Keeley's Kreations: February 2014

Friday, February 28, 2014

Close To My Heart's March Stamp of the Month -- Happy Place (S1403) Blog Hop!

Welcome to our Close To My Heart Stamp of the Month Blog Hop.

We will be featuring March's SOTM, which is

Happy Place (S1403), a set of 7 stamps.

If you have come here from Pam's Blog,

you are on the right path.

I wasn't sure what I wanted to do with this cute set.

I really wanted to make a layout of my mom, myself and my daughter, Morgan, but I didn't have a picture at my crop when I had the time to craft...LOL.

So I decided on a card. I wanted to make it a simple one and focus on the sentiment more than the picture.

I like how it turned out with the pop of red and yellow.

I like how it turned out with the pop of Ruby red and Honey yellow.

I stamped the heart a second time in Ruby Ink, cut it out and then used our 3-D Adhesive Tape to add a little bit of dimension to the card.

Now "Hop" on over to Toni's Blog to see her work.

Close To My Heart Products Used in This Card:

3-D Foam Tape (Z1151) -- $5.95

Ruby Cardstock (X5927) -- $14.50

White Daisy Cardstock (1385) -- $9.50

Black Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad (Z2105) -- $5.25

Ruby Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad (Z2170) -- $5.25

Honey Exclusive Inks Marker Set (Z2415) -- $5.95

Remember, the March SOTM is only available until March 31.

When you place a $50 order, you can purchase the SOTM for only $5.

You can also purchase it at it's retail price of $17.95.

To Purchase Any of These Great CTMH Products
Click on the Shopping Cart!

Congrats & Welcome to Our Newest Close To My Heart Team Members!!

I wanted to give a HUGE shout out to the newest members of the

From the Heart Embellishers Team.

Welcome Ladies and Congratulations.

You are going to LOVE Close To My Heart and

ALL it has to offer you.

I'm sooooo happy you chose our CTMH family to join.

You ARE Welcome Here.

Joined Us in Quarter 1:

January:
1/3 -- Maureen Palmatier (1st Level)
1/10 -- Angie Mead (1st Level)
1/17 -- Kari Brown (1st Level)
1/29 -- Ann Roettger (1st Level)

February:
2/20 -- Carol Guziewski (1st Level)
2/23 -- Tammy Lubick (1st Level)

I can't wait to see what 2014 brings you and
your Close To My Heat business.

We look forward to helping you along your CTMH journey.

Congrats Ladies!!

If you are interested in joining Close To My Heart
check out the following links:

FAQs About Joining CTMH

My CTMH Resume

How Do I Become A Close To My Heart Consultant?

Consultant Kit

And if you are ready to join:

Join My Team

Thursday, February 27, 2014

DON'T FORGET -- Come Crop 'Til Ya Drop on Saturday!!

We Have 23 Lovely Ladies Registered to

Crop 'Til They Drop on Saturday.

Don't forget to RSVP to Join Us.

CROP ‘Til Ya Drop!!

Saturday, March 1, 2014

Noon to Midnight (or later)

ALSO BE SURE TO MARK YOU CALENDARS

FOR ALL of 2014's EVENTS

LISTED AT THE BOTTOM OF THE POST!!

WHO: You and your friends
WHEN: From Noon to Midnight (or later) -

Saturday, March 1, 2014
WHERE: Comfort Suites - 1253 John Q. Hammons Dr.,

Madison, WI, 53717 - (608) 836-3033
COST: $10.00 per person to cover the room rental
RSVP: keeleyskreations@gmail.com - (608) 320-9801

** BINGO FOR A BUCK **

Want a chance to earn FREE product from the Spring/Summer 2014 Idea Book for $2.

The first person to call Bingo will win the cash and be able to put that towards purchasing new products.

We will play 3 times (3pm, 7pm and 11pm) so plan accordingly for some fun.

** GIVEAWAYS & GRAND PRIZE **

There will be giveaways that you must be in attendance to win.
I also am giving away a Grand Prize at midnight in which you do not need to be present to win.

