Christmas Home Decor!

I really enjoy decorating the house for Christmas and was thrilled to see the new display tray that is available from Close To My Heart.  I created this one using the new Pear & Partridge papers and dimensional elements. It is going to look great in my home with pictures of my son's first Christmas and make a great Christmas gifts too!  It can be easily hung on the wall or displayed on a mantle.

Want to create your own?  Join me during the Christmas Workshops on December 1st or December 16th to make yours.  Each kit comes with everything you need to make your own Display Tray including detailed instructions for $29.95 (plus s/h and tax). Kits are also available to be shipped directly to you for an extra $5.  Let me know if you are wanting to join us for a fun afternoon!

Happy Creating!

Janice

Christmas Workshops!

Christmas Workshops

December 1^st  from 9:30 am to 2 pm
December 16th from 2 to 6 pm

Let's get in the holiday spirit!  Its time to create your Christmas Cards and Gifts!  To attend the Christmas Workshops review the kits and options below then order your kits by November 17^th to participate on December 1^st or add $5 to your kit price to have it shipped to your home.  Refreshments will be served.  Be sure to order your kit soon to reserve your spot- space is limited!

Christmas Cards

Basic Workshop Kit, $29.95 (plus s/h and tax)

Creates 15 Christmas cards, 5 each of 3 designs.

Includes:   All cardstock and background papers, colonial white cards and envelopes, Pear and Partridge stamp set, red glitter gems, tan twill ribbon, and instructional guide.

Better Workshop Kit, $39.95 (plus s/h and tax)

Creates 25 Christmas cards.

Includes Basic Kit above PLUS: Additional cardstock and background papers, colonial white cards and envelopes, and accessories to create additional cards (5 each of 2 new designs, not pictured)

Best Workshop Kit, $46.95 (plus s/h and tax)

Creates 25 Christmas cards, 10 gift tags, and 2 gift boxes.

Includes Better Kit above PLUS:  10 gift tags and 2 gift boxes and accessories needed.

Be sure to bring plenty of your favorite adhesive and 3-D Foam tape, or add it to your order and have it waiting for you at the workshop!

Optional add-ons:

•       Adhesive
•       3-D Foam Tape
•       Sponge
•       Ink Pads:  Olive, Cranberry, Chocolate

Coordinate with Cricut Cuts!

Learn how to use your stamps to bring Cricut^® cut-outs to life! Many Cricut^® shapes from the Artiste and Art Philosophy collections coordinate with stamp sets so you have more potential for creating, decorating, and accessorizing!

Click on the link below to purchase the products that are featured in this video!

Happy Creating!

Janice

Kindermusik time!

As you know, my husband and I recently welcomed little Rocco into our family.  We have been having so much fun watching him grow and become aware of this new world that he is in.  During the last few months I have had the opportunity to stay home with him and have stumbled upon a great music program.  Have you heard of Kindermusik?  It has been a great opportunity to attend each week with Rocco.  We sing and dance and learn lots of new songs that he has come to love. He loves the movements and smiles every time he hears the songs.  It is amazing that even at two and a half months he is able to enjoy these activities!  Kindermusik has lots of different classes for children of different ages and parents (or caregivers) to participate in.  It has really been an enjoyable experience for us.  So why am I writing about this on my blog?  Well, I am excited to participate as a vendor next month in one of their studio events that they are hosting for their enrolled families. If you want to learn more about them visit their facebook page at http://facebook.com/growandsingstudios or visit their webpage at http://growandsing.com.

If you are already a Kindermusik family- I will see you on November 17th from 12 pm to 1 pm.  If not, check them out online!

Happy Creating!
Janice

It's a Halloween Party in a Kit!

Your ghosts and goblins will love a themed party with jack-o-lantern party bags, spider web cupcake liners, a “Boo” banner, plus more spooky fun this Halloween. Our Workshops on the Go^® Spellbound Cricut^® Kit makes it easy! This kit features our new cricut cartridge Artiste and has everything you need to make your Halloween party a success!



There is still time to get your Kit and create it for your Halloween party.  Click on the image below to purchase your Artist Cricut Collection and the Spellbound Cricut Kit!

Happy Creating!

Janice

Free Studio J Layout!

Get a free Studio J^® layout in October! During this special promotion, you will receive a free custom-printed layout when you buy 9 custom-printed Studio J layouts. To receive the discount, just add 10 or more layouts to your cart. You’ll see a discount reflected in your order total. And you can totally take advantage of this promotion by ordering in multiples of 10. Buy 9, get 1 free. Buy 18, get 2 free. Buy 27, get 3 free. Up to 4 free layouts! If you haven’t tried Studio J yet, now is the time to start! 

Get all of your photos off your camera and computer and into beautiful layouts that you and your family will enjoy.  Play with Studio for free and if you like your layouts take advantage of this October special promotion.  

Start creating with Studio J now!

I'm Back!

Ok, so it has been months since I posted.... why, you ask?   I have spent the last few months getting ready for a little "addition" to our family.  My husband and I welcomed Baby Rocco on July 30th.  We feel so blessed to have such a perfect little guy!  We are truly enjoying parenthood and all that comes with it! Here is a picture of our new little family.

Rocco is now 2 and half months and we have worked hard to develop a bit of a daily routine.  Which means that I am ready to get back into the swing of things!  During my pregnancy I continued to meet with my monthly Workshop on the Go (WOTG) Playgroups and created lots of artwork so I do have lots to share in addition to all of the artwork I have created with the new products that are available in the 2012 Autumn/Winter Idea Book & Catalog!  I love the new products- new Artiste Cricut Cartridge Collection, a Make It From Your Heart Idea Book, stamp sets, paperpacks, accessories, and an expanded Workshop on the Go Collection that now includes home decor and card kits!  Don't have a copy of it yet?  Are you ready to get your hands on one? Grab a cup of coffee (or tea, or whatever your favorite drink is) and  view the new Idea Book online here then contact me to get your very own copy!

2012 Autumn/Winter Idea Book & Catalog

So now for a little artwork...  I created this card for my sisters birthday last week.  I used the new Flirty Paper Pack (X7160B) and lots of prisma glitter!  I was inspired by the artwork of P. Dolecki, she used the prisma glitter with this paper and I knew I had to create a card to show off the fun factor in this snazzy paper!  I used the Bonding Memories Glue Pen over the colored areas of the flowers and then added prisma glitter to highlight them. The stamp set used is Just a Number (D1514) which has lots of clever birthday phrases such as this one.  I stamped the "With age comes wisdom..." on the outside of the card.  The inside sentiment reads "you are one of the wisest people I know"!  I got a funny look and a smirk when she read it!

Happy Creating!

Janice