3D Paper "Tea for You and Me" with Close To My Heart papers

I was playing with my Silhouette Cameo that my son got me for Christmas last year. While doing some research on the Silhouette Studio Designer, I found a fantastic website that has tons of awesome SVG files. They have "Kits" for every occasion for a reasonable price plus they also have some Free files as well. So I bit the bullet and bought the Studio Designer.  There is a bit of a learning curve and I seam to have been able to get by with the basics. Here is a photo of the Tea Pot that I created using the Tea For You and Me SVG file from SvgCuts.com along with some papers from the Ariana Paper Packet by Close To My Heart.

The carousels were my Grandmothers. I thought they would look great in the background. (I love and miss you Grandmom!!) I can't begin to tell you all how very easy this was to put together. I got my comfy blanket and warm Tea then reached for my supplies, and before I knew it, the project was done. Topped it off with some stamping, paper roses and some bling, it was finished. I guess I should mention the other products that were used, so here ya go: The Cricut Artbooking Cartridge from CTMH and "Give a Lift" stamp set from CTMH. 

I hope that you have enjoyed today's post and make one yourself.

 I would love to see your versions of the "Tea For You and Me" Kit.

Thanks For Stopping by. 

2014 spring/summer Idea book and February's Campaign

So the New spring/Summer Idea book is here and I have to tell ya, they have added a few more additions to the family!!! I can't be any more excited!!
Let me start of with my favorite new addition..... Embossing Folders!!! YAY!!!! I have been awaiting this arrival for a long time. There are 5 folders (each sold separately) Dot, Chevron, Quatrefoil, Damask (my fave) and Stripe. Right now, for the month of February You can get them free!!! Yes I said Free!!!!

During the month of February, you can qualify to receive a free embossing folder for every 2 packs of bulk single color or combo cardstock you purchase. Pick from our 5 new embossing folder designs—dot, chevron, quatrefoil, damask, or stripe—with your qualifying order. Every 2 packs of cardstock you purchase qualify you for an additional embossing folder. Make sure you act fast—designs are available only while supplies last!
Isn't that awesome!

Next, I want to Introduce you to CTMH's version of Project life..... "Picture My Life". Each set coordinates with our fabulous Paper Packs. Like Ariana, Avonlea, Skylark and so much more. You will receive with each Picture My Life set 44- 4"x 6" cards, 78- 3"x 4" cards, 1 12"x 12" Designed cover Sheet and 10- 12"x 12" Memory protectors. That is amazing!!!! The whole kit and caboodle ready for you to work on in a moments notice. You can see all the beautiful designs Here.

The next item that we have is relatively new but not new to this Idea Book. 

What we have here mirrors the "Smash" books, Ours are called " My Crush". They offer a fast way to Preserve those little "memory moments" such as saving your ticket stubs, post cards, receipts, stamps, quotes, travel itinerary and so much more. Our Washi tape is perfect for adhearing some of your favorite mementos. 

Each book is 10"x 7" and includes 60 full colored designs pages that is wire bound and hard covered. CTMH also has coordinating assortments to compliment the books and your memories.

Then we have the new Base and Bling companions.They are CTMH's new trendy line of wearable crafts. But they aren't limited to just that. Let your imagination run wild as you use the charms and chains on your layout and cards, home decor and so much more. There are decorative attachments, including metallic charms, stylish adhesive images, resin and acrylic flowers and gems and even Fabrics!

Not to mention all the new stamp sets and paper packs and Workshop on the go kits. The list goes on!!! 

Visit ReneeWichert.ctmh.com to see all the great new products today. And don't forget, you can get the embossing folders free for the Month of February!!!

Happy New Year

Hi everyone out there in blogger land.
Happy Belated New Year!!! So with the new year here I am already off to a wonderfully bad start with my post. With that being said I am going to do a quick reflection on 2013. (I promise that I won't go into too much details and bore you all ;-) )
As you may know some of my in-laws live in the south and I miss them terribly. We had the opportunity to visit with them last spring. We visited the Florida Keys and fed some fish, and Pelicans too. 

Then we had my niece's Jr prom and she looked so beautiful! That girl is growing up into a wonderful young woman!

My wonderful sisters took my on a cruise to the Bahamas for my Birthday. It was my first ever cruise and had a wonderful time! I am truly blessed to have them for sister and most of my best friends!!!! I love you guys!!!! Thank you very much!!! 

So that is enough of a recap. I do apologize if I have bored you. But I did keep it short.;-)

The worst blogger ever!!!! (with updated projects)

Hi ya'll. I am so sorry I am truly the worst blogger ever!!!!! There are no excuses, Life is busy for everyone, not just me! I need to find a better way to manage my time. I love posting new things and showing you little tips and tricks. Not to mention Close to My Hearts awesome products which I absolutely love!!

I have had a few classes where we made Christmas cards and Christmas Trees that I wanted to show you. Most of the photos were taken on my cell phone so they aren't that great.

