September Paper Trails Blog Hop - Sonoma

Welcome to the Paper Trails Blog Hop for September!

You should have arrived from Terri's blog, but this is a circular hop, so it doesn't really matter where you begin.  ;)

This month we are featuring a beautiful paper pack called Sonoma.

I have to say that Sonoma is one of the paper packs that jumped off the Idea Book page when I first saw it.  It just seems so versatile to me.

For my 6x6 card, I decided to put away the purples and greens and work with the browns in the pack to make it more monochromatic. 

I added a punch of color by layering the Tulip velvet ribbon over top of the Dark Chocolate Striped grosgrain.

The image of the little girl from the Childhood Portrait stamp set was stamped in Cocoa ink and then clear embossed.

The words are from a new stamp set called Art Philosophy Seasons, which is one of 3 stamp sets included in the new Cricut Art Philosopy Collection.

{In case you haven't already heard, CTMH has a Cricut Cartridge!!!}

Check out that beautiful Rhinestone Designer Brad!
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Thank you for visiting me today.

Please continue on the Paper Trail Blog Hop by visiting Mary's blog.

Happy creating!  :)

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In case you get lost along the way, here's the list of hoppers:

Betsy
Terri
Vicki (you are here)
Mary
Karen
Linda
Pam
Lynne

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Also, I currently have a little blog candy up for grabs...


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Supplies used (all CTMH unless otherwise noted):

Paper:  Sonoma B&T; Colonial White, Cocoa, Bamboo CS

Stamps:  Childhood Portraits, Art Philosophy Seasons

Inks:  Cocoa, Versamark

Embellishments:  Dk. Chocolate Striped grosgrain, Tulip velvet ribbon, Rhinestone Designer brad, Mocha Opaques adhesive gems

Dies:  Nestabilities circle, scallop circle and oval dies (Spellbinders)

Other:  Clear Detail embossing powder, Craft heater, 3D foam tape, Sponge, ScorTape (ScorPal)

My card was inspired by Tosha's  beautiful card.

Season To Celebrate

I've been a very busy girl, creating lots o' stuff to submit to the CTMH Make It From Your Heart contest open to Consultants.

I promise that I will have a ton of stuff in September (or possibly October, depending on when they are announced) to share with you once the winners have been announced, so please hang in there with me.  ;)

In the meantime, here's a card I considered entering, but I ended up creating something else that I thought was a little better for that specific category.

So now I'm free to share this one with you...

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For my card, I used a pattern from Wishes - On the Edge, and I paired up B&Ts from the Believe Level 2 paper pack and the upcoming October Stamp of the Month called Holiday Magic.

The snowflake at the top is embossed with Silver embossing powder and I added a Clear and Blue Sparkles to the tree and the snowflakes.

I also used the new Cricut Art Philosophy cartridge to cut the large circle.

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I'll be back on September 1st with the Paper Trail Blog Hop, so be sure to check back in then.  :)

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Happy creating!  :)

Supplies used (all CTMH):

Paper:  Believe B&Ts; Grey Flannel, Sky, White Daisy CS

Stamp:  Oct. SOTM - Holiday Magic

Inks:  Sweet Leaf, Topiary, Grey Flannel, Black, Versamark

Embellishments:  White Daisy grosgrain, Bitty Sparkles, Blue Sparkles

Punches:  2" Scallop circle, Corner rounder

Other:  Cricut Art Philosophy cartridge, Wishes - On the Edge, Silver embossing powder, 3D foam tape, Micro-tip scissors

Winning Bite Sized Page...

I know my bloging has been a little lacking lately.

I've been a busy girl, tho.

What have I been up to?  Well, I've been busy creating submissions to the Make It From Your Heart Contest which is open to CTMH Consultants until the end of the month, and last weekend was our local annual Fall Fair that I was also busy creating projects for.

I won't be able to share anything yet that I am entering into the CTMH MIFYH contest, but I can share my winning bite sized page from the Fall Fair with you.

