Gina's Little Corner of StampinHeaven

Welcome to our Stamp of the Month Blog Hop!  This month we are featuring  "Baroque Borders" , a set of 5 stamps.  If you have come here from Carla's Blog you are on the right path!  The blog hop is a great big circle, so you can start here and work your way around.   If you get lost along the way, you'll find the complete list of participating consultant's HERE   We have over 50 consultants participating in the hop. Following the hop is easy, just click on the link at the end of the post and it will hop you right over to the next blog! I created a card and altered a journal with this month's stamp.  Here is the card: I stamped the images onto Olive and Indian Corn Blue cardstock to create my own pattern paper.  I used one of our new colors - Saddle (Z2171) .   I used a card pattern from our new How To publication -  Make it From Your Heart (9035). Recipe: Color Ready Seam Binding Ribbon (Z1732) with Saddle...

We are rounding out this HOT HOT July month with TWO cool winter themed Perfect Pairs to choose from!  Oh how I long for cooler days.  I'm so over the 95 and up heat that has hit us this entire month of July.  I got in my car to go home the other night and it was 90 degrees at 9:00 PM!  Enough of the heat - let me tell you about our LAST TWO Perfect Pairs you can choose from when you place a $75 order on my website! First we have Wonderland.   So pretty! I can almost feel the winter snow... Ok, not really but wishful thinking doesn't hurt.  This Perfect Pair is the Wonderland Level 2 Paper and the Wonderland Stickease assortment.  On the back of the stickease are different layout suggestions which are great if you have trouble deciding how to get started. Here are a few of my favorite cards I created with this paper. Details Details                             ...

SADDLE came riding in on a fast, galloping horse and stole my chocolate lovin' heart. I said, " RUBY, don't take your love to town. Sit a spell with me over a glass of CHAMPAGNE , and I'll tell you about my new CASHMERE while you talk about your new SLATE (tile). Let's keep it to a WHISPER so the other folks won't hear. by Cassandra Bennett, CTMH  Consultant Yeap!  These are Close to My Heart's 6 New Colors!  I've already used Slate and Saddle.  Both are great but like my fellow sister Consultant says above, Saddle stole my Chocolate lovin' heart!   These colors will all be available to order on August 1.   BUT in the meantime, don't forget these colors that are retiring after July 31.  If you have these on your 'must have' list, better order them soon!  They are flying off the shelves.   We retired 18 colors and 4 of them are sold out.   Here is what was still available as of today:  (To purchase any of these ink...

ooohhh!!! Such pretty paper!   Yes, once again, it's another favorite of mine.   Today's Perfect Pair is Sophia .   Check out this card I made using this paper pack and July's Stamp of the Month - Live Out Loud The phrase "SOAR" with the fluttering butterflies was perfect for this paper.  I added some additional butterflies that I cut with my Art Philosophy cricut cartridge.   I cut them at 1" and 3/4" and layered then added a Pearl adhesive gem.  Beautiful! Here are some more projects that I have created using the Sophia paper pack: Bird in a Cage Birthday Card - HERE 2 page layouts - HERE Thank You Card - HERE Thinking of You Card - HERE Girl's Birthday Card - HERE Sophia Perfect Pair - Available July 26-29 (or While Supplies Last) Sophia Paper Pack and Stickease (retail value:  $17.90) FREE with online purchase of $75

Here are more pictures of my Extravaganza Art that I created for our Close To My Heart Convention last week.   My assigned paper pack was Moonlight.   This paper has an enchanting feel that is great for your pictures for that spooky October night, or maybe a trip to a pumpkin farm.   I chose to create a layout for fun day at a Pumpkin Farm. Since my girls have outgrown Halloween and pumpkin farms, my good friend Jana let me use pictures of her adorable girls for these layouts.   This was a quick and easy layout because I used the Moonlight Dimensional Element Compliments and no stamping was involved!! The big circle on the left page is one of the new doily shapes from thee   Artiste Cricut CartridgE . This was cut using the "1"<Accent 3> key.   I also used Natural Hemp   (Z280) and bling from the fun new Haunted Assortment!   Check out the cute banner I made using the Moonlight Compliments and hemp! Moonlight Paper (X71...

Time for a new Perfect Pair!  Today it is Mayberry! Another one of my favorite paper packs.  But wait.... I seem to say that alot.   I think that is what I say about nearly all of the paper packs that Close To My Heart comes out with. Look at this card I created with Mayberry and July's Stamp of the Month - Live Out Loud.   Yes.... I LOVE this paper all over again! I cut the flowers from B&T papers using my Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge.  I added Mocha Opaque Adhesive gems to the centers. Here are more Mayberry projects I've done: 2 Page Layouts - HERE A Clear Card - HERE So Sweet Card - HERE A Square Card - HERE Butterfly Birthday Card - HERE 3 Easter Cards - HERE Today's Perfect Pair:  Mayberry Paper Pack and Stickease Available July 21-25 (or While Supplies Last) FREE with online purchase of $75 (Retail Value - $17.90)

Here is one of many posts that I will be posting to show my Extravaganza Art that I created for the Close To My Heart Convention a few weeks ago.  This was my first time EVER teaching at Extravaganza.  Although the time I had to create was short and just a little bit stressful before convention, I LOVED getting the chance to talk about something I loved.  The artwork by the other teachers was just AMAZING and I felt really humbled to be 'one of them'.   I hope that I get a chance to do it again next year if I decide to apply again. I'm going to be sharing over the next few weeks the many items that I created.   My 'assigned' paper pack was the new Moonlight kit.  This is a Halloween themed paper.  When I first got my assignment I thought.... "Oh no!  My girls have outgrown Halloween years ago!"   I was lucky enough to have a friend with 2 adorable little girls that let me use her photographs for some of my layouts.   I tried to show ...

