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Dasher Card Class

Sunday, Nov. 29

Giovanni's Pizza

2:00 - 5:00pm

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Class Kit Only $35.00 Class Kit + Idea Book $40.00

Happy Halloween! ( the day after)

I hope you all had a very Happy Halloween. I know my family did! First stop was at Nana's house so she could see her great-grandbabies all dressed up for trick-or-treating. Last stop was at church for the Trunk-or-Treat Extravaganza. The kids had a blast and the night was a success. We got home at a reasonable hour, too! Here's some pics from our evening... ENJOY!

The Holiday Mini is here...

Stampin' Up!'s Holiday Mini is full of wonderful products to get you going on your projects for the upcoming holidays. Check it out by clicking on the image...




Enjoy ~

New Blog Couture &...

I just gave my blog a new look with some Blog Couture from House of 3. I just LOVE the new look and vibrant colors...They make me happy. :)

You might also notice a little something different on my blog as well... I switched companies. Yes, I took the plunge! I recently went back to Stampin' Up!. After a long discussion with my hubby, weighing the pros and cons, I felt it would be in my best interest to make the change. They have incorporated digital into their line and I feel it's very promising and right up my alley. The possibilities are endless with this new software. Coming soon - Fall 2009. Be sure to check out my blog for updates!

Have a great day... ;)


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MIssing My Baby & Inspired By...

Although it may seem as if I have been neglecting my blog, it wasn't intentional. The fact of the matter is that my in-laws were visiting from Alabama and staying in our home. They returned home on Monday with our oldest, Nicholas in tow. I've been very nervous and missing him tons even though I know that he'll have a great experience and have one-on-one time with his grandparents, but I can't help it... He's never been away from me for longer than a few days, or so far away. YIKES!

Anyhow, I'm inspired by this, this and this. Aren't they FAB?!


Until tomorrow... J

Evian...

ENJOY!!!

Summer Fun...

My Princess Mia...

Inspired By...

Can be found here


here and



here for purchase.

Enjoy!

My Beautiful Children...

♦ Festive and ready for the Fourth of July!!! ♦

Another Award...

Oh, how I ♥ love ♥ blogger land! The day I update the look of my blog I receive another Lemonade Stand Award. A special thanks to Jessica Moore for selecting me as one of her recipients. ♦ Thank You ♦



Now the rules for accepting this award are as follows:

*Comment on this blog
*Cut and paste this logo on your blog
*Nominate 5 - 10 blogs that show great attitude and gratitude
*link your nominee's with your blog post
*Comment on their blogs to let them know they won.
*Link back to the person who gave you the award to show your appreciation.

DRUM ROLL PLEASE... and the award goes to ~

1. Jen - http://roxybonds-scrappin.blogspot.com/
2. Haley - http://inkyscrapper.blogspot.com/
3. Sarita - http://blessedscrapper.blogspot.com/
4. Jena - http://livelovelaughscrapbook.blogspot.com/
5. Stephanie - http://cuttingedgestudio.blogspot.com/

It's Time...

I thought it was about time to change the look of my blog...Hope you like it! I used the Fourth of July Blog Couture from House of 3. Perfect for the upcoming holiday and the month of July, my oldest son Nick's birth month. He was born the day before Independence Day. ♥ LOVE HIM ♥

Anyhow, I hope you all have a great week and a safe & fabulous holiday...


♦ ENJOY ♦

I'm Still Alive!

I know it's been a long time since my last post. I was trying to resolve my malware issues and in the interim, I got addicted to Facebook. I know, I know! The games, connecting with old friends, even family members, I can't get enough of it. I'm hooked!

For these past few weeks I've also had the time to think and reprioritize and have come to the following conclusion...I don't have the time to work CTMH as a business let alone a hobby anymore. In as much as this saddens me, I have to put it on the back burner and focus on my faith, family and home.

I will still continue to create when I have a moment to spare and post my latest and greatest creations as well as the happenings around here. Until then, enjoy the rest of your week!


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So Sorry...

I'm so sorry ladies...It seems as though I've been neglecting my blog, but it hasn't been on purpose. I got some malware on my computer and had to work through some issues. I did a system restore and it seems to have done the trick. So far, so good.

I haven't worked on any projects as of the June Blog Hop, but hope to get some done this weekend provided my kiddos are cooperative. We'll see!

