tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7505076511550055672024-03-13T12:35:04.072-07:00Welcome! A place to share my creativity, love of Close to My Heart products, and special promotions. Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11008663551697857265noreply@blogger.comBlogger856125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-750507651155005567.post-16902672952630936492023-02-16T21:47:00.000-08:002023-02-16T21:47:07.839-08:00Reward stamp sets<p> Thank you for your order! Here are the reward stamps sets to choose from. 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When I saw the colors and artwork featured in this kit, I am not gonna lie, I truly had a little gasp! So beautiful!<br />
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If you have arrived here from <span style="color: #3d85c6; font-size: large;"><a href="https://misscarriesctmhcreations.wordpress.com/2018/08/06/heres-to-you-blog-hop">Miss Carrie's Creation's blog</a></span>, you are following right along. When you are finished here, you will move on to <span style="color: #3d85c6; font-size: large;"><a href="https://centralnyscrapper.blogspot.com/2018/08/heres-to-you-blog-hop.html">Brenda's blog</a></span>.<br />
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This kit includes 4 exclusive stamps sets that are perfect sentiments for weddings, anniversaries, and everyday celebrations. You can purchase the kit with or without the rose embossing folder! AND the best part is that Close to My Heart has created a Cricut Design Space file and detailed instructions so all you have to do is cut and create!<br />
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In addition to creating the cards with the kit, I knew that I was not going to create the 12 x 12 layout so I took the elements that I cut on the Cricut Design file and created an 8th card.<br />
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To create this card, I added 4 1/4 x 5 1/2 inch glacier piece for the back ground and then cut an additional Pacifica blue and vellum piece as shown and then added the "love" element and silver glitter pieces. You will have plenty of pearls in your package to embellish as well. </div>
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I also really love the sentiment stamp "sending you sunshine, laughter, and hugs" so I paired it with the August stamp of the month and created two double Z-fold cards. </div>
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What will you create with the "gasp inspiring" kit? Visit your consultant's website or if you do not have a Close to My Heart consultant, join me here to purchase your <span style="color: #3d85c6;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.closetomyheart.com/ctmh/promotions/campaigns/1807-heres-to-you.aspx">Here's to You</a></span> </span>kit. </div>
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Now that you have spent some time here on my blog, remember to continue on to the next stop, <span style="color: #3d85c6; font-size: large;"><a href="https://centralnyscrapper.blogspot.com/2018/08/heres-to-you-blog-hop.html">Brenda's Blog</a></span>. </div>
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Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11008663551697857265noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-750507651155005567.post-16483016598718314582018-08-01T18:00:00.000-07:002018-08-01T18:00:17.026-07:00For the Love of Crafting: August Stamp of the Month Blog HopWelcome to the August stamp of the month blog hop. I haven't participated for a few months as my business has taken me in a different direction but I am back and looking forward to participating again!<br />
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Now this stamp set is perfect for the crafter at heart. The snarky sayings and cute camera and typewriter speak volumes to those who love their paper crafting.<br />
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I have created several cards with this set and this one if my favorite! <br />
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This was my first one and I had the leftover stickers on my desk from the Central Park workshop so I popped them on for my sentiment. (I didn't have 2 "L"s so I used "T"s and cut off the extra.) I loved how this turned out but soon realized, if I am running out of letters so will you...Alphabet stamps to the rescue. </div>
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So, I pulled out Simply Said, a brand new stamp set from the Holiday Seasonal Catalog coming in September and stamped my greeting! I have several different alphabets and could use larger ones as well. BUT I will never run out of letters when I use my stamps!<br />
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This stamp of the month is only available during the month of August and with a minimum purchase, you can get it for just $5. Visit your consultants website, or if you do not have a consultant, pop on over to <a href="https://mrowley.closetomyheart.com/ctmh/promotions/sotm/2018/1808-for-the-love-of-crafting.aspx">my website</a> and take a look!<br />
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I love having these letters and numbers in my collection because they are so easy to pull out and use for titles, banners and home decor...especially when I don't want to fire up the Cricut! This is a home decor piece I made when they were originally released and it still sits in my window.<br />
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This is also a great time to brush up on your stamping skills by joining my Build a Banner workshop. We will go back to the basics for those who are new to stamping or who haven't stamped in a few years.<br />
