FROM MY IPHONE

Here is my first attempt to blog from my phone and to post pics! I am hoping I can post more than one pic. So the first pic is one of three pics I have of a Christmas card I created.

I found the pattern fore making this double layer card on Pinterest. I will try and give the site for this tutorial .
The URL is: www.youtube.com/watch?v=axgiPFvgGmo
I used my cuttlebug and snowflake cuttlebug embossing fodder . I also used "Everlasting Life" acrylic stamps from Close To My Heart. The Mary stamp I bought at Michaels several years ago. I will have to check and see if it has a name on it.
Okay...I'm stopping for now in case this phone blog doesn't work.

My husband surprised me and purchased an Iphone for me.  I know...your jealous and I am spoiled!! ;-)  I told him I thought it would be helpful for me in posting pics up to facebook and my blog.  Well...I am able to get my pics to facebook but I have yet to figure out how to put pics up to my blog.  I have created a Double-layer Christmas card using the  "Everlasting Life" stamp set from Close to My Heart.  I look forward to sharing it with you but for now I will have to put you on hold.  :-)
So I figured for now I will post the Close To My Heart special for November:

Capture the Date, Capture the Savings!
November 2012 Constant Campaign

In November, you’ll get something extra when you buy the Stamp of the Month—50% off another stamp set! When you qualify for and buy the November Stamp of the Month set, Capture the Date, you’ll receive another stamp set* of your choice for 50% off—it’s like two promotions in one! The versatile Capture the Date stamp set is great for any layout, card, invitation, or calendar, and now you can choose another stamp set at half-off for more wonderful papercrafting. Get Capture the Date and then capture the savings today!

* Offer valid for A-E and M size stamp sets only; K-size, Workshops on the Go^®, Cricut^® collection, and Stamp of the Month stamp sets are not eligible for this promotion. Maximum of one 50% off stamp set per order.

Dates: Offer valid November 1–30, 2012

I currently am thinking of some ideas to use these stamps...so stay tuned.  I will also post my pics for November CTMH Club.  I LOVE the "Pear and Partridge" Christmas paper.  

I have been busy lately searching for ideas on how to use up scraps of paper.  As I have become a new consultant for Close To My Heart, I have decided that I want to learn and also teach people to use up all their paper they purchase.  I LOVE how CTMH paper coordinates to beautifully and I want to use it all and not have it sit in my scraps for years.  So today's blog I am going to share a few cards I have designed thanks to PINTEREST and fellow crafters who share their creations and ideas so freely!  

This card idea came from Scrapping Backgrounds from Cara.  She has a great tutorial at:Scrapping Backgrounds by Cara  So a big thank you to Cara!  The verse I created on Adobe Photoshop quite a while ago.  The brown scallop circle was created using my Cuttlebug and scalloped Nestabilities.  I love the way this turned out.  It really is a LOT easier then it looks---especially following the tutorial.

This card looks intricate but it's a lot of fun!  I also found this on Pinterest (I LOVE Pinterest and all you crafty people who share your cool ideas!).  Here is the tutorial for this pinwheel:  Pinwheel Tutorial.  The stamp I used is Clear Hero Arts Stamp: Everyday Sayings. The ink is from CTMH--Cocoa Exclusive Ink Pad.

If you live nearby and want to create these cards, email me at llquislaura@gmail.com   We will be creating these cards at CTMH Club on October 20 or October 22 at 6:30.  Cost for workshop is $5 unless you are a Club member--then it is free!!

OCTOBER STAMP OF THE MONTH

Very Merry Christmas SET OF 11Available October 1–31, 2012
Get the Stamp of the Month set for just $5 (S1210A) when you place an order of $50 or more in products.

 Jump-start the fun by ordering the items from the list below to create this artwork! You’ll find helpful assembly tips at my Online Business Address under Promotions.

 Scholastic Paper Packet
($9.95, X7159B, Autumn/Winter 2012
Idea Book p. 44)
Olive Cardstock
($14.50, 1245, p. 9)
Silver Shimmer Trim
($4.95, Z1799, p. 124)
Festive Velvet Rub-Ons
($4.95, Z1743, p. 126)
Sparkles Black & Grey Assortment
($2.95, Z1754, p. 127)
Cricut® Artiste Collection($99, Z1790, p. 15)
RECOMMENDED BLOCKS: 1” μ 3½” (Y1002), 2” μ 2” (Y1003), 3” μ 3” (Y1006)
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Happy October everyone!! 
I thought I would update you on this months specials with Close To My Heart. 

 October 2012 Constant Campaign

Get a free Studio J^® layout in October! In this special promotion, you will receive a free custom-printed layout when you buy 9 custom-printed Studio J layouts. To receive the discount, just add 10 or more layouts to your cart. You’ll see a discount reflected in your order total. And you can totally take advantage of this promotion by ordering in multiples of 10. Buy 9, get 1 free. Buy 18, get 2 free. Buy 27, get 3 free. Up to 4 free layouts! It’s a great time to use any Member Bonus layouts you may have. If you haven’t tried Studio J yet, now is the time to start!

Dates: October 1–31, 2012

Visit my online page http://lauraq.ctmh.com and try Studio J out.  It does not cost anything to set up an account and create layouts on your account.  Give it a try.  I love creating digitally!