Hi there. This is a very special day for me. I am celebrating my one year anniversary with Close To My Heart (CTMH)! This past year has been an awesome experience. I am grateful for this experience and for all of you - my customers, my followers and everyone who has supported me in blog land. I cherish each of you. You are a loving, supportive, kind and generous group of people. You have given me such joy and acceptance since I joined you a year ago. Thanks from the bottom of my heart!! Scroll down for my free gifts and specials for the remainder of March and April to celebrate my anniversary with CTMH.
I hope all of you are having fun creating and enjoying your life. It is another beautiful day in Southern CA. I actually had time to spend with my husband last Sunday; which is rare. We went to lunch and then to the beach for a walk. It was so nice outside. We were just talking about our whale watching trip we took several years ago and how we would like to go again. I won a free trip for sighting the first whale that day; but we didn't go back to use the winning ticket. While talking about it; we were blessed with a wonderful surprise - A Grey whale and over 15-20 dolphins were swimming fairly close to the shore. This was the first time we have seen a Grey whale close up near the shore. It was breathtaking!! We were in awe of their beauty! It has been a while since I saw dolphins there as well. It reminded me that I need to take more time to enjoy nature; especially the beach. They weren't close enough for pictures or I would show them to you.
I hope all of you are having fun creating and enjoying your life. It is another beautiful day in Southern CA. I actually had time to spend with my husband last Sunday; which is rare. We went to lunch and then to the beach for a walk. It was so nice outside. We were just talking about our whale watching trip we took several years ago and how we would like to go again. I won a free trip for sighting the first whale that day; but we didn't go back to use the winning ticket. While talking about it; we were blessed with a wonderful surprise - A Grey whale and over 15-20 dolphins were swimming fairly close to the shore. This was the first time we have seen a Grey whale close up near the shore. It was breathtaking!! We were in awe of their beauty! It has been a while since I saw dolphins there as well. It reminded me that I need to take more time to enjoy nature; especially the beach. They weren't close enough for pictures or I would show them to you.
It is another fabulous week for Tammy's Scrapin Corner - Challenge 55 - Anything Goes But A Card. Our sponsors this week are Meljen's Designs, Bugaboo Stamps and SkDigis. I hope you will take time to enter our challenge this week. Be sure to check
out all the wonderful creations by our Design team. Our Guest Designer this
week is Chrissy. Check out her blog as well. If you would like to be a Guest Designer; please add
GDT behind your name when you enter the challenge. Good luck to everyone who
enters.
I chose Meljen's Designs "Fancy Butterfly" for my image this week. I had a challenge with this one since I normally create cards and scrapbook pages. This is my first time to create something else. It was fun. I changed my mind about six times before finally making this door hanger for my granddaughter's birthday. I didn't cut the slit in it yet. I decided to wait and let her mother do that in case she wants to hang it somewhere else. I am sure her other three kids will want me to create them one after they see hers; which I look forward to doing. The grandkids always love and appreciate anything I create; even if it looks terrible to me. LOL!
Door Hanger
These colors are actually pastels; but I can't get the color to come out correctly on the photo.
Supplies used to create this door hanger are:
Door Hanger - Used Tag on Cricut Art Philosophy Cartridge and cut a 2 in hole in top.
Die Cuts except Alphabet - Cricut Artiste Cartridge was used for all the die cuts except Alphabet.
Name - Cricut Hanna Montana (They have a shadow for their letters.)
Border at bottom - We R Memory Keepers "Doily" punch
Cardstock - CTMH Heavenly Blue, Buttercup, Pear and White Daisy
Butterflies - Meljens Designs "Fancy Butterfly"
CTMH Markers
Sky
Pear
Copics Marker
Y21 Buttercup (CTMH hasn't gotten this one yet; but it is coming.)
