Merry Christmas

 

Merry Christmas and

Happy New Year!

 

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Laurie

New Post on Facebook

I have a new post on my Facebook page:     Westman Scrapbooks using the Flirty papers.  I would love it if you check it out. 

Westman Scrapbooks on Facebook

 

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Laurie

Florentine Layout

Quick post today.  No supply list for you but I bet you will enjoy it anyways. 

 

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Laurie

Using Burlap Ribbon

I love the look of this layout with the burlap ribbon on it. It can be used for little boy layouts, big, tough men layouts or the cute little cowgirl layouts. It should be quite simple to come up with photos for this one.

I really like the look of our new burlap ribbon. It has finished edges making if very simple to use. You can also cut into it like I did with the ribbon edge and it will not fray too much. If you do want the frayed look though it is easy to do by just pulling at the layers of burlap a little and it will fray easily for a completely different look. This ribbon is 1 ½ inches wide and there is 5 yards on the roll for only $7.95. I am sure you can tint it with a sponge and ink fairly easily too, and even stamp onto it with bold stamps and dark ink. I know you will see lots of more projects on my blog with burlap as it is so cool to use.

All supplies are from CTMH unless otherwise noted:

X7148B Pemberley Paper Packet

Colors are Bamboo, Desert Sand, Outdoor Denim and Colonial White

D1482 Love Life Stamp Set

Z1760 Burlap Ribbon

Desert Sand Ink

Z1371 Blue Assortment Buttons

Z1751 Harvest Assortment Bakers Twine

Corner Rounder

Glue Dots

 

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Laurie

Christmas Gift tags

I have been busy making tags for my Christmas Parcels this year.  These little cuties came from the Bundled Buddies Stamp Set.  I colored them with our Alcohol Markers and a few Copic Markers for the browns since our CTMH browns are still on backorder. 

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Laurie

Make It From Your Heart Volume 1 Book

For this page I used the MIFYH (Make It From Your Heart Pattern Book). This is the first Volume in a series that was unveiled in July at Convention. This is a great resource book for Scrapbookers. It has patterns for 16 two page layouts, 2 one page layouts and 12 cards. Each pattern has layout instructions as to paper placement and cutting guides. It also has full color photos for at least one completed layout. There are also tips and tricks to make each layout unique.

All Supplies are from CTMH unless otherwise noted

MIFYH Pattern 3

Z7155B Avonlea Paper Packet

X7155 Compliments Canvas Shapes

Chocolate Ink

Finger Dauber

 

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Laurie

It is looking a bit more like Christmas

Wow, The weather here today is really wild.  We are in the middle of a good old blizzard with forecasts of more than a foot of snow with wind.  So, with it looking a bit more like Christmas, I thought I would post my Christmas layout today.

Don’t you just love the new Pear and partridge Paper? I love the traditional Christmas colors with a bit of brown. And With the instructions included in the Workshops on the Go kits, it makes for an afternoon (or evening) of creative bliss. This kit teaches a few tricks that you may not have thought of before, like mixing 1^st and 2^nd generation stamping in one cluster, Layering rub on images with stamped images and even layering rub ons on top of each other. There are more little tricks too but I will leave that for you to discover when you put your own kit together. You can buy your Pear and partridge Workshop on the Go Here

All supplies are from Close to My Heart unless otherwise noted:

G1052 Pear and Partridge Workshop On The Go Comes with

X7162B Pear and Partridge Paper Packet

Pear and Partridge Stamp Set

Z7162C Pear and Partridge Compliments Glitter rub Ons

Z1326 Red Sparkles

You can add these items to finish off your layout

Z2175 Cashmere Ink

Z2116 Cranberry Ink

Z2137 olive ink

Z697 Sponge

C1435 Triple Play Stamp set to stamp “Love This”

D1386 Save the date Stamp Set to stamp “2011”

D1243 Peace on Earth Stamp Set to stamp “Christmas”

 

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Laurie

Using Black Tulle

This layout using 3 of my favorite colors…Black, Orange and Green. You just cannot get any better than that…LOL. I used our new Black Tulle Ribbon on this layout. I had never worked with this kind of stuff before but I was so surprised at how easy it is to use and how beautiful it looks. It is 3 inches wide and you get 10 yards on the roll! Yes 10 yards! All for only $7.95. If you think that is too much you can split a roll with a friend.

One of the things I did on this layout was to cut a piece and gather it in the middle then attach a button around it with bakers twine. Does that not look pretty or what? I also placed two Autumn Terracotta brads in the button holes just to add a bit of something unexpected. For my journaling I used a black Journaling Décor Spots. It is a cute little tag inside a pocket. They are sold on page 129 of the Fall/Winter Catalog and you get 2 each of 6 different colors for only $5.95. Just Another hidden gem throughout the pages of our catalog.

 

All supplies are from CTMH unless otherwise noted:

Magic – One Way Mirror Sketch

X7161B Moonlight Paper Packet

D1515 Play Day Stamp set

Z1393 Black Mini Medley Accessories

Z1798 Black Tulle

Z1751 Harvest Assortment Bakers Twine

44751 Archival Black Ink

Autumn Terracotta Brads

Z1461 Journaling Décor Spots

Fiskars Upper Crest Punch

Finger dauber

Glue Dots

 

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Laurie

November Constant Campaign

Save 50% off any stamp set* of your choice when you qualify for and buy the November Stamp of the Month set for $5!

