Recipe Box with Mayberry

I thought I would share my first attempt at using Close to My Heart's My Creations Recipe/Photo Box.  I decided to use the new Mayberry paper, the Token Alphabet stamp set, the Recipe Box stamp set, and the stamp set that comes with the Mayberry Workshop on the Go Kit.  It has the cutest fruit images!

Here are several pictures of my recipe box:

Front view

Side view

Top view

Inside views

Close up view of divider tabs

If you would like to make one of these recipe boxes, sign up for my workshop!

When:  Saturday, April 16, 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Where:  Rosalia Catholic Church Hall
Fee:  $13
Signups and payment due by Monday, April 4.

Contact me at scrap4fun.amyg@gmail.com for more information.

A Perfect 10 for Studio J®

February is free layout month for Studio J^® members! For every 9 custom-printed Studio J layouts you buy, you’ll receive the 10th layout free. To receive the discount, just add 10 or more layouts to your cart. You’ll see a discount reflected in your order total. And you can totally take advantage of this promotion by ordering in multiples of 10. Buy 9, get 1 free. Buy 18, get 2 free. Buy 27, get 3 free. And so on! If you’re not a member yet, now’s a great time to join!

What is Studio J^®?

Studio J^® is online design software that allows users to create custom-printed two-page layouts for 12" x 12" albums. There is no software to purchase and install; instead, simply log in to Studio J^® and start designing your layouts. You can create and immediately purchase your layouts, or you can save them for later completion and purchase.

Why purchase a membership?

Becoming a Studio J^® member is the perfect way to catch up on all of your scrapbooking while also getting access to exclusive content that will give you even more artistic options and flexibility. Studio J^® members have access to exclusive, members-only kits and patterns, allowing for even more creativity. On top of that, members get our best pricing of 50% off retail price—that works out to be just $3.25 per page. It’s one of the best deals around!

You can choose a 12-month membership ($99) or a 3-month membership ($30), with the 12-month membership offering the greatest value.

One of the best reasons to become a Studio J^® member is your exclusive access to high-resolution printable JPG files as well as low-res files perfect for emailing or posting on blogs or Facebook. Members also get free Memory Protectors® for each custom-printed two-page layout, as well as free shipping and handling on their monthly order (4 to 20 layouts in the continental US, 7 to 20 layouts in the non-continental US and Canada). With all of that, members still get exclusive promotions and deals throughout their membership!

To sum up, when you become a Studio J member you receive:

·         50% off retail price for custom prints

·         JPG files available free or for purchase

·         Free Memory Protectors®

·         Free shipping

·         Exclusive kits and patterns

·         Special deals and promotions

Another Incentive!!

Since this is a perfect time to try out Studio J^®, I thought I would offer my own special.  If you purchase a one-year Studio J^® membership (through me) from now through February 28, receive a 12″ x 12″ CTMH Faux Leather Album in the color of your choice: Black, Dark Chocolate, Outdoor Denim, Hollyhock, Dark Cranberry or New England Ivy (not shown)…FREE!  I’ll pay the shipping to get it to you!  Over $25 value!  Once you've purchased a membership, I'll contact you to find out which album you would like.

Go ahead.  Give Studio J^® a try.  It is totally free to go in and play with.  I think you'll be pleased at how fast, simple & easy it is to create gorgeous layouts in minutes.

Here is a layout I created a few months ago that I haven't shared yet.

Find Your Style

Close to My Heart's January Stamp of the Month is Find Your Style.  I love the bird and the butterfly! 

You can get this stamp set at a discount or even free by purchasing items from the new Inspirations brochure.  My previous post explains the details of the specials available this month.

I used the new Wings paper and the new folded ribbon along with the butterfly from the Find Your Style set to create this 6x6 card using the Log Cabin pattern from the Originals how-to book.

I used a sponge dauber to color the butterfly with Vineyard Berry, Juniper, and Black ink.  Then coated it with prisma glitter.  Here is a close-up of the butterfly, although it is much prettier in person. 

To see more creations using the new products available in the Inspirations brochure, visit the Blog Hop / Linky Party on Tresa Black's Fabulously Artsy blog.  You can click on a thumbnail to visit a blog participating in the "Linky Party".

Creative Inspiration

Need some creative INSPIRATION to get the new year started?  Read on to see what Close to My Heart has to offer during the month of January.

