January SOTM Blog HOP

Welcome to the January Stamp of the Month Blog Hop! The January SOTM is True Friends, a set of Eleven stamps.  If you have come here from Jen Patrick's Blog, you are on Hoppin Along! We have over sixty Close To My Heart Consultants sharing their creations, using this month's SOTM and other great CTMH products. It is simple to hop along - just click on the link at the end of the post to move to the next one!

Here is a collection of items I made this month.  In the front is a shopping list portfolio with belly band and pencil, next is a bunch of pencils (getting ready for tax season), in the back is a 3 x 8 card.

And now for the close ups - with details . . .

The paper pack is Veranda using Juniper, Cocoa and White Daisy cardstock.  I used the same label to make the  ribbon bow, that I used on the card to border the "To a special friend" sentiment, using Juniper ink.  I added a paper flower from the new Spring Blossom set that I added Juniper ink to color and popped on a fantastic Filigree charm.  Topping off the sentiment is a little paper butterfly colored with a hint of creme brulee and dessert sand for depth.  I had the paper punch in my supply cabinet and couldn't resist the lacey effect to add a sense of nostalgia to my card.

Next in line

This is a list portfolio made with Juniper and White Daisy cardstock, the Red B&T from Perfect Day.  The Tulip inked label used for the "For my friend" sentiment is the same label I used to make the tulip colored bow (notice those little hearts)!  The belly band slides off the portfolio to reveal the list and pencil, which I wrapped in B&T.

I used the corner rounder to make the scallop edge on the flap.

The instructions for making the bows? I will post those this weekend (I have to keep you coming back, don't I? - hee hee).  Seriously though, I need to take pictures of the steps so that it is clear how to assemble them.  It really is pretty easy and I have two different types, depending on the label shape!

Remember, the January SOTM is only available until January 31st! Contact your CTMH  Consultant to see how you can get this stamp set at a discount or even free!

If you get lost along the hop, click here for the complete list of participants.

Now "Hop" on over to Kathleen'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!

