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.