August 2015 card workshop

Here are the 3 cards we made for our August card workshop. It was a lot of fun, but I must admit - the first card was a lot of time to cut all the overlays out. But looking at the card - well worth it - don't you think :)

Tips:

Card #1:

• I used the Artbooking cartridge, overlay - punch out all the little cut outs from the overlay ... save the circles and stars!
•  Originally, the overlay was 12 x 12 and I sized it down to my card size
• For the color spots, I used various scraps of B & T papers - great way to use it up!
• Use either liquid glass or a glue pen to adhere the scraps on the back
• After cutting the overlay in half (you get enough for 2 cards out of each cut), adhere the color spots, then adhere 3-d spots. Make sure you have some in the middle as well
• Also put 3-d spots on your tag to make it even.

Hope these tips, helped - if you should have any questions, please contact me and I will be more than happy to answer them.

You can find any of these products on my website.

A real easy way to look for a product is to type either the product # or the name into the search box.

Card #2:

• After cutting my various strips I started by stamping my glacier strip in the middle using the "random" stamping method in the middle, going out to both sides.
• Stamp the sentiment
• Have two pieces of shimmer trim of equal length, dove tail them and adhere them to your sentiment piece
• Then adhere 3-d spots on the back
• Before you adhere any of the strips lay out your pieces the way you want them on your card, once you are happy the way it looks - go ahead and put it together. If you want to add more bling - go ahead! Make it your own!

Card #3:

• Stamp the sentiment
• Dovetail the sentiment piece
• Adhere shimmer trip to glacier cs
• Adhere sentiment piece, you may want to use 3-d dots for that
• Before you adhere this piece to the white cs, lay it down where you want it and stamp the three leaves, then adhere the sentiment piece, add bling
• Then layer your card and you are done!

Here are the products you will need:

Z1906 Artbooking Cartridge
11385 White CS
S1508 Framed (August SOM) - but we have other great frame sets
Z2060 Thin 3-d tape
Z553 Glue Pen, Mem Bond. Glue
Z2195 Lagoon Ink
Z3041 Oceanside Sequins
Z2140 Outdoor Denim Ink
C1619 So Many Smiles
X7197B Zoe Paper Pack
X5770 Glacier CS
Z2641 Glacier Ink
Z2173 Slate Ink
Z2164 Sorbet Ink
Z1918 Shimmer Trim
Y1000  1 x 1 Block
Y1003 2 x 2 Block
Y1006 3 x 3 Block
X254 White cards & Envelopes value Pack

Again, these were very fun! Until next time,

Happy stamping - Margit

Today is the Last Day!

Today is the last day to this super versatile stamp set. With three frames and nine different sayings in one set its a must-have for any stamper! This is the set we used for my last card work shop. I will post pictures soon. Do you want to get "Framed"? Don't delay!

What's a STAMP OF THE MONTH?
 
Each month Close to My Heart has one stamp set that is only available for that month. You can purchase it for full price at $17.95, or save over 70% and get it for just $5 when you place an order of $50 or more on my shopping website. Stamp of the Months are only available during their assigned month, once they're gone, they're gone! To find the current Stamp of the Month on my shopping website, go to the "promotions" tab in the top bar and pull down to Stamp of the Month.

September 2014 Workshop - Christmas

September 2014 Workshop

 As promised - finally - here are the pictures of my September workshop! The pictures from the October workshop will be forthcoming shortly! I really do have a good excuse for being a bit behind the ball - my MIL has been in the hospital for the past 4 weeks and will likely be there for a while yet. We have been going there on a daily basis. It has been touch and go, lots of prayers...but let me tell you how a bit more about these cards ...

Really - creativity is therapy! Create for others, for yourself, but just do it! Whatever it is you enjoy, do it!

Here is a quick list of items:

C1587 Santa Claus
A1168 O Holy Night
D1553 Yuletide Greetings

I used all three sets for those three cards - love it!

Inks:

Cocoa, bamboo, cranberry, Juniper

Cardstock:

Cranberry, Ruby, Black, Colonial White, Sparkle & Shine (retired)

Embellishments:

Gold shimmer trim, red bakers thread, 3-d tape, itty-bitty sparkles, clear flourishes, red shimmer trim, sponge.

I also used the Artbooking Cartridge to cut the label for the Marry Christmas for the last card - makes it so much easier! Some of my ladies in the class are complaining that I am using the cartridges, because now they want to buy the cartridges - I mean, you get 700 images with each cartridge, 3 stamp sets and some other goodies!

As you look at each card you can see that I embellished each card with either distressing, or I added some markers to add some "umph".

Please go to my website and check in my "shopping" are to look for any of the items I mentioned up above. Any time you are looking for inspiration for cards - look at any of our previous idea books (I still have plenty extra) or our How to Books. That is where I go if I need inspiration. The internet is also a great place to go.

Please, let me know if I can help you be more creative - have fun!

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Floating Your Fancy

Get the most out of your Cricut^® Artbooking cartridge with these fun home décor ideas. You and your customers will love these unique ideas to use Artbooking cutouts to create decorative floating frames and functional message boards for your home. These quick and easy projects are pretty and practical—the best kind of craft!

Artbooking Made Easy: Fun in the Sun

What does summertime mean for you and your family? Is it camping in the woods or swimming in the ocean? No matter your destination, the summertime-themed keys on the Artbooking cartridge will have the perfect cutouts to use in recording all those unforgettable memories.

This is the last video of this series - so enjoy. But never fear - you can always revisit all the cool tutorials, because you want to learn how to use these wonderful cartridges :). Have fun!