Sentiment - DRS Designs
Ribbon - Simplicity.com (Flat Venice Lace)
Bling - Recollections
Ink - CTMH Buttercup and Pear
I am entering my creation in the following challenges:
- Make It Monday - Anything Goes
- Cards By Lady Anne/Stamp Challenge - Use A Stamp Or Digi
- Inklings And Yarns - Anything Goes
- Inky Impressions - Flowers
- Jen's Digis - Going Green
- Paper Shelter Challenge - Let It Be Spring
- Simon Says Stamp - Easter/Spring
- Stamp "N" Doodle - Anything Goes
- The Stamping Chef - Good Luck/Green
- Word Art Wednesday - Anything Goes
- 4 Crafty Chicks - Break Out The Circles
- Forever Friends - Lots of Flowers
- Happy Campers - Add Dimension
- Milk Coffee Challenge - Go Green
- My Heart Pieces Digital Stamp Challenge - Not To Be Square
- Paper Crafting Journey - Ribbon or Lace
- 2 Sisters - Easter/Spring
- Color Me Creative Challenge - Spring Colors
- Dis Digis Designs - Easter/Spring
- Paper Creators Crafts - Spring Has Sprung
- Brown Sugar - Anything Goes
- Card Makin' Mama's - Spring Colors
- Clearly Inspired - Anything Goes
- Hotshot Craft - Anything But A Card
- Inspire Me Friday's - Anything Goes
- Jellypark Challenges - Pretty Pastels
- Sweet Pea Stampers - Spring Colours
- 613 Avenue Create - Anything Goes
- Anything But A Card - Spring-y, Spring Colors or Alice In Wonderland
- Challenges 4 Everybody - Anything Goes
- No Matter Which Challenges - Anything Goes
- One Stitch At A Time - Use A Digi
- Bunny Zoe's Crafts - Girly
- Crafty Bloggers Network - Spring or Pastels
- Creative Creations Challenge Blog - The Letter B
- Digi Darla's Challenges - Flowers
- Eureka Stamps - It's In The Words
- Crafty Boots - Flowers
- Forever Friends - Girls
- House of Gilli - Flowers and/or Ribbon
- Incy Wincy Designs - Pastels
- Love To Create - Pastel Colors
- Whoopsi Daisy - Use a Digi
- Squigglefly - Anything Goes
I am celebrating my 1 year anniversary with CTMH today - Monday - March 25th
For Everyone Who Orders $50 through my "Join button" on my CTMH website now through April - I will place your name in a drawing for $25 in FREE CTMH products of your choice.
Click here to order
Be sure to click the "Join button" for whatever month you are ordering - March for March and April for April (I only need 5 orders to honor this prize.)
Be sure to read my blog post every Monday for more drawings for April.
For Everyone Who Orders $50 through my "Join button" on my CTMH website now through April - I will place your name in a drawing for $25 in FREE CTMH products of your choice.
Click here to order
Be sure to click the "Join button" for whatever month you are ordering - March for March and April for April (I only need 5 orders to honor this prize.)
Be sure to read my blog post every Monday for more drawings for April.
I have 4 New specials to celebrate my one year CTMH anniversary:
- FREE B Size Stamp set with $50 purchase - Retail $9.95
- FREE C Size Stamp set with $75 purchase - Retail $13.95
- FREE D Size Stamp set with $100 purchase - Retail $17.95
- FREE $25 in CTMH products with $150 purchase - Retail $25.00
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Check out "While Supplies Last" under Shop column on my CTMH website. http://purpleglocreations.ctmh.com for fabulous deals. Items as low as $1.50 or less on clearance. Changes frequently; so check as often as you can.
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Choose between two different clubs to earn free CTMH products.
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Kit Of The Month Club - Earn a free ink pad or set of 2 markers monthly for 5 months.
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Earn a stamp set of your choice at the end of the 5 months.
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Rewards Club - You choose your shopping level; which can be as little as $10 a month.
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Earn $25 in free CTMH products after you reach purchases of $150.
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Stamp of the Month is only $5 with a $50
purchase or you can purchase it alone for $17.95.
- Be sure to click the "Join" button on my CTMH website main page when ordering to qualify for specials and drawings. This helps me to continue providing you with free products.
I love this company and I am very grateful to the wonderful opportunity they offer anyone wanting to join. It is currently only $49 to join and you get approx. $156 in free products. It was $99 when I joined a year ago today. A lot has changed since then. CTMH is always searching for ways to improve our products and create the products we ask them to create. If you are interested in joining a company that gives you love, support, training, friendships, encouragement and so much more - then check it out by clicking on this link. http://purpleglocreations.blogspot.com/p/join-fun.html.
Join my team in April and you will receive 4 free Stamp Of The Month sets. They are the ones featured in our current Idea book for the months of April, May, June and July. Talk about an awesome deal!! These are in addition to the $156 in free products already included in the kit. Email me if you are interested and I can walk you through the process.
Thank you so much for visiting my blog. I hope you will check out the tabs at the top of the page for free videos and free tutorials to help you in creating your projects. I would love to have you as a follower. Leave me a comment with your blog address and I will follow you as well. Email or call me with any questions you might have. I will be glad to answer them.
Remember - Keep On
Creating!!
It's Good For Your Health!!
