Christmas Cards

I've been having a little fun making some Christmas Cards. Hope you enjoy looking at them. I just love putting together these cards for my family and friends. Most all the products used are CTMH. If you need to order something from me, just go to my website http://www.juliam.myctmh.com/. There is a great clearance sale going on right now and you can also watch a new "Art & Soul" CTMH TV segment to give you tips on cardmaking and scrapbooking. Have a wonderful Holiday season!

Air Force Basic Graduation

Shawn graduated from Air Force Basic Training with Honors in October! It was hard, but we are so proud of his accomplishments. Caleb didn't want to let go of his daddy the entire weekend. It was so awesome to see all the graduates. Shawn played in the band the time he was in San Antonio and a small group was asked to play at the Spurs game halftime while we were there. Pretty cool. He is now in Biloxi, MS in training for 14 weeks and then we will see where he will be assigned. Quinci and Caleb can hardly wait.

September SOTM Blog Hop

Welcome to our Stamp of the Month Blog Hop! We will be featuring September's SOTM, which is Treasures, a set of 13 stamps. If you have come here from Jennifer's Blog, you are on the right path!***This month we have over 68 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! I used the "Grace" paper packet, along with ribbon from the Twilight Ribbon rounds, Heritage edge anchors and clear sparkles.

Now "Hop" on over to Shannon's http://www.mycolorfulworldinvt.blogspot.com/ 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 September SOTM is only available until September 30! Contact me athttp://www.juliam.myctmh.com/ to see how you can get this stamp set at a discount or even free!***If you get lost on the hop or find links that aren't working, click HEREhttp://www.livelovelaughscrapbook.blogspot.com/ to start at the beginning with Jena's blog.

CTMH August Stamp of the Month Blog Hop

Welcome to our Stamp of the Month Blog Hop! We will be featuring August's SOTM. If you have come here from Leisa's Blog http://bigredscraps.blogspot.com 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! http://livelovelaughscrapbook.blogspot.com This month we have 64 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 goI used the Wishes book for the template for my card along with the "Bella" papers. Used Colonial white for my base and used Hollyhock, Olice and Smokey plum inks. I also used some pretty flowers sand brads to spice it up a little. Now "Hop" on over to Jan's Blog http://scrapandstamp4ever.blogspot.com 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 August SOTM is only available until August 31st! Contact me at http://juliam.myctmh.com to see how you can get this stamp set at a discount or even free!>

Family Reunion-July 7-10, 2009

July 7th thru 10th we had a reunion with Ralph's family in Nauvoo, Illinois. We had 80 in attendance. We stayed at Camp Nauvoo. They had cabins, sites for camping and RVs, a huge lodge with a dining room and kitchen in the basement. Each family was in charge of one meal and the kitchen was so nice. It came with dishes, pans, and even a commercial dishwasher so we didn't have to buy paper goods. We had at least one representative from all the 8 children present. We attended the LDS Nauvoo pageant, visited the Old buildings in Nauvoo and also had 37 adults attend a Temple session and the youth did Baptisms in the Temple. Most saw the Carthage Jail where Joseph Smith was killed. We had a great time, but it was a little stressful for us since it was our turn to be in charge. We are glad that we won't have to do again for 16 years. In 2011 it will be in Washington State, hosted by Ralph's sister Silvia. We are so blessed by loving families and were so glad to be able to spend some time with them enjoying meals, playing games and attending the Temple together.

CTMH July Stamp of the Month

Welcome to our Stamp of the Month Blog Hop! We will be featuring July's SOTM, which is You've Got Flair, a set of 8 stamps. If you have come here from Heather' Blog http://www.twindragonflydesigns.blogspot.com/, you are on the right path! If this is your first stop, you may want to go back to Jena's Blog www.livelovelaughscrapbook.blogspot.comand start from the beginning!
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This month we have 44 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 card is 3x6. I used the blending pen to color (clover meadow, twilight, holiday red and sunflower) in the various parts of the medalion. The card base features clover meadow cardstock embossed lines using stylus and cutter. The medalion was pop dotted to give it some dimension.

Now "Hop" on over to Lori Miller's Blog http://www.clearlyfromtheheart.blogspot.com 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 July SOTM is only available until July 31st! Contact me at http://www.juliam.myctmh.comto see how you can get this stamp set at a discount or even free!

Mystery Box cards

Hello! I ordered the $100 Mystery Box from CTMH last week and received over $200 in product. One of the items was a Bulk pkg of layout pages from More to Adore. I thought, I really like these papers but I can't do 20 layout's with the same paper. I made 4 cards from one sheet and one extra card base. I think they turned out great and gives my customers an idea of how to use the Level One layout pages. Hope you like them.

YM Girls Camp

I just spent the last week at Knobnoster State Park in Missouri as one of the cooks for Girl's scamp for our stake. There were 5 of us in the kitchen feeding 160 people 3 meals a day. We had no air conditioning, but we did have 3 ovens, a commercial dish washer and a walk-in fridge. We made great meals including home made cinnamon rolls one morning. I did really have a great time, except the cabin where we were to sleep had mice, so 3 of us just took our air mattresses and slept in our cars. It sure was nice to come home and sleep in my water bed. The girls were all great helping with the dishes, etc. One of the groups even sang as they did the dishes. I had to come home a day early to decorate a wedding cake for Saturday. It turned out nice.

CTMH June Specials

During the month of June, everyday at 9 am(MT) a new special will be posted on my website(click on the image in the upper right hand section of the page). This special will be good for 23 hours only. You must order before 8 am(MT) the next day. The specials will include something free with your purchase of any My Acrylix Stamp set(not including Stamp of the Month). When you order a stamp set only you will receive the FREE gift of the day and you shipping will only be $3. This will be the special for 24 of the days in June. The other 6 days will be a surprise box with assorted products for at least 50% off. Check the website everyday to see the great specials.

CTMH June Stamp of the Month Blog Hop

Welcome to our Stamp of the Month Blog Hop! We will be featuring June's SOTM, which is Tender Tags, a set of 15 stamps. If you have come here from Misty's Blog, you are on the right path! If this is your first stop, you may want to go back to Jena's Blog(www.livelovelaughscrapbook.blogspot.com) 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!


Here is my card I created using the June Stamp of the Month for CTMH. I used the Moon Doggie papers. The card is 3X6. I colored my flower using cranberry reinker and our white daisy paper flowers. I embossed the "Thinking of you" to make it stand out a little more. Now hop on over to Anne'sBlog(http://www.anniemuses.blogspot.com) 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 me at juliam5914@hotmail.com or visit my web-ste juliam.myctmh.com to see how you can get this stamp set at a discount or even free!

Mother's Day

I had a wonderful weekend. Trent and Lori started off by giving me an assortment of perennials to plant in my flower garden by my front door. I had my Open House for CTMH in the afternoon for the new Idea Book. We made fun cards and 2 page layouts using the new Bella papers. While I was having my Open House, Ralph planted my flowers for me.

On Sunday morning, I went to church with the beautiful 2 gardenia corsage that Ralph gave me. I think I was the only mom at church that had a corsage, so I felt really special. That afternoon, Lori made cubes steak for dinner, Trent made mashed potatoes, Heidi cut up fresh strawberries and cooked fresh green beans and Quinci brought some wonderful rosemary bread for the dinner. Heidi gave me some Pampered chef goodies I needed and Shawn gave me a gift card to buy more fun craft things at Michael's.

I am so blessed with my husband, children and their families. I thank the Lord everyday for all that I have. I talked to my Mom on the phone to tell her I love her also. We are all so blessed.

Sad News

I'm sorry to report that my son-in-law, Lucas, lost his mom, Ann, on April 29th. She died suddenly of a heart attack. She was a wonderful grandma. She had a sewing business and made such cute clothes for Sydney. She will be missed by all who knew her.

My Open House that was scheduled for May 2nd was postponed because of the funeral. I will be having it this Saturday, May 9th from noon till 4 pm. Please stop by and make a fun card with us.

So Far Behind!!!!!

OK, I am going to try and be better about this whole blogging business. I am having an Open House for my CTMH business on May 2nd from 10 am till 3 pm. I invite all of you to come by and make a free card and look at the great new Idea Book that goes live on May 1st. This is also National Scrapbooking Day and you can do a 2 page layout for only $5. Please let me know ahead of time if you want to do this, so I can have all the supplies ready. There are so many cute new stamp sets and there will be door prizes and lots of fun.
The Special for now till May 31st is "Tickled Pink" It includes a great stamp set, glitter paper, card stock, texture tool and white daisy embellishments. You can buy the pack outright for $34.95 or get it free if you buy $60 in My Acrylic Stamp Sets. You also get it free if you sign up to be a consultant during the month of May or you can host a $400 gathering and get it free alsong with all the other goodies you would earn from the gathering. Check it out on my website.

New Year! Well, I am trying to keep up with this blogging, but not very good at it yet. Ralph and I are losing weight(He is doing a lot better than I am, but I am losing) Ralph is so much better at exercising. I really need to get into a routine that I like and stick to it. We are trying to get out of debt, so hopefully we will be able to retire in the not too distant future. I really want to work on building my CTMH business and then when Ralph retires we want to go on a mission.