Blog Celebration Ends Oct 31 2015 - WIN FREE Prizes

Hello friends.  My blog celebration (click here) is coming to an end on Oct. 31st, 2015.  I would love to have everyone join me.  I would like to have at least 100 entries; as I have over 25 prizes.  Take the time to join as a follower, add a comment to my celebration post and add your blog to Mr. Linky.  If you don't have a blog; leave me a comment letting me know; and I will add you to my list manually.  If you can't leave a comment; send me an email to purpleglo (at) socal (dot) rr (dot) com and I will add you to the list.  No purchase required. Join by clicking here.

I am having a separate drawing for a $25 CTMH shopping spree; to anyone who purchases $50 or more on my CTMH website before Oct. 31st, 2015.  (Limited to US participants only.)  I am also having another drawing for the people who take time to "Like" my Facebook page.  

I would  love to reach 100 + entries; so please join in the fun.  US residents will qualify for the CTMH and other prizes that are to be mailes.  Overseas and Canada will qualify for the awesome digi images from my fabulous sponsors.  Click here and follow the instructions to join in the fun!  

Thank you for stopping by my blog for a visit.  I hope you enjoy my creations.  I appreciate all of you.  Be sure to check out my tabs at the top of the page for my videos, tutorials, clubs, specials and more.   You can earn FREE products by joining one of my clubs.  You earn most of my commission with FREE CTMH products. Call, text or email me with any questions you might have.

Remember - Keep On Creating!! 

It's Good For Your Health!!

Dream Big Card Using Cricut Artistry Cartridge

Hello Friends.  I am celebrating my 600 Followers and 3 years with Close To My Heart; and would love to have all of you participate in my Blog Celebration.  Click here for the blog post.  Join my followers on Google Friend Connect, add your link and leave a comment.  No blog, No problem.  Leave me a comment letting me know you don't have a blog.  I will add you to my list.  I am giving away at least 25 wonderful prizes; maybe more; depending on entries.  Anyone who wins outside US will qualify for digi stamps from my wonderful sponsors; as I am not allowed to send CTMH products outside the US.

My oldest son, Aaron, Chrissie (wife), Trey 17 yrs, Kiley 15 yrs, just left this morning; so I am feeling sad.   They were here twice in the last couple weeks; and stayed several days each time. They are traveling across the US to raise support from churches and individuals; so they can go to Argentina in Dec. next year as Missionaries.  It is a tough job.  I am very proud of them; but I think only other Missionaries understand what they are giving up to become Missionaries.  Many times they don't know where they are staying from one night to the next; or what they will be eating. Gas for their SUV is very expensive. I would appreciate prayers for them on an ongoing basis; for anyone who can take the time to pray.  Thanks in advance.

I created a second card using dies only from the new Cricut Artistry Cartridge/Collection. Click here for the Digital version of Cricut Artistry Cartridge/Collection.  I had fun figuring out what dies and sentiments to use; which are all on this fabulous new cartridge.  I love dream catchers; so I had to try this one.   I hope you enjoy it.  Click here for my videos for this new Cricut Artistry Cartridge.

Cricut Artistry Cartridge/Collection 

for all dies and sentiments

Inside Card

Feather Background

Supplies I used to create this card:

Dies

Feather Border -  Cricut Artistry Cartridge - pg. 45; under Background

Dream Big Sentiment - Cricut Artistry Cartridge - pg. 34; under Shape

Dreamcatcher - Cricut Artistry Cartridge - pg. 16; under Shape

Yellow Feather on dreamcatcher - Cricut Artistry Cartridge - pg. 45; under Icon

Feather background inside - Cricut Artistry Cartridge - pg. 45; under Background

Celebrate Sentiment - Cricut Artistry Cartridge - pg. 19 (under Shape)

Cardstock - CTMH Pixie, Pear, Canary and Sweet Leaf

Pink layer of card - Cricut Artiste - pg. 48 (Resized it to make rectangle)

Bling - CTMH Clear Sparkle

Card base - CTMH White Value Pack - X254; pg. 175 Annual Inspirations Idea Book

I am entering this card in the following challenges:

Crafting From The Heart - Anything Goes (1 of 3) (Monday)

