It is special event time!!!

Hi all!  I have some fun stuff going on right now and I wanted to share it with you all.  I am part of a special event going on November 2nd in Gulf Breeze Florida (click here for the details)!  It is a Consultant Christmas Shopping Extravaganza!  Basically a bunch of us Consulants for different companies have come together to offer special discounts, deals, and free gifts for 11/02/2013.  There will be door prizes and demos.  It is going to be a blast!  

Can't be there... Not a probem, you will miss out of door prizes and demos however the deals will be offered online for 24 hours on 11/03/2013!

This is the door prize I have for attendees.  :)  That brand new stamp set is Magic Moments B1318 and it is retired so you can no longer buy it.  The punch is a 2" scallop punch. 

The gifts I have in store for the event include:

Anyone who makes a purchase (in any amount) from me gets 3 free holiday gift tags (this includes at the event or online 11/03/2013).

A $25 purchase you get the three holiday gift tags and a free make and take holiday card kit (to make this card).

A $50 purchase you get the three holiday gift tags, the make and take holiday card kit, and stamp of the month for $5.00. 

A $100 purchase you get the three holiday gift tags, the make and take holiday card kit, the stamp of the month for $5.00, and a free recipe box. 

If you book a party with me you get a free excusive mini stamp set (which is not available for sale) when your party closes.

Remember you don't have to be at the event to take advantage of these awesome gifts.  You can get these fun freebies by ordering from my website on 11/03/2013.  :)

Now this is just what I happen to be offering.  There are 11 other companies represented by the best in the business at this event!  Here is some info on them.  :)

***Aleasa Watson is with Perfectly Posh

her email - hi@poshbyaleasa.com

her website - www.PoshbyAleasa.com 

***Allison Collis with Scentsy

her website - https://allisoncoll.scentsy.us/Scentsy/

***Ann Smith is with Oragami Owl

her email - kellie.saleh@gmail.com

her website - www.kellie.origamiowl.com 

***Cary Lynn Kitchen Wood is with Pink Zebra

her wesbite - http://www.pinkzebrahome.com/magicalscents

***Christina Anastasia is with It Works

her wesbite is - www.The45MinuteSkinny.com 

her special deals -  

Event Special: Deluxe Wrap Sample Set (1 Skinny Wrap, 1 Greens on the Go packet, 1 full size loofah sponge, 1 28oz. BPA free sport water bottle) discounted from $35 to $25

Plus, free samples of our delicious It's Essential energy, weight loss bars

***Charlotte Aguliar is with Paparazzi

her website is - www.paparazziboutique@yahoo.com/15776

***Heather Cosson is with Premier Designs

her email - heather.premierdesigns@cox.net

her phone - 850 517 6184

her special deals - 

If you book a party with me your Premier Designs Independent Distributor between November 2 and November 29, not only will you earn your 8 half price items but 50% in FREE jewelry with a qualifying party!!! You could also earn an extra $100.00 in FREE jewelry!!! This is a great month to host a party and earn great Christmas gifts for those loved ones or to pamper yourself!  If you are able to book and hold your show by November 24th, as a special thank you, the first 8 people will be entered into a drawing to win a piece of jewelry worth $50!!!!

Heather's raffle item - 

  

***Mary Calton Stanfield is with Mary Kay

her email - mcarlton85@marykay.com

her website - www.marykay.com/mcarlton85

her special deals -

Sales for the the Nov. 2nd event: 15% off all gift baskets and beauty product orders. Book a party before December 1st and receive double BONUS rewards with a qualifying party

***Nicole Collins is with Plexus and Thirty-One

her Plexus website - www.130318.myplexusproducts.com 

her thirty-One website - www.mythirtyone.com/nlcollins

***Nigeria Blanchard is with Taboo Essential

her phone - 850-291-4496

her website - www.tabooessentials.com/nigeria 

her special deals -

I will have $20 surprise gift bags available!!!
TOY OF THE MONTH SPECIAL!!!
Price of Your Party Date...
Book a Taboo Essentials Party and get the Toy of the Month for the Day in which you book!!!
For example if you Host your party September 1st you get the toy of the month for just $1.00
November 4th just $4.00
November 8th just $8.00 and so on.....
Plus get all other FREE and discounted products for hosting...

 

So come out and meet us and have fun if you are local (click for the details here)!  It is the perfect time to get all your Christmas shopping done in one spot!  If you aren't local no problem we are only a message away!  

Happy crafting all!  

XOXO 

:)Amanda

  

Creative fun!

Hi all!  I got inspired the other day to make some fun cards with the Babycakes paper packet by Close to My Heart.  I had a lot of fun working on these I hope you enjoy them!  :)

Supplies used:

Babycakes Paper Packet

Opaques Mocha Adhesive Gems

The stamps are from the Artbooking Cricut Bundle

For these cards I tried out the stype of just stamping the patterned paper.  I am happy with how it turned out over all. 

