Close To My Heart 2011 Retiring Products List – Last Day to Order is July 31st!

With the soon-to-be released Close To My Heart Autumn/Winter Idea Book (Coming August 1st), it’s time for you to get your hands on all the wonderful products that will be retiring on July 31st. Now is the time that you may want to stock up on some items to get more ‘Bang for your Buck’…purchase $50 or more in products from the Spring/Summer 2011 Idea Book and get a select My Creations Card Kit or Creative Basics Kit for only $1!

Close To My Heart 2011 Retiring Products List

These items will not be available after July 31st.

(Click here to view the Spring/Summer 2011 Online Idea Book)

My Relections Kits, Papers & My Stickease – Pgs 6 - 39
All Level One Scrapbook Kits
Bliss Level 2 Paper Packet and My Stickease
Miracle Level 2 Paper Packet and My Stickease
Sweetheart Level 2 Paper Packet and My Stickease
Wings Level 2 Paper Packet and My Stickease
Magnifique Level 2 Paper Packet and My Stickease
Olivia Level 2 Paper Packet and My Stickease
Hooligans Level 2 Paper Packet and My Stickease
Mistletoe Level 2 Paper Packet and My Stickease

Acrylic Blocks – Pg 45
1” x 1 ½” block   (Y1001)
1” x 6 ½” block   (Y1005)
2” x 11” block (Y1007)
2 ½” x 2 ½” block  (Y1004)
4 ½” x 6 ½” block (Y1011)
My Acrylix block starter kit (Y1500)

Embellishments & Tools – Pgs 113 - 123
Designer ribbon – Cranberry  (Z1209)
Designer ribbon – Buttercup (Z1154)
Designer ribbon – Sweet Leaf  (Z1125)
Sophia Level 2 Journaling Spots  (Z1357)
Mini Medley Accents – Pear (Z1339)
Mini Medley Accents – Lagoon (Z1340)
Mini Medley Accents – Outdoor Denim (Z1277)
Top Coats – Framed In (Z1211)
Rub Ons – Across the Board (Z1231)
Rub Ons – Primavera (Z1265)
Kraft Color Ready Borders  (Z1377)
Red Eye Pen (3501)
Embossing Powders – Clear (Z671)
Embossing Powders – Heavenly Blue (Z647)
Embossing Powders – Pansy Purple  (Z664)
Embossing Powders – Silver Pearl (Z678)
Block Buddy Set  Z1289  121 Pivot Point Stapler (Z1009)
Texture Tools – Foam Tools (Z1090)
Fun Flock (Z263)
My Accents Block Organizer (Z185)

Cardstock – Pgs 124 - 125
24 pks of Cardstock will only be offered in these colors after July 31st: Kraft,   
   Black, White Daisy, Colonial White, Vanilla Cream, Chocolate, Cocoa, Desert   
   Sand, Bamboo, Sweet Leaf, Pacifica, Smoothie, Creme Brulee, Olive, 
   Cranberry, and Outdoor Denim
Textured Cardstock – White Daisy
We are not retiring any colors and you will be able to purchase the other colors in combo packs.

Inks and Markers – Pgs 124 - 125
After July 31st, you will be able to purchase our stamp pads and markers individually.  We will no longer offer them in sets of color families.  Order before July 31st so that you can receive the Color Family Set discounted price.

Dimensional Elements – Pgs 118 - 119
Dimensional Elements – Villa (Z1390)
Dimensional Elements – Miracle (Z1354)
Dimensional Elements – Booksmart  (Z1223)
Dimensional Elements – Borders (Z1156)
Dimensional Elements – Framed Fun (Z1140)
Dimensional Elements – Plain Chipboard (Z1164)
Dimensional Elements – Stars (Z1312)
All Dimensional Elements Monograms – A – Z

Other Items
All Envelope flats – Pg 114
3” x 3” Mini Album (Z1166) – Pg 120
My Creations 3 ring binder (Z1141) – Pg 120

These Workshops on the Go Kits are available only through August 31st – Pgs 41 - 43
Sweetheart  (G1017)
Lucky  (G1018)
Sophia  (G1019)
Bliss  (G1020)
Fanfare  (G1021)
Mayberry  (G1022)
Miracle  (G1023)
Wings  (G1016)

My Acrylix Stamp Sets 

To place an order, shop online at MyCTMH Website or Contact Me to place your order by email no later than July 31st.

Have a memorable day,

Sheila

Technique Blog Hop - Beyond BANNERS

Welcome to our Technique Blog Hop!  Banners are all the rage now.  You see them everywhere.  This month we are featuring the banner technique on page 35 of the Close To My Heart Spring/Summer 2011 Idea Book, but with a twist.  Our goal was to use something other than triangles to create the banners.  Our blog hop is a big circle so you can start wherever you want and continue through to see all the fabulous artwork incorporating this technique.  If you would like to start from the beginning, please visit this link.  While there you will also find a listing of all participants and their blog addresses, if you should get lost or want to reference a blog along the way Let’s get started!

If you are coming from Judy Faye Garner's blog, you are on the right track!  This technique showcases the Fanfare paper packet in the Idea Book but you will find variations through this hop.

I used stamped letters to create the banner on this layout.

I used Waxy Flax to "string" the banner together.

Isn't he a cute boy?!  He wanted a REAL motor home for his
birthday!  Legos are more in my price range.

Here is a card I made using star images from the July Stamp of the Month
"American Celebration" to create a unique banner.
I used small stars to "string" together the banner.

Thanks for stopping by.  Comments are appreciated.  Please continue to Kelly George's blog to see additional Banner artwork...happy hopping!

Amerian Celebration - July Stamp of the Month

I love when a new month starts and I can share with you the newest Stamp of the Month from Close To My Heart.  This stamp set is just in time for those 4th of July picnics.  This set and the Fanfare paper pack were MFEO (Made For Each Other). 