For all of my projects I ended up using photos that I had printed up quite a while ago and they were just sitting here at home, so some of the photos you may see in my upcoming projects may look familiar... ; )

On this 9x9 page, I used a beautiful new paper pack called Dreamin'.  Perfect for those 'fall' photos.  This picture of Cole was taken when he was 6.  He's now 11, so he's about double in size... lol   Look at that cute little face!  :)

I used my new Cricut Art Philosophy cartridge to cut the tree and the title.

Oh, and I was so excited to put my winnings from the Fall Fair (cash and gift cards for the local scrapbooking store), plus cash from my birthday on Sunday, towards a Cricut Expressions machine.  Now I will be able to cut out things larger than 5 1/2" which my orignial little Cricut could only do.  Happy, happy!  :)

I'm still trying to create more projects for the MIFYH Contest, so I may not have anything to share for a little while again.  But maybe I will....  just not sure yet.

But until next time, happy creating!  :)

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Don't forget to check out my stamp sale!

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Supplies used (all CTMH unless otherwise noted):
Paper:  Dreamin' B&Ts; Bamboo, Chocolate, Colonial White, Goldrush CS
Stamps:  Unity, Many Thanks (retired)
Inks:  Chocolate, Bamboo, Goldrush, Topiary, Pacifica
Embellishments:  Wooden buttons, Natural hemp, Colonial White brad, Mocha Opaques
Other:  Cricut Art Philosophy cartridge, Large Circle Cutter (Martha Stewart), Micro-tip scissors, Sponge, Brown Journal pen (SU), 3D foam tape

Stamp Sale!!!

I have over 130 stamp sets for sale and thought I'd open it up to you, too.

I'm also offering free shipping if you buy 3 or more sets.

The more you buy, the better the deal!  Just ask... ;)

Please email me at vwizniuk@pris.ca with your wish list. 

{I have these stamps posted on the CTMH Bulletin Boards, too.}

I will update this list as items sell.

I accept payment through Paypal.

I require payment within 24 hours and will ship within 24 hours of receiving payment (excluding weekends when the post office is closed).

If I do not hear back from you or receive payment within those 24 hours, I will re-list the Pending items as available.

Thanks for understanding.  :)

Edited to add:  

***** PLEASE let me know if you want to add insurance/tracking, as that would be extra. 

I haven't had a parcel not show up yet that I've mailed out, but you just never know. So please note that I won't be held responsible if you decide to not buy the extra insurance/tracking and your parcel doesn't arrive. These stamp sets are being mailed out via regular post and it is the most basic/cost effective way. If they are traveling to US addresses, I will have a date-stamped Small Packet Customs form that I fill out as proof of shipping and these include up to $100 insurance, but these do not have tracking. Within Canada those forms are not required to be filled out, therefore there is no insurance included in regular shipping methods.

I'm posting about this because I have one parcel that is taking a long time to arrive to Eastern Canada from me here in Western Canada. Which isn't unheard of, but it makes me and the buyer nervous.   (Yay, it has arrived to its destination!)

So please consider adding Insurance and/or Tracking for the extra cost for peace of mind. :)

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Click on the photos to get a better look...

A-SETS  $5 each

A1079 Amore Lowercase Alphabet

A1080 Amore Numbers – (NEW)

A1099 Angel Sent - SOLD

A1100 Boo-tiful - SOLD

A1093 Genuine Fun

A1039 Tis the Season  - SOLD

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B -SETS  $7 each

B1335 Beautiful Flourish

B1033 Blossom Blocks  - SOLD

B1348 Bowl of Cherries  - SOLD

B1315 Code It  - SOLD

B1306 Cottage Floral

B1276 Dino Roar - SOLD

B1332 Good Times

B1319 Four Seasons  - SOLD

B1336 Jingle WOTG

B1168 Jungle Leaves

B1341 Just Be You  - SOLD

B1283 Little Spooks 

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B1313 Merry Pursuits (heavily stained $5)   - SOLD

B1321 Reach for the Stars  - SOLD

B1211 Reminders

B1020 Seashells by the Seashore – (NEW)  - SOLD

B1282 Sensational Seals

B1286 Solos 1

B1287 Solos 2

B1288 Solos 3

B1289 Solos 4 – (NEW)

