Monday, July 25, 2011

Retiring Items

Have you taken advantage of the Bang for your Buck Special Close To My Heart is offering this month?  If not, now is the time to do so.  When you place a $50 order out of the Spring/Summer 2011 Idea Book, you get to choose from one of these 5 items for only $1!

*Creative Basics Mistletoe Collection (valued at $8.95)
*Creative Basics Animal Cookies Collection (valued at $8.95)
*My Originals Bits & Pieces Card Kit (valued at $12.95)
*My Originals It's Your Day Card Kit (valued at $12.95)
*My Originals Around the Holidays Card Kit (valued at $12.95)
Now, here is a list of items that will be retiring at the end of July.  Take a good look at the list.  If there is anything that you 'must have', get it ordered before the end of this month and take advantage of the Bang for your Buck special at the same time :)  I just love when the stars align and you get more Bang For Your Buck :)

If you see something you can’t live without, contact me or click here asap to place your order before the items are sold out or no longer available.

• Bliss Level 1 -- X7132A pg 12
• Bliss Level 2 -- X7132B pg 12
• Bliss stickease -- X7132C pg 12

• Miracle L1 -- X7133A pg 16
• Miracle L2 -- X7133B pg 16
• Miracle stickease -- X7133C pg 16

• Sweetheart L1 -- X7134A pg 20
• Sweetheart L2 -- X7134B pg 20
• Sweetheart stickease -- X7132C pg 20

• Wings L1 -- X7135A pg 24
• Wings L2 -- X7135B pg 24
• Wings stickease -- X7135C pg 24

• Magnifique L1 -- X7127A pg 38
• Magnifique L2 -- X7127B pg 38
• Magnifique stickease -- X7127C pg 38

• Olivia L1 -- X7128A pg 38
• Olivia L2 -- X7128B pg 38
• Olivia stickease -- X7128C pg 38

• Hooligans L1 -- X7129A pg 39
• Hooligans L2 -- X7129B pg 39
• Hooligans stickease -- X7129C pg 39

• Mistletoe L1 -- X7130A pg 39
• Mistletoe L2 -- X7130B pg 39
• Mistletoe stickease -- X7130C pg 39

• Sweetheart WOTG -- G1017 pg 41
• Lucky WOTG -- G1018 pg 41
• Sophia WOTG -- G1019 pg 41
• Bliss WOTG -- G1020 pg 42
• Fanfare WOTG -- G1021 pg 42
• Mayberry WOTG -- G1022 pg 42
• Miracle WOTG -- G1023 pg 43
Wings WOTG -- G1016 pg 43

• 1” x 1 ½” block -- Y1001 pg 45
• 1” x 6 ½” block -- Y1005 pg 45
• 2” x 11” block -- Y1007 pg 45
• 2 ½” x 2 ½” block -- Y1004 pg 45
• 4 ½” x 6 ½” block -- Y1011 pg 45
• My Acrylix block starter kit -- Y1500 pg 114

• Envelope flats – 2 ½” x 3 ½” -- Z1021 pg 114
• Envelope flats – 3” x 3” -- Z1022 pg 114
• Envelope flats – 3” x 4 ¾” -- Z1023 pg 114
• Envelope flats – 4” x 4” -- Z1024 pg 114
• Envelope flats – 4 ½” x 4 ½” -- Z1244 pg 114
• Envelope flats – 5” x 5” -- Z1025 pg 114
• Envelope flats – 5” x 7” -- Z1026 pg 114
• Envelope flats – 5 ½” x 4 3/4 ” -- Z1027 pg 114
• Envelope flats – 6” x 6” -- Z1028 pg 114
• Envelope flats – 8” x 3 ½” -- Z1029 pg 114

• Designer ribbon – cranberry -- Z1209 pg 115
• Designer ribbon – buttercup -- Z1154 pg 115
• Designer ribbon – sweet leaf -- Z1125 pg 115

• Sophia L2 Journaling Spots -- Z1357 pg 116
• Mini Medley Accents – Pear -- Z1339 pg 117
• Mini Medley Accents – Lagoon -- Z1340 pg 117
• Mini Medley Accents – Outdoor Denim -- Z1277 pg 117
• Top Coats – Framed In -- Z1211 pg 118
• Rub Ons – Across the Board -- Z1231 pg 118
• Rub Ons – Primavera -- Z1265 pg 118

