Thursday, July 31, 2014

August Stamp of the Month Blog Hop–What a Hoot

Welcome to the Stamp of the Month Blog Hop!

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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.

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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.

Open House MNT (1)

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

Open House MNT (2)

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.

Open House MNT (3)To finish it off I embellished with the Thistle Diagonal Striped Ribbon (Z1990) and stars from the Scaredy Cat Assortment (Z3011).

Open House MNT (4)

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

Monday, July 28, 2014

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. 

Artbooking Class 08 (1)

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.

Artbooking Class 08 (2)

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. 

Artbooking Class 08 (3)

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

Artbooking Class 08 (4)

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

Thursday, July 17, 2014

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.

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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.)

Kids Klub Summer Mini Album (2)

Kids Klub Summer Mini Album (3)

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.

Kids Klub Summer Mini Album (4)

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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.

Kids Klub Summer Mini Album (6)

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Kids Klub Summer Mini Album (8)

Kids Klub Summer Mini Album (9)

Kids Klub Summer Mini Album (10)

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

Thursday, July 10, 2014

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 – SkylarkI 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.

Skylark Pgs 1&2 - Smaller

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.

Skylark Pgs 3&4 - Smaller

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

Sunday, July 6, 2014

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

Thursday, July 3, 2014

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.

Artbooking Class 07 (01) - Smaller

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

Artbooking Class 07 (4)

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.

Artbooking Class 07 (5)

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

Artbooking Class 07 (6)

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……

Artbooking Class 07 (3)

…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. 

Artbooking Class 07 (2)

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

Wednesday, July 2, 2014

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.

Consultant Kit Scrapbooking

Consultant Kit Cardmaking

To learn more about joining me team click here.

If you are ready to join click here.

Thanks for stopping by.

Jaime

Tuesday, July 1, 2014

July Stamp of the Month

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

 

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

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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.

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

Thanks for stopping by.

Jaime