My CTMH anniversary!

Today is my 4th anniversary with Close To My Heart! It has really flown by. I can't believe it. I got into it so that I could make cards "at a discount" and look at what it has turned into?! :D

Here's to more conventions, catalogs and to my CTMH sisters- THANK YOU!

Because you asked-

Here are the rules - post this list on your profile (in Notes) replacing my answers with yours. Tag as many friends as you wish to do the same thing. If I tagged YOU, it's because I want to know more about YOU!
1. WERE YOU NAMED AFTER ANYONE?
Rachel in the Bible.

2. WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU CRIED?
Not sure. I get choked up but don't cry very often.

3. DO YOU LIKE YOUR HANDWRITING?
Yup.

4. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE LUNCH MEAT?
Chicken, sliced thin.

5. DO YOU HAVE KIDS?
Four. Three girls and one boy; yes the boy is the youngest and no, we didn't keep trying until we had a boy.

6. IF YOU WERE ANOTHER PERSON, WOULD YOU BE FRIENDS WITH YOU?
I think so.

7. DO YOU USE SARCASM?
Yes. Probably more than I should.

8. DO YOU STILL HAVE YOUR TONSILS?
Yes.

9. WOULD YOU BUNGEE JUMP?
Yeah, I'd totally try it.

10. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CEREAL?
Cereal is just not my thing. I will buy something on occasion if it catches my eye but for the most part, I don't even buy it.

11. DO YOU UNTIE YOUR SHOES WHEN YOU TAKE THEM OFF?
I am a flip flop kind of gal. In the winter and in the summer, you will always find me in my croc flip flops.

13. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ICE CREAM?
Goodbye Yellow Brickle Road by Ben and Jerrys. Hoping it makes it as a permanent flavor. I also love my own homemade ice cream. I usually make different flavors depending on what's fresh in the yard.

14. WHAT IS THE FIRST THING YOU NOTICE ABOUT PEOPLE?
Their smiles, their eyes, whether they look happy or grumpy.

15. RED OR PINK?
Both. Depends on the day.

16.YOUR LEAST FAVORITE THING ABOUT YOURSELF?
I wish I was in better shape. I have some extra Rachel going on because of the migraine meds and I'd love to get it off.

17. WHO DO YOU MISS THE MOST?
I miss lots of people. It depends on what I am doing.

18. DO YOU WANT EVERYONE TO COMPLETE THIS LIST?
Sure. If you read this on my blog or off my Facebook, I'd love for you cut and paste it. It is fun getting to know stuff about others.

19. WHAT COLOR PANTS AND SHOES ARE YOU WEARING?
Barefoot, black pants.

20. WHO WAS THE LAST PERSON YOU TALKED TO ON THE PHONE?
Telemarketer. :P

21. WHAT ARE YOU LISTENING TO RIGHT NOW?
Washer and dryer.

22. IF YOU WERE A CRAYON, WHAT COLOR WOULD YOU BE?
One of the colors with a wacky name like Mac and Cheese. :D

23. FAVORITE SMELLS?
The ocean, Jason, my kids, the outdoors in general.

25. DO YOU LIKE THE PERSON WHO SENT THIS TO YOU?
Of course I do.

26. FAVORITE SPORTS TO WATCH?
Football. I also like the Olympics.

27. HAIR COLOR?
Dark brown with white. Bummer...

28. EYE COLOR?
Blue.

29. DO YOU WEAR CONTACTS?
Yes. Or else I can't see a darn thing.

30. FAVORITE FOOD
I love all food. I'll try anything.

31. SCARY MOVIES OR HAPPY ENDINGS?
Depends on what you define as a happy ending. I hate chick flicks but don't mind movies with a general happy ending.

32. LAST MOVIE YOU WATCHED?
Don't remember.

33. WHAT COLOR SHIRT ARE YOU WEARING?
Purple.

34. SUMMER OR WINTER?
Summer here. It is just right. Much cooler than any summer day in CO. Plus, I love to put my lizards on leases and bring them outside with me.

