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Stella Workshop Layouts

Wendy — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:08:00 +0000

The Stella Workshop Kit includes:
My Reflections Stella Paper Packet
My Acrylix Stella Workshop Stamp Set(stamp set is exclusive to this workshop kit)
Colonial White Cardstock (2 sheets)
Bohemian Assortment
Dimensional Elements Hearts
Instructional Brochure

Here are my pages:

Come back tomorrow to see the bonus project that coordinates with this workshop.

Would you like to attend my Stella Workshop on March 2? Order by February 10 to save on shipping.

Stamp Sunday #5 -Just For You

Wendy — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 04:30:04 +0000

Today’s stamp selection is a new set from the 2012 Spring/Summer Idea Book. It is called Just for You.

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Supplies used: B1398 Just For You stamp set, Stella Paper Packet, Colonial White Die-Cut Cards & Envelopes, and Olive, Cocoa, Sunset, and Lagoon inks.

I really liked this set but decided I had enough flower stamps. Then I saw some artwork….then I noticed that it was only a B-size set which meant it was only $9.95…how could I pass it up! Here is a quick card I made today. The stem is cut from a border from the Stella paper pack. You could also stamp the stem instead. I used one of the petal stamps to create the stamped scalloped border along the top of the card. I used second generation stamping for the petals of the flower and rock and roll stamping for the center (inked first with Olive, then rolled the edges in Cocoa ink before stamping the image).

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!

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.

Roxie Workshop Layouts

Wendy — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 06:00:25 +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)

Here are my pages:

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I used these layouts as one-pagers instead of two-pagers. When I first got the new idea book I was disappointed that I didn’t like this workshop better, but now that I’ve done it I love the pages and all the bling on them.

Come back tomorrow to see the bonus project (bucket list box) that coordinates with this workshop.

Would you like to attend my Roxie Workshop on February 10? Order by January 27 to save on shipping.

Dance Buddies Layout

Wendy — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 06:00:24 +0000

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Supplies used: SEI Glitzmas paper, CTMH cardstock, CTMH Playful Flourishes stamp set, Cricut Art Philosophy cartridge by CTMH, CTMH Black ink, KI Memories Flourish Borders, Kaiser Rhinestones, CTMH Color-Ready Hodge Podge Alphabet Stickers, Martha Stewart Carrara Marble Glitter, and Recollections Glitter Shapes.

These sparkly pictures needed a page with lots of sparkle. I think I added that. I ordered the SEI paper online and for some reason only got one sheet and when I went back they were sold out. It must have looked different on my computer screen because I love it in person and was wondering why I didn’t order 2 sheets. I stamped the Pacifica blue cardstock with stamps from Playful Flourishes (one of my all-time favorite sets). I used the new CTMH Ruler for lining up the rhinestones for an embellishment border. I pictured glittery white letters for my title and really thought I’d find some in my stash but no such luck. So I had to create my own. I used a Zig Glue Pen to apply adhesive to the alphabet stickers, then covered with glitter and let dry.

Stamp Sunday #2 – Aspire

Wendy — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 06:00:59 +0000

I hope you have enjoyed the blog hops that I’ve posted over the past couple days. Now on to the second in my series of Stamp Sundays. My daughter chose the Aspire Stamp Set for me this week. It was a great selection because I bought this specificaly to do some of her dance pictures and yet the stamp set went in my stash and the pictures have yet to be scrapped. So now is the time!

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Supplies used: Bo Bunny Midnight Frost Collection Pack, CTMH Aspire Stamp Set, CTMH Pacifica ink, KI Memories flourish borders, CTMH Designer Brads – Rhinestone, and Bling Assortment. Sketch from Sketches for Scrapbooking Volume 8.

I just love scrapbooking dance pictures! A friend and I decided to set up a backdrop and take our own dance pictures. I’m not the best photographer but I know my children and the traditional pictures seem so posed. I like pictures that capture their personalities so I’ve decided I’m the best person for this. I love these pictures so much that I have put off scrapbooking them. I think the layout turned out nice and my daughter will be happy to see the finished product of her choice of stamp.

Sharing from the Heart Blog Hop – January 2012

Wendy — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 11:00:55 +0000

The Sharing from the Heart Blog Hop is a mixture of Close to My Heart consultants and customers who have come together to share their projects. The hop makes a circle so if you have started here, just continue until you make your way back. If you are coming from Adeline’s Blog, then you are on the right path.

This month’s theme choices were: SOTM, Valentine, or Winter. I chose Valentine’s.

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Supplies used are all CTMH: Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge, My Creations Banner, Sweetheart Paper Pack, Silver Brads, Mad About You stamp set (December SOTM), Bling Assortment Buttons, Black Waxy Flax, 3D foam tape, Crochet Flowers, and Cotton Candy, Black, & Tulip inks.

This paper was on clearance for only $3 for the pack. It was one of my favorites so I just had to get another one. When we had Valentines as an option for this blog hop it arrived at the perfect time. At first I was going to make a card, then I thought maybe a layout, then I remembered that I wanted banners for holidays throughout the year. There is plenty of paper in a paper pack so I decided to go for it and the great thing is I would have it done for the upcoming holiday!

