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Stamp of the Month Blog Hop -- Bloom & Grow

Welcome to the January Stamp of the Month Blog Hop!

If you came from visiting Melinda Everitt, then you are in the right place.  If you just happened upon my little corner of the blog world, simply start here and continue hopping until you return here -- our fun hop is one big loop for your viewing pleasure. 

The month's featured stamp set is S1801 Bloom & Grow (pictured below).  This set is only available until January 31 and is only $5 with a $50 Close to My Heart purchase.

As we all reflect on the new year and many of us sets our goals and resolutions for the year to come, it's important to remember change takes time and nothing can happen overnight.  This month's SOTM is full of inspirational quotes perfect for sending some encouragement to a friend or loved one.  Who wouldn't feel inspired when receiving a card like this?

Supplies used:

*Bloom & Grow stamp set (December SOTM)
*Chelsea Gardens -- Cardmaking stamp set
*12" x 12" Charcoal cardstock
*12" x 12" White Daisy cardstock
*Vellum paper
*5 1/2" X 4 1/4" white cards & envelopes, value pack
*Archival Black Exclusive Inks stamp pad
*Glacier Exclusive Inks stamp pad
*Sweet Leaf Exclusive Inks stamp pad
*Watercolor pencils
*Cream ribbon
*Black & White dots

To order these or any of our other fabulous Close to My Heart products, please visit http://jddesigns.ctmh.com.

Thank you for visiting me at {jd designs} and for hopping with us on the Close to My Heart Stamp of the Month January Blog Hop!  Next up on the hop is Gina Brandstetter. I hope you'll hop on over to her blog for more inspiration.

Until next time, design with {heart}!