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Wendy — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 06:00:34 +0000

Close to My Heart Consultant Kit

Wendy — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:54:22 +0000

The release of a new Idea Book is a great time to become a Close to My Heart consultant. For only $99 you can get the New Consultant Kit with a retail value of over $288.

And to top that off Close to My Heart offers additional Add-Ons Collections that you can choose at reduced prices:

Florentine Add-On Collection ($40)

Pemberley Add-On Collection ($40)

Studio J Add-On Collection ($40)

to learn how you can start your new Close to My Heart business in 2012 or visit my website for more information.

Join My Club!

Wendy — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:27:18 +0000

Now is the time to join my Scrapbooking Club! Sign up now and get this stamp set for free! Complete multiple pages each month and earn free product!

today for more information!

February 2012 Stamp of the Month

Wendy — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 06:00:56 +0000

The Close to My Heart February Stamp of the Month is Thoughtful Tidings. It’s perfect for thank you cards and gifts! Spend $50 and get this set for just $5. And do you see all those outlined images? That means that they coordinate with the Art Philosophy Cricut Collection!

New CTMH 2012 Spring/Summer Idea Book!

Wendy — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 06:00:20 +0000

The time has finally arrived! The 2012 Spring/Summer Close to My Heart Idea Book is ready for your viewing pleasure. Visit Close to My Heart and click Products/Idea Book to see all the great new products.

Shop online for new product today!

Last day to order!

Wendy — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 22:38:03 +0000

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.

Visit my CTMH website.

CTMH February Constant Campaign

Wendy — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 06:00:24 +0000

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:

• 5 two-page layouts
• 5 Memory Protectors®
• Free shipping and handling

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!

Available February 1-29, 2012. Shop now!

Stamp Sunday #4 – Piece of Cake

Wendy — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:58:53 +0000

Today’s stamp set of choice is D1407 Piece of Cake. I got a the basic layout idea from this card on Pinterest and this is what I came up with:

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Supplies used: CTMH Piece of Cake stamp set, CTMH Spot-On Backgrounds stamp set (retired), papers from my scraps, Copic markers for coloring, CTMH Black and Pacifica inks, ribbon from my stash, Zig markers for doodling, CTMH Stardust Glitter Glitz, and Kaiser rhinestones.

I used the Spot On Backgrounds stamp set and Glitter Glitz to create the blue background paper so this is technically an all-cardstock card!

2012 Spring/Summer CTMH New Product Blog Hop

Wendy — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 02:00:18 +0000

(Come back tomorrow for my Stamp Sunday post)

This is the Close to My Heart New Product Blog Hop. Most of the product you will see used throughout the hop is new in the CTMH 2012 Spring/Summer Idea Book and will be available for you to order beginning February 1st.

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

I made this layout:

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Supplies used are all Close to My Heart: X7148B Pemberley Paper Pack, Z1694 Bouquet Assortment, Z1707 Bitty Opaques Pearl Adhesive Gems, Z1718 Color-Ready Garden Wooden Shapes, Z1336 Opaques Pearl Adhesive Gems, and Indian Corn Blue and Outdoor Denim inks. I used the Spellbound sketch from the Magic book. I just love these wooden shapes! I really wasn’t sure about them at first, thinking they were nothing special but I love adding a bit of color to them and especially how they look when you stamp on them. I mean, check out those beautiful butterflies! I stamped on both of them with Outdoor Denim ink and used the Pemberley stamp set (exclusively included in the G1033 Pemberley Workshop on the Go Kit ). I sponged the larger butterfly with Indian Corn Blue ink before stamping. One thing to note is that you do want to be careful with the more intricate wooden shapes. They are delicate. Below is a closeup of the butterflies where you can see the pearls that I used on the large butterfly are the smaller ones on from the Pearl Opaques package. Then I used the Bitty Pearl Opaques to create the tails. Hopefully this will give you an idea of there size. They are small. I found it works best to use the Tweezers when working with them.

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I haven’t purchased any of the new alphabet stamp sets yet so I used Trinity Alphabet which came out in the fall. There are 4 new alphabets to choose from though so you are sure to find one that suits your tastes.

Shirley’s Blog is your next stop!

If you get lost along the way, you can refer to the list in the previous post.

2012 Spring/Summer CTMH New Product Blog Hop (List)

Wendy — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 01:59:48 +0000

2012 Spring/Summer New Product Blog Hop List of Participants

Helen Onulak
Kathleen Androlewicz
Michelle Loncar
Wendy Kessler	<—You are here.
Shirley Ross
Melissa Laverty
Heather Schmuckal
Lalia Harris
Wendy Coffman
Casandra Bennett
Jean McNulty
Nicole Griggs
Jennifer Rubio
Georgia Hauglid
Carol Horton
Rachel Ventura
Gina Brandstetter
Vicki Price
Susan Brooks
Karen Fullam
Amy McVey
Nikka Geers
Elizabeth Mindemann
Sheila Bennett
Kristine Ponte
Haley Dyer
Mary Eisen
Judy Faye Garner
Krista Hershberger

Studio J Love Your Layout Video – January 2012

Wendy — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 06:00:23 +0000

This Studio J video will show you how to use My Stickease for journaling and how to create layered clusters with My Stickease.