Help those affected by Hurricane Sandy

To show our support of Red Cross relief efforts for those areas of the US severely affected by Hurricane Sandy, Close To My Heart will donate $1 for every Stamp of the Month set sold as a part of this promotion during November.

In celebration of our Stamp of the Month program, we’re throwing in a little something extra: a 50% off stamp set! In November, when you or your customers place an order of $50 or more in full retail products and purchase the November Stamp of the Month set, Capture the Date, for just $5, you can pick any stamp set* at 50% off!

Place a qualifying order and capture the savings today!

To find out more details or to start shopping visit my website

Westman Scrapbooks.

Thanks for stopping by…

Laurie

To All Butterflies and Witches…

Happy Halloween!

I hope everyone has a safe and happy Halloween

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Laurie

Upcoming Classes

Class Schedule for Fall/Winter 2012
These classes are subject to change and I reserve the right to cancel if there is  not enough interest. 
Some of the classes fill up fast so in order to ensure a spot please pay a head of time.  Please email or phone to reserve your spot.

 
Christmas Card Workshop

Saturday November 10th at 1pm
There will be another class at 7pm if there is enough interest.
3 cards each of 4 different designs
12 cards total with envelopes
Cost $18
Space is limited so book your spot today by calling 854-2928 or email me.

November Scrapbook Workshop

Monday November 26th at 7pm
2 - 2 page layouts using the beautiful Avonlea Paper Packet
All supplies are included.  Must bring with you a basic scrapbook toolbox with paper trimmer, scissors, ruler, pencil etc, if you have.
Cost is $12
Space is limited so book your spot today. 

 

Advent Calendar

I am hosting an Advent Calendar Workshop on Saturday November 24th at 1pm. Cost is $55 and comes complete with
1 My Creations Cubby,
My Acrylix Advent Calendar Workshop Stamp Set,
1 pkg, Bitty Sparkles,
2 Dimensional Elements In Color Frame Sheets,
Instructional Brochure
15 sheets of cardstock.
All paper will be pre-cut so you can get right down to putting this cute Calendar together.
You must pre-book this workshop by October 29th so I can get supplies ordered.

 

Christmas Tag Class

Saturday December 1st at 1pm. 
If there is enough interest there will be another class at 7pm.
5 tags each of 4 different designs for a total of 20 tags.
Cost is $15
Space is limited so book your spot today. 

 

Thanks for stopping by...
Laurie

Advent Calendar Workshop

 

Only a few days left to book your spot for this awesome Christmas Workshop! 

I am hosting an Advent Calendar Workshop on Saturday November 24th at 1pm.  Cost is $55 and comes complete with

• 1 My Creations Cubby,
• My Acrylix Advent Calendar Workshop Stamp Set,
• 1 pkg, Bitty Sparkles,
• 2 Dimensional Elements In Color Frame Sheets,
• Instructional Brochure
• 15 sheets of cardstock.

All paper will be pre-cut so you can get right down to putting this cute Calendar together. 

You must pre-book this workshop by October 29th so I can get supplies ordered. 

Call 854-2928 or email me to reserve your spot today as space is limited. 

Thanks for stopping by…

Laurie

Masculine Card

I think the Scrabble Tile paper is great in the Crusin Paper Packet. You can do so many titles or saying using them. That is exactly what I did on this card. I cut each tile in my title separately and glued to the card front.

I also made a banner from grey Wool paper and cut the ends in a “V” to look like a banner and did the same with my Cranberry Ribbon to match. Then I placed a couple of metal brads to tie it together.

All supplies are from Close to My Heart unless otherwise noted:

X7154B Crusin Paper Packet

Black, Grey Wool, and White Daisy Cardstock

C1490 Crusin Stamp Set (from the Crusin WOTG)

D1475 Card Chatter Birthday (inside saying)

Z2160 Twilight Ink

Z2116 cranberry Ink

Metal Brads

Cranberry Ribbon

Finger dauber

Foam Dots

 

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Laurie

Happy Thanksgiving

Stay tuned for more artwork and tips this week! 

Using WOTG Sketches with other papers

I am trying to use up some retired papers.  This is another layout with the Veranda WOTG Sketch. I hope you can now see that when you use different papers and different embellishments you get totally different results. So when you buy a WOTG kit, the instructions and the stamp sets will be a wonderful tool for years to come.

All supplies are from Close To MY Heart unless otherwise noted:

X7138B Fanfare Paper Packet

Colors are Cranberry, Pacifica, Sunny Yellow and White Daisy

X7138C Fanfare My Stickease

D1294 Play Time Stamp Set

Z2192 Pacifica Ink

EK Success Double Embossed Dotted Lace Border Punch

 

Thanks for stopping by…

Laurie

Advent Calendar Workshop

 

Only a few days left to book your spot for this awesome Christmas Workshop! 

