Welcome Sign

I always love it when I visit someone's home and they have a welcome sign on their door or in their entryway. It just makes the home feel so warm and well...welcoming. I created this 11½" x 7" welcome sign with just a few pieces of cards, the Grateful Heart—Cardmaking stamp set, and a piece of woodgrain patterned paper from the new Mix-Ins pack.

The welcome image is from the You Are Here Cricut cartridge. I cut it once from a piece of black cardstock and 5 times from White Daisy cardstock. I adhered each layer together with some Bonding Memories Glue to create a thicker, more sturdy piece.

I adhered the layered die cuts to a piece of woodgrain paper from the Mix-Ins paper packet. Then I cut some flowers and leaves from the Flower Market Cricut cartridge from Canary and Sweet Leaf cardstock and inked the edges with the corresponding ink colors.

To finish it off, I stamped a butterfly from the Grateful Heart—Cardmaking stamp set with the waterproof Intense Black ink and colored it with the Watercolor Pencils and blended the colors with the Medium Waterbrush.

It is a simple project but I hope it helps my friends feel welcome when they come into my home.

October Project Kit - Christmas Shaker Cards and Ornaments/Gift Tags Kit

This month's project kit is a set of Christmas Shaker Cards and coordinating Ornaments/Gift Tags. You will learn four different ways to use the new shaker window products by creating (4) holiday themed shaker cards and (4) coordinating ornaments that can also be used as gift tags. 

The local class this month will be held on Tuesday, October 30th at my house at 7pm. (If you are unable to attend but would still like a kit, you can either choose the “shipped” option at checkout and I will mail the kit to you or if you are local, you may choose the “local” option and I will drop it off or you can pick it up.)

Watch the video below to see the shaker cards in action.

Shaker Christmas Cards & Ornaments/Gift Tags Set basic kit is $27 and includes the following:

• Package of (10) Shaker Window Foam & Acetate pieces
• (4) 4¼" x 5½" white cards and envelopes
• Package of Silver Loose Sequins
• Red Shimmer Brush
• 1 yard Silver Embellishing Thread
• Pre-cut ‘Tis the Season patterned paper, cardstock, silver glitter paper
• Pre-stamped sentiments from Love with All the Trimmings stamp set (available to purchase October 2018 only)
• Link to Design Space file. (All kits will be pre-cut. You will only need this file if you’d like to make more in the future. In order to cut file, you will need a Cricut machine compatible with Design Space such as the Explore or Maker, and the Season of Joy digital Cricut Cartridge.)
• Link to video showing how to use shaker window products
• Step-by-step instruction guide

Add on extra kits with no Sequins or Shimmer Brush for just $16 each

Additional supplies needed (add-ons):

• Anti-Static Pouch (HIGHLY recommended) - $9
• Liquid Glass - $9
• Bonding Memories Glue (or other liquid glue) - $5 
• Adhesive
• Thin Cuts Basic Circles

Optional add-on supplies:

• Shaker Window & Confetti Thin Cuts - $22
• Love with All the Trimmings stamp set - $19

Add on the Love with All the Trimmings stamp set shown below for just $19. This set is only available during October 2018. (Cards will be pre-stamped if you do not add the stamp set to your order.)

You will make (4) shaker cards and (4) coordinating ornaments that can also be used as gift tags.

The coordinating shaker ornaments can also be used as gift tags!

Card and Ornament/Gift Tag #1

This shaker is attached to the card on top which is the standard way to create a shaker card. It also has the die cut cardstock on the front with the sequins behind.

Card #2

This shaker is attached to the card under a layer of patterned paper to create a smoother more flush card front. The die cut cardstock is on the inside of the shaker with the sequins are on top. You will use the Red Shimmer Brush on this card to give the berries, bow, and sentiment some sparkle. (It’s hard to see the sparkle in the photos. Watch the video above to see it better.)