613 Avenue Create - Anything Goes w/option (1 of 3)

Great Impressions - Add a Sentiment (1 of 3)

The Paper Nest Dolls Challenge - Anything Goes (1 of 2)

Craft Your Passion - Anything Goes (1 of 3)

Not Just Cards - Anything Goes (No limit)

Scrapbook Stamp Society Challenge Blog - Anything Goes w/option (2 of 3)

Sweet Stampin - Anything But Birthday - (2 of 2)

Use Your Stuff - Anything Goes/Stash (Cardstock/Bling) (No limit)

Through The Craft Room Door - Anything Goes (1 of 2)  (Tuesday)

2 Creative Chicks - Anything Goes (No limit)

Inspiration Destination - Anything Goes (No limit) (Wednesday)

Word Art Wednesday - Anything Goes (2 of 5)

DL.Art Thankful Thursday - 1 per day (Thursday)

Crafting With An Attitude - Anything Goes (1 of 3)

In The Pink - Anything Goes w/pink (1 of 3)

Sassy Studio Designs - Anything Goes (No limit)

Brown Sugar - Anything Goes (2 of 2) (Friday)

Chocolate, Coffee & Cards Challenges - Frame It (2 of 2)

Crafting-With-Friends - Anything Goes (2 of 3)

Creative Fingers - Anything Goes (2 of 3) 

Dorcerela Creations - Anything Goes (No limit)

Jo's Scrap Shack - Anything Goes (2 of 3)

QKR Stampede - Anything Goes (2 of 3)

Simply Create Too - Anything Goes (2 of 3)

Simply Papercraft - Anything Goes (2 of 3)

Sister Act Card Challenge - Anything Goes (No limit)

Scrapper's Delights - Anything Goes (2 of 2)  (Saturday)

Color Your World With Lacy Sunshine - Anything Goes (1 of 3)

Digi Stamps 4 Joy - Anything Goes (3 of 3) (Other Dates)

Card and Scrap - Anything Goes (No limit)

Crafts Galore Encore - Anything Goes (1 of 3)

Emerald Faeries Challenge - Favorite Colors (1 of 3) 

Cricut Artistry Cartridge - NEW and FABULOUS! 700 Images

Click here for my Cricut Artistry Cartridge/Collection Video

Click here for images on Cricut Artistry Cartridge

Available Now for $99!

Digital Version Available for $79!

Both the regular Cricut Artistry cartridge and the digital version include;

 3 fabulous D size stamp sets; which all coordinate with the die cuts on the Cricut Artistry Cartridge; and also a 12 x 12 pack of Enchantment cardstock; featuring 7 new colors.  

3 - D Size Stamp Sets are included and pictured here.  Every stamp matches die cuts on the Cricut Artistry Cartridge.

Life Is Sweet 

Perfect Picture

Love Right Now

Be sure to find the correct name of this one; as the others are very close.  We have 5 Fabulous Cricut Cartridges.  Here are their names and links.

1. Cricut Art Philosophy Cartridge

2.  Cricut Artiste Cartridge
3.  Cricut Artbooking Cartridge
4.  Cricut Artfully Sent Cartridge
5.  Cricut Artistry Cartridge 

If you have any questions, please contact me through the information on the About Me/Contact Information Tab above.  The quickest is to call or text me.  Sorry, but I have a lot of scam callers and scam email.  Spam too.  

August Stamp of the Month

Only $5 with a $50 purchase in August Only

The August Stamp of the Month is another fabulous set that coordinates with the new Awesome  Cricut Artistry Cartridge; and is available for only $5 with a $50 order beginning August 1st.  The three frames on the left are die cuts on the Fabulous New Cricut Artistry Cartridge.

Anyone who purchases at least $75 from me; in the month of August will receive a free New September Idea book; or you can order one on my CTMH website on Sept. 1st for $6.00. All of my club members receive a FREE CTMH Idea book each year from me; as one of the perks for being a club member. Click here for Rewards Club and Click here for Kit of the Month Club.

We have a complete list of retiring items you can find by clicking "Retiring Items".  These will be until Supplies last or until August 31, 2015.  

Click on  "While Supplies Last" to see Clearance items.

New Consultant Kit!  

Join My Team!  