B1293 Solos 8

B1184 Special Days

B1311 Summer Sweetness

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B1349 Summer Wishes 

B? Thanks for Everything

B1340 This Way

B1346 Ticket to Ride  - SOLD

B1355 Timeless  - SOLD

B1360 Troublemaker 

B1337 Twitterpated WOTG

B1054 What a Great Day – (NEW)  - SOLD

B1305 Yeehaw  - SOLD

C- SETS  $9 each

C1034 Beary Much - SOLD

C1211 Birthday Invitation

C1191 Calendar

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C1281 Card Commentary - SOLD

C1209 Christmas Scripts  - SOLD

C1056 Curly Sentiments  - SOLD

C1328 Festive Frills - SOLD

C1233 Hang Ten

C1310 Happiness

C1343 Happy Endings - SOLD

C1150 Kids Will Be Kids  - SOLD

C1278 Library Cards  - SOLD

C1194 Love Quotes  - SOLD

C1290 Memory Labels

C1274 Nature Walk

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C1270 Pure Love

C1237 Relax  - SOLD

C1141 School Fun  - SOLD

C1200 Season of Change

C1222 Seasonal Thoughts

C1376 Stocking Style

C1037 The Best Way  - SOLD

C1271 Treasures of the Heart

C1289 Warm Memories  - SOLD

C1323 Whooo Loves You

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D -SETS  $11 each 

D1445 Amore - SOLD

D1264 Angel Whispers

D1307 Annotations

D1271 April Word Puzzle  - SOLD

D1290 August Word Puzzle  - SOLD

D1455 Blessed – (NEW)

D1341 Butterfly Wings

D1459 Canadian Celebration- (NEW)  - SOLD

D1421 Cherish The Moment - (2 available – 1 NEW) - both SOLD

D1228 Chillin’  - SOLD

D1324 Christmas Melodies  - SOLD

D1100 Classic Caps  - SOLD

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D1159 Coffee Shop

D1204 Delight In Everything  - SOLD

D1369 Delightful Things  - SOLD

D1331 Dream Wishes  - SOLD

D1340 Easter Eggs

D1400 Everyday Celebration

D1262 Express Postage

D1317 Feathery Flakes

D1452 Find Your Style – (NEW)

D1217 Free Spirit  - SOLD

D1191 Friendship Blessings

D1258 Friendship Word Puzzle  - SOLD

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D1372 Grown With Love

D1167 Halloween Parade

D1085 Happy Easter

D1180 Happy Haunting  - SOLD

D1309 Heartthrob  - SOLD

D1376 Holiday Warmth

D1352 It’s Your Day

D1268 January Word Puzzle – (NEW)  - SOLD

D1457 Jubilation – (NEW) 

D1405 Leave Your Mark - (NEW)  - SOLD

D1227 Legendary Moments

D1285 Life’s A Jungle - SOLD

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D1304 Life’s Creation

D1226 Magical Season

D1287 May Word Puzzle  - SOLD

D1140 Miracle (this is a baby-themed set)

D1232 Nature’s Vein  - SOLD

D1212 Playful Flourishes

D1130 Random Thoughts

D1186 Rustic Flowers

D1133 Seed Packets - SOLD

D1310 September Word Puzzle  - SOLD

D1443 Share the Magic  - SOLD

D1139 Small Pleasures

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D1141 So Sweet Seasons

D1424 Something Splendid  - (NEW)

D1280 Spot On Backgrounds  - SOLD

D1237 Star Struck  - SOLD

D1350 Tender Tags

D1286 Today’s Date

D1406 True Friends

D1220 Typewriter Keys Alphabet – (NEW)

D1064 Winter Snapshots  - SOLD

D1333 Wishing Star  - SOLD

D1422 Wonderful Friend

D1342 World’s Best Dad

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D1495 You & Me – (NEW)   - SOLD

D1176 Youthful Heart  - DONATED

D1351 You’ve Got Flair

E-SETS  $20 each 

E1003 Boutique Alphabet  - SOLD

E1004 Cobblestone Alphabet

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Other sets:

A1118 Hope $3  - SOLD

D1444 A Little Thanks - (NEW) $12 (current set)  - SOLD

D1427 Tasty Treats – (NEW) $14 (current set)  - SOLD

W184 Let Me Show You How $8

Petite Perks  $1 each 

W2020 Love set (not sure of the name) – (NEW) (2 available)  - SOLD

H2B... {Happy 2nd Birthday!}

My friend's son just turned 2 and had his birthday party on Thursday. 