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Can't join me in the studio? I will be opening a virtual classroom and all the lessons will be recorded on video so you can watch, learn, try it and repeat as often as needed!<br />
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Build a Banner $5<br />
July 18th 7 p.m. at the Rowley Residence<br />
<a href="mailto:michele@therowleys.us" target="_blank">RSVP by July 17th</a><br />
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Can't make it? Order your kit to go and join us in the virtual classroom to get all the tips, tricks and info needed to make your stamping spectacular. <br />
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Don't forget that all stamps are Buy2 Get1 free for the month of July. This includes the alphabet solos AND all the stamp sets in the Annual Inspirations catalog and Seasonal Expressions 2. (Excludes hostess reward stamps, Operation Smile stamp set, and stamp of the month.)<br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white;">Choose from stamp sets in the current Annual Inspirations or Seasonal Expressions 2, PLUS the popular Solos number and letter stamp sets that we've brought back just for July! Solos stamp sets can also be purchased in two different bundles, one for letters and one for numbers, for even more savings! </span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">When you host a party that reaches the third level of Hostess Rewards or higher (submitting your party order no later than August 6, 2018), you can <b><span style="color: #a64d79;">choose three number Solos stamp sets, FREE</span></b>. I have space available for two more hostesses this month</span></span><br />
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Watch for my "Build a Banner" workshop which you can participate in here at my studio or in the comfort of your own home in a virtual classroom!<br />
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Enjoy the summer days!<br />
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<br />Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11008663551697857265noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-750507651155005567.post-35493270508940781852018-06-26T06:55:00.000-07:002018-06-26T06:55:01.071-07:00My Happy PlaceEvery year I take a trip to the Close to My Heart convention. I spend that time relaxing a bit, connecting with friends I have met through the years and then filling my creative soul with inspiration. <br />
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This year I am heading to Red Rock Resort in Las Vegas, chosen specifically for this conference! <br />
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Over the 16 years as a consultant, I have met many wonderful people who I look forward to reconnecting with during these times. They have become friends that are family and we have shared many stories of adventure, travel, and offer one another encouragement and support in all the ways.<br />
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This is a great opportunity to connect and learn with my team. They have been on this journey with me for many years and I appreciate the talent and gifts that each offer! (And some are already there getting some play time in before the conference begins. <br />
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<br />Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11008663551697857265noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-750507651155005567.post-37241661350565740032018-06-18T18:00:00.000-07:002018-06-18T18:00:07.672-07:00Fresh AirJust a breath of Fresh Air brings so much to my craft table! I am in love with this paper and all the creativity it brings. My artwork and classes for July will feature all things Fresh Air!<br />
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The simplicity of this stamp set with ombre stamping technique makes for a perfect sentiment to share with a special friend. <br />
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This sweet little Koala fits right in to the mix of Fresh Air paper and oh doesn't his face make you smile? <br />
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Time together for a family hike was just what we needed this spring. And, this gem of a trail to a waterfall is so close to home. How didn't I know about it before?<br />
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The embellishments and titles for the scrapbook workshop fit right in with the memories we share in the great outdoors. <br />
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You can see the entire <a href="https://mrowley.closetomyheart.com/retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=11098" target="_blank">Fresh Air Collection here</a> on my website. <br />
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<br />Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11008663551697857265noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-750507651155005567.post-67472607515232135932018-06-04T18:00:00.000-07:002018-06-04T18:00:11.521-07:00Welcome June, Rainbows, Apples and so much more!I missed my Monday post. I guess that was because it was Memorial Day weekend. Hope you enjoyed a long weekend with friends and family. <br />