Anyhow, I hope you ladies enjoy the rest of your Friday and have a wonderful weekend! :)


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June SOTM Blog Hop...

Welcome to our Stamp of the Month Blog Hop! We will be featuring June's SOTM, which is Tender Tags, a set of 15 stamps. If you have come here from Karen's Blog, you are on the right path! If this is your first stop, you may want to go back to Jena's Blog and start from the beginning!

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This month we have 42 Close To My Heart Consultants 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!



CTMH products used: Boom Di Ada Lvl 2 Paper Pack,
Tender Tags Stamp Set, Hollycock Ink Pad.
Other products used: Fiskars Water Tread Punch, Small
Scallop Scissors, 1/8" hole punch.

Now "Hop" on over to Kelly's Blog to see her work! Be sure to visit all the Consultants at their Blogs to get some great crafting ideas and other fun ideas! Remember, the June SOTM is only available until June 30th! Contact your CTMH Consultant (or click here) to see how you can get this stamp set at a discount or even free!

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Enjoy!


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My Latest Creation...

It's a little box that holds 8 - 3" x 3" cards and envelopes inside.


CTMH products used: Boom Di Ada Lvl 2 Paper Pack,
Tender Tags Stamp Set, Hollycock Ink Pad.
Other products used: Fiskars Water Tread Punch, Small
Scallop Scissors, 1/8" hole punch.


I hope you like it...Enjoy the rest of your holiday;)


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Quote of the Day...

The ability to concentrate and to use your time well is everything if you want to succeed in business--or almost anywhere else for that matter.
Lee Iacocca

Blog Candy at Create4 fun...

Enter to win here! You have until Sunday, May 24th...

Quote For The Evening...

Success is the good fortune that comes from aspiration, desperation, perspiration and inspiration.
Evan Esar

Another Glass, Please....

To my great surprise, I received another Lemonade Stand Award...



from none other than Brenda of Rose Blossom Legacies. Thank you very much, Brenda! I am over the moon right now... I can only aspire to be just as creative and talented as you, Karen Pedersen and all the other wonderful women that have been given this award.

The Lemonade Stand Award.
The rules of this award
*comment on this blog
*cut and paste the award logo and use it on your own blog
*nominate 5 to 10 blogs you feel show great attitude and gratitude
*link to your nominees within your blog post
*comment on their blogs to let them know they received the award
*link back to the person who gave you the award to show your appreciation

And the award goes to...(Drum roll, please)

Kristin
Allison
Christina
Liz
Stephanie
Carol
Yvonne
Sparkle

Congratulations ladies and thanks again, Brenda!


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A Big Thanks To....

Karen Pedersen! I woke up this morning to find an email from Karen stating that she had awarded me with The Lemonade Stand Award. First, I will explain the award and then I will list who I've chosen to be the recipients of this award after the description. I must say this decision was not easy by any means, but I hope you enjoy visiting these blogs as much as I do. And a special "thanks" to all of you that have brought traffic to my blog!



The Lemonade Stand Award.
The rules of this award
*comment on this blog
*cut and paste the award logo and use it on your own blog
*nominate 5 to 10 blogs you feel show great attitude and gratitude
*link to your nominees within your blog post
*comment on their blogs to let them know they received the award
*link back to the person who gave you the award to show your appreciation

And the award goes to...

Sue
Jane
Mel
Karen
Becky
Samantha

Congratulations ladies and thanks again, Karen!!!


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Quote of the Day...

The price of success is hard work,

dedication to the job at hand,

and the determination that whether we win or lose,

we have applied the best of ourselves to the task at hand.

Vincent Lombardi

Quote of the Day...

If you can imagine it, you can achieve it;
if you can dream it, you can become it.
William Arthur Ward

Wanna Win Some FAB Blog Candy???

Then head over to my sidebar and click on the image to enter to win these gracious bundles from Debbie at PassionforCrafts Blog and Laurel at Laurel's Place. You have until May 23rd...for Debbie's and until May 17th (tomorrow) for Laurel's. GOOD LUCK:)


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Just Another Little Creation...

Here's another little card that I created today... I guess you could say that I was on a roll today! My babies were cooperative and actually gave me a few moments to relax and get crafty...


