Quote Book ~ A Poem To Add To Your Book ~ So Lucky

I usually do the quotes today to add to your quote book...but I decided today to do a poem.

I'm So Lucky To Have You

You are colorful like the rainbow,
You are bright like the sun,
You are sweet like chocolate and candy,
You're so good to each and everyone.
I'm so lucky to have you as my son.
Happy Birthday!

I thought I would share this poem today since my son's birthday is coming up and we are going to have a big party on Saturday. I know I'll have lots of photos to scrapbook at some point.    Anyway, don't forget to stop back again for more quotes next week. Hope you enjoyed the poem!  (Ps. I found this poem at wishafriend.com) 

February Special ~ Digital Delights! ~ Now Is The Time To Check Out Studio J If You're Thinking Of Going Digital!

Close To My Heart is having a special during the month of February...starting February 1st. It's called "Digital Delights". Look HERE to see the flyer. This is your chance to get a fabulous deal...especially if you want to get your photos out of your computer and into scrapbooks. All month long you can buy scrapbook layouts for just $5.00 per layout and you can ship them (up to 50 layouts) for just $5.95. So, go check Studio J out (no cost to check it out) and get your layouts ready for February.

Ps. Studio J is really easy to use and I've posted videos to show you tips to make it even easier to use. So, don't wait...start working on getting your family memories into scrapbooks that everyone can enjoy.   

Video ~ Clearly The Best: Embossed Resist Stamping ~ Want Some Embossing Card Ideas? Watch This Video!

I thought I would share this video that Close To My Heart put on youtube called "Clearly The Best: Embossed Resist Stamping". I was just talking about embossing on my facebook fan page the other day...so when I saw this video I thought it would be perfect to share. In the video they share some embossing stamping techniques...and show you some great card ideas! So, take a few minutes and enjoy the video!

Look At This Cute Little Stamp Set...Would You Like One?

Since we have a new catalog coming out in a few days we will also have a new Petite Perks stamp set coming out too (sneak peek!). These are little stamp sets that only a consultant can buy...I buy some each catalog to give as gifts. If you would like a set...put an order in on my website starting February 1st and I'll give you one as a gift (while supplies last)!

Quote Book ~ Quotes To Add To Your Book ~ Dessert

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

~"Unless your name ends in Baskin or Robbins, I really can't fit you into my schedule right now."

~"Life is uncertain. Eat dessert first."  

~"Stressed spelled backwards is desserts. Coincidence? I think not!"

~"Once in a young lifetime one should be allowed to have as much sweetness as one can possibly want and hold."  

~"Happiness is life served up with a scoop of acceptance, a topping of tolerance and sprinkles of hope, although chocolate sprinkles also work." 


I thought I would share some "Dessert" type quotes today. Anyone who knows me...knows I love chocolate and dessert...so I have lots of photos of my family making (and eating) desserts. Gotta have some quotes to go with the photos. Anyway, don't forget to stop back again for more quotes next week. Enjoy the quotes!

One Paper Pack...So Many Different Layouts!

I thought today I would share another pretty scrapbook layout using the Clementine paper pack. I always find it so interesting how one paper pack can make so many different looking layouts.

I also thought I'd let you know that this is one of the 4 paper packs in the current catalog that will be available in the new catalog that is coming out February 1st! But the Workshop On The Go kit for this paper won't be available after January 31st. So, if you like the stamp that goes with the WOTG kit you'll want to order the kit in the next few days.

Video ~ Clearly The Best: Behind the Scenes ~ Looking For Some Basic Stamping Techniques? Look Here!

I thought I would share a video that Close To My Heart put on youtube called "Clearly The Best: Behind the Scenes". They share some basic stamping techniques (and great ideas!) that will help you change your artwork with very little extra work. So, take a few minutes and enjoy the video!

Clementine ~ Workshop On The Go ~ Scrapbooking Kit

I thought I would share the paper pack "Clementine" with you today. You can buy the Workshop On The Go (G1046). It comes with: "Clementine" paper pack, a special stamp set (can only get this set if you buy the wotg kit), Cottage Assortment & an Instructional Brochure (directions to make some scrapbook layouts).

If your not really into stamping you can buy the paper pack (X7156B) and Clementine Complements Canvas Shapes (X7156C) and make your own designs up. Or, try out the new "Make It From The Heart" how-to publication (9035) to get ideas.

And, if you are into stamping...we have 2 sets that go great with this paper..."Casual Expressions" (D1525) and "Buttons, Bits, and Bobs" (B1408).

No matter which way you want to go...you're going to want to order this paper. So, check it out and get to work!

Look How Pretty This Flower Stamp Is!

I thought today I would share another card I made at the crop I went to last weekend. We used the Stamp Of The Month for January. You still have a little time to get an order in if you want this stamp set! I used the card to send a gift certificate (check out my post from the other day on my Facebook Fan Page...I posted about giving away a few gift certificates). I think the card is simple but pretty.

Quote Book ~ A Poem To Add To Your Book ~ A Birthday Wish

I usually do the quotes today to add to your quote book...but I decided to do a poem instead.

A Birthday Wish

Your birthday is the perfect time
to wish you nothing less
than favorite memories, plans and dreams
that bring you happiness,
for birthdays are a link between
the future and the past,
reminding us to treasure most
those special joys that last

I thought I would share a "birthday" poem today since my son's birthday is in a few weeks and I will need to scrapbook the photos at some point. This way I'll be ready. Anyway, don't forget to stop back again for more quotes next week.  Hope you enjoy the poem!

Wanna See Some Super Adorable Owl Cards? Or, Are You Looking For Valentine's Day Cards? Well, You Found Both!

