Little Reminder Stamp of the Month

It's that time of the month again and we are off to a new Stamp of the Month.  This is the last stamp of the month in the new catalog.  If you have come here from Traci Godbee's blog you are on the right path.  If you get lost you can click here and you will find a list of all the blogs.

This stamp of the month is called, "Little Reminder."  We have a lot of wonderful consultants participating this month. 

Since my daughter is going to be turning one, I made a card for when she was first born and we brought her home.  When making cards I'm always trying to find different templates and sometimes it's easier said than done.  One of my neighbors did a template like this, but then I also found it on Pinterest.  All of my stamping supplies I used you will find them on my close to my heart site except the ribbon is just something that I had laying around.  So let's begin.....

This is what it would look like when you got it in the mail.

All CTMH products except the ribbon. 

Paperpack: Cherry-O
Ink: Cotton Candy and Black

Stamp Set:  Little Reminder

Now head on over to Cindy Leek's blog to see what she has designed.

December Stamp of the Month

Welcome to our Stamp of the Month Blog Hop! We will be featuring December's SOTM, which is called "Mad About You." If you have come here from Brae Montgomery's blog, you are on the right path! The blog hop is a great big circle, so you can start here and work your way all around. If you get lost along the way, you’ll find the complete list of participating consultants here.



This month we have a lot of talented Close To My Heart Consultants sharing their creations using this month's SOTM and other great CTMH products on their blogs. This is simple to do - just click on the link at the end of the post on each blog to move to the next one! Here we go!
This stamp set was the first time I got to use my cricut cartridge and let me tell you that I've had it since it first came out.  I used the Roxie paperpack and I just love it!

Supplies used: All CTMH and available unless noted

Stamps: Mad About You

Inks: Tulip

Paper: Roxie

Twine:  Not CTMH

Now "Hop" on over to Doreen Guilfoyle's blog to see her work! Be sure to visit all the Consultants at their Blogs to get some great crafting ideas and other fun ideas! Remember, the December's SOTM is only available until the 31st of December! Contact your CTMH Consultant or click here to see how you can get this stamp set at a discount or even free!

November Stamp of the Month

Welcome to our Stamp of the Month Blog Hop! We will be featuring November's SOTM, which is called "Cherish the Day." If you have come here from Dawn Heuft's blog, you are on the right path! The blog hop is a great big circle, so you can start here and work your way all around. If you get lost along the way, you’ll find the complete list of participating consultants here.



This month we have a lot of talented Close To My Heart Consultants sharing their creations using this month's SOTM and other great CTMH products on their blogs. This is simple to do - just click on the link at the end of the post on each blog to move to the next one! Here we go!

My card is aimed towards my anniversary coming up at the end of the month.  I'm not finished yet, but wanted to get it up in time for the hop to start.

This is the inside of the card.  I made an envelope with my Sizzix die.  I figured I would put a special note inside for him.

Supplies used: All CTMH and available unless noted

Stamps: Cherish the Day

Inks: Tulip
Paper: Roxie

White Pearls

Now "Hop" on over to Melissa Laverty's blog to see her work! Be sure to visit all the Consultants at their Blogs to get some great crafting ideas and other fun ideas! Remember, the September's SOTM is only available until the 30th of November! Contact your CTMH Consultant or click here to see how you can get this stamp set at a discount or even free!

Halloween Banner

I've always wanted to make a banner, but never seemed to have time.  So I followed a template and I used different paper then they did and didn't add all the same things and switched some things up.  I couldn't get a picture of it as a whole, so for right now it's in different parts.  Enjoy!

Here is the "S and P"

O and O

and finally the "K and the Y"

All products are Close to my Heart!

October Stamp of the Month

If you have come here from Gina Brandstetter's blog you are on the right track.  Due to my daughter having croup, I have been unable to get a card together.  That is my project for the weekend while she is taking a nap.  Keep on hoping over to Judy Burger's blog. Make sure to stop back and check what I've created.

Hey everyone!!!  I am adding one project that I've been working on before my daughters and son wake up.  This stamp of the month is just adorable with endless ideas.  I decided to try and make an oranment.  I first started out with the Floral Doily Motifs spellbinders to make the base.  Then I cut out a Hexagon Pinwheel Top Box.  This is what I've come up with.

I hope you enjoy!  Everything I used is CTMH except the bells and the spellbinders.  At the top of this page you will be able to find the link to the next blog!  Keep on hopping!!

Baby Card

Hello!  So it's been a long time since I've posted on here and I've been taking a lot of grief from a certain somebody and she knows who she is.  lol  I had to make a baby card for one of my home visit families and I figured this was a good time to post what I did.  This is the first time I've ever done this kind of card so it may not be perfect, but for my first time I think it showed up great!  I hope you enjoy.

