3-Ring Binder Workshop

This binder brings the comfort of a classic album and creative flexibility of a blank canvas. A unique size and shape give this album a distinctive look and instant character. It would be great as either a gift or for your own personal use. Mark your calendar for your own fun-filled workshop!

______ is hosting this workshop and she wants you to attend!

Date: You Choose

Time: You Choose

Place: You Choose

Price: $25

Included in your workshop fee:

My Creations 3-Ring Binder

Animal Cookies Level 2 Paper Pack

Animal Cookies Stickease

Foam Die-Cuts Numbers

You will use my stamps, inks and tools. The only things you will need to bring are your adhesives, glue dots, and paper trimmer.

I also will have glue available for purchase that day if you need it.

I will teach you how to make this adorable album and learn some new techniques in the process.

Contact me if you would like to set up a time to host your own workshop.

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A Flower Pot for You!

My very sweet upline Pam sent me this very cute Flower Pot card. I would just like to say that she is a very talented lady and one of the nicest ladies you will ever meet. The stamp set used is With Love and of course the new June's Stamp of the Month Tender Tags which is only available June 1st-30th. The leaves, tag and sentiment is from the Stamp of the Month set. The paper used is Moon Doggie Simply Snapshots.

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Deal-a-Day!

LOVE A GREAT DEAL? HOW ABOUT 30 GREAT DEALS?

In June you’ll find a different deal each day on my CTMH website—a product special available only that day and only while supplies last*. Watch for popular products offered FREE with a stamp set purchase (size A, B, C, D, or E only; excludes K-size and Stamp of the Month) and all-the-rage goodie boxes filled with enviable items priced well below retail. Irresistible shipping discounts are included!

Check my website every day in June for that day’s deal and add to your scrapbooking and cardmaking supplies while saving a bundle. Remember, each special is good only for that day, only while supplies last, and only on my website. Visit my website often and save!

*Tax and shipping/handling may apply. Deals are available for 23 hours beginning on the day announced and while supplies last. New deals are posted at 9:00 am (MT) each day of June.

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Welcome to the Hop!!

We will be featuring June's SOTM, which is Tender Tags, a set of 15 stamps. If you have come here from Laura's Blog, you are on the right path! If this is your first stop, you may want to go back to Jena's Blog and start from the beginning!

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This month we have 42 (Yes, that number is correct) Close To My Heart Consultants sharing their creations using this month's SOTM and other great CTMH products on their blogs. This is simple to do - just click on the link at the end of the post on each blog to move to the next one! You will have so much fun seeing all the different artwork!

This is a 9x9 Close to my Heart Accordion Album. I used one of my favorite Close to my Heart paper packs Silhouette. The tags are all from the June Stamp of the Month. I also stamped on the big flower with a stamp set from June's SOTM Tender Tags. The sentiment Make It Count is from the stamp set Make It Count. I also used Clear Sparkles, Window Charms and little flowers. All items you see may be purchased on my website.

These albums really make beautiful gifts. This one will be a great Graduation gift, since May and June are full of Graduations. This album would be perfect as a gift for an engagement party, bridal shower, wedding, birthday, new baby or any other gift you may need.


Now "Hop" on over to Nancy's Blog to see her work! Be sure to visit all the Consultants at their Blogs to get some great crafting ideas and other fun ideas! Remember, the June SOTM is only available until June 30th! Click here to see how you can get this stamp set at a discount or even free!

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What a Perfect Day!

This is a 9x9 layout using on of my all time favorite Close to my Heart's Paper Pack Perfect Day. I used Perfect Day Level 2 Paper, Perfect Day Stickease, Clear Sparkles, and I went around the Layout with a black pen to give it a little more detail. I also used the edge distresser on the layout to give the layout a more distressed look. I used 3-D Foam on some of the stickease to give the layout a little dimension.

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Thinking of You

This is a very simple card to make. I used the Stamp set Aspiration. I stamped the branch with Chocolate Ink. I stamped the flowers with Petal Ink on a separate paper and then cut them out. I used White Bitty Brads in the center of the flowers. I sponged the edges of the flowers with chocolate ink. I used glue dots to hold the flowers in place. Thinking of You was stamped with Petal Ink and is from the set Say It In Style.

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Someone to hold...

The colors look a little light in this picture. I used Emporium Level 2 Paper Pack and the matching Emporium Stickease. The Level 2 Paper Packs come with 22 sheets of b&t paper and cardstock. The Stickease have two sheets in them that coordinate with the paper pack. I used my brayer with Sweet Leaf Ink to do the edges of the Colonial White cardstock. I really like this technique on my scrapbook layouts.

These pictures our of my husband and I getting our pictures taken for the Church Directory. I really liked how they turned out. The photographer that night was really good which is always nice. He told us some really corny jokes. I love pictures so I of course wanted them all. I really struggle with not buying every single pose.



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What is a Canon Rebel?

You buy the base and then you can buy additional lenses. When I bought my camera it came with a 18-55mm lens, which I think is pretty standard.

Infinite Possibilities. For stunning photography with point-and-shoot ease, look no further than Canon's EOS Rebel XSi. The EOS Rebel XSi brings staggering technological innovation to the masses. It features Canon's EOS Integrated Cleaning System, Live View Function, a powerful DIGIC III Image Processor, plus a new 12.2-megapixel CMOS Sensor and is available in a kit with the new EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS lens with Optical Image Stabilizer. The EOS Rebel XSi's refined, ergonomic design includes a new 3.0-inch LCD monitor, compatibility with SD and SDHC Memory cards and new accessories that enhance every aspect of the photographic experience.

P.S. Once you get get this camera there are so many lenses and accessories that you will want/need. (trust me I have a wish list :))

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I love my Canon Rebel!

I really love my camera!! I was standing on our deck and zoomed in on this Cardinal that was was on a very high branch in our tree that is in the backyard. We have a good size backyard too. This tree is way in the back. It is so amazing being able to zoom in an see a Cardinal in so much detail. Did I mention that I love my camera?! Looking at God's creation makes you realize how special we are. The sky is so blue in the Summer time.

I looked up a little info about Cardinals, since I really don't know anything about them.

The Northern Cardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis) or Redbird is a North American bird in the cardinal family. It is found from southern Canada through the eastern United States from Maine to Texas and south through Mexico to northern Guatemala and Belize. It is found in woodlands, gardens, shrublands, and swamps.
The Northern Cardinal is a mid-sized songbird with a body length of 21–23 centimeters (8.3–9 in). It has a distinctive crest on the head and a mask on the face which is black in the male and gray in the female. It displays sexual dimorphism in its coloration; the male is a vibrant red, while the female is a dull red-brown shade. The Northern Cardinal is mainly granivorous, but also feeds on insects and fruit. The male behaves territorially, marking out his territory with song. During courtship, the male feeds seed to the female beak-to-beak. A clutch of three to four eggs is laid, and two to four clutches are produced each year. It was once prized as a pet, but its sale as cage birds is now banned in the United States by the Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918.



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Our 3 little guests!

We have some special guest staying on our light by our garage. It is so amazing to look at a bird's nest. Bird's are very creative in what they use to make a nest they find all kinds of branches, straw, trash or anything else they can find. We had a few eggs fall unto the concrete but these three little birds made it. They look so serious and stern in this picture. They are probably wondering where breakfast is. :)

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