Papers: Core'dinations Cardstock and CTMH White Daisy Cardstock
Stamps: Pink Cat Studio
Ink: Stampin' Up Stampin' Write Markers
Accessories: EK Success Border Punch, Marvy Uchida Circle Punch and Sizzix Texturz Plate

I just couldn't help myself...These stamps are soooooooo CUTE!!!

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Scrap or Dare Challenge #2...

Here's the card that I created for this week's challenge. The color combo that we needed to use were based on the CTMH Colors ~ Clover Meadow, Sunny Yellow, Orange, Breeze and White Daisy.



Papers: CTMH White Daisy Cardstock, Unforgettable B&T Duos, Core'dinations Cardstock
Stamps: Pink Cat Studio
Ink: Stampin' Up Stampin' Write Markers
Accessories: Martha Stewart Border Punch, Marvy Uchida Circle Punches, Sizzix Texturz Embossing Plate and Heidi Swapp "Memories" Ribbon & White Tulle


I hope you like it!



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Look What My Son Made...

For ME!!!



Isn't this SWEET?! My son is 8 1/2 and in the 3rd grade. And he obviously listens to me more than I know because he remembered that tulips are one of my favorite flowers. This just melted my heart;)


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Many Thanks...

I just wanted to say "Thank You" to all of you that left a comment during the Blog Hop. Your kind words were a breath of fresh air. It was also my FIRST CTMH Artwork Post & Project since I've been a consultant. (Long Story)

Anyhow, I'm so glad that you stopped by and I hope that you will visit again in the near future as I will be partcipating in this Blog Hop on a monthly basis to showcase the new Stamp of the Month.


Thanks Again;)

CTMH Stamp of the Month Blog Hop...

Welcome to our Stamp of the Month Blog Hop! We will be featuring May's SOTM, which is Be Yourself, a set of 14 stamps. If you have come here from Helen's Blog, you are on the right path! If this is your first stop, you may want to go back to Jena's Blog and start from the beginning!
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This month we have 18 Close To My Heart Consultants 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!



Here is a project that I have made using this Stamp of the Month...




(4 x 5 1/2 card)
(CTMH Products Used: Daydream B&T paper, Black CTMH ink and Be Yourself stamp set)

Now "Hop" on over to Misty's Blog to see her work! Be sure to visit all the Consultants at their Blogs to get some great crafting ideas and other fun ideas! Remember, the May SOTM is only available until May 31st! Contact your CTMH Consultant (or click here) to see how you can get this stamp set at a discount or even free!

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If the links are not working or if you are lost on the "blog hop" - see a complete list of participating blogs below!




Jena Devries

http://www.livelovelaughscrapbook.blogspot.com/


Sherry Thompson
http://www.picturespatternsandpaper.blogspot.com/



Cibele Glazer
http://www.flowerfoot.blogspot.com/


Helen Onulak
http://www.hookedonstamping.com/


Jaime Benavides
http://www.scrapcrazydiva.blogspot.com/


Misty Jackson
http://www.misstscraps.blogspot.com/


Dawn Heuft
http://www.stamptildawn.blogspot.com/


Jen Rubio
http://www.jenrubio.blogspot.com/


Shannon Laux
http://www.rockinstamps.blogspot.com/


Deb Young
http://www.scrapbookczar.blogspot.com/


Terrie Dodd
http://www.my-life-in-real-time.blogspot.com/


Lucia Grabb
http://www.luciasscrappinandstampin.blogspot.com/


Anne Beck
http://www.anniemuses.blogspot.com/


Reba Poquette
http://www.thedirtyscramper.blogspot.com/


Leisa Hubley
http://bigredscraps.blogspot.com/


Alanna Moses
http://www.damoses.blogspot.com/


Caren Goldsein
http://www.scrappycaren.blogspot.com/


Jennifer Patrick
http://www.roxybonds-scrappin.blogspot.com/

Just A Quick Post...

I just wanted to stop in before I begin my BUSY day to let you know that I'll be posting my Mother's Day creations later this evening and come Midnight MST you'll be able to blog hop to view all of the May SOTM creations from my fellow CTMH Consultants. Pretty exciting, huh?! Well, stay tuned!


Happy Saturday;)

More Previews of the New Product Lines...

Here is Back Country. Perfect for all of those camping and outdoor pictures.








Enjoy;)

CTMH's New Summer Idea Book is HERE...

