Monogram Stationery

For my down line Christmas party we created these fun Monogram Stationery's.  I LOVE the elegance of the La Bella Vie papers and am so sad to see them retire after Jan.!  If you would like a kit to make yourself a set contact me asap before the paper is retired.... 

This project was inspired by the talented Lisa S.....

 

Wishing everyone a HAPPY NEW YEARS!!!  

Are you ready for Christmas??

Are you ready for Christmas? I THINK I am :)
Do you need some fun pages to put your Christmas photos on? Let me know if you would be interested in purchasing one of my left over kits to make the two layouts pictured above!! You get everything you need to make these two FUN  two page layouts!! (precut papers, bakers twine, pearls, sparkles, and ADORABLE Christmas 3-D accessories.)  

National Papercrafting Month Special

Whooo’s Your Valentine?

Spend $35 and get the exclusive treat tube kit for only $10!

In celebration of National Papercrafting Month, we’re offering a new product, available through January — our Whooo’s Your Valentine kit! This darling kit, which retails for $40, can be yours for only $10 when you spend $35 or more in Close To My Heart product. The kit includes 12 die-cut boxes, 3 cardstock sheets, 1 sheet of silver glitter paper, 12 treat tubes, and an exclusive D-size stamp set created specifically for the kit! Perfect for gifts and classroom projects, the Whooo’s Your Valentine kit will make Valentine’s Day a cinch!
Qualify and buy the Whooo’s Your Valentine kit today for only $10!

*Shipping and handling may apply. Offer valid December 15, 2012 – January 31, 2013. Maximum of one $10 Whooo’s Your Valentine kit per customer.

Please contact me if you have any questions on how to get you a set!! dbrinkerhoff@ubtanet.com

More Dec. SOM artwork

The December Stamp of the Month is a FUN must have set!! It is a great set for card makers, paper crafters, and scrapbookers... I posted one set of cards yesterday and today I'm sharing another great idea! A fellow consultant Debbie Fournier shared her event calendar toppers, or you could use them as little3x3 quick cards!! Another must have is the perfect fit frames stamp set also featured in her artwork...

The Stamp of the Month set is $17.95 or with a $50 purchase it is only $5!!

 Please contact me with any questions or to order your set today :) Wishing you a Happy Holiday!!

Dec. Stamp of the Month

I wanted to share these adorable cards created with the Dec. stamp of the month created and shared by my talented friend Karen Pederson!!

Nov. Club pages

 Close to my Heart has this wonderful idea book/ how to guide... It teaches you how to cut pages and cards step by step! I love these books and the simplicity it adds to scrapbooking and card making :)

 

The pages for my clubs this month are created with the Beautiful Pear and Partridge paper pack using the layout design from page 22-23 in the new Make it from your Heart how to guide.  I inked EVERYTHING with Cocoa ink, added some sparkle using the red, stardust, and almond Glitter Gels. The Poinsetta's are cut from the Art Philosophy Cricut cartridge. To finish it off add some Pearl Flourishes  and you are ready to showcase your Christmas pictures!!

Please contact me with any questions :)

Oct. Cards for my Classes!!

This month we are creating a set of Christmas cards using the Awesome Stamp of the Month and the Beautiful paper packet "Pear and Partridge"!!  You can stamp the sentiment right over your stamped mitten or you can add a fun little tag with the sentiment on... Also a fun tip for your sparkles if you have clear and need a certain color, I colored the red ones with a marker! You can use the Awesome new CTMH alcohol markers or you can use a sharpie to color them to match your project!!!
THANKS for stopping bye and please feel free to leave a comment or invite others to join my blog!!!
This card idea was inspired from a pattern  by the talented Vicki W :)

Halloween is just around the corner!!

 In my classes for Oct. we will create some FUN Halloween pages! The Spooky title was cut from the AWESOME NEW CTMH cricut cartridge Artiste!! I inked everything in black, To finish it off and add depth I shaded the title :) I used the Moonlight paper packet to create with!!

 The second Halloween page set was created with the Moonlight paper packet and ADORABLE dimensional elements that coordinate perfectly!

