Scrapbook with Kira

Wonderland

2012-01-02T08:00:00.000-05:00

Let the snow fly! The Wonderland collection is exactly as the name describes- perfect for a winter wonderland! The papers are beautiful shades of blues, browns, and grays. The Snowflakes stamp set has coordinating cuts on the Cricut to make those images super easy to cut out before stamping. The Winter Joy stamp set is filled with beautiful silhouettes that is sure to make some amazing artwork. The element of this collection that I am most excited about are the Top Coats Icing Overlays. These are clear accents with designs printed on them with silver accents. Don't miss out on this beautiful collection!
Check out your January newsletter for details about a crop and any workshops. You can also contact me for details.

The Wonderland collection can be viewed on pages 56-61 of the Autumn/Winter 2011 Idea Book.

January Stamp of the Month

2012-01-01T08:00:00.000-05:00

January Stamp of the Month: Little Reminder
Available January 1-31, 2012
Retail Price $17.95
Spend $50+ and get the Stamp of the Month for $5.00

Rock the Block!

2011-12-19T08:00:00.001-05:00

When you place a minimum order of $25 from the Autumn/Winter 2011 Idea Book, you can get two valuable new products for just $15: the My Creations^® Collage Cubes (a Spring/Summer 2012 sneak-peek product!) and the exclusive My Acrylix^® Rock the Block E-size stamp set (available only during this promotion). This Rock the Block promotion represents a retail savings of almost $30! You're going to love the collage cubes and the Rock the Block stamp set, which work together for interactive, fashionable fun!

Rock the Block Video

2011-12-17T08:00:00.000-05:00

Join the craze! When you place a minimum order of $25 from the Autumn/Winter 2011 Idea Book between December 19, 2011 and January 31, 2012, you can get two new products for just $15: the My Creations^® Collage Cubes (a Spring/Summer 2012 sneak-peek product!) and the exclusive My Acrylix^® Rock the Block E-size stamp set (available only during this promotion). That’s a retail savings of almost $30!

You’re going to love the way the collage cubes and the Rock the Block stamp set work together for interactive, 3-D fun. Watch this video to get more details from Kristine Widtfeldt, Vice President of Sales and Marketing.

Happy Holiday Card Set Video

2011-12-10T08:00:00.001-05:00

The 'A Holiday' stamp set is super cute and also super in-expensive! At only $6.95, be sure to add it to your holiday list. It also coordinates with the Cricut!

Timesaving Gift Ideas

2011-12-04T08:00:00.000-05:00

The gift-giving season can be an uplifting time of merriment and joy... but it can also feel a bit hectic. It’s nice to know you can count on Studio J^® to help you give meaningful gifts that don’t require a lot of time or money. Here are a few ideas to simplify your life and save time for both the giver and the receiver.

Make one family layout and print multiple copies for everyone. (Time: 15–45 minutes) With Studio J, printing extra copies of a layout is as simple as changing the quantity on the checkout screen. Or, if you prefer, create one layout, then copy it into a new project as many times as you like and customize it for each recipient.
Give a Studio J 5-pack along with a Quick Pic™ album. (Time: 5 minutes) Since a 5-pack includes free layouts, free shipping, and free Memory Protectors^®, it’s everything they’ll need to create a finished album!
Present a loved one with a 3-month Studio J membership. (Time: 5 minutes) A 3-month membership costs just $30 and is the perfect way to help someone “get their feet wet” with Studio J and give them complete access to a product you love. Combine it with a 5-pack to make it an extra-special stocking stuffer!

So put on the holiday music, pour yourself some eggnog, and pull out your holiday gift list. Studio J is a great way to help you give the gift of memories—without taking much time!

Visit my Studio J page at: https://scrapbookwithkira.myctmh.com/Retail/StudioJLanding.aspx?PageId=185

Studio J: Love Your Layout

2011-12-03T08:00:00.000-05:00

Believe

2011-12-02T08:00:00.000-05:00

I am featuring the Believe collection during the month of December. This is the Close to My Heart Christmas line this year! It is very whimsical/cartoon looking and is right on trend with colors and other looks in the industry. I am liking that at least one side of the papers are individually able to be used for items other than Christmas.

This collection can be viewed on pages 50-55 of the Autumn/Winter Idea Book

December Stamp of the Month

2011-12-01T08:00:00.000-05:00

December Stamp of the Month: Mad About You
Available December 1-31, 2011
Retail Price $17.95
Spend $50+ and get the Stamp of the Month for $5.00

Dreamin'

2011-11-02T08:00:00.000-04:00

The Dreamin' Collection is one of my favorites from the Autumn/Winter Idea Book. I am featuring it during the month of November because of the beautiful autumn look. The papers are truly art in themselves with beautiful patterns of leaves, flowers, and dandelion seeds. The stamp sets coordinate perfectly and the Harvest Happiness stamp set even has coordinating shapes on the Cricut Art Philosophy Cartridge to make cutting the leaf images even easier. This is a collection you won't want to miss!
Please see your November newsletter for details about this month's crop or contact me.

The Dreamin' Collection can be viewed on pages 32-37 of the Autumn/Winter Idea Book.

Holiday Wishes

2011-11-01T18:30:00.000-04:00

When you place a minimum order of $25 in My Acrylix^® stamp sets in November, you can purchase a new D-size Holiday Wishes stamp set for only $5! That’s significant savings off the full retail value of $17.95. And here’s a bonus: many of the images in the set coordinate with our Cricut^® Art Philosophy cartridge for added cutting and stamping fun!

