Saturday, April 30, 2011

Weeks of Wonder



This week, Jeanette Lynton explores dry embossing with a stylus. Close to My Heart's cardstock is perfect for embossing because it has a white core. You can sand the top layer off and it gives a really neat effect. Check out her blog every week as she explores another technique!

Week of Wonder- posted 4/27/2011 http://www.jeanettelynton.com/2011/04/weeks-of-wonder-stylus-is-always-in.html

Wednesday, April 27, 2011

Bliss Workshop on the Go Cards


Close to My Heart Products Used:
Bliss Workshop on the Go Kit
---Recipe- Bliss Workshop on the Go Cardmaking Project
---Bliss Level 2 Paper Packet
---My Acrylix Bliss Stamp Set
---Irresistibles Villa Chipboard Die-Cuts
Recipe- Wishes: Gallery
Chocolate Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
Sorbet Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
Sponge

Tuesday, April 26, 2011

Bliss Workshop on the Go Layout

I plan on using these pages to scrapbook a friends wedding. One of their main colors was lime green so I sponged the Irresistibles Chipboard accents with Pear ink.

Close to My Heart Products Used:
Bliss Workshop Kit
---Recipe- Bliss Workshop on the Go Scrapbooking Project
---Bliss Level 2 Paper Packet
---My Acrylix Bliss Stamp Set
---Irresistibles Villa Chipboard Die-Cuts
Chocolate Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
Pear Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
Sponge

Monday, April 25, 2011

Last Call Hope for Japan


This card is designed for Mojo Monday 188.







Close to My Heart Materials Used:
Clear Cards- 4 1/2" Assortment
Wings Level 2 Paper Packet
Juniper Cardstock
My Acrylix Hope
Black Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
Ribbon from Creative Basics Wings Collection
Clear Detail Embossing Powder
Corner Rounder
3D Foam Tape

Other Products Used:
Sketch- Mojo Monday 188
Creative Memories Custom Cutting System


Just a reminder that this is the last week to order the Hope for Japan stamp set! It will be available until April 30th for $5 with all proceeds benefiting the Red Cross Japan Earthquake relief. Please contact me to order, or visit my website at https://scrapbookwithkira.myctmh.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=6083&CatalogID=860

Sunday, April 24, 2011

Weeks of Wonder



This week, Jeanette Lynton explores random stamping. This is one of my favorite stamping techniques. Check out her blog every week as she explores another technique!

Week of Wonder- posted 4/21/2011 http://www.jeanettelynton.com/2011/04/weeks-of-wonder-random-stamping.html

Friday, April 22, 2011

My Acrylix On This Day Inspiration & Tutorial

Get inspired by artwork featuring the My Acrylix® On This Day stamp set in this short, fun video. You’ll love the paper piecing technique that really makes the stamped images stand out!

Monday, April 18, 2011

Wings Creative Basics Tree Card

Close to My Heart Products Used:
Wings Creative Basics
My Acrylix Trees & Things
White Cardstock
New England Ivy Cardstock
White Cards & Envelopes
Cocoa Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
Sweet Leaf Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad

Other Products Used:
Swiss Dots Cuttlebug Embossing Folder

Sunday, April 17, 2011

Weeks of Wonder



This week, Jeanette Lynton explores selective stamping. Check out her blog every week as she explores another technique!

Week of Wonder- posted 4/13/2011 http://www.jeanettelynton.com/2011/04/weeks-of-wonder-go-ahead-be-selective.html

Friday, April 15, 2011

Monday, April 11, 2011

Bliss Hot Air Balloon Card


Close to My Heart Products Used:
Bliss Level 2 Paper Packet
Splendor Level 2 Paper Packet (retired)
Cards & Envelopes- Colonial White Value Pack
My Acrylix Over the Rainbow Stamp Set
Grey Flannel Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
Blush Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad (2nd Generation for Banner)
Garden Green Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad (2nd Generation for Banner)
Sky Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad (2nd Generation for Banner)
Clear Detail Embossing Powder
White Hemp
Wooden Buttons
Liquid Glass
Foam Tool
Corner Rounder


Inspired by card viewed in photos from winter CHA

Sunday, April 10, 2011

Weeks of Wonder



This week, Jeanette Lynton explores layering stamp designs by using a brayer. Check out her blog every week as she explores another technique!

