B is for Butterfly

Welcome to the Everything ABC's Blog Hop!

For this hop we will be featuring the letter B. This may be the name of a paper, a stamp set or an embellishment. Whatever the crafter has chosen as their B element will be featured in their post.

If you came from Love Stamping then you are on the right track!

I used some older Close to my Heart paper that I've been hoarding. I love every piece of paper in the pack, and just couldn't part with it. But, as soon as I knew B was coming up, I couldn't think of anything but this butterfly paper.



I also used the Close to my Heart, Art Philosophy cricut cartridge for the scallop, circles, and butterfly. I stamped on the wings using the Save the Date stamp set (no longer available, but I know several who have some if you are interested, please comment) 

The only thing not Close to my Heart is the Washi tape. I love using Washi tape. It gives the look of ribbon, but not the bulk. CTMH does have some Washi coming in the new book, but I don't have my order in yet. I can't wait to get some.


Your next stop on our Everything ABC'S blog Hop is Jen Patrick of  Roxybonds.

Here is the complete lineup in case you get lost along the way:

1. Amber La Mons ~ Scrapper's Therapy
2. Lucy Kelleher ~ Love 2 Create
3. Theodora~ Celebrate Crafts
4. Linda ~ Scrappy Therapy
5. Shalana Glass ~ Scrappin' with Shalana
6. Joanne Barnes - Josie's Joy
7. Kathy Johnson ~Kathy's Creative Corner 
8. Alicia Olson ~ Love Stamping  
9. Kelly Lane ~Paper Petal Memories
10. Jen Patrick ~ Roxybonds Scrappin
11. Shelly Nemitz ~ Just One Piece

Scrapbooking = Make me some money!

I've been an avid scrapbooker since 2002. I've always love to color, cut, and paste (all the great things we learned in Kindy). Once I found a few pieces of paper and some great ideas online 11 years ago, I've never looked back!

I love to use lots of different products, mixing and matching brands. There are so many things to add and they are all super cool. But, over the years, I found I was always coming back to Close to my Heart for my "core" products.  I was in a club for many years, and last year decided to take the plunge and sell what I love. I'll be honest and admit that last year I didn't really work my business. I had a club that my friend and I co-clubbed :) This year, we had enough customers to split up. Now, I have my own club and almost enough to start a second club! If you are interested in joining my club, please , contact me here. You don't have to be local if you'd like to join. Email me and I would love to let you know how it works.

If you love the idea of getting all of your things for a discount, or want to make some extra income you can sign up with Close to my Heart for as little as $49~

Start the New Year off by becoming a CTMH Consultant, look at all the goodies you get for $ 49.00. Everything you need to start your adventure in paper crafting. See below for details.....

You can save yourself some money and bring in a little income on the side.   The new Consultant Kit is just $49 for the Essentials kit or $99 for the Master kit and is full of items from the 2013 Spring and Summer Idea Book! 

 

 CLICK HERE for full contents of kit

Here’s how you can save:

The $49 Essentials starter kit contains $155 in product and supplies.

The $99 Master starter kit is approximately $335 in retail value! 

Here’s how you can earn money

You receive 22% commission on all purchases made by others, even on discounted and promotional items.

You have the opportunity to earn free product.

Free website for online sales.

You can earn an additional $100 in product if you achieve Straight to the Top sales in the first 90 days. 

So if you are ready to begin your adventure with CTMH CLICK HERE.  Email me if you have questions or want to hear exciting things about CTMH.

This kit starts Feb 1, 2013, if you sign up prior you will get the Avonlea kit pictured below.

 
Welcome to our very first Everything ABC's Blog Hop! This will be the first of many throughout the year so make sure to check out what we have new for you about every two weeks. Happy New Year and Happy Hopping!

For this hop we will be featuring the letter A. This may be the name of a paper, a stamp set or an embellishment. Whatever the crafter has chosen as their A element will be featured in their post.

If you came from  Joanne Barnes at Josie's Joy -  then you're on the right track!

I made "A" trio of cards.  Here they are together: 


 

This card was made using the "A Bow Wow" set from CTMH. I am in love with that little doggie.

 Supplies Used:  CTMH Bow Wow stamp,  CTMH twine, CTMH button, Misch Washi tape, CTMH inks, Spectrum Noirs for dog
 
 The second card was made using the "Quick Butterfly" stamp set, which is a size A. CTMH stamps are in order of size and price, by the alphabet. "A" size stamps are $6.95.

 Supplies Used: All CTMH products: La Belle Vie paper, Seam Binding Ribbon, Mocha pearls, glitter glue

Have you ever imagined a card and it looked beautiful in your mind? Well, I usually do that and it never comes together. Last night, it all came together for me! I was so excited to see this one finished. It is truly a beautiful card. I used the "Avonlea" paper.

Supplies Used: CTMH Products: Avonlea paper pack,gray polkadot satin ribbon, gray twine, clear button, Love stamp from Mad About You set, Misc stick pin

Your next stop on our Everything ABC'S blog Hop is Jen Patrick at Roxybonds Scrappin

Here is the complete lineup in case you get lost along the way:

1. Amber La Mons ~  Scrapper's Therapy (link:  http://scrapperstherapy.blogspot.com/2013/01/the-everything-abcs-blog-hop-letter-a.html)
2. Theodora ~ Celebrate Crafts (link: http://www.celebratecrafts.com/2013/01/the-everything-abcs-blog-hop-letter-a.html)
3. Lucy ~ Love 2 Create (link: http://www.love2createitall.com/2013/01/the-everything-abcs-blog-hop.html)
4. Linda Norman - Scrappy Therapy (link: http://www.scrappytherapy.com/2013/01/a-is-for-adorable.html)
5. Shalana Glass - Scrappin with Shalana (link:  http://scrappinwithshalana.blogspot.com/2013/01/the-everything-abcs-blog-hop-featuring.html)
6. Kathy Johnson ~ Kathy's Creative Corner (link: http://www.kathyscreativecorner.com/2013/01/05/everything-abc…g-hop-letter-a/‎
7. Joanne Barnes - Josie's Joy -  http://josiesjoy.blogspot.com/2013/01/jan5abcbloghop.html
8. Kelly Lane ~ http://paperpetalmemories.blogspot.com/2013/01/abcbloghopa.html
9. Jen Patrick- http://roxybonds-scrappin.blogspot.com/2013/01/everything-abc-blog-hop-for.htm
10. Alicia Olson - http://lovestamping.com/ (link: http://lovestamping.com/altered-items/everything-abc…lea-mini-album/)
11. Shelly Nemitz ~ Just One Piece (link: http://just1piece-shelly.blogspot.com/2013/01/a-amazing.html - www.just1piece-shelly.blogspot.com 

Whooo's Your Valentine... National Papercrafting Month

Just wanted to pop in to let you all know that the Whooo's Your Valentine kit is available now through until January 31st.

Spend $35 and get the exclusive treat tube kit for only $10!

In celebration of National Papercrafting Month, CTMH is offering a new product, available through January — the Whooo’s Your Valentine kit! This darling kit, which retails for $40, can be yours for only $10 when you spend $35 or more in Close To My Heart product. The kit includes 12 die-cut boxes, 3 cardstock sheets, 1 sheet of silver glitter paper, 12 treat tubes, and an exclusive D-size stamp set created specifically for the kit! Perfect for gifts and classroom projects, the Whooo’s Your Valentine kit will make Valentine’s Day a cinch!