December Workshop

Pear & Partridge Workshop 
~ Friday, December 7 @ 7pm ~

Christmas is coming.  Can you believe there are only 28 days left before the big day!  December is always a busy month so lets get it started with a festive workshop.  Create your Christmas layout before the crazy begins and get in the holiday spirit.  This layout uses the classical but fun Pear & Partridge Workshop Kit (G1052 - $29.95).  As always you have options (excluding stamp and guide) to fit your budget.

Products Used:

*X7162b     Pear & Partridge Paper pack     $9.95

*Z7162c     Pear & Partridge Complements Glittery Rub-Ons     $4.95

*Z1326     Sparkles Red, Pink & Purple Asortment     $2.95

E1021     Trinity Alphabet     $29.95

Z2175     Cashmere Ink     $5.25

Z2116     Cranberry Ink     $5.25

Z2137     Olive Ink     $5.25

Z697     Sponge     $1.25

(blocks: 1x1, 1x1.5, 2x3.5, 2x6.5)

*included in kit

**tax and shipping not included in prices**

Workshops need to be order and paid for before class.  Please RSVP by 10pm,  Monday 26 November.

All workshops are an open crop.  Join us for a fun night out.

November Workshop

Pear and Partridge WOTG Cardmaking Kit 

~ Saturday 10 ~ 7pm ~

Christmas isn't that far away so November is the perfect time to get a jump start on Christmas cards.  CTMH's cardmaking kit is perfect - it's quick, fast and simple (but elegant and festive at the same time).  There are enough supplies to make 15 beautiful cards (5 each of 3 designs), plus a few more if you have extra card bases and envelopes.  You can follow the instructions exactly or use other stamp sets to change it up a little and make them your own.  

This kit is $29.95* - G1043.  

Materials need to be ordered before workshop.  Please RSVP and have payment to me by 10pm, October 30th.  I realize this is earlier than normal but with an earlier workshop date I have to allow for delivery.

All workshops are open and we would love you to join us with any project you wish to create.

(a small fee with be charged if you want to use my stamps and inks)

* tax and shipping not included

Halloween

I love Halloween and so do my kids.  We love to decorate the house inside and out.  These are some of the items I made over the last couple of weeks.  Some are inspired by the wonderful and creative Close to my Heart Consultants.  They were fun and easy to make and look great in our spooky home.

Treat Boxes.  If I had a cricut these probably would have been easier to make.  Add a bag of candy or a cupcake and it's a great gift. 

Moonlight kit leftovers, All Hallows Eve stamp, So Grateful stamp, Who Loves You stamp (ret). Non CTMH ribbon.

Kelly English-Triggs made some super cute blocks from the My Creations Blocks.  I used some of the college cubes, which are slightly smaller.  Moonlight kit leftovers.  Non CTMH ribbon.

I used empty spice containers and last years Mischief papers to make these potion containers. 

CTMH now has these awesome display trays that are so fun.  (This is one I had from somewhere else but look nearly identical except for the handle.)  Moonlight kit left overs and complements.  Inspired by Jennifer Ho and Lisa Stenz.

I found this little canvas frame in the cupboard and created this witch art.  I was very happy with how it turned out.  August 2011 SOTM: Wicked stamp (ret).

October Workshop

Avonlea Workshop ~ Saturday 20 ~ 7pm

Autumn is officially here, even if it doesn't feel like it most days here in So Cal.  The nights are getting cooler though, and I even saw bats the other night, so we are getting there.  To kick off the change of season I made this layout which I will be using for Thanksgiving photos, but would work well for any fall theme.

Products I Used:

Avonlea paper pack     X7155b     $9.95

Fall Harvest stamp set     C1504     $13.95

Party Pennants stamp set     C1429     $13.95

(In the month of November stamp set.  no longer available.  

