I made this card for my daughter's 21st birthday last year. I just love playing with the spellbinder dies & the Big Shot machine. I also used the Make the Cut program & the Zing cutting machine. I made a matching box for the card.
24 February, 2014
21st Birthday Card
I made this card for my daughter's 21st birthday last year. I just love playing with the spellbinder dies & the Big Shot machine. I also used the Make the Cut program & the Zing cutting machine. I made a matching box for the card.
21 February, 2014
Base & Bling Style
Who doesn't love elegant, affordable, custom-made bling? With countless
options from Close To My Heart's expanded Base & Bling line, you can
create unique, sophisticated wearable crafts in just minutes. Contact ME your Independent Consultant for all the details!
Want to learn how to make these cute (and simple) jewelry holders for
your new Base & Bling? Or how to add embellishments to your
necklaces?
Check out our newest video where Kristine walks you through the entire process to create your own unique, sophisticated wearable crafts!
Products Used
19 February, 2014
Artbooking Made Easy: Nursery Rhymes
The nursery-themed keys on the Cricut® Artbooking cartridge from Close
To My Heart will have you singing nursery rhymes, reliving childhood
memories, and reminiscing about your baby's first years. Watch the video
to see these two keys in action. Contact your Independent Consultant to
learn more.
Products used
Cricut Artbooking collection Z1906
Cardstock colours used are from our Exclusive Cardstock Range
Search through our exstensive range of accessories to find just what you need
Did you notice the owls from the “Sweet Baby Girl” layout
had a little glimmer to them? Using the Cricut® Artbooking cartridge
as you saw in the video, you can cut 2 overlapping shapes that perfectly pair
for an adorable animal. The bottom layer here is cut from paper recently
released by Close To My Heart: the Paper Fundamentals Basics Assortment. The
glossy print of this paper is eye-catching and gives a textured look to the
owl—just as real feathers do! For a more obvious texture, make the upper layer
from this fun paper rather than the lower.
The subtle look also has its place on these layouts. Recall the intricate background of the “Hello World” layout: 2 kinds of overlays were sized down and cut in exactly the same colored paper as the base page. The tone-on-tone look is most definitely subtle. Take a close look: they’re attached with stitching! Doesn’t that help immensely with giving the shapes some dimension? If they were adhered fully to the page, they would be hardly noticeable. Stitching them through their centers allows their edges to curl up a little and cast a slight shadow, contributing dimension. If you prefer to create the same kind of dimension with colored paper instead, the look would be just as attractive!
Take another look at the “Hello World” layout, where the theme of the page is no longer centered on new arrivals, but the same nursery-themed keys are used. The same bracket overlays that have been used as the background are used as borders on the tiles throughout the center of the layout. Those in the background are set on a diagonal, while the central tiles are not. Each little square becomes a wonderful journaling spot, or simply an accent for the page with its beautiful Background and Texture designs!
And did you notice the overlay that we saw earlier in the
video nestled behind the journaling? It flows in with the rest of the layout so
easily! I just love that the same shape can be resized, recolored, and
repurposed for any number of crafting uses. Overlays are so fantastically
adaptable!
Recall the instruction in the video concerning Cricut® Craft Room: using the “hide contour” feature of the program, you can cut shapes that normally have empty spaces within to be solids. On the “Baby Boy” card, the paper pieces underlying the owl are bracket shapes that can be made by this process. They can also be the negative space from the bracket overlay or photo mat 2 (see page 85).
Keep in mind that you will want to use the Real Dial Size on these
smaller cards and projects. The recommended 11" linked size is perfect
for doing those 12" x 12" pages, but here, the owl, the "baby boy"
title, the tree branch and leaves were all cut at 1 3/4" using Real Dial
Size. That feature makes it so simple to customize all your projects!
There are plenty of creative spins you can take on the artwork you’ve seen here. Once you’ve pieced together your works of art, others are sure to coo over the faces—and the flair—you’ve put into them!
This & more information can be found on http://www.jeanettelynton.com/
Base & Bling at Its Finest
The expanded Base & Bling line from Close To My Heart is more
sophisticated than ever. With four distinct styles of classy,
customizable elements, you're sure to find the perfect bling for your
unique personality. Contact me.......your Independent Consultant for more
information.
