Join us at our September 14th Triple Treat Workshop!

TAKING RESERVATIONS NOW

anytime in August!

Sunday, Sept. 1st is the LAST DAY

to get your pre-paid RSVP to me for the:

September 14th TRIPLE TREAT

Creative Workshop Day!

(A Close to my Heart multi-consultant scrapbooking

 and card-making event held three times a year!!!)

Featuring YOUR CHOICE OF:

 “HAWTHORN” Scrapbooking kit pages

FOUR LAYOUTS! (which is EIGHT 12x12 pages)! 

*OR*

A variety 20 standard-size hand-stamped 

greeting cards! (2 each of 10 designs).

As usual, additional pre-stamped cards will be available from our “CARD BUFFET” for just $2 each (available to both card-makers and scrapbookers who attend!) Make only as many as you want, and only the designs, occasions, and sentiments you choose! 

 The event will include lunch (we’re still determining the menu), snacks, bottled water, iced tea, and/or coffee. Materials will be pre-cut and sorted by me, so they will be ready to stamp, color, assemble, and embellish. Plus, enjoy an ice-breaker game, photo ops, prize giveaways, current and retired CTMH products for sale (including Jen’s used stamp sets discounted to 50% off or more!) ...and plenty of table space to spread out on while you create amongst familiar friends and new friends! 

 Workshop fee is $60 per guest. Each guest will get $40 worth of CTMH product, and $20 will go towards covering the costs of the food, room/decorations, and give-always.

$60 reservation fee needs to be PRE-PAID to me 

NO LATER THAN SEPT. 1st! Payments can be sent online through PayPal.com using the "friends and family" option to: stampwithjen@ymail.com. I also accept Venmo now!! @Jennifer-SluderRubio OR contact Jen Rubio NOW to arrange your payment by cash, check, or debit/credit card. Call or text me at: 760-220-0683

June Scrapbooking and Cardmaking...with Fresh Air!

June is here and these are the
the scrapbook pages and cards we're
making this month using the
"Fresh Air" paper collection!

First, let's talk about the "create dates"
I'm offering this month! As many of you
know, my oldest daughter is getting married
on June 15th. In addition to all the wedding
preparations and family we'll have staying with us,
I'm also busy preparing to be a creative presenter
at the Close to my Heart Convention (for consultants)
in Las Vegas from June 28-30. I'm so thrilled about
this opportunity and have A LOT of artwork to 
design/create using "top-secret" NEW
not-yet-released products that I need to keep
under wraps until the next catalogs are revealed
in August and September.

It's all a tad overwhelming, so I've decided
that I very much need to cut back on the
number of "create dates" I'm able to offer to my
customers in my home (this month only). If you
are also busy and/or vacationing this month and 
are unable to attend the following dates in June,
please know that you can still pre-order and
plan to make these projects with me during
July and/or August also!

The June "Create Dates" will be:
Friday, June 8th (6pm-10pm)
Saturday, June 9th (9am-1pm)
Monday, June 25th (9am-1pm)

Let's take a look at this month's pages!
If you compare my layouts to the originals designed by CTMH, you might notice some differences. This is because I frequently like to "change up" the pages to include more space for larger (mostly 4x6) photos, because that's usually my preference. Our workshop kits/pages are more versatile than you might think, and I can show you how to make them work for you, even if the photos you have to use on them are not the exact sizes and orientations shown. You are welcome to create your pages exactly like these ones below, or you can use your own creativity to change them up however you want!

These last two pages (above) are ones that I designed

using "Make It From Your Heart, Volume III"

as my inspiration (pattern #14 on page 32).
Layout #4 is a free BONUS layout, that I like to
design and add-on to your kit for you every month!

If you're considering joining my monthly scrapbooking

club, we'd love to have you join us now! Here's how...

It's really quite simple. Just plan to purchase and use

the featured scrapbooking kit I offer each month,

and by the end of the year, you can have as many as

96 pages done (that's enough to fill TWO full albums!)

Each monthly kit is $32 (when purchased in-person),

pre-cut for you (by me) and ready for you to use to 

assemble 4-12x12 layouts (that's 8 pages!) every month.

As an extra incentive from me, I also offer what

I call "DONE DOLLARS!" For every two-page layout you

complete (with photos and journaling!) by the end of the

following month, I will give you a credit of $1.00. If you

complete all 4 layouts from the monthly kit, then you will

have earned a $4 credit to spend with me however

you'd like. In addition to this extra motivation to 

complete your layouts, I also reward you for your

consistent participation! When you buy any 6 of our

scrapbooking workshop kits, your 7th kit is FREE!

