Typeset Layout #3

My final layout using the Typeset papers...at least for now.

This layout is "Medley" from Imagine: (click on image to enlarge for more detail)

I need to take some pictures of us together for this layout,
since it's titled "Happy TWO-gether".

On this layout, I used the zip strip (cut into segments) for my journaling strips! Waste not...the zip strips make great borders, accents and more!

I realized I haven't shared how I have made the stars on my pages. The stars themselves are shapes from the Cricut CTMH Art Philosophy cartridge, cut out at 2", 2-1/4" and 2-1/2" (different sizes used on each layout). I took a stylus, and starting from the center point of the star, I scored (dry embossed) towards each point in the star. I creased each scored line, then sponged the creased edge in Cocoa ink...giving the star a 3-dimensional appearance. Use a piece of 3-D foam tape in the center of the star for more dimension on your page.

Typeset Layout #2

Beware! The Typeset paper packet is addicting after you start using it!

This layout is "Final Act" from Magic: (click on image to enlarge for detail)

It's another "masculine" type of layout...which I sometimes find more challenging. This one is titled "A Boy & His Toys"...and does my boy have lots of toys! LOL

I used many of the same techniques and embellishments on this layout as I did on the previous one, and was inspired by layout #2 from the WOTG.

Typeset Layout #1

I had an All Day Crop on Saturday (what fun we had!)...and I planned to use the Typeset paper packet to create some personal layouts. I haven't had much opportunity to play with these papers. I created 3 different layouts, and I'll showcase a different layout each day this week. Now, I just need to find pictures...I plan to use these layouts for my hubby's birthday in May, if I only remember!
This layout is Sweet Symphony from Imagine: (click on image to enlarge for more detail)

I used the Typeset WOTG kit...the stamp set is so much fun! I did change up the layout designs from the instructional brochure, I like to fill the page with papers and photos, rather than having lots of open space on my bases. These particular layouts lend themselves to using Flip Flaps too...so I can even get more photos on the pages!

The embellishments on these pages were addicting too! I just love the Milepost Shapes (Z1464, $3.95)...these are die cut shapes from corrugated cardboard, and accented with our Create-a-Shade Pearl Paint (Z1039, $2.95). A fun technique...give it a try! I also used the Token Alphabet (E1020, $29.95) stamp set for my titles, and then cut letters from the zip strip to complete my titles...genius! The idea for embellishments and titles were taken directly from the WOTG brochure.

This paper packet (Typeset, #X7139B, $9.95)is carried over into the Spring/Summer 2012 Idea Book, however, the Typeset Workshop-on-the-Go kit (#G1024, $29.95) is not...get yours before it's gone!

Roxie BONUS PROJECT

I will be hosting my Roxie Workshop-on-the-Go classes in February (see my calendar for dates). By purchasing the Roxie WOTG Kit, you'll be able to create two 2-page layouts:

And when you purchase just a few extra supplies (Black Mini-Medley Accents #Z1393, $4.95 and 2 sheets of Desert Sand 12x12 Cardstock), you'll be able to create my bonus project too (8 cards = 2 each of 4 different designs):

Basic tool kit with inks is required to participate. Other products I found helpful include: VersaMat (Z1279, $14.50), Clear Ruler (Z1471, $9.95), Magic Scrapbooking Program (9034, $21.95) and Wishes Card Confidence Program (9033, $21.95).

Hurry...RSVP by January 27th with payment to attend.

Many Thanks cards

Did you realize January is National Thank You month? I came across that lil' tidbit of information a couple weeks ago while I was making my Thank You cards for Christmas. Do you find yourself too busy to send out a hand written thank you note...let alone a hand made card? With today's technology, it's so much easier to send a quick text or email, but in my opinion, it doesn't have the same impact as a hand written note. Take some time today, and make someone feel appreciated by sending them a special handwritten Thank You note!

Here are just a few of mine I sent out: (and a sneak peek at a new stamp set too!)

Thank You for taking the time to visit my blog!

CTMH Retired List 2011-2012

As we get ready to launch our new Spring/Summer Catalog on February 1st, CTMH has released the most recent retired list...the following items will be retired at the end of January 2012. If you find your favorites on this list, get them now, before they are gone! Take note, these items are "while supplies last"...

Just click on the product name to see everything on my website. Thanks so much to Tamytha Jenkins for sharing her list. I will be placing orders on January 22nd and again on January 30th...contact me if you see something you need and I'll be happy to add it to the order. You can always order directly from my website 24/7 and have it shipped directly to you. And here's a shipping note: CTMH has now added a "Smart Post Shipping" rate of $4.95 for qualifying orders placed on my website. If your order and weight qualify, you will see that option available as you check out.

