A New Batch of Cards

Recently I held a gathering for my friend Laurie and she requested that we make cards. I admit I haven't made cards in a long time, and certainly not since the new catalog came out, so I had a whole lot of card designing to do! Here are the results:

This new Peeps stamp set is A-dor-able. I used it for several projects and LOVE it! I paired it with papers from the Lucy paper packet.

This paper is my fav from the new catalog, Stella.

All stamps were used for this card - no pattern paper. Many of these are retired but I loved the antique-y look.

This is a combination of papers from Lucy and Elemental. Also the new Easter stamp set, He is Risen.

A fun wedding/anniversary card using the new Florentine papers. LOVE those papers too. The blue flowers are dyed and shimmered with homemade glimmer mist.

Cards don't get any simplier than this. Choose 6 rainbow colored papers, punch butterfly, attach, stamp a sentiment.

This one,too, is easy. I simply stamped a stitch stamp over and over in rainbow color/order. Then I punched a window at the bottom for the sentiment. Very easy and quick.

This one is easy but not quite so quick as the elephant is paper pieced and colored in a bit. A good amount of cutting but a cute and simple card.

A favorite pattern of mine, a quilt-type layout, using the new Pemberly papers. I love this design for using up scraps.

I know this is a knock off from Lisa Stenz. Love her simple look!

OK, I'll admit to a love affair with Copic markers . . .

A simple design using mostly cardstock. Very little stamping so it goes together pretty quick.

Finally, one last card that uses masking to put the circle in the middle. The butterflies are colored with a waterbrush.

More New Layouts!

I've been in the scrapbook groove lately and have created quite a few more layouts in the past few weeks. I hope they provide a little bit of inspiration!

This first layout is interactive and uses Footloose paper and chipboard complements along with some other new products.


This first interactive element is a 6 x 12 flip flap.



The second interactive element is a 9 x 9 page protector that will fit right into my album and turn like another page. Adding this page gave me an additional 8 pictures.


This next layout also uses the Footloose paper packet:



These next three are all with the Victory paper packet, which is perfect for outdoors/woodsy/boy-type pictures:






A few pages using the new Florentine papers and stickease:






Here are a couple of pages using Superhero as well. I couldn't get into the "superhero"ness of this paper packet but I'm loving the Americana feel of the other papers in the pack.





Just a few pages from the Lucy kit:

This first one has some flip flaps on the second page.

And finally, I have one last layout that I started with Stella papers (which I love) but I wanted to incorporate some hand-doodling into the page to make it fun and whimsical and I ended up scraping all the B&T and just doodling the whole page!


I hope you enjoyed! Thanks for looking . . .

Tanya

Upcoming Crop at Sabre Lanes!

Everyone is invited to Sabre Lanes in Menasha for our first quarterly crop on Friday, February 17th from 5 PM - midnight. The cost is just $10 and includes pizza, two sodas, dessert, and table space for the entire evening. To RSVP e-mail Tanya at tmdvorak@yahoo.com or call 460-0015. Hope to see you and your friends there!

New Catalog Goes Live Today!

I spent the month of January playing with the new CTMH papers and a few stamp sets as well. I'm lovin' them! Here's a preview of what I've been working on:

I had almost all of Anna's formal baby portraits to scrap yet and this paper packet worked PERFECTLY with these 6 month photos. This is Superhero. Although there is a good amount of comic/superhero patterns, there is also some great Americana papers as well.

This paper packet is Lucy. Those large 8 x 10 and 10 x 13 photos are hard to scrap but when you have pretty paper to help carry the page, it makes them much easier to work with. I've been avoiding these 3 month pictures for, well, 3 3/4 years and I'm glad I finally found something I like!

I believe this paper packet, Stella, is my favorite. I used it for not only Anna's one year pictures, but also . . .

one of my favorite pictures of Ella. This is nearly an exact duplicate of the catalog cover.

This page is also taken directly from the catalog with only a few changes. The paper packet is Florentine and works awesome with this fall layout but would be great with beach photos and all types of pictures. It's very versatile and so pretty.

