May SOTM Blog Hop - Just Sayin'

HELLOOOOOO!!! Sorry, I've seen Mrs. Doubtfire on television too often lately (can't you hear her now?). Anywho...welcome to the May SOTM Blog Hop, Just Sayin'. Thanks for coming from Gina Brandstetter's blog.

This is a cutie patootie set of 14 stamps. I can't wait to add those little sayings and icons to some layouts. But, I've been participating in an awesome card swap this year and Just Sayin' was my assigned stamp set for a card. Gotta admit, I freaked a little at first. But, I love how it turned out, especially with all of that new product from Close To My Heart's Seasonal Inspirations 2!

                   

I used my super awesome CTMH Score Board with the little arm pushed in so I could score on the diagonal. Ya can't do that on the Martha Stewart one, folks! Then, I flipped my card around, scored on the opposite diagonal to create the square pattern and sanded away.

Supplies used:

• Just Sayin,' S1505 (only available in May 2015!)
• Make It From Your Heart Volume 2 (#20), 9042
• White Value Pack Cards and Envelopes, X254
• Score Board, Z1937
• Jackson Paper Packet, X7195B
• White Daisy Cardstock, 1385
• Sanding Kit, Z1294
• Sponge Daubers, Z726
• Thin and regular 3-D Foam Tape, Z2060 and Z1151, respectively
• Oceanside Sequins, Z3041
• Glacier Extra Thick Twine, Z3039
• Lagoon Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad, Z2195
• Cocoa Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad, Z2114

Head over to Alyson Mayo's blog to see her artistic creation. Did you get lost on the hop? Find the complete list of 50 hoppers here.

Deal of the Day

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 website and you will 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 $35 to $150. 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!

After you place your order, take a pic of your goodies and post it to my Facebook business page. When you'll do that, you'll get a special treat, just from me!

Seasonal Expressions 2 New Product Blog Hop

Not only has it finally warmed up here in Virginia, but the newest Seasonal Expressions Idea Book from Close To My Heart is out, too! Double bonus!! You're in for a treat as you hop around over 40 consultants blogs to find inspiration and creativity abounding. If you get lost along the way, see the full list here.

Thanks for visiting from Terry Ann Diack's blog.

I used one of the NEW mini albums (there are two!) from the Seasonal Expressions 2 to make a Father's Day mini album for my dad. I wish I'd been more on the ball to print out some of the adorable pics I'm going to include of my dad with my two sons. For now, you'll have to just imagine photos on the pages!

Materials used:

• My Creations Mini Mix Album, Z3069
• Jackson Paper Packet, X7195B
• Jackson Picture My Life Cards, Z3068
• Boardwalk Washi Tape Pack, Z3066
• Brave Enamel Shapes, Z3073
• Glacier Extra Thick Twine, Z3039
• Artiste, Z1790 Happy Father's Day cut at 1 1/2"
• Cocoa Ink, Z2114
• Triangle Border Punch, Z1997

If you'd like to view the entire album, please click here to see my 2 minute video walking you through all of the pages.

Now it's time to see what new product Lisa Plummer is going to show off for you.

To get your copy of the Seasonal Expressions 2, add it to your next CTMH order!