Shimmery Dryer sheet Tutorial

I have been asked many times, "Renee, what is the dryer sheet technique and how do you do it?"

So I finally made a video tutorial with the help of my sons web cam. This is such a great technique. I love the impact it makes on my projects. I hope that you will give it a try and leave a comment to let me know what you think. Thanks!

Gift card Holder

'Tis the season to be giving. And what a better way to give a gift card? With this little card you can make a giving gift cards more personal.

I am working on a video that will show you how to recreate the glittery image using the Dryer sheet technique. So stay tuned for that and wish me luck.

I had seen this nifty little thing on the web before then I found this amazing artist who is simply Fabulous! Her name is Teresa Black. Teresa posted on her blog a video form her live stream show on how to create this card along with her 3D Tree. To view Teresa's Blog and her video, just click here: http://www.fabulouslyartsy.com/

Digital Fun!

Wow, Last night I played with Studio J for the first time and I love it! I made 2 double page layouts. It was so easy to do. First I just downloaded my photos and then picked the Papers that I wanted to use. Then I had to choose from the many layout options. What a hard task to do when there are so many great ones. After choosing that I got to play with the papers and the embellishments and distressing. It was so much fun. So of course I purchased the 12 x 12 prints of my digital layouts to incorporate them with my traditional layouts in my scrapbook albums. I can't wait to get them. I was also able to purchase the jpeg. file and download it to my computer so that way I will always have my layouts and I can print them from my home printer if I wish. (I do have a wide format printer that would be able to print 12 x 12.

What a great way to make gifts for your family and friends for the holidays. Especially if you need to make more than one book. You can purchase multiples of your layouts and place them into albums as gifts for the grandparents or long distance family. You could even make up a heritage album to give to your siblings. Or even make an album of family events such as a family reunion. The possibilities are endless. Go on over to my MYCTMH website and try Studio J today! No purchase needed to try it out.

Studio J

Wow, how cool is this? There is a write up about Studio J (Close To My Hearts online digital layout center) on craftcritique.com Here is the link to view their website and the article: www.craftcritique.com/2010/09/scrapbooking-with-studio-j-by-close-to.html





The author talks about the pros and cons of every aspect along with the Different options and how to go about creating your layouts. She goes on the discuss the pricing and all the different options when ordering. From ordering and having CTMH print and mail out the digital layout to you and/or having them saved as a jpg. file for you to print out at your discretion. This is a wonderful read to learn more about Studio J. I hope that you take the time to read this article and try out Studio J for yourself today.

September's Workshop

Hi everyone.

This is the 1st day of the new Fall Idea Book! You can now view and purchase Workshop Kits whenever you like! Head on over to the side bar to see the new Idea Book. All you have to do is click on the image and it will take you right to our online catty and flip through the pages to see all our wonderful stuff.

Today I am going to Feature our Olivia Workshop.

I will be holding a class on Sept 11th featuring this kit. You save money when purchasing the kit as opposed to buying each item separately. You'll receive The Timeless Stamp set, Olivia Level 2 Paper Pack, Shimmer Designer brads and the workshop guide with the Olivia Workshop Kit. You do not need to attend the class to get this kit. all you have to do is purchase it by clicking the "Shop with me" icon on the right and it will take you right to my MYCTMH website. Once you place your order it will be sent directly to your home with the complete instructions in the workshop guide to create the featured layout. You are not limited to buying just the workshop, anything in the catty can be purchased at the same time.

I would also like to share with you Septembers stamp of the month. This is such a fun stamp set that I just had to share. You can purchase it at full price or you can earn it at a discount. Please see the side bar for details. There is a new stamp set each month. They aren't garenteed to come out into publication in futere Idea books so if you like what you see, you need to purchase it in the month that it is featured. The best thing is that you can get it for free with a qualifing purchase! Who doesn't love Free????

Here is a picture of some of the Art work created with this stamp set.

The start of a new school year

Well, just like the commercial would say, "It's the most wonderful time of the year." With images of a parent dancing in the isles with the shopping cart picking up school supplies for their children.

I do have to say that I will miss my children terribly when they are both back to school and the routine has set in. But once that wears off it is off to work on my crafts. I have classes to teach and I would love to do a little special something for the blog. So stay tuned for a scrapping treat.

Today was Matt's first day and I do have to say that all has gone well. He may have to disagree since there was some math homework to do. But other than that he has survived. Now I just need to get the other one to start and all will be well. lol

Yesterday was Fantasy Football Drafts with the family! Oh what fun. I know that I had a good time playing with little miss Kate. She is such a ham and automatically says "Sheese" when she sees the camera. My little super model in the making! lol
Here are a few pics:

2, 4, 6, 8 who do we appreciate? YOU!!

Come and Visit my MyCTMH website http://reneewichert.myctmh.com to see the amazing deals! You can save 50% or more on select paper packs and page kits along with our My stickease cardstock stickers. Once these products are sold out they are gone for good, so hurry on over and save big!

Sale ends August 11th while supplies last. $2 for select My Stickease, $4 for Select My Reflections Level 1 kits and $6 for select My Reflections Level 2 Paper Packs.