Products Used
18 February, 2014
Project Inspiration: Party Favor Favorites
Use small party favors as invitations to a celebration! Watch the video
to learn how to make your own perfect party favors using Cricut®-cut shapes and the My Acrylix™ Big Top stamp set from Close To My Heart.
Contact ME your Independent Consultant to learn more.
Products Used
12"x12" Pear Cardstock X5764
12"x12" Cotton Candy Cardstock X5760
12"x12" Lagoon Cardstock X5762
12"x12" Gypsy Cardtock X5757
Euro Personal Paper Trimmer Z338
Tombow Adhesive 1514
12"x12" Cotton Candy Cardstock X5760
12"x12" Lagoon Cardstock X5762
12"x12" Gypsy Cardtock X5757
Euro Personal Paper Trimmer Z338
Tombow Adhesive 1514
17 February, 2014
March Lucky Draw is....
If you would like to go into the draw for another great stamp set B1417 Perfect-fit Birthday Occasions to be drawn in March...... then share my posts on your timeline & introduce 1 new person to my blog or CTMH facebook page, get them to leave a comment saying who it was that shared it, for your chance to
receive the stamp set. It's just that easy.....I will draw another lucky person out on the 17th March.
Congratulations
The lucky person who will receive this
beautiful stamp is Lynne Jory for simply sharing my posts & leaving a
comment. Congratulations Lynne, hope to see you on Friday night for my
next workshop. this stamp set will be winging it's way to you soon.
15 February, 2014
Birthday Card
Another card for a friend of mine - The little flower is from the Close To My Heart Cricut Artiste Exclusive Cartridge Z1790, the bling is CTMH Sparkles Clear Flourishes - Small Z1812, Sparkles Clear Assortment Z1752, Gypsy Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad Z2190, Lagoon Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad Z2195, Perfect Fit Birthday Stamp Set. You can purchase these products & more from my website. I used the Rock'n'Roll method to stamp on the frame. If you want to learn this technique
register for one of my workshops or give me a call.
Birthday Card
I created this birthday card for a friend of mine who turned 60 recently. I used my Big Shot & a Spellbinders Die I had. I built it up with 3d foam to make several layers.....the leaves were cut on the Cricut machine using the Close To My Heart Art Philosophy Exclusive Cartridge & the flowers were already made, I just sprinkled them with a fine glitter & finished off with a ribbon & pearls.
12 February, 2014
Artbooking Made Easy: Sweet Smiles
Today’s Artbooking Made Easy features one of the most
darling mini albums I’ve seen! Anything that has a baby theme is cute enough to
begin with, but this one is just plain adorable, and it features the cutouts
from pages 50–51 of the Artbooking booklet. So let’s take a look!
Watch the video to see how using the Cricut® Artbooking shapes, icons,
and borders to scrapbook memories of your sweet baby will have you
grinning from ear to ear! Contact me.....your Close To My Heart Independent Consultant to learn more.
Recipes
Baby Mini Album:
Baby Mini Album:
D1578 My Acrylix™ Flight of the Arrows
X7183B Lollydoodle Paper Packet
X7177B Skylark Paper Packet
X7183C Lollydoodle Complements
Z1702 Baker’s Twine Paradise Assortment
Z1853 Aqua Dots
Z3006 Lollydoodle Assortment
Z1932 Silver Geometric Washi Tape
Z1850 Lagoon Houndstooth Washi Tape
Z1923 Smoothie Stripe Washi Tape
Z1844 Color-Ready Trinkets Wooden Shapes
Z1854 Laughing Lola Assortment
Z1837 Mini-Medley Accents Wooden Collection
Colors used: Cocoa, Whisper, Sorbet, White Daisy, Cotton
Candy, Lagoon, Slate
Little One Card:
X7183B Lollydoodle Paper Packet
X7180B Balloon Ride Paper Packet
Z1939 Paper Fundamentals Basics Assortment
Z1754 Sparkles Black & Grey Assortment
Z3002 Ariana Assortment
10 February, 2014
Artbooking Made Easy: Sugar & Spice
Add a little sass and pizzazz to your teen girl layouts using the Cricut® Artbooking cartridge from Close To My Heart! Watch the video and
contact me.....your Independent Consultant to learn more.
