Save BIG on Studio J During March!

There's just one week left to take advantage of the March Special-Studio Savings!  Creating digital scrapbook layouts is easier than ever with Close To My Heart's online, digital scrapbooking software-Studio J.  If you haven't tried it yet, what are you waiting for?  

Did you know......

• It's absolutely FREE to give it a try!  You can play around with it all you want at NO COST to you!
• You do not have to pay for the software-there is nothing to download to your computer.
• You can use Studio J for photo development, using the NEW Express Collection.  Have your photos printed in several different sizes (2x2, 4x4, 6x6 etc.).
• Create digital 12x12 layouts that coordinate perfectly alongside your handcrafted layouts.
• The layouts/pages fit into your 12x12 albums-there are no books to print.
• Simply choose your kit & embellishments, upload your photos then add your journaling.
• You only pay for the layouts you wish to purchase.  Close To My Heart prints your layouts and ships them to you.  Shipping is $5.95 for up to 50 layouts.
• During March, Studio J 2 page layouts are only $5 each.  (Reg. $6.95 each)

So go ahead and get started by CLICKING HERE.  You're going to love it!

If you have any questions about Studio J or any other Close To My Heart products, feel free to contact me.

Timberline and March Stamp of the Month

According to the calendar, tomorrow is the first day of SPRING!  Really, it is, despite the freezing cold temperatures and snow on the ground.  I can't tell you how ready I am to see some sunshine and warmer weather.  I'm ready to get outside, go hiking, have a backyard bonfire and maybe even do a little fishing up on our pond. Of course I'll be snapping photos along the way which will look great on the Timberline pages I've created this month.  Love this kit and it is perfect for The Great Outdoors!   

I will be holding the Timberline workshop on Sunday, April 6, 2014 from 2-5pm at my home in Choconut, PA.  If you would like to create these pages, I will need your order/payment by March 26, 2014.  You can PLACE YOUR ORDER HERE on my website, or contact me via phone/email to order as well.   

Here is the list of supplies used to create the Timberline pages:

• G1077-Timberline Workshop Kit-includes X7182B Level 2 Paper Pack, Workshop Stamp Set, Z3005 Timberline Assortment, Z1843 Irresistibles Frames, Instructional Brochure and my cutting guide.  $29.95 (retail value $42.12-you save over $12)
• X71782C-Timberline Complements $4.95
• Z1930-Woodgrain Washi Tape $4.95
• D1580-Catch You Later Stamp Set $17.95
• Z1928-Durables Triangle Studs $3.95
• Z1921-Neutral Bakers Twine $5.95
• Z2145 Ponderosa Pine, Z2123 Goldrush, Z2111 Chocolate Inks $5.25 ea.
• Z697-Round Sponge $1.25
• Z1151-3D Foam Tape $5.95
• Z1906 -Cricut Artbooking, Z1686-Art Philosophy $99 ea.
• 5 Extra Cardstock $3.50 (1 ea. of Col. White, Chocolate, Twilight & 2 Bamboo)

Don't forget about the March Stamp of the Month-Happy Place.  It can be yours for $17.95 retail or just $5 with any $50 purchase (pre-tax and shipping).  

If you have any questions or would like to participate in this workshop, either in person or get your kit TO GO, please do not hesitate to contact me.  

Two Specials and a Double Dose!

Today I am offering you a double dose of creativity for the month of February.  You have the option of choosing one or both of these kits I am featuring this month.  Anyone can participate and attend the workshop or get your kit "To Go" and create the artwork at your convenience.  Due to scheduling conflicts, this workshop will actually be held at 2pm on Sunday, March 9, 2014, at my home in Choconut, PA.  If you would like to participate I will need to hear from you by February 17th with your order and payment.  You can call/email me with your order and payment info, or place your order HERE on my website.

First up is a BRAND NEW KIT called IVY LANE and it is gorgeous!  This kit is perfect for Valentine's Day, little girls, Mother's Day, best friends...the possibilities are endless.