Morning Gloria,
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your Anniversary.
It sounds like the whale watching was a blast.
I love this Door hanger, It is beautiful.
Thank you for another wonderful week on the Design Team
hugs Tammy Ortiz
Tammy Scrappin Corner
Thanks Tammy. It is a joy being part of your DT. I love all the great challenges we are having. Thanks for visiting my blog and for leaving such a sweet compliment. Have a great week!! Hugs, Gloria
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ReplyDeleteLovely Door hanger you entered in Make it Monday - I like the flowers and butterflies very much - Enjoy your week! Gail http://ilikepaper01.blogspot.com/
Thanks Carol for the compliment. I visited your blog and left a comment there. Have a great week!! Hugs, Gloria
DeleteHi Gloria
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute doorhanger. The colours are very spring like too.
Great job.
Carolyn
Thanks for the compliment and for visiting my blog. Have a great week!! Hugs, Gloria
DeleteThis is totally awesome. Loving the door hanger and the amazing sentiment. Way to rock it with all of those circles. Simply wonderful. Great pastel colors too. Thank you so much for sharing your amazing inspiration with us at 4 Crafty Chicks.
ReplyDeleteSuch a great project for your granddaughter! I'm sure she will totally love it!
ReplyDeleteThank you Vicky for the lovely compliment. I appreciate you taking the time to visit my blog and value your support. Have a wonderful day. Hugs, Gloria
DeleteWhat a pretty door hanger, Gloria. I hope that it is treasured for many years to come, and that it eventually gets saved into a scrapbook or baby book. It's so pretty, and THANK YOU for sharing it in our challenge.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Karen
Word Art Wednesday
Hi Karen, So nice to hear from you. I appreciate your support and all your wonderful compliments. Have a fabulous day!! Hugs, Gloria
DeleteCute door hanger. Fun color scheme. Thanks for joining us this week at WAW.
ReplyDeleteLovely creation, with a very nice text. Thanks for joining us at Forever Friends this month.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty door hanging and inspiring text.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your work with all of us at Crafty Boots Challenges.
Dionne
Beautiful door hanger...Thanks for joining us at Di's Digi Designs this fortnight.
ReplyDeleteWendy xx
Gorgeous door hanger. Love your design and colours. Thank you for joining us at Sweet Pea Stampers this month and hope we will see you again. Good luck
ReplyDeleteLozzy x
Thanks for playing our circle challenge at 4 Crafty Chicks!
ReplyDeleteNo wonder they love your stuff it is BEAUTIFUL!! She is one lucky granddaughter.
ReplyDeleteThanks for playing with at Clearly Inspired Challenge #71 - Anything goes. Come back on April 5th to see you are a winner!
What a beautiful door hanger!
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining us at Eureka Stamps this week.
Hello Gloria . fabulous interesting post . Congratulations on anniversary with CTMH.
ReplyDeleteThe door hanger will , I am sure be loved .
The butterflies and flowers are beautiful embellishing and the perfect frames hold precious words . Thanks for sharing on Make it Monday .
hugs Shirley-Anne
beautiful door hanger! Thanks so much for joining us at Creative Creations Challenges with our 'B' challenge! Unfortunately our rules state a maximum of 10 other challenges - we do hope you will join us again soon :) x
ReplyDeleteSo sorry. I read the rules on all my entries; but somehow I missed that one. Thanks for letting me know. Hugs, Gloria
DeleteSuch a cute project. Thank you so much for joining us this week at Love to Create Challenge.
ReplyDeleteLaine
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Beautiful door hanger and colors Gloria. Visited from MIM..Loz
ReplyDeleteGloria, what a sweet project. I love the papers you used, and those butterflies are so gorgeous! Thanks for playing in Squigglefly's challenge this week. Congratulations on your one year anniversary with CTMH!
ReplyDeleteFabulous door hanger, love the pastel colours, embellishments and sentiment. Thank you for joining us at the Crafty Bloggers Network Challenge.
ReplyDeleteSylv xx
Crafty Bloggers Network DT
A lovely door hanger. Thanks for sharing with us at Forever Friends and good luck.
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Hello Gloria. It is great that your are enjoying your creative journey.
ReplyDeleteGabby's hanger is delightful - with such a lovely quote. Thank you for joining us at Anything But A Card this challenge.