35. HUGS OR KISSES?
depends on who

37. MOST LIKELY TO RESPOND?
I hope a few will.

38. LEAST LIKELY TO RESPOND?
??

39. WHAT BOOK ARE YOU READING NOW?
Shack and a book on sea glass.

40. WHAT IS ON YOUR MOUSE PAD?
I don't have one (laptop).

41. WHAT DID YOU WATCH ON TV LAST NIGHT?
I survived a Japanese game show and Warehouse 13.

42. FAVORITE SOUND(S).
Ocean waves running over tiny rocks. My kids.

43. ROLLING STONES OR BEATLES?
Depends on my mood.

44. WHAT IS THE FARTHEST YOU HAVE BEEN FROM HOME?
Florida.

5. WHERE WERE YOU BORN?
CA.

46. WHOSE ANSWERS ARE YOU LOOKING FORWARD TO GETTING BACK?
Anyone. I love learning new things about people.

47. WEEKEND PLANS?
PNWHS meeting and a neighborhood picnic.

48. DOGS OR CATS?
Depends on the cat or the dog.

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Finally

The camera and the camera cord have been located. Finally.

Here's my sea glass marble-

Isn't it cool? It frosted perfectly and it is such a cool shade of green. I couldn't believe it when I found it.

I will post some cards tomorrow. I have been playing along with a ton of challenges and have lots to share. :)

Sea glass marble

I was out the other day beachcombing for sea glass and found a perfect, green marble! Woo hoo! It is perfectly frosted with no chips. I love collecting sea glass and this is a true, once in a lifetime find. :)

I am off to beat Madisen so that she will find the camera so I can take a pic for you.

On a card/scrapbooking/paper craft note, Michaels seems to be clearing out a lot of good stuff to get some great stuff in the store. No complaints on my part. I got 3 paper packets there yesterday and can't wait to start cutting. One of the paper packets in a Sassafrass kit I saw at a show a few months ago. I loved it then but had shot my wad at Basic Grey. Glad I waited now because I got the $25 paper packet for only $15.

Happy Father's Day

Happy Father's Day Jas! I love you honey.

They have these awesome origami books at Amuse and I am having fun making stuff other than cootie catchers. ;)

Cosmo Cricket paper with Kim Hughes stamps!!!

I reached another level at Cornish Heritage Farms recently and got some free stamps. They have a cool customer appreciation points thing and occasionally offer double points. I just happened to hit both at the same time and got $45 worth of stamps for free. Woo hoo! Of course, I bought up a ton of Kim Hughes stamps that I have had my eye on.

I also went to Ben Franklin and found these Cosmo Cricket paper pads that have two collections in one. I love that! I needed a mom break the other day so I made a few cards with my new stuff. A couple of birthday cards and one just because. :D

This paper is Snorkel and Lil' Man from Cosmo Cricket.  I used some old (and I think retired) Quick Cutz dies to make the gears.  The stamp set is Little Guy from Kim Hughes.  The robot has crystal effects on him so he has a little dimension and shine.  The gears also have a thin coat of crystal effects.  If I put too much on, they tend to curl slightly and won't stick down.  Maybe it is the humid air here, but this is a problem I have always had with any product like crystal effects or liquid glass.  :P





I used Girl Friday paper from Cosmo Cricket for this card.  I added some Close To My Heart bling on the sentiments (the bling is actually a frame that I cut in half to make brackets).

I used Kim Hughes stamps from her Birthday Bash, Little Gal and one other set (for the life of me, I can't figure out what set I got the word 'girl' from...).

The purse is fancied up with crystal effects and sakura pens.





I used Snorkel paper from Cosmo Cricket for this little card.  The bear, sign and sentiment are from Kim Hughes Bear Hugs set.  Colored with my copics.  :)  The bear is popped up with some 3D tape.  I love the shadow that this gives my images.  










***There is a Judkins Rubber stamp trunk show going on at Ben Franklin in Redmond, WA right now. I picked up a couple of new things that I hadn't seen before. I am going to try them out and will post pics on Monday. I am also taking an Amuse copic class tomorrow with Sparkle and my friend Saille. I will share my new knowledge and some of the new Amuse designs with you next week.***