tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15158543149881969672024-02-07T23:31:55.048-06:00Scrapping With ChandelWelcome to My Quiet Corner of the World where I share my inspirations and love for papercrafting with you.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18317454796989394301noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1515854314988196967.post-78985072807092627822012-06-20T06:00:00.000-05:002012-06-20T06:00:08.094-05:00June Specials and Stamp of the Month<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="background-color: white;">June is the month for me! It is my birthday month, summer officially starts, and it's Stampaganza Time!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">This month let your inner stamp-a-holic come out! Purchase any two stamp sets (sizes A, B, C, D, or E) at full retail price and receive a third stamp set of your choice FREE (of equal or lesser value)—a savings of up to $29.95! </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">Stamp sets that count toward the qualifying purchase include full-priced A, B, C, D, and E sets only. </span></div>
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<a href="http://chandel.ctmh.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=6482&CatalogID=121" target="_blank">Quick Card- Shell </a> <a href="http://chandel.ctmh.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=6474&CatalogID=681" target="_blank">Quick Card - Butterfly</a></div>
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How about 3 A sized Stamp that would be any card makers dream for only the price of 2? That's what I would call a sweet deal! So feel free pick, choose, bundle, and save! No matter what you love there is something for you! Need something to get your juices going? Visit my post <a href="http://chandelwoody.blogspot.com/2012/06/project-inspiration-quick-cards.html" target="_blank">HERE</a> for some inspiration, and some quick card love!</div>
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Next up is our Stamp of the Month! <a href="http://chandel.ctmh.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=6631&CatalogID=953" target="_blank">June is Life is Tweet</a>! Birdies, sentiments and flowers are just right for the fun, bright, and happy celebrations in June as well as year round!<br />
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CTMH always hase some amazing sample artwork for this one. For a supply list, ideas and instructions to create these amazing products click <a href="http://chandel.ctmh.com/CTMH/Content.aspx?id=%2fen%2fsitecore%2fcontent%2fOBA%2fPromotions%2fStamp_of_the_Month.aspx%3fp%3d%7bDAC3B16B-EC15-42AF-8399-96AECEA3889A%7d" target="_blank">here</a>. As always place a $50** order and you can get the Stamp of the Month for only $5***.
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So let's get started <a href="http://chandel.ctmh.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=6660&CatalogID=860" target="_blank">SHOPPING</a>!!!</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 17px; text-align: left;">*Stamps that do not count toward a qualifying purchase include customizable (K), Workshops on the Go™, Cricut</span><sup style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 0; text-align: left;">®</sup><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 17px; text-align: left;"> </span><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 17px; text-align: left;">collection, and Stamp of the Month (both discounted and full-priced) sets.</span>**Before Tax and Shipping ***Tax and shipping do apply ***Both Specials are available From now until </span>
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I love Close To My Heart's A Sized Stamp Sets! Our Quick Card and Seal Stamp Sets are great! CTMH has made this quick video to get the creative juices going. Enjoy and let me know what you think!</div>
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Stamp Sets Used: (All Close To My Heart)</div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: small; font-weight: normal;"><span style="line-height: 0.2in;">Close To My Heart's My
Acrylix</span><span style="line-height: 0.2in;">®</span><span style="line-height: 0.2in;"> stamps
are clearly the best in the stamping industry, giving you incredible
creative freedom loaded with possibilities.</span></span></div>
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to use right out of the package</strong><span style="line-height: 0.2in;">—no
cutting out, mounting, or applying stickers required. Just place the
stamp on your block, apply ink, and you’re set!</span></li>
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Acrylix stamps </span><em style="line-height: 0.2in;">and</em><span style="line-height: 0.2in;"> blocks
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><a href="http://chandel.ctmh.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=6512&CatalogID=1746" target="_blank">Pemberly Paper Pack</a> featuring <a href="http://chandel.ctmh.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=6525&CatalogID=875" target="_blank">Love Clusters</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><a href="http://chandel.ctmh.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=5955&CatalogID=1738" target="_blank">Simple Memories</a> <a href="http://chandel.ctmh.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=6296&CatalogID=84" target="_blank">Love Life</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 0.2in;">Sponging
on multiple inks for single-impression, multi-color images!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><a href="http://chandel.ctmh.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=6482&CatalogID=121" target="_blank">Quick Cards - Shell</a> (One of my absolute favorites!)</span></div>
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My Acrylix stamps </span><strong style="line-height: 0.2in;">coordinate
with Cricut</strong><strong style="line-height: 0.2in;">®</strong><strong style="line-height: 0.2in;"> Art
Philosophy cartridge shapes</strong><span style="line-height: 0.2in;">,
giving you lots of creative possibilities. Cut the shape on your
Cricut</span><span style="line-height: 0.2in;">®</span><span style="line-height: 0.2in;"> machine,
stamp the image on the shape, and attach to your project! In the
Idea Book, the images outlined in red coordinate with
Cricut</span><span style="line-height: 0.2in;">®</span><span style="line-height: 0.2in;"> shapes.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> <a href="http://chandel.ctmh.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=6475&CatalogID=1739" style="line-height: 0.2in; text-align: left;" target="_blank">A Blossom</a><span style="line-height: 0.2in;"> </span><span style="line-height: 0.2in;"><a href="http://chandel.ctmh.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=6275&CatalogID=1739" target="_blank">Hooray Bouquet</a> <span style="font-size: xx-small;">.</span></span></span></div>
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Acrylix stamps are super </span><strong style="line-height: 0.2in;">easy
to maintain, store, and transport!</strong></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 0.2in; text-align: center;"><a href="http://chandel.ctmh.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=6525&CatalogID=875" target="_blank">C1484 - Love Clusters</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 0.2in; text-align: center;"><a href="http://chandel.ctmh.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=6296&CatalogID=84" target="_blank">D1482 - Love Life</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 0.2in; text-align: center;"><a href="http://chandel.ctmh.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=6482&CatalogID=121" target="_blank">A1128 - Quick Cards-Shell</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 0.2in; text-align: center;"><a href="http://chandel.ctmh.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=6611&CatalogID=699" target="_blank">D1506 - Family Love</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 0.2in; text-align: center;"><a href="http://chandel.ctmh.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=6475&CatalogID=1739" target="_blank">A1121 - A Blossom</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 0.2in; text-align: center;"><a href="http://chandel.ctmh.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=6275&CatalogID=1739" target="_blank">D1491 - Hooray Bouquet</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 0.2in; text-align: center;">Paper Packs Featured:</span></div>
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For Memorial Day I participated in the <a href="http://operationwritehome.org/" target="_blank">Operation Write Home</a>'s Blog Hop. You can read the post <a href="http://chandelwoody.blogspot.com/2012/05/operation-write-home-memorial-day-blog.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>.</div>
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This was card I created.</div>
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I have received many complements and questions about this popped up star.</div>
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So today I am going to share how it was created. First I started with a 1 3/4" star cut from the Art Philosophy Cartridge on the Cricut.</div>
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Next using your paper trimmer line one point and one valley of the star up on the cutting track.</div>
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Take a embossing stylus and emboss every point from end to end.</div>
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This is how it should look face up after embossing.</div>
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Now fold on each line and reinforce each crease with your bone folder.</div>
