Hot Diggity Fun Card!

The Splendor paper pack is one of my Summer favorites! The cute froggy is from the Hot Diggity stamp set- it goes perfectly with this paper pack! TIP: Use your CTMH EK Success corner rounder to create the scalloped border! Remove the corner guide and insert the paper and puch to create the first scallop, then continue to glide the corner rounder and punch to create a scalloped effect.  I also used the sanding kit to add texture to the solid cardstock. Happy Creating! 

 

All supplies from Close To My Heart unless otherwise stated:  

• Paper Pack: X7124 Splendor Level 2
• Stamp Set: C1407 Hot Diggity
•  Ink Pads: Z2155 Topiary,Z2123 Goldrush
• Other supplies: Z1126 Colonial White Ribbon Round Collection
• Tools: Z578 corner rounder, Z1297 edge distresser, Z1294 sanding kit

Close To My Heart Convention= Friends & Fun!!

In early July I traveled to Washington D.C. for Close To My Heart's 2010 Convention!  I loved every minute of it!  One of the things I enjoy most is the chance to meet new friends and catch up with those you don't see that often!  Here are a few pictures highlighting some of those fun moments.  Oh and let's not forget the fun new techniques, products, and programs that are shared- those are coming soon so stay tuned to my blog for sneak peeks at new products!

August Playgroup- Passages

We are creating with the new Passages Level 2 Paper Pack in August!  The Kit comes with complete workshop guide, paper pack, exclusive stamp set, and pewter accessories to create:  6 cards and a two-page layout (below)!  Additional ideas to create more artwork is available on my website http://scrapstudio.myctmh.com under Workshops on the Go > Passages.   You can get this kit "to go" and create it at home or join me in my home to create your kit on one of these dates:
*  Sunday, August 8th, 2 p.m.
*  Friday, August 13th, 7 p.m.

Here is what you will need:

Passages Workshop on the Go

Basic Kit
_____  G1010 Passages Workshop on the Go Kit, $29.95 (retail $32.85) includes:
*   Passages Level 2 Paper Pack
*  Pewter Mini Medley Accessories
*  Lifetime My Acrylix stamp set
*  color workshop guide

Best Options- Add coordinating accessories to upgrade your artwork!
_____ X1316 Designer Ribbon Rounds Cocoa Collection, $7.95
_____ Z1318 Passages Marks, $3.95

Tools and Ink Pads-  Items you may need to complete your project.
_____ Z2108 Brown Bag Ink Pad, $5.25
_____ Z2114  Cocoa Ink Pad, $5.25
_____ Z1311  1 1/4 circle punch

Coordinating Items you may wish to order:

_____   C1408  Live Inspired, $18.95

_____  D1428  Happy Journey, $22.95

Contact me to order your kit and reserve your spot by July 31st or order your kit "to go" and create it at home!

Happy Creating!

5 Steps to Scrapbooking with Studio J

I love the new Studio J online scrapbooking program that was introduced in April.  I have so many pictures and always feel "behind" in scrapbooking.  Will I ever get caught up?  With this new online program I can create layouts in minutes!  Here are five easy steps that will get you preserving your memories in no time:

1.  Upload and edit your photos.  Flip them, zoom in, rotate, or create black and white or sepia pictures!

2.  Select the paper kit that you would like to use.  Each comes with coordinating background & texture duos papers, cardstock, and stickease!

3.  Select the page patterns- from 2 to 15 photos per layout!

4.  Personalize your layout:  add title, journaling, fun embellishments, distressing and more!

5.  Order your prints and they will be custom printed and delivered directly to you! Each custom printed two-page layout is $12.95 with free page protectors when you order 5 or more layouts.  Even better get free shipping when you purchase 10 or more layouts!

I am loving the new features introduced at convention for Studio J.... did you know that you can now brighten teeth, yes TEETH, and even remove blemishes from your photos using the new Studio J online scrapbooking program?  Check it out on my website at http://scrapstudio.myctmh.com

Welcome to my blog! I am so excited to be able to share my artwork, thoughts, local happenings, and stamping and scrapbooking tips with you! I love to be inspired by the many creative blogs out there and I hope that you may be inspired by something you see here. I have been debating whether or not to start a blog for over a year and finally decided to do it! Please feel free to comment and let me know what you think from time to time- my goal is to make this an interactive blog where we can learn and be inspired together.
Here is a fun card that I created using the July Stamp of the Month: Happy Forever.

All supplies from Close To My Heart unless otherwise stated:
Paper Pack:  Zippedee
Ink Pads: Black ink pad 
Cardstock:  Indian Corn Blue
Other:  Antique Cooper brads, watercolor pencils, blending pen, glitz glitter glue