May Blog Hop – Cherish Your Memories

Welcome to our Stamp of the Month Blog Hop! We will be featuring ‘s SOTM, which is Cherished Memories, a set of  8 stamps.  I love the fun check lists on this set. 

If you have come here from Michelle’s Blog, you are on the right path!  This month we have over 60 Close To My Heart Consultants sharing their creations using this month’s SOTM and other great CTMH products on their blogs. This is simple to do – just click on the link at the end of the post on each blog to move to the next one! Here we go!

I thought this was a great set to use for gift tags or journaling tags.  I also stamped cherries on the background- second generation using the stamp set from the Chery O Workshop.  This workshop also features our NEW products from the Summer Idea Book.

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Now “Hop” on over to Jen’s Blog to see her work! Be sure to visit all the Consultants at their Blogs to get some great crafting ideas and other fun ideas! Remember, the SOTM is only available until May 31 ! Contact your CTMH Consultant (or click here) to see how you can get this stamp set at a discount or even free!

Here are some more projects I have made using this Stamp of the Month…

CTMH National Scrapbook Month Kit- Miracle

I love this scrapbooking kit’s neutral pallette. Here I added barn red ink on the irresistables to bring out the color of the swing and the boy’s clothes.
Here it is with the flip flaps open
I LOVE the way the second layout turned out. I added purple pansy and outdoor denim to accent.
Here it is with the flip flaps open.
These are my favorite pictures. Taken right in the backyard. 
Join the National Scrapbooking Month celebration in May with this special Miracle kit offer. It’s a beautiful spring-themed scrapbooking kit that includes new, coordinating B&T Duos® die-cut papers, B&T Duos, Irresistibles™ chipboar die-cuts, My Stickease® adhesive images, Flip Flaps™, plus more favorite accessories and papers. We’re also including an instruction brochure for easily creating two beautiful two-page layouts—with no stamping required! You have an opportunity to get a Miracle scrapbooking kit FREE or at a discount during the campaign. Here are the details:

 Now through –May 31:

Purchase the kit outright for $19.95(CC1009).

Place a minimum order of $40/ (excluding Studio J™ orders) and purchase the kit for only $10 (CC1009A).

Place a minimum order of $60 (excluding Studio J orders) and purchase the kit for only $5 (CC1009B).

Host a Home Gathering with minimum sales of $300/$350 and receive a kit FREE! (CC1009C)

When you get this kit you automatically qualify to attend a Miracle Workshop for FREE in JUNE!

Become a consultant and get one FREE!

Get your Miracle today!

Studio J Layout

I absolutely LOVE this layout.  It might be my hubby in his uniform or just the special moment between he and Sofie.  I also love the techniques I used to make it mine.

* Changed picture to Sepia tone to add depth and richness to the photo.
* Added a text box over the photo to add some journaling.
* Used a My Stickease to cover a blank spot at the end of my journaling.

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I can’t wait to get this ordered and into my scrapbook.  Want to make your own? Click here to get started
Happy Scrapping!
Sarita

Business Builder Event- Waterford, WI

So, maybe you are wondering why I have a large banner in my yard this week.  One of the best parts of having my own business is the business community in Waterford, WI. I am currently a part of a Business Builder group that is helping provide solutions in the “NEW economy”.   We are puting on a great event that is open to the public and is FREE. I hope you can attend my round table discussion on Relationship Building/Networking.  It is not too late to join us this Thursday. Come for all or just part of it.  If you have any questions, please feel free to contact myself, or Dan Bowser.

I am looking forward to some networking after the event as well. So, come and find me.

Studio J Launches April 27- Mark Your Calendars

Heaven help me! I am so excited about Studio J (CTMH’s answer to digital scrapbooking) Our awesome online software design wil finally be available to YOU on Tuesday April 27 8:00 (MDT). All you have to do is go to my website, http://blessedscrapper.myctmh.com/,
and find the Studio J link.  From there, prepared to be amazed. 

 Can you tell the above layout was done with Studio J? (click on it for a larger view).  Would you really know? This is Real life. Real scrapbooks. Real Time.™ You will be able to create layouts in record time with drop and drag ease.  As soon as your pictures are on the computer you can start your project. In about 30 minutes you can have a fully embellished layout with journaling. The magic is the finished project getting delivered right to your door! These pages can be placed in an album right next to your classic layouts. The patterns, papers and palette is exactly what you are used to using now! Want to learn more before the launch next week, click here

CUSTOMER SPECIAL

With this launch, we’re offering our customers a special introductory promotion. You may purchase each two-page layout for just $12.95. Also, when you place a single order for 5–9 layouts, you’ll receive a pack of 5 Memory Protectors FREE! For placing an order for 10 or more layouts, you’ll receive FREE shipping/handling plus a FREE pack of 5 Memory Protectors for every 5 layouts in the single order.

CONSULTANT SPECIAL

Consultants new to Studio J will still have the opportunity to purchase their initial preview order that includes the first 10 layouts for $9.95.  After that, you get the same special our customers do. So, you can get the best of the best at a fraction of the cost.   Sign up as a Studio J consutlant right now and get in on the newest and hottest opportunity around.

