CTMH - October SOTM Blog Hop with "Holiday Magic" (Not Just for Christmas!)

Hello and welcome to our Close To My Heart Stamp of the Month Blog Hop! It's a circular hop, so whether you start with mine or arrive from Debra's blog "Memories of the Heart", you can visit all of our consultants by simply clicking on the link at the end of our posts.  (If you get lost along the way, please visit our SOTM Blog Hop List here.)  


Make yourself comfy and let's go blog hopping!  :-)



While the "Holiday Magic" images APPEAR to be quite winter holiday focused, my mind is currently consumed by preparations for our first annual Halloween Party!  Yay!  So, without further ado, here is my Halloween-inspired creation, using "Holiday Magic" in my crazy, unique way!

Yes, this gift tote was entirely made using CTMH's September SOTM "Holiday Magic", a limited edition set of stamps available only thru your Close To My Heart consultant, and only until the end of October 2011. The set includes 18 unique images including what initially appears to be stockings, triangular trees, and a sleigh. ;-)  

Many of these images can be used with our new Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge, however, they are not listed as particular shapes.  (Remember, this Cricut cartridge and bundle is ONLY available thru your CTMH consultant. If you don't have your own, please visit my site to get yours now!)

I can't help it - I'm Halloween-ifying everything that doesn't move... and a few that do, too. ;-)  

Tri-Color Stamping of "Tree" Image

By simply changing the stamp colors, and turning the tree on its end, it becomes an interesting background stamp for my "BOO" banner. I'm using this tote (recycled plastic) to hold party goodies at our first annual Halloween Bash.  You could easily make a similar tote in cardstock using our new Art Philosophy cartridge. :-)

Now "Hop" on over to Dawn's Blog 

"I Am a Happy Stamper" 

to enjoy her artwork, too!  

Be sure to visit all the Consultants at their Blogs 

to get some great crafting inspiration and other fun ideas! 

Remember, our "Holiday Magic" SOTM is only available until Halloween Night - October 31, 2011!  Contact your CTMH Consultant (or click here) to order your set for $17.95, or you can now buy this D-size $17.95 stamp set for just $5.00 with your $50.00 purchase. :-)

Enjoy our hop and ... enjoy your day, make it a crafty one!

LINKY PARTIES!!!!

I am obsessed with Linky Parties, lately, have you noticed? ;-)  I've entered a few Linky Parties, too. Here's who I'm playing with this week: