Tuesday, July 22, 2014

Skylark Birthday Card

This card uses one of my favorite stamp sets.  Yes, I know it is retired, but I use it frequently.  The card base is Kraft Cardstock and the layer is Lagoon Cardstock.  The top layer, the bird and the wing are Skylark B & T.  The black border was drawn freehand.

 Here is the inside of the card.  It has a frame (D1527 Perfect Fit-Frames) that was cut using Art Philosophy and stamped with Sweet Leaf ink. The mini flowers and leaves were cut using Art Philosophy and then sponged with the coordinating ink. 

Tuesday, July 15, 2014

July All Day Crop

There will be an all day crop on Saturday July 19th at Bethel Hill United Methodist Church.
Come take time to scrapbook some of those summer memories or work on any project.  Imagine 7 hours of uninterrupted crafting!  You can bring along any type of project - cards to make, scrapbooking, quilting, sewing, beading or whatever you are working on right now.  I will bring my Cricut machine and all three of the CTMH cartridges.  Please bring your own mat(if you have them)  if you would like to cut anything.  There will be plenty of samples for inspiration.  Space is limited, so be sure to contact me  at scrapbookgirl2@gmail.com to reserve your spot.

Bethel Hill United Methodist Church
2000 Bethel Road
Lansdale, PA 19446.  
10AM to 5PM
Cost is only $10.00

Cricut cutting station with all three CTMH Cartridges
Close To My Heart How-To Books for inspiration
Studio J Demonstrations (Easy Digital Scrapbooking)
Cash and Carry Close To My Heart Products
Bring a bag lunch and a snack if you like
Drinks and snacks will be provided


Hope to see you there!
Mark your calendar for August 23 - there will be another all day crop.

Wednesday, July 9, 2014

Joyful Stars July Blog Hop

Welcome to our monthly blog hop.  I'm glad you are joining us this month.  If you are coming from Jolene's Blog, then you are on the right track.  This is a circular hop - it really does not matter where you start - just keep hopping until you return to the first blog you visited.  However, if you get lost,  go to Joyce's Blog where you will find the complete list of "hoppers" and their blog addresses.  This year, it is my 20th Anniversary with Close To My Heart so I decided to go to our annual Convention in Anaheim California to celebrate!  Convention was a blast!  You are going to LOVE all the new products - especially Artfully Sent- the new Cricut Cartridge.
I made a card for you today using one of the new stamp sets (D1616 Have a Happy Day) and a new ink color introduced at the Convention.  That is one of the benefits of being a Consultant and going to Convention - we get to see and use the new products.  We even go home with a goodie bag of new products so we can "play" until our new products arrive!  So this post is also a "sneak peek" at some of those new products as well as a blog hop.
The new color is called Thistle.  It is a beautiful shade of purple.  I used it to stamp the flowers on the White Daisy cardstock.  I also used Pear to stamp the chevron border and the leaves.  I love the clean, crisp, graphic look of this card.  You may also notice the new Thistle Diagonal Striped Ribbon.  It adds a bit of texture between the chevrons.  The White Daisy piece is on a Whisper card base.  The "Thinking of You" is stamped in Slate Ink.  There are some very versatile sentimets in this set.  You can find it on page 118 in the new Annual Inspirations Book. 
 Here is peek at 2 cards we made at Convention.  They were made using the same stamp set, the new Seaside Paper Pack and new sequin accessories.  It really is a very versatile stamp set - you are going to "need" one!


Thanks so much for joining us.  Now it is time to "hop" on over to Meg's Blog. I recently had the pleasure of meeting Meg at an event sponsored by Sizzix designer Eileen Hull.  Eileen decided to visit independent local scrapbook stores in the Northeast and stopped at a location right down the street from where I live.  You can read all about her exploits HERE.  It was a fun evening of crafting and sharing and of course meeting other crafters.