$445 In CTMH Retail Products for only $129.

No selling required.  Join for yourself and save money on your products.

Thank you for stopping by my blog for a visit.  I hope you enjoy my creations.  I appreciate all of you.  Be sure to check out my tabs at the top of the page for my videos, tutorials, clubs, specials and more.   You can earn FREE products by joining one of my clubs.  You earn most of my commission with FREE CTMH products.  Call, text or email me with any questions you might have.

Remember - Keep On Creating!! 

It's Good For Your Health!!

Male Birthday Card Using Deedee's Digis Monkey Business

Hello friends.  It has been cooler here the past few days; but heating up again.  LOL!  I hope all of you are surviving the rains across the US; because there have been a lot of storms and flooding.  What a mess.  Send some of that rain to CA; especially in the South!  LOL!

I won a challenge recently with a prize of Deedee's Digis and fell in love with them.  She is also one of the many sponsors for my Blog celebration where there will be a lot of wonderful prizes.  Drop by her shop and select some of her fabulous images to try for yourself.  I love that she has colored ones as well as black and white too in the same digi set.  This gives you options; especially when you don't want to or don't have time to color an image.   

Be sure to click on this link to join my blog celebration.  Your name goes first with a 1 behind it if you are overseas, not in US.  Blog link is next.  If you don't have a blog; be sure to leave a comment or email me and I will add you to the list.  There will be at least 15 or more prizes; so changes are in your favor.

I chose Deedee's Digis Monkey Business for my son Aaron's birthday card.  I just love this set.  I also used the Happy Birthday sentiment from Deedee's Digis Cup of Joy digi set. I merged two of PNG sentiments into one; for the inside sentiment.  I also took advantage of two of her digi papers to create this card.  One was used on the outside and one on the inside. I hope you enjoy my creation.

I am entering this card in the Path of Positivity Challenge - Sharing; which is one of my favorite challenges.  Lisa has all positive/motivational type challenges and is such a blessing to all of us.  Be sure to check out the challenges and read all the wonderful inspiration and free sentiments she shares on her blog.  I picture these little monkeys playing together and sharing their cupcake and bananas.  LOL!  I believe sharing can be done in a lot of ways; and not just in the physical form.  We share our love for others, our faith, trust, encouragement, prayers, our creations on our blogs and in so many other ways.  Life would be pretty boring if we didn't share with others.  It is a very important part of living.  As Lisa's sentiment states; The More We Share, The More We Have.  Take time to share something with someone today and be a blessing to others.  

Deedee's Digis Monkey Business

Top Sentiment, digi paper and monkey images 

are from Deedee's Digis Monkey Business

Happy Birthday is from Deedee's Digis Cup of Joy digi set

Supplies used to create this card are:

Dies
Frames on front - Spellbinders A2 Matting Basics A & B

Pre-Colored Images, Digi Papers, Sentiments - Deedee's Digis Monkey Business and Happy Birthday is from Deedee's Digis Cup of Joy digi set.

Cardstock - CTMH White Daisy, Saddle and Pacifica
Twine - CTMH Neutral Metallic Bakers Twine Z1921
Ink for Sky on Image - CTMH Sky (Retired)

Join My Blog Celebration With Chance to Win Free Prizes

Be sure to click on this link to join my blog celebration.  Your name goes first with a 1 behind it if you are overseas, not in US.  Blog link is next.  If you don't have a blog; be sure to leave a comment or email me and I will add you to the list.  There will be at least 15 or more prizes; so changes are in your favor.

I am entering this card in the following challenges:

Artistic Inspiration - Anything Goes/Summer (No limit) (Monday)

Card Mania - Anything Goes (No limit)

Crafting From The Heart - Anything Goes (3 of 3)

Craft Your Passion - Anything Goes (3 of 3)

Incy Wincy Designs - Spots and Dots (3 of 5)

Not Just Cards - Anything Goes (No limit)

Path of Positivity Challenge - Sharing (1 of 3)

Scrapbook Stamp Society Challenge Blog - Anything Goes (3 of 3)

Stamp and Create - Patterns (1 per week)

The Crazy Challenge - Summer Vacation (1 of 4)

The Paper Girls - Babies (1 of 3)