November Stamp of the Month

2011-11-01T08:00:00.000-04:00

November Stamp of the Month: Cherish the Day
Available November 1-30, 2011
Retail Price $17.95
Spend $50+ and get the Stamp of the Month for $5.00

Adorable Owl Wall Hanging and Mobile

2011-10-21T08:00:00.000-04:00

I love making home decor items! This is a super cute idea from Close to My Heart!

Home décor just took on a whole new level of cuteness! These quick and easy owl-themed projects are a great way to bring a smile to the faces of all who see them.

Canvas Wall Hanging

Create this paper-pieced owl—isn’t he a cutie?—then attach it to a 12" x 12" canvas (available at your local craft store). Here are some tips:

Cut the pieces freehand or print some clip art from the Internet for a pattern. We used the flower stamp from My Acrylix^® Fill in the Blank (D1465) as a template for the feet, and used the
1 1/4" circle punch (Z1311) to punch the eyes from Cocoa cardstock.
We wanted to add Juniper to the artwork, so we added the Typeset Juniper damask B&T Duos^® paper to the Sorbet, Crème Brulee, and Olive B&T papers from Elemental.
For the background, score a piece of 12” x 12” cardstock at
1 1/4" intervals. Turn the paper over and lightly sand the ridges using a sanding block.
- If the Sorbet background doesn’t match your particular color scheme, substitute Olive, Juniper, Desert Sand, Crème Brulee, or Cocoa cardstock for it.
Attach the eyes, beak, wings, and belly to the body, using 3-D foam tape on the wings and beak. Be sure to outline the entire wings and beak with foam tape and add some in the middle to make sure it’s sturdy.
Attach the finished owl body to the cardstock base then attach the whole thing to the canvas using Liquid Glass or Mod Podge.

Paper Mobile

Crafting this lightweight mobile is a cinch when you use two packages of Dimensional Element On Target (Z1226) chipboard circles, a 1 1/4" circle punch (Z1311), and the My Acrylix^® Hot Diggity (C1407) stamp set.

Stamp owl five times each in Crème Brulee, Sorbet, and Juniper on Colonial White cardstock; trim. Turn cut-out image over and stamp on the blank side.
Punch 10 pairs of circles each from Elemental (Crème Brulee and Sorbet) and Typeset (Juniper) B&T Duos papers. Attach pairs of matching circles together to hide back of B&T.
Leaving space between each element, use a sewing machine to stitch through centers of circles or owls. Be sure to leave extra thread at the top.
Take the largest scallop circle from each Dimensional Elements package and sponge surface with Sorbet ink. Sponge edges with Cocoa ink, if desired.
Create the top of the mobile as follows:
- Flip one of the scallop circles upside down so the sponged surface is facing away from you.
- Tie bow in ribbon and secure ends with Liquid Glass to the white side of the Dimensional Element scallop circle. We used the dotted ribbon from the Designer Ribbon Colonial White collection (Z1126).
- Use piercing tool to punch nine evenly spaced holes on the same white side of the Dimensional Elements scallop circle. Pull thread through each hole, starting under the circle on the sponged side; knot to secure.
- Use Liquid Glass to attach second Dimensional Elements circle to first, placing white sides together and sandwiching thread ends and ribbon.
Alternate idea: If you’d like to use more of your Dimensional Elements circles, simply incorporate them in the mobile by switching out some of the punched circles or stamped owls. All you’ll do is match up sizes from each package, sponge or cover them with B&T paper, attach thread to center of one on white side, and then attach the white sides together. Simple!

Pink Ribbon Card

2011-10-20T08:00:00.000-04:00

Close to My Heart Products Used:
Roxie Level 2 Paper Packet
Colonial White Cards & Envelopes Value Pack
My Acrylix Always Remember Stamp Set
Blush Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
3D Foam Tape
Bitty Sparkles

Stocking Card

2011-10-19T08:00:00.000-04:00

Recipe:
Card Maps June 2011 (pagemaps.com)

Close to My Heart Products Used:
My Acrylix Holiday Magic (October 2011 Stamp of the Month)
Elemental Level 2 Paper Packet
Mistletoe Level 2 Paper Packet (retired, I have sheets available)
Colonial White Cardstock
Kraft Cardstock
Cocoa Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
New England Ivy Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
Edge Distresser
Mocha Opaques
3D Foam Tape

Other Products Used:
Stampin' Up Top Note Sizzix Die

Scraps of Roxie Hope Card

2011-10-18T08:00:00.000-04:00

I had fun making this card with little scraps of paper left over from my Roxie paper pack. This is a 3x3 card, so the pieces were pretty little!

