Tazzygirl2000: 2010

Thursday, December 30, 2010

Welcome, Aubrey!

I just wanted to share some pictures of my precious baby girl, Aubrey! She is an absolute joy (despite those sleepless nights), and I just love to hold her and just stare at her! More to come:

Thursday, December 9, 2010

I interupt your card-viewing to let you know my precious baby girl, Aubrey, made her grand entrance into the world on December 8, 2010! She is an absolute precious bundle of joy! I will schedule more card posts when we are home. Just had to share my happiness!

Monday, December 6, 2010

Christmas Cards- That's Amore part 2

Back for more? Here are a few other Christmas cards using That's Amore paper:

The one on the right is not really Christmas, but I really like this cake stamp, so I had to use it! The card on the right has the beautiful deer from Heartfelt Christmas, and a red sparkle for the nose! (snowflakes on the side of the image are also from Heartfelt Christmas).

The top card uses the package and sentiment from Ms. Holiday Cheer. The bottom Card uses Heartfelt Christmas again (both tree and snowflakes). The glitter on these does not really show up in the picture, but trust me, they sparkle! I had cramps in my hand from trying to add glitter to the dotted garland on the tree! But the more sparkle the better, I say!
Thanks for looking!

Sunday, December 5, 2010

Christmas Cards- That's Amore part 1

Thanks to everyone for being so patient as I try to find time to upload all my pics and post them! I took pictures of almost all the Christmas Cards I made for the recent craft fair, and will post a few a day! Enjoy the first round!

I used the Everyday Celebration cutting templates for a lot of my Christmas Cards which made it easy to make a variety of cards without having to come up with original patterns each time. This first batch is with the That's Amore Paper (I know, I used to think of it only for Valentines day, but I LOVE it for Christmas, too!)

The card on the left uses Angels sent, and has the second half of the saying "Please protect the ones we love" inside. I also used a TON of glitter on the side (stamped with the swirlies from Jingle Borders), too. The one on the right uses that sassy shopper from Ms. Holiday Cheer. For both cards, I paper-pieced the outfits to match the B&T paper. All the images were matted and use foam tape for more dimension.
Stay tuned for more tomorrow! Thanks for looking!

Sunday, November 21, 2010

Cards are coming- Stay tuned!

I have so much to share with everyone! I not only just finished an amazing Craft Fair at Mountain View Presbyterian Church, but I have all the great baby-shower related items to share as well (invites in a bottle, thank you cards, and her keepsake box)! Our little girl will be here soon, so I will try to schedule posts throughout Decemeber to share all my cards and crafts, so please stay tuned!

And for those I met at MVPC this weekend, a big HELLO!! I hope you all had as much fun shopping as I did!

Happy Creating, everyone!

Friday, August 27, 2010

Autumn/Winter 2010 New Product Blog Hop!

It's that time of year- Time for another new round of CTMH products!
Welcome to our Close to my Heart New Product Blog Hop! Over 50 Fabulous Close to my Heart Consultants are celebrating the upcoming release of the Autumn/Winter 2010 Idea Book by giving you a Sneak Peak of some of the great products available in the new Idea Book starting September 1st!

This is simple do to- just click on the link at the end of the post on each blog to move to the next one! Here we go!

Out of all the paper packets, I must say that Hooligans is my new favorite. Naturally, it lends itself to Halloween, hence the BOO card below:

I used the simple alphabet chipboard and inked it up with one of the eight new colors, Sunset. And check out the new sparkles in new colors, too! I also used Tag the Occassion for the Happy, Halloween, and do you see the little mini-pumpkin, too? Love the way this one turned out!

But I wanted to think a little outside the Halloween box, so I made it work for Christmas (using the new Pear Ink) with one of the great new A-size sets- A Timber. Love these inexpensive sets, and so cute!

And who can resist a fun birthday card?

And since it is birthday season for our family, I had to show you a few more "Masculine" cards from the slightly feminine paper packet, Magnifique! I LOVE the cute coffee cup in A Sip (another fun A size). and again, the Tag the Occasion set is so versitle, and I love the little images!