September Stamp of the Month

Welcome to our Stamp of the Month Blog Hop! We will be featuring September's SOTM, which is called "Limited Edition" a set of 20 stamps. If you have come here from Mary Eisen's Blog, you are on the right path! The blog hop is a great big circle, so you can start here and work your way all around. If you get lost along the way, you’ll find the complete list of participating consultants here.



This month we have a lot of talented Close To My Heart Consultants sharing their creations using this month's SOTM and other great CTMH products on their blogs. This is simple to do - just click on the link at the end of the post on each blog to move to the next one! Here we go!
This set was a little tricky for me and wasn't a 100% sure on how to go about this one.  I just started playing and came up with a few tags and a Congratulations post card using the grand spellbinders.  I am pretty much in love with my grand spellbinders.  It seems like there is so much you can do with them.  Well....on to the first project.

I really liked how with the way this stamp was set up all you had to do was trim around it to make it the tag shape.

This card was made using the grand spellbinders.

Supplies used: All CTMH and available unless noted

Stamps: Limited Edition

Inks: Black, Chocolate, hollyhock and barn red

Paper: Roxie

Ribbon:  Dark Chocolate and the ribbon used for the post card is not from CTMH.

Now "Hop" on over to Kami Welter's blog to see her work! Be sure to visit all the Consultants at their Blogs to get some great crafting ideas and other fun ideas! Remember, the September's SOTM is only available until the 30th of September! Contact your CTMH Consultant or click here to see how you can get this stamp set at a discount or even free!

Pair-A-Phrase

To celebrate National Stamping Month in September, we are offering our first-ever double stamp set! You can get the exclusive My Acrylix® Pair-a-Phrase double stamp set FREE when you place an order of $75 US / $82 CAN from August 15 through September 30, 2011. You'll love this double set—two D-size sets in one envelope—which includes lots of clever phrases and coordinating images you'll use in your handmade cards all year long. The double set has a retail value of $35.90/$39.90, which drastically increases the value of your qualifying purchase! Have double the fun stamping during National Stamping Month with our new Pair-a-Phrase double stamp set!



All I can say is WOW!!!  I think this is the best offer that I have ever seen being offered from Close to My Heart!!!  Welcome to the blog hop!  If you have come here from Haley Dyer's Blog you are on the right track!  If you get lost you can always hop over to Helen Onulak's blog. 

This stamp set is a lot of fun to play with.  So many different options with the pictures and the different sayings!  At the beginning I had a hard time picking which stamp and saying I wanted to use.  If I wasn't so busy trying to get my classroom together I probably would have put more cards together.

With this stamp set I used the bicycle and the "Just living is not enough..." saying.  I made it into a book style so that the inside could be used put a little special note or something sweet in the envelope.  There is probably more things you could think of to do with the envelope, but that is just a few.  So let's take a look....

The little evelope can fit candy, tea bags, gift card, a little note or I even thought maybe some dried flowers. 

All the supplies I used are from Close to My Heart and are available.

Paper: Roxie (X7140B)

Ink:  Brown bag and Cocoa

Accessories: Pearls, Colored Pencils and Blender pen.

 

Now hop on over to Tamytha Jenkins's blog and see what wonderful creations she has made!

 
 
 

 

Teacher Corner Bookmark!!

As the time get's closer to going back to work I love coming  up with different things to give to my other teachers.  Yesterday, I was working on a corner bookmark while my kids were sleeping and I finished it today.  Not for sure if this will be one of the projects I do, but you never know.  It's always fun to come up with new ideas to give to the teachers.  We all work very hard at what we do.  Now granted they all wonder how in the world do I have time to do this with my two little ones, but I always put my 3 year old to work.  He is in charge of running the tape and granted it may not all be stuck together very well, but it's the thought and he loves helping mommy.

August Stamp of the Month

Welcome to our Stamp of the Month Blog Hop! We will be featuring August's SOTM, which is called "Wicked" a set of 9 stamps. If you have come here from Nicole Griggs's Blog, you are on the right path! The blog hop is a great big circle, so you can start here and work your way all around. If you get lost along the way, you’ll find the complete list of participating consultants here.


This month we have a lot of talented Close To My Heart Consultants sharing their creations using this month's SOTM and other great CTMH products on their blogs. This is simple to do - just click on the link at the end of the post on each blog to move to the next one! Here we go!



I have never used the clear cards to make a card.  I had some clear cards laying around that I had ordered probably a few months ago and seemed never to use them.  It's always fun trying new things and new ideas.

Supplies used: All CTMH and available

Stamps: Wicked

Inks: Black

Now "Hop" on over to Jen Rubio's Blog to see her work! Be sure to visit all the Consultants at their Blogs to get some great crafting ideas and other fun ideas! Remember, the August's SOTM is only available until the 31st of August! Contact your CTMH Consultant or click here to see how you can get this stamp set at a discount or even free!

