Scrapbook Retreat Project #3

4½" x 4½" Thanks Card - Wishes: All Squared Up™

Supplies:
D1187 My Acrylix® For Every Occasion
X7156B Clementine Paper Packet
Z1375 Kraft Cardstock
Z2164 Sorbet Exclusive Inks® Pad
Z2171 Saddle Exclusive Inks® Pad
Z281 White Hemp
Z1753 Sparkles Brown & Tan Assortment
Z1790 Cricut® Artiste Collection Cricut® Shapes:
3¾" Accent 1 <1>
Scalloped Circle
Circle

Clearly the Best: The Stamp Behind the Mask

My Craft Channel: The Stamp Behind the Mask

Discover the versatility of masking: a stamping technique for only stamping particular sections of your image. Pick and choose the designs and stamp only the parts you want.

Scrapbook Retreat Project #2

Cricut Artiste Collection: Gift Bag

Supplies: Pirouette

D1187 My Acrylix® For Every Occasion
X7148B Pemberley Paper Packet
1388 Colonial White Cardstock
Z2130 Indian Corn Blue Exclusive Inks® Pad
Z1363 Brad Blue Assortment
Blue Ribbon
Z1790 Cricut® Artiste Collection Cricut® Shapes:
8" 3D Object <Hallween>
Pirouette

Scrapbook Album - In Remembrance of Sharon Curtis

I finally got up the courage and strength to start my Mother's remembrance album at the scrapbook retreat.  I'm not really sure how I got through it without crying besides the fact that I was so focused on completing the album for my Step Father that I don't really remember placing each picture.  When I completed the album on the last night we were there I cried tears of joy.  I couldn't believe I finished it...Thank you to all the ladies who cheered me on and supported me along this journey!

To my mother, Sharon Dawn Curtis - 8/6/51 to 7/16/12
I miss you more than words can say, I love you the mostest in the whole wide world! xoxo

These are just a few of the pages I did, I hope you like them.

Clearly the Best: Alcohol Marker Madness

My Craft Channel: Alcohol Marker Madness

Learn how to color stamps with your pair of coordinating alcohol-based markers that are sure to brighten a page, spruce up a card, and add pizazz to any project!

Scrapbook Retreat Project #1

Hello!

I'm back from my retreat (sad face).  I had such a great time, we laughed, we cried, we made cards, 3D items, we laughed some more, relaxed and enjoyed each other's company.

Here is the first item I demonstrated:

One of my gals loved the look so much she spent the rest of the day making Christmas cards with the same layout, changing the center piece for each card!  Kudo's Barbara, they came out great!  Glad my project inspired you...

Supplies used:

ITEM #	PRODUCT	COST

1388                   Colonial White Cardstock                                                                                      $14.50 X7155B               Avonlea B&T Duos® Paper Packet                                                                            $9.95 Z1741                 Grey Sparkle Badge Buttons                                                                                   $4.95

C1504	My Acrylix® Fall Harvest	$13.95
Z2111	Chocolate Exclusive Inks® Pad	$5.25
Z2137	Olive Exclusive Inks® Pad	$5.25
Z697	Sponge

Getting Organized - Challenge #8 - Getting Ready for a Crop

Download the PDF for this session here

I wish I had made it to this challenge before I went to my retreat a couple weeks ago!  So, how did everyone do, did you finish all the challenges?  Are you organized?  Would love to hear your comments on these classes!

Clearly the Best: Coordinate with Cricut® Cuts

My Craft Channel: Coordinate with Cricut® Cuts




Learn how to use your stamps to bring Cricut^® cut-outs to life! Many Cricut^® shapes from the Artiste and Art Philosophy collections coordinate with stamp sets so you have more potential for creating, decorating, and accessorizing!

Artiste project: Gift Box with Flower

I made this gift box for a friend at work, who is transferring to another department, as a farewell gift and a reminder of her friends at City Hall. I filled it with paper clips, sticky notes and binder clips so she could put it on her new desk.

 This project from the Cricut artiste cartridge was so easy to make and assemble! For the finishing touch I made one of the flowers from the cartridge as well and placed it on the top of the box along with some pearls.

Getting Organized - Challenge #7 - Inks, Chalks, Pens and other Coloring Agents

Download PDF here

How is everyone doing on the challenges?  Do you have a favorite challenge?  I'm still plugging away at the previous challenges...but I will get to the end, I've made a promise to myself that I will GET ORGANIZED!!

Enjoy!

CAPTURE THE DATE, CAPTURE THE SAVINGS!

