Friday Five

The Deal of the Decade has me paging through Annual Inspirations again and again checking out C- and D-sized stamp sets!  What do I want next....?! :)  Take a peek at five of my favorite D-sized stamps...

All the Details (I have used this stamp set many different times for scrapbooking and creating cards, LOVE IT!)

Bodacious Banners

Have a Happy Day

Big Hug

Distressed Backgrounds

During the month of December when you make a qualifying purchase of $50 or more you can purchase an unlimited number or C- or D-sized stamps for just $10!  Visit my shop to pick out your favorites! 

Happy Crafting!

December Deals!

December... It's the most wonderful time of the year!!  I love December.  Well, really I LOVE Christmastime!  I love all the traditions, family time, Christmas cards from family and friends, twinkling lights and joy that is spread this time of year.

Alrightly folks we do not have time to waste here the first December Deal is time sensitive!!

CYBER MONDAY DEAL!  If you missed the Cyber Monday post, check it out! You do not want to miss out on 20% off Cricut Collections! This deal is only good Monday, December 1, 2014!

Phew! Now, onto the rest of December...

Seasonal Expressions!
Well it's finally here, Seasonal Expressions Idea Book is officially ready for you to order from!  This 40 page idea book is packed full of unique ideas and new product that is sure to my you ooo-and-ahhh!  If you haven't had a chance to take peek at this book yet you are in for a treat!

From now through March, you can order some super cute new paper, Picture My Life collections, stamps and embellishments.  The vivid colors and patterns will give your layouts and cards a fresh look and plenty of pizazz!  Seriously, LOVE the new paper collections!  You will too!!

Let me  know if you would like a copy of this.  I'll send it your way pronto! 

Deal of the Decade

This year marks the 10th anniversary of Close to My Heart's My Acrylix clear, polymer stamps.  To celebrate CTMH is offering a pretty awesome promotion!  During the month of December, when you place a qualifying purchase of $50 or more you can get any C- or D-size stamps from the Annual Inspirations Idea Book (the big one) for only $10!!! That's up to $7.95 savings on a single stamp set!  Plus, once you achieve the qualifying order total, there is no limit to the number or eligible stamp sets you can purchase at this discounted price.  

And, remember a purchase of $50 will also qualify you to receive the December Stamp of the month for only $5 - now that's a sweet deal!  *wink* (See what I did there?? Well you will soon...)

Stamp of the Month: Cutie Pie

So, how about that sweet deal?!  Place an order totaling $50 or more and you'll qualify to receive the December Stamp of the Month, Cutie Pie, for just $5!  As sweet as cupcakes!

Get your wish lists filled out and get your goodies while the price is perfect!  Better yet, leave your Santa list out so Dear Ol' Santa knows just what you want this year!  Let me know if you need a Santa Letter sent your way so he knows just want you want and where to get it!! :) 

If you are placing an order that you hope to have in time for Christmas please order online or contact me by Monday, December 8th.  This gives the mail plenty of time to get to us in all the hustle and bustle December brings!

Upcoming Events: 

Saturday, December 6th: Christmas Crop at my house from 9am-midnight.  

Happy Crafting!

Cyber Monday

Hi Friends!  I'm here! I'm here!! :)

For the first time ever, Close to My Heart is offering a Cyber Monday sale.  CTMH just released this Cyber surprise to consultants this weekend!

Tomorrow, December 1st, all of Close to My Heart's exclusive Cricut Collections will be 20% off the retail price!  That's only $79.20!  Our four Cricut collections make the perfect addition to any crafters craft room whether you love scrapbooking, cardmaking or creating 3D projects.

Each of our Cricut Collections comes with the cartridge (PACKED full of images, projects and an alphabet), 3 D-sized stamp sets and Dimensional Elements or Cardstock (depending on the collection).

This sale starts at midnight on December 1 and ends at 11:59 pm on Monday night. Spread the news to your family and friends... print this off and set it in the perfect place for Santa to see - make his job a little easier! :)

Act fast, swing on over to my online shop and take advantage of the Cyber Deal today!  Email, call or text if you have any questions!

Sunday Paper: It's Tradition

This is one of my most favorite family projects ever.  During the month of November we take time as a family to talk about what we are thankful for, daily.  We usually have this conversation during supper and then we each take our turn recording what we are grateful for in words or drawings.

 

The beginning of the month, each year, seems to be similar - the biggest influences in our lives are identified first.  The days of November are some of my favorites because as a family we take the time to identify all that we are thankful for from the ordinary things of everyday life, the littlest things that leave impressions on us to moments that help us to learn life lessons.  This family projects encourages us to see all that is good in our life and remind us how blessed we are. 

There are no right or wrong things to be thankful for, no rules to our collection of gratitude.  If you are grateful for something, record it.  When the kiddos are too little to write we trace their hand and then brainstorm as a family things in their daily life they would maybe identify as being thankful for.  Their tiny handprints on our poster is one of my favorite things.  I usually write a little note or quote the kids' words under their drawings when they are old enough to make pictures and draw.  I love words that are misspelled and other things that show their age/development.  It's so fun to hear all the ideas our kids come up with on a daily basis!  It's also interesting to hear their answer when asked, "Why are you thankful for ____?"

Every member of our family participates!

Our Thankful Poster sits in our kitchen all month long.  Sometimes I just walk by, pause and reread all that is written and smile because when you take a second to look around this life is pretty darn awesome!  Of course, I keep each years artwork to look back on - I LOVE looking back and am so thankful for our families recorded memories! 

Maybe your family does something similar?  I'd love to hear how your family focuses on the blessings in your life!  If you're looking for something, give this a try - you won't regret it!  

And the winner is...

Hats off to a fun 6 months!  During the month of October you all had the opportunity to earn tickets for the "Thank You" drawing.  The winner gets a bag of CTMH goodies.  Papers, stamps and Exclusive Ink the bag is ready to be given away!!

There were 41 tickets!  Drum roll please...

And the winner is... 

Stephanie Becken!  We'll be in touch and I will deliver your bag o'fun soon!

Thank you to all of you, near and far, that are enjoying this fun crafty journey with me so far.  I'm ready for more!  How about you??