Now "hop" on over to Meredith Burgess's Blog http://meredithburgess.blogspot.com/2010/08/blog-hop.html

for more great fun with new products. Be sure to visit all the Consultants at their Blogs to get some great crafting ideas and see the great new Paper Packs and My Acrylix Stamp Sets! Remember, the Autumn/Winter 2010 Idea Book goes LIVE on September 1st! Happy Creating!!

**Link not working? Missed a Blog? You can see a list of all Blog Hop participants below!

Blog Hop Participants!

Sunday, August 15, 2010

BIG News, and Triple Play, too!

Our family has big news to share- I am pregnant! Eric and I are so incredibly excited! The weekend of our 18 week ultrasound, my mom flew out to be with us when we got a peak at our baby and to find out what we were having (first grandchild on both sides, I think she was just as excited as we were)! Imagine my surprise when the morning of the appointment, and my DAD walks in! He took the first flight out that morning, and even though he could only be here a few hours, it was the greatest surprise ever!
All four of us went to breakfast and then to the appointment. We were so happy to see our baby, happily moving around on the screen in front of us. And then we found out- IT'S A GIRL! And best of all, both baby and I are doing great- all her measurements and her heartbeat are right where they need to be!
I really wanted to capture just a few of the pictures from that weekend in one little place, and honestly, as soon as I saw Triple Play, I knew that was it! the Pink one is perfect for our exciting news:

Thanks for letting me share my exciting news with you! Happy creating, everyone!

Saturday, August 14, 2010

Triple Play Kit!

For National Stamping Month, Close to my Heart came out with another great kit- Triple Play! It comes with everything you need to make three mini-albums (4"x4" in size), and let me tell you, they are cute! Stay tuned for my post tomorrow that will show one of the mini-albums completed, and some big news from our family as well!

Here are the contents of the kit:

This kit literally comes with everything you need to complete the albums- including four mini-ink pads (even Sunset, one of the new colors), and an adorable stamp set! The best part is that it comes with die-cut sheets for each album that match up with the stamps, so no cutting! LOVE IT!

Triple Play is available starting August 15, and you can get it for only $5 with a $40 stamp purchase. Check out the details here: http://www.closetomyheart.com/Home/Campaigns_and_Promotions/Triple_Play_August%20Sept_2010.aspx

Happy Creating, everyone!

Tuesday, July 27, 2010

Belated Mother's Day Card

Here is another one I never posted- This was for Mother's Day. I colored the flowers with markers and the flowerbox with watercolor pencils. There are little brads in the shutters. I used the Side Focus template from Originals. Happy (Belated) Mother's Day to everyone!

Saturday, July 24, 2010

Animal Birthday Card

Long time, no post from me! There has been exciting news from our family over the past few months, which I will share in a few days... until then, I am going back through some of my pictures and realized I never posted this one. I made this for our dear friend's baby, Nicco, who just turned one! The colors and animal theme came straight from their invitations, so it really was a "custom Card":

I used the template "Always Right" from Originals, but modified it a bit. I love the Nursery Bash stamp (hehe, may be seeing more of this in the near future), and the sassy strands just add a little more fun to it! We had a great time at Nicco's party- happy birthday, little guy!

Wednesday, April 28, 2010

Summer 2010 New Product Blog Hop!

Welcome to our Close to my Heart New Product Blog Hop! Over 40 Fabulous Close to my Heart Consultants are celebrating the upcoming release of the Summer 2010 Idea Book by giving you a Sneak Peak of some of the great products available in the new Idea Book starting May 1st!

There is a complete list of Blogs below, so be sure to stop off at each one to see everyone's amazing creations! This is simple do to- just click on the link at the end of the post on each blog to move to the next one! Here we go!

Once again, I love each of the new paper packets that will be released with this new Idea Book! I love cherries, so the Cherry O paper is just perfect for me! And the new Happy Holidays stamp set is so versital, naturally it was one of my first "must-haves" from this book:

Wishes Template: Name Plate (3"x6")
Paper Packet: Cherry O (NEW)
Stamp Set: Happy Holidays (NEW)
Ink: Tulip, Cyrstal Blue, Chocolate
Accessories: 1 1/4" Punch (NEW), Brads, Ribbon

While I had the paper out, I attempted to make the cute paper flowers that are shown in the new book. I think I need a little more practice at these, but they are pretty easy to make with the new punch!

