Last Week for Stampaganza and a little secret!

The month of June is the perfect time to add the best quality and designed acrylic stamp sets to your crafting supplies.  Let me tell you why!

1.  When you buy two stamp sets, you get a third for FREE.  You can see the details of the special here. 

2.  Some wonderful Close to My Heart Stamp sets will be retiring at the end of July. So this is the perfect time to look at your wish list and get a great deal.

3.  If you own the Art Philosophy Cricut cartridge or if it is on your wish list, then you may want to purchase the stamp sets that coordinate with the images on the cartridge.  (I have put those in RED in the list below.)

4.  Finally, if you when you place your Stampaganza order on my website this week, you will become eligible to win  $25 in select product drawing that I will do at the end of the month.  Place your order here and select "Stampaganza Special" for the order group.  I will put your name in the drawing for each group of three you order. 

Interested in the retiring list?  Remember all these sets are up for retirement July 31st, those in RED coordinate with the Art Philosophy Cartridge, and those in BOLD, well, those are my favorites. 

C1466 Instant Memories                               $13.95

B1391  Zoology                                              $9.95

C1463 Harvest Happiness                             $13.95

C1465 Unscripted                                          $13.95

C1467 Sweet Moments                                 $13.95

B1392  Key Moments                                    $9.95

C1462 All Hallows Eve                                  $13.95

D1494 Christmas Cheer                                $17.95

B1390  Countdown                                         $9.95

D1480 Snowflake                                          $17.95

C1468 Winter Joy                                          $13.95

C1419 Harvest Home                                    $13.95

C1426 Thanksgiving                                      $13.95

B1395  So Grateful                                   $9.95

C1423 Captured Moments                            $13.95

B1359  Fright Night                                        $9.95

D1437 Party Animal                                      $17.95

A1109  A Sip                                                  $6.95

C1424 Nature's Gift                                       $13.95

C1420 Snow Days                                        $13.95

C1472 Bundled Buddies                                $13.95

D1384 Snow Flurries                                     $17.95

D1308 All Decked Out                                  $17.95

A1115  A Holiday                                           $6.95

B1381  Holiday Cheer                                    $9.95

D1446 Adorn-able                                         $17.95

A1107  A Twinkle                                           $6.95

B1361  Tannenbaum                                      $9.95

D1493 Fill in the Blank--Holiday                     $17.95

C1427 I Believe                                             $13.95

D1449 Father Christmas                               $17.95

A1110  A Timber                                            $6.95

B1356  St. Nick                                              $9.95

D1483 Glory to God                                      $17.95

A1099  Angel Sent                                         $6.95

B1394  John 3:16                                           $9.95

D1436 The Present                                       $17.95

A1108  A Flitter                                               $6.95

D1306 Treasure Life                                      $17.95

C1429 Party Pennants                                  $13.95

A1095  Always Remember                             $6.95

B1362  Tag the Occasion                               $9.95

C1471 Happy Clusters                                  $13.95

B1393  Joyful Jar                                           $9.95

C1425 Month by Month                                 $13.95

C1470 Gnome Garden                                  $13.95

A1113  A Game                                             $6.95

B1396  School Rocks                                    $9.95

C1408 Live Inspired                                       $13.95

D1373 Childhood Portrait                               $17.95

D1492 Christmas Love                                  $17.95

C1469 December 25th                                  $13.95

D1388 Card Chatter--Christmas                    $17.95

D1440 Everlasting Life                                  $17.95

C1379 Holiday Commentary                         $13.95

C1382 Holiday Commentary--Spanish          $13.95

C1383 Holiday Commentary--French           $13.95

D1283 Say It in Style                                     $17.95

D1444 A Little Thanks                                   $17.95

D1401 Authentic                                            $17.95

D1387 Made with Love                                 $17.95

D1499 Live Your Style                                  $17.95

D1386 Save the Date                                     $17.95

D1397 Save the Date--French                       $17.95

D1398 Save the Date--Spanis                      $17.95

E1006  Baroque Alphabet                               $29.95

C1401 Friendship Alphabet Small                  $13.95

E1013  Field Trip Alphabet                              $29.95

E1016  Friendship Alphabet Large                  $29.95

D1136 Giggle Caps                                       $17.95

D1137 Giggle Lowercase                               $17.95

D1267 Rustic Numbers                                 $17.95

E1002  Rustic Alphabet                                   $29.95

And if you have made it this far in this post, here is a little artwork I wanted to share using the A BowWow stamp set.  A new favorite of mine and I am glad it is staying around. 

