Quote Book ~ Quotes To Add To Your Book

I thought I would do the quotes today to add to your quote book...

~"The first blooms of spring always make my heart sing."

~"It's a beautiful day, don't let it get away."

~"If nothing ever changed, we wouldn't have butterflies."

~"Give me the splendid silent sun with all his beams full-dazzling." (this one is by: Walt Whitman)

~"In the spring, at the end of the day, you should smell like dirt."

I thought I would share some "spring" type quotes today. It is just beautiful outside (at least here where I live) and I just feel like looking at my spring photos. And I also thought I would share a few butterfly photos of the ones we had in daycare a while back. Anyway, don't forget to stop back again for more quotes next week...and I wanted to add...no idea who or where I got these quotes...I've been saving them for my pages. So enjoy the quotes!

April Specials ~ Lovin' Level 1 & Sparkle With Studio J (Studio J Is A Members-Only Special)

Close To My Heart is having two specials for the month of April. The 1st one I am sharing with you is called "Lovin' Level 1". Check out this flyer for all the details! I love these paper packs (and they even come with stickers!). You can only get this special if you buy from my website. The 2nd special is called "Sparkle With Studio J". Check out this flyer for all the details! It's a members-only special. So, go check it out and get some fun deals!

 

Art & Soul Video ~ Reasons To Celebrate: Party Magic ~ Liquid Glass ~ Memory Showcase ~ Is There A Party Coming Up In Your Life?

I thought I would share another Art & Soul video with you today. This one is an older one but has lots of good ideas. Two of my favorite items are shown on this video too...Liquid Glass (Z679) and My Creations Memory Showcase (Z1198). The video is called "Reasons To Celebrate: Party Magic". At the end of the video they talk about a collection you can buy...but since it's an older video it's no longer available...just thought I should mention it. But the stamp set Classmate Alphabet (D1303) is still available. Along with my two favorite items! So...go grab a snack, sit back, and enjoy a few minutes of fun video time!!

Sweetheart Scrapbook Pages Using Level 1 Paper Pack With Stickers

I have some crazy stuff going on here at home...but was able to get a little time in to scrapbook a few pages. I used the "Sweetheart" level 1 paper pack (X7134A) and the stickers that match (X7134C). I did 4 pages but only took photos of 2 of the pages right now. If I have time I'll add the other 2 pages at another time. I did put some small pieces of white paper to cover my daughter's face. I just don't feel ok showing her face (sorry). I love using the level 1 paper packs! The layouts came together pretty easy and I love how they came out. It is always a great feeling when you can get a few more photos out of the box and onto paper!

Quote Book ~ Quotes To Add To Your Book

I thought I would do the quotes today to add to your quote book...

~"Hope is like the sun, which as we journey towards it, casts the shadow of our burden behind us."

~"Friends are kind to each others' hopes. They cherish each others' dreams."

~"Some days there won't be a song in your heart. Sing anyway."

~"Dreams don't have an expiration date."

~"Hope is knowing that people, like kites, are made to be lifted up."

I thought I would share some "hope / dream" type quotes today. Since I posted yesterday about the fundraiser Close To My Heart is having for Japan I thought it would be fitting to do these type of quote /sayings today. Anyway, don't forget to stop back again for more quotes next week...and I wanted to add...no idea who or where I got these quotes...I've been saving them for my pages. So enjoy the quotes!

Special Stamp Set "HOPE FOR JAPAN" ~ It is beautiful!!

I usually do the quotes for our book on Thursdays...but I will do that tomorrow...because I really wanted to share a piece of news that we just found out about! Close To My Heart just put together a special stamp set that will only be available until the end of April. The set is beautiful and only $5.00...and CTMH will be donating 100% of the profits to American Red Cross for Japan! 
See flyer HERE!
So, if your looking to help in some small way...and get an amazing stamp set...this is your chance! You can go to my website...and while your buying this set you can check out the March special to get more for your money! (I posted about the March special on 2/28) So, it's a great way to help! Any questions or need help with your order let me know!

Sophia Paper Pack ~ Check Out The Beautiful Ideas!

I thought I would share a photo to give you some more ideas on what you can make with the "Sophia" paper pack. It's really pretty "spring" type paper that would be great if you want to do some girly pages or cards. My daughter's favorite color is pink, and most of her clothing is pink, so I see some pages being done with this paper soon in my future! How about you?

 

Art & Soul Video ~ Cooking Up Creativity ~ A-Door-Ables, Chipboard, Punches, and Recipe / Photo Box ~All Kinds Of Fun Products!

