Frame It Up! Class this Saturday 10/18 (2-5pm)

I would like to give credit to my fellow consultant friend Joanie Stanclift,

who designed this oh-so-cute and spooky page!

THANK YOU Joanie for sharing this amazing class idea with us!

Come join us to create this "frightfully cute"

one-page layout, the perfect home décor!

Saturday, October 18th (2pm-5pm)

For $35 your kit will include one of our NEW "Designed Décor" Shadow Box frames (choose Black or Colonial White) to show off your artwork. The high-quality wooden shadow box frame has a hinged back (magnetic closure) that opens for easy loading, so you can change the décor inside as often as you wish! The theme this month is "HALLOWEEN", and the page can be customized to fit your favorite 5x7 photo (tall or wide). Next month, we'll create another single page (FALL-themed) that you can make with me for just $8 each and/or $35 IF you want your kit to include another frame. In December, I'll offer a CHRISTMAS-themed page for $8 each and/or $35 with the frame. The frames are an incredible value because you can change the 12x12 page/theme inside a single frame every month/season. They make great gift items also, so you may want to make more than one! Space is limited to just 6 guests this time, but if there is enough interest, I will offer one more class date on Friday 10/24. I already have the materials in stock, so please RSVP by Thursday 10/16 and you can pay for your kit at the event. Cash, Check, and PayPal online payments accepted to: StampwithJen@ymail.com
  

Join us 4/5 to learn how to make these Artiste Boxes for Easter!

CRICUT CLASS...is THIS Saturday, April 5th (6pm-9pm)! We're making these cute treat boxes for Easter! You can make 1, 2, or a few (or a bunch...no limits this time)!! They are just $1 for each box (and I'm providing the adhesive needed to assemble them). PLEASE call/text me, FB message me, or leave a comment here to tell me how many of each box you'd like to make when you RSVP, so I can do some of the pre-cutting before class (to make things run faster and smoother for you)!

 

April SOTM Blog Hop!

THANK YOU for stopping by to enjoy our
April Stamp of the Month Blog Hop

featuring this month's SOTM: 

Balloon Talk S1404 

If you've just arrived here from SHIRLEY's BLOG,
then you are on the correct path.

 This month I created this standard-size Card

featuring the Lollydoodle papers X7183B

(Cotton Candy, Juniper, Pear, Slate, and White Daisy).

Easter is coming on April 20th, so I thought it would be fun
to also include these cute Easter Chicks also from the
Easter Wishes stamp set B1422 (Spring/Summer 2013 Idea Book, p. 65).
 Even though this stamp set isn't featured in our current Idea Book,

it is Cricut compatible (Art Philosophy) and is still available for purchase.

Notice that the April SOTM, Balloon Talk, is also Cricut compatible (Artiste)

and I also used the Artiste Cartridge to cut the grass for the Card above as well

(p. 73, cut Pear cardstock at 3/4").

  

Here are all of the images (below) included in the "Balloon Talk" stamp set
that is available during April 2014 only:

Now you can continue with the hop and be inspired
by more creative ideas using this stamp set by visiting
JUDY's BLOG next! Enjoy the hop!! 
  

March Stamp of the Month Blog Hop!!

THANK YOU for stopping by to enjoy our

March Stamp of the Month Blog Hop

featuring this month's SOTM:
Happy Place S1403
  

If you've just arrived here from DAWN's BLOG,

then you are on the correct path.

This month I created this standard-size card featuring the NEW Jubilee papers X7181B (Colonial White, Cranberry, Honey, Indian Corn Blue, and Kraft).  The card design is inspired by Make It From Your Heart (MIFYH) Volume 2 - Pattern 28 (p. 46).
Ink-distressing was done with a sponge dauber and Desert Sand ink.  All stamping was done with an Archival Black ink pad.  The images are colored with our Watercolor Pencils and blended with a Blending Pen.  The sentiment is cut using the Artiste Cricut Collection (the "thanks" stamp image is from the coordinating Artiste stamp set "Word Balloons" D1531).  Finally, it is embellished with our NEW Durables Triangle Studs Z1928.

Here are all of the images (below) included in this stamp set
that is available during March 2014 only:

Now you can continue with the hop and be inspired
by more creative ideas using this stamp set by visiting
TAMYTHA's BLOG next! Enjoy the hop!!

