Sunday, May 31, 2009

JUNE BLOG HOP IS HERE!!!!


I'm so excited the June Stamp of the Month Blog Hop! We are featuring TENDER TAGS, a set of 15 stamps. If you have come here from LAURIE's Blog, you are on the right path! If this is your first stop, you may want to go back to Jena's Blog and start from the beginning!


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This month we have 42 Close To My Heart Consultants sharing their creations using this month's SOTM and other great CTMH products on their blogs. This is simple to do - just click on the link at the end of the post on each blog to move to the next one! Here we go!








This is one of our TrueFit Folios decorated using the ANIMAL COOKIES paper pack and my stickease stickers. On the lower left corner is one of our MY Voice Recorders with my 3YO Daughter singing "Inch Worm" You can spot the use of our Tender Tags on the right hand side middle square.




I chose to go with simple this month for this project, using Basic Black and Garden Green Ink on White Daisy CS Base. Accent with the Garden Green Ribbon and Black CS backing this terrific Tag.


Now "Hop" on over to NONA's Blog to see her work! Be sure to visit all the Consultants at their Blogs to get some great crafting ideas and other fun ideas! Remember, the June SOTM is only available until June 30th! Contact your CTMH Consultant (or click here) to see how you can get this stamp set at a discount or even free!

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Here are some more projects I have made using this Stamp of the Month...






Extreme Happiness stamp set along with one of the sentiments from the Tender Tags was used for this Thinking of You card. Paper pack is our Moon Doggie pack.


Chocolate & Sweat Leaf Inks used for this simple card.

This bag is inspired by a gorgeous bag done by one of our CTMH Consultants, Lisa Moore. (Her's was so much more cute!) I had to play around with it and decided to add one of the Tender Tags to match. Paper Pack is Bella.


I hope you are enjoying the Hop, Thanks for visiting!



IF YOU GET LOST....
Jena Devries
http://www.livelovelaughscrapbook.blogspot.com/
Adeline E. Brill
http://adeline-brill.blogspot.com/
Deb Young
http://www.scrapbookczar.blogspot.com/
Chris Green
http://www.createwithchris.blogspot.com/
Jennifer Patrick
http://www.roxybonds-scrappin.blogspot.com/
Chris Shouse
http://www.houseostamps.wordpress.com/
Alanna Moses
http://www.damoses.blogspot.com/
Haley Dyer
http://www.inkyscrapper.blogspot.com/
Jen Rubio
http://www.jenrubio.blogspot.com/
Kami Welter
http://www.scrappin4memories.blogspot.com/
Caren Goldsein
http://www.scrappycaren.blogspot.com/
Laurie R Newton
http://scrapsfromthebeach.blogspot.com/
Reba Poquette
http://www.thedirtyscramper.blogspot.com/
Nona Davenport
http://www.nonapearl.blogspot.com/
Misty Jackson
http://www.misstscraps.blogspot.com/
Julia Menssen
http://www.ralphandjulia.blogspot.com/
Anne Beck
http://www.anniemuses.blogspot.com
Jamia Bankhead
http://www.papermadnessinc.blogspot.com/
Dawn Ross
http://www.iamahappystamper.blogspot.com/
Sherry Thompson
http://www.picturespatternsandpaper.blogspot.com/
Laura Dame
http://www.thecroppersconnection.blogspot.com/
Lucia Grabb
http://www.luciasscrappinandstampin.blogspot.com/
Nancy Ball
http://www.ballisticdesign.blogspot.com/
Shannon Laux
http://www.rockinstamps.blogspot.com/
Melissa Laverty
http://www.fancymelissa.blogspot.com/
Terrie Dodd
http://www.my-life-in-real-time.blogspot.com/
Mindy Eggen
http://www.creativevalleycreations.blogspot.com/
Helen Onulak
http://www.hookedonstamping.com/
Ronnie Crowley
http://www.ronniecreates.blogspot.com/
Karen Strous
http://karensctmh.blogspot.com/
Jaime Benavides
http://www.scrapcrazydiva.blogspot.com/
Kelly Triggs
http://www.stampinallday.blogspot.com/
Lori Miller
http://www.clearlyfromtheheart.blogspot.com/
Brae Montgomery
http://thebrae-er.blogspot.com/
Shannon Pelletier
http://www.shannonmvt.blogspot.com/
Wendy Kessler
http://www.myscrapbookingblog.com/
Paige Dolecki
http://www.paigespaperparadise.blogspot.com/
Pamela OConnor
http://www.cherishyourmemories.blogspot.com/
Shari Odut
http://stampinshari.blogspot.com/
Tammy Lea Pinchard
http://www.creativeimpressions-pinchme.blogspot.com/
Dawn Heuft
http://www.stamptildawn.blogspot.com/
Cibele Glazer
http://www.flowerfoot.blogspot.com/
Sarita Schraeder
http://www.blessedscrapper.blogspot.com/

