Macho?

The other day I was working in my Stamp and Scrap room when Dawson came in and said, "Mom, really....have you ever seen anything quite like this?" I turned around to see this. Of course I gave him the right answer of, "No! I have never in my life seen a more macho 15 year old. Never!" Then laughing, I grabbed my camera and took a picture. Dawson said it was very important to look mean in the photo. After I took the mean pic, I told him that no matter what he should not laugh. This is what happened next...
He laughed so hard he almost couldn't hold the pose. What a goofy kid I've got!

I've been busy stampin' and scrappin' and pickin'

I've been busy stampin' and scrappin' with the beautiful "Delight in the Everyday" card kit and stamps this week. As you know (and if you don't see the details of this special on the left side of my blog), this kit comes with everything you need to create 16 gorgeous cards. Instead of making all 16, I decided to make 8 and then use the leftover paper to create a two page 12" x 12" layout of the most beautiful baby in the whole world (and I'm not the lest bit biased), my granddaughter, Daci. And, after that I still had more paper left. COOL!

I've been busy pickin' (not my nose...STAMPS, silly!) because I thought it might be helpful to you. As you know (and if you don't see the details of this special on the left side of my blog), if you purchase $60 in stamp sets this month, this gorgeous "Delight In the Everyday" kit is yours absolutely FREE! I thought you might be thinking, "Yeah, but there are so many great stamp sets to choose from. Where do I begin?" So, I'm sharing some of my faves, sets that are my picks for versatility and that get LOTS of use in my Scrappin' Room.

Karen's Picks (page numbers are from the new Autumn/Winter Idea Book, which you can view by clicking on it on the left side of my blog):

• D1280 - Spot On Backgrounds - pg 58 - $22.95 (I use this versatile background set over and over and over!)
• D1361 - Thank You - pg 74 - $22.95 (If you're like me, I'm always needing Thank You cards. This set includes 19 different ways to say thank you!)
• D1222 - Tiny Typewriter Alphabet - pg 87 - $22.95 (Perfect for journaling under, above or along side photos, for labeling, and for anything small. This font is versatile and mixes well with just about any other font you want to use for your larger titles)
• C1371 - Holiday Jingle - pg 11 - $18.95 (LOVE this brand new holday stamp set. Take a look at the examples stamped with it on pages 8-11 and you'll see why! We will also be using this set in a Holiday Card Workshop I will be hosting in November. Be watching for more details in a couple of weeks.)
• D1372 -Grown With Love - pg 23 - $22.95 (This might be my favorite new stamp set in the new catalog. I have made so many fun things with this set. We will also be using this set in our Play Group layouts in October)

Of course this list of stamp sets would total more than $60, but I thought I'd give you a little variety.

I wanted to remind you that if you happen to spend $100 (before shipping and tax), then you will also receive the September Stamp of the Month (D1375 - Treasures) absolutely FREE. This is a $22.95 stamp set. If $60 of that $100 is in stamp sets, you also get the Delight in the Everyday Card Kit free. Think about that. By spending $100, you would get $71.45 in products FREE (Delight in the Everyday kit is valued at $48.50 and the Stamp of the Month at $22.95). WOW! What a deal!

I have included a photo of the September Stamp of the Month here for your convenience. Actual
You can order the "Delight In the Everyday" kit on my website (http://leavealegacy.myctmh.com) or by calling (801.756.9797) or emailing (pedermom@aol.com) me.

4.A.M.H.

Friday night was good! The Lone Peak Knights came away with another victory; 38-26 over Riverton High School. Woo Hoo! Homecoming is this Friday, the 11th against Brighton High School. They are undefeated and no team has scored on them yet this year (3 games in). That should be a challenge for my QB son! We hope not only to score on them, but to outscore them (FYI: that would mean we win. tee hee). We are currently ranked #14 in the state and Brighton is #7. The Homecoming Dance is much more fun after a win, ya know? I would hate to be Tannon's date after a loss. It's a good thing we hold our dance the night after the game.

I had to share this photo of Tannon getting a drink during timeout in the 2nd half because you can see his eye blacks (feel free to click either photo to see them larger). They say "4AMH", which he wears on them every game. It means "for all my haters." When I asked him to explain he said, "Well, Mom. When I throw a touchdown pass on another team I want them to look me in the eye and know that was for them, my haters." What a goof! The other photo was taken during warm ups before the game.