Recipes
10 Things I Love Layout:
Z1906 Cricut®Artbooking Collection
D1580 My Acrylix™ Catch You Later
D1555 My Acrylix™ All the Details
B1449 My Acrylix™ Scribble Banners
X7180B Balloon Ride Paper Packet
X7179B Ariana Paper Packet
X7177B Skylark Paper Packet
Z1935 Black & Grey Epoxy Bubbles
Colors used: Sorbet, Sweet Leaf, Juniper, Colonial White,
Black, Slate, Bamboo
Giggles & Grins Layout:
Z1906 Cricut®Artbooking Collection
D1571 My Acrylix™ Sweet & Lovely
X7177B Skylark Paper Packet
X7180B Balloon Ride Paper Packet
Z3000 Skylark Assortment
Z1934 Flamingo Dots
Colors used: Outdoor Denim, White Daisy, Smoothie
06 February, 2014
Check out Close To My Heart's exclusive Embossing folders
Check out Close To My Heart's exclusive embossing folders, available in
five trendy and classy patterns, and get some tips on the best ways to
use them. Contact me ....your Independent Consultant for more information.
Get a free embossing folder of your choice with your qualifying purchase!
Select from 5 new
embossing folder designs — Dot (Z1924), Chevron (Z1925), Quatrefoil (Z1926), Damask (Z1927) or Stripe (Z1960) — when you submit a qualifying order.
Add a touch of texture and flair
to every cardstock project you create—gorgeous and easy! This offer is only valid while
supplies last, so make sure to get your order in early
*Offer valid 1–28 February 2014. Paper Fundamentals, Colonial White, White Daisy, and kraft cardstock
packs do not count toward the qualifying purchase. Embossing folder size fits most standard
embossing machines; sold separately
05 February, 2014
New Look Papers & Accessories have Arrived...
Here a few samples of the new Workshop On The Go kits fresh from Jeanette Lynton - I love them all...which one do you love?...
Skylark
12" x 12" You Make Me Laugh Layout
Make It from Your Heart™ Vol. 1: Pattern 12
X7177B Skylark Paper Packet
X7177C Skylark Complements
1385 White Daisy Cardstock
Z2263 White Daisy Exclusive Inks™
Re-inker
Z3000 Skylark Assortment
Z1930 Chocolate Woodgrain Washi Tape
Skylark
Ivy lane
Ivy lane
Ariana
Ariana
Balloon Ride
Jubilee
12" x 12" Happy Moments Layout
Jubilee
Timberline
Timberline
Lollydoodle
Lollydoodle
Skylark
Make It from Your Heart™ Vol. 1: Pattern 12
X7177B Skylark Paper Packet
X7177C Skylark Complements
1385 White Daisy Cardstock
Z2263 White Daisy Exclusive Inks™
Re-inker
Z3000 Skylark Assortment
Z1930 Chocolate Woodgrain Washi Tape
Skylark
12" x 12" Today Was a Wonderful Day Layout
Make It from Your Heart™ Vol. 1: Pattern 8
X7177B Skylark Paper Packet
X7177C Skylark Complements
1385 White Daisy Cardstock
Z2263 White Daisy Exclusive Inks™ Re-inker
Z3000 Skylark Assortment
Z1930 Chocolate Woodgrain Washi TapeIvy lane
12" x 12" Always Remember Layout
Make It from Your Heart™ Vol. 2: Pattern 6
X7178B Ivy Lane Paper Packet
X7178C Ivy Lane Complements
1385 White Daisy Cardstock
1273 Desert Sand Cardstock
Z3001 Ivy Lane Assortment
Z1936 Purple Glitter Gems
Z1923 Smoothie Striped Washi Tape
Z1799 Silver Shimmer Trim
Z1851 Scallop Border Punch
Z1294 Sanding Kit
Ivy lane
12" x 12" Always Remember Layout
Make It from Your Heart™ Vol. 2: Pattern 6
Z1920 Gold Polka-Dot Washi Tape
X7178B Ivy Lane Paper Packet
X7178C Ivy Lane Complements
1385 White Daisy Cardstock
Z3001 Ivy Lane Assortment