I will be adding some more FUN pages created with the Moonlight papers as soon as I get them finished up :)  Please contact me with any questions or if you would like to join me in creating some FUN Halloween projects!!

Announcing TWO Exciting Events!!

I am SSSOOOO excited to announce the dates for two exciting events!
First on Nov. 10th at the Altamont High School commons area  from 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. is the 7th Annual Fall workshop.... At this workshop you can choose to create 50 cards (5 of each 10 different cards) for only $45! Or for the non card making ladies you can create 5 totally decked out 2 page layouts for $50! ( you keep the extra accessories). AND of Course you can choose to create both :)  To sign up or for more information please call 724-0313 or email dbrinkerhoff@ubtanet.com asap! You must be signed up and paid in full by Oct. 16th, so I have time to prep......
Second mark your calendars for March 1-3rd! It is our Second Annual Hidden Springs Retreat!!!
The First 25 to sign up and pay in FULL will receive a Goody bag! It is $125 per person if you sign up and pay in full by Nov. 24th! After Nov. 24th it is $150 per person....
(price includes your spot to scrap, 7 meals, a couple of fun create and take projects, and a bed to sleep in)
I have started prepping kits exclusively for the retreat or you can bring your own supplies to work on!!
To sign up or if you have any questions please contact me ASAP!
We had an awesome time last year and are sure to RAISE the ROOF this year!!

Sept. pages and cards

I LOVE FALL!! I love the crisp cool nights, and of course the cooler days :) When I seen the stamp sets C1504 Fall Harvest,S1209 Fall Favorites,  and the Z1760 Burlap Ribbon I knew I wanted to make a page with my customers to welcome Fall!! I used the Flirty and Moonlight paper packets. Stamped the images on Cocoa with Cocoa ink as well as a couple on Colonial White paper to "Quick Color"  for adding some Fall colors!  To color out line images you can stamp and cut a stencil out, then using the stencil sponge the color of ink you want onto the stamped images! FUN, QUICK and EASY way to color in those stamped images..... The ink colors I used are Goldrush, Autumn Terracotta, Olive, New England Ivy, Cranberry, Ruby, and Cocoa.
 For the cards this month I used the Darling pumpkin from the SOM and colored them in with Autumn Terracotta, and Olive. Accenting with a little bit of the burlap ribbon and a thin layer of the Awesome Green Glitter Gel on the Stems, Grass and Vines to add that little finishing touch!! I hope you can join me to create these fun pages / cards this month!! For more information please feel free to call or email me :)
I have had a couple of questions on how to color the leaves?
COLORING TECHNIQUE TIP FOR THE MONTH:

  I stamped the image on a piece of photo paper and cut it out. That makes a stencil for you to use to color the leaves! Stamp your image on your paper then lay the stencil over the top of the stamped image. Sponge your lighter color on the leaf, then taking a different color sponge from the outside of the stencil in towards the center of the leaf making the outer edge darker and fading into the center....I then took the same color of maker as the outside color and traced on the inside edge of the stamped image....

 I hope this makes sense I am not the best at explaining things without showing the technique...
Happy Scrapping!!

Celebrating National Scrapbooking Month

Celebrate National Scrapbooking Month!

Starting today you can purchase the It's Your Day stamp set for just $5 with a $35 order!

Seriously, this double D-sized set is just $5...  wow!

Make sure you add yours to your order today!!

Need I say more???

Aug. Special

Just a reminder of the GREAT special CTMH has going for the month of Aug.!!
I have just returned home from an awesome week at the CTMH Convention in Dallas, TX and I have a BEAUTIFUL new catalog to share with you all!! 

Plus the exciting news for anyone that has been thinking about signing as a consultant.....

Our brand new Autumn/Winter Consultant Kit is available NOW and is ONLY $49!!!! It is an affordable and fully appointed ESSENTIALS KIT for only $49 filled with products totaling $130!

And if you sign as a consultant in Aug. you receive this AWESOME bag for FREE with your kit!!

(However the bags are while supplies last so make sure to sign up Aug. 1st at my site)

janel.ctmh.com

 

Please contact me with any questions!! Thanks, Janel

Aug. 2012 Group pages

For the month of Aug. we are using two of the AWESOME new paper packets from the NEW CTMH Fall catalog. You can use it for family pictures, The special guys in your life,. Western, those special  little cowboy or cowgirls!

