Are You a Good Witch or a Bad Witch?

Either way, every witch needs a broomstick and here is a great party favor or easy craft that even kids can make.

Use a brown or black licorice stick and place in a clear bag. I used a 1x8 bag from clearbags.com. You may want to let the licorice sit in the air for a bit so it's not quite as sticky when you put it in the bag.  Bend the licorice once in the bag so that it is a little crooked like a witches broom.

Cut the following shape using the Cricut Close to My Heart Artiste cartridge. It's on the sewing button.

I sponged the edges a bit with chocolate ink, and kind of roll the bottoms up with a pencil or pen and then attached it to the licorice with a glue dot and wrapped it around, securing it in place with another glue dot. Add a cute stamped tag (I used Perfect Fit--Halloween), tied on with a bit of hemp.

Oh, so cute! Thank you Sheri Rottler for the fantastic idea!

Happy Halloween!

SO MANY THINGS TO SHARE TODAY........

I have so much to share today I don't know where to begin......OK, I will begin with the Halloween Party that I host each year for my grand kids.  Last night I was tired and didn't feel like creating anything but I knew that they look forward to getting mail so I sat down and quickly created the following invitation for my Halloween Party this coming Sunday.  I used yesterday's Mojo Monday design.  I think it turned out way cute!!!!!!!!

This weekend we went to the Pumpkin Patch as a family and let the kids pick out pumpkins.  The patch that we went to had a cute Corn Maze for the little kids, a display of Old Tractors, and a Hay Ride.  The kids had a fun time looking for their pumpkins and participating in the other activities.  Afterwards we went to dinner at Gecko's.  I love it when we get together and do things as a family.  It takes a bit of planning around everyone's busy schedules but it is soooooo worth it!!!!!

And finally, about a month ago I was at The Wood Connection and I fell in love with some darling witches shoes.  It has been forever since I created something with wood so I bought the wood and supplies and put this darling Halloween decoration together.  I love how it turned out!!!!!!

That is it for today.  Thanks for taking the time to look.  Now tonight I get to see some of my most favorite people in the whole world as I host my October Workshop!!!!!

OCTOBER SOTM IS WONDERFUL !!!!!

I love the October Stamp Of The Month.  It is just do dang cute!!!!!

Below are a couple of cards that the very talented Karen Pedersen created with this awesome stamp set.

Remember you can purchase the SOTM outright for $17.95 or it is yours for only $5.00 with a $50.00 purchase.  To shop now just click on the shopping cart on the left and it will take your right to my website, or you can always e-mail me or call me with your order!!!!!

October Stamp Of  The Month

The October stamp of the month is a total must have! I love it, love it, love it! It is called Very Merry Christmas and coordinates with the Art Philosophy cartridge, so if you have that cartridge you are going to want to order this set! It makes Christmas tag making a breeze!

As always this stamp set can be yours for $5.00 with a $50.00 purchase or you can purchase it outright for $17.95.  Get a head start on your Christmas Cards and Tags today!!!!

To purchase click on the shopping cart on the left of call 801-518-3350 or email me at ranaefennema@hotmail.com  I look forward to hearing from you!!!!!!!

CTMH IS AWESOME!!!!

As most of you know I wanted so badly to earn the last incentive trip that CTMH offered and made it 1/3 of the way and just kind of fizzled out.  I so want to go on another one of their trips.  You are treated like royalty and truly appreciated for the effort that you have put in to earn the trip.  Not only that it is a nice treat for your spouse who supports and helps you make your business successful.  So enough said, now it's time to get serious about earning this next trip! This one is an all-inclusive, land-based resort, week long trip to Costa Rica. This earning period began yesterday (October 1) and ends on September 30, 2013. The trip takes place in March 2014. 

Beautiful Costa Rica

Want to go? Think about signing up on my team right away so you have the whole year to earn it! There are two starter kit options, one for $49 (the Essentials Kit) and one for $99 (the Master Kit). I'd love to have you join my team and help you get our Close To My Heart business going! I'll even help you set goals of what you need to do each month to earn this trip. To sign up as a Close To My Heart Consultant, just click on the shopping cart on the left and it will take you where you need to go.

Wondering what comes in the New Consultant Kits? 

The "Essential Kit" is only $49 and includes all that you see here...over $130 in products!

The "Master Kit" includes everything you see in the Essential Kit + these great products and business items. It's only $99 and is full of over $280 in products!


I guess I had better get busy and start earning this trip!!!!!