April Stamp of the Month - Life In Pictures

The camera images in this stamp of the month set take me back to memories of my grandpa and his brown Polaroid camera. I can remember him holding the newly taken photos to his chest so that his body heat could help the development process of the photo.

Do you still have a camera like the ones pictured here? I wonder if someday our grandchildren will think of cameras like our children think of typewriters. "Did you really use one of those?"

Item S1604 $17.95, or just $5 with a $50 minimum order.

Have a memorable day!

Sheila

What A Hoot Artwork - Close To My Heart Stamp of the Month

4 x 6 card

The more artwork I see for the What A Hoot stamp set, the more I'm glad I purchased the set for my own use.  I made this cute card (if I do say so myself) using paper piecing to achieve the varied look of the owl. I stamped the image on two different pieces of paper and then cut the pieces and glued them together.  I'm so glad "line-work" is trending now too.

The paper used is from the Scaredy Cat collection (Item X7185B). I also pulled in the Thistle (purple) paper from the Basics Paper Fundamentals collection (Item Z2033).  Additional cardstock colors include White Daisy, Black, Slate, and Honey. The card template is Make It From Your Heart Vol. 1, Pattern 21.  Can you guess what new product was used for the eyes?

This stamp set is available through the end of August for $17.95, or for $5 with a $50 qualifying purchase.

Have a memorable day,

Sheila

Cross Stitch Wishes

I wanted to show you some artwork I made using the January stamp of the month, Cross Stitch Wishes. This stamp set can be used to create a thoughtful greeting card or to capture memories on a scrapbook page. You can order this set during the month of January for $17.95 or at the discounted price of $5 with a qualifying $50 minimum purchase.

Have a memorable day,

Sheila

Close To My Heart: A Chocolate Affair

There's still time to get the August Stamp of the Month, A Chocolate Affair, for FREE with a minimum purchase of $50. Click here to order fabulous CTMH products.  There is a brand new Idea Book chock full of products for Fall and Winter just waiting for you.

I made these whimsical cards with CTMH products including Glitz glitter gel, Chevron ribbon, and Bakers Twine.  The decor frame is a new product. I love the clothesline wires and the tiny clothespins.

Have a memorable day,
Sheila

Bonus Workshop - Calendar Gift Ideas

Are you in need of a gift idea for a teacher, family member or friend?  Why not give a hand made calendar? They"ll think of you everyday! =)  Join me Thursday December 13th at 7:00 p.m. or Friday December 14th at 9:30 a.m. to create one or both calendars shown below.  You will need to order no later than December 2nd to ensure delivery of supplies needed for the projects.

Event Calendar $3 class fee plus supplies -
I immediately thought of Close To My Heart's unique Event Calender - a perpetual calendar to record annual events like birthdays and anniversaries - when I saw the December Stamp of the Month "Year Round Cheer" in the Idea Book.  Each of the 12 images is perfect for the months of the year.  They also look adorable on their own for a 3x3 note card, or to embellish a scrapbook page.

Supplies:
1 Event Calender 4" x 18" (Z126) $8.50 each
1 December Stamp of the Month: Year Round Cheer (S1212) optional $17.95 or $5 with a $50 purchase
 Each month has a 3.5" x 3.5" white space to decorate with random scraps of paper and embellishments to your liking.

close up view

All 12 squares. You can design your own, or copy mine

Desk Calendar $5 class fee plus supplies - 
This ingenious creation comes from the very talented Lisa Stenz.  I've created my version with Scholastic paper that I think is ideal for teachers.

Supplies:
2 My Creations Blocks (Z1746) $3.95 each
1 My Creations Card Box (Z1647) $4.95 each
1 Hook & Loop Dots (Z1805) $3.95 each
1 Bonding Memories Glue (1512) $6.95 each, recommended adhesive
If you don't want to use the Scholastic Paper shown, bring 4 sheets of 12" x 12" paper to the workshop
*Optional stamp sets:
Glamour Lowercase (D1522) $17.95
Casual Expressions (D1525) $17.95

side view

Feel free to order supplies directly from my website or contact me to join my order.

Happy holidays,

Sheila

October Stamp of the Month: Very Merry Christmas

I know, it's October 1st and the high in Phoenix is 102 degrees today!  But it's time to start gearing up for the holidays.  Christmas is 12 weeks away.  The October Stamp of the Month is loaded with holiday images to help you create cards, gifts, and scrapbook pages. 

Here's a quick card I made this weekend. I made my own patterned paper using the image of the tree and presents. That little added shimmer is Shimmer Trim self-adhesive ribbon (Item #Z1799). I love it!

Have a memorable day,

Sheila

September Stamp of the Month: Fall Favorites

It's 103 degrees outside as I post artwork for the September Stamp of the Month: Fall Favorites, but we crafters have to get a head start, right? This stamp set is sure to be a favorite for your Fall projects with this adorable scarecrow, pumpkins, acorns and more. It's only available during September, and it can be yours for just five bucks with your $50 purchase. Or you can purchase this stamp alone for $17.95.

Have a memorable day,
Sheila

Thoughtful Tidings

I love this new Stamp of the Month for February - Thoughtful Tidings #S1202.  The variety of sentiments really get my creative juices flowing.  And this month's stamp set has six images that are compatible with die cut shapes on the CTMH Art Philosophy Cricut cartridge.  This stamp set retails for $17.95 during the month of February. You can also purchase this set for the super low price of just $5 with your qualifying purchase of $50.

Created by Sheila Wilkerson

Created by Cherri Hardcastle

Also Created by Cherri Hardcastle

Created by JudyFaye Gardner

Created by Melissa Robinson

A big thanks to my CTMH sisters who allowed me to share their artwork with you.

Have a Memorable Day,
Sheila

April Stamp of the Month: Blessed

I was pleasantly surprised by the versatility of this month's stamp set.  You'll see what I mean when you scroll down.  I decided to get out of my comfort zone and make a circle card from the Wishes book.  The papers are from the Sweetheart paper pack (Item X7134B).

You can get this stamp set at a discounted price with purchase:


You spend: $25          $50.00      $75.00       $100.00
Savings:      25% off    50% off     75% off     FREE!
You pay:    $17.21      $11.48      $5.74        FREE!

Contact me or visit my website to order yours.

Thanks to the following Consultants who contributed to this artwork display:
Michelle Battitori, Neely Dean, Judy Faye Garner, Carol Harris, Sharryl Hales, Cathy Rogers, Joy McHargue, Julyne Morvis, Melissa Robinson, Shirley Ross, Rachel Ventura, and Tonya Whitehurst.

I decided to make this cute little 'match book' card using the April stamp of the month, Flower Pot.
This is called a match book because the upper 3/4 of the card (stripes) tucks under the lower 1/4 of the card (green) like a book of matches. The flower pot is secured to the striped part of the card with 3D foam squares and holds the card shut. Pretty clever, huh? You can see more artwork featuring the Flower Pot stamp set on my website.