Project Inspirations: Mixed Papers

  The layout shown above is mixing paper from several different paper packets. This is such a great tip for using up the leftover paper from your CTMH paper packets! Check out the video below and then get creative mixing and matching paper from different paper packets! All your favorite CTMH products can be ordered from my website.

Studio J - Love it even more!

  There have been some great features added to Studio J and I wanted to share what I have been working on. I am happy to announce that I am very close to having 2009 scraped and in the albums thanks in large part to Studio J. I love how fast it is to create gorgeous layouts and that I can play around with the colors until I get it just right. These layouts look great next to my classic layouts. This first layout is probably one of my favorite from my most recent order. I love the color combination that I ended up with. I tried a few different colors before deciding on the two shade of green - Topiary and pear.

On this layout I had a few more pictures than the original design had. One of the most exciting new features in Studio J is that you can add photo wells!!! You can also move and resize existing photo wells!! It has really opened up the possibilities. You can find the feature in the photo and text tab on the left hand menu.

On the Thanksgiving 2009 layout and the Santa's Elves layout I want to point out the title. I created the drop shadow look but layering the title three times in three different colors. The bottom layer is black and using the arrow keys I moved it down and to the right a few points. The middle layer is white and moved up and to the left a few points. The top layer is in the color that coordinates with the layout and left in the center. Doesn't it make my title really pop! I just can't say enough good things about Studio J. You can try it out for free and the only thing you pay for is to have your layouts printed by CTMH or you can purchase the jpg files of your layouts and have them printed by a third party. If you would like more information or a one on one training session drop me a line or email. Log on to Studio J through my website. You can also check out more Studio J layouts here on my blog or in the Studio J art gallery.

National Scrapbooking Month 2013

I love love love the exclusive paper packet that CTMH released this month for National Scrapbooking Month. Below is a video that highlights the paper and multiple projects you could create with this paper packet. The layout above was created by my good friend and upline, Karen Pedersen. If you need even more layout ideas check out my post featuring the 3 layouts I created with this paper packet.

You can easily get your hands on this kit for just $10 after a $35 order on my website.

Dream Pop - National Scrapbooking Month

May is national Scrapbooking Month and CTMH is ready to celebrate with the vibrant exclusive paper packet!  You can get a special paper packet for only $10 when you spend $35 in May (valued at $19.95 retail). This paper packet includes 12 cardstock sheets as well as 12 B&T Duos® papers that were specifically designed for this promotion only—you can’t get the paper packet anywhere else! Check out the detail in the cardstock. Each cardstock sheet has a unique glossy resist pattern that will add texture and pop to all your creations!

Don't forget the May Stamp of the Month: Pinwheel. You could easily replace the flowers in the layout above with pinwheels to give these layouts a more masculine look. A picture of the stamp set is shown (right). The card below was created by my creative upline, Karen Pedersen. Check out the pic of Karen and I at a recent Album Retreat. She is so generous and beautiful inside and out!

All the items shown can be ordered on my website or by emailing me directly.

February Workshop: Chantilly

Chantilly WOTG Layout

  This month we will be creating 4 layouts with the Chantilly WOTG and coordinating accessories. Yes you read that right. FOUR LAYOUTS!! I was having so much fun working with this paper and I had plenty of extra so I created a bonus layout. The class will be on Thursday, February 21st from 6:30 - 9:30 at my house. If you would like to come email me with your order by February 5th or place your order online by the same date. Be sure to join the February Workshop order.  Are you long distance? No problem. I would be happy to email you the cutting guide for all four layouts. I have also posted the shopping list below. I pulled a bunch of accessories from previous workshops to accessorize the fourth layout so some of those items are not included on the shopping list. If you have any questions let me know. (iotamaker@gmail.com)

Chantilly WOTG bonus layout

Left hand page inspired by layout on page 19 or the new Spring/Summer 2013 idea book. Right hand page inspired by Karen Pedersen

Layout design from page 116 of the Imagine Book

February Workshop “Chantilly” Shopping List

BASIC Kit G1053                                                                              Page

¡ X7163B        Chantilly Level 2 Paper Pack                        18                  9.95

¡ Exclusive      Chantilly Workshop stamp set                       21             13.95

¡ Z1814           Chantilly Assortment                                  117                  5.95

¡ Z1807           Pink Glitter Gems                                        120                 3.95

¡ No #             2 sheets of White cardstock                           8                    .80

¡ No #             Workshop Guide                                                                1.00

                                                                                                           $35.60 You Pay $29.95!!

