“Be Mine” Treat Holder

I have been eyeing this die from SU for a long time. As soon as it came out, I knew I wanted it, but I resisted. Then school started this year and I met my new students, and then I met the parents. Well, one of my parents happens to be a SU rep, and I no longer had an excuse NOT to place an order. So of course, this die was the first thing on my list!!

I love how this little box goes together. It is really neat how it closes without needing any ribbon or adhesive!! A bunch of these may end up in the staff room this February!!

Project: Be Mine Treat Holder
All supplies are Close to My Heart unless noted
STAMPS: C1403 In the Month of February, D1222 Tiny Typewriter Alphabet
PAPER: X7134B Sweetheart Level 2
INK: Z2166 Exclusive Inks Tulip, Z2102 Exclusive Inks Baby Pink
EMBELLISHMENTS: Z1393 Mini-Medley: Black brads
TOOLS: Candy Wrapper Bigz Die—Stampin’ Up, Designer Label Punch—Stampin’ Up, Modern Label Punch—Stampin’ Up
SIZE: Approx. 2” x 1 3/8” x 1 3/8”

Valentine’s Workshop

What: Make these adorable goodies for the Sweethearts in your life and see the NEW SPRING/SUMMER 2011 IDEA BOOK

When: Tuesday, February 8th at 7 p.m. or Thursday,
February 10th at 7 p.m.

Where: Shannon's home in Damascus

Bring: scissors, paper piercer, adhesive (tape runner, glue dots, foam tape)

Cost: $6 for 3 treat holders and one card (contact me for cost if you would like to make multiples of any item)

RSVP: by Thursday, February 3rd to reserve your spot

CHECK BACK OVER THE NEXT FEW DAYS TO SEE MORE DETAILED PICTURES & GET MORE INFO ON EACH PROJECT!!

January Wings Workshop

Join me on Thursday, January 20 at 7 p.m. or Saturday, January 22 at 11:30 a.m. to make this beautiful layout and the 4 cards shown below. Cost is only $10!! Or take advantage of the January Special in the Inspirations brochure. (see below for details)

Bring your own adhesive (tape runner, glue dots & foam tape), scissors and paper piercer. Also bring a glue stick if making the BONUS banner, (see below for details)

RSVP, payment , and order (if applicable), due by Thursday, January 13th (this is a firm deadline, as I must order supplies).

Please call or e-mail me ASAP if you wish to take advantage of the Wings WOTG/Inspirations Special!! Inspirations special is available only until January 31.

JANUARY SPECIAL: Upgrade to Workshop on the Go Kit for $29.95 and in addition to the layouts and cards you also get :
*a full Level 2 Wings paper pack (minus what is used for the workshop)
*the exclusive Wings WOTG stamp set (used on the layout and 2 of the cards)
*a package of black Mini-Medleys (minus what is used for the workshop)
*one Spray Pen (I am so excited to show you the fun new tool!!)
*a full-color workshop guide for these projects and a BONUS banner project which can also be created at the workshop with the purchase of a My Creations Banner (SCROLL DOWN FOR AN EXAMPLE)**
*the opportunity to purchase the 5 stamps sets from the Inspirations Brochure at a great discount (including the GORGEOUS Bohemian Alphabet, used on the layout above, for only $25--it retails for $34.95!!)
*the opportunity to get the January Stamp of the Month at a discount or free (and you don't have to spend $100 to get it free this month!!)
**regular shipping charges also apply to all purchases

Here is an example of what you can do with the Wings kit & My Creations Banner. This banner was created by my talented Close to My Heart sister, Lisa Stenz.

Grace Album Workshop

 
WHEN: Saturday, October 16th from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.—held during the All-Day Crop (or make it anytime on your own with the included cutting directions & color photos)

BRING: paper trimmer & adhesives

COST: $25 (includes 9"x9" accordion album and all papers & embellishments)

***RSVP & payment due by Tuesday 10/12***

This project uses:

• 9” x 9” My Creations Memory Showcase
• Grace Level 2 paper packet (1/2 of pack)
• Grace My Stickease Assortment
• Opaques Pearl Adhesive Gems

New Product Artwork!!!

Join me this week at my Tri-Annual Idea Book Reveal Party to make these cute projects!!

When: Thursday, May 6th at 7 p.m. OR Saturday, May 8th at 11 a.m.
Where: Shannon's home in Damascus
Bring: adhesive (tape runner & mini glue dots) and scissors
RSVP: needed by Tuesday, May 4th
Cost: $5 or FREE with a $25 order placed at the party

Splendor card

Cherry-O card

Zippidee gift card holder/box

Another Sneak Peek

Okay, I just can’t control myself. I’ll admit it. I have a problem. I just loooooooooove this new paper pack from the Summer Idea Book and I can’t wait any longer to share what I made!!!

This sweet layout is from one of 4 new Workshop on the Go kits that will be available as of May 1st. If you look carefully you can see a couple of the images from the EXCLUSIVE stamp set and new embellishments that comes with this kit!! It is sooooooo stinkin’ cute!!!

Be sure to sign up to be on my mailing list so you don’t miss an invitation to this workshop (date not set at this time)!!!! The cost will be only $29.95 (plus shipping) and you will have the option to make 1 or 2 layouts and up to 12 cards!! And you will have lots of products left over to create even more beautiful artwork. What a deal!!

