June Stamp of the Month - I scream, You Scream....

We all scream for Ice Cream? Well, I know I crave it in the summer time but it has to be from Baskin Robbins. I don't eat it when it is in my freezer though(we have one ice cream monster who can polish off a pint of B&J's right after a full dinner here). I could not wait to start debuting this stamp of the month because it is just so fun to work with. I think I am going to devote several days to this one. It is called Ice Cream Dream and can be yours for $5 with a qualifying order**. Here is the first card I made:

I actually woke up with this layout in my head (which is scary). I love the Seaside Paper Packet and inked the edges (I like the dimension it gives). I colored the ice cream scoops and cone with my Crayola colored pencils. The CTMH Exclusive Inks! Stamp Pads used were (Chocolate, Cocoa, Cotton Candy and Black). 

To make this card cut two 2" squares with your paper Cutter (I used the Surecut Deluxe Paper Trimmer) and cut them in half diagonally. Ink your edges (I use my CTMH daubers from Value Pack) and adhere to the corners. stamp the entire ice cream cone once, then 3 more times for the triple scoop (or twice if you prefer). I used my Duck Easy Stick adhesive to glue it down. I stamped teh sentiment on Colonial White matted it on Saddle a popped it up with pop dots.

Thanks for stopping by and I promise to have another card ready for you soon. Until next time...

Brush it off....

using the Brushed Paper Pack that is. I had intended on using this paper pack for a project with the Designed Decor Flip Stand Album (Z1896). Instead I decided to make cards with it. My first set was 3" x 3" note cards to tuck into gift bags. Here they are:

 

All the card bases are made with cardstock from the Brushed Paper Packet (Pixie, White Daisy, Juniper and Canary) and the Brushed Assortment is just perfect! The stamped framed of the 2nd and 3rd card were stamped on scrap pieces of Saddle Cardstock. I used the March Stamp of the Month and Cocoa Exclusive Ink Pad.

You would not believe how quick these went together. The Stamp of the Month is versatile as it can be used for cards or scrapbooking (they are perfect for mini albums as well). And it can be yours for $5 with a qualifying purchase. There are 14 stamps n this set and you don't want to miss it.

To make these cards (or ones that come from your own creativity), you can stop my my personal website and click shop. There are so many wonderful products and ideas and that's no blarney. Feel free to contact me here with any questions. Until next time....

What makes me happy for Valentine's Day? Let's see if you can guess

Greeting all....

It is Sue B here to share my card for this month's theme over at Crafty Card Gallery. We had a choice of Wine, chocolates, cookies or something sweet. Well of course I picked my favorite- Chocolate Covered Strawberries. These are one of the items that make me VERY happy. Not sure why I love them but I surely do. So my card today has this yummy representation of this Valentine's Day treat. Here it is:

For this card, I used a card sketch from my Originals Card Confidence Program spiral bound book (page 18), retired CTMH paper and Stamp of the Month stamp set (A Chocolate Affair), Chocolate, Ruby, Pear and Cocoa Exclusive Ink Pads, Liquid Glass, Black Liquid pearl and White pearl paint. I ended up stamping the berries in Chocolate, Ruby and Pear and then fussy cutting around them. I sponged the edges of the paper with the Cocoa. The card measures 6" x 6" so I will have to buy/make some envelopes. I look forward to using this book (there are others as well) and making more layered cards. 

Well it is time for me to scoot and go get more creative. Until next time.....

Just monkeying around.....

Good day all!

Have you ever had a card idea bounce around your head for several days and you just have to make it? Well that is what had been happening while I was looking at the February Stamp of the Month. The branches (stamped in Olive and Pear) made me think of the jungle which made me think of monkeys. Since I do not have a monkey stamp, I went to my Cricut Create a Critter Cartridge. The sentiments were stamped with Ponderosa Pine. Here is the first card I made:

I decided not to stop there. I thought of Donkey Kong (one of my favorite video games from my youth) and I came up with this one:

I think this would be the greatest kid card. Now if you do not know about the Stamps of the Month, they are available only for the current month and can be yours for $5 with an eligible purchase of $50+. I always get them and find I use them frequently. 

