Studio J rocks

It was great to get 3 2page layouts done in a 2 hour span this weekend. Studio J is fabulous and just what it promises. Faster, simpler, and easier. You can try it for free on my close to my heart website. But to get the most out of it for less purchase a membership. You'll have access to more layout options, pay less for printing (even less then where you already get your prints) and you'll have exclusive paper kits from CTMH to choose from. Want to know more? Email me.

Banner!

I've loved all of the great banners you creative folks have been posting. I thought I'd give it a go and make one for my daughter's room. I started it and then saw the Oct. 2010 Scrapbooks Etc one by Hilary Kanwischer and was further inspired. I hope you like it.
Everything is Close To My Heart. The cardstock is Spring Iris and Hollyhock, you'll also see colonial white and Cocoa. The patterned paper is from cherry-o and Topstitch. The ribbon is Hollyhock Ribbon round collection and the Bulk Twill. In case you want to create one of your own. I made my pennets 6x9.

Stamps + Cricut= a cake fit for a princess

I used my cricut expression to cut out this banner, then I stamped it with a retired stampset called Confetti & Favors along with the number 4 from the Chocolate Alphabet small in Crystal Blue ink. I think it was the finishing touch that really made this cake for my dear daughter special. I love to think outside the layout with my stamps, paper, and cricut!

Thank you gift with Olivia and Nov. stamp of the month

I've got just a second and wanted to share these cute gift jars I created last night for today's teacher appreciation luncheon at my daughter's school. The image below is not that clear because I was in a rush to take it. But I think you can get the gist. I used Olivia, Barn Red textured card stock and the awesome Nov. stamp of the month. They turned out really cute. Everything is Close To My Heart. I did use my circut and a punch for the shapes.

My job was to decorate a table for the luncheon and I chose a fall theme and I think the paper went perfect. Hope you find some inspiration!

Trick or Treat... give me sometin' good to eat!

Trick or TREAT!! Join me on Oct. 30th at Cream and Sugar in Mobile, AL and your little trick or treater can create one of these adorable treat bags to carry on Halloween. Each bag even has reflective tape on the sides for safety. All supplies are included in the $6 class fee and the bag is ready to assemble. RSVP to me, choose your bag and your time slot (1 or 2pm). All supplies except the, bags, ribbon, googly eyes and reflective tape are from Close To My Heart.

Dimensional Elements-Ornaments!

LOVE LOVE LOVE these new Ornament Dimensional Elements from Close To My Heart. I used the Mistletoe Creative Basics and a dash of Level two to make these. Everything is from CYMH. I created them for a class I did last month. They were lifted and adapted from other wonderful CTMH gals. I hope you like them enough to give them a try. They would be great with photos inside or on the back (that's what I plan to do after this year's Christmas)

Christmas Cards- with Mistletoe

So it's been a while since I last posted. Sorry and shame on me. But on a good note I have something new to show you. I created a Christmas Card workshop for some local ladies. We used the Mistletoe Creative Basics (page 88) and A Timber stamp set ($7.95). They are beautiful!! Yes, I'm humble can you tell. Everything is CTMH. If you'd like a copy of the workshop email me, and if you'd like to order the supplies log on to my website.
These cards were created using patterns from Jeanette Lynton's Wishes and my Originals. And the first card was inspired by another CTMH consultant.