May Heart's of the West Blog Hop

Welcome to the Hearts of the West team blog hop!

If this is your first time joining us you will love it. If you have been here before welcome back.  It features Close to my Heart Consultants from all over Canada showing you their projects. The Hearts of the West team was founded by Nancy Klein.

This months challenge is using the Wanderful Paper Pack, brought to you from the Annual Inspirations, hand picked by Nancy Klein.  

If you came from Kerry's Blog then you're in the right place, this is a go around blog hop so you can start anywhere! Just in case, the full list will be at the bottom. So, as always, grab your coffee, tea, water, relax, and hop around the team with us.

I would like to share with you a 2 page layout I made using the Wanderful Paper Pack and Wanderful Picture My Life cards.  I also used the May Stamp of the month "Just Sayin"  and 4 x 6 flip flaps.

This layout has lots of space for photos.  Spots for 5 - 2 x 2 photo.
If you used flip flaps even more.

I have used a 4 x 6 flip flap to add room for more journalling and photos.
I plan to add even more of the 4 x 6 flip flaps and make a little mini album.

I am going to use this layout to document my exciting
road trip adventures this summer.  I am going to
California for CTMH convention!!!!!

I love how easy it is to use the PML cards and how they can be
used for so many different things too.

I have also used the May Stamp of the Month: "Just Sayin" on this layout.  In May with a $50 qualifying purchase you can purchase it for $5.  It can also be purchased for $19.75 for the month of May only.

  

Thanks for joining us this month and come back next month to see what creative projects we can bring to you! Thank you for stopping by and please feel free to leave a comment.

Your next stop is Corrina's Blog.

Here is the whole list of blogs in case you got lost.

1.     Nancy
2.    Chantal
3.    Chelsey
4.    Heather
5.    Donna
6.    Valerie
7.    Terry Ann
8.    Janet
9.    Kerry
10.  Kim  ( You are Here )
11.  Corrina

April Hearts of the West Blog Hop

Welcome to the Hearts of the West team blog hop!

If this is your first time joining us you will love it. It features Close to my Heart Consultants from all over Canada showing you their projects. The Hearts of the West team was founded by Nancy Klein.

This months challenge is using the Confetti Wishes Paper Pack, brought to you from the Annual Inspirations, hand picked from Nancy Klein.  

If you came from Holly's Blog then you're in the right place, this is a go around blog hop so you can start anywhere! Just in case, the full list will be at the bottom. So, as always, grab your coffee, tea, water, relax, and hop around the team with us.

I would like to share with you 3 cards I made using the Confetti Wishes Paper Pack.

The first card is a card using the pattern and stamps from the new Blossom Cardmaking Kit.  I used Canary, Crystal Blue, Thistle and Black Ink for the stamping.  I used Pacific cardstock to mat the stamped images.  I colored some sequins using Shinhan markers.  I love this the stamp set from this kit and will be using it often.   The new Blossom Cardmaking Kit is available to purchase starting April 1st, it is from Seasonal Expressions 2.

The second card is another Birthday card and it also features a new stamp set from Seasonal Expressions 2.  The stamp set is Friendly Pets, I stamped the dog and then colored him in using Shinhan markers.  I used the polka dot embossing folder to add texture to the Pacifica cardstock in the background.  I used liquid glass on the Happy Birthday to add definition and then added the stars as one of my little guys decided to come look with his fingers while it was still wet.  

Finally the last card features some of the stamps from the April Stamp of the Month.  I love how vintage this stamp set is and the versatility of it.  Can see myself using this one lots too, especially for little notes or masculine cards.  I inked the edges of the checkered paper with Pacifica ink.  The finger image and sentiment were stamped with Pacifica ink as well.  The typewriter was stamped in Black Archival ink and then fussy cut out and adhered using foam tape to add dimension.

The stamp of the month for April is Typed Note and with a $50 qualifying order it can be yours for $5.  This stamp is available for the month of April only and can be purchased for $19.75 if you don't have a $50 order.

Love a great deal? How about 30 days of great deals? During the month of April, you have the opportunity to score a deal every day with Close To My Heart! What deals are we talking about? Each day during April, while supplies last, we’ll feature a random grab bag filled with current and retired Close To My Heart products available for purchase at a major discount. To grab your bag, simply place any current, full-priced item in your online shopping cart through my Online Business Address and you will then be eligible to purchase as many grab bags as you wish (while supplies last)! Grab bags will be featured at five different price points throughout the month, ranging from $55 CAD to $160 CAD. Some grab bags will contain product with more than DOUBLE the retail value of the price you pay! Grab bags will be available for 24 hours starting at 3 pm MDT each day and only while supplies last—so visit often and early! Remember that grab bag tiers will be featured on a random schedule throughout the month, so seize the opportunity to purchase from the grab bag tier you’re interested in when it becomes available because it might not come around again!

You can check it out the deals starting April 1 at 3 pm MDT on my OBA.

I am having an open house on April 11 from 1 pm to 3 pm at 9215-110 Avenue, Edmonton.   I will have a make and take, upcoming class samples, snacks, and a door prize.  For every person you bring to the open house you will get an additional entry into the door prize.  For every $25 you order you can get an entry into the door prize. Come see some of the new CTMH stuff from Seasonal Expressions 2.
I would love to have you join me for some fun.
  

Thanks for joining us this month and come back next month to see what creative projects we can bring to you! Thank you for stopping by and please feel free to leave a comment.

Your next stop is Valerie's Blog and it is her Birthday today so please wish her a Happy Birthday.

Here is the whole list of blogs in case you got lost.

1.    Nancy
2.    Chantal
3.    Chelsey
4.    Heather
5.    Corrina
6.    Terry Ann
7.    Holly
8.    Kim (you are here)
9.    Valerie
10.  Janet
11.  Kerry

March Hearts of the West Blog Hop

Welcome to the Hearts of the West team blog hop!

If this is your first time joining us you will love it. It features Close to my Heart Consultants from all over Canada showing you their projects. The Hearts of the West team was founded by Nancy Klein.

This months challenge is using the Hopscotch Paper Pack, brought to you by the Seasonal Expressions 1, hand picked from Nancy Klein.  This Seasonal Expressions is good until March 31st so you have a month left to order the items that are marked with a timer.  

The Hopscotch Paper Pack is only available until the end of March so I you love it and want some pick some up before it is gone.  It is perfect for spring, summer, kids and playground pictures.  I love how bright and fun it is.

If you came from Sonia's Blog then you're in the right place, this is a go around blog hop so you can start anywhere! Just in case, the full list will be at the bottom. So, as always, grab your coffee, tea, water, relax, and hop around the team with us.

Your next stop is Janet's Blog.

I would like to share with you a card I made using leftover scraps from the Hopscotch Workshop on the Go kit and using the Happy Birds stamp set.

Here is another picture of it that is a little closer up.  I used some of the Shinhan Markers to color in the bird (Light Orange, Pastel Green and Turquoise Blue).  I then used Liquid Glass to make it glossy and 3-D.

If you have any questions of how I made this please send me a message.  I would be happy to share how to make this card with you.  I used a pattern out of Making it From Your Heart 2.

The stamp of the month for March is Choose Happy and with a $50 qualifying order it can be yours for $5.  This stamp is available for the month of March only and can be purchased for $19.75 if you don't have a $50 order.

Thinking about joining Close To My Heart? March is the month to do it! During the month of March*, new Consultants who enroll will receive a FREE shoulder tote (a retail value of over $29) with their New Consultant Kit. Our New Consultant Kit is just $109 and includes nearly triple the retail value in products and supplies. Including your FREE shoulder tote, that is a savings of over $320! Additionally, new Consultants who remit $300 worth of commissionable sales in their first 40 days after their New Consultant Kit ships will receive the rolling tote (a retail value of $164.95) as a FREE bonus (not including shipping/handling)! These organization pieces are designed to help you get your business rolling, but they are only available while supplies last, so hurry on over and join today! *Offer valid while supplies last March 1-31, 2015.

I would love to have you join my team.  Contact me if you are interested in this opportunity.

Thanks for joining us this month and come back next month to see what creative projects we can bring to you! Thank you for stopping by and please feel free to leave a comment.

Here is the whole list of blogs in case you got lost.

1.  Nancy
2.  Chantal
3.  Chelsey
4.  Terry Ann
5.  Heather
6.  Holly
7.  Valerie
8.  Kerry
9.  Corinna
10. Donna
11. Sonia
12. Kim (You are Here Now)
13. Janet

February CTMH Promotions

I have some exciting promotions from CTMH to share with you for this month, February.

The first one is our February Constant Campaign Promotion.  I am in love with the Lagoon, and the Ruby Floral albums as they are so fun looking.  The Black Albums are also included in this promotion.  You can get them in either D-ring or post-bound styles.  