WORKSHOPS-ON-THE-GO KITS:
Believe - G1030 - $29.95
Dreamin’ - G1027 - $29.95
Elemental - G1026 - $29.95
Mischief - G1029 - $29.95
Roxie - G1025 - $29.95
Sonoma - G1028 - $29.95
Typeset - G1024 - $29.95
Wonderland - G1031 - $29.95

LEVEL 2 PAPER PACKETS:
Believe - X7145B - $9.95
Dreamin’ - X7142B - $9.95
Fanfare - X7138B - $12.95
Lucky - X7137B - $12.95
Mayberry - X7136B - $12.95
Mischief - X7144B - $9.95
Sophia - X7131B - $12.95
Wonderland - X7146B - $9.95

MY STICKEASE:
Believe - X7145C - $4.95
Dreamin’ - X7142C - $4.95
Fanfare - X7138C - $4.95
Lucky - X7137C - $4.95
Mayberry - X7136C - $4.95
Mischief Rub-Ons - X7144C - $4.95
Sophia - X7131C - $4.95
Wonderland - X7146C - $4.95

MINI-MEDLEY ACCENTS:
Antiqued Copper - Z1275 - $4.95
Colonial White - Z1276 - $4.95
Bookplates Foundry Metal - Z1147 - $3.50

BRADS & EYELETS:
Colonial White Designer Brads - Z1274 - $3.95
Pewter Designer Brads - Z1146 - $3.95
Black & White Daisy Soft Set Eyelets - Z1228 - $3.95
Chocolate & Colonial White Soft Set Eyelets - Z1229 - $3.95

DIMENSIONAL ELEMENTS:
Flurry - Z1225 - $4.95
On Target - Z1226 - $5.95


RIBBON:
Colonial White Ribbon Collection - Z1126 - $7.95
3/8” Cranberry Grosgrain Ribbon - Z1103 - $6.95
3/8” Cocoa Grosgrain Ribbon - Z1100 - $3.95
3/8” Colonial White Grosgrain Ribbon - Z1102 - $6.95
3/8” White Daisy Grosgrain Ribbon - Z270 - $6.95
Wings Level 2 Assortment - Z1398 - $4.95

EMBROIDERY FLOSS:
Blue/Purple - Z1093 - $3.25
Green - Z1094 - $3.25
Red/Pink - Z1092 - $3.25

WAXY FLAX:
Cranberry - Z1086 - $3.95 OUT OF STOCK
Crystal Blue - Z1247 - $3.95
Juniper - Z1248 - $3.95
Sorbet - Z1249 - $3.95

COORDINATING COLLECTION EMBELLISHMENTS:
Bliss Level 2 Assortment - Z1355 - $5.95
Fanfare Level 2 Assortment - Z1400 - $4.95
Harvest Charms - Z1633 - $4.95
Holiday Pockets - Z1486 - $4.95
Just Blooms Spring Blossom Paper Flowers - Z1266 - $7.95
Just Blooms White Daisy Variety Pack - Z1300 - $5.95
Lucky Level 2 Assortment - Z1356 - $4.95
Lucky Level 2 Journaling Spots - Z1359 - $3.95
Midnight Felt Shapes - Z1462 - $3.95
Top Coats Icing Overlays - Z1468 - $4.95 OUT OF STOCK
Sweetheart Level 2 Assortment - Z1386 - $4.95

COLOR-READY ALPHABETS:
Hodge Podge - X1406 - $3.95
Oxford - X5749 - $3.95

MY CREATIONS:
Board Book - Z1310 - $6.95
Journal - Z1268 - $7.95
9x9 Memory Showcase - Z1198 - $5.95

TOOLS:
Rubber Brayer - Z616 - $12.95
Soft Set Eyelet Tool - Z1208 - $14.95
Eyelet Tool Replacement Punches - Z1245 - $2.95

