A sister CTMH consultant has published a YouTube video showing how to convert CTMH page protectors to fit into CM albums. This is great information for anyone who needs to add to their CM albums but doesn't have CM pages to use.
I'm providing the link instead of video because I want you to make her feel loved with pageviews to thank her for the time to put this video together.
Check it out here: http://youtu.be/u5rIJlpQEpY
Have a great Monday!
Monday, July 15, 2013
Tuesday, July 9, 2013
July's Joyful Stars Blog Hop
Hello and welcome back to the second month of the Joyful Stars Blog Hop!
If you came here from Crystal's blog you're on the right track. It's a circular hop, so if you're starting out here you can keep going 'round till you come back again. I posted a list of participants at the bottom of the post so you can pick up anywhere but please note that these links take you directly to their blog not the blog post so if you're tuning in late, you'll have to hunt a bit (though I'm sure you'll enjoy the search!).
Since I've been busy with vacations, vendor shows and convention I haven't had much time to create anything I can show you (but come back next month and I'll have loads to share!) so I searched through my albums till I came to a layout I haven't shown you yet.
I used the Later Sk8r paper pack (only available till the end of the month, *sob*) and stickease to make this layout (it is part of the Workshop on the Go) and I used photos from June 2012 Transport for Christ Regional Truck Show in Lebanon PA. I love this paper pack because of the diamond-plating pattern is all over my photos anyway - this ties my photos to the paper very well! The stickease and WOTG stamp set were perfect to stock up on because this is one set I will use over, and over, and over again! There simply is no shortage of truck pictures in my albums!
Now you are off to Helen's blog. See you next month!
Joyce Houck Joyce-joyfulcreations.
Nickie Hoffer nickiehoffer.blogspot.com
Nancy Brown creativelyartsygallery.
Lori Meadows CraftyMeadows.blogspot.com
Stephanie Brown stephanielovesscrapbooking.
Heather Flaherty papercrafteranonymous.com
Crystal Davis craftingwithcrystal.blogspot.
Stephanie Huber lavendersagedesigns.blogspot.
Hellen Gullett byheleng.wordpress.com
Elizabeth Mindemann ejoym.blogspot.com
Krista Hershberger Kristascraftycorner.blogspot.
Betty Locco scrapbookgirl2.blogspot.com
Jean Murphy stampandscrapjeanie.blogspot.
Cindy Leek savingmemorieswithcindy.com
Meredith Hainsworth craftyschemings.blogspot.com.
If you came here from Crystal's blog you're on the right track. It's a circular hop, so if you're starting out here you can keep going 'round till you come back again. I posted a list of participants at the bottom of the post so you can pick up anywhere but please note that these links take you directly to their blog not the blog post so if you're tuning in late, you'll have to hunt a bit (though I'm sure you'll enjoy the search!).
Since I've been busy with vacations, vendor shows and convention I haven't had much time to create anything I can show you (but come back next month and I'll have loads to share!) so I searched through my albums till I came to a layout I haven't shown you yet.
I used the Later Sk8r paper pack (only available till the end of the month, *sob*) and stickease to make this layout (it is part of the Workshop on the Go) and I used photos from June 2012 Transport for Christ Regional Truck Show in Lebanon PA. I love this paper pack because of the diamond-plating pattern is all over my photos anyway - this ties my photos to the paper very well! The stickease and WOTG stamp set were perfect to stock up on because this is one set I will use over, and over, and over again! There simply is no shortage of truck pictures in my albums!
Now you are off to Helen's blog. See you next month!
Joyce Houck Joyce-joyfulcreations.
Nickie Hoffer nickiehoffer.blogspot.com
Nancy Brown creativelyartsygallery.
Lori Meadows CraftyMeadows.blogspot.com
Stephanie Brown stephanielovesscrapbooking.
Heather Flaherty papercrafteranonymous.com
Crystal Davis craftingwithcrystal.blogspot.
Stephanie Huber lavendersagedesigns.blogspot.
Hellen Gullett byheleng.wordpress.com
Elizabeth Mindemann ejoym.blogspot.com
Krista Hershberger Kristascraftycorner.blogspot.
Betty Locco scrapbookgirl2.blogspot.com
Jean Murphy stampandscrapjeanie.blogspot.
Cindy Leek savingmemorieswithcindy.com
Meredith Hainsworth craftyschemings.blogspot.com.