During the month of February*, when you purchase one of Close To My Heart’s alluring coated canvas albums you will be eligible to receive a second album of your choice at half price. That is a savings of over $19 CAD! These albums are available in a gorgeous variety of colors and patterns in both post-bound and D-ring styles—perfect to pair with traditional, Studio J®, or pocket scrapbook layouts. This offer is only available while supplies last, so make certain to get your order in early to ensure you can choose the styles and colors you love. They’re going fast and are built to last; so don’t delay—place your order today! *Offer valid while supplies last February 1, 2015 (9:00 am MST)–February 28, 2015 (11:59 pm MST). Shipping/ handling is calculated based on the full retail price of the discounted items ($38.50 CAD).

The February Stamp of the Month is A Happy Hello  you can purchase it for only $5 with a qualifying $50 purchase or you can purchase it for $19.75 this month only.  The stamp of the month is a D-sized set of stamps that you can only purchase that month.  With a $50 order you can purchase it at the discounted price of $5, what a great deal.

A Happy Hello available this month only February 2015 for $19.75 or for only $5 with a $50 order.

Card from CTMH office made using A Happy Hello stamp set.

Another card from CTMH office made using A Happy Hello stamp set and using the Artfully Sent Cricut Cartridge.

I will be featuring some different projects using this stamp set on the blog later this month, so stop back often.  

I love to hear from you so feel free to leave a comment or a question.  If you are interested in purchasing any of these promotions contact me or Shop with me here.

February Hearts of the West Blog Hop

Welcome to the Hearts of the West team blog hop!

If this is your first time joining us you will love it. It features Close to my Heart Consultants from all over Canada showing you their projects. The Hearts of the West team was founded by Nancy Klein.
This months challenge is the Brushed Paper Pack, brought to you by the new Annual Inspirations, hand picked from Nancy Klein.

If you came from Janet McCormick's Blog then you're in the right place, this is a go around blog hop so you can start anywhere! Just in case, the full list will be at the bottom. So, as always, grab your coffee, tea, water, relax, and hop around the team with us.

Your next stop is Valerie Kapsha's Blog 

Here is my spin on the Creative Insider Brushed Layout.  I love the Diamond side of this paper, it is so much fun.  

 This is a card I created for my Creative Coffee Time.  I also created this card using the Brushed Paper, Cranberry and White Daisy Cardstock.  I rounded 2 of the corners on each square.  The edges of the Cranberry cardstock is sanded.  I stamped the White Daisy cardstock using the Assorted Edges stamp set and Pixie ink.  The sentiment is stamped in Black ink and from the Your Own Kind Of Wonderful stamp set.  The edges are inked using Hollyhock ink.  I used the pattern from pg. 43 of Make It From Your Heart™ Volume 2  I love using this book for ideas.

If you would like to join me for Creative Coffee Time it is every Wednesday from 1 pm to 2 pm.  We will make a card and have coffee for $5 or free with a $20 order.

Thanks for joining us this month and come back next month to see what creative projects we can bring to you! Thank you for stopping by and please feel free to leave a comment.

Here is the whole list of blogs in case you got lost.

1. Nancy Klein

2. Chantal Pearson

3. Linda Pekrul
4. Kerry Hammel
5. Heather Myers
6. Justine Hovey 
7. Donna Thomson-Digby 
8. Terry Ann Diack 
9. Holly Young-Bowers 
10. Chelsey Vorosmarty 
11. Janet McCormick 
12. Kim Loewen                     You are Here
13. Valerie Kapsha

I have entered the Blogging World

Come and join me as I begin this new adventure.

It is a new year and a time to try new things.  I am excited to try new things and to share them with you.

I am a busy mom of 3 wonderful children and being creative is my "Me Time".  It is how I de-stress. It is also how I show my love to others.  Over the years I have created far more things for others as gifts than for myself.  I love to give something handmade as a gift.

I am an Independent Consultant with Close to My Heart.  I signed up as a consultant in April 2014 and absolutely love it.  I love Close to My Heart and their products.  I will be sharing lots of projects on here using CTMH products.  I also, teach different scrapbooking, cardmaking, and mini album classes.  I will be posting upcoming classes and workshops on here.  If you are interested in hosting a Gathering and earning free product let me know.

I look forward to inspiring you and serving you.

Kim