This paper is the new Footloose packet, which features patterns perfect for the beach and summer. I can't believe I never scrapped a bath photo of Anna either . . . man, am I behind! I couldn't resist the stamp set, either. LOVE IT!

Finally, I have my only interactive layout so far . . . a trip we took to Chicago in Summer of 2008. The paper is called Cruisin' and is perfect for road trip layouts. And how much do you love that argyle?

I have several more layouts done but lent them to a friend so I can't post them today. I also have every intention of having more done for the Sabre Crop on the 17th so come join us and take a look at everything you can do with the new catalog!

CTMH has it's own Cricut Cartridge!

Just for all you Cricut fans out there, CTMH has introduced a new exclusive cartridge featuring 700 images! Many of these imagines match select CTMH stamps so no more fussy-cutting. Additionally you'll find 3-d items such as gift bags and flowers(check them out at the bottom - love these!)

This new cartidge will be available starting August 1st for $99. This price also includes (3) D-size stamp sets with images on the cartidge as well as 3 sheets of cardstock shapes which also match images/stamps for laying purposes. If you love Cricut, you'll love this deal!

P.S. - For more exciting changes straight from CTMH Convention, follow us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Scrappin-Sisterhood/140521939352716

2011 Retiring List

Here's a (hopefully) complete list of the items retiring at the end of this month. Please take a look and let me know ASAP if there is anything on this list you'd like me to order for you.