Well all I hope you are all finding the time to craft.  I had this burst to make these so I wanted to share with you all.  Happy crafting to you!

XOXO

:)  Amanda

Giveaway Time!!!

It is just about October and I LOVE LOVE LOVE October!!!  It is the month I am born in and it has Halloween!  Fun stuff for sure!  So for all my fellow paper craft lovers I am having a giveaway!  I have some fun stuff I will be giving away. :)  I am giving away a four pack of handmade birthday cards made by yours truly.

Each card comes with a matching envelop.  The inside of the cards are blank so you can write a personalized note or attach a gift card if you like.  

Everyone can use birthday cards!  There are a few different ways you can enter to win.  Check it out the ways to enter below.  

a Rafflecopter giveaway

More fall fun - 

I have an extra giveaway for anyone who places an order on my Close to My Heart website through the Please Place Orders Here :) link from now until Oct 15th.  If you place an order through the Please Place Orders Here :) link from now until Oct 15th you will be entered in to win the Sweet Life stamp set!!!  There is no minimum purchase just a purchase through the link from now until Oct 15th and you are entered!  :) Here is a pic of the Sweet Life stamp set that one lucky person will be winning. 

One more thing to celebrate October - I am offering $10 off ANY Cricut bundle purchased from me from now until October 15th.  Since this is a personal sale I am offering you must purchase this directly from me and here is how:

1. Email me at - LoveManifested22@gmail.com

2. Indicate which bundle you would like ($10 off each bundle so you can buy all three and save $30 if you would like).  

3. Provide me with your email address. 

With those 3 things I will send you a PayPal invoice.  When I receive your payment by Oct 15th or sooner your Cricut bundle will be ordered.  Any one who purchases the Cricut bundle in this way will also be entered to win the Sweet Life stamp set.

 

Artbooking Collection (1st on left) Artiste Collection (2nd) Art Philosophy Collection (bottom)

Good luck to all and happy crafting!

XOXO

:) Amanda

Damask Divas October Blog Hop - Laughing Lola

If you came from Tracey Caudle"s blog then you are in the right place.  If you have jumped here and just discovered our blog hop, feel free to check the list at Damask Divas blog Damask Divas Blog to find the complete list of blog hop participants.

Hi all!  I’m so psyched it is one of my favorite times of year.  Halloween time!  :)  So for my Laughing Lola creation I made an 8x8 2 page layout.  I hope you find it to be spooktacular!!!  ;)  

The supplies I used include:

Laughing Lola Paper Pack

Perfect Fit Halloween Stamp Set

CTMH Black Ink

Cricut Pumpkin Carvings Cartridge

Monster Google Eyes from Hobby Lobby

First I cut all my paper and cricut designs.  All the cricut designs are cut at 2 and 1/2 inches.  After that I stamped my images, assembled, and aheared everything.  That easy!

Well I hope you enjoyed my festive Halloween layout!  I wish everyone a Happy Halloween!!!

The next blog on the list is Hilary Harris's blog.
Hope you have a great time on our hop and checking out all the creations using Laughing Lola. If you get lost, just hop on over to Damask Divas Blog for the complete list.
XOXO Happy crafting!
:) Amanda

Time to reduce my stamp stash!

Hi all!  I hope everyone is having a great September so far.  I definitely am.  I have been busy working on custom orders for LoveManifested and that is something I absolutely LOVE to do.  :)

I have decided to reduce my stamp stash and sell some of the great retired sets that I have.  Here are the stamps I have for sale. 
These sets are all brand new.    

******SOLD******Friendship Flowers D1160 new & retired

$12 Floral Happiness S1303 new & retired

******SOLD******A Chocolate Affair S1308 new & retired

******SOLD******Frosted Card Making WOTG Stamp Set D1562 new & current

These next two stamp sets are slightly USED and retired

******SOLD******Snow Friends D1244 slightly used & retired

$6 Sensational Seals B1282 slightly used & retired 

So if you would like any or all of these sets just message me at LoveManifested22@gmail.com and let me know which set(s), your email address, and the address you want them shipped to.  I will send you an invoice through PayPal.  Shipping is a flat $3.00 for two or more stamp sets so you can have all the stamp sets for just $3.00 shipping.  If you only want 1 stamp set then the shipping is $2.00.

The remaining stamp sets total $38.00 however I will take $33.00 total (shipping included) for the rest of them.  :)

Happy stamping all!
XOXO Amanda   

And the winner is...

Hello all!  This blog post is going to be full of great stuff today! 

