Hooligans- October Playgroups

Join us to create 6 cards using the new Hooligans Level 2 Paper Pack and exclusive Workshop on the Go Stamp Set. Join us to learn how you can be a club member or just attend when you wish! 

Hooligans WOTG Kit is $29.95 (plus s/h and tax) and includes paper pack, sunset mini-medley, and Troublemaker B-sized stamp set!  Workshop Guide includes directions to create cards, a scrapbook layout or both!  Bring your paper trimmer, favorite adhesive, and foam squares.  To attend prepay for your kit by October 4th or get your kit "to go" any time this month!

Cards & More Playgroup-  Sunday, October 10th

Scrapbook Playgroup- Friday, October 15th

Just select your choice of Kit and coordinating products, call me to order your choices and you will be ready for the Hooligans Playgroups!

Hooligans Workshop on the Go

Basic Kit
_____  G1012 Hooligans Workshop on the Go Kit, $29.95, includes:
*   Hooligans Level 2 Paper Pack
*   Sunset Collection Mini Medley Accents
*  Troublemaker My Acrylix stamp set
*  Color workshop guide

Best Options- Add coordinating accessories to upgrade your artwork!
_____ Z1332 Hooligans Level 2 Assortment, $4.95

Tools, Ink Pads, etc…-  Items you may need to complete your project.
_____ Z2195 Lagoon Ink Pad, $5.25
_____ Z2197 Pear Ink Pad, $5.25

Coordinating Items you may wish to order:

____    X7129C Hooligans Stickease Assortment, $4.95

_____   X7129A Hooligans Level 1 Kit, $9.95

_____   C1421, The Boo Crew, $18.95

_____   D1437, Party Animal, $22.95

Happy Creating!

A "Thriller" Card Playgroup!!

On the second Sunday of each month I get together with a great group of ladies to create cards. It is our Cards & More Playgroup!  We truly have an enjoyable afternoon creating, eating, and catching up! Out hostess this month was Melody and she treated us to a "Thriller" of a spread!  Here are a few pictures of the fun Halloween display that Melody created.  It went so well with the Stamp of the Month, Thriller!

Here is a close up of the "finger" sandwiches!

How about some "Mummy" cupcakes??

The Thriller Stamp of the Month is only available until September 30th so be sure to get yours in time to make  your Halloween cards and layouts! These are the cards I created using Thriller. 

The "ribbon" in this card is not ribbon at all!  It is a strip of B&T paper from the Hooligans Level 2 paper pack that is folded to appear ribbon-like.  On the right is a close-up of the paper ribbon.  The card also uses the black embossing powder on the main image.

For the second card, I cut out the skull and colored the area around the skull using chalk!  I used a sponge dauber to add the black ink around the cut out image.  I love the effect!  

 

Here is a close up of the chalking done on the skull: 

To get your "Thriller" September Stamp of the Month place your order by September 30th. You can get it discounted or even FREE- ask me how!  If you are interested in any of the display items that Melody used for her Thriller display such as the French Wire Three Tiered Stand and the Red Cinnabar Casserole, visit her Willow House website at http://mrush.willowhouse.com.

Happy Creating!!

Close To My Heart Products Used Card #1:  Hooligans Level 2 Paper Pack (X7129B), Thriller September Stamp of the Month (D1442),  Black Embossing Powder (Z670), Versa Mark Ink Pad (Z891), Craft Heater (Z555), Sunset Marker (Z2391), Corner Rounder (Z578), Pear Ink Pad (Z2397)

Close To My Heart Products Used Card #2:  Hooligans Level 2 Paper Pack (X7129B), Thriller September Stamp of the Month (D1442), Texture Tools (Z1298), Black Ink Pad (Z2103), Black Brads (Z1218), Sunset Mini-Medley (Z1338), Autumn Soft Chalks (Z904), Summer Soft Chalks (Z903)

Triple Play- Only 15 more days!