The pages are created on Kraft paper, to make the Pacifica, Colonial white, and patterned paper really pop! The stamps I used are from Paisley Flair C1508, and the stamp set that is only available in the WSOG G1047...

The Girl version below is using the FUN new Clementine paper packet!! Sunset, Lagoon and Colonial white CS to add that extra little pop of color!!

 The Clementine  layouts were inspired from a page I created during the Create and Take at our 2012 CTMH convention!! 

These cards were created using the Aug. Stamp of the Month Baroque Borders and the Beautiful Avonlea paper packet... Card design was inspired by Pam Jerret.....

Welcome the New Cricut cartridge ARTISTE!!

WOW CTMH has done it again!! They have come out with another cricut cartridge with 700 images !! This is a must have for easy cards, boxes, bows and much much more!!
The new Cricut Artiste is available for ordering Aug.1st!! Make sure you get in touch with me so I can help you get your copy!! A photo of the images is below....

Preview Our Cartridge 

Artiste:

Recommended blocks for included stamp sets: 
2" × 6½" (Y1010), 2" × 3½" (Y1009), 3" × 3" (Y1006).

For my page this month I am creating with one of my Favorite paper packets from the Spring catalog FOOTLOOSE!!

I am going to be teaching a class to create 10 pages with 1 Level 2 paper packet!! If you want to join me and create using the Footloose papers let me know ASAP because it is retiring on July 31st!!
Page was inspired by Ivie and Tammy....

I have just returned home from an awesome week at the CTMH Convention in Dallas, TX and I have a BEAUTIFUL new catalog to share with you all!! 

Plus the exciting news for anyone that has been thinking about signing as a consultant.....

Our brand new Autumn/Winter Consultant Kit is available NOW and is ONLY $49!!!! It is an affordable and fully appointed ESSENTIALS KIT for only $49 filled with products totaling $130!

And if you sign as a consultant in Aug. you receive this AWESOME bag for FREE with your kit!!

(However the bags are while supplies last so make sure to sign up Aug. 1st at my site)

janel.ctmh.com

 

Please contact me with any questions!! Thanks, Janel

Birthday Pennant Flag

Helpful Hints

To create this artwork, follow the helpful hints outlined below.

• Cut the following using the Cricut^® Art Philosophy cartridge:
• Kraft cardstock pennant card: 3 1/2" Card <Banner2> (p. 29)
• Green dots B&T Duos^® paper pennant: 5" Layer <Banner2> (p. 29)
• Stamp the body from the large bird image with Cocoa ink on scrap waves B&T paper; trim.
• Stamp the beak from the large bird image with Cocoa ink on scrap sun B&T paper; trim.
• Stamp hat image with Tulip ink on scrap Colonial White cardstock; trim.
• Sponge surface of cork shape with Cocoa ink.
• Assemble card and embellish, stamping sentiments with Cocoa ink and masking technique.

It's time for a little Blog candy!!

I announced that I would pull a name from my followers on June 17th! Thanks to all of you that have joined in following my blog! Please invite others to join us here!!
Now drum roll please!..................
The winner of the AWESOME E size TOKEN Alphabet is Chanel Giles!!! Congrats Chanel and I will get it to you ASAP!! and if you already have it please let me know....
Thanks again and keeps your eyes open for the NEXT challenge!

Tweet Anniversary card

Anniversary Card

Helpful Hints

To create this artwork, follow the helpful hints outlined below.

• Cut the following using the Cricut^® Art Philosophy cartridge:
• Kraft cardstock card bases: 5 1/2" Card <Shape10> (cut 2, p. 67) (use one as card and the second as card insert as described below)
• Sweet Leaf cardstock plaque: 2 1/4" <Shape10> (p. 67)
• Colonial White cardstock plaque: 3" Layer <Shape10> (p. 67)
• Stitch a diamond pattern on one card front.
• Cut second card base in half along fold; discard the solid side.
• Use extra card front as a mask when spraying Lagoon and Colonial White re-inkers (separately) on the inside card base; set aside to dry.
• Stamp hat image ten times with Tulip ink on scrap Colonial White cardstock; trim triangle portion of hat and discard remainder.
• Stamp sentiment on with Cocoa ink lower portion of Sweet Leaf plaque.
• Sponge edges of Sweet Leaf plaque and ten pennants with Cocoa ink.
• Assemble card, attaching extra card front to the back of the stitched card front to hide stitch marks on inside of card.
• Embellish as desired.

