Happy New Year 2012

Just want to pop on and wish everyone a Happy New Year!!!! I must be honest so glad 2011 is over and a new start will be coming our way...

Making my renew, restart, restore for the new year list of what I would love to see in 2012!!!! Hope everyone has a safe and fun one....see you in the New Year.

Day 6-11 of my 12 Days of Christmas

Wow where did the time go with Christmas right around the corner...I have been so busy with being sick, yup sick again so I have missed some days in my 12 Days of Christmas. So here is my days of 6-11!!! Been busy trying to finish up my shopping and still creating some handmade gifts. Here is a pic of a gift set I created using Prima's paper, distress ink vintage photo, muslin rolled roses with pearls and gems.

a little birdie sitting on a window seal! so cute

Olde Mr. Winter finially came to the North Country just in time for Christmas...

 footprints in the snow...my daughter Emilee had just left for the school bus and had left these footprints behind..I couldn't resist to take a pic to remember how fast they grow up. Every time I see these tears come to my eyes...

 later that same day Emilee decided to take a walk in the fallen snow and she happpen to take this one,, love it with her morning footprints...love it.

                     Sunset picture through our woods simple and beautiful...I love our winter weather.

Wow I can't believe it Christmas Eve and I am home sick, my family are at the Church Christmas Eve Service, my heart is with them! Family time when they get home, one of our traditions is to open one gift tonight and hot chocolate and a movie on Christmas eve..we have family dinner Christmas Day! Wishing all a Merry Christmas Eve....

Day 4-5 of 12 Days of Christmas

Here is a little Christmas Card Catcher that I created for the holidays!!

So inspired by Hilary Kanwischer she created the cutest Christmas Catchall....hop on over to her blog she has many little inspiration and creative goodness to share with all. I couldn't wait to dive into making some of these. My first one I used some Close To My Heart scrapbooking papers Wonderland with Melissa Frances pretty little tinsel trim, added some little pretties!

 This catcher I created using Melissa Frances scrapbooking papers "Frosty & Holly" with MF's tinsel, the tiny little snowmen on the paper was so cute, I decided to die cut a Tim Holtz "snowman" out and glitter him up to be a focal point on the front!!! Added some embellishments, the Merry Chrsitmas stamp is from TPC Studio "Timeless Chrsitmas".

                                                                             side view

                                                               Aren't they just cute!!!!

 It's amazing how beautiful our four season here in New Hampshire can be, this what I woke up to last week, this photo just screams....Christmas and handmade crafting time, so snuggle in I did!

Hope you enjoy these days of creating....blog hopping and being inspired is a great way to expand your creative level and spirit but remember to give credit is do....Thanks to great blogs like Hilary's and Melissa's my creative heart has been blessed and filled with happiness.

Blessings, Peggy Lee

Day 3 of 12 Days of Christmas

Day 3: Simple Christmas Card

 My husband wanted me to create a simple Christmas card for one of his co-workers for their Christmas party...Well he told me what he wanted and said that will be easy...let's just say simple and easy was a big thought...I have been placing so much embellishments on my card fronts and trims...etc.
Making a simple sweet card was hard for me...my husband said come on two hours to create a card...I replied what do you know about making a card...ahahahahah (as he was taking forever in mind to wrap the gift he was giving....
I explained I just don't make a card I create artwork-oh boy what an evening and event just for a simple card...I started out with simple colors, he picked the paper and I started to cut and paste down...he wanted just the plain front of the card with the pattern paper...I said oh no that's to bare!!!! so on to trims, more trims...lace, doilies die cut-(Lee came in and said Peggy just do this and I said that is it!) Lee was like perfect...all this to say sometimes Simple and less is BEST!!!!

I do love how the card came out....(ahahaha I was like please let me add some glitter) Lee was like no way!!!! Memories!
My tip of the day is create something simple and from the heart! enjoy

Supplies:
Bazzil-card stock
DaisyD's-pattern paper
Tim Holtz-Distressed Doily die cut
Tim Holtz-Vintage Photo Distress ink

12 Days of Christmas

Day 1 & Day 2 of My 12 Days of Christmas...

Day 1: Christmas Music Stamp Tree

 Handmade Christmas Tree using Close To My Heart stamp set (D1477 Universal Background music sheet) and (CC1015 Holiday Wishes special stamp set).

         I started out collecting some of my CTMH supplies, inks, stamps, glue, cardstock, glitter glue.

 I used 4 different sizes cut out of white cardstock (squares @ 2 7/8, 2 1/2, 2, & 1 1/2) stamp with the music sheet  My Acrylix in Black ink.

 Sponge the edges of the squares in Chocolate ink then started to roll the cardstock into a cone shape.

 Using Liquid Glass glue I ran a bead of glue down onside of the cardstock rolled over onto other flap roll to hold together....

 Now onto stamping the saying ontop of the tree....stamped on white cardstock piece trimmed to size desired, sponge and glue onto the stars. (on the cardboard stars, I glued to the top of the tree and then added a brad and gems, along with some glitter glue...

 Here I glittered the tree after I placed it all together on the paper cone shape...all glued down with Liquid Glass.

 Side view (it's starting to take shape-my daughter said it looked like a gaint pinecone, or turned over a bee hive)...she is so creative!!! Many possiblities with this cone shape project!

                                                                     Top vie of the tree....

hope you enjoyed this tutorial now onto

                               Day 2: Paper Cone Ornament

                                Made the same way just glued to a circle round and ribbon for a hanger .....

Be sure to come back for more 12 Days of Christmas and a Giveaway at the end on Day 25!!!

Supplies: all CTMH products, except the Silver Stickles from Ranger.