I am hosting an Advent Calendar Workshop on Saturday November 24th at 1pm.  Cost is $55 and comes complete with

• 1 My Creations Cubby,
• My Acrylix Advent Calendar Workshop Stamp Set,
• 1 pkg, Bitty Sparkles,
• 2 Dimensional Elements In Color Frame Sheets,
• Instructional Brochure
• 15 sheets of cardstock.

All paper will be pre-cut so you can get right down to putting this cute Calendar together. 

You must pre-book this workshop by October 29th so I can get supplies ordered. 

Call 854-2928 or email me to reserve your spot today as space is limited. 

 

Thanks for stopping by…

Laurie

Using Moonlight Paper for Winter Layouts

I just love snowmen. I don’t like winter so much …just snowmen. For this layout I wanted to show you that our Moonlight paper can be used for layouts other than Halloween. I think I did a good job of that with this layout. For the snowman I cut out 3 different sized circles and overlapped them from the bottom up. I tied some of our Sunset ribbon around his neck for a scarf and placed some of our Color Ready Arbor Wooden Shapes for his arms. I used a cute Sunset button brad for his nose and two different sizes of Black Licorice Opaque's Adhesive Gems from buttons on his belly and for his eyes. I cut two rectangles of black cardstock for his hat and wrapped around some Harvest Assortment Bakers Twine and tied it in the front. I used foam dots to place the hat onto Mr. Snowman. Just Adorable…

 

All supplies are from CTMH unless otherwise noted:

Magic – Card Trick Sketch

X7161B Moonlight Paper Packet

C1506 Flakey Friends Stamp Set

Z1338 Sunset Mini Medleys

Z1335 Licorice Opaques Adhesive Gems

Z1765 Arbor Wooden Shapes

Z1751 Harvest Bakers Twine

Sunset Ink

Black Ink

Foam Dots

Glue Dots

 

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Laurie

Spellbound Scrapbook Layout

I really liked the Spellbound paper packet from The Workshop On the Go kit shown on page 14 in the Fall/Winter 2012 idea book but I never have Halloween Parties. Just because it comes in a party kit does not mean you have to used it for party decorations. I used mine for scrapbooking.

I have lots of things going on in this layout:

· I gathered the black tulle Ribbon topped with pear ribbon as an accent

· I made a bracket with the Artiste cricut cartridge and stamped with a coordinating frame stamp then my title

· I sponged sunset and pear ink onto the Color ready Arbor pumpkin shapes

· I made curly cues with waxy flax for the pumpkins

· I used my bracket border punch onto black and sunset cardstock for a nice accent

· I stamped tabs from the Confidential Stamp set, cut them out and layered onto the layout. I also added the dates to these.

· I used the 4x6 flip flaps to add some extra photos.

· I used scraps of paper to make some banner flags on the left page.

· I added some pear brads for accents

All supplies are form Close To My Heart unless otherwise noted:

 

Magic Abracadabra Sketch

G1040 Spellbound WOTG Paper

Colors are White daisy, Black and Sunset

Z1790 Artiste Cricut cartridge

D1347 Confidential Stamp Set

D1229 Fabulous Fall

D1532 Stars Shine Bright

D1386 Save the Date

4475 Archival Black Ink

Z2197 Pear Ink

Z2191 Sunset Ink

Z4114 Flip Flap Memory Protectors

Z1089 Black Waxy Flax

Green Waxy Flax

Z1765 Color Ready Arbor Wooden Shapes

Z1339 Pear Mini Medley Accents

EK Bracket Border Punch

Finger Daubers

Glue Dots

Adhesive

 

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Laurie

Scrapbooking with Flirty paper

Don’t you just love the accents on this page. They draw your attention to the top of the left page and continue on down to the right page and on up to the corner, all in a nice even flow.

These little accents are really easy to make…except they do take a little bit of time to do. You start with a 1 ¼ inch circle punch and double sided paper. Then with the punched circle you fold in the sides to create a square. Then mat on top of another circle. Easy peasy.

All supplies are from Close To My Heart

MIFYH Pattern 13

X7160B Flirty Paper Packet

Colonial White cardstock

Z2173 Slate Ink

Z1311 Circle Punch

Z578 Corner rounder

D1532 Stars Shine Bright Stamp Set

 

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Laurie

Scrapbooking With Victory

 

For this layout I used the Victory Paper Packet. This is a really versatile paper and can be used for just about any layout.

I really like the Color Ready wooden garden shapes too. For these I took my chocolate ink pad and sponged on some color right on to the wood the attached some Mocha Opaque's Pearls for some dimension.

I also used the Art Philosophy Cricut cartridge and cut out the Scalloped Square for the focal point. I cut it on the Square 2 shape using the decorative layer function and at 10 3/4 inches.