Retiring stamp list! and a reminder about Stampaganza!

The popular Stampaganza is now going on for the month of June!!! When you purchase 2 stamp set you receive 1 FREE of equal or less value!
If you are trying to decide WHICH STAMPS you should purchase, I have a SECRET for you. You may want to choose some stamp sets that will be retiring as of July 31. They will no longer be available after that date.  .

• The sets below with an asterisk (*) next to them are sets that coordinate with our wonderful Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge.  You can see when that the stamps that coordinate have an outline around them. When you receive your sets, they will  have the outline around them as well as a measurement of what size to cut that image on your Cricut. Cool beans!

Stamp sets that are listed are from the Autumn-Winter 2011 idea book that were not included in the Spring-Summer idea book.  While the majority of stamp sets will retire, some stamp sets may be put in the Autumn-Winter 2012 idea book to be released August 2012.

Here we go: Retiring stamp list! Only available until July 31st!!

C1466	Instant Memories	23		$13.95
*B1391	Zoology	30		$9.95
*C1463	Harvest Happiness	35		$13.95
*C1465	Unscripted	36		$13.95
*C1467	Sweet Moments	41		$13.95
*B1392	Key Moments	42		$9.95
*C1462	All Hallows Eve	48		$13.95
*D1494	Christmas Cheer	53		$17.95
*B1390	Countdown	54		$9.95
*D1480	Snowflake	59		$17.95
C1468	Winter Joy	60		$13.95
C1419	Harvest Home	65		$13.95
C1426	Thanksgiving	65		$13.95
B1395	So Grateful	66		$9.95
C1423	Captured Moments	67		$13.95
B1359	Fright Night	68		$9.95
D1437	Party Animal	69		$17.95
A1109	A Sip	71		$6.95
C1424	Nature's Gift	71		$13.95
C1420	Snow Days	72		$13.95
C1472	Bundled Buddies	73		$13.95
D1384	Snow Flurries	74		$17.95
D1308	All Decked Out	75		$17.95
*A1115	A Holiday	76		$6.95
*B1381	Holiday  Cheer	76		$9.95
D1446	Adorn-able	77		$17.95
A1107	A Twinkle	78		$6.95
B1361	Tannenbaum	78		$9.95
*D1493	Fill in the Blank--Holiday	79		$17.95
C1427	I Believe	80		$13.95
D1449	Father Christmas	81		$17.95
A1110	A Timber	82		$6.95
B1356	St. Nick	82		$9.95
D1483	Glory to God	83		$17.95
A1099	Angel Sent	84		$6.95
B1394	John 3:16	84		$9.95
D1436	The Present	87		$17.95
A1108	A Flitter	88		$6.95
D1306	Treasure Life	89		$17.95
C1429	Party Pennants	91		$13.95
A1095	Always Remember	92		$6.95
B1362	Tag the Occasion	92		$9.95
C1471	Happy Clusters	93		$13.95
B1393	Joyful Jar	94		$9.95
C1425	Month by Month	95		$13.95
C1470	Gnome Garden	96		$13.95
A1113	A Game	97		$6.95
B1396	School Rocks	97		$9.95
C1408	Live Inspired	98		$13.95
D1373	Childhood Portrait	99		$17.95
D1492	Christmas Love	101		$17.95
*C1469	December 25th	102		$13.95
D1388	Card Chatter--Christmas	103		$17.95
D1440	Everlasting Life	104		$17.95
C1379	Holiday Commentary	105		$13.95
C1382	Holiday Commentary--Spanish	105		$13.95
C1383	Holiday Commentary--French	105		$13.95
D1283	Say It in Style	106		$17.95
D1444	A Little Thanks	107		$17.95
D1401	Authentic	108		$17.95
D1387	Made with Love	109		$17.95
D1499	Live Your Style	110		$17.95
D1386	Save the Date	111		$17.95
D1397	Save the Date--French	111		$17.95
D1398	Save the Date--Spanish	111		$17.95
E1006	Baroque Alphabet	113		$29.95
C1401	Friendship Alphabet Small	114		$13.95
E1013	Field Trip Alphabet	114		$29.95
E1016	Friendship Alphabet Large	114		$29.95
D1136	Giggle Caps	115		$17.95
D1137	Giggle Lowercase	115		$17.95
D1267	Rustic Numbers	117		$17.95
E1002	Rustic Alphabet	117		$29.95

