Rose Blossom Blog Hop - Beloved Bouquet Stamp of the Month

 

Happy New Year!  What a better way to start 2016 than to be inspired by the Rose Blossoms?  I've only seen sneak peeks, but I can't wait to see what is shared!  There are seven of us in this hop, and it's a great big circle.  Just keep moving from blog to blog, and if you get lost along the way, I've got all the blogs at the bottom of this post.

 

The stamp of the month is called Beloved Bouquet, and I am thrilled with a stamp set filled with rose blossoms!  There are also seven great sentiments on this set.  $5 with a $50 purchase?  It's a steal!!

 

I created a layout for my shadow box frame.

 

 

I will show you some close-ups in a bit, but I wanted to tell you that these flowers are so simple to two-step stamp!  Two-step stamping means you have two stamps to create one image.  In this case, I've stamped the background of the roses with Pixie ink.  The second stamp is the detail, and I used Ruby for that.  They weren't terribly hard to cut out, and after I did, I sponged the edges with Ruby ink.  There is a weed-looking stamp in this set, and I stamped that across the bottom of my page.  Now I need to show you some close-ups.  You'll see in the next photo that I did some faux stitching on the edges using my clear ruler.  I also splattered light brown watercolor up in the right corner of the page.

 

 

I also splatted watercolors amongst the weeds:

 

Here is the stamp set, and I think you will agree that it is "must-have" for your collection!

 

 

Now it's time to move on to Lynn's page and her gorgeous artwork.  Judging from the peek I saw, we are going to be WOWED!

 

Should you get lost, here is the order!

 

Brenda - YOU ARE HERE!
Lynn - http://frommybungalow.blogspot.com/2016/01/rose-blossom-blog-hop.html
Marg - http://ididnthavepotatoes.blogspot.com/2016/01/rb-hop-january-stamp-of-month.html...
Shelly - http://just1piece-shelly.blogspot.com/2016/01/beloved-bouquet-january-2016-stamp-of.html
Kim Hill - http://violetsandsunshine.blogspot.com/2016/01/rose-blossoms-blog-hop-little-blossom.html
Kristine Porter - http://merryheartcreations.blogspot.com/2016/01/january-stamp-of-month-blog-hop.html
Kim Sparks - http://memoriesinthyme.blogspot.com/2016/01/rose-blossom-beloved-bouquet-stamp-of.html

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Brand New Seasonal Expressions - Shop Today!

 

What a gorgeous cover!!  And this mini Idea Book is FILLED with all kinds of new!

 

Head on over to my website to take a look through the book, and you will fall in love as quickly and as easily as I did.  I'll be sharing all kinds of goodness in the days to come!

 

Come back tonight for the Rose Blossom Blog Hop!

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New Consultant Kit

I can't think of a better way to start 2016 than by becoming a Consultant with Close To My Heart!  In just a few days (January 1st), the new Seasonal Expressions goes live, and you are going to see a lot of fun new product.  Not only new paper packets, but you'll also see new product lines!  Let me show you the new Consultant Kit, and I'll even share what's in it!

 



What I love about this new Consultant Kit is that it comes ready for you to invite a few friends over and create! This kit is valued at over $455, and your cost is only $129. 

That's quite a savings, don't you think?!

 

Contents of the New Consultant Kit Include:

• Charlotte B&T Duos™ Bulk Pack (BULK377, qty 2)
• White Daisy Cardstock Pack (1385, qty 1)
• Champagne Cardstock Pack (X5931, qty 1)
• Sorbet Exclusive Inks™ Pad (Z2164, qty 2)
• Champagne Exclusive Inks™ Pad (Z2174, qty 2)
• Whisper Exclusive Inks™ Pad (Z2172, qty 2)
• Black & Gold Ribbon (Z3197, qty 2)
• Treasured Puffies (Z3203, qty 2)
• My Acrylix^® Woodland Romance (D1683 qty 2)
• My Acrylix^® Springtime Wishes (C1641, qty 2)
• White Cards & Envelopes Value Pack (X254, qty 1)
• Medium Organizer (Z4139, qty 1)
• My Acrylix^® Block 2" × 6½" (Y1010, qty 2)
• My Acrylix^® Block 1" × 3½" (Y1002, qty 2)
• My Acrylix^® Block 2" × 2" (Y1003 qty 2)
• Non-Stick Micro-tip Scissors (Z1836, qty 2)
• My Acrylix^® Stamp Scrubber (Z1782, qty 2)
• My Acrylix^® Spritz Cleaner (1778, qty 1)
• Bonding Memories™ Glue (1512, qty 2)
• 3-D Foam Tape (Z1151, qty 1)
• Sponge (Z697, qty 1)
• Customer Order Forms (W101, qty 1, 25 per pack)
• Annual Inspirations (WC1161, qty 10)
• Seasonal Expressions (WCS1162, qty 10)
• Cardstock Color Sampler (W1136, qty 1)
• Paper Fundamentals Sampler (W1137, qty 1)
• Annual Inspirations B&T Duos™ Sampler (W1138, qty 1)
• My Acrylix^® Windblown Petite Perks™ (W2033, qty 3)
• Idea Book Postcard (W1129, qty 1)
• Desk Pad (W1140, qty 1)



I love being a Close To My Heart consultant, and it has enriched my life in so many ways!