All supplies are form Close to My Heart unless otherwise noted:

X7150B Victory Paper packet

Colors are Bamboo, Chocolate, Olive and Outdoor Denim

Z1686 Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge

Z2137 Olive Ink

Z2111 Chocolate Ink

E1018 Pennant Alphabet

Z1705 Durables Square Studs

Z1487 Pewter Mini Medley

Z1718 Color Ready Garden Shapes

Z1333 Mocha Opaques Pearls

Z1701 Chocolate Bakers Twine

EK Success Large Corner Rounder

 

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Laurie

A Stella Paper Layout

This layout was inspired by a Florentine Layout done by Annette Green. It is fairly simple, uses a large 8x6 photo and 2 4x3 photos. Different size photos add interest not only to the layout but also to the album you are putting them into.

On this layout I also got to use some of the My Reflections Complements Canvas Shapes. These are pretty cool embellishments. They are ink printed right on the self adhesive canvas. It gives it a rich unexpected feel. But the best part is you get 2 6x12 sheets filled with swirls, flowers, tree limbs, birds, sentiments and more for only $5.95. Close To My Heart has really outdone themselves in designing these, they are definitely a must have.

All supplies are from Close To My Heart unless otherwise noted:

X7147B Stella Paper Packet

X7147C My Reflections Compliments Canvas Shapes

Colors are Cocoa, Olive, Tulip, Sunset, Lagoon and Colonial White

Z1687 Bohemian Assortment Flowers and Buttons

Orange Bakers Twine

Fiskars Upper Crest Border Punch

Nestabilities Labels Four

 

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Laurie

September Stamp Of The Month – Fall Favorites

 

Happy Long Weekend! With the beginning of a new month is also a new Stamp Of The Month.  So for September the SOTM is Fall Favorites.  Is this not the cutest stamp set.  It is so adorable…I can hardly wait to dig out my New Close to My Heart Alcohol Markers to color that scarecrow.  The stamp with the lines can be used for any layout to write your journaling on as well. 

Available September 1–30, 2012 only.

With a minimum qualifying purchase, get your D-size Stamp of the Month set for just $5.00! Add the stamp set to your cart on this page at full retail price or, with your qualifying order, add it at checkout for the promotional price.

 

You can purchase this set on my website Westman Scrapbooks

 

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Laurie

Kids Birthday Cards

 

These are cute birthday cards for the little ones in your life. I think the pop ups on each of the animals are fun for the little ones to touch.

All supplies are from close To My Heart unless otherwise noted:

Both Cards:

D1434 You’re Great Stamp Set

D1475 Card Chatter Birthday Stamp Set

C1360 It’s a Zoo Stamp Set

Z2191 Sunset Ink

Black Journaling Pen

Foam Dots

Bamboo Ribbon (unknown)

EK Success Scalloped Scallop Border Punch

Pink Card for Girls:

Lucy Paper Packet X7149B

Bamboo, Blush, Grey Wool and White Daisy Cardstock

Z2167 Crème Brulee Ink

Z2106 Blush Ink

Blue Card for Boys:

Magnifique Paper Packet X7127B

Bamboo, Pacifica, Sky and White daisy Cardstock

Z2193 Pacifica Ink

Z2194 Sky Ink

 

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Laurie

There is still time to get this cute bag

Free Exclusive Tote Bag

August 2012 Constant Campaign

When a new Consultant joins Close To My Heart in August they will receive an exclusive Damask Tote Bag for FREE (retail value $50)! This offer has limited availability, So don’t delay in joining this wonderful company.  This offer is good for both the $49 and $99 New Consultant Kits (while supplies last). This awesome, coated-canvas tote that can be slung over the shoulder, across the chest, or worn as a backpack.

Dates: Offer valid August 1, 2012 (9:00 am MDT) – August 31, 2012 (11:59 pm MDT) or while supplies last. 

The New Consultant Kit has what you need
to start your business right, including a huge supply of Close To My Heart products, all
for only $49. You may add more to your kit by purchasing the expanded kit, which includes everything in the $49 plus more tools,
products, Studio J® layouts and the like for only $99. Whether you love creativity, community, business, or all three, you are welcome here! Join us and discover all the wonderful rewards of being a Close To My Heart Independent Consultant.

The Essentials Kit
Everything to meet your crafting and career needs. Approximately $130 retail value!
$49
(Requires separate application
to purchase.)
Includes a Read Me First Letter, Current Idea Books (qty. 3), Hostess Order Forms (qty. 5), Customer Order Forms (qty. 5), Close To My Heart Color Swatches (W471), Autumn/Winter 2012 B&T Duos® Sampler (W1115), Petite Perks™ Nature’s Delight Incentive Stamp Set (W2023), Avonlea Complements Canvas Shapes (X7155C), Workshops on the Go™ Avonlea Scrapbooking Kit (G1045), My Creations® Recipe/Photo Box (Z1322), Color-Ready Canvas Alphabet (Z1777), Chocolate Exclusive Inks® Pad (Z2111), Slate Exclusive Inks® Pad (Z2173), My Acrylix® Glamour Lowercase Stamp Set (D1522), My Acrylix® Perfect Fit—Frames Stamp Set (D1527), 3" × 3" My Acrylix® Block (Y1006), and a 2" μ 3½" My Acrylix® Block (Y1009). (Some items may not be shown. Contents are subject to change without notice.)