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April Stamp of the Month: Balloon Talk A stamp set worth a thousand words! Looking for the right thing to say? Catch a balloon from the April Stamp of the Month and set your message afloat! During April only, you can purchase a bubbly assortment of sentiments in the Balloon Talk stamp set for just $5 when you place a qualifying order of $50. Whether you want to send a thank you, a compliment, or a simple hello, this set of 24 will help you find just the right words. It’s a deal that will leave you speechless! See the April Stamp of the Month »

My Creations™ Journaling Cards Box

Keep your cards all in one (very adorable) place.

With so many scrapbooking elements at your fingertips, it’s important to have a good way to keep them organized! Items from our My Creations™ line can be just the ticket, and the new journaling cards box is no exception. This 4½" × 6¼" × 1⅜" box with magnetic closure and a tiered bottom is the ideal place to store your Picture My Life™ cards, and also makes a perfect gift for cards and notes. The white chipboard surface leaves plenty of room for you to add your own creative touch, making it both extremely handy and extremely cute!

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Artbooking Made Easy: All-Star Scrapbooking

Put your team spirit on paper with the sports-themed keys on the Artbooking cartridge. With footballs, basketballs, soccer balls, and teamwork sentiments, these cutouts are the perfect accent to any team photos, whether it be sports, dance, or other activities. Yet the pennant banner, chevron overlays, and star border are just the thing for any theme! The sports-themed keys will leave you and your customers wanting to do a victory dance.

New Heights Abound

Sometimes it’s the details of a page that makes it really shine. But adding some glitter paper, Shimmer Trim, and glitter gems doesn’t hurt, either! Learn how to make a sparkly bouquet of balloons by combining embellishments, Cricut^® cutouts, and specialty paper. You and your customers will get carried away by these glitzy decorations.

Artbooking Made Easy: Fab Frames

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Decorate your walls, tables, mantles, and more with these picture-perfect pennant frames, adorned with shapes and cutouts from the Cricut^® Artbooking cartridge. From flowers to snowflakes to titles, you and your customers will love the versatility, ease, and look of these artistic embellishments.

Project Inspiration: Transform Your Stamps

Think outside the stamp set theme! We’ll show you how to transform your icon stamps into borders, embellishments, and backgrounds that create subtle patterned paper. Watch the video for revamped ideas using the My Acrylix™ Do Your Best stamp set.

Artbooking Made Easy: Top Secret

The secret is out! We love the Cricut^® Artbooking cartridge because it is our go-to source for documenting meaningful memories with just the push of a button. The shapes on the top secret–themed mini album keys are perfect for scrapbooking your big ideas and big adventures! Watch the video to learn more.

Artbooking Made Easy: Nursery Rhymes

 

Using the nursery–themed keys on the Cricut® Artbooking cartridge will have you singing your favorite nursery rhymes, reliving your cherished childhood memories, and reminiscing about your baby’s first years. Watch the video to see these two keys in action.

Artbooking Made Easy: Sweet Smiles

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Watch the video to see how to use the Cricut^® Artbooking shapes, icons, and borders to scrapbook memories of your baby—the smiles, the messes, and the sweetness. It’ll have you grinning from ear to ear!  

I love this cartridge, because it is not just for scrapbooking - but you can use it for so much more like cards and home decorating. Have fun!

Artbooking Made Easy: Sugar & Spice

You can find the Artbooking cartridge in the shopping area of my website. With the Spring/Summer edition you can now order your own copy right from the website! Just click on "Products" and you can page through the book and then you click on "Shopping" and the last item you see will be the new book!

Artbooking Made Easy: Crush on Artbooking

When you combine Cricut^® shapes with My Crush™ books, you’ll take your on-the-go art to new heights. Watch the video to see how you can cohesively bring two different worlds together: Cricut^® Artbooking shapes and My Crush books!

DIY: Easy 3-D Effects

Ever wanted to turn a flat Cricut^® shape into a 3–D element but didn’t know how? Watch the video to learn how easy it is to create beautiful 3–D embellishments from flat Cricut^®–cut shapes. From banners to embellishments on a scrapbook page to anything in between, we’ll show you how! It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3–D!

Artbooking Made Easy: Love Is in the Air

Use the Cricut^® Artbooking cartridge to create striking scrapbook pages for your loved ones, from happy couples to loving families to cherub–like babies and so much more! Plus, learn how to create dramatic backgrounds to perfectly complement your love-struck photos.

Artbooking Made Easy: Inspiration Mini Albums

It isn’t every day that inspiration comes along, but loved ones have a way of sharing it just when you need it. With cuts from the inspiration–themed keys of the Cricut^® Artbooking cartridge, your pages will say the things you can’t put into words yourself. Watch the video for ideas on combining your most treasured memories with borders, overlays, and other complementary shapes from the cartridge to make inspiring artwork of your own

Clearly the Best: Create the Date (S02E11)

 

Craft your own personal reminder calendar, with the faces of your loved ones as the backing for individual days. It will be so cute you’ll be the talk of the block for the whole year! Watch the video to get started.

Love these calendars using the acrylic stand,  there are so many cool things you can do with them. Have fun!

Artbooking Made Easy: Elegant Mini Albums (S01E15)

 

The Cricut^® Artbooking Collection knows sophistication, found on pages 46 and 47 of its booklet. You’re invited to watch as the graceful pages, borders, overlays, and more chic shapes from the elegance-themed keys of the cartridge add some creative class to projects. See the video for your first tasteful touch with these keys and the elevated works of art they produce.