Close to My Heart Products Used:
Roxie Level 2 Paper Pack
My Acrylix A Hope
Black Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
Vanilla Cream Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad- Pigment Based (I LOVE embossing with these ink pads. It turns out so well because the ink is so juicy!)
Clear Detail Embossing Powder
Silver Pearl Embossing Powder
1 1/4" Circle Punch

Other Products Used:
Stampin' Up 2" Scallop Circle Punch

Sleigh Card

2011-10-17T08:00:00.000-04:00

Recipe:
Card Maps June 2011 (pagemaps.com)

Close to My Heart Products Used:
My Acrylix Holiday Magic Stamp Set (October 2011 Stamp of the Month)
Colonial White Cards & Envelopes Value Pack
Elemental Level 2 Paper Packet
Mistletoe Level 2 Paper Packet (retired, but I have sheets available)
Colonial White Cardstock
Dark Chocolate Striped Grosgrain Ribbon
Cranberry Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
Cocoa Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge
Corner Rounder
3D Foam Tape

Idea Resources

2011-10-16T08:00:00.001-04:00

I have had several people ask me where I get my ideas from for my projects. I thought I would post some of my favorite places to get ideas!

Workshops on the Go

The Close to My Heart Workshops on the Go are WONDERFUL! They have a paper packet, stamp set, embellishments, and a workshop guide to create several projects. The current Workshops on the Go show you how to make two scrapbooking layouts and an additional project. This is how I make most of my scrapbooking layouts because they are done for me! I just have to cut it out and stick it together! There is a Workshop on the Go for each new paper pack in the current Idea Book and they are available for the entire 6 months that the catalog is live.

Idea Books

Close to My Heart Idea Book---The Close to My Heart catalog is titled an "Idea Book" because it is filled with so many projects and photos! It is a great resource and everything can be recreated! If you look under the projects, it identifies which Close to My Heart How To book the project is from. For example "Magic: Final Act" on page 41 of the Autumn/Winter 2011 Idea Book refers to the Magic Scrapbooking How To Book and the Final Act recipe inside. I also have a recipe book available that pairs with each catalog. This lists each project, the how-to book it is from, and the products used to make it. http://www.closetomyheart.com/en/Products/myctmh_Idea_Book.aspx?i=FB43&c=1&mw=1

Stampin' Up Catalog

Close to My Heart How To Books

Close to My Heart has 4 scrapbooking how-to books and 2 cardmaking books. These are excellent resources with infinite possibilities. I have several pages from the book that I am allowed to pass out for free as samples of the book. Contact me and I would be happy to share these with you and review how to use the books. My current favorite books are the Wishes card book and Magic scrapbooking book.

Sketches

Sketches are some of the easiest ways for me to get inspiration. They are simply following the basic shapes and elements included in the sketch.

pagemaps.com- This webpage has a new set of layout sketches every month. They add card sketches, tags, and other types of sketches every few months. The sketches are available in pdf form and the lady that does them even has a few books out.

Mojo Monday -This is a challenge blog that has a new card sketch every Monday. They want you to play along, upload your project, and even give out prizes from time to time.

Challenge Blogs

Heart to Heart Challenge- This blog was started by a group of Close to My Heart consultants that encourage you to create projects using Close to My Heart products. There are some fabulous ideas presented each week and they mix it up with a variety of challenges.

365 Cards- This blog encourages you to create a card a day. They present a variety of ideas to get your creative juices flowing.

Jeanette Lynton's Blog

Jeanette Lynton is the founder of Close to My Heart. She updates her blog very frequently with new ideas. During the month of October, she is presenting a project each day created with the Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge.

I hope these my resources will help get your own creative juices flowing. I would be happy to explain to anyone specifically how I use these ideas and some of the projects I have created with each of them.

Studio J: Love Your Layout

2011-10-15T08:00:00.001-04:00

Wicked Halloween Card

2011-10-13T23:51:00.002-04:00

Recipe:
Mojo Monday 210

Close to My Heart Products Used:
Colonial White Cards & Envelopes Value Pack
Mischief Level 2 Paper Packet
My Acrylix Wicked (September 2011 Stamp of the Month)
Black Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
Hemp

Other Products Used:
Fiskars Threading Water Border Punch

Hooligans Wall Hanging

2011-10-13T08:00:00.000-04:00

Close to My Heart Products Used:
Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge
Hooligans Level 2 Paper Packet (retired)
My Acrylix The Boo Crew (retired)
Sunset Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
3D Foam Tape

Other Products Used:
Paper Doll Dress Up Cricut Cartridge (tree)
Cardboard

Hooligans Treat Bag

2011-10-11T08:00:00.001-04:00

Close to My Heart Products Used:
Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge (treat bag cut "fit to page")
Hooligans Level 2 Paper Packet (retired, I have sheets available in my Cash & Carry box)
Hooligans Level 2 Assortment (retired, but available in the While Supplies Last section https://scrapbookwithkira.myctmh.com/Retail/Products.aspx?CatalogID=1702)
My Acrylix Love Life Stamp Set
My Acrylix The Boo Crew Stamp Set (retired)
Grey Flannel Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
Gypsy Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
Clear Detail Embossing Powder
3D Foam Tape

Halloween Rag Quilt

2011-10-10T08:00:00.002-04:00

My mom and I went shopping on Labor Day and stopped at JoAnn Fabrics. They had all their fabric bundles and fat quarters half price. I bought 2 bundles of Halloween fabric, 4th of July bundles and matching fabric, and some clearance jelly rolls and matching fabric swatches. I bought these with the intention of making a rag quilt. My friend has made several of these and has one displayed in her house. I have made pieced quilts for years, but had never made a rag quilt. I dove-in with the Halloween fabric first.