The Master Kit

Includes everything in the Essentials kit
plus more supplies and 5 Studio J® layouts. Approximately $280 retail value!
$99
(Requires separate application
to purchase.)
Current Idea Books (qty. 7 more), You Are Welcome Here
Recruiting Brochures (W1151) (qty. 25), The Rewards Come Now
Hostess Brochures (W1150) (qty. 25), 5 Studio J® Layouts (redeem within 3 months, not shown), Studio J® Brochures (W111/W111C) (qty. 5), Hostess Order Forms (W122/W122C) (qty. 20 more), Customer Order Forms (W101 / W101C) (qty. 20 more), Petite Perks™ Nature’s Delight Incentive Stamp Set (W2023) (qty. 4 more), Cello Bags (W1152) (qty. 25), My Acrylix® Stamp Scrubber (Z1782), My Acrylix® Spritz Cleaner (1778), Bonding Memories® Glue (1512), Sponge (Z697), Liquid Glass (Z679), Chocolate Exclusive Inks® Marker Set (Z2434), and Micro-Tip Scissors (Z534). (Some items may not be shown. Contents are subject to change without notice.)

Click here to Join my team today or get more details

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Laurie

Celebrate National Stamping Month

To celebrate National Stamping Month in September, we are bringing back our popular double stamp set promotion! You can get the exclusive, new My Acrylix^® It’s Your Day double stamp set for just $5 when you place a minimum order of $35 in full retail products from August 15 through September 30, 2012. You’ll love this double set—two D-size sets in one envelope—which includes nearly 50 trendy images that makes it easy to capture the everyday moments in your life. The double set has a retail value of $35.90, which drastically increases the value of your qualifying purchase! Have twice the fun stamping during National Stamping Month with our new, exclusive It’s Your Day double stamp set!

Dates: Offer valid August 15 (9:00 am MDT) – September 30, 2012 (11:59 pm MDT)

 

You can purchase this set from my website Westman Scrapbooks

Thanks for stopping by…

Laurie

Close To My Heart Alcohol Marker

Color Chart

I have made a color chart that you can print off and use to keep track of which colors you own and also to have a color reference to see what the color looks like.  I do recommend that you print this out using the Close To My Heart White Daisy Cardstock or the brand of cardstock you will be coloring with to get a true color guide.   

CTMH Alcohol Marker Color Chart

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Laurie

September Scrapbooking Class

Scrapbook Class

When: Sunday September 9th

Time: 2pm

Cost: $12

Place: My House

Bring a friend that is new to my classes and you and your friend will get $2 off this class. 

Call 204-854-2928 or email to book your spot.  There is a limited number of spots available so don’t delay…book your spot today.

Thanks for stopping by…

Laurie

I love camping…with Stella Paper

For this layout I used the Stella Workshop on the Go pattern but I made many changes as my camping photos did not go with the stamp set that came with the set. Instead I used a retired stamp set called August Word Puzzle.

 

All supplies are from Close To My Heart unless otherwise noted:

X7147 Stella Paper Packet

Colors are Cocoa, Sunset, Juniper and Colonial White

D1290 August Word Puzzle

E1020 Token Alphabet

Z2114 Cocoa Ink

Z2191 Sunset Ink

Z2165 Juniper Ink

Z1735 Dimensional Elements Hearts

Z1333 Opaques Mocha Pearls

Z1718 Color Ready Garden Wooden Shapes

¾ inch, 1 inch, 1 ¼ inch circle punches from EK Success

Corner Rounder

Crown Punch Martha Stewart

Mini Glue Dots

Foam Dots

 

Thanks for stopping by…

Laurie

Long Weekend Crafting

Happy Long Weekend!  I am busy crafting and making new artwork to post here.  Stay tuned for lots of inspiration! 

In the meantime you can view the beautiful              new Idea Book here.

Thanks for stopping by…

Laurie 

The New Fall/Winter book is now available!

 

The New Fall Winter Cattie has arrived.  You can view all the new products here.

 

Thanks for stopping by…

Laurie

Free Exclusive Tote Bag

August 2012 Constant Campaign

When a new Consultant joins Close To My Heart in August they will receive an exclusive Damask Tote Bag for FREE (retail value $50)! This offer has limited availability, So don’t delay in joining this wonderful company.  This offer is good for both the $49 and $99 New Consultant Kits (while supplies last). This awesome, coated-canvas tote that can be slung over the shoulder, across the chest, or worn as a backpack.

Dates: Offer valid August 1, 2012 (9:00 am MDT) – August 31, 2012 (11:59 pm MDT) or while supplies last. 

 

The New Consultant Kit has what you need
to start your business right, including a huge supply of Close To My Heart products, all
for only $49. You may add more to your kit by purchasing the expanded kit, which includes everything in the $49 plus more tools,
products, Studio J® layouts and the like for only $99. Whether you love creativity, community, business, or all three, you are welcome here! Join us and discover all the wonderful rewards of being a Close To My Heart Independent Consultant.