Z1936 Purple Glitter Gems
Z1923 Smoothie Striped Washi Tape
Z1294 Sanding Kit
Ariana
12" x 12" Smile & Be You Layout
Make It from Your Heart™ Vol. 1: Pattern 5
X7179B Ariana Paper Packet
X7179C Ariana Complements
1385 White Daisy Cardstock
Z3002 Ariana Assortment
Z1752 Sparkles Clear Assortment
Ariana
12" x 12" Life Is Like a Camera Layout
X7179B Ariana Paper Packet
X7179C Ariana Complements
1388 Colonial White Cardstock
Z3002 Ariana Assortment
Z1812 Sparkles Clear Flourishes—Small
Balloon Ride
12" x 12" Some Kind of Wonderful Layout
X7180B Balloon Ride Paper Packet
X7180C Balloon Ride Complements
Z3003 Balloon Ride Assortment
Z1799 Silver Shimmer Trim
Z1752 Sparkles Clear Assortment
Balloon Ride
12" x 12" Treasured Moments Layout
Magic: Mystify™
X7180B Balloon Ride Paper Packet
X7180C Balloon Ride Complements
Z3003 Balloon Ride Assortment
Z1799 Silver Shimmer Trim
Z1752 Sparkles Clear Assortment
Jubilee
12" x 12" Happy Moments Layout
Make It from Your Heart™ Vol. 2: Pattern 14
X7181B Jubilee Paper Packet
X7181C Jubilee Complements
Z3004 Jubilee Assortment
Z1294 Sanding Kit
Jubilee
12" x 12" Summertime Layout
Make It from Your Heart™ Vol. 2: Pattern 10
X7181B Jubilee Paper Packet
X7181C Jubilee Complements
Z2118 Desert Sand Exclusive Inks™ Pad
Z3004 Jubilee Assortment
Z697 Sponge
(Ink and sponge for sponging edges, which is optional)
Timberline
12" x 12" Daring Adventure Layout
Make It from Your Heart™ Vol. 2: Pattern 1
X7182B Timberline Paper Packet
X7182C Timberline Complements
1388 Colonial White Cardstock
Z3005 Timberline Assortment
Z1853 Aqua Dots
Timberline
12" x 12" The Great Outdoors Layout
Make It from Your Heart™ Vol. 2: Pattern 4
X7182B Timberline Paper Packet
X7182C Timberline Complements
1388 Colonial White Cardstock
Z3005 Timberline Assortment
Z1853 Aqua Dots
Lollydoodle
12" x 12" Owl You Need Is Love Layout
Make It from Your Heart™ Vol. 1: Pattern 4
X7183B Lollydoodle Paper Packet
X7183C Lollydoodle Complements
1385 White Daisy Cardstock
Z3006 Lollydoodle Assortment
Z1921 Baker’s Twine Neutral Metallic Assortment
Lollydoodle
12" x 12" Hooray Layout
Make It from Your Heart™ Vol. 1: Pattern 13
X7183B Lollydoodle Paper Packet
X7183C Lollydoodle Complements
1385 White Daisy Cardstock
Z3006 Lollydoodle Assortment
04 February, 2014
Picture My Life™ Scrapbooking Program
Have a lot of photos to scrapbook? Watch the video to see how to create
countless unique scrapbook pages with the simple and versatile Picture
My Life™ Scrapbooking Program. Contact me....your Close To My Heart Consultant
to learn more.
Products Used
Picture My Life Products - Avonlea Scrapbooking Program Z1942
Babycakes Scrapbooking Program Z1943
Laughing Lola Scrapbooking Program Z1944
Later Sk8r Scrapbooking Program Z1945
Surf's up Scrapbooking Program Z1946
Skylark Scrapbooking Program Z1947
Balloon Ride Scrapbooking Program Z1948
Chantilly Scrapbooking Program Z1949
Project Inspiration: Tools for Tasteful Pages
Close To My Heart's stitch guide helps you quickly and easily add a
little "oomph" to your projects. Watch the video to see how we've added
the popular hand-sewn effect to the stamped images in the My Acrylix™
Windy Day set using just three tools. Contact me....your Independent Consultant to purchase the necessary supplies.