• I learn new creative techniques at events and in the Consultant Online Office.
• I have built amazing friendships with other consultants and customers, and they will be in my life forever.  Paper crafting people are some of the BEST people!
• I have been to Disneyland and Disney World!  We never took Shane there, and it was such a joy to experience the parks during Convention with some really huge Disney fans.
• I have this amazing team called the Rose Blossoms.  They bring my joy daily, and my team is truly one of the best things about my business.
• I am able to work full-time and help with household bills - all from my home office!
• I love to teach classes!  Some of them are designed by me and some by Close To My Heart, but no matter which it is, I have a blast showing people new things!
• In February, I am going on my 5th Incentive Trip with Close To My Heart.  My husband and I have seen Spain, Italy, France, Grenada, Dominica, St Thomas, St. Croix, St. Kitts, Costa Rica, Hawaii, and in February we will see St. John, the Bahamas, and Tortola!  We could not do this on our own, and I am SO GRATEFUL for the opportunity to earn these adventures!

 

I could go on and on and on! 

What I'd like to know is if you have any questions for me.  I'd love to answer them!

 

If you are ready to join, you can CLICK HERE to get started!

 





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Christmas Thank You

I hope that you had a most blessed Christmas!  We had wonderful celebrations with family and friends.  It is always so good to catch up with everyone and to see how families are growing.  Now that Christmas is over, it's time to send thank you cards for the beautiful gifts you received.

The background of this card is from the White Pines paper packet.  White Pines retires on December 31st - just a few days away!  Don't delay in ordering yours!  I paired this paper with the lovely Floral Banners stamp set.  The ink colors are glacier, sorbet, and fern.

I have to share what my favorite Christmas moment was this year.  On Christmas morning, our little family was sitting in our jammies in the family room.  Jerry was in the recliner - just where a dad should be.  I was sitting on one end of the couch with our beagle cuddled up next to me. Our son was lying on the rest of the couch with his head on the pooch's belly.  Our black cat was rolled up next to Shane purring like crazy as we watched the yule log.  For that 20 minutes time was perfect.  In those moments I realized how very blessed we are by the gift of the Father's grace, redemption, love, and healing.

Thanks for stopping by today!  I am always so appreciative of your visits!

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January La Vie En Rose Workshops - SOLD OUT

I am starting something new in January!  I have listened to your suggestions, and a new year is the perfect time to change things up!

I will have TWO workshops revolving around one paper packet. 

YOU decide which you would like to create

AND

YOU decide whether you would like to take your choice on a Sunday afternoon or Monday evening!

(NOTE:  I will still have additional specialized classes featuring a technique so don't worry!!)

DATES:
Sunday, January 24th at 2:00 pm
Andover Senior Center
OR
Monday, January 25th at 6:30 pm
My House

Okay!  Let me show you the two different classes.  I am super excited about this!!

CULTIVATING CREATIVITY WORKSHOP

In this workshop, you will create a card box with 6 birthday cards.  Three are designed for the guys in your life, and the other three are for your female friends.  You will also create one 2-page layout, and as you can see, I designed it so that it would work for many situations!

This workshop is $35, and it includes:

• La Vie En Rose Paper Packet
• La Vie En Rose Complements
• La Vie En Rose Assortment
• Cards Box
• Card Bases and Envelopes
• Clear Sparkles
• Pre-Cut Paper and Photo Instructions

If you are local, you can e-mail me to reserve your spot, and if you are long distance, you can order right here, and your kit will ship the week of January 18th.



and here is the second option....

SCRAPBOOK LAYOUTS WORKHOP

In this class you will be making THREE 2-page layouts.  I have customized the titles for my pages, and when you sign up for this class, I will customize your titles for you, too. 

**There will be no stamping in my scrapbook layout workshops.**



This workshop is $35, and it includes:

• La Vie En Rose Paper Packet
• Four White Daisy Cardstock
• La Vie En Rose Complements
• Black Paper Fundamentals Assortment (I love these glittery embellishments!)
• Whisper Thick Twine
• Pre-Cut Paper and Photo Instructions

If you are local, you can e-mail me to reserve your spot, and if you are long distance, you can order right here, and your kit will ship the week of January 18th.

I hope you like the changes that I've made for the coming year!  Of course, you will still earn loyalty punches for either class, orders, and any other classes you take.

Thank you for stopping in today, looking over my classes, and spending some time with me!

I hope your day is so very blessed!

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Winner of the White Pines Picture My Life Cards!

Thank you so much for visiting and commenting on my blog hop project!  All the names from Instagram, Facebook, and my blog went into a drawing and the winner is: 

Lilian YF said...

