Happy New Year!

I hope you all had a wonderful holiday with loved ones! I am getting up at 3 AM to board a 6 AM flight with all my family to Playa Del Carmen ~Mexico! We will be bringing in the New Year together in hopefully 85 degree weather! My children were so excited when they opened their snorkeling gear and we told them the great news! This was all made possible by my mother, who suggested to my Dad that he celebrate his 70th birthday with all his loved ones on a winter vacation! Nathan's reaction to the news was "Granddad, I love your birthday!"

We all agree!

I will be in touch in one week!

Blessings to you all in the New Year!

9 Days and counting!

Are you READY!!
It is so exciting! Christmas is just around the corner! I hope you are able to take a deep breath, and enjoy these days. How cute is this Count Down To Christmas!!? A customer made this with left over paper from a 6 page scrapbookiong class using Evensong! Don't you think she did a super job!?



Here is a picture of my 2008 card - or actually 100+ cards! Done and in the mail at last. I keep it simple since I have to make so many. I used December Word Puzzle!
Click on the link to get a view of the whole stamp set - I have great news if you want to get your hands on this fast! A customer ordered this super set TWICE by accident! You would be doing her a great favor if you want to purchase it from her. Email me and I will put you two in touch! bethstamps@gmail.com

Sneak Peek!

We are going to create this ornament at Stamp Club on Wednesday! It was so much fun and I will be adding a picture of my children in the middle!

What's In Your Freezer?

So, what do you keep in your freezer? I was pleasantly surprised to find a GIANT SNOWBALL in mine! Right next to the turkey! Help me out with ideas on how to scrapbook this!!

Merry Christmas
John 1:14

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Snowman Soup!

I have been busy busy busy making snowman soup! I think I have 60+ in my sleigh ready for a vendor event tonight! If you need an easy little party favor, or treat for the chilren at school or the office...make snowman soup! A packet of hot cocoa, a few marshmallows, a candy cane stirring stick and you are all set! Dig out your favorite snowman stamp and Prisma glitter to add your personal touch!

Merry Christmas!
John 1:14

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Today's Stamp of the Month Card

Debbie Little utilized Chocolate grosgrain ribbon, liquid glass, prisma glitter and mini brads in her creation of this card using December stamp of the month, Heart Throb! I hope she inspires you to create some of your own!

Be sure to send me an image to share on my blog!

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Today's Stamp Of The Month Card

I just love the use of Holiday Craft buttons and Embroidery Floss on this card created by Janice Hodgkin! Didn't she do a super job!?

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Win Paper Before You Can Buy It!

Do you love blogging too? Close To My Heart Founder, Jeanette Lynton, has been bitten by the blog bug! And right now, she is having a raffle for free Spring 2009 paper! Just make a post to her blog of your favorite paper packet and how you use it!

http://www.jeanettelynton.com/


Good luck!!


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Today's Stamp Of The Month Card

Amy McGrew created her own background with tone on tone stamping in Cocoa on Cocoa cardstock with her creation! Very pretty Amy!

Today's Stamp Of The Month Card

Jody Pyne adds lots of bling to her card with Clear Sparkles and Prisma Glitter!

Today's Stamp Of the Month Card

Using clear sparkles, twill ribbon, Heart Throb Stamp set and Perfect Day paper, Amanda Mueller creates a beautifully balanced card! Enjoy!

Today's Stamp Of the Month Creation!

This adorable Valentine Treat Holder was created by Kathryn Wafer! Great job!

Today's Stamp Of The Month Card!

Catherine Smith is the creator of this card - Thanks Catherine! She used Juniper cardstock with Colonial White Bigger Brads.

Heart Throb! December Stamp Of The Month!

Heart Throb is the the fun stamp of the month for all of December! The perfect start for your Valentine cards! Check back every day for a new creation using this fun stamp set!

This card uses Perfect Day paper, piercing, Liquid Glass, and stitching!