Card #3

This shaker uses (2) pieces of acetate to create a clear window on the front of the card so you can see the die cut on the inside when it is closed. You will also use the Red Shimmer Brush on this card to give the berries, large circle, and sentiment some sparkle.

Card #4

This card and coordinating ornament/gift tag has (4) layers of die cuts and is probably my favorite! The card is like a little book with a ¼" spine.

Contact me for more information, to sign up for the local class, or to order a kit. All kits need to be paid for in advance. Thank you for your understanding.

Kits ordered by October 12th will be mailed by October 31st.

Kits ordered after October 12th, will be mailed within two weeks.

**If you are attending the local class, please place your order by October 12th.

To order a kit(s), you may either send me cash or a check, or pay securely online with a credit card or your PayPal account by using the “Add to Cart” buttons below. If you would like your kit(s) shipped, please choose the shipped option. $6 will be added for shipping. (Kits can only be shipped to U.S. addresses per CTMH policy. I apologize for the inconvenience.)

Shaker Christmas Cards & Ornaments/Gift Tags Kit - Local Basic Kit - $27 Extra Kits with no additional Shimmer Brush or Sequins - $16 each

1 Shaker Card and Orn./Gift Tag Kit $27.00 USD 2 Shaker Card and Orn./Gift Tag Kits w/ 1 brush, 1 sequins pack $43.00 USD 3 Shaker Card and Orn./Gift Tag Kits w/ 1 brush, 1 sequins pack $59.00 USD 4 Shaker Card and Orn./Gift Tag Kits w/ 1 brush, 1 sequins pack $75.00 USD

 

Shaker Christmas Cards & Ornaments/Gift Tags Kit - Shipped Basic Kit - $27 Extra Kits with no additional Shimmer Brush or Sequins - $16 each $6 will be added for shipping

1 Shaker Card and Orn./Gift Tag Kit $27.00 USD 2 Shaker Card and Orn./Gift Tag Kits w/ 1 brush, 1 sequins pack $43.00 USD 3 Shaker Card and Orn./Gift Tag Kits w/ 1 brush, 1 sequins pack $59.00 USD 4 Shaker Card and Orn./Gift Tag Kits w/ 1 brush, 1 sequins pack $75.00 USD

 

Add-Ons Choose add-on options from pull down menu below.

Anti-Static Pouch $9.00 USD Liquid Glass $9.00 USD Bonding Memories Glue $5.00 USD Shaker Window and Confetti Thin Cuts Dies $22.00 USD Love with All the Trimmings Stamp Set $19.00 USD

 

To find out more about my monthly “no-commitment” Creative Club, click here.

You do not need to be local to participate. *Ü*

October Promotions

Holiday Sparkle

Create 12 quick, simple, and fun holiday themed shaker cards.

Shake things up this holiday season with the Holiday Sparkle Cut Above® card kit! This kit contains materials for creating 12 festive shaker cards, including printed card bases, die-cut pieces, stickers, sparkly sequins, and simple assembly instructions. 

Get a 20% discount when you get the Holiday Sparkle Bundle, which pairs the card kit with the My Acrylix® Love with All the Trimmings stamp set, specially designed to further customize the insides of your cards.

Holiday Sparkle Bundle - $48.90  $38.95

Love with All the Trimmings Stamp Set - $18.95

Holiday Sparkle Kit without Stamp Set - $29.95

Hostess Bonus: When an October party order total reaches at least the third level of Hostess Rewards, the hostess of that party qualifies for a FREE Holiday Sparkle Cut Above® Card Kit! The party must have an October Gathering date and be submitted no later than November 5, 2018. Contact me to schedule an online or in-home party.

New Consultants: Anyone who signs up as a new Consultant in October will receive a Holiday Sparkle Cut Above® Card Kit in their New Consultant Kit FREE. Visit my New Consultant FAQ page for more information on signing up.

Click here to order your Holiday Sparkle kits now.

