Throwback Thursday: 45 Minutes to 19

Hey there crafty friends.  I have a quick joke for you!

Why was 6 afraid of 7?

Because 7, 8, 9!  (seven ate nine!)

Giggle.  I needed a really good laugh, and I just saw that I have 789 posts on my blog!!!  Wow!

I have been cutting with my Cricut Explore like a CRAZY woman today as I make a display board for my Close to My Heart Cricut Collections--and in case you haven't noticed, the family keeps growing!  I cannot wait to introduce you to the NEW member of the Cricut Family next month!!!  Check out my Facebook Page HERE to get a sneak peak since that is the only place to see it so far! 

But first, I sit here with little tears rolling down my cheeks as my oldest turns 19 in just 45 short minutes.  I was completely fine until I started thinking about it...aaaaand that means next year is 20.  Suddenly I am drowning in all the things I still want her to KNOW.  All the things we haven't DONE.  Will the things I have tried to impress upon her be ENOUGH?  I really don't like stressing out about it, because when it comes down to it, despite every moment of doubt, life is pretty wonderful, and I have successfully raised a kid to age 19!!!  Who'd have thunk?  ;)

A little reminder how wonderful life can be from the July 2015 Stamp of the Month.

I made this little PML (Picture My Life pocket-style scrapbooking) card at our little "off-site" convention a couple of weeks ago, and was so happy for the reminder when I put it in my organizer today while cleaning up the craft cave.  I used some Lagoon Hearts Washi Tape, and some Chalk-It Up Assortment puffies to make it mine.

How would you make it YOURS?  :)

Jumping into July!!!

Can you even believe it???  July always seems to sneeeeeeeak up on us doesn't it?  I DO have some FANTASTIC news to go along with its sudden appearance, though!

THANK YOU!!!!!!!  I had a strong rally at the end of June to meet my sales goal, and have YOU to thank for it!!!  Because I could NOT have done it without you, not only am I giving away the size D stamp to the one who put me over the goal, I am ALSO going to send EACH one who also helped me out a special gift!  I absolutely appreciate it!  :) 

AND I have great news for July as well!

This month, you can get the Close to My Heart July 2015 Stamp of the Month for just....nothing!!!

It is totally true!  Just purchase $25 worth of My Acrylix stamps from my website, and you can add this adorable set for FREE!  You just pay shipping on the retail value of the free stamp which is less than $1!  :)  Now THAT'S a reason to celebrate!  Here is a closer look at this SUPER scrapping set...

BUT WAIT!!!  There's MORE!!!

When you purchase $25 in My Acrylix stamps, you could also choose any current HOSTESS ONLY REWARD set for just $5!!!  That's right!

SO, for every $25 you spend on stamps in July, you can choose to add one of these amazing deals!  You just pay the shipping on the free sets (which is less than $1 on the largest stamps.) but no tax.

AND, YES!!!  You can qualify for more than one!  :)