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To keep the dimension use one smaller and one larger square of 3D foam tape stacked on top of each other. The smaller square is attached to the star, the larger is attached to the smaller and then to the next element.</div>
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"Thanksgiving is a day when we pause to give thanks for the things we have. Memorial Day is a day when we pause to give thanks to the people who have fought for the things we have."<br />
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In my small way I try everyday to Thank those that serve our country, and on Memorial day I try to remember those brave men and women. <a href="http://operationwritehome.org/blog/">Operation Write Home</a> is an amazing organization that collects handmade cards to send to are armed forces serving over seas. Cards from all over are gathered, box and sent off to various posts all over the world. There the men and women that serve in our military are able to choose a card (or two) to write home in. Can you imagine getting a personal note from a loved one sent from across the world wrapped up in a little bit of hand made love? I do remember when my son was sending care packages to Afghanistan and Iraq when one day we received a postcard made of a cardboard box scrap. The officer thanked my son for his packages and then apologized for writing him on a scrap because that was all that they had left to write on. Immediately my son went to work collecting and saving every cent he could to ship them legal pads and pens so that they could write home on something more than scrap. A few years later I came across this amazing blog filled with amazing artwork. As I read on I realized that this blog wasn't really about card making it was about our Soldiers. <a href="http://operationwritehome.org/blog/">Operation Write Home's Blog</a> is chalked full with amazing artwork, great tutorials, and sprinkled with stories that will warm you heart!<br />
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Here is the sketch I choose to use for the Blog Hop:<br />
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OWH has over 100 different sketches to choose from! When I choose this one I could not get the patriotic theme out of my head so here is my card for the Hero in my life...<br />
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A sprinkle of Red (Tulip), White (Daisy), and Blue (Pacifica) and a ton of love!!! This one and it's sisters and brothers are being added to the box getting ready to make it's way to OWH. I hope you enjoyed the Card and if you loved the products used please check out my post from yesterday<a href="http://chandelwoody.blogspot.com/2012/05/this-weekend-only-memorial-day-special.html"> HERE</a> for some great deals, and bit of donating. Thanks for stopping by!<br />
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Supplies Used: (All are CTMH unless noted)<br />
Cardstock: White Daisy and Craft<br />
Ink Pads: Cranberry and Pacifica<br />
Stamps: Universal Background and Victory WOTG (MY HERO)<br />
Adhesive: 3D Foam Tape<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">This past Sunday I had the pleasure of
attending a very dear friend's wedding shower. For years Brandi and
Chris have shared a very special love and have been waiting for just
the right time to concrete their union. The couple's love of blues is
always apparent. From their wedding to the decor of their new house,
to their eye colors; various shades of blue has played a part in
their lives. </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">Along side blue you will always find
neutrals with this pair. Warm and rich colors match their
personalities and love not only for each other but all of those that
are in their lives. Chris is a man's man who can appreciate the
beauty and art in the world while Brandi is a sweet, slightly
whimsical, no no nonsense classic kind of beauty. Both appreciate the
outdoors, family, life and of course each other. Together they can do
anything. </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">So to help them commemorate this special union and the new chapter of their lives I knew I had to give them something special from my heart.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">For their gift I really wanted to
create something that would fit them. So I closed my eyes and tried
to think of them. I imagines swirls of bright blues and rich browns,
a few flowers and a couple of pearls for that touch of elegance. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Brandi being the simple elegance kind of girl I couldn't imagine tons of sparkles or glitter but I know in her heart she loves a bit of bling so CTMH Opaques Adhesive Gems - Mocha collection and a bit of Creme Brulee tinted Create-A-Shade Pearl Paint would be just the right touch.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">In the Mocha Opaques Collection there are 3 colors to choose from; Cocoa, Chocolate, and light tan. I used all of them to help compliment the various shades of Browns and Tans in the background. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The opaques were placed in organic free formed swirls around and underneath the cluster of hand rolled flowers. The cluster of flowers and Opaques gave weight and depth to what would have been a flat piece. </span></div>
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<span style="text-align: center;">Close To My Heart's Art Philosophy Cricut Collection Cartridge was the perfect place to find the Fluer De Lis and various rolled flower options. </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">To make inking the flowers easier I left the entire pre-cut sheet of White Daisy cardstock on the Cricut mat and sponged and inked until I reached the color saturation and variation I wanted. I wanted to keep the flowers feeling a little lighter than the background and Fluer De Lis so I tried to ink more Crystal Blue, and Bamboo. I did use a little bit of Desert Sand and Twilight for more character, and just the faintest bit of Pacifica. I did not use Chocolate on the flowers, as it would have been a bit heavy for the appearance I was trying to achieve. The colors did mix and mingle a bit, creating this patina kind of shade of green/turquoise, which was exactly what I was trying to achieve.
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I allowed all of the pieces to dry overnight before adhering them to a 12 by 12 artist canvas using Mod Podge. To ensure proper adhesion I Mod Podged the canvas as well as the back of the background. Then using an old gift card I began to smooth out all air bubbles. Once most of the air bubbles were worked out I then added a layer of Mod Podge and placed the Fluer De Leis. After a couple of coats of Mod Podge I sprayed the entire canvas with a CTMH Spray Pen filled with a mixture of Creme Brulee and Create-A-Shade Pearl Paint. This gave the entire canvas a soft golden pearl effect that didn't really show in the picture but added just that little bit of<i> "Je ne sais quoi"</i>. After drying over night I added the hand rolled flowers with a bit of Liquid Glass and then the Opaques. To ensure that the Opaques would stay in place for a life time I coated them in Liquid Glass as well. Liquid Glass is not only an amazingly great </span>adhesive<span style="font-family: inherit;"> it also drys clear for a epoxy look, this also helped the Opaques stand out more with out taking away from their natural beauty. My final step was to add a personal message and to sign the piece on the back frame in a permanent marker. I didn't not want the writing to show up over time so the wooden frame was the perfect place to hide it.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I love how this wall hanging turned out! More importantly than the love I had for this piece is the love the couple has. I was thrilled to see their eyes light up when they open their gift, and can not wait to share their special day with them! Funny how just a few sheets of White Daisy Cardstock can turn into something like this, and even more amazing is the love that has </span>blossomed<span style="font-family: inherit;"> over the year with Brandi and Chris! I wish them more love than they thought possible, more happiness than they can imagine, and just enough clouds to really treasure the special love they share! </span>Congratulations<span style="font-family: inherit;"> Brandi and Chris, I love y'all!</span></div>
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<a href="http://chandel.ctmh.com/Retail/Products.aspx?CatalogID=169" target="_blank">Tools</a>: <a href="http://chandel.ctmh.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=6168&CatalogID=1740" target="_blank">Cricut Art PhilosophyCollection Cartridge</a>, <a href="http://chandel.ctmh.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=301&CatalogID=167" target="_blank">Round Sponges</a> (cut in 1/6ths and labeled for future use), <a href="http://chandel.ctmh.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=5785&CatalogID=169" target="_blank">Spray Pen</a>, & <a href="http://chandel.ctmh.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=5786&CatalogID=169" target="_blank">Tweezers</a> (to help roll the flowers with)</div>
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<a href="http://chandel.ctmh.com/Retail/Products.aspx?CatalogID=166" target="_blank">Adhesives</a>: <a href="http://chandel.ctmh.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=1030&CatalogID=176" target="_blank">Liquid Glass</a></div>
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NON CTMH Items: 12 by 12 Artist
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summer, shades of yellows and blues are all things that make me feel
warm and fuzzy inside. Here in Texas May is when Summer really starts
to hit; the temperature soars into the 90s, pools are filled, the
days are long and bright. Big, Bright, Sunny Yellow Sunflowers are
just the perfect mate for May.
