Monday, August 25, 2014

Easy to mail

Here is fun idea to build on or make as is. This is fun easy to mail (should require no extra postage) card. Many cards today are being made simple, which translates into: easy to mail cards. 
Have fun, be creative!

Thursday, August 21, 2014

August Stamp Of the Month

What A Hoot – August 2014 Stamp of the Month

Only 10 more days to get your SoM!

With a minimum qualifying purchase, get your D-size Stamp of the Month set for a discounted price of just $5, that is a savings of $12.95! Or purchase it at the full retail price of $17.95.   Don't miss out!
Set of 17
Recommended My Acrylix® Blocks:
1" × 1" (Y1000), 2" × 2" (Y1003), 2" × 3½" (Y1009), 4" × 5" (Y1012)

Chalk it Up Layout



This pattern is from one of the past WSOTG instructions. When I find just the right photos I will be ready to add them along with a few more "embellishments" from True To Life C1575.



 You can see the one stamp is already there. The top of a  tag peeking out from behind the left side photo mat.
*More on how to organize past instructions in the next Time to...post.

Wednesday, August 20, 2014

Flight of the Arrows

Fun, easy to mail, cute to receive! This chalk board technique on the black card stock adds a little fun to a simple Thank You card. Add some Metallic Bakers Twine and an White Enameled Star...WaLa!
Supplies
Stamps: Flight of the Arrows D1578  and  True Thank You M1029
Paper: White Daisy, Lagoon, Black and Flaxen-new!
Ink: VersaMark, Lagoon, Sorbet and Flaxen-new!
Tools: White Embossing powder, Liquid Glass and 3D Foam Dots
Embellishments:  Metallic Bakers Twine and  White Enameled
All Close To My Heart materials!

Tuesday, August 19, 2014

Lagoon Hearts Washi tape!

Need a quick card? Try a stamp & washi tape!

Club Tag for August

This months Club Tag Technique was the chalkboard technique. Very easy and fun. It's very popular right now and useful in so many different ways. 
 * Club Ladies: If you missed the gathering, the directions will be in your August order  :o)
Supplies
Paper: Chalk it Up My Reflections & Black cs
Stamp: Great Job C1588
Inks: VersaMark and
Tools: White Daisy embossing powder & Chevron Embossing Folder
Embellishments: White Enamel Stars, Aqua Dots,  Lagoon Hearts Washi Tape (retired black ribbon)

Monday, August 18, 2014

"Chalk Board" a back to school card!


Need a small card, have some retired scrapes? Try the Chalk Board Technique  for a back to school look.
Supplies: All CTMH
Stamps: Great Job C1588 & a retired WSOTG set
Papers: Retired My Reflection papers, Cranberry cs, Black cs
Ink: VersaMark, Pigment White Daisy, Cashmere, Black,      
white embossing powder

Friday, August 8, 2014

What a Hoot, August SoM

What A Hoot 
             August Stamp of the Month, What a Hoot
17 stamps for only $5 with your $50 retail order! That is a savings of $12.95 off the normal price of $17.95.
*Only available in August, order now!


Wednesday, August 6, 2014

August is Chalk it Up month!



August is My Reflections Chalk it Up month for our club! Amy will be your hostess on Thursday August 14 at the club house! This will be our first Tag Technique class for this club year! Don't miss out, plan on being here  :o)

swap #5



I used the CTMH My Creations Kraft 3-Ring Binder (love it!-ALWAYS keep one in your stash) with some retired paper and canvas complements to create this fun book.

Monday, August 4, 2014

Swap #4

        Camille made this special folded card. What a great idea!

Saturday, August 2, 2014

Swap #3


Wendy made a "book from the past". This folded book contains lots of mini spots for journaling, photos and more! Great job!

August Special: Picture Perfect!

During the month of August, when you place an order for any of the 13 available Picture My Life™ scrapbooking programs featured in the 2014–2015 Annual Inspirations idea book at their full retail price of $24.95 USD / $27.50 CAD, you are eligible to add your choice of one qualifying Memory Protectors™ 10-pack for just $3.00! Each Picture My Life scrapbooking program already includes a coordinating 10-pack of Memory Protectors, so when you add your additional 10-pack for only $3.00 you will be well on your way to your own picture-perfect pocket scrapbooking adventure!












So many to choose from! Purchase the coordinating My Reflection kit or card stock to make your 122 PML cards go even  further!

Friday, August 1, 2014

Swap #2!

Amy made a couple of cute holiday decor items!  Great ideas!!

It's here, it's here!!

August 1st is the day we have all be waiting for...the new Close To My Heart book! This is a full year of fun.. paper, tools and supplies!