Christmas Card using Artfully Sent

Hello!  Sorry I haven't posted in a while.  I started a new job and am having trouble getting my days more productive again!  Close To My Heart has a new exclusive to us Cricut Cartridge!  It is ARTFULLY SENT and has all kinds of cuts to make different styles of cards.  This cartridge is awesome!  It comes with 3 stamp sets and a pack of 12x12 white cardstock.  Here are a couple of pop-up style cards I have made using this new cartridge.  The first one is a Halloween card.  Sorry the lighting isn't very good on the pic of the inside.

I used our Halloween paper SCAREDY CAT for the front and the EEK is from the coordinating SCAREDY CAT COMPLIMENTS and I cut the web from the Artfully Sent cartridge.

The next card is a Christmas Card.  I used heat embossing on the front with SILVER EMBOSSING POWDER and used a strip of SILVER SHIMMER TRIM.  

On the inside I used a scrap of GOLD GLITTER CARDSTOCK behind the star.  I used a stamp from the retired 'Glory To God' stamp set.

If you haven't looked at the ARTFULLY SENT Cricut Cartridge, you really should.  It is great for cardmakers and if you don't make cards it might show you how easy it can be to do!

Thanks for stopping by. 

Happy Crafting!

Janice

Remember layout

Here is a layout I made recently using Close To My Heart SKYLARK paper.  I have to confess, this paper collection didn't appeal to me at first, but I thought I would give it a try.  I like it better now!  For this layout I used the whole sheet and didn't have to do much embellishing then.  I did use the zip strip on one side (I love our zip strips that come on the B&T sheets!).  I inked along the edges of the mat and used our Cricut ARTBOOKING cartridge to cut out the REMEMBER.  Now all I have to do is find the perfect picture and my layout is done!

Would you love to share your passion for paper crafting?  Have you ever considered doing what I do?  Do you think you would like to work for the best paper crafting company?  April is a great time to sign up as a Close To My Heart Independent Consultant!  The sign up kit is only $99 and you get around $300 worth of current Close To My Heart product!  PLUS, during the month of April if you sign up, you get to choose 1 of our 3 CRICUT CARTRIDGE BUNDLES to get FREE  !  So that makes your $99 kit purchase almost a $400 value!  WOW, that is a great deal!  Contact me to get more information, or you can find information on my website HERE!  I would love to have you join me and Close To My Heart!

Thanks for stopping by, and please, leave me a comment to let me know you were here!

Happy paper crafting!

Janice

Ivy Lane Layout

Here is a layout I made recently using the Close To My Heart IVY LANE paper packet.  I love the paper in this pack, it is lots of fun to work with and the colors are great!

I used the COTTON CANDY cardstock as well as Cotton Candy, Sweet Leaf, and Smokey Plum INKS .  The pattern came from the Close To My Heart REFLECTIONS how-to book.  The sketch is called Quilt Blocks.  I used the CTMH Cricut cartridge ART PHILOSOPHY to cut the flowers and stem/leaves.  Now all this layout needs is the perfect picture!
Come back soon to see more of my projects using CTMH products from the Spring/Summer 2014 Idea Book.  You can shop my website for these things plus lots more at www.scrappinwithj.ctmh.com .
Janice

A winter layout using FROSTED

Hello!  Nice to see you drop by, grab some tea and check out the layout I am showing you today.  I made it using Close To My Heart products, which I will list as we go along, including a link to my website where you can see the product or even order it if you would like to!  Here is the layout: 

I used our new Cricut  ARTBOOKING cartridge to cut out the title and the snowflakes.  That cartridge is awesome, you will be seeing lots of things I make with it!  The paper I used is from the FROSTED collection, and I used our Champagne, Slate, and Crystal Blue cardstocks.    The ink is SLATE.  Those cute little Penguins come from one of our new Hostess Rewards Stamp Sets, called WINTRY WISHES.  I can't show you a picture of it because the Hostess Rewards sets aren't on my website.  Sorry.  It can be purchased using Hostess Rewards for only $8!  I covered the snowflakes with a light coat of STARDUST Glitz Glitter Gel.  You can't tell it very good in the picture but it gives them a glittery look!  Leave me a comment and let me know what you think of the layout!!  And be sure to stop back soon!
Happy Crafting!
Janice

CTMH's new ARTBOOKING Cricut Cartridge

Hello everyone!  Thanks for stopping in today.  Grab a glass of tea and pull up a chair!  Today I want to tell you about Close To My Hearts new Cricut cartridge called ARTBOOKING!  This cartridge is awesome!  It has complete layouts you can cut on your cricut and put together!!  And you set your size at 11" and ALL the pieces will cut at the right size for the layout!  How easy does that sound!
There are also overlays, which will be great for cards or layouts either one.  Some are seasonal and some are just decorative.  The cartridge has a font too, as well as frames and lots of things to use as embellishments on your cards and layouts.  Oh, and Mini Albums....there are some really neat mini albums you can make with it too!!

Probably hadn't mentioned yet, but like our other 2 cartridges, this one comes with 3 stamp sets and 3 sheets of chipboard shapes that co-ordinate with the cuts on the cartridge.  Each tells what size to set your dial on to cut the shape for a perfect fit with the stamp or chipboard.  Here is a close up of the stamp sets:

They can all 3 be used with so many things!  I can't wait to try heat embossing the doily looking one!
Here are a few pictures of pages from the handbook, just to give you a better idea of how they have done it...

See how each element is on the same page to do this?  This is 2 pages for the 6x7 summer mini album you can make with the cartridge.  And here is a 2 page layout:

Here are some of the borders you can cut....bet I forgot to mention there are borders on the cartridge too!

And frames....

and overlays....

Soooo many things you can do with this cartridge, whether you are a scrapbooker, a cardmaker, or just like doing things with papercrafting!  The cartridge bundle (cartridge, 3 stamp sets and 3 sheets of chipboard shapes) is $99 (plus tax and shipping) and will be available to order beginning August 1.  You can get this bundle for half price by hosting a CTMH gathering (Online or in Home) and having sales that total at least $250.  Plus you would still get $40 worth of free product!  To host a gathering, contact me today and we will 'get the party started'!  If you don't want to host a gathering, the cartridge can be ordered online (www.scrappinwithj.ctmh.com)  beginning August 1, or through me. 
What do you think of this new cartridge?
Thanks for stopping by.  Please feed my fish before you leave, and I love reading your comments you leave!
See you soon!
Happy Crafting,
Janice