I am in love with rag quilts now! They are so super simple and quick to make. Steps:
--I cut the fabric into rectangles that were 6x7 inches. I could get 9 rectangles out of each piece of fabric in the bundle.
--I used scraps of batting that were slightly smaller than the fabric squares (they were either 5x6 or 4x5).
--Sandwich the right-sides OUT (opposite than normal sewing) with a piece of batting in between them. I chose matching fronts and backs.
--Stitch an X from corner to corner to hold the batting in place.
--Sew the squares together with one side of the quilt showing the seams.
--Clip the seams to help it fray and lay flat
--Wash & dry to promote fraying of the seams

Is it bad that I relate almost all things to Close to My Heart products now? This quilt reminds me of the Hooligans paper from last fall. I have already started making things to match it with the Hooligans paper!

Materials:
Bundle of Halloween Fabric from JoAnn Fabrics:
---Multi Dot
---Webs on Dots
---Black Cats
---Boo! On Black with Glitter
---Outline Pumpkins
---Witch Hats & Shoes with Glitter
---Halloween Stripe (did not use on the quilt)
---Eyes
---Zig Zag Stripe
---Spiders with Glitter

Buttoned Up Video

2011-10-07T08:00:00.000-04:00

Roxie Wings of Hope Card

2011-10-06T08:00:00.001-04:00

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. My mother is a breast cancer survivor, my aunt is currently diagnosed with breast cancer, and my boyfriend's grandmother died of breast cancer at an early age. We have several family friends who are also breast cancer survivors. Self-checks and mammograms save lives! Remind the women in your life the importance of being aware.

Look closely and you can see "Hope" embossed in the center of the winged heart. If you click on the photo you can see it larger.

Close to My Heart Products Used:
Roxie Level 2 Paper Packet
My Acrylix A Hope
Black Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
Vanilla Cream Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
Clear Detail Embossing Powder
Silver Pearl Embossing Powder
Wings Level 2 Assortment
Bling Assortment
Black Hemp
Edge Distresser
Heat Tool

Stamp of the Month- Mini Christmas Tree

2011-10-05T08:00:00.001-04:00

I have this little tree on my desk at work each year for Christmas. It has little ornaments and lights on it. I made a few ornaments with the October Stamp of the Month- Holiday Magic. I also made a few packages for under the tree using the Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge.

Close to My Heart Products Used:
Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge
Mistletoe Level 2 Paper (retired, I have sheets still available)
Colonial White Cardstock
My Acrylix Holiday Magic (October Stamp of the Month)
New England Ivy Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
Cranberry Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
Cocoa Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
Bamboo Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
Vanilla Cream Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
Piercing Tool Kit
Embroidery Floss- Neutral Assortment
Gold Ribbon from Mistletoe Creative Basics (retired, I have sheets and ribbon still available)
Clear Detail Embossing Powder
Heat Tool

Elemental Christmas Tree Card

2011-10-04T08:00:00.000-04:00

Recipe- Page Maps- Card Maps September 2011

Close to My Heart Products Used:
Elemental Level 2 Paper Packet
My Acrylix Holiday Magic (October Stamp of the Month)
New England Ivy Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
Cocoa Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
Mocha Opaques
3D Foam Tape
Colonial White Cards & Envelopes

Elemental Fall Wreath Card

2011-10-03T20:26:00.002-04:00

Close to My Heart Products Used:
Elemental Level 2 Paper Packet
My Acrylix Remarkable Wreath Stamp Set
Chocolate Exclusive Inks Stamp Set
Autumn Terracotta Exclusive Inks Stamp Set
Sunflower Exclusive Inks Stamp Set
Goldrush Exclusive Inks Stamp Set
Sunset Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
Dark Chocolate Striped Grosgrain Ribbon
Foundry Metal Accessories- Ribbon Slides
Colonial White Cards & Envelopes

Roxie

2011-10-02T08:00:00.001-04:00

The Roxie collection is super sassy and right on trend with everything including fashion! I am not an animal print person, but I can't wait to start creating with this paper! When mixed the correct way, the animal print adds just the right element to projects to make them pop.
Check out your October newsletter for details about crops, workshops, and specials this month.

The Roxie collection can be viewed on pages 20-25 of the Autumn/Winter 2011 Idea Book.

October Stamp of the Month

2011-10-01T08:00:00.000-04:00

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

Fall Wreath

2011-09-29T08:00:00.000-04:00

The leaves are just starting to change color here. I photographed several projects outside one evening and the last thing to photograph was the wreath. I hung it on one of the hooks on our front porch and I just love how the photo turned out.

Close to My Heart Products Used:
Colonial White Cardstock
My Acrylix Harvest Happiness Stamp Set
Barn Red Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
Sunset Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
Goldrush Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
Sunflower Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
Chocolate Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge
Dark Chocolate Striped Grosgrain Ribbon

Other Products Used:
Hemp
Creative Memories Custom Cutting System- Jumbo Circle

Elemental Fall Card

2011-09-27T08:00:00.000-04:00

Close to My Heart Products Used:
Elemental Level 2 Paper Packet
Colonial White Cards & Envelopes
My Acrylix Harvest Happiness Stamp Set
My Acrylix Many Thanks Stamp Set
Barn Red Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
Sunset Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
Goldrush Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
Sunflower Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
Chocolate Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge

Fall Wall Hanging

2011-09-26T08:00:00.000-04:00

After making the Elemental Workshop on the Go Layout, I had the negative space left from the large scallop circle. I didn't want to waste it and thought of making a wreath type wall hanging with fall phrases inside the opening. It went quick using the Art Philosophy Cartridge to cut out the leaves to the same size as the stamp.