January Blog Hop List

Consultant Name Blog URL


Helen Onulak http://www.hookedonstamping.com

Jena DeVries http://www.livelovelaughscrapbook.blogspot.com

Jessica Booth http://jessicabooth.blogspot.com/

Carla Ironside http://www.carlacreates.blogspot.com

Lori Miller http://www.clearlyfromtheheart.blogspot.com

Misty Jackson http://www.misstscraps.blogspot.com

Jen Patrick http://www.roxybonds-scrappin.blogspot.com

Susan Brooks http://www.stampingintheopen.blogspot.com

Kathleen Androlewicz http://bowlofstamps.blogspot.com/

Dawn Ross http://www.iamahappystamper.blogspot.com

Amy McVey http://www.clearlystamping.blogspot.com

Antoinette Herrin http://www.GodblessyourART.blogspot.com

Jill Lucas http://scrapwench.blogspot.com

Barbra Otten http://barbraotten.blogspot.com/

Lori Brown http://www.savingmine.blogspot.com

Brae Montgomery http://thebrae-er.blogspot.com

Wanda Riley http://www.creatingwithwanda.blogspot.com

Adeline E. Brill http://adeline-brill.blogspot.com

Kami Welter http://www.scrappin4memories.blogspot.com

Judy Burger http://makingtimeformemories.blogspot.com/

Pamela O'Connor http://www.cherishyourmemories.blogspot.com

Cindy Leek http://www.paperspadsandpictures.blogspot.com

Mary Eisen www.mestamp2.blogspot.com

Sylvia Jacquot http://stampinsylvia.blogspot.com/

Laura Dame http://www.thecroppersconnection.blogspot.com

Melissa Laverty http://www.fancymelissa.blogspot.com

Haley Dyer http://www.inkyscrapper.blogspot.com

Terrie Dodd http://www.my-life-in-real-time.blogspot.com

Katy Donaldson http://www.scrappinkaty.blogspot.com

Cibele Glazer http://www.flowerfoot.blogspot.com

Chris Shouse http://www.houseostamps.wordpress.com

Tammy Lea Pinchard http://mycreativeclubhouse.blogspot.com

Krista Ritskes http://kristaritskes-simplycreating.blogspot.com/

Shannon Pelletier http://www.mycolorfulworldinvt.blogspot.com

Deb Young http://www.scrapbookczar.blogspot.com

Amy Edwards http://PaisleysPlayhouse.blogspot.com

Sheila Bennett http://sheila-bennett.blogspot.com

Kristie Herdener http://www.goofyscrapper.blogspot.com

Jen Rubio http://www.jenrubio.blogspot.com

Jody Gustafson http://www.cre8nmemories.blogspot.com

Sarita Schraeder http://www.blessedscrapper.blogspot.com

Laurie Levnik http://www.creationsbylaurie.blogspot.com

Debra Van Patten http://memoriesoftheheartbydeb.blogspot.com/

Kimberly Smith http://verykimberry.blogspot.com/

Michelle Nist http://Michellenist.blogspot.com

Karen Norman http://www.gettinscrappywithit.blogspot.com

Jamia Bankhead http://www.papermadnessinc.blogspot.com

Traci Godbee http://createwithtraci.blogspot.com

Nancy Brown http://www.creativelyartsygallery.blogspot.com

Maricar Harris http://www.maricarharris.blogspot.com

Nona Davenport http://www.nonapearl.blogspot.com

Laurie Newton http://scrapsfromthebeach.blogspot.com/

Dawn Heuft http://www.stamptildawn.blogspot.com

Melissa Burch http://melissaburch.blogspot.com

Kim O'Rear http://kimorear.blogspot.com

Michelle Bourlet http://michellescreativeconnections.blogspot.com/

Angela Tutton http://www.tuttonstreasures.blogspot.com/

Jenifer Benner http://www.jensmessystudio.com

Shirley Ross http://www.momnmescrap.blogspot.com

Latisha Haag http://domestichomefrontcoordinator.blogspot.com

Welcome to our Stamp of the Month Blog Hop! We are featuring December's SOTM, which is Notice the Details, a set of Forty One stamps - WOW! If you have come here from Lori's Blog, you are on the right path!  We have over 60 Close To My Heart Consultants sharing their creations, using this month's SOTM and other great CTMH products. It is simple to hop along - just click on the link at the end of the post on each blog to move to the next one! Here we go!






This is the Tinkerin Paper Pack and stickease.  I used the stamps to create a reminder of my son's birthday and subsequent learner's permit.


"Hop" on over to Jen's Jewel Box 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!

If you get lost along the way, check out Jen's site for the list.

Remember, the December SOTM is only available until December 31st! Contact your CTMHConsultant or click here to see how you can get this stamp set at a discount or even free!

November Blog Hop

Welcome to our Stamp of the Month Blog Hop! We are featuring November's SOTM, which is Around the Block, a set of Twenty Six stamps! If you have come here from Jessica's Blog, you are on the right path! If this is your first stop, you may want to go back to Jena's Blog and start from the beginning! This month we have over 60 Close To My Heart Consultants sharing their creations, using this month's SOTM and other great CTMH products on their blogs. It is simple to hop along - just click on the link at the end of the post on each blog to move to the next one! Here we go! This is a Joy Fold card.

This is a pieced house using the paper pack Sweet Home! Don't forget your sparkles for the front door nob!

Here is the inside message.

Stop by later this week for a gingerbread house but in the meantime . . .

"Hop" on over to Sarita'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 November SOTM is only available until November 30th ! Contact your CTMHConsultant (or click here) to see how you can get this stamp set at a discount or even free!

