The Winner is......

This month we had a club challenge with PinkCloudScrappers and man did we have some great projects. The challenge was to show your American Pride and use Close To My Heart products primarily, other companies could be used a little. I had some wonderful artwork submitted and I'm so proud of my club members for really using what they had and showing inspiring me with their artwork. Great job to everyone.

Unfortunately there can be only one winner and it was a really hard choice, but this month's challenge winner is

LORRAINE

I just adored her lay out that she did using the Blue Ribbon Paper and stickease stickers. Wonderful artwork Lorraine, and I'll be emailing you soon. I hope everyone has a very blessed and safe fourth of July.

Again thanks to everyone that joined in the fun and I look forward to the next club challenge.

CTMH " Happy Forever " Blog Hop

Welcome to another great month of artwork featuring Close To My Heart Consultants and July's stamp of the Month "Happy Forever". If you've just arrived from Carol's blog your on the right track and if not welcome and start hopping as it will loop back around.

This month is probably my favorite stamp of the month for this idea book. Happy Forever is adorable and I know this little guy will inspire many a cute projects. I have been wanting to do a Tri-Shutter folded cards and decided this would be an adorable paring.

I used the Splendor paper pack which seems to be a top pick of mine these days. Another stand by for me is the "State of Mind" stamp set I used for the sentiment in the middle. I'm constantly reaching for it. For my little hedgehog I stamped the image and colored him in with a chocolate watercolor pencil and blended with our blender pen...a true must have. For the lighter portions of his belly and face I added a touch of the sunflower water color pencil so when I blended it, it created a lighter shade. I also created the 3-D flowers but spritzed with water to give a more antiqued/crushed look. I really enjoyed making this card and can't wait to do another.

Now a bit of business...remember you can only get the stamp of the month during July. The retail price is $22.95, but if you place an order of $25, you can pick him up for 25% off, $50=50% off, $75=75% off and if you spend $100 you can take this little guy home for FREE!. Feel free to go to my website CLICK HERE .

Lucky you, it's time for the next exciting project from the talented Adeline. You have to check out her patriotic punked hedgehog...so darn cute. Enjoy the hop and I look forward to seeing you next month.

Going Out with a BANG!!!!

Today is the last day of the Close To My Heart June Jackpot sale...I'm sorry to see it go. It's been fun seeing all the super deals they have offered this month. I knew they would save the best till last and they certainly did...For the last day they are offering the BIG DADDY goodie box. It's chocked full of $300 in product, like stamp sets, paper packs, embellishments, ribbon and more and it's only $125....WOW!

If you have been hesitating about hopping on one of our famous goodie boxes, today is your day. Don't miss out on this super duper value.

Click Here get your goodie box now, I know you won't regret it.

July's Workshop On the Go - Zippidee

July's workshop will be a bit different this month, we are going to hold it on Tuesday evening. Normally they are held on Sunday afternoon, but more people seem to like week nights so, Tuesday the 20th of July it is., 5:15pm We are featuring the Zippidee kit this month and it's perfect for those summer layouts.

The basic kit includes a level two paper pack, an exclusive stamp set you only get in the kit and dimensional element stars...plus it's discounted to only $29.95. Better yet, get the kit and you can come to the workshop at my house FREE if you are local. Not local, no worries, you'll get complete instructions that will enable you to create these great projects in the comfort of your home. The kit will have plenty of supplies to create the cards and the layout and then some. In fact one of my customers just sent me an email raving about how much was in the kits and how she is able to do double layouts, cards and more...so it's really a great bang for you buck.

If you would like to get your Basic kit or to find out about the Best Kit option, please contact me lorileng@bellsouth.net and I'll be sure you get yours.