Art Philosophy Cricut® Collection

Here is the new Art Philosophy Cricut collection that is exclusivly availible through Close To My Heart. his great collection will be availible to order starting August 1st.
Check out the video and stay tuned for a special deal that will be availible from August 15-Sept. 30, 2011.

New Idea Book!!

WOW! I am at a loss for words! I have to say that my New CTMH Idea Book came in the mail the other day and I am in love! Yes, I am in love with CTMH! They have done it again! There are so many new and exciting things happening in the Fall/Winter Book.

I am super excited to introduce you all to the new Cricut Art Philosophy Collection!
Yes, You read right Cricut!! With CTMH Teaming up with Provocraft they have created this special Cartridge that includes 700 shapes to choose from, 3 stamp sets and 3 sheets of Dimensional Elements that coordinate with this fantastic Cart! Yes, you can even create 3D items as well!! And with our new line of B&T papers with their 2 distinct sides, I can't think of a more perfect partnership! The possibilities are endless! Here is a link to preview the new Art Philosophy Cricut collection. This is a Youtube video put out by CTMH. Enjoy!! http://youtu.be/OdUV0y4RFDI

Our stamp set prices have dropped and the quality is the best by far! Our clear stamps beats the competitors! There are no restrictions to your view as the stamps themselves are completely clear, No picture of what the stamp looks like where it clings to the acrylic No guess work as to "if it is close enough" or other tools to get you to where you want it to be. You can CLEARLY see where you want it to be! I just love our stamps.

Workshops on the go now have a larger stamp set included in the kit along with 1 or 2 Embellishment packets!

Our B&T papers are now even more versatile! They thicker and have two distinct sides that you can use independently of each other, coordinate together, contrast together or compliment together! They also have a patterned strip on the top of one side that can be used as an accent or embellishment!

There are so many new and wonderful thing happening! Staring August first you can view the new Idea Book online!

Another Studio J layout

Hi there. I have been having fun playing around with studio J. I just wanted to share with you some of the embellishments that you can create. Here is the full view of the layout.

In the view below you will see that I have created a flower using the buttons, ribbon and my stickease along with a brad. First I selected the size button that I wanted to use then I copied and pasted 5 more to form the flower base. I then used the stitching for the button holes and put them in there place. (I also used the button stitching to create a running stitch on the green pattern paper) I then selected the flat knotted ribbon and sized it down. I again copied and pasted then place in the "divots" between the buttons. Then I right clicked my mouse =and selected "send to the back" and it sent the ribbon to the back of the buttons. I selected 2 different my stickease and re sized them as well and placed them in the middle of my "flower" If for some reason they seem to go behind any other embellishment, just right click your mouse and select "send to the front" and it will place it on top of everything else. For the finishing touch I placed a black brad in the center. Which you can find under "embellishments, Metal" .

I hope you have fun playing and creating with studio J. The possibilities are endless when you use your imagination!!

My Free Studio J layout!

You gotta love Freebies! If you do then this is for you!!! Today I fiddled with studio J using the photos that I took of my son's 5th grade graduation. What do you think? Just click on the image to get a better view! It was super easy and quick too! You can even distress your edges!! I really love how it turned! With CTMH's campaign this month you too can get your Free JPEG. file and start sharing and printing your creation! For more information just check out my post below! Have fun!!

Here is a photo of the layouts that I did and printed up on my home printer with 13" x 19" photo paper. They look fantastic. The photo itself isn't the best but in real life the quality is fantastic!!

Just thought that I would share.

June has begun!!

The kids are just about done with school. There are graduations and end of year parties. I can't think of a better time to tr CTMH's Studio J. During the month of June CTMH is having a FREE FOR ALL with Sudio J. They are giving away a free Studio J JPEG file... no purchase necessary!!

All you have to do is click on the shop with me icon on the right and log on to Studio J. create a layout and order a jpeg file, It's that simple. Then download and save the file so you can post your creation online, email it to your friends and family it out.

If you already have a Studio J or MYCTMH account, just sign in and start creating.

Also, Close To My Heart is having a campaign featuring the You & me kit to help raise money for the survivors of the severe storms that have pummeled the midwest and and southern states.

This campaign is a limited quantities and is called "You & Me Stronger Together". During the month of June, order the You & Me Stronger together kit for just $15.00 US/ $16.50 CAN. ( a retail value of $34.95 US/ $38.95 CAN). A prtion of the proceeds will be donated to the Red Cross 2011 FLoods and Tornadoes relief operations. This campaign will last till June 30th or while supplies last.

Spring is in full Bloom!

I just love spring. The gentle warming from a cold winter to the buds on the trees. It brings to light the promise that no matter how cold life can be there are always new beginnings!

Everything seems to be more vibrant and in tune with their surroundings. The birds that have come back from their winter homes serenade the winds with their songs as they prepare for their offspring building nests and protecting their new homes.

It truly amazes me how remarkably strong the nests really are. Once their eggs are laid they are beautiful colors.

I was able to get a few photos of the new life that has just begun. I hope that you enjoy them and they remind you not to take life for granted, make the best out of what you have and don't dwell on what you don't have. More than likely, you are already blessed with so much more than you realize.

They have grown since the previous photo. There are 4 babies. At first I only saw three and was worried that the fourth didn't hatch.

National Scrapbooking Month!

Hi everyone. There has been a lot going on so I will be making a few posts over the next couple of days.
First I want to share with you all the wonderful kit that CTMH has come up with to celebrate National Scrapbooking Month. This kit is so wonderful. The B&T's (basic and Textured papers) are cardstock weight and the revers side is a totally different pattern along with full color, not just the monochromatic scheme that you are used to seeing on these papers.

The You & Me kit includes:
1 - My Acrylix You & Me stamp set ( D- size)
1 - 12x12 colonial white cardstock
6- 12 x 12 B&T Duos Papers (new cardstock weight)
1 - 6 x 9 You & Me Irresistible Chipboard Die cut Sheet
1 - Yard - Chocolate Stripe Ribbon
1 - Package - Opaques Mocha Adhesive Gems
1 - Instruction guide to make 2 double page layouts
Featured colors: Chocolate, Creme Brulee, Olive and Smoothie

When you place a minimum order of $50, you can get this kit at half off for $15.00 Or you can purchase the kit at full price for $34.95.
Below is a link to a video showing you all that is included with this wonderful kit.
http://youtu.be/myK0CzfXL70

If you would like to place an order you can go to http://reneewichert.myctmh.com/ .