WHETHER YOU’RE A LONG-TIME FAN OF STAMPS OR ARE just venturing into this fun hobby, now is the perfect time to grab some My Acrylix® decorative stamp sets! From November 3–30, 2009, when you purchase any two stamp sets (sizes A,B, C, D, and/or E only) at full retail price you will receive a third stamp set of your choice FREE (of equal or lesser value)—a savings of up to $22.95! Choose from any stamp set offered in any 2009 Idea Book or the current Product Review.Take advantage of this month’s great offer to add to your
assortment of these innovative stamps.

*Offer valid November 3–30, 2009. Stamp sets available as the FREE set include A, B, C, and D-size sets only. E-size, customizable (K), Art & Soul® and Stamp of the Month are not eligible as the free set. Stamp sets that count toward the qualifying purchase include full-priced A , B, C, D, and E-size sets only.

Haystack Rock Close-up

Here is a photo I took of William with Haystack in the background. His face was just too dark because the sun was bright and made dark shadows on his face.

But, thanks to my new photoshop class, I have fixed the problem and it turned out to be a pretty nice picture.

I can't wait to work on some of my other class pictures.

Memory Keeper Workshop

Wednesday, Nov 4th - Memory Keeper Workshop

Here is a sample of the memory Keeper from the front Here is what the inside looks like!

Sign up at the Astoria Parks and Recreation Department - Click HERE for the registration form

Here is the information to sign up:

Memory Keepers
Create a decorated book to store your memories or give as a present!
All supplies provided although you may want to bring a cutter and adhesive if you have them!
Fee: $15
Time: 6:00-8:00 pm
Ages: 10yrs & up unless accompanied by an adult
Instructor: Susan Brooks
Location: Astoria Yacht Club Pacific Room
Class# 3101.101
Date: November 4

October Blog Hop

Welcome to our Stamp of the Month Blog Hop!

We are featuring October's SOTM, which is Holiday Warmth, a set of eleven stamps. If you have come here from Jill's Blog, you are on the right path! If this is your first stop, you may want to go back to Jena's Blog and start from the beginning!

This month we have over 60 Close To My Heart Consultants sharing their creations in three blog hops, using this month's SOTM and other great CTMH products on their blogs. It is simple to hop along - just click on the link at the end of the post on each blog to move to the next one! Here we go! I tried several shots to get the glitter effect - it really is sparkly!

Materials Used:
Paper: Twilight Cardstock, Sweet Leaf Cardstock
Stamps: October SOTM - Holiday Warmth and C1379 Holiday Commentary
Inks: Sweet Leaf and Twilight
Other: Z553 Glue Pen (allow glue to dry to tacky finish); Z1222 Glitter Rub On Sheets (used green for the tree and blue for the ornaments); Z1220 Glitter Brads - Jolly Assortment; Holiday Collection ribbon; Cuttle bug used on twilight cardstock along with a sanding block

Process: Traced the stamped tree image with the glue pen, allow to dry to tacky, take the green glitter rub on sheet and lay over the tree image, rub glitter onto tree with stick - the tackiness of the glue will grab the glitter. Repeat process with the ornaments and blue glitter.

Now "Hop" on over to Dawn'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 October SOTM is only available until October 31st! Contact your CTMHConsultant (or click here) to see how you can get this stamp set at a discount or even free!

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October Group Information

Wow! October already. Here is the plan for October groups:

Monday, October 5th (This is a change!) - Missy's House We will be making a Tri-Shutter Card with paper flower. Kathleen is our Hostess!

Thursday, October 8th - Nancy's House. We will also be making a Tri Shutter Card and glitter element.

Thursday, October 15th - Elks Lodge. Scrapbooking Crop Night. Bring your projects to work on.

Monthly Groups

September 10th - 7pm Boxes and Bags - get ready for the holidays!
We are meeting at Nancy's House

September 15th - 7pm Watercolor pencils - 3 cards, 3 techniques
We are meeting at Missy's House - bring those watercolor pencils, blending pens or waterbrush pens.

