Canvas Display Project Blog Hop

Welcome to our May Blog Hop featuring our Canvas Display project.  We have 2 sizes available to purchase, the larger one comes in a WOTG Kit and measures 12x12.   The kit is $39.95(G1062), it comes with directions, an exclusive stamp set and Embellishments to decorate your canvas, you can find this on page 23.  The second size available measures 6x6, it can be found on page 126, and is $4.95(Z1818).

We hope that you will take the time to leave comments on our posts, as we love to get feedback from our viewers....whether it was something that you really liked or some new technique that was used that you would like to learn how to do....by leaving us comments, we get to hear what you like, and what you want to see. Thank you… now on to our hop!

If you have just hopped onto my blog, you can start here as this is a circular hop, but if you want to follow us across Canada then please start at the beginning and join My Creations with Michelle. If you came from Cheryl Simpson's then you are in the right place!

I used the 6x6 Canvas for my project.

It's so easy to create a 6x6 project from your favourite 12 x 12 scrapbooking layout.  Simply multiply the measurements by .25 to reduce it appropriately. I used a sketch for the Close To My Heart How to book, Reflections on my 6 x 6 Canvas Display.

The Workshops On The Go® Later Sk8r Scrapbooking Kit is what I used to create this canvas.  I love the stamp set that is available exclusively with this kit!

I started by stamping on the canvas in Outdoor Denim Ink with the checker board stamp. I then used Liquid Glass as the adhesive for all my papers & embellishments.  It adheres so well & dries quickly.

The embellishments used are Slate Polka-Dot Washi Tape, Natural Hemp and 10mm Square, Pewter Studs.

The photo size is 2 1/2 x 3.  I finished with some journaling using a retired, Outdoor Denim Marker.

Here is another canvas I received as a gift from Tina Sutton  I love how she used the Tommy Paper Pack, Tommy Assortment, Durables Studs, Tiny Type Epoxy Alphabet and Sail Away stamp set.  Thanks Tina!!   I love it.

Your next stop on the Cross Canada Hop is Country Crafting Mama.

If you get lost along the way, you can head to My Creations with Michelle, as she has the complete blog list.

Thanks for hopping along with us - we hope we were able to inspire you to create your own Canvas projects using some of the designs, paper and techniques seen along the way. Join us again in June when we will be featuring party themed projects.

Happy Cinco de Mayo!!

Today I'm choosing to blog about FOOD!!  MMMMmmmm

I'm a Hispanic originally from California, living here in Southern Manitoba, Canada.  Sometimes I really miss Mexican food!

So today I give my family the gift of home made treats that are not available to buy anywhere around here.

Here's a photo of me, my brother Mike, My sister Michelle, my dad Mike, my sister Sarah & my brother Daniel.

I'm making my dad, Mike's recipe for home made Chorrizo sausage. Here are pictures of the process with the recipe for you all to try to make at home too.

 Ingredients that you'll need~

 In a 10" skillet, over low to medium heat, cook 500g or 1lb of pork sausage till crumbly.  Do not drain grease.

 Add in 4 Tbsp of Chorrizo seasoning, 1 tps of New Mexico Chile Powder & 1 can of El Pato Mexican Style Hot Tomato Sauce and stir.

Continue to simmer of low to medium heat for about 25 minutes or until the liquid has reduced, stirring occasionally.

 Here's your finished product!

Now, this makes quite a bit as Chorrizo is very rich.  You only need a couple of table spoons to add to a huge pot of fried potatoes or to top some eggs.

Buen Provecho!  ~ Enjoy!

Now is the time!

If you are a paper crafter & would like to receive a discount on your scrapbooking supplies, now is the time!

Join Close To My Heart this April & you get a super deal~

You can get $245 worth of products for just $49!


Want more?

You can get $425 of items for just $99!

No matter which kit you choose, you will also receive the April, May, June & July Stamp of the Month's FREE!

Click HERE to get yours now.

Spring Fling at Camp Koinonia

What a fabulous weekend of crafting, fellowship & food at Camp Koinonia in Southern Manitoba, Canada.

We didn't get everyone in the photo who attended camp but here's on with most of us.  It was 3 glorious days at a camp where they make you feel at home & so special.

 Missy & Kevin are our camp hosts & they go above & beyond the call of duty.  Sunday afternoon, Kevin made us these super awesome desserts......soooo yummy!!

Thanks Chef Kevin!