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And isn't this girl adorable? I love that she is wearing a scarf and boots. I feel some winter inspiration coming on! This stamp set is available only during the month of June and with a qualifying purchase, you pay $5! <a href="https://mrowley.closetomyheart.com/Retail/Products.aspx?CatalogID=271" target="_blank"> Shop on my website</a> for all Close to My Heart products including the stamp of the month. To see more artwork using this stamp set, you can follow my <a href="https://www.facebook.com/EvergreenMemories/" target="_blank">Facebook Business page</a>, join my <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/470054503191573/" target="_blank">VIP Evergreen Memories</a> group, follow EvergreenMemories on Instagram and take trip through <a href="http://ifyoublingit.blogspot.com/2018/06/june-sotm-blog-hop-bushel-peck.html" target="_blank">this blog hop</a>. So much inspiration ahead! </div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #5a5050;">During the month of June, you can get 25% off custom cardstock bundles, individual spools of ribbon, and select accessories! Close to My Heart has bundled cardstock in like color groups so if you are a person who tends to create with mostly blues, there is a package of blues for you! </span></span></div>
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What better way to celebrate a friendship but over a cup of your favorite warm beverage. The teapot and tea cup are a highlight of this floral paper! <br />
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New to our paper packets is a full page print that can be used as the base to your scrapbook page. Embellishing is well underway with the pennant banner printed at the top of the page. And of course, we have a different pattern on the other side for flexibility in your crafting. In addition to this layout, you can create two additional layouts with our workshop your way. <br />
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When you purchase the <a href="https://mrowley.closetomyheart.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=11099&ci=10688" target="_blank">Beautiful Friendship Workshop your Way</a>, not only do you get a workshop guide for scrapbook pages but these two cute cards as well. The stamp set featured on these cards is the <a href="https://mrowley.closetomyheart.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=11145&ci=10686" target="_blank">Beautiful Friendship Cardmaking </a>set and can be purchased with or without the die cuts. <br />
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The <a href="https://mrowley.closetomyheart.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=11103&ci=10690" target="_blank">Festive Cardmaking Kit</a> include the supplies and guide to create 12 cards. You will also learn a fun way to use your paper piercing tool to add dimension to your card. <br />
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Add a little something special to a party you are hosting with this banner! We have the directions to create the banner and paper tassels! Message me if you would like a copy! <br />
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Enjoy your friendships and celebrate them with this beautiful paper packet and your creative juices! <br />
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<br />Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11008663551697857265noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-750507651155005567.post-20996085380210644742018-05-07T18:00:00.000-07:002018-05-07T18:00:01.272-07:00Weekend creativity and blessings!I was able to be with 10 lovely women and we created to our hearts content, laughed until there were tears, and shared heartfelt stories. What a gift! <br />
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I love when I have some extended creative time and brand new product to play with! Here's a couple of cards I made using our newest paper packets. <br />
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This teapot makes me smile! Created using the <a href="https://mrowley.closetomyheart.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=11129&ci=10672" target="_blank">Beautiful Friendship paper</a> and the <a href="https://mrowley.closetomyheart.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=11103&ci=10690" target="_blank">stamp set</a> from the Festive Birthday card making workshop. I stamped with Momento Black Ink and then used <a href="https://mrowley.closetomyheart.com/retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=8637" target="_blank">water colors</a> and the <a href="https://mrowley.closetomyheart.com/retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=9206" target="_blank">medium water brush</a> to add touches of color. <br />
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This was a perfect sentiment for my Sunday! Do you see the triple tone ink colors? Want to know how to create that? First I inked the stamp in Juniper ink, then I inked the bottom two-thirds of the stamp in Fern ink, and then the bottom third in New England Ivy. Then I stamped the entire stamp on my die cut piece! So easy and so rewarding. I used the <a href="https://mrowley.closetomyheart.com/retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=11126&ci=10653" target="_blank">Fresh Air paper </a>packet and the Fresh Air Cardmaking stamps and thin cuts. And you know what is even better? The Fresh Air Workshop your way has the cutting pattern for this card! You can <a href="https://mrowley.closetomyheart.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=11098&ci=10667" target="_blank">get the instructions</a> here on my website. <br />
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I hope you get to enjoy some creative time this week! <br />
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This new month brings some new paper crafting products that I am excited to share. <br />
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The month of May is also Nat'l Scrapbooking Month and Close to My Heart is celebrating with a promotional paper suite called Postcard Perfect. <br />
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Bring on the lemonade! This fun stamp set even comes with ice cubes! Create your summer event invitations, celebrate a sweet birthday or just send a refreshing "hello" to a friend. You can purchase this stamp set only during the month of May! <br />