Close to My Heart Products Used:
Elemental Level 2 Paper Packet
Colonial White Cardstock
My Acrylix Harvest Happiness Stamp Set
My Acrylix Many Thanks Stamp Set
My Acrylix Grateful Hearts Stamp Set
Barn Red Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
Sunset Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
Goldrush Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
Sunflower Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
Chocolate Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
Olive Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge
Dark Chocolate Striped Grosgrain Ribbon

Thanksgiving Card Video

2011-09-23T08:00:00.000-04:00

To celebrate the first day of fall, here is a video showcasing one of my favorite fall stamps from the Autumn/Winter Idea Book. Enjoy!

Elemental Bike Card

2011-09-22T08:00:00.000-04:00

Sketch- Page Maps September 2011

Close to My Heart Products Used:
Elemental Level 2 Paper Packet
Colonial White Cardstock
My Acrylix Pair-a-Phrase Stamp Set
Cocoa Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
Watercolor Pencils
Blending Pen
Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge

Elemental Owl Card

2011-09-21T08:00:00.002-04:00

Card Sketch- Page Maps September 2011

Close to My Heart Products Used:
Elemental Level 2 Paper Packet
Colonial White Cardstock
My Acrylix Pair-a-Phrase Stamp Set
Cocoa Exclusive Inks Stamp Set
Creme Brulee Ribbon Rounds
Mocha Opaques
Watercolor Pencils
Blending Pen
Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge

Elemental House Card

2011-09-20T08:00:00.000-04:00

Card Sketch- Page Maps September 2011

Close to My Heart Products Used:
Elemental Level 2 Paper Packet
Colonial White Cardstock
Colonial White Cards & Envelopes
My Acrylix Pair-a-Phrase Stamp Set
Cocoa Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge
3D Foam Tape

Elemental Layout

2011-09-19T08:00:00.000-04:00

Close to My Heart Products Used:
Elemental Workshop on the Go
---Elemental Level 2 Paper Packet
---My Acrylix Elemental Workshop Stamp Set
---Just Blooms Flutter Paper Shapes
---Antiqued Copper Designer Brads
My Acrylix Chocolate Alphabet Small Stamp Set
Sorbet Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
Cocoa Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
Creme Brulee Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
Chocolate Exclusive Inks Marker
Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge

Studio J: Love Your Layout

2011-09-17T08:00:00.000-04:00

Tornado Anniversary

2011-09-16T08:00:00.001-04:00

A year ago today, around 7:30 in the evening, a tornado went through Southeast Ohio. This area does not see tornadoes and I thought it was not possible because of the hills. It was very scary and has forever altered the landscape of my front yard and the town of The Plains where some of my family lives. There was severe devastation in Reedsville, Ohio and across the river in Belleville, WV.

My mom and I took over 300 photos and I wanted to journal the experience and decided that Studio J would be the best route. I made the first layout pictured fairly soon after the tornado. The photos of the clouds forming into a tornado are from Facebook.

There are some amazing You Tube videos of the storm. Type in "Athens Ohio Tornado" and they should come right up. The scariest video is the one from Athens High School where there was a soccer game going on.

This is something that will be forever in my memories.

Star Baby Quilt

2011-09-15T08:00:00.001-04:00

Where have I been? I have taken a little break from scrapbooking for the past few weeks to work on my other hobby...quilting.

I have always made quilts as baby gifts for my friends and family. I usually do simple fabric panels- quilted and binded. I have been wanting to make a pieced baby quilt. This quilt was more of a challenge because the parents want the gender to be a surprise. They have chosen to decorate the nursery in a Wynken, Blynken, & Nod theme inspired by a beautifully illustrated children's book. I went to the fabric store and spent a long time deciding which fabrics I should use. I finally settled on a mixture of prints in light blue and light yellow.
We next went to Walmart to buy some various things and I stopped by the magazine aisle to look at a few quilting magazines. One of them had great basic easy quilts and sewing projects. The quilt that stood out to me the most had a star pattern.

I apologize for the poor photos. I literally finished this the night before the baby shower and ended up wrapping it once I got to work and taking a quick photo before I put it in the gift bag.
You can see some of the quilting detail in the above photo. The fabrics blended together and I wanted the stars to really pop out so I quilted them in a grid pattern the width of my presser-foot.

I am very pleased with how this quilt turned out. The soon-to-be mother said it matched her nursery perfectly. I can't wait to see the little bundle of joy wrapped up in this quilt!

Materials Used:
Pattern- Simple Quilts & Sewing Magazine- Spring 2011
Fabrics- JoAnn Fabrics Nursery Prints
Binding- I bought several spools of this ruffled binding in all different colors when Walmart was discontinuing their fabric department

Studio J: Love Your Layout

2011-09-10T08:00:00.000-04:00

Weeks of Wonder

2011-09-04T08:00:00.000-04:00

This week, Jeanette Lynton explores using watercolor pencils. Check out her blog every week as she explores another technique!

Week of Wonder- posted 8/30/2011 http://www.jeanettelynton.com/2011/08/weeks-of-wonder-softer-touch-with.html

Typeset

2011-09-02T08:00:00.001-04:00

I am featuring the Typeset collection for September. I think it is the perfect mixture of trendy and vintage. The papers have a back-to-school feel and the stamp sets are all distressed vintage- Tim Holtz style.
Check out your September newsletter for details about this month's crop or contact me.