Woot!

I am so excited. I happened to peek in at the 2Sketches4You blog this morning and saw that my card was chosen as the Card of the Week. Woo Hoo! I am honored! Here is the card they chose. I shared it earlier this week but am so thrilled to be chosen I am sharing it again!

Happy Sunday!

Lovin' September

I am just lovin' September and all the good things that are happening this month at Close To My Heart; a brand new Idea Book (click the photo of it on the left side of my blog to view it page by page), an awesome National Stamping Month special (see left side of my blog under "Delight in the Everyday") and a Stamp of the Month that is to die for.

Today I thought I'd share a close up of what the September Stamp of the Month actually looks like (actual size of the square this set is on is 6" x 6") as well as a card I made using it. Gosh, I love this set! You can order it during the month September only.

There are 5 ways to get it:

• Spend $100 (before shipping and tax) and get it FREE
• Spend $75 (before shipping and tax) and get it for 75% off ($5.74)
• Spend $50 (before shipping and tax) and get it for 50% off ($11.48)
• Spend $25 (before shipping and tax) and get it for 25% off ($17.21).
• Buy it outright for $22.95

The order number is as follows (in order of the ways listed above): D1375D, D1375C, D1375B, D1375A, D1375.

Don't forget the awesome "Delight in the Everyday" special that is going on this month to celebrate National Stamping Month. Details are on the left side of my blog.

Click here to order from my website 24/7. Every purchase during the month of September qualifies to win one of the awesome "Delight in the Everyday" 16 card kits (you have everything you need to make 2 of each of the 8 cards you see below. Kit is a $48.50 value). Close To My Heart is giving one away every day drawn from online purchases that day. If you order from my website, you qualify!

Nature's Beauty

Hi again! This is my 2nd post today so be sure to check out the first.

This card was inspired by the sketch this week at Card Patterns (sketch #30). I had fun doing a little stitching with embroidery thread around my felt quail and his wing. It only took a second but still gave my card that hand stitched look, which I love. I also love the new "Wonder HeartFelt Die Cuts" (Z1210) that came out in the new Close To My Heart Idea Book on September 1. The quail is just one of many darling felt designs in 3 colors (twilight, olive, and chocolate) that are part of this collection.

The photo I took of the card was against a brand new Fall wreath my friend Chris C. made me. It is absolutely gorgeous. In fact it's so gorgeous I had to share it with you here. I helped Chris make a mini-book called "33 Reasons I Love You" for her husband a couple of weeks ago for their 33rd anniversary. This was my thank you gift. Gosh, Chris...do you need any more books made? {wink}. Anyway, back to the card...

Close To My Heart products used: Happiness Stamp Set (C1310), Grateful Hearts Stamp Set (C1372), White Daisy Cardstock (1385), Twitterpated Level 2 Paper Packet (X7118B), Boom-Di-Ada Level 2 Paper Packet (X7095B), Crystal Blue Stamp Pad (Z2117), Twilight Stamp Pad (Z2160), Versamark Stamp Pad (Z891), Buttercup Embossing Powder (retired), Heartfelt Die Cuts Wonder (Z1210), Heartfelt Die Cuts Whimsy (Z1145), Neutral Embroidery Thread Assortment (Z1096), Spring Harmony Brad Assortment (Z1212), Mini-Medley Winter Cozy Collection (Z1120).

Click here to order from my website 24/7...even when observing nature's beauty or a thank you wreath from a dear friend.

3 Cards and More Football

"Where's the artwork?" Remember the Wendy's commercial,"Where's the Beef?" If you were not an 80's girl, you probably don't. If that is the case, ignore my greeting and just be assured that there is some artwork in this post and that I am probably much older than you. Also, I made the photos a bit smaller than usual in this post so it wouldn't be too terribly long, so feel free to click on any photo to see it larger. You know the drill, right?

Firstly (probably not a word, but I'm using it anyway), I am sharing a card I made using Jeanette Lynton's Color Me Monday combo (CTMH colors: crystal blue, sweet leaf, tulip and white daisy) and the 2Sketches4You card pattern this week (#34). By the way, 2Sketches4You chose me as one of their Fab 5's last week for my Sunflower card. Woot!

