Winter and Spring Studio J layouts

This will conclude my posts about Studio J - I hope you didn't mind all these layouts or the extra posts! This was a fun promotion to use (who doesn't like catching up on their scrapping in a few nights?!) and I got a lot of out of it. Here are the last layouts I made using Studio J.

Enjoy!

Snow Days layout using Studio J from LavenderSageDesigns.blogspot.com

Truckin' Buddies layout using Studio J from LavenderSageDesigns.blogspot.com

The Longest Winter layout using Studio J from LavenderSageDesigns.blogspot.com

Karate Master layout using Studio J from LavenderSageDesigns.blogspot.com

6 layout using Studio J from LavenderSageDesigns.blogspot.com

Christmas Studio J layouts

Here are some layouts I did last month when CTMH had it's super sale on Studio J layouts. In about 1/2 hour each, I was able to get caught up in my scrapping. Enjoy!

Advent layout using Studio J from LavenderSageDesigns.blogspot.com

Pickin' Trees layout using Studio J from LavenderSageDesigns.blogspot.com

Christmas Eve layout using Studio J from LavenderSageDesigns.blogspot.com

Christmas Morning layout using Studio J from LavenderSageDesigns.blogspot.com

Christmas Dinner layout using Studio J from LavenderSageDesigns.blogspot.com

Have you tried Studio J? If you haven't, you can play for free (no charge until you try to buy what you've designed). Check it out here - you'll need an email address to enter but that's it. Try it and see how easy it is. Not sure where to start? Check out this post on a few of the possibilities!

Studio J layouts from the Fall

Last month CTMH had a great deal on Studio J layouts. Even though it was a tough month for me on many levels, it was something I didn't want to miss. I worked for three or four nights, a few hours each time, and got 23 layouts done. {Check out this post for a few of the many ways to use Studio J for your scrappin' needs}

Here are the layouts I did (using retired paper packs) from my fall activities. Enjoy!

Studio J layout from LavenderSageDesigns.blogspot.com

Stuido J layout from LavenderSageDesigns.blogspot.com

Studio J layout from LavenderSageDesigns.blogspot.com

Studio J layout from LavendersageDesign.blogspot.com

Studio J layout from LavenderSageDesigns.blogspot.com

Studio J layout from LavendersageDesigns.blogspot.com

Studio J layout from LavenderSageDesigns.blogspot.com

I'll have another post from all of my Christmas layouts coming soon. If you're not already following, click the link in the right sidebar so you don't miss a post!

See you soon!

Last Studio J layouts to share - for now!

I am slowly getting ready for Close to My Heart's annual convention - it is a really big deal and I am having trouble sitting still! I am busy working on cards and gifts to swap with other consultants while I am out in Disney Land and I'll post them soon to share with you.

Happy Fourth of July

Happy Fourth of July! Today we celebrate our freedom and independence, but remember those who gave all so that we could.

A few more Studio J layouts -

I love that you get two sets of digital files with your print purchase. It's so easy to share my work with family and friends using the .jpg files I get with my membership purchase. Just like I am sharing my work with you, I emailed copies to grandparents so they can keep up with their grandson too!

Spring Summer 2011 Studio J layouts

I just love how easy it is to use Studio J! Here are some more layouts I've done:

I really struggled with this last layout - I'm still not happy with it but it's my own fault really - I got to playing around with it during a class one time and I think I should have just given up and started again with another paper pack - but I'm so stuck mentally with traditional scrapbooking I have to open my mind to all the possibilities available with Studio J - like making multiple layouts using the same pictures till I find one I like! I"ll try again later but for now the memories are preserved and that is why I am doing this.

Studio J layouts

I have been working digitally most of this month preparing for the Studio J classes I offered to help customers with learning to scrapbook in this new format. I have so much fun working digitally - it won't replace traditional scrapbooking for me but the way my life is currently, digital scrapbooking fits me so well! I love that I can do it while my three year old is sitting on my lap - no worries about microtip scissors or paper piercers! I even get journaling ideas from him - as I upload the photos, he tells me what is going on in them and from there I will usually get a great quote to use. Plus it helps him to identify more with the layouts because they are in his words.

I placed my order for the month of June and since I'm a member I saved so much money! I don't usually see any savings in traditional scrapbooking and so I got to do a little bragging to my hubby - "Look! I'm saving money!" If you haven't tried Studio J and you missed the June promotion - don't worry! Studio J is still free to set up an account and play for three months - I bet you won't need all three months to decide it's great! If you want hands-on help, please contact me so I can show you how easy it truely is!

I am currently working on getting ready for Convention in Anaheim CA in a few short days! I cannot believe I am actually going - and that my business paid for it! I am truely humbled by how successful my Close to My Heart business has become in such a short time (I've only been with the company since October) and my hobby has not come out of our personal budget at all! I will have so much more to post towards the end of July so I will be on hiatus until then but here are some Studio J layouts I've done. I'll be posting a few each day this week.

Magnifique - Studio J layout

Sophia - Studio J layout

Studio J: Day 6 - Love Your Layout!

