Death by Chocolate

Hi!

I'm sorry I haven't posted in a while. And actually the next couple of posts may or may not be new craft projects.

My life is really crazy right now. And my emotions are ALL over the place.

Since the beginning of the year, I was given a calling as a Sunday School Teacher for the 4 year olds in my Ward. Then I was given a Visiting Teaching route, I haven't had one of those in a couple of years and the sisters on my route are really knowledgeable, so I'm kind of intimidated by them.

Then in my regular life, I've got school, which is going well. I made it as a Finalist in Sizzix's Who Are You? contest. And, I'm a housewife and mom to our three dogs, which means I'm definitely not bored.

And then, there's my family life, not my home life with my DH, but the family I was born into. My step-brother, which some people seem to be confused about. If this is something that confuses you, basically, he's my brother. He's been diagnosed with Leukemia (Stage 4) and throat cancer. He's not going to undergo any treatments, (his decision) and had has 2 months left.

With all this craziness my blog has been lacking in content. So I will attempt to fix that when I am able to.

For today's posting I'm going to share a card that I made for HYCCT (Hope You Can Cling To), which is something that an online crafting community I belong to hosts every October, to help raise awareness and donate cards to the Cancer patients at MD Andersen in Houston, TX.

Stamps: CTMH A Chocolate AffairPaper: SU! Festival of Prints, CTMH Colonial WhitePaper Size: A2Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, CTMH ChocolateAccessories: SU! Ticket Corner Small, CM Square ShapeMaker

Personally, if I had to choose the way I would die, it would have to be by chocolate. ;)

If you would like to purchase any of the items you see here. Most of them can be purchased at my CTMH shop.

Happy Crafting,
M.E.

Skinny Chocolate?

Hi!

I wanted to let y'all know that CTMH: A Chocolate Affair is available until the end of August. Which is just two days away.

Stamps: CTMH A Chocolate Affair
Paper: SU! Chocolate Chip, DCWV Everyday, CTMH White Daisy
Ink: CTMH Chocolate, Archival Black
Accessories: Bazzill Basics Ribbon Brown Gingham, CM Square ShapeMaker, CTMH Round Sponge

If you'd like to see additional projects made with this stamp set please check out this post from the August blog hop HERE.

If you are interested in receiving this stamp set for FREE. You should definitely check THIS deal out.

Happy Crafting,
M.E.

Sweetening the Deal

Hi!

Did you know that August is an especially sweet time to visit my CTMH shop. When you place an order of $50 or more during August, you’ll receive the August Stamp of the Month set, A Chocolate Affair (S1308A), FREE!

This D-size stamp set with a retail value of $17.95 includes 16 images and sentiments that will have your friends salivating over your chocolatey layouts and cards. Make every project a treat with this must-have set.

*No additional tax will be applied for the free stamp set. Shipping/handling is calculated based on the full retail price of the stamp set ($17.95). Offer valid August 1-31, 2013. Dates: Offer valid August 1–31, 2013. 

Happy Crafting,
M.E.

Not a quitter

Hi!

I love chocolate even if its not good for my waistline. ;)

I stamped the image all over the card in a the Noir Black you can kind of making it out in the lighter
brighter sections of the card. And then I stamped the sentiment and placed it in the center. I hope you like it.

Stamps: Stampendous Chocolate Quitter, A Muse Chocolate Assortment  
Ink: Palette Noir Black, CTMH Chocolate 

Happy Crafting,
M.E.

Happy International Chocolate Day

Hi!

Yeehaw! Today is International Chocolate Day!

I know a day to celebrate chocolate!?! How awesome is that?

I just had to make a little card to help celebrate today.

Stamps: Amuse All I need is love, SU! Out of the box

Ink: SU! Chocolate Chip

Accessories: Spellbinders Scalloped Circle, CM Circle shapemaker, Martha Stewart Blue White Bakers Twine

How are you celebrating? With dark chocolate, chocolate cupcakes, chocolate chip cookies,
or some other ooey gooey chocolatey goodness.

Don't forget to have a little chocolate today. ;)

Happy Crafting,
M.E.