Studio J - WOW!!!

Wow is all I can say! I had played a little with it last month using my downline's access, but didn't upload photos as I didn't want to clog up her account. So, today is the first day for most of us to get to use it. It's absolutely amazing! Whether you are going to use it as a design tool or create your Studio Scrapbook pages and have them printed, you will be amazed! I've been scrapping our Mediterranean Cruise with Vintage Travel and know that I will definitely be creating some layouts to purchase as there's no way I'll ever get all the photos scrapped tradionally, but I wanted to try a different paper package today...just for the variety. Here's a quick layout that I did. Be sure to click on the picture for a better look.

To learn more about Studio J and to enter the contest to win an album, visit Studio J.

December Club Projects

Boy...it's been crazy here since just after Christmas. I'm so behind with my updating!

The first sets of layouts were done using our new Studio J software. It is simply amazing! It's still in the testing phase for consultants, but should be released later this spring. I had so much fun designing the Imagine layouts below using our Majestic Blue My Reflections Kit.





Below are the layouts I created for the Cherish Club using the Jingle My Reflections Level 2 Kit. Fun!!

For our Stamp a Stack club, we used stamp set C1384 Neighborhood and papers from the Sweet Home and Good Times My Reflections Kits.

If you'd like to join any of our clubs, email me for all the details!

Happy New Year!

Did 2009 go by quickly or what?!! I can't believe it's 2010. It seems like just yesterday that we were all worrying about Y2K and if the computers would crash. Here we are 10 years later! Now I just need to remember to write the correct year in the checkbook! LOL!

Hope everybody has a healthy and Happy New Year!!

November Club Projects

For this month's Stamp a Stack club we're using C1381 Card Chatter-Thank You.



I absolutely love the Sweet Home papers! I'm so pleased with how these pages turned out! We'll be using X7116B Sweet Home Level 2 papers and X7116C My Stickease.

In our Imagine Club we're using the retiring Everlasting papers. I'm sad to see these go as they're one of my favorite Christmas papers. The set is X7085B.





Hope you like the projects!
If you're interested in any of my clubs, email me and I'll give you all the details!

The Magic Fountain of Montjuic

Kim and I did some scrapping this week of our CTMH Mediterranean Cruise. The Magic Fountain in Barcelona was one of the most breathtaking things that we saw. We were tired that day (Saturday) as we had only gotten about 8 hrs. sleep since we left NY on Wednesday. We'd walked Las Ramblas on Saturday afternoon and had gone to see La Sagrada Familia church. We headed back to the hotel after seeing La Sagrada Familia to rest for a little bit. After sitting down it was all we could do to get going again. LOL! But, the Magic Fountain was within walking distance of the hotel, so off we went. What a beautiful sight! As the water danced in various colors, the music played. It was amazing, gorgeous, and every other adjective you could think of!

So today, when I should be cleaning house or stacking the firewood, I just had to take the time to do the journaling to finish our page and post it here for all to see. We must have taken well over 50 photos each of the fountain, so this is just a small representation of splendor.

Enjoy!

October Club Artwork

I can't believe it's November 1st already!! Where did October go? Have you ever noticed that the time between Halloween and Christmas goes by in a blur!!

Speaking of Christmas! For October's Stamp a Stack club we used the Jingle Creative Basics and some of the Jingle My Reflections Level 2 paper pack to create these cute cards.

Our Cherish Club used the new Twitterpated My Reflections Level 2 paper pack.

And, for the Imagine Club, we used the retiring Rough & Tumble My Reflections Level 2 papers. I have a bunch of pictures of our grandson and my husband riding on all of the different John Deere tractors that we have, so I'll be using the pages with the Clover Meadow and Sunny Yellow to scrap those photos. We always joke that our grandson doesn't need to go to an amusement park as he has all the rides here. LOL!!

September Club Artwork

What a week! LOL!! I had planned on getting these posted earlier, but it's been one of those weeks!

Below you'll find the photo of the 10 cards we're doing in the September Stamp a Stack club. We used C1374 Spellbound to create our Halloween cards.




For our Cherish Club, we're using the new My Reflections Level 2 paper packet, X7117B, Grace. I really love this paper packet!