September 16th (Note this is Wed not Thurs)- 7pm Scrapbooking pages 92-93 in Cherish
We are meeting at the Elks Lodge

Don't forget that this month is National Stamping Month! Click here to learn about your opportunity to receive a special card making kit.

September Blog Hop!

Welcome to our Stamp of the Month Blog Hop!
We are featuring September's SOTM, which is Treasures, a set of thirteen stamps. If you have come here from Jody's Blog, you are on the right path! If this is your first stop, you may want to go back to Jena's Blog and start from the beginning!

This month we have 69 Close To My Heart Consultants sharing their creations, using this month's SOTM and other great CTMH products on their blogs. It is simple to hop along - just click on the link at the end of the post on each blog to move to the next one! Here we go!

Materials Used:

Paper:Twilight Cardstock, Grace Paperpack(used the wording B&T)

Stamps: September SOTM - Treasures

Inks: Stazon Brown, Desert Sand and Twilight

Other: Acetate, Sunflower Organdy Ribbon, Sunflower Bigger Brads, Liquid Glass, Thank You Set D1361

Now "Hop" on over to Kami'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 SOTM is only available until September 30th! Contact your CTMHConsultant (or click here) to see how you can get this stamp set at a discount or even free!

Here are some more cards I have made using Treasures

If you get lost on the hop or find links that aren't working, click here to see a list of participating blogs.

National Stamping Month

September is National Stamping Month and we’re celebrating early and in a big way, with something for everyone! Between now and September 30 when you purchase a minimum of $60 in stamp sets (A, B, C, D, and E-size; some exclusions apply), you’ll receive a FREE Everyday Celebration card kit containing materials to handcraft 16 exquisite cards. Join the stamping festivities by making a qualifying purchase, or buy the kit outright for just $39.95. We’re also holding a drawing where we’ll give away an Everyday Celebration card kit each day in September. Hostesses who hold Home Gatherings totaling $400will receive the card kit FREE!

August Classes

I've added a calendar to my blog. Let's see how it works out!
Click on the +Google in the lower left and then click on the dates for more information. if I did this correctly, you will see all the information!

Just in case:

Tues 8/18/09 Masking - Missy's house - more info to follow. UPDATED DATE
Thur 8/13/09 Cards with holder - Nancy's house in Warrenton
Thur 8/20/09 Scrapbooking - mystery hostess (orders in = chance to be hostess)

All orders are in but I have been busy and have not made any deliveries! I'm hoping to free up a bit tomorrow!

August Thanks-a-bration!

YOU DO SO MUCH FOR EVERYONE ELSE; LET CLOSE TO MY HEART DO SOMETHING FOR YOU!
August 3–17, place a minimum order of $100 and you not only get the August Stamp of the Month, for FREE, but we’ll throw in a ** My Reflections Level 2 paper packet! Act fast, time is already running out. This Thanks-a-bration only lasts until August 17! ** limit one per qualifying order

THANKS to ALL!

Thank you to everyone who came to the consultant sale. Hope you had a great time. I have a few stamps sets left but will be posting those on the consultant BB after Wednesday. So, if you saw something at the sale and didn't pick it up, drop me an e-mail at bwildman@charter.net and let me know what you are looking for! P.S. I'm open to offers . . . .

July Classes

July 9th - Dry Embossing; Jan is our hostess, we meet at Sharon Menapace's office (across from Pig & Pancake).

July 14th - 2nd Generation stamping; Karen is our hostess, we meet at 450 Marine Drive (MTC Works office). We will need to find a new location after July.

July 16th - Pages 64-65 from Cherish! Melanie is our hostess, we meet at the Elks.

Consultant Sale - Calling all Shoppers!

Yes, it is almost that time again . . . July 11th we will be holding the 3rd Annual consultant sale. All kinds of crafting items. I believe we will have an original Cricut (no cartridges available) for sale at the event - well, unless it is snagged up pre-sale. One person has made an offer and the seller is thinking it over . . . if you want to make an offer before the sale begins, e-mail me at Bwildman@charter.net with your offer.