Items listed below are retiring and are available while supplies last or until July 31.
Item #	Description	Autumn-Winter Idea Page  #	Spring Idea Page  #	Retail

G1032	Workshops on the Go™ Stella Kit		19	$   29.95
G1033	Workshops on the Go™ Pemberley Kit		25	$   29.95
X7149B	Lucy Paper Packet		28	$      9.95
X7149C	Lucy Complements Glittery Rub-Ons		28	$      4.95
G1034	Workshops on the Go™ Lucy Kit		31	$   29.95
G1035	Workshops on the Go™ Victory Kit		37	$   29.95
X7151B	Footloose Paper Packet		40	$      9.95
X7151C	Footloose Complements Dimensional Elements		40	$      4.95
G1036	Workshops on the Go™ Footloose Kit		43	$   29.95
X7152B	Superhero Paper Packet		46	$      9.95
X7152C	Superhero Complements Rub-Ons		46	$      4.95
G1037	Workshops on the Go™ Superhero Kit		49	$   29.95
G1038	Workshops on the Go™ Florentine Kit		55	$   29.95
X7154B	Cruisin' Paper Packet		58	$      9.95
X7154C	Cruisin' Complements Silver Foil Images		58	$      4.95
G1039	Workshops on the Go™ Cruisin' Kit		61	$   29.95
X7139B	Typeset Paper Packet		62	$      9.95
X7139C	Typeset Complements Canvas Shapes		62	$      5.95
X7140B	Roxie Paper Packet		62	$      9.95
X7140C	Roxie My Stickease Assortment		62	$      4.95
X7141B	Elemental Paper Packet		63	$      9.95
X7141C	Elemental Complements Dimensional Elements		63	$      4.95
X7143B	Sonoma Paper Packet		63	$      9.95
X7143C	Sonoma My Stickease Assortment		63	$      4.95