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<span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: large;">These two specials go together like peanuts and popcorn! </span></h3>
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To create this card and layout, I used several different thin cuts to add embellishments and design elements. Can you spy the different dies used? </div>
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How many did you count? The answer is below and the good news is they are all 25% off! <br />
<a href="mailto:michele@therowleys.us" target="_blank">Shop on my website </a>for the best deals as all these are while supplies last. <br />
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Punny pal stamp set is sold separately from the thin cuts. </div>
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Here's to the Greatest Show! </div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #444444;">If you are local to me, join me for my "card buffet" on March 23rd, 7-9 p.m. <span style="background-color: white; letter-spacing: -0.12px;">I will have a variety of card kits available for you to choose from. You will have 2 hours to complete as many cards as you like. $25 for the card buffet event or $10 with a $35 order placed on my website between March 16th through that evening. <a href="mailto:michele@therowleys.us" target="_blank">RSVP by March 16th</a> so I can have a variety of kits ready for everyone.</span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #4b4f56; letter-spacing: -0.12px;"> </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #e06666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; letter-spacing: -0.12px;"><b>Bring a friend who hasn't stamped with me before and you will get a gift stamp set from me! </b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #4b4f56; letter-spacing: -0.12px;">Use your own adhesive or use my adhesive for $2.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #4b4f56; letter-spacing: -0.12px;">What kind of cards do you want to create? Thank you, birthday, anniversary, get well, sympathy? </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #4b4f56; letter-spacing: -0.12px;">See you soon,</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #4b4f56; letter-spacing: -0.12px;">Michele</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666;">It's time to share the love and think pink all month long with the </span></h3>
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<span style="color: #e06666;"><span style="font-size: large;">During February, you can celebrate with a discount on a select group of
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Bashful Mini Pigment</div>
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Bashful Cardstock (5 sheets)</div>
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Blossom Cardstock (2 sheets)</div>
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<b>Bundle #3 CC2183 Butterfly Mobile with Stamp Set
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Banner Love Stamp Set</div>
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Bashful Cardstock (5 sheets)</div>
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Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11008663551697857265noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-750507651155005567.post-71682479397685994182018-02-01T18:00:00.000-08:002018-02-01T18:00:22.497-08:00Sunny Thoughts, Feb Stamp of the Month Blog HopWelcome to February! I sure hope this month brings a bit more warmth than what we had in January. Some of my dear friends were in the deep freeze. If you are still in the cold weather, here is some warm, sunny artwork to brighten your day.<br />
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If you have arrived here from <a href="https://craftyhappy.blogspot.com/2018/02/february-sotm-blog-hop-sunny-thoughts.htmldjrecker@comcast.net"><span style="color: #bf9000;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Darlys' blog</span></b></span></a>, you are following the sunny rays through some fabulous artwork using this stamp set. After you spend your time here, you will travel on to <a href="https://michelleloncar.blogspot.com/2018/02/february-2018-stamp-of-month-sunny.htmlstamplady@kc.rr.com"><span style="color: #bf9000;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Michelle's blog</span></b></span></a>.<br />
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I love the sentiment "you are the sunshine in my pocket" so it was the inspiration for my pocket card. I used paper from the Stargazer paper packet and Circut images from several of the Close to My Heart Cricut cartridges. And here it is!<br />
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Want to create this card? Visit your consultants website or shop on <a href="https://mrowley.closetomyheart.com/">my website</a> before the end of the month to purchase this set. Then, use this <a href="https://design.cricut.com/#/design/79730142">Cricut file</a> to cut your elements.<br />
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To see more artwork using this set, visit<span style="font-size: large;"><b> <a href="https://michelleloncar.blogspot.com/2018/02/february-2018-stamp-of-month-sunny.htmlstamplady@kc.rr.com"><span style="color: #bf9000;">Michelle's Blog</span></a></b></span>. <br />
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Sunny days ahead!<br />
Michele <br />
<br />Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11008663551697857265noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-750507651155005567.post-11446792842535476032018-01-18T16:00:00.000-08:002018-01-18T21:56:04.848-08:00Week 3 Scrapbook Tip: Cropping PhotosHere's a bit of a review of what we have covered so far.<br />