Close To My Heart products used: White Daisy Cardstock (1385), Twitterpated Level 2 Paper Pack (X7118B), Jingle Level 2 Paper Pack (X7115B), Perrenials Dimensional Elements (Z1139), Winter Buttons (Z1284), Red and Pink Embroidery Thread Assortment (Z1092), Crystal Blue Waxy Flax (Z1247), Designer Ribbon Rounds Sweet Leaf Collection (Z1125), Spring Blossom Brad Assortment (Z1213)Crystal Blue Stamp Pad (Z2117), Sweet Leaf Stamp Pad (Z2153), Connections Stamp Set (D1330), Round Sponge (Z697), 3D Foam Tape (Z1151).

Secondly (I think that is a word. I know I've heard it used before): I am sharing 2 cards that arrived the past few days for my birthday. I love it when cards come a little late. It's so much fun to keep celebrating. Thank you, Marian Q (the flowers and balloon in a vase card) and Brenda R (the big flower pocket card) for your thoughtfulness. You are both dear, sweet friends! Both of these ladies are Close To My Heart consultants.

Marian's card below: Celebration Bouquet Stamp Set (C1313), Paper Garden Level 2 Paper Pack (X7094B), Sweet Leaf Stamp Pad (Z2153), Blush Stamp Pad (Z2106), Crystal Blue Stamp Pad (Z2117), Petal Stamp Pad (Z2161), Metal Brad Assortment (Z1217), Prisma Glitter (Z134), Round Sponge (Z697)

Brenda's Card below: Aspen Level 2 Paper Packet (X7103B), Designer Ribbon Rounds Creme Brulee Collection (Z1131), Botanicals Fancy Cuts Die Cuts (X1405), Lilac Mist Cardstock (1295)

Thirdly and lastly, Dawson's team won their football game agains Orem last night. Dawson played great and so did the rest of the team. They beat Orem 23-8. WOOHOO. Dawson is #19 in this photo because our dark uniforms got printed with another team's number list. They are making us new jerseys but they weren't done for this game. Hopefully he will be #10 again before we know it. D had 1 sack, 3 tackles for losses, several assisted tackles and a catch. You go, boy! Tannon plays tomorrow night against Riverton. Keep your fingers crossed.

2 Wins...Sort of!

Football updates...

Tannon and the Lone Peak Knights won on Friday night (Aug. 28th) against Mountain Crest (unfortunately I was home with those darn kidney stones). They beat the #4 team in the state 23-20. There were 5 lead changes in the game and Tannon threw a 73 yard touchdown pass to win the game with 1 minute left. WOO HOO, KNIGHTS! Here is the link to a newspaper article if you are interested. That makes us 1-1 so far this season. We play Riverton this Friday.

Tan-Man right before the game

Dawson's team lost on Saturday, but they won. What? Yep. They lost 12-0 to Spanish Fork. But, the league found out later that Spanish Fork played 3 ineligible players so they had to forfeit the win. I am hoping those 3 players were the ones that kicked our tushies. There were 3 really awesome players who really carried the load for Spanish Fork. So, in a not very exciting way, we start the season 1-0. We play Orem tonight. Dawson had 3 catches in the game and was happy with that. But, when a neighbor asked him if he would rather play like that or have a win, Dawson's replied with a resounding, "WIN!" I guess in a weird way he got both.Yummy Mouthguard!


one of the catches

Dawson's game. He was so happy that when jerseys were handed out he got the traditional Pedersen #10

Before Dawson's first game Tannon said he would spat him (spatting is a way of taping that goes on the outside of the shoe and up above the ankle). Tannon is the king of spatting. He does several of the Lone Peak players before every game and then makes them look like Chuck Taylor high tops, all with tape. Remember those? They're back! Anyway, all of the kids on Dawson's freshman team thought Dawson was the coolest spatted kid ever. Thanks, big brother. What a nice thing to do!

and the spatting begins... (you can kind of see the finished product in the photo of Dawson's catch above)

Oh Baby!

Be sure to read the first post from today. It is full of juicy artwork and info! This post is to let you know the link to the Autumn/Winter Idea Book on the left side of my blog is now working! WOO HOO! OH BABY! Just click on the photo of the catalog to start browsing.