Footloose and A Bow Wow.  Footloose paper is retiring July 31. 

Inspired by Allisa Chilton. 

Created with Victory Paper packet.  This paper is around for another six months.  Perfect for a variety of themes.  Inspired by Dawn Montagano.

Created with Roxie Paper packet which is also on the retirement list.  So sad to see this fun paper packet go.  Inspired by Aaron Booth. 

Potential: March Stamp of the Month

The stamp of the month is titled Potential.  Don’t you just love the name!  Motivating!    Anyway, here is what I have created using Potential. 

I created the bag using the Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge for a gal who is planning to join my team! I thought the “Anything is possible” sentiment was perfect.

This card is a challenge reward for my team members who participated in week three.  Again, I used the AP Cricut cartridge for the flowers, flourishes and the sentiment shape.  I just love that cartridge. 

Want to see more with this set?  Follow this blog hop of talented consultants.  And remember, this stamp set can be purchased for $17.95 only during the month of March and for $5 with a $50 purchase!  Contact me to order yours today. 

What do you do when you are homebound?

Many people have been posting their cooking and baking tasks they have done while they are home in the snow.  What do you do when you are homebound?  I have been resisting the urge to bake because that means I then have to resist the urge to eat.  So…I can make cupcakes and enjoy them differently. 

I used the Art Philosophy Cricut cartridge and coordinating stamp set to make this cupcake.  Added some “stardust glitter gel” sprinkles and Yum!  The paper is from Roxie with a zip strip from the paper as well. 

And here’s more snow crafts

You didn’t think I would post all my creations at once?  Well here is another card I made for the Sultan Senior Center workshop.  Roxie and the January stamp of the month Mad About You are shown here with some bling and ribbon.  The stamp set includes images that can be cut on the Cricut making the assembly easy!

This was inspired by Brenda Rose.  She is a very talented consultant and you can see her blog here. 

When it snows….

The paper crafting takes over. 

When it is like this outside, I go into craft over drive.  I love being stuck inside with the opportunity for creativity.  So what have I been up to…

This card is for the Sultan Senior card workshop (cancelled this week but hopefully on schedule for next week).  I mixed the Elemental paper with Roxie and some solids.  A fresh look of spring.  The focal stamped piece is from the Art Philosophy Cricut cartridge and included stamp set.  Love the Cricut!

Rock the Block

Update:  Blog Hop to see artwork using the blocks and stamp set starts here.  Keep hopping until you get back to the beginning.  So much fun to see what everyone did with their kit.  Interested in getting your own set?  You can purchase it now with a $25 here. 

National Papercrafter’s month is just around the corner.  (January 2012.)  In celebration, Close to My Heart has done it again!  Rock the Block stamp set with the My Creations Block set.
Curious?  Here’s the stamp set.

Want to know more?  Here’s the block set, made up with photos of my brother’s family.

I started by coloring each edge of each block with cocoa ink.  If your paper pieces are just a tiny bit small, the white really sticks out.  I used Roxie paper to cover one side of each block as a “title” page but before I cut it in 2x2 squares, I used the stamp set to add style.

Then I took 6x6 photos, cut them into 2x2 squares, and using the memories bonding glue to attach each square to the cube.  One cute face at a time. 

Twist and turn each block to put together the face of a family member.  I think the kids are going to have lots of fun with this.  I am also excited to see how other consultants will use the blocks.  They are quite a creative bunch. 
The set of blocks will be in the Spring/Summer 2012 idea book but you will be able to get them beginning Dec 19 through Jan 31st along with the “E” size stamp set shown at the top.  The stamp set if for the special only.
How do you get it?  Spend $25 in CTMH products and order the “Rock the Block” set for $15.

Sneak a Peek at a New Paper Packet

One of my favorite parts of convention is the create and take.  This is when we get to play with new product and take home the sample of art we created.  One of the new paper packets is called Roxie and we made a "10 things" layout using a library pocket, "10 things" stamp set, bling assortment, red ribbon collection and cricut cut dies to stamp on.  I am ordering photos for this layout but couldn't wait to show you! 

The Bling assortment includes the rhinestone buttons and hat pins.

The library pocket comes blank with the 10 numbered strips so you can personalize for your artwork. 

Members of my team, Cindy and Gail, joined me at convention this year.  It is so fun to create together!  Will you join me next year?  Let me know if you are interested in being part of my team!  Next year, we are headed to Dallas and I would love to have you there!