Christmas Tag Blog Hop!

Hey everyone!  Well, the leftover turkey and stuffing is gone, the tree is up, and the Christmas CD's have officially come out at my house.  Time to get ready for my favorite time of the year!  In celebration, some of the Damask Divas are having an impromptu Christmas tag blog hop to help you get ready!  

We are featuring something that EVERYONE needs at this time of the year--gift tags for Christmas packages!  So grab a cup of hot chocolate, sit back, and enjoy as we share our creations with you!

I went a little "tag happy" actually this year as it is my first Christmas with Close to My Heart.  I have made sooooo many, but blogged so few!  Here are a few of my faves that I made.  They are all created with cuts from the Cricut Art Philosophy or Artiste Cartridges along with other fabulous Close to My Heart products.

Artiste and Very Merry Christmas S1210

Art Philosophy and Holiday Wishes CC1015

 Shimmer Trim and Sparkles too!

Art Philosophy, Perfect Fit Frames D1527, and Countdown B1390

Art Philosophy, Snowflakes D1480, Universal Backgrounds D1477, and Very Merry Christmas S1210

Hmmmm...it is kind of crazy, but guess what I feel like doing now?  Making more Christmas tags!
Hop on off to see the other amazing creations while I get busy!  Thanks for hopping with us!

Your next stop is Traci Williams at Paper Crafting 101.

If you get lost along the way, here is a list of participating blogs:

Mimi, Myself, and I --you are here!

Paper Crafting 101 --your next stop!

Crafting with Carolyn

The Gypsy Chic

Cutesy and Sills Crafts

Creating Fun Crafts

Enjoy the fabulous creations!

June Stamp of the Month Blog Hop!

Welcome to our first monthly Stamp of the Month Blog Hop! On the 15th of each month we will be showcasing the current SOTM set with various projects created by talented Close to my Heart consultants. If you are visiting from Judith, then you are on the right track.  If not, please start at the beginning with our hostess Pam!



Life is tweet with the set for June! So many options with this set! You can do birthdays, anniversaries, or just general thinking of you projects. The possibilities are endless!  I knew I had to have this set when I saw the play on words they use with "tweet."  I am a total sucker for that, and with my cricut cartridges, I have lots of birds to choose from.  ;)  Also, just a side note, THIS IS MY FIRST BLOG HOP!!!!  Woot!  I am a bit excited!


Here is my creation:

 This is a standard size A2 card (4.25 x 5.5)
 Inside sentiment:

 The balloon stamp inspired me to use color on this particular card.  The White Daisy cardstock really makes them POP!  I also used to be one of those people who thought they would NEVER take the time to cut out and use stamped images other than the easy-peasy cricut cuts, lol--never say never!

 Tied the balloons up with a piece of baker's twine so they wouldn't get away.

 Here is a little tip too.  I wanted to draw the string lines on the card behind some of the balloons, so I just placed a little dot at the place where each should start.  This allowed me to remove all of the balloons at the same time and left plenty of room for drawing the lines.  :)

Here is a complete list of CTMH supplies for this card:


Life is Tweet June Stamp of the Month
Desert Sand, Creme Brulee, Baby Pink, and White Daisy cardstock
Tulip, Hollyhock, Lagoon, Pansy Purple, Creme Brulee, Pear, Desert Sand, and 
Black Exclusive Ink Pads
Paradise Assortment Baker's Twine in Lagoon 
Sparkles Red, Pink, and Purple Assortment
Fine-tip, black marker
AND my trusty micro-tip scissors!


Now if the goblins of cyber space have gotten you lost along away here is the list of all the talented consultants who are participating in this months blog hop!

 1. Pamela Stewart - http://i-candy-scraps.blogspot.com/

        2. Amber La Mons- http://www.scrapperstherapy.blogspot.com/

3. Darla Haverstock http://www.stampingunderdoctorsorders.blogspot.com/

4. Eva Friesen http://www.loveofcreating.blogspot.com/

5. Melissa McDaniel http://melissamcdaniel-scraps.blogspot.com/

6. Joanne Barnes http://josiesjoy.blogspot.com/

7. Lucy Kelleher http://love2createitall.com/

8. Addie Recoy http://addierecoydesigns.wordpress.com/

9. Carol Loftus http://carolloftus.blogspot.com/

10. Amy McVey http://clearlystamping.blogspot.com/

11. Melissa Wyatt http://ohscrapbym.blogspot.com/

12. Judith Ashmore http://grammiejudys.blogspot.com/

*you are here* 13. Amie Kiger http://mimimyselfandibykigz.blogspot.com/

If you happened along in the middle of all our fun, just go back to number one form me!  Pam is our hostess with the mostess!  Thanks, Pam!

DON'T FORGET!  June STAMPAGANZA is on right now!  Buy two any size A, B, C, D, or E stamp sets  and your third set is FREE!!!  This is not a joke, lol--and it doesn't happen very often, so go check them off your wish list NOW!  Only through June 30th!  www.mimimyselfandi.ctmh.com