Monday, December 31, 2012
January Layout
This is the layout for club in January. It is "La Belle Vie" paper pack with the "Who's Your Valentine?" stamp set as well as a tried and true favorite Stitched Together. I love the Chevron stamp! This will definitely be one of my new favorites.
Sunday, December 30, 2012
January Stamp of the Month and Special
Measurements to recreate this card:
8 1/2 X 5 1/2 Base
4 X 5 1/4 White
3 1/4 X4 1/2 Mat
3 X 4 1/4 White
2 1/4 X 3 1/2 Mat
2 X 3 1/4 White
Enjoy!
January Stamp of the Month
Information about the "Who's Your Valentine?" special is included below.
Featured Products: Whooo’s Your Valentine kit (CC1022)
12 – Die-Cut Boxes (3 each of 4 colors: Blush, Hollyhock, Ruby, White Daisy)
3 – 12" × 12" Cardstock Sheets (Blush, Hollyhock, White Daisy)
1 – Sheet Silver Glitter Paper – new product for Spring/Summer 2013!
12 – Treat Tubes with Lids – new product for Spring/Summer 2013!
1 – My Acrylix® Whooo’s Your Valentine Stamp Set (D-size)
When you place an order of $35 or more in Close To My Heart
12 – Die-Cut Boxes (3 each of 4 colors: Blush, Hollyhock, Ruby, White Daisy)
3 – 12" × 12" Cardstock Sheets (Blush, Hollyhock, White Daisy)
1 – Sheet Silver Glitter Paper – new product for Spring/Summer 2013!
12 – Treat Tubes with Lids – new product for Spring/Summer 2013!
1 – My Acrylix® Whooo’s Your Valentine Stamp Set (D-size)
When you place an order of $35 or more in Close To My Heart
products, you’ll receive the
Whooo’s Your Valentine kit for only $10.
Monday, December 17, 2012
2012 Autumn/Winter Idea Book Retiring List
Item# Description Idea Book Page No.
Z1349 Shimmer Designer Brads 127
Z1360 Rhinestone Designer Brads 127
Z1361 Brads Red Assortment 127
Z1362 Brads Pink Assortment 127
Z1363 Brads Blue Assortment 127
Z1364 Brads Green Assortment 127
Z1365 Brads Basic Assortment 127
Z1387 Wooden Designer Buttons 125
Z1391 Buttons Clear Assortment 125
Z1395 Irresistibles™ Eclectic Chipboard Die-Cuts (the alphabet) 130
Z1465 Irresistibles™ Make-It-Count Numbers 130
Z1681 Dimensional Elements Numbers 131
Z1761 Dimensional Elements Ornaments 131
Z1762 Dimensional Elements Snowflakes 131
Z1765 Color-Ready Arbor Wooden Shapes 130
X7147C Stella Complements Canvas Shapes 68
X7148C My Stickease® Pemberley Assortment 68
X7150C My Stickease® Victory Assortment 69
X7153C My Stickease® Florentine Assortment 69
X7158C La Belle Vie My Stickease® Assortment 38
X7160C Flirty Complements Dimensional Elements 50
X7161C Moonlight Complements Dimensional Elements 56
X7162C Pear & Partridge Complements Glittery Rub-Ons 62
Z1464 Milepost Shapes 128
Z1466 Bling Assortment 128
Z1695 Urban Felt Alphabet 130
Z1696 Keepsake Felt Alphabet 130
Z1709 Just Blooms® Petals Paper Flowers 129
Z1460 Foundry® Ribbon Slides 126
Z1711 Foundry® Binder Clips 126
Z1712 Foundry® Number Plates 126
Z1461 Décor Journaling Spots 129
Z1687 Bohemian Assortment 128
Z1689 Timeless Charms 128
Z1692 Tough Tags 128
Z1694 Bouquet Assortment 128
Z1741 Haunted Assortment 128
Z1749 Autumn Lane Assortment 128
Z1763 Boutique Assortment 128
2012 Autumn/Winter Idea Book Retiring List
Z1772 Dimensional Elements In Color—Holiday 128
Z1393 Mini-Medley Accents Black Collection 126
Z1316 Designer Ribbon Cocoa Collection 124
Z1385 Designer Ribbon Blue Collection 124
Z1615 Designer Ribbon Red Collection 124
Z1616 Designer Ribbon Green Collection 124
Z1388 Newsprint Rub-Ons 130
Z1700 Dark Chocolate Tapestry Velvet Rub-Ons 126
Z1733 Black Tapestry Velvet Rub-Ons 126
Z1743 Festive Velvet Rub-Ons 126
Z1742 Parlor Velvet Rub-Ons 126
Z1407 6" x 6" Olive Quick Pic™ Album 122
Z1408 6" x 6" Pansy Purple Quick Pic™ Album 122
Z1054 My Creations® Display Album 132
Z1378 My Creations® Banner 132
Z1614 My Creations® Memory Game 132
Z188 Craft Jars 120
Z1352 4 1/2" Colonial White Circle Cards 123
Z1353 4 1/2" White Daisy Circle Cards 123
Z1731 My Originals® Sweet Surprises Card Kit 123
X7147B My Reflections® Stella Paper Packet 68
X7148B My Reflections® Pemberley Paper Packet 68
X7150B My Reflections® Victory Paper Packet 69
X7153B My Reflections® Florentine Paper Packet 69
X7158B La Belle Vie Paper Packet 38
X7160B Flirty Paper Packet 50
X7161B Moonlight Paper Packet 56
