Summer Means Disneyland Right?

Ok, not for us this year, but for many families, summer vacation means a trip to the great unknown ..or a more beloved tradition like Disneyland. While we are not going again this year (need to wait until Colt gets a few years on him!) we can easily reminisce about the wonderful trip we had as we finish creating our Disneyland album from December 2010 in Studio J. We took the family to California for our Christmas present to each other and it was one of the best things we have ever done for our loved ones! I highly recommend it if you get the chance (though the traditionalist in me had a hard time with 70s and no snow in December!)

Before we get to the next layout though, let me quickly tell you the best thing ever: It's Stampaganza time at Close To My Heart! I know! Isn't it just fabulous?! For every 2 A, B, C, D, or E-sized stamp sets you buy during the month of June, you can get a third of equal or lesser value FREE! You heard it, sistah! Stop on over to my website to shop 24/7 or contact me (801.910.8698, slvrlinin@live.com) to put you down! LOVE IT! Okay, now back to the creatin'!

I just have to say, one of the very best attributes of Studio J (aside from it's ease of use for beginners to scrap-masters) is that you can use any kit from the past few years, even if they're retired. Route 66 couldn't have been more perfect for a trip to Radiator Springs!

All of these layouts were created very quickly using the preexisting template provided for in the kit pattern. If you want to customize, you simple click on the Embellishments tab and toggle off the embellishments on the page. This will "hide" those ready made-ready placed buttons, metals and ribbons that come ready to color on each and every kit. I love the freedom you have to do it your way - fast, easy or fussy!

Have a great summer vacation somewhere (even on your own back porch) and photograph it!

Warm wishes,

Mickey Wedding Frame {Bliss}

After reading my new Paper Crafts Mag, I felt the need to decorate! There were so many cute fall decor items I wanted to try out. This is the first thing I tackled.

We got this frame for our Disney-themed wedding but have never put any pictures in it. I always thought we would get to Disneyland and have a picture of the two of us to put in but we never made it as life got in the way. (I'm sure you know NOTHING about that.)

After reading the magazine I realized I could repurpose the frame with some scrapbooking supplies. The stamp is from a retired Close To My Heart set appropriately named Dream Wishes (D1331) and is a quote most Disney fans are familiar with. It was a main theme for our wedding and the song played at our reception.

With a quick snip of paper from the Bliss paper pack, the phrase stamped in Outdoor Denim quickly became a small 3x3 canvas to work with. I added some Licorice (Z1335) and Pearl (Z1336) Opaques Adhesive Gems along with some Bitty Sparkles (Z1263) to give it some bling and tied it with a ribbon from our wedding favors, printed with our names and wedding date.

Thanks for stopping by the craft room! Please leave me your thoughts in the comments before you go.

Warm wishes,
Trish

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Christmas Greetings Layout

I did several pages last weekend and am finally getting some pictures! I've been working for the last ten days straight so I haven't had a lot of time at home.

I love the way the ornaments turned out in this! The rock and roll stamping technique puts a nice shadow on all the edges and gives an antique feel to coordinate with the other accents and Mistletoe's look.

I plan to put our pictures from our Christmas in Disneyland and the beautiful decorations they have. If you get the chance to go at Christmastime I highly recommend it!

And speaking of Christmas, the weather out there is turning frightful. Make sure to stay in and "let it snow, let it snow, let it snow!"

Warmly,



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Merry Christmas from Disneyland

This year we took the family to Disneyland for Christmas. My parents and my sister's family were able to come with us and we met in California. This was the kids' first time and Brandon and I haven't been for SEVERAL years. We had a great time. Luckily so, since we came home and all got the FLU! Hope you all had a great Christmas celebrating the Saviour with those you love!

Warmly,

July Play Dates!

Here is all of the artwork available to complete in class this next week. There are 3 other 2 page layouts pictured as well as an additional 6 cards in the included brochures to make with your remaining supplies! If you would still like a Zippidee Play Date kit, contact me today! For more information on how Play Dates work, please see the sidebar to the right.


For the scrapbook pages, you'll learn to use both sides of your stamps! Whaaat, you say? That's right, for this layout you will stamp the arrow on the reverse side of the stamp to get a slightly larger and solid image. It's awesome! Come to class and see it in action!


