So, Close to my Heart puts out some fabulous videos on products, and they put together this great little video about the Rock the Block promotion that is going on. Take a look!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZcmF3kaR0VE&feature=player_embedded

As Kristine says in the video, the blocks will sell for $14.95 by themselves in the new book. And you can get the E sized stamp set and the blocks for just $15 when you place an order of $25 or more. Make sure to place your order by January 31st to be able to take advantage of this!

The stamp set is so fun, even without the blocks! However, that is the ONLY way to get it! So take advantage of this fantastic deal!

Have a crafty day!
~Michelle

a happy and prosperous new year!

This year, I will have multiple class and workshop dates per month, for cards, scrapbooks, kids clubs, and more! There will be a retreat at the beach this summer, so keep your eyes open for that one! (there will be LOTS of good stuff with that one!)

My current schedule is:

January 14: Mighty Minions Class
January 16: Gaggle Girls (Scrapbooking)
January 20th: UFO Night (Un-Finished Objects)
January 21st: Teen Club
January 27th: Flight Club (Cards)

February 4th: Kids’ Class Valentines

These are currently all West Side dates, but will be adding East Side dates soon!

I wanted to share a couple of cards with you that I made with the December Stamp of the Month, and the Rock the Block stamp set.

First, I made a card that is great for Valentines day, using the Mojo Monday sketch.

I used the fun Roxie kit, the kraft 6×6 die cut cards, with the striped chocolate ribbon.

You have to do the inside of the card, to make them look finished! So, I enlisted the help of my expression machine and the Art Philosophy Cartridge! Both of the images on the inside are from the December SOTM, and both are on the AP cartridge too!

Then, I decided that I needed something that wasn’t so pink and girlie, to be able to give to the guys. (not that *I* have multiple guys, but to show YOU something different!)

So, I started with the 6×6 Kraft card base again, and cut it down some. I am LOVING the corner stamp that is in the rock the block stamp set! I stamped it and the circles and the canvas badge in Desert Sand ink.

I made some photo corners, so that a 3×5 photo can be put inside, if you wanted!

I used one of our canvas badges to keep it closed, and stamped it with some cocoa ink. The great thing about this, is the stamp is actually a bunch of hearts in a circle, but with the size of the badge, it came out looking like a fun starburst!

On the front flap, and the inside of the card, I stamped the diamond mesh stamp in bamboo ink. I didn’t want it to stand out too much, just to give it that extra little oomph! (I think it worked pretty good!)

Remember, the last day to get the December SOTM is Saturday, December 31st! Let me know if you would like to order it, or go ahead and shop in my online store!

The Rock the Block stamp set is available until January 31st. It’s a MUST HAVE! The stamp set is a full E sized set, that normally retails for $29.95, and the blocks are a preview of what will be in the new idea books. (they are going to cost $14.99 by themselves) The stamp set is NOT available in the IB, so you will want to make sure to get that before the end of January!

Thanks for visiting!
~Michelle

Hi ladies and gents! It’s been a busy few weeks! I decided to head to some Bazaars in the area, at the last moment, and have been SUPER busy! But it’s been a good busy!

If you came to visit me at one of the bazaars, hopefully you put your name into the “Win this box” drawing! Because I had so many people enter, I decided to add a few 2nd and 3rd prizes too! I’ll be sending out emails as well (or calls, if an email wasn’t given), but wanted to share the winners here on the blog!

What was in the box, you ask? Well, we have a wonderful Wonderland covered box, with a popcorn snowman, a lifesaver snowman, a cocoa packet card, a set of 12 tags, and the November Stamp of the Month, Cherish! This is a total value of $28.95!

So, without further ado . . . the Grand Prize Winner is . . . . .

Congrats Jessica!!

The 2nd place winners will receive a free set of 4 hand made cards with their order of $10 or more. We have 3 2nd place winners!

Rene Elliott
Christi Sell
Raelynn Sutcliffe

Congrats ladies!

Now, our 3rd place winners will receive a free set of gift tags with their order of $25 or more, and we will have 3 winners for this level as well!

Susan Rosengren
Ginny Lux
Julia Hosack

Congrats ladies!

I will contact you all to let you know you have won, and get your prizes to you!

Now, I have a few workshops and such that will be happening between now and Christmas! I do hope that you will come and enjoy some time with me!

{photo is of Tag Workshop in Wonderland papers}

Last Chance Christmas Card workshop: 12/12 make 16 cards (with envelopes) for $25 Register by 12/7
Tags workshop: 12/15 ~12 tags for $10 Register by 12/13
Open Crop Night: 12/16 @ 7pm ~ at Round Table Pizza, Salmon Creek. Bring your project(s), (buy dinner or a snack) and have use of my books and stamps! Free! (they ask for food purchases to use the room)
Mighty Minions (kids under 12): 12/17 ~ Make a Christmas project/gift $20 (this is a Mom & me class) Register by 12/15
Scrapbook Club West Side: 12/19 ~ Your order holds your spot, must register by 12/9 (good/better/best options) {Watch for an East Side Club starting in Jan!)

