Scrapbook Club May - For Always - 2nd layout

Here is the other layout for next month's Scrapbooking Club using the For Always paper collection.

This layout was created by Close To My Heart for the Workshops On The Go kit that comes complete with a full Level 2 Paper Pack, an exclusive stamp set, the For Always Assortment, and the Black and Grey Sparkles Assortment.

 

The instruction guide walks you through all of the steps to create this beautiful page.  It includes pictures and details on creating everything including this "curled" embellishment.

 You will need the Cricut Artiste cartridge to complete these pages.  If you don't own it - it is a MUST have.

 

 

Remember I also added the Black Buttons Assortment to these pages. Some of the buttons even have glitter on them. Who doesn't love their bling.

There are 2 ways that you can also make these pages.

1-Simply purchase the For Always Workshop On The Go kit and the Black Buttons Assortment. (You will need inks and blocks for stamping.)

2-If you live near Amelia, VA (15 minutes from the Woodlake area in Midlothian) you can join us for my Monthly Scrapbooking Club where we will create 4 12x12 pages including the 2 seen above at either of the following dates:

Sunday, May 5, 2013 from 2-5pm

Thursday, May 9, 2013 from 6:30-9:30pm

Cost starts at just $16 and includes a full Level 2 Paper Pack.

Cost is $30 for a Level 2 Paper Pack and all of the embellishments

You choose how much you want to spend.

Email me (or leave a comment) if you want to attend.

I'll be back next week with more artwork using the For Always collection.

Thanks for stopping by!

Jaime

Scrapbook Club May - For Always

I love the new collection "For Always".  It goes with ANYTHING.  I'm not kidding.  Here is the first layout that I created using the For Always paper collection for next month's Scrapbooking Club. 

The great thing about this collection is that all of the patterned papers are black and white so they are so versitile.  The paper packet comes with Ruby, Honey, and Lagoon cardstock, but you could easily substitute something else.  These colors however were perfect for scrappin' pictures of my sister's wedding. 

 

The For Always Workshops On The Go kit comes with a full Level 2 Paper Pack, an exclusive stamp set, the For Always Assortment, and the Black and Grey Sparkles Assortment.

 

 

 

I love the rose that was stamped with our Ruby Ink Pad.  It's such a nice warm, rich shade of red.

 

 

I also added the Black Buttons Assortment to these pages.  Some of the buttons even have glitter on them.  Who doesn't love their bling.

 

 

There are 2 ways that you can also make these pages.

1-Simply purchase the For Always Workshop On The Go kit and the Black Buttons Assortment.  (You will need inks and blocks for stamping.)

2-If you live near Amelia, VA (15 minutes from the Woodlake area in Midlothian) you can join us for my Monthly Scrapbooking Club where we will create 4 12x12 pages including the 2 seen above at either of the following dates:

Sunday, May 5, 2013 from 2-5pm

Thursday, May 9, 2013 from 6:30-9:30pm

Cost starts at just $16 and includes a full Level 2 Paper Pack.

Cost is $30 for a Level 2 Paper Pack and all of the embellishments

 

You choose how much you want to spend.

Email me (or leave a comment) if you want to attend.

Be sure to check back tomorrow for pictures of the other 2 pages that we will create and even more artwork featuring the For Always collection.

Thanks for stopping by!

Jaime

Perfect Parents Contest

Close To My Heart is offering another contest.  It's a chance for you to win the My Acrylix stamp sets, Perfect Fit - Mom and Perfect Fit - Dad.

Perfect Fit - Mom

Perfect Fit - Dad

Simply watch this video then visit Jeanette Lynton's blog to leave your comment and win.

Thanks for stopping by!
Jaime

Perfect Fit - Mom using Surf's Up paper

I was so excited to use the new My Acrylix stamp set, Perfect Fit - Mom (C1543) and this card that I found on Pinterest worked perfectly to highight the "World's Greatest Mom" stamp image. 

 

Here's a list of the product used:

Surf's Up Paper Pack

Lagoon and White cardstock

Just Blooms Paradise Paper Flowers

Black Buttons Assortment

Colonial White Waxy Flax

Perfect Fit - Mom (C1543)

Sorbet and Crystal Blue Exclusive Inks Pad

2" Scalloped Circle Punch
1 1/2" and 1" Circle Punch

I love that this stamp set has other images and can be used for so much more than just Mom.

