It's a Boy!!!

I have been working on these layouts for sometime now but finally got the finishing touches on them. I used all CTMH products and multiple techniques. I hope you like the layouts where I am showing off my new Grand Son.

They were fun to make and use fun products to make it just how I wanted to.
I know I am biased but isn't he a cutie?! He is such a joy and very much a snuggle bug. If you want to know any of the products I used leave me a comment and I will put up a list.Thanks for stopping by.

Fall is Here

I thought I would change my blog design to get us into the Fall spirit. I found this Halloween background. Isn't it CUTE!!! I hope to get some Halloween projects posted for you too. I'll try my best to get some that will also get you thinking about the upcoming holiday.

Washer necklace with Washer earrings

I had so much fun I had to make another Washer necklace and this time I tried using some smaller washers also and make them into earrings. See what you think. I used the Silhoutte papers, pearls, charms and beads.

Washer Necklace and Button Bracelet

There have been some jewelry showing up around the internet sites using washers from the hardware store and paper. Can you believe it? So of course  I wanted to give it a try and this is what I came up with. I also made a Button Bracelet to match. They are easy to make. Here are the instructions.

1. Choose a washer the size of your choice at the hardware store. Then choose your paper. Trace the washer on your paper and cut out one to cover the front and one for the back. I made my front and back the same papers but you could place a different paper on the back and have a reversible necklace.
2. Place a small amount of Liquid Glass on the washer. Apply one of the circles of paper. Do one side at a time. Be sure completely dry before doing the other side.
3. Add any bling or jewels of your choice.
4. Apply Liquid Glass to cover the paper completely.
5. When dry turn over and do the same to the back. You can cover  the back with paper only if not making a reversible necklace.
6. Using the Finishing Files sand the edges on the inner circle and the outer edge.Sand from the top down.
7. Add cord. You can add beads on the cord or leave plain.

For the bracelet check out these videos  from a fellow CTMH consultant Haley Dyer. The first video she shows making the bracelet. The second video shows how to make the clasp.
Video 1
Video 2
Supplies:
(all CTMH unless noted)
Unforgettable paper
Bitty Sparkles
Liquid Glass
Basic Craft buttons
Clear buttons
Natural Hemp
Finishing Files
washer from the hardware store
leather cording
misc. beads

Check out this Fantastic New How To Book !!!

Another new item is an addition to our already great line up of How To Books. This item is so exciting because it offers Interactive techniques. Not only can you make the layouts in this book but you can also use the same techniques and apply them to all the projects in the other How To Books we have used and loved already. Click the link below if interested in purchasing it. I will show you some completed projects from this book in future posts.

9034 Magic™ Interactive Scrapbook Program

Bring magic to your scrapbook layouts using clever interactive techniques. You'll add hands-on excitment and dramatically increase your photo and journaling space using pop-ups, pull-outs, slides, cascades, and more! Magic™ also includes 35 gorgeous 12" x 12" layout patterns that can be used on their own or with the interactive techniques. (DVD included.)

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$29.95   9034

Autumn/Winter Idea Book 2010

The new Idea Book is now available to purchase from. There are lot's of fun products and changes. I am going to do a couple of posts with some of the new items described and pictured when I can.
So here we go....
1.First of all the Idea Books starting next year will be twice a year instead of 3x/year. They will be about 24 pages longer to accommodate all that will be in each book. So there will be a Spring/Summer Idea Book (February to July) and a Autumn/Winter Idea Book (August to January). There will be 6 stamp of the month stamps in each book. More on that later .

2.There also are going to be some new colors in the Summer category.
Summer Carnival will have Gypsy, Holiday red, Pacifica, Sunset, Sunny Yellow and Topiary as it's group of colors. (the bold colors are the new color names)
Summer Celebration will have Cotton candy, Pear, Dutch Blue, Lagoon, Sky, Smoothie for it's colors.
3. As of July 15th 2010 you can purchase either on my website or through me directly using your Visa, Master card or Discover. As an example I can hold a Gathering and each person can pay with their card when submitting one order.
4. More Flip Flaps there will be 12 x 12 flip flops - page protectors that flip up and down from the middle - these come in 4, 6 and 8" width
5. Shimmering brads
6. Faux leather 12 x 12  albums, new lower price $24.95.
7. In our next Idea Book for Autumn /Winter 2010 these are the 4 new paper packs and will  be available in a Level 1. kit, Level 2 kit and a complete Workshop Kit. They are....
a. Magnifique paper pack - using the colors Chocolate, Lagoon, Pacifica, and Sky .

b. Olivia paper pack -using the colors  Barn Red, Pear, Smoothies, and Sunset

c. Hooligans paper pack - using the colors Gypsy, Lagoon, Pear and Sunset. This one will be great for Halloween.

There will also be a new embellishment called Hooligans felt monsters. Here is an example-










d. Mistletoe - using the colors Cocoa, Cranberry, Garden Green and New England Ivy

I will be back with more highlights soon.
I can't wait to start making new project examples for you to see and make.

Check out some of the NEW Embellishments ...

I wanted to show you a couple of the new embellishments that are now available in the new Idea book.  There are so many fun new things. Here are just a few to start with.

1. These are the Hooligan Felt Monsters just perfect for those Halloween projects. They are in some of the new colors which are Pear, Gypsy, Lagoon and Sunset. They are also  very dimensional.

2.We also have these Shimmering Large Brads in multiple sizes and 3 beautiful colors. 
3. To add to your Christmas projects and the Mistletoe line are these beautiful Mistletoe accents.
4. The last one shown here are Metal Accessories called Flourishes. Also very dimensional. There are multiple shapes and in the Antique Copper color. You can also change the look by inking with colonial white ink and running it off leaving a nice aged look. Along with many other options.
I have shown you just a few of the new embellishments here. I will show some more in the next few days. I'd love it if you come back and see what else I have to show you. See you then.

It's September which means it's Time for a New Idea Book and a new SOTM

                 It's finally time to launch the new Idea Book.
                       You can check it out online HERE.
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            And of course a new month means the start
                                of a new SOTM
                      The September SOTM is called
                                   Thriller

               Ask me how you can get it at a discount or
                               even for FREE

                                         have fun creating!!!