I cut the scalloped pennants using the Art Philosophy Cricut cartridge at 7″. I cut cardstock for the base on the ones that I used B&T paper on. I also mounted all the pieces on the My Creations chipboard Banner. One thing I noticed when I used the inside and out of the banners and I flipped some over to use the different patterns on the paper…the inside piece did not match up if I flipped it over. You’d think that with this pattern it wouldn’t matter but it must be off a little, just enough to not line up. On those pieces I added embellishments to cover up the space. Next time I make one, if I use this same pattern, I will use the cardstock as my base again and just use one piece of B&T paper so I don’t have to worry about it matching up exact. Letters are also cut with the Art Philosophy cartridge at 2″.

Here’s closer pictures because it looks much better when you can see it up close.

Your next stop is Lori’s Blog.

If you get lost along the way, you can scroll down to the previous post for a list of all participants.

2012 Stamp Sunday #1 – Rock Around the Block

Wendy — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 06:00:54 +0000

Okay, so here it goes…my first Stamp Sunday post! This week I just had to choose the Rock Around the Block stamp set from this month’s Close to My Heart Rock Around the Block Campaign. When I did the Blog Hop for this special I didn’t even use the stamp set so I wanted to make sure it didn’t get lost in my stash. It is a fun, versatile set.

Supplies used: Patterned paper from my stash, Stampin’ Up cardstock, CTMH Cotton Candy & Tulip ink, CTMH Rock Around the Block stamp set, and brads from my stash. Loosely based on a December 2006 Page Map sketch.

I used second generation stamping with Cotton Candy ink to get the lighter shade of pink. My original plans were to use the flower stamps around the title but I liked it with just the flourishes. I can’t believe that I didn’t use any of the flowers!

You can visit My CTMH Website to get this exclusive stamp set through January 31st, 2012.

Sonoma Workshop Layouts

Wendy — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 06:00:49 +0000

The Sonoma Workshop on the Go Kit includes:

Sonoma Level 2 Paper Packet ($9.95)
My Acrylix^® Sonoma Workshop ($13.95) (stamp set is exclusive to this workshop kit)
Mini-Medley Accents Pewter Collection ($4.95)
Sponges ($1.25)
Colonial White Cardstock (2 sheets) ($.98)
Workshop Guide ($1.00)

Here are my pages:

This is my most favorite paper from the 2011 Fall/Winter Idea Book! After completing the pages and cards, I just keeping looking at them because they are so beautiful. I was excited about this pack because we had just taken family photos (doesn’t happen very often) and I knew they would go perfect with this paper pack! The above layouts are from the workshop. I swapped out the background on the one and used Olive Cardstock and used the backside of the B&T that I was supposed to use to create the layouts below. I used paper and embellishments that were leftover from the workshop and bonus project materials.

Come back tomorrow to see the beautiful cards that you can create as the bonus project to this workshop.

Would you like to attend my Sonoma Workshop on January 27? Order by January 6 to save on shipping or order anytime and complete on your own.

Elemental Workshop Layouts

Wendy — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 06:00:13 +0000

The Elemental Workshop on the Go Kit includes:

Elemental Level 2 Paper Packet ($9.95)
My Acrylix^® Elemental Workshop ($13.95) (stamp set is exclusive to this workshop kit)
Just Blooms^® Flutter Paper Shapes ($5.95)
Antiqued Copper Designer Brads ($3.95)
Colonial White Cardstock (2 sheets) ($.98)
Workshop Guide ($1.00)

Here are my pages:

Come back tomorrow to see the bonus project that can also be made with the Elemental Workshop on the Go Kit.

This kit is available thru January 31, 2012 and February 29, 2012 (while supplies last).

CTMH Technique Blog Hop – Glitter Glitz

Wendy — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 12:00:13 +0000

Welcome to our Technique Blog Hop! This month there are 13 of us highlighting the Glitter Glitz Technique as shown on page 35 in the 2011 Autumn/Winter Idea Book! Glitter Glitz is such a great product with so many possibilities! This blog hop will be sure to jump start your thinking on the many different ways it can be used!

This blog hop is a circle so you can start wherever you want and continue through to see all the fabulous artwork incorporating this technique. If you are coming from Tonya’s Blog, you are on the right track!

Supplies are all Close to My Heart: Sophia Level 2 Paper Packet, Sophia Workshop Stamp Set, Stardust Glitter Glitz, Goldrush, Hollyhock, and Pear inks, and Mini-Medley Pear (Buttons).

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First I just have to say that Glitter Glitz is one of my favorite products. Close to My Heart currently has four different colors available – Stardust, Bronze, Silver, and Red. It is so versatile and can be used to sparkle-up anything including stamped images, ribbon, flowers, buttons, and more. You can also use it for doodling or accents.

Now to my layout…it is made from the Sophia Workshop on the Go Kit and I made it my own by adding some Stardust Glitter Glitz. I love the fine-tipped applicator! It makes it so easy to control for making thin or thick lines. I added glitter to my stamped images, to the pattern paper, and along my scalloped border. I also put some around the edges of my flower. The middle of my flower is a pear-colored button. I added the Glitter Glitz to the middle and around the edge. Once that dried, I poked a tulip-colored brad through the button holes for extra detail.

