Cardstock Shade Pack
• Z1718 Color-Ready Garden Wooden Shapes
• Z1739 My Creations® Milk Carton
• Z1736 My Creations® Mini Banner
• Z1336 Opaques Pearl Adhesive Gems
• Z1686 Cricut® Art Philosophy Collection (Did you know you can get this for free in March by signing up to become a consultant? Click here for more information!)

Required Tools:

• E1021 My Acrylix® Trinity Alphabet
• Z2125 Grey Wool Exclusive Inks® Pad
• Z2195 Lagoon Exclusive Inks® Pad
• Z2263 White Daisy Exclusive Inks® Re-Inker
• Z1096 Embroidery Floss Neutral Assortment
• Z1735 Dimensional Elements Hearts
• Z1039 Create-a-Shade® Pearl Paint
• Z608 Dry Embossing/Scoring Stylus
• Z1114 Piercing Tool Kit
• Z1380 Spray Pen
• Z341 Memory Book Mini Glue Dots®
• Z1151 3-D Foam Tape
• Y1002 1" × 3 1/2" My Acrylix® Block
• Y1006 3" × 3" My Acrylix® Block
• Y1010 2" × 6 1/2" My Acrylix® Block
• Adhesive
• Sewing Machine and White Thread

CTMH- Art Philosophy Sweepstakes - We have a WINNER!

Congrats to Elizabeth from Laurel DE - you won the Art Philosophy collection!  Thanks to all who entered!  Please contact me Elizabeth so I can get your prize out to you!

CTMH - Win an Art Philosophy cartridge!

Would you like to win the Close to My Heart Cricut Art Philosophy collection?  Then stop by my Facebook page and click on the Sweepstakes tab.  Sweepstakes ends February 18th, 2012!  Already have the Art Philosophy collection?  Then you can choose $99 in current Close to My Heart products!

CTMH - January Stamp of the Month - A little reminder

The January stamp of the month is "A little reminder".  This set of 25 stamps is perfect for so many projects! Remember, you can only buy this stamp set from January 1 to January 31. You can purchase it for $17.95 or get it for just $5.00 with a $50 order!





You can find the instructions for this project on the Close to My Heart website. Here are the materials and tools you need to creat the projects shown:

Materials:

• S1201 My Acrylix® Little Reminder
• X7145B Believe Level 2 Paper Packet
• X5912 Dark Neutral Cardstock Shade Pack
• Z1617 Dark Chocolate Striped Grosgrain Ribbon
• Z1387 Wooden Designer Buttons
• Z1096 Embroidery Floss Neutral Assortment
• Z1686 Cricut® Art Philosophy Collection

Tools:

• E1021 My Acrylix® Trinity Alphabet
• 1385 White Daisy Cardstock
• Z2114 Cocoa Exclusive Inks® Pad
• Z2192 Pacifica Exclusive Inks® Pad
• Z2218 Desert Sand Exclusive Inks® Re-inker
• Z1366 Brads Metal Assortment
• Z1680 Dimensional Elements Stars
• Z1471 Ruler
• Z1298 Texture Tools
• Z1114 Piercing Tool Kit
• Z697 Sponge
• Z341 Mini Glue Dots®
• Z1151 3-D Foam Tape
• Y1002 1" × 3 1/2" My Acrylix® Block
• Y1006 3" × 3" My Acrylix® Block
• Y1010 2" × 6 1/2" My Acrylix® Block

CTMH - Another Christmas card with Art Philosophy and cutting instructions, too!

This card was quick and easy!  And that's a good thing, since I'm WAY behind on getting the Christmas cards out this year.  As long as they're postmarked by Friday, I'm fine - right? 

Set your Cricut to 5 1/2", then select the buttons below - "CARD" and the 8th button from the left in the fourth row.  Load the Sweet Leaf cardstock, then cut.  This is your card base.



Other dimensions (Using a paper trimmer)
Plaid: 3" x 5 1/2"
Stripe: 1/2" x 5 1/2"
Holiday Red: 3/4" x 5 1/2"
Topiary: 2"x 3 3/4"
White Daisy:  1 1/2" x 3 1/2"

I lightly inked the edges of the card front in Topiary, and added Red Glitz for the holly berries. 
Supplies used:
Art Philosophy collection (I have a SPECIAL PRICE on it through 12/24!)
Believe paper packet
Stamp set: D1492 Christmas Love
Topiary Ink
Red Glitz Glitter Gel
Corner Rounder

CTMH - A sweet special on the Art Philosophy cartridge

So, have you been looking at the Art Philosophy collection, and thinking about it, and maybe even dreaming about it?  I know $99 seems like a steep price, even with all that you get.  And believe me, it's worth every single penny of that $99!  But what if I told you that you could buy it for just $80 (plus shipping and tax?)  That's $19 off the price!  Interested?  Then click here to see all of the details!

