Today is the last day to order from the 2011 Autumn/Winter Close to My Heart Idea Book. Be sure to order by 11:59pm MST if there are any retiring items you want. The only exceptions to this are the Workshop on the Go Kits which are while supplies last, and stamp sets are available for the current Idea Book and the one previous. This means if there are any stamps in the 2011 Spring/Summer Idea Book that you like, today is the last day to order.
If you love Studio J, then you are going to love the Close to My Heart February special:
Double your layouts with our FIVE for FREE promotion! For each Studio J 5-pack (SJ4P) you purchase this February, you’ll get one free 5-pack. That means you get 10 layouts for just $55 – that’s just $2.75 per page, with free shipping! Even if you’re already taking advantage of Studio J’s incredibly low members-only pricing, you’ll save even more when you purchase 5-packs through this special February deal! Studio J 5-packs include everything you need to have 5 two-page layouts (that’s 10 scrapbook pages!) shipped to your door ready for your scrapbook album. Each 5-pack can be redeemed for up to:
Whether you’re looking for an affordable gift or a way to save money on your own layouts, Studio J 5-packs offer you convenience and savings. Keep one for yourself and give one as a gift!
First off, I have to apologize to fellow blogger and CTMH sister Patti for not addressing this sooner! She has graciously giving me a blog award (my first) and I am very excited. It was before the holidays and I was busy. Now I’m feeling like I’m back on a normal schedule.
The rules of the award are:
1. Thank the giver and link back to the blog who gave it to you.
2. Reveal your top 5 picks and let them know by leaving a comment on their blog.
3. Copy and paste the award onto your blog.
4. Have faith that your followers will spread the love to other bloggers.
5. And most of all, HAVE FUN!
The goal of the award is to spotlight up and coming bloggers who currently have less than 200 followers. Below are the Bloggers I have chosen to award. Please take some time to visit their blogs.
Okay, so this isn’t exactly scrapbooking but it is crafty! I found this idea on Pinterest (my latest obsession). Since we’ve moved I haven’t found the right curtains for my daughter’s room. This seemed to be a great solution. The original link said it was a cheap alternative to curtains….I’m not sure that’s the case. My window is about 72″ wide and about 68″ long. I used over 100 yards. I’m tempted to make it a bit thicker but can’t justify the added cost. Most of the ribbon I bought came in 4-yard spools so I just cut them in half and luckily that gave me just enough extra to tie the knot and still have the length. You are supposed to cut them off at the ends when you are finished but I kinda like the uneven look so I’m leaving it. I definitely like the wider ribbon better. I’m also glad I’m not a guy because making those necktie knots was a real pain. I don’t think I was any better at it by the time I was finished, I just didn’t care as much how they looked. After cutting them all I melted the ends of all the ribbon so they wouldn’t fray. Then it was an evening of tying knots. I will admit I had to google how to do it! I’m happy it’s done and I think it turned out cute. I found the cute curtain rod with the butterfly ends at Target. Now painting is for sure on my list for summer, just can’t decide if I want to go a light pink or green.
Update: Below is maybe a better picture without the sun shining through. You can also see some of the sparkly ribbon that I used. My daughter was watching them this morning when she woke up. They move because they are right above the vent, kinda cool. In answer to Karen’s question, it’s blinds behind them.
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