** TOOLS **

I will provide the following:

Cricut Expression as well as cartridges - including the EXCLUSIVE CTMH Cartridges Art Philosophy, Artiste and Artbooking (and about 50 other cartridges - both fonts and images)

**Everyone is welcome to use my Cricut, but if you own Cutting Mats please bring your own.**

Sizzix Big Shot with Cuttlebug, Tim Holtz and Sizzix Embossing Folders
Punches - Close To My Heart, Fiskars, Martha Stewart, EK Success and Stampin' Up Punches
CTMH Stamp Sets - Alpha Stamp Sets and Sentiment Stamp Sets
CTMH Ink Pads & Coordinating Cardstock - All 42 Colors
CTMH Acrylic Blocks
CTMH How-To Programs (4 for Scrapbooking, 2 for Cardmaking and 2 for both)

** ORDERING **

You are not required to purchase any CTMH products.

This is strictly to get together and have some fun so bring whatever you want to work on.

I will have FREE Close To My Heart Idea Books for you, and orders are always more than welcome.

In addition there will also be CTMH products available (all 42 colors of current cardstock for $0.50 each).

** FOOD & DRINK **

If you want to leave for lunch and/or dinner or shopping and come back you are more than welcome to.

If you would like something to drink throughout the day you will need to bring your own beverages as well as any snack type foods.

2014's CROP & RETREAT DATES:

April 25-27 -- Craft-A-Palooza Weekend Retreat (Begins Friday at 8am / Ends Sunday at 8pm)

May 3

June 7

July -- NO CROP

August 2 -- New Autumn/Winter Idea Book Extravaganza (10am to Noon) & Crop (Noon to Midnight)

September 6

October 4

November 14-16 -- Craft-A-Palooza Weekend Retreat (Begins Friday at 8am / Ends Sunday at 8pm)

December 13

Can't make it all day...no problem...come for a couple hours and PLAY.

We still have room so walk-ins are welcome!!

Wednesday, February 26, 2014

Nathan Took 1st Place at the River Valley Tourney!!

On January 25 Nathan took to the mats in Spring Green at the River Valley Tournament.

Going in to this tournament he told me that he was going to take 1st place.

He said this tournament was for me because it was on my birthday.

The kid is so darn sweet.

He had a huge cheering section at this tournament as Auntie Shana, Uncle Craig, Auntie Brandy, Uncle Jon and cousins Gabe and Dom came to watch on top of his normal cheering section of Sean, me and Morgan.

For the first time this season he got a GREAT workout.

All 3 of his matches went the distance...3 matches with 3 periods each 1 minute long.

Match 1 -- He won 10-0.

Match 2 -- He won 8-2.

Match 3 -- He won 6-4.

The last one was a tough match.

Nathan ended up giving the Waunakee kid 2 total points on illegal moves.

You can't lock your hands near the head or waste, and Nathan did it twice.

Normally the first time the ref will give you a warning, but not this time.

He awarded 1 point to the Waunakee kid right away.

Nathan didn't learn from his mistake the first time and did it again so a 2nd point was awarded.

EEK!! It was a nail biter, but he pulled it out....soooo proud.

I was not happy at the end of the last match.

The father of the Waunakee kiddo did not want to shake hands with Sean after the match.

Then when it came time for the awards ceremony he grabbed his 2nd place medal and left.

They wouldn't stick around for the group picture.

Same thing happened with the 3rd place kiddo. He never even showed up to get his medal.

CRAZY.

I'm so proud of Nathan because win or lose he shows GREAT sportsmanship.

Congrats on your hard fought 1st place buddy.

THANK YOU for the BEST Birthday Present Ever.

Follow Nathan's 2013-14 Wrestling Season:

2nd Place -- Sugar River Rambler

1st Place -- Badger K-6 Challenge

1st Place -- Oregon Youth Tourney
4th Place -- Stoughton Tough Man Tourney

2nd Place -- DeForest Gold Medal Tourney

Tuesday, February 25, 2014

Close To My Heart's Artbooking Made Easy -- Episode 24: Top Secret

The secret is out.

I love the Cricut Artbooking cartridge because it is my go-to source for documenting meaningful memories with just the push of a button.

The shapes on the top secret–themed mini album keys are perfect for scrapbooking your big ideas and big adventures.

Watch the video to learn more.