Wednesday, July 2, 2014

Close To My Heart Annual Convention

Just back from the Close To My Heart 2014 Annual Convention held at the Disneyland Hotel in sunny California.  The weather was beautiful.  A few of my friends and I even had a chance to visit Disneyland and California Adventure.  The most exciting news however, is that we have a new Cricut Cartridge!  It is called Artfully Sent and will be available for purchase sometime in August.  I'll post more information as soon as we have a definite release date.  Here is a sneak peek at one of the cards we created at one of our creative sessions using this awesome cartridge.

This is the outside of the card.  The inside has a pop out hot air balloon. 

With the release of new products, come others that will be "retired."  Please take a look at this list and contact me if there is something you want to purchase.  The products on the retiring list are available on a "while supplies last" basis.



Spring/Summer 2014 Retiring list

Item #
Description
Z1789

Chalkboard 12" x 12" Sheet, Adhesive
backed
Z1832
Spinner
Z1843
IrresistiblesTM Frames
Z1844
Color-Ready Trinkets Wooden Shapes
Z1858
IrresistiblesTM Hexagons
Z1863
Color-Ready Midtown Cork Shapes
X717C
Laughing Lola Complements Dimensional Elements
X717C
Sarita My Stickease® Assortment
X717C
ProPlayer My Stickease® Assortment
X717C
Babycakes Complements Canvas Shapes
X717C
Skylark Dimensional Elements Complements
X717C
Ivy Lane My Stickease® Assortment
X717C
Ariana Dimensional Elements Complements
X718C
Balloon Ride Dimensional Elements Complements
X718C
Jubilee Dimensional Elements Complements
X718C
Timberline My Stickease® Assortment
X718C
Lollydoodle My Stickease® Assortment
Z1039
Create A Shade Pearl Paint
Z1825
Keyboard Kraft Alphabet
Z1835
Tiny Type Epoxy Alphabet
Z1961
Marquee Enamel Shapes–White
Z1891
Base & Bling Teal Jewels
Z1892
Base & Bling Black Jewels
Z1893
Base & Bling Red Jewels
Z1894
Base & Bling Pink Jewels
Z1895
Base & Bling Purple Jewels
Z1854
Laughing Lola Assortment
Z1869
Babycakes Assortment
Z1873
Sarita Assortment
Z1879
ProPlayer Assortment
Z3000
Skylark Assortment
Z3001
Ivy Lane Assortment
Z3002
Ariana Assortment
Z3003
Balloon Ride Assortment
Z3004
Jubilee Assortment
Z3005
Timberline Assortment
Z3006
Lollydoodle Assortment
Z1837
Mini-Medley Accents Wooden Collection
Z1702
Baker's Twine Paradise Assortment
Z1751
Harvest Baker's Twine
Z1760
Burlap Ribbon
Z1808
Outdoor Denim Chevron Ribbon
Z1817
Slate Polka-Dot Washi Tape
Z1826
Hollyhock Zipper Lace
Z1846
Ruby Chevron Ribbon
Z1850
Lagoon Houndstooth Washi Tape
Z1867
Jute Ribbon
Z1917
Lagoon Zipper Lace
Z1930
Chocolate Woodgrain Washi Tape
Z1343
12 x 12 Post Bound Album- Cranberry
Z1344
12 x 12 Post Bound Album- Hollyhock
Z1345
12 x 12 Post Bound Album- Black
Z1348
WIP 12x12 Album- Chocolate
Z1911
Designed Décor Frame Kit
Z1874
Base & Bling Necklace
Z1875
Base & Bling Cuff
Z1876
Base & Bling Hair Clips
Z1877
Base & Bling Rings
Z1878
Base & Bling Headband
Z1195
My Creations Memory Showcase 6x6
Z1647
My Creations® Card Box
Z1797
My Creations® Bracket Frame
Z1868
My Creations® Kraft Ring Box
Z1870
My Creations® Kraft Pocket Album
X1404
TrueFitFolios(5)
Z1820
For Always Textiles
Z1885
Sarita Textiles
Z1970
Skylark Textiles
Z1971
Jubilee Textiles
Z1801
Alcohol Blending Marker
Z2400
Marker Set: Twilight
Z2401
Marker Set: Crystal Blue
Z2402
Marker Set: Sky
Z2403
Marker Set: Juniper
Z2404
Marker Set: Sweet Leaf
Z2405
Marker Set: Buttercup
Z2406
Marker Set: Creme Brulee
Z2407
Marker Set: Sorbet
Z2408
Marker Set: Blush
Z2409
Marker Set: Smoothie
Z2410
Marker Set: Gypsy
Z2411
Marker Set: Pacifica
Z2412
Marker Set: Lagoon
Z2413
Marker Set: Topiary
Z2414
Marker Set: Pear
Z2415
Marker Set: Honey
Z2416
Marker Set: Sunset
Z2417
Marker Set: Cotton Candy
Z2418
Marker Set: Hollyhock
Z2419
Marker Set: Cranberry
Z2420
Marker Set: Smokey Plum
Z2421
Marker Set: Outdoor Denim
Z2422
Marker Set: Indian Corn Blue
Z2423
Marker Set: Ponderosa Pine
Z2424
Marker Set: New England Ivy
Z2425
Marker Set: Olive
Z2426
Marker Set: Goldrush
Z2427
Marker Set: Autumn Terracotta
Z2428
Marker Set: Barn Red
Z2429
Marker Set: Ruby
Z2430
Marker Set: Black
Z2431
Marker Set: Slate
Z2432
Marker Set: Whisper
Z2206
Reinker Blush
Z2210
Reinker Buttercup
Z2260
Reinker Twilight
Z2267
Reinker Crème Brulee
Z2294
Reinker Sky
Z2106
Stamp Pad Blush
Z2110
Stamp Pad .Buttercup
Z2160
Stamp Pad Twilight
Z2167
Stamp Pad Crème Brulee
Z2194
Stamp Pad Sky
Z2500 Whimsy Mini Pigment Set
Z4133 Marker Tower

