August Stamp of the Month Blog Hop–What a Hoot

Welcome to the Stamp of the Month Blog Hop!

This month we have 67 Consultants featuring the August Stamp of the Month, What A Hoot, a set of 17 stamps.  Remember that this stamp set is only available during the month of August.  Place an order of $50 and get the Stamp of the Month for just $5.

If you have come here from Dawn Haight's Blog you are on the right path! If you get lost along the way you can find the complete list on Melinda’s Blog here.

 I created a simple card for my upcoming Idea Book Celebration Make-N-Take.

I used the new Scaredy Cat Paper Packet (X7185B) and the Paper Fundamentals Adventure Assortment (Z2032).

To color the eyes and hat I used our new ShinHan Touch Twin Markers (eyes - Pastel Green Z2459 and hat - Marigold Z2457).  I am really enjoying these markers.

To finish it off I embellished with the Thistle Diagonal Striped Ribbon (Z1990) and stars from the Scaredy Cat Assortment (Z3011).

Oh and I think this doesn’t have to be just a Halloween card, but I made mine for a Birthday.

Now it is time to hop over to Stefani Ewing’s Blog to see what she has created!

Thanks for stopping by.

Jaime

Cricut Class–Pathfinding “family” page

This is probably one of my favorite Cricut Artbooking classes.  I am so pleased with how this turned out and it really wasn’t that hard. 

Starting in mid-August all of my classes will be using the new Pathfinding Collection (available August 1).  As you can see it is perfect for fall pages.  Here is a close-up of just the page itself.

There are just a few embellishments that are retired or retiring on Thursday, July 31.  They are the brown striped ribbon, the baker’s twine hemp, and the color ready cork shapes. 

I did not do any stamping or inking on this page it is just straight Cricut cuts and all from the Artbooking cartridge.

You can create this page by joining me at my next Cricut Class, Saturday, August 16 at 9am in my studio in Amelia, VA.

Cost is $10 if you own the Artbooking cartridge. Simply bring your Cricut, Artbooking Cartridge Bundle, and I'll supply the rest and walk you through the cuts.

Cost is $20 if you don't own the Artbooking cartridge, because I'll cut all of your pieces for you ahead of time.

The Shadow Box Frame is sold separately and available at the discounted price of $32 for attending this class.

Leave a comment or contact me to attend.

Thanks for stopping by.

Jaime

Kid’s Klub–Summer Mini Album

Well I am FINALLY making it happen, a Kid’s class.  I have been talking about for over a year and CTMH has helped to make it possible.

Kid’s Klub – Summer Mini Album

Thursday, August 7

from 9am – 12 noon (In my Studio)

Cost is $25

Suggested ages 8 & up (Parents do not have to stay, however younger children might need parental help.)

This album will hold 11 of your favorite photos from the summer.  You could bring pictures from a beach trip or family vacation, maybe you spent a week at camp, or just pictures of the fun things you got to do this summer.

All materials are included in the price of the class.  You will receive the My Creations Hip Pics Album, as well as a full package of the Best Day Ever Assortment, Flamingo Dots, and some Gold Polka-Dot Washi Tape.

Kid’s Klub – Summer Mini Album

Thursday, August 7

from 9am – 12 noon (In my Studio)

Cost is $25

Suggested ages 8 & up (Parents do not have to stay, however younger children might need parental help.)

To attend contact me (Jaime Llewellyn)

Phone/text: 804-512-3739

Email: jaime_llewellyn@yahoo.com

Must sign-up by Thursday, July 24.

Thanks for stopping by.

Jaime

Scrapbook Club–Skylark

I am so excited about the new Idea Book, but we’ve still got 1 more kit from the current book that we haven’t created yet – Skylark.  I just love the colors of this kit.  You know it’s a proven fact that blues and greens are calming and soothing colors.  Maybe that’s what makes it so appealing.

I don’t have pictures of my pages because I am trying to gather photos of my students from Fuquay-Varina High School when I was the Choral Director there.  I can’t believe that I don’t have any (or at least that I can find).  Thank goodness for Facebook because I’m able to reconnect with some of my students and they are sending me pics.

