I almost missed it!

Tonight I was at the farmer's market after a busy day with my girls.  I almost missed my post but I want to share with you the cards we made Friday night at the 20 Card Marathon.  It was so much fun!  Excuse the photo quality...love the ideas. 

 

Created By Meredith using the Stamp of the month Circus Alphabet.

 

Created by Meredith

 

Created by using a photo mat from the Artbooking Cricut Cartridge.

Used the Chevron Embossing Folder (new in the Annual Expressions!) and then sanded to expose the white core.  Then I sponged on some Hollyhock pin to add a two tone look to the texture. 

Created by Meredith using the Free to Be Me paper packet which was the Nat'l Scrapbook Month special.  I don't think I can tire of this!

One of my standard cards created with the stamp set from the Artiste Cricut Collection.  I adore cupcakes!

And because I love cupcakes, one more!

Have a great week,
Michele

Ivy Lane Card Workshop

First, I have to say thanks to Brenda Rose for this workshop idea.  If you are not a follower of her blog, take a look.  She does beautiful work!

You can create beautiful cards and a stationery box at the workshop on April 25th 7 p.m.  Rowley Residence.  RSVP by April 15th (your taxes will be done). 

Workshop fee:  $20

April Calendar of Events

April Stamp of the Month: 

 Balloon Talk, a set of 24 stamps.  I love this set and you will surely see it in my workshops this month.  Available for $17.95 or $5 with a qualifying purchase.  This set coordinates with the Artiste Cricut Cartridge. 

Designed by Tracie Cassidy

You can see more artwork using this set by visiting the consultant blog hop starting here. 

April 22nd, Tuesday, 10:30 a.m.  Card making in Sultan
Join us to create 3 cards for $5 or free with a $35 purchase.  We meet at the Sultan Senior Center and I am available to carpool with those who would like to join us from Bothell.  We will be making some cute cards with a variety and definitely using the Balloon Talk stamp set! Please RSVP by Monday the 21st so I have enough supplies for everyone!
  

April 25th, Friday 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.  School Day Crop
Do you have projects in the works and need time to finish them or maybe a little inspiration from the group?  Join us during this time, bring you lunch and "get 'r done!!  Please RSVP by Wednesday April 23rd. 

April 25th, Friday 7 p.m.  Ivy Lane Cards and Stationery Box
Join us for Friday night fun and create this beautiful set of cards and a box to coordinate.  The workshop cost is $20 which includes supplies to create 5 cards and the box as well as extra supplies to create more projects at home!  RSVP by April 15th! 

April 26th, Saturday 10:30 a.m. Jewelry Buffet

Create a personalized pendant necklace in just minutes or a fob for your key chain.  These beautiful pieces of jewelry make great gifts for Mother’s Day, bridal shower, birthday, and teacher appreciation.  You can even add a photo!  This Base & Bling line allows individuals of ALL ages to create awesome necklaces with awesome product at a very affordable price! 

DATE:   **You must R.S.V.P.  by April 18th
TIME:  10:30 a.m.
PLACE: Rowley Residence, Bothell
COST:  $12.00 (add a second pendant for $3.00 more)
R.S.V.P: michele@therowleys.us 

 April 28th, Monday 10:00 a.m.  Skylark Scrapbooking workshop

Meet with a group of moms in the Snohomish area and create 6 double page layouts with the beautiful Skylark paper kit.  Purchase your kit by contacting me by April 18th or via my website.  I can carpool with those in the Bothell area! 

Purchase the following for your kit:
x7177B  Skylark Paper Packet
X7177C Skylark Complements

Optional Coordinating Embellishments
Z1918  Teal Shimmer Trim
Z3000 Skylark Assortment

April Is Your Month for a Free Cartridge! 
Use your artistic and business abilities in the greatest business venture of your life by joining Close To My Heart! When you sign up as an Independent Consultant during the month of April, you’ll not only start out on your artistic journey, but you’ll also be given the right artistic tools to help you on your way: you’ll receive a FREE Close To My Heart Cricut^® collection* with your New Consultant Kit! Each collection is extremely “art-full” and makes for hours of artistic scrapbooking. Join Close To My Heart and start your journey today!

