Flip Book Calendar - March

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Check out the January and February pages by scrolling down to previous posts. Pin It

Flip Book Calendar - February

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Here is the February page from the Flip Book Calendar I made for my sister.  Scroll down to see January's page and description.  Thanks for looking!

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Inspiring Video

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Flip Book Calendar - January

Pin It Every year I make new pages for a Flip Album calendar that I gave my sister for Christmas several years ago.  The photos on the calendar pages pertain to the month from the previous year (i.e. January 2011 page has a photo that was taken in January 2010).  Last year she gave me the previous year's pages so I could keep them.  Isn't she so sweet?  I just change out the calendar to the correct year and now I have one scrapbook page for every month of the year!  Perfect!  This year I took some photos before I gave her the new pages for Christmas.  I used the new Wings Level 1 pages and Stickease.  They were SO fast because I just cut the 12x12 preprinted layouts into forths!  For the next 12 days I will post each month for you, so keep checking back!  Thanks for looking...

Supplies Used:

Wings Level 1 Kit

Wings Stickease Packet

Black Mini-Medley Accents

Vellum Paper

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January Workshop!

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Join us for Some Fun in January!

Come see the new Inspirations Book and get huge discounts on some new Spring/Summer products!

Date: Sat, Jan 22nd

Time: 10 am - 12:30 pm

Place: My House in Fircrest

What: Make 5 projects using the new Wings Workshops on the Go, the Stamp of the Month, and another fun stamp set from the new Inspirations Book!

RSVP: Email or call me before Wed., Jan 19th

Cost: $5 supply fee w/order of $20 or more (or $25 workshop fee) Pin It

Happy New Year!

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From my family to yours - we wish you a wonderful 2011!

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Find Your Style - January Stamp of the Month 2011 Blog Hop

Pin It Happy New Year!  January brings all kinds of exciting things for Close to My Heart - The New January Inspirations book AND the January Stamp of the Month!  Be sure to check them out! 

Each month I participate in a Stamp of the Month Blog Hop that features the special stamp that is only available that month.  Using the links provided, you hop from blog to blog viewing over 50 ideas using that stamp set.  If you came here from Wanda Riley's Blog then you are on the right track. If you get lost along the way, you can view the list of Close to My Heart participants here.  You will find the next link at the end of this post.

Now onto the set and my card.  I LOVE LOVE LOVE this set (can you tell I like it?)!  The butterfly is very condusive to SO many techniques and I'm excited about using a very special paper with the sewing form image that you'll see below.  Here is what the stamp set looks like:

And here is my card:

Recipe
D1452 Find Your Style January Stamp of the Month
Baby Pink Cardstock
White Daisy Cardstock
Black Cardstock
Bamboo Cardstock
Juniper Cardstock
Black Ink Pad
Bamboo Ink Pad
Basic Buttons
Black Waxy Flax
Sanding Block
White Grosgrain Ribbon 5/8"
Foam Tape
An old dress pattern from my mom's sewing table.  :o)
All products can be purchased on my website or on your consultant's website.

Notes

• The card is 4 1/4" x 5 1/2", but is cut vertically so the fold is at the top and is tall rather than wide
• I sanded the Baby Pink and Juniper cardstock to give it an antique look
• The dress form and the word "Beautiful" are stamped with black cardstock onto Bamboo cardstock
• I made a tag out of the Bamboo cardstock and added a punched circle to the top to give it an authentic look
• The top edges of the tag are snipped with scissors to make it look more like an actual tag
• I scraped the edges of the tag with Bamboo ink to give it a worn feel
• Yes, the pleated paper IS an old dress pattern (thanks for digging through your sewing drawer Mom!).  I torn it slightly shorter than the white cardstock, added adhesive to the cardstock, and pleated the pattern paper and I stuck it to the cardstock

Let me know if you have any questions and I'd love to read your comments.  Thanks!

Now hop on over to Jody Gustafson's blog for more amazing ideas! Pin It

What is Your Favorite Thing to Do with Kids on New Year's Eve?

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Post your ideas here and I'll randomly select a winner who will receive a handmade card after New Year's Day!

And the winner is: Beth!  Congratulations!!  Just email me with your address and I'll send you a special card!

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Only a Few More Days to Shop!

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January is coming fast and there are only a few more days to grab many of the Close To My Heart products that are retiring on December 31. Most of our accessories will still be available, but ONLY the paper packets you see in the Close To My Heart Autumn/Winter 2010 Idea Book will still be available.  If there are paper packets and stamps that you want previous to this book then now is the time to get them! 

You can view the retired list here, so don't miss out on something you've been putting off buying.  Also, don't forget about the Plenty for Twenty offer!  CTMH will send you a free stamp set with any order of $20 or more!

You can shop on my website anytime, so take a second to check it out.  Thank you!  I look forward to providing some wonderful and fun projects for you in 2011! Pin It

New Camera!

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What was your favorite Christmas gift this year?  One of mine was my new Nikon 3100 camera!  Now hopefully I can provide all of your with better quality photos.  Do you have any great tips with an dSLR camera?  Please share!

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