Thursday, January 30, 2014

So Sweet CTMH Artbooking Mini Album Kit

 
Are you ready for another great CTMH Artbooking project?  Here is an 8" mini book that have I designed using our now retired CTMH Sparkle and Shine paper packet along with a little help with the CTMH Artbooking cartridge.  It has seven pages, that's fourteen front and back, to place a whole bunch of photos or memories.  Isn't it SO SWEET?
 
I have taken all of the work out of this adorable album to make your life easier.  I have a very limited number of kits ready for your assembly enjoyment.  I have made all of the paper cut outs and provided all of the embellishments needed for only $25.


 
 Or, if you prefer, I have created a Cricut Craft Room file that will save you hours as well as paper.  Let's face it, trying to cut out each little shape and make them all fit while minimizing paper consumption can take A LOT of time, especially when occasionally using the real size dial.  My entire book was made from only half a pack of CTMH paper (I chose to use 4 sheets of my patterned paper, but you could opt to use more solid cardstock).  That means two mini books out of one CTMH paper pack!!!!   I will send to you, via USPS, an actual heart and xoxo cut out of CTMH Cotton Candy paper to comply with CTMH rules.  Your Cricut Craft Room file will be sent out within 24 hours of purchase, usually much sooner than that!
 
You must have Cricut Craft Room and the CTMH Artbooking cartridge for this option to work for you.  It is available for only $5.



 
I hope that you enjoy the rest of the album!






Friday, January 3, 2014

CTMH Cloud Nine Cardmaking Kit

It's that time of year again, National Papercrafting Month!  CTMH is offering this trendy cardmaking kit for only $15 with a qualifying $35 purchase.  Shop with me by clicking here and don't miss out on this fabulous value!

Artbooking Made Easy: Elegant Mini Albums (S01E15) (+playlist)


Washi Wonderland


Artbooking Made Easy: Celebration Layouts


Victory Double 2 Page Layout Kit

What could be more fun than creating a two page layout?  Creating 2 two page layouts!  Featuring the very striking Victory line of paper from Close To My Heart, this kit will provide you with everything that you need to create your layout and you need only use your favorite adhesive and pop dots if so desired.  Each layout features a shape (or four!) from the CTMH Cricut cartridges as well as chevron embossed paper accents.  Your pages will come together very quickly with precut paper and using the two full sheets of Victory My Stickease that will be provided in your kit.  Two full color photos, rather than written instructions, will be included in your kit to guide you in the placement of all of your elements.  These kits are very limited so be sure to order yours before it is gone for good!



This Victory Double 2 Page Layout Kit can be yours for only $19.95 plus shipping.


My non-CTMH Layout Story

This might be a first for me - a non CTMH layout.  I was inspired by what one of my friends at a crop said to me last week.  She said that it was her New Year's resolution to work on completing all of the layout kits that she had just laying around, collecting dust.  So, I went through my stash and found a Storytellers kit containing three sheets of cardstock and three sheets of punch outs.  I was not fond of the bland layout that they had suggested, so I used my CTMH Art Philosophy and created that big striped square.  I then embossed some cardstock and layed out my pieces.  And...I ADDED PICTURES and JOURNALED!!!!  Can you believe it?  I was so proud of myself so I figured that I would share this accomplishment. 

Sunday, December 15, 2013

Vintage Lace Tree Kit

 
Would you like to create your very own Vintage Lace Tree?  Well, you're in luck!  I am offering this beautiful project as a kit.  You will receive all of the pieces necessary to make your very own tree, delivered right to your very own mailbox.  You will also receive your step by step instructions, including detailed photos, delivered to your email account soon after purchase.  Your tree will be approximately 8" tall upon completion.  Yours for only $9.95 plus shipping in the US only.
 


 

 
Or are you a consultant wanting to create this project with your own customers?  If so, this consultant kit is for you.  You will receive, via email, both the Cricut Craft Room file as well as a reproducible PDF of my step by step instructions featuring detailed photos.  I will also mail you the top 2 lace overlays along with the top corresponding branch, in order to comply with CTMH rules requiring a physical product purchase along with instruction purchase.  You will be able to create as many kits as you need with my consultant kit.  I will email your files as quickly as I can, and almost always within a few hours of purchase.  You will be able to create you project immediately upon the arrival of your digital files.  Please note that Cricut Craft Room along with ownership of Art Philosophy and Artiste are required for use of this consultant kit.  Yours for only $10.95 - US Consultants only.