I decided to share with you today an "Art & Soul" video...It's called "Cooking Up Creativity". They show you some great ideas and also a featured technique...spot on journaling. I also thought I would list some of the items that are used (or similar items), incase you decide to try out the ideas. The items are: My Creations A-Door-Ables (Z1321), Chipboard~ Villa (Z1390) or Miracle (Z1354), My Creations Recipe / Photo Box (Z1322) and to make the circle shapes for journaling you can use: Scallop (Z1392) or Circle Punches (Z1311). I think you'll really enjoy the ideas that are shared in this video...so, go watch the video, and have fun creating!

Ps. At the end of the page, where the video is, there is a link for the template for the recipe / photo box too! How easy is that!

Sophia ~ Workshop On The Go Kit ~ Paper Packs ~ Stickers ~ How To Books!

Today I thought I would share the paper pack "Sophia" with you. You can buy the Workshop On The Go (G1019). It comes with: Level 2 paper pack, a special stamp set (can only get this set if you buy the wotg kit), a pack of buttons pink assortment, 1 pack colonial white waxy flax & a workshop guide (directions to make some cards & 2 pg scrapbook layout). If your not really into stamping you can buy the paper packs (X7131A & X7131B), and sticker pack (X7131C) and make your own designs up (or you can use one of our great "How To" books). Either way, you'll have some amazing scrapbook pages and/or cards. I thought this paper would be great for your spring and summer photos coming up. So, go check it out!

Reminder: March Is Almost Gone ~ Go Buy Some Fun Products To Get The Stamp Of The Month (& A Block)!!

I thought I would send out a reminder that we only have 2 weeks left of March (time seems to be flying!) and if you want to get the "Stamp Of The Month" for March you don't want to wait too long and miss out on getting the REALLY CUTE bunny stamp set! Also, don't forget the Block Special that is only available during the month of March...it's a great way to add to your stash of important tools needed when stamping. I received my block...now it's your turn! 

Quote Book ~ Quotes To Add To Your Book

I thought I would do the quotes today to add to your quote book...

~"When they placed you in my arms, you slipped into my heart."

~"From small beginnings come great things."

~"A wee bit of heaven drifted down from above, a handful of happiness, a heart full of love. Precious and priceless so lovable too, the world's sweetest miracle is a baby like you."

~"A baby is teddy bears, powder and pins, meals at midnight, giggles and grins."

~"Each time a child is born, the world lights up with new possibilities."

I thought I would share some "baby" type quotes today. Since I am working on the photos of the day my daughter was born...and next will be the baby shower photos...I kind-of have babies on my mind right now. So I thought it would be fitting to do these type of quote /sayings today. Anyway, don't forget to stop back again for more quotes next week...and I wanted to add...no idea who or where I got these quotes...I've been saving them for my pages. So enjoy the quotes!

Adoption Stamp Set ~ It Was "Love at First Sight"!

I just got an order in and thought I would share a really cute stamp set...It's called "Adoption" (A1098). I bought it...not because I adopted my children...but because I fell in love with the saying on the set "Love at First Sight". I also just LOVE the pretty little heart that came with the set too. Over the weekend I started working on photos of the day my daughter was born and thought that saying would go perfect with the photos. I also plan to use the set when I scrapbook my pet's photos...since they were adopted. :) So, for the price you can't go wrong with this set!

Art & Soul Video ~ Happy Highlights~ Posterboard Alphabet Stamp Set, Dimensional Elements On Target, Top Coats ~ Fun Creative Ideas!

I decided to share with you today an "Art & Soul" video...It's called "Happy Highlights". They show you some great ideas...using the "Posterboard Alphabet" stamp set (E1014), "Dimensional Elements~ On Target" (Z1226), a paperpack that is retired (sorry it's not available...but you can use a different set...we have lots of great paper packs!), and "Top Coats" (Z1211). I think you'll really enjoy the ideas that are shared in this video...so, go watch the video, and have fun creating! 

CTMH Swap Items I Received!! Check Out The Fun Ideas!

I thought today I would share some of the items I received from the two CTMH swaps I was in. I showed you the 2 items I made in other posts..."Some Bunny Loves You" gum matchbook and the "Dreams" corner bookmark. I think everything I received was really nice! I was waiting to share the items because two of the items didn't get sent in time so they weren't in my box...it looks like they aren't coming (if they do I'll post them once I receive them). So, check the items out and let me know what you think?! There are sure a lot of really fun ideas! If you have any questions on the products that were used let me know...I'm more than happy to help!   

Life Is Short! Enjoy It While You Can! And Scrapbook...To Keep Your Life Close To Your Heart!

After watching the news last night and seeing more photos on Yahoo today it makes me so sad for all the people in Japan. It also makes me thankful for having my family and friends safe. It really makes me stop and think about all that I have...and how something could change it in a matter of minutes. I am so glad that I enjoy scrapbooking...it gives me time to stop, and enjoy my life every time I pull out my photos and do some scrapbooking! So, today I have no artwork to share, but wanted to share this thought...Life Is Short! Dance like no one is watching, Love like you'll never hurt, sing like no one is listening, Live life like it's Heaven on Earth! And, with that thought...I am going to go now and pick up my kids from school and go play with them at the playground.