For those completing cards, here are all 4. For those at home, your stamped-on pieces are precut. If the image is cut out, you'll need to do so as well as any other stand-alone pieces and bases. Instructions are as follows:

Cut your card bases. To score your cards for the fold, simply place them on your paper trimmer and move the trimmer out of the way. Using your dry embosser, run the stylus along the cutting groove with mild pressure at the appropriate measurement. Super easy and straight lines every time!

The first card, Thanks, designed by Karen Pedersen, is a standard sized card. Assemble your card base by adding the Bamboo diamond B&T to the face (with the the stamped Thank You right side up =), round your corners and sponge with Cocoa ink.

1. Layer your Indian Corn Blue Cardstock stamped and embossed with Indian Corn Blue dots over the Cocoa CS and adhere to your base above the stamped Thank You.

2. Using your corner rounder, with the corner guard removed, stamp around the Cocoa Cardstock circle to create a scalloped edge. The picture is shown with a straight strip (from next month's Play Date) but the process is the same.

3. Layer pieces as shown until you're ready for the chipboard T.

4. Taking the small colonial white scrap stamped and embossed with Indian Corn Blue dots and lay face down. Place your T over the back of the cardstock (right side down) and trace lightly with pencil. Cut out the T and adhere to your chipboard T. Sand the edges to finish. Adhere to the card over the Tulip stripe B&T circle (from Cherry-O). Voila!

Hit The Spot - 8x3

1. Colonial White Base. Set aside.
2. This is a bit tricky to get the brads through only the black face and get your B&Ts lined up. I assemble them on the face (without adhering) and mark the spot for the brads with a light pencil mark. Then cut and tie your ribbon appropriately, but don't adhere. Just place over your pencil mark and then use your pierce tool to make your hole. Add your brads. Now when you assemble your card, your brads won't show when you open the card!
3. Working with the black embossed face, adhere your B&Ts following the Originals pattern. You can adhere everything now to the face and tack down the knot end of your ribbon.
4. The stars are cardstock over chipboard. (See above for directions.)

So Happy - 3x3 Originals Side Accent

1. Indian Corn Blue base.
2. All pieces are sponged in Desert Sand.
3. Adhere argyle B&T per directions. The Honey cardstock piece is a 1/2" from the bottom (along the bottom of the pieces listed in the Originals pattern.) Add 1 3/4" x 1 3/4" Colonial White square.
4. Ink chipboard heart in Cranberry and let dry. You can use your pierce tool on the back of the chipboard to move around the surface of your ink pad.

Missing You - 3x3 Originals Squares Overlay

1. Colonial White base.
2. All pieces sponged in Desert Sand.
3. Add the B&Ts on the left side and then add the Cranberry Cardstock strip right over the seam. Add the Bamboo Sparkle B&T.
4. Using a pierce tool and some plastic canvas as a guide, pierce holes around the B&T, then adhere the sentiment over the remaining Indian Corn Blue mat and adhere to card.

July Play Dates

Hey ladies,

Been off for a bit but I'm back on! Thanks for all your orders and response from the Jackpot June campaign which ends today. You guys have been great! Catch the last deal today on my website for almost 60% savings! It's a goodie box and those that have received theirs know they are packed with yummy goodness!! Check it out before they're gone, gone, gone!

Today is the last day to sign up for July's Play Dates for the 3rd week of July featuring Zippidee papers. We are making either a 2 page layout or 6 cards and you'll have enough extra supplies to make an additional 4 layouts (2 2-page) or several cards.



Dates Available:
Monday July 19 10am-1pm
Tuesday July 20 630pm-930pm
Wednesday July 21 630-930pm
Thursday July 22 630-930pm

Basic Kit includes: $20.15
Zippidee Level 2 paper packet
My Stickease Black Hemp

Better Kit includes: $25.08 *20% off!*
Basic Kit
Dimensional Elements Stars
Holiday Craft Buttons

Best Kit: $57.80 *20% off!*
Better Kit
Finishing Files
Cocktail Alphabet

Even Better Deal for Procratinators like me - Both the Better and Best kits will get you the SOTM at a discount or 25-50% off, respectively, and you can also get one kit and split it with your pal if you want to scratch the leftovers! Smokin' Hot, this offer is only good today! Text me at 801.910.8698 or email me at slvrlinin@myctmh.com NOW!

*Shipping and Handling apply on retail value for all kits