Artwork using July specials

I finally took pictures of my artwork that I created using the Canvas Art special, the patriotic stamps that are also a July special, and the cards from a card swap using the July stamp of the month so here they are:
                                                              Canvas Art Special

The couple is my maternal grandparents and the small pictures contain a picture of me with each grandparent.

                                       

                                                          Patriotic stamp special

                                           July stamp of the month "Sweet Life"

(Mine is the 2nd from the left on the top!)

Get Organized!

These organizers are wonderful!  They stack nicely, are easy to carry, see through and hold a lot of stamps or supplies in one nice container.  However, if you have a lot of stamps and supplies, like I do, then 1 just isn't enough!!  If you would like to purchase an organizer or two, you may order from the "Shop with Me" icon on this page.

July Special!!

Get the discounted Worshops on the Go canvas art kit (G1062) from July 1 to July 31 for the discounted price of only $19.95 - more than 50% off of the regularly priced $39.95!  No qualifying purchase needed.  No limit per order.  Order yours today before they are all gone!

Let's Get Patriotic

Show your support of troops and country with new patriotic stamp sets—available only from June 1 to July 31, 2013! As a show of our support, Close To My Heart will donate $3 from each

HOME OF THE BRAVE

COURAGE

B-size My Acrylix® Courage stamp set and $5 from each D-size My Acrylix® Home of the Brave stamp set to the USO, the leading, most recognized military-support and services organization in the country. Show your support today—stamp style!

* Offer valid June 1–July 31, 2013. No qualifying purchase required. No limit per order.
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Marker Magic

Stamp of the Month cards

I finished the cards for the Stamp of the Month swap for April, May, June and July.  Sharing them now so you can see what's coming up!  Simply order $50.00 or more of product and you can get the Stamp of the Month for only $5.00!  To order, click on the "Shop with Me" icon on the right side of this blog.

All 4 Months

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April Stamp of the Month: S1034
 Surf's Up Paper Packet: X7168B
 Cricut Artiste cartridge for bird cutout:
2" Scallop Circle Punch: Z1392

Brown & Tan Glitter Paper: Z1830

Sparkles Brown & Tan Assortment: Z1754

Chocolate ink pad: Z2111

                                                                           

  All Products from Close to my Heart 

  May Stamp of the Month: Pinwheel  S1305

  Later Sk8r Paper Packet: X7167B

  Cricut Artiste Cartridge for the large star: Z1790

  Ribbons: Close to my Heart-discontinued, use any other kind

  Sparkles: Clear Assortment Z1752

  Sparkles: Blue & Green Assortment Z1327

  Lagoon ink pad: Z2195

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June Stamp of the Month: A Flowering Bunch  S1306

For Always Paper Packet: X7165B

Exclusive Inks Markers in various colors of choice

Lagoon ink pad: Z2195

Green Glitz Glitter Gel: Z1771

Black brad from brad assortment: Z1366

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July Stamp of the Month: Sweet Life

Top paper has been scored vertically and horizontally.  I then used sandpaper across the front.

Colored pencils in various colors of choice.  Watercolor pencils work great: 3505

Designer brads, antiqued copper: Z1410

Durables, artisan studs: Z1816

My First Pinterest Organizing Project

I have been working on my daughter's wedding details and needed a break so I spent some time on Pinterest.  I love pinning all of the organizing items and finally decided that I needed to do more than just pin something... I needed to "do" something.  My youngest daughter had volleyball practice so I dropped her off and headed over to the local Dollar General store.  I spent some time searching through their storage containers until I found some that I really liked.  I filled up my basket and when I got home, I went to work on my son's bookshelf and dresser.  Here's the before and after photos:

                     Before                After

 I created all of the labels using Word and Google images.  I printed them out onto Avery labels and placed them on the containers.  For the wire baskets, I printed the labels and glued them onto cardstock, punched a hole at the top and attached them with fiber ribbon that I had on hand from Close to my Heart (discontinued, but they have great colored twine that I could have used instead).  For the basket with handles, I wrapped ribbon around the handles to keep them up and it made easy for my son to grab onto and carry.