Close To My Heart's New Artbooking Cricut Collection

You've been asking, so here it is, all the info on CTMH's new Artbooking Cricut Collection, available for order on August 1.

Some of these photos were taken with my iPhone, so I apologize for the quality.  Here's the entire collection.

Booklet and overlay.
(Notice it's set up according to the qwerty keyboard again.  So handy!)

Sweet & Lovely stamp set (Love that journaling spot!)

My Life stamp set (perfect for our new Crush books, too)

Take Note stamp set (Again, another great journaling spot.)

 Framework Dimensional Elements (chipboard, 2 1/2 to 3")

 Signage Dimensional Elements (1 to 2", Hexagons!)

 Snapshots Dimensional Elements (2 to 4 1/4", polaroids, love it!)

Here are some details before we go on to more pictures.  

• features mini-albums, complete scrapbook layouts
• everything is cut proportionately, so set your dial to one size and with one key, you can cut an entire layout or pages for a mini album.  That means no more guess work!
• don't want to use the set size?  Just hit Real Dial Size and cut things at whatever size you want.
• 30 keys dedicated to themes, such as birthday, new baby, vacation, friends, sports, Halloween, Christmas and more
• 20 keys dedicated to mini albums
• lots of supporting images that can be used on their own, with our stamps or on another project
• 700 images to choose from
• full and partial page overlays to use directly on your project, or as a mask
• not a scrapbooker?  All these images can be re-sized to fit any card you're making.
• adorable font and a variety of phrases and titles
• AND, all this for just $99, a retail value of nearly $125!

Don't believe me?  Take a look at the pages from the booklet.

Thank you to another consultant, Paige Dolecki, for offering the use of these images!

Want one now?  Join my team as a CTMH consultant and you can order it right away!

$99 not in your budget?  Host a home gatherng after Aug. 1 and get it for half-off.

Or, just let me know you'd like one and I'll put you on my pre-order list.

Happy Creating!

Atlantic Hearts Sketch #11: You Light Up My Life card

Well, I have my stuff back up on shelves, but I still need to buy some baskets and shelves and doors, so I'm not ready to reveal my new updated craft studio yet.  But, in the mean time, I have been able to get some crafting done!  Yay!

Here is the Atlantic Hearts sketch for this week:

It's absolutely perfect for that ombre trend that I seem to see everywhere!  I stuck very close to the sketch and the simplicity of it.  Here is my card:

I dug into my cardstock and found four yellow colours and just lined them up.  From top to bottom, they are Vanilla Cream (retired), Buttercup, Creme Brulee, and Sunflower (retired).  And here's a close up of the stamped images:

"I don't recognize those" you say?  Well, that's because they are from the upcoming November Stamp-of-the-Month called Illuminate.  You are going to love that stamp set!  I stamped the sentiment in Black and the little light circle in Sunflower (retired).

So, what are you waiting for?  I'd love to see your work with this sketch!  And if you do participate and you follow my blog, leave a little note in the comments, because I want to make sure I know about your entry!  Don't forget to link up at Atlantic Hearts!

Happy Creating!

It's a Crazy Mess In Here!

I'm back from convention and, WOW, it was amazing!  I can't wait to share the exciting new products and programs we learned about. 

But, right now, this is what my craft room looks like:  

It's a crazy mess of empty shelves and piled up product. I need to get things put away and get my head on straight!  It feels a bit overwhelming right now, to be honest. 

I promise I'll be back soon to tell you all about the new Cricut cartridge and a special surprise in the Idea Book. And I'll be sure to show you how things look when I'm done! :)

Happy Creating!

Atlantic Hearts Sketch #10: You are My Sunshine

Here we are, it's Monday and time for another sketch from Atlantic Hearts!  I would love to post a card made with the brand new products I just got at convention, but I don't have time to play here at home yet.  It's all about time with my family, and they make me smile.  They are my sunshine.

Here is this week's sketch:

And here is what I created:

 I was so busy creating things for convention, I wanted to make this card quickly.  And sometimes, you just really don't have time, so I looked to My Stickease for inspiration.  I sponged the edges of everything with Chocolate ink.  Both the sentiment sun and the flower are Stickese.  I wrapped the card with some hemp, added some bling and I was done.  I love using Stickese and other Complements for quick cards!  Here's a close up of those Stickease.

Here's my supply list:

   

     

   

   

Now it's your turn to have some fun with this sketch.  Hop on over to Atlantic Hearts and get creating!