If you would like to create the IVY LANE pages, here is the list of supplies used:

• G1073 Ivy Lane Workshop on the Go Kit $29.95 (includes X7178B Ivy Lane paper pack, Workshop Stamp Set, Z3001 Ivy Lane Assortment, Z1936 Purple Glitter Gems, 4 extra cardstock 2 Kraft & 2 White Daisy & Instructional Brochure)  Retail Value $42.12
• X7178B Ivy Lane Complements $4.95
• Z1799 Silver Shimmer Trim $4.95
• Z1923 Smoothie Washi Tape $7.95
• Z1920 Gold Polka Dot Washi Tape $7.95
• Z1294 Sanding Kit $3.50
• 9042 Make It From Your Heart Volume 2 $7.95
• Z1790 Cricut Artiste $99
• Z2103 Bamboo, Z2118 Desert Sand, Z2128 Hollyhock Inks $5.25 ea.

The next choice is the super-cute kit BABYCAKES.  This kit is so adorable and the neutral colors make it perfect for boy or girl.  Black & White or Sepia toned photos look great with this kit too!

 

Here is a list of the supplies used to create the Babycakes pages;

• X7173B Babycakes Level 2 Paper Pack $9.95
• X7173C Babycakes Complements $4.95
• Z1869 Babycakes Assortment $4.95
• Z1849 Bronze Shimmer Trim $4.95
• Z1753 Brown/Tan Sparkles $2.95
• Z1921 Neutral Bakers Twine $5.95 or Z1702 Paradise Bakers Twine $4.95
• Z2191 Sunset, Z2173 Slate, Z2195 Lagoon, Z2110 Buttercup Inks $5.25 ea.
• Z1686 Cricut Art Philosophy, Z1906 Cricut Artbooking $99 ea.
• 9035 Make It From Your Heart Vol. 1, 9042 Vol. 2 $7.95 ea.
• Extra Cardstock-6 Col. White, 1 Slate, 1 Lagoon, 1 Kraft $4.00

Now for the specials!!!  The first one is the February Stamp of the Month-Wild About Love.  This stamp set can be yours for $17.95 or only $5 with a $50 purchase. 

 

The second special features the NEW Embossing Folders.  These folders are 5x7 in size and are clear plastic.  Simply slip your paper inside the folder and run it through your embossing machine to create a unique embossed design. There are 5 different designs to choose from; Dot, Chevron, Quatrefoil, Damask & Stripe.  The patterns are repeatable and work with most embossing machines.

During February when you purchase 2 packages of colored cardstock, either single color or combo pack, you'll receive an Embossing Folder FREE!  

New Scrapbook Kit of the Month Coming Soon!!!

With the start of a New Year, I am excited to get my Scrapbook Kit of the Month Club going again.  For those of you who have never participated before, here’s a little run down of how it all works.

Each month I feature a different kit and create 6 pages (three 2pg layouts) using products/accessories from the current Close To My Heart Idea Book.  I email you and post the supply list and photos of the pages on my blog.  You choose the products you want and submit your order to me online through my website, or by calling/emailing me.  The Basic Kit is usually around $30 plus tax & shipping.  Orders/payments are due by the 5^th of each month. 

 

The workshop will be held in my home the last week of the month.  I will offer a couple different days/times for the workshop, based on what days work for everyone.  At the workshop you will create the pages I’ve made, using my cutting guide/directions.   You will need to BYOBasics-trimmer, scissors, adhesives tools, etc.   You can also participate in the club by getting your kit “To Go” each month and creating the pages on your own, at your convenience.  You will still receive the cutting guide/directions.

 

Each month a different person is the “Hostess” and earns FREE PRODUCT based on the total club sales that month.  You may even be eligible for half price items as well!  Each Club needs a minimum of 5 people who commit to the min. $30/month for 5 months, allowing each person a turn to be Hostess.  Many of you already have a group of friends who get together & scrapbook, so grab your girlfriends and sign up together!  If you don’t have a group of 5 people, that’s ok too.   I will include you in another group to make the 5 people.