 This is the 4th card that we will create at my April Card Club Class that will take place on Thursday, April 25 from 6:30-9:30pm in my studio in Amelia, VA.

We will make 12 cards total (3 each of the 4 cards shown above).

 Cost of the class (or a kit) is $25 and includes the following:

12 White Cards and Envelopes

Surf's Up Paper

All Cardstock

Just Blooms Paradise Paper Flowers (you'll have leftovers)

Black Buttons Assortment (you'll have leftovers)

Ribbon

 

If you aren't local or can't make it to the class I will gladly put together a kit for you. (Include $5 if it needs to be shipped to you and an additional $5 if it needs to be stamped.) 

 

Thanks for stopping by!

Jaime

Paper Flowers Card and Glitter Buttons

I got the idea for this card from a card that I pinned on Pinterest and I couldn't wait to recreated it. I don't think mine turned out as great as the original, but it would certainly brighten someone's day. 

This is another card that we will create at my April Card Club Class and it is so simple.  Just start with your card base and a solid piece of cardstock cut 1/2" smaller.  Then add some flowers, hand-drawn stems and stitching, your sentiment and buttons - done!

 

 

 Here's a list of the product used:

Slate cardstock

Just Blooms Paradise Paper Flowers

Black Buttons Assortment

Colonial White Waxy Flax

Card Chatter - Sympathy (D1476)

Black Exclusive Inks Pad

Black Jurnaling Pen

Ribbon

Thanks for stopping by! I'll be sharing the last card from my April Card Club tomorrow.

Jaime

Card Chatter - focus on a friend Card

This is probably my favorite card from my April Card Club Class. I used a pattern from our latest How To Book called Make It From Your Heart Volume 1.  This book is great for inspiration and ideas.  It contains 16 two-page layout patterns, 2 single-page patterns, as well as 12 different card patterns.  It is an invaluable resource.

I loved the My Acrylix Stamp Set, Card Chatter - focus on a friend, and couldn't wait to use it.

Here's a list of the product used:

Surf's Up Paper Pack

Lagoon and White cardstock

Just Blooms Paradise Paper Flowers

Black Buttons Assortment

Colonial White Waxy Flax

Card Chatter - focus on a friend (A1138)

Sunset Exclusive Inks Pad

Thanks for stopping by! I'll be sharing more cards tomorrow.

Jaime

Deepest Sympathy Card using Surf's Up Paper

Here is the first card I want to share from my April Card Club Class.  All of these cards would be great for using up those small paper scraps that you have leftover.

I got the idea from a card that I found on Pinterest. 

 

Simply cut your squares and then round the opposing corners with a Corner Rounder.  Sponge the edges of each of the paper pieces with Chocolate ink and stamp your sentiment in the same color.

 

Here's a list of the product used:

Surf's Up Paper Pack

Just Blooms Paradise Paper Flowers

Black Buttons Assortment

Colonial White Waxy Flax

Card Chatter - Sympathy (D1476)

Chocolate Exclusive Inks Pad

 

 

Thanks for stopping by!  I'll be sharing more cards tomorrow.

Jaime



April Card Club

Here is my latest Card Club Class that will take place on Thursday, April 25 from 6:30-9:30pm in my studio in Amelia, VA.

We will make 12 cards total (3 each of the 4 cards shown above). 

 

Cost of the class (or a kit) is $25 and includes the following:

12 White Cards and Envelopes

Surf's Up Paper

Cardstock

Just Blooms Paradise Paper Flowers (you'll have leftovers)

Black Buttons Assortment (you'll have leftovers)

Ribbon

 

 

If you aren't local or can't make it to the class I will gladly put together a kit for you.  (Include $5 if it needs to be shipped to you and an additional $5 if it needs to be stamped.)

 

Come back tomorrow to see the details of each card.

Thanks for stopping by. 

Jaime





"You're Tweet" Card using the April Stamp of the Month, My Sunshine

Here is the last project that I have featuring the April Stamp of the Month, My Sunshine.   

 Close To My Heart is the original designer of this card, but I changed a few things since I'm using it for a class. You can get the directions and dimensions by clicking here.

Remember f you live near Amelia, VA you can join us at my Monthly Cricut Artiste Class on Saturday, April 27 at 9am. The class is just $10 if you own the Cricut Artiste collection and $20 if you don't as I will cut all of your papers ahead of time.