Week of Wonder- posted 4/6/2011 http://www.jeanettelynton.com/2011/04/week-of-wonder-beautiful-brayering.html

Friday, April 8, 2011

Simply Sophisticated

Fill in the Blank stamp Set artwork on blue background

“Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication,” said Leonardo da Vinci, and who could argue with that great artist? The seeming simplicity of the My Acrylix® Fill In the Blanks stamp set (D1465) is what makes it such a perfect—and perfectly versatile—addition to any stamper’s toolbox!
Fill in the Blank stamp set image
The words and outline images that make up this set really lend themselves to a variety of looks and techniques. Let’s take a peek at some artwork!
Follow Your Heart triple butterfly card image
The butterflies on this card are stamped tone-on-tone using the small butterfly image from the Fill In the Blank set, and then we took word stamps and stamped them in first and second generation to create our own patterned paper.
These Are The Days 12 x 12 layout image
We’ve also used the small butterfly stamp on this layout, but can you guess what other stamp we used from the set? If you guessed “flower,” you’re right! Since our My Acrylix stamps are flexible, we’ve scrunched up the flower stamp in different ways to get these cute cloud images. We stamped them on B&T Duos® paper to give them a subtle pattern.
Cherish The Day butterfly card image
For this card, we cut out the large butterfly stamp image a few times and then layered it to make it dimensional. Here are the steps so you can make it yourself:
  1. Stamp butterfly with Desert Sand ink on Colonial White cardstock. Using a craft knife, cut along wings, leaving body intact. Mount cardstock piece on Cocoa cardstock and Bamboo B&T paper. Pop up wings using 3-D foam tape.
  2. Stamp butterfly again on Crystal Blue B&T paper. Cut out entire image, omitting body. Mount on Colonial White butterfly using 3-D foam tape.
  3. Stamp butterfly a third time on Sweet Leaf B&T paper. Cut out entire image, including body, and mount on Crystal Blue butterfly with 3-D foam tape.
  4. Accent body with Opaques Mocha adhesive gems.
Bird card image, Spring/Summer 2011 Idea Book, page 96
Spring/Summer 2011 Idea Book, page 96
This card, featured in the Spring/Summer 2011 Idea Book on page 96, also shows the stamping on B&T paper technique. This time we used the bird stamp, and the background pattern is much stronger. To give visual variety, we stamped the bird’s wing on a complementary piece of Grey Wool cardstock. Then, we stamped three different sentiments with Grey Wool ink, then highlighted one of them by stamping over it in Goldrush ink. This brings in a third color and makes the “friends always” sentiment stand out as the main message of the card.
Such a Pretty You card image, Spring/Summer 2011 Idea Book, page 96
Spring/Summer 2011 Idea Book, page 96
Does this card look familiar, too? It’s also from the Spring/Summer 2011 Idea Book on page 96. Check out the Hollyhock cardstock on the sides. We stamped the flower on it in a repeating pattern to make an abstract, subtle patterned paper. Notice how the petals overlap in various spots? This gives the flower image a whole new look!
Today  I Am A Runner 12 x 12 layout image
And here’s a final technique for you: using the stamp set as a cutting guide for negative space then filling it with a patterned paper to give visual interest. To create the stars you see in this layout, follow these steps:
  1. Stamp three stars on top of your layout, overlapping paper pieces and photos.
  2. Use a craft knife to cut out the center, leaving a 1/8" border, and distress the edges with a stipple brush dipped in Desert Sand re-inker.
  3. Stamp three 2 1/2" × 2 1/2" pieces of Colonial White cardstock with words or phrases, using Cocoa ink and first, second, and third generation.
  4. Attach the cardstock pieces to the back of your layout so the sentiments show through.
  5. Accent each star with a pair of Opaques Mocha adhesive gems to give them even more zing!
Have you created a fun project using the My Acrylix Fill In the Blank set? Post it on the Consultant bulletin board in the Artwork section and on our Close To My Heart Facebook wall. Be sure to label it “Fill In the Blank”—we’d love to see it!