 

This is a great way to get caught up on your scrapbooking, start a new album or have a fun night out with the girls.  The best part is I do all of the designing for you!   To give you even more pages and variety, some months I will feature 2 different kits for you to choose from.  Get one or both, it’s up to you and your budget.

 

The Scrapbook Kit of the Month Club will begin in February.  If you are interested in joining, I will need to hear from you by January 25^th.   You can call/email me to sign up.  If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.

 

Sparkle & Shine Scrapbooking Workshop

Today I am excited to share the details of my upcoming Sparkle & Shine Scrapbooking Workshop!  I think you're going to love these Christmas pages that feature products from the Holidays From The Heart Gift Guide.  They are bright and cheery, perfect for all of your holiday photos.

This workshop will be held at my home in Choconut, PA on December 13th at 6:30pm or December 14th at 10:00am.  You will need to BYO Basics-paper trimmer, adhesives, scissors, glue/pop dots, piercing tool etc.  If you would like to participate, I will need your order/payment by November 24th.  You can place your order HERE on my website and it will ship directly to you, or contact me via phone/email and I can place your order for you. 

Here is the basic supply list;

• G1071 Sparkle & Shine Workshop Kit $29.95 (includes X7176B Sparkle & Shine Paper Pack, Workshop Stamp Set, Z1860 Sparkle & Shine Assortment, Z1812 Sparkle Clear Flourishes, Instructional Brochure and my cutting guide).
• X7176C Sparkle & Shine Complements $5.95
• 8 Extra Sheets of Cardstock $4.80 (2 Slate, 2 Juniper & 4 White Daisy)

Additional items used;

• Inks $5.25ea. Z2170 Ruby, Z2165 Juniper & Z2160 Twilight
• Z1701 Neutral Bakers Twine $4.95
• Z1799 Silver Shimmer Trim $4.95
• Z1686 Cricut Art Philosophy $99
• 9035 & 9042 Make It From Your Heart Volume 1 & 2 $7.95ea.

Don't forget about the November specials!  With your purchase of $50, you can get the November Stamp of the Month-Illuminate for only $5! 

 

Also in November is the Holidays From The Heart Campaign!  With a $100 purchase from the Holidays From The Heart Gift Guide and/or the Autumn/Winter Idea Book, you'll recive one of the "Star Items" from the gift guide for FREE!   You can view the gift guide HERE.

What are the “star” items in the Holidays from the Heart Gift Guide? The “star” items are the products in the gift guide that have a circled star image next to the product’s item number and include:

• Sparkle & Shine Paper Packet (X7176B)
• Sparkle & Shine Complements Dimensional Elements (X7176C)
• My Acrylix^® Magical Days Stamp Set (D1552)
• My Acrylix^® Santa Claus Stamp Set (C1567)
• My Acrylix^® Mary and Babe Stamp Set (C1562)
• My Acrylix^® Trim the Tree Stamp Set (A1149)
• My Acrylix^® Charming Chevrons Stamp Set (A1150)
• My Acrylix^® Lots of Love Stamp Set (A1151)
• My Acrylix^® Angel Friends Stamp Set (B1435)
• My Acrylix^® Lifting Spirits Stamp Set (C1570)
• My Acrylix^® Banner Wishes Stamp Set (B1438)

COMING SOON...A new round of my Kit of the Month Club beginning in January!  Complete details will be posted here on my blog in the coming weeks.  Stay tuned in!

 

Where I've Been Hiding & A Christmas Card Workshop

I just had to do a double take when I logged into my blog and realized it's been several months since I've posted anything.  I do apologize for my lack of posts, but sometimes things happen and life throws you a curve ball or two and you tend to get off track.  After a cancer diagnosis in July, I underwent surgery in August and took 8 weeks to recover.  I am doing much better now and finally feeling back to normal, for the most part.  I have missed scrapbooking and the papercrafting world and am ready to get back into it and back on track!