Now don't forget that there is the Album special (buy 1, get a second at half off) and that there will be a mystery hostess this month for my Online Gathering. When the gathering reaches $150, a randomly selected Hostess will be picked from those who placed orders. I hope that you will join us and bring a friend. Well, it is time for me to go. Until next time.....

Things are Exploding all Over.....

Greetings all from Snowy NJ!

Yes it is snowing AGAIN. Since we are snowbound (the roads are a mess), I decided that I would try a new (to me) card. I saw it posted on Karen Titus' blog Stamping on the Back Porch. Now usually special fold cards give me hives BUT this time I was able to do it with one little hiccup. Here is the card closed:

And now the inside:

Well, the little hiccup is the sentiment is sideways. I guess worse things could happen. Here are the supplies I used:

* Cardstock is miscellaneous ones that  have unlabeled
* Close to My Heart's February Stamp of the Month A Happy Hello (S1502)
* Close to My Heart's Seaside Greetings Stamp Set (D1609)
* Close to My Heart's Exclusive Inks: Cotton Candy, Crystal Blue, Pear and Outdoor Denim

The Stamp of the Month can be yours for only $5 with a qualifying purchase of $50+ (retail value of $17.95). Remember that this month, when you place an order, you have the chance of being Mystery Hostess this month for our Love-a-palooza. What is a Love-a-palooza? That is where one random participant (who has placed an order of ANY size) will win the hostess rewards for the month. The party has to reach a minimum of $150 but then the sky is the limit. Here is the possible hostess rewards:

WHEN YOUR ORDER TOTAL REACHES:	REWARD YOURSELF WITH SELECTED CLOSE TO MY HEART PRODUCTS*:	AND RECEIVE 50% OFF:
$150 – $249	$25 in free products
$250 – $349	$40 in free products	1 current Idea Book item
$350 – $449	$60 in free products	1 current Idea Book item
$450 – $549	$80 in free products	2 current Idea Book items
$550 – $649	$100 in free products	2 current Idea Book items
$650 – $749	$120 in free products	3 current Idea Book items
$750 – $849	$140 in free products	3 current Idea Book items
$850 – $949	$160 in free products	4 current Idea Book items
$950 – $1,049	$180 in free products	4 current Idea Book items
$1,050 or more	$200 or more** in free products	4 current Idea Book items

Please note: Hostess Rewards are redeemed at full price. An order total must reach $150 in sales, exclusive of shipping, handling, and tax, to qualify for our Hostess Rewards program. In the US, tax is collected on Hostess Rewards free products based on full retail price. Tax is collected on discounted items based on discounted price. Tax rules are subject to change. Promotions such as Stamp of the Month and other specials are not eligible as Hostess Rewards. Free shipping and handling apply only on Hostess Rewards items with the exception of one Studio J® layout (SJ1001).

YOUR SELECTION OF PRODUCTS FOR YOUR HOSTESS REWARDS INCLUDES THESE CHOICES:
*Hostess Rewards select product credits are redeemable for


My Acrylix® Stamps
My Acrylix® blocks
Exclusive Inks® pads
Exclusive Inks® marker sets
Exclusive Inks® re-inkers
My Stickease® assortments
Complements
My Reflections® paper packets
All cardstock packs
Workshops on the Go® kits
Studio J® one layout (retail value $6.50, SJ1001)

**For each $100 in sales over $1,050, add an additional $20 in free products.

So come on over and bring a few friends. You can be the lucky winner and get some free items. If you have any questions, feel free to message me on Facebook (Susan.E.Bermudez) or email me HERE. I hope that you will join me and share the L-O-V-E. Until next time.....