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have been thinking a lot about my girls lately. Usually we try to get
together once a month for girl time but the last couple of months
have been crazy for us and we just haven't had the chance. So to let
them know that I still know they exist and to let them know I am
thinking about them I wanted to make them something. Close To My
Heart's May 2012 Stamp of the Month, Friendship Bouquet, is the
perfect set to let them know I am thinking about them.</span></div>
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this card was simple. First stamp the large sunflower in Chocolate on
a 4” square of Colonial White toward the top left corner. Heat set
with a heat gun. This will ensure the ink is completely dry and set
so that when coloring it in with a blending pen the original image is
less likely to run. You could use a solvent-based ink like Brown
Staz-On, but I hate to stain my stamps so I take my chances with the
heat set method. In most cases I notice the paper will start to pile
before the ink will run badly enough to affect the end result.</span></div>
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take out a blender pen and your Crème Brulee, Chocolate, and Olive
ink pads. Squeeze top of your ink pad to transfer some of the ink
from the pad to the lid. (If you don't like to do this then you can
use a drop of the matching re-inker in the lid, use the re-inker tip
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the brush tip of your blender pen begin to pick up a little bit of
Buttercup and test on a scrap piece of paper.
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sunflower image. If it seems too light then pick up a bit more ink,
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clear. That being the case, start in the areas you want shaded and as
the color begins to fade move towards the edges where you want the
color to be lighter. After completing the petals of the flower, color
all of the Crème Brulee out on a scrap piece of paper. Next move
onto the center in Chocolate and repeat the process. Finally stamp 2
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">To achieve a 3D flower just stamp and
blend on a scrap piece of paper, fussy cut a flower and extra leaves.
Sponge the edges of the base square in Chocolate, and put down the
matching zip strip (I love those things!) Now pop up the extra
flowers and leaves on 3D foam tape and align with the originally
stamped image. Now as much as I like it now, I DO NOT like to fussy
cut! This was a happy accident. I had accidentally smudged the flower
while taking step by step pictures so I had to do something to hide
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the final finishing touch stamp “Treasured Friend” in Pacifica on
the front bottom right corner. If you have time (which I usually
don't) covering the center in Liquid Glass adds a bit more dimension.
For those girly girls out there add a sprinkle of Prisma Glitter to
the top of the Liquid Glass before it dries for a see through sparkle
and added glam.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Don't
forget about the inside! Stamp the stemmed sunflower in Desert Sand
and another sentiment in Pacifica on a 4” square of Colonial White.
Inside adhere a 1” by 5” scrap of matching paper (faux zip
strip), and then the stamped square of Colonial White. Write a
personal note, sign, seal, and deliver to that special friend. Girls
keep your eyes on the mail box, it's already on it's way.</span></div>
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<a href="http://chandel.ctmh.com/Retail/Category.aspx?CatalogID=19" target="_blank">Stamps</a>: <a href="http://chandel.ctmh.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=6629&CatalogID=953" target="_blank">May 2012 Stamp of the Month set - Friendship Bouquet</a></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://chandel.ctmh.com/Retail/Products.aspx?CatalogID=73" target="_blank">Cardstock</a>:
<a href="http://chandel.ctmh.com/Retail/Products.aspx?CatalogID=73" target="_blank">Colonial White</a>, Dreamin' (retired) but <a href="http://chandel.ctmh.com/Retail/Products.aspx?CatalogID=1746" target="_blank">Pemberly</a> would be lovely as
well.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://chandel.ctmh.com/Retail/Products.aspx?CatalogID=36" target="_blank">Inks</a>:<a href="http://chandel.ctmh.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=4145" target="_blank">Crème Brulee</a>, <a href="http://chandel.ctmh.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=725" target="_blank">Chocolate</a>, <a href="http://chandel.ctmh.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=803" target="_blank">Olive</a>, <a href="http://chandel.ctmh.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=5442" target="_blank">Pacifica</a>. (Alternatives <a href="http://chandel.ctmh.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=4296&CatalogID=167" target="_blank">BrownStazOn</a>, or <a href="http://chandel.ctmh.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=950&CatalogID=36" target="_blank">Archival Black</a>)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Embellishments:
<a href="http://chandel.ctmh.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=1030&CatalogID=176" target="_blank">Liquid Glass</a> and <a href="http://chandel.ctmh.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=644&CatalogID=168" target="_blank">Prisma Glitter</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Tools:
<a href="http://chandel.ctmh.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=166&CatalogID=167" target="_blank">Blender Pen</a> and <a href="http://chandel.ctmh.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=4303&CatalogID=166" target="_blank">3D Foam Tape</a></span></div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18317454796989394301noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1515854314988196967.post-57234151333536413032012-05-05T00:49:00.000-05:002012-05-31T02:03:41.968-05:00May Specials<br />
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Let me tell you how excited I am for
the amazing Close To My Heart specials in May. First is our Stamp of the Month, Friendship Bouquet.</div>
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This stamp set has to be one my most favorite stamp sets of the month ever! I love sunflowers, summer and friends. I can't wait to share with you what I have done with it! Just wait!<br />
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Corporate has done some amazing sample artwork for this one. For a supply list, ideas and instructions to create these amazing products click <a href="http://chandel.ctmh.com/CTMH/Content.aspx?id=/sitecore/content/OBA/Promotions/Stamp_of_the_Month.aspx" target="_blank">here</a>. As always place a $50* order and you can get the Stamp
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What does Crème Brulee, Grey Wool,
Lagoon, Smoothie, Sunset, and Sweet Leaf have in common? They are all
bright vibrant colors used in the Dotty for You paper pack special
for National Scrapbooking Day (1<sup>st</sup> Saturday in May, the
5<sup>th</sup> this year). National Scrapbooking Day may only be one
day but CTMH is running the special all month long, now that is what
I call a celebration! The Dotty for You paper packet includes 24
specially designed, coordination B&T Duos sheets (2 each of 12
patterns) and an artwork idea insert. To get this amazing paper pack
place an order of $35* or more from the current Spring/Summer 2012
Idea Book and you can purchase the Dotty for You paper pack for only
$5**!<br />