X7162B Pear & Partridge Paper Packet 62Z1252 Cutting Knife 135
G1041 Workshops on the Go® Avonlea Cardmaking Kit 22
G1043 Workshops on the Go® Pear & Partridge Cardmaking Kit 66
G1040 Workshops on the Go® Spellbound Cricut® Kit 14
G1042 Workshops on the Go® Scroll Album Kit 23
G1044 Workshops on the Go® Advent Calendar Kit 67
G1045 Workshops on the Go® Avonlea Scrapbooking Kit 21
G1046 Workshops on the Go® Clementine Scrapbooking Kit 29
G1047 Workshops on the Go® Dakota Scrapbooking Kit 35
G1048 Workshops on the Go® La Belle Vie Scrapbooking Kit 41
G1049 Workshops on the Go® Scholastic Scrapbooking Kit 47
G1050 Workshops on the Go® Flirty Scrapbooking Kit 53
G1051 Workshops on the Go® Moonlight Scrapbooking Kit 59
G1052 Workshops on the Go® Pear & Partridge Scrapbooking Kit 65
Retiring Stamps in the Spring/Summer 2012 Idea Book
Item# Stamp name Page #
A1104 A Tweet 90
A1111 A Tulip 68
A1116 A Melody 94
A1122 Bravo 92
A1128 Quick Cards—Shell 80
A1129 A Rainbow 85
B1365 Spring Up 71
B1369 Rosy Regards 67
B1374 Bee Happy 83
B1397 He Is Risen 74
B1402 My Peeps 72
C1439 Enjoy Life 95
C1440 Take a Picture 93
C1442 Tailor-Made 94
C1450 Eclectic Edges 99
C1452 Delight 71
C1455 Aspire 96
C1456 Heartfelt Treasures 68
C1457 Happy Camper 84
C1458 Paper Lantern 90
C1473 Remarkable Wreath 70
C1474 10 Things 105
C1485 Super Powers 47
C1498 Country Life 82
C1499 Perfect Day 80
D1195 The Works Alphabet 117
D1222 Tiny Typewriter Alphabet 117
D1296 Chocolate Alphabet Small 114
D1301 Hodge Podge Alphabet 114
D1303 Classmate Alphabet 114D1462 Splendid Day 77
D1464 Card Chatter—Love 106
D1467 Trees & Things 76
D1472 Simple Memories 66
D1478 Bingo Alphabet 113
D1505 Roar! 89
D1508 Diverse Backgrounds 102
D1509 Magic Adventures 78
D1511 Kick Back 81
E1013 Field Trip Alphabet 114
Monday, December 10, 2012
Christmas Crafts
Tonight I will be doing a demo during class for making these Christmas candles. Very fun and easy! This was one of the first ever crafts I made when I started stamping.
This Santa is a Cricut creation I will have for all of my guests attending club tonight! You can find the link to create one of your own here. It has a string to hang it as an ornament and you can put candy inside.Tuesday, November 27, 2012
Pigment Inks Pop!
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This is the layout we will be recreating on December 10th. Please RSVP by 11/30/12 if you'd like to attend.
Well, I used the alcohol markers again. This time I used the pigment ink to stamp image. Pigment ink really pops off the paper. In this case, I used the Slate color and it looks like a shiny silver. I briefly used a heat tool before using my alcohol markers. This was sooo much fun! And, if you aren't convinced on these markers yet I have more to show you soon.
Monday, November 19, 2012
Many Shades of Pink
So, I have experimented and researched more with the alcohol markers and with the inks to stamp the image. I am told that using Staz-on for your stamped image can ruin your markers because it is a solvent ink and can bleed into your marker. However, Staz-on was used for this purpose at convention this past summer. I am assuming because the CTMH markers are disposable vs. the refillable competitor markers, the issue is of lesser or no concern. So far, I have not noticed any adverse effects. But, I have also used archival black ink which was very effective. Most recently, I used our Slate pigment ink. Pigment inks need to be dried with a heat tool or set aside for a short period before coloring. I used a heat tool. I love the vibrant color of the pigment ink. The picture never tells the whole story but I only used the 2 shades of Blush markers to make all of these flowers. I just kept wanting to experiment with blending and the number of different shades of pink I could create.
Sunday, November 11, 2012
Trying something new
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I have been curious to try using the new CTMH alcohol markers. And the verdict is... I like them! I used them on the wreath stamp for this layout. Next month I plan to use them again but a little bit more. There are a few tricks and tips that learned along the way that I will share.
