29 Cent Dimensional Elements!!

Wow, if that didn't get your blood pumpin' I don't know what will! Close To My Heart has added some new sale items to the While Supplies Last section of my website. You can get colored Dimensional Element chipboard accessories for only 29 cents now! Rub-ons and ribbons are as low as $2.00! Stock up today! Kraft mini albums are only $1 and would be perfect for Mother's Day and Grandma Brag Books! Neighbor gifts for Christmas, perhaps? Buy now at WAY below cost and reap the rewards! See them here now. Because like all good things, this certainly won't last.

This is a layout I did a few years ago of Brandon holding a newborn Brook. She was only 1 day old and such a sweet bundle! Our first, we couldn't get enough cuddle time! I gave Brandon a framed copy of this for Father's Day that year. These Hollyhock Arrow Brads which anchor the photo and accent the paper are currently on sale on the website for DIRT CHEAP at $3.00 (45% off!) This sale is a great way to get some bling on, girl!

Warm wishes,

Studio J Tutorials with Amy Ulen & Get Lucky Final Chance!

Quickly before I tell you about these fabulous tutorials, today is the ABSOLUTE last day to get in on the Lucky Scrapbook Workshop. Classes start a week from today on Mar 22nd at 6pm and run through Saturday, March 26th at 6pm. Check the Google Calendar on the right sidebar to see more dates and times. You can make all 6 pages for $29.95 plus shipping and tax and keep all your extra papers and embellishments or you can make just layout 1 and 2 for only $12.00 (tax.ship included). See them here. Send me an email today and reserve your kit! Now onto the news!

A fellow consultant has been making quite the splash on YouTube with her video tutorials! Amy Ulen has put together several videos on Studio J Tips and Tricks. You can see them on her blog, or subscribe to her YouTube Channel here. I've seen eleven videos so far and I can't wait for more! Amy will teach you the basics, like how to make a layout start to finish, plus more creative uses like changing your photo matting or, my fav--making a cute banner on your pages! These are fabulous and you don't want to miss a trick! Thanks, Amy, for sharing your talent!

Warm wishes,

Amazing Savings Online!

Yet another layout I have finally finished.. Lol! This is one from when Raynie was first a pup. We'd gotten home from our honeymoon and I'd missed my baby!

The paper kit is retired, Sonata, but you can still make pages in Studio J. I LOVE that our retired paper kits and My Stickease are still available this way! Check it out by flowing the link on my website (http://slvrlinin.myctmh.com) listed as "Studio J".

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Happy Anniversary Wizard's Hangout!

Just wanted to send a shout-out to Vicki Wizniuk and congratulate her on 3 years of blogging! She is a pioneer in the blogging arena and is always full of fun ideas and inspiration. (Plus she makes the cutest card kits ever!)

This is one of the cards that inspired me to make the card pictured. I LOVE the color combo and had so much fun making different colored Valentines!

Please stop by and congratulate her on her acheivement! Keep it comin', girl!

Warm wishes,

Always and Forever

To my dear friends, Richard and Dorothy. They are sealing their cute little family in the Salt Lake Temple today. I am so happy for them! Not just friends but family!

I made this card to give to them (I am headed to the Temple now to take their photos) after the ceremony in a few hours. It features our new paper pack, Bliss. I *love* this pack so much! Grey wool, Going grey, Chocolate and Vanilla Cream combine for the perfect neutral to go with anything!

Also featured is our new stamp set Salutation Seals which pairs beautifully with the circle and scalloped punches! The whole reason I got this set is to go with the scallop punch! So much fun! The paper roses are simple spirals and topped off with some Mocha Opaques for just a touch of elegance. I paired this card with a 5-pack from Studio J so Dot can scrapbook her photos with the same ease and elegance. Hope your day is terrific, too!

Warm wishes,

Trish

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Old School

While at a crop a few weekends ago with my friends, Carma and Karen, I was able to put some pictures on several layouts I had created over the years but had never finished the story. This is a Cherish layout featuring Game On (this is a retired paper pack, but you can still find the kit and all the embellishments on Studio J). When I first saw this sports kit, my first thought was: Great. I don't do sports. As you know, I am a big fan of thinking outside of the box, so my second thought was: Let's fix this!

First, I began seeing the stars B&T as the night sky. Beacause of the darkness, I thought New England Ivy would be a great "land" color. While perusing the idea books and pattern book, I ran across the idea of the landscape with torn cardstock. This layout just seemed to POP for me! The funny thing is I originally thought of it as a camping page, but could never find the right pictures to go with it.

Then, when searching through my old layouts, I ran across these pictures of the Kamas Fiesta Days Demolition Derby. I'd had them printed several years ago and they were mostly 3-1/2" x 5" prints. Some of them had already been cut into shapes, which made them difficult to fit on another page. This layout features photo wells for smaller pictures and it was perfect for my smaller prints.

Warm wishes,

PS-You cn get Cherish for 27% off right now! Check out my website for this and other smashing deals!

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Sweet dreams

I started to panic a bit when I couldn't find Aidan. He's my good boy, my easy to please, so when he didn't answer I thought he might still be outside with Brook. She said, "No, Mom. He came in with me." A little more panicky. (Is that even a word?) House, top to bottom. No Aidan. Ok, this is unusual. Not at the Wii, not watching Hot Wheels Battleforce 5. Not playing trucks or swinging outside. Starting to worry, here. It's only been 5 minutes, but the dispatcher in me is thinking call first, then look, seconds count! Okay. Top to bottom again. Rooms: Aidan's - not under the bed, not in the closet, not IN the bed. Clear. Brook's: *sigh* There's my sweet boy, safe and sound, snuggled with the animal collection that is Brook's pets. Love you, Moon!
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Summer Banner

Despite our gift of snow last night I am ready for warmer weather as you can tell!

Here is the back side of my spring banner I posted yesterday (scroll down to see it in Sophia). I did the back in Fanfare for a fun twist. The ribbons are bulk white grosgain, same as the other side. I really loved the sweet leaf bulk ribbon on the spring side, but in changing the back from Sophia to the bold Fanfare, I had to go neutral so it wouldn't clash with either side.
I really like the bold colors of this pack and think it's going to be perfect for number of different occasions. I was going to do my Disneyland album on Studio J in Zippidee, but I may mix these two! I really love the star theme and the primary colors.

I hope your day is warming up! Thanks for stopping by.

Warm wishes,
Trish

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Spring Banner

Last Friday I attended a Banner class with my pal, Yvonne. She followed Karen's pattern as inspired by Lisa Stenz. They turned out really great and I had a good time hanging with the ladies!

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What Lucky Bunnies

These bunnies are just the cutest and so lucky to be featured as our Stamp of the Month in March. This is a card made for me by my friend, Karen. I was so excited to receive this in the mail! It's funny how we live in such a digital world now-and I totally love all the tech and gadgets! But it was so refreshing to receive a beautiful handmade card in the *snail mail* from someone who cares about me and wanted to let me know in the sweetest way! Thanks, Karen, I love this card! Send someone you love a handmade card today and let them know they crossed your mind!

You can get Sensational Season for FREE with a $100 order anytime through the end of the month or at a significant discount with your qualifying purchase. In addition to that, any $25 order of stamps or more and you can get one of our most popular My Acrylix blocks-either a 3x3" or the 2 1/2 x 6"-for FREE! Karen used our new Pink Buttons Assortment, Neutral Assortment Embroidery Floss, some embossed Sweet Leaf cardstock, blush cardstock, the Colonial White Card & Envelope Value Pack and our fabulous Watercolor pencils.

Happy crafting and have a Sensational Day!

Warm wishes,