• Dimensional Elements – Villa -- Z1390 pg 118
• Dimensional Elements – Miracle -- Z1354 pg 118
• Dimensional Elements – Booksmart -- Z1223 pg 119
• Dimensional Elements – Borders -- Z1156 pg 119
• Dimensional Elements – Framed Fun -- Z1140 pg 119
• Dimensional Elements – Plain Chipboard -- Z1164 pg 119
• Dimensional Elements – Stars -- Z1312 pg 119
• ALL Dimensional Elements Monograms – A through Z -- pg 119 (new DE alphabets in fall book – similar but new sizes and shapes)

3” x 3” Mini Album -- Z1166 pg 120 (ALREADY SOLD OUT)
• My Creations 3 ring binder -- Z1141 pg 120
• Kraft Color Ready Borders -- Z1377 pg 120
• Red Eye Pen -- 3501 pg 121
• Embossing Powders – Clear -- Z671 pg 121
• Embossing Powders – Heavenly Blue -- Z647 pg 121
• Embossing Powders – Pansy Purple -- Z664 pg 121
• Embossing Powders – Silver Pearl -- Z678 pg 121
• Block Buddy Set -- Z1289 pg 121
• Pivot Point Stapler -- Z1009 pg 122
• Texture Tools – Foam Tools -- Z1090 pg 122
• Fun Flock -- Z263
• My Accents Organizer -- Z183 pg 123 (SOLD OUT)
• My Accents Block Organizer -- Z185 pg 123
• Euro Personal Paper Trimmer -- Z338 pg 123
• Euro Replacement Blades -- Z339 pg 123
• Euro Replacement Blade/Scoring -- Z340 pg 123

The individual packs of 24 sheets of one color of cardstock have been changed in the new book. There are 15 colors you can continue to buy in packs of 24. With the new book, you can buy a pack with 3 shades (example: Light Red & Pink Shade Pack which includes Blush, Hollyhock, and Tulip).

NEED BULK for Holiday cards? Don’t delay!
• Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Grey Flannel -- 5573 pg 124
• Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Grey Wool -- 5571 pg 124
• Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Brown Bag -- X5644 pg 124
• Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Parchment -- X5645 pg 124
• Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Amethyst -- X5631 pg 125
• Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Baby Pink -- 1299 pg 125
• Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Heavenly Blue -- 1285 pg 125
• Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Key Lime -- 1235 pg 125
• Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Sunkiss Yellow -- 1240 pg 125
• Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Taffy -- X5630 pg 125
• Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Juniper -- X5752 pg 125
• Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Lilac Mist -- 1295 pg 125
• Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Sorbet -- X5751 pg 125
• Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Spring Iris -- 1296 pg 125
• Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Tulip -- X5753 pg 125
• Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Gypsy -- X5757 pg 125
• Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Holiday Red -- 1274 pg 125
• Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Sunny Yellow -- 1225 pg 125
• Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Sunset -- X5758 pg 125
• Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Topiary -- X5635 pg 125
• Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Cotton Candy -- X5760 pg 125
• Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Dutch Blue -- 1241 pg 125
• Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Lagoon -- X5762 pg 125
• Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Pear -- X5764 pg 125
• Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Sky -- X5761 pg 125
• Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Autumn Terracotta -- 1270 pg 125
• Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Barn Red -- X5637 pg 125
• Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – New England Ivy -- 1282 pg 125
• Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Pansy Purple -- 5590 pg 125
• Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Sunflower -- 1242 pg 125
• Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Garden Green -- 1244 pg 125
• Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Goldrush -- 1243 pg 125
• Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Hollyhock -- 1246 pg 125
• Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Indian Corn Blue -- 1284 pg 125
• Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Vineyard Berry -- 1248 pg 125
• Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Buttercup -- 1271 pg 125
• Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Garnet -- X5638 pg 125
• Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Moonstruck -- 1293 pg 125
• Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Ponderosa Pine -- 1276 pg 125
• Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Smokey Plum -- 1291 pg 125
• Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Blush -- X5640 pg 125
• Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Crystal Blue -- 1292 pg 125
• Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Honey -- X5668 pg 125
• Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Petal -- X5667 pg 125
• Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Twilight -- X5666 pg 125