CTMH - Are you looking for a cute way to present a small gift?

I love how easy it is to use the Art Philosophy cartridge to make quick and easy gifts/enclosures!  Today, I'm going to share with you how I made this simple tag card turned into a gift pocket.

Here are the step by step instructions:

Supplies:
Cricut Art Philosophy Collection

Paper Packet: Believe

Ink: Topiary

Ribbon: White Daisy Grosgrain

Stamp Set: B1381 - Holiday Cheer

Tools: Trimmer and Corner Rounder

Step 1 - Set Cricut to 5 1/4", and load Holiday Red cardstock.  Select Card - and the tag image all the way to the right.

Step 2: When the base is cut, add 1/8" double sided tape to the left and bottom.  Close tag, and you've created a pocket.

Step 3: Cut 4"x4" square from Topiary cardstock with your trimmer, then round the corners.

Step 4: Set Cricut to 3 3/4". Cut plaid piece as follows - 2nd row, 4th from the left.

Step 5: Layer the plaid piece onto the topiary piece.

Step 6: Add White Daisy grosgrain ribbon to the center of the piece above.

Step 7: Set Cricut to 1 1/4".  Load Sweet leaf cardstock.  Select 3rd row down, 6th button from left.

Step 8: Stamp image in Topiary ink.

Step 9: Add stamped image to top of ribbon.

Step 10:  Add this piece to the front of the tag card.

I then used tulle and curling ribbon to wrap the small item I'm placing in the card.  It's fun and festive, yet very easy to make!  Here's another look at the finished product - all ready to give to the recipient:

CTMH - December 2011 Stamp of the Month: Mad about you

The December stamp of the month is Mad about You.  It's a set of  14 stamps perfect for sharing your love. Remember, you can only buy this stamp set from December 1 to December 31.  You can purchase it for $17.95 or get it for just $5.00 with a $50 order!

You can find the instructions for this project on the Close to My Heart website. Here are the materials and tools you need to creat the projects shown:

• S1112 My Acrylix® Mad About You
• X7140B Roxie Level 2 Paper Packet
• X5902 Bright Blue Cardstock Shade Pack
• Z1327 Sparkles Blue & Green Assortment
• Z1463 Just Blooms™ Flutter Paper Shapes
• Z1612 Foundry® Pin Clips

Required Tools

• Z1686 Cricut® Art Philosophy Collection
• 1388 Colonial White Cardstock
• Z2105 Black Exclusive Inks® Pad
• Z2118 Desert Sand Exclusive Inks® Pad
• Z2166 Tulip Exclusive Inks® Pad
• Z2160 Twilight Exclusive Inks® Pad
• Z280 Natural Hemp
• Z578 Corner Rounder
• Z1471 Ruler
• Z1114 Piercing Tool Kit
• Z697 Sponge
• Z341 Mini Glue Dots®
• Z1151 3-D Foam Tape
• Y1000 1" × 1" My Acrylix® Block
• Y1006 3" × 3" My Acrylix® Block
• Y1009 2" × 3 1/2" My Acrylix® Block
• Y1012 4" × 5" My Acrylix® Block

CTMH - It's Cyber Monday! Time for a special!

Today is the biggest internet shopping day - cyber monday!  I am offering the following special for today only - through midnight tonight:
Art Philosophy Cartridge - $85 (you can choose to add the November Stamp of the Month for $5.00 more).

I will also take 10% off any other  items that you purchase (even if you don't order the Art Philosophy cartridge. Items from the "while supplies last" section of my website are not included in this sale.


Orders must be emailed to me.  Please put "Cyber Monday" as the subject of the order.  Shipping and tax will apply to each order.

Please note that this offer is only valid on orders placed via phone or email with Laurie Newton. (I will send you an invoice for payment when I input your order through Pro Pay, a secure payment processor.) It is not valid for orders placed on my website, nor is it valid with any other Close to My Heart Consultant.

CTMH - Reminder - Customer Appreciation Sale!

Don't forget about the Customer Appreciation Sale through Sunday!  There is so much for which I'm thankful. Among those are you - my friends and customers. To show my appreciation for you, I'm offering a sale from Sunday 11/20/2011 through 11:59 PM on 11/27/11.