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Here are some of the amazing patterns in the Dotty for you paper pack. On the reverse of each of these patterns is a dot pattern in a coordinating color and White Daisy. No matter how you mix these papers they will match perfectly with coordinating colors and feel. I can not wait to create summer-y goodness with Dotty for You!</div>
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**Tax and shipping do apply ***Both Specials are available From now until May 31st or while supplies last.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">Come
Help Me Celebrate My Birthday!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">During a Fun-Filled, Relaxing, Girls
Weekend.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">When:
5 pm Friday June 22<sup>nd</sup>
– 3 pm Sunday June 24<sup>th</sup>
2012</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">***Thursday
June 21<sup>st</sup>
Add-On Available***</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Where:
Texas Scrapbook Cabin Seguin, Texas</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">$165 without T-shirt</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 16px;">Retreat deposit is $50 and final balance is due by May 18</span><sup style="line-height: 16px;">th</sup><span style="line-height: 16px;">, 2012.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Includes:
Meals, lodging, amazing goody bag, and of course a fabulous crop
space consisting of a 5-foot table, comfy office chair, large craft
mat, scrap-ma-bob drink caddy, & an Ott Lite!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Our
tool room has most everything you'd want access to, including:
Desktop computer with high-speed Internet access & desktop
printer - Cricut Personal 6" & Expressions systems with
over 30 cartridges - Collection of Close to My Heart ink pad,
markers, & stamps
- Variety of punches, decorative scissors, cutting templates, idea
books & more!!!<br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Additionally,
each guest will enjoy:<br />- Free wireless high-speed
Internet access on laptops and/or smart phones, Additional power
outlet access at each table for personally-owned
equipment/devices- AM/FM stereo and CD Player- Easy access to dining,
kitchen, bathrooms, & bedrooms - Two flat panel TVs &
Blu-Ray/DVD player<br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">All
bedrooms feature:
Comfortable, sturdy twin-size beds -
Pillows, Linens, towels and washcloths -
Hook next to each bed to hang clothes, towel, etc. -
Tote to carry toiletries -
Luggage racks
- Alarm clock (one in each room)
- LED night light with removable flash light (one in
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Trust me you do not want to miss out on this epic weekend! Be sure to reserve your spot now
as they are limited and filling quickly!</span></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18317454796989394301noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1515854314988196967.post-29706467940505741972012-03-21T21:11:00.000-05:002012-03-21T21:11:38.642-05:00LUCY!!!For April the Workshop on the Go of the month is Lucy. Shades of Blush, Pear, and Creme Brulee dance in perfect harmony to usher in spring. Easter Egg Hunts, Spring Family Picture, Pretty Princesses, and so much more will coordinate perfectly with Lucy.<br />
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Now that Spring has sprung here in Central Texas join me to get a jump on layouts for all of those great spring pics soon to come.<br />
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On<b> Saturday April 14, 2012 at 3pm</b> Come make 2 double page layouts featuring Close To My Heart's brand new Lucy Paper Pack. During the Workshop we will use Close To My Heart's exclusive Art Philosophy Cartridge to make stamping and cutting a breeze, double stamp images perfectly with My Acrylixs clear stamps, rub-on butterflies and flowers like butter with Lucy's compliments, and give that little touch of bling with itty bitty sparkles.<br />
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If you are interested in attending you can either purchase you kit<a href="http://chandel.ctmh.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=6596&CatalogID=1639"> here</a>, or contact me at ChandelWoody(at)gmail(dot)com for more options, deals or details!<br />
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Enjoy!<br />
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Christmas morning is more enjoyable when we literally <i>unwrap</i> each of our gifts. Only one person at a time unwraps, this way my husband and I enjoy each of our children's faces when they slowly or quickly (Tasmanian Devil style) reveal their gifts. Instead of a crazy free for all of bags and tissue paper flying finished in 10 seconds, we leisurely sip coffee or hot chocolate as one child opens a gift while the others look at their gifts until breakfast time. In years past I would purchase special licensed character paper for each child, that way they knew exactly what gifts were theirs. Not this year. This year I decided to spend my money on better things, and bought the cheapest paper I could find. <br />
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Everyone's gifts will be wrapped up in this stuff. No worries, I will stamp some of the paper, and all gifts will be decked out in ribbons and bows. The presents will still be just a beautiful as years past. <br />
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When I purchased the ribbons and bows I took a peek at tags. Are you kidding me, have you seen the options out there?!? The most affordable ones are stickers on a roll. Been there, done that, once our oldest son unwrapped his little sisters princess underwear because those stickers always come off the present, and "Santa" just slapped the sticker on the closest present. Thus the years of over priced individual wrapping paper. The other options are beautiful pre-made embellished tags, usually individual (not on roll), have good adhesive, and are .... absolutely not what I am going to spend my money on since I just gave up the pretty paper! There is no way I am going to pay a dollar a piece for them, especially when the gift they are attached to may not even cost a dollar! <br />
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So what is a paper-crafter like me to do??? Oh that's right, *Ü* I have an entire roomed filled with goodies to make some of my own. With a little inspiration from Close To My Heart, the Cricut Art Philosophy Collection, Inks, Papers, Ribbon, and a bit of bling I will have plenty made just in time for Christmas. More personalized and beautiful than the store bought tags, at a fraction of the cost. Since I am using up my supplies do you think "Santa" will bring me some more? *Ü*<br />
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So if you are tired of cheap ugly sticker tags, and over priced pretty tags, just like I am, here is a bit of inspiration for you. Happy Crafting!<br />
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Supplies used are all Close To My Heart<br />
Stamp Sets: <a href="https://chandel.myctmh.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=6262">December 25th</a><br />
Cardstocks: Twilight & Heavenly Blue available in the <a href="https://chandel.myctmh.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=6212&CatalogID=73">Bright Blue Shade Pack</a>, Pear available it the <a href="https://chandel.myctmh.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=6227&CatalogID=73">Summer Cardstock Collection</a>*, and <a href="https://chandel.myctmh.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=5782&CatalogID=73">Kraft</a><br />
