Little Diva with Sophia!! Did you notice I love Sophiaand this Diva!

This is another 1 of the 5 art pieces I sent to Close to My Heart with my Extravaganza application.  I loved making this layout because it features by beautiful, diva, granddaughter Addison!  Like the easel card box, I went all out on embellishments on this layout.  Let me tell you what all I used and then you tell me what you think!

Supplies:

D1416 State of Mind Stamp Set

C1441 Affection Stamp Set

D1472 Simple Memories Stamp Set

Z1274 Designer Brads

Z1339 Mini-Medley Pear

Z11265 Rub-Ons Primavera

Z1261 Lots of Dots Irresistible

Z671 Clear Embossing Powder

X7131B Sophia level 2 Paper Pack

Z2128 Hollyhock Ink Pad

Z2197 Pear Ink Pad

Z1311 Circle Punch

Z578 Corner Rounder

Z1313 Glitz Glitter Gel

Z1278 Dimensional Elements Hearts

Z1327 Sparkles - Blue & Green

Z1326 Sparkles - Pink, Red, Purple

Z1370 Assorted Buttons - Pink

So what do you think??

Fanfare Scrapbooking & Card Workshop

It is time to Celebrate your family relations with Fanfare's Cranberry, Pacifica, Sky, and Sunny Yellow.  Whether it is a birthday celebration or July 4th this workshop is perfect.  It includes the Fanfare level 2 paper packet, an stamp set that is exclusive to this workshop, CTMH's new Buttons Blue Assortment, and Embroidery Floss Neutral Assortment.  I am hosting this workshop in July so if you would like to attend or get your own workshop just let me know and I'll hook you up!

Easle Card Box with Sophia!!

This is an Easel Card Box that I made as one of 5 art pieces that I submitted to be an Extravaganza instructor at the Close To My Heart convention in Anaheim, CA this summer. I guess they liked my work because they chose ME! I have been working on my display boards (featuring products that will come out in the next catalog in August!) and am getting so excited that I was selected!!! Did I mention that I also get $500 in FREE Close To My Heart products!!! WooHoo - love FREE CTMH stuff!! Any who, I want to give you the long list of products I used on this box. I was really, really into embellishing so I used tons of stuff to add bling bling to the project. Is it any wonder that my class outline at Extravaganza is about adding bling to your projects!

My supplies:

Z1370 Buttns Pink Assortment

Z1326 Sparkles Red, Pink, & Purple Assortment

Z359 Buttercup Waxy Fax

Z1269 Filigree Charms

Z1336 Opaques Pearl

C1456 Heartfelt Treasures Stamp Set

X7131B Sophia Level 2 paper pack

Z2197 Pear Ink

Z2128 Hollyhock Ink

Z2106 Blush Ink

Z1392 2" Scallop Circle Punch

Z673 Embossing Powder - White

Z1384 Pink Collection Designer Ribbon

Let me know what you think of my first easel card!!  Share some love and give me some feedback!

Studio J® Free-for-All!

During our Studio J® Free-for-All in June, we're giving everyone a FREE Studio J® JPG file—no purchase required! Simply log on to Studio J, create a layout, then order one JPG file of your layout during the checkout process. It's as easy as that! We're offering one free JPG file per customer account during June, so customers who already have a Studio J or a MyCTMH® account are ready to log on and start creating. If a you don't have an account, no worries—you can log on and create an account and then order your free JPG file with no strings attached. So go ahead and get started with studio J!  www.dblack.myctmh.com

You & Me: Stronger Together

Purchase the You & Me kit to support those affected by severe weather. Together we can make a difference!

SEVERE FLOODING, TORNADOES, AND STORMS HAVE AFFECTED
the lives of thousands across the United States, but together we can make a difference.

