Creation for a cause...

A few weeks back, I was given a very special assignment from Close to my Heart. I was very honored to be included in a group of very talented consultants who were invited to do a piece of artwork for a silent auction to benefit Operation Smile. I didn't have much time to create a one-of-a-kind, 'over-the-top' piece of artwork...but was pretty pleased with the final product I sent!

The silent auction was held last weekend during Close to my Heart's Leadership convention and raised over $5300 to benefit Operation Smile! I am so pleased to say that will help over 20 children receive a much needed operation to help give them a beautiful new smile!

I decided to do a piece of home decor artwork rather than creat a mini-album or the like. I used a 12x12 canvas and created a family picture frame. All the products I used were from Close to my Heart with the exception of the canvas and stand.

Click here to learn more about Operation Smile or how you can help.

August Blog Hop!

Welcome to the Stamp of the Month Blog Hop! We will be featuring August's SOTM, D1352-It's Your Day a set of 26 stamps. If you have come here from Dawn'sBlog, you are on the right path! If this is your first stop, you may want to go back to Jena's Blog and start from the beginning!

This month we have 66 Close To My Heart Consultants sharing their creations using this stamp set and other great CTMH products on their blogs. This is so simple to do - just click on the link at the end of the post on each blog to move to the next one! The sit back and get ready to be inspired!

Here are my two creations using only Close to my Heart Product:

Supplies Used:

D1352 It's Your Day August Stamp of the Month

X7112B Animal Cookies Level 2 paper pack

Z270 White Grosgrain Ribbon

Z1133 White Ricrac

Z1052 Ricrack Collection

Z1155 Clear Buttons

Z1111 Summer Carnival Brads

Z2166Tulip Exclusive Ink Pad

Z2150 Sunflower Exclusive Ink Pad

Z2119 Dutch Blue Exclusive Ink Pad

Z2113 Clover Meadow Exclusive Ink Pad

Z1294 Sanding Kit

Now "Hop" on over to Beth's Blog 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 August SOTM is only available until August 30th! Contact me today to see how you can get this stamp set at a discount or even free!

If you get lost along the way or find links that aren't working, here is a complete list of all the talented ladies who are participating:

Jena DeVries
http://www.livelovelaughscrapbook.blogspot.com/
Kristie Horness-Herdener
http://www.goofyscrapper.blogspot.com/
Carla Ironside
http://www.carlacreates.blogspot.com/
Deb Young
http://www.scrapbookczar.blogspot.com/
Alanna Moses
http://www.damoses.blogspot.com/
Paige Dolecki
http://www.paigespaperparadise.blogspot.com/
Wendy Kessler
http://www.myscrapbookingblog.com/
Heather Painchaud
http://www.twindragonflydesigns.blogspot.com/
Helen Onulak
http://www.hookedonstamping.com/
Barbra Otten
http://barbraotten.blogspot.com/
Haley Dyer
http://www.inkyscrapper.blogspot.com/
Nona Davenport
http://www.nonapearl.blogspot.com/
Michelle Robinson
http://www.amaizenbluelady.typepad.com/
Cindy Leek
http://www.paperspadsandpictures.blogspot.com/
Melissa Laverty
http://www.fancymelissa.blogspot.com/
Katy Donaldson
http://www.scrappinkaty.blogspot.com/
Amy McVey
http://www.clearlystamping.blogspot.com/
Tammy Lea Pinchard
http://www.creativeimpressions-pinchme.blogspot.com/
Leslie Markland
http://pandascrapper.blogspot.com/
Judy Burger
http://makingtimeformemories.blogspot.com/
Laurie R Newton
http://scrapsfromthebeach.blogspot.com/
Kami Welter
http://www.scrappin4memories.blogspot.com/
Tracy Oleksak
http://www.mamaolie.blogspot.com/
Karen Norman
http://www.gettinscrappywithit.blogspot.com/
Chris Shouse
http://www.houseostamps.wordpress.com/
Cibele Glazer
http://www.flowerfoot.blogspot.com/
Debra Van Patten
http://memoriesoftheheartbydeb.blogspot.com/
Terrie Dodd
http://www.my-life-in-real-time.blogspot.com/
Jamia Bankhead
http://www.papermadnessinc.blogspot.com/
Anne Beck
http://www.anniemuses.blogspot.com
Jennifer Patrick
http://www.roxybonds-scrappin.blogspot.com/
Laurie Levnik
http://www.creationsbylaurie.blogspot.com/
Lori Miller
http://www.clearlyfromtheheart.blogspot.com/
Brae Montgomery
http://thebrae-er.blogspot.com/
Dawn Ross
http://www.iamahappystamper.blogspot.com/
Dawn Slipcevic
http://dawnscrapsalot.blogspot.com/
Barbara Harris
http://www.paper-creations117.blogspot.com/
Carol Taggio
http://craftycarol55.blogspot.com/
Jill Lucas
http://scrapwench.blogspot.com/
Chris Green
http://www.createwithchris.blogspot.com/
Nancy Ball
http://www.ballisticdesign.blogspot.com/
Dawn Heuft
http://www.stamptildawn.blogspot.com/
Kelly Triggs
http://www.stampinallday.blogspot.com/
Beth Naumann
http://www.bethscreativeblock.blogspot.com/
Antoinette Herrin
http://www.godblessyourart.blogspot.com/
Jessica Booth
http://jessicabooth.blogspot.com/
Jen Rubio
http://www.jenrubio.blogspot.com/
Misty Jackson
http://www.misstscraps.blogspot.com/
Adeline E. Brill
http://adeline-brill.blogspot.com/
Lori Leng
http://www.pinkcloudscrappers.blogspot.com/
Pam Klassen
http://eimmap.blogspot.com/
Pamela OConnor
http://www.cherishyourmemories.blogspot.com/
Jennifer Royal
http://www.craftroyalty.blogspot.com/
Caren Goldsein
http://www.scrappycaren.blogspot.com/
Shannon Pelletier
http://www.mycolorfulworldinvt.blogspot.com/
Sherry Thompson
http://www.picturespatternsandpaper.blogspot.com/
Maricar Harris
http://www.maricarharris.blogspot.com/
Traci Godbee
http://createwithtraci.blogspot.com/
Laura Dame
http://www.thecroppersconnection.blogspot.com/
Miranda Kurz
http://www.scrampinwithmiranda.com/
Leisa Hubley
http://www.bigredscraps.blogspot.com/
Julia Menssen
http://www.ralphandjulia.blogspot.com/
Jan Moxey
http://scrapandstamp4ever.blogspot.com/
Jody Gustafson
http://www.cre8nmemories.blogspot.com/