 

The Essentials Kit
Everything to meet your crafting and career needs. Approximately $130 retail value!
$49
(Requires separate application
to purchase.)
Includes a Read Me First Letter, Current Idea Books (qty. 3), Hostess Order Forms (qty. 5), Customer Order Forms (qty. 5), Close To My Heart Color Swatches (W471), Autumn/Winter 2012 B&T Duos® Sampler (W1115), Petite Perks™ Nature’s Delight Incentive Stamp Set (W2023), Avonlea Complements Canvas Shapes (X7155C), Workshops on the Go™ Avonlea Scrapbooking Kit (G1045), My Creations® Recipe/Photo Box (Z1322), Color-Ready Canvas Alphabet (Z1777), Chocolate Exclusive Inks® Pad (Z2111), Slate Exclusive Inks® Pad (Z2173), My Acrylix® Glamour Lowercase Stamp Set (D1522), My Acrylix® Perfect Fit—Frames Stamp Set (D1527), 3" × 3" My Acrylix® Block (Y1006), and a 2" μ 3½" My Acrylix® Block (Y1009). (Some items may not be shown. Contents are subject to change without notice.)

The Master Kit

Includes everything in the Essentials kit
plus more supplies and 5 Studio J® layouts. Approximately $280 retail value!
$99
(Requires separate application
to purchase.)
Current Idea Books (qty. 7 more), You Are Welcome Here
Recruiting Brochures (W1151) (qty. 25), The Rewards Come Now
Hostess Brochures (W1150) (qty. 25), 5 Studio J® Layouts (redeem within 3 months, not shown), Studio J® Brochures (W111/W111C) (qty. 5), Hostess Order Forms (W122/W122C) (qty. 20 more), Customer Order Forms (W101 / W101C) (qty. 20 more), Petite Perks™ Nature’s Delight Incentive Stamp Set (W2023) (qty. 4 more), Cello Bags (W1152) (qty. 25), My Acrylix® Stamp Scrubber (Z1782), My Acrylix® Spritz Cleaner (1778), Bonding Memories® Glue (1512), Sponge (Z697), Liquid Glass (Z679), Chocolate Exclusive Inks® Marker Set (Z2434), and Micro-Tip Scissors (Z534). (Some items may not be shown. Contents are subject to change without notice.)

Click here to Join my team today or get more details

Thanks for stopping by…

Laurie

Close To My Heart Alcohol Markers

 

Do you like to color? I like to sit in front of the TV or Campfire and color. It seems to relieve stress and clear my mind as I think about what I am coloring and not about the day’s events. So, I was so excited at convention when they announced that Close to My Heart has their own version of alcohol markers. You see, I am a certified Copic Marker instructor (Alcohol Markers) so I know all about alcohol markers.

The basics of Close to My Heart alcohol markers are:

· They stay wet long enough to blend colors together

· They do not pill the paper

· Odorless

· Waterproof

· Color on a variety of surfaces like paper, fabric, plastic, glossy surfaces like sparkles and pearls and many more.

· They are sold in a 2 pack : one color matching our 40 color pallet and either a lighter or darker version of that same marker so it takes the guesswork out of figuring out which color would shade well.

· Dual tipped: one brush tip and a fine tip on the other end

· Affordable

There are many more advantages to alcohol markers that I will explain further in my Alcohol Marker Classes starting in September.

This image is an OLD CTMH stamp that I bought when I first started selling CTMH in 2004. It is one of my favorite images (stayed tuned for the January 2013 Stamp of the month as it is similar…Yay!)

You can see that the image has dimension and depth from the variations in color. The only color I used to color this was the Cotton Candy marker with the Cotton Candy Light Marker that comes together.

If you would like to learn how to color like this then stay tuned for class times coming this fall.

Just a reminder that my open house it tomorrow, Sunday July 29th at 7pm.  Come and see all the new items that Close To My Heart unveiled at Convention and be the first to get an idea book to take home with you. 

Thanks for stopping by…

Laurie

Open House

Open house at Laurie Flannery’s house at Pipestone, Sunday July 29th from 7-9pm

There will be:
New product and artwork displays
Cash and Carry Products
Cricut Demo
Door Prizes
Open House Only Specials
Free Make and Take
Snacks and Refreshments
Free Fall/Winter 2012 Catalog to take home        and much, much more.

Call 854-2928 for directions

Bring a friend!

Thanks for stopping by…  

Laurie                                       

Retiring List

With the new Fall/Winter Catalog starting on August 1 and bringing us lots of new product we must retire some of the current items to make room.  Here is a list of the items that are retiring.  This is  ***While supplies last***

You may go to my Online business Address to order any of these items. 