Here are the details on how you can get some brand new products at a discount during the month of January:

When you purchase the new Wings Workshops on the Go™ kit (G1016) for only $29.95, it opens the door for you to participate in three exciting promotions. With the purchase of the Wings Workshops on the Go kit you can choose any or all of the following:

1.  Purchase the following new Spring/Summer Idea Book My Acrylix® stamp sets at a super discount:

My Acrylix® Stamp Set	Discount Price	Full Retail
A Game (A1113)	$5	$7.95
Rosy Regards (B1369)	$10	$13.95
Take a Picture (C1440)	$15	$18.95
Dreams Come True (D1470)	$18	$22.95
Bohemian Alphabet (E1019)	$25	$34.95

2.  Get the January Stamp of the Month set, Find Your Style, at a discount or free by purchasing new Spring/Summer 2011 Idea Book products found in the Inspirations brochure as follows:

Purchase a Wings Workshops on the Go™ kit AND…Get Stamp of the Month
1 item from the Inspiration brochure	25% off
2 different items from the Inspiration brochure	50% off
3 different items from the Inspiration brochure	75% off
4+ different items from the Inspiration brochure	FREE!

You can also mix and match new products from the Inspirations brochure and products from the Autumn/Winter 2010 Idea Book.

3.  Celebrate National Papercrafting Month in January with a My Creations® banner project. Simply purchase a My Creations® Banner (Z1378) and you will be able to make the project with the remaining supplies from the Wings Workshops on the Go™ kit and the E-size Bohemian Alphabet stamp set. The how-to instructions are included with the Wings Workshop kit exclusively through the month of January.

Here are samples of the layouts and cards you can make with the Wings Workshops on the Go™ kit:

When you are ready to take advantage of these huge deals, you can click here or on the shopping link on the right.

Candy Gifts

This week's challenge on the Heart2heart challenge blog is to make a gift item and it needs to be something other than a card.  This is the first time I have entered their challenge so am hoping that I post correctly to be entered!  :)

I made these candy gifts for a craft show I attended last weekend.  The pattern came from the talented Becky Roberts and was part of her 2010 12 days of Christmas tutorials which can be found here.

Supplies used are all CTMH unless otherwise noted:
Cardstock:  New England Ivy, Cranberry, Olive, Juniper, White Daisy, Blush, Hollyhock, Colonial White
B&T:  Mistletoe, Mistletoe Creative Basics, Jingle Creative Basics
Ink:  New England Ivy, Hollyhock, Cranberry
Stamps:  Just for the Holidays
Embellishments:  Red, pink and Purple sparkle assortment; bitty sparkles; olive organdy ribbon (retired); white daisy organdy ribbon; cranberry ribbon; misc ribbon from Michaels or JoAnn's
Tools:  1 1/2" scallop punch (Marvy); 1 1/4" circle punch

I made 3 of each design for the craft show.  I even have a few left that I can use for teacher gifts this week - one less thing to get done in the busy weeks before Christmas!  :)

More special deals!!

Just when you thought the specials couldn't get any better, they did!  Close To My Heart is offering some special discounted items for sale that you can only get through my website.  Some of the items are even 90% off!  These items are "while supplies last", and more items will be added throughout the month, so you'll have to check back often to see what has been added. 

These purchases even count toward the "Plenty for Twenty" special - where if you spend $20 (before tax and shipping) you will receive a D-size stamp set (chosen by CTMH) valued at $22.95 for free!  Oh, and don't forget, you may even receive Sticky Boy in your order! 

Click here or on the shopping link on the right to place your order.  Be sure to click on the "discounted products" link under the Shop Online tab to see all of the products that are currently available.

Plenty for Twenty!

Close To My Heart's December campaign is Plenty for Twenty! 

When you shop my website and spend $20 or more (before shipping and tax) on wonderful Close To My Heart products, you'll receive a free D-size stamp set valued at $22.95 for free—that more than doubles your value!  And on top of that, Close To My Heart will select random orders to have an additional little travel buddy with them…STICKY BOY! If you haven't heard about the legendary Sticky Boy yet, watch this short video to get yourself acquainted.

This special runs from December 1 - December 31, and there is no shipping/handling or tax assessed on the free stamp set.  The free stamp set will be selected by Close To My Heart, so you won't know what set you are getting until you receive your order. 

So click here or on the shopping link on the right and get your free stamp set today!