Inks:<a href="https://chandel.myctmh.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=746">Crystal Blue</a>, <a href="https://chandel.myctmh.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=750">Desert Sand</a>,<a href="https://chandel.myctmh.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=773"> Heavenly Blue</a>, <a href="https://chandel.myctmh.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=5447">Pear</a> and <a href="https://chandel.myctmh.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=2889">Twilight</a><br />
Embellishments: <a href="https://chandel.myctmh.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=5025&CatalogID=176">Bitty Sparkles</a>, <a href="https://chandel.myctmh.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=3671&CatalogID=176">Colonial Waxy Flax</a>, and <a href="https://chandel.myctmh.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=5787&CatalogID=176">Sweet Leaf Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon</a><br />
Tools: <a href="https://chandel.myctmh.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=6168&CatalogID=1740">Cricut Art Philosophy Collection</a><br />
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*Sweet Leaf <a href="https://chandel.myctmh.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=369">Cardstock</a> and <a href="https://chandel.myctmh.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=835">Ink</a> are great alternatives to Pear!<br />
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Wishing everyone a wonderful Holiday Season!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18317454796989394301noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1515854314988196967.post-20442011560350707122011-11-08T02:29:00.004-06:002011-11-10T15:51:47.831-06:00Thanksgiving is only 17 Days away...Every year my Aunt throws an amazing party for Thanksgiving. All family members are invited to attend along with their families, and it is a blast! Everywhere you look there is something going on. The ladies are gathered in the kitchen putting the finishing touches on yummy southern dishes, the men are gathered around the pit smoking turkeys and hams, the teens (and an adventurous Dad or two) are in the yard playing tag football,and the kids are running from the sand pit to the horse pen and back. There is always plenty of catching up, visiting, and laughing going on, not to mention a few rounds of dominoes. All in attendance leave late in the evening with bellies full, loaded up with "to-go" plates for later and a smile from ear to ear across their face. I looked forward to every Thanksgiving on "the ranch" nearly as much as Christmas morning. I love to bake so every year I ask if there is something I can bring and every year I get the same response "Just your family and an appetite." So every year I bring a small gift to say thank you. This year I was lost at what to give, then Close To My Heart came to the rescue.<br />
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This Thanksgiving Card using <a href="https://chandel.myctmh.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=6253">My Acrlix So Grateful Stamp Set</a> is the perfect inspiration. So with just a couple of weeks till the big day I am off to make a few of these and maybe some orange slice pumpkins. Happy Crafting!<br />
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Supplies used are all Close To My Heart<br />
Stamp Sets: <a href="https://chandel.myctmh.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=6253">So Grateful</a><br />
Cardstock: <a href="https://chandel.myctmh.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=6125&CatalogID=1727">Mischief Level 2 Paper Packet</a>*, <a href="https://chandel.myctmh.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=6124&CatalogID=1726">Sonoma Level 2 Paper Packet</a>**, <a href="https://chandel.myctmh.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=6236&CatalogID=73">Colonial White</a> and <a href="https://chandel.myctmh.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=6220&CatalogID=73">Grey Wool</a> (Both available in the <a href="https://chandel.myctmh.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=6230&CatalogID=73">Neutral Cardstock Combo Pack</a>)<br />
<a href="https://chandel.myctmh.com/Retail/Products.aspx?CatalogID=36">Inks</a>: Olive, Sunflower, Sunset and Grey Wool (to <a href="https://chandel.myctmh.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=301">sponge</a> card base)<br />
Embellishments: <a href="https://chandel.myctmh.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=5457">Mini-Medley Accents Olive Collection</a><br />
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*<a href="https://chandel.myctmh.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=6223&CatalogID=73">Sunset Cardstock</a> with cross hatched pattern using <a href="https://chandel.myctmh.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=5457">Sunset Marker</a> instead of Mischief Level 2 Paper Packet<br />
**<a href="https://chandel.myctmh.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=6215&CatalogID=73">Olive Cardstock</a> <a href="https://chandel.myctmh.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=301">Sponged</a> with Olive Ink instead of Sonoma Level 2 Paper Packet<br />
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The <a href="https://chandel.myctmh.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=6461">Holiday Wishes</a> stamp set is full of classic Victorian-esque holiday images, and great sentiments. An added bonus is many of the images (outlined in red) coordinate with the exclusive <a href="https://chandel.myctmh.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=6168&CatalogID=1740">Cricut Art Philosophy Collection</a>. Just cut, stamp, and layer for an easy and quick project. Any artwork you create using this stamp set is sure wow the recipient, and warm their heart. <br />
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What makes this stamp set even more special is the price. If you order $25 or more in <a href="https://chandel.myctmh.com/Retail/Category.aspx?CatalogID=19">My Acrlix stamp sets</a>* you can purchase this exclusive D-sized stamp set, valued at $17.95, for just $5!!! The uses and ideas are endless, and the images are timeless. So get a gift for that special scrapper on your list, or one to brighten your day! Either way it's a win win this holiday season! Happy crafting!<br />
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* Stamp of the Month, K-sized customized name stamps, Cricut Art Philosophy collection, and Workshops on the Go kits do not count toward qualifying purchase. Offer valid through November 30, 2011. Tax and shipping apply. <br />
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Supplies used are all Close To My Heart<br />
<a href="https://chandel.myctmh.com/Retail/Products.aspx?CatalogID=73">Cardstock:</a> New England Ivy, Cranberry, Colonial White and Kraft<br />
<a href="https://chandel.myctmh.com/Retail/Products.aspx?CatalogID=36">Inks:</a> New England Ivy, Olive, Cranberry, Chocolate, and Desert Sand<br />
<a href="https://chandel.myctmh.com/Retail/Products.aspx?CatalogID=176">Embellishments</a>: <a href="https://chandel.myctmh.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=6094&CatalogID=168">Red</a> and <a href="https://chandel.myctmh.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=6095&CatalogID=168">Bronze Glitz Glitter Gel</a>, <a href="https://chandel.myctmh.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=5304&CatalogID=176">Red Sparkles</a>, <a href="https://chandel.myctmh.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=4168&CatalogID=176">Chocolate Embroidery floss</a>, and <a href="https://chandel.myctmh.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=4198&CatalogID=176">Colonial White Organza Ribbon</a> (Dyed using <a href="https://chandel.myctmh.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=609">Cranberry Re-Inker</a>)<br />