Z1163 Double Scrubber (Note: Being replaced with a new version.)
Z1006 Microfiber Cloth
Z1404 Quick Pic 12x12 Album - Dark Cranberry
Z1405 Quick Pic 12x12 Album - Outdoor Denim
Z1406 Quick Pic 12x12 Album - Dark Chocolate
Z4110 Snapease Album System
Z1323 Clear Cards - 4 1/4" x 5 ½" Asst.
Z1309 Clear Cards - 4 ½” Asst.
Z1383 Sweet Leaf Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon
Z1384 Designer Ribbon - Pink Collection
Z1397 Canvas Badge Buttons
Z1367 Bitty Brads Basic Asst
Z1368 Bitty Brads Metal Asst
Z1104 Clear Sparkles (Note: Being replaced with all round sparkles)
Z1698 Mini-Medley Accents - Pacifica
Z1320 Mini-Medley Accents - Tulip
Z1338 Mini-Medley Accents - Sunset
Z1488 Mini-Medley Accents - Honey
Z1403 Photo Hangers
Z1402 Hinges
Z1690 Bitty Buds Asst
Z1691 Bottle Caps
Z1693 Seaside Wooden Shapes (SOLD OUT)
Z1688 Comic Badge Buttons
Z1635 Heirloom Asst
Z1337 Dimensional Elements Ornaments (Note: Updated to coordinate with Cricut Artiste)
Z1224 My Creations All Sorts Mini Album
Z1334 My Creations Mix & Mingle Mini Album
Z1321 My Creations A-Door-Ables
Z1152 My Creations Cube
4275 My Legacy Writers
Z338 Euro Personal Trimmer (Note: Being replaced with Fiskars SureCut Deluxe Craft Trimmer)
Z339 Euro Trimmer Replacement Blades
Z340 Euro Trimmer Replacement Blade/Scoring
1766 Dotto Dots Dispenser
1767 Dotto Dots Refill

We have been told that our My Acrylix Stamp Sets are available for a period of one year - the current Idea Book and the one previous. Based on that, I have gone through the new AW 2012 book, SS 2012 book and AW 2011 book and believe these ones are going to be retired as they are NOT in the new AW 2012 book or the SS 2012 book.
A1095 Always Remember
A1099 Angel Sent
A1107 A Twinkle
A1108 A Flitter
A1109 A Sip
A1110 A Timber
A1113 A Game
A1115 A Holiday
B1356 St. Nick
B1359 Fright Night
B1361 Tannenbaum
B1362 Tag The Occasion
B1381 Holiday Cheer
B1393 Joyful Jar
B1394 John 3:16
C1379 Holiday Commentary
C1382 Holiday Commentary - Spanish
C1383 Holiday Commentary - French
C1401 Friendship Alphabet Small
C1408 Live Inspired
C1419 Harvest Home
C1420 Snow Days
C1423 Captured Moments
C1424 Nature's Gift
C1425 Month By Month
C1426 Thanksgiving
C1427 I Believe
C1429 Party Pennants
C1465 Unscripted
C1468 Winter Joy
C1470 Gnome Garden
C1471 Happy Clusters
C1472 Bundled Buddies
C1473 Remarkable Wreath
D1136 Giggle Caps
D1137 Giggle Lowercase
D1267 Rustic Numbers
D1306 Treasure Life
D1308 All Decked Out
D1373 Childhood Portrait
D1384 Snow Flurries
D1386 Save The Date
D1387 Made With Love
D1397 Save The Date - French
D1398 Save The Date - Spanish
D1401 Authentic
D1436 The Present
D1437 Party Animal
D1446 Adorn-able
D1449 Father Christmas
D1493 Fill In The Blank - Holiday
D1499 Live Your Style
E1002 Rustic Alphabet
E1006 Baroque Alphabet
E1011 Headline Alphabet Large
E1016 Friendship Alphabet Large

The following colors are NOT listed in the Autumn/Winter 2012 Idea Book.
The items numbers listed are for the 24 packs of cardstock where available.
Of course, with the color change, this also means that the Combo Packs will be retiring, as well as the Shade Packs. This will also mean the stamp pads and re-inkers will be gone as well. If you need these, you had better hurry! They do have a tendency to sell out FAST!
My best guess (after being a consultant for almost 9 years) is these will be available through July 31, 2012, while supplies last.
Grey Wool (5571)
Grey Flannel
Vanilla Cream (X5646)
Parchment
Brown Bag
Baby Pink
Taffy
Sunkiss Yellow
Key Lime
Heavenly Blue
Lilac Mist
Amethyst
Holiday Red
Sunflower
Sunny Yellow
Dutch Blue
Moonstruck
Vineyard Berry
Tulip
Garden Green
Spring Iris
Petal
Garnet
Pansy Purple

 

Thanks for stopping by…

Laurie

Convention 2012 – Dallas Texas!

 

Close to My Heart Convention starts today in Dallas Texas.  Stay Tuned for all the exciting news about new products and programs.  I will post as soon as I can! 

 

Thanks for stopping by…

Laurie

What inspires you?

How do you scrapbook? What do you start with? Your Photos, Paper, a new Sketch? Maybe a color combination? I usually start with a paper packet. In this case I used Lucy. Then I went to my photos, and picked out a few that went with the paper, then I looked for a sketch that fit the photos I wanted to use. That is the order that I usually scrapbook to. What do you start with? What inspires you?

I did use Cricut Craft Room to cut my title so that I could weld the letters together.

 

All supplies are from Close To My Heart unless otherwise noted:

Imagine Sketch Book – Fantastic Five Page 62

Z1686 Cricut Art Philosophy

Lucy Paper Packet X7149B

Colors are Colonial White, Cotton Candy and Grey Wool.