As always, you can choose to buy the Workshop on the Go Kit which includes the stamp set and embellishments or just get the paper and choose what embellishments you want to purchase.  The choice is up to you.

I used the embellishments that came in the Workshop on the Go Kit and added the Skylark Complements (Dimensional Elements) for more easy titles and journaling.

Remember that all of this product being used is retiring at the end of July so be sure to get yours today.

So who wants to join in the fun?

Thursday, August 7 at 6:30pm

Sunday, August 10 at 2pm

Cost starts at just $25 and includes a full paper packet (you'll have leftovers) and 2 of the embellishments needed to complete the pages.
But, remember you choose how much you want to spend and purchase only the embellishments and tools that you want.

Register by Thursday, July 24

If you can't make it to the workshop, simply purchase the Skylark Workshop On The Go Kit and I'll include my instructions for both layouts for free.

Mark you Calendar for upcoming Scrapbook Club Dates:

September 11 & 14

October 9 & 12

November 6 & 9

December 11 & 14

Thanks for stopping by.

Jaime

Going Going GONE!!!!

The NEW Idea Book is almost here and it’s that time of year again to say “Goodbye” to some really awesome products.

Also, I have seen the new Idea Book (it’s AMAZING) and noticed that some of the products are increasing in price.  So I recommend getting them now before their price goes up on August 1. (This list can be found at the bottom of the post.)

Here is the list of the products that will be retiring on July 31.  Note that these items are now available on a while supplies last basis and some of them are already gone.