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1. <a href="https://chandel.myctmh.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=6168&CatalogID=169">Roxie</a> - Pink, Roses, Zebra, Neutrals, and Bling ... What more can a girl ask for?<br />
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2. <a href="https://chandel.myctmh.com/Retail/Products.aspx?CatalogID=1725">Dreamin'</a> - The Name says it all. I am already looking forward to the cooler days of fall, and days spent "<i>dreamin</i>" in the backyard.<br />
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3.<a href="https://chandel.myctmh.com/Retail/Products.aspx?CatalogID=1726"> Sonoma</a> - I may not be a "purple" girl but the smokey plum and olive are calling my name. Throw in some spectacular dangling gems, Victorian inspired lace, and some pewter accents and I am there!<br />
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4. The <a href="https://chandel.myctmh.com/Retail/Products.aspx?CatalogID=1726">Cricut Art Philosophy Collectio</a>n - How could I not love this??? 700 Images, 6 3-D flowers, 6 boxes, tags, alphabets, cards......... My head is already spinning and I haven't even mentioned the 3 included stamp sets or the Dimensional elements. Cards this year are going to rock, and scrapbooking layouts will have the brackets I love with out the blisters!<br />
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Let me just say I am so proud to be apart of such an amazing company, that offers products that continually exceed my expectations and hopes. I love that Close To My Heart has made my paper crafting "Faster, Simpler, and (much much much) Easier"!!!<br />
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Here is the completed Layout.<br />
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Page One... Our sweet little girl...<br />
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Page Two... The little devil himself trying to look sweet.. Can you see that red hair? Oh it is true what they say about red heads....<br />
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This is a close up of the cute flowers cut out by hand and popped up on some <a href="https://chandel.myctmh.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=4303&CatalogID=166">foam tape</a> to add some dimension.<br />
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All supplies used are Close To My Heart unless otherwise noted. Click the link to shop for the items directly.<br />
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-Supplies-<br />
Paper and Stamps : <a href="https://chandel.myctmh.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=5838&CatalogID=1639">Mayberry Workshop On the Go</a> and <a href="https://chandel.myctmh.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=5905&CatalogID=100">Bohemian Alphabet</a><br />
<a href="https://chandel.myctmh.com/Retail/Products.aspx?CatalogID=36">Inks</a>: Chocolate, Smoothie, and Goldrush<br />
<a href="https://chandel.myctmh.com/Retail/Products.aspx?CatalogID=39">Markers</a> : Chocolate<br />
Tools & Adhesive : <a href="https://chandel.myctmh.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=477&CatalogID=169">Corner Rounder</a> and <a href="https://chandel.myctmh.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=4303&CatalogID=166">3-D Foam Tape</a><br />
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So Mayberry you liked it and Mayberry you don't. Either way I hope you enjoyed this layout as much as we we enjoyed creating the memories!<br />
Until Next Time....<br />
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Could life scream at me any louder?? Not so random, random emails, songs on the radio, silly little horoscopes I usually ignore, out of the blue phone calls, even a Facebook Video Post that I never actually watch, all of it yelling at the top of the mountain "Chandel!!! Now is the time to start believing."<br />
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What is keeping me from believing? Fear. Specifically the fear of failure. If not checked, the fear of failure can overwhelm us to the point of inactivity, and it has. Rather than putting forth the necessary effort to succeed, I have avoided facing this fear by doing nothing, which is much more comfortable.<br />
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But that comfortable road of inactivity is very crowded with everyone else who is also being comfortable, making it impossible for me to move forward. In order to progress, I need to try something new, put myself out there, risk a little, and do something.<br />
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So now that I know where my heart and head stand I am going to try something new, I am going to put myself out there, risk a little and I am going to do something.....<br />
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I am going to be me. I am going to chase my hopes and dreams with out letting the fear overwhelm me. I am going to show this world who I am and what I have to offer. Are you ready for me? Are you ready to share in this crazy ride we call life with me? I hope so, because I AM READY to share it with YOU. I am going to believe that right here right now this is where I am supposed to be, and that this is where I am supposed to be headed.<br />
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P.S. If you are feeling the same way please take the quick second to listen to <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w3zcypsjO8o">this</a><br />
But please don't just listen hear the message, feel the message, believe the message. Listen to it a thousand times if you have to, but in the end believe. <br />
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(*HUGS* and many thanks to a wonderful woman who sent this my way.)Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18317454796989394301noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1515854314988196967.post-42280116183984932822011-07-27T00:29:00.002-05:002011-07-27T00:31:01.330-05:00New Idea Book and Retiring Products<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr1n0wzYl32dLBbkcN0Dhvhrj0-tvTUtPNkQ-MZXa2JA54YaQ5JfKpz8f5JUF2S3LwZ8N2peV9wIcB8cD1Boz_p5bzp01G9iYl-uNM0U10pC10O3xNoPyMzjL8HrvTrfhaL5UbvHw_D9Q/s1600/IB+AW+2011.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="400" width="342" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr1n0wzYl32dLBbkcN0Dhvhrj0-tvTUtPNkQ-MZXa2JA54YaQ5JfKpz8f5JUF2S3LwZ8N2peV9wIcB8cD1Boz_p5bzp01G9iYl-uNM0U10pC10O3xNoPyMzjL8HrvTrfhaL5UbvHw_D9Q/s400/IB+AW+2011.jpg" /></a></div><br />
New Close To My Heart Idea Book is soon to arrive, August 1st, and you know what that means!! Time to stock up on beloved retiring products before the it's too late. If you are interested in a catalog please feel free to contact me to get you very own copy.<br />
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Since many products are retiring I just wanted to give you a heads up before it is too late!<br />
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<b>2011 Close To My Heart Retiring List</b><br />
Items on this list are available until July 31st, only while supplies last***<br />
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<b>My Relflections Paper Packs</b><br />
X7132A Bliss Level 1<br />
X7132B Bliss Level 2<br />
X7132C Bliss Stickease<br />
X7133A Miracle Level 1<br />
X7133B Miracle Level 2<br />
X7133C Miracle Stickease<br />
X7134A Sweetheart Level 1<br />
X7134B Sweetheart Level 2<br />
X7134C Sweetheart Stickease<br />
X7135A Wings Level 1<br />
X7135B Wings Level 2<br />
X7135C Wings Stickease<br />
X7127A Magnifique Level 1<br />
X7127B Magnifique Level 2<br />