I whipped up this card for him that morning before heading over to the party.

Easy and quick, the perfect card!

Happy creating!   :)

Supplies used (all CTMH unless otherwise noted):

Paper:  Dreamin B&T; Colonial White, Cocoa, Olive CS

Stamp:  Card Chatter Birthday

Ink:  Cocoa

Embellishments:  Antique Copper brads, Wooden button, Embroidery Floss, Polka dot ribbon (retired)

Punches:  Lg and Sm Stars (SU), 1/2" and 2 1/2" circle (EK), Upper Crest border (Fiskars)

Other:  Cricut Base Camp cartridge (Provo Craft)

What Lee & I were up to last weekend...

Building storage!  We are slowly picking away at the numerous tasks that need to be done in our new home.  We recently bought some supplies to create and build our own master bedroom walk-in closet organization from scratch.  It's so nice to have our clothes out of boxes!

I know I haven't shown any updated photos of our home since we moved in and I've had quite a few requests over the last while.  I'm happy to say that we finally got our high-speed internet up and running today, so I will be able to add pictures much more easily here on my blog.  My plan on sharing some more house photos is on my to-do list.  ;)

But for now, here's a few more pictures of the closet process...

If you look at the top of the above picture, you'll see I have room enough to hold my most often used luggage.  Which is great when packing... stored right in the closet... awesome. 

(Lee has his own side of the closet.)

This may look a little anal, which yes, I guess it is.  But I'm glad I took the time to color sort my clothes.  It's so much easier when I'm looking for a specific shirt!

It's still a work in progress.  I still have plans to add some shoe racks, and also some shelving for linens at the far end.  All in due time...

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Cole has been away for the past 5 weeks with his Aunt, Uncle and 2 cousins in Hawaii, and they are getting back today.  Can't wait to see him!

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Coffee Goodness {Mojo #203}

I created this card using Debbie Carriere's sketch for Mojo Monday sketch #203.

Debbie is a fellow CTMH Consultant, so I had to play along.  ;)

I used a Verve set that finally arrived a little while ago from my very first (and only) Mojo win from a couple of months ago.  With the Canadian postal strike, it took forever to arrive.  For my win, I picked a coffee set called Delightful & Delicious.  I paired it up with another new B&T, this one from the Elemental paper pack.

I also had some coffee beans in my kitchen cupboard that were just screaming to be used on my card.  I adhered those with Liquid Glass.

Overall, I really like the sketch and how my card turned out.

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I have been thinking a lot about how I've been spending my scrappy time.  I've decided to participate in less challenges and blog hops.  I recently joined a blog hop called Paper Trail that I will continue to do, but the rest are ones that I can join in whenever I want, so I may do those every once in a while.  Instead I am going to focus on getting more of my scrapbooking done -- I have a lot of photos sitting in boxes!  And I will be focusing more on creating for workshops, too.

I'll still be posting everything I create, as I always do.  I do have some cards done that I need to post, so as time allows, I'll be doing that over the next while.  We're hoping to have our high-speed internet up and running by tomorrow.... fingers crossed.... which will make a huge difference in my time spent on uploading, editing and posting my work.  :)

For now, happy creating!  :)

Supplies used (all CTMH unless otherwise noted):

Paper:  Elemental B&T; Bamboo, Chocolate, Pacifica, Colonial White CS

Stamp:  Delightful & Delicious (Verve)

Inks:  Chocolate, Pacifica

Markers:  E43 Dull Ivory and E47 Dark Brown (Copics)

Embellishments:  Chocolate grosgrain, Milepost Shapes, Wooden buttons, Natural hemp, Antique Copper brads

Punches/Die:  Scallop border (SU), 2 1/2" circle (EK), Nestabilities Scallop Circle die (Spellbinders)

Other:  Real coffee beans (my kitchen cupboard - lol), 3D foam tape, Micro-tip scissors, ScorTape (ScorPal), Brown journal pen (SU), Liquid Glass

Sonoma Congratulations {Mojo #202}

I was happily able to find some time today to play along with the Mojo Monday challenge sketch #202 for this week.