Saturday, May 30, 2009

Blog Hop #2

Getting ready for the June Blog Hop... stop by June 1 (tomorrow already???) to see over 40 different uses for the CTMH June Stamp of the Month!



I can't wait to see all the different blogs!



See you later!

Wednesday, May 13, 2009

Pokeyz Thursday Menu


"If you can't stand the heat, don't tickle the Dragon!"

~Unknown




Thursday May 14, 2009 Menu



Poultry

**all Poultry & Beef available on hamburger bun or grilled garlic italian bread and served with Pokey's Fries

Dijon Chicken - Chicken Filet with Honey Dijon marinade

Southwestern Chicken - Chicken Filet topped with Roasted Red Pepper, Bacon, and Chedder Cheese (montery jack cheese optional)

Tariyaki Chicken- Chicken Filet in Soy/Tariyaki marinade

Grilled Chicken Salad- Iceburg Lettuce, onion, tomato, mushroom, black olive, cheese topped with grilled Chicken


Beef

Pokey's Pizza Burger- Pokey's hand patty'd beef hamburger stuffed with montery jack cheese seasoned with Italian herbs topped with maranara sauce

Pokey's Should Be World Famous Burger- Pokey's special burger, it's so good you'll need two!

The Bleu- Pokey's burger stuffed with Bleu Cheese & green onion

Grilled Bratworst



Topping Options:

grilled onions

tomato

lettuce

Honey Mustard

Dijon Mustard

Ketchup

grilled mushrooms

Cheese: Montery Jack or Chedder




Lil' Poke-ette's

(Kid's Menu, served with fries and/or apple sauce)

hot dogs

mac n cheese

spaghetti

PB & J

Turkey Sandwich



Okay leave your order :o)
**Delivery Available ($1.00/mile)

Signature-how to

Hi ladies,

A couple of you asked how to create your own signature, so here you go.

Click on my signature at the bottom of my post, this will take you to the create signature site.

Once you pick your signature select "see signature html code"
copy the code and if your using it in a post on a blog when you create your post, type it up as usual and then when you want to add your signature select the "Edit Html" tab on the upper right corner of your post window.

In the Edit Html section, paste your signature code and then you can go back to the compose tab and you will see your Fabulous new signature.

Have Fun and enjoy!!

Tuesday, May 12, 2009

New Signature...attempt

i'm trying my new signature out... never used one before, wish me luck



oh that is just the bomb :o) yay me I figured it out all by myself :o)
(It's the little things in life that count right?)

Hope everyone is having a fabulous Tuesday!

With Love

Free Personal signatures - cool!

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Thursday, May 7, 2009

BLOG HOP MAY 2009!



Welcome to our Stamp of the Month Blog Hop! We will be featuring May's SOTM, which is Be Yourself, a set of 14 stamps. If you have come here from Anne's Blog, you are on the right path! If this is your first stop, you may want to go back to Jena's Blog and start from the beginning!
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This month we have 18 Close To My Heart Consultants sharing their creations using this month's SOTM and other great CTMH products on their blogs. This is simple to do - just click on the link at the end of the post on each blog to move to the next one! Here we go!

This is a Frame that I created with a huge help from my friend Kristen.
This was truly a joint effort! Thank You Kristen for all your help!

Papers Used: Sweet Leaf, Chocolate, Emporium
Inks: Chocolate
Stamps: May SOTM, Be Yourself
Tickled Pink Stamp Set
Dementional embellishment, colored Chocolate using CTMH Brayer

Now "Hop" on over to Leisa's Blog to see her work! Be sure to visit all the Consultants at their Blogs to get some great crafting ideas and other fun ideas! Remember, the May SOTM is only available until May 31st! Contact your CTMH Consultant (or click here) to see how you can get this stamp set at a discount or even free!

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Here are some more projects I have made using this Stamp of the Month...




If you get lost along the way here's a list of all the blogs participating this month...

www.livelovelaughscrapbook.blogspot.com
www.picturespatternsandpaper.blogspot.com
www.flowerfoot.blogspot.com
www.hookedonstamping.com
www.scrapcrazydiva.blogspot.com
http://www.misstscraps.blogspot.com
www.stamptildawn.blogspot.com
http://www.jenrubio.blogspot.com
www.rockinstamps.blogspot.com
http://www.ronniecreates.blogspot.com
http://www.scrapbookczar.blogspot.com
www.my-life-in-real-time.blogspot.com
http://www.luciasscrappinandstampin.blogspot.com
http://www.anniemuses.blogspot.com
http://www.thedirtyscramper.blogspot.com
http://bigredscraps.blogspot.com/
www.damoses.blogspot.com
http://www.scrappycaren.blogspot.com
http://www.roxybonds-scrappin.blogpsot.com

Wednesday, May 6, 2009

Close To Reba's Heart- May 2009

Close To Reba’s Heart
Volume 2, Issue 4
May 2009

CROP FOR A CAUSE
Friday, June 12, 2009-Saturday June 13, 2009
First Presbyterian Church

Eau Claire, WI
$25.00 Registration Paid RSVP by May 22nd

Enjoy a great time of scrapbooking and stamping Friday 6-10 and Saturday 10-6 and help find the cure for Leukemia and Lymphoma. Portions of each registration Fee and all sales will be donated to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of WI and to Jaden Rowekamp. Jaden is a local 5 year old boy who has recently been diagnosed with Leukemia.
Games, Drawings, Food, and Fun!!
Seated Chair massage will be available Saturday for a small fee.

PAID REGISTRATION FOR FRI/SAT CROP DUE BY MAY 22ND, AND INCLUDES:

· Reserves your space
· Snacks and Drinks Friday
· Snacks, Drinks and Lunch Saturday*Snacks Saturday provided by Kris Nilsson of Tastefully Simple
· Use of CTMH Inks, Markers, and Stamps
· New Summer 2009 Idea Book
· Thank You Goodie Bag (est. value $15)
· Entry into Door Prize and Grand Prize Drawing

EARLY BIRD WORKSHOP AVAILABLE—SATURDAY 8AM-10AM
We will be creating a 2 page 12x12 Layout from 8am-10am Saturday. Doors open early and breakfast will be provided for all Early Bird participants and all the left over supplies are yours to keep! 2.50 of each Early Bird Kit will be donated to Jaden and the L&L Society of WI.

EARLY BIRD KITS (All Kits use ‘Back Country’ paper pack):
BASIC $25.00— Level 2 paper pack, My Stickease Assortment, Basic Embellishments, Workshop Guide, Training, Breakfast and extra donation.
BETTER $50.00— includes the Basic Kit as well as the coordinating My Acrylix Stamp set “Campin’ Fever”
BEST $60.00— The Basic and the Better kits as well as Pewter Brads and Natural Hemp to give that little something extra! (an additional 2.50 donation will be given for all Best Kits)
CONTACT ME TODAY TO RESERVE YOUR

MAY STAMP OF THE MONTH: Be Yourself (D1349) $22.95
Beauty and individuality come in all shapes and sizes– take your pick from these strong, confident words and striking silhouettes.
Available May 1-31,2009 only
With a minimum qualifying purchase, get your Stamp of the Month at a discount rate or FREE!

You spend Your discount You Pay only Item #
$25.00 25% off $17.21 D1349A

...and we’re Tickled Pink!

$50.00 50% off $11.48 D1349B
$75.00 75% off $5.74 D1349C
$100.00 100% off FREE D1349D
Contact me today to place your order
ARE YOU UP FOR THE CHALLENGE?
FLOWERS:
Send me a picture of your “Flower” Layout, Card, paper project by May 30th. Voting for best interpretation will be held during the Crop For a Cause June 13. Winner receives a “Fabulous” creation by Reba

BLOG HOP SCAVENGER HUNT:
Check out thedirtyscramper.blogspot.com May 10th for a BLOG HOP!
Start at my Blog and follow through looking at all the amazing Stamp of the Month Artwork!The Hop Begins 10am MSTComment on my blog while your doing the hop and get entered for a Fabulous “Creation” by Reba

BOOK WITH ME:
Help me fill in my calendar and book a gathering with me by May 30th for an additional Thank You Gift (given at gathering)

SCRAPBOOK AND SHARE:
Visit www.rebalynn.myctmh.com and check out the Scrapbook and Share challenge.

NOTHING TO DO WITH SCRAPING— STEP IT UP CHALLENGE
Hi Ladies! I'm giving myself a challenge and I want you all to join me.Summer is coming and I'm getting antsy. I purchased myself a super cheap pedometer and I'm challenging myself to see how many steps I can take each week.Right now I'm not setting a specific goal other than to better myself each week.So this is what I'm thinking. Lets see how we can each do. Whomever wants to join, please do so! The more the merrier!No weigh ins, no diets, just walking. We all do that already!This is just a personal goal that I'm thinking we could make fun.So if you decide to join me, email me each week by 12 on Saturday with the number of steps you've taken. I'll keep a tally of everyone's numbers and post here on my blog so everyone can see. Then by the end of each month whomever is in the #1 place will receive a "FABULOUS 'WORTHLESS' (or priceless if you prefer) PRIZE" Not for you right now? That is not a problem, hopefully I'll keep this going for awhile and you can join in at any time!Know someone that you know would want to join in? Great! Have them email me so I have their email address to send updates.Don't like the idea of putting your name on the blog? Not a problem, just let me know & I'll just enter the numbers under Anonymous Definitely in? Email me or comment on this post right away and lets get started. First weeks numbers will start arriving Saturday May 8th!

Close To My Heart is celebrating May, National Scrapbooking Month with a new scrapbooking kit release.“
Tickled Pink” is available April 15-May 31, 2009 while supplies last.
Featuring the fabulous colors Blush, Hollyhock, Sweat Leaf, Twilight, and Crystal Blue this kit is yours FREE with a $60 minimum Stamp purchase.
Don’t miss this fabulous Kit!Contact me today to get yours.

And Now all my CMTH updates are on TWITTER!!!
@close2rebalynn

Sign up to follow me on Twitter and get entered in a Drawing for a FREE Stamp Set!
SAVE THE DATE
· MAY 9, 2009 KITCHEN KRAFTERS 10AM
· MAY 10 MOTHER’S DAY BLOG HOP
· MAY 22ND CROP FOR A CAUSE PAID RSVP DUE
· JUNE 12-13 CROP FOR A CAUSE

KITCHEN KRAFTERS
MAY 9TH, 2009 10AM Kristen's Home
Hostess: Gloria K
Project: Stamping on Candles
Kitchen Krafters Discount for Crop for the Cause:
Registration Fee $20.00
5% off Early Bird Kit

Take Note: June Meeting will be held June 13, 2009 1pm at First Presbyterian Church during the Crop for A Cause

Cassie M, Mary Sue S, Kris N, & Karen K
Thank you to all my April Hostess'.
Remember as a Hostess you receive free shipping on all orders for the entire year following your gathering!