Doing the Snoopy Happy Dance......

Why do you ask? Well for several reasons actually. I have been enjoying a week off from work with my family, I found a new beach I like best, it is the 1st day of August and the NEW ANNUAL idea Book is available!!!!!!!! You can view the Idea Book and shop directly on my personal website 24 hrs a day.

http://suenj.ctmh.com/ctmh/products/online-idea-book.aspx

This 193-page catalog is loaded with ideas, more than 250 new products, five new colors (available in solid cardstock and Exclusive Inks), 9 new My Reflections designer double-sided paper packs and Workshops on the Go, a new Cricut Collection and the new Cut Above cardmaking and treat kits. I will be previewing these items for you each day beginning on Monday. For now, I leave you with the project using the August Stamp of the Month that is available with a qualifying order. 

Also, don't forget that you can join the Online Hostess of the Month Club and earn FREE products your Hostess Month ($25 guaranteed). You can read more about it HERE and feel free to contact me HERE with any questions. For now I wish you a wonderful day and hope to meet your creative needs soon. Until next time....

Artfully Sent.... just for you

Greetings all!

It is Monday and I want to share news about the new EXCLUSIVE Cricut Collection that is being released in the NEW Annual Idea Book. Your Cricut is going to sing with happiness with this new Collection from Close to My Heart. Here is a sample of a card that you can make with it:

This Collection includes 3 coordinating stamp sets and special features like 50 Pop Up cards, 100 icons, shapes and phrases and White Daisy 12 x 12 Cardstock and so much more! You certainly will not be disappointed. Here is a picture of the bundle.

Imagine all the beautiful items you will be able to make! Now Close to My Heart knows that you will be anxious to have this one for yourself, so they are allowing us to compile a waiting list so you can get it as soon as it is available (Provocraft is stating it will debut in the month of August - more details to follow). To be added to the waiting list, you can email me HERE. When your order is processed in the month of August you will qualify for:

- An A size stamp set for FREE (you will email me your choice from the NEW Annual Idea Book and it will be sent to you separately). 

- You will qualify for the Stamp of the Month for only $5 (retail $17.95). 

So don't delay, contact me today.

Also, do not forget to check the Retiring Items and While Supplies Last sections of my website to get the products you want before they move onto greener pastures. If you have any questions, you can always drop me an email. I am happy to help with your crafting needs. Until next time.....

Keep it Simple......

Greetings all and I hope that you are having a great evening!

I decided to Keep It Simple and Clean for some swap cards that I needed to make for tomorrow. Here is the cards I made:

I used the EXCLUSIVE Cricut Artiste Collection to cut the sentiments.

The Exclusive Ink Stamp Pads used were Ruby, Whisper, Olive and Black

The reason I call these Keep It Simple is to let you in on a simple (not so much of a) Secret. The cards are all made with the same stamp set. It was the April Stamp of the Month, Balloon Talk. You can get the stamp of the month for only $5 (with a qualifying $50 order). The one important fact is that once the month is over, you cannot get them anymore. During National Scrapbooking Month in May, you can get the Free to Be Me paper collection for just $5 with your qualifying purchase of $50. The paper collection features artfully designed cardstocks, vellums, and B&T Duos paper-exclusive products that you can't get anywhere else. With a retail of $11.95, this collection is a fantastic deal! Plus with your $50 qualifying purchase, you will also qualify for the May Stamp of the Month for an additional $5 (retail value of $17.95). This mean May is the perfect month to DOUBLE UP on promotions- getting the paper collection for $5 and the May Stamp of the Month for $5 saves you nearly $20! This offer is valid May 1-31, 2014. As an added BONUS, EVERY order gets you an entry to win a FREE stamp set (retail value of $13.95). You can check out these and many HIGH QUALITY products at my website HERE. Here is a picture of a layout using the Free to Be Me Paper Collection and the May Stamp of the Month, You've Got a Friend: