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!