Tutorial: Japanese Doll

Remember the Japanese doll card I created this past spring?  Well, I made a photo tutorial of how I created her dress.  This little lady would be fun to create in a variety of paper packets so if you don’t have Dream Pop, then try something new! 

Cut three ovals the same size.

Layer the ovals to create the design you like.  Adhere them together.

Flip the three adhered ovals over.

Use your micro tip scissors to trim off the access from the side ovals, creating your original oval shape.

Turn back to the right side and trim just a small piece off the bottom of the underneath oval to “flatten” the

bottom edge.  (sorry for the blurry photo)

For the face, I cut a circle from champagne colored cardstock and for the hair, I cut a second circle, 0.2 inch larger than the face, in black.  Cut out wedge for hair. 
Finally, I used this tutorial for my inspiration.  I love all the different “hairstyle” options she tried.  Gonna have to play some more with this pattern. 

Dream Pop has arrived!

You may have followed the blog hop last week and seen the creative art done by my team members using the special Dream Pop paper.  If you didn’t, you can start here and take a look. 

This past weekend I was taught a class at my scrapbook retreat and those who were consultants, were able to get the paper packet early so we played with it.  This is just one of the layouts we created. 

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This layout was inspired by Brenda Rose. 

Now I know these colors don’t necessarily POP but I love the mint green with the gray and the texture on the cardstock is beautiful. 

How can you get this paper packet?  With a $35 purchase it is just $10 during the month of May.  Want to get some friends together?  When you are the hostess of a $400 gathering, you get it for FREE!  OR order the Close to My Heart starter kit for $49, and it will be included at part of your kit.  Ask me for more information!  And, when you order this from me, I will include a workshop guide with ideas and projects that you can complete. 

Dream Pop Blog Hop

My family traveled to Japan this spring and it was such a great adventure.  I came home, was feeling so tired with jet lag one afternoon but I knew I needed to create something with this gorgeous paper.  Deadlines were coming up.  So, with a hint from a friend, a little time on Pinterest,  and ovals cut on the Cricut, I created this colorful Japanese doll.  I am in love with her. 
If you have arrived here from Cindy's Creative Corner, welcome.  When you are finished browsing, hop on over to Carla's blog to see what she has created.   

You can get your hands on this wonderful paper during the month of May only.  Yes, we are celebrating National scrapbooking month with Dream Pop.  With a $35 purchase, you can get this paper packet for $10. 

 

I will be posting more artwork using this paper and when you have purchased the kit, you are invited to a special workshop, using this paper with coordinating embellishments. 
Watch for more details in future posts. 

This is not an April Fool's prank

No, this is the real deal. 

April is the month to sign up for the Close to My Heart Starter Kit.  For just $49 , you will receive over $220 in product.  (Still not foolin' ya.)  I am encouraging everyone to try it out! 

You can take advantage of this special for any reason!

• Just want a good deal?  Go for it! 
• Love to have a discount on your future purchases?  Go for it! 
• Want to earn a little extra cash?  Go for it!
• Want to start a little business selling and teaching paper crafts?  Go for it!
• Want a new career?  Go for it!

When you take advantage of this great deal, I will offer you the following

• Free Chantilly workshop on June 8th to create cards and/or scrapbook pages with the products from you kit.
• Free home class with your family and friends.  You pick the project and I will do the teaching.  Creating together is lots of fun.

What do you get in your kit?

Includes a Read Me First Letter, Current Idea Books (qty. 3), Hostess Order Forms (qty. 5), Customer Order Forms (qty. 5), Close To My Heart Color Swatches, Spring/Summer 2013 B&T Sampler, Petite Perks Critter Expressions Incentive Stamp Set, Chantilly Complements Dimensional Elements, Workshops on the Go Chantilly Scrapbooking Kit, Reflections Scrapbook Program, Originals Card Confidence  Program, Buttercup Exclusive Inks Pad, Cotton Candy Exclusive Inks Pad, Spinner, My Acrylix Wheel of Life Stamp Set, My Acrylix For a Friend Stamp Set, 4" x 5" My Acrylix Block.

 Finally, as a consultant, when you sign up in April, you will qualify to purchase the National Scrapbooking special immediately.  You don't have to wait until May to get this gorgeous paper pack full of spring color! 

Sign up is EASY!  Go to my website, review the material, and sign up!  You will get confirmation usually within 24 hours and then we can start playing!