*There are additional shipping costs for customers who wish

to order online, and non-local customers will need to cut

their own paper (all kits include a detailed cutting guide to

make it easy!), but I do like to reward my online 

customers also with these extra perks from me.

Now, let's talk about Card-making!!
All cards are $2 each (bring and use your own adhesives).
You get to choose how many of each you want to make
from my "card buffet," whether it be just a few or a lot.
Any customer who has purchased a scrapbooking
workshop kit or who makes a $30 or more purchase,
qualifies for the discounted "club member" price 
of just $1 per card!

The cards this month are quite simple,
but FUN none-the-less!!

March projects featuring Stargazer!

It's a new month and I can't wait to show you
the scrapbooking pages and cards we're making
during March using the
"Stargazer" paper collection!

If you're considering joining my monthly scrapbooking

club, we'd love to have you join us now! Here's how...

It's really quite simple. Just plan to purchase and use

the featured scrapbooking kit I offer each month,

and by the end of the year, you can have as many as

96 pages done (that's enough to fill TWO full albums!)

Each monthly kit is $32 (when purchased in-person),
pre-cut for you (by me) and ready for you to use to 
assemble 4-12x12 layouts (that's 8 pages!) every month.
As an extra incentive from me, I also offer what
I call "DONE DOLLARS!" For every two-page layout you
complete (with photos and journaling!) by the end of the
following month, I will give you a credit of $1.00. If you
complete all 4 layouts from the monthly kit, then you will
have earned a $4 credit to spend with me however
you'd like. In addition to this extra motivation to 
complete your layouts, I also reward you for your
consistent participation! When you buy any 6 of our
scrapbooking workshop kits, your 7th kit is FREE!
*There are additional shipping costs for customers who wish
to order online, and non-local customers will need to cut
their own paper (all kits include a detailed cutting guide to
make it easy!), but I do like to reward my online 
customers also with these extra perks from me.

Let's take a look at this month's pages!
If you compare my layouts to the originals designed by CTMH, you might notice some differences. This is because I frequently like to "change up" the pages to include more space for larger (mostly 4x6) photos, because that's usually my preference. Our workshop kits/pages are more versatile than you might think, and I can show you how to make them work for you, even if the photos you have to use on them are not the exact sizes and orientations shown. You are welcome to create your pages exactly like these ones below, or you can use your own creativity to change them up however you want!

Layout #1

Layout #2

Layout #3

Layout #4

These last two pages (above) are ones that I designed

using "Make It From Your Heart, Volume III"

as my inspiration (pattern #28 on page 60).
Layout #4 is a free BONUS layout, that I like to
design and add-on to your kit for you every month!

Each scrapbooking kit does need to be pre-ordered at least
one week in advance, so please RSVP no later than 3/10
if you plan to join us for this month's 
workshop and potluck "CREATE DATE" on
Saturday 3/17 (10am-4pm).
If that date doesn't work for you, I am also hosting
"create dates" in my home on Friday 3/16 (6-9pm) and
every Monday morning (9am-1pm). You also have the
option to order and pick up your kit to use at home
whenever it's most convenient for you.

Now, let's talk about Card-making!!
This month's card-making "create date" will be
Friday 3/16 (6pm-9pm)
and/or you can also plan to join us for the
Saturday workshop and potluck "create date,"
on Saturday 3/17 (10am-4pm) and/or any 
Monday morning (9am-1pm), also or instead.

All cards are $2 each (bring and use your own adhesives).
You get to choose how many of each you want to make
from my "card buffet," whether it be just a few or a lot.
Any customer who has purchased a scrapbooking
workshop kit or who makes a $30 or more purchase,
qualifies for the discounted "club member" price 
of any 4 cards for $5!

The cards this month are so bright and bold and fun!!
(and I've really been needing more cards to give/use
for kids birthdays, especially cards for little boys,
so the timing is just right!)

June 2016 specials and events!

Flash Sale - June Constant Campaign

News flash! During the month of June, we’re offering great deals on bundles of discounted Close To My Heart products every weekend! Check your consultants Online Business Address (OBA) each Friday during June to find a new set of bundles. There will be lots to choose from, but you’ll need to snatch them up quick, because they’re only available through the following Monday while supplies last! Bundles will be available at various discount levels and price points throughout the month, so check every weekend to see the new offerings. Remember, these discounts won’t last forever, and some will be gone in a flash, so act quickly to score the best deals!
     