C1305 Family Stamp Set

B1213 Little Angel Stamp Set

Z2125 Grey Wool Ink

Z2193 Cotton Candy Ink

Z1690 Bitty Buds Assortment

Chipboard flower

 

Thanks for stopping by…

Laurie

Happy Thoughts

 

To make this card I used the Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge. I used the card Feature and used the square3 Button (C3) for the cards base. I also set it for the 5 ½ size. I then made the layer function of the same size to give a border around the outside of the card. The inside of the same cut was used on the inside of the card to decorate it. I love the yo-yos on the front and made them with the striped paper from the Florentine paper packet. Different borders made different sizes and patterns. So cool with little effort!

All supplies are from Close To My Heart:

Z1686 Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge

X7153B Florentine Paper Packet

X5646 Vanilla Cream Cardstock

D1476 Card Chatter Sympathy

Z2118 Desert Sand Exclusive Ink

Z1708 Sparkles Flourishes

Z1707 Bitty opaques Pearls

Z1718 Color Ready Garden Shapes

Z1391 Clear Buttons

Z1701 Neutral Assortment Bakers Twine

Z679 Liquid Glass

Z906 Bamboo Waxy Flax

Z726 Sponge Daubers

1772 Glue Dots

Z1151 3d Foam Tape

Z608 Scoring Stylus

Thanks for stopping by…

Laurie

Stamping on Ribbon

I know that I am always talking about the Workshops on the Go Kits and the layouts they have instructions for, so today is going to be no different LOL. I used an old Workshop On the Go Instruction pamphlet from the Veranda Kit and used my New Stella Papers and this is the result. The basic Idea is the same but with different papers and embellishments you would never know it was the same sketch.

One other thing that I like to do that I haven’t done in a while is to stamp a saying on ribbon. I have lots of narrow sayings that work perfect for this. I used the sayings that came with the Retro Tech stamp set to stamp “Moments to live for” on the left page and “Picture Perfect” for the right page. Some ribbon works better than others for stamping on but the Color Ready seam binding works great. Make sure you don’t press to hard or the stamp will squish down and become distorted. Also darker inks will help you to see the saying better too.

 

All supplies are form Close To My Heart unless otherwise noted:

X7147B Stella Paper Packet

Colors are Cocoa, Olive, Tulip, Lagoon and Colonial White

C1446 Retro Tech Stamp Set

Z2114 Cocoa Ink

Z1708 Sparkles flourishes

Z1710 Just Blooms Paper Shapes Flowers

Z1732 Color Ready Seam Binding

Ribbon Slides

Embellishment Brads

 

Thanks for stopping by…

Laurie

Catching Up

I found some more pictures of artwork that I have not posted yet.  Hope you like it. 

I used the Magic sketch book from Close to My Heart to design this layout. The sketch is called transfigure and is on page 112.

One of the things I did for this layout is to use our cream pearls and I colored them with my Copic marker R85. I tend to buy a lot of white, cream or clear embellishments and color them with my Copic Markers to match. This way you can customize the embellishments to suit your layout. If you don’t have any Copics, Sharpie markers will do the same thing.

Here is a close up of the stamping. 

 

All supplies are from Close To My Heart unless otherwise noted:

X7134B Sweetheart paper packet

Baby pink and White Daisy textured cardstock

Cotton Candy cardstock

Cotton candy ink

D1482 Love Life stamp set

Pink brads

Just blooms autumn Daisy Flowers

Just Blooms big pink flowers

Prima flowers

Cream pearls

R85 Copic Marker

Glue dots

 

Thanks for stopping by…

Laurie

Layout Pattern and Directions on my Website

 

Did you know that when you purchase the Workshop on the Go kits that the instructions refer to another layout? It includes the full color photo with layout name and which how to book it came out of. You can then either go the how to book that you already own or you can GO TO MY WEBSITE AND GET THE DIRECTIONS FROM THERE.

Click here to take you to the directions.

I combined stamping and the Footloose My Compliments dimensional elements for the accents.

All supplies are from Close To My Heart unless otherwise noted:

Reflections How to Book Main Frame Charmed

Bottom Border title

X7151B Footloose Paper Packet

Colors are Lagoon, Bamboo, Crème Brulee, White Daisy and Olive

X7151C Footloose My Compliments Dimensional Elements

C1489 Footloose Stamp Set

Z2195 Lagoon Ink

Z2137 Olive Ink

Z1707 Pearl Bitty Opaque's

E97 Copic Marker

*Note:  As we are into June already, you will notice that my blog posts will be a little less frequent.  I will be out and about enjoying the summer.  There will still be some blogging, so check back periodically throughout the summer.  I will be back in September with regular posts.  Until then…have a great summer. 

Thanks for stopping by…

Laurie

Stampaganza is Back!

Stampaganza is back!

 

Buy any two stamp sets and get one FREE!

Throughout the month of June 2012, purchase two stamp sets (sizes A, B, C, D, or E) at full retail price and receive a third stamp set of your choice FREE (of equal or lesser value)—a savings of up to $29.95! Stamp sets available for FREE include A, B, C, D, and E-size sets only.

Start your shopping now!

 

Thanks for stopping by…

Laurie