BETTER (Basic Kit + More Accessories)

¡ G1053          Basic Kit                                                          21              29.95

¡ Z1819           Chantilly Textiles                                           117               8.95   

¡ Z1826           Hollyhock Zipper Lace                                   122               3.95

¡ Z1682           **Noteable Alphabet                                    124               6.95

¡ Z1370           **Pink Assortment Buttons                            121              5.95

¡ Z1081           **Colonial White Waxy Flax                         121               3.95

¡ Z1096           **Embroidery Floss Neutral                          121               3.25                                       

                                                                                                                          62.95

Add ons:

S1302              February SOM: Home Sweet Home            139                17.95 or 5.00

D1546             Frame Flair                                                   19                17.95

Z1151             3-D Foam Tape                                            135                 5.95

Z1114             Piercing Tool Kit                                          131                 5.95

Z341               Memory Book Glue Dots                             132                 7.50

Z1686             Cricut Art Philosophy Collection                    15              99.00

       

*Stamp pad colors used Pear, Buttercup, Twilight, Cotton Candy, Black

You will need 2 extra sheets Champagne cardstock.

** You may already have this item from a past workshop

Capture the Date & Capture the Savings! CTMH November Promotion

Today I want to share with you this gorgeous layout Karen Pedersen created using the November stamp of the month: Capture the Date  and share the details about this month's promotion.

In November, you’ll get something extra when you buy the Stamp of the Month—50% off another stamp set! When you qualify for and buy the November Stamp of the Month set, Capture the Date, you’ll receive another stamp set* of your choice for 50% off—it’s like two promotions in one! The versatile Capture the Date stamp set is great for any layout, card, invitation, or calendar, and now you can choose another stamp set at half-off for more wonderful papercrafting. Get Capture the Date and then capture the savings today!

To show our support of Red Cross relief efforts for those areas of the US severely affected by Hurricane Sandy, Close To My Heart will donate $1 for every Stamp of the Month set sold as a part of this promotion during November.

* Offer valid for A-E and M size stamp sets only; K-size, Workshops on the Go^®, Cricut^® collection, and Stamp of the Month stamp sets are not eligible for this promotion. Maximum of one 50% off stamp set per order.

Orders can be placed online from my website or by contacting me directly (435.787.0125 ~ iotamaker@gmail.com). Check out yesterday's post to see the Flirty Workshop layouts that we will be creating this month. 

Perfect Pair - Last 2 Days and Final 2 Pairs!

 The Perfect Pair promotion is drawing to a close with our last 2 perfect pairs. Here is a review of the Promotion details:  Place an online order on my website of $75 or more during July and receive a paper packet and coordinating embellishment FREE—it’s a Perfect Pair! Which specific paper packet and embellishment you receive is based on the date you place their order (see below). This special applies to online shopping orders only.  While supplies last. Discounted products do not count toward a qualifying purchase. You do not get to pick which set you will get.

Here are the details about the pairs you get depending on the dates you order:

July 30-31     Believe Paper packet and Holiday pockets                                          $14.90

                       OR Wonderland paper packet and Wonderland My Stickease            $17.90

  The two layouts above feature the Believe paper packet and those adorable holiday pockets. The 2 layouts below were created with the elegant Wonderland paper packet and Wonderland My Stickease. Talk about a perfect Christmas in July promotion!  This is your last chance to get your hands on this fabulous paper so head straight over to my website and place your order!

  Don't forget that you will also qualify to receive the July Stamp of the Month: Live Out Loud for only $5.00!