I used paper pack that's new in the Fall/Winter CTMH Idea Book called Sonoma on my card.  I love the colors in this pack!   How can you not make something beautiful with it?!

I added a little glitter to the flower and the pop-dotted paisley cut-outs for a little extra prettiness.  ;)

To make the purple flower and twill ribbon, I just sprayed them with a mixture of water and Gypsy re-inker in a mister (they were both originally a cream color).

Another detail I added is the little dots that I created with Liquid Pearls.

That's pretty much it.  Hope you like it. 

Happy creating!  :)

Supplies used (all CTMH unless otherwise noted):

Paper:  Sonoma B&Ts; Colonial White, Cocoa, Bamboo CS

Stamp:  Limited Edition - September SOTM

Inks:  Cocoa, Gypsy re-inker

Embellishments:  Paper flower (dollar store), Mocha Opaques adhesive pearl, Twill ribbon

Punches:  2", 2 1/4" circles (EK), 2 1/2" scallop circle (Marvy Uchida)

Other:  Opal Liquid Pearls (Ranger), Spray pen, Glue pen, Prisma glitter, Chunky glitter (SU), 3D foam tape, Micro-tip scissors, Sponge

Over the Moon in Love With You... new product blog linky hop

Still playing with the Roxie papers...  I came up with this card using the December SOTM set called Mad About You, for Tresa Black's new product blog hop.

Enjoy the hop!

Happy creating!  :)

Supplies used (all CTMH unless otherwise noted):

Paper:  Roxie B&T; Colonial White, Black, Desert Sand CS

Stamp:  Mad About You - December SOTM

Inks:  Black, Smoothie, Tulip

Embellishments:  Dark Chocolate Striped grosgrain, Black corduroy button - mini medleys, Clear sparkles, Pewter spiral

Other:  3D foam tape, Micro-tip scissors, Sponge

Let's Celebrate with Roxie {H2H Kid's Birthday Challenge}

Now that it's August, CTMH has a new Idea Book!

And my new product order finally arrived, so of course I had to play.

This week over at the Heart 2 Heart Challenge Blog, this week's challenge is to create something for a kid's birthday.

My card is made using B&Ts from the Roxie paper pack, just one of the 8 new paper packs now available.

I know quite a few little girls (friend's daughters) that will be turning 11 this year, and I thought this paper would work perfectly for a "tween" birthday card.

I used a few different new stamp sets on my card... "let's celebrate" and the numbers are from a set called Little Reminder (January SOTM), the lined paper image is from the Typeset Workshop On the Go kit, and "the best time of the year" is from a set called Pair-A-Phrase which will be available in an upcoming National Stamping Month special where you can get this double set for free with a $82 minimum order.  Pair-A-Phrase has two stamps sets in one package; it's full of fun images and sentiments.

 Since this is a girlie card, I felt it needed a touch of sparkle, so I added some onto the punched heart by clear embossing it with Prisma Glitter.

Happy creating!  :)

Supplies used (all CTMH unless otherwise noted):

Paper:  Roxie B&Ts, Colonial White, Black, Desert Sand, Tulip CS

Stamps:  Little Reminder - January SOTM, Typeset, Pair-A-Phrase

Inks:  Black, Desert Sand, Versamark

Embellishments:  Mocha Opaques, Colonial White crocheted ribbon

Punches:  Scallop border (SU), 1 1/4" circle, 1 1/2" circle (EK), Heart (Martha Stewart)

Other:  Score Board (Martha Stewart), 3D foam tape, Micro-tip scissors, Prisma Glitter, Clear embossing powder, Craft heater