I know you have all been waiting for news from convention.  I tried to post most of the new product announcements on my Facebook page as they were being announced.   There are so many exciting new products it was hard to keep up with it all!  Although, I was teaching and had a little bit of knowledge of what was coming, I only knew a FRACTION of it! Of course the most exciting new product is our Artiste Cricut Collection ! Just like the Art Philosophy, the Artiste collection ALSO comes with 3 exclusive D-size stamps and 3 sets of Dimensional Elements (Awards, Quotes and Album Pages).  The Artiste cartridge has over 700 images and features themed projects.   Cutting and assembling the numerous 3-D items is a snap using the project reference chart and separate, step-by-step assembly booklet!  I got the privilege to use this cartridge as I was preparing for teaching at Extravaganza and I will tell you..... It is a MUST have fo...

When I starting looking for my Lucky paper to make a card for the Perfect Pair special, I had a hard time finding it!   That's because I used nearly every scrap I had from this pack.   I got my very first glimpse of this paper before it was released to the public when I went on the Close To My Heart Spa retreat.   This paper is perfect for fall and masculine projects! Here is my card I made using Lucky paper and this month's Stamp of the Month - Live Out Loud. Other Projects I've done with the Lucky: Paper pack: 2 Page Layouts - HERE A Retirement Card - HERE Friendship Card - HERE Birthday Card - HERE This week's Perfect Pair - Lucky Paper Pack and Lucky Stickease Available July 16-20 (or While Supplies Last) FREE with an online order of $75 (retail value: $17.90)

Howdy from Dallas! I am finishing up my first day of our annual convention. Let me tell you it has been one very exciting day. The new products are phenomenal! How do they do it? One of the most asked question was answered today. "Are we getting a new Cricut cartridge?" that answer is YES!! I am so excited about this! I got to use it while I was creating my art for Extravaganza. Just like our Art Philosophy collection this new Artiste Collection comes with three exclusive stamps and three sets of Dimensional Elements. This cartridge has 700 images!! It features themeed projects, interactive cards, awards and more. It has cupcake liners, robots, spooks, invitations, party favors PLUS a new font! Cutting and assembling the 3-D items is way when you use the project reference chart and the separate step by step assembly booklet! Head on over to my Stampinheaven Facebook Page for more convention announcements. I wil try to post more to my blog soon!

Time for a new Perfect Pair!  From July 11 to July 15 you can get the Fanfare Paper Pack along with the Fanfare Level 2 Assortment for FREE with a $75 online purchase!  (Retail Value: $17.90) Check out the card I made with this Perfect Pair below! Here is a fun card I made using paper from the Fanfare pack along with some of the coordinating Fanfare Level 2 Assortment and July's Stamp of the Month - Live Out Loud Other projects I've done with the Fanfare Paper Pack: A Brithday Card - HERE A Clear Birthday Care - HERE A Baby Card - HERE Remember!  This offer is good only July 11 - 15 or WHILE SUPPLIES LAST!  Start shopping my website and grab your perfect pair today!   Start shopping HERE.

Just two more days until I leave for Dallas!  I finally finished all my Extravaganza Art and have carefully packed it into a carry-on piece of luggage.  I'm not letting this suitcase out of my site!! Go on.... keep looking - you won't see anything here!  It's all wrapped up and tucked away!   There are just a few things I have to put in checked luggage because 1. They wouldn't fit. and 2. I was afraid they wouldn't be allowed as a carry on item!   You will see what I'm talking about when I get back. I'll be sharing all my art work over the next few weeks and also at my Open House.   If you are local to me - you'll want to be sure and mark your calendar for August 11th!  I'm very excited about that and can't wait to share all the goodies coming in our Autumn/Winter Idea book! I'm not sure I'll be blogging while I'm gone - although I have some posts scheduled during this week to highlight our Perfect Pair special and the July S...

This week's Perfect Pair is Dreamin'.  This was one of my FAVORITE fall paper packs from the 2011 Autumn/Winter Idea Book.  I used nearly every bit of paper from this pack.   For our Perfect Pair we are pairing this paper with the Harvest Charms.  You get 6 beautifully embossed adhesive backed charms with this set. This week's Perfect Pair - Dreamin' and Harvest Charms Available July 6-10 (or whiles supplies last) FREE with online order of $75 (retail value: $14.90) I've used July's Stamp of the Month - Live Out Loud for this 6x6 Kraft card.  I cut the flowers using my Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge and added Round Studs to the flap. Here are some additional projects I have done using the Dreamin' Paper pack: Birthday Card and Harvest Charm - HERE Another Birthday Card - HERE An Autumn Card - HERE Base and Shade Stamping Card - HERE Thanksgiving Card - HERE My Creations Blocks - HERE Autumn Treat Bag - HERE