My Scrapbooking Blog

The Canvas Art Workshop Kit includes:
My Acrylix^® Canvas Art Workshop stamp set (C-size)
Canvas Art Frame (exclusive)
Champagne Baker’s Twine (1 yard)
Printed Dimensional Elements (2 sheets)
Instructional Guide ($1.00)

Required Tools:
Z2503 Basics Exclusive Inks Mini Pigment Pads Set $19.95
Z679 Liquid Glass $6.95
Z 1151 3-D Foam Tape $5.95
Y1002 1″ × 3 1/2″ My Acrylix Block $5.95
Y1003 2″ × 2″ My Acrylix Block $6.50
Y1006 3″ × 3″ My Acrylix Block $8.50

When you place an order of $50 or more, you get the Stamp of the Month set for only $5.

This is a great choice as a 1/2 price item when you host a show.   to learn more.

Close To My Heart’s Workshops on the Go® canvas art kit includes accessories in two color schemes so you can create a piece of home décor that is uniquely yours.  Watch this video for alternative ways to use this canvas kit:

These are our treats for the day.  I used the Artiste Cricut cartridge to cut the boxes.  The pink one in the middle holds a balloon.  I strung the string through a hole in the box, then tied it on a piece of candy, filled the rest of the box with candy, and sealed.

On April 5, we will be creating the For Always Scrapbooking Workshop on the Go Kit.  If you are in Club, this is the time to order.  You need to order by March 1 by contacting me or joining the correct gathering on my website to receive it by the scheduled workshop date.

The For Always Workshop Kit includes:
For Always Paper Packet ($9.95)
My Acrylix^® For Always Scrapbooking Workshop stamp set ($13.95)
White Daisy Cardstock (2 sheets) ($0.80)
For Always Assortment ($4.95)
Sparkles Black & Grey Assortment ($2.95)
Instructional Guide ($1.00)

Additional Layout: (directions on my website)

Bonus Project: (directions on my website)

Add these items to your order to create the workshop bonus project:
Z 1840 My Creations Clear Pillow Boxes (need 2 sets) $2.95 each
Z1809 Black Shimmer Trim $4.95

Required Tools: (if you are attending, I will have these available for your use)
Z 1790 Cricut Artiste Collection $99.00
Z2105 Black Exclusive Inks Pad $5.25
Z2162 Honey Exclusive Inks Pad $5.25
Z2195 Lagoon Exclusive Inks Pad $5.25
Y1002 1″ × 3 1/2″ My Acrylix Block $5.95
Y1006 3″ × 3″ My Acrylix Block $8.50

Not provided:
Z1294 Sanding Kit $3.50
Z 1151 3-D Foam Tape $5.95

Coordinating products:
X 7165C For Always My Stickease Assortment $4.95
D1539 The Happy Couple stamp set $17.95
B1418 Love Doily stamp set $9.95
D1540 In the Background stamp set $17.95
Z1829 Black & Grey Glitter Paper $5.95
Z1811 For Always Assortment $5.95 (included in Kit)
Z1754 Sparkles Black & Grey Assortment $2.95 (included in Kit)
Z1820 For Always Textiles $8.95
Z1821 Buttons Black Assortment $5.95
Z1809 Black Shimmer Trim $4.95

Colors (for cardstock, inks, and markers):
Black, Desert Sand, Honey, Lagoon, Ruby, Slate, Whisper, White Daisy (you could add any color with these black/white patterns!)

When you place an order of $50 or more, you get the Stamp of the Month set for only $5.
The Stamp of the Month is:
(February)Home Sweet Home
(March) Floral Happiness
*The Stamp of the Month may vary depending on your purchase date.  If you order online, it will be the month in which you are purchasing.  If you order by contacting me, it will be Floral Happiness.

The current Constant Campaign is:
(February) Studio J $5 Layouts
(March) Hostess Jump for Joy
*The Constant Campaign you qualify for may vary depending on your purchase date.  If you order online, it will be the month in which you are purchasing.  If you order by contacting me, it will be the March special.

Welcome to the 2013 Spring/Summer New Product Blog Hop where you will get a great view of many of the new things that have recently been released from Close to My Heart.  Not only will you see the new product but you will be inspired with a variety of ways to use it!

The hop is a circle so if you are starting here, just continue until you make your way back.  If you have already started, you should be coming from Heather’s Blog.

The product I chose to feature today is the My Creations 6×6 Canvas Display.  It is a 6×6 canvas sheet mounted on a wood frame and has a sawtooth hanger.  I challenged myself with this project because I have never worked with canvas before.  At only $4.95, this is an inexpensive project to make for yourself or as a gift.

Supplies used: 6×6 My Creations Canvas Display, D1506 Family Love stamp set, C1503 The Best Things stamp set, Indian Corn Blue pigment ink, Black Pigment Ink, Color-Ready Trinkets Wooden Shapes, Ruby Pigment Ink, Smokey Plum Pigment Ink, Flutter Paper Shapes, Clear Sparkles, Bitty Sparkles, Black & Grey Sparkles Assortment, For Always Textiles.  I also added a pin from the Bling Assortment which is retired.  I just couldn’t resist but it could easily be left off or add one from the For Always Assortment.