The combo packs below are retired only because our seasonal color palattes have been rearranged. The 12 colors in each season have changed, but we still have all the same 60 colors.
• 12” x 12” Combo Cardstock Pack – Antique -- X5686 pg 124
• 12” x 12” Combo Cardstock Pack – Timeless -- X5700 pg 124
• 12” x 12” Combo Cardstock Pack – Harmony -- X5682 pg 125
• 12” x 12” Combo Cardstock Pack – Blossom -- X5756 pg 125
• 12” x 12” Combo Cardstock Pack – Carnival -- X5765 pg 125
• 12” x 12” Combo Cardstock Pack – Celebration -- X5766 pg 125
• 12” x 12” Combo Cardstock Pack – Harvest -- X5684 pg 125
• 12” x 12” Combo Cardstock Pack – Garden -- X5698 pg 125
• 12” x 12” Combo Cardstock Pack – Classic -- X5685 pg 125
• 12” x 12” Combo Cardstock Pack – Cozy -- X5800 pg 125
• 8 ½ ” x 11” Combo Cardstock Pack – Antique -- X5691 pg 124
• 8 ½ ” x 11” Combo Cardstock Pack – Timeless -- X5705 pg 124
• 8 ½ ” x 11” Combo Cardstock Pack – Harmony -- X5687 pg 125
• 8 ½ ” x 11” Combo Cardstock Pack – Blossom -- X5755 pg 125
• 8 ½ ” x 11” Combo Cardstock Pack – Carnival -- X5767 pg 125
• 8 ½ ” x 11” Combo Cardstock Pack – Celebration -- X5768 pg 125
8 ½ ” x 11” Combo Cardstock Pack – Harvest -- X5689 pg 125
• 8 ½ ” x 11” Combo Cardstock Pack – Garden -- X5703 pg 125
• 8 ½ ” x 11” Combo Cardstock Pack – Classic -- X5690 pg 125
8 ½ ” x 11” Combo Cardstock Pack – Cozy -- X5801 pg 125


• Stamp Pad set – Antique -- Z1564 pg 124
• Stamp Pad set – Timeless -- Z1569 pg 124
• Stamp Pad set – Harmony -- Z1560 pg 125
• Stamp Pad set – Blossom -- Z1570 pg 125
• Stamp Pad set – Carnival -- Z1573 pg 125
• Stamp Pad set – Celebration -- Z1574 pg 125
• Stamp Pad set – Harvest -- Z1562 pg 125
• Stamp Pad set – Garden -- Z1567 pg 125
• Stamp Pad set – Classic -- Z1563 pg 125
• Stamp Pad set – Cozy -- Z1600 pg 125
(Stamp pads will still be available in the new Idea Book, just not in the sets - same goes for the Marker sets)

• Marker set – Antique -- Z1554 pg 124
• Marker set – Timeless -- Z1559 pg 124
• Marker set – Harmony -- Z1550 pg 125
• Marker set – Blossom -- Z1571 pg 125
• Marker set – Carnival -- Z1572 pg 125
• Marker set – Celebration -- Z1575 pg 125
• Marker set – Harvest -- Z1552 pg 125
• Marker set – Garden -- Z1557 pg 125
• Marker set – Classic -- Z1553 pg 125
• Marker set – Cozy -- Z1610 pg 125

• Textured Cardstock – White Daisy -- X5671 pg 124

Happy Scrappin' (or should I say Happy Shoppin')

Wednesday, July 20, 2011

Holy hotness, Batman!

I really want to go back to California!  The weather here in Wisconsin has been just dreadful!  I got home Sunday night a little after 8 pm and had to be up for work about 4 am Monday morning.  The temps have been in the upper 90's and 100's since then with very high humidity.  The heat index has been in that 120 degree range.  It is soooo hot at work, it is miserable, so forgive me for not posting more.  I have been just exhausted by the time I get home each evening.  I have not even finished unpacking yet :(  The laundry is done, though, so that's a plus :)

Here is the last swap layout I made for the girls for Convention.
Stay tuned, as I will have to give you the directions for making those paper flowers.  They are pretty easy, but I'll have to make some and take photos as I go along so you have step-by-step instructions.  I will also be posting a whole lot of fun new information that we learned last week.  I will give you a hint at the biggie...do you like bugs?  How about crickets Cricuts?  I hope so, we've got a brandy-new special cartridge just for us in the new Idea Book...and speaking of the Idea Book...contact me right away, you'll be wanting to host your very own party because there are so many fabulous new things - you are gonna want them all!

Happy Scrappin'

Saturday, July 16, 2011

Wow!  Convention has been sooooo amazing!  I can't wait to get home and share the news with everyone.  Technically, I am not supposed to tell anything until August 1st (when the new Idea Book goes live), but...if you watch, I will probably be showing you some of the artwork we are creating while here in Anaheim, California.

I also really thought I would have been able to post more while here, but Corporate keeps us so busy that there just isn't much time.  Last night I got on the internet to try to post, but I think all the other Consultants were doing the same thing as the internet was super slow and I wasn't able to do so.  This morning it is a little better, so I'll show you another of my swap layouts I created.
I had planned to use my Pennant Alpha for this layout, but since I could not find it, I made due and cut my own pennants and used a different font.  It all worked out and I'm sure my Pennant Alpha I was looking for will be right there in front of my nose when I get home :)

Happy Scrappin'

Wednesday, July 13, 2011

Another swap layout

Here is another layout that I made for my swapping sisters :)
I hope you like it.  It even has a spot for us to put a cd of all our photos in it if you wish. 