1271 Cardstock 12x12 Buttercup
X5640 Cardstock 12x12 Blush
X5666 Cardstock 12x12 Twilight
X5754 Cardstock 12x12 Crème Brulee
X5761 Cardstock 12x12 Sky
X5936 Whimsy Cardstock Combo
X7170B Laughing Lola Paper Packet
X7171B Sarita Paper Packet
X7172B ProPlayer Paper Packet
X7173B Babycakes Paper Packet
X7177B Skylark Paper Packet
X7178B Ivy Lane Paper Packet
X7179B Ariana Paper Packet
X7180B Balloon Ride Paper Packet
X7181B Jubilee Paper Packet
X7182B Timberline Paper Packet
X7183B Lollydoodle Paper Packet
1514 Tombow Adhesive
1515 Tombow Adhesive Refill
Z1311 Circle Punch 1 1/4
Z338 Euro Personal Paper Trimmer
Z1114 Piercing Tool Kit
A1130
Quick Cards-Bountiful Season
A1143
Teddy Bear Birthday
A1144
Birthday Cheer
A1145
Flowering Thanks
A1158
Doodle Signs
A1160
This Is Good
B1407
School Is Here
B1411
Greek Alphabet
B1425
Stitched with Love
B1426
Pick a Posy
B1446
Some Bunny
B1447
A Mother's Love
B1448
My Hero
B1451
Enjoy the Little Things
C1473
Remarkable Wreath
C1510
Merry & Bright
C1524
Words of Comfort
C1555
Count Your Blessings
C1563
Cityscape
C1572
On Holiday (Australia Only)
D1483
Glory To God
D1514
Just a Number
D1551
Swirls Around
D1557
Candyland
D1564
Maximum Power
D1583
Unicorn Dreams
G1072
Workshops on the Go® Skylark Kit
G1073
Workshops on the Go® Ivy Lane Kit
G1074
Workshops on the Go® Ariana Kit
G1075
Workshops on the Go® Balloon Ride Kit
G1076
Workshops on the Go® Jubilee Kit
G1077
Workshops on the Go® Timberline Kit
G1078
Workshops on the Go® Lollydoodle Kit
G1079
Workshops on the Go® Ivy Lane Cardmaking Kit
G1080
Workshops on the Go® Lollydoodle Cardmaking Kit