Frosted Snowy Card

 
Wow, have we had some snow here this weekend!  Early last week we were dealing with an icy storm, but we managed to squeeze in a morning viewing of Disney's newest movie "Frozen".  Might I just say that we loved it, and it might just be a new family favorite.  So, as my poor hubby cleared all of the snow from our driveway today, I was in the mood to pull out my CTMH Frosted paper.  I started this card by creating a Kraft cardstock base.  I then cut a piece of that beautifully subtle snowflake paper from our Frosted paper pack and embossed it using a new snowy folder I just picked up at AC Moore.  Next came a strip of the blue Frosted paper.  Then a whole bunch of stamping using the CTMH Classic Doily stamp set as well as the CTMH Snowflakes stamp set.  And all of that stamping was done on shapes cut out on my CTMH Cricut cartridges Art Philosophy and Artiste.  Some foam tape to pop up my images and some bling completes the look.  I hope you like it!
 
To order Close To My Heart Products, please click here.

Sunday, December 8, 2013

Sparkle and Shine Folded Christmas Tree Kit



Do you enjoy making your own decorations for Christmas?  Inspired by the tree on the front of the CTMH Holiday Gift Guide, but were intimidated by the amount of paper and time required to complete it?  If so, then here is a wonderful solution.  My adorable Sparkle and Shine Christmas Folded Christmas Tree Kit can be assembled oh so quickly! 
 
All of the paper pieces precut from CTMH exclusive Cricut Cartridges will be included for your assembly enjoyment and you will need only CTMH Liquid Glass or a hot glue gun to complete your tree.  Step by step instructions and detailed photos will be emailed to you upon your purchase.  Your completed tree will measure approximately 9" tall.
Yours for only $9.95 plus shipping in US only.


Are you a CTMH Consultant who would like to create this project with your customers?  If so, I have a consultant only kit available as well.  You will receive - via email - my permission to reproduce my detailed step by step instructions with photos as well as a copy of my Cricut Craft Room cutting file, so that you may create your very own kits for your customers right away. Please note that Cricut Craft Room along with ownership of Art Philosophy and Artiste are required for use of this consultant kit.   Best of all, each 9" tree requires only 4 pieces of 12x12 paper, one white, one color, and two B&T Duos!!!  To comply with CTMH rules, I will also mail you the top layer of the tree, which includes 3 branches and one snow overlay.
Yours for only $10.95.  US Consultants only.


Tuesday, November 19, 2013

Artbooking Made Easy: Christmas Layouts

Sharing this wonderful little video made by CTMH Corporate to give you some more ideas on how you can use your CTMH Artbooking cartridge.  If you don't have it yet, it is a must have for all scrapbookers!  If you would like to treat yourself to the best Christmas scrapbooking gift ever or would like to give the best gift ever...click here to order!


Sunday, November 17, 2013

Buzz and Bumble Cards by Guest Artist Kathy MacGuire


Last week, I had the privilege to meet one of my CTMH customers in person - Kathy MacGuire.  She was looking to purchase a retired Buzz and Bumble paper pack to make cards for a special gift.  Kathy decided to take the trip to my house to pick up her paper so that she could begin right away on her gift.  We live in a very mountainous ski resort town, but with MapQuest directions printed, Kathy set out.  Unfortunately, the MQ directions were WRONG, and sent Kathy on an hour long tour of my town!  I set out to meet her, and Kathy finally had her paper.  It was such a pleasant surprise when I opened my email the next day and Kathy shared these beautiful cards with me.  I loved her artwork so much, that I asked if I could share them with all of you.  Aren't they pretty?  Thank you Kathy!

Wednesday, October 16, 2013

Artbooking Leaves Me Spellbound

I am officially Spellbound thanks to my CTMH Artbooking cartridge.  I can't stop waking up at night with a new idea!  Here is my most recent Artbooking inspired layout kit.  Aren't the Artbooking Spider Web frames cute?
 I did have a little help from my old friend, the CTMH Artiste cartridge, because after all, one CTMH cartridge is never enough!  Here is a close up to show off some of the details.
I must admit, the layout was inspired by the extremely talented, Sassy Girl herself...Tonya Sheridan.  I was so lucky to have worked with Tonya at the NJ Scrapbook Expo.  She created the most amazing layouts using CTMH Laughing Lola paper and embellishments.  Would you like your own pre-cut and pre-stamped Artbooking Spellbound kit?  Click here to jump on over to my Etsy Shop, GIRLplusPAPER, to get yours now!

Thursday, September 26, 2013

NJ Scrapbook Expo Create and Take Photos

For those who have purchased my Create and Take Layout Kits at the Somerset, NJ Scrapbook Expo, here are photos of the completed layouts for your reference while assembling.  Feel free to ink up any edges and pop dot any of the elements that you so desire.  Have fun!!!!