Quote Book ~ Quotes To Add To Your Book

I thought I would do the quotes today to add to your quote book...

~"Easter Bunny welcome here!"

~"A hunting we will go!"

~"A tiskit, a taskit, I love my Easter basket!"

~"Some bunny loves you!"

~"Colored eggs, chocolate bunnies, and daffodils; that's what Easter is made of."

I thought I would share some "Easter" type quotes today. I've been seeing lots of bunny artwork since our March SOTM has bunnies...plus, I LOVE any holiday we get to eat candy and chocolate! So I thought it would be fitting to do these type of quote /sayings today. Anyway, don't forget to stop back again for more quotes next week...and I wanted to add...no idea who or where I got these quotes...I've been saving them for my pages. So enjoy the quotes!

Art & Soul Video ~ PBS Webisodes: Blending Pen~ A Fun & Easy Way To Color In Stamp Sets!

I thought today I would share an older video found at Art & Soul called "PBS Webisodes: Blending Pen". It gives some fun tips on how to use the blending pen. What isn't shown...is that you can use the pen to fill in stamp sets...which the "Stamp Of The Month" for March works really well with. So check out the video, then buy a blending pen and some fun stamps set to try these tips out!

Host A Gathering ~ Earn Free & Discounted Products! Online Gatherings Too!

I know it's really late for me to be posting...it's just been one of those days. You know the kind of day...where it's almost time to end the day...but you still have a bunch of things that you need (or want to do) to get done. So here I am posting...I thought I would show you a few pictures of some of the collections you could get at a big discount if you host a gathering! How fun is that? You can start off getting $25.00 in free products for hosting a party (with the gathering sales starting at $150) and it goes up from there (and so do the fun rewards)! Check out the catalog for all the details...look on page 126. We can even hold a gathering online now too! Ask me how to get started...who doesn't love to get free or discounted products!  

More Pages Made With The "Wings" Paper Pack & Stickers!

In January I was working on some photos and made a few scrapbook pages with the "Wings" paper pack. Well, over the weekend I thought I would do a few more pages. I used the Level 2 (X7135B) paper and the sticker pack (My Stickease® Assortment X7135C). The pages came together pretty easy...and look cute. I took a photo to show you...but put some small pieces of white paper to cover the faces. I just don't feel ok showing them (sorry). You can see enough to get a feel for this fun paper. It's funny...I didn't think I would like the paper since it's on the darker side but I absolutely LOVE it!! So, tell me what you think of this paper pack?!

Mayberry Paper ~ Fun In The Sun Artwork!

I thought I would share a photo to give you some more ideas on what you can make with the "Mayberry" paper pack. It's cute paper that would be great if you want to do "Fun In The Sun" type of designs. I love how the buttons give the artwork just a little extra too. The artwork in this photo just screams "Spring", "BBQ", and "Let's Play!"  So, with that in mind...I'm going to go scrapbook now!

Quote Book ~ Quotes To Add To Your Book

I thought I would do the quotes today to add to your quote book...

~"There is no other like my brother."

~"Brother: I wonder if you'll ever guess how much you mean to me, the love and joy you've always brought to our whole family. You've always been so wonderful in each and every way, it's no wonder that I love you more with every passing day."

~"Brotherly love."

~"Brother: A gentle voice to calm my fears, a loving touch to dry my tears. A prayer of faith when I am down, a word of praise to lift my frown. For this and much more I claim no other to take the place of my dear brother."

~"Brothers are just like sisters, only they like bugs!"

I thought I would share some "brother" type quotes today. Last week I shared "sister" type quotes...and this week my daughter is home sick and missing her brother. Funny how kids are...they fight like cats & dogs usually, except when under the weather, then they love each a bunch. Anyway, don't forget to stop back again for more quotes next week...and I wanted to add...no idea who or where I got these quotes...I've been saving them for my pages. So enjoy the quotes!

Art & Soul Video ~ PBS Webisodes: Fun With Ribbon~ Lovely Ideas!

I thought today I would share an older video found at Art & Soul called "PBS Webisodes: Fun With Ribbon". It gives some fun tips on what to do with ribbon. Which goes really well with the post I wrote on February 23rd...where there is a link, to the tab, where you can buy a bunch of ribbon on sale at some really great prices! So check out the video and then buy some ribbon at a discount to try out the tips you saw in the video. Also, if you have any other tips you want to share I'd love to hear them!

Stamp of The Month ~~ March 2011 ~ Sensational Season (D1454)

Check out the Stamp of the Month for March! The set is called "Sensational Season" (D1454). It has the CUTEST bunny stamps! Think of all the cute cards / Easter type pages this stamp set will make! Ask how you can get it at a discount or FREE!