Celebrate your love of stamping with the National Stamping Month campaign- Triple Play!  The Triple Play kit includes a stamp set, three mini albums to create, inks, and precut accents ready for stamping.  Makes the perfect gift or a brag book to keep handy to share your latest adventure!  Make one for yourself and two for gifts!  Get the details on how to get yours discounted or free- click here! 

Don't delay- there are limited quantities so contact me to get your kit today! 

Happy Creating!

4 New Paper Packs!

In the new idea book there are lots of new products but what excites me the most is the new paper packs!  I have already shown you the Magnifique Kit since it's this month's Playgroup Kit.  But there are 3 other paper packs that are just as fabulous!  The fun and vibrant Hooligans Kit will be perfect for Halloween and other fun gatherings!  The colors of the Olivia kit will have you thinking of Fall and the subtle charm of the Mistletoe Papers will have you singing your favorite holiday tunes!

Magnifique

Hooligans

Olivia

Mistletoe

We will be using all four kits in the upcoming months during my monthly Playgroups.  We are creating scrapbook pages or cards or a combination of both!  It's your choice.  You can get the kit mailed to you each month or if you are local to the central Florida area- stop by to create with me!  Email me if you want to learn more about the Playgroups- scrapstudio@myctmh.com.  You can visit the Calendar on my website to see playgroup artwork and shopping list each month.

September- Magnifique

October- Hooligans

November- Olivia

December- Mistletoe

  Happy Creating!

Get in the mood for Fall!

Does it feel like Summer has ended?  Gotta love the feeling that Fall is coming- the new Olivia Paper Pack certainly will do it!  During my recent Open House, attendees had the opportunity to make this cute card and matching envelope.  It uses techniques such as sanding, second generation stamping, and I added a hint of cocoa speckles with the black stubble tool!

Happy Creating!

Close To My Heart products used:  Olivia Level 2 Paper Pack ( X7128B),The Present Stamp Set (D1436), Cocoa Ink Pad (Z2114),  Sunset Ink Pad (Z2191), Barn Red Ink Pad (Z2104), Opaques Mocha Adhesive Gems (Z1333), Sanding Kit (Z1234), Texture Tools (Z1298).

8 New Colors Now Available!

Did you know that in the new Fall/Winter Idea Book, Close To My Heart introduced 8 new vibrant colors to our Carnival and Celebration palettes?  This updated new palette is sure to brighten your latest artwork!  You can find the new colors in cardstock, stamp pads, reinkers, and markers!  They are also featured in our new My Reflections paper packs in the Fall/Winter Idea Book!

I LOVE the new Magnifique My Reflections Papers- it's bright shades of blue make this peacock absolutely stunning! Three of the new colors can be found in the beautiful Magnifique papers: Lagoon, Sky, and Pacifica.  To create this 5 x 7 card, I used the watercolor technique for the peacock.  I first used Cocoa ink to stamp the peacock.  Then used the waterbrush to add in subtle shades of Lagoon, Sky and Pacifica throughout the feathers.  For a final touch I added a bit of prisma glitter over the feathers with a glue pen.  Simply stunning!  (My favorite combination of a simple technique with a huge impact!)  You may also notice the new blue sparkles- it's a great little package which coordinates beautifully with the Magnifique papers!

Be sure to contact me to get your own copy of the Fall/Winter Idea Book!  In the meantime, you can check it out online by clicking here!

Happy Creating!

Close To My Heart products used: Circle of Love Stamp Set (D1438), Magnifique Level 2 Paper Pack (X7127B), Cocoa Cardstock (X5642), Lagoon Ink Pad (Z2195), Sky Ink Pad (ZZ2194), Pacifica Ink Pad (Z2192), Cocoa Ink Pad(Z2114), Waterbrush (1771), Sparkles Blue & Green Assortment (Z1327), Prisma Glitter (Z134), Glue Pen (Z553)