Beautiful gift card holder!!!
Lilian

December 15, 2015 at 7:33 PM 

Lilian, please contact me at girlygirlrose43@msn.com with your information, and I will get these wonderful cards shipped to you!!

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Rose Blossom Blog Hop (and a Giveaway!)

Welcome to the Rose Blossom Blog Hop!  With only 10 days till Christmas, we wanted to bring you last minute gift ideas that you can make with your paper crafting supplies.  There are seven of us in this circular hop, so grab your favorite beverage and enjoy.  You will be inspired!

For me, last minute gifts are usually gift cards.  I wanted to make you a gift card holder using some of my favorite quick and easy supplies.  Read on for the directions!

I used Fern cardstock for the base.  You can find this gift card cut on the Artiste cartridge (p. 55 Card), and I cut it at 5-1/4".  Using the Fern sheet from Enchantment Paper Fundamentals, I cut another base at 5".  I just cut a portion of it for the front.  I cut the snowflake pieces from Art Philosophy (p. 27 Shift and p. 27 Layer + Shift).  Red and silver glitter paper really made the snowflake pop!  I wrapped some fern and cranberry twine around the card and then hand cut my banner from one of the White Pines Picture My Life cards.

Now lets look at the inside:

I cut another base in White Daisy at 5".  I cut it apart for the inside covers.  I used the Holly Jolly Christmas stamp set for my sentiment.  Now this is something different I do with my gift card holders.  You can leave the center loose so that it flaps from side to side.  I like to adhere my to the inside of the card as shown.  It makes a firmer pocket and there's less chance of the card falling out!

Now it's time to move on to my dear friend, Lynn.  I know she has something amazing for you!!

GIVEAWAY!

For your chance to win a set of White Pines Picture My Life cards, leave a comment here, on my Instagram page, or on my Facebook page.  I will draw a winner on Thursday, December 17th at Noon, and I will send them right out!

Please be sure to make your way around the other blogs because my team is incredible!!

Brenda - YOU ARE HERE

Lynn

Marg

Shelly

Kim Hill

Cathy

Kim Sparks

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Flash Giveaway!

CLICK HERE to post a photo of your Christmas tree on my Facebook page for your chance to win!

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Quick and Easy Christmas Card

Right about now, it's getting be crunch time for all of us that like to make our Christmas cards.  I want to offer you a quick and easy way to finish up your cards!

This is the Cut Above Boughs and Berries card kit.  First, I will show a card exactly as the kit shows.  All the pieces are pre-cut and everything is included in the kit.  You just add your favorite Christmas stamp or you can choose to order the M-Sized Christmas Joy stamp as shown for just $2.95.

Although I love all the boughs and berries, this card was a little busy for me.  

Here are the changes I made:

I flipped the card to a landscape view.  I cut the white daisy cardstock at 2-3/4" x 4", and I stamped it with a sentiment from Holly Jolly Christmas.  That stamp set has some great sentiments for the inside of your card.  I layered that piece with pear cardstock cut at 3" x 4-1/4".  So easy, but a completely different look!

Thanks for stopping in today!  I hope that your Christmas is starting out merry and bright!

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Only Two More Days of Cyber Week!

Cyber Week has been so much fun so far!  There are only two lefts to this amazing 25% off sale, and I want to highlight a few of the things on my list that are my favorites.

Cricut Artfully Sent Collection

Whether you are making cards or layouts, this collection with 700 images, a cardstock packet, and three stamp sets is a steal of a deal for just $74.25!

Designed Decor Shadow Box Frame

This frame also comes in black, and they are beautiful pieces of home decor.  You can hang them or set them on an easel (which is my favorite).  Using our hook and loop dots, you can easily interchange the layouts!

Scallop Border Punch

I love adding scallops to my projects!  I have a little arthritis in my hand, but this punch is designed well for me and easy to use!  Did you know you can punch our shimmer trim with this punch?  What a fabulous look!

These are a few of my favorite things included in the Cyber Week special, but there is a lot more!  Check out the nearly 40 deals by CLICKING HERE!

I hope your December is starting out wonderfully!

Look for some new artwork soon as I am working on a Cultivating Creativity Workshop and a new Layout-Only class for January using the beautiful La Vie En Rose papers.

Have a most blessed day!

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Rose Blossom Stamp of the Month Blog Hop

 Welcome to the Stamp of the Month Rose Blossom Blog Hop!  We are excited to show you all the ways that you can use the December Stamp of the Month, Candlelight Garden.  This hop is a great big circle so now matter where you start you will get through the circle quickly and be really inspired!

I used watercolor pencils for my card after stamping with Memento ink:

Such a soft, subtle card when using watercolors and a blending pen.  I love the mason jar!  This is just one of so many possibilities with this set, and I know my team is going to inspire you!

Time to move on to Lynn to see what she has in store for you!

The stamp of the month is just $5 with any $50 purchase!

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