Offer available October 1 - October 31, 2018 while supplies last.

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Important Things

Create a colorful, compact album highlighting the important things in your life.

Highlight the unique things that are important to you with The Important Things Everyday Life™ workshop. This workshop shows you how to create eight 6″ × 8″ layouts plus a title page and a closing page for an Everyday Life™ album.

Below is a sample page from the album. Download the instruction guide to see the other pages.

The Important Things Bundle is $15.50 and includes the following:

• 2 – Hello Pumpkin bulk paper sheets
• 2 –Lagoon cardstock sheets
• 1 – Candy Apple cardstock sheet
• 1 – Black cardstock sheet
• 4 – White Daisy cardstock sheets
• 2 – 3" × 4" Flip Flaps™ Memory Protectors™
• 2 – 4" × 6" Flip Flaps™ Memory Protectors™
• 2 – 3" × 4" Everyday Life™ Memory Protectors™
• 2 – 4" × 6" Everyday Life™ Memory Protectors™
• 5 – 6" × 8" Everyday Life™ Memory Protectors™

*This bundle is a base kit for creating the pocket scrapbooking pages found in The Important Things Everyday Life™ Album using the easy-to-follow instructions found below.

Download Guide

Additional supplies needed:

• Everyday Life™ Album—Black (Z4219)
• Picture My Life™ Cards—Perfectly Imperfect (X7236E)
• Hello Pumpkin Washi Tape (Z4214)
• Silver Glitter Gems (Z4191)
• Marvy® Uchida® LePen™ Journaling Pen (Z1979)®
• Additional Optional Supplies:
• My Acrylix® Erin's Hand stamp set (E1039)
• Black Exclusive Inks™ Stamp Pad (Z2805)
• Candy Apple Exclusive Inks™ Stamp Pad (Z6509)
• Lagoon Exclusive Inks™ Stamp Pad (Z2895)
• 1" × 1" My Acrylix® Block (Y1000)
• 1" × 3½" My Acrylix® Block (Y1002)
• 2" × 6½" My Acrylix® Block (Y1010)
• Thin 3-D Foam Tape (Z2060)
• Adhesive

Click here to order your Important Things kit.

Offer available September 15 – December 31, 2018 while supplies last.

Shipping and handling assessed on retail value.

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October Stamp of the Month — Thanks & Giving

With a minimum qualifying purchase, get your D-sized Stamp of the Month set for just $5! Add the stamp set to your cart here at full retail price ($18.95) or, with your qualifying order of $50, get it for just $5!

Set of 16
Recommended My Acrylix® blocks:
1" × 1" (Y1000), 1" x 3½" (Y1002), 2" × 2" (Y1003), 1" × 6½" (Y1005), 2" × 3½" (Y1009)


Click here or on the image below to order your Stamp of the Month.

*Stamp of the Month is only available October 1– 31, 2018.

Boutique and Mix-Ins Thanks Card

One of the newest (and prettiest) papers in the new CTMH Seasonal Expressions catalog is called Boutique. I used the colors and a few of the patterned papers from the Boutique collection, a few of the Boutique Compliments, and some of the new Seasonal Mix-Ins papers to create this 6" x 6" card. 

The Seasonal Mix-Ins papers come in a smaller packet and include patterns and colors that coordinate with each one of our new paper suites. The woodgrain, saffron striped, and glacier background papers are all from the new Mix-Ins pack.

The scallop squares were cut from Charcoal cardstock using an image form the Artbooking Cricut cartridge. I popped up every other square with some Thin 3-D Foam Tape. The "thanks" sentiment is cut using an image from the Flower Market Cricut cartridge. 

I'm loving the color combo in the Boutqie collection and can't wait to play with it more! 

September Project Kit - Bunches of Love Boxed Card Kit

This month's project kit is a boxed card set using the new Bunches of Love stamp set and the new color of the year called Sugar Plum. You will create 12 cards (2 each of 4 designs) with a faux watercolor look and a custom designed gift box to store them. This boxed set would make a great gift.

