National Stamping Month Blog Hop

September is National Stamping Month.  I think we should call it INTERnational Stamping Month but we’d have to change the acronym NSM.  With that we have a special Blog Hop featuring the exclusive NSM stamp set.  If you have come here from {Heather’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 all around. If you get lost along the way, you’ll find the complete list of participating consultants on Melinda’s Blog: http://ifyoublingit.blogspot.com/p/stamp-of-month-blog-hop-list.html.
This year’s National Stamping Month we’re celebrating Close to My Heart’s 30’s birthday with #30YearsOfHappy.  There’s 30 stamps to celebrate too!  It’s FREE when you place a $30 STAMP order this month.  (It has to be stamps, since this is National Stamping Month). 
Here’s what the set looks like.  Isn’t it adorable?

I ended up creating this adorable treat bag that's isn't so boo-ish with our stamps and the Cut Above™  treat bags that just came out!

I didn't use the stickers that were enclosed with the bag kit.
I stamped the #30yearsofhappy on white cardstock and punched it out with my 1" punch.  They fit perfectly on the top of a Reece's mini-Peanut Butter Cup with a glue dot!  I'm excited to make up a bunch of these for the team of great people.  (I'm not saying who quite yet!)

They fit so well in these bags!

I used the You Mean the World to Me stamp set.  It's just $9.95 but a workhorse of a stamp set!

If you're looking into getting the treat bags you may also want the Sweet Salutations which was specially designed for these treat bags and are sized perfectly for the circles that are included in the kit.

Don't forget, #30YearsOfHappy is FREE with a $30 purchase in STAMPS and is only available in September 2014!  

Shop now to get your set.  

When you have $30 of qualifying stamps in your cart, it will prompt you to add the free set to your shopping cart!

Now on to the next blog which belongs to {Lilian Yeh}  There’s about 40 of us participating so you’ll see plenty of inspiration for these stamp sets!  Come back soon! 

Picture My Life is for YOU!

Are you....
new to scrapbooking?
in a rut?
think traditional scrapbooking is expensive?
that it takes too much time?
overwhelmed by pictures?

Until this spring, I could answer yes to nearly every one of those questions.  And now I'm EXCITED AGAIN!

Picture My Life pocket scrapbooking from Close to My Heart is a fantastic solution!  And in the month of August 2014, it's even better!

First, I want to tell you how excited that we have 13 unique kits to choose from!  You'll find a kit you'll love or two, or three!

Second, pocket scrapbooking is easy.  You slide your pictures in pockets, maybe trim a few of them down and then add cards.  Some of the cards are pretty and some are for journaling.  It can be really that simple.
Here's a quick video that shows you how easy it is.
Click here to view it in YouTube.

Now here's the "EVEN BETTER" part for August 2014.  When you buy a Picture My Life kit with the 122 cards and 10 Memory Protectors you'll be able to buy a second pack of memory protectors for just $3.  That's a savings of $7.

Why do you need a second pack of memory protectors?  First, 122 cards means you'll be able to scrapbook anywhere between 250 and 400 pictures.  That means you'll definitely need more pages.  The best part is that you'll be able to pick the style you need most!  The kit includes 3 each of design #3, 4, & 5 and one of design #7, your cover page for your album.

I'm currently scrapbooking a lot of vacation pictures from years ago taken on 35mm film so I'm needing a TON of the horizontal page protectors.  I have purchased an extra pack of Design 2 and 4.
For family pix on my mobile phone, I often take a lot of portrait or vertical pictures.  The great part is that it's up to you!

So hop on over to my website:  www.LHarris.CTMH.com and check out the Picture My Life section. When you add a PML kit to your shopping cart you'll be prompted to choose your $3 pack of Memory Protectors.

Let's go back to the start and answer your questions.
Are you....
new to scrapbooking?
      This is easy!  Minimal tools involved.  No fancy layouts, cutting big sheets of paper isn't required!  You'll want a paper trimmer, a journaling pen and a roll of washi tape to get you started.  I highly recommend washi tape especially if your pictures aren't true 4x6 size.  Tape is a great accent & can keep too-small pictures in their pockets.  You can also hide boo-boos.
in a rut?
     This is a new change of pace!  Feel free to incorporate your existing embellishments and make it your own!
think traditional scrapbooking is expensive?
      This month with the promotion, you'll be able to create 20 scrapbook pages (double sided) for less than $30.  That's only $1.50 per 2 page layout or $0.75 cents per page.  That's less expensive than the cost of a sheet of quality scrapbook paper!
that it too much time?
     You simply take the pictures you have an insert them in the pages.  There's little measuring or cutting required!
overwhelmed by pictures?
     When else can you "scrapbook" and have 10 photos on a 2 page spread?  You'll get to scrap tons of pictures in minimal time and for a minimal cost!


Do you have questions?  Let me know!  Each of these kits has a different flavor, flair and color.  Let me know what you're looking for.  I'm here to help!

Picture My Life™: Skylark cards

In Sunday’s post, I showed you the first few pages I created with Picture My Life.  I’m using the Skylark set of cards.  You receive 44 of the 4x6 double sided cards (2 of each design) and 78 of the 3x4 cards (3 of each design).  Being that these cards are double sided and that you only get 2 or 3 of each card, you won’t be repeating the same card often unless you choose to.  You also receive 10 page protectors 1 12x12 title page and 3 each of our newly designed page protectors noted as Design 3, 4 & 5 in our Idea Book on page 135.  You’ll also see the 3 designs of pages below in a bit.  10 page protectors will fit 75-125  photos and you’ll have a ton of cards left over.  Additional page protectors can be ordered.  
I have the front & back of each card touching so you can see exactly what you’re getting in the Skylark kit.  Each individual card has a title or sentiment on one side and room for journaling on the other. 


Here’s the last of the 44 cards and the 12x12 cover page that’s included in the kit.  It matches kit. On the reverse side are 6 cards that can be cut apart. 

Here’s the 3 styles of Pocket Memory Protectors.  Design 3.

Design 4

Design 5

Just in case you’re curious, Designs 1 & 2 are CTMH’s original divided page protectors.  They are compatible with Picture My Life and can mixed with the new designs in an album.  I have a ton of horizontal or landscape photos from my travels and they compliment what you receive in Picture My Life so well. 
All page protectors are $9.95 for a package of 10 and sold in packages of a single style.  They are for post bound or 3 ring binder albums.  They will not fit strap hinge. 
Design 1:  All vertical

Design 2:  All horizontal photos

Ready for Picture My Life?  Click here to order. 

Introducing: Artbooking

They did it again!  It’s another over the top-phenomenal Cricut cartridge!!!
How would you like to have a pre-designed scrapbook layout at the touch of a few Cricut Buttons?  There’s basic layouts for everyday as well as themed layouts for holidays and occasions (new baby or school days).  And then there’s 10 mini-albums!  They’re designed to be any size but when cut at 8” tall, they fit in our new Kraft mini--binder! 


Here’s a close-up of the 3 stamp sets: 

These stamps would pair nicely with Becky Higgins' Project Life memory keeping.  “This week” is perfect for capturing a week’s worth of memories on 1 page. 

I can’t wait to get my hands on this cartridge next week.  I’ll take close up pix of everything! 


I’m going to be offering a pre-order special!  Leave a comment if you’re interested with your email address.  (I moderate all comments and won’t publish it).  I’ll contact you directly in the next few days to arrange your pre-order.  Your order cannot ship before 8/1 but you will still be one of the first to receive it!