DINO-MITE SCRAPBOOK PAGES

Create a pair of "dino-mite" scrapbook pages for a girl and a boy. Simply by changing up your color palette, you can achieve a masculine or feminine look using the exact same stamp set! See these scrapbook pages featured on page 89 of the Spring/Summer 2012 Idea Book.

 

Click here to get this stamp set: ROAR  and Don't forget to check the UP TO 80% OFF "While Supplies Last" section while you are shopping on my website!  Items as low as $1.

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SEE THE NEW IDEA BOOK PAGE-BY-PAGE ONLINE

NEW SPRING/SUMMER IDEA BOOK  You can browse the newest Idea Book page-by-page online, just released today! 


Click here to start browsing: SPRING/SUMMER 2012 IDEA BOOK

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THOUGHTFUL TIDINGS

You can get the February Stamp of the Month, "THOUGHTFUL TIDINGS," for just $5! That is 72% OFF!!!! All you have to do is place an order of $50 and you can get this stamp set for just $5.00 OR you can purchase it for $17.95 with no minimum purchase. Be sure to check out the clearance items too by clicking here: CLEARANCE WHILE SUPPLIES LAST

Stamp images outlined in red coordinate with the Cricut® Art Philosophy collection (Z1686).

This is a versatile stamp set to use on projects to show your Love, Appreciation and Thankfulness to those who mean so much in your life.   Click here to order yours:  THOUGHTFUL TIDINGS

*BE SURE TO CHECK OUT MY GIVEAWAY FOR A FREE STAMP SET....NO PURCHASE REQUIRED! CLICK HERE TO ENTER: FREE STAMP SET

DANCE IN THE SUNSHINE! I'M GIVING AWAY FREE STUFF!!!!!

DANCE IN THE SUNSHINE

(I am giving away a FREE stamp set...NO purchase required....to one lucky person here on my blog! Read below to find out how you could be the winner.)

You can make this layout in 30 minutes using Studio J!  IT IS SO EASY A CAVE MAN COULD DO IT!!!!  There is no software to buy.  It is all done online and you can Try it out for FREE!  Be sure to create an account before you start playing with Studio J, so that your layouts will be saved in your account for when you are ready to work on them again or for when you are ready to order prints and/or jpeg files of your layouts to share with your family and friends! 

Once you create an account you can log in to your account and play with Studio J any time of day or night and as often as you'd like for FREE!  The only time you pay for anything is if you decide to place an order. 

If you love Studio J as much as I do...you might want to take advantage of the FIVE FOR FREE deal!  For each Studio J 5-pack you purchase during the month of February, you will get one 5-pack FREE!  TO PURCHASE A 5-PACK CLICK HERE: 5 FOR FREE

FREE STAMP SET DRAWING

(no purchase required....US Residents only, sorry)

The following card was made using Life's A Jungle.  It was made by Paige, sorry I don't know her last name as I have had this in my files for a long time.










The next card was made by Lauren Meader using the Life's A Jungle stamp set.

To win the free stamp set all you have to do is......

1.  Create a Studio J account on my myctmh website by clicking here: STUDIO J

2.  Make a layout (you do not have to purchase the layout....just make one using Studio J)

3.  Come back here and leave a comment on this post telling me....

(a) You created an account (b) which layout you created (c) your e-mail address, so that I can contact you, if you win.

DEADLINE TO ENTER:  Midnight on Sunday, Feb. 12th  I will announce the winner on Monday, Feb. 13th!

I will check to see that everyone who enters the drawing did create an account.  This does not obligate you now or ever in the future to make a purchase.

My website: http://debrapate.myctmh.com

So, What are you waiting for? GO START PLAYING!!!!  You will have so much fun!!!!

NEW LOWER SHIPPING RATES!!!! WOOOHOOOO!!!!

I am soooo excited that I now have a new lower shipping rate option on My Close To My Heart website!  You can now choose FedEx Smart Post as your shipping option at check out.  FedEx Smart Post is $4.95...or.....4.95% of the retail cost of your order, whichever is greater. YAY!!!!!

Be sure to check out the UP TO 80% OFF Clearance Sale!  Many items as low as $1.00
Check it out here:  WHILE SUPPLIES LAST

NEW ITEMS ADDED! UP TO 80% OFF!!!!!

