My Creations Craftable Containers

Thanks to the My Creations® line of products from Close To My Heart, you can make great projects from the outside in! Get ideas for using these stampable, markable, craftable albums, bags, and ring boxes in this video.

Click here to go to my website if you want to see the some of the range for these containers

Trendy Trims

Your layouts, wall hangings, goodie bags, and other projects will come to life with some fun new trims from Close To My Heart! Whether used as pattern pieces, background designs, or accents, these TRIMS  are sure to add a lot of zest and dimension to your papercrafting.

Click Here to see some of the trims available from my website

Clearly the Best - Connect the Dots S02E03

Create decorative lines on your layout using dots! With the right embellishments from Close To My Heart—Aqua Dots, sparkles, studs, and more—your dotted lines will be sure to draw the eye. Learn to do it yourself in this video.

Artbooking Made Easy: Everyday Layouts S01E08

Combine cuts from a variety of themes from Close To My Heart's Cricut® Artbooking cartridge to make original papercrafted masterpieces. Watch the video to kick-start your ideas!

Artbooking Made Easy: Fall into Artbooking S01E07

Fall for the autumn-themed projects you see in this video, all made with the Cricut® Artbooking cartridge from Close To My Heart!

"BLOG CANDY GIVEAWAY"

Sparkle & Shine Christmas Cards

Get your Christmas Cards done early, these were quick & easy to do & so much fun to make,

Products Used
Workshops on the Go Sparkle & Shine Scrapbooking Kit G1071 
Sparkle & Shine Complements Dimensional Elements X7176C 
Santa Claus Holiday Stamp Set C1567
Christmas cheer Holidays Stamp Set D1494
Ruby Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad Z2170
Juniper Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad Z2165
Honey Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad Z2162
Black Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad Z2105
Black - Basics Exclusive Inks Mini Pigment Pads Set Z2503
Ruby - Enchantment Exclusive Inks Mini Pigment Pads Set Z2502
Juniper - Whimsy Exclusive Inks Mini Pigment Pads Set Z2500
Barn Red Exclusive Marker Sets Z2428 
Ponderosa Pine Exclusive Marker Sets Z2423
Crystal Blue Exclusive Marker Sets Z2401 
Sky Exclusive Marker Sets Z2402
Silver Shimmer Trim Z1799
Red Shimmer Trim Z1848
Bronze Shimmer Trim Z1849
Other CTMH products used were: Tombow Glue, My Acrylix Spritz, Glue Dots, Mat, Trimmer, My Acrylix Stamp Scrubber, Various My Acrylix Blocks & Bone Folder.
 

MONTHLY FREEBIES!

Do you like receiving freebies?   I am offering everyone the chance to do just that......For every $35 spent on my website....you will go into a draw for your own brand new "A Chocolate Affair" 16 piece Stamp Set.....that is no longer available to purchase.....So head on over & start shopping for Christmas, you have to be in it to win it.

Sparkle & Shine Christmas Tree

Want to learn how to make this tree?  Does it look familiar?  It's my version of the tree on the front of the 2013 Christmas Gift Guide.......Wouldn't it look so pretty sitting in the middle of your Christmas dining table.

If you want to know how to make this & many more hand made gifts, tags & cards then contact me on the right hand side of this page to find out how.   Come along to a workshop, I can show you how.

Products Used

Cricut Artiste Collection Z1790

Sparkle & Shine Paper Pack X7176B

Bone Folder Z1204

Give it your personal touch with the decorations.

                                                
                                                                                

Washi Rose Card

Products Used
Washi Wonder (Hostess Gift) Stamp Set D1558
Card Word Puzzle Stamp Set C1494
1"x 1" My Acrylix Block Y1000
1"x 3.50" My Acrylix Block Y1002
2"x 2" My Acrylix Block Y1003
Cranberry Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad Z2116
Cotton Candy Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad Z2193
Topiary Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad Z2155
Buttercup Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad Z2110
Gypsy Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad Z2190
Blush Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad Z2106
Chocolate Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad Z2111
Cotton Candy Exclusive Inks Marker Set Z2417 
Basics Exclusive Inks Mini Pigment Pad Set Z2503 
White Daisy Card Stock 1385
3-D Foam Tape Z1151
Sure Cut Deluxe Craft Paper Trimmer Z1783
Non-Stick Micro Tip Scissors Z1836
Tombow Mono Adhesive 1514

Thanks to Chris Lothian for the inspiration to make this card. :)

Christmas Cards

Products Used 

Glory To God My Acrylix Stamp Set D1483
2" X 3 1/2" My Acrylix® Block Y1009
Chocolate Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad Z2111
Tombow Adhesive 1514

Christmas Cards

Products Used

Cricut Art Philosophy Cricut Collection Z1686
Scandinavian Wishes, October 2013 Stamp Of The Month S1310
Cranberry Stamp Pad Z2116 
White Daisy Stamp Pad Z2163
3-D Foam Tape Z1151
3" × 3" My Acrylix Block Y1006 
1" X 3 1/2" My Acrylix® Block Y1002

