Giving Thanks!

Welcome back!  Yea, I'm talking to myself.  I can't believe my last post was a year ago.  I have a busy busy life..and I love it.  That isn't going to change, so I'm determined to make blogging fit into my schedule.

There's lots going on in my creative home, and I want to share it with you.  This is my first week caring for my new grandson.  Isn't he adorable!  Yes, he is having a screaming fit, but that's how he gets me to do what he wants me to do, haha.  We're getting used to each other, and to taking bottles too.  There's a lot to learn.  I'm sure I'll be sharing happier photos soon.

Volleyball season is done.

 

Anna played volleyball for the first time this season.  She learned the sport quickly and earned "Most Improved Player" award on the Junior Varsity team.  Our team colors are purple and gold.  Do you like how she wears her school spirit?

There's also lots going on with Close To My Heart.  I'll be sharing lots of artwork with you this month, but I want to start with this month's Stamp of the Month Special.

Capture the Date, Capture the Savings!
November 2012 Constant Campaign

To show our support of Red Cross relief efforts for those areas of the US severely affected by Hurricane Sandy, Close To My Heart will donate $1 for every Stamp of the Month set sold as a part of this promotion during November.

In November, you’ll get something extra when you buy the Stamp of the Month—50% off another stamp set! When you qualify for and buy the November Stamp of the Month set, Capture the Date, you’ll receive another stamp set* of your choice for 50% off—it’s like two promotions in one! The versatile Capture the Date stamp set is great for any layout, card, invitation, or calendar, and now you can choose another stamp set at half-off for more wonderful papercrafting. Get Capture the Date and then capture the savings today!

* Offer valid for A-E and M size stamp sets only; K-size, Workshops on the Go^®, Cricut^® collection, and Stamp of the Month stamp sets are not eligible for this promotion. Maximum of one 50% off stamp set per order.

Dates: Offer valid November 1–30, 2012

This is such a great stamp set for cardmakers and scrapbookers.  It has four sizes of numbers!  There are so many times you need numbers, and now you can have just the right size.  You'll also enjoy the different "month" sizes and fonts.  Let me show you one of my favorite uses for all those numbers...

Place numbers onto a 3x3 block to create a customized background stamp.  Having all those different sizes makes it so interesting and fun!

Keep stamping, turning the block, stamping off the edges of the cardstock to create a one-of-a-kind background.

Cool, hunh?  Now add that to a card base with a few more creative touches...

Which do you like best...olive or pacifica?  I'm sure they'll both be a fun surprise in someone's mailbox!  I love this birthday saying from D1514 Just A Number, "Age is just a number...

I'll be back tomorrow with some more fun ideas for this stamp set.