Thanks for stopping by! Please continue on to Melissa’s Blog where you will find some additional artwork highlighting this technique! Be sure to leave a comment and let me know what you thought of my variation and happy hopping!

For a list of all the blog hop participants, go to the previous post.

Typeset Workshop Bonus Project – Cards

Wendy — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 06:00:03 +0000

The Typeset Workshop on the Go Kit includes:

Typeset Level 2 Paper Packet ($9.95)
My Acrylix^® Typeset Workshop ($13.95) (stamp set is exclusive to this workshop)
Milepost Shapes ($3.95)
Create-a-Shade^® Pearl Paint ($2.95)
Colonial White Cardstock (2 sheets) ($.98)
Workshop Guide ($1.00)

Scroll down to yesterday’s post to see the layouts that I made with this workshop kit.

Here are the Bonus Project cards:

I switched out the wooden buttons and used regular basic colored buttons. I used a mix of hemp and waxy flax.

Add these items to your order to create the workshop bonus project:

Dark Neutral Cardstock Shade Pack
Wooden Designer Buttons3

You can order this workshop kit on my CTMH Website through February 29, 2012 (while supplies last).

Typeset Workshop – Volleyball & Science Fair Layouts

Wendy — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 06:00:28 +0000

The Typeset Workshop on the Go Kit includes:

Here are my pages:

Come back tomorrow to see the Bonus Project (cards) for this workshop.

You can order this workshop kit on my CTMH Website through February 29, 2012 (while supplies last).

Pure Joy Baby Miracle Layout

Wendy — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 06:00:35 +0000

Supplies used: Close to My Heart Miracle Workshop on the Go Kit, DCWV Vellum Quote, CTMH Flip Flaps.

I knew as soon as I saw this paper that I would use it with these photos!

A Hard Day’s Work Layout

Wendy — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 06:00:34 +0000

Supplies used: Close to My Heart Passages Workshop on the Go Kit and Two Busy Moms Alphabet Stickers.

CTMH Technique Blog Hop – Ghosting

Wendy — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 12:00:00 +0000

Welcome to our Technique Blog Hop! This month there are 13 of us highlighting the Ghosting Technique as shown on page 45 in the 2011 Autumn/Winter Idea Book! The basics for this technique is to stamp an image with VersaMark ink, emboss it, then sponge around the image with a contrasting ink to create a negative image.

This blog hop is a circle so you can start wherever you want and continue through to see all the fabulous artwork incorporating this technique. If you are coming from Shirley’s Blog, you are on the right track!

All supplies are Close to My Heart: Zippidee Paper Packet, Zippidee Fancy Fuzz, Indian Corn Blue ink, Cranberry ink, Rustic Numbers stamp set, Argle Backgrounds stamp set, Save the Date stamp set, Cricut Art Philosophy Collection, and antique brads (Brads-Metal Assortment).

I cut the stars with my Cricut, then stamped on them with the Argle Background stamp, heated and sponged the color. For my title, I did the same thing but I used StazOn ink for the July.

Other ideas:

Stamp images after embossing, making them look like they are in the background (without having to use masking).

Use a variety of different embossing powder colors for even more flair.

If you don’t have the color of embossing powder that you need, you can stamp the image like normal, then stamp again overtop with Versamark and emboss it with clear powder.

Thanks for stopping by! Please continue on to Tracey’s Blog where you will find some additional artwork highlighting this technique! Be sure to leave a comment and let me know what you thought of my variation and happy hopping!

For a list of all the blog hop participants, scroll down to the previous post.

CTMH Spotlight Blog Hop – Embossing

Wendy — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 07:00:44 +0000

Welcome to the November 2011 Close to My Heart Spotlight Blog Hop! This month we are embossing! There are different types of embossing (dry or wet). Normally, when I think of embossing it’s the technique I used below where you use embossing powders, a type of wet (slow-drying) ink, and a heat gun. There is also dry embossing where you use a stylus or fancier embossing folders to create a raised look on your paper.

This blog hop is a circle so if you are just starting, continue until you make your way back here. If you are coming from Tamatha’s Blog, you are on the right track!

Supplies used are all Close to My Heart unless otherwise noted: Black Cardstock, Baby Pink Cardstock, Baby Pink Embossing Powder, Silver Embossing Powder, Versamark Ink, Key to My Heart stamp set, and Love Always stamp set.

I do not emboss very often but I do like the look of it. This card has a very elegant look and only took minutes to make.

Thanks for stopping by! Your next stop is Elizabeth’s Blog!

For a list of all the blog hop participants, scroll down to the previous post.

Time to Celebrate Birthday Layout

Wendy — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 06:00:50 +0000

This layout was made from a Close to My Heart kit that was a constant campaign awhile back. I can’t remember the name of it but I just love the layout and how I was able it was easy to fit a few or many photos.

Friends Layout

Wendy — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 06:00:25 +0000

Here is a layout of my daughter and a good friend. This is another swap layout. All supplies are Close to My Heart.