NEW Cricut Cartridge!

I have some exciting news to share with you!  Close To My Heart is having our annual convention this week in sunny Florida.  Even though I will be attending my niece's wedding this weekend instead of the convention, my friends have been sharing much of the excitement with me.  The most exciting news is that Close To My Heart will have a new Cricut Cartridge called Artbooking.  It will be available starting August 1, 2013.  Stay tuned for more details.
Thanks for visiting.
Betty

Announcing a Vendor Fair and Crop!

Friends of mine, Erin and Laurie, are sponsoring a crop and Vendor Fair on Sunday July 21, 2013.  All of the profits will benefit their Relay For Life Team.  Relay for Life is sponsored by the American Cancer Society.  Just think, an entire day of uninterrupted crafting!  What could be better than that you ask?  Well, shopping at the vendor fair. of course!.  A delicious lunch is included.  Please come and bring your friends and family to support this great cause.  Pre-registration is required because space is limited to 36 croppers.

Vendor Fair and Crop  
When:  Sunday July 21, 2013
Where:  New Hope Eagle Volunteer Fire Company
              46N. Sugan Road
              New Hope, PA  18938
Time:     8AM to 6PM
RSVP     TheDReamersRFL@gmail.com
The cost is only $25.00 to crop and shop.  Admission to vendor fair is only $1.00.
The crop includes lunch, 4 Ft. workspace, Electricity and WiFi.  There will also be Door Prizes, Raffles and Make and Takes.

If you unable to come, please consider donating to their Relay For Life Team.  We can all relate because everyone of us has been touched by cancer.  Help them reach their goal of $1500.  Every dollar counts.  Here is the link to their fundraising page.

You can also check out their Facebook page.

Please let me know if you have any questions about the event.  I will be there with my Cricut machine and the Art Philosophy and Artiste cartridges.  Hope to see you there.

Betty

Joyful Stars June Blog Hop

Welcome to the Joyful Stars Blog Hop.  I'm so happy you decided visit and hope that you get some great new ideas as you hop along.  If you have come from Elizabeth Mindemann's Blog, then you are on the right track.  This is our very first month and our theme  is "Anything Goes".  I made a Birthday card using the beautiful "Claire Paper Pack" and the "Girl's Rock" stamp set.

This card is a version of the pattern "Cubes and Colors" on page 11 of the "Originals" Card Confidence Book.

ABOVE:  Start with a Colonial White card base. This card uses a technique called "second generation" stamping to make the background.   Ink the medium flower image with Sorbet Ink and stamp it onto scrap paper first, then onto the card base. The image will be lighter on the card base.  This creates a soft muted background that will not compete with our focal image.  If you stamp both first and second generation images on the same project, it will create depth and shades of the same color. Use this technique to create your own "designer paper"!  Concentrate the stamping in the center of the card. The background paper will cover both edges.                                                                                           
BELOW:  Then ink the small flower in Outdoor Denim Ink and use the same technique.  Just fill in open spots and be sure to stamp some half on and half off the card.
   

Next you will work on the card borders.  Cut a strip of background paper 1 1/2" wide.  Cut a strip of Outdoor Denim cardstock 1/2" wide.  Adhere the Outdoor Denim strip under the patter strip leaving about 1/8" showing.

Adhere the strips along both the top and bottom edges.

This is the Girl’s Rock Stamp Set.  Take a look at the plastic carrier sheet that holds the stamps.  Notice the word “Art Philosophy” at the bottom right.  This indicates the images with the solid outline can be cut using the Art Philosophy cartridge.  If you like flowers, this is the perfect stamp set and cartridge for you.  No more cutting out flowers!  You will notice the size and page number next to each cuttable image.  This makes it so easy to find the image on your cartridge and tells you the size to cut the image to fit the stamp.  After you cut the image, just ink up the stamp and stamp the images.  How easy is that?

 Cut the images shown and then ink them as follows:  Stamp the large colonial white flower using Sorbet Ink.  Stamp the small flower and leaves using Outdoor Denim ink.  

 It is so easy to add color with Close To My Heart coordinating stamps.

Using 1/2" circle punch, punch out the center of one of the flowers on the reverse side of the background and texture paper.

Layer the stamped flower pieces together.

 Add mounting tape to the back of the large stamped flower and adhere to the sorbet flower.

Add completed flower and leaves to card front as desired.  For a little added dimension, add liquid glass to the flower center.  Allow to dry for 3 - 4 hours.

 Stamp the sentiment inside and second generation flower images to coordinate with the the card front.

Stamp your envelope with both first and second generation flowers.  You can even coordinate the postage stamp.  Right now, these beautiful Vintage Seed Packet stamps are available at the Post Office.