Previous Artbooking Made Easy Episodes:
Episode 1: Getting Started with Cricut Artbooking
Episode 2: A+ School Layouts
Episode 3: Summer Mini-Albums
Episode 4: Spooky Halloween Layouts
Episode 5: Halloween Mini-Layouts
Episode 6: Designed Decor Flip Stand Album
Episode 7: Fall Into Artbooking
Episode 8: Everyday Layout
Episode 9: Festive Mini-Albums
Episode 10: Freedom Layouts
Episode 11: Cross-Cartridge Collaboration
Episode 12: Christmas Layouts
Episode 13: Friendship Layouts
Episode 14: Wintertime Layouts
Episode 15: Elegant Mini-Albums
Episode 16: Celebration Layouts

Episode 17: Inspiration Mini Albums

Episode 18: Love Is in the Air

Episode 19: Love, Love, Love

Episode 20: Crush on Artbooking

Episode 21: Sugar & Spice

Episode 22: Sweet Smiles

Episode 23: Nursery Rhymes

Episode 24: Top Secret
Episode 25: Happy Springtime

Take your scrapbooking to never-before-seen levels with the new Cricut® Artbooking collection!

With oodles of images in each of 15 layout themes, you can create several coordinating pages for each theme using just two keys and one dial size.

Images include accents, borders, titles, overlays, photo mats—in standard photo sizes!—and more.

The Cricut® keys are optimized for creating 12" × 12" pages in a jiffy.

You'll also love creating 10 themed mini books, also optimized for several different sizes using just two keys and one dial size.

When you're finished cutting, use the coordinating stamp sets and Dimensional Elements shapes to add even more pizzazz!

Collection includes:

1 – Cartridge (700 images: Font, Mini Books, Layouts)

3 – My Acrylix® D-size stamp sets

3 – 12" × 9" Dimensional Elements (3 sheets of different shapes)

Creative Feature Keys:

Title, Photo Mat 1, Photo Mat 2, Icon, Border, Overlay.

Recommended blocks for included stamp sets:

1" × 1" (Y1000), 1" × 3½" (Y1002), 2" × 2" (Y1003), 3" × 3" (Y1006), 2" x 3½" (Y1009), 4" × 5" (Y1012).

To Purchase Your Artbooking Collection

Click on the Shopping Cart!!

Monday, February 24, 2014

Close To My Heart's Ivy Lane Level 2 Artwork

Not really interested in stamping on your layouts, but want to add character and dimension?

I have the perfect embellishments for you.

Close To My Heart sells Complements and My Stickease to coordinate with our Paper Packets.

Below is artwork featuring the

IVY LANE PAPER PACKET (X7178B)

and the

IVY LANE COMPLEMENTS (X7178C).

12" x 12" Forever Friends Layout

9042 Make It from Your Heart™ Vol. 2: Pattern 2

X7178B Ivy Lane Paper Packet

X7178C Ivy Lane Complements

1385 White Daisy Cardstock

Z3001 Ivy Lane Assortment

Z1936 Purple Glitter Gems

Z1923 Smoothie Striped Washi Tape

Z1920 Gold Polka-Dot Washi Tape

Z1294 Sanding Kit

12" x 12" Always Remember Layout

9042 Make It from Your Heart™ Vol. 2: Pattern 6

X7178B Ivy Lane Paper Packet

X7178C Ivy Lane Complements

1385 White Daisy Cardstock

1273 Desert Sand Cardstock

Z3001 Ivy Lane Assortment

Z1936 Purple Glitter Gems

Z1923 Smoothie Striped Washi Tape

Z1799 Silver Shimmer Trim

Z1851 Scallop Border Punch

Z1294 Sanding Kit

To View More Level 2 Artwork:

Skylark Level 2

TO PURCHASE ANY OF THESE GREAT PRODUCTS

CLICK ON THE SHOPPING CART!!

Sunday, February 23, 2014

Close To My Heart's Artbooking Made Easy -- Episode 23: Nursery Rhymes

Using the nursery–themed keys on the Cricut Artbooking cartridge will have you singing your favorite nursery rhymes, reliving your cherished childhood memories, and reminiscing about your baby’s first years.

Watch the video to see these two keys in action.