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”

 

Thanks for stopping by…

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

 

Thanks for stopping by…

Laurie