Now hop on over to  Jean Murphy's Blog to see her beautiful artwork.
Thanks for stopping by.
Betty

Chantilly Card Class

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This is just a reminder that the Chantilly Card Class is scheduled for Monday June 24 from 6:30 to 9PM.  The location is Bethel Hill United Methodist Church, 2000 Bethel Road, Lansdale, PA 19446.  Enjoy yourself while learning new stamping techniques.  Here are samples of the cards and the completed project.  Everything will be pre-cut for you.  All you need to do is stamp, embellish, glue and "voila" you have a beautiful gift!

Card Samples

YOU are invited to a FREE All Day Crop on June 8, 2013

Great news!  My friend and fellow CTMH consultant, Elizabeth, has generously invited me to join her crop on Saturday June 8th.  This will be a FREE event.  It is an all day crop.  That will be 10 full hours of uninterrupted crafting time! Everyone is invited to attend.  Space is limited however, so you must RSVP to scrapbookgirl2@gmail.com to save your spot.

We will also offer the Dream Pop Workshops at the crop.  It is important to note that if you want to complete the workshop, you must purchase the Dream Pop papers and accessories in advance.  You must bring your own paper and supplies. Dream Pop Papers are only available during the month of May WHILE SUPPLIES LAST.  It is available to purchase for on $10 with a $35 purchase! Let me know if you would like to cut your papers in advance and I can send you a copy of the Workshop Guide.  I will bring my Cricut machine and both the Art Philosophy and Artiste cartridges, so you can cut any Cricut pieces you need for the workshop at the crop.  Please bring your own Cricut cutting mat.

When: Saturday June 8, 2013

Where: Faith Reformed Presbyterian Church

326 Park Avenue,

Quarryville, PA 17566

9AM to 7PM

Time: 9AM to 7PM

What to bring: 1. Your Dream Pop paper and supplies if you want to do the workshop.  Scrapbooking and stamping supplies – you may work on any projects you like.

2. Your own lunch and money for dinner.  There are a number of nearby restaurants so we can order take out.

3. A snack or drink to share.

4. Samples of your projects to share ideas

If you would like to purchase the papers to complete the workshop at the crop, please go to my website: scrapbookgirl2.ctmh.com and look at the right side on the bottom of the page for the online “Quarryville Crop” gathering.  Click JOIN and place your order. Call or email me if you have any questions.

Additional products needed to complete the Card Workshop

Z1799 Silver Shimmer Tape

Z1701 Baker’s Twine Neutral

Z1844 Trinkets Wooden Shapes

Z1752 Clear Sparkles

Additional products needed to complete the Scrapbook Workshop

Z1799 Silver Shimmer Tape

Z1807 Pink Glitter Gems

Z1844 Trinkets Wooden Shapes

Z1701 Baker’s Twine Neutral

Z1825 Keyboard Kraft Alphabet

Z1817 Slate Washi Tape

Z1777 Color Ready Canvas Alphabet

Additional products needed to complete Treat Tube Workshop

Z1799 Silver Shimmer Tape

Z1807 Pink Glitter Gems

Z1701 Baker’s Twine Neutral

Z1823 Treat Tubes

***You only need one of each additional product to complete all three workshops. (For example - all three workshops require the silver shimmer tape, but you only need one roll.)

I'm really looking forward to it and I hope you will join us. It's sure to be a fun day!

Betty

We are rescheduling Mom's Day

Hello,
This is just a quick post to let you know that Joyce and I have decided to reschedule our card workshop.  We had many comments that this weekend was just too busy to get away.  The new date will be Monday June 24 from 6:30 to 9PM At Bethel Hill Church.  We will not be serving food - just lots of FUN!  The cost is only $15 for the beautiful card holder and cards.  You can read all about it in my previous post. 

Space is limited, so contact us to reserve your spot. 

scrapbookgirl2@gmail.com   or stampn4joy@aol.com

I hope you are able to enjoy the Spring weather this weekend.  I hope all the Moms have a great day on Sunday with your loved ones.   

Happy Mother's Day!

Betty

Mom's Day Out Card Class Samples

Cards for class using Chantilly paper

The completed project!

 Finally,  here are the samples I promised to show you.  They are made using beautiful Chantilly paper from Close To My Heart. 

Card holder with cards

The holder will be wrapped in a cellophane bag, tied with a bow and a tag.  It will make the perfect Mother's Day Gift. (Or you can always keep it!)
Please contact me to join in the fun.  The date is Saturday May 11 from 10AM to 2PM.  The day includes a delicious lunch, dessert and door prizes!  It will be at Bethel Hill United Methodist Church in Lansdale, PA. 

Hope you have a great weekend.  Happy Crafting.

Betty