Tuesday, June 25, 2013
A Quick Look at my Quick Pic Albums
I'm heading off to convention tomorrow and I wanted to share with you something I have been working on. I made two Quick Pic albums recently using up some leftover scraps from two paper packs in about an hour each. Take a look and let me know what you think!
You can purchase your Quick Pic Albums under "While Supplies Last" for only $2!!!
You can purchase your Quick Pic Albums under "While Supplies Last" for only $2!!!
Sunday, June 9, 2013
Joyful Stars Blog Hop: Anything Goes: Mother's Day Card
Hi and welcome to the new Joyful Stars Blog Hop. Each month this blog hop will have a different theme and this month Anything Goes! All projects will feature Close to My Heart products which you can obtain from your consultant. If you don't have a consultant contact any of the participants in the blog hop (pick me! pick me!) for more information.
If you've come from Crystal Davis' blog, you're on the right track. This is a circular blog so jump in here and follow it till you come back. For a complete list of blogs participating, check the bottom of this post.
If you're new to my blog - welcome! Stay and look around before jumping on to the next blog (or Follow me so you can see my new posts). I look forward to getting to know you!
My entry today is the card I made for my mom for Mother's Day.
I mixed my paper packs {gasp!} and used "For Always" and "Chantilly" scraps with black and white daisy cardstock. I used "Perfect Fit - Mom" stamp set and black and Blush ink. I used the 2 1/2" scallop punch to make a scalloped circle that I sponged the edges in blush ink. I stamped the outside image in black ink and the "MOM" in blush. CTMH's clear acrylic stamps and blocks make it so easy to line up multiple images the first time!
I layered my scraps using a 1/8" border based on the smallest scrap I had so no fancy measurements on this one. A simple, quick card I made with scraps I had on hand. And because it's handmade, it's made with love! All for the "World's Greatest Mom" - mine! :)
If you're following the blog hop, you're off to my friend Elizabeth's blog - you'll love her! See you next month!
If you've come from Crystal Davis' blog, you're on the right track. This is a circular blog so jump in here and follow it till you come back. For a complete list of blogs participating, check the bottom of this post.
If you're new to my blog - welcome! Stay and look around before jumping on to the next blog (or Follow me so you can see my new posts). I look forward to getting to know you!
My entry today is the card I made for my mom for Mother's Day.
I mixed my paper packs {gasp!} and used "For Always" and "Chantilly" scraps with black and white daisy cardstock. I used "Perfect Fit - Mom" stamp set and black and Blush ink. I used the 2 1/2" scallop punch to make a scalloped circle that I sponged the edges in blush ink. I stamped the outside image in black ink and the "MOM" in blush. CTMH's clear acrylic stamps and blocks make it so easy to line up multiple images the first time!
I layered my scraps using a 1/8" border based on the smallest scrap I had so no fancy measurements on this one. A simple, quick card I made with scraps I had on hand. And because it's handmade, it's made with love! All for the "World's Greatest Mom" - mine! :)
If you're following the blog hop, you're off to my friend Elizabeth's blog - you'll love her! See you next month!
Joyful Stars Blog Hop Complete Listing
(these are links to their blogs not to their blog hop posts)
Joyce Houck
Krista Hershberger
Nickie Hoffer
Nancy Brown
Stephanie Brown
Crystal Davis
Stephanie Huber
Elizabeth Mindermann
Betty Locco
Jean Murphy
Meridith Hainsworth
Helen Gullett
Monday, June 3, 2013
A friend's Chantilly card
Back in April I participated in my upline's team swap featuring Chantilly cards. I showed you mine here.
Today, I want to share with you one of cards I received that blows my mind. My friend Arlene Zimmerman created this card and her artistic skills astound me!
Her card is a simple design using a strip of the Chantilly paper with a flower and vine cut using Artiste but what gets me everytime I look at this card is her stitching!
Arlene used colored pencils to highlight parts of the stamped image in the background to complete the card.
Isn't it awesome?! I love this card and have it hanging on my inspiration board. I would love to try stitching on my artwork but while I lack a reliable sewing machine right now, I lack the vision of it. I'm hoping once I try it I'll like it and will be able to get more creative as my skills improve. Until then, I look at Arlene's dreamy card.
Special thanks to Arlene Zimmerman for letting me share her card on my blog.