Sweet Baby

Today I am sharing my latest adventures in putting fabric on my cards. I made this 6x6 Sweet Baby card with fabric, lace and ribbon. It was a real challenge but really rewarding working with such textural items! What is hard to tell in the picture is the center of the heart has fabric in it and is puffed up a bit. I even placed the rub-on directly onto the fabric.

I was so excited to give it to her...that I forgot to take a picture of it before I sent it! So she was kind enough to take this picture for me and send it to me so I could share it with you all!

Make a wish....

Just a quick little gift card holder/birthday card to share today....

Priceless Memories...

Thought I would quickly share some artwork of Close to My Heart's new Memory Keeper Box. This is the next project we will be making at my next July workshop.

All Supplies Used are from Close to My Heart:

• Z1116 My Creations Memory Keeper
• X7105B Emporium Level 2 paper Packet
• Z1033 Just Bloom Big Pinks paper flowers
• z819 Window Charms Circles
• z1043 Dimensional Elements Bookplates
• z1040 Antiqued Copper Brads

You can visit my website to purchase any of these items or more anytime you like!

Hoppin' alone....

Well, this morning I have come to my blog to post the next addition to the CTMH Stamp of the Month Blog Hop...only to find I seem I have been dropped from the list. (sniff...) It seems I didn't read my emails carefully and follow through like I should have. But rather than deprive you of some fantastic artwork, from some very talented ladies, with this great new set...I have decided to hop alone. :)

Here is a card I have made with the July Stamp of the Month "You've Got Flair".

Now, to continue on your road of great artwork, you can start here at Jena's blog, and you will still be able to enjoy the hop and see all the great artwork 43 other consultants made for their blogs. Be sure and follow the links from one blog to the next in order to not miss anything!

Remember, the July SOTM is only available until July 31st! Contact me at jnktriggs@cox.net (or click here) to see how you can get this stamp set at a discount or even free!

Abundant Awards!

You like me! You really, really like me! I just disovered that in the last few days I have been awarded more blog awards! Thank you so much ladies! You don't know what it means to me to know you come to my blog for inspiration!


On June 16th I rec'd another Lemonade Stand Award from Amber at Korny Scrapping. Thanks so much for the nice comments! You can also check out her blog to see her fabulous teacher's gift! Nothing brings me more joy than to know I have inspired others!

I also rec'd a new award...the "One Lovely Blog" award from Carla over at Carla Creates.

Since I have already nominated others for blog awards already...I am just going to give a 'shout-out' to these two great ladies for their flattering awards!

Check back soon as I will hopefully find some time to post some great artwork.

Now go check out their blogs!