Friday, March 9, 2012

Curious...What is your favorite NEW item in the NEW idea book?

I am curious…what is your FAVORITE ITEM in the NEW IDEA BOOK?



If you respond to me by the 10th with your favorite item….you name will go into a drawing! The LUCKY winner will receive a FUN gift from me in the mail by the 17th!

My favorite new embellishment is the Bakers Twine (found on page 124!) I love the LOOK, the possibilities, and the ease of using it!!!

My favorite new stamp set…well…I don’t just have one? I have SEVERAL! I personally like the STAMP OF THE MONTHS in this book!!!  But, I really like the simplicity and the price of A Garden (on page 73). A CUTE, multi-purposeful set for only $6.95, how can you go wrong???

Thursday, March 8, 2012

Close To My Heart's How-To Books

How-To Books
As you are aware, Close To My Heart has announced that each of the How-To Books will be retiring. Despite being featured in the Spring/Summer 2012 Idea Book, quantities for these titles are extremely limited and inventory will not be replenished once they run out.
They anticipate running out of some of the How-To Book titles as early as this month, so if you    have been waiting to order one or more of these books, now is the time to buy!
The easiest and quickest way is by ordering online at www.closetomyheart.com/camy

Thanks.
Camy

Friday, March 2, 2012

Good Memories....

                                                                                           
"Good Memories
 are like a four leaf clover:
 lucky to have."
-Author Unknown
~~~~~
Recently, I have been thinking  A LOT about the memories that were made when I was a child. AND I also have been thinking about the Memories I am making with my family.
Will they remember things we do? places we go? things that make us laugh?
In my scrapbooking, I scrapbook lots of "events". Basketball games, choir concerts, scout events, the 1st snowman, etc.....
I think I need to ADD to my layouts.
Maybe share some non photograghed memories.
the GOOD, the BAD, and the UGLY!
some ideas:
My daughter and her friend are creating a 100 question challenge for one another. I thought it would be fun to create a list of questions for my kids to add to their books.
questions like...What is your favorite food? chocolate or vanilla? favorite book? favorite place? favorite store? what is your favorite subject in school? what was the last thing you did to help someone else? etc...

Recently, one of my children was really struggling with a teacher/subject in school. This child felt like they were being picked on by the teacher.  As we discussed different options on how to handle the situation, this child replied, "Mom, I think I should sleep on it."
TOTALLY took me by surprise. Ü
This child slept on it...and came up with a GREAT solution which was shared at breakfast the next morning.
 
 
one last idea for today, would be to take a photo of your child when they are sad, mad, or just plain grumpy. Make a list of things that upset them. Journal what they do to calm down, etc.  (I know...this is UGLY!- but sometimes it just has to be done!) and besides...when was the last time you took out your camera and your child didn't smile?
(your grandchildren will thank you someday!)

Thursday, March 1, 2012

March Stamp of the Month Artwork: Potential!

The cards for March were made using the March Stamp  of the Month: Potential along with the Lucy Paper Packet! Super fun colors to work with!!! Creme Brulee, Sweet Leaf, Blush, and Grey Wool.

The set consists of 8 stamps:
Here are a few cards made with the set:
made by Bridge

made by Taralyn

made by Louise

Made by Sarah


made by Cindi

Made by Camy

made by Chris

made by Tina
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THE Stamp of the Month, please visit www.ctmh.com/camy or contact me at cdtrigger@q.com. Happy 1st of March!

Wednesday, February 1, 2012

Thoughtful Tidings (more artwork)

Created by Taralyn

Created by Sarah

Created by Camy

Created by Cindi

Created by Louise

Created by Bridget

Created by Tina