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!

Link Broken? Got Lost along the way? Be sure to visit all of the creative consultants who are participating in the Autumn/Winter 2010 Blog Hop (believe me, you do NOT want to miss anyone's post- they are AMAZING):


Erin Herring http://tazzygirl2000.blogspot.com/2010/08/autumnwinter-2010-new-product-blog-hop.html
Meredith Burgess http://meredithburgess.blogspot.com/2010/08/blog-hop.html
Carla Ironside http://carlacreates.blogspot.com/2010/08/ctmh-fallwinter-2010-new-product-blog.html
Georgia Hauglid http://inkygeorgia.blogspot.com/2010/08/winter-2010-new-product-blog-hop.html
Helen Onulak http://www.hookedonstamping.com/index.php/uncategorized/ctmh-autumnwinter-new-product-blog-hop-tutorial/
Beth Naumann http://bethscreativeblock.blogspot.com/2010/08/autumnwinter-2010-new-product-blog-hop.html
LaJeania Hicks http://scraptilyoudrop.blogspot.com/2010/08/new-product-blog-hop.html
Sheila Bennett http://sheila-bennett.blogspot.com/2010/08/boo-to-you-new-product-blog-hop.html
Traci Tanimura http://creativetraci.blogspot.com/2010/08/close-to-my-heart-new-product-blog-hop.html
Lisa Stenz http://lisascreativecorner.blogspot.com/2010/08/autumnwinter-2010-new-idea-book-blog.html
Heather Hunt www.creativecoconut08.blogspot.com
Lori Scott http://scrapinglori.blogspot.com/2010/08/autumnwinter-2010-new-product-blog-hop.html
Jessica Moore http://jessicaspaperpetals.blogspot.com/2010/08/autumnwinter-idea-book-release-blog-hop.html
Cindy Leek http://paperspadsandpictures.blogspot.com/2010/08/close-to-my-heart-new-product-blog-hop.html
Haley Dyer http://paperspadsandpictures.blogspot.com/2010/08/close-to-my-heart-new-product-blog-hop.html
Wendy Fording http://papercreationsbywendy.blogspot.com/2010/08/new-product-blog-hop-sneak-peek-at.html
Antoinette Herrin http://godblessyourart.blogspot.com/2010/08/new-product-sneak-peek-bloghop.html
Jennifer Kraynak http://whatchadoin-jennifer.blogspot.com/2010/08/blog-hop.html
Laurie Newton http://scrapsfromthebeach.blogspot.com/2010/08/ctmh-new-product-blog-hop-fall-2010.html
Kathleen Rensel http://scrapbookaddictkath.blogspot.com/2010/08/new-product-blog-hop.html
Adeline Brill http://adeline-brill.blogspot.com/2010/08/0827-ctmh-new-product-blog-hop.html
Melinda Everitt http://ifyoublingittheywillcome.blogspot.com/2010/08/fallwinter-2010-close-to-my-heart-new.html
Teri Baxter http://themidnightartist.blogspot.com/2010/08/sneak-peek-new-autumnwinter-2010.html
Leisa Hubley http://bigredscraps.blogspot.com/2010/08/musical-memories-new-product-blog-hop.html
Brae Montgomery http://thebrae-er.blogspot.com/2010/08/new-product-blog-hop.html
Tresa Black http://www.fabulouslyartsy.com/2010/08/blog-hop-how-thrilling.html
Jennifer Kojder http://aglitterymess.blogspot.com/2010/08/autumnwinter-2010-blog-hop.html
Karen Norman http://gettinscrappywithit.blogspot.com/2010/08/autumn-winter-2010-new-product-blog-hop.html
Dawn Heuft http://stamptildawn.blogspot.com/2010/08/autumnwinter-2010-idea-book-blog-hop.html
Lori Blehm http://scrapbookingandbling.blogspot.com/2010/08/welcome-to-ctmh-blog-hop.html
Toni Hinchcliffe http://whollycrafts.blogspot.com/2010/08/ctmh-new-product-blog-hop-its.html
Jean McNulty http://stampinmaui.blogspot.com/2010/08/new-autumnwinter-product-blog.html
Dawn Ross http://iamahappystamper.blogspot.com/2010/08/ctmh-autumnwinter-2010-new-product-blog.html
Janelle Janish http://stampandthecity.blogspot.com/2010/08/autumnwinter-new-product-blog-hop.html
Cristin Maughan http://scrappinwithcristin.blogspot.com/2010/08/new-product-blog-hop.html
Cheryl Even http://evenmorescrapping.blogspot.com/2010/08/new-product-blog-hop.html
Tracey Jean Hastings http://traceyjean.blogspot.com/2010/08/ctmh-new-product-blog-hop_27.html
Rochelle Crawford http://delightfulstamper.blogspot.com/2010/08/ctmh-2010-fall-winter-blog-hop.html
Debbie Carriere http://scrapmyheartout.blogspot.com/2010/08/olivia-wall-hanging-ctmh-autumnwinter.html
Brandy Lees http://canadianscrappers.blogspot.com **Not Posted Yet**
Amy Edwards http://paisleysplayhouse.blogspot.com/2010/08/lets-party-down-at-new-goodies-blog-hop.html
Michelle Loncar http://michelleloncar.blogspot.com/2010/08/new-product-blog-hop.html
Terrie Dodd http://my-life-in-real-time.blogspot.com/2010/08/autumnwinter-ctmh-new-product-blog-hop.html
Amy Schultz http://amylizschultz.com/2010/08/close-to-my-heart-autumnwinter-idea-book-blog-hop/
Janice Schmidt http://janscrapsandbits.blogspot.com/2010/08/new-product-blog-hop.html
Carol Horton http://carol-scrappininparadise.blogspot.com/2010/08/ctmh-new-product-blog-hop.html
Carrie Haines http://bizzymom.us/2010/08/27/new-autumnwinter-ctmh-products-blog-hop/
Lori Miller http://clearlyfromtheheart.blogspot.com/2010/08/new-product-blog-hop-autumnwinter-2010.html
Amy Callaway http://amyslifeandcreations.blogspot.com/2010/08/new-fall-product-blog-hop.html
Nancy Keller http://brujahrose.blogspot.com/2010/08/autumn-winter-close-to-my-heart-idea.html
Sheila Szakacs http://cre8yourjoy.blogspot.com/2010/08/autumn-winter-2010-idea-book-new.html


Happy Hopping everyone!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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-