Family Is Forever Layout

Well the Stamp of the Month series of posts would not be complete without I layout!

This is my take on the idea directly from the Idea Book on page 13 but I had to change it up to make it mine. I went with different colour theme as well as adding the new  Lagoon Hearts, Sunset Chevron washsi and a few star from the Scaredy Cat Assortment. I still think this is an excellent stamp set for a card maker and scrapbooker. Here are more details on the Stamp of the Month, Family Is Forever, here.

Each month you can purchase a new D-size stamp set, available for one month only, for just $5 — that’s over 70% off retail! When you place an order of $50 or more in Close To My Heart products, you qualify for this special Stamp of the Month pricing.

Enjoy! Chris

Family Is Forever Card

This is a card I made using the masking tape technique that you can see all over the place right now. It is so easy and gives that nice "chalky" look. Once again I used the colour scheme from the Chalk It Up paper, Lagoon, Sorbet and Flaxen . I also coloured the Bitty Sparkles with the new Shin Han Twin Touch  markers. I love to able able to create some coordinating bling! 

If you want more detail on the Stamp of the Month, Family Is Forever, you can find them here.

Each month you can purchase a new D-size stamp set, available for one month only, for just $5 — that’s over 70% off retail! When you place an order of $50 or more in Close To My Heart products, you qualify for this special Stamp of the Month pricing.

Enjoy! Chris

#30yearsofhappy Cupcakes

So yesterday was my 18th Wedding Anniversary, so to celebrate we had cupcakes after dinner. This year Jeanette Lynton's 30th anniversary in the industry. See the connection? No?
Here it is...

September is National Stamping Month, and Close To My Heart is ready to celebrate all month long! When you spend $30 on any current retail-priced stamps during the month of September, you qualify to receive the exclusive C-sized stamp set #30yearsofhappy for FREE! This special offer is part of our celebration of National Stamping Month and in honor of our ongoing celebration of our founder and CEO Jeanette Lynton’s 30-year anniversary in the scrapbooking and stamping industry. The exclusive stamp set features 30 mini images and sentiments perfectly suited for 30 days of happy stamping! Plus, make sure you check out Close To My Heart’s Facebook page and Instagram during September to follow all the ways we’re celebrating #30yearsofhappy for a full 30 days!

Here is the link for more details on the great special stamp set, here.

And to celebrate my anniversary I used the stamp set to decorate the cupcakes. I cut pinwheels from pg. 50 of the Cricut Artiste Cartridge with the Chalk It Up paper.

That is the connection it is not #30yearsofhappy yet for Brian and I but it has been a great 18 so far.

Enjoy! Chris

New Product Blog Hop!

Doesn't the title sound so exciting! Everyone loves new product, and this Idea Book will not disappoint. I am very excited to participate in my first CTMH Blog Booster Blog Hop. There will be many consultants posting tons of inspiration from the new Idea Book. The hop starts on August 1st but will continue to grow until August the 7th so make sure to check back for more additions.

Enough chatting now on to the artwork....
I decide to showcase the new "Chalk It Up" themed products. I fell in love with the whole group of products as soon as I saw them. The colour combination is amazing! I love that there are so many different products that you can mix and match together.

And here are a few close ups...

I know I look far to happy at the thought I the kids going back to school. It is amazing to have them at home but I sure do enjoy my quite time when they go back!

I was able to use the Chalk It Up Paper Packet, Chalk It Up Complements, Chalk It Up Assortment, Chalk It Up Picture My Like Scrapbook Program, Aqua Dots, Black Arrow Washi Tape, and the Here We Go Stamp Set. 

I hope you found some inspiration at your stop here on the Hop.

Enjoy! Chris