Mother’s Day Workshop

Join me on Thursday, April 22 at 7 p.m. to make this cute card set. It would make a great Mother’s Day gift for someone special in your life (maybe even yourself!)

We will make the case and the 3 cards shown. Cost is ONLY $5!! Please contact me if you are interested in attending!!

supplies used (all CTMH, unless noted):

• Veranda Level 2 paper pack
• Veranda Creative Basics
• A Tweet stamp set
• One of a Kind stamp set
• Say it in Style stamp set
• sparkles—clear
• pearls (non-CTMH)
• grosgrain ribbon—olive (from a retired Creative Basics)

colors: juniper, olive, creme brulee, cocoa, tulip

size: 4” x 4” (closed); cards are 3” x 3”

idea from: lifted from Vicki Wizniuk (who got it from this gal)

Sweetheart Goodies

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and I love to make special treats for the Sweethearts in my life. Join me on Thursday, February 11th at 7pm to make these cute little cards and goodies for the special people in your life!! Please RSVP by Tuesday, February 9th and be sure to bring your scissors and adhesive!

Candy Tube & Card supplies (all CTMH unless noted):
In the Month of February stamp set
Star Power stamp set
Intrinsic Backgrounds stamp set
Connections stamp set
Whoops-a-Daisy Level 2 paper pack (retired)
Textured cardstock—Summer Celebration
white embroidery floss
pink sheer ribbon (Offray)
test tube (PTI)
colors: watermelon, cranberry, black, grey flannel, white daisy
card size: 3” x 3”

Chocolate Heart Card & treat holder (all supplies CTMH unless noted):
In the Month of February stamp set
Say it In Style stamp set
Enjoy the Journey stamp set
That’s Amore Level 2 paper pack
Blush ricrac
Chocolate Mini-Medley
textured cardstock—Winter Cozy
colors: blush, chocolate, tulip
card size: 3” x3”

More from the Grace Workshop

This is the second layout we did at the Grace Workshop last month. I chose not to do the “bonus” layout listed in the WOTG flyer, but instead chose one of the layouts we are allowed to copy from CTMH’s great ideas books—Reflections, Cherish, and Imagine.

I added a few things to the kit (and I provided them to all the participants, too!), such as the corduroy brads, self-adhesive pearls, and the flowers. For the title I used both Believe alphabets and the Classmate alphabet, and for the journaling block I used the Journaling Jots stamp set.

Below is the second set of card we made. Again I chose not to make the cards shown in the brochure, instead using one of the patterns we are allowed to copy from the CTMH card-making books, Originals and Wishes. The only item not from the kit on these are the self-adhesive pearls. I really hope CTMH adds them to the next catalog as a regular item!!!!

Fabulous Fall Workshop Projects

Come and join me this Thursday, October 8 at 7 p.m. to make these 3 fabulous fall projects. Cost is only $5 or FREE with a $25 order!! Please RSVP by Wednesday evening. Hope to see you then!!

Project #1: Many Thanks card

Project #2: Boo Box (with a surprise inside)

Project #3: Trick-or-Treat lollipop wrap

 

(I will post the recipes after the workshop on Thursday)

Mother's Day Workshop Projects

Mother's Day is coming up soon! Join me this Saturday, April 25th to make these cute projects to give to the special women in your life. Of course, they don't have to be for Mother's Day (you can use different sentiments on them)--they would make great birthday or thank you gifts, too! Pick and choose which items you would like to make or make all 4 for only $15!! Starts at 9am at my home--call or e-mail for details and directions!

($4) Mini-purse album opens up to 9" x 9". You can add pictures and journaling as desired.


($2) Mom card (your choice of sentiment stamped inside) includes a coordinating envelope. You could also stamp JOY or someone's initials to use for a different occasion.


($6) Boxed set of 5 monogrammed note cards. This set will include one card of each color shown, 5 coordinating envelopes and a sturdy clear box (not pictured) decorated to match.

($3) There will also be a decorative hanging sign available to make SIMILAR to this, using the same colors, paper set and stamp set (please note: this is NOT the actual sign we will make). Size of sign to be made is approximately 6"x6".

Easter Layout

We will be making this layout at my next workshop on Tuesday evening, March 17 at 7 p.m. The cost will be $5 for the basic layout (paper, ribbon, stamping) and you can add all the extras (flowers, brads, edge anchors) for only $2 more. Contact me if you would like to come and play with us!!

We will be using:
Paper Garden Level 1 and Level 2 papers
Heritage Letters and Numbers stamp sets (retired)
Big Pinks flowers
Window Charms--circles
Colonial White Edge Anchors
Petal brads
misc. buttons (CTMH and other)
ribbon from my stash

More Open House Projects

Here are 2 more projects that will be available for customers to create on Saturday. The card will cost $1 and the gift bag is a FREE project.




"love" card

supplies:
That's Amore Level 2 paper pack
Just Because stamp set (from promo card kit)
blush polka dot ribbon (retired)
Just Blooms Big Pinks flower
chocolate brads
white hemp
button (from my stash)

colors: tulip, blush, chocolate, colonial white

size: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"




"Precious" gift bag

supplies:
That's Amore Level 2 paper pack
Priceless Love stamp set
blush organdy ribbon (retired)
small brown paper sack (other)

colors: tulip, blush, chocolate, colonial white

size: approx. 3" x 4 1/2"