So, the details!

Saturday July 11, 2009 at 328 NW 1st Street, Warrenton. The paper and Craigslist will show the sale starting at 9am . . . but our customers will be able to start shopping at 8AM!

So join us and shop for stamps, inks, paper, embellishments and crafting supplies galore!

Class schedules

I'm already off to a bad start . . . The class we are supposed to have June 4th will need to be moved as I have to attend a training class in Portland on that day. Leaving at 4am and won't be home until 8pm.

June 16 - Tuesday Card Class, Astoria Window Charms - Gretchen is hostess
we will meet at 450 Marine Drive 7pm - 9pm
June 18 - Thursday Scrapbooking class We will meet at the Elks Lodge 7pm - 9pm

June 4 - Rescheduled to June 17 - 12 x 12 Clipboard design

Thanks for the understanding on the reschedule! Enjoy the nice weather.

Wishes Card Design Book

Bulk cardmaking, trendy circle cards and all new patterns await you in the latest hardbound, how-to cardmaking book. A must-have for your creative library!

Classes!

Classes this month!

Tuesday, May 26th at MTC Works (450 marine drive) UPDATED!!!
Thursday, May 14th at Sharon's office we will be working on dimension cards
Thursday, May 21st at Astoria Elks - scrapbooking ( more details to be posted!)

Card Workshop Postponed

Hi All!

Writing from Utah. I am going to postpone the Card Workshop to June or August. May just became too packed! The great news is that I have found a really cute card box to keep your cards together and to present as a gift! I promise the wait will be worth it.

I'm trying to find a neat calendar that we can use interactively for the class schedules. But in the meantime:

Tuesday, May 12th at Astor School - Old Gym
Thursday, May 14th at Sharon's office we will be working on dimension cards
Thursday, May 21st at Astoria Elks - scrapbooking ( more details to be posted!)

UPDATED!!!

Bill is home

Bill came home from the hospital last night. Lots of settling in to do at this point. He continues to get better every day but it will be a long recovery for his leg to heal. He is to stay down and leg up for at least 2 weeks!

Memory Box Rescheduled to 4/23

Due to illness in the family I have rescheduled the Memory Box Workshop to Thursday 4/23/09. Same place at 7pm!

Just a quick update - Bill was admitted to Columbia Memorial Hospital on Saturday after 24 hours of IV antiobiotics were not making a dent in his leg infection.

He has been receiving 3 antibiotics since Saturday, around the clock. The doctor is upping one to every 6 hours and hoping that will help him heal faster. He is looking at coming home Thursday if things continue to progress.

Thanks for all your thoughts and prayers!

Calling all Card Makers

Wanda and I are planning another card workshop in May! I'm trying to figure out the best dates and times. We are looking at an evening class (2 hours maximum) - Friday's are best for me or Saturday 11am or 1pm. Let me hear your feedback! Goal 20 cards in 2 hours! Watch the blog for the details and to register.

This is it!

It's official - my other site is gone. If you had a favorite link to it, you will now receive a locator.

I'm going to try and keep you up-to-date with pictures and such. Forces me to use the camera as well!

Here is an alternative for the memory keeper workshop being offered in April! Make cards. It is your choice which version you make. I have had people buy card kits to coordinate with their paperpack choice for the memory keeper and plans are underway for the whole workshop to turn into a mother's day gift! Great planning and what a wonderful way to give mom the gift that keeps on giving. The best part is it folds flat for mailing (even when it is decorated).

Memory Keepers workshop April 9th

Images of the memory keeper box made up. These images are from CTMH and Jeanette Lynton blogs, respectively.

Great ideas about how to transform your keepers for the subject

Workshop Announcement

Mini Acrylic Album Workshop will be presented in May! 2 hour class to complete 5 page acrylic album (front and back) with emphasis on photo peek-a-boos!

e-mail me bwildman@charter.net for details about cost and supply list.