Tutorial Tuesday

Ok…so as I told you the day before yesterday, I’ve taken on Tresa Black’s Blogtoberfest challenge to improve my blog presence.  My goal was to post at least two times per week, but I must be on a roll or something, because I have posted something for the last six days.  I’m pretty impressed with…

Buttoned Up Card Set: Project Inspiration

The projects in this video can be found on page 93 of the CTMH Autumn/Winter 2011 Idea Book. I don’t know about you, but I love being able to see the “how” behind the cute projects in the Idea Book. Don’t have your own copy of the CTMH Autumn/Winter 2011 Idea Book? Want one? Simply…

It's BLOGTOBERFEST!

Since 2009, Tresa Black, a.k.a. The Stamp Goddess has sponsored Blogtoberfest on her blog Fabulously Artsy.  Blogtoberfest is essentially a challenge for bloggers to “step up their game”, as Tresa put it.  She’s going to be sharing tips and tutorials on how to create a better blog…and I for one am game. This time last…

Want the Cricut® Art Philosophy Collection for free?

Well, here’s your chance!  Starting today, October 1, 2011 through November 30th you can get a chance to win a brand new Cricut® Art Philosophy Collection worth $99.00, for free!  This collection is only available from Close To My Heart and this special is only available from me as an independent CTMH consultant. The Collection…

October Stamp of the Month Blog Hop

Welcome to the CTMH October Stamp of the Month Blog Hop! October’s Stamp of the Month is called….. ****Holiday Magic**** The blog hop makes a circle so if you are starting here just continue until you make your way back and you will have made it through them all.  If you have already started and…

Peek-a-boo…I see you

Don’t you just love playing that game with a little one?  It brings so much joy to hear your child…any child really…break out into the giggles.  That’s what this layout is all about.  My daughter found a great place to play peek-a-boo…behind my drapes.  I don’t have those drapes any more, and that’s a good…

Time flies when you're having fun

This past week I spent three and a half wonderful days at the annual SDV in Orlando.  For those of you unfamiliar with SDVs, let me educate you…you can thank me later. 😉  SDV stands for Scrapper’s Dream Vacations and I’ve been going to them for years.  They are held in various east coast cities,…

September's CTMH Spotlight Blog Hop

Welcome to the CTMH Product Spotlight Blog Hop for September! This month we’re spotlighting….. ****ART PHILOSOPHY**** The blog hop makes a circle so if you are starting here just continue until you make your way back and you will have made it through them all.  If you have already started and are coming from Adeline…

What a nice surprise!

I came home today after a long day of inservice and sat down at the computer to take a little “mind” break.  What a nice surprise to find this lovely comment, “Beautiful as always, love your blog! I have given you a blog award. Check out my blog dudleychickdesigns.blogspot.com to see it.”  I can’t tell…

September Scrap Workshop – Sonoma

Sonoma is such an elegant paper line. It’s obviously perfect for heritage photos, but it’s beautiful for so many other themes, as well.  I’ve seen it used with family photos, friends, weddings, and more.  In fact, there are enough greens and browns/neutrals in this paper line that it could even be used for masculine cards…