Weeks of Wonder

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

Week of Wonder- posted 8/24/2011 http://www.jeanettelynton.com/2011/08/weeks-of-wonder-return-of-mask.html

Weeks of Wonder

This week, Jeanette Lynton explores using alphabets in your artwork. Check out her blog every week as she explores another technique!

Week of Wonder- posted 8/18/2011 http://www.jeanettelynton.com/2011/08/weeks-of-wonder-alphas-are-awesome.html

Studio J: Love Your Layout

"Enjoy" Scrapbook Page Pops with Flowers

Sonoma Hat Card

Close to My Heart Products Used:

Recipe: Wishes- Just Right

My Acrylix Wicked (August 2011 Stamp of the Month)

Sonoma Level 2 Paper Packet

Colonial White Cardstock

Cocoa Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad

Sparkles- Red, Pink, & Purple Assortment

Bitty Sparkles

Edge Distresser

Pair-a-Phrase Double Stamp Set

To celebrate National Stamping Month in September, Close to My Heart is offering the first-ever double stamp set! You can get the exclusive My Acrylix^® Pair-a-Phrase double stamp set FREE when you place an order of $75 from August 15 through September 30, 2011. You'll love this double set—two D-size sets in one envelope—which includes lots of clever phrases and coordinating images you'll use in your handmade cards all year long. The double set has a retail value of $35.90, which drastically increases the value of your qualifying purchase! Have double the fun stamping during National Stamping Month with our new Pair-a-Phrase double stamp set!

Weeks of Wonder

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

Week of Wonder- posted 8/9/2011 http://www.jeanettelynton.com/2011/08/weeks-of-wonder-terrific-textures.html

Black & White Cat Card

Close to My Heart Products Used:
Recipe: Wishes- A Cut Above
Black Cardstock
White Cardstock
My Acrylix Wicked (August 2011 Stamp of the Month)
Black Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
Black Mini Medley Accents Collection (Ribbon)
Clear Sparkles
Clear Detail Embossing Powder

Wicked Shoe Card

Close to My Heart Products Used:
Recipe: Wishes- Side Note
My Acrylix Wicked (August 2011 Stamp of the Month)
Roxie Level 2 Paper Packet
White Cardstock
4 1/2" Circle Cards- White Daisy
Black Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad & Marker
Liquid Glass
3D Foam Tape

Bliss Workshop on the Go Layout

Close to My Heart Products Used:
Bliss Workshop Kit
---Recipe- Bliss Scrapbooking Project
---My Acrylix Bliss Workshop Stamp Set
---Bliss Level 2 Paper Packet
---Irresistibles Villa Chipboard Die-Cuts
My Acrylix Card Commentary Stamp Set
My Acrylix State of Mind Stamp Set
Chocolate Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad & Marker
Pear Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad

Weeks of Wonder

This week, Jeanette Lynton explores stamping and cutting our your images with the Cricut Cartridge. Check out her blog every week as she explores another technique!

Week of Wonder- posted 8/2/2011 http://www.jeanettelynton.com/2011/08/weeks-of-wonder-thrilled-for-cricut.html

Fanfare- Make a Wish Card

Close to My Heart Products Used:
Fanfare Level 2 Paper Packet
My Acrylix Party Pennants
Black Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
Sunny Yellow Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
Pacifica Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
Cranberry Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
Stardust Glitz Glitter Gel

Video- Add Cricut Flair to Any Workshop

Lucky Layout- Ft. Boreman Park

Close to My Heart Products Used:
Lucky Level 2 Paper Packet
You Rock Level 2 Paper Packet
Passages Level 2 Paper Packet
Colonial White CardstockKraft CardstockMy Acrylix Trees and Things
My Acrylix Limited Edition (September 2011 Stamp of the Month)
Cocoa Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
Olive Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
Kraft Color-Ready Borders
1 1/4" Circle Punch
Natural Hemp

Beary Busy Truck Card

Sketch- Mojo Monday 202

Close to My Heart Products Used:Kraft Cardstock
Lucky Level 2 Paper Packet
My Acrylix Beary Busy Stamp Set
Outdoor Denim Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
Black Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad & Marker
Cocoa Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
Desert Sand Exclusive Inks Marker
New England Ivy Exclusive Inks Marker
Grey Flannel Exclusive Inks Marker
Clear Detail Embossing Powder
Cocoa Designer Ribbon
3D Foam Tape
Heat Tool
Sponge

Baby Birds Layout

Close to My Heart Products Used:
You & Me Kit
--My Acrylix You & Me Stamp Set
--Colonial White Cardstock
--B&T Duos Papers (cardstock-weight)
--You & Me Irresistibles Chipboard Die-Cut Sheets
--Chocolate Stripe Ribbon
--Opaques Mocha Adhesive Gems
My Acrylix Harmony Stamp Set
My Acrylix Old World Alphabet Stamp Set
Cocoa Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
Chocolate Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
Desert Sand Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
Olive Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad

Elemental

The Elemental collection from the Autumn/Winter Idea Book is filled with basic prints and patterns that mix together in just the right fashion to create the most amazing projects. This paper pack is truly "Elemental" in that it can be used for absolutely any project. The Workshop on the Go for this collection is my favorite out of the new Idea Book.
Check out your August newsletter for details about this month's crop, workshop, and specials.

The Elemental collection can be viewed on pages 26-31 of the Autumn/Winter 2011 Idea Book

A Typeface Stamp Set- FREE!

August Stamp of the Month

August Stamp of the Month: Wicked
Available August 1-31, 2011
Retail Price $17.95
Spend $50+ and get the Stamp of the Month for $5.00

(This month- when you add the Stamp of the month at $5, you receive the A Typeface stamp set FREE!)

If you are not a Halloween/Witch person, I encourage you to be creative with this stamp set. I have tried to come up with unique projects using this stamp set that do not necessarily highlight the Halloween use of this stamp set. Check out my blog throughout this month to see the projects I have made!