We're just waiting to go down to register for Convention and Leadership today.  Can't wait!

Happy Scrappin'

Tuesday, July 12, 2011

The happiest place on earth!

Yep, I am at Disneyland in California :)  I am here having a little fun - both with Mickey and with my Close To My Heart sistas!
Now that I am here, I can start to show you some of the swap layouts I created for the girls I'm swapping with.  Here is the first layout I created for the girls.
Happy Scrappin'

Friday, July 8, 2011

Another beautiful creature

Look at what was sitting on my garage when I got home from work yesterday.  What a beautiful creature it was.  My neighbor kids came over and scooped it up and took it home with them.  Hopefully it has made a good new home.
Does anyone out there know just what kind of moth it is?  Leave a comment and let me know if you do.  I'm thinking a Luna Moth or a Cecropia??  I must have some teacher friends that would know, don't I??

**After further review, it is indeed a Luna Moth.  They come from those really big green worms.  After they turn into a moth, they only live for about a week since they don't have mouths.  No wonder they are so rare to see!  Kinda sad, but it was beautiful :)

Happy Scrappin'

Thursday, July 7, 2011

Bang for your Buck!

It's Simple.  Spend $50, then choose a bonus item for only $1 (five products to choose from).  Because everyone loves more bang for their buck!
Eligible $1 Bonus Items:
*Creative Basics Mistletoe Collection (valued at $8.95)
*Creative Basics Animal Cookies Collection (valued at $8.95)
*My Originals Bits & Pieces Card Kit (valued at $12.95)
*My Originals It's Your Day Card Kit (valued at $12.95)
*My Originals Around the Holidays Card Kit (valued at $12.95)

Contact me for more information or to take advantage of this special offer available only during the month of July!

Happy Scrappin'

Wednesday, July 6, 2011

Sticky Boy

Just look at the card that Sticky Boy sent out to his roomies at Convention in California next week!  OK, so maybe I had a little hand in the making of the card, but it was Sticky Boy that sent it :)
If you don't know who Sticky Boy is, click on the link at the top of my blog to view the video.  He is the mascot for Close To My Heart's clear Acrylic Stamps.  It is a pretty fun video that I'm sure you will like, too.

Every time we go to any Corporate events, they hide Sticky Boy stamps around and if we find one, we get to keep it.  They are not available for sale, so it is really a pretty big deal.  Being they are clear acrylic, it's tough to see them.  It's like playing 'hide the button' all week.  I know, I know...it's the simple things that keep us excited :)

Happy Scrappin'

Tuesday, July 5, 2011

Bike trip adventures

Even though I should be finishing up my swaps and getting ready for Convention, I took a mini vacation and took off on the motorcycle with a friend and traveled over the weekend.  I was one of the best trips I've ever taken!

We took off and traveled North-staying ahead of the coming storm the whole way.  The next day we ended up as far north in Wisconsin as you can get, taking the ferry across to Madeline Island.  We took the bikes with us and toured the island.  Thanks for hanging with us Neil and Michelle.  It was great meeting you on the ferry and spending the day with you on the island.  We found a couple of really fun places that I wouldn't mind going back to again!  Then it was off to Duluth to meet up with some other people.
All in all, we only put on about 500 miles as we were having too much fun hanging out at the fun places we found, but that's ok.  It was perfect weather for riding :)

This week, I'll be in the Cellar Dweller's Dream finishing up my swaps for Convention.  You might just have to wait till after I leave to see them as I would hate for the girls to see them before I hand them over to them.  Rest assured, though, I will post pics of them for you.

Happy Scrappin'

Monday, July 4, 2011

4th of July and SOTM artwork

I hope you all have a Happy and Safe 4th of July!

Tonight marks 2 years since we lost our daughter in a horrible car accident.  It is a bittersweet day for me.  I miss her so much, but know that I must go on.  I can feel her and her brother with their arms wrapped tightly around me supporting me, and that really helps me move forward.

OK, enough of the sappy stuff...moving on...

I have some gorgeous artwork that my friend Sheri created using the July Stamp of the Month-American Celebration.  Here is what the set looks like.  If you want one for yourself, just contact me to get it ordered.  It is only available during the month of July 2011.
Look at this great layout.  I love all the layered stars and the Pennant Alpha!
The cards are great, too. 
I think I'll use this one for my friend Sandy.  It is her birthday today and I will be meeting up with her and her parents later on.  Happy Birthday, Sandy!  I love ya!

Happy Scrappin'