X7127C Magnifique Stickease<br />
X7128A Olivia Level 1<br />
X7128B Olivia Level 2<br />
X7128C Olivia Stickease<br />
X7129A Hooligans Level 1<br />
X7129B Hooligans Level 2<br />
X7129C Hooligans Stickease<br />
X7130A Mistletoe Level 1<br />
X7130B Mistletoe Level 2<br />
X7130C Mistletoe Stickease<br />
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<b>Workshop on the Go Kits</b><br />
G1023 Miracle Workshop Kit<br />
G1022 Mayberry Workshop Kit<br />
G1021 Fanfare Workshop Kit<br />
G1020 Bliss Workshop Kit<br />
G1019 Sophia Workshop Kit<br />
G1018 Lucky Workshop Kit<br />
G1017 Sweetheart Workshop Kit <br />
G1016 Wings Workshop Kit<br />
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<b>My Acrylix Stamp Sets</b><br />
B1313 Merry Pursuits<br />
B1319 Four Seasons<br />
B1325 Welcome Baby<br />
B1333 Merry Monsters<br />
C1292 Tropical Christmas<br />
C1318 Best Wishes<br />
C1324 Spooky Smiles<br />
C1328 Festive Frills<br />
C1333 Spooky Night<br />
C1340 Aspiration<br />
C1342 Damask Tiles<br />
C1350 Dainty Thoughts<br />
C1353 Gear Up<br />
C1354 Robot Power<br />
C1361 Buttoned Together <br />
C1362 Youre a Hoot<br />
C1366 Fringed Phrases<br />
C1371 Holiday Jingle<br />
C1372 Grateful Hearts<br />
C1373 In the Game-Hockey <br />
C1374 Spellbound<br />
C1375 In the Game-Football <br />
C1376 Stocking Style<br />
C1377 Christmas Story<br />
C1378 Heartfelt Christmas <br />
C1380 Judiac Commentary <br />
C1381 Card Chatter -Thank you <br />
C1384 Neighborhood<br />
C1386 Boys at Play <br />
C1387 Playin Hard<br />
C1391 Embrace Life<br />
C1394 Candlelight<br />
C1398 Love You Forever<br />
C1402 In the Month of January <br />
C1406 Hit the Spot<br />
C1421 The Boo Crew <br />
C1426 Thanksgiving <br />
C1428 Ice Crystals <br />
C1430 In the Month of September<br />
C1431 In the Month of October <br />
C1432 In the Month of November <br />
C1433 In the Month of December <br />
C1434 School Rules <br />
D1166 Vintage Christmas<br />
D1171 New Fallen Snow<br />
D1177 No Peeking<br />
D1224 Holiday Joy<br />
D1225 Jingle Borders<br />
D1226 Magical Season<br />
D1243 Peace on Earth<br />
D1244 Snow Friends<br />
D1257 Make It Count<br />
D1258 Friendship Word Puzzle <br />
D1265 Gracious Greetings <br />
D1266 Baby Steps<br />
D1280 Spot On Backgrounds <br />
D1299 Thoughtful Seasons <br />
D1305 Gloria<br />
D1315 Evergreen<br />
D1317 Feathery Flakes<br />
D1319 Creepy Cobwebs<br />
D1324 Christmas Melodies <br />
D1326 Season of Splendor <br />
D1332 Boutique Borders<br />
D1333 Wishing Star<br />
D1335 Intrinsic Backgrounds <br />
D1339 Moments in Time <br />
D1347 Confidential<br />
D1349 Be Yourself May <br />
D1350 Tender Tags <br />
D1352 It’s Your Day<br />
D1354 Endless Friendship <br />
D1355 Gracious Greeting-F. <br />
D1356 Gracious Greetings-S.<br />
D1359 Comments <br />
D1363 Picture Perfect<br />
D1365 True Happiness<br />
D1366 Holiday Trinkets<br />
D1369 Delightful Things<br />
D1370 Welcome Home<br />
D1371 Many Thanks<br />
D1372 Grown with Love<br />
D1374 Ms. Holiday Cheer<br />
D1375 Treasures<br />
D1376 Holiday Warmth<br />
D1379 Flourished Blessings<br />
D1380 Just for the Holidays <br />
D1381 Beware<br />
D1382 Holiday Hoopla<br />
D1383 Santa’s List<br />
D1385 Good Work<br />
D1393 Flourished Blessings-F. <br />
D1395 Flourished Blessings-S.<br />
D1406 True Friends<br />
D1416 State of Mind<br />
D1421 Cherish the Moment<br />
D1422 Wonderful Friend<br />
D1423 Happy Forever <br />
D1424 Something Splendid<br />
D1428 Happy Journey <br />
D1433 My Game <br />
D1439 Spook Alley <br />
D1450 Beautiful Day<br />
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<b>My Acrlix Blocks</b><br />
Z1289 Block Buddy Set<br />
Z185 My Accents Block Organizer<br />
Y1001 1” x 1 ½” block<br />
Y1005 1” x 6 ½” block<br />
Y1007 2” x 11” block<br />
Y1004 2 ½” x 2 ½” block<br />
Y1011 4 ½” x 6 ½” block<br />
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<b>Embellishments</b><br />
Z1154 Designer Ribbon Buttercup<br />
Z1209 Designer Ribbon Cranberry<br />
Z1125 Designer Ribbon SweetLeaf<br />
Z1223 Dimensinal Elements Booksmart<br />
Z1156 Dimensinal Elements Borders<br />
Z1140 Dimensinal Elements Framed Fun<br />
Z1312 Dimensinal Elements Stars <br />
Z648 Embossing Powder Baby Pink<br />
Z671 Embossing Powder Clear<br />
Z647 Embossing Powder Heavenly Blue<br />
Z664 Embossing Powder Pansy Purple<br />
Z678 Embossing Powder Silver Pearl<br />
Z1400 Fanfare Level 2 Assort (brads)<br />
Z1357 Sophia Level 2 Journaling Spots<br />
Z263 Fun Flock White<br />
Z1354 Irresistibles Miracle<br />
ALL Dimensional Elements Monogram A-Z<br />
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<b>Envelope Flats</b><br />
Z1021 Envelope Flats 2 1/2" x 3 1/2"<br />
Z1022 Envelope Flats 3" x 3"<br />
Z1023 Envelope Flats 3" x 4 3/4"<br />
Z1024 Envelope Flats 4" x 4"<br />
Z1244 Envelope Flats 4 1/2" x 4 1/2"<br />
Z1025 Envelope Flats 5" x 5"<br />
Z1026 Envelope Flats 5" x 7"<br />
Z1027 Envelope Flats 5 1/2" x 4 3/4"<br />
Z1028 Envelope Flats 6" x 6"<br />
Z1029 Envelope Flats 8" x 3 1/2" <br />
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<b>Tools</b><br />
3501 Red Eye Pen<br />
Z1090 Texture Tools<br />
Z263 Fun Flock<br />
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<b>Color Packs</b><br />
****24 pks of Cardstock will only be offered in these colors after July 31st:<br />
Kraft,<br />
Black<br />
White Daisy<br />
Colonial White<br />
Vanilla Cream<br />
Chocolate<br />
Cocoa<br />
Desert Sand<br />
Bamboo<br />
Sweet Leaf<br />
Pacifica<br />
Smoothie<br />
Creme Brulee<br />
Olive<br />
Cranberry<br />
Outdoor Denim<br />
*** Note NO Colors have been retire.***<br />
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<b>Ink Stamp Pads, Re-Inkers, & Markers</b><br />
*** We will no longer offer any sets of color families after July 31st. Beginning August 1st you will only be able to purchase our stamp pads and markers individually.<br />
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If there is something you really love and don't want to miss out on getting feel free to contact me or visit my <a href="https://chandel.myctmh.com/Retail/RetailLanding.aspx?PageId=184">website</a> to order.<br />
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The new Art Philosophy Cricut collection will be available August 1, 2011. The collection is an amazing deal and includes:<br />
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1 - Exclusive to Close to My Heart Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge (700 Images: font, shapes, and 3-D Items such as pillow boxes, gift boxes & bags,tags 3-D flowers)<br />
3 - My Acrylix D-sized stamp sets<br />
3 - 9" x 12" sheets of coordinating Dimensional Elements of different shapes, tags, and banners<br />
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All for $99. The exclusive collection stamp sets and Dimensional Elements are designed to coordinate with various shapes and elements of the cartridge. Message me for more details or to pre-order you very own!<br />
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Also announced was 8 new paper packs, many embellishments, tools, and so much more! All available August 1st! I just can't wait to share more amazing products, ideas, and sweet deals with you!<br />
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Stay tuned!<br />
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I have always wondered what to do with the <a href="https://chandel.myctmh.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=5952">On This Day Stamp Set</a> . In this video from Close to My Heart there are a ton of ideas and great inspiration. <br />