Cricut Class on Friday 2/21!

You're invited to join us this Friday, February 21st at 6:00pm

for our monthly CRICUT CLASS!

This month we're making this fun little Cupcake Box!

At 3" tall, this box is the perfect size to hold a cupcake or ANY little gift/birthday goodies you can think of.  Each class attendee can make their choice of 1, 2, or 3 of these boxes with me for just $2.50 each (limit of 3 per person this time please).  IF there are extras left-over, then you will be allowed to make/purchase more than three...while supplies last.

We will cut and create everything you see here using the CTMH Artiste Cricut collection...and you will go home with these adorable and ready-to-fill gift boxes!

PLEASE BRING your adhesive, a straight-edge ruler, and a bone folder tool
(if you have one).  SPACE IS LIMITED to just 8 guests,
so please RSVP ASAP to guarantee your spot! :)

Cricut Class this Friday 1/24!

You've asked for it...so it's here!! My first ever CRICUT CLASS! Many of you have been wanting additional help learning how to best utilize your Cricut machine,
so I'm here to show you how!

Join us to create this little Treat Bag (filled with goodies!) just in time for your Valentine's Day gift-giving...OR these are also versatile enough that
you can give them for ANY occasion really!

Each class attendee will make their choice of 1, 2, 3, or 4 Treat Bags for just $2 each (limit 4 per person this time). IF there are extras left over, then I will allow you to make/purchase more that evening only while supplies last.

You will get everything you see pictured here (above) including the treats inside...and go home with adorable finished gifts! I'm even providing the adhesive for you to use!

Please RSVP asap...as space is very limited!

(and please let me know how many you plan to make

so I can determine when the class is full)

**PLEASE BRING a straight-edge ruler, a Quilling tool (if you have one), and a Bone Folder (if you have one). I'll have a few extras to be used/shared by anyone who doesn't yet own these items (and if you don't know what some of these things are, then you'll be learning why you need them and how to use them!

$5 Card Class on Friday 7/12 (Christmas in July)!

We're getting a start on Christmas early this year!

These are the three cards I'll be teaching my students to make
during our $5 Card Class this Friday, July 12th at 7pm!

You can't get this much creative know-how so affordably

anywhere else! I hope you can join us for the fun!! 
 
I still have room for a few more guests so it's not too late to 

please call/text me to reserve your spot now! (760) 220-0683
 

 Standard-size card featuring the Merry & Bright stamp set C1510

with Cashmere cardstock.

 Standard-size card featuring the NEW Scandinavian Wishes stamp set S1310

(upcoming October 2013 Stamp of the Month!)

with Olive cardstock and Silver Glitter paper.

 Standard-size "Swing Card" (cut with Cricut Artiste cartridge Z1790)

featuring the Perfect Fit-Frames D1527 and

Perfect Fit-Holidays B1412 stamp sets.

Cocoa, Colonial White, Barn Red, and Olive cardstocks and inks.
 

You will just LOVE how this card swings open (so neat!!)

Here's the inside view of the "Swing Card" when it is opened!

June Stamp of the Month Blog Hop!

Thank you for stopping by to enjoy our June Stamp of the Month
Blog Hop featuring this month's SOTM: 
  A Flowering Bunch S1306 
 
If you've just arrived here from ANGEL'S BLOG,
then you are on the correct path.

Standard-size card #1. Colors I used include Black Archival (44751) and Smokey Plum ink pads with Creme Brulee, Olive, and Smokey Plum alcohol ink markers. Papers I used include Black, Colonial White, and Smokey Plum Cardstocks with a B&T duos from the Chantilly paper pack (X7163B). The lace border image I stamped through the middle of the background is from a retired stamp set...Simple Memories D1472...sponge-daubed with Smokey Plum ink around the edges.

Standard-size card #2. Colors I used include a Black Archival ink pad (44751) with Indian Corn Blue, Olive, and Smokey Plum alcohol ink markers. Papers I used include Colonial White, Creme Brulee, and Olive Cardstocks. Simple design, but so fun to stamp and color-in with our markers!
 

