March Stamp of the Month Blog Hop!

Welcome to the March Stamp of the month blog hop if you have come from

Latisha's blog Then you have come to the right place if you are just starting here that is fine as this is a circle hop you can get a full list of participants right under this post.I can not believe it is already that time again February is gone and it is March! Spring is right around the corner, I have never been more ready!
It seems like yesterday I was uploading for the February Blog hop. I have to admit that it was harder for me to come up with something this month. But I am happy with the results! I decided to make some gift certificate holders! I used all 4 paper packs from the spring idea book; veranda, topstitch, caboodle and you rock and Jingle from the Autumn/winter book! the March Stamp of the Month a little everything!

Gift Certificate holders made with the March Stamp of the month

Thank you for stopping by I hope you enjoy the rest of your blog hop now you will be hopping to Georgia's Blog

Happy Stamping!
Danielle
Cupcake Stamper

Stamp of the month Blog hop participants

This month we have 69 participants you will want to take the time get you a cup of cocoa watch it snow outside and hop through these talented consultant blogs for some great inspiration!

http://www.livelovelaughscrapbook.blogspot.com

http://www.hookedonstamping.com

http://Michellenist.blogspot.com

http://www.CarolLoftus.blogspot.com

http://www.GodblessyourART.blogspot.com

http://www.mycolorfulworldinvt.blogspot.com

http://www.clearlyfromtheheart.blogspot.com

http://www.scrappin4memories.blogspot.com

http://www.tuttonstreasures.blogspot.com/

http://AnnettesCreativeJourney.blogspot.com

http://www.inkyscrapper.blogspot.com

http://melissaburch.blogspot.com

http://michelleloncar.blogspot.com

http://adeline-brill.blogspot.com

http://www.creatingwithwanda.blogspot.com

http://memoriesoftheheartbydeb.blogspot.com/

http://www.papermadnessinc.blogspot.com

http://www.creativelyartsygallery.blogspot.com

http://www.stamptildawn.blogspot.com

http://www.momnmescrap.blogspot.com

http://www.jensmessystudio.com

http://www.blessedscrapper.blogspot.com

http://www.scrapbookczar.blogspot.com

http://www.carlacreates.blogspot.com

http://www.roxybonds-scrappin.blogspot.com

http://sheila-bennett.blogspot.com

http://barbraotten.blogspot.com/

http://verykimberry.blogspot.com/

http://www.stampingintheopen.blogspot.com

http://www.creationsbylaurie.blogspot.com

http://www.bethscreativeblock.blogspot.com

http://www.scramperscorner.blogspot.com

http://thebrae-er.blogspot.com

http://www.fancymelissa.blogspot.com

http://www.gettinscrappywithit.blogspot.com

http://www.scrappinkaty.blogspot.com

http://domestichomefrontcoordinator.blogspot.com

http://cupcake-stamper.blogspot.com

http://inkygeorgia.blogspot.com/

http://keepsakeswithheart.blogspot.com

http://mycreativeclubhouse.blogspot.com

http://createwithtraci.blogspot.com

http://www.savingmine.blogspot.com

http://scrapsfromthebeach.blogspot.com/

http://www.misstscraps.blogspot.com

http://www.cre8nmemories.blogspot.com

http://www.iamahappystamper.blogspot.com

http://www.my-life-in-real-time.blogspot.com

http://www.thecroppersconnection.blogspot.com

http://www.goofyscrapper.blogspot.com

http://carol-scrappininparadise.blogspot.com/

http://www.pinkcloudscrappers.blogspot.com

http://www.houseostamps.wordpress.com

http://scrapwench.blogspot.com

http://www.jenrubio.blogspot.com

http://bowlofstamps.blogspot.com/

http://stampinsylvia.blogspot.com/

http://PaisleysPlayhouse.blogspot.com

http://www.clearlystamping.blogspot.com

http://jessicabooth.blogspot.com/

http://kimorear.blogspot.com

www.mestamp2.blogspot.com

http://makingtimeformemories.blogspot.com/

http://www.paperspadsandpictures.blogspot.com

http://www.flowerfoot.blogspot.com

http://www.cherishyourmemories.blogspot.com

www.stickygirlstamps.com

http://www.scrappycaren.blogspot.com

http://stampinbuds.blogspot.com

Happy Stamping
The hop goes live at 7:00 PM Mountain Standard time tonight!
Danielle
Cupcake Stamper

Aloha

My absolute favorite place in the continental USA would have to be the islands of Aloha, Hawaii! I have been twice and plan to continue to vacation there, yesterday watching the morning news I could not believe what I was hearing, a tsunami! what? expected to hit Hawaii... What? my memories raced through my mind, as I began to pray for the people of Hawaii not only the residents but also the tourists. That the waves would not be as bad and they could get everyone to higher ground!
PRAISE THE LORD!!! The tsunami was not what we think of as a Tsunami with massive waves and devastation but more like a fluctuation in the tides! We need to pray and remember the people of Chile as they start to rebuild as we thought about those from Haiti!
I thought I would post some of my Hawaii pictures for you today!




