September Stamp of the Month - Blop Hop

It's Blog Hop time again!! Get ready to be inspired by all of the wonderful creations featuring September's Stamp of the Month - Treasures.



Treasures is a set of 13 stamps and is only available from your Close To My Heart consultant from September 1-30. If you're my customer or you need a consultant, check out all the details about this month's stamp of the month on my website StampTilDawn. Feel free to leave me a comment or email me if you have any questions! I'm great at helping you maximize your rewards and benefits!!

If you came here from Cindy Leek you are on the right path!

Now on to the fun....

Since September is National Stamping Month I thought I'd take a step back in time and feature some Random Stamping! Random stamping is a great way to create your own unique background paper to use for scrapbooks or cards and this set is perfect for it.

Start with your largest image and the color you want to be most prominent.

Then fill in with some of the smaller images and sayings.


Add more interest by sponging in some color



Now that you have your gorgeous paper ready, you can cut it up to make a variety of projects. Here are a few things I whipped up.







I hope you enjoyed this stop on the hop! Be sure to subscribe to my blog and leave me comments. I love comments!!!!

Next stop is Barbara Harris

Broken Link? Lost on the Hop? Here's a complete list of participants.
Jena DeVries
Nona Davenport
Katy Donaldson
Cibele Glazer
Laura Dame
Lori Leng
Jamia Bankhead
Melissa Laverty
Pamela OConnor
Sheila Bennett
Adeline E. Brill
Wendy Kessler
Beth Naumann
Barbra Otten
Terrie Dodd
Judy Burger
Jessica Booth
Leisa Hubley
Helen Onulak
Debra Van Patten
Juli Clark
Sarita Schraeder
Michelle Robinson
Maricar Harris
Antoinette Herrin
Kathleen Androlewicz
Cindy Leek
Dawn Heuft
Barbara Harris
Alanna Moses
Laurie Levnik
Tanya David
Karen Norman
Jan Moxey
Tammy Lea Pinchard
Paige Dolecki
Kelly Triggs
Sherry Thompson
Deb Young
Nancy Ball
Chris Shouse
Dawn Ross
Brae Montgomery
Laurie R Newton
Haley Dyer
Carol Taggio
Amy McVey
Carla Ironside
Jen Rubio
Kristie Horness-Herdener
Jill Lucas
Wanda Riley
Miranda Kurz
Jody Gustafson
Susan Brooks
Kami Welter
Jennifer Patrick
Julia Menssen
Shannon Pelletier
Linda Shewchuk
Brenda Harmless
Donni Alvarenga
Nancy Brown
Traci Godbee
Pam Klassen
Lori Miller
Kimberly Smith
Caren Goldsein
Misty Jackson

Sneak Peek Blog Hop!

Welcome to our Close To My Heart New Product Sneak Peek Blog Hop!



29 Fabulous Close To My Heart consultants are celebrating the release of our Autumn/Winter 2009 Idea Book by giving you a sneak peek of some of the great products available starting September 1st. If you have come here from Wendy's Blog, you are on the right path!

The first thing I look for when we get a new Idea Book is... a bicycle stamp!! And finally my search has been rewarded. I never thought to specify what size bicycle I wanted when I turned in my new image wish list, so I guess I'll have to be happy with this teeny tiny bicycle. It's kind of cute, huh


Paper Pack - Twitterpated


Ink - Chocolate


Ribbon - Chocolate. I used this one because it kind of looked like a road. :-)

Since not everyone is probably as excited by the bicycle as I am... I thought I'd show you a couple more samples using the Neighborhood stamp set.

I added Crystal Blue and Sweet Leaf inks to the products I used on the first card and this time I used a template from the Wishes book. One thing I love about the card templates is that you can turn the card to create a little different look.

I hope you've enjoyed my little sneak peek. Be sure to come back on September 1st to see the Stamp of the Month blog hop!

Now "Hop" on over to Carla's Blog to see her work! Be sure to visit all the Consultants at their Blogs to getsome great crafting ideas and see the great new Paper Packs and My Acrylix StampSets! Remember, the Autumn/Winter 2009 Idea Book goes LIVE on September 1st!