• Bliss Level 1 -- X7132A pg 12
• Bliss Level 2 -- X7132B pg 12
• Bliss stickease -- X7132C pg 12
• Miracle L1 -- X7133A pg 16
• Miracle L2 -- X7133B pg 16
• Miracle stickease -- X7133C pg 16
• Sweetheart L1 -- X7134A pg 20
• Sweetheart L2 -- X7134B pg 20
• Sweetheart stickease -- X7132C pg 20
• Wings L1 -- X7135A pg 24
• Wings L2 -- X7135B pg 24
• Wings stickease -- X7135C pg 24
• Magnifique L1 -- X7127A pg 38
• Magnifique L2 -- X7127B pg 38
• Magnifique stickease -- X7127C pg 38
• Olivia L1 -- X7128A pg 38
• Olivia L2 -- X7128B pg 38
• Olivia stickease -- X7128C pg 38
• Hooligans L1 -- X7129A pg 39
• Hooligans L2 -- X7129B pg 39
• Hooligans stickease -- X7129C pg 39
• Mistletoe L1 -- X7130A pg 39
• Mistletoe L2 -- X7130B pg 39
• Mistletoe stickease -- X7130C pg 39
• Sweetheart WOTG -- G1017 pg 41
• Lucky WOTG -- G1018 pg 41
• Sophia WOTG -- G1019 pg 41
• Bliss WOTG -- G1020 pg 42
• Fanfare WOTG -- G1021 pg 42
• Mayberry WOTG -- G1022 pg 42
• Miracle WOTG -- G1023 pg 43
• Wings WOTG -- G1016 pg 43
• 1” x 1 ½” block -- Y1001 pg 45
• 1” x 6 ½” block -- Y1005 pg 45
• 2” x 11” block -- Y1007 pg 45
• 2 ½” x 2 ½” block -- Y1004 pg 45
• 4 ½” x 6 ½” block -- Y1011 pg 45
• My Acrylix block starter kit -- Y1500 pg 114
• Envelope flats – 2 ½” x 3 ½” -- Z1021 pg 114
• Envelope flats – 3” x 3” -- Z1022 pg 114
• Envelope flats – 3” x 4 ¾” -- Z1023 pg 114
• Envelope flats – 4” x 4” -- Z1024 pg 114
• Envelope flats – 4 ½” x 4 ½” -- Z1244 pg 114
• Envelope flats – 5” x 5” -- Z1025 pg 114
• Envelope flats – 5” x 7” -- Z1026 pg 114
• Envelope flats – 5 ½” x 4 3/4 ” -- Z1027 pg 114
• Envelope flats – 6” x 6” -- Z1028 pg 114
• Envelope flats – 8” x 3 ½” -- Z1029 pg 114
• Designer ribbon – cranberry -- Z1209 pg 115
• Designer ribbon – buttercup -- Z1154 pg 115
• Designer ribbon – sweet leaf -- Z1125 pg 115
• Sophia L2 Journaling Spots -- Z1357 pg 116
• Mini Medley Accents – Pear -- Z1339 pg 117
• Mini Medley Accents – Lagoon -- Z1340 pg 117
• Mini Medley Accents – Outdoor Denim -- Z1277 pg 117
• Top Coats – Framed In -- Z1211 pg 118
• Rub Ons – Across the Board -- Z1231 pg 118
• Rub Ons – Primavera -- Z1265 pg 118
• Dimensional Elements – Villa -- Z1390 pg 118
• Dimensional Elements – Miracle -- Z1354 pg 118
• Dimensional Elements – Booksmart -- Z1223 pg 119
• Dimensional Elements – Borders -- Z1156 pg 119
• Dimensional Elements – Framed Fun -- Z1140 pg 119
• Dimensional Elements – Plain Chipboard -- Z1164 pg 119
• Dimensional Elements – Stars -- Z1312 pg 119
• Dimensional Elements Monograms – A -- Z1055 pg 119 (new DE alphabets in fall book – similar but new sizes and shapes)
• Dimensional Elements Monograms – B -- Z1056 pg 119
• Dimensional Elements Monograms – C -- Z1057 pg 119
• Dimensional Elements Monograms – D -- Z1058 pg 119
• Dimensional Elements Monograms – E -- Z1059 pg 119
• Dimensional Elements Monograms – F -- Z1060 pg 119
• Dimensional Elements Monograms – G -- Z1061 pg 119
• Dimensional Elements Monograms – H -- Z1062 pg 119
• Dimensional Elements Monograms – I -- Z1063 pg 119
• Dimensional Elements Monograms – J -- Z1064 pg 119
• Dimensional Elements Monograms – K -- Z1065 pg 119
• Dimensional Elements Monograms – L -- Z1066 pg 119
• Dimensional Elements Monograms – M -- Z1067 pg 119
• Dimensional Elements Monograms – N -- Z1068 pg 119
• Dimensional Elements Monograms – O -- Z1069 pg 119
• Dimensional Elements Monograms – P -- Z1070 pg 119
• Dimensional Elements Monograms – Q -- Z1071 pg 119
• Dimensional Elements Monograms – R -- Z1072 pg 119
• Dimensional Elements Monograms – S -- Z1073 pg 119
• Dimensional Elements Monograms – T -- Z1074 pg 119
• Dimensional Elements Monograms – U -- Z1075 pg 119
• Dimensional Elements Monograms – V -- Z10576 pg 119
• Dimensional Elements Monograms – W -- Z1077 pg 119
• Dimensional Elements Monograms – X -- Z1078 pg 119
• Dimensional Elements Monograms – Y -- Z1079 pg 119
• Dimensional Elements Monograms – Z -- Z1080 pg 119
• 3” x 3” Mini Album -- Z1166 pg 120
• My Creations 3 ring binder -- Z1141 pg 120
• Kraft Color Ready Borders -- Z1377 pg 120
• Red Eye Pen -- 3501 pg 121
• Embossing Powders – Clear -- Z671 pg 121
• Embossing Powders – Heavenly Blue -- Z647 pg 121
• Embossing Powders – Pansy Purple -- Z664 pg 121
• Embossing Powders – Silver Pearl -- Z678 pg 121
• Block Buddy Set -- Z1289 pg 121
• Pivot Point Stapler -- Z1009 pg 122
• Texture Tools – Foam Tools -- Z1090 pg 122
• Fun Flock -- Z263
• My Accents Organizer -- Z183 pg 123
• My Accents Block Organizer -- Z185 pg 123
• Euro Personal Paper Trimmer -- Z338 pg 123
• Euro Replacement Blades -- Z339 pg 123
• Euro Replacement Blade/Scoring -- Z340 pg 123
• Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Grey Flannel -- 5573 pg 124
• Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Grey Wool -- 5571 pg 124
• Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Brown Bag -- X5644 pg 124
• Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Parchment -- X5645 pg 124
• Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Amethyst -- X5631 pg 125
• Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Baby Pink -- 1299 pg 125
• Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Heavenly Blue -- 1285 pg 125
• Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Key Lime -- 1235 pg 125
• Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Sunkiss Yellow -- 1240 pg 125
• Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Taffy -- X5630 pg 125
• Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Juniper -- X5752 pg 125
• Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Lilac Mist -- 1295 pg 125
• Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Sorbet -- X5751 pg 125
• Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Spring Iris -- 1296 pg 125
• Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Tulip -- X5753 pg 125
• Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Gypsy -- X5757 pg 125
• Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Holiday Red -- 1274 pg 125
• Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Sunny Yellow -- 1225 pg 125
• Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Sunset -- X5758 pg 125
• Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Topiary -- X5635 pg 125
• Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Cotton Candy -- X5760 pg 125
• Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Dutch Blue -- 1241 pg 125
• Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Lagoon -- X5762 pg 125
• Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Pear -- X5764 pg 125
• Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Sky -- X5761 pg 125
• Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Autumn Terracotta -- 1270 pg 125
• Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Barn Red -- X5637 pg 125
• Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – New England Ivy -- 1282 pg 125
• Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Pansy Purple -- 5590 pg 125
• Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Sunflower -- 1242 pg 125
• Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Garden Green -- 1244 pg 125
• Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Goldrush -- 1243 pg 125
• Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Hollyhock -- 1246 pg 125
• Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Indian Corn Blue -- 1284 pg 125
• Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Vineyard Berry -- 1248 pg 125
• Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Buttercup -- 1271 pg 125
• Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Garnet -- X5638 pg 125
• Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Moonstruck -- 1293 pg 125
• Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Ponderosa Pine -- 1276 pg 125
• Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Smokey Plum -- 1291 pg 125
• Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Blush -- X5640 pg 125
• Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Crystal Blue -- 1292 pg 125
• Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Honey -- X5668 pg 125
• Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Petal -- X5667 pg 125
• Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Twilight -- X5666 pg 125
• 12” x 12” Combo Cardstock Pack – Antique -- X5686 pg 124 (colors are not changing but are being re-grouped so combo packs will change)
• 12” x 12” Combo Cardstock Pack – Timeless -- X5700 pg 124
• 12” x 12” Combo Cardstock Pack – Harmony -- X5682 pg 125
• 12” x 12” Combo Cardstock Pack – Blossom -- X5756 pg 125
• 12” x 12” Combo Cardstock Pack – Carnival -- X5765 pg 125
• 12” x 12” Combo Cardstock Pack – Celebration -- X5766 pg 125
• 12” x 12” Combo Cardstock Pack – Harvest -- X5684 pg 125
• 12” x 12” Combo Cardstock Pack – Garden -- X5698 pg 125
• 12” x 12” Combo Cardstock Pack – Classic -- X5685 pg 125
• 12” x 12” Combo Cardstock Pack – Cozy -- X5800 pg 125
• 8 ½ ” x 11” Combo Cardstock Pack – Antique -- X5691 pg 124
• 8 ½ ” x 11” Combo Cardstock Pack – Timeless -- X5705 pg 124
• 8 ½ ” x 11” Combo Cardstock Pack – Harmony -- X5687 pg 125
• 8 ½ ” x 11” Combo Cardstock Pack – Blossom -- X5755 pg 125
• 8 ½ ” x 11” Combo Cardstock Pack – Carnival -- X5767 pg 125
• 8 ½ ” x 11” Combo Cardstock Pack – Celebration -- X5768 pg 125
• 8 ½ ” x 11” Combo Cardstock Pack – Harvest -- X5689 pg 125
• 8 ½ ” x 11” Combo Cardstock Pack – Garden -- X5703 pg 125
• 8 ½ ” x 11” Combo Cardstock Pack – Classic -- X5690 pg 125
• 8 ½ ” x 11” Combo Cardstock Pack – Cozy -- X5801 pg 125
• Stamp Pad set – Antique -- Z1564 pg 124
• Stamp Pad set – Timeless -- Z1569 pg 124
• Stamp Pad set – Harmony -- Z1560 pg 125
• Stamp Pad set – Blossom -- Z1570 pg 125
• Stamp Pad set – Carnival -- Z1573 pg 125
• Stamp Pad set – Celebration -- Z1574 pg 125
• Stamp Pad set – Harvest -- Z1562 pg 125
• Stamp Pad set – Garden -- Z1567 pg 125
• Stamp Pad set – Classic -- Z1563 pg 125
• Stamp Pad set – Cozy -- Z1600 pg 125
• Marker set – Antique -- Z1554 pg 124
• Marker set – Timeless -- Z1559 pg 124
• Marker set – Harmony -- Z1550 pg 125
• Marker set – Blossom -- Z1571 pg 125
• Marker set – Carnival -- Z1572 pg 125
• Marker set – Celebration -- Z1575 pg 125
• Marker set – Harvest -- Z1552 pg 125
• Marker set – Garden -- Z1557 pg 125
• Marker set – Classic -- Z1553 pg 125
• Marker set – Cozy -- Z1610 pg 125
• Textured Cardstock – White Daisy -- X5671 pg 124