In Hawaii everywhere you turn you see Gods beauty, and it makes you stand in awww that HE created all of this, the sunrise was, spectacular words can really not even describe it, the water how blue, beautiful! The beaches, the green mountains, all of it just breath taking! Being blessed enough to go to Hawaii has really made me be more Thankful for God's creation!

Until Next time
Happy Stamping!
Danielle
Cupcake Stamper

Working hard

Close to my heart is work but fun work I would say, I love my job... I can not say that enough!!!! I have been very busy getting my new business off the ground and it is working I have workshops scheduled up until December of this year, my customer base is growing!

I was recently at a co-consultant's blog Katie Orse when she gave some great advice to CTMH consultants about getting organized, and I took her advice and started me a mobile office in a binder! I take that binder with me everywhere stay tuned for some pictures(I created a cover for the binder using the color me Monday color combination)

One of my goals this year is to create a better blog! By better I mean easier to read, more exciting and appealing, and with more information! I have been working hard on creating upgrades to my blog all week and as you can see I have some new pages added the links at the top! Please stop by and tell me what you think! You can click on the link it will take you to a bio page, artwork page, calendar page, join my team page, and a current promotion page! I think it cleans the main blog page up a little by creating a smaller more condensed side bar! I may create more pages in the future but for right now that is about it!

I want to thank my customers and my blog readers and followers I could not do it without you all and for that I am grateful! Here is to a Great year with Close to My heart!
Happy Stamping
Danielle
Cupcake Stamper

A day late and a dollar short...

Well I am late posting this for Valentines day but you can always alter this project to make them for different occasions as they are super easy with the help of my new favorite toy...ummm I mean tool:) the Scor-Pal!
(Notice my cute little studio mascots)
Step 1- Gather your materials:
1-paper cut to 7 inches long 3 inches wide(colonial white)
2-stamp set of choice(So lucky)
3-stamp pads(bubblegum)
4-scor-pal
5-tape runner
6-scissors
7-Paper trimmer(I used a 12X12)
8-candy(kit-kat)
9-glue dots
Step2-
Cut your colonial white or base color to 3 inches across and 7 inches long(you will probably trim this when you are finished)

Step3:
Make your scor lines at the 3 inch mark and the 4 inch mark(1 inch wide can be smaller for smaller treats or larger for larger treats)
Step 4:
Place a glue dot on the back of the treat to adhere to the treat holder
Step5: (no picture)
place the treat in the middle of the scor lines on the treat holder firmly press the treat to the holder to secure treat to holder

Step 6: (no picture)
fold both ends of the holder to meet above the treat (will make a tent over the treat) adhere with tape, glue dot, ribbon, or staple! you may have uneven edges as you bring the ends up to meet in the middle sit the treat on a flat surface and make sure it is even and level if you have an uneven edge just simply trim that edge to meet the other edge!
Step7:
now that you have your treat holder made decorate it the way you want

Step8:
Enjoy your little treat!

I do not know who originally came up with this cute little treat but it was not me, I will not take credit for something that I did not come up with, I learned it from my upline!

I just am sharing my version of the treat I did not write down the instructions from my upline I was just going off memory!

Happy Stamping!
Danielle
Cupcake Stamper

S*N*O*W

I am not a big fan but if you know me I have done a whole lot better than I did in the past however it is really testing my nerves we have had snow in the forecast for the past 3 weeks and have it in the forecast for the next 2 weeks! I can not wait until spring!!!
However much I do not like the snow it can be pretty I guess so here are some pictures of the snow and my kitty enjoying playing! Enjoy the photos and think SPRING!





How sweet He is bounding off the hillside when we called him in for his treats I love my kitty!

Enjoy and stay warm
Danielle
Cupcake Stamper

Happy Birthday Fresno

My Kitten turned 1 years old this past Sunday! Yes he is my valentines baby I just love that kitty and can not remember how my life was without him, I have enjoyed watching him grow up from a little little kitten into the cat he is becoming but don't get me wrong he is still very much a kitten he has so many toys including the hottest toy of the Christmas season zhu zhu pets yeah we went crazy trying to find him those little electronic hamsters but he loves them (he has 2) i would have to admit that he is quite spoiled, and gets what he wants when he wants it he loves to play hide and seek with his mommy(me), to run outside, chase bugs, he loves milk and treats, his toys, and to lay on the couch and watch TV his favorite show is Dancing with the Stars and American Idol:)


I have to add that he loved his tie and I plan on dressing him up more often how handsome is he!
Happy Birthday buddy
Danielle(Fresno's Mommy)
Cupcake Stamper