Things I learned from this project:
* I put an acrylic block under the canvas when I stamped so I’d have a solid surface.
* If stamping, use images that are forgiving (not small words).  I figured this but had to try it and see.  The flourishes stamped pretty good but there seemed to be an area around the wood that I just wasn’t able to press the image enough to get it to stamp onto the canvas.  I covered this up on the right corner with the butterfly.  You could still use words like I did but stamp them first to cardstock so you have a nice clean, crisp image, then attach to the canvas.
* I used Liquid Glass as my adhesive.  The fabric is thin so if you use a liquid adhesive, do so sparingly.
* I used pigment ink for the entire project.  It dried well on the canvas, probably because it could soak in.  I was lazy and left the wooden pieces overnight to dry but they didn’t.  Even heat setting them took longer than normal.  So just be aware of this.  You could use the dye inks for the wooden pieces however I wanted the bright, vibrant colors that the pigment inks provide.

Now hop on over to Beth’s Blog to see her wonderful creation!

Here is a list of all the blogs in the hop:

Helen Onulak
Kathleen Androlewicz
Lucy Kelleher
Maria Myers
Joy McHargue
Maureen OSullivan
Jen Patrick
Traci Pasqualone
Melissa Robinson
Priscilla Gotham
Judy Faye Garner
Haley Dyer
Heather Schmuckal
Wendy Kessler   <-- You are here.
Beth Naumann
Allisa Chilton
Pamela Ellison
Jody Gustafson
Terry Ann Diack
Tamytha Jenkins
Georgia Hauglid
Krista Hershberger
Dawn Ross
Wendy Coffman
Laurie Newton
Traci Godbee
Elizabeth Mindemannn
Mary Eisen
Melinda Everitt
Michelle Johns
Nikka geers (no post)	http://Nikkageers.blogspot.com
Michelle Loncar
Gina Brandstetter
Sheila Bennett
Misty Jackson

On March 1, we will be creating the Chantilly Scrapbooking Workshop on the Go Kit.  If you are in Club, this is the time to order.  You need to order by February 1 by contacting me or joining the correct gathering on my website to receive it by the scheduled workshop date.

The Chantilly Scrapbooking Workshop Kit includes:
Chantilly Paper Packet ($9.95)
My Acrylix^® Chantilly Scrapbooking Workshop stamp set ( $13.95)
White Daisy Cardstock (2 sheets) ($0.80)
Chantilly Assortment ($5.95)
Pink Glitter Gems ($3.95)
Instructional Guide ($1.00)

Additional Layout: (directions on my website)

Bonus Project: (directions on my website)

Add these items to your order to create the workshop bonus project:
Z 1803 My Creations Star $9.95
Z1732 Color-Ready Seam Binding Ribbon $6.95
Z679 Liquid Glass $6.95

Required Tools: (if you are attending, I will have these available for your use)
E1021 Trinity Alphabet $29.95
Z2110 Buttercup Exclusive Inks Pad $5.25
Z2193 Cotton Candy Exclusive Inks Pad $5.25
Z2197 Pear Exclusive Inks Pad $5.25
Z2160 Twilight Exclusive Inks Pad $5.25
Z697 Sponge $1.25
Y1000 1″ × 1″ My Acrylix Block $3.95
Y1003 2″ × 2″ My Acrylix Block $6.50
Y1009 2″ × 3 1/2″ My Acrylix Block $7.50

Not provided:
Z1294 Sanding Kit $3.50
Z 1151 3-D Foam Tape $5.95

Coordinating products:
X 7163C Chantilly Complements Dimensional Elements $4.95
D1546 Frame Flair stamp set $17.95
C1536 Happy Thoughts stamp set $13.95
Z1826 Hollyhock Zipper Lace $3.95
Z1819 Chantilly Textiles $8.95
Z1814 Chantilly Assortment $5.95 (included in Workshop Kit)

Colors (for cardstock, inks, and markers):
Buttercup, Champagne, Cotton Candy, Outdoor Denim, Pear, Ruby, Sunset, Twilight

When you place an order of $50 or more, you get the Stamp of the Month set for only $5.  
The Stamp of the Month is:
(January) Happy Valentine’s
(February)Home Sweet Home
*The Stamp of the Month may vary depending on your purchase date.  If you order online, it will be the month in which you are purchasing.  If you order by contacting me, it will be Home Sweet Home.

The current Constant Campaign is:
(January) Whooo’s Your Valentine
(February) Studio J $5 Layouts
*The Constant Campaign you qualify for may vary depending on your purchase date.  If you order online, it will be the month in which you are purchasing.  If you order by contacting me, it will be the February Special.

Below are my layouts.
I really liked these layouts so as you can see they are very similar to the examples.