Crafty Club Night - Typeset Cards

It is time again for another Crafty Club Night! This month we will be creating these 5 fun cards.  Most of the pieces and even the card bases are images found on the new Close To My Heart Cricut Cartridge! It makes these cards very fast and easy.  These cards also feature the new Typeset paper and the new corrugated Milepost Shapes.

The class will be on Thursday, September 22 at 7:00. The class cost is $12 which includes:
- Cardstock and B&T paper to create cards
- Milepost Shapes (48 corrugated chipboard shapes. $3.95 value)
- 12 Wooden Designer Buttons
- Black embroidery floss
- Use of my stamps and stamp pads
- I will provide the Create-a-shade pearl paint

Please bring your own adhesive and scissors.  I recommend for adhesive tombow and glue dots.

I will demonstrate how to use the Cricut Cartridge and will have your remaining pieces pre-cut! You must reserve your kit and seat at the class by Wednesday, September 14th 10:00 pm. Don't forget that if you place a minimum $25 order either when you register for the class or at the class you will receive a $5 discount off your class fee.

September Workshop Class - Part 2 Typeset

As mentioned in the previous post we will be using 2 kits this month. Why? Because there are 8 new kits in the Autumn/Winter 2011 catalog and I like them all and only have 6 months to use them and there is a great promotion that includes a DOUBLE D stamp set so it made sense to go DOUBLE crazy this month. Phew. That was a serious run on sentence. Did I mention that I have been potty training Allie, staying up way to late either scrapbooking or reading and am a little sleep deprived.
  Anyways back to the point of this post. So this is the other set of layouts we will be creating. Be sure to read the previous post that has the details about the Elemental layouts and let me know if you would like to come to my class and make all 6 layouts, learn about the new Cricut Cartridge and have a great time. I need to know by the 5th if you are coming to the class. You can also order all the products online from my website.  Don't forget about the National Stamping month promo as well. 

September Workshop Class - Part 1 Elemental

  I am so excited about his month's class. Do I say that every month? Well anyways I am excited because I had the opportunity to go a little Cricut Crazy! This month we are doubling up and using both the Elemental kit and the Typeset kit and on all 6 layouts we will be utilizing the new Close To My Heart Cricut Cartridge to cut out shapes, 3-D flowers, and letters. And I did it all while potty training Allie! It is the power of the Cricut. Ok really the two are not related and in fact the potty training thing has totally consumed my days and so I have been burning the midnight oil to get these layouts done. But that means that using a Cricut is so easy that you can do it with your eyes only half open and sleep deprived!
  Here are the other two layouts we will be creating using the elemental paper packet. . .

I love this paper packet. Each layout has a completely different look and feel. It makes it so easy to use by ANYONE! I have also included a shopping list.  All items are available on my website.  Better yet come to the class and learn all about the Cricut and make the layouts at my house! Call or email me by the 5th to attend the class.

September Close To My Heart Promotions

Card created by Karen Pedersen

It is National Stamping Month! Of course Close To My Heart wanted to celebrate with something special, so they created their very first DOUBLE stamp set that you can earn for FREE this month. The stamp set is two "D" size stamp sets (a "double D" if you will) put together in one envelope, called "Pair-a-Phrase". It's full of fun designs and sentiments for almost any occasion. During the month of September, if you spend $75 (before shipping and tax), this stamp set is yours for FREE! FREE I tell you.

If that isn't already enough how about a very functional versatile stamp of the month that you can add to your order for just $5!  Check out this stunning card that my friend and fellow consultant Karen Pedersen made.  It is TO DIE FOR! Ok maybe that is a little extreme but it is beautiful.

  So how can you get the most bang for you buck. Combine the promotions of course. Place a $70 order add the September stamp of the month - Limited Edition so that your total is now $75 and you get the Pair-a-phrase stamp sets for FREE. As Karen would say - Easy Peasy Lemon Squeezy!
  Do you just love that dollie and 3-d flowers that Karen used on the second card? Well it is all on the new Close To My Heart exclusive Cricut cartridge. I have to say that I am giddy over this amazing machine and cartridge! I don't have a Cricut cutting machine but I did get the cartridge and have been borrowing a machine from a friend.  I have been creating all week with this new amazing tool. (I will be posting workshop layouts next and you can check out what I made)
  You can take advantage of both promotions by placing an order online anytime from my website or by calling or emailing me.  I will be posting more beautiful artwork using both of these sets through out the month so be sure to check back.

Back To School 2011

And they're OFF! Yep School is officially here ready or not. I was heavy on the not but oh well. I sure love having my kids around during the summer. I love not having to deal with homework and  to be extremely honest I love having the help with the housework! That said I am excited for my kids to start a new year with new teachers, new friends, new experiences.

  Here is Brock sporting his all attitude t-shirt.  He informed me this year that he doesn't like shirts with collars.  I think that kids should dress up a little for school so it presented some challenges. I also don't normally buy shirts like the one he is wearing because I don't like the attitude but this one I thought was actually pretty funny and lets face it my kid has some "AMAZING AWESOMENESS!"

