Sunday, July 31, 2011

Feeling Wicked?

I am! Well, Wicked as in the August Stamp of the Month ;-) This is a really fun halloween set! Here are a few things I did with it:
The layout is based on the Typeset Workshop on the Go layout that is featured on page 19 of the new idea book. The "orange" paper is from The Dreamin' level 2 paper pack. The black and white patterned paper is from the Mischief level 2 paper pack.
I added some Lagoon touches here and there to go with my daughter's costume. Also the witch's boots are accented with liquid glass to make them shine!
Edges of this stamped image and the other accents are sponged with goldrush ink.
The moon was stamped with second generation goldrush.
Again, some lagoon on her socks, and liquid glass on the shoes and bird.
Don't look too closely at the candle, everything is a wee bit crooked and a bit off but it's still fun so here it is. I used the technique of stamping and embossing the image on tissue paper, laying it on the candle, wrapping it with wax paper then heating it with the embossing gun to make the tissue paper "melt" into the candle.
Card base is Kraft cardstock. The Goldrush paper is part of my leftovers from the Dreamin' pack used for the layout.
The scalloped circles are not the CTMH punch but very similar. Images are stamped in black then sponged with lagoon.
I also used some lagoon sparkles on the corners of the sentiment.
I love this cute black polka dot ribbon! It is retired but is still available in the "while supplies last" section of my website for a great price! Check it out HERE.
To check out more artwork created with products from the brand new Autumn/Winter Idea Book, follow along Tresa's (Fabulously Artsy) blog hop!


Friday, July 29, 2011

Heart2Heart sketch challenge

Here is this week's H2H blog challenge sketch:
This is the card I made:
Papers are from the Sweetheart My Reflections Paper Packet.
The chipboard scalloped circle and heart are from some retired CTMH Dimensional Elements packs.
Card base is made from Grey Wool cardstock-one of my favorite colors!
Stamp sets I used are all brand new and available on August 1st!
The swirly brackets are from C1474-10 Things
The "I heart you" is from D1499-Live Your Style
The flourish in the corner is from C1463-Harvest Happiness
And last, but not least, the adorable bling button is from our new Bling Assortment-Z1466
Check out what others have done with the sketch HERE.

Wednesday, July 27, 2011

A couple Cards


I promised some artwork on my blog so here's a start ;-)
My Acrylix stamp sets:
D1461-Ciao! (main image, postage stamp, sentiment, and coin)
D1477-Universal Backgrounds (music notes along left edge).
cardstock colors:
Barn Red, Sorbet, Kraft, and Colonial White.
Ink colors:
Barn Red, Sorbet, and Creme Brulee.
I used our Creme Brulee marker to put a little flame and glow in the lamp. I sponged a little desert sand ink on the edges of the colonial white pieces.
I tied a little piece of hemp around the stamp and adhered it to the card with some foam tape for a little pop.
That's it! Pretty simple but classy and flat enough to easily mail.
My Acrylix Stamps:
D1410-One of a Kind (stems)
D1476-Card Chatter-Sympathy (sentiment)
Cardstock: White Daisy
Ink colors: Olive, Black, and Cotton Candy
Flowers: BULK147 White Daisy Crochet Flowers (still available to purchase here in the "while supplies last" section of my website.)
Ribbon: Z270 White Daisy Grosgrain ribbon
The cotton candy pink behind the flowers was just gently sponged on in a circular motion at the top of the stems, then I adhered the flowers with liquid glass.

Tuesday, July 26, 2011

Before It's too late!

Before we get too excited about the new products I need to tell you about the retiring products that will only be available until July 31, 2011.
To make room for fresh, new products the following items will no longer be available to order after July:



All Level One Scrapbook Kits
Bliss Level 2 Paper Packet and My Stickease
Miracle Level 2 Paper Packet and My Stickease
Sweetheart Level 2 Paper Packet and My Stickease
Wings Level 2 Paper Packet and My Stickease
Magnifique Level 2 Paper Packet and My Stickease
Olivia Level 2 Paper Packet and My Stickease
Hooligans Level 2 Paper Packet and My Stickease
Mistletoe Level 2 Paper Packet and My Stickease
Designer ribbon – Cranberry (Z1209)
Designer ribbon – Buttercup (Z1154)
Designer ribbon – Sweet Leaf (Z1125)
Sophia Level 2 Journaling Spots (Z1357)
Mini Medley Accents – Pear (Z1339)
Mini Medley Accents – Lagoon (Z1340)
Mini Medley Accents – Outdoor Denim (Z1277)
Top Coats – Framed In (Z1211)
Rub Ons – Across the Board (Z1231)
Rub Ons – Primavera (Z1265)
Kraft Color Ready Borders (Z1377)
Red Eye Pen (3501)
Embossing Powders – Clear (Z671)
Embossing Powders – Heavenly Blue (Z647)
Embossing Powders – Pansy Purple (Z664)
Embossing Powders – Silver Pearl (Z678)
Block Buddy Set Z1289 121 Pivot Point Stapler (Z1009)
Texture Tools – Foam Tools (Z1090)
Fun Flock (Z263)
My Accents Block Organizer (Z185)
Dimensional Elements – Villa (Z1390)
Dimensional Elements – Miracle (Z1354)
Dimensional Elements – Booksmart (Z1223)
Dimensional Elements – Borders (Z1156)
Dimensional Elements – Framed Fun (Z1140)
Dimensional Elements – Plain Chipboard (Z1164)
Dimensional Elements – Stars (Z1312)
All Dimensional Elements Monograms – A – Z
All Envelope flats
3” x 3” Mini Album (Z1166)
My Creations 3 ring binder (Z1141)

The packaging and pricing structure of all the cardstock is changing as well. In the spirit of "Consume it, don't collect it," we will no longer be offering 24 packs of a single color of cardstock in all of our colors. So if there are any colors that you are sure you are going to need multiple sheets of, order them NOW!
All colors will continue to be available but they will be packaged in 12 color season packs or 3 color shade packs.

To order any of these retiring items and take advantage of the July special, Bang for Your Buck, Click Here

Exciting New Stuff!

I think the most exciting new product that will be available on August 1 in the new Autumn/Winter Idea Book has to be...
Drumroll please.....
An Exclusive Cricut® Cartridge!
And not just a cartridge, a whole collection of amazing products that coordinate with the cartridge!!!
This innovative collection brings together an exclusive Cricut® cartridge packed with versatile shapes, three coordinating My Acrylix® D-size stamp sets, and three coordinating 9" x 12" sheets of white Dimensional Elements chipboard die-cuts. Since the cartridge shapes, stamp images, and Dimensional Elements all complement each other, it’s a snap to cut a shape, stamp on it, and then layer it on a Dimensional Element to really make it pop.

This is so awesome!!! The best part....You get the entire collection for only $99!!
You can order it through my website on August 1st OR you can host a gathering or workshop in August with $250 in sales and get it for 50% off! That's not even including all the other great deals you can get in August but I'll tell you more about those later.... :-)


Check out the featured video below to learn more about this amazing collection!

Welcome!

Welcome to my new little corner of the blogosphere!
I plan to share artwork, ideas, and information about my Close to My Heart business to inspire my readers to find their inner creative diva.
Please take a moment to look around my blog to find links to current specials, awesome videos, Studio J (our digital scrapping center), and much more!
I just returned from CTMH's annual convention for consultants and I am bursting with excitment, I'm not even sure where to begin :-) Once I gather my thoughts I'll put some more posts up with the most pertinent information.
Stay tuned!