Spaces are limited, so register today!

And, in case you don’t know/remember, at all of my workshops, you come with your adhesive and the projects are all pre-cut for you! Don’t have glue? Don’t want to brave the store to choose from the many many options? Just let me know, and we can add the adhesive to your project kit!

I can’t wait to see you at these workshops and such! And congrats again to the ladies!

So, you saw what’s going on with the tags, right? No? Well, when you are done reading about today’s specials here, scroll down to the next post, and you will see about a great freebie that you can get!

So, today, on Black Friday, from 12 am to 11:59 pm, you can get more freebies from me! With every $50 CTMH order, you will get a FREE A sized stamp set, of your choice from me! (plus, with the other specials going on, you could get another 2 stamp sets for just $10 more!)

Maybe you want A Game

Or A Twinkle

Or any of the other great A sized stamp sets!

AND!

For every Hostess that signs up to hold a party before Christmas, you will get an extra bonus from me! Every hostess always gets a little something from me, a set of cards, or tags, or something equally as fun! Sign up today, and get double your ‘little something’ rewards! You can host a party or a workshop, and that would be your choice! Contact me to schedule your party, today!

Remember, you can get free tag sets! Check out the prior post to find out specifics!

~Michelle

Many, many people love to go out shopping on Black Friday . . me? Not so much! So, I thought I would offer a fun way to get your shopping done from home! I will have a couple of great ways to do some shopping! You will be able to find all of the deals here, but you may have to enlist the use of your email, and your etsy skills! These deals will only be available through calling or emailing me or shopping in my etsy shoppe!

Here’s the first deal!

So, for every $25 your order from my shoppe OR through me for Close to my Heart supplies, you will receive 1 set of tags! So, if you order $50, then you will have 2 dozen tags to use to your {big} heart’s desire! These little gift tags are perfect for family gifts, neighbor and teacher gifts, or even little gifts for your other service providers (baristas, mail carriers, newspaper boys, etc.!)

Watch for the other half of the wonderful Black Friday deals that will be available here!

If you have ANY questions, be sure to let me know!!

This Saturday is the fundraiser for the Ridgefield High School’s Grad night party. This party is an all night party for the kids to go to with no drugs and alcohol, and will be a safe place for them to send off their high school career! I know they will have a blast! Please come support them!

The fundraiser is an open crop (if you would like) plus, your registration gets you 2 project kits. These kits will have all of your paper cut to size, and ready for you to assemble. The first project is a decorated box with a mini album inside. It is perfect for displaying in your home or to give as a gift to a loved one.

(sorry, this box is missing the snowflakes and sparkles that will be on the top!)

The album has spots for 10 photos

The second kit gives you the pieces for 5 cards and envelopes

The cost for the open crop and project kits is $35. The retail value of the kits are $35, and the grad night will receive $20 for each registration. I need all registrations by Friday, so that I can make sure to have your packet ready for you to craft with on Saturday!

I do hope to see you there! Let’s make this a great event for the Grad Night!

~Michelle

{glue and foam dots are not included in the price. You will need to bring your own, or purchase them through me. Just let me know if you would like to add them to your registration}

I’ve wanted to make one of these cards since I first saw them, but just never have! Then, my friend Heather wanted some fun invites for a movie night that she was going to have, and she thought these would be perfect for the kids! They are super easy to make, and so so fun!!

Isn’t he cute?

Thanks for visiting!! Be crafty this weekend!

Coming soon: 16 card Christmas card workshop, Open Crop for RHS Grad Night fundraiser, Alki PTSA fundraiser

Supplies used all CTMH (except the eraser on the pencil I used for the eyes!):

Colonial White Cardstock

Desert Sand Ink

Black Archival Ink

Sponge tool

Halloween is coming near! And we have a fun paper pack for you to play with for invites or fun scrapbook pages! The Mischief paper pack has some great papers, but they don’t all have to be “Halloween”! Today’s card was made for a friend who is going to use them as invites! I couldn’t get any decent photos of it open, but the witch comes up from under the brads, and the bottom flap opens. The invite info will be on a paper that is folded, on the inside!

This card/invite was so fun to make!

Until Next time!

All Supplies CTMH

Black Cardstock	Mischief Paper Pack	Antiqued Copper Designer Brads	Black Archival Ink
Tombow Glue

Additional item: September Stamp of the Month {no longer available}