Hooray for Halloween!

In our house, Halloween is a big deal.  My kids get so excited and love to dress up in their costumes and go trick-or-treating.  I am sad to say that they have outgrown the "cute" stage and both wanted to be something scary this year, the scarier the better-as my youngest puts it.

What kinds of crazy characters will you have hanging around your house this Halloween?  Why not get a jump start on some fun Halloween pages using Moonlight-October's Kit of the Month.

This workshop will be held on Sunday, October 28, 2012 from 2-5pm.  If you would like to participate, you will need to contact me no later than October 10, 2012.  To place your order on my website, just CLICK HERE and begin entering your item numbers in the search box & add them to your cart.  Your order will be shipped directly to your address.  I will email you the cutting guide so you can pre-cut your papers ahead of time.  You will need to BYOBasics (adhesives, trimmer, scissors, glue/pop dots, piercing tool etc.) to the workshop.   The basic workshop kit is $29.95 (plus tax & shipping).  All other items used are optional purchase, but really make the pages POP!

G1051-Moonlight Workshop Kit $29.95 (includes workshop stamp set, X7161B Moonlight Level 2 paper pack, Z1741 Haunted Assortment, Z1754 Black/Grey Sparkles, 2 Colonial White CS, brochure and my cutting guide)

X7161C-Moonlight Complements $4.95
Z1755-Posh Journaling Spots $5.95
Z282-Black Hemp $2.25
Z1781-Black Striped Ribbon $6.95
Z1798-Black Tulle Ribbon $5.95
Z2105-Black Ink Pad $5.25
Z2173-Slate Ink Pad $5.25
Z2147-Smokey Plum Ink Pad $5.25
9035-Make It From Your Heart Vol. 1-$7.95

Don't forget about the October Stamp of the Month S1210-Very Merry Christmas.  It's a great stamp set and would help you get a head start on your holiday cards.  It coordinates with the Cricut Artiste Cartridge too!  The stamp of the month is just $17.95 or only $5 with a $50 purchase.

Fall Favorites-September Stamp of the Month

If definitely feels like Fall outside today, so I thought I would share a few cards that were created using the September Stamp of the Month-Fall Favorites.  Here's a look at the images included in the Fall Favorites set.

5x5 Card I created using the Flirty Papers, Bakers Twine & Dark Chocolate Striped Ribbon.

Another example of a standard size card using the Flirty & Moonlight Papers and NEW Burlap Ribbon-love the Burlap!  The pumpkins were colored in using the Watercolor Pencils and Blendy Pen.

These 2 cards (& the 2 below) showcase the NEW Alcohol Markers-used to color in the images.

You can get your Fall Favorites set now until September 30, 2012 at the full retail price of $17.95, or for only $5 with a $50 purchase.  Contact me to place an order or click on the shopping cart (located along the left hand side of my blog) to go directly to my website where you can join one of my open gatherings & place your order.

It's Your Day Cards

To celebrate National Stamping Month, Close To My Heart has a great deal for YOU!  With just a $35 purchase, you can get this double stamp set for only $5!

Today I thought I would share a few cards I created using this fun stamp set.   I used several different papers and accessories, giving me a variety of everyday cards to have on hand.

Two different looks using the Flirty papers-love that rich raspberry color!

This one showcases the Scholastic papers and the Harvest Bakers Twine.

This card was created using the Dakota papers, Bakers Twine(I can't seem to get enough of the twine!) and the Cricut Art Philosophy Cartridge.

Love the Clementine papers and the Cottage Assortment-stitched fabric flowers that are adhesive backed and come with the buttons already on them.

This card uses the La Belle Vie papers and Just Blooms Flutter Paper Shapes & the Bakers Twine-again.

 

There's still time to get the It's Your Day Double Stamp Set.  This offer is valid until September 30, 2012.  You can CLICK HERE and be sent directly to my website to place your order, or contact me and I can place the order for you.  You can certainly contact me at any time if you have any questions.  Until then...Happy Scrappin!

Back To School with Scholastic-September Kit of the Month

September brings cooler weather, the start of a new school year and the beginning of Fall-my favorite season.  What better way to kick off September than with the NEW Scholastic Kit-perfect for those 1st day photos.  Here are the layouts we will be creating at this month's workshop.