View on page 14-19 of the Autumn/Winter 2011 Idea Book.

September Stamp of the Month

2011-09-01T08:00:00.000-04:00

September Stamp of the Month: Limited Edition
Available September 1-30, 2011
Retail Price $17.95
Spend $50+ and get the Stamp of the Month for $5.00

Weeks of Wonder

2011-08-28T08:00:00.001-04:00

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

2011-08-21T08:00:00.000-04:00

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

2011-08-20T08:00:00.001-04:00

"Enjoy" Scrapbook Page Pops with Flowers

2011-08-19T08:00:00.001-04:00

Sonoma Hat Card

2011-08-16T08:00:00.001-04:00

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

2011-08-15T08:00:00.001-04:00

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

2011-08-14T08:00:00.001-04:00

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

2011-08-11T08:00:00.001-04:00

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

2011-08-09T08:00:00.000-04:00

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

2011-08-08T08:00:00.000-04:00

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

2011-08-07T08:00:00.000-04:00

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

2011-08-06T08:00:00.000-04:00

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

2011-08-05T08:00:00.000-04:00

Lucky Layout- Ft. Boreman Park

2011-08-04T08:00:00.001-04:00

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 Cardstock
My 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

2011-08-03T23:00:00.000-04:00

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

2011-08-03T08:00:00.000-04:00

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

2011-08-02T08:00:00.001-04:00

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!

2011-08-01T08:00:00.000-04:00

August Stamp of the Month

2011-08-01T07:00:00.003-04:00

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!

Weeks of Wonder

2011-07-31T08:00:00.000-04:00

This week, Jeanette Lynton explores creating your own back to school dorm decor. Check out her blog every week as she explores another technique!

Week of Wonder- posted 7/26/2011 http://www.jeanettelynton.com/2011/07/weeks-of-wonder-back-to-schoolso-soon.html

Video- Art Philosophy Cricut Collection

2011-07-29T08:00:00.000-04:00

Lucky Layout- Summer Sunsets

2011-07-28T08:00:00.001-04:00

Close to My Heart Products Used:
Lucky Workshop Kit
---Recipe- Lucky Scrapbooking Project
---Lucky Level 2 Paper Packet
---My Acrylix Lucky Stamp Set
---Wooden Designer Buttons
---Natural Hemp
Lucky Level 2 Assortment
My Acrylix Notice the Details Stamp Set
Outdoor Denim Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
Pacifica Exclusive Inks Marker

Other Products Used:
Cricut Cartridge- Calligraphy

Scooter Card

2011-07-27T23:19:00.003-04:00

While I was looking through the Lucky Level 2 Assortment chipboard pieces, my mom was telling me about one of our family friends that is in the hospital sick. He has a scooter that he rides to the local high school baseball games and there was a chipboard piece that had a scooter on it. It immediately jumped out at me and I thought I would make him a card with it. I liked the Mojo Monday sketch this week and thought I would use it also!

Sketch
Mojo Monday 201

Close to My Heart Products Used:
Lucky Level 2 Paper Pack
Kraft Cardstock
Lucky Level 2 Assortment
My Acrylix Tag the Occasion Stamp Set
Desert Sand Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
Olive Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
Edge Distresser
Natural Hemp

Weeks of Wonder

2011-07-24T08:00:00.000-04:00

This week, Jeanette Lynton explores how to create a suede look on your projects. Check out her blog every week as she explores another technique!

Week of Wonder- posted 7/20/2011 http://www.jeanettelynton.com/2011/07/weeks-of-wonder-secrets-of-suede.html

Wings Dandelion Card

2011-07-22T00:19:00.004-04:00

Recipe: Mojo Monday 200

Close to My Heart Products Used:
Wings Level 2 Paper Packet
My Acrylix Treasures Stamp Set (retiring 7/31/11- This is one of my all time favorite stamps)
White Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
Black Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
Clear Detail Embossing Powder
Edge Distresser
3/8" White Daisy Organdy Ribbon
Bitty Sparkles

Weeks of Wonder

2011-07-17T08:00:00.000-04:00

This week, Jeanette Lynton explores the Spray Pen. Check out her blog every week as she explores another technique!

Week of Wonder- posted 7/11/2011 http://www.jeanettelynton.com/2011/07/weeks-of-wonder-spray-pen-magic.html

Studio J Perfect Placement

2011-07-16T08:00:00.002-04:00

Sending Warm Wishes Card

2011-07-14T23:25:00.000-04:00

Close to My Heart Products Used:
Bliss Level 2 Paper Packet
Twilight Textured Cardstock
Bamboo Textured Cardstock
My Acrylix Bless This Nest
My Acrylix TLC
Chocolate Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
Cocoa Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
Chocolate Designer Ribbon Rounds
Corner Rounder
3D Foam Tape

Other Products Used:
Recipe- Mojo Monday 199
Cricut Cartridge- Gypsy Wanderings- Scallop Circle 3.5"
Stampin' Up 1.75" Scallop Circle Punch

Lucky Cards

2011-07-14T08:00:00.000-04:00

Close to My Heart Products Used:
Lucky Workshop Kit
--Recipe- Cardmaking Project
--My Acrylix Lucky Workshop Stamp Set
--Lucky Level 2 Paper Packet
--Wooden Designer Buttons
--Natural Hemp
Outdoor Denim Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
Desert Sand Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
Edge Distresser

