12 Days and Counting!!!!

Oh, I can't believe that there are only 12 days left to get ready to leave for EUROPE!!!!

I still can't believe that I am actually traveling to Europe and will get to see the places I have only dreamed of seeing. We leave on the 1st to head to London for two days and then on to Barcelona for two days. From Barcelona, we get on the ship the Norwegian Gem and will travel to Malta. Other ports are Pompeii, Pisa, Rome, and Nice.

We are traveling with my friends from Close to My Heart. I am very thankful for Close to My Heart for offering such a wonderful trip and also to my wonderful customers and friends. I would not be traveling if it weren't for you. :)

I know these next few days are going to fly by quickly!! I only hope that our time in Europe does NOT go by to fast. :) And to think, in 3 weeks I will have my OWN picture of the Colosseum!!!!

Amy

Last Swap set -- Perfect Day

Magic Moments -- More Swap Items!

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Isn't it fun to see all the new papers put to use? They sure do look different made into something vs. seeing them in the catalog. I love all the great ideas I got from this swap. These are from some very talented artists. :)

This paper is called Magic Moments and Ginni Candeleria created with it. My favorite is the little card with the three candles! SO CUTE!!!

Creatively Yours ~~ Amy

More Swap Artwork - Evensong

Here is Close to My Heart's Christmas paper Evensong. I love the new fabric tags that Adina Godin used on the page. This is more great artwork from the swap I participated in at the beginning on the month.

Also in this slide show are Evensong artwork from my friend Shannon Buck. She participated in a different swap with this paper. It is fun to see all the different takes on it. Enjoy!

Creatively Yours ~~ Amy

My Swap Artwork -- Notebook

Here is my artwork from one of the two swaps I participated in.  In this swap, I picked the new Notebook paper to work with.  I had a lot of fun using this paper.  It is very versatile and will work with a lot of different themes -- birthday, baby, children, vintage, snow, school, etc.  I am so happy that CTMH has now made the back of the paper the same format but in a monochromatic pattern.  It makes our paper even more versatile.  

I pulled out my sewing machine to use on these swap items.  Sewing adds a fun touch to your artwork and some texture.  

It looks like 3 extra cards got added to this slide show.  They are by another talented artist, Jody Pyne.  She is from Canada and is a lot fun!

Creatively Yours ~~ Amy

Swap Artwork -- Aspen

This artwork was created by Audrey Key.  Her artwork was just beautiful!!

Sept. Club Week

This was club week.  I love club week.  I get to hang out with all my friends for an entire week!!  We used the Perfect Day papers for club this month.  LOVE THIS PAPER!!  One of the reasons why it is my favorite is that I got to do the artwork for the new Fall/Winter idea book with it.  My kids and I are on page 16 of the catalog.  It is a big honor to be chosen by CTMH to do artwork.  My kids are loving that they are in the book.  If you don't have a catalog, you can see the page on my site http://www.amym.myctmh.com.  Check under Products to see the catalog.

This page features Close to My Heart's special this month -- the friendship alphabet!  I love this font.  It think it is going to be a favorite of mine.   It is only going to be available until the end of the month.

Creatively Yours ~~ Amy