Today, I want to share with you one of cards I received that blows my mind. My friend Arlene Zimmerman created this card and her artistic skills astound me!
Her card is a simple design using a strip of the Chantilly paper with a flower and vine cut using Artiste but what gets me everytime I look at this card is her stitching!
Isn't it awesome?! I love this card and have it hanging on my inspiration board. I would love to try stitching on my artwork but while I lack a reliable sewing machine right now, I lack the vision of it. I'm hoping once I try it I'll like it and will be able to get more creative as my skills improve. Until then, I look at Arlene's dreamy card.
Special thanks to Arlene Zimmerman for letting me share her card on my blog.
Monday, May 20, 2013
New! My First YouTube Video!
I am attempting to try my hand at something new...
Check me out on YouTube on my first video.... I'm showing a gift card holder for a card swap I'm doing and doing a tutorial on the 3D flowers from Art Philosophy.
And let me know what you think in the comments section!!!
{Yes, I know the video is blurry when I move my hands and the sound quality is poor... I'm looking into getting better equipment, but this is what my laptop does for now!}
Making YouTube videos!
Check me out on YouTube on my first video.... I'm showing a gift card holder for a card swap I'm doing and doing a tutorial on the 3D flowers from Art Philosophy.
And let me know what you think in the comments section!!!
{Yes, I know the video is blurry when I move my hands and the sound quality is poor... I'm looking into getting better equipment, but this is what my laptop does for now!}
Thursday, May 16, 2013
Studio J is Even Better!
I don't talk about Studio J too much on my blog because, well, I don't know why. I use it. I love it. I recommend it but I don't talk about it. And that's my fault to you. Studio J is a wonderful addition and alternative to traditional paper scrapbooking. Right now, you're in one of two camps about Studio J: 1) what is it? or 2) it doesn't meet my needs (cost, time, style).
Well, CTMH has done a great upgrade to Studio J that in it's simplicity, has totally made Studio J THE. EASIEST. DIGITAL. SCRAPBOOKING. EVER!
Here are two videos that explain how easy Studio J really is.
This video describes Custom Photo Wells:
This video is about Express Collections:
While watching these videos, I think you're as excited about Studio J as I am! I will be printing all my photos this way from now on! No more wishing I had a photo in a particular size as I'm working or printing expensive photos in large sizes I won't use. This is the perfect solution to keeping photo printing costs down!!
Now is a great time to try Studio J - there's no cost to play, no software to buy, no kits to purchase. It's easy to keep up with your scrapbooking with Studio J!
So if you're in the second camp about Studio J - I think you'll see that you can now make your scrapbooking layouts they way you want them to look and a price you can afford. Now is the time to try it for yourself!
Questions about Studio J? Email me and we'll chat. I'll be using Studio J more, will you?
Even better, your Studio J layouts count towards Hostess Credit! Save up your layouts till you have enough for a party and earn traditional scrapbooking supplies for free! Or host a party with your friends and mix and match your purchases to earn Hostess Credit. Or join the "Mystery Hostess" party on my website before you buy your Studio J layouts to be entered into my Mystery Hostess drawing each month.
Well, CTMH has done a great upgrade to Studio J that in it's simplicity, has totally made Studio J THE. EASIEST. DIGITAL. SCRAPBOOKING. EVER!
Here are two videos that explain how easy Studio J really is.
This video describes Custom Photo Wells:
This video is about Express Collections:
While watching these videos, I think you're as excited about Studio J as I am! I will be printing all my photos this way from now on! No more wishing I had a photo in a particular size as I'm working or printing expensive photos in large sizes I won't use. This is the perfect solution to keeping photo printing costs down!!
Now is a great time to try Studio J - there's no cost to play, no software to buy, no kits to purchase. It's easy to keep up with your scrapbooking with Studio J!
So if you're in the second camp about Studio J - I think you'll see that you can now make your scrapbooking layouts they way you want them to look and a price you can afford. Now is the time to try it for yourself!
Questions about Studio J? Email me and we'll chat. I'll be using Studio J more, will you?
Even better, your Studio J layouts count towards Hostess Credit! Save up your layouts till you have enough for a party and earn traditional scrapbooking supplies for free! Or host a party with your friends and mix and match your purchases to earn Hostess Credit. Or join the "Mystery Hostess" party on my website before you buy your Studio J layouts to be entered into my Mystery Hostess drawing each month.
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