LAST DAY!

Today is the last day for both the National Stamping Month special as well as the September Stamp of the Month deal.  Don't miss out!  You can shop for both on my website, 24/7...even in your jammies!

Here's a bit of artwork using both sets. After the artwork is a quick overview of each special and how it works:

National Stamping Month set (You Are My Happy!):

September Stamp of the Month:

1. National Stamping Month Special - "You Are My Happy": "You Are My Happy!":  Have THREE times the fun with our TRIPLE stamp set ($47.90 value), which is yours for only $10 with a $50 purchase (before shipping and tax) in September. This whimsical triple stamp set includes an awesome alphabet, light-hearted sentiments, and fanciful images for a variety of occasions.
    
    

   

   "You Are My Happy" triple stamp set: alphabet (carrier sheet actual size is 6" x 6")

   
   

   

   "You Are My Happy" triple stamp set: icons (carrier sheet actual size is 6" x 6")

   
   

   

   "You Are My Happy" triple stamp set sentiments (carrier sheet actual size is 6" x 6")

   
   
2. September Stamp of the Month - Poster Tidings:  Subway art is the "THANG" these days. Leave it to CTMH to come up with some cool subway art of their own. September's Stamp of the Month, "Poster Tidings" ($17.95 value) is yours for only $5 with a $50 purchase (before shipping and tax) in September. How cool is it that if you spend $50 this month, you can then get the "You Are My Happy" stamp set for $10 and the "Poster Tidings" set for only $5? MUCHO COOL!  That's $115.85 in products for only $65!!!!!!  The products used list for the layout I shared at the top of this post that I created with this fun set is at the bottom of today's post.  

   

   September Stamp of the Month: Poster Tidings (carrier sheet actual size is 6" x 6")

Only 4 More Days for the Close To My Heart September Specials!

Simple standard size (4 1/4" x 5 1/2") card made with the National Stamping Month stamp set. 

Time's a-tickin' and September is almost over.  Since September only comes once a year and September is National Stamping Month, that means NATIONAL STAMPING MONTH ONLY COMES ONCE A  YEAR!  Am I yelling? YES, but in a good way. I am shouting it from the rooftops because I don't want anyone to miss out!

Here's a little detail shot of the card.  I thought a Pink Glitter Gem was the perfect touch to this simple card.

Along with the National Stamping Month special (a triple stamp set worth $47.90 for only $10 with a $50 purchase), the September Stamp of the Month offer also ends with September.

3 x 3 Gift Card made with the September Stamp of the Month

detail shot of the gift card

Here's a quick review of each of these great specials:

1. National Stamping Month Special - "You Are My Happy": "You Are My Happy!":  Have THREE times the fun with our TRIPLE stamp set ($47.90 value), which is yours for only $10 with a $50 purchase (before shipping and tax) in September. This whimsical triple stamp set includes an awesome alphabet, light-hearted sentiments, and fanciful images for a variety of occasions.
    
    

   

   "You Are My Happy" triple stamp set: alphabet (carrier sheet actual size is 6" x 6")

   
   

   

   "You Are My Happy" triple stamp set: icons (carrier sheet actual size is 6" x 6")

   
   

   

   "You Are My Happy" triple stamp set sentiments (carrier sheet actual size is 6" x 6")

   
   
2. September Stamp of the Month - Poster Tidings:  Subway art is the "THANG" these days. Leave it to CTMH to come up with some cool subway art of their own. September's Stamp of the Month, "Poster Tidings" ($17.95 value) is yours for only $5 with a $50 purchase (before shipping and tax) in September. How cool is it that if you spend $50 this month, you can then get the "You Are My Happy" stamp set for $10 and the "Poster Tidings" set for only $5? MUCHO COOL!  That's $115.85 in products for only $65!!!!!!  The products used list for the layout I shared at the top of this post that I created with this fun set is at the bottom of today's post.  

   

   September Stamp of the Month: Poster Tidings (carrier sheet actual size is 6" x 6")

 

Inspiration from Australia

Our beautiful granddaughter, Daci. She loves helping grandma photograph her art projects for her blog. She loves being the model even more!

As you may have read on my blog a month or so ago, Close To My Heart recently opened up Australia and New Zealand.  So cool!  Recently I found a beautiful card on a very talented new CTMH consultant in Australia's blog, Chris Lothian. I was inspired and created a couple of my own based on her fun design.

Here are the cards without the benefit of Vanna (er...I mean Daci)

I love how CTMH brings people together, even half-way across the world. Thanks for the inspiration, Chris!

These cards were made with the September National Stamping Month triple stamp set, "You Are My Happy." This set can be yours this month only for $10 ($47.90 value) with a $50 order.  You can start shoppin' on my website any time, 24/7...even in your jammies, my friends!