December 2011 SOTM: Mad About You (S1112)

Beautiful Stamps, Amazing Discounts


Each month you can enjoy a new D-size stamp set, available for one month only, for just $5—that’s over 70% off retail! When you place an order of $50 US/$55 CAN or more in Close To My Heart products, you qualify for this special Stamp of the Month pricing.

December 2011: Mad About You (S1112)

Spend $50 US/$55 CAN and get this Stamp of the Month set for just $5.00/$5.50.

tim holtz - 12 Tags of Christmas 2011

Should have posted this first...oh boy it's so exciting to watch...all I need is some popcorn and coke!!!

tim holtz - tattered pinecone

oh boy it's that time again....Tim's 12 Tags of Christmas...watch be inspired and create...

Snow Friend Wall Hanging

A few weeks ago we had a snowstorm that left me inside so I decided to play!

With a warm cup of coffee and a few of my stamping and scrapbooking supplies I created this cute little wall art to hang with my Holiday decorations.

I used a few pieces of left over cardboard for the base, painted the edges, covered with paper. Then using some stamps started to create a winter friend scene!!! so love how it turned out.

Added some flower soft white for the snow affect.

Used some wire and ribbon to create the hanger and little saying of "Friends warm up even the coldest day."

The stamp set was CTMH stamp set "Bundled Buddies" #C1472 (if you are interested in purchasing this stamp set please visit my website http://www.peggyleebaker.myctmh.com/)

enjoy decorating and gift giving from your heart....

Be The First To Join My TEAM!!!

That's right: I want to build my own CTMH Team!!! Won't you be the first one to sign up under me? I would love to share why I love this Company! I would love to share my creative ideas and tips with you, if you would like to know more about becoming a Close To My Heart Consultant. Please give me a call, send me an email or leave me a comment, I would love to talk with you.

 What a DEAL to start your own stamping and scrapbooking Business for only $99.00's.

CTMH has another great offer, look below and you will be amazed...(all this for only $99.00's as well, great tool for growing your business).

Thanks for taking this moment to dream of your creative business, now give me a call! I would love to help.

Peggy Lee Baker

I am still here, just been really busy working on a Holiday Workshop Day in December...pics to come soon.

Enjoy....

Rock the Block Promotion

Whooo awesome new sneak peak at Rock the Block Promotion going on starting Dec. 19,2011 thro Jan. 2012...stay tuned in for more info to follow.....

I am in such the Holiday Mood!!!

Stamp Of The Month: November "Cherish the Day"

                                             Cherish the Day (set of 44)

                                  Available only November 1-30, 2011

Close To My Heart offers wonderful monthly deals that rock our stamping world, we you spend $50.00 in product (stamps, inks, paper and embellishments) you can get the Stamp of the Month for only: $5.00!!!

Stamp set $17.95 at regular price, and only $5.00 with a $50.00 purchase.

This stamp set has so many possibilities in the paper crafting world, birthday cards, calendars, special dates, great for a scrapbook layout....and the list goes on and on....

Just leave me a comment or in the side bar is my contact information, if you are interested in purchasing and creating with this stamp set and many more.

Happy Creating,

Peggy Lee

OH LET'S NOT FORGET THIS!!!!! keep reading you will be amazed at another great deal.
 (so if you spend $50.00 you can get the SOTM & Holiday Wishes for only $5.00 each)

  "SPECIAL STAMP SET" "Holiday Wishes"!!!!!


"HOLIDAY WISHES"

Special Stamp Set Offer (for November) is opening a few days early, get your Holiday shopping and card creating started with this special deal....from Close To My Heart.

That's right it's (only $5.00) when you spend $25 in qualifying stamp sets you purchase.

When you place a minimum order of $25 in My Acrylix® stamp sets* between November 1–30, you can add a new D-size Holiday Wishes stamp set for only $5! That’s a significant savings off the full retail value of $17.95 US / $19.95 CAN. You may buy one Holiday Wishes stamp set for every $25 in qualifying stamp sets you purchase. As a creative bonus, many of the images in the set coordinate with our Cricut® Art Philosophy cartridge for added cutting and stamping fun! Talk to your Consultant today.


*Stamp of the Month, K-size customized name stamps, Cricut® Art Philosophy collection, and Workshops on the Go™ kits do not count toward a qualifying purchase. Offer valid November 1–30, 2011. Tax and shipping apply.

Please feel free to leave me a comment or email me if you are interested in purchasing this great offer.
Holiday Blessings,

Peggy Lee 
 
 

"SPECIAL STAMP SET" "Holiday Wishes"!!!!!

"HOLIDAY WISHES"

Special Stamp Set Offer (for November) is opening a few days early, get your Holiday shopping and card creating started with this special deal....from Close To My Heart.

That's right it's (only $5.00) when you spend $25 in qualifying stamp sets you purchase.

When you place a minimum order of $25 in My Acrylix® stamp sets* between November 1–30, you can add a new D-size Holiday Wishes stamp set for only $5! That’s a significant savings off the full retail value of $17.95 US / $19.95 CAN. You may buy one Holiday Wishes stamp set for every $25 in qualifying stamp sets you purchase. As a creative bonus, many of the images in the set coordinate with our Cricut® Art Philosophy cartridge for added cutting and stamping fun! Talk to your Consultant today.

*Stamp of the Month, K-size customized name stamps, Cricut® Art Philosophy collection, and Workshops on the Go™ kits do not count toward a qualifying purchase. Offer valid November 1–30, 2011. Tax and shipping apply.

Please feel free to leave me a comment or email me if you are interested in purchasing this great offer.

Holiday Blessings,

Peggy Lee

Thanksgiving Card: Project Inspiration Autumn/Winter 2011 Idea Book

Close To My Heart Jeanette Lynton's blog!!!

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Wow I am so excited at all the artwork over at Jeanette's blog....