For 'Thanksgiving')

Canvas Alphabet     Z1777      $6.95

Mocha gems     Z1333     $2.95

Pearl gems     Z1336     $2.95

Kraft cardstock     Z1375     $9.50

(or desert sand - for leaves)

Cocoa ink     Z2114     $5.25

Chocolate ink     Z2111     $5.25

Goldrush ink     Z2123     $5.25

Honey ink     Z2162     $5.25

Blending brush     Z3174     $3.95

Sponge

3D foam tape

*tax and shipping not included in prices

If you are attending workshop please select the materials you would like and have your order to me before Wednesday 10 October, 10pm.  Please RSVP if you are attending.

All Workshops are an open crop night.  This layout is optional and you are free to make what you wish, just bring it with you.  (a small fee will be charged if you would like to use my stamps and/or inks)

Birthday Cards

Make it from your Heart - Vol 1

4.25x5.5 card, pattern 22, page 43

Wings paper pack



Wishes

Midpoint, page 77
Autumn/Winter 2012 Idea  book, page 27

Originally a 7x5 card.  I made into a 5.5x4.25 card.

Pemberley paper pack

Make It from Your Heart

Make It from Your Heart, Volume 1 is CTMH's newest how-to publication.  It features 16 two page layout patterns, 2 single page patterns and 12 card patterns, and highlights new artwork, technique ideas and colour palettes.  For $7.95 you can't really go wrong.

I had a lot of fun making this layout for my daughter's 2010 Back to School pix and a card for my youngest daughter's birthday.  She is really into Monster High at the moment.

                                              

Pattern 07 - illuminate

Card  - Pattern 27

(All products are CTMH)

September Workshop

Moonlight Workshop  ~  Saturday 15  ~  7pm

With our So Cal summer still in full swing - can you believe this heat! - its hard to imagine that autumn is not to far away.  Halloween is a favourite time for my girls so I'm getting ready with this fun layout.  For this layout I used the Moonlight WOTG Kit, G1051, $29.95.  You can also buy items separately to fit your budget (except for the stamp and guide).  I think it has great colours and accessories.  I have also seen it used for a non Halloween layout and it was amazing.

Products Used Are:

E1021     Trinity Alphabet stamp     $29.95

*X7161b     Moonlight paper pack     $9.95

*Z1754     Sparkles Black and Grey assortment     $2.95

*Z1741     Haunted assortment     $4.95

Z2105     Black ink     $5.25

Z2123     Goldrush ink    $5.25

Z2147     Smokey Plum ink     $5.25

3174     Blending pen     $3.95

Z697     Sponge     $1.25

Z1151     3-D foam tape     $5.95

(blocks:  1x3.5, 3x3, 2x6.5)

*  included in Kit

These fun Halloween Countdown blocks are the bonus project for this months kit.  I don't usually make a lot of the bonus projects but this one was to cute to pass up.  With a couple of additional items and the rest of the kit materials you can make these too.

Additional Materials:

Z1746     My Creations Block (2)     $3.95 each  ($7.90)

Z1681     Dimensional Elements Numbers     $3.25

** prices to do include tax or shipping**

Materials need to be ordered before workshop.  Please RSVP and have payment to me by 10pm, Tuesday September 4, if you would like me to order them for you.

All workshops are open.  This layout is optional and if you wish to do something else that is great.  Join us for a fun night out with friends.  (a small fee will be charged if you wish to use my stamps and ink)

August Workshop

Scholastic Workshop Kit ~ Saturday 18 ~ 7pm

It's that time again - the kids are back to school!!  So the new Scholastic collection is perfect for this month's layout.  The fun vintage colours make it great for travel photos or for recording your summer reading, plus lots more.  I used the Scholastic Workshop on the Go Kit, G1049 - $29.95.  You can also purchase items separately (except for stamp set and instruction guide) to fit your budget.

Products Used are:

X7159b     Scholastic paper pack     $9.95
E1013     Field Trip Alphabet stamp set     $29.95
Z1773     Color-ready Noted Canvas Shapes     $3.95
Z1705     Durables Square studs     $3.95
Z2140    Outdoor Denim ink     $5.25
Z2171     Saddle ink     $5.25
Z1294     Sanding kit    $3.50
Z578     Corner rounder     $7.95

Z1151     3-D Foam tape     $5.95
Z697     sponge     $1.25
(blocks:  2x2, 2x3.5. 2x6.5)

*tax & shipping not included in prices

Workshops need to be ordered and paid for before class.  Please rsvp and have payment to me by 10pm, Tuesday August 7.