Christmas Cards

Products Used
My Acrylix Stamp Set Fabulous You C1533  
Cricut Art Philosophy Cricut Collection Z1686
Chocolate Stamp Pad Z2111
Topiary Exclusive Inks Marker Set Z2413
Honey Exclusive Inks Marker Set Z2415
Cranberry Exclusive Inks Marker Set Z2419
Sparkles Brown & Tan Assortment Z1753
Pink Glitter Gems Z1807
Bronze Shimmer Trim Z1849
Deluxe Craft Paper Trimmer Z1783
3-D Foam Tape Z1151
3" × 3" My Acrylix Block Y1006

Christmas Cards

Products Used

Cricut Art Philosophy Cricut Collection Z1686
Mini-Medley Accents Rosewood Collection Z1857
Glitter Paper Brown & Tan Z1830
Geometric Backgrounds Stamp Set D1559
Buttercup Stamp Pad Z2110
Ponderosa Pine Stamp Pad Z2145
Deluxe Craft Paper Trimmer Z1783
3-D Foam Tape Z1151
Liquid Glass  Z679

 
 

My Creations® Craftable Containers

Thanks to the My Creations® line of products from Close To My Heart, you can make great projects from the outside in! Get ideas for using these stampable, markable, craftable albums, bags, and ring boxes in this video.

Now that's a scarey thought......

Are you a hot Scrapbooker?

Christmas Workshop 

PAPER CRAFTING, STAMPING, CARDMAKING & SCRAPBOOKING

When:                   Saturday 9th November 2013 

Time:                    9.30am - 5pm

Cost:                     $30
Includes:               Morning & Afternoon tea,

           your choice of either a Cardmaking Kit & Holder or a Scrapbooking Kit (2-4 pages)

                              (Designs vary for each kit).

                              Lucky door prizes.

                              BYO Lunch & cold drink

Where:                  Anglican Church Hall, Cnr Brooke Ave & Eastern Rd, Bateau Bay

                                
                              Get all your Christmas cards made in 1 day.  Your card kit makes 20 cards with  envelopes, with 2  12"x12" decorative papers & 3  12"x12" cardstock.  (You add your own embellishments).  Instructions & cutting guide provided.

 Sample Cards (guide only)

                                                            

$30 Pre-registration essential for stock to be ordered in time for the workshop.

Registration includes instruction & supplies for the kit of your choice, you can bring along your cardstock, adhesives, embellishments & whatever supplies you will need to continue to create using the ideas that you learn.  PLUS Morning & Afternoon Tea.  BYO your Lunch & Cold Drink. 

There will also be lucky door prizes, inspiration & fun!   A great day to be had by all, with lots of laughter & ideas.

Project Inspirations: Cricut® Tags

Learn how to make cute tags to liven up any gift! In this video, we show you how to combine Close To My Heart Cricut® cut shapes and My Acrylix® stamp sets to make the perfect sentiments for your goodies.

October Newsletter

Welcome to my first newsletter from My Craft Room.......

It has been an exciting journey so far with Close To My Heart....I am having so much fun playing with all the stamping, card making, papercrafting & scrapbooking, that I'd love to share it with you either in a workshop or online.  Come for a cuppa, a chat & see what we do.

I don't know where the year has gone but it's not long now til Christmas so with the arrival of all the new Holiday from the Heart - Sparkle and Shine Christmas goodies along with the other Christmas stamp sets available in the Product Guide my Christmas card making classes are a big hit. 
As of 15th October, you will be able to order your favourites from the Holiday Gift Guide.  so start making your wish list now and be sure to get your order in early!   I will be putting my next order in on the 24th October in order to get my stock in ready for the big Christmas Workshop in November (details below).

UPCOMING WORKSHOPS

November Classes 
Saturday 9th 9.30am - 5pm (Anglican Church Hall)

MAKING EITHER 20 CARDS OR 2-4 SCRAPBOOK PAGES. Please specify which kit you prefer.

$30 Pre-registration essential for stock to be ordered in time for the workshop.

Registration includes instruction & supplies for the kit of your choice, 

you can bring along your cardstock, adhesives, embellishments & 

whatever supplies you will need to continue to create using the ideas that you learn.

PLUS Morning & Afternoon Tea.  BYO your Lunch & Cold Drink. 

There will also be lucky door prizes, inspiration & fun!

Friday 15th 10am - 4pm $15 (Day class)

6.30pm - 11pm $15 (Night class)
or $25 for both
Thursday 21st 10am - 4pm $15
Wednesday 27th 10am - 4pm $15

December Classes

Thursday 5th 10am - 4pm $15 (Day class)
Friday 13th 2pm - 6pm $15 (Afternoon Class) 
Saturday 14th 10am - 4pm $15 (Christmas Party) bring a plate to share
Secret Santa (if you wish to participate - no food) Limit of $15
Making cards, tags, gift bags or gifts (Kits will be available)
Wednesday 18th 10am - 4pm $15 (Day class)

Please register for all workshops either by email or phone :)

Marianne Lamont CTMH  Independent Consultant ID: 2165

Email: mtlamont52@gmail.com

Mobile: 0414 782 132

Website: mariannelamont.ctmh.com.au

Blog: http://yourcreativejourneywithmarianne.blogspot.com.au/