Here are a couple of detail shots of the cards with their products used lists:

Bright Card:  You Are My Happy triple stamp set, White Daisy Cardstock, Black Cardstock, Hollyhock Cardstock, Pear Cardstock, Lagoon Cardstock, Black Stamp Pad, Hollyhock Stamp Pad, Pear Stamp Pad, Lagoon Stamp Pad, Neutral Twine Assortment, Lagoon Button (retired).

Neutral Card: You Are My Happy triple stamp set, White Daisy Cardstock, Kraft Cardstock, Versamark Pad, White Daisy Embossing Powder (retired), Pearl Opaques, Chocolate Ribbon (retired).

October Play Group Scrappin' Class Layouts (Frosted)

Today I am sharing the layouts we will be making in my October Play Group Scrappin' Classes using the beautiful "Frosted" papers.  If you want to attend a class and participate in person, I need your order no later than Saturday, September 18. If you are participating long-distance, you have a couple of weeks to get your orders to me.   (801.360.9896, pedermom@aol.com) THANKS!

If you are participating long-distance, just add $5 to your kit total.  I'm confident you will enjoy what we do and be very happy with the projects you make!




These soft and cool toned papers were so much fun to work with.  Adding snow photos, in my opinion, just added to the beauty. I decided to make Layout #3 a little less "Snow theme specific."  I love how Close To My Heart creates their papers so that you can go with a theme, or not. Having two-sided patterned papers (B&T duos) helps make that happen. Smart!

After the layout photos, you'll find the shopping list.  Keep reading...

Layout #1: Simple Pleasures:

Layout #1 with photos

Layout #1 without photos

Layout #1, detail photo 1

Layout #1 journaling

Layout #1, detail photo 2

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Layout #2: First Snowman

Layout #2 with photos

Layout #2 without photos

Layout #2, detail photo 1

Layout #2, detail photo 2

Layout #2, detail photo 3

Layout #2, detail 4

Layout #2 journaling

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Layout #3:  Oh, Shoot!

Layout #3 with photos

Layout #3 without photos

Layout #3, detail photo 1

Layout #3, detail photo 2

Layout #3, detail photo3

Layout #3, detail photo 4

Layout #3 journaling

Shopping List:
To attend or participate in a class, all you are required to purchase is the Basic Kit.  If you want to purchase the Better or Best Kits, or even pick and choose a few items from those to add to your Basic Kit, you are welcome to, but it is not required.

Basic Kit (this is all that you are required to purchase to participate) 

• Frosted Workshop on the Go Kit (includes: Workshop Stamp Set, Frosted Paper Pack, 1 extra sheet of Colonial White Cardstock, 1 extra sheet of Blush Cardstock, Frosted Assortment, Sparkles Flourishes, Instructional Brochure)
• 1 extra sheet of Champagne Cardstock
• 1 extra sheet of Crystal Blue Cardstock 
• I extra sheet of Colonial White Cardstock
• Karen's Cutting Guide

Subtotal: $31.55
Total with Shipping and Tax: $36.17 (add $5 more if you are participating long distance)


Better Kit = Basic Kit + the following products (I recommend this kit!)

• Frosted My Stickease
• Midtown Cork Shapes
• Lagoon Houndstooth Washi Tape
• Scalloped Border Punch

Subtotal: $64.35*
Total with Shipping and Tax: $73.80 (add $5 more if you are participating long-distance)

Best Kit = Basic Kit + Better Kit + the following products  

• Slate Stamp Pad
• Twilight Stamp Pad
• Crystal Blue Stamp Pad
• Whisper Stamp Pad

Subtotal: $85.35*
Total with Shipping and Tax: $97.89* (add $5 more if you are participating long distance)

*at this purchase level ($50 or more)  you qualify for the September Stamp of the Month ("Poster Tidings" - $17.95 value) at only $5 and the September National Stamping Month "You Are My Happy" triple stamp set ($47.90 value) at only $10! See both stamp sets below.

September Stamp of the Month: Poster Tidings

You Are My Happy Triple Stamp Set: Icons

You Are My Happy Triple Stamp Set: Sentiments

You Are My Happy Triple Stamp Set:  Alphabet

Artbooking Made Easy

I think you will agree that the new Artbooking collection from Close To My Heart and Cricut is REVOLUTIONARY! Not only does it create a whole layout with the ease of one key, but it also creates several mini-albums.  Here's what I'm talkin' about:

You can get your Artbooking Collection on my website, 24/7...even in your jammies!

CTMH/Cricut Artbooking Collection: 
Collection includes:
1 – Cartridge (700 images: Font, Mini Books, Layouts)
3 – My Acrylix® D-size stamp sets
3 – 12" × 9" Dimensional Elements (3 sheets of different shapes)
Creative Feature Keys: Title, Photo Mat 1, Photo Mat 2, Icon, Border, Overlay.