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Tip #3 Crop out excess sky, landscape or background when necessary</h3>
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Yes, it is totally ok to trim or crop your photos to accentuate what you really want your photos to focus on. These are the photos I posted in tip #1, my most recent event. <br />
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Although this one has a lot of background, the blur of the landscape helps tell the story of movement so I didn't crop this photo. <br />
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I am by no means an expert photographer (one of my goals is to take a class) but cropping my photos improves my photo composition. This one has a lot of "snow" white space and the person gets a bit lost in the scenery.<br />
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Here's the same photo, cropped narrower. It helps to bring her more in focus. As I look at this, my subject is centered and that doesn't highlight the movement.<br />
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Now, I feel like there is movement in the photo. <br />
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Finally, I love this photo and don't plan to crop it. The perspective of the car tracks in the snow and how shows activity in the photo.<br />
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I like to work with photos that are 4 x 6, 4 x 4 or 4 x 3. Smaller photos can be fun but I tend to use them in more artistic pages where I am taking more time. The purpose of these tips is to make your scrapbooking faster, simpler and easier...so that topic is for a different series. <br />
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Want to learn more about cropping? I found <a href="http://www.companyfolders.com/blog/cropping-photos" target="_blank">this great article</a> on cropping photos. It has great visual explanations and comparisons.<br />
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You can crop your photos during your shoot (this is where the photography class comes in), you can crop them on the website where you print them (that is usually what I do), you can crop them in an editing program and then download them for print, or you can print them as taken and crop them as you scrapbook them. Pick the way that works best for you!<br />
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Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11008663551697857265noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-750507651155005567.post-89783538478144830662018-01-16T18:00:00.000-08:002018-01-16T18:00:00.294-08:00Seasonal Expressions 1 Blog HopAre you ready for a little bit if spring and whimsy? You are going to love the new Seasonal Expressions and all the goodness it holds for your creative endeavors.<br />
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Welcome to the blog hop featuring the latest products from Close to My Heart. If you have arrived from <a href="https://kristascraftycorner.blogspot.com/2018/01/2018-seasonal-expression-1-new-product.html"><span style="color: #45818e;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Krista's Blog</span></b></span></a>, you are hopping in a big circle that will feature artwork from 20 consultants. When you are finished here, make sure to continue on to<a href="https://misscarriesctmhcreations.wordpress.com/2018/01/16/seasonal-expressions-one-blog-hop"><span style="color: #45818e;"><b><span style="font-size: large;"> Miss Carrie's Creations</span></b></span></a>. <br />
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Where do I start? Close to My Heart has hit it out of the park with new themed papers and stamps with something for everyone. I was inspired by the set Z4164 Mother's Garden. It reminded me of my mom who had a huge garden and loved to get up early before the sun was hot and work in her garden. Her harvest was always bountiful and beautiful. <br />
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The stamp set comes with thin cuts and the paper I used is Gimmee Some Sugar. <br />
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If you have a CTMH consultant, head on over to the website and take a look at all the new product. If you don't have a current consultant, I would be happy to help you. You can v<a href="https://mrowley.closetomyheart.com/Retail/Products.aspx?CatalogID=271">isit my website here</a> or contact me to get a current catalog. <br />
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Remember there is so much more to see! Head on over to <a href="https://misscarriesctmhcreations.wordpress.com/2018/01/16/seasonal-expressions-one-blog-hop"><span style="color: #45818e;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Miss Carrie's Creations</span></b></span></a> to see what she had made. <br />
<br />Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11008663551697857265noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-750507651155005567.post-49600552908234171132018-01-12T16:00:00.000-08:002018-01-12T16:00:11.143-08:00Week 2: Too many photos! Last week I recommended that you start your scrapbooking with a most recent event. It is fresh in your memory, exciting to remember, and easy to find! You can <a href="https://evergreenmemoriesandart.blogspot.com/2018/01/week-1-scrapbook-tip.html" target="_blank">read about it here</a>. But..."I have so many photos!"you might say.<br />
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<span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;">That's right! Instead, narrow it down to a few of your favorites and focus on the best moments of that event. </span></span></h3>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;">Digital devices makes it so easy to take LOTS of photos with our phones. We want to make sure we get the right shot or save all the memories. This causes us to feel overwhelmed when we look back. Even I posted seven photos of my most recent event, White Christmas, last week and that doesn't include the photos I am waiting to receive from a friend. </span></span></h3>