ONLY $2....WAS $9.95!!!! This 12" x12" Scrapbooking kit includes 4 premade layouts, 2 - 6"x12" sheets of cardstock stickers, 2- 12"x12" sheets of patterned paper, and 2 - 12"x12" sheets cardstock. Get it here:  Hooligans Level 1 Kit    

ONLY $3.....WAS $12.95!!!!  This 12"x12" paper pack comes with 22 sheets of paper....

12 – 12" × 12" B&T Duos® Papers (2 each of 6 designs)
10 – 12" × 12" Cardstock Sheets (4 White Daisy, 2 Black, 2 Lagoon, 2 Pear)



Get it here:  Hooligans Level 2 Paper Pack

ONLY $1.00.....WAS $4.95!!!!!  You get 2  – 6" × 12" sheets of cardstock stickers.

Get it here:  Hooligans My Stickease

ONLY $2....WAS $4.95!!!! These cute adhesive-backed felt monsters coordinate with the My Reflections® Hooligans paper packet but can be perfect for any whimsical project. (6 monsters, 1" to 2 1/2"; Lagoon, Sunset, Gypsy, Pear, Black.)



Get it here: Hooligans Level 2 Assortment

ONLY $1.00.....WAS $4.95!!!!  This Embellishment Collection includes: 1 yd. - 3/4" Grosgrain Ribbon; 2 - Square Bookplates; 4 - Ribbon Slides; 12 - Bigger Brads; 12 - Brads; 8 - Buttons (2 sizes)  Get it here: Mini-Medley Accents Pear Collection

These are only a few of the items on Clearance. To see all of the Clearance items click here: While Supplies Last

"HAPPY BIRTHDAY" HOOLIGANS STYLE ~ I made the following layouts using the Hooligans papers....

My photos are not showing off this green well. It is a lime green. The cake, presents and sentiments are from It's Your Day stamp set. This stamp set is retired and no longer available from CTMH, but I have one available for $11.48 + $2.00 shipping.  There are 26 stamps in this set.  To see the complete stamp set click here: IT'S YOUR DAY

The presents at the top of this layout are from the JINGLE BORDERS stamp set. This stamp set is retired and no longer available.



DIY STORAGE SOLUTION - FREE & EASY

STOP!  DON'T THROW THAT IN THE TRASH!!!  This is a FREE and EASY fix for storing all those scrapbooking and card making embellishments.  How many times have you emptied a spice jar and tossed it the trash? Well, not any more!  Rip that spice label off, wash and fill with your favorite embellishment!  You can even use an inexpensive spice jar rack to store all of your embellish filled spice jars or set them on a shelf.  Some of the things I keep in mine are buttons, clips, charms, rhinestones, etc.  Happy Embellishing!!!!

OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE ALICE SPRINGS CHICKEN

I cooked Alice Springs Chicken for dinner tonight and my family LOVED it!!!! You will love it too, if you like Outback Steakhouse's Alice Springs Chicken.

Recipe: 
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, pounded to 1/2 inch thickness

Lowry's Seasoning Salt

6 bacon slices

1/4 cup regular mustard

1/3 cup honey

2 Tbsp. Mayonnaise

2 teaspoons dried onion flakes

1 cup sliced fresh mushroom (I omitted because my family does not like mushrooms)

2 cup shredded Colby/Jack cheese

First, Sprinkle and rub the chicken breasts with seasoning salt.  Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

While the chicken is in the refrigerator, cook bacon in a large skillet until crisp.  Remove bacon and set aside.  ***Do not discard grease.***

Saute chicken in the bacon grease for 3 to 5 minutes per side, or until browned.  Place chicken in a 9" × 13" casserole dish or pan.

To make the Honey Mustard:  In a small bowl, mix the mustard, honey, mayonnaise and dried onion flakes.  

Spread some of the Honey Mustard over each piece of chicken, then layer with mushrooms, crumbled bacon, and shredded cheese.

Bake in a 350° oven for 30 minutes, or until cheese is melted and chicken is done.

Serve with the left over Honey Mustard Sauce that you made.