Olivia Layout- Deep Creek Lake

2011-07-13T08:00:00.002-04:00

Close to My Heart Products Used:
Recipe- Magic: Hocus Pocus
Olivia Level 2 Paper Pack
My Acrylix Many Thanks Stamp Set
My Acrylix Grateful Hearts Stamp Set
Cocoa Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
Barn Red Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
Barn Red Exlcusive Inks Marker
Sunflower Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
Sunset Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
Goldrush Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
Corner Rounder
Texture Tools

Other Products Used:
Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist- Iridescent Gold
Cricut Cartridge- Martha Stewart Seasonal Cake Art (Time for Tea font)

Miracle Cards

2011-07-12T08:00:00.000-04:00

Close to My Heart Products Used:
Miracle Workshop Kit
--Recipe- Cardmaking Project
--Miracle Level 2 Paper Packet
--My Acrylix Miracle Stamp Set
--Kraft Color Ready Borders
Twilight Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
Chocolate Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
3D Foam Tape

Retiring Paper Packs

2011-07-11T08:00:00.002-04:00

The following paper packs will be retiring after July 31st. If any of these are on your list, make sure you get them this month!

Miracle

Bliss

Sweetheart

Wings

Olivia

Magnifique

Mistletoe

Hooligans

Weeks of Wonder

2011-07-10T08:00:00.000-04:00

This week, Jeanette Lynton explores how to stamp shadows. Check out her blog every week as she explores another technique!

Week of Wonder- posted 7/5/2011 http://www.jeanettelynton.com/2011/07/weeks-of-wonder-shadows-in-summertime.html

Studio J: Love Your Layout

2011-07-09T08:00:00.001-04:00

My Acrylix Trees & Things Video

2011-07-08T08:00:00.000-04:00

This is one of my favorite stamp sets from the Spring/Summer 2011 Idea Book!

Miracle Cards

2011-07-07T08:00:00.000-04:00

When making the cards from the workshop kits, I have been leaving the sentiments off. I plan on stamping the sentiment later when I have chosen the card for something. This ensures that I can use my cards for a variety of events.

Close to My Heart Products Used:
Recipe- Originals: Lucky Three
Miracle Workshop Kit
--Miracle Level 2 Paper Packet
--My Acrylix Miracle Stamp Set
--Kraft Color Ready Borders
Twilight Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
Chocolate Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
3D Foam Tape

Understanding Product Retirement

2011-07-06T08:00:00.000-04:00

Close to My Heart's introduction of a semi-annual Idea Book and the end of our Product Review catalog has produced a lot of questions about product retirement. Here are the whats, whens, and whys of product retirement in 2011 and beyond.

My Acrylix^® Stamps

Spring/Summer 2011 Idea Book, p. 44

Current + preceding Idea Book. We know you love to have a wide variety of My Acrylix^® stamps to choose from, so we’re making them available longer. Stamp sets are available from the current Idea Book and the one immediately preceding, making our stamp sets available for a minimum of one year.

My Reflections^® Products

Spring/Summer 2011 Idea Book, p. 30

Current Idea Book only. Because you love our My Reflections^® line of products, we’ve increased the number of new paper collections we're offering to eight per Idea Book. My Reflections products are available only if they are featured in the current Idea Book; however, we are pulling forward four kits from each Idea Book into the next one, so you’ll have a total of 12 kits to choose from at any given time!

Accessories

Autumn/Winter 2010 Idea Book, p. 89

Current Idea Book only. Accessories are available only if they are featured in the current Idea Book. Many accessories will be retired each Idea Book cycle to make way for new products, but a large number of popular and versatile accessories and tools will be carried from Idea Book to Idea Book. While we won’t be publishing a Retiring List that announces the retirement of each accessory beforehand, we will let you know if an entire category of products is being retired.

Workshops on the Go™ Kits

Current Idea Book + 1-month before and after. So that you can plan your workshops ahead of time, we make Workshops on the Go™ kits available one month before the Idea Book begins. You can also purchase Workshop kits one month after the Idea Book cycle ends if you haven’t been able to squeeze in a Workshop you’ve wanted to do.

Retired Products

Limited time on MyCTMH^® sites. If you’re looking for a product we’ve retired, you can always check the Discounted Products section in MyCTMH^® online shopping. This area is regularly updated with retired items. If you see something you like, though, be sure to snap it up, as many times our inventory of such products is very limited.

With each new Idea Book, we’ll refresh our product line by phasing out old products to make room for the new!

Sophia Cards

2011-07-05T08:00:00.000-04:00

Close to My Heart Products Used:
Sophia Workshop on the Go
--Recipe- Cardmaking Project
--Sophia Level 2 Paper Packet
--My Acrylix Sophia Stamp Set
--Buttons- Pink Assortment
--Colonial White Waxy Flax
Goldrush Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
Pear Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
Hollyhock Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
Corner Rounder
3D Foam Tape

Portsmouth Raceway Park Layout

2011-07-04T08:00:00.000-04:00

Close to My Heart Products Used:

Recipe: Magic- On With The Show

My Acrylix American Celebration (July 2011 Stamp of the Month)

My Acrylix Field Trip Alphabet Stamp Set

My Acrylix Sans Alphabet Stamp Set (retired)

My Acrylix Comments Stamp Set

Fanfare Level 2 Paper

Sky Cardstock

Sky Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad

Pacifica Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad

Cranberry Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad

Sunflower Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad

Sponge Daubers

Clear Sparkles

Edge Distresser

Other Products Used:

Ziploc Bag (to make interactive following instructions in the Magic book)

Weeks of Wonder

2011-07-03T08:00:00.000-04:00

This week, Jeanette Lynton explores how to stamp curved images. Check out her blog every week as she explores another technique!