The Paper Nest Dolls - Anything Goes (1 of 2)

Use Your Stuff - Anything Goes/Stash (Cardstock/twine) (No limit)

 Crafty Sentiments Designs - Sweet  (2 of 3) (Tuesday)

Clear It Out - Anything Goes/Stash (1 of 3)

Creative Card Crew - Dies Cuts (1 of 3)

Deep Ocean Challenge - Two Stamped Images (I combined 2 PNG's) (No limit)

Inky Chicks - My Furry Friend (No limit)

Loves Rubber Stamps - Anything Goes (No limit)

Papertake Weekly - Anything Goes (1 of 5)

Through The Craft Room Door - Anything Goes (2 of 2)

Inspiration Destination - Anything Goes (No limit) (Wednesday)

Penny's Paper-Crafty - Anything Goes (1 of 3)

Word Art Wednesday - Anything Goes (1 of 5)

Simon Says Stamp - Summer (1 of 5)

Crafting With An Attitude - Anything Goes (3 of 3) (Thursday)

Crafty Hazelnut's Patterned Paper - Anything Goes (No limit) (Other Date)

Art By Miran - Anything Goes (1 of 3)

Creative Fingers - Anything Goes (1 of 3) (Friday)

Crafty Catz - Summertime (1 of 3)

Digitally Sweet - Anything Goes (3 of 3)

Sister Act Card Challenge - Anything Goes (No limit)

Crafty Friends Challenge - Anything Goes (2 of 3) (Saturday)

Scrapper's Delights - Anything Goes (2 of 3)

Choose July SOTM free with $25 stamp purchase 

and/or 

$5 with $50 purchase

and/or

Choose any of the following Hostess Rewards stamp sets for only $5 with each $25 stamp purchase.

and/or 

Choose Both~!  Choose as many Hostess Rewards stamps as you want - 1 per each $25 stamp purchase.

Place the stamps in your cart you wish to order and the choices for $5 will pop up. Or scroll to the bottom of the cart page to see your choices.  They will not appear until you have at least $25 in stamps in your cart.

Don't forget to check Retiring Items; as these stamp sets will be gone soon!

You can find the larger pictures of these stamp sets in the online copy of the Idea book or the Seasonal Expressions 2.

Click to enlarge.  List is below picture of the stamps that are eligible for only $5.  They will not show up if they are entered into the shopping cart; as they are hostess reward stamp sets only; which are not normally sold.  They are earned through clubs, online orders or home demonstration.

First Row Across Top (Left To right)

A1163 My Acrylix® Practical Planning

B1454 My Acrylix® Thanksgiving Wreath

C1614 My Acrylix® Tagged with Love

C1593 My Acrylix® Hats Off

2nd Row

A1169 My Acrylix® Well Wishes

D1615 My Acrylix® Sweet As Sugar

3rd Row

B1458 My Acrylix® Cuddly Salutations

C1587 My Acrylix® Sing Glory

C1596 My Acrylix® Happy Hexagons

D1608 My Acrylix® Better with a Friend

4th Row (Bottom)

B1477 My Acrylix® Exotic Flower

C1613 My Acrylix® Paper Bird

B1455 My Acrylix® Be Jolly

July SOTM - FREE with $25 stamp purchase or $5 with $50 purchase

July Stamp of The Month

FREE with $25 Stamp purchase this month 

or $5 with $50 purchase

Life Is Wonderful

Artwork Using July SOTM - Life Is Wonderful

Thank you for stopping by my blog for a visit.  I hope you enjoy my creations.  I appreciate all of you.  Be sure to check out my tabs at the top of the page for my videos, tutorials, clubs, specials and more.   You can earn FREE products by joining one of my clubs.  You earn back most of my commission with FREE CTMH products.  Call, text or email me with any questions you might have.

Join My Blog Celebration With Chance to Win Free Prizes

Be sure to click on this link to join my blog celebration.  Your name goes first with a 1 behind it if you are overseas, not in US.  Blog link is next.  If you don't have a blog; be sure to leave a comment or email me and I will add you to the list.  There will be at least 15 or more prizes; so chances are in your favor.

Remember - Keep On Creating!! 

It's Good For Your Health!!