March Kit of the Month-"Daydream"

PINK,PINK,PINK,is the only color for Lauren. This was her 7th birthday. She was so excited to get her Pink cake and her presents wrapped in pink princess paper.

Photo Suggestions:
Left Page-5x7, 3x3
Right Page- 4x4 (3)

This was Alyssa's first high school dance. It was a special time because when got to experience that with her sister Rachael. Alyssa went with a very cute boy and it was a long day because our sweethearts dance is always the day of our State Swim meet. She looked very cute in her bright pink dress, but go figure I would have much rather seen there faces for the photo. I hope I am a fly on the wall when she looks back at this layout in several years to hear her say "OHHHHH Yuck" what were we thinking. What can I say I love teenagers and how everything is so exciting to them and nothing else in the world is important.

Photo Suggestions:
Left Page-3 3/4 x3, 8x8
Right Page- 4x4 (2), 3x3 (2)

Going to Cinderella's castle each time we go to Magic Kingdom is always a must do on Lauren's list. We usually eat lunch in the castle. In Lauren's eyes it's a dream come true and at that very moment nothing else in the world matters to her. It's fun to see her so happy.

Photo Suggestions:
Left Page- 4x6, 4x2.5 (2)
Right Page- 8x6, 4.5x4.5

Items can be ordered by contacting me or on my CTMH website by clicking HERE

February Kit of the Month-"Emporium"

This is a very fun and versatile kit. We completed this kit in our February workshops. I used it here to scrapbook some of our Europe trip, Brandon in the backyard with the leaves and then Alyssa at the corn maze. You can't go wrong with this kit because you can use it for just about anything.






The following items were used to create the three layouts. You can contact me or order the items on my website by clicking HERE

X7105 B Emporium Level 2 paper pack

X7105 C Emporium My Stickease

Z1126 Colonial White Ribbon Rounds

Z4128 Foundry Frames

D1330 Connections Stamp Set

E 1003 Boutique Alphabet

Z2114 Cocoa Ink

Z2153 Sweet Leaf Ink

Z1294 Sanding Kit

Happy 25th Anniversary-CTMH

CTMH is celebrating 25 years in the stamping and scrapbooking industry. To celebrate Close To My Heart is giving a wonderful gift this month.

When you order $25 in stamps you will receive a "Good Times" stamp set free. This stamp set is custom designed for our anniversary. To view full details on the special click HERE.

Visit my website to place your order and earn this set before the end of February http://www.stampinscrapexpress.myctmh.com/ This set is packed with lots of fun and versatility.

"It's Not the Size of Dog in the Fight...but the Size of Fight in the Dog"

That quote says it all. Alyssa did just that this week at "Regionals". She set her goals and when it came time to perform she had lots of FIGHT in her. She finished all of her individual events in first place. We were so very proud of her. It's a moment that every parent needs to experience.

With that finish she has qualified for the state team and will swim again this upcoming weekend. So wish us all luck and keep us in your thoughts. It's a very exciting time but very intense. I know my heart will skip many beats before the meet is over. I think I almost get as much of a workout in the stands with all my screaming, squirming and jumping up and down.

A Sneak Peak into February

I wanted to share with you a creation I made with the February Stamp of the Month. The stamp set is an Easter Egg set. I just was not in the mood to create with Easter Eggs just yet. Maybe it's because the ground is covered with snow. Maybe it's because Easter means all those silly plastic Easter Eggs my kids like to fill with candy and hide them outside, inside and everywhere else they can find to hide them. I usually am still finding plastic eggs in December.

Give me a month or so and I will be ready for Easter and eggs because that means we are closer to SPRING. Anyway I used the eggs and created a flower.

I used the following items to create this layout. Items can be ordered by contacting me or click HERE to go to my CTMH Website.

X7108B Daydream Paper Pack
D1340 Feb SOM-Easter Eggs
E1011 Headline Alphabet Lg
Z1138 Blush Ribbon Rounds
Z1148 Pretty Pins
Z1104 Sparkles
9029 Cherish (how To Program)-pg 84-85
Z2117 Crystal Blue Ink
Z2153 Sweet Leaf Ink
Z2106 Blush Ink
Buttons

What Scrapbook Item are you?

I had a friend send me this fun little quiz a few weeks ago. It just takes a few minutes and it's very fun. Leave me a comment and let me know which item you are. Click HERE to take the quiz.

If you are wondering which item I was I have posted my results below.

You are GLUE!

You are the adhesive that keeps things together. You go through life helping others. You stick to people and try to keep people together. You like it best when you are surrounded by people and able to help them. But Glue Beware - in your efforts to keep everyone together and with you, you sometimes overlook yourself and find it hard to keep yourself together. Don't neglect personal time in your overwhelming need to socialize and help others.

LOVE this message

This poem was sent to me by a sweet friend. It has two messages in it. First read the poem and them go back and read just the bold words.

THANK you GOD for everything

the big things and the small.

FOR EVERY good GIFT comes from God

the giver of them all,

AND help us to REMEMBER

that the key TO life and living

is to make each prayer a

PRAYer of thanks and EVERY DAY

life.

Celebrate National Papercrafting Month

Did you know that January is National Papercrafting Month? Well it is and to help you celebrate CTMH has a fun special called "Key To My Heart".

I just LOVE this special and I wanted to share a few things I have put together. This layout was inspired by Jeanette. It says "Four REASONS you hold the key to my heart" Because I have four kids I made a tag for each of them that goes in the pocket of the left hand page. I plan to write a little note to each child letting them know why they hold the key to my heart. Hopefully I can find a moment this week when I am having a good day and not yelling to write each of them a note (LOL) Actaully thy are great kids and they do hold the key to my heart so I want to put that in writing so they will always remember.

You can also make lots of fun cards and papercrafts with this kit as well. I have used the following supplies to create the layout and cards. All supplies can be ordered by contacting me or on my CTMH website

Key to my Heart special (paper and stamps)

Z2164 Sorbet Ink

Z2165 Juniper Ink

Z2167 Creme Brulee Ink

Dimensional Elements Monograms

Z1104 Clear Sparkles

Z1131 Creme Brulee Ribbon Rounds

Z1118 Mini Medley Accents

Z1033 Just Blooms- Big Pinks

January Kit of the Month-"Aspen"

The wait for snow is over. I didn't have any current photos of the kids in the snow. For this layout I had to go back to 2003 to find any snow photos that I had not already scrapbooked. Well the wait is over and we have had plenty of snow.

PHOTO SUGGESTIONS:
Left Page: 5x5
Right Page: 2.5 x5, 5.5x5, 2.5x5


Once Rachael got home from college the kids all decided to have a snowball fight. The snow was just perfect.

PHOTO SUGGESTIONS:
Left Page: 5x7, 3x4
Right Page: 5x7, 3x3 (3)

Of course the major battle was between Rachael and Alyssa. They were both covered with snow and laughing. It was a great day.

PHOTO SUGGESTIONS:
Left Page: 5x7
Right Page: 5x7, 3x3 (2), 4x6

December Kit of the Month-"Evensong"

This Evensong kit makes perfect traditional Christmas layouts. I have my layouts ready for the 2008 holiday season. After Christmas I will add photos.
PHOTO SUGGESTIONS:
Left- 6x8
Right- 3x3 (4), Journaling section 3x4

PHOTO SUGGESTIONS:
Left-5x5 (2)
Right-Journaling section 3x4 1/2
4x6 (2), 5x4 (2)



PHOTO SUGGESTIONS:
Left-4x6, 3x3 (2)
Right- 4x6, 3x3, Journaling section 3x3