New Artwork Posted all over!

Hello friends! Tanya here. A few weekends ago I micro-cleaned my scrap room and boy did it feel good. But beside a nice, clean room, I also realized I have a lot of junk to use up. In an effort to not be wasteful, I decided to take some of my paper scraps and make some new cards. Not all of them are fancy or exciting, and none of them took me long at all, but they are done and I thought I'd share with you today.

Speaking of sharing, for those of you who are followers of our blog, do you realize that you don't automatically get notified when we post artwork on pages other than our home page? If you're not checking regularly, you're probably missing out. Make sure you especially check the Playdates Tab, Card Club, Calendar Club,and Mother/Daughter Scrap Nights. Enjoy!

Need to get some layouts done in a hurry?

Many of you have expressed an interest in learning more about Studio J, Close to My Heart's digital scrapbooking program. In response, CTMH has put together a tutorial to help give you an idea of what the program can do for you. This if the first in a series of 5.

I myself have used Studio J several times and have been extremely impressed with it's ease and the quality of the layouts I get back. As a member, I am able to choose many patterns and kits that aren't availble to the general public . . . and these added patterns are awesome! Plus, memberships allow you to purchase your layouts at half price, get free shipping, and more. It's SOOOOO worth checking into.



If you find this video leaves you inspired to give it a try, simply go to our website at www.tanya.myctmh.com and click on Studio J.

Hope for Japan

We've all been reeling with the images of tragedy and devastation in Japan. If you're looking for an easy, real, practical way to help relief efforts, then here's your chance to help!

Typically, our A-size sets retail for $7.95, but the "Hope for Japan" set will be available through April 30 for just $5--and Close To My Heart will be donating 100% of the profits to the American Red Cross to benefit relief efforts in Japan.

If we all do a little, together we can do a lot. Let's show our support and together, provide real HOPE for Japan!

March Incentive

At Close To My Heart, we know we've got the best clear stamps and blocks – and we'll prove it! Throughout March, when you buy My Acrylix stamps, we'll give a free My Acrylix Block. Not only will you have the best stamps on the block, you'll have the best block, too! Just purchase $25 US in stamps and you can choose from two of our most versatile sizes: 3”x3” (Y1006) or 2” x 6 1/2” (Y1010).

Upcoming Events

Please make sure to click on Upcoming Events tab for information on Playdates, Mother / Daughter Scrap Nights, Scrap Retreat, and newly posted information for the Crop for Congenital Heart Disease being held by our new friends Jodi & Nina. Mark your calendars for some of these outstanding events!!!

Sydney's Banner

I just finished up this adorable little banner for my neice, Sydney. She turns one in a few weeks and I thought my sister would appreciate it. More information is listed under the "Miscellaneous Projects" tab, along with some other projects I've recently completed. Check them out!



Enjoy!
Tanya