Products Used
Windy Day My Acrylix Stamp Set D1579
Stitch Guide Z1852
Lollydoodle Paper Pack X7183B
White Marquee Enamel Shapes Z1961
Sparkles Clear Assortment Z1752
Piercing Tool Kit Z1114
Windy Day My Acrylix Stamp Set D1579
Stitch Guide Z1852
Lollydoodle Paper Pack X7183B
White Marquee Enamel Shapes Z1961
Sparkles Clear Assortment Z1752
Piercing Tool Kit Z1114
To see any of these up close or look at the price of any of these items click on the "Product Code Link" above
02 February, 2014
Project Inspiration: Hip Pics Album
Create a heartfelt Mother's Day gift complete with photos,
embellishments, and sweet sentiments using the My Creations™ Hip Pics album and the My Acrylix™ Mother's Day stamp set from Close To My Heart. Contact me...your Independent Consultant to purchase the necessary supplies..
Products Used
Shimmer Trims & Papers
Flamingo Dots Z1934
Washi Tapes
Slate Striped Twist Ties Z1864
Project Inspiration: Transform Your Stamps
Think outside the stamp set theme! Watch the video for ideas on
transforming your icon stamps into borders, embellishments, and
backgrounds using the My Acrylix™ Do Your Best stamp set, and then
contact me....your Close To My Heart Consultant to purchase the necessary
supplies.
Products Used
Do Your Best Stamp Set C1573
Cocoa Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad Z2114
Colonial White Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad Z2168
My Creations Kraft 3-Ring Album Z1871
Recommended My Acrylix™ Blocks: 1" × 1" (Y1000),
1" × 3½" (Y1002),
2" × 2" (Y1003),
3" × 3" (Y1006)
February 2014 Newsletter
Upcoming Workshops
FEBRUARY
New Ideas Book/Catalogue Launch & Workshop Saturday 8th 9.30am - 5pm $30 (Anglican Church Hall). Come along for a cuppa to see what it's all about.
Papercraft Friday 21st 1pm - 9pm $20 includes Stamping, Card making & 3-D projects
Scrapbooking Wednesday 26th 10am - 4pm $15
MARCH
Papercraft Friday 7th 1pm - 9pm $20 includes Stamping, Card making & 3-D projects
Scrapbooking Wednesday 19th 10am - 4pm $15
Do whatever Saturday 29th 10am - 4pm $15
Hope to see you real soon
Registration for all my workshops is essential either by email or phone
Details at bottom of this newsletter
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February Stamp of the Month - Set of 9 - "Wild About Love"
Do you have a special valentine in your life? why not make a
beautiful card using our fabulous February Stamp Of The Month. What could be better than great products for a great deal? Get the Stamp of the Month set for just $5 (S1402A) when you place an order of $75 or more. You'll find helpful tips at my Online Business Address under Promotions.
Jump-start the fun by ordering the items from the list below to create
this artwork! Paper Fundamentals Basics Assortment $26 Z1939-page 126
Gold Polka-Dot Washi Tape $10.50 Z1920-page 125
Baker’s Twine Neutral Metallic Assortment $8 Z192-page 125
Durables Triangle Studs $5.50 Z1928-page 123
5" x 7" Hinged Display Tray $25 Z1838-page 77
Scallop Border Punch $24 Z1851-page 133
Cricut® Art Philosophy Collection $130 Z1686-page 65
Recommended Blocks: 1" × 1" (Y1000), 2" ×2" (Y1003), 3" × 3" (Y1006)
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The new look Ideas Book/Catalogue is here, there are over 200 new ideas for you to try....just click here to go to my website or contact me for more information;
Marianne Lamont
Phone: 0414 782 132
Email: mtlamont52@gmail.com
Website: mariannelamont.ctmh.com.au
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