Research and the Close to my Heart Ideas Book

So what do you do when your stuck on bed rest and not allowed to do much of anything for 6 weeks?
This is the predicament I have found myself in. I've hidden all my Scrapbook supplies so as not to be tempted to break Doctors orders. However, I still find ideas everywhere and so much to inspire my creative juices.
When an idea hits I sketch it down. I keep up to date with what all my Scrapbook addicted friends are doing on the many Facebook sites I follow and have had some fabulous online discussions.
Since I can't go out I've been revisiting some of my old Scrapbook and Card Making magazines that are all over the house. There are so many different styles that have never been a possibility to do until now that I have joined CTMH. Nothing is out reach with the variety of supplies available.
I've started planning for 2014, well at least on paper. Joined a group of very talented ladies to take part in an exhibit at the local show, but more about that in the new year.
But more than that I have taken a fresh look at the CTMH Ideas Book. It truly is more than a catalogue, jam packed with inspiration and colour photos from some of our very talented consultants.
So I encourage you to head on over to my website, www.laurenaustin.ctmh.com.au , and take a closer look. You'll be surprised at how much more there is to see.

  CTMH Stamps of the Month Australasian Blog Hop

Hi and welcome aboard the Australasian Close to My Heart Stamp of the Month Blog Hop. If you have arrived here from 'Your Creative Journey with Marianne' http://yourcreativejourneywithmarianne.blogspot.com.au/2013/11/ctmh-stamps-of-month-australasian-blog.html
then you are in the right place. If you landed here by accident, no problem, please join in by following the link at the end of this post.

Now I apologise that I don't have my own creation available for you to see this month but I have been unwell and on bed rest. Which for the addict in me is torture.
So today I would like to share with you this wonderful card from fellow CTMH Consultant Krista Hershberger which features "Illuminate", November's stamp of the month. Take a close look at the "petals" of her stamped "flower." The "petals" are actually the lantern image stamped six times in a circle to create a flower. Genius!  This exclusive stamp of the month is only available during November. It can be yours for just $5 with a qualifying order of $75 or for $24 if ordered separately from your CTMH consultant. If you do not have a consultant please contact me or place an order in my online store, www.laurenaustin.ctmh.com.au or you can click on the shop now icon on the right side of this page.
Feel free to leave a comment at the bottom of this page before you move on to:
'Jenny’ s Creative Classroom'

http://jensdigiscrap.wordpress.com/2013/11/10/ctmh-stamps-of-the-month-australasian-blog-hop/

Look forward to seeing you again during next months Blog Hop.
Happy Scrapping!!!

3D Projects

There is so much more that you can do with the CTMH products than just beautiful pages.
Kraft Containers are a wonderful idea not just as a decorating idea but as gifts for family and friends.
This is my version using the Laughing Lola paper, glitter trim, sparkle swirls and of course you can add whichever stamps you like for your own design. It took no time to make and you don't even have to cover the whole container, just a few strips of paper, a little glitter trim or twine and a few embellishments and you've got a beautiful gift that you can fill with your favourite treat.
Too easy!!!