9/13 Halloween & Hooligans!

I so love these adorable monsters! I am super excited that we have a brand new Halloween -themed paper pack too! Both of the layouts we will be making in October are from the new Magic book. So they are interactive! This layout features a spinning circle for a bunch of pictures. The second layout has a flap that opens to reveal 2 more spaces for pics. See below for more pics and close ups.
We will be making these fun pages Friday October 1 at 6:30. Line up your sitters now, you won't want to miss this fun night.





With the interactive flap opened - Space for 2 more photos!

9/13 September Crafty Club Fall/Snow Sign

Here's a look at our crafty club project for September. This is a double-sided display sign, made using coasters! Isn't it cute? This project was inspired by CTMH consultant Jennifer Smith. I've included pics below of both sides and a close up so you can really see the details. As always this project is FREE with your $25 order this month. Regular cost is $10. This project will be combined with my open crop on Saturday Sept 25. Please email or call to sign up.



I LOVE this snowman stamp set. It is one of my all time favorites. Can you see the glittery snow? It's the new glitter glue!

8/7 Zippidee Doo Dah - September Club Layouts

Magic is in the air! And in my hands! I now have the latest exclusive scrapbook pattern book from CTMH - called Magic! It's all about interactive scrapbooking. Caught your attention? Check out the layout we're doing in September:

Now watch closely to see the Magic happen:

Are you amazed? Astonished? Am I going nuts over Magic?

Well okay, maybe a little but 21 photos on one layout is pretty cool. To sweeten the deal even more, we will be making one more layout inspired by the fabulous Vicki Wizniuk:

Hope you're planning to come! Friday September 10th at 6:30 p.m.

If you would like details and prices please email me e_anderson00@hotmail.com.

8/4 CTMH appreciates you MEGA SALE!!!

It starts today! Fabulous half price deals on selected paper and stickease!

Stickease $2, Level 1 kits $4, Level 2 kits $6. WOW!

To shop online click here.

The sale is good Aug. 4-11 While Supplies Last!

(If you would like a list of all the products included in the sale, just email me: e_anderson00@hotmail.com)

7/28 H2H Color Challenge

This week's challenge is a color challenge!

Using the following colors:







I needed to make a birthday card anyway, so I decided to challenge myself to use these colors. This card was inspired by a project created by Amy Moore

I used:

• Jingle B&T


• Vineyard Berry cardstock


• Blush cardstock


• Creme Brulee cardstock
• Spring Blossom Flowers
• White Daisy mini-medley crochet flowers
• Sparkles
• Remarks glitter rub-ons
• basics buttons
• blush buttons
• waxy flax
• dimensional elements bookplates
• winter cozy blush brads

Thanks for looking - I love comments!

7/21 Splendor Club Layouts

Here are the summery fun layouts for August! We are using the beautiful new Splendor pack and the designer brads that match. They really give some fun dimension to the page and the stickers are a must have too! We will meet Friday August 6th at 6:30 - See you all there!

6/26 H2H Color Challenge - Tulip, Black & Buttercup

The Challenge this week was to use Tulip, Black & Buttercup.

I was very inspired by Jayma's cute card - I absolutely LOVE ladybugs, so I couldn't wait to come up with my own version.
I decided to make a wall hanging using dollar store coasters, to celebrate summer.
What do you think?




All items are CTMH unless noted:

• Black cardstock
• Colonial white cardstock
• Buttercup cardstock
• Intrinsic backgrounds stamp set
• Just for You stamp set
• Black Ink
• Tulip brads
• Black bitty brads
• Pewter hinges
• Fancy Fuzz
• Rubons (can't remember which pack)
  
• Spiral clips
• Tulip velvet ribbon
• Buttercup chalk
  
• Making Memories sparkly black stickers
  

6/20 H2H challenge - Scrappy Father's Day

For this week's challenge I used some scraps and things around the house to make this cool gel card for my Dad. Scraps from the Felicity collection, hair gel and a plastic baggie sealed with scotch tape. He loved it! I love this challenge for putting me outside the box and challenging my creativity each week. Thanks for looking!

6/13 June Crafty Club - Birthday Cards Friday June 25th

Crafty Club this month will be 6 birthday cards with matching envelopes. These are going to be great to have on hand for the next birthday.
Remember Crafty Club is FREE with your minimum $25 order! Be sure to check out the new summer products from Close to My Heart.
Club will be Friday June 25 at 6:30 p.m.
Regular class fee is $10 - See you soon!