I am excited to be able to offer local classes again. The local class this month will be held on Thursday, September 20th at my house at 7pm. (If you are unable to attend but would still like a kit, you can either choose the “shipped” option at checkout and I will mail the kit to you or if you are local, you may choose the “local” option and I will drop it off or you can pick it up.)

Bunches of Love Boxed Card Set basic kit is $36 and includes the following:

• Bunches of Love stamp set
• Package of self-adhesive White Pearls
• (12) 4¼" x 5½" white cards and envelopes
• Pre-cut cardstock
• Pre-stamped sentiments that are not included in Bunches of Love stamp set
• Link to Design Space file for custom designed box (All kits will be pre-cut. You will only need this file if you'd like to make more in the future. In order to cut file, you will need a Cricut machine compatible with Design Space such as the Explore or Maker, and the Artbooking Cricut Cartridge.)
• Step-by-step instruction guide

Add on extra kits with no stamp set for just $15 each

Additional supplies needed (add-ons):

• Ink Pads: Intense Black, Peach, Glacier, Sugar Plum, Sweet Leaf
• Blocks: 1" x 1", 1" x 3½", 2" x 2", 5" x 6"
• Thin 3-D Foam Tape 
• Micro-Tip Scissors
• Adhesive

Optional supplies:

• Stitched Circles Thin Cuts
• Stitched Hearts Thin Cuts
• Clear Shimmer Brush

Kit includes the Bunches of Love stamp set shown below.

You will make 12 cards (3 each of 4 designs) using different colors and sentiments.

You will also make a gift box to hold the cards.

The top of the box slides off to reveal a sweet die cut heart in the top of the inside of the box.

Card #1

Use the images in the stamp set to create your own sentiments.

Card #2

These sentiments will be pre-stamped for you. 

Card #3

These sentiments will be pre-stamped for you. 

Card #4

The inside color of these cards coordinates with the flowers on the front. 

Contact me for more information, to sign up for the local class, or to order a kit. All kits need to be paid for in advance. Thank you for your understanding.

Kits ordered by September 7th will be mailed by September 22nd.

Kits ordered after September 7th, will be mailed within two weeks.

**If you are attending the local class, please place your order by September 7th.

To order a kit(s), you may either send me cash or a check, or pay securely online with a credit card or your PayPal account by using the “Add to Cart” buttons below. If you would like your kit(s) shipped, please choose the shipped option. $6 will be added for shipping. (Kits can only be shipped to U.S. addresses per CTMH policy. I apologize for the inconvenience.)

Bunches of Love Boxed Card Kit - local

1 Bunches of Love Boxed Card Kit $36.00 USD 2 Bunches of Love Boxed Card Kits w/ 1 stamp set $51.00 USD 3 Bunches of Love Boxed Card Kits w/ 1 stamp set $66.00 USD

 

Bunches of Love Boxed Card Kit - shipped ($6 will be added for shipping)

1 Bunches of Love Boxed Card Kit $36.00 USD 2 Bunches of Love Boxed Card Kits w/ 1 stamp set $51.00 USD 3 Bunches of Love Boxed Card Kits w/ 1 stamp set $66.00 USD

 

Kit Add-Ons Choose your add-on options from the drop down menu below.

Intense Black Ink Pad $10.00 USD Peach Ink Pad $9.00 USD Glacier Ink Pad $9.00 USD Sugar Plum Ink Pad $9.00 USD Sweet Leaf Ink Pad $9.00 USD Thin 3-D Foam Tape $6.50 USD Stitched Thin Cuts - Circles $12.00 USD Stitched Thin Cuts - Hearts $12.00 USD

 

To find out more about my monthly “no-commitment” Creative Club, click here.

You do not need to be local to participate. *Ü*