During the month of June, purchase the You & Me scrapbooking kit for only $15 (a retail value of $34.95), and a portion of the proceeds will be donated to the American Red Cross Spring 2011 Floods and Tornadoes relief operations. With the You & Me kit, you’ll create two fully embellished two-page layouts using the included instructions, papers, D-size stamp set, and accessories. At only $15, this kit is more than 50% off the retail price.

You’ll win by getting the kit at a phenomenal price, and those in the weather-devastated regions will benefit from your charitable contribution. Together we can make a difference; together we are stronger!

You & Me Scrapbooking Kit Includes:
1 – My Acrylix® You & Me Stamp Set (D-size)

1 – 12" × 12" Colonial White Cardstock

6 – 12" × 12" B&T Duos® Papers (New! Cardstock-weight)

1 – 6" × 9" You & Me Irresistibles™ Chipboard Die-Cut Sheet

1 Yard – Chocolate Stripe Ribbon

1 Package – Opaques Mocha Adhesive Gems

1 – Instruction Guide

Featured Colors: Chocolate, Crème Brulee, Olive, Smoothie

* Offer valid June 2–30, 2011, or while supplies last. No qualifying purchase required. Tax and shipping/handling charges apply. The placement of the donations is prioritized by the American Red Cross, with all money earmarked for disaster relief from the tornadoes and flooding in the midwestern and southeastern United States.

Contact me to get yours today!!

Miracle Scrapbooking & Card Workshop

What is the perfect color combination for your summer layouts?  The answer is Miracle's Bamboo, Crystal Blue, Heavenly Blue, and Sweet Leaf!  Put this paper packet together with an exclusive stamp set that coordinates with the paper, and CTMH's NEW Kraft Color-Ready Borders and you have a winning workshop.  I am holding this workshop in June so if you would like to participate or just get your own workshop kit, let me know!

This is my MIRACLE workshop for June and it is really a miracle workshop. The new color ready borders are really the bomb.  I used Easter pictures of Addison to complete this beautiful 4 page layout.  What have you done with your Easter pics??  If your answer is "nothing yet", then you need to take a look at this super cool workshop kit of the month.

Your Dreams Can Come True!

Check out this awesome new video by Close To My Heart.

This was a super fun art piece that I made to submit to Close To My Heart with my application to be an Extravaganza instructor.  As most of you know, I was selected to be an instructor this summer at the CTMH convention in Anaheim, CA.  I am so excited that I was selected
This fun piece was made using our mini-medley album and one of my favorite paper packs, Mayberry.  I used our awesome stampable canvas buttons to create the bunny.  I love the finished piece and can't wait to hang it in my studio!  What do you think about this hanging?

SuperCool Banner!!!

This is our new dimensional banner! I just could not wait to make one for myself and made this one for my studio!  What esle but...Create With Heart!!  I used one of my fav paper packs...Mayberry.  If you want details of this super cool banner just let me know!!!

You & Me National Scrapbooking MONTH!!

I've already shared with you the FANTASTIC special for May Scrapbooking Month, the You and Me kit, that you can purchase at a huge discount.  I wanted to show you my finished pages using this kit, featuring my favorite subject these days, my granddaughter, Addision.  I am tickled with the finished project.  How do you like our May special?  Give me some feedback.

National Scrapbook Month!

We are celebrating National Scrapbooking Month in May with a fabulous promotion! During May, when you place a minimum order of $50 US / $55 CAN for any Close To My Heart products*, you can grab an exclusive You & Me scrapbooking kit for just $15/$16.50—that’s more than half off the retail value of the kit! Woo-hoo! You can also purchase the kit outright for $34.95/$38.95 with or without a minimum purchase. It’s a charming kit you are sure to love. It features two fully embellished layouts, each with their own unique personality, a D-size stamp set, and an instruction guide to step you through the creation process. As part of our promotion, we’re also offering new Consultants who join Close To My Heart in May one FREE You & Me scrapbooking kit plus 50% off their New Consultant Kit! It's an incredible value just for May!