Dates:
Friday, June 3, 2016 at 3:00 pm (MDT) – Monday, June 6, 2016 at 3:00 pm (MDT)
Friday, June 10, 2016 at 3:00 pm (MDT) – Monday, June 13, 2016 at 3:00 pm (MDT)
Friday, June 17, 2016 at 3:00 pm (MDT) – Monday, June 20, 2016 at 3:00 pm (MDT)
Friday, June 24, 2016 at 3:00 pm (MDT) – Monday, June 27, 2016 at 3:00 pm (MDT)

ORDER ONLINE HERE: www.StampwithJen.ctmh.com

Tip to re-create:  The White Daisy cardstock measures 3x4 on the card above.

To view the June 2016 Stamp of the Month

Blog Hop, you can begin here: 

http://mycreationswithmichelle.blogspot.com/2016/06/june-sotm-blog-hop-long-way-home.html

Magical Card-making Class & potluck!
Friday, June 24th (6-9pm)

Choose from a variety of FOUR (or more!) NEW card designs each month!
Most cards will continue to be just $1.50 per card! I may occasionally
offer "special" cards or gifty-type projects that are $2 or $3 each due
to their larger size, a lot of cricut cuts, extra paper layers, and/or embellishing.
New offer:  Cards are now just $1 each with a $30 or more purchase/order!!
Please bring your own adhesive to use or plan to purchase some from me at the class.

You always get to choose which cards you want to make and how many of each!
First come, first serve...while my supply lasts!

This is a once-a-month class all year long (featuring one or more new paper collections
every month!) - the EASIEST & most fun way to learn new creative techniques and create beautiful hand-made cards among friends!

Lastly, please bring an inexpensive potluck dish or dessert to share so we'll have a good
variety of food to snack on while we create!

Use this link to RSVP online via Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/1737027536574339/
or call/text me at 760-220-0683 to reserve your spot at this event now!

Magical Scrapbooking Workshop & potluck!

Saturday, June 25th (10am-5pm)

Time to get out (or order more prints of) those Disney, Fourth of July, carnival, and amusement park photos!!

Come join the fun as I show you how to scrapbook faster, simpler & easier. Make SIX beautiful scrapbook pages using the new MAGICAL paper pack.--$30 includes EVERYTHING. Your kit includes a full paper pack (12 sheets) all PRE-CUT for you, ten yards of twisted white cotton twine, package of MAGICAL sequins, and "MAGICAL" complements. You'll also have the option to create even MORE with your kit--adorable cards and/or pocket scrapbook pages, make as many as you like for just $1 each. Many of my customers will pay $1.50 per card, but the new deal I'm now promoting is that cards are just $1 with a $30 or more purchase/order, and your scrapbooking workshop kit purchase meets that $30 minimum! Please do bring your own adhesive to use or plan to purchase some from me at the event.

Cost for this super-sized project is just $30!
Your RSVP is your commitment to pay for the class.
Paypal (to stampwithjen@ymail.com), check, or cash welcomed.

The layouts go together quickly and should only take you a few hours, but I'm offering up to seven hours of creative play time so you can choose to come in the morning or afternoon, and stay as long as you'd like or have time for. This also gives us plenty of time for socializing, eating, and not feeling rushed.

Aren't local or can't make it to the class? You can get a "KIT-TO-GO" with your payment & it will be mailed to you (or delivered).
This is a once a month class all year (a new kit every month!) - the EASIEST & most fun way to have a completed album in a snap, with no stress!

As a bonus (to motivate you), I offer what I call DONE DOLLARS! For every two-page layout you complete (with photos and journaling!) you will earn a $1 credit from me to spend however you'd like!

Lastly, please bring an inexpensive potluck dish or dessert to share so we'll have a good variety of food to snack on while we create!

Use this link to RSVP online via Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/232995847080618/
or call/text me at 760-220-0683 to reserve your spot at this event now!

May 23rd Card Class!

This card (below) can be made as a Father's Day Card OR

a Birthday Card...it's your choice...just depends upon what you want/need most!!

Join us Saturday, May 23rd
(2pm-5pm) or (6pm-9pm)

at Jen's house (in Barstow Heights)

- or -

Order a "Kit-to-Go" for $16,

price includes shipping

(payments can be made online via PayPal.com

to StampwithJen@ymail.com)

All card pieces are pre-cut and ready to assemble.