Item #	Description
Z1789	Chalkboard 12" x 12" Sheet, Adhesive-backed
Z1832	Spinner
Z1843	Irresistibles™ Frames
Z1844	Color-Ready Trinkets Wooden Shapes
Z1858	Irresistibles™ Hexagons
Z1863	Color-Ready Midtown Cork Shapes
X7170C	Laughing Lola Complements Dimensional Elements
X7171C	Sarita My Stickease® Assortment
X7172C	ProPlayer My Stickease® Assortment
X7173C	Babycakes Complements Canvas Shapes
X7177C	Skylark Dimensional Elements Complements
X7178C	Ivy Lane My Stickease® Assortment
X7179C	Ariana Dimensional Elements Complements
X7180C	Balloon Ride Dimensional Elements Complements
X7181C	Jubilee Dimensional Elements Complements
X7182C	Timberline My Stickease® Assortment
X7183C	Lollydoodle My Stickease® Assortment
Z1039	Create A Shade Pearl Paint
Z1825	Keyboard Kraft Alphabet
Z1835	Tiny Type Epoxy Alphabet
Z1961	Marquee Enamel Shapes–White
Z1891	Base & Bling Teal Jewels
Z1892	Base & Bling Black Jewels
Z1893	Base & Bling Red Jewels
Z1894	Base & Bling Pink Jewels
Z1895	Base & Bling Purple Jewels
Z1854	Laughing Lola Assortment
Z1869	Babycakes Assortment
Z1873	Sarita Assortment
Z1879	ProPlayer Assortment
Z3000	Skylark Assortment
Z3001	Ivy Lane Assortment
Z3002	Ariana Assortment
Z3003	Balloon Ride Assortment
Z3004	Jubilee Assortment
Z3005	Timberline Assortment
Z3006	Lollydoodle Assortment
Z1837	Mini-Medley Accents Wooden Collection
Z1702	Baker's Twine Paradise Assortment
Z1751	Harvest Baker's Twine
Z1760	Burlap Ribbon
Z1808	Outdoor Denim Chevron Ribbon
Z1817	Slate Polka-Dot Washi Tape
Z1826	Hollyhock Zipper Lace
Z1846	Ruby Chevron Ribbon
Z1850	Lagoon Houndstooth Washi Tape
Z1867	Jute Ribbon
Z1917	Lagoon Zipper Lace
Z1930	Chocolate Woodgrain Washi Tape
Z1343	12 x 12 Post Bound Album- Cranberry
Z1344	12 x 12 Post Bound Album- Hollyhock
Z1345	12 x 12 Post Bound Album- Black
Z1348	WIP 12x12 Album- Chocolate
Z1911	Designed Décor Frame Kit
Z1874	Base & Bling Necklace
Z1875	Base & Bling Cuff
Z1876	Base & Bling Hair Clips
Z1877	Base & Bling Rings
Z1878	Base & Bling Headband
Z1195	My Creations Memory Showcase 6x6
Z1647	My Creations® Card Box
Z1797	My Creations® Bracket Frame
Z1868	My Creations® Kraft Ring Box
Z1870	My Creations® Kraft Pocket Album
X1404	TrueFitFolios(5)
Z1820	For Always Textiles
Z1885	Sarita Textiles
Z1970	Skylark Textiles
Z1971	Jubilee Textiles
Z1801	Alcohol Blending Marker
	All Marker Sets (There is something better coming.)
Z2206	Reinker Blush
Z2210	Reinker Buttercup
Z2260	Reinker Twilight
Z2267	Reinker Crème Brulee
Z2294	Reinker Sky
Z2106	Stamp Pad Blush
Z2110	Stamp Pad .Buttercup
Z2160	Stamp Pad Twilight
Z2167	Stamp Pad Crème Brulee
Z2194	Stamp Pad Sky
Z2500	Whimsy Mini Pigment Set
Z4133	Marker Tower
1271	Cardstock12x12Buttercup
X5640	Cardstock12x12Blush
X5666	Cardstock12x12Twilight
X5754	Cardstock12x12CremeBrulee
X5761	Cardstock 12x12 Sky
X5936	Whimsy Cardstock Combo
X7170B	Laughing Lola Paper Packet
X7171B	Sarita Paper Packet
X7172B	ProPlayer Paper Packet
X7173B	Babycakes Paper Packet
X7177B	Skylark Paper Packet
X7178B	Ivy Lane Paper Packet
X7179B	Ariana Paper Packet
X7180B	Balloon Ride Paper Packet
X7181B	Jubilee Paper Packet
X7182B	Timberline Paper Packet
X7183B	Lollydoodle Paper Packet
1514	Tombow Adhesive
1515	Tombow Adhesive Refill
Z1311	Circle Punch 1 1/4
Z338	Euro Personal Paper Trimmer
Z1114	Piercing Tool Kit (There is something better coming.)
A1130	Quick Cards-Bountiful Season
A1143	Teddy Bear Birthday
A1144	Birthday Cheer
A1145	Flowering Thanks
A1158	Doodle Signs
A1160	This Is Good
B1407	School Is Here
B1411	Greek Alphabet
B1425	Stitched with Love
B1426	Pick a Posy
B1446	Some Bunny
B1447	A Mother's Love
B1448	My Hero
B1451	Enjoy the Little Things
C1473	Remarkable Wreath
C1510	Merry & Bright
C1524	Words of Comfort
C1555	Count Your Blessings
C1563	Cityscape
C1572	On Holiday (Australia Only)
D1483	Glory To God
D1514	Just a Number
D1551	Swirls Around
D1557	Candyland
D1564	Maximum Power
D1583	Unicorn Dreams
HB1059	Hostess Collection 1
HB1060	Hostess Collection 2
HB1061	Hostess Collection 3
G1072	Workshops on the Go® Skylark Kit
G1073	Workshops on the Go® Ivy Lane Kit
G1074	Workshops on the Go® Ariana Kit
G1075	Workshops on the Go® Balloon Ride Kit
G1076	Workshops on the Go® Jubilee Kit
G1077	Workshops on the Go® Timberline Kit
G1078	Workshops on the Go® Lollydoodle Kit
G1079	Workshops on the Go® Ivy Lane Cardmaking Kit
G1080	Workshops on the Go® Lollydoodle Cardmaking Kit

Here is the list of items that are increasing in price beginning August 1.  I recommend getting these items now before their price increases.

