Swap? What for?

One tradition at the CTMH national convention is to swap cards with other consultants. I hadn't done this in a couple of years but thought it would be a good thing to do, especially with four team members joining me. So what are the benefits of swapping?

1. You get a chance to meet people.

2. You become inspired by others creativity.

3. You have ideas for the card workshop you have schedule two days after you get home!

Yep, that's right. Two days after I came home, full of ideas and inspiration, I didn't know where to start for my card class. So, I took out my swap cards and started there. I am posting the original card I received, and my version that we created in the card workshop. 

This card I swapped with Debi Thomas.  So I created this card.  The Art Philosophy Cricut cartridge make the layering so easy! 

Lori Allen swapped this card with me.  And again, Art Philosophy made this card simple to recreate in a different paper packet. 

Finally, there’s Pinterest.  I found this card on Pinterest and recreated it for my swap card. 

What inspires your creativity?  Have you ever participated in a swap?

More from STELLA!

This is such a fun paper pack…and a fun subject to scrapbook.  This is my daughter on her horse Mariah at the fall 4-H show.  Nothing makes her happier than to be on or near a horse.  The fall colors a highlighted by the colors of papers in this kit.  I feel like I need to add a few more embellishments before it hits the album…but nothing has spoken to me yet.  Any ideas?

The bottom layout was scraplifted from Andrea Green.  I am looking forward to adding the perfect photos and journaling to this layout.  Sometimes they just need to simmer a bit before the right theme comes along. 

STELLA!

At our retreat a couple of weeks ago, many of us were using the paper packet called Stella.  Whenever it was referred to someone would yell “STELLA!”  So where does that come from? 

A Streetcar Named Desire (1951)
Marlon Brando as Stanley Kowalski stands on the street shouting his wife's name after he's booted out of the house by Stella (Kim Hunter) over a fight about her sister, Blanche DuBois (Vivien Leigh). Stella relents, going to her brutish husband.

And then again in season of 3 of Seinfeld, Elaine imitates the scene yelling “Stella!” in an episode. 

Thanks to the internet, I am able to figure this all out.  I still laugh when I see this paper packet…

Creating these flowers is easy with the Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge and the “Just for You” stamp set.  First I cut two large flowers using the Cricut.  Then I stamped petals on the back of different patterned paper and cut the out.  For the buds, I cut the second large flower into thirds.  The Stella Complements are used for the floral stems/vines.  I love how this all comes together. 

More Potential

My team is full of potential!  I have seen it burst during this challenge and here is reward card I made for week four.  I used the March stamp of the month, “Potential.”  The first is made with the Stella paper packet, Lagoon ink, and opaque pearls.  The second is made using the Mischief paper pack from the Fall 2011 idea book, black ink and opaque pearls. 

Just a reminder about the stamp of the month offer!  Every month, Close to My Heart offers a unique stamp set that is available only during that month.  Don’t miss it.  You can purchase it for $17.95 but even better when you have a $50 purchase, you can get it for $5.  So, check each month and if you like it, get it! 

Join our Close to My Heart Club. You will love the benefits!

During the month of March, you can join the club for 75% off!  That is $450 worth of product for $99.  This also includes the Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge package!
(All the products listed below)

Anyone can join.  No commintment necessary...unless you want!  To good to be true?  Wait until you see the benefits!

• 22% discount on all product
• Full use of bulletin board showcasing artwork and inspiration
• Online scrapbooking
• Online mentoring and and support
• Early access Close to My Heart specials
• Personal website with online shopping
• Monthly newsletter to send to friends
• Earn PhD in Scrapbooking
• Earn incentive trips
• Monthly club meeting with swaps and projects in the Greater Seattle Area (opportunities to participate via mail/facebook)
• Participation in workshops presented by me!

Can you beat this?  Take a look at the list of items you will receive!  Contact me today if you can't resist! 

 

Petit Perks Thanks Incentive Stamp Set (W2022) (qty. 5),

My Acrylix® Wonderful You Incentive Stamp Set (W332),

Double Scrubber (Z1163),

My Acrylix® Spritz Cleaner (1778),

Bonding Memories® Glue (1512),

Sponge(Z697),

Liquid Glass (Z679),

Ruler (Z1471)

Outdoor Denim My Legacy® Faux Leather Album(Z1346),

My Creations® Memory Game (Z1614),

Workshops on the Go™ Stella Kit (G1032),

Stella Complements Canvas Shapes (X7147C),

Colonial White Die-Cut Cards (Z1738),

Clear Sparkles (Z1104),

Olive Exclusive Inks® Stamp Pad(Z2137),

Cocoa Exclusive Inks® Stamp Pad (Z2114),

Lagoon Exclusive Inks® Stamp Pad (Z2195),

My Acrylix ® Urban Alphabet Stamp Set (D1507),

My Acrylix® Just for You Stamp Set (B1398),

1" * 31/2" My Acrylix® Block (Y1002),

and a 3" * 3" My Acrylix® Block (Y1006).

Bonus: My Acrylix® 4 My Friend (D1510). A $17.95 retail value for free!

Cricut® cartridge

Three coordinating My Acrylix® D-size stamp sets,

Three sheets of matching Dimensional Elements shapes.

Already own the collection? Choose to receive $100 in select product credit instead .

Read Me First Letter,

Current Idea Books (qty.5),

You Are Welcome Here Recruiting Brochures (W1151),

The Rewards Come Now Hostess Brochures (W1150),

Studio J® Brochures W111/W111C),

Hostess Order Forms (W122/W122C),

Customer Order Forms (W101/ W101C),

Studio J ® Customer Order Forms (W1102/W1102C),

Studio J® Membership Cards (W1103),

Studio J  5-Pack Cards (W1104),

®Close To My Heart Color Swatches (W470),

Spring/Summer 2012

B&T Duos® Sampler (W1113),
Cello Bags (W1152),

Not interested in the business products?  I can take those off your hands for you!

Stella Book Mark Album

Looking through the new Spring/Summer 2012 Idea book can be a bit of a treasure hunt.  In the back on pages 130-131, all the products are shown in white.  These items are full of possibility!  Below is the bookmark mini album.  I used the paper packet and Complements from Stella to create this album about my daughter and her horse.  I will be teaching this workshop at my upcoming retreat.  It is so fun to make.  You can host your own workshop with friends or purchase your mini album here. 

February Studio J Love Your Layout

The new paper packets are now on Studio J.  This month, the video highlights the Stella paper packet and teaches you how to create your background paper using My Stickease. 

Before you watch the video, here’s a reminder about the Fabulous Five Special for Studio J during the month of February.  When you purchase one five pack of layouts, you get a second one for FREE.  There is no limit to how many 5 packs you purchase and the 5 packs do not expire so you can use them when you want or give them as gifts throughout the year!  You can purchase your 5 packs here or contact me.  You can see the flyer with details here. 

And now for the video.