SUPPORT
Click on my page, www.facebook.com/CTMHBlessedScrappers and join the discussion on Studio J.  Here you can ask questions, offer suggestions and just chat with other Studio J’ers who share your passion about scrapping!  I can’t wait! 

Until Then-
Sarita

Blessed Mini Album- CTMH Veranda

I made this album using our flips flaps from Close to my Heart. I used the Veranda Creative Basics Paper and a pack of Veranda My Stickease.   This was inspired by another CTMH consultant.  I switched it up a tad because I added an extra flip flap for protection on the cover. 
It would make a great brag book or Mother’s Day album.

We will be making this book tomorrow night at My Creative Cottage.  There is still time so, let me know and you can join us.  This is also a great bonus project with your leftovers from Veranda Workshop on the Go.

See you soon-
Sarita

April Stamp of the Month- Flower Pot Blog Hop

April is here and we are being showered with flowers! If you came here from Kathleen’s Blog for the April Stamp of the Month Blog Hop you are in the right place. 
Just when I am itching to see my tulips and lilacs, along comes this fresh and springy stamp!  It’s a set of 16 that is complete with a window and flower box. That is right up my alley. 
Plus, the adorable sentiments that you can’t resist. 
What a great way to say thank you or just let someone know you are thinking of them.
This is not your typical card.  This is a “super card” that has a drawer perfect for little trinkets and such.
{The directions for the box can be found on Deneen Treble’s blog.}
Here I used the left over Spring Just Blooms from my Veranda Workshop Kit .I used Liquid Glass to attach the flowers to push pins to make a little gifty.  They fit in the box perfectly.
To color in the stamp I used watercolor pencils and a blending pen. I trimmed small pieces of chocolate cardstock to add the window pane. 
If you notice, there is a little bee floating around from the incentive set, Bee Mine. 
Bitty Brads finish off the shutters. To make them flat to look like nails,  just tap them with a craft hammer.
Don’t forget, to add this to your order this month at a discount or for FREE!
Now keep hopping over to Antoinette’s Blog to see her wonderful creation!
Blessings-
Sarita

He is Risen Easter Card & Cuttlebug

This is a card that we made at last week’s class.  I love the purity and crispness of the white on white.  I used my most favorite stamp set, Beloved.  I adore the beautiful flourished cross. I used the butterfly from the Spring Just Blooms Paper Flowers.  By simply sponging it with Smokey Plum, I was able to transform it into a royal butterfly.  Which was my goal with this card- purity and royalty.  I hope you enjoy. 
Blessings for a peaceful and reflective Holy Week-
Sarita

What is the Best Adhesive for my Scrapbook or Paper Craft Project?

It is the age old question of scrapbookers and paper crafters every where. What is the best type of adhesive to use? When do I need a glue dot or a dot of liquid glass?

Well, here is what I found out when I took a FREE course through the CTMH Training Academy for consultants. I hope this helps you too!

Dotto Dots Dispenser– Removable so you can move pieces around and it’s refillable.

Tombow Mono– Permanent and refillable. Great for ribbons, fibers and patterned papers. Also great for photos.

Memory Book Glue Dots– Perfect for 3-D items like buttons, metal embellishments and paper flowers.. Although it is permanent, It is also pliable for a few weeks. Great for heavier textures like cardstock, chipboard, textured cardstock and photos.

Bonding Memories Glue Pen and Glue Stick- Goes on blue, but dries clear . Dries quickly and can be used as a temporary or permanent bond. The glue pen has a small tip applicator for tiny accents and spaces. I like it for the edges of any and all the My Creations™ projects. It works really well to keep your edges secured. The larger glue stick has a 1/2” wide applicator and is great for covering larger areas and on thicker paper.

Liquid Glass– Traditionally used for a glossy look over a stamped image, on a sticker or other surface this is also a great strong adhesive. It can be used to adhere buttons, ribbons and any 3D embellishments.  I have also known it to be used as a type of Mod Podge when used with a brush.  LG also works well with the clear Top Coats.

If your adhesive goes rogue on you, it’s good to have a Rub and Remove™ Eraser on hand.  It also works well for removing rub ons that go astray.

I always tell people to bring their favorite adhesive to workshops, now you can try a few different kinds and find out your favs too!

Kids You Rock Journal Workshop- Don’t Miss It!

EXPRESS yourself with this personalized journal class!
Kids ages 7 and up are invited to join us over Spring Break on Wednesday April 7th.
The last workshop I did with the kids, Bee Mine Mini Album was such a fun time I had to do it again!
This time I am offering 3 different classes so there is room for everyone.  Let me know if you prefer 10:00 am, 1:00 pm or 6:00 pm. and how many friends will be joining us.
Each student will decorate their own journal with the fabulous YOU ROCK papers and stamps.
Class includes a 75 pg unlined journal and a full 6”x12” sheet of Irresistible Dots Alpha stickers. There will be many opportunities to personalize and make their project unique as they are!
Cost: $15 MUST register and pay by March 29th.  Add $5 more if you would like the My Stickease to use as well.
Kits may be purchased separately if you are not able to attend.

Can’t wait to see you!

Sarita