I also wanted to include a large photo of the cards you get to make with the National Stamping Month "Delight in the Everyday" kit (information is on the left side of my blog). I forgot to do that with all of the other artwork photos I was so excited about in my earlier post today. It's a GREAT thing to buy or even get FREE with your Autumn/Winter Idea Book order. I know that wish list will be long! Again, just read the blurb on the left side of my blog about this special for the details. You can also read about it on my website.

Click here to order from my website 24/7, even from a new catalog on the 1st of September!

Today is the Day!

Today is the day...the day the new Close To My Heart Autumn/Winter Idea Book goes live. As you can see just by looking here at the photo of it's cover, it is full of beautiful papers, stamps and accessories. In fact, why don't I share a little bit of artwork using new kits, stamps and accessories in this new book to wet your whistle? The artwork was done by the Close To My Heart Art Department. Yummy! Feel free to click on any image in this email to see it larger. I know you'll want to see every artistic detail!

Before I share the photos, I just wanted to remind you that the link to the virtual catalog will be on the left side of my blog the second it is available. It should be some time today. You will be able to view it page by page just like you would if you had it right in your stampin' and scrappin' hands.

If you would like your very own copy, to hold in those stampin' and scrappin' hands, just email me (pedermom@aol.com) and let me know that you want a book as well as your name, mailing address, email address (so I can let you know about monthly specials, classes, etc.) and phone number. I'll get one in the mail to you right away, my treat.

The first four photos I am sharing are of artwork highlighting the four new kits in the Autumn/Winter Idea Book; Grace, Sweet Home, Twitterpated and Jingle...all as mouth wateringly delicious as their names!

Here is the elegant Grace kit (Level 1 Kit-X7117A, Level 2 Kit-X7117B, MyStickease-X7117C) which features warm and inviting colors that are perfect for Autumn. Check out the chipboard circle on the layout. This is one of my favorite new products called Dimensional Elements On Target (Z1226). It is full of chipboard circles of every size and decor!

This kit is called Sweet Home (Level 1 kit-X7116A, Level 2 kit-X7116B, MyStickease-X7116C). I love the mix of Garnet, Indian Corn Blue, Heavenly Blue and Buttercup. Don't you? You'll notice a cool new product on the photo on the layout. These slick little guys are called "Top Coats" (Z1211) and come in a package of 12. They are photo size (4x6) transparencies, each with their own unique design. 6 of the package use a white daisy colored design and the other six use colonial white. Top Coats are a must-have for any scrapper!
This one is Twitterpated (Level 1 kit-X7118A, Level 2 kit-X7118B, MyStickease-X7118C). The patterned paper (B&T paper) in this kit is so versatile and the color mix is fun and lively. Can you see all those cute patterned chipboard buttons that are on the projects below? I LOVE these and have been using them like crazy already. They are called Dimensional Elements In Color-Organic (Z1230) and include 27 chipboard buttons covered with darling patterns and designs that work perfectly with the Twitterpated kit, as well as so many other things. The buttons range in size from 1/2" to 1 1/2".

And last, but certainly not least, the bright candy colors of the Jingle kit (Level 1 kit-X7115A, Level 2 kit-X7115B, MyStickease-X7115C). This one will highlight your holidays with fun and energy. Don't you love the colors? Mmmmm!. A new accessory item that works perfectly with this kit are our new twinkle brads. They come with a mix of 3 sizes and 4 colors, 24 brads in all (Z1220) and are sparkly! Love that bling. The colors and bling of these darling brads are a great addition to this kit.

One last photo. This one is of 4 cards I created using the September Stamp of the Month, Treasures (D1375-$22.95), which is only available from September 1-30, 2009. It is a GREAT set with 13 images in all, filled with sentiments, dandelions, stems and hearts. You can get this stamp set at 25% off ($17.21) by placing a $25 order (before shipping and tax), at 50% off ($11.48) by placing a $50 order (before shipping and tax), 75% off ($5.74) by placing a $75 order (before shipping and tax), or FREE with a $100 order (before shipping and tax).
You can order any of the items you see here, as well as anything else in the brand new Autumn/Winter Idea Book beginning today on my website (http://leavealegacy.myctmh.com). Don't forget the "Delight in the Everyday" special celebrating September as National Stamping Month. You can see details about that on the left side of my blog, as well as on my website. I have only scratched the surface on our new kits, stamps and products. Keep checking back here on my blog over the next few weeks and you'll see lots of artwork using new products in our Autumn/Winter line.

Today is the day, alright! Don't miss out!