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This is a scrapbook page from the Chelsea Gardens Workshop Your Way. Beautiful right? I has a total of 6 photos on it...including some little 2 x 2's. If I had one more photo, I might add a flip flap to include it on the page but what if I have several more? <br />
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Here is the same layout but in the center, you can see the Pocket Plus pages that allow you to add more photos AND journalling. The cut apart cards included in the CTMH paper packets can be used to fill any "holes" that you don't have photos for and they help to continue the theme as well as give your eye a place to rest. </div>
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Pocket Plus fit right into the binding of your scrapbook whether post bound or 3 ring, are the same sturdy weight as your page protector, and have easy slide in openings. </div>
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I will be choosing our photos of our white Christmas. I am going to keep it refined to just the photos I have of snow and tell the story of the rarity of snow on Christmas day living in the Pacific Northwest. <br />
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I hope you had a great holiday season with family and friends. Are you ready to get creative? I know I sure am! You are on my page as a part of the stamp of the month blog hop. If you have come from <a href="https://cre8ingfromtheheart.blogspot.com/2018/01/bloom-grow-stamp-of-month-blog-hop.html"><span style="color: #990000;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Tracie's blog</span></b></span></a>, welcome. After you have viewed my page, you will hop on over to <a href="https://misscarriesctmhcreations.wordpress.com/2018/01/01/bloom-and-grow-blog-hop"><span style="color: #990000;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Miss Carrie's Creations</span></b></span></a> to see her inspiring artwork.<br />
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Setting down to play with this set brings a bit of spring to the deep winter feel. A breath of fresh air! I used the new Make It From Your Heart vol. 4 card design book to create these two cards. The paper is from the new kit "Gimme some sugar" and the cute watering can is from C1714 Mother's Garden. I love creating the "waterfall" with bitty sparkles. The sentiments are from our January Stamp of the month. <br />
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The flower packet feel of this set inspired my launch of our new catalog and the theme of having a Garden Party, indoors of course. I can't wait to share all the fun things I will make for the party but for now it is a surprise. If you are local and you want to join us Jan 20th, contact me for details. <br />
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I hope you have been inspired to begin your new year creating! You can purchase this stamp set from your Close to My Heart Consultant or you can visit <a href="https://mrowley.closetomyheart.com/">my website</a> and purchase it there as well. This set is available only during the month of January and can be purchased for $5 with a minimum order.<br />
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<a href="https://misscarriesctmhcreations.wordpress.com/2018/01/01/bloom-and-grow-blog-hop"><span style="color: #990000;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Miss Carrie's Creations</span></b></span></a> has something wonderful in store for you so don't forget to hop of over to her blog.<br />
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Here's to a creative new year!<br />
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<br />Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11008663551697857265noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-750507651155005567.post-34970669388062415852017-12-08T18:00:00.000-08:002017-12-08T18:01:04.606-08:00IshNo, that is not a spelling error but the title of a book that Stacy Julian read to us as part of her presentation at the Close to My Heart convention this past summer. <br />
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This really spoke to me. I have been a memory keeper for many years but here is what I know. I am not consistent. I don't scrapbook in chronological order. I have many scrapbook pages that don't have photos but I love the pretty paper and embellishments. I have many scrapbook pages that have photos but no title or journaling. My girls have always loved to look at their scrapbooks and Alli even brought them out at Thanksgiving to share with her boyfriend (does that mean this is serious?). <br />
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After hearing Stacy share, I realized that "ish" was ok. Her comment "you are doing better than your think" gives us permission to not feel guilty that all the photos are in a scrapbook, journaled about, in a page protector and finally snugged into an album. <br />
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Here is a "conversation" I saw between two CTMH friends on Facebook yesterday. <br />
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R: <span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: #1d2129; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: "SF Optimized", system-ui, -apple-system, system-ui, ".SFNSText-Regular", sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: -0.12px; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;">I was going to do a December daily this year concussion slowed me down. Trying to decide if i should attempt to catch up. Or just skip it?</span><br />
