School Pictures with Sonoma

This one of the layouts we made @ Regional Celebration in Detroit.  I modified it slightly for my photos. More projects will be posted using the same embellishments.
Supplies used:
Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge
Sonoma Level 2 paper
Cardstock: Cocoa, Autumn Terracota, Honey, Bamboo
Stamps: D1491 Hooray Bouquet
Inks: Chocolate, Autumn Terracota, Honey, Stazon Brown (ink pewter accents)
Accents:  Color ready cork, Milepost shapes, Designer ribbon red collection, Pewter Mini- Medley
All of these items can be found by clicking on the shopping cart on the right side of the page.

November special coordinates with Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge

When you place a minimum order of $25 in My Acrylix® stamp sets in November, you can purchase a new D-size Holiday Wishes stamp set for only $5! That’s significant savings off the full retail value of $17.95 US / $19.95 CAN. And here’s a bonus: the star,tree, stocking, and ornament coordinate with our Cricut® Art Philosophy cartridge for added cutting and stamping fun! Visit my website or email me to get yours!

October Stamp of the Month

Did you have to look in the back of your catalog to see if the images were really on the SOTM?  I did!!  This is artwork by Mary Gunn.  Check out this creative CTMH consultants blog :)

Studio J with Wonderland

It doesn't look like Wonderland!!! That is one of the great things about Studio J. You can change the paper to any color you would like. I am looking forward to having some of you over to share some more of the great techniques used for this page like distressing photos, multiple fonts in a title...

New Clearance items online

Close to My Heart put up more clearance items...Certain retired level 2 paper packs $3-$5 instead of $12.95. Order quickly before they run out. If you want to combine shipping and pick your items up from me, email me soon. I do not want to miss out, so I will be ordering at noon

CHRISTMAS CARD WORKSHOP

Join us on Saturday November 12th 1pm @ the Hudson Wesleyan Church for this Christmas card workshop. It is 10 cards for $10. You may choose one style, 5 styles, or all ten styles. Make as many cards as you like in multiples of 10. I will need an RSVP and prepayment by October 30th to place order and do the prep work.

Buttoned Up Card Set: Project Inspiration Autumn/Winter 2011 Idea Book

Dreamin Scrapbook workshop

Tuesday October 25th- 10am or 6pm
Fee $20
Complete these beautiful 8 pages.  All you need to bring is adhesive!