Memorial Day Giveaway!

Hi all!  I am excited to announce I am going to be doing a giveaway to celebrate Memorial Day!  I am going to be giving away a brand new March 2014 stamp of the month Happy Place.       



You have multiple ways to enter to win.  To show my appreciation to those who already follow my blog I have added a special loyality entry option.  I have to make sure I am taking care of my crafting followers out there.  :)  So check out below the different way to enter. 

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Here is a picture of some creative ways to use this stamp.  Those as we all know the ways are endless!
 


Well all I wish you good luck!  Happy crafting!
XOXO :) Amanda

New Card Creations

Hello to all the beautiful paper crafters and paper craft lovers out there!  I have been busy working on some more cards and I wanted to share them with you.  J  As always if you have a question about how I have made something or are interested in Close to my Heart products I am only a message away.  All of these cards are available for $4.00 a piece or 3 for $10 in my Etsy Store Love Manifested.   

 

 

Well thanks for checking out my creations.  If you feel like sharing your creations feel free to post pics below.  Happy crafting all! 

XOXO

:)  Amanda

Live Laugh Love

Hi all!  I have been continuing to use up some of my left over Close to My Heart paper.  This is my most recent creation.  I hope you enjoy it!  :)

For this creation I used the CTMH Love Life stamp set along with other goodies for my stash over the years. :)

For these flowers I used white flowers that I inked with Sunset and Twilght inks from CTMH so they matched the paper. 

On this second page I have a hidden journaling box tucked behind the photo mat.  I hope you enjoyed my newest creation.  As always I'm just a message away if you have questions.  Craft on my friends!
XOXO
:)  Amanda 




 

Smile :)

Hi all!  I have missed blogging. The holidays kept me busy however all is back on track with my creating and crafting.  :)  What I have been up to is using up some of my old left over Close to My Heart paper.  As you know I love to make 8x8 2 page layouts.  Here is what I came up with.  I hope you enjoy it!  :)

For this project I decided to use up some of my old supplies I had on hand.  Might as well use up the stash to make room for more!  :)

Well I hope you enjoyed my creation.  As always if you have questions about things I used or techniques I am only a message away.  :)

Happy crafting all!  

XOXO

:) Amanda 

Chillin...

Hi all!  I hope everyone is having a great Novemeber so far.  I certainly am.  I had a chance to sit down and create a winter layout the other day and I wanted to share it with you all.  I hope you enjoy.  :)

For this layout I created a 2 page 12x12 layout.  The supplies I used include:

Frosted Paper Pack 

CTMH Snowflakes Stamp Set 

Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge

Opaques Pearl Adhesives 

Make It from Your Heart vol 1 

Various left over bling in my stash

First I picked out a layout design from the design guide I was interested in working with.  Then I cut the paper according to the measurements in the design guide.  I adhered the paper and decided I wanted to stamp some snowflakes sporatically (in seconnd generation Twilight).  I stamped the title.  Next I cut out the two snowflakes from the Art Philosophy Cricut cartridge in size 1 and 3/4 inch as indicated on the Snowflakes CTMH stamp set.  I stamped them and attached the bling.  I attached the stamped snowflake die cuts with 3d adhesive foam.  Last step I added some left over bling and bling swirls.  And here you go. 

I like how this layout turned out.  You may not think I will have any cold weather here in FL.  Let me assure you this is my first winter 8 hours north of where I used to live in FL.  I am ALREADY expereincing cold I am not used to lol!
Well my friends I hope you find the time this month to craft some great things!
XOXO
:) Amanda

Damask Divas November Blog Hop - Huntington

If you came from Cydney Fowler'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 my fellow scrapbook fans!  This month with the Huntington paper pack I decided to make a festive 2 page 8x8 Thanksgiving layout.  I hope you enjoy it. :)

The supplies I used: 

Perfect Fit Thanksgiving Stamp Set

Scallop Border Punch

Artiste Cricut Cartridge 

Opaques Mocha Adhesive Gems

Cocoa Ink

Autumn Terracotta Ink 

Barn Red Ink

Orange Gems

Thin Brown Ribbon 

First thing I inked my pages and then cut all the different pieces.  I then used the scallop border punch and stamped my images.  I adhered everything and added the embellishements.  Much quicker and faster then preparing any Thanksgiving food lol! 

Well, you made it to the end of this month's hop.  We hope you had as much fun browsing our creations made with the Surf's Up Paper as we had making them!  If you would like to check things out again just hop on over to Damask Divas Blog for the complete list of blogs. Thanks so much for hopping with us--now go get your crafty on!
XOXO Happy crafting!
:) Amanda

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