Sneak-Peek Day #1 for "12 Days of Christmas"

Hello, friends;

 

A while ago, I shared with you that I've been working with one of my downlines, Angie Valle-Peters to make 12 projects for our 12 Days of Christmas.

Our purpose was to bring these tutorials for you earlier, but Angie had surgery on both her wrists a while ago.

 

God is AMAZING...and HE works in so many mysterious ways! Angie is recovering fast and she is working so hard to have these tutorials available ASAP. Her blog is "A Trendy Paper Affair".

 

I will be sharing with you, starting today until Thursday, a total of four projects: two mine and two from her.

 

So, let's get started:

 

** Madeline's **

6" x 6" Pear & Partridge Accordion Mini Album

Clementine Bag & Cards Set

 

 

** Angie's **

A Christmas Stocking Box

[This box is big and comes with a template for the stocking]

 

Yulletide Gift Box

 

This is all for today...tomorrow I'm coming with more, and instructions on how to get this tutorial will be posted on Thursday, the third Sneak Peek Day.

 

Until next time,

 

 

H2H Challenge: GRATITUDE

Hello, friends;

 

Gratitude is an amazing feeling...and showing someone how grateful you are at that person is even a greater feeling.

 

For today's challenge over @ H2H, we were asked to create something to show gratitude.

 

A while ago, I made this card but never share it in my blog because the supplies used are not CTMH.

 

 

I liked this card so much that I decided to use it as my inspiration to make my card for today's challenge.

 

Take a look at my new card:

 

Recipe:

* 6" x 6" card

* 5-1/2" x 5-1/2" piece of black CS

* 2" x 5" piece of black CS

* 1-3/4" x 5" piece of  design paper [non CTMH]

* yellow ribbon

* For Every Ocassion stamp set

 * 1" wide strip of White Daisy CS

To make the flowers, I cut the FLOWER1 using AP on page 21 with the SHIFT option on at the following sizes: 3/4", 1-1/4", 1-3/4", and 2-1/4...cut four pieces of each size to make two flowers...if you only wish to make one flower, then cut two pieces of each size.  

 

 

I added three jewels/rhinestones on the left bottom corner [can barely be seen on this photo] and the message was stamped on white CS using the For Every Ocassion stamp set.

 

Here are the rules to participate:

*H2H Challenges are open to everyone! To participate, follow the challenge of the week and post your results to your personal blog or other online gallery.

*Go back to the H2H Challenge blog and direct link to the post in your blog related to the challenge for that week...we want to see your creations!!

*In order to participate in a challenge, you must use CTMH products but your project does not have to be 100% CTMH. If you use something from another company, please consider including details in the project's description.
* You MUST mention H2H challenges in your blog post and a link back to us would be appreciated. Feel free to spread the word about our challenge blog by including our badge on your blog.
*Most importantly, have FUN creating - with Close to myHeart!!...the BEST!!

 

Until next time,

Christmas Projects for my ONLINE Classes

Hello, friends;

 

I"ve been very busy lately, enjoying each project I've been making for my online classes, INKing from the Heart...the SCHOOL!

 

A  cute Christmas pouch...

A cute candle holder using fabric to decorate the table.

 

For more information on how to join my classes, please click here!

 

Until next time,

 

Liebster Award!!

Hi there, friends;

 

I want to thank Erin at CreatErin for nominating me for a

Liebster Award!

This was a wonderful surprise due to the fact that I'm basically new as a CTMH consultant; I just started in May 2012.

 

Thanks so much for this, Erin!!!

You made my whole MONTH with this award  :0)
 

In order to accept the Liebster Award, I have to pass it along to 5 other bloggers with 200 followers or less. It's a fantastic way to discover great blogs!

 

These are some details everyone should know about this award:

 

ABOUT THE AWARD

Liebster is a German word meaning "Beloved," "Favorite," or "Dearest." This award is a peer to peer award in which fellow bloggers present the award to their favorite bloggers with less than 200 followers. The origins of this award is unclear, but is believed to have originated by a German blogger. This award was designed to be a blog award in the pay it forward fashion to share your dearest and most beloved blogs that have less than 200 followers.

RULES FOR ACCEPTANCE  Thank the person who gave you the award and link back to their blog. Post the award onto your blog. Give the award to five bloggers who you appreciate that have less than 200 followers. Leave a comment on their blog letting them know that you have given them this awesome award!

 

PAY IT FORWARD
Here are the 5 amazing blogs with less than 200 followers that I would like to pass the Liebster Award on to:

1. Susan Tomaino-- Scrapbooking and Stamping with Susan

2. Terry Ann Diack-- It's my Garage--I can Craft in It!!
3. Katherine-- CropnKathy
4. Wendy Coffman-- Stamping Rules!!
5. Kigz-- Mimi, Myself, and I

Until next time,

Capture the Date & Capture the Savings!

Hello, friends;

 

I've been so busy; I didn't even had time before to post the new promotion that CTMH is offering this month.

 

 

In November, you’ll get something extra when you buy the Stamp of the Month...50% off another stamp set!

 

When you qualify for and buy the November Stamp of the Month set, Capture the Date, you’ll receive another stamp set* of your choice for 50% off—it’s like two promotions in one!

The versatile Capture the Date stamp set is great for any layout, card, invitation, or calendar, and now you can choose another stamp set at half-off for more wonderful papercrafting. Get Capture the Date and then capture the savings today!
*Spend $50 - Buy the Stamp of the Month for $5 and then - Get ANY Stamp set at 50% off!

 

* Offer valid for A-E and M size stamp sets only; K-size, Workshops on the Go®, Cricut® collection, and Stamp of the Month stamp sets are not eligible for this promotion. Maximum of one 50% off stamp set per order.