Coming in May

May 30th, Friday 7 p.m.  Embossing Class
Learn how to create different texture affects with embossing folders while creating 5 cards. 

May 31st, Saturday 10 a.m.  

A 3-6 hour workshop in which you will complete as many pages as possible using our new Picture My Life scrapbooking program along with your 100-200 4x6 photos. This program is a "Pocket Style" approach to memory making that will help you to get your pictures in a beautiful album faster, simple and easier than before.  If you can’t stay the full 6 hours, that is fine…the longer you stay, the more photos you will have scrapbooked!

Cost: $99  ($108 value) = savings of $9
 (Place your order by May 15th  Shipping and tax = 10.26)
Product You will Receive:

• 2 Picture My Life kits of your choice ($24.95 each) Options below.
• Each kit includes 122 double sided cards per kit Two 12x12 pre made album pages
• 20 Assorted page protectors (40 pages total which can hold 640 photos and cards)
• 1- 12" x 12" My Legacy D ring album (34.95) View Albums on my website, www.MRowley.CTMH.com
• 2- Additional Packs of Memory Protectors, styles of your choice ($19.90 value)
• 1- May Stamp of the Month- "You've Got A Friend "  ($17.95 value) and/or Nat’l Scrapbook Kit (Value $29.95)

Bring a Friend I don't know and get a package of Flip Flaps Free!
RSVP and place order my May 15th 

March Stamp of the Month Blog Hop

I am so excited to join in the blog hop this month.  I have been hopping along and linking you to hops for several months but decided it is time to get in the action and participate myself!  So here I am, and I hope you will enjoy hopping along and seeing the amazing artwork created by consultants everywhere, with the same stamp set! Ready?  Here we go!

We will be featuring March's SOTM, which is Happy Place, a set of seven stamps.  If you have come here from Jean's Blog, you are on the right path! The blog hop is a great big circle, so you can start here and work your way all around.  If you get lost along the way, you’ll find the complete list of participating consultants here.

As I was playing with this set, I realized that I wanted color but didn't want to "color" so I used a technique called paper piecing.  I selected the paper from the Ivy Lane paper packet and stamped the dolls on the Champagne cardstock, green pattern paper and pink patterned paper.  Then I cut out the elements I wanted and adhered them to the Champagne base.  Done!  With color!

Now some of you might think all that cutting is crazy, you'd rather color but here are a couple of tips for you.

• Use a small, sharp set of scissors.  I love our microtip scissors just for projects like these.
• Hold the scissor hand still and turn the paper as you cut around the image.  I am right handed so I hold the scissors in my right hand and just use that hand to control the "open & close" motion.  I use my left hand to twist and turn the paper around.  Try it...it might take a little practice but I can get my best cuts and now it comes naturally.  (I had to stop and think about how I do this so I could explain it.)
• To cut out a piece that is in the center, like the face out of the scarf element, I used a regular hole punch to create my first "cut" or two and then I can easily get my scissors into the center and create a smooth cut.  
• Finally, have fun!  Paper piecing is a great way to get color in your art!

Want to learn other stamping techniques and practice your paper piecing?  Sign up for my technique class on Saturday May 17th where I will teach you multiple tips and tricks to use your acrylic stamps. 

You can purchase this set alone for $17.95 or get it for just $5 with a $50 purchase. 

Now "Hop" on over to Terry's Blog to see her work! Be sure to visit all the Consultants at their Blogs to get some great crafting ideas and other fun ideas! Remember, the March SOTM is only available until March 31st!  Contact your CTMH Consultant (or shop here) to see how you can get this stamp set at a discount or even free!