Save 50% off any stamp set* of your choice when you qualify for and buy the November Stamp of the Month set for $5!

Stamp of the Month

November 2012 Capture the Date

(SEE THIS IDEA BOOK)AUTUMN/WINTER 2012 IDEA BOOK

Capture the Date, set of 72

Recommended Blocks:
1" × 1" (Y1000)
2" × 2" (Y1003)
2" × 3 1/2" (Y1009)

BEAUTIFUL STAMPS, AMAZING DISCOUNTS

Each month you can enjoy a new D-size stamp set, available for one month only, for just $5—that’s over 70% off retail! When you place an order of $50 or more in Close To My Heart products, you qualify for this special Stamp of the Month pricing.

November 2012: Capture the Date (S1211A)

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INCREDIBLY COOL CRAFTS

In love with the artwork we created with this stamp set? Get ready to make it yourself! Purchase the materials listed here along with your deeply discounted Stamp of the Month set to get started!

Materials Needed

1. S1211AMy Acrylix^® Capture the Date
2. X7157BDakota Paper Packet
3. Z2173Slate Exclusive Inks^® Pad
4. Z1755Posh Journaling Spots
5. Z1752Sparkles Clear Assortment
6. Z1701Baker’s Twine Neutral Assortment
7. Z1790Cricut^® Artiste Collection

Required Tools

1. Z1686Cricut^® Art Philosophy Collection
2. 1388Colonial White Cardstock
3. 1243Goldrush Cardstock
4. X5762Lagoon Cardstock
5. Z2123Goldrush Exclusive Inks^® Pad
6. Z2195Lagoon Exclusive Inks^® Pad
7. Z1711Foundry^® Binder Clips
8. Z1294Sanding Kit
9. Z1204Bone Folder
10. Z821Clear Detail Embossing Powder
11. Z891VersaMark^® Ink Pad
12. Z341Memory Book Mini Glue Dots^®
13. Z11513-D Foam Tape
14. VariousAdhesive
15. VariousThread
16.  Cricut^® Craft Room

12" × 12" Time Flies Page

HELPFUL HINTS

To create the techniques featured in this artwork, follow the helpful hints outlined below. Then use the pattern (Reflections: Front & Center—Accent Band™) found on page 74 of our how-to publication Reflections^® for inspiration.

• Cut the title letters at 3/4" and 1 1/4", found in the Cricut^® Artiste booklet.
• Cut the hearts at 1 1/4" Shift <Heart1>, found on page 26 of the Cricut^® Art Philosophy booklet.
• Emboss a design on the title letters with VersaMark^® ink and heat set.
• To create the six vertical heart rows, line three hearts up and stitch to secure.
• Embellish with stamped accents, paper accents, and accessories, adding dimension with 3-D foam tape as desired.

7" × 5" Happy Birthday Card

HELPFUL HINTS

To create the techniques featured in this artwork, follow the helpful hints outlined below. Then use the pattern (Wishes: Midpoint™) found on page 77 of our how-to publication Wishes™ for inspiration.

• Create the zigzag strips in Cricut^® Craft Room by altering the diamond border at 1/2" Shift+Accent 2 <Dad>, found on page 75 of the Cricut^® Artiste booklet.
• Cut the Colonial White journaling tag at 2 1/2" Accent 4 <o>, found on page 49 of the Cricut^® Artiste booklet. Trim as desired.
• Embellish with stamped accents, paper accents, and accessories, adding dimension with 3-D foam tape as desired.

Count with Me Box & Cards

HELPFUL HINTS

To create the techniques featured in this artwork, follow the helpful hints outlined below.

• Cut the box at 5 1/4" 3D Object <j>, found on page 57 of the Cricut^® Artiste booklet.
• Create the connected title in Cricut^® Craft Room by linking some of the letters together so they are all joined together. Cut at 3/4" using the Cricut^® Artiste cartridge.
• Cut the hearts for the front of each pocket at 1 1/4" Shift <Heart1>, found on page 26 of the Cricut^® Art Philosophy booklet.
• Add visual interest by hand-stitching around the front of the box.
• Embellish with stamped accents, paper accents, and accessories, adding dimension with 3-D foam tape as desired.

Halloween Party 2012

Hello everyone, hope everyone had a fun and safe Halloween.  I wanted to share the annual Halloween party pictures from this years party, we had such a good time I just had to share!  Enjoy!

Clearly the Best: Dauber Dynamite

Discover the beauty of sponge daubing. When you ink your stamps with sponge daubers, you can create a soft, shaded look that is perfect for a gentle image to complete a page or card!