Halloween Treat Toppers

Halloween is almost here.  And boy are my kiddos excited.  We have more parades and parties to go to than I am ready for but I know they will have a blast.  I wanted to put together little treat bags for their teachers and their therapists and for my Free Friday Night Fun Crop ladies.  Here is what I came up with.

I haven't made rosettes in a while but was inspired by the rosette trees on the front of the CTMH's Holidays From the Heart Gift Guide.  Aren't they gorgeous?  If you are interested in creating them, give me a shout and I'll get you set up.

Some people are intimidated by rosettes.  I know I use to be, but let me show you how to make them.  For these treat toppers, I cut my paper in 1 1/2" x 12" strips.  I then scored at every 1/2 inch.

I then folded on the score lines alternating folding forward and backwards to make a fan/accordion fold.  Next, I glued the two ends together together with the printed side of the paper facing out.

Once the seam is dry enough to hold, while the paper is laying how it is in the right side of the photo above, I pushed the top point toward the middle and one another.  This will force the bottom point to spread and move out.  When the rosette is formed, I use most of my fingers from both hands to keep the rosette pinched and lift it and place it down onto a square piece of cardstock that I have put large glue dots on.  I press down until the rosette is secure.  Because I wanted to use it to hold a bag closed and also allow people to use it afterward as a jacket pin or on their desk, clipboard or chalkboard, I added some large glue dots on some clothes pins and attached it to the back of the cardstock.  Adding a magnet would have been a fun option too.

For the finishing touch, I added a little chipboard pieces that had Halloween characters or saying on them.

 

Then I filled my baggies full of goodies, twisted the tops and secured them with the clothes pin.  So see, not too crazy hard.  

What kind of Halloween treats are you putting together?

Happy Spooky Crafting!

Jenna

Studio J Fun - CTMH's Digital Scrapbooking website

I love paper crafting.  I love feeling the paper, threading the thread through the button holes, and tying bows with pretty ribbon.  And while I really enjoy the tactile sensation, there are sometimes that digital scrapbooking makes more sense.  (For those of  you who prefer digital scrapbooking, I guess it always more sense. : )  )  And when I need to use the advantages of digital scrapbooking, I always go to CTMH's Studio J website.

I love that I don't have to buy tons of programs or files and download them to my computer.  With Studio J, you pay $ 6.95 for every two page layout, which winds up being tons cheaper than other options.  Secondly, I love being able to print two copies of the same page, or even three copies of a page depending on how many kids' albums the page goes into.  How great is that?  Create once, click print 3, and done.  Super Mom!  Thirdly,  another benefit of Studio J is that you can use paper patterns that are no longer for purchase in paper form or has been a Studio J exclusive pattern.  And this last reason is why I used Studio J to create the following pages.

This paper collection, called Class Act, is exclusive to Studio J.   It goes perfectly with these cute pictures of Owen practicing his numbers.

Here is another Studio J exclusive paper, Wishes and Fishes - Boy,  So sweet.  These pictures where taken through an isolette while the boys were in the NICU and the pictures need a ton of editing. Because Studio J has an awesome editing tool, I was able to edit my pictures and then download them right into the photo wells.

This paper pack, Later Sk8r, is so cool and perfect for my boys' pages.  I fell in love with it the first time I saw it.  I have been dying to use it and these pictures of my boys with their new swing set are a perfect match.  So I created the page and had two copies of it printed.  Woohoo.

Studio J is so easy to use and there are how to videos here on the Studio J website as well as a long FAQ section.  So give it a try today by clicking here and check out all the coolness that is Studio J.  

If you have any questions, shoot me an email or give me a call.  I'm happy to help and walk you through the program.

Happy Crafting!

Jenna

Halloween Mini Album Using Cricut Artbooking

Back in September I showed you this 2 page 12 x 12 layout that I had created using the Cricut Artbooking cartridge.  As I mentioned before, you set your dial size one at 11" and everything cuts at the right dimensions to coordinate together to create 12 x 12 pages.

One of the other really great things that Artbooking allows you to do is create mini albums.  All you have to do is set your dial size to the size listed on the instructions and everything will cut the right size to create a mini album.  Here is a video CTMH put together showing a Halloween mini album.




No matter how you want to preserve your spooky memories this Halloween, Artbooking has got you covered.

Happy Crafting!

Jenna

Holidays From The Heart

I am so excited for y'all to finally be able to see all the wonderful holiday products in our Holidays From The Heart Gift Guide.  Check out this amazing paper trees that are spotlighted on the cover.

And what is even more amazing is that CTMH provides the recipes for all the wonderful artwork that is shown in the Gift Guide here.  Cool huh?  

Here are a few of my favorite items:

Sparkle and Shine Workshop on the Go

Kit includes:
Sparkle & Shine Paper Packet 
My Acrylix® Sparkle & Shine Workshop Stamp Set (D-size) 
Color Cardstock Sheets (1 Twilight, 1 White Daisy) 
Sparkle & Shine Assortment 
Sparkle Clear Flourishes—Small 
Instructional Guide 
Featured Colors: Ruby, Juniper, Slate, White Daisy

Instructional Guide provides cutting, stamping, and assembly instructions for the following 2 two layouts while still leaving plenty of supplies to create a number of other projects like Christmas cards.

I am also really loving this Trim the Tree stamp set and the coordinating Sparkle Holiday Shapes.

These Sparkle Holiday Shapes outline your stamp images in sparkles.   

There are many more great items in the Holidays From The Heart Catalog.  Click here to head over the my website and look through it and start making your wish list because CTMH has a early holiday present for you. Now through Dec. 31st, anytime you place a $100 order of goodies from either the current Idea Book or the Holiday From The Heart Gift Guide, you can receive your choice of FREE product from select items in the Gift Guide.  Any item in the Gift Guide that has a red star with a circle around it is available for you to choose from.  