Week of Wonder- posted 6/29/2011 http://www.jeanettelynton.com/2011/06/weeks-of-wonder-get-fantastic-curves.html

Fanfare

2011-07-02T08:00:00.000-04:00

Get ready for Independence Day with Fanfare. I am featuring this collection for July as it is All American and full of summer. It could also be used for children's birthday parties, sports, school portraits, and more! The accessories are some of my favorite from the Spring/Summer Idea Book including the My Stickease and Paper Lantern stamp set.

Check out your July newsletter for details about this month's crop or contact me.

View on page 34, 35, 36, and 37 of the Spring/Summer 2011 Idea Book

Bang for Your Buck

2011-07-01T08:00:00.001-04:00

During the month of July, make a minimum purchase of $50 from the Spring/Summer 2011 Idea Book and add a bonus item for only $1.

Choose from:

Creative Basics Mistletoe

Creative Basics Animal Cookies

My Originals Bits & Pieces Card Kit

My Originals It's Your Day Card Kit

My Originals Around the Holidays Card Kit

July Stamp of the Month

2011-07-01T08:00:00.000-04:00

July Stamp of the Month: American Celebration

Available July 1-31, 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!

July 4th Wall Hanging

2011-07-01T07:00:00.001-04:00

Close to My Heart Products Used:
My Creations Banner
Fanfare Level 2 Paper Pack
My Acrylix American Celebration (July Stamp of the Month)
Pacifica Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
Cranberry Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
Sunny Yellow Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
Designer Ribbon- Blue Collection
Designer Ribbon- Cranberry Collection
Clear Sparkles
Clear Detail Embossing Powder
Craft Heater
Embroidery Floss- Neutral Assortment

Sophia Cards

2011-06-30T08:00:00.001-04:00

Close to My Heart Products Used:
Recipe- Originals: Heartfelt Classic
Sophia Workshop on the Go
--Sophia Level 2 Paper Packet
--My Acrylix Sophia Stamp Set
--Buttons- Pink Assortment
--Colonial White Waxy Flax
Goldrush Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
Pear Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
Hollyhock Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
Glitz Glitter Gel- Stardust
Corner Rounder
3D Foam Tape

Studio J Free for All

2011-06-30T00:39:00.003-04:00

Reminder that today is the last day to receive your FREE Stuio J digital layout!

The layout I created is the one below.

Simply go to https://scrapbookwithkira.myctmh.com/Retail/StudioJLanding.aspx?PageId=185 and create a page. Upon check-out, there is a link where you click that you want this to be your free layout. The file will be available for download in about 10 mintues!

Sophia Layout- Puppy

2011-06-29T19:00:00.000-04:00

Close to My Heart Products Used:
Recipe- Magic: Disappearing Act
Sophia Workshop Kit
--Sophia Level 2 Paper Packet
--My Acrylix Sophia Stamp Set
--Buttons- Pink Assortment
--Colonial White Waxy Flax
My Acrylix Bohemian Alphabet Stamp Set
Goldrush Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
Pear Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
Hollyhock Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
Pear Exclusive Inks Marker
Corner Rounder
Glitz Glitter Gel- Stardust

Weeks of Wonder

2011-06-26T08:00:00.002-04:00

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

Week of Wonder- posted 6/24/2011 http://www.jeanettelynton.com/2011/06/weeks-of-wonder-turn-on-dark.html

Studio J: Personalize Your Layouts

2011-06-25T08:00:00.003-04:00

It's Studio J Saturday! During the month of June, I will be featuring Studio J how-to videos on Saturday. Don't want to wait until next Saturday? View numerous Studio J videos at studioj.com. Remember that during the month of June, Studio J jpeg layouts are FREE! Simply create an account and then create a layout!

Weeks of Wonder

2011-06-19T08:00:00.000-04:00

This week, Jeanette Lynton explores the embossing pen. Check out her blog every week as she explores another technique!

Week of Wonder- posted 6/15/2011 http://www.jeanettelynton.com/2011/06/weeks-of-wonder-become-dimension-diva.html

Studio J: Photo Editing Tool

2011-06-18T08:00:00.002-04:00

Studio J: Focus on the Photos

2011-06-11T08:00:00.001-04:00

Sophia Clear Circle Card

2011-06-06T08:00:00.000-04:00

Close to My Heart Products Used:

Sophia Level 2 Paper Pack

4 1/2" Clear Cards

My Acrylix Ms. Scrapbook Stamp Set

Hollyhock Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad

Black Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad

Watercolor Pencils

Clear Detail Embossing Powder

Other Products Used:

Creative Memories Custom Cutting System

Weeks of Wonder

2011-06-05T08:00:00.000-04:00

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

Week of Wonder- posted 6/1/2011 http://www.jeanettelynton.com/2011/06/weeks-of-wonder-paint-town.html

Studio J: Step-by-Step Basics

2011-06-04T08:00:00.001-04:00