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Use the any of the Month stamps to truly personalize a birthday card and remember the little details. Use any of the "squarish" stamps to create a random tone on tone background paper that is unique. Of course don't forget to use it to mark the date for a picture of event on a layout. The ideas are endless!!<br />
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Aside from the stamp the color combination options are gorgeous! Use any color with the Craft and Bamboo card stocks. Such as Red Barn or Outdoor Denim for a country feel. Or choose another set of neutrals to go with the Twilight and Sweet leaf accents. Grey Flannel and Grey Wool would complement beautifully, or even Parchment and Vanilla Cream for a softer more subtle look. <br />
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Finding inspirtation and creativity is as Fast, Simple and Easy as sitting back and enjoying a good craft project. Keep you eyes and heart open for the idea coming your way.<br />
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P.S. If you would like to purchase anything on the video or other Close to My Heart Products please feel free to shop online <a href="https://chandel.myctmh.com/Retail/RetailLanding.aspx?PageId=184">here</a> or email me anytime!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18317454796989394301noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1515854314988196967.post-62906887027792902712011-04-02T03:59:00.002-05:002011-04-08T03:16:50.986-05:00Finding My Style...Spring has sprung here in Central Texas! The wildflowers are in full bloom, the weather is sunny and perfect, and fields are being planted all over. Our Family loves this time of year. Endless evening hours are spent outside together. We plant our garden, play in the yard, grill supper, and just enjoy each other. In a stroke of luck I placed a winning bid on a family photo shoot at a crop for Relay for Life. With the clock ticking on cooler weather, bluebonnets, and available weekends this Sunday is the day. Preparing for all 5 of us is getting interesting. Each of us is so unique with our own sense of style and tastes getting us to "match" but keep our personality has proven to be more of a challenge than I had originally anticipated.<br />
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Choosing my own outfits has made me wonder about my style and what it really is? Is it Shabby Chic, Modern, Traditional, or all of the above? In the end I have decided it just depends on my mood and what I have found to inspire me at any given moment. <br />
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Right now my style and personality is in love with:<br />
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1. Damask Backgrounds:<br />
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I am in love with using Two-Step Backgrounds stamp set! With this stamp set I can customize the print to match any color scheme. Two-Step Backgrounds is a must have set! <a href="https://chandel.myctmh.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=5956&CatalogID=84">Purchase it here.</a><br />
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My go to colors are:<br />
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Graphics I can not get enough of...<br />
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Who knows what I will wear come Sunday but in the end it really will not matter. I will have captured memories of this point in our life's. Smiles, laughter, and small moments I will cherish, share and love. For me that's what really matters the most, and I just can wait!<br />
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P.S. Please pray that our 16 year old son, our 5 year old daughter, and our 2 year old crazy maniac son will all cooperate & smile at the same time!<br />
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***** UPDATE: The kids were great! I can not wait to see the final results! All 3 smiled, and played along. I guess when you tell them they are off the hook for Mother's Day if these come out nice everyone does there part. I am such a blessed Mom and I could not be more grateful for the family I have and the memories we are creating!*****Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18317454796989394301noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1515854314988196967.post-49436920383685696872011-04-01T00:40:00.006-05:002011-04-08T03:52:20.419-05:00Basic Tutorial for Studio J<iframe title="YouTube video player" width="480" height="393" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/BlJw2aEwhss" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br />
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Here is a video on how to start using <a href="https://chandel.myctmh.com/Retail/StudioJLanding.aspx?PageId=185">Studio J</a>; Close to My Heart's on line scrapbooking software. It's completely free to try with no obligations. I love my scissors, sparkles, and paper and will never give them up but with Studio J you can complete projects easily and print multiple copies to share. Not to mention you can always add a little "somethin' somethin' " once the layout arrives at your door. Studio J is my "on the go, need some me time, just give me a chance to get it all done" scrapbook corner. Late at night when the heat tool and punches will wake someone I Studio J. I love it and can't wait to give out this years family gifts. Personalized recipe book anyone?Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18317454796989394301noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1515854314988196967.post-16190147925529055992011-03-31T12:20:00.002-05:002011-04-08T03:36:21.771-05:00Springin' Up Flowers<iframe width="480" height="295" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/U8u-Py68klw?fs=1" frameborder="0" allowFullScreen=""></iframe><br />
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I love to making flowers with the <a href="https://chandel.myctmh.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=5911">Spring Up</a> stamp set. Its simple easy and takes all of the guess work out of where to cut and what to do. From cards to layouts Spring up Stamp set is fun, easy and versatile!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18317454796989394301noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1515854314988196967.post-29996161644878432122011-03-27T03:03:00.004-05:002011-04-08T03:37:49.642-05:00Hope for Japan<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCwjejsXv3_zg9xd6G-I9KZr-PADY1PnzQcaUKyYRnssJuybMcdcU31i-bftDGkw0Y61vqh_UHsmLrAGIYG3NfPCneMCE8J9AOWb5_fXBkG5RerpnF2FmgT5aBl9AR5sPhaUQkIhPBVVQ/s1600/Apr2011CC_ImageGallery_HopeforJapan.ashx.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="340" width="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCwjejsXv3_zg9xd6G-I9KZr-PADY1PnzQcaUKyYRnssJuybMcdcU31i-bftDGkw0Y61vqh_UHsmLrAGIYG3NfPCneMCE8J9AOWb5_fXBkG5RerpnF2FmgT5aBl9AR5sPhaUQkIhPBVVQ/s400/Apr2011CC_ImageGallery_HopeforJapan.ashx.jpg" /></a></div><br />
OUR HEARTS GO OUT TO THE VICTIMS OF THE EARTHQUAKE AND tsunami in Japan, and like so many of you, we’re eager to help. And helping has never been easier!<br />
During April, purchase the exclusive <a href="https://chandel.myctmh.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=6083&CatalogID=860">“Hope for Japan”</a> A-size stamp set for the special price of only $5 (retail value $7.95) and Close To My Heart will donate 100% of the profits to the American Red Cross efforts in Japan. This beautifully designed stamp set reminds us of how our hearts are hopeful for those who are in need.<br />
<a href="https://chandel.myctmh.com/">Contact me</a> today to get involved in this heart-worthy cause!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18317454796989394301noreply@blogger.com0