Finally, here's a view of all of the images included in this Stamp Set:
(and remember, the large flowers and leaves that are outlined are the ones that have
a corresponding shape that can be cut using the Cricut Artiste cartridge!)

 

Now you can continue on with our Blog Hop to be inspired by more creativity using this stamp set by visiting ALLISA'S BLOG next! Enjoy the hop!!

 

April Stamp of the Month Blog Hop!

Thank you for stopping by to enjoy our April Stamp of the Month
Blog Hop featuring this month's SOTM: 
My Sunshine S1304!

If you've just arrived here from BRAE'S BLOG 
then you are on the correct path.

 Standard-size Bird Card (inspired by MIFYH pattern #23)

Cricut Artiste

Buzz & Bumble papers

Chantilly papers

Clair papers

Chocolate and Colonial White CS

Chocolate ink

Cricut Artiste

Chocolate Grosgrain ribbon (retired)

Green & Blue epoxy bubbles

3D foam mounting tape

Sponge dauber (chocolate ink distressing)

 

 Standard-size Sun Card (inspired by MIFYH pattern #19)

Cricut Artiste

Surf's Up papers

White CS (base)

Black, Chocolate, Honey, and Lagoon inks

Juniper brads (retired)

Stardust Glitz glitter gel

3D foam mounting tape

Sponge dauber (chocolate ink distressing)

 

 

Standard-size Mustache Card (inspired by MIFYH pattern #27)

Cricut Artiste

A Typeface A1117

Keyboard Uppercase B1416

Casual Expressions D1525

Later Sk8r papers

White CS (base)

Mustache cut at 1" on Slate CS (and stamped with the "balloon" stamp)

Black ink

Black Shimmer Trim

Artisan Studs

3D foam mounting tape

 

I just LOVE how well this stamp set coordinates with the Cricut Artiste Cartridge! I also LOVE how well it can work for both Spring and Summer...and for my local friends...these are also the three cards we'll be making at my $5 Card Class this month on Friday, April 12th at 7pm!

Finally, here are all the images (below) that come in this fun stamp set! 

You can purchase it at full price ($17.95) or for JUST $5
with any $50 or more purchase anytime during April 2013 only!

 Now you can continue on with our Blog Hop to be inspired by more creativity using this stamp set by visiting MELISSA'S BLOG next!
Enjoy the hop!!

Stamps and Dimensional Elements from the Cricut® Artiste Collection

Cricut® Cards and Envelopes

Capture the Date Blog Hop!!

Thank you for stopping by to enjoy our November Stamp of the Month Blog Hop featuring this month's SOTM - Capture the Date S1211! 

If you've just arrived here from  

  Pamela's blog then you are on the correct path.

While this stamp set is ideal for stamping the date on your scrapbook pages and other projects, I wanted to show you how easily it can be used to create a Christmas card as well! This standard-size card I created (above) features the Pear & Partridge papers X7162B with Black, Cashmere, and Olive inks. The Christmas Tree shape was cut from the Cricut AP cartridge at 3.5" and the Holly Leaves were cut at 1.5".

The Poinsettia Leaves were cut from the Cricut Artiste cartridge 

at 1.25, 1.5, and 1.75".

 

 I used a dry embossing stylus to impress lines and score folds on all of my leaves. Then I sanded them lightly with sandpaper and inked the Holly Leaves with a sponge-dauber and Olive ink on all the edges and creases as well. Finally, I layered them together with 3D foam mounting tape to add some dimension.

...here are all the images (below) that are included in this set:

 You can purchase this stamp set from me now for $17.95 (full retail price) 

or at the discounted price of just $5 with any order of $50 or more!!

(from November 1-30, 2012 only)!
 

During our "Capture the Date, Capture the Savings" promotion also happening this month, when you place an order of $50 or more in full retail products and purchase the November Stamp of the Month set for just $5, you’ll receive any A-E or M-size My Acrylix^® stamp set of your choice at 50% off also! It’s two terrific promotions in one!
To show our support of Red Cross relief efforts for those areas of the US severely affected by Hurricane Sandy, Close To My Heart will donate $1 for every Stamp of the Month set sold as a part of this promotion during November.

Now you can continue on with our Blog Hop 

to be inspired by more creativity using this stamp set

by visiting Shirley's blog next! Enjoy!!