All kits also include the embellishments shown,

but require that you use your own adhesive.

Please indicate the address you would like your kit

mailed to and whether you would like your

card elements pre-stamped as shown or left blank

so you can stamp them to your own preference.

Let me show you how to create 8 hand-made greeting cards
every month (2 each of 4 designs) for $12 (in-person only)
(that's only $1.50 per card!)…

OR get your class for just $5 (in-person only)

with any $24.95 or more product purchase!
  

This month all cards feature the 
JACKSON paper pack!
 

Space/supplies are limited, so please RSVP asap,

kits are available only while my supply lasts!

I also have a few left-over pre-stamped card kits from the class I offered last month (featuring the Blossom papers). You can still make any of these cards with me
in person also until I run out ($1.50 each):

April 13 and 14 Card Classes!!

You are invited to join us for my monthly card classes coming up on April 13th and 14th (6:30pm-8:30pm). Join us on Friday night or Saturday night or even both nights if you want more time to create.

Let me show you how to create a variety of 3 different hand-made greeting cards using the latest NEW stamps, papers, techniques, embellishments, and our Cricut Art Philosophy Cartridge that cuts paper to perfectly fit the images we'll be stamping on them! You get to choose how many of each card you make!

3 cards for $5 or 6 cards for $10 (when you bring your own adhesive)

3 cards for $6 or 6 cards for $12 (when you use my adhesive)

Standard-size card (above) featuring the Pemberley papers X7148B,

Love Clusters C1484 stamp set, and color-ready seam binding ribbon.
To dye the seam binding ribbon, I combined 1-part Outdoor Denim re-inker
with 9-parts water in my spray pen to spray the color on and I also scrunched up the ribbon while it was still wet so it would dry nice and wrinkley!
Here is a link to a FANTASTIC video tutorial made by fellow consultant Connie MacFarlane that shows a few different ways to add color to this o-so-versatile and lovely ribbon!! Thank you Connie for inspiring me so much!!

Standard-size Mother's Day card (above) featuring the Dotty For You papers,
Simple Memories D1472 stamp set, Say It in Style D1283 stamp set,
and Flutter paper shapes Z1463.
(If you won't be in need of a Mother's Day card next month then you do have
the option to use any sentiment that you want to stamp on your card instead).

Standard-size Masculine card (above) that could be used for Father's Day (or any occasion really) featuring the the April Stamp of the Month - You Are... S1204,
Kraft cardstock (for the card base), and the Victory papers X7150B.

Space is limited to 9 guests each night, so please RSVP ASAP to reserve your spot(s) now for either Friday, Saturday, or both nights! I hope you can join us for the creativity and fun!

A catch-up post (projects from Spring Stamp Camp)!

So I am a bit behind on posting all of the artwork from our past Spring Stamp Camp that was held on April 30th and I have been meaning to post ALL of these creations here in one posting for quite a while now. I hope you enjoy seeing them here all together!!
(better late than never, right?!!)

Products used to create the layout (above) include:
Z1395 Irresistibles Eclectic Alphabet ($6.95)
Z1384 Pink Collection Designer Ribbon ($7.95)
Z1327 Blue & Green Sparkles ($2.95)
Pre-cut cardstock from "Wings" and "Bliss" bulk paper packs
D1470 Dreams Come True stamp set

Products used to create the memory cube (above) include:
Z1152 My Creations Cube - 5”x 5” assembled ($4.95)
Z1395 Irresistibles Eclectic Alphabet ($6.95)
Z1390 Irresistibles Villa ($4.95)
Z726 Sponge Daubers – 3 pack ($3.95)
Pre-cut cardstock and “Mayberry” bulk patterned papers
Stitched Together C1459

16 standard-size cards (bel0w):

Paper Lantern C1458 stamps with the Lucky papers (above).

X-treme D1432, A Little Everything D1408, and Happy Birthday C1257 stamps with the Lucky papers (above).

Delight C1452 stamps with Mayberry papers (above).

Salutation Seals C1461 stamps with Mayberry papers (above).

Baby Love B1368 stamps with Sophia and Miracle papers (above).

Bliss WOTG (G1020) stamps with Sophia and Miracle papers (above).

Card Chatter - Birthday D1475 and Fanfare WOTG (G1021) stamps with Miracle papers (above).

Card Chatter - Birthday D1475 and Fanfare WOTG (G1021) stamps with Sophia papers (above).