As you may have figured out - I am spending a lot of my spare time on Studio J. I love how simple and easy it is to make a fantastic layout! My son has been helping me and it is rejuvenating to see how excited he gets when he sees himself in photos - it makes me feel like I'm doing something that matters to him. 

These videos have helped me expand my knowledge of Studio J so that I am making better layouts in less time. I saw an advertisement that CTMH has for 2 layouts in 30 minutes. I have been working in Studio J for months now and it never took me less then an hour to do one layout - how was I supposed to do 2 in half the time? Well, watch and learn! I have one more video after today and you too will know all I know about Studio J. It really is possible to get more done in less time, but you have to devote some time to learning first.

I still have a spot or two for my Studio J class on Saturday at 10am. If you have a laptop with wi-fi capabilities I can squeeze you in too. Please let me know so I can save you a spot. I do have a babysitter if you want to share. If you are on the fence about trying Studio J - it's free! The class, the layout you'll make, it's free so there's no reason not to try it! Come out and see how easy it is!

Studio J: Day 3

Since the company is giving away a free electronic file of a layout you create in Studio J, I am spending some time focusing on Studio J. I have been using the online scrapbooking software for awhile now and I love how easy it is to create beautiful scrapbook layouts! I have a preschool- aged child at home with me and he is very interested in whatever I am doing when I sit down at the computer. Studio J is a great way for him to get involved in my scrapbooking without worrying about scissors and glue. He helps me pick out photos and even gives me journaling ideas. He helps me pick out colors and some of the Stickease. He loves looking at the layouts once they arrive and because they are just as archival safe as traditional scrapbooking layouts they will last through his lifetime and his kids' too. And if something does happen to the pages (crayons?) I still have the .jpg file from when I created the layout to print them out again! Here is another video describing additional techniques in using Studio J. And check your calendar to get to one of my Studio J classes this month - you'll get to use Studio J and leave with a free .jpg  of your creation!

Studio J

I discovered that Studio J is such an easy and relaxing way to end my day! Last night as I sat on the sofa with my hubby so "we" could watch baseball I brought my computer over and worked on a few layouts in Studio J. With the awesome special that Close to My Heart is giving away a free .jpg file of one of your creations, I had to get my free one too! Anyone, even if you don't have a membership, is able to get a free .jpg file to email to family, post on a blog or even print out to share. Here is another video to help you get started. I will be hosting a Studio J class where everyone will get to make their free layout so bring a USB drive along. Check my Upcoming Events page of the classes and workshops I'll be hosting this month and throughout the summer. Interested in something else, let me know!

Studio J: Free for All

June's special from Close to my Heart is so awesome! If you haven't tried Studio J yet (or even if you have) you get a .JPG for free!

Here is a video to entice you to try it out for free and get a free .jpg of your project to email to family and friends or to print out yourself.

WOW!!! 

I just checked out my CTMH website and I had to SHARE the news! CTMH has done it again! 

LOOK at the “While Supplies Last” under the Shop Online section!!!

 Check out theseAMAZING PRICES!!!

GUESS what one of our specialsis during the month of April?

…during the month of April when you purchase $100 from my website you will receive

1.   a FREE Level 1 kit

          and


2. the April Stamp of the Month for FREE!!!



WAHOO!!! Love those bargains!  So, call up afriend or two and put an order in together to benefit from these DISCOUNTED ITEMS and the FREE items!!!

Click HERE to start shopping for those GREAT bargains!

I’m here to answer any questions you mayhave!  Have a WONDERFUL weekend!

Studio J Layouts - #2

Here are the last 7 layouts from yesterday's post on the Studio J layouts I just ordered. Remember, it's not too late to get one of your layouts for free - you have till midnight to submit your orders. It doesn't take long to design your pages! You still have time!

Here they are in no particular order.... Enjoy!

Studio J Layouts

I can say I am caught up in my scrapbooking for the year! Yea! CTMH had a special in February (it's not too late!!!) of "Buy 9, Get 1 Free". I took advantage - I had not tried Studio J yet! How am I supposed to be teaching you how to do it if I don't know how? In about two afternoons, I designed 10 layouts - I use the term "design" loosely has the Studio J software is so magical that all I *had* to do was upload my photos and place them into pre-designed layouts. I could add additional embellishments (some are already loaded into the layouts) or not. It was up to me! I kept some of the layouts simple to show you what comes pre-designed but other layouts I really added embellishments and manipulated papers and textures.

There are a few different ways to pay - but being a member is worth the investment! Regular price is $12.95 for a 2 page layout + shipping and handling. When you are a member (3 month membership is $30 or a 12 month membership is $99) you receive free page protectors, free shipping and handling once a month for up to 20 layouts, plus free .jpg files of your layouts to post to your blog, FaceBook, email to Grandma or to re-print at a local store. You earn back your membership costs fast with all the savings you get by being a member. The best part - if you're not sure you want to commit to membership right away, you can play for free for 3 months. You will not be charged anything until you try to buy your layouts. You will then be asked if you want the membership to reduce your costs - but that's up to you!

Check out the layouts I made and judge for yourself. If you would like more information or to see the layouts in person (to judge the quality) please contact me - I'd love to hear from you!

Since the post is long I will continue to post more tomorrow. Have a great day!