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

Be sure to visit each CTMH Consulant below for the Summer 2010 New Product Blog Hop:

Erin Herring http://tazzygirl2000.blogspot.com/2010/04/summer-2010-new-product-blog-hop.html
Carla Ironside http://carlacreates.blogspot.com/2010/04/ctmh-summer-2010-new-product-blog-hop.html
Dawn Ross http://iamahappystamper.blogspot.com/2010/04/close-to-my-heart-summer-2010-idea-book.html
Amy Edwards http://paisleysplayhouse.blogspot.com/2010/04/thumpthumppoundpoundwhat-is-that-sound.html
Tresa Black http://www.fabulouslyartsy.com/2010/04/new-product-blog-hop.html
Dawn Heuft http://stamptildawn.blogspot.com/2010/04/ctmh-new-product-blog-hop.html
Kimberly Smith http://verykimberry.blogspot.com/2010/04/summer-2010-new-product-bloghop.html
Jessica Moore http://jessicaspaperpetals.blogspot.com/2010/04/blog-post_26.html
Leisa Hubley http://bigredscraps.blogspot.com/2010/04/summer-idea-book-new-product-blog-hop.html
Helen Onulak http://www.hookedonstamping.com/index.php/tutorials/ctmh-new-idea-book-new-product-blog-hop-tutorial/
Brae Montgomery http://thebrae-er.blogspot.com/2010/04/welcome-to-new-product-blog-hop-with.html
Wendy Kessler http://www.myscrapbookingblog.com/2010/04/28/ctmh-new-product-blog-hop-summer-2010/
Adeline Brill http://adeline-brill.blogspot.com/2010/04/0428-ctmh-new-product-blog-hop.html
Sherrie Thornton http://impressionableart.blogspot.com/2010/04/summer-idea-book-blog-hop.html
Sheila Bennett http://sheila-bennett.blogspot.com/2010/04/summer-idea-book-new-product-sneak-peak.html
Terrie Dodd http://my-life-in-real-time.blogspot.com/2010/04/ctmh-new-product-blog-hop.html
Lisa Stenz http://lisascreativecorner.blogspot.com/2010/04/summber-2010-ctmh-new-product-blog-hop.html
Jody Gustafson http://cre8nmemories.blogspot.com/2010/04/new-summer-products.html
Kathleen Rensel http://scrapbookaddictkath.blogspot.com/2010/04/close-to-my-heart-summer-catalog-2010.html
Lori Scott http://scrapinglori.blogspot.com/2010/04/summer-2010-blog-hop.html
Beth Naumann http://bethscreativeblock.blogspot.com/2010/04/summer-2010-new-product-blog-hop.html
Teri Baxter http://themidnightartist.blogspot.com/2010/04/close-to-my-heart-summer-idea-book.html
Wendy Fording http://papercreationsbywendy.blogspot.com/2010/04/summer-idea-book-new-product-blog-hop.html
Laurie Newton http://scrapsfromthebeach.blogspot.com/2010/04/ctmh-new-product-blog-hop-sneak-peek.html
Meredith Burgess http://meredithburgess.blogspot.com/2010/04/blog-hop-new-summer-idea-book-2010.html
Clerissa Lewis http://www.thestampdr.com/2010/04/close-to-my-heart-new-product-blog-hop.html
Jennifer Kojder http://aglitterymess.blogspot.com/2010/04/welcome-to-our-close-to-my-heart-new.html
Georgia Hauglid http://inkygeorgia.blogspot.com/2010/04/new-product-blog-hop.html
Antoinette Herrin http://godblessyourart.blogspot.com/2010/04/summer-idea-book-new-product-blog-hop.html
Haley Dyer http://inkyscrapper.blogspot.com/2010/04/ctmh-summer-idea-book-sneak-peek-new.html
Tanya Mae http://scramperscorner.blogspot.com/2010/04/new-product-blog-hop.html
Priscilla http://priscillagotham.blogspot.com/2010/04/close-to-my-heart-new-product-blog-hop.html
Cassandra http://abitofitallforscrappin.blogspot.com/2010/04/card-cherry-ooh-so-how-i-love-thee.html
Jean McNulty http://stampinmaui.blogspot.com/2010/04/close-to-my-heart-new-product-blog-hop.html
Carrie Haines http://bizzymom.us/2010/04/28/new-summer-ctmh-product-blog-hop/
Janelle Janish http://stampandthecity.blogspot.com/2010/04/life-is-like.html
Maranda Dickerson http://marandasmemories.blogspot.com/2010/04/new-product-blog-hop.html
Cheryl Even http://evenmorescrapping.blogspot.com/2010/04/new-product-sneak-peak-blog-hop.html
Karen Johnson http://myheartscraps.blogspot.com/2010/04/new-product-hop.html
Cindy Leek http://paperspadsandpictures.blogspot.com/2010/04/close-to-my-heart-summer-idea-book-blog.html
Nancy Walters http://njwhelpingucelebrate.blogspot.com/2010/04/blog-hop.html
LaJeania Hicks http://scraptilyoudrop.blogspot.com/2010/04/close-to-my-heart-new-product-blog-hop.html
Traci http://creativetraci.blogspot.com/2010/04/summer-2010-ctmh-consultant-blog-hop.html
Emma Hubert http://paperaddictsanonymous.blogspot.com/
Kristine Fowler http://scrampingaddict.typepad.com/scrampaddict/2010/04/ctmhsummer2010bloghop.html
Amanda DesJardins http://creatively-amused.blogspot.com/2010/04/summer-2010-blog-hop.html
Tamra Meservey http://croppinoncloud9.blogspot.com/2010/04/summer-2010-idea-book-blog-hop.html
Melinda http://ifyoublingittheywillcome.blogspot.com/2010/04/summer-2010-close-to-my-heart-new.html

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!

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-

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-