Perfect Pair - Sophia

 The Perfect Pair promotion is in the home stretch. Here is a review of the Promotion details:  Place an online order on my website of $75 or more during July and receive a paper packet and coordinating embellishment FREE—it’s a Perfect Pair! Which specific paper packet and embellishment you receive is based on the date you place their order (see below). This special applies to online shopping orders only.  While supplies last. Discounted products do not count toward a qualifying purchase. 

Here are the details about the pairs you get depending on the dates you order:

July 26-29     Sophia Paper packet and Sophia My Stickease assortment                   $17.90

July 30-31     Believe Paper packet and Holiday pockets                                          $14.90

                       OR Wonderland paper packet and Wonderland My Stickease            $17.90

  I wanted to share a couple of layouts I created using the Sophia Paper. This paper was probably one of the most popular packets when it was introduced. Who can't love the bright vibrant colors and prints.  You only have 4 short days to get your hands on this paper so head straight over to my website and place your order!

  Don't forget that you will also qualify to receive the July Stamp of the Month: Live Out Loud for only $5.00!

Perfect Pair of Mayberry for FREE!

  The Perfect Pair promotion is in full swing. Here is a review of the Promotion details:  Place an online order on my website of $75 or more during July and receive a paper packet and coordinating embellishment FREE—it’s a Perfect Pair! Which specific paper packet and embellishment you receive is based on the date you place their order (see below). This special applies to online shopping orders only.  While supplies last. Discounted products do not count toward a qualifying purchase. 

Here are the details about the pairs you get depending on the dates you order:

July 21-25     Mayberry Paper packet and Mayberry My Stickease assortment          $17.90

July 26-29     Sophia Paper packet and Sophia My Stickease assortment                   $17.90

July 30-31     Believe Paper packet and Holiday pockets                                          $14.90

                       OR Wonderland paper packet and Wonderland My Stickease            $17.90


  I wanted to share a couple of layouts I created using the Mayberry Paper. This is such a fun bright paper. I especially love the quilt block paper from the layout above!  This is your last chance to get your hands on this fabulous paper so head straight over to my website and place your order!

  Don't forget that you will also qualify to receive the July Stamp of the Month: Live Out Loud for only $5.00!

Live Out Loud with the July Stamp of the Month

This awesome set (Live Out Loud) is available during the month of July only.  It is valued at $17.95 and you can purchase it at full price or earn it for only $5 with a $50 order! WOO HOO!  If you happen to take advantage of the Perfect Pairs special, you will not only get your Perfect Pairs for FREE, you will qualify for the Stamp of the Month(Live Out Loud) for only $5.  


I used stamps from this fabulous set on my Footloose Workshop layouts. You can check out the shopping list for those layouts in this post. Feel free to head on over to my website to start ordering. Here is what the whole set looks like. (pictured right) How could you not just love this set? 

Perfect Pair - July CTMH Campaign

 I wanted to update my readers on the fabulous promotion going on right now on my website. Place an online order on my website of $75 or more during July and receive a paper packet and coordinating embellishment FREE—it’s a Perfect Pair! Which specific paper packet and embellishment you receive is based on the date you place their order (see below). This special applies to online shopping orders only.  While supplies last. Discounted products do not count toward a qualifying purchase. 

Here are the details about the pairs you get depending on the dates you order:

July 16-20     Lucky Paper Packet and Lucky My Stickease assortment                   $17.90

July 21-25     Mayberry Paper packet and Mayberry My Stickease assortment          $17.90

July 26-29     Sophia Paper packet and Sophia My Stickease assortment                   $17.90

July 30-31     Believe Paper packet and Holiday pockets                                          $14.90

                       OR Wonderland paper packet and Wonderland My Stickease            $17.90


If you place your online order between now and Friday you will receive the Lucky paper packet and the Lucky my stickease.  I LOVE the Lucky paper and wanted to share a couple of layouts I created using the Lucky paper. This is your last chance to get a hold of this paper so head on over to my website and place your order.  Don't forget that you will also qualify to receive the July Stamp of the Month: Live Out Loud for only $5.00!

Project Inspiration 2012 Spring/Summer Idea Book: Color Ready Seam Bindi...