If you make this be sure to leave me a comment and let me know how you liked it.

FAB SCRAPBOOK LAYOUTS I MADE FOR JANUARY WORKSHOP

These are the 4 pages I put together for everyone to make at the January Workshop using the Typeset Paper Pack; Typeset Complements Canvas Shapes; Vintage Type stamp set; Limited Edition stamp set; Colonial White Cardstock; Stamp Pads: Desert Sand, Juniper, Creme Brulee, Black, Barn Red, and Cranberry.

The "Well Done" tab is from the Typeset Complements Canvas Shapes.



Tag & pocket are stamped using the Limited Edition stamp set.  (I have 1 Limited Edition stamp set available for sale. It was the Sept. Stamp of the Month and is no longer available from Close To My Heart).

The "Winner" ribbon is from the Typeset Complements Canvas Shapes

The two tags were stamped on Colonial White cardstock using the Vintage Type stamp set

"You're A Star" is from the Typeset Complements Canvas Shapes

The pennant pieces were stamped on Colonial White cardstock using the Vintage Type stamp set

The "Journal" journaling spot is from the Typeset Complements Canvas Shapes

Limited Edition stamp set (pictured above) I have 1 Limited Edition stamp set available for sale for $12 + $2 shipping (USA only).....That is a $6 savings! It was the Sept. Stamp of the Month and is no longer available from Close To My Heart. It is a $17.95 stamp set.  This stamp set comes on a 6"x6" carrier sheet in a heavy snap closure plastic envelope.

I just had to show you a photo of the  Typeset Complements Canvas Shapes  (pictured above)!  This photo does not do them justice.  You get two 12" x 6" sheets of printed canvas shapes with adhesive backing.  The best part is they are ONLY $5.95 for the set!!!!

Click on the link for the Vintage Type stamp set (pictured above).

If you have questions leave me a message or shoot me an e-mail debra-pate@yahoo.com

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The New Consultant Kit has what you need to start your business right, including a huge supply of Close To My Heart products, all for only $99. You may add one or more of the three Add-On Collections at the great price of $40 each to complement your kit. Make your world a better place by preserving and sharing the moments that matter most!

Contact me, if you have questions.... debra_pate@yahoo.com  

New Consultant Kit contents:

($99....over $288 value!)

• Read Me First Letter
• Spring/Summer 2012 Idea Books (qty. 10)
• Autumn/Winter 2011 Idea Books (qty. 5, while supplies last)
• "You Are Welcome Here" Recruiting Brochures (W1151, qty. 25)
• "The Rewards Come Now" Hostess Brochures (W1150, qty. 25)
• Studio J® Brochures (W111, qty. 5)
• Hostess Order Forms (W122, qty. 25)
• Customer Order Forms (W101, qty. 25)
• Studio J® Customer Order Forms (W1102, qty. 25)
• Studio J® Membership Cards (W1103, qty. 5)
• Studio J® 5-Pack Cards (W1104, qty. 5)
• Close To My Heart Color Swatches (W470)
• Spring/Summer 2012 B&T Duos® Sampler (W1113, 48 – 6" Square Samples)
• Cello Bags (W1152, qty. 25)
• My Acrylix® Sweet Thanks Petite Perks™ Stamp Set (W2022, qty. 5)
• My Acrylix® Wonderful You Incentive Stamp Set (W332)
• Double Scrubber (Z1163)
• My Acrylix® Spritz Cleaner (1778)
• Bonding Memories® Glue (1512)
• Sponge (Z697)
• Liquid Glass (Z679)
• Micro-Tip Scissors (Z534)
• Dark Chocolate My Legacy® Faux Leather Album (Z1342)
• My Creations® Collage Cubes (Z1737)
• Workshops on the Go™ Stella Kit (G1032)
• Stella Complements Canvas Shapes (X7147C)
• Colonial White Die-Cut Cards (Z1738)
• Clear Sparkles (Z1104)
• Olive Exclusive Inks® Pad (Z2137)
• Cocoa Exclusive Inks® Pad (Z2114)
• Lagoon Exclusive Inks® Pad (Z2195)
• My Acrylix® Urban Alphabet Stamp Set (D1507)
• My Acrylix® Just for You Stamp Set (B1398)
• 1" x 3 1/2" My Acrylix® Block (Y1002)
• 3" x 3" My Acrylix® Block (Y1006)