This is a gorgeous door hanger Gloria. Love the soft colors and flowers. Thanks for joining us at PCJ and good luck in the challenge. Hugs, Gale DT
ReplyDeleteReally interesting post :) Congrats on your anniversary! The door hanger is gorgeous.I Love the sentiment and the colors you have used. Your blog is really an inspiration.Glad to follow you :)
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for checking out my blog and becoming a follower. It is always fun to find new blogs and I really enjoy yours. Have a fabulous day!! Hugs, Gloria
DeleteWhat a lovely card – the colours you used are wonderful. Thank you for joining us over at the Simon Says Challenge. Happy Spring wishes, Dawny x
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous door hanger, Gorgeous colours.
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by my blog and your lovely comments - I am now following you.
Avril x
Thank you Avril for stopping by and checking out my blog. I am thrilled that you decided to become a follower. I love to see new blogs and loved yours as well. Have a fantastic day!! Hugs, Gloria
DeleteThis is so cute, I love the colors! Thanks for sharing with the Inky Linky!
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Cute idea! Thanks for joining the flower challenge at Digi Darla's Challenges :)
ReplyDeleteHello, Gloria!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you SO much for taking the time to stop by my blog earlier tonight and leaving such a sweet message on there!!! Thanks for the follow! Following back!! Xoxo
Thanks Grisel! I am honored to have you as a follower. Can't wait to see more of your creations. Have a fun day!! Hugs, Gloria
DeleteVery pretty! I love the roses and the doily punch border. I joined your site, too. Can't wait to work with you at Sister Act!
ReplyDeleteThank you Lisa for stopping by and for becoming a follower. Can't wait to see your creations!! Have a wonderful day!! Hugs, Gloria
DeleteThanks Sarah. Looking forward to it. Have a fabulous day!! Hugs, Gloria
ReplyDeleteLovely tag! Such a great project! Thanks for joining us this week at Love to Create
ReplyDeleteMei
LTC DT
Creative Card Crew DT
Fabulous door hanger
ReplyDeleteThank you for joining in with our anything goes challenge over at Brown Sugar
Good luck
Julie x
My blog
Pennys Challenges DT member
Digi Darla DT member
Forever Friends DT member
Brown Sugar Challenges DT member
Fashionista DT member
Lady Annes stamp challenge DT member
Hi Gloria - this is a gorgeous door hanger and I love the colours you've used. Cute butterflies too. I'm sure your grand-daughter will treasure it! Thanks for sharing your project at Incy Wincy Designs this week.
ReplyDeleteHelen x (DT)
PS: the hanger may not need a slit put in it depending on the style of the door handle. I've made several which work just fine with the cut out circle. Hope this helps. Hx
Thanks Helen. I appreciate your compliment and your feedback about the door hanger fitting on certain doors. I hope it fits. I hate the idea of cutting a slit in it. LOL!! Have a wonderful day!! Hugs, Gloria
DeleteLovely card, gorgeous flowers, thanks for joining us at Forever Friends this month. xxxx
ReplyDeletewow, this is a fantastic door hanger. Love the colours and the layers. Well done!
ReplyDeleteThank you for joining us at Brown Sugar. Good luck!
Nick
Cute project. Thank you for sharing at NMWC. Hugs, Velma
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for joining us at WhoopsiDaisy with your gorgeous card xx Jan
ReplyDeletewow what a pretty card, love the fresh spring colours.Thanks so much for joining us at NMWC this month
ReplyDeleteClaire xx
Nice attractive and descriptive post on door hanger printing and door hangers.
ReplyDeleteThis is so pretty!! Thank you for joining Card Makin Mamas' Challenge! Lilia DT
ReplyDeleteGorgeous project, lovely colours. Thankyou for joining us this month at Crafty Bloggers Network.
ReplyDeleteGeraldine M
CBN DT
I saw your beautiful creation on Make It Monday and had to visit and take a closer look. Gorgeous! TFS!
ReplyDeleteMy entries are: #4, #207, #213, and #236.
I would love to have you visit my blogs: Paper and Scraps Creations by Julia and My Art... Healing The Soul.
Hugs,
Julia
Hi Gloria, thankyou for leaving such a lovely comment on my blog, and Ive taken up your invitation to visit yours in return. I love your door hanger, the design is just gorgeous and the colour choice is fabulous. hugs Shirleyxxxxxxxx
ReplyDeleteGreat door hanger, love the colors. Thanks for joining us for Lady Anne's Stamp Challenge.
ReplyDeleteThis is absolutely Gorgeous Gloria!! I love it!! The colors are just wonderful!! So beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteSweet card!!! Thanks for participating in our MY HEART |PIECES challenge this week!!!
ReplyDelete~DEANNE~