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<span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: #1d2129; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: "SF Optimized", system-ui, -apple-system, system-ui, ".SFNSText-Regular", sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: -0.12px; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;">J: Why don't you do a December week or 7 days of December? That feels way less stressful! Or just make a loyout of December memories. One layout and use flip flaps for extra photos. I will never forget Stacy Julian telling people that if you were feeling guilty about not having a scrapbook for your babies, make one layout with all the kids and their birth stories and BAM, you're done. That is so freeing! </span><br />
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WOW! There are so many options of different ways to tell your story. What works for you? <br />
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This month, CTMH offers a unique way of telling your story, <a href="https://www.closetomyheart.com/ctmh/promotions/campaigns/1712-through-the-year.aspx" target="_blank">Through the Year</a>. <br />
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This exclusive kit contains all the materials you need to create a complete calendar for 2018,
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AND, if you want to add a bit more to this, you can join my "Year of Memories" workshop club. After your initial purchase of the calendar kit, I will share a companion layout that you can add to have a complete double page spread. Imagine having a completed album <br />
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I will have a monthly shopping list of items you will use to add a companion layout as well as teach you new techniques to keep your storytelling fast, simple and easy. When you spend $25 a month, for 6 months, you will receive $25 in free product AND have a completed album for the year. <br />
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You can work through 2018 or you can go back and tell the story of 2017. If there is a new baby in your family or an upcoming graduate, you could use the calendar to document their year. <br />
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If you are not local to me, but are interested in joining, I will have all the layouts with instructions as well as a video showing how to put it together. <br />
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Let me help you tell your story! <br />
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<br />Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11008663551697857265noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-750507651155005567.post-74191285887473360572017-12-03T18:00:00.000-08:002017-12-03T18:00:04.949-08:00A Little Bit Pun: December SOTM Blog HopAre you ready for a little bit of stamping fun! This stamp set of "littles" brings a smile to my face each time I create with it. I can't wait to smile more as I hop through this set of wonderful artwork!<br />
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If you have arrived here from <a href="https://misscarriesctmhcreations.wordpress.com/2017/12/03/a-little-bit-of-pun-blog-hop"><span style="color: #76a5af;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Miss Carrie's Creation blog</span></b></span></a>, you are traveling through a big circle of artwork using the "A Little Bit of Pun" stamp set. After your stop here, you will travel on to <a href="http://www.myscrapbookingblog.com/2017/12/03/a-little-bit-of-pun-sotm-blog-hop-dec-2017"><span style="color: #76a5af;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Wendy's blog</span></b></span></a>.<br />
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These little stamps are perfect sentiments to share a smile with a friend or even create a Valentine greeting. Kids will love to use these stamps to share little cards with their friends and classmates in February.<br />
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I started with the mermaid and of course, a shimmer brush when I began playing. I used the peacock background paper from the Enchantment Fundamentals (wasn't that sale great last month?).<br />
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Although you can't tell from this photo, I shimmered each polka dot and the mermaid tail. The Silver Glitter papers brings out the shine.<br />
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I just love these little light bulbs and the cute little pun that goes along with it. The cricut cut light bulb is from the Artistry cartridge.<br />
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I am still playing with the fun set and will have more cards posted on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/EvergreenMemories/">my Facebook page</a>. This set is only available to purchase during the month of December. You can purchase it at a deep discount on your consultant's website with a minimum order. If you do not have a consultant, head on over to <a href="https://mrowley.closetomyheart.com/">my website</a> and order this fun set.<br />
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Now remember you have many more cute ideas waiting on this blog hop. From here, continue on to <a href="http://www.myscrapbookingblog.com/2017/12/03/a-little-bit-of-pun-sotm-blog-hop-dec-2017"><span style="color: #76a5af;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Wendy's blog</span></b></span></a>.<br />
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Enjoy stamping!<br />
Michele <br />
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