June 13 July Scrapbooking July 16 6:30 p.m.

I am so excited for these pages! As you can see from the rest of my blog I am cherry-crazy right now! I can't wait to put these together. Email me at e_anderson00@hotmail.com for details/pricing options.

6/13 H2H Challenge Scrapbook Layout

My challenge entry for this week. I actually had these pictures scrapped before, but when CTMH brought out this new Cherry-O paper I HAD to re-do it! It matched my daughter's swimsuit perfectly! I'm sure this started out as a Cherish or Imagine layout, but I modified it enough that I can't figure out what it started as. :) - And I know I am absolutely insane to cut the velvet ribbon into little squares, but I am super impatient and can't wait for my cherry-o workshop on the go stamp set. Oh well, looks cute anyway!


Thanks for looking! Please feel free to leave a comment.

Supplies:

• Cherry -O level 2 paper pack
  
• Cherry-O Creative basics (tulip ribbon)
• Blush cardstock
• Tulip mini-medly (brads)
• Irresistibles lots of dots stickers
  
• Dimensional elements Fresh Shapes
  
• liquid glass
• Winter cozy brads
• Stamp set - Togetherness
• White Daisy ink
  

6/1 H2H Challenge - Sketch

The challenge this week is a sketch:


I - of course, still can't "color inside the lines" so I changed it up a little.
I made a 3D block sign based on the sketch. All the elements are there, just moved a little bit.
This definitely put me in the mood for summer.........

Materials:

• Cherry O paper
• Splendor paper
• Splendor brads
• Tulip buttons
• Colonial White button
  
• Topiary buttons
• Crystal Blue buttons
• Sweet leaf ribbon
• Tulip Cardstock
• Colonial White Cardstock
• Irresistibles Pizzaz chipboard shapes
• Wood Blocks - sanded and stained
  

5/30 Heart2Heart Challenge - Stamp your own background

The challenge this week was to stamp your own background. I created this card in honor of Memorial Day and all the heroes and loved ones who have worked so hard to give us the freedom and opportunities we enjoy.

Here are a couple photos of this card's creation:
First the random stamping in Outdoor denim and Indian corn blue ink
Then I used a technique called "ghosting" sponging white ink around an shape, to create a negative image.

Finally the card assembled.

Supplies

• Cranberry Cardstock
• Outdoor Denim Cardstock
• Indian Corn Blue Cardstock
• Indian Corn Blue Ink
• Outdoor Denim Ink
• White Daisy Ink
• Twinkle brads
• All Out Adventure Rubons
• Dimensional Elements Stars
• Intrinsic Backgrounds Stamp
• Connections Stamp
• Some random stars ribbon - don't know where I got it. :)
  

5/13 Heart 2 Heart Challenge - Technique

The challenge this week was a technique challenge - use any technique you want!
For more information go to heart2heartchallenges.blogspot.com
So.... I decided to try a new technique called Wrinkle-Free Distress. It's pretty easy and gives amazing results. Basically you swipe 3 colors of ink on a non-stick surface, mist with water and lay your cardstock in the ink. Use a craft heater to dry, then reapply and dry etc. until you have a look you like. It reminds me of easter eggs, water colors, and marbling.
I got the instructions from split coast stampers.
Here is a list of supplies I used:

• New England Ivy Cardstock
• Smoky Plum Cardstock
• Textured Colonial White Cardstock
• New England Ivy, Smoky Plum, Twilight Ink Pads
• Key To My Heart Stamp Set
• Childhood Portrait Stamp Set
• For Every Occasion Stamp Set
• Liquid Glass
• New England Ivy brads
• Smoky Plum Organdy Ribbon
• New England Ivy Marker
• Pop dots (the sentiment is 3D)

Thanks for looking! Please feel free to leave a comment.

5/12 June Club Layouts

Here are the two beautiful layouts we will be making in June - using the elegant veranda paper pack. See below for details of the layouts. We will meet Friday June 11 at 6:30. Please contact me to place your order by June 5, so I have time to prepare your packets. Look below the photos for details on the products used.



Supplies:

• Veranda Level 2 paper pack
• Veranda My Stickease stickers
• Metal Brad assortment
• Filigree metal charms
• Connections stamp set
• Friendship alphabet stamps (upper and lowercase)
• Cocoa stamp pad
• Creme Brulee stamp pad