New Autumn/Winter Idea Book and Catalog

Get your NEW Idea Book now.  Only $2.00 for 144 pages of fabulous artwork, new stamp sets, papers, fun workshop kits for the holidays and home, plus exciting new accessories, including the new cricut cartridge 'Artiste'.  You are going to love this book. 

JULY WORKSHOP

FLORENTINE WORKSHOP ~ FRIDAY 13 JULY ~ 7PM

I wasn't blown away by this paper pack when I first saw it in the current Idea Book but after seeing some awesome artwork from other CTMH consultants I quickly changed my mind.  This was a fun and easy layout to make and I love the colours, which I think makes it pretty versatile.  I already have two other layouts in mind.

Products I Used:

Florentine paper pack     X7153b     $9.95

Florentine my stickease     X7153c     $4.95

Bohemian Assortment      Z1687     $4.95

Pewter mini medley     Z1487     $4.95

Basic buttons     Z1538     $5.95

*tax and shipping not included in prices

Workshops need to be ordered before class.  Please rsvp & have payment to me by 10pm, Tuesday 3 July.

All workshops are an open crop night. This layout is optional and if you wish to do something else that is great.  Join us for a night out with friends and some fun.   
(a small fee will be charged if you wish to use my stamps and inks)

JUNE WORKSHOP

Superhero  ~  Saturday 16  ~  7pm

 

When I saw this Superhero layout in the Spring/Summer Idea Book I thought it would make a great July 4th page.  I even included a hidden journal/picture piece. 

Products Used Are:

Superhero paper pack     X7152b     $9.95

(need to add 1 sheet of White Daisy card stock)

Hero Alphabet stamp     E1022     $29.95

American Celebration stamp     D1458     $17.95

Dimensional Elements Stars     Z1680     $3.25

Black mini medley     Z1393     $4.95

Opaques - licorice     Z1393     $2.95

(instead of brads on d.elements)

Red, pink, purple sparkles     Z1326     $2.95

Blue, green sparkles     Z1327     $2.95

Sanding Kit

Fine tip pen

Black, moonstruck, sunny yellow inks

* tax and shipping not included in prices

Workshops need to be ordered before class.  Please RSVP and have payment to me by 10pm, Thursday June 7.

All workshops are an open crop night.  This layout is optional and if you wish to do something else that is great.  Join us for a night out with friends and some fun.   

(A small fee will be charged if you want to use my stamps and inks.)

Teacher Thank you Cards

School is out for summer...   I can't believe that another school year has come to an end.  It sure went fast.  There are some thank you cards I made for my girls teachers.  They were all inspired from ideas in the current Idea Book.

 




CARD ONE:   Pemberley paper pack, white daisy cardstock, A Little Everything stamp, Card Work Puzzle stamp, inks - desert sand, outdoor denim, bamboo, garden green, sunflower and honey, blending pen.

CARD TWO:  Cardstock - white daisy, outdoor denim,heavenly blue, crystal blue and twilight, Card Word Puzzle stamp, You Are... stamp - April SOTM, A Little Everything stamp, School Rocks stamp, inks -outdoor denim and twilight, markers - sunny yellow, honey and olive.

CARD THREE:  Superhero paper pack, Pemberley paper pack, cardstock - white daisy, juniper and outdoor denim, You Are... stamp - April SOTM, stamp set from Cricut Art Philosophy Collection (frames, tags, borders), blue ribbon stamp,  2" scallop circle punch, inks - desert sand, juniper, sky, Indian corn blue and sunflower.