5 Days Left!!!!

Just 5 days left before the Spring/Summer 2011 Idea Book retires!


That means that many favourites from the current book will no longer be available to order after July 31st. Check the list! If there is anything you MUST have - be sure to place your order online by midnight on the 31st or send me an email at cardsfromthefarm@gmail.com and I can include it on my order! And remember - it is MORE BANG FOR YOUR BUCK time!

CTMH Spring/Summer 2011 Retiring List

(Items available only until July 31st and only while supplies last)

Cardstock:

Our cardstock packs are being reconfigured and repackaged on August 1st and the price is also increasing. So if you use a lot of cardstock or have a favourite colour or two - you may want to stock up now!!

Until August 1st - you can buy all 60 of our individual colours in bulk packs of 24 sheets. (After August 1st, only 15 colours per Idea Book will be available in bulk packs of 24 sheets). Our current 'seasonal' combo packs available are being retired August 1st as well. Click here to see our Spring/Summer cardstock inventory.

Ink Pads and Markers:

Ink pads and markers will no longer be available in discounted combo 'sets' as of August 1st. If you'd like to add to your marker/ink collection by taking advantage of the combo sets - be sure to pick them up before month end! Click here to see our full selection of markers and ink pads.



                                    Embellishments & Accessories:



The following great embellishment and accessory items are set to retire July 31st:

Ribbon:

Z1154 Designer Ribbon Buttercup

Z1209 Designer Ribbon Cranberry

Z1125 Designer Ribbon SweetLeaf

Chipboard (Dimensional Elements):

Z1223 Booksmart

Z1156 Borders

Z1140 Framed Fun

Z1312 Stars

All of the Dimensional Elements Monograms (A to Z)

Embossed Chipboard (Irresistibles):

Z1354 Irresistibles Miracle

Z1390 Irresistibles Villa

Embossing Powders:

Z648 Baby Pink

Z671 Clear

Z647 Heavenly Blue

Z664 Pansy Purple

Z678 Silver Pearl

Embellishments:

Z1400 Fanfare Level 2 Assortment of Brads

Z263 Fun Flock White

Z1300 Just Blooms White Daisy

Z1377 Kraft Color-Ready Borders

Z1340 Mini Medley Lagoon

Z1277 Mini Medley Outdoor Denim

Z1339 Mini Medley Pear

Z1243 Mini Medley Pewter

Other Tools & Accessories:

Z1141 My Creations Mini-Binder

Z1009 Pivot Point Stapler

Z1231 Rub-ons "Across The Board"

Z1265 Rub-ons "Primavera"

Z1211 Top Coats Framed In

Z338 Euro Paper Trimmer (new design in the new Idea Book)

Z339 Euro Replacement Blades

Z340 Euro Replacement Blade/Scoring

3501 Red Eye Pen

Z1289 Block Buddy Set

Z1090 Texture Tools

Envelope Flats:

Z1021 Envelope Flats 2 1/2" x 3 1/2"

Z1022 Envelope Flats 3" x 3"

Z1023 Envelope Flats 3" x 4 3/4"

Z1024 Envelope Flats 4" x 4"

Z1244 Envelope Flats 4 1/2" x 4 1/2"

Z1025 Envelope Flats 5" x 5"

Z1026 Envelope Flats 5" x 7"

Z1027 Envelope Flats 5 1/2" x 4 3/4"

Z1028 Envelope Flats 6" x 6"

Z1029 Envelope Flats 8" x 3 1/2"

Acrylic Blocks:

The following block sizes are being discontinued:

1” x 1 ½” block -- Y1001

1” x 6 ½” block -- Y1005

2” x 11” block -- Y1007

2 ½” x 2 ½” block -- Y1004

4” x 4” block - - Y1008

4 ½” x 6 ½” block -- Y1011

My Acrylix block starter kit -- Y1500

Z185 My Accents Block Organizer

My Reflections Paper & Stickease Collections:

The following kits are retiring July 31st

Bliss Level 1 -- X7132

Bliss Level 2 -- X7132B

Bliss stickease -- X7132C

Miracle Level 1 -- X7133A

Miracle Level 2 -- X7133B

Miracle stickease -- X7133C

Sweetheart Level 1 -- X7134A

Sweetheart Level 2 -- X7134B

Sweetheart stickease -- X7132C

Wings Level 1 -- X7135A

Wings Level 2 -- X7135B

Wings stickease -- X7135C

Fanfare Level 1 X7138A

Sophia Level 1 X7131A

Mayberry Level 1 X7136A

Lucky Level 1 X7137A

Magnifique Level 1 -- X7127A

Magnifique Level 2 -- X7127B

Magnifique stickease -- X7127C

Olivia Level 1 -- X7128A

Olivia Level 2 -- X7128B

Olivia stickease -- X7128C

Hooligans Level 1 -- X7129A

Hooligans Level 2 -- X7129B

Hooligans stickease -- X7129C

Mistletoe Level 1 -- X7130A

Mistletoe L2 -- X7130B

Mistletoe stickease -- X7130C

Creative Basics Collections:

The Creative Basics line of products is being discontinued.