Fall Favorites - September SOTM Blog Hop!

 Thank you for stopping by to enjoy our September Stamp of the Month Blog Hop featuring this month's SOTM - Fall Favorites S1209! 

If you've just arrived here from  

Angel's Blog then you are on the correct path.

 First, I've created this standard-size card (above) featuring the Moonlight paper pack. I stamped the scarecrow with Black Staz-on ink and then colored him in with some of our NEW alcohol-based markers (colors I used include Autumn Terracotta, Creme Brulee, Indian Corn Blue, Olive, Outdoor Denim, and Smokey Plum). I also used a few of our old-style markers instead of the new markers for colors I needed that I don't own yet (Desert Sand and Grey Wool). Please note that the sentiment "Harvest Happiness" that I used comes from another stamp set, Harvest Happiness C1463. Dontcha just LOVE that fun Burlap Ribbon?!! I still can't get enough of it! :)

 Next, I'm sharing a "Pie Box" (above) that I made using our

NEW "Artiste" Cricut Cartridge

and the Clementine papers X7156B. 

 

This is what I will be creating with my customers that attend our next

Cricut Creativity Class coming up on Friday, September 7th (6:30pm)!!

 

 Here's a closer view of the tag and embellishing on top!

Stamping is done with Saddle ink on Desert Sand cardstock, then I colored

with Autumn Terracotta, Creme Brulee, Desert Sand, and Olive markers.

I was impressed by how well our new markers worked

on a non-white cardstock base! The true colors shine through

beautifully even on top of the Desert Sand cardstock I used here!

 Finally, here's a side view of the box (above) so you can see the additional

border around the box that I stamped and colored as well.

...and here are all the images (below) that are included in this fun and festive stamp set:

You can purchase this stamp set from me now for $17.95 (full retail price) 

or at the discounted price of just $5 with any order of $50 or more!!

(from September 1-30, 2012 only)!

Now you can continue on with our Blog Hop 

and be inspired by more creativity with this stamp set

by visiting Mary's Blog next!

Enjoy!!

NEW Product Blog Hop!!

WELCOME to our NEW Product Blog Hop featuring the creativity of more than 50 Close to my Heart Consultants using all-new products from the Autumn/Winter 2012 Idea Book and Catalog!

If you started the hop elsewhere, you should have

just arrived here from Melinda's Blog!

 I hope you will enjoy my little creation below:

(and remember you can click on my images to see them larger if you want to!)

 Hexagon Box cut from our NEW Cricut® Artiste cartridge

featuring the Clementine papers X7156B,

Cottage Assortment Z1794, and

bulk Burlap Ribbon Z1760.
The bottom of the box was cut at 8" and the lid was cut at 5.25"
(resulting in a box that Measures 2.25" tall x 3.5" wide).

 

 Top view of my Clementine Hexagon Box (above).

There was absolutely NO STAMPING involved to create this!

The sentiment came from the "zip strip" topper included on the Clementine paper.

Ink distressing is done with a sponge dauber and our NEW "Saddle" color ink (below).

 

 This is the Workshops-on-the-Go Clementine Scrapbooking Kit G1046
(above) that I used to create my Hexagon Box with.

Once you've created both layouts (4-12x12 pages) with this kit,
you should have enough paper and embellishments left-over to make my box
(but you won't have any extra Cottage Assortment embellishments
left to make the Bonus Project Cards). However, I should add that I have
fallen so in L-O-V-E with these beautiful NEW embellishments
that I can't resist the need to order more of them for myself anyway
(and you will definitely want at least TWO or more sets of them also, lol)!

  

The Cricut® Artiste Collection Includes:
1 – Cartridge (700 images: Themed Projects,
Cards, Font, 3-D Items)
3 – My Acrylix® D-size Stamp Sets
3 – Coordinating 12"μ 9" Dimensional Elements
Sheets (Awards, Quotes, Album Pages)
$99 (Retail value of nearly $125!)

You can purchase any of these NEW products from me in person or online now at

www.StampwithJen.ctmh.com

Now you can continue on with the "hop" to see more creativity featuring more all-new products by visiting Vicki's Blog next!

Free Cricut Class 8/3...Avonlea Workshop 8/25...and the NEW Idea Book!!