CARD FOUR:  Cardstock - outdoor denim, twilight, heavenly blue and creme brulee, You Are... stamp - April SOTM, stamp set from Cricut Art Philosophy Collection (frames, tags, borders)

May Workshop

Footloose ~ Saturday, 19 May ~ 7pm

 Since the weather is warming up and my kids have already spent several days in the pool, I thought a bright summer layout was in order.  I have used the Footloose paper pack, and have added a 6x12 flip flap which gives room for an additional four pictures.  This layout is from the Magic How-To Book.

If you are adding the flip flap section you will need an extra piece of desert sand card stock.

Workshops need to be ordered before class.  Please RSVP and have payment to me by 10pm, May 8.

All workshops are an open crop night.  If you're not interested in what I am doing but want to catch up on your own scrapping with the fun of friends and a night out, please join us. (a small fee will be charges if you want to use my stamps and inks.)

Products I used are:

Footloose paper pack     x7151b     $9.95

Footloose DE Compliments     x7151c     4.95

Paradise Paper Flowers     z1710     5.95

Buttons - green assortment     z1372     5.95

Smoothie Mini-Medley     z1697     4.95

- I used 2 brads 

Desert Sand ink     z2118     5.25

Trinity Alphabet stamp     e1021     29.95

DE Monograms     3.25 each

 - or any letters will do

(old Connections Clubs tokens - Retired)

 - buttons can be used 

 * Tax and shipping not included in prices

Lucy Workshop on the Go Kit

This is my finished layout from the Lucy WOTG kit, that we made in March.  I just need to add two 6x4 and one 4x4 pictures.

(products used:  Lucy wotg kit, My Peeps stamp set, blush cardstock, DE letters)

Roxie Layout

This is a layout we made at convention with the Roxie paper pack, which is still available. 

(Products used:  Roxie papers, Bling assortment, 10 Things stamp set, Designer ribbon - Red collection, Cricut Art Philosophy collection)

Typeset Layout

I used the Typeset paper pack for this fun back to school layout. 
This paper pack is currently available. 

(Products used:  Typeset papers, Milepost shapes, Typeset complements canvas shapes, Blue Ribbon stamp set, Pewter mini-medley accents collection, DE monograms, black hemp, Hodge Podge alphabet)

Easter Treats

I made these last Easter, I think they are very cute so wanted to share.  Most of it is retired CTMH products but they are so simple you could use anthing to recreate.

Birthday Card

This is a card I made for my daughter.  She wanted the peep bunny from CTMH's 'My Peeps' stamp set.  I don't make a lot of cards as a rule but it was fun trying some new ideas. Purple is her favourite colour.

{Products used: Lucy papers, Cotton Candy cardstock & ink, My Peeps stamp set, Opaques adhesive gems - licorice, Bohemian assortment, Bling assortment, Just bllooms - spring (ret), Winter cozy buttons (ret), Organdy ribbon (ret)}

April Workshop

STELLA WORKSHOP   ~   SATURDAY, 21 APRIL    ~    7PM

This month I have used the 'Stella' paper pack from Close to my Hearts Spring/Summer Idea Book, for our workshop layout.  I did not use the layout guide or stamp set included in the Stella workshop kit (G1032 - 29.95), but I did use the DE hearts and bohemian assortment.  You can choose the items that fit your budget.

Products I used are:

Stella paper pack      X7147b      9.95

Just for You stamp set      B1398      9.95

Bohemian assortment      Z1687      4.95    

Dimensional Elements Hearts      Z1735      3.25

(you may have these from the Topstitch layout)

Designer Brads - pewter      Z1146   

     (these are not currently available so any brad, button etc will work

or you may have these from the Emporium layout)

Cocoa Ink      Z2114      5.25

Tulip Ink      Z2166      5.25 

Olive Ink      Z2137      5.25    

 Sponge

 Workshop needs to be preordered before class.  Please RSVP and have prepayment to me by 10pm, April 10.  

All workshops are an open crop night.  If you're not interested in what I am doing but want to catch up on your own scrapping with the fun of friends and a night out, please join us.  A small fee will be charged it you want to use my stamps or inks.