Z2300	Marker Amethyst	8­9	8­9	$      2.95
Z2301	Marker Autumn Terracotta	8­9	8­9	$      2.95
Z2302	Marker Baby Pink	8­9	8­9	$      2.95
Z2303	Marker Bamboo	8­9	8­9	$      2.95
Z2304	Marker Barn Red	8­9	8­9	$      2.95
Z2305	Marker Black	8­9	8­9	$      2.95
Z2306	Marker Blush	8­9	8­9	$      2.95
Z2308	Marker Brown Bag	8­9	8­9	$      2.95
Z2310	Marker Buttercup	8­9	8­9	$      2.95
Z2311	Marker Chocolate	8­9	8­9	$      2.95
Z2314	Marker Cocoa	8­9	8­9	$      2.95
Z2315	Marker Colonial White	8­9	8­9	$      2.95
Z2316	Marker Cranberry	8­9	8­9	$      2.95
Z2317	Marker Crystal Blue	8­9	8­9	$      2.95
Z2318	Marker Desert Sand	8­9	8­9	$      2.95
Z2319	Marker Dutch Blue	8­9	8­9	$      2.95
Z2320	Marker Garden Green	8­9	8­9	$      2.95
Z2321	Marker Garnet	8­9	8­9	$      2.95
Z2323	Marker Goldrush	8­9	8­9	$      2.95
Z2324	Marker Grey Flannel	8­9	8­9	$      2.95
Z2325	Marker Grey Wool	8­9	8­9	$      2.95
Z2326	Marker Heavenly Blue	8­9	8­9	$      2.95
Z2327	Marker Holiday Red	8­9	8­9	$      2.95
Z2328	Marker Hollyhock	8­9	8­9	$      2.95
Z2330	Marker Indian Corn Blue	8­9	8­9	$      2.95
Z2331	Marker Key Lime	8­9	8­9	$      2.95
Z2333	Marker Lilac Mist	8­9	8­9	$      2.95
Z2334	Marker Moonstruck	8­9	8­9	$      2.95
Z2335	Marker New England Ivy	8­9	8­9	$      2.95
Z2337	Marker Olive	8­9	8­9	$      2.95
Z2340	Marker Outdoor Denim	8­9	8­9	$      2.95
Z2341	Marker Pansy Purple	8­9	8­9	$      2.95
Z2342	Marker Parchment	8­9	8­9	$      2.95
Z2345	Marker Ponderosa Pine	8­9	8­9	$      2.95
Z2347	Marker Smokey Plum	8­9	8­9	$      2.95
Z2348	Marker Spring Iris	8­9	8­9	$      2.95
Z2350	Marker Sunflower	8­9	8­9	$      2.95
Z2351	Marker Sunkiss Yellow	8­9	8­9	$      2.95
Z2352	Marker Sunny Yellow	8­9	8­9	$      2.95
Z2353	Marker Sweet Leaf	8­9	8­9	$      2.95
Z2354	Marker Taffy	8­9	8­9	$      2.95
Z2355	Marker Topiary	8­9	8­9	$      2.95
Z2356	Marker Vanilla Cream	8­9	8­9	$      2.95
Z2357	Marker Vineyard Berry	8­9	8­9	$      2.95
Z2359	Marker White Daisy	8­9	8­9	$      2.95
Z2360	Marker Twilight	8­9	8­9	$      2.95
Z2361	Marker Petal	8­9	8­9	$      2.95
Z2362	Marker Honey	8­9	8­9	$      2.95
Z2364	Marker Sorbet	8­9	8­9	$      2.95
Z2365	Marker Juniper	8­9	8­9	$      2.95
Z2366	Marker Tulip	8­9	8­9	$      2.95
Z2367	Marker Crème Brulee	8­9	8­9	$      2.95
Z2390	Marker Gypsy	8­9	8­9	$      2.95
Z2391	Marker Sunset	8­9	8­9	$      2.95
Z2392	Marker Pacifica	8­9	8­9	$      2.95
Z2393	Marker Cotton Candy	8­9	8­9	$      2.95
Z2394	Marker Sky	8­9	8­9	$      2.95
Z2395	Marker Lagoon	8­9	8­9	$      2.95
Z2396	Marker Smoothie	8­9	8­9	$      2.95
Z2397	Marker Pear	8­9	8­9	$      2.95
X5902	Bright Blue Cardstock Shade Pack	9	9	$      7.95
X5903	Light Blue Cardstock Shade Pack	9	9	$      7.95
X5904	Dark Blue Cardstock Shade Pack	9	9	$      7.95
X5905	Bright Green Cardstock Shade Pack	9	9	$      7.95
X5906	Dark Green Cardstock Shade Pack	9	9	$      7.95
X5907	Light Green Cardstock Shade Pack	9	9	$      7.95
X5908	Bright Red and Pink Cardstock Shade Pack	9	9	$      7.95
X5909	Light Red and Pink Cardstock Shade Pack	9	9	$      7.95
X5910	Dark Red and Pink Cardstock Shade Pack	9	9	$      7.95
X5911	Black and Grey Cardstock Shade Pack	9	9	$      7.95
X5912	Dark Neutral Cardstock Shade Pack	9	9	$      7.95
X5913	Light Neutral Cardstock Shade Pack	9	9	$      7.95
X5914	Light Yellow and Orange Cardstock Shade Pack	9	9	$      7.95
X5915	Dark Yellow and Orange Cardstock Shade Pack	9	9	$      7.95
X5916	Purple Cardstock Shade Pack	9	9	$      7.95
9030	Imagine™	10	10	$   21.95
9034	Magic™ Scrapbook Program	10	10	$   21.95