So lets get down to the most fun thing of all – The winner of the Home Sweet Home Stamp Giveaway is Tina Reynolds!!!!  Congrats to you!!!  Tina please email me your address at LoveManifested22@gmail.com and I will get your prize out to you!  :)

Other news - I have decided that once a month I will be make a post detailing info on the special for Close to My Heart for the month and any specials offered at Love Manifested (my online Etsy store).  CTMH has a bunch of specials going on this month so here is what is going on for the month of June.

Courage B 1437 - $9.95  Strong and Free D 1575 - $17.95  Home of the Brave D 1576 - $17.95

Close To My Heart will donate a portion of the proceeds to either the USO (for US) or the Canadian Hero Fund (for Canada), charitable organizations that support military families. The patriotic stamp sets were made exclusively for this campaign and can only be purchased during June and July 2013. The My Acrylix® Courage (B1437) stamp set is $9.95 and is military themed. The My Acrylix® Home of the Brave (D1576) stamp set is $17.95 and USA themed while the My Acrylix® Strong and Free (D1575) stamp set is $17.95 and Canada themed.     

A True Thank You - OK Tornado Relief- $2.95

Close To My Heart is making a new Autumn/Winter 2013 stamp set, A True Thank You, available immediately and will donate 100% of the profits from sales of the set from May 23 through June 30 to the American Red Cross to aid the Oklahoma victims. Help us provide relief to those affected by the devastating Oklahoma tornado by purchasing A True Thank You stamp set for $2.95 (M1029) today!

Receive a free My Creations^® mini banner in June! Make it a “banner” day by placing a $25 order that includes a qualifying stamp set to receive your free mini banner. The mini banner includes 10 chipboard pennants in 4 different shapes with 9 jump rings for hanging. Use the mini banner as a decoration for your parties and get-togethers this summer for many “banner” days!  Dates: Offer valid - June1-15th.
 Update - This deal was so popular that they have run out of the banners (banners are now retired). CTMH is currently offering milk cartons in place of this however supplies are limited on the milk cartons as well so order now.   

So there you go the winner of the Home Sweet Home Stamp Set giveaway and June's specials.  If you have any questions or would like to place an order I'm here for you.  :)

Happy crafting all!
XOXO :) Amanda

June 100 Cricut Cartridge Blog Hop

June's 100 Cricut Cartridge Blog Hop 

You should have started at http://mycricutcraftroom.blogspot.com/ if not please start at the beginning. :)

Welcome everyone!  I’m excited to show you what I can up with for this month’s blog hop.  I used 6 different Cricut cartridges and made 6 different projects.  The first project I would like to show you is a party invite I made using Frightful Affair.  

Supplies used: Cricut Frightful Affair cartridge, Paper Studios cobweb embossing folder, Jim Holtz fence embossing folder, Die Cuts with a View Metallic cardstock, red and black Close to My Heart inks, Close to My Heart Swirl Stroke lowercase, Happy Hauntings (retired), and Art Philosophy Celebrations stamp sets, mini google eyes

 The how to: I cut the metallic cardstock ¼ inch smaller than the card, embossed it with the cobweb pattern, and then sanded it.  I cut the zombie and zombie layers from Frightful Affair.  I then stamped You’re Invited and cut the stamped image in a rectangle.  I inked the edges of the rectangle to give it a bloody look.  I put together the zombie (his bloody knee piece I put on the opposite side then indicated in the handbook since I knew the you’re invited sign would cover it up).  I then outlined his mouth with a black pen and attached the google eyes.  Next step step was to adhere everything to the card.  next I embossed the fence on white cardstock and inked with a sponge the embossed fence with black ink.  I then stamped the info inside the card and attached the fence to the bottom of the card. 

***Note - If there is anyone who doesn't know how to ink edges of paper or with a sponge just leave a comment letting me know that and I will create a video blog entry to show you how.  :)

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The next project I completed was a super easy and quick Christmas card.

  Supplies used: Cricut Close to My Heart Art Philosophy cartridge, silver stickles, CTMH red and green inks, CTMH Ornamental Cheer stamp set, silver ribbon

 

The how to:  I cut a piece of black cardstock to fit the front of the card.  Then I cut the ornament shape from the CTMH Art Philosophy cartridge (3 inch size as indicated on the CTMH Ornamental Cheer stamp set).  After that I stamped the ornament with the coordinating stamp from the Ornamental cheer stamp set.  The next step was to cut a small piece of silver ribbon and tie a little knot in it.  I cut another piece of ribbon that I used to make it look like the ornament is hanging on the front of the card.  I then attached the ornament and ribbon.  The last step was to add silver stickles to make it pop.  I applied the silver stickles by putting a small amount on a paper towel and then blotting it onto the card around the ornament and ribbon.  I stamped the inside of the card with the sediment “Wishing you a holiday filled with joy.”  This sediment stamp is also on Ornamental Cheer from CTMH.  This card is easy and quick to make.  Perfect design for making many for the Christmas season! 