With the holidays quickly approaching, I thought I would start with a Christmas Card Workshop.  This workshop will be held at my home in Choconut, PA on Friday, November 22nd at 6:30pm or on Saturday, November 23rd at 10am. If you would like to attend, I need your RSVP and payment by November 8th.

I have 2 options available to you.  The first one is the Sparkle & Shine Cards above.  These 2 cards feature NEW products from the Holidays From The Heart Gift Guide.  I love the NEW Sparkle & Shine Papers and the Red Shimmer Trim really adds a festive touch to the cards. 

You will need to BYO Basic Tools-paper trimmer, adhesives, scissors, glue dots, pop dots, etc.  You will receive a cutting guide & instructions to cut your own paper.  The workshop is designed for you to create 10 cards, 5 ea. of 2 designs.  The cost is just $15 and includes the following products;

• Z1473 White Daisy Die-Cut Cards & Envelopes
• 1 Sheet of White Daisy, Slate and Juniper Cardstock
• 1 Sheet of Sparkle & Shine Paper
• 50" Red Shimmer Trim
• 5 Sparkle Flourishes
• 25 Clear Round Sparkles

The super-cute Santa Claus Stamp Set (C1567) can be added on, making your kit price $30.   Recommended Block sizes are 1x1, 2x2, 2x 3 1/2, and 2x 6 1/2.

The ink colors used are Z2165 Juniper, Z2172 Whisper and Z2170 Ruby.  If you already own these, you may want to bring them along with you to the workshop, or you can add them onto your order for $5.25 ea. 

The second option is the Workshops on the Go Frosted Card Kit found on page 69 of the 2013 Autumn/Winter Idea Book. 

 

This kit is only $24.95 (plus tax and shipping) and includes the following supplies to create 15 beautiful cards, (5ea. of 3 designs);

• Frosted Card Workshop Stamp Set
• 2 Frosted B&T Papers
• 5 Sheets of Cardstock (2 Colonial White, 1 Kraft, 1 Olive & 1 Ruby)
• 15 Colonial White Card Bases & Envelopes
• 10 Yards of Bakers Twine
• Silver Glitter Gems
• Instructional Brochure

The ink colors used with this kit are Z2114 Cocoa, Z2137 Olive, Z2170 Ruby & Z2160 Twilight.  You can add them onto your kit for just $5.25 ea. or bring them along if you already own them.    Recommended block sizes are 1x1, 2x2, 2x3 1/2, 2x6 1/2 and 3x3.

If you're unable to attend the workshop, why not take your kit To Go!  Both kits come with a cutting guide and instructions so you can create the cards at your convenience. If you need more than 10 cards, the Sparkle & Shine Kit can be easily duplicated, just let me know how many kits you need. 
Again, please RSVP to me by November 8th with your payment and kit choice(s). 

COMING SOON-Complete details on my Sparkle & Shine Scrapbooking Workshop to be held December 13th and 14th.  Mark your calendars NOW!
  

June Stamp of the Month-A Flowering Bunch

Welcome to the Stamp of the Month Blog Hop!  If you've come here from NANCY WOMERSLEY'S BLOG, then you are on the right path.  This month we are featuring A Flowering Bunch which is a set of 10 images that are so cute for summertime. 

This 6x6 card I created was inspired by a design from Deconstructed Sketches.  The following products were used to create this card;

• X7163B Chantilly Level 2 Papers
• Z2503 Mini Pigment Inks (I used Black from the Basic Set)
• Buttercup, Ruby, Twilight, Sunset, Sweet Leaf & Cotton Candy Markers
• Z1686 Cricut Artiste Cartridge (to cut out the Buttercup flower)
• Z1701 Neutral Bakers Twine
• Z1370 Buttons Pink Asst.
• Z1263 Bitty Sparkles (in the centers of the small flowers)
• Z1151 3D Foam Tape

Thanks for hopping by!  I hope you've enjoyed our Blog Hop and have been inspired by all of the wonderully creative designs you've seen here.  You can  head on over to KATHLEEN ANDROLEWICZ'S BLOG to go through the hop again, just in case you missed anything the first time around!