**Link not working? Missed a Blog? Here is a list of all the participants inthe New Product Sneak Peek Blog Hop!

Erin Herring http://tazzygirl2000.blogspot.com/
Terrie Dodd http://my-life-in-real-time.blogspot.com/
Jessica http://jessicaspaperpetals.blogspot.com/
Leisa Hubley http://bigredscraps.blogspot.com/
Karen Norman http://gettinscrappywithit.blogspot.com/
Sherry Thompson http://picturespatternsandpaper.blogspot.com/
Adeline Brill http://adeline-brill.blogspot.com/
Miranda http://www.scrampinwithmiranda.com/
Brae Montgomery http://thebrae-er.blogspot.com/
Wendy Kessler http://www.myscrapbookingblog.com/
Dawn Heuft http://stamptildawn.blogspot.com/
Carla Ironside http://carlacreates.blogspot.com/
Dawn Ross http://iamahappystamper.blogspot.com/
Julie Banzon http://www.scrapbookiejulie.blogspot.com/
Jody Gustafson http://www.cre8nmemories.blogspot.com/
Helen Onulak http://www.hookedonstamping.com/
Sheila Bennett http://sheila-bennett.blogspot.com/
Haley Dyer http://inkyscrapper.blogspot.com/
Lisa Stenz http://www.lisascreativecorner.blogspot.com/
Jena DeVries http://www.livelovelaughscrapbook.blogspot.com/
Jen Patrick http://www.roxybonds-scrappin.blogspot.com/
Amy Schultz http://amylizschultz.com/
Lori Scott http://scrapinglori.blogspot.com/
Tresa Black http://www.fabulouslyartsy.blogspot.com/
Jennifer Kraynak http://whatchadoin-jennifer.blogspot.com/
Sharesa Larsen http://creedandsharesa.blogspot.com/
Amy Edwards http://paisleysplayhouse.blogspot.com/
Jean McNulty http://stampinmaui.blogspot.com/
Emma Hubert http://paperaddictsanonymous.blogspot.com/
Antoinette Herrin http://www.godblessyourart.blogspot.com/

Getting Ready for National Stamping Month!

The New Catalog is here and I've been frantically working on fun samples and surprises for my customers! The card above is what I made using some of the leftover pieces from the National Stamping Month card kit special!!! Wait until you see the 16 cards that you're supposed to make.

And...I've been busy making baby shower gifts. All of the sudden it's baby central around here. I had to wait until I gave away the gift so here's a little peek at the tag book album I made for Sara and baby Kylee. It turned out so cute and I had so much fun making it!! Now all the new mommy has to do after Kylee arrives...is add some adorable pictures and then show them to all of us at work!

Another Birthday Card...

I just love the cake in the August Stamp of the Month. Each layer is a separate stamp so you can make the cake as big as you want.

How cute would it look to have a cake with enough layers to go all the way up a 12 x 12 scrapbook page? You could put as many layers as they are old...10, 15..... Who needs candles? Let them eat cake!

But if you do want candles, lots and lots of candles... You could get tired stamping them one by one. This adorable set has 4 candles in it so you can stamp four at a time! Whew.

Scrapbooking the Trip - River Float

I blogged about the trip, but now I'm finally scrapbooking it. I was waiting on some photos from a friend, but it looks like I might not get them so I decided to move forward with what I have....

I used
X7110B Back Country Level 2 Paper Pack
Z1158 Dimensional Elements In Color - Adventure
Adapted a layout from the Imagine book
Cut the letters for the title with the Cricut

Maisy and the August Make and Take

What a fun weekend! We added a new member to our family. Meet Maisy.....

I have been wanting a dog FOREVER, but with an allergic hubby and an allergic son....it has to be just the right kind of dog. Well a good friend needed to find a home for her little one. We brought her home to try it out for the weekend and we didn't give her back! She immediately wormed her way into our hearts. She is such a sweetie!

Since I needed to stay home and doggy-sit, I got lots of stamping done. So much, that I have posts ready to go for the whole week!!

I'm still playing with the August Stamp of the Month. I love how versatile this set is! Here's a cute little box I made. White cardstock, completely decorated with stamps. It's been a long time since I've made something without texture paper. These stamps are so fun, I didn't need to do any layering!

Like the project? Wanna make one? Come to my crop on on August 22nd and you can make one for yourself. It's the free make and take for the day!

August SOTM Blog Hop

Welcome to our Stamp of the Month Blog Hop! We will be featuring August's SOTM, which is It's Your Day, a set of 24stamps. If you have come here from Nancy's Blog, you are on the right path!


This month we have 64!! Close To My Heart Consultants sharing their creations. This is how it works.... at the end of each post, click on the link for the next person on the hop and then just hop around the internet and get tons of great ideas using this month's stamp of the month! Here we go!


I love this stamp set and have just started to scratch the surface of what I plan to create...but here's a couple of things to get you started....