I love Close To My Heart's Color-Ready Seam Binding Ribbon. It has endless possibilities. Check out the short video below that will share a few of the many possibilities. This amazing product can be ordered online from my website or by contacting me. What colors and techniques will you use to make your Color-Ready Seam Binding Ribbon add that perfect finishing touch to your project?

     

Studio J Love

  I have another Studio J layout to share with you today. I am a very goal oriented person. I set personal goals all the time. Just a few I am working on right now are 1. Don't eat any candy (I get one treat on Sunday) 2. Don't yell or loose my temper with my kids. (I am ambitious) 3. Complete and order minimum of 4 Studio J layouts each month (this sounds like the funnest and easiest goal of the 3!) Well so far I am doing really good at  finishing and ordering my Studio J layouts. ;) This is the one of the layouts I created last month. It was so fast and easy with those darn stickease. Do you like the lace boarder I created with the stickease? I also love how I can just drag and drop in photos and they are automatically cropped and re-sized to fit the photo wells. Sure saves me time from having to crop and print photos. 


  Would you like to create you own layouts with this super easy, user friendly, free, online program? Just head on over to my website, create your free account and start playing. You only pay to have your layouts printed.


  Do you want the best pricing and access to all of the layout patterns and kits? Become a member. Here are the details: There are two membership options available to choose from: a monthly membership that you pay for the first 3-month up front ($30) and then monthly thereafter ($10/month) or a 1-year membership for $99 - best value.
Membership benifits include: 

• Free shipping on one order per month (between 4 and 20 2-page layouts)! That's a $7.95 value! 

• Member's pricing on layouts is only $6.50 which is half price. 

• Memberships give you access to "Members Only" layout patterns and paper kits. WOO HOO!

• Members only promotions.

You can purchase a membership either right from your Studio J account or by contacting me (435.764.3598 ~ iotamaker@gmail.com). 

Super Studio J Layout - Flip Flap Style

Cover - Cut the left hand page vertically 4" from the left hand side
and the right hand page horizontally 4" down from the top.

Inside flip flap pages - Cut the left hand page vertically 4" from
the left hand side and the right hand page
horizontally 4" down from the top.

 Last fall my family had a big get together. We had multiple activities, lots of fun and I took HUNDREDS of pictures! Far more then what would fit on one layout but it was all one big event. So I thought to myself if I was scrapbooking these pictures classic style I would have used flip flaps to add real estate space. So I thought to myself why can't I use flip flaps with Studio J layouts! (do you see the big light bulb turning on over my head?) And that my friends is just what I did!

Base page

 

The full project required 3 2-page layouts. First I picked 2 layouts that could be divided into 2 sections. 4x12 and 8x12. (note the first and second layout shown).
  The 3rd layout was the base. The left hand page of the base and the inside flip flap page was about one part of the weekend, making the apple cider, while the right hand page of the base and the inside flip flap page was about another part of the weekend, zip lining.

Here are the finished layouts cut and in the sheet protectors and flip flaps.

Cover page

Left hand page with flip flaps open

Right hand page with flip flaps open

Couple of tips:

1. Make sure that you don't have any dimensional accents that are over your cut lines like ribbon, buttons, brads ect.
2. Try to coordinate your left hand base page with your flip flaps. What I mean by this is that if you are using different B&T papers for each part of the even you will want to make sure they remain consistent for the flip flap pages as well. Also, make sure your ribbon and accents stay consistent. I made the mistake of using two different ribbon colors on the zip lining side. I also wish I had pulled more blue b&t into the flip flaps.
3. You can also add 4x6 and 6x6 flip flaps as well! The sky is the limit my friends!

Potential: March Stamp of the Month

A gorgeous new stamp of the month is available all month long. I have to admit this set was not my favorite until I saw the beautiful artwork created by the talented Karen Pedersen. now I can't wait to create with this set! Karen has done a great job showing how versatile this set is.

You can pick up this set for $17.95 or get it for only $5.00 with a $50 order. The set can be ordered online or by contacting me (435.787.0125, iotamaker@gmail.com)

If you missed the March promotion and want to find out how to get $450 of product and business supplies for just $99 check out the March 1st post.