Wings

Cherry-O (currently on sale for just $3.25 per pack)

Workshops on the Go Kits:

The Spring/Summer featured workshop kits will no longer be available August 1st. Be sure to pick up your wishlist kits before they are gone:

G1023 Miracle Workshohp Kit

G1022 Mayberry Workshop Kit

G1021 Fanfare Workshop Kit

G1020 Bliss Workshop Kit

G1019 Sophia Workshop Kit

G1018 Lucky Workshop Kit

G1017 Sweetheart Workshop Kit

G1016 Wings Workshop Kit

 

Stamp Sets:

 

Shop our selection of stamp sets and note the following which will no longer be available as of July 31st:

B1313 Merry Pursuits

B1319 Four Seasons

B1333 Merry Monsters

C1292 Tropical Christmas

C1324 Spooky Smiles

C1328 Festive Frills

C1340 Aspiration

C1354 Robot Power

C1361 Buttoned Together

C1362 Youre a Hoot

C1371 Holiday Jingle

C1372 Grateful Hearts

C1373 In the Game-Hockey

C1374 Spellbound

C1375 In the Game-Football

C1376 Stocking Style

C1377 Christmas Story

C1378 Heartfelt Christmas

C1381 Card Chatter -Thank you

C1384 Neighborhood

C1386 Boys at Play

C1387 Playin Hard

C1391 Embrace Life

C1394 Candlelight

C1398 Love You Forever

C1402 In the Month of January

C1406 Hit the Spot

C1421 The Boo Crew

C1426 Thanksgiving

C1428 Ice Crystals

C1430 In the Month of September

C1431 In the Month of October

C1432 In the Month of November

C1433 In the Month of December

C1434 School Rules

D1166 Vintage Christmas

D1171 New Fallen Snow

D1177 No Peeking

D1224 Holiday Joy

D1225 Jingle Borders

D1226 Magical Season

D1243 Peace on Earth

D1244 Snow Friends

D1257 Make It Count

D1266 Baby Steps

D1299 Thoughtful Seasons

D1305 Gloria

D1315 Evergreen

D1317 Feathery Flakes

D1319 Creepy Cobwebs

D1324 Christmas Melodies

D1326 Season of Splendor

D1333 Wishing Star

D1335 Intrinsic Backgrounds

D1339 Moments in Time

D1349 Be Yourself

D1352 It’s Your Day

D1354 Endless Friendship

D1363 Picture Perfect

D1365 True Happiness

D1366 Holiday Trinkets

D1369 Delightful Things

D1370 Welcome Home

D1371 Many Thanks

D1372 Grown with Love

D1374 Ms. Holiday Cheer

D1375 Treasures

D1376 Holiday Warmth

D1379 Flourished Blessings

D1380 Just for the Holidays

D1381 Beware

D1382 Holiday Hoopla

D1383 Santas List

D1385 Good Work

D1393 Flourished Blessings-F.

D1395 Flourished Blessings-S.

D1416 State of Mind

D1428 Happy Journey

D1433 My Game

D1439 Spook Alley

Window Card

I'm in the Summer Card Camp program this summer and granted I haven't had a lot of time to keep up with everything, but I love saving the video's and watching them later for different techniques.  This technique is were you stamp on a piece of clear plastic or what I would say as an over head projecter sheet.  I'm still working with this and the saying isn't 100% what I would want it to look like, but it was my first go at it.  Hope you enjoy!

With doing a window card, it makes it seem that the brads are floating in the window.

Gift Pocket Wallet

Hello!  It's been awhile since I've actually posted a card on my site.  It's been crazy busy this summer with new referrals and going into my classroom to start working in there to only find my cabinets falling off the wall.  I found this neat idea on the Pink Buckaroo Designs blog.  I try and make something little for the teachers even though my husband laughs at me every time I tell him I'm working on a project.  This isn't the exact one that I will give the teachers.  They will have a school theme to them.  This one was my test run and will be sending it to my grandma.  You can find complete directions on the Pink Buckaroo Website!  Lot's of neat ideas!  I'm sure I just spoiled the little treat for one of the teacher's since she checks my blog, but I know she will act surprised anyways!  LOL

Front of the card

Inside of the card

Close up of the saying