And, for our Imagine Club, we're using one of the soon to be retired My Reflections Level 2 paper packet, X7088B, Free Spirit.

August Artwork

Wow! What a crazy month August was! I was so busy I didn't get a chance to post these until now. As some of you know, I also create handpainted mailbox and vintage roofing slates to sell in a local shop, along with the doll clothes that I make. The end of July and August the city is filled with tourists and I tend to work under the gun most of the month as people want things customized and delivered to them before they leave. It's a crazy time, but I work best under pressure, so it works out well. LOL!

Pictured here are the cards we're making in the August Stamp a Stack Club. We used C1360 It's a Zoo. Most of the cards were done with the Expedition B&T papers, but, of course, I had to throw a couple of pink elephants in. LOL!




In our Imagine Club, we're using the retiring Floral Tapestry My Reflections kits. Love this paper!

And, for our Cherish Club, we used the new Back Country papers. I love these pages!! I hope you like them also.

Club Artwork

Man...it sure has been busy lately! It's now officially the tourist season here, so I've been busy painting special order items and sewing to keep the racks full. I'm a bit late posting the July club artwork, but here they are. My travelin' buddy is off to Africa on the 19th of August, so I used the Expedition papers this month and will give them to her for her pictures when I see her again. These pages are also great for a day at the zoo.

Imagine Club using CTMH Expedition Level 2 pack




Cherish Club using CTMH Moon Doggie Level 2 pack




Stamp a Stack Club using B1330 Surprise


Close To My Heart had their Leadership convention in Long Beach, CA this past week. There are lots of new and exciting items and programs coming out soon! I'll be sure to post more info once I get the Idea Book in my hot little hands!!

Wow! Have you ever thought about becoming a CTMH consultant?

If you love creating beautiful artwork like I do, and you've considered joining Close To My Heart as a Consultant, now is the time! If you sign up during July you can choose five wonderfully creative products for FREE! And that's with no additional shipping/handling or tax charged! During July we are treating new Consultants to your choice of five items worth up to nearly $100 retail from our Favorite Five product list to help you jumpstart your business. You'll find beautiful papers, embellishments, card kits, a versatile stamp set, and more to help you create great art. So, for your sign-up fee of just $99 you'll receive about $400 total retail in product! It's an incredible deal that will really jumpstart your business and your artwork! And, to make this special even more valuable, if you choose to add on the Scrapbooking and Stamping kits, you will be receiving approximately $730 in wonderful Close To My Heart products for only $209.00! What a fabulous opportunity to start your own business!

Check out all that comes in your consultant kit!

Does this sound like something you would like to do? Visit my website for all the details, or email me and we can chat!

This is the cutest video!

I couldn't resist putting it on my blog. I've seen parts of it this morning on the morning shows, but hadn't seen all of it. It is just TOO CUTE!

Deal of the Day!

Have you been participating in the Close To My Heart Deal of the Day promotion? There have been some great deals! $220 Goody Box for only $100! Free product with each stamp purchase! Be sure to visit my website each day to see what the current deal is. This promotions runs through June 30th.

June Club Projects

Just getting a chance to post our June Club projects.

For our Imagine Club, we're using Close To My Heart's Route 66 My Reflections Level 2 paper pack. Reminds me of the 1960's. Love the papers and the colors in this kit.

For our Cherish Club, we're using the new CTMH Tinkerin' My Reflections Level 2 paper packet. I really like these layouts!

And, for the Stamp a Stack club, we used the CTMH My Acrylix stamp set called Extreme Happiness. We'll also be using papers from the Moon Doggie My Reflections Level 2 paper pack. While checking out Jeanette Lynton's (owner of CTMH) blog, I fell in love with her Pansy Purple, Petal, New England Ivy and White Daisy color combo used in the Monday Color Challenge.

If you'd like info only any of our clubs, and how you can receive freebies from being in a club, email me.

June Kit of the Month

Life is filled with thrilling moments, and nothing says "adventure" like Close To My Heart's Back Country paper packet with it's spirited designs and outdoor flair. This month's Kit of the Month provides all the materials you will need to create three 2-page layouts, plus 3 cards. Visit my website to see the rest of this kit and place your order.