We had a contest using the contents of the goodie bags that everyone received.  Here are our two winners' artwork who each received the same amount of votes from their peeps for the best artwork.  The prize was a $25 CTMH Gift Certificate.  Congratulations Sharon & Linda!

Here's Karine with her Grand Prize for winning the draw.  She had her choice of the Cricut Artiste Bundle or a $50 CTMH Gift Certificate.  Congratulations to all our winners!!

Looking forward to this weekend at Camp Assiniboia, just outside of Winnipeg, Manitoba.  Hope to see you out sometime!

Sign Up & Celebrate!!

It’s time to sign up as a Close To My Heart Independent Consultant! When you sign up as a Consultant in April, you’ll receive a little something extra for joining the Close To My Heart family—the April, May, June, and July Stamp of the Month stamp sets for free! These D-size stamp sets are great for a new Consultant to create artwork, bring to Gatherings, and show off to everyone. Now that’s a reason to celebrate!

There are two awesome kits to choose from.  We have the Essentials Kit~ Just $49 plus shipping.

Or...for just $50 more, you can upgrade to the Master Kit!!!  Such a great investment..just $99 gets you over $400 in CTMH Goodies!!! 

Click here to sign up.

PLUS~ When you sign up in April, you'll get the opportunity to set a sneak peak at the May, National Scrapbooking Special by ordering early!!

This exclusive paper packet includes 12 cardstock sheets as well as 12 B&T Duos^® papers that were specifically designed for this promotion only—you can’t get these sweet colors and patterns anywhere else! Start National Scrapbooking Month off right with a unique paper packet at a bargain price and get your creative juices flowing!

 Join my team in April & you'll certainly have reason to celebrate!!

January Blog Hop - Consultant's Choice

Welcome to the first Blog Hop of 2013. Our January Hop is featuring a “Consultants Choice”, so each consultant has a unique project to share with you. I hope that you will take the time to leave comments on our posts, as we love to get feedback from our viewers....whether it was something that you really liked or some new technique that was used that you would like to learn how to do....by leaving us comments, we get to hear what you like, and what you want to see. Thank you… now on to our hop! 

If you have just hopped onto my blog, you can start here as this is a circular hop, but if you want to follow us across Canada then please start at the beginning and join Michelle S. at My Crations with Michelle . If you came from Carol's Blog of Crafty Carol's Place then you are in the right place!

For this month's Hop I made some banners using the Dotty For You papers.  These are gifts for some super amazing friends of mine that I'm visiting in St. Thomas, U.S.V.I. next month.

These 3" chipboard squares are leftover from a previous project where I used the CTMH My Creations Memory Game.  I simply cut the 3" squares, attached with Mod Podge & then used the sanding block to round the corners.

I Cut 1" x 12" strip of patterned paper, scored every 1/4" & then fan folded to create these Yo-yo's.  It was easy to secure them with Liquid Glass.  I then used the Token Alphabet, stamped the sentiments in Gypsy ink on White Daisy Cardstock & punched out with the 1 1/4" Circle Punch.  Again, I used Liquid Glass to adhere the Yo-yo's & letters.

I finished off by using the Crop-A-Dile to punch the holes in the top corners & used 3/4" jump rings to secure.  I made sure to punch additional holes on the outside of each word so the recipient of this gift can add them all together is she chooses.  I also papered the back side of each square so she can add other sentiments of her liking.  I hope this gift brings her JOY.

I also made a name banner for a very special girl.  Juneshia lives in St. Thomas & as she and her family have very little in the monetary sense and I wanted to give her something special, just for her.

I sure hope she likes it!

Here's a closer look for ya'.

Your next stop on the Cross Canada Hop is Terry Ann's Blog of It's my Garage--I Can Craft In It!.
 If you get lost along the way, you can head to Michelle S Blog, http://mycreationswithmichelle.blogspot.ca, as she has the complete blog list. 


Thanks for hopping along with us - we hope we were able to inspire you to create your own projects using some of the designs and paper seen along the way. Join us again in February when we will be featuring new products from the 2013 Spring/Summer Idea Book.

Wonderful Christmas Memories

It was so nice to have the whole family together for Christmas!  My 3 step kids came out from Alberta to spend a week here in Manitoba.  It was the best gift that they could have given their dad.  My 3 kids were so happy to have the time with their brother & sisters and that makes my heart happy.

I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas holiday too!

Love from the Lees Gang~