To create my flag in red, white & blue I stamped the flag image once in Cranberry ink, and I stamped the same flag image a second time in Pacifica ink.  Then I cut out the rectangle with the star from the blue image and placed it directly over the top of the red rectangle.  Ta-da!  I achieved that rustic look by stamping the Cranberry flag in 2nd Generation ink.  See my post below if you need a refresher on G2 stamping.

I hope you all have a safe and cool 4th of July, full of wonderful memories to celebrate and cherish.

Technique Blog Hop - Beyond Base & Shade Stamping

Welcome to our Technique Blog Hop! This month we are highlighting the “Paper Beyond Base and Shade Stamping” Technique as shown on page 11 in the Spring/Summer 2011 Idea Book! This blog hop is a great big circle so you can start wherever you want and continue through to see all the fabulous artwork incorporating this technique. If you would like to start from the beginning, please visit this link. While there you will also find a listing of all participants and their blog addresses if you should get lost or want to reference a blog along the way. Let’s get started!

If you are coming from TONYA's Blog, you are on the right track! This technique is highlighted with the Sophia paper packet in the Idea Book but you will find variations for its’ use through this hop.

Base and Shade stamping is usually achieved with two stamp images.  See the flowers in the foreground of the picture below?  The solid image is the "base", and the other image is the detail that is stamped on top of the base image.  This is a fairly simple process thanks to My Acrylix clear stamps from Close To My Heart.  I'm going to show you another way to use your stamps for base & shade stamping...

You can use just about any symetrical stamp for the base AND the detail.  Just turn the stamp over and use the flat surface area for the base and stamp it in second generation ink.  [We could be really techie and call it "G2".  Haha]  In case you are unfamiliar with second generation stamping: Ink up your image and stamp it on a scrap piece of paper.  Then stamp the same image a second time on your project without re-inking it.  This will create a lighter version of the original image.



Here is the flat surface on the back of a My Acrylix clear stamp.

The stamp is placed on the acrylic block upside down.



Base created in 2nd Generation stamping

 Once you've created a base in second generation ink, clean your stamp, turn it over and stamp the image in full-strength, first-generation ink right over your base.


You can see the 2nd Generation-stamped image in the background on the paper.

This is what you'll end up with:

Below I've stamped the image on the left using just the main detailed stamp image straight to cardstock.  The image on the right is stamped on top of a second generation base using the back of the stamp.

I cut out the base & shade image, sponged the edges with the same ink color, and gave it a little more character by crimping the points.

I added a few more layers of stamped images and a brad and made it the focal point of this gift card.

 

Give it a try with your asymetrical stamps.  They have to be the same shape if you use the reverse side so the images will line up.

Thanks for stopping by!  Please continue onto DEBI's Blog where you will find some additional artwork highlighting this technique! Be sure to leave a comment and let me know what you thought of my variation and happy hopping!

Supply List: (All Close To My Heart products)
Bliss Level 2 Paper Pack (X7132B)
Chocolate Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad (Z2111)
Simple Memories stamp set (D1472)
Kraft Color Ready Borders (Z1377)
Brads - Metal Assortment (Z1366)

June Stamp of the Month: Jubilation

I love stamp sets with a potpourri of images.  The June stamp of the month has something for every occassion, making it a real bargain.  I created this Good Luck card using the shamrock image from the set and paper from the Mayberry collection.  

The shamrock is stamped and cut out four times and layered on top of each other.  I added some texture with my sewing machine.  Who'da-thunk that we would ever sew paper?!   The "Good Luck" image is stamped on to our new canvas button badges.  These self-adhesive badges are easy to customize with stamps and ink.  The window is created with a 2" scalloped circle punch and adhered to the front of the card with 3D foam.  Here's another view:

Bliss Wedding Album

I had a great time making this 20-page wedding album for a friend of mine.  Everything is Close To My Heart, of course.  A supply list is at the end of this post.  

 

Supply List (All Close To My Heart):

Bliss Level 2 paper pack 

Additional cardstock - Vanilla Creme, Grey Flannel, Colonial White, Chocolate

Chocolate and Vanilla Creme Exclusive Inks  

Stamps- 

   Our Wedding Day (ret'd.)

   Love Ya

   You & Me (exclusively available in the You & Me scrapbook kit - available thru 5/31/2011)

   Dreams Come True

   Cherished Flourishes

   Felicity (ret'd)

   Wings Workshop

   Simple Memories

   Sans Alphabet

   Bohemian Alphabet

All layouts are from Cherish, Imagine, Magic and Reflections "how-to" books

Other embellishments - Brads, buttons, Opaques, ribbon, Foundry Flourishes, Just Blooms, sparkles

Fanfare Scrapbooking Workshop

This paper collection reminds me of the 4th of July, small-town-parades & picnics and all things Summer! It's also great for pool parties and birthday parties.  If you'd like to create four 12x12 pages with me in June contact me by May 26th to pre-order your kit, or click here to shop on-line.  There's no additional fee, just your workshop supplies.

When: Thursday June 2nd @ 1:00 PM or Friday June 10th @ 7:30 PM, plan to crop for about 2-1/2 hours.
Where: My Home-Studio in East Mesa (Baseline/Crismon).

What you'll need: 
Fanfare Level 2 paper packet (X7138B) $12.95 pg.36  or Fanfare Workshop Kit (G1022) $29.95 pg. 42
Fanfare Level 2 My Stickease Asst. (X7138C) $4.95
Fanfare Level 2 Assortment (Z1400) $4.95

Please bring - paper trimmer, scissors, adhesive, piercing tool, glue dots, 3D foam tape.

This is a fun girls' night out.  Sign up today!