Colors - Twilight, Buttercup and Sweet Leaf
I used the base of the present to create the fun background. How cool is that?!! Love it!!
The saying is tied with Sassy Strands




You can't tell in the photograph, but I added Liquid Glass to the candles, stripes and polka dots and cake platter.


The card design is from Wishes.

Paper Pack - Good Times
Ink - Chocolate, Twilight, Sweet Leaf, Buttercup


Now "Hop" on over to Kelly's Blog to see her work! Be sure to visit all the Consultants to get some great crafting ideas! Remember, the August SOTM is only available until August 31! Contact your CTMH Consultant (or click here) to see how you can get this stamp set at a discount or even free.

If you get lost on the hop or find links that aren't working, here is a complete list of participating blogs

Jena DeVries
Kristie Horness-Herdener
Carla Ironside
Deb Young
Alanna Moses
Paige Dolecki
Wendy Kessler
Heather Painchaud
Helen Onulak
Barbra Otten
Haley Dyer
Nona Davenporthttp://www.nonapearl.blogspot.com/
Michelle Robinsonhttp://www.amaizenbluelady.typepad.com/
Cindy Leekhttp://www.paperspadsandpictures.blogspot.com/
Melissa Lavertyhttp://www.fancymelissa.blogspot.com/
Katy Donaldsonhttp://www.scrappinkaty.blogspot.com/
Amy McVeyhttp://www.clearlystamping.blogspot.com/
Tammy Lea Pinchardhttp://www.creativeimpressions-pinchme.blogspot.com/
Leslie Marklandhttp://pandascrapper.blogspot.com/
Judy Burgerhttp://makingtimeformemories.blogspot.com/
Laurie R Newtonhttp://scrapsfromthebeach.blogspot.com/
Kami Welterhttp://www.scrappin4memories.blogspot.com/
Tracy Oleksakhttp://www.mamaolie.blogspot.com/
Karen Normanhttp://www.gettinscrappywithit.blogspot.com/
Chris Shouse
Cibele Glazer
Debra Van Patten
Terrie Dodd
Jamia Bankhead
Anne Beckhttp://www.anniemuses.blogspot.com/
Jennifer Patrickhttp://www.roxybonds-scrappin.blogspot.com/
Laurie Levnikhttp://www.creationsbylaurie.blogspot.com/
Lori Millerhttp://www.clearlyfromtheheart.blogspot.com/
Brae Montgomeryhttp://thebrae-er.blogspot.com/
Dawn Rosshttp://www.iamahappystamper.blogspot.com/
Dawn Slipcevichttp://dawnscrapsalot.blogspot.com/
Barbara Harrishttp://www.paper-creations117.blogspot.com/
Carol Taggiohttp://craftycarol55.blogspot.com/
Jill Lucashttp://scrapwench.blogspot.com/
Chris Greenhttp://www.createwithchris.blogspot.com/
Nancy Ballhttp://www.ballisticdesign.blogspot.com/
Dawn Heufthttp://www.stamptildawn.blogspot.com/
Kelly Triggshttp://www.stampinallday.blogspot.com/
Beth Naumannhttp://www.bethscreativeblock.blogspot.com/
Antoinette Herrinhttp://www.godblessyourart.blogspot.com/
Jessica Boothhttp://jessicabooth.blogspot.com/
Jen Rubiohttp://www.jenrubio.blogspot.com/
Misty Jacksonhttp://www.misstscraps.blogspot.com/
Adeline E. Brillhttp://adeline-brill.blogspot.com/
Lori Lenghttp://www.pinkcloudscrappers.blogspot.com/
Pam Klassenhttp://eimmap.blogspot.com/
Pamela OConnorhttp://www.cherishyourmemories.blogspot.com/
Jennifer Royalhttp://www.craftroyalty.blogspot.com/
Caren Goldseinhttp://www.scrappycaren.blogspot.com/
Shannon Pelletierhttp://www.shannonmvt.blogspot.com/
Sherry Thompsonhttp://www.picturespatternsandpaper.blogspot.com/
Maricar Harrishttp://www.maricarharris.blogspot.com/
Traci Godbeehttp://createwithtraci.blogspot.com/
Laura Damehttp://www.thecroppersconnection.blogspot.com/
Miranda Kurzhttp://www.scrampinwithmiranda.com/
Leisa Hubleyhttp://www.bigredscraps.blogspot.com/
Julia Menssenhttp://www.ralphandjulia.blogspot.com/
Jan Moxeyhttp://scrapandstamp4ever.blogspot.com/
Jody Gustafson http://www.cre8nmemories.blogspot.com/