  Can you just smell the newness of these bright orange shoes? Calvin, by brother, would LOVE them! I will say that I do like the new cloths, new crayons, new shoes,  and new markers part of school.

   Mikele spent some serious time last night trying to decide what to wear on her first day of school.  I have to admit that I was the same way! She finally had Brock pick her outfit out for her. Brock said he picked an outfit that he thought would get the most attention from the boys. WHAT!! I totally smacked the kid. (in a totally non abusive way!)
  Anyways. I have to admit I didn't get much but what we did pick up mostly off the clearance rack is DANG CUTE!

 Mikele REALLY wanted laced shoes this year.

 Morgan (the neighbor) and Mikele - 2nd Grade and Brock 5th grade

Another Great Feature in the New Autumn/Winter 2011 Idea Book

  Are you just loving the new idea book as much as I am? I love the new size, more pages, and the new level 2 paper packets.  I also am LOVING all the artwork. Have you noticed the 5 Online Project Inspiration that are highlighted in the idea book? Each of these 5 projects have a coordinating online video that shows you how to recreated your own cards, layout or tag.  Here is a link to all 5 videos.
  Couple of other things I want to share with you today.  It is the last day to sign up for the Event Calendar class that I am co-hosting with Mandy from On The Avenue.  This calendar is a great gift for Christmas, birthday, ect.  If you would like to check out all the details head on over to Mandy's blog.You can check out the calendar as well as all the other projects Mandy will be offering. Call her today to sign up.  Finally don't forget the great promotions that are going on now through the end of the month.  You can really stack up the deals! Check out the details here. You can take advantage of these great deals on my website 24/7 or feel free to call or email me.

Stack the Deals and get 4 Stamp Sets for $5!!!

Artwork created using the August Stamp of the Month "Wicked"

How is it possible? Well let me explain. In August, when you place an order of $50 or more in products and purchase the August Stamp of the Month set, Wicked, for just $5, you’ll receive the My Acrylix® A Typeface bonus A-size set FREE (retail value $6.95)! Think of it as two promotions in one—qualify for and purchase the discounted August Stamp of the Month set, "Wicked" and we’ll throw in a second stamp set "A Typeset" FREE! It’s Extra! Extra!

Then to make the deal even sweeter we are also celebrating National Stamping month with a double D Deal! Get the Pair-a-Phrase double stamp set FREE when you place an order of $75 from August 15 through September 30, 2011. You’ll love this double set—two D-size sets in one envelope—which includes lots of clever phrases and coordinating images you’ll use in your handmade cards all year. And with a retail value of $35.90, this set drastically increases the value of your qualifying purchase! Have double the fun stamping during National Stamping Month with our new Pair-a-Phrase double stamp set! 

So how do you stack the deals to get 4 stamp sets for just $5?

This adorable card was made with the Pair-a-phrase Stamp set

Just place a $75 order that includes the August Stamp of the Month "Wicked" for just $5 from Aug. 15th - Aug. 31st and you get the following:

-Bonus stamp set "A Typeface" with $5.00 SOM   purchase - FREE (retail $6.95)
-August SOM 'Wicked' - $5.00 (retail $17.95)
-Two D-size stamp sets in the "Pair-a-Phrase" campaign - FREE (retail $35.90)

That's FOUR stamp sets for just $5.00 (plus ship/tax) instead of $60.80 retail. INCREDIBLE!

So where do you get your hands on this amazing combination of deals? Just head on over to my website. Call or email me with any questions. (435.787.0125 or iotamaker@gmail.com)

Swenson Family Photo Session

I had the opportunity to take pictures of my friend, Julie's family. What a fun group. Julie's mother-in-law told me she had not had family pictures taken for over 19 years!!! Boy did I feel the pressure.

You have to always get a picture with everyone showing their true colors! ;)

This was a cool tree up Blacksmith Fork Canyon.  It was an ordeal getting all the grandkids into the tree.

August Studio J Class: Featuring Stitching

I am taking RSVP for Wednesday nights Studio J class. (I will email you the session information when you RSVP) The class will start at 8:30pm and we will be creating the layout above or below, your choice.  I created the pink one then duplicated, rotated the right hand page and changed the colors and focal pictures to work for Brock's album.  You can create either or customize it for your own pictures.  Please let me know if you plan on participating. The class is limited to 9 participants.  For the class be sure to have your Kit, Pattern, Kit Mix, and photos selected and uploaded. For this layout you will need to select the following:

Kit: Discovery
Pattern: Silver Screen
Kit Mix: 2
Pictures: 8 pictures max (I turned the journaling square into a photo well)

If you have never joined one of the classes be sure to give me a call and we will get your Mikogo account set up and make sure you are ready to join the class Wednesday night. Let me know if you have any questions and I look forward to creating with you on Wednesday night!

Be sure to check out the Studio J "Love Your Layout" video in the post below.

Love Your Layout: August 2011

It is time for another "Love Your Layout" episode!  This quick and easy Studio J layout is perfect for your summer pictures.  I love the journaling technique shown in this video. Check it out!