MY ACRYLIX STAMP SETS:
A Game A1113
A Hop A1112
A Little Buzz B1353
A Little Everything D1408
A Love A1103
A Paisley A1105
A Posy A1102
Adoption A1098
Adorning Corners D1322
Always In My Heart A1101
Ambiance C1349
Around The Block D1377
Baby Love B1368
Backgrounds & Borders      D1463
Baroque Alphabet      E1006
Beary Best      C1363
Beary Busy      C1409
Beautiful Butterflies     B1373
Beautiful Things      D1298
Believe in Your Dream      B1322
Beloved      B1343
Birthday Blast      C1436
Birthday Boy     C1411
Bless This Nest     C1445
Blooming Layers      C1449
Bon Appetite      D1367
Boom!      B1354
Bunny Love      B1324
Camping Fever      D1353
Carefree      C1447
Catching Waves     D1466
Charmed      C1385
Cherished Flourishes      D1413
Ciao      D1461
Circle Around      D1300
Circle of Love      D1438
Circle Together      B1372
Connections      D1330
Cruisin'      D1471
Cupcake Sprinkles     D1336
Daydream      D1297
Down by the Sea     C1451
Dream Big      D1399
Dreams Come True     D1470
Headline Alphabet Large      E1011
Enjoy Every Moment     C1395
Extreme Happiness     C1356
Family      C1305
Family Ties - Adults      C1346
Family Ties - Children     C1345
Family Ties - Pets      B1350
Fill in the Blanks      D1465
Flower Pot      D1409
For Every Occasion     D1187
Friendship Alphabet Large      E1016
Friendship Blessings     D1191
From My Heart      C1443
Fun Times      B1309
Giggle Caps      D1136
Giggle Lowercase      D1137
Happy Holidays     D1431
Happy Moments     C1437
Hero      D1474
His and Hers      C1460
Horizon      C1454
Hot Diggity      C1407
Howdy      D1435
In the Month of April      C1405
In the Month of February      C1403
In the Month of July      C1417
In the Month of June      C1416
In the Month of March      C1404
In the Month of May      C1415
It''s a Zoo      C1360
Just for Boys      C1338
Just for Girls      C1337
Just the Ticket      B1323
Kanji Phrases      C1339
Let's Go Camping      C1355
Little Princess     C1414
Love Always      D1337
Love Birds      C1396
Love Ya!      D1460
Magic Tabs      C1448
Makin' Waves      C1365
Ms. Chillin'      D1404
Ms. Scrapbook     B1352
Notice the Details      D1378
On the Edge      C1399
On This Day      D1468
One of a Kind      D1410
Over the Rainbow      D1426
Paisley Praise      D1414
Piece of Cake      D1407
Post Card      D1357
Precious Love     C1444
Priceless Love      D1348
Recipe Box     D1364
Retro Tech      C1446
Royal Birth      D1441
Rustic Alphabet      E1002
Salutation Seals      C1461
Shining Star      D1320
Smiles      C1397
So Lucky      C1390
Soul Mates Word Puzzle      D1254
Springtime      D1415
Star Power      D1403
Summer Breeze      C1453
Summer Days      B1375
Sweet Baby      C1359
Take Luck      B1364
Tasty Treats      D1427
Tea Time      C1438
Thank You      D1361
Thank You French      D1392
Thank You Spanish      D1396
Thrill Ride      D1425
TLC      C1364
Togetherness      D1402
Treetops     C1368
Trellis      D1451
True Happiness      D1365
Two-Step Backgrounds     D1473
Unity      C1422
X-treme      D1432
You Did It      C1351
You Rock      D1346
You're Great      D1434
You're Sweet      B1351

Rock the Block Artwork

Today, I worked on and completed my Rock the Block collage cubes...what a fun project! If you haven't ordered yours yet, make sure you do...don't miss out on this special promotion, it's only available until January 31st! I plan to create some cards and layouts using the exclusive stamp set that comes with Rock the Block.

Here's what you get:

Next find photos that you want to use for the project...I used a few pictures taken from getaways in 2011, and chose the Dreamin' papers (surprised? lol). The collage cubes work perfectly for 4x6 photos...but I've seen some artwork using lots of smaller photos too.

One of the first things I did was sponge all the corners of the cubes...so you don't see the white, unless it's in the color palette of your project.

Next, I found it easier to create a 6x6 layout for each side (4-6 layouts):

Then cut the 6x6 layout into (9) 2x2 pieces...yes, it was hard to cut across the photos...I think that's normal for us scrappers! LOL

And finally adhere all your 2x2 pieces onto your collage cubes. WARNING: work on just one side at a time, and make sure your cubes line up so that when you flip a row (and flip all the rows in the same direction for simplicity) the next picture to appear doesn't come out scrambled.

Here's all four sides of my project:

Remember...this amazing deal is only available through January 2012! Don't miss out, order your Rock the Block here!

Stamp of the Month artwork: #S1201-Little Reminder

Notice the tab in the menu bar above for the Stamp of the Month? You'll always find the current Stamp of the Month flyer on that tab. Just a reminder...the stamp sets are only available during the month offered, and you can purchase yours for just $5 with a $50 order.

Here's our team swap for this very versatile stamp set: (click on pictures for enlarged detail)

Rock the Block

Have you noticed? I added a tab in the menu bar above for Constant Campaigns. Here's where you will find the specials that CTMH offers each month...just in case you miss my individual blog post. I want to keep you informed, so you'll never miss an opportunity for fabulous deals!

This month it's Rock the Block...watch the video below, and then contact me to order yours today!



The exclusive stamp set included with this special alone is valued at $29.95 (and not available at any other time!), and the My Creations Collage Cubes are retailed at $14.95 in the upcoming Spring/Summer catalog. Don't miss it!

Cards and Paper Sack Pouch

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!! Here's a project I'm offering when you attend my all day crop on Saturday, January 21st. RSVP required...come join us!

I made four cards (4-1/4" square) using our Wishes Card Confidence How-To program as inspiration. I used the Wonderland paper packet along with Snowflakes and Winter Joy stamp sets. And the snowflake images coordinate with shapes on our Art Philosophy Cricut cartridge. The paper sack pouch is made by taking a paper sack lunch bag, folding it in half, and taking the front fold and folding it down 1/2 way down the middle creating a flap. Take ribbon tied around the flap to create a pouch. So easy! And a great gift idea too! I adapted my cards from the 4-1/2" card designs in Wishes to 4-1/4" because they seemed to fit better in the paper bags I had on hand...always using what I have!