Technique: Punched Circle Flowers, Pg 13, Summer 2010 Idea Book
Paper Packet: Cherry O (NEW)
Stamp Set: Happy Holidays (NEW)
Ink: Tulip
Accessories: 1 1/4" Punch (NEW)

Now "Hop" on over to Carla's Blog http://carlacreates.blogspot.com/2010/04/ctmh-summer-2010-new-product-blog-hop.html
to see her fabulous work! Be sure to visit all the Consultants at their Blogs to getsome great crafting ideas and see the great new Paper Packs and My Acrylix Stamp Sets!

Remember, the Summer 2010 Idea Book goes LIVE on May 1st!

**Link not working? Missed a Blog? Check out the post below for a complete list of Summer 2010 Blog Hop Participants! Happy Creating!
-Erin-

Summer 2010 Blog Hop Participants

Friday, April 16, 2010

Miracle! National Scrapbooking Month Kit!

I am sure you knew May was National Scrapbooking Month, and as always, CTMH came out with an awesome promotion! The best part- the kit only cost me $5 and it makes 2 completed double-page spread layouts! I know it sounds cliche, but it was so quick and easy to put these pages together, that honestly, the hardest part was picking out which photos I was going to use for these pages. But once I saw how the colors are perfect with these great pictures of my grandparents at my wedding (my grandma passed away a few years ago, which makes this even more special for me), this just came together for me! I absolutely adore how these came out, and I even have a little extra paper from the kit to make some cards. Of course, I will be ordering more of these for additional family pages in my wedding album!

Sunday, April 11, 2010

Whoops, forgot to post this Easter Card!

One more Easter Card- I cannot believe I forgot to post this! I am loving the Topstitch paper, and used that adorable Bunny Love stamp set! The easter eggs on the front are on foam squares cut in half. Unfortunately, my waterbrush was a little too-watery and the coloring on the bunny was not as sharp as I would have liked. But I am still happy with the card!

The template used is my own little modified version of Originals: Diamond Stack (rotated). Stay tuned this week for a peak at Miracle, the new promotion! OMG, it is amazing! Happy Creating everyone!
-Erin-

Friday, April 2, 2010

From the heart...

I have always known that Close to my Heart is a wonderful company, but when I read this post on Jeanette Lynton's blog (founder of CTMH), I almost needed a tissue (okay, for those that know me, of COURSE I needed a tissue)...

http://www.jeanettelynton.com/2010/03/day-of-joy.html

It amazes me and touches my heart that a few small actions partnered with dedication and passion can have such great results. I am proud to be affiliated with such a great company, and humbled by the generousity of others.

I hope each of you become inspired to do something that touches someones heart today! Even if it is as simple as holding the door open for someone, smiling and asking how your cashier is doing, or even "paying it forward" at your local coffee shop (I once personally witnessed this while studying in the corner at a starbucks one day... it was AMAZING), you will be amazed at how great you feel, and how others will feel, too.

Make it a GREAT day! -Erin-

Wednesday, March 24, 2010

Bee Mine!

A little late for Valentine's Day (oh, and a little blurry), but here is another fun, very simple 3x3 card I made!

Happy Crafting!

Tuesday, March 23, 2010

Veranda crazy!

Can I tell you how much I love the Veranda Creative Basics paper? I used it two months in a row when cropping with my friends (Hi Sharon, Diane, and Wendy!!) First up was Thank you cards, and then the colors were perfect for Easter, too!

For the Thank you card, I used the flourish from the Felicity stamp set (January 2010 promotion). The ribbon comes with the creative basics kit- so handy! I am really into the rock-n-roll effect lately. I also 2nd generation-stamped the flourish inside and used a sentiment from Thank You. The Template is Wishes- Sentiment Secured (upside down).

I can't believe Easter is around the corner, but at least I have one card made! Same paper, different effect! The stamp set is Easter Eggs (Feb. 2009 SOTM), and I used Eastertime for the inside (more rock-n-roll coloring, surprise surprise)! I used the corner rounder to scallop the edge, and of course, had to bling it up a bit! The template is based on Wishes- All Stacked Up, but I changed it a little to fit the card dimensions.