I thought today I would share the 3 cute little (3x3) cards I made at the crop I went to on Saturday. My scrapbook buddy, Dawn, had the crop and made the card kits. I changed my cards a little bit (just because that's how I am, not because Dawn's weren't adorable). We used the stamp set from the special National Papercrafting Month "Whooo's Your Valentine" kit. This kit is only available until the end of the month...and if you like owl stamps...you'll want this kit just for the stamp set. It's super adorable!

Video ~ Studio J ~ "Love Your Layout: September 2012: Dakota Kit"! Tips To Use Studio J ~ Digital Scrapbooking At It's Best!

Since it's been a while since I showed a video about Studio J (Digital Scrapbooking) I thought I would share this video that Close To My Heart put on youtube. This one is called "Love Your Layout: September 2012, Dakota Kit". In this video they show you some more great tips on using Studio J.

Once you have had time to check out the video...then go to my website and check Studio J out! Using Studio J is a great way to get your memories into a scrapbook faster and easier! In 30 minutes or less you can have this great layout made and ready to be shipped right to your door! There is no printing on your end (and no mess or clean up time either)! You'll fall in love with this program!

Reminder ~ Almost The Middle Of January! Don't Miss Out On Getting The "Happy Valentine's" Stamp Set!

I just wanted to remind everyone that we are almost at the middle of the month...incase you want to buy the Stamp Of The Month ("Happy Valentine's" ~ S1301A). This set is only available during the month of January! So, you don't want to forget...because once the month is over...so is being able to buy this stamp set...and if you're planning on making Valentine's Day cards you'll want this set. Also, the flowers could be used on most of your projects too (not just on Valentine's Day)! And, don't forget we have a special "Whooo's Your Valentine"  that also ends at the end of January!

Invites For A Fun Dominoes Party I'm Planning!

I thought today I would share the invites I made for my son's birthday party. We are having a Dominoes Party. He loves to build with them (and anything else he can get his hands on)! I kept the invites simple since he's turning 8 and all the kids he's inviting are around the same age. I used orange ink since that is his favorite color. I am planning on using black and white paper goods (with, if I can find them) orange table clothes.The cake will be a big domino and I thought maybe having the kids make domino snacks (cookies with icing and chips). We'll have a bunch of dominoes for them to build with and if they get bored we have Domino Rally Wii game. Anyone have any other fun ideas we should try?  

Quote Book ~ A Poem To Add To Your Book ~ The Home I Love

I usually do the quotes today to add to your quote book...but I decided to do a poem instead.

The Home I Love

Some homes are quiet, polished, neat
But one I know is far more sweet
Where tiny smudges on the wall
Tell of fingers dear and small.
Where toys are sometimes strewn about
And doors are banging in and out.
Where little children play and sing,
And laughter's often heard to ring...
The home I love is filled with noise
Of happy little girls and boys!

I thought I would share this poem today because with Valentine's Day coming soon it reminds me of what the day really stands for and how much my family means to me. Anyway, don't forget to stop back again for more quotes next week.  Hope you enjoy the poem!

La Belle Vie Napkin Rings! Great Idea To Make Your Party Stand Out!

I thought today I would share a photo of something you could make using the "La Belle Vie" paper pack. These napkin rings would be great to make if you're having a party. Also, if you look on page 37 in the catalog there is a tip on how they made a part of the napkin rings. An easy and cute project!  

Video ~ Clearly The Best: Random Stamping ~ Another Fun Stamping Technique!

I thought I would share a video that Close To My Heart put on youtube called "Clearly The Best: Random Stamping". They share another fun stamping technique in this video. Every Tuesday I try to post a video with great tips and ideas for you to check out. So, take a few minutes and enjoy the video!

La Belle Vie ~ Workshop On The Go ~ Scrapbooking Kit

I thought I would share the paper pack "La Belle Vie" with you today. You can buy the Workshop On The Go (G1048). It comes with: "La Belle Vie" paper pack, a special stamp set (can only get this set if you buy the wotg kit), Boutique Assortment & an Instructional Brochure (directions to make some scrapbook layouts).

If your not really into stamping you can buy the paper pack (X7158B) and La Belle Vie My Stickease Assortment (X7158C) and make your own designs up. Or, try out the new "Make It From The Heart" how-to publication (9035) to get ideas.

And, if you are into stamping...we have 2 sets that go great with this paper..."Jardin" (D1528) and "Bonjour" (B1414).

No matter which way you want to go...you're going to want to order this paper. So, check it out and get to work!

Quote Book ~ A Poem To Add To Your Book ~ A Parent's Love

I usually do the quotes today to add to your quote book...but I decided today to do a poem.

A Parent's Love

I sit here and watch
You grow day by day
And I often wonder
The words that I’ll say

What tidbits of wisdom
Will I impart
Will I remember
To share my heart

I plan to be there
To teach you to drive
To help you reach for
The goals that you strive

The day that you marry
I want to be there
To witness the joy
Of the love that you share

But until that day comes
I hope that you know

How much you are loved
Each day as you grow.

I thought I would share this poem today because I've spent the last two weeks with my children...and will be sad to see Monday when they go back to school. 

Anyway, don't forget to stop back again for more quotes next week. Hope you enjoyed the poem!

SOTM For January 2013 ~ Happy Valentine's ~ S1301A ~ Super Pretty Flowers You Can Use All The Time!

Today I wanted to share this month's SOTM. Check out the Stamp of the Month for January. The set is called "Happy Valentine's" (S1301A). This set is a very pretty Valentine's Day set...but the flowers can really be used for just about anything...not just Valentine's Day. Check out the photo for some great ideas! To get this stamp set...that is only available during the month of January...just spend $50.00 and you can get it for $5.00! Check out my website and find a few goodies to go with the SOTM and have some fun!