New Art & Soul Episode- Add A Little Sparkle To Your Life!

Did you think I had fallen off the planet? It has been awhile since I posted. Last week was workshop week and so I was busy busy playing with all of my workshop friends. I would love to have you join us!

I love this months new Art and Soul episode! It is all about sparkle. I learned 2 new techniques that I a have to try out! The first is using the bamboo ink pad to stamp images and then color them in with my water color pencils. The bamboo ink pad is light enough and doesn't show through so it is perfect as a template.

The second technique is using the glitter rub-ons. I demonstrated these sparkly accents at my fall open house. A technique to get better glitter coverage is to rub the glitter sheet over the rub-on image in a circular motion. It makes a huge difference!

You can watch the full episode of Art & Soul by clicking here! Don't forget that Stampaganza is still in full swing! Order online 24/7 or call and I would be happy to help you with your order.

Happy 10th Anniversary

Today Jason and I are celebrating our 10th Anniversary. It has been quite the journey so far and I know it is only going to get better! Jason make the journey enjoyable!

Happy Anniversary Jason!

Christmas Cards Class - Thursday, December 3rd 2009

Are you ready to get your Christmas cards made!? Make is faster, simpler and easier by coming to my Christmas Card Class. There are 3 kits to choose from and 10 cards in each kit (2 each of 5 designs). Make 1 kit or make all 3 kits then impress your friends and family by sending them these gorgeous had made cards!

Kit 1 - Jingle 10 cards for only $15.00

Includes: 10 card bases, 10 envelopes, 1 package of Twinkle Brads,Cardstock, Background and Texture paper and ribbon.

Kit 2 - Round Creative Basics 10 cards for only $15

Includes: 10 card bases, 10 envelopes, 1 package of sparkles, cardstock, background and texture paper and ribbon.

Kit 3 - Traditional Creative Basics 10 cards for only $20

Includes: 10 card bases, 10 envelopes, 1 package of sparkles, 1 package of Dimensional Elements "Flurry,"  cardstock,background and texture paper and ribbon.

I used the following stamps sets:  Holiday Jingle (kit 1), Holiday Trinkets (kit 2), Just for the Holidays (kit 3) and Peace on Earth (sentiments on all 3 kits) Know is a great time to purchase these stamp sets when you take advantage of STAMPAGANZA!!! Buy 2 stamp set and get the 3rd FREE. Check out all the details by clicking here.

Email or call me by November 25th to sign up for this fun Christmas Card Class. Please bring the following items to the class: micro-tip scissors, adhesive (I recommend tombow and glue dots) and your paper trimmer. We will be using the following stamp pad colors: Juniper, Tulip & Creme Brulee. If you have these colors of inks please feel free to bring them.  I can't wait to see you there!

Happy Birthday Kassie!

My sweet little girl Kassie turned 3 yesterday. Actually if you asked her she turned 5 but who is really keeping track? We had such a fun day decorating her castle cake, a bonus birthday party at our friends Kim & Grants' house, presents, special lunch with Dad at McDonald's and Kraft Mac and Cheese. Yep that is right we had boxed macaroni and cheese for dinner. It is a tradition to let the kids pick what they would like for dinner and every year she chooses boxed macaroni and cheese (I offered to make homemade but she turned me down). To see more pictures and hear more about our fun filled day visit my family blog.

STAMPAGANZA!!! The Best Promotion of the YEAR!!!

That is right, November is STAMPAGANZA!! Can you tell I am excited. Stampaganza means buy 2 of our exclusive Acrylix stamp sets and get 1 FREE!! You can buy 2 Christmas gifts for friends and then get a Christmas gift for you FREE.  You can order by going to my Close To My Heart Website or by calling or emailing me. Don't miss out!

November Scrapbook Class Layouts "Twitterpated"

I have to admit that I am completely "Twitterpated" with these layouts! This is such a fun paper packet and so versatile. I know I probably always say that but just look at these 3 very different layouts we will be making at the November workshop classes. I have new groups starting this month so if you would like to join in the fun, have a night away doing something you love, get some free product and make some beautiful layouts, call or email me TODAY!

Shopping List: (All items may be purchased from my Close To My Heart website!)
Twitterpated workshop basic kit, Dimensional Elements In Color "Organic", Natural colored Hemp, Brad Assortment in the Basic pack, Headline Alphabet Large stamp set, Friendship Word Puzzle stamp set, Boutique Alphabet stamp set, Believe Caps and Lowercase stamp set, Chocolate, Crystal Blue, Sorbet and Sweet Leaf stamp pads.

My Blog Has Been Given an Award!

Karen Pedersen awarded my blog the "Your Blog is Over The Top" award! This is my second blog award (the first was for my family blog) and I am so excited and honored! Thanks Karen!!

The Rules are:
1. You can only use ONE word for each answer.
2. Pass this along to 6 of your favorite bloggers!
3. Alert them that you have given them this award!
4. HAVE FUN!!!



So here are the six people I would like to pass this award on to:
1. Kim G.
2. Stephanie P.
3. Kim M.
4. Lacie J.
5. Melissa M.
6. Bree L.

Congrats my blogging friends! I look forward to many more posts.

1. Where is your cell phone? purse
2. Your hair? Straight
3. Your mother? Friend
4. Your father? Favorite
5. Your favorite food? Italian
6. Your dream last night? Mice
7. Your favorite drink? Water
8. Your dream/goal? Travel
9. What room are you in? Office
10. Your hobby Scrapbooking
11. Your fear? Snakes
12. Where do you want to be in 6 years? w/ Jason ("w/" isn't a word)
13. Where were you last night? Anderson's
14. Something that you aren't? short
15. Muffins? blueberry
16. Wish list item? Cruise
17. Where did you grow up? Idaho
18. Last thing you did? laundry
19. What are you wearing? PJ's
20. Your TV? Big
21. Your Pets? Cooper
22. Friends? Greatest
23. Your life? Perfect
24. Your mood? Tired
25. Missing Someone? Jason
26. vehicle? Van :(
27. Something your not wearing? Socks
28. Your favorite store? Kohls
29. Your favorite color? Red
30. When was the last time you laughed? Yesterday
31. Last time you cried? Hum?
32. Your best friend? Jason
33. One place that I go to over and over? Home
34. One person who emails me regularly? Cindy
35. Favorite place to eat? Out

Book Table Layout - Halloween

This is my Book Table Layout for October. I of course changed it and added some of my own products including: Liquid Glass on the title which I stamped with black ink and the Homestead Alphabet stamp set. I also added some ric rac ribbon, black cardstock that I sanded around the edges, smokey plum carstock and topiary cardstock.

A Little More Grace

I promised my workshop group I would post these two layouts I made at my CPR Retreat. Enjoy!

The layouts were designed by the talented Lynette Kankamp.  Here is the supply list: Grace Level 2 Paper Packet, Grace Level 2 Stickease Assortment, Delightful Things stamp set, Designer Ribbon Rounds Colonial White Collection, Brad Assortments Basic Collection, Just Blooms Paper Flowers Big Pinks, Dimensional Elements On Target and 3-D Foam Tape. All of these items can be purchased 24/7 at my Close To My Heart website. Also, the "Delightful Things" stamp set is on sale for $20 right now online!

Leaves

We have the most gorgeous fall leaves right in our front yard! Sunday was sunny and warm outside so the kids raked up a pile of leaves and did what we all dream of doing to a big pile of leaves; JUMPED IN THEM!

I posted a jumping sequence of Mikele on my family blog.