Happy Creating and Happy Easter!

Monday, March 22, 2010

You Rock- 3x3 many thanks card!

Spring has sprung and I am getting the creative "itch"! Just wanted to share a cute 3x3 card that I made for two of my friends. They hold a small sheet of Bitty Sparkels (which is currently my favorite embellishment!) I also had to use the March SOTM, A Little Everything. I LOVE this font so I am sure you are going to see it again in my posts! I also had to break out those little butterflies in the new Just Blooms- with of course, Sparkles!! Happy Creating!

Monday, January 11, 2010

Welcome to our Close to my Heart New Product Blog Hop!

Welcome to our Close to my Heart New Product Blog Hop!

17 Fabulous Close to my Heart Consultants are celebrating the recent release of the Spring 2010 Idea Book by showing you some of our creations with the wonderful new products from Close to my Heart!

This is simple do to- just click on the link at the end of the post on each blog to move to the next one! Here we go!

Like many people, one of my New Year's resolution is to get organized- and this means all my craft "Stash". I used the new My Creations Journal to create my own "Stash Book" to list and track all my Close to my Heart supplies and purchases: Ink and Cardstock colors, Stamp Sets, and Paper Packets!

The journal has a sturdy cover with a page protector sleeve on the front to protect my coverwork. I used the new Rock On paper (LOVE THOSE STARS) and the new Irresistable Lots of Dots color-me-ready alphabets!

Using my sponge daubers, I inked the letters in Indian Corn Blue and Outdoor Denium (check out the Tip and Technique on page 17 of the new book). The dots just magically appear! LOVE this new product!

I then divided up the pages to track different products using the new Tiny Tabs (oh so cute). To track my Stamp Sets, I used Friendship Alphabet (if you did not get this when it was a promotion, it is now in the Spring 2010 Idea Book!) to title my pages, and then listed out each of the Sets I own according to category (Spring, Summer, Everyday Celebration, etc). The pages come blank, so I used an old favorite, Journaling Jots, to create the lines. Here is a picture of my Alphabet Stamp page:

Products Used:
My Creations Journal *NEW*
Rock On Paper *NEW*
Irresistable Lots of Dots Color-me-Ready Alphabet *NEW*
Ink: Indian Corn Blue, Outdoor Denium (letters), Smokey Plum (edges)
Tiny Tabs *NEW*
Sparkles (Itty Bitty now available!)
Inside: Journaling Jots stamp set (for lines), Friendship Alphabet Small (for titles)

Now "Hop" on over to Lisa's Blog http://www.lisascreativecorner.blogspot.com/
to see her work! Be sure to visit all the Consultants at their Blogs to get some great crafting ideas and see the great new Paper Packs, My Acrylix Stamp Sets, and amazing new embellishments!

See something you like? Want to purchase some of these fabulous products? Contact me at tazzygirl2000@yahoo.com!

**Link not working? Missed a Blog? Here is a list of all the participating blogs:
Erin Herring www.tazzygirl2000.blogspot.com
Lisa Stenz http://www.lisascreativecorner.blogspot.com
Brae Montogmery http://thebrae-er.blogspot.com
Carla Ironside http://carlacreates.blogspot.com
Helen Onulak www.hookedonstamping.com
Adeline Brill http://adeline-brill.blogspot.com
Jody Gustafson www.cre8nmemories.blogspot.com
Haley Dyer www.inkyscrapper.blogspot.com
Antoinette Herrin www.godblessyourART.blogspot.com
Sherrie Thornton http://impressionableart.blogspot.com
Jessica Moore http://jessicaspaperpetals.blogspot.com
Wendy Kessler www.myscrapbookingblog.com
Dawn Ross http://iamahappystamper.blogspot.com
Dawn Heuft www.stamptildawn.blogspot.com
Kimberly Smith http://verykimberry.blogspot.com
Amy Edwards www.paisleysplayhouse.blogspot.com
Amy Schultz http://amylizschultz.com/

Happy Hopping and Happy Creating!
-Erin-

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