• Spend $25 (before shipping/tax), get a free bottle of glitz (Value $2.75)
• Spend $50 (before shipping/tax), get a free Ink Pad (your choice of color)
• Spend $75 (before shipping/tax), get a free "A" sized stamp set (Value $6.95)
• Spend $100 (before shipping/tax), get a free "B" sized stamp set (value $9.95) plus free shipping.
• Spend $150 (before shipping/tax), get a free "A" sized stamp set (Value $6.95) and a free "B" sized stamp set (value $9.95) plus free shipping (plus hostess rewards of $25)

Are you looking for stamps to match the Art Philosophy cartridge? You can find them on my blog!

But wait, that's not all! By placing an order, you will be entered into a drawing to win this prize pack valued at $24.75. The winner will be selected randomly from all orders received - one entry for every $25 spent.

• Black Mini Medley Collection (Value $4.95)
• Bitty Brads Metal Assortment (Value $4.95)
• Foundry Pin Clips (Value $4.95)
• Foundry Ribbon Slides (Value $4.95)
• Bling Assortment (Value $4.95)

Please note that this offer is only valid on orders placed via phone or email with Laurie Newton. (I will send you an invoice for payment when I input your order through Pro Pay, a secure payment processor.) It is not valid for orders placed on my website, nor is it valid with any other Close to My Heart Consultant. Items from the "while supplies last" section of my website are not included in this sale.

Don't forget the specials for November, too!

Holiday Wishes:

Through November 30th (11:59 MDT), you can get this set for just $5.00 when you place a minimum order of $25 in My Acrylix® stamp sets. That’s a significant savings off the full retail value of $17.95. With nine different images, you’ll love the selection of holiday choices—four of which coordinate perfectly with our new Cricut® Art Philosophy cartridge images.The recommended block sizes are 4" × 5" (Y1012), 3" × 3" (Y1006), and 1" × 3 1/2" (Y1002). Note: Stamp of the Month, K-size customized name stamps, Cricut® Art Philosophy collection, and Workshops on the Go™ kits do not count toward a qualifying purchase.

November Stamp of the Month:

You can purchase this set for $17.95, or with a $50.00 order, get it for just $5.00! The instructions for these cards and layout can be found on the Close to My Heart website. I have the shopping list with links on my blog to make it easy for you to pick up the items that you need!

CTMH - It's time for a Customer Appreciation Sale!

There is so much for which I'm thankful. Among those are you - my friends and customers. To show my appreciation for you, I'm offering a sale from Sunday 11/20/2011 through 11:59 PM on 11/27/11.


•Spend $25 (before shipping/tax), get a free bottle of glitz (Value $2.75)
•Spend $50 (before shipping/tax), get a free Ink Pad (your choice of color)
•Spend $75 (before shipping/tax), get a free "A" sized stamp set (Value $6.95)
•Spend $100 (before shipping/tax), get a free "B" sized stamp set (value $9.95) plus free shipping.
•Spend $150 (before shipping/tax), get a free "A" sized stamp set (Value $6.95) and a free "B" sized stamp set (value $9.95) plus free shipping (plus hostess rewards of $25)

Are you looking for stamps to match the Art Philosophy cartridge? You can find them on my blog!

But wait, that's not all! By placing an order, you will be entered into a drawing to win this prize pack valued at $24.75. The winner will be selected randomly from all orders received - one entry for every $25 spent.

• Black Mini Medley Collection (Value $4.95)
• Bitty Brads Metal Assortment (Value $4.95)
• Foundry Pin Clips (Value $4.95)
• Foundry Ribbon Slides (Value $4.95)
• Bling Assortment (Value $4.95)

Please note that this offer is only valid on orders placed via phone or email with Laurie Newton. (I will send you an invoice for payment when I input your order through Pro Pay, a secure payment processor.) It is not valid for orders placed on my website, nor is it valid with any other Close to My Heart Consultant.



Don't forget the specials for November, too!
Holiday Wishes:

Through November 30th (11:59 MDT), you can get this set for just $5.00 when you place a minimum order of $25 in My Acrylix® stamp sets. That’s a significant savings off the full retail value of $17.95. With nine different images, you’ll love the selection of holiday choices—four of which coordinate perfectly with our new Cricut® Art Philosophy cartridge images.The recommended block sizes are 4" × 5" (Y1012), 3" × 3" (Y1006), and 1" × 3 1/2" (Y1002). Note: Stamp of the Month, K-size customized name stamps, Cricut® Art Philosophy collection, and Workshops on the Go™ kits do not count toward a qualifying purchase.

November Stamp of the Month:

You can purchase this set for $17.95, or with a $50.00 order, get it for just $5.00! The instructions for these cards and layout can be found on the Close to My Heart website. I have the shopping list with links on my blog to make it easy for you to pick up the items that you need!