The new products are simply FaBuLoUs! Here's a preview of one of the 5 new kits for summer...

And here's a preview of May's Stamp of the Month...

More previews to follow in the next few days. In the meantime, please refer to my April 30th post to see what some of my fellow CTMH reps have created with these new products.

Enjoy!

Wanna Blog Hop???

Welcome to our Close to my Heart Summer 2009 Idea Book Blog Hop! Almost 40 Close to my Heart Consultants are celebrating the upcoming release of the Summer 2009 Idea Book by sharing their amazing creations using new products via their blogs. This is simple do to- just click on the link at the end of the post on each blog to move to the next one!Ready for a sneak peak at some new products?!

Be sure to visit all the Consultants at their Blogs to get some great crafting ideas and see the great new Paper Packs and My Acrylix Stamp Sets! Remember, the Summer 2009 Idea Book goes LIVE on May 1st!In case you get lost along the way, here is a list of all the amazing Close to my Heart Consultants participating in the Blog Hop:

Erin Herring http://www.tazzygirl2000.blogspot.com/
Penny Doucette http://scrappinpenny.blogspot.com/
Kathleen Rensel http://scrapbookaddictkath.blogspot.com/
Jessica Moore http://www.jessicaspaperpetals.blogspot.com/
Colleen Porter http://www.inkemup.blogspot.com/
Sherry Thompson http://www.picturespatternsandpaper.blogspot.com/
Jen Patrick http://www.roxybonds-scrappin.blogspot.com/
Corey Acton http://scrappytimeswithcorey.blogspot.com/
Amy Edwards http://www.paisleysplayhouse.blogspot.com/
Amy Schultz http://www.amylizschultz.blogspot.com/
Tresa Black http://www.fabulouslyartsy.blogspot.com/
Leslie Kolic http://www.leannesscraps.blogspot.com/
Rebecca Garrison http://www.stampingwithbekah.blogspot.com/
Miranda Kurz http://www.scrampinwithmiranda.com/
Terrie Dodd http://my-life-in-real-time.blogspot.com/
Traci Tanimura http://www.creativetraci.blogspot.com/
Debora Mcelhany http://www.mcdoodlesscrappinplace.blogspot.com/
Katie Paterson http://katiepaterson.blogspot.com/
Michelle Robinson http://amaizenbluelady.typepad.com/
Lori Scott http://scrapinglori.blogspot.com/
Amberlyn Gentry http://amberlyng.blogspot.com/
Wendy Kessler http://www.myscrapbookingblog.com/
Meredith Burgess http://www.meredithsscrappylife.blogspot.com/
Vicky Sullivan http://www.sullyscrapandstamp.blogspot.com/
Caren Goldstein http://www.scrappycaren.blogspot.com/
Jena Devries http://www.livelovelaughscrapbook.blogspot.com/
Kami Welter http://www.scrappin4memories.blogspot.com/
Traci Godbee http://createwithtraci.blogspot.com/
Julie Banzon http://www.scrapbookiejulie.blogspot.com/
Laurel Seabrook http://www.want2scrap.blogspot.com/
Alisan Smith http://scrappinalistamps.blogspot.com/
Haley Dyer http://www.inkyscrapper.blogspot.com/
Dawn Heuft http://www.stamptildawn.blogspot.com/
Ali Creel http://www.scrapali.blogspot.com/
Helen Onulak http://www.hookedonstamping.com/
Jean McNulty http://stampinmaui.blogspot.com/
Aaron Brown http://aaronsbooth32.blogspot.com/
Shannon http://www.rockinstamps.blogspot.com/
Julie Lane http://raggedydoodles.blogspot.com/
Carrie Zrodlowski http://carriesinspiration.blogspot.com/

Here we go!


Have a great day!

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Then go here.... to Passion For Crafts!!! Have a great day;)

HUGE SALE...

Is going on now at the Fat Quarter Shop! Click the blog post title above to head on over and check it out.

How about a little Morning Call to rise up to...



These colors and designs got me going GAGA this morning!


How about you?
*;)*

CTMH's New Consultant Kit & Add-Ons...

These products are truly amazing! Just in time for summer and priced with tremendous savings to boot! Sign up for your kit today and be sure to type in my sponsor info listed in the sidebar to the right... I'd love to have you join my team!


Happy Scrappin' ;)