There's A LOT going on in August and I am excited to share it all here in one post!

First, you are invited to my 

FREE Cricut Class

Friday, August 3rd (6:30pm to 8:30pm)

Join us and I will show you how to create this 

cute little gift bag using our NEW Cricut Artiste cartridge!!

(I'll also give you your FREE copy of the brand-new Idea Book when you attend!)

If this date doesn't work for you, please let me know because I may offer another 

FREE Cricut Class opportunity on Friday, August 10th...IF there is enough interest!

PLEASE RSVP asap to reserve your space now!

 

This 3.75" x 5.25" tall gift bag is made with our new 

Dakota papers X7157B and School Is Here B1407 stamp set.

Here is a close-up of the bow that embellishes the top of the bag 

made with our new bulk Burlap Ribbon Z1760.

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Next, you are invited to my

Avonlea WORKSHOP

Saturday, August 25th (1pm to 5pm)

Pre-order your kit by 8/15 to reserve your spot now!

This will be the first of my NEW and improved workshops this season,

and I am so thrilled to be able to tell you that my workshops will now include

more food, more prize giveaways,

and more time for creative fun!!

THREE different kit options to choose from:

$35 kit includes 

everything you need to make

TWO layouts (4-12"x12" pages),

and SIX cards (2 each of 3 designs),

PLUS an exclusive C-size stamp set for you to keep!

 (kit is shown on page 21 of the NEW Idea Book)

$25 kit includes

everything you need to make

TWO layouts (4-12"x12" pages),

and SIX cards (2 each of 3 designs),

and the use of my stamp sets.
 

$15 (Cards Only) kit includes

everything you need to make

TWELVE cards (4 each of 3 designs),

and the use of my stamp sets.
 

ADD the Bonus Project

(Recipe/Photo/Card Box)

shown below

 to any kit for just $7 more!

 

Layout #1 (above)
CLICK ON THE IMAGE to see it larger!

Layout #2 (above)

CLICK ON THE IMAGE to see it larger!

The SIX cards - 2 each of 3 designs (above)
$15 (cards only) kits will include enough supplies to create
double of what you see here (for a total of 12 cards)!

You get to choose the sentiments you want to stamp on them, 

so you can customize these cards to meet your needs!
 

This is the exclusive C-size stamp set you get to keep with the $35 kit!

($25 and $15 kits include the use of my stamp sets)
 

You also have the option to ADD this BONUS PROJECT 

Recipe/Photo/Card Box to any kit for just $7 more!!
 
I am also excited to announce that...

I will be giving away some great prizes
at all of my upcoming monthly workshops!

The more guests that pre-order kits, 

the more FREE hostess rewards credit I will have to spend and thus...
the more FREE products I will be able to give away to you!

Earn your tickets to win prizes by doing the following:

Pre-pay for your Avonlea kit by 8/15 = 1 ticket

Attend on 8/25 = 1 ticket

Arrive on time (1pm) = 1 ticket

Bring a potluck main-dish/appetizer/dessert to share = 2 tickets

For every layout you complete = 1 ticket

For every complete layout that includes your photos! = 1 more ticket

 For every 6 cards you complete = 1 ticket

Pre-pay for the next month's kit at the workshop on 8/25 = 2 tickets

Bring a NEW friend you've invited (pre-paid) = 3 tickets!*
 

*I will allow you to share/split your kit with a friend as long as space allows!

Some mom's and grandma's like to share with a teen daughter/son and that is just fine...

so friends are always welcome to come and share with you

(but you will have to determine how you split/share the tickets you earn together)

and you don't get the 3 extra tickets for bringing a friend

unless they have pre-ordered their own kit!
**If something comes up and you have to miss the scheduled workshop date,
I am able to schedule a make-up date with you to come on over and work on it!

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and finally...

The NEW IDEA BOOK IS HERE!!

(and free to view online now!)

You can browse through it and order the new products online from my website now:

www.StampwithJen.ctmh.com

You can get your FREE copy from me when you attend 

any of my upcoming events or feel free to contact me to

request one (I do deliver locally and can mail one to you also)!

I do charge a $5 shipping charge to mail an Idea Book to you,

but this price includes a coupon for $5 off your next order of $25 or more,

(so it is still FREE when you place an order with me!)