February Workshop Projects

I thought I would share a few of the cards we made at workshop this month.  I enjoyed getting to know a few new attendees and always love watching all of you create!

Lots of February Fun - Mark Your Calendars!

To make way for Close to my Heart's 2012 awesome products, I am busy planning my annual clearance sale which is scheduled for February 4th and 5th from 2PM - 5PM each day.  This year I will have lots of CTMH stamp sets for sale, some 2-sided paper and some embellishments.  I still have some wood stamps left over from last year's sale that will be marked down even further.  It's Open House, so come at your leisure and stay as long as you like!  I still have some expired Idea Books available that are chock full of great card-making, 3D paper projects and scrapbooking ideas.  I will have a make and take table set up so that you can make a Valentine card while you're here!

On February 18th and 19th I have scheduled my next workshop - 2:00 PM both days.  Classes are still a screamin' good deal at $10 for five cards and I will supply all the materials.  Please let me know if you want to reserve a spot as soon as possible - space is limited!  I've been having fun playing with new products and paper and deciding which new technique I'll be sharing with you this time.  Bring a friend that isn't on my email list and get a Petite Perks stamp set!    

I will have the just released Spring/Summer 2012 Idea Books available at workshop - come to class and get yours free!  

Here's a sneek peek of some of some new Idea Book yumminess:

I'm back!

Hello my friends!

After several months of studying for a difficult professional exam,  starting a new job and then beginning the process of learning it, I'm finally back in the creative saddle!

I got paper happy creating a framed piece of art for a baby shower at work.  My intention was to match the nursery theme (pictured at the left).  I cut the tree by hand, but used my Cricut (CTMH Art Philosphy cartridge) for the leaves and flowers.  I used the Create a Critter cartridge for the owls. There is room to add baby's name below in the green space if the parents decide they want me to do that.  I dry embossed the peach and green papers with the Cuttlebug.  If you click on the photo to make it larger, you can see the embedded designs.

The holidays are upon us and there are lots of My Acrylix stamp sets to use in making your holiday cards.  Better yet - there are several that match the Art Philosophy cartridge so you can cut, stamp and put them together in a snap!

I just hosted my last 2011 workshop a few weeks ago and if you missed it, don't worry, there will be more coming in 2012.  Like last year, I will be kicking off 2012 and the Spring/Summer catalogue with my annual clearance sale, so stay tuned!

School Has Begun

I've been having so much fun doing Studio J layouts for my kids' scrapbooks.  Here is one of my most recent layouts.  You can click on it to see it larger!

Purchase the Cricut Bundle and Get Four Additional Stamp Sets for only $5 through August 31st!

I've written about the great value when you purchase the Cricut Art Philosophy cartridge and want to remind you that if you purchase it between August 15-31, you can also get four additional stamp sets for only $5 more!


The Art Philosophy bundle includes: the Art Philosophy Cartridge, THREE coordinating size D stamp sets and THREE coordinating sheets of dimensional elements - all for $99.  The cartridge has 700 shapes to choose from. Yep, 700! The video posted directly below shows you how the stamps and dimensional elements along with the Cricut cartridge all work together to create beautiful cards, 3D gifts and scrapbook pages!

Here are the details on how to get the additional stamp sets:  

STAMP OF THE MONTH
- Because you spent over $50, you can now purchase the August Stamp of the Month (Wicked - Halloween theme) for $5.00 at a value of $17.95!  This month only, you will also get the Typeface mini alphabet set, a $6.95 value for FREE!


 PAIR-A-PHRASE

- Since you spent over $75, you’ll also get the Pair-a-Phrase double D-size stamp set a $35.90 value for FREE! This is our Constant Campaign, celebrating National Stamping Month, going on from now through September 31st.  

I'm placing my order on August 25th, so let me know if you want me to place an order for you, too! 

Good Things are Coming!

CREATE HANDCRAFTED ARTWORK IN A SNAP WITH OUR CRICUT® Art Philosophy cartridge!

Simply plug the cartridge into yourCricut®* Personal Electronic Cutter machine (sold at retail stores) and you’re ready to cut any of the 700 shapes, ranging from elegant rosettes and lace to trendy gift boxes and banners!

You’ll also receive three My Acrylix® D-size stamp sets as well as three sets of 9" × 12" Dimensional Elements that work in tandem with the cartridge. On top of that, numerous My Acrylix stamp sets in the Idea Book pair wonderfully with images on the Cricut® cartridge.

After August 1st, contact me to get the entire collection for just $99!

Fun Techniques with Trees and Things

There are several fun techniques featured

in this video using the Trees and Things stamp set -

acrylic stamps are the best!

A Fine Summer Day

After a long wait, I finally indulged in a new point and shoot camera and got the one I've been wanting.  It shoots video and photos underwater!

This is a condensed version of two hours of pool fun with my granddaughters, Lily and Bella.

June Card Class Coming Soon!

My next card class is scheduled in a way that I hope will benefit you. You may chose between either Saturday, June 18 or Sunday June 26 at 2:00 PM. Please note that these dates are on different weekends. $10 for five cards and I will provide everything. Please feel free to bring any supplies you prefer.

Register now at nonnysnyder@aim.com – space is limited!

You & Me Stronger Together

June 2011 Constant Campaign

During the month of June, order a You & Me kit for only $15 US/ $16.50 CAN (a retail value of $34.95/$38.95), and a portion of the proceeds will be donated to the American Red Cross 2011 Floods and Tornadoes relief operations. Simply use item number CC1012B to place your order for this sensational kit and help those in need at the same time. The You & Me: Stronger Together campaign will continue until June 30 at 11:59 pm (MDT) or while supplies last.

Offer valid June 2–30, 2011, or while supplies last. No qualifying purchase required. Tax and shipping/handling charges apply. The placement of the donations is prioritized by the American Red Cross, with all money earmarked for disaster relief from the tornadoes and flooding in the midwestern and southeastern United States.