So let me just update you all on what's been happening:
Christmas card class that showcased a few designs that was held in July:

Then we have the paper trees that we were making in November:

We also worked on Mini Magazine holders for our cards.
These are the ones that I decorated (they look really cute on the shelf):

 Here are a few images of how the creative crew decorated theirs:

Betsy made hers to match her craft room which is very much Mickey inspired!

Thank you for taking the time to visit my blog and I promise that I will work on posting more often!!!!
I do have a new video to make that showcases CTMH's Display tray with a winter theme along with a few techniques! Not to mention some Christmas Layouts Featuring CTMH's Sparkle and Shine Paper Packet From Their Holidays from the Heart Gift Guide book.

Cricut ArtBooking

Hi everyone.
Boy oh boy does time fly when you are having fun. Since the launch of the new Idea Book, I have been busy with the family. We celebrated 5 Birthdays and one Anniversary. One of those Birthdays was mine. I have to say I have the BEST Sisters in the World!!! They took me on my first Cruise!!! Yes, I did get a little motion sickness towards the end but it was so worth it! More about it later.

Today I want to share with you a Layout that I created using the New Cricut Artbooking Cartridge from Close To My Heart. Everything was cut using this AMAZING Cartridge (along with CTMH inks, paints, embossing powders ect.....)
I chose to do a layout that was Halloween related.

 

The background was created using Twilight, Outdoor Denim and black inks along with White Daisy to create the "clouds" that you see behind the spider web.

All embellishments were cut with the Artbooking Cart. The Spider web was cut out of White daisy cardstock and then inked with Grey Wool and Whisper ink pads. Then I sprayed the web with a mixture of pearl paint, water and alcohol (spray mist) to give it a little shimmer. (Have you ever really seen a black spider web before.... I haven't ;-) ) After that dried I dabbed the web with a little black ink (yes I used some black...;-)  ) then I went over it again with Whisper pigment ink and mixed Clear Detail Embossing powder and Prisma Glitter. Hope you can see the shimmer in the photo below.

 

Here is a look at the haunted house before I attached it to the Layout.

 

Can you believe that these cute little ghosts are made from Hearts?

 



Products used:
Papers: Twilight, Black, White Daisy (Colonial white in the frame where your photo would be)
Inks: Twilight, Outdoor Denim, grey whool (retired product), Black, Pear, Olive, Cocoa, Honey, Autumn Terracotta, Ruby, and Holiday red.
   Pigment inks: White Daisy, Whisper
Pearl Paint
Clear Detail Embossing Powder
Prisma Glitter
Cricut Artbooking Cartridge

If you would like to get the Artbooking Cartridge (700 Images, Font, Mini Books and Layouts) along with the 3-My Acrylix D-size stamps ,3-12x9 Dimensional Elements in Coordinating shapes for half price, Host an Online Gathering with me and have a party of $250 or more and you can get it half price along with select products for FREE!!!  Email me today!!

Sneak preview

Hi everyone.
CTMH has revealed the New IDEA BOOK at convention. There are some great new products!

New product line....
Create jewelry for hands, fingers, hair, neck, etc. that you can wear!

Metals -
Bling words and flowers
Fabric for rosettes

Design home decor collection.

 Let's not forget.....

A New Cricut Cart!!! It is called Artbooking!!

Tons of pattern designs
Lots of backgrounds and you can size it and the rest proportions!!! Works for cards too.

Mini-album projects too.
(I am sorry that I don't have any photos yet of the new cart, I will post  some as soon as I get it.)
 

Happy June!
Wow the time is flying by, with work, keeping up with the family and runs to the hospital for my mom, I don't know where the time has gone.

I want to share with you one of the reasons why I love Close To My Heart.
Not only do they care about preserving your memories and embracing your craftiness they have a big heart! Close To My Heart not only has an ongoing charity with Operation smile, but they are right now in the midst of two, (yes I said 2) more great efforts to show how much they care.
Let me start with Relief for Oklahoma. All proceeds from this campaign will be donated to the American Red Cross to help aid the victims of the devastating tornado that destroyed homes, business, schools and not to mention the loss of precious life.

Close To My Heart is making a new Autumn/Winter 2013 stamp set, A True Thank You, available immediately and will donate 100% of the profits from sales of the set from May 23 through June 30 to the American Red Cross to aid the Oklahoma victims. Help us provide relief to those affected by the devastating Oklahoma tornado by purchasing A True Thank You stamp set for $2.95 (M1029) today.

Here is a card that I made using the "A True Thanks You" stamp:

(Please excuse the photo as it was taken with my phone)

 

 

 

The other heart felt campaign shows the support of our military who fight every day to keep America the Land Of The Free!

So Let's Get Patriotic and show your support for our Military!

As a show of our support, Close To My Heart will donate $3 from each B-size My Acrylix^® Courage stamp set and $5 from each D-size My Acrylix^® Home of the Brave stamp set to the USO, the leading, most recognized military-support and services organization in the United States.

These stamps are A LIMMITED TIME ONLY!!!

From June 1 to July 31, 2013!

 

 

Show your support today—stamp style!

These stamps are A LIMMITED TIME ONLY!!!

From June 1 to July 31, 2013!