Florentine Add-On Collection includes:

($40 over $95 value)

• Workshops on the Go™ Florentine Kit (G1038)
• Pewter Badge Buttons (Z1704)
• Timeless Charms (Z1689)
• My Acrylix® Family Love Stamp Set (D1506)
• My Acrylix® Enjoy! Stamp Set (C1496)
• Goldrush Exclusive Inks® Pad (Z2123)
• Bamboo Exclusive Inks® Pad (Z2103)
• 2" x 2" My Acrylix® Block (Y1003)
• 2" x 6 1/2" My Acrylix® Block (Y1010).
• Some items may not be shown. Contents are subject to change without notice.

Pemberley Add-On Collection includes:
($40....over $94 value!)

Workshops on the Go™ Pemberley Kit* (G1033)

Color-Ready Garden Wooden Shapes (Z1718)

Light Neutral Cardstock Shade Pack (X5913)

Mini-Medley Accents Pacifica Collection (Z1698)

My Acrylix® Love Clusters Stamp Set (C1484)

My Acrylix® Card Word Puzzle Stamp Set (C1494)

Indian Corn Blue Exclusive Inks® Pad (Z2130)

Desert Sand Exclusive Inks® Pad (Z2118)

2" x 3 1/2 My Acrylix® Block (Y1009).

Some items may not be shown. Contents are subject to change without notice.

*Cricut® Art Philosophy cartridge required to complete workshop layouts and bonus project. (Cricut cartridge not included.)

Studio J® Add-On Collection includes:
($40...over $62 value!)

 

3-month Studio J® Membership

5 Studio J® Layouts (must redeem within first 3 months).

Some items may not be shown. Contents are subject to change without notice.

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A JOLLY HAPPY SOUL WITH A CORN COB PIPE & A BUTTON NOSE & TWO EYES MADE OF COAL...

This snowman is a lapel pin.  I made it using a mini-straw hat, pipe cleaner, 2 pom-poms, acrylic paint pens, and a scrap of fabric.  Soooo quick and easy to make!

Another easy snowman to make.  Isn't he cute?  This snowman is made using a mini straw hat, 3 wood spools, a wood ball, acrylic paint, and a scrap of fabric. 

This snowman is made by making 2 yo-yo's, 3 black snaps, 2 black beads for eyes, an orange bead for the nose, and a scrap of fabric for the scarf. 

HOW TO MAKE A YO-YO.....

You make a yo-yo by cutting a circle out of fabric and stitching a running stitch around the edge of the circle. 

You pull the end of the thread causing the circle to gather in the center.  Tie it off and you have a yo-yo.  You will need to make 2...one for the head and one for the body.

HERE COMES SANTA CLAUS

These are the 4 pages I put together for everyone to make at the December Workshop using the Believe Level 2 Paper Pack, Mini Medley Accents Holiday Collection, Share The Magic stamp set (this stamp set is retired), and Holiday Magic stamp set (I have 1 Holiday Magic stamp set available for sale.  It was the Oct. Stamp of the Month and is no longer available from Close To My Heart).

You can't see the 3 Cranberry brads very well in this photo (above), but they are so cute on this layout!

This little guy was so much fun to color!  I colored him using colored pencils.

 

This layout was made by cutting two 6"x6" squares of Topiary cardstock and gluing them onto a 12"x12" piece of Sweet Leaf cardstock.

I love snowmen!

 

The trees on the page (pictured above) were stamped on white cardstock, cut out and glued to the page. The large tree is 4 of the stamped trees arranged to make 1 large tree!

 

 The above page was created by stamping the red and green trees directly only a 12"x12" sheet of white cardstock. A printed border strip that came in the Believe paper pack was added to the side of the trees.

Holiday Magic stamp set (pictured above) I have 1 Holiday Magic stamp set available for sale for $12 + $2 shipping.....That is a $6 savings!  It was the Oct. Stamp of the Month and is no longer available from Close To My Heart.  It is a $17.95 stamp set.

This is 2 extra layouts I made from the Believe paper pack.