Blogs to check out

Wendy — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 04:50:20 +0000

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.

1. Lori - http://scrapinglori.blogspot.com
2. Rachel Ventura - http://thehappyscrappinsquad.blogspot.com
3. Laurie Flannery - http://westmanscrapbooks.blogspot.com
4. Judy Faye - http://judyfaye.blogspot.com
5. Jody Gustafson - http://www.cre8nmemories.blogspot.com

Are these “curtains” cute or what?!?

Wendy — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 04:23:24 +0000

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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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Studio J using Believe

Wendy — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 06:00:05 +0000

Do you even recognize this paper pack? Don’t be fooled into thinking that “Christmas” paper can only be used for Christmas!

Journey Girl Scout Layout

Wendy — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 06:00:30 +0000

Supplies used: K & Company Girl Scout paper stack, and K & Company Clearly Yours.

It doesn’t get any simpler than this. These are some of my older pictures and I’m just ready to have them scrapped and in a book.

Girl Scout Camp Layout

Wendy — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 06:00:01 +0000

Supplies used: K & Company Girl Scout paper stack, K & Company Clearly Yours, All My Memories Wisdom Stickers – Stone, and K & Company Grand Adhesions. Sketch by Becky Fleck from April 2006.

Well, I like this better than the last Girl Scout layout I did. Maybe it’s because I used a sketch. Then again, I think it’s just because I have this Girl Scout paper and embellishments that I want to use up and they just don’t go with my photos and I don’t want to reprint in black and white or sepia. We’ll see how the next ones I have planned go. I’m going to have to remember how I like the row of knotted ribbon when I decide to choose ribbon as my stash buster.

Stamp Sunday #3 – Baby Love

Wendy — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 06:00:41 +0000

Today’s featured stamp is Baby Love. I used it to create these quick and easy, yet sweet, baby cards:

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Not sure if you can tell from the picture, but I used 3D foam tape to add dimension. The line around the outside was done simply with a marker and a ruler.

January 2012 Use Your Stash Blog Hop – Cherish Layout using Topstitch

Wendy — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 14:00:50 +0000

WELCOME! I’m so glad you are joining us for our very first “Use Your Stash Blog Hop”. This hop is made up of all Close to My Heart consultants who have banded together to use some of the many things we have just sitting around and not getting used. This will be a monthly blog hop. I know I am really looking forward to using up some of my older product. I hope it will give you some fresh ideas and inspire you to do the same. If you have already started, you should be coming from Michelle Battitori’ s Blog. If this is your first stop, continue through until you make your way back here.

Today I am using Topstitch papers and My Stickease.

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Supplies used: CTMH Topstitch Paper Packet, CTMH Colonial White Mini-Medley, CTMH Topstitch My Stickease, and CTMH Chocolate Waxy Flax.

I have been waiting to scrap these pictures. I knew as soon as I saw them that I would use this paper. Today was the day I dug it out and it all came together beautifully! I really need to dig out more My Stickease because they make for some quick, easy, and great-looking pages!

Now hop on over to Judy Garner’ s Blog for more ideas on using up your stash.

If you get lost along the way you can see the entire list of hoppers on my previous post.

January 2012 – Use Your Stash Blog Hop (List)

Wendy — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 13:59:16 +0000

Here is the list of participants for the 1st Use Your Stash Blog Hop:

Joy McHargue
Ann-Marie Trammell
Michelle Battitori
Wendy K <— You are here.
Judy Garner
Tabbi Fritz
Tonya Whitehurst
Debi
Shirley
Michelle West
Rachel Ventura

Roxie Workshop Bonus Project – Bored Box

Wendy — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 06:00:13 +0000

The Roxie Workshop on the Go Kit includes:

Roxie Level 2 Paper Packet ($9.95)
My Acrylix^® Roxie Workshop ($13.95) (stamp set is exclusive to this workshop kit)
Bling Assortment ($4.95)
Black Hemp ($2.25)
Colonial White Cardstock (2 sheets) ($.98)
Workshop Guide ($1.00)

Bonus Project:

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Do your kids ever complain that they are bored and have nothing to do? Well, we made this Bored Box to solve that problem. It is filled with things that we came up with that they can do when they are bored. They just pull one out of the box and they’ve got something to do. We came up with a variety of things including look at scrapbooks, read a book, watch a movie, play outside, draw a picture, play piano, fix your hair, put a puzzle together, paint your nails, etc. I have two preteen girls so this is what works for them. You can customize it to suit your children’s ages and what they are interested in. This is originally designed to be a bucket list box but you can really make it into whatever you want (photo box, learning tool, etc.).

Add these items to your order to create the workshop bonus project:
My Creations Memory Game
My Stickease Roxie Adhesive Sheets

Scroll down to yesterday’s post to see the layouts that coordinate with this workshop.

Would you like to attend my Roxie Workshop on February (insert date) ? Order by January 27 to save on shipping.