1. Shake before using.
2. They bleed through the paper so, use a separate piece or make sure the back is not visible.
3. Use Staz-on, archival or pigment ink for your outline stamp. So far, I prefer Staz-on.
4. They are inexpensive! $5.95 for 2 markers. At that price, why not try them out?
Saturday, October 13, 2012
Happy Hauntings
This card was made using the stamp set from the Moonlight workshop kit. I adapted it from another consultant that used a Tim Holtz embossing folder to make her brick wall. Check out her version of this card and other fantastic creations at createdbyleanne.blogspot.com. I created the brick background by scoring the lines then rubbing my Slate ink pad on the bumpy side.
Monday, October 8, 2012
Holiday Cards
The card pictured above and below incorporate the Stamp of the Month for October and the Cricut Artisite cartridge.
Sunday, September 23, 2012
Card and Calendar
I made this card with the leftover pieces from my Advent Calender Workshop. I am having the workshop to create the Advent calendar pictured below on October 13th. Please RSVP to my email address: zabel800@Hotmail.com by 9/24/12 if you would like to participate. The cost is $50. Both were fun to make. My kids are already eager to see what is going to happen with the advent calendar. I really like it because each little box is big enough to have 2 treats inside so each of my kids will enjoy it each day. I have wanted to make an advent calendar for soooo long but just never saw the right template or a pre-made one that I liked enough to purchase.
Saturday, August 11, 2012
Back at it!
Okay so after a two month hiatus for the craziness of summer, I dug into all of my exciting new product yesterday. Love, Love, Love!
This is the layout we will be recreating on Tuesday the 14th. Of course online pictures never do it justice. Wait until you see it in person!The little tabs represent an area where a photo belongs.
Some of the new products used are the Avonlea paper pack, Slate Stamp pad, Family Tree stamp set, Bling gems, Metallics markers and the newest Make It From Your Heart How-to book.
I can't wait to share it all with you and if you don't already have a new idea book, I will have one for you on Tuesday. See you then!
Sunday, June 3, 2012
Lucy Layout
This month's layout was designed by my upline Julia. Thanks Julia! It incorporates the Lucy paper pack using the Cricut Art Philosophy for the decorative layers. Also used are Just Blooms paper flowers and I added a little bit of the Stamp if the month "Life is Tweet." The alphabet used is Field Trip Alphabet.
Saturday, May 5, 2012
Happy National Scrapbooking Day!
This is a page I created for using the NEW CTMH 6 x 6 flip flaps. We will be recreating it on May 14th. Please RSVP immediately if you'd like to attend. I haven't been to the ocean in a while so the personal photos will have to come later. The picture above is of the layout without the flap. Below is the layout with the flap closed.
And then the layout with the flap attached and open.
And then the layout with the flap attached and open.
Monday, April 23, 2012
April SOTM
Nothing like last minute... I've been slowly working on it (mostly in my head) for a few days but, I finally put the last pieces together today. The idea is "lovingly lifted" from the amazing Lisa Stenz. She made a pink, black and white version that can be seen here:
http://lisascreativecorner.blogspot.com/2012/04/you-are-truly-amazing-april-sotm-card.html
I wanted to go with a more masculine version.
http://lisascreativecorner.blogspot.com/2012/04/you-are-truly-amazing-april-sotm-card.html
I wanted to go with a more masculine version.
Sunday, April 22, 2012
Did someone say Chevron?
I have been seeing several examples of "Chevroning." So, I thought I'd give it a try on this card. We will be recreating it tomorrow night at a club workshop.
Here is a link to a tutorial for creating your own Chevron paper with this method:
http://samhailey.blogspot.com/2011/11/make-your-own-monday-chevron-paper.html
I also saw another type of Chevron paper created with various patterned papers from the "Dotty for You" promotion that is much more involved for those who aren't afraid of a paper challenge!
http://www.hookedonstamping.com/index.php/ctmh-products/ctmh-dotty-for-you-blog-hop-tutorial/
Here is a link to a tutorial for creating your own Chevron paper with this method:
http://samhailey.blogspot.com/2011/11/make-your-own-monday-chevron-paper.html
I also saw another type of Chevron paper created with various patterned papers from the "Dotty for You" promotion that is much more involved for those who aren't afraid of a paper challenge!
http://www.hookedonstamping.com/index.php/ctmh-products/ctmh-dotty-for-you-blog-hop-tutorial/
National Scrapbooking Month—Dotty for You
April–May 2012 Constant Campaign
April–May 2012 Constant Campaign
When you place an order of $35 or more in products
from the Spring/Summer 2012 Idea Book between April 17 and May 31, you
may add the Dotty for You paper packet, valued at $19.95, for just $5.
Dotty for You includes 24 specially designed, coordinating B&T Duos®
sheets (2 each of 12 patterns) and an artwork idea insert to get your
creative juices flowing. But that’s not all! There are two ways your
customers can get this darling paper packet FREE!
Hostesses will receive a free Dotty for You paper
packet when their Gathering sales total $400 or more (excluding tax,
shipping/handling, and Operation Smile donations).
New Consultants who sign up between April 1 and May
31 (two full months!) will receive a free Dotty for You paper packet
with their kit.
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