I Cherish

I have been playing with a paper kit from the new Fall/Winter CTMH catalog, Roxie.  It is super -cute.  I don't know what pictures I am going to use yet, but that's OK...  The layout is based on Levitate from the Magic design book.  I am Thrilled that it will be now offer at the lower price!

 The zebra paper was cut  with the New Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge , so were the hearts.  Also notice the bling... gotta love the bling. The stick pins and bling button both came from our new bling assortment!

 I used the a new stamp set on this layout as well C 1474 ( 10 things)... The scallop cut is done with the Art Philosophy cartridge as well.

Paper: Roxy Paper kit
Colors: Bamboo, Smoothie, Colonial White
Cricut: Art Philosophy
Stamps: CTMH  C1474, 10 things
Accessories: CTMH  z1466 Bling Assortment

You can create!
Julia

Extra Extra

 

Close To My Heart has updated and simplified the Stamp of the Month program. Beginning August 1, when you place an order of $50 US or more, you are eligible to purchase the Stamp of the Month set for just $5. To celebrate the launch of the new program, we're throwing in a little something extra: a FREE bonus stamp set! In August, when you place an order of $50 or more and purchase the August Stamp of the Month set for just $5, you’ll receive the My Acrylix® A Typeface A-size set FREE.  August's Stamp of the Month is called "Wicked".  You can see it in the top right hand corner of the picture... cute little witch and friends :) 

Think of this as two promotions in one—qualify for and purchase the discounted August Stamp of the Month set, and we'll throw in a second stamp set FREE! It's Extra! Extra!

Art Philosophy Video

Here is a great little video that shows you the new cartridge!

 Enjoy!

Julia

Art Philosophy Preview

Those are just a few of the new cut found on the Close To My Heart Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge. LOVE to 3 D cuts... Can't wait to get my hands on it!

Julia

Sneak Peek

Side View

Top View

One of the perks of attending convention is sneak peeks. I will admit it is one of the reasons I wanted to go...that and getting to PLAY with the sneak peeks.

This is the new My Creations Memory Game box. We used the new Elemental Paper kit to alter it.

See those cute tickets on the front? They were cut with the New Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge. ( YEAH !!!) So easy to stamp the image of the tickets on. Just wait you will be THRILLED with the cartridge AND stamp sets that are designed to work hand in hand...so cleaver.

On the top of the box, you will find more Cricut Art Philosophy cuts and stamped images as well as the new Foundry Pin Clips as well as stars from the Elemental Complement chipboard collection.

So much more to share with you...

You can create!
Julia

Close To My Heart and Cricut...so Excited

The VERY BEST announcement made at convention was that Close To My Heart is teaming up with Cricut to bring us an exclusive cartridge. I has seen some of the work up close and personal and I am STOKED. I can not wait to get my hands on it...

This video will say it better than I ever could... Check it out!

Now... aren't you excited!

Email me for more information...

Julia

Candy Bouquet

I made this for my lovely niece who is graduating from High School. It was very easy and fun( and forgiving . My soon to be 9 year old daughter enjoyed helping and now wants to make one for her teacher.

Supplies:
Cardboard can ( any size, this was a used can that had pancake mix in it)
Paper of choice ( I used Close To My Heart Cardstock in Tulip and Black)
Styrofoam ( floral foam would work too)
Sticker ( TPC Sudio" Class Act Sticker Sheet"
Tape
Wooden sticks ( mine where flat craft sticks, but you could use skewers too)
Tissue paper
Candy of choice

1) Wrap the can in the cardstock using adhesive tape to secure.
2) Place large chunks of foam inside the can
3) Tape candy to wooden sticks


4) Tape tissue squares ( 6x6 ish) to wooden sticks.

5) Tape cardstock and Stickers to wooden sticks to make "signs".



6) Arrange candy and "signs" in foam and then fill in with tissue sticks until you like the way it looks.
7) Admire your creation :)

I LOVE these people

Ok... I want to get back in the habit of sharing my Scrapbook Layouts.

Here are a few LO I worked on this week while on Spring Break

I LOVE these People: This was Layout based on the "Out of the Hat" layout from Close To My Heart's Magic book. ( p 82-82) . I had to add one more picture than the sample LO.

Paper: CTMH Olivia Kit
Cardstock: CTMH Barn Red
Chip board letters : CTMH ( retired ) and Provocraft Brush Express

50 Pounds Lighter: This LO is my " I did it" Lo. It is based on Sketch 9 at Sketch Support.
Again, I had to alter the LO to allow for more pictures...
Paper Kit: CTMH Sopia
Paper Flowers and butterfly is from CTMH too.

Beautiful Lengths: This is my favorite LO that I did this week. It is based on another LO from the Magic Book. I had to flip the "Backstage" layout to accomodate my feature pictures... Looks good to me :) I have had the floral paper in my stash for FOREVER and finally found the perfect LO for it. I love how the colors compliment her outfits!



Paper: CTMH Sweet Leaf B&T ( retired), Floral from Scrapbook Walls
Cardstock: CTMH Spring Iris and White Daisy

Not bad for a week, eh!

Happy Scrapping.
Julia

History

One of the neat tips I picked up was to take pictures of your kids in front of the TV or holding the newspaper when historical events happen. I made sure to do this during the last election. The kids were excited about he whole process and C actually took the pictures at the polling place. The focal picture is of them watching the inauguration live. LOVE that shot :)

I used a retired kit from CTMH.

Thanks for looking,
Julia

With All My Heart

This is the most recent sketch from 2Sketches 4 U.Here is what I ended up with. When looking through my file of inspiration cards, I noticed lots and lots of cards with "paper quilts". That is definitely where I was headed when I started this card.



I once again used CTMH's Key To My Heart paper. I am please with the way this one came out. I think I will give it to one of the kid's teachers with a "Thank you with ALL my heart" message inside.

Thanks for looking,
Julia

Celebrate Good Times

As soon as I saw this card on Stamps, Paper, Scissors Blog, it reminded me of the CTMH Key To My Heart Paper. So, when I started this card, I knew where I wanted to start. Of course, mine never end up looking EXACTLY like my inspiration, but that is OK

I made this card for little girl's birthday.

Pattern Paper: CTMH Key To My Heart
Cardstock: Tulip, Colonial White
Stamp: CTMH B1332 Good Times

Thanks for looking,
Julia