5th Grade

With a little extra time on the first day of school, great outdoor lighting, a cooperative child and a fairly decent digital camera, I was able to get some wonderful First Day of School photos. When I saw them, I knew the perfect paper to show them off. Enjoy another Twitterpated Layout using chocolate ribbon rounds (Z1127), natural hemp (Z280), Simple Numbers Chipboard (Z1115) and Poster Board Alphabet (E1014).

Introducing Studio J

One of the most exciting times during our Leadership Conferences and Conventions are when Jeanette shares the results of one of her BHAG's. We all wondered what BHAG stands for as you are probably doing so now. Big Hairy Audacious Goal. Well Studio J™ had been in the making for three years and you are going to love it and the possibilities is brings.

What is it? Studio J™ is free online design software that Close to My Heart will be releasing in the Spring of 2010. It will allow you to create custom-printed two-page layouts you put in your albums. There is no software to purchase and install; instead, you will simply log in to Studio J on my website and start designing your layouts! You can create and immediately purchase your layouts, or you can save them for later completion and purchase.

All Studio J patterns are two-page layouts, chosen from Cherish™ and Imagine™, with additional combinations forthcoming from Reflections®. The initial launch of Studio J will include 25 layout patterns that can be swapped and rotated for even more variety. You will be using the products you love in an creative, online format.

We got to see the program in action and it is amazing. I want to share a sample with you. I am planning information nights about this new product. Watch for the dates in my newsletters and here.

To get a preview of this product, watch this video.

Grown With Love

More art using this stamp set. This is a page in my All Sorts Album (Z1224). It has six chipboard pages with 5 different designs. It can also be integrated with pages of the Acrylic Mini Album. The measurements are 6 1/4 x 7. The photos of our cabin trip with my dad and his wife enjoying the grandkids will make an memorable Christmas gift for them. Shhh.

Wedding Album!

No, not my own. My wedding photos are still in the proof album we bought and the negatives are somewhere in the closet. We will be celebrating our 21st anniversary in October. I should be doing something about that! But, for the time being, I am working on an album for my sister's best friend who is getting married in a couple of weeks. I had a lot of fun putting together these few pages but I can't wait until after the wedding and get the photos on these pages and create more. It will be fun to work together on it.

The paper packet is Silhouette ( X7090B & C) with the Love Letters Rub Ons (Z1098). This classic paper kit is due to be a selection on Studio J.

More Twitterpated Artwork

I have loved this owl stamp set since it came out last fall. Although I have played with it several times, I was inspired by Christine Adams to create this card. And, I like it! Another card to make at the September workshops.

Attending September Workshops?

This card was make with the new stamp set, Grown with Love (D1372). You can "dress" this tree for any occasion. I am looking forward to many cards and page using this tree! For more ideas, browse the Fall/Winter 09 Idea Book. RSVP by today to attend any of the September workshops! Hope to see you there!

Many Thanks

This card was inspired by Katrina Sikora. I used the stamp rolling technique to get the multicolored leaf. I love this technique for fall leafs. So easy! This card will be one you can make at my September workshops. Take a look at the calendar and see which workshop you would like to attend.

Interupting the "Twitterpated" art for a commercial

On September 18th at 7 p.m., I am hosting a workshop to create a write & erase board. This is a fun way to decorate an item you may use in your home on a daily basis. The class fee is $5 and you bring your own frame! Let me know if you want to join us, please RSVP by September 10th.

Twitterpated...All week long

My upcoming workshops will feature the new paper pack Twitterpated. I love the diversity of scrapbook and card themes that will work with this paper. If you haven't seen it yet, click on the idea book on the right hand side and you can browse on my website. Also, if you liked colors of the spring paper, Unforgettable, you will also like Twitterpated as it has a similar color scheme. Sorbet, Sweet Leaf, Chocolate, and Crystal Blue. Very pretty.

My workshop weekend is September 18th -20th. Take a look at the calendar on my website for the workshop details and then RSVP for your space by September 10th.

Here are some photos of the layout we will make at the scrapbook workshops. I have since added some journaling and more embellishments...but that will be a surprise for you! Enjoy!

Everyday Celebration: More Up Close Views

Here are four more cards up close. The colors are brighter in person. Hmm...what is happening with my camera?