Don't live in Amelia - that's ok too. I can put together a kit for you. Simply add $5 for shipping to whichever price pertains to you. You can email me or comment below if you want to attend the class or receive a kit.

If you want to attend the class please register by Thursday, April 11.

Next week I will be sharing the cards that we will be making for this month's Card Club.  See you then.

Thanks for stopping by.
Jaime

"My Sunshine" Stamp Set Page

So today I have another project that we will create at my Monthly Cricut Artiste Class on Saturday, April 27 at 9am.

Now I can't take credit for creating this page.  It's part of the artwork that Close To My Heart created for this stamp set.  You can get the directions and dimensions by clicking here. 

Or if you live near Amelia, VA you can join us at my Monthly Cricut Artiste Class on Saturday, April 27 at 9am. The class is just $10 if you own the Cricut Artiste collection and $20 if you don't as I will cut all of your papers ahead of time.

Don't live in Amelia - that's ok too. I can put together a kit for you. Simply add $5 for shipping to whichever price pertains to you. You can email me or comment below if you want to attend the class or receive a kit.

I have one more card to share with you tomorrow.

Thanks for stopping by.
Jaime

April Stamp of the Month

Well it's the beginning of the month and that means a new Stamp of the Month. 

April's stamp set is called My Sunshine.

There are numerous stamps in this set that coordinate with the Cricut Artiste cartridge.  The picture above is the actual carrier sheet for the stamp set.  You can see each image that has an outline around it also has a size and page # listed.  The page number refers to the Cricut Artiste booklet and the size is the size that the image should be cut.  It's so simple.  No more cutting out your stamped images. 

Here is a card that I created for my Monthly Cricut Artiste class.

I used the Tommy Paper Pack, Dimensional Elements Awards, and the Baker's Twine Hemp from the Mini-Medley Accents Wooden Collection.

If you live close to Amelia, VA you can join us for my Monthly Cricut Artiste Class on Saturday, April 27 at 9am.  The class is just $10 if you own the Cricut Artiste collection and $20 if you don't as I will cut all of your papers ahead of time.

Don't live in Amelia - that's ok too.  I can put together a kit for you.  Simply add $5 for shipping to whichever price pertains to you.  You can email me or comment below if you want to attend the class or receive a kit.

Be sure to come back tomorrow to see the 2 other projects that we will also create at this Class.

Thanks for stopping by!
Jaime

Free Stamp sets during the month of April

Wouldn't it be great to SAVE $186!! 

Well, this month you can.  I am so excited to share the April Promotion with you.  Simply join my team and sign up as a Close To My Heart Consultant in April and you will receive the April, May, June, and July Stamp of the Months absolutely free!  That's right - there is no catch, no additional shipping or tax.

For only $49 you will receive the Essentials Kit which includes all of the following:

Petite Perks Critter Expressions Stamp Set

Chantilly Complements Dimensional Elements

Chantilly Workshops on the Go Scrapbooking Kit

Reflections Scrapbook Program

Originals Card Confidence Program

Buttercup Exclusive Inks Pad

Cotton Candy Exclusive Inks Pad

Spinner

My Acrylix Wheel of Life Stamp Set

My Acrylix For a Friend Stamp Set

4x5 My Acrylix Block

Current Idea Books (3)

This kit retails for $155, that's a savings of $106.  Don't forget about the 4 stamp sets that you are going to get for FREE (this month only).  That brings your savings to $186.  WOW - now that's a reason to celebrate!

I absolutely love being a CTMH Consultant.  I get to meet new people, be creative, earn free vacations, completely support my papercrafting hobby, and make MONEY!!  I just celebrated my 4 year anniversary with CTMH and my only regret is that I didn't do it sooner.  I am getting more pages scrapbooked each month than ever before.  I have a "reason" to intentionally schedule some creative time each week.  I have also earned one incentive trip (a Hawaiian Cruise) and am on my way to earning my second (1 week in Costa Rica). 

I am very blessed to be the team leader of the Harmonious Scrappers.  We have consultants in Texas, North Carolina, and Virginia.  To sign up today simply click here.  If you have any questions or concerns about becoming a consultant simply email me.  I would love to talk with you about it some more.

Thanks for stopping by!
Jaime