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My third project I created for this hop is a birthday card for a great friend.

Supplies used: The Hoot and Hollar Cricut Cartridge, large orange gem, Queen and Co Twinkle Goosebumps - green, CTMH Just a Number stamp set, star spangled blue ink, and google eyes 

The how to: First I cut out the adorable owl and assembled him.  Instead of using the belly for the owl on the cartridge I used a felt flower (this came from my stash and I am not sure who makes it sorry).  I put a gem inside the middle of the flower.  I then added google eyes (I like to use google eyes I think they make a project come alive).  I cut the white piece of cardstock and stamped the sediment “With age comes wisdom…”.  For the inside of the card I cut a piece of white cardstock a 1/4 an inch smaller then the card.  I inked the edges and then stamped the sediment "You are one of the wisest people I know."  The perfect card for a great friend!      

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For my next creation I made a card for newlyweds (a subject I am loving since I recently tied the knot myself).  

Supplies used: Tie the Knot Cricut cartridge, CTMH Kraft card,  Paper Studio embossing folder,For Always CTMH paper pack, Love You and Adorable Backgrounds stamp sets (both retired), CTMH red sparkles, CTMH red ink, and Queen and Co Rhinestone Trios in black.

The how to:
First I cut the paper pieces for the card from the patterned paper and adhered them.  Next I cut the heart from the Tie the Knot cartridge.  Then I embossed the heart with the love embossing folder and sanded it down.  I followed that with stamping the adorable background pattern on the card flap.  Next step attach the heart with 3-d foam adhesive and I added black gems to the background pattern on the card flap.  Next I cut the white cardstock for the inside of the card.  I stamped the white cardstock and adhered it to the inside of the card.  Last steps are to cut the Mr & Mrs from red cardstock, ran it through my Xyron, and attached it to the envelop.  

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 Next project is a special way to say congrats to all those Grads out there!

Supplies used:Cricut Something to Celebrate cartridge,  Die Cuts with a View Shimmer cardstock, glitter cardstock, black cardstock, Scrapbooking Adhesives photo corners, silver decorative dots, and Close to My Heart Casual Expressions stamp set

First step for this card I cut the gray metallic cardstock back ground.  It is 1/4^th an inch smaller than the card.  The next step I used the Something to Celebrate cartridge to cut the mortar board shape.  I used glitter cardstock to cut the top of the mortar board and regular black card stock for the bottom part.  It was a bit tough to catch on camera to show you.  I did this to give it a bit of extra depth.  I assembled the mortar board pieces.  I then stamped congratulations on white cardstock and cut it down to the rectangle.  I adhered the gray metallic cardstock, attached the photo corners, and adhered the stamped congratulations image.  I then added the silver decorative dots.  I adhered the mortar board with foam adhesive to give it more depth.  That easy!

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My last project for you to check out today is for all the cat lovers out there.  This is a birthday card from your cat. :)

Supplies I used: Cricut celebrations cartridge, Cuttlebug Happy Birthday embossing folder, CTMH Meow (retired) and Perfect fit Birthday stamp sets, 4 mini pewter brads, Bazzill Bling blue and google eyes

 The how to: First I cut the green piece just a ¼ inch smaller than the card.  Then I embossed the green piece with the Happy birthday design and adhered it to the card.  I then cut the cat face and pieces.  I put the cat together outlining the cut detail in black marker, attached google eyes, and then attached the cat to the bling cardstock.  I attached the bling cardstock to the white cardstock, put the brads in the corners, and adhered the box with the cat face with 3d foam adhesive.  The last step was to stamp Happy birthday and the paw print on the inside of the card.  My idea was you can write the cats name next to the paw print.  :)

  

Well I hope you enjoyed my creations for this month.  Remember you can just shoot me an email if you ever have questions about my creations.  

Next on the blog hop is: Dee at - http://craftfavorites.com

In case you get turned around the entire lineup for the blog hop is:

Start - http://MyCricutCraftRoom.blogspot.com
Julie - http://www.thecricutchirp.com/
Marilyn - http://marilyncricutcards.blogspot.com/
Shelly - http://cardsbyshelly.blogspot.com/
Amanda http://amandaslovemanifested.blogspot.com/
Dee - http://craftfavorites.com
Erica http://ericasprojects.blogspot.com
Luisa - http://lepaperstudio.blogspot.com
Cindy - http://inlovewithpaper.blogspot.com
Sandy- http://scrapbookblessings.blogspot.com
Melissa - http://iamapapermaniac.blogspot.com
Vivian - Vivijdesigns.blogspot.com
Faith -  http://www.faithabigaildesigns.com/
Kathy U - http://kathy213-kathyscorner.blogspot.com/
Crafting Blog Events - http://craftingblogevents.blogspot.com

Thanks for taking the time to stop by.  Happy crafting all!
XOXO :) Amanda