Thursday, April 7, 2011

Bliss Dress Form Card


Close to My Heart Products Used:
Bliss Level 2 Paper Packet
Twilight Cardstock
My Acrylix Tailor Made Stamp Set
My Acrylix Chocolate Alphabet Small Stamp Set
My Acrylix Togetherness Stamp Set
Blush Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
Colonial White Organdy with Satin Edges Ribbon 5/8"
Clear Buttons
Pretty Pins
Clear Detail Embossing Powder


Inspired by card viewed in photos from winter CHA

Tuesday, April 5, 2011

Bliss Thrill Ride Cards

The Bliss collection in the Spring/Summer Idea Book seems to be the most challenging for uses. The uses appear to be limited to weddings or anniversaries. The idea for these cards came from a booth at winter CHA featuring a card with a ferris wheel, lace trim, and a banner made with hemp and buttons. I loved the concept and wanted to use it as inspiration with the Thrill Ride stamp set. When I was looking through my current paper packs to use the Bliss jumped out at me because of the vintage feel and neutral colors. I think after making these cards that this Grey Flannel and Colonial White floral paper is one of my favorites and I will use it for many things!

Close to My Heart Products Used:
Bliss Level 2 Paper Packet
Baby Pink Textured Cardstock
My Acrylix Thrill Ride Stamp Set
My Acrylix Party Pennants Stamp Set
Grey Flannel Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
Baby Pink Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
Sky Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad (2nd Generation for Banner)
Garden Green Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad (2nd Generation for Banner)
Blush Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad (2nd Generation for Banner)
White Hemp
Wooden Buttons
Liquid Glass
3D Foam Tape
Sponge Tool


Other Products Used:
Stampin' Up Crochet Trim- Victoria 5/8"

Monday, April 4, 2011

Bliss Wedding Card


Close to My Heart Materials Used:
Recipe- Wishes: Gallery
Bliss Workshop on the Go
---Bliss Level 2 Paper Packet
---My Acrylix Bliss (Workshop on the Go exclusive)
---Irresistibles Villa Die-Cuts
Black Cardstock
Black Exclusive Inks Stamp Set
Pear Exclusive Inks Stamp Set
Black Exclusive Inks Marker
Black Mini-Medley Accents

Sunday, April 3, 2011

Weeks of Wonder



This week, Jeanette Lynton explores reverse embossing or resist embossing with the beautiful April Stamp of the Month. Check out her blog every week as she explores another technique!

Week of Wonder- posted 3/30/2011 http://www.jeanettelynton.com/2011/03/easy-to-create-hard-to-resist.html

Saturday, April 2, 2011

Bliss


I am featuring Bliss for the month of April. The collection has a neutral and very elegant feel to it making it perfect for weddings, anniversaries, and home decor. Pair it with the April Stamp of the Month for a perfect complimentary look. The Workshop on the Go features great wedding cards, great for making now and storing in a card collection for future use.
Check out your April newsletter for details about this month's crop or contact me.

View on page 10, 11, 12, and 13 of the Spring/Summer 2011 Idea Book.

Friday, April 1, 2011

Sparkle With Studio J

This April, it’s time to let your Studio J® layouts shine with this exclusive, members-only campaign! Studio J members get free bling when they buy 10 layouts this month. Bling it up and bling it on with FREE self-adhesive Sparkles and Opaques Pearl gems! View details about Studio J and memberships here: https://scrapbookwithkira.myctmh.com/Retail/StudioJLanding.aspx?PageId=185

Lovin' Level 1


During April, when you place an order of $100 on www.ScrapbookWithKira.myctmh.com, you'll receive one My Reflections Level 1 kit FREE during our Lovin' Level 1 campaign. Choose from
several popular Level 1 kits. You'll also qualify for a free April Stamp of the Month set!

April Stamp of the Month



April Stamp of the Month: Blessed
Available April 1-30, 2011
Retail Price $22.95
You Spend: $25- Savings of 25% off at $17.21
$50- Savings of 50% off at $11.48
$75- Savings of 75% off at $5.74
$100- FREE!