Layout 1 & 2

Layout 3 & 4

 

 

Layout 5 & 6


This workshop will be held on Sunday, September 30, 2012 from 2-5pm at my home in Choconut, PA.  If you would like to participate, I need your order/payment by September 13th.  You may place your order HERE on my website & have your supplies shipped directly to you.  I will email you the cutting guide so you can pre-cut your papers before the workshop.  Here is the supply list;

G1049-Scholastic Basic Workshop Kit $29.95 (contains X7159B-Scholastic Paper Pack, C-Size Stamp Set, 2 Colonial White CS, Z1773 Canvas Shapes, Z1705 Durables Square Studs and Instructional Brochure)

Other items used:  (optional add-on purchase)
X7159C-Scholastic Stickease $4.95
Z1777-Color-Ready Canvas Alphabet $6.95
Z1766-Memo Assortment $4.95
Z2140-Outdoor Denim, Z2170-Ruby, Z2171-Saddle Ink Pads $5.25ea.
Z1751-Harvest Baker's Twine $4.95
Z1711-Foundry Metal Binder Clips $4.95

Don't forget about the National Stamping Month Special-It's Your Day Double Stamp Set.  You can get it for just $5 with a $35 purchase.

 

 

 

Also the September Stamp of the Month-Fall Favorites is only $5 with a $50 purchase.  This set is so cute-definitely a must-have for Fall.

Project Inspiration 2012 Autumn/Winter Idea Book: Harvest Banner

Watch this short video for tips and techniques on how to achieve rich, vibrant color using the NEW Alcohol Based Markers from Close To My Heart.  The NEW Pigment Ink Pads work well with the markers and will not smear when dry.  So cool!

NEW-Avonlea Card Workshop Sign Up NOW!

If you haven't seen the NEW Close To My Heart Autumn/Winter Idea Book, then you need to contact me to get your copy and check out all of the NEW Workshop On The Go Kits!  They are amazing!  I personally LOVE the NEW card kits!  Each kit contains a C-Size stamp set, papers, cardstock, card bases & envelopes, embellishments and an instructional brochure with the cutting guide-everything you need to create 15 beautiful handmade cards.

I will be hosting the NEW Avonlea Card Workshop on Saturday, September 15, 2012 from 9AM-Noon at my home in Choconut, PA.  If you would like to participate in this workshop, I need to hear from you by September 1, 2012.  You can contact me to place your order or simply CLICK HERE to place your order on my website and have your supplies shipped directly to you. 

I am sure you are going to LOVE the Avonlea Kit!  The kit is designed to make 15 cards (5 ea. of 3 designs).  Here's a look at the 3 card designs from the brochure, as well as the stamp set, which is included in the kit.

I went a bit farther and decided to give you even more options with this kit.  I created a couple of other cards using the same papers and pattern.  By changing the placement and stamp images, it gives you a whole new look to the design. 

Bottom Left is brochure design.

Upper Left is orginal design from the brochure.

Upper Right is original design from the brochure.

As you can see, this is a very versatile kit, but the choice is yours.  You can create 5 ea. of the 3 brochure designs, or you can change it up a bit and create them all!  Whatever you decide, I need your order & payment by September 1, 2012.   You can place your order HERE.  Below is the list of supplies I used.  The Basic Kit is $29.95.  Other items are add-ons & optional but would be helpful to you when creating the cards.  I will have my blocks & inks available, but you may want to bring your own to make things go a little quicker.

G1041-Avonlea Workshop on the Go Card Kit $29.95

Kit contains the Workshop Stamp Set, Avonlea Papers & Cardstock, Colonial White Card Bases & Envelopes, Slate Epoxy Bubbles, Grey Organdy Ribbon and Instructional Brochure.

Other items used:

Z2111 Chocolate, Z2173 NEW Slate, Z2147 Smokey Plum Ink Pads $5.25 ea.

Z1151 3-D Foam Tape $5.95

Y1002 1 x 3 1/2 Block $5.95

Y1003 2 x 2 Block $6.50

Y1006 3 x 3 Block $8.50

Y1010 2 x 6 1/2 Block $9.95

Z697 Sponge $1.25

Don't forget about the Nat'l Stamping Month special, It's Your Day-double D-size stamp set-just $5 with any $35 purchase.  Add this onto your kit purchase and receive over $35 in stamps for just $5!  A great savings!  If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.  Happy Scrappin!

Celebrate Nat'l Stamping Month

Check out this short video which shares all of the details of the Nat'l Stamping Month promotion, It's Your Day and find out how you can receive this D-Size Double Stamp Set for only $5!  This is my second post today so be sure to scroll down to view my first post regarding National Stamping Month.