Item #	Description	Current Price	Price as of August 1
3174	Blending Pen	$3.95	$4.50
Z726	Sponge Daubers (3)	$3.95	$4.50
z1938	Sponge Dauber Value Pack	$14.95	$16.95
3505	Watercolor Pencils	$22.95	$26.95
z1297	Edge Distresser	$2.50	$3.95
Z1294	Sanding Kit	$3.50	$4.95
z1852	Stitch Guide	$12.95	$13.95
Z1471	Ruler	$9.95	$11.95
1512	Bonding Memories Glue	$6.95	$7.95
1778	My Acrylix Spritz Cleaner 2oz	$4.25	$4.95
44751	Stamp Pad Archival Black	$5.95	$7.50
z1342	Faux Leather Album Dark Chocolate	$24.95	$29.95
z1346	Faux Leather Album Outdoor Demin	$24.95	$29.95
Z4138	Organizer Small	$12.95	$14.95
Z4139	Organizer Medium	$16.95	$19.95
z1834	Organizer Large	$22.95	$24.95
Z1038	My Acrylix Organizer	$12.95	$14.95
z2172	Stamp Pads (All Exclusive Colors)	$5.25	$5.95
z2163	Stamp Pad White Daisy	$6.95	$7.50
z2168	Stamp Pad Colonial White	$6.95	$7.50
z2272	Re-Inker (All Exclusive Colors)	$4.25	$4.95
z2263	Re-Inker White Daisy	$4.95	$5.50
z2268	Re-Inker Colonial White	$4.95	$5.50

You can find all of these products and more on my website here.

Thanks for stopping by.

Jaime

Cricut Class–Artbooking Cards

For all of my Cricut classes this year I am using the Cricut Artbooking cartridge, which is primarily purposed for Scrapbooking layouts and mini albums.  However I was getting a little tired of making layouts every month so I used the Artbooking cartridge to create cards.

I was really proud of myself when I was finished and I thought they turned out pretty good.

Almost all of the cuts use the Real Dial Size button since all of the images are linked to their designed scrapbook page.  So this overlay was cut at Real Dial Size 4” then you just cut strips of patterned paper to lay behind it.

Here’s where I was really proud of myself, once you cut that overlay you end up with lots of arrow cuts.

So I used them on this card as a border.  Pretty cool, huh? No wasted paper here.

Remember those arrows, well here they are again.  And now you might be wondering if I used all of those circles and stars that came out of this overlay and the answer is……

…almost!  I used the stars on this tag card and envelope.  I got a little carried away with all of these animals from the Wild Wonders stamp set (C1558) because I thought they were so cute.

What I really love about this tag card and envelope is that whoever you give it to can now use it on a scrapbook layout. 

You can join me and create all 4 of these cards at my next Cricut Class, Saturday, July 26 at 9am in my studio in Amelia, VA.

Cost is $10 if you own the Artbooking cartridge. Simply bring your Cricut, Artbooking Cartridge Bundle, and I'll supply the rest.

Cost is $20 if you don't own the Artbooking cartridge, because I'll cut all of your pieces for you ahead of time.

Receive a $5 discount if you stay for the All-Day Crop on the same day.

Leave a comment or contact me to attend.

Thanks for stopping by.

Jaime

New Consultant Kit starts TODAY & a sneak peek

I just returned from Close to My Heart’s annual Convention, this year in Disneyland in Anaheim, CA.  It was so much fun! 

Actually when I signed up as a consultant I did it to create a business where I was the boss and could be in charge of my own schedule and income.  I never knew that I would meet so many amazing women from all over the country that I now call my friends.  Nor did I think that I would have earned 2 all expense paid vacations (one a Hawaiian Cruise and the other a week at an all-inclusive resort in Costa Rica).

Well, now it’s your turn to become a member of the Close to My Heart Club and join my team.  Here is a sneak peek at some of the new products that are available NOW in the new consultant kits. 

There are 2 kits to choose from:  one for scrapbookers and one for cardmakers.

To learn more about joining me team click here.

If you are ready to join click here.

Thanks for stopping by.

Jaime

July Stamp of the Month

Another month means a new Stamp of the Month, and July’s is a Circus Alphabet.

 

Below is a card that I designed as the make-n-take for my recent All-Day Crop.

I used the watercolor pencils to color the bottom portion of the letters and then the blending pen to smooth out the color.

Here is some more artwork created by Close To My Heart and you can find details of the artwork and how it was created by clicking here.

The stamp of the month is available for only $5 with a minimum purchase of just $50. 

Thanks for stopping by.

Jaime