You can place your order on my website or call or email me.  You can have your order ship directly to your house or arrive at mine to be ready for the upcoming Holidays From The Heart Workshops that will be held on Saturday, November 16th and Saturday, November 23rd at 2 pm to work on any your holiday projects.  Or join us on Friday, October 25th or Friday, November 29th at 6 pm for the Last Friday of the Month FREE Crop.

Happy Crafting!

Jenna 

Encouraging Cards Using Look to the Light Stamp Set

Sometimes when someone you know is going through a rough time it is hard to know what to say.  You want to let them know you care and that you are there for them.  Sometimes you want to offer them some hope that they may not feel in the midst of their situation.  Many draw strength and peace from various encouraging scriptures and the five scriptures used in the Look to the Light stamp set are some of my favorite.  Ones that I learned as a child and have turned to countless times throughout my life.

I love these scriptures so much that I decided to put together a Encouraging Card Workshop and offer it at various churches here locally.  So I set about creating.  Here are the cards I cam up with.  I am really pleased with them.

 
If you are interested in creating any of these cards or think that the women in your church might be interested in an evening of fellowship and crafty fun, just send me an email or give me a call, and we can set something up.

If you would be interested in purchasing any completed cards (envelopes included), please email me or give me a call to place your order.  They are a $1 a piece and can be purchased in any combination you desire.

Happy Crafting!

Jenna

Want to win a Free Crush book?

Jeanette Lyton, the founder of CTMH, is awesome and she has a really cool blog.  I always look forward to see what she posts.  One really great thing she does on a regular basis is giveaways.  Woohoo.  Everyone loves to win free stuff.  And for the month of October she is doing a way cool giveaway.  Here is Monica from Corporate Office to tell you all about it.



Click here to go to Jeanette's blog to enter to win.  And check out everyone's comments about how they'd use their Crush book.  I recently realized that while I do a lot of scrapbooking, it all revolves around my children.  I have never done so much as a page about me.  Most of the time, I'm not even in the picitures because I'm the one taking them.  I chronicle my children's favorite things to eat and do and major life events, but not my own. In August, right before I turned 39, I had this idea that the more I thought about, the more I loved it.  I got my own Crush book and decorated the front to say "Jenna at 39".

On my birthday (the 29th), I wrote down my responses to 10 questions about me in my Crush book.  Then on the 29th of every month since, I answer the same 10 questions.  I have also included what my goals for the next year are, what I am grateful for and what I am most proud of accomplishing.  I've put encouraging sayings in it and talk about things that happen in my life from my perspective.  It is where I celebrate all of who I am:  a daughter, a wife, a mom, a business owner, a crafter and a woman.  I have enjoyed the process a lot and even though I'm only a few months into the year, it already brings me pleasure to look back and remember my journey.

If you'd like to start you own and don't want to wait until the end of the month to see if you win, click here to order yours and have it sent directly to your house.  There are two different books to pick from and four different assortments to journal on and add details.

Happy Crafting!

Jenna

Fab Fall Fun in October

Yay!  It is finally fall!  I am so excited for hot apple cider, the leaves to change and there to be a crispness in the air.  As we are enjoying the changing of the seasons, here is some fun crafty news.

First, the new Stamp of the Month for October is the lovely "Scandinavian Wishes".

I adore it and can't wait until I get mine.  As always, this stamp set is only available during the month of October.  It is has a value of $17.95 but if you place an order of $50 you can purchase it for only $5.  Woot! Woot!

Second, October Workshops are as follows:

Base & Bling Necklace Workshop

Join us for an evening of fun and create this fantastic and chic necklace using our new Base & Bling items.

Kit includes one sheet of Outdoor Denim/Twilight Dots fabric from the Sarita textiles, one Base & Bling necklace, Base & Bling Adhesive dots and strips, Teal and Black Jewels combo, three Floral Accents and one Word Accent.

Option 1: Create with me on either Tuesday, October 15^th at 6:30 or Saturday, October 19^th at 10:00.  My tools and inks will be available for your use. In addition, you will have access to my Bling Box. 

Option 2: Create during any of the Last Friday of the Month Free Crops. (September 27^th, October 25^th, November 29^th, December 27^th, or January 31^st.  6 pm to 10pm).  My tools and inks will be available for your use. In addition, you will have access to my Bling Box. 

Option 3: You Plus Two – get together for a fun girls’ night in.  Invite two or more of your friends over on a night of your choice and we will have a blast creating this kit together.  My tools and inks will be available for your use. In addition, you will have access to my Bling Box. 

Option 4:  Create it at home on your own.  You will need your own supplies to create the kit at home.  Starter Supply kits are available.  Please call for information.

PRICE: $14.95plus shipping and tax.  Kit must bepurchased one week prior to workshop.  

Halloween Cricut Workshop  

Join us for an evening of fun and create 1 two page Halloween layout, 5 Halloween cards and 5 Treat spiders.  We will be using the new cool Cricut Artbooking cartridge to create this spooky fun items.

Option 1: Create with me on either Tuesday, October 22^nt at 6:30 or Saturday, October 26^th at 10:00.  My tools and inks will be available for your use. In addition, you will have access to my Bling Box. 

Option 2: Create during any of the Last Friday of the Month Free Crops. (September 27^th, October 25^th, November 29^th, December 27^th, or January 31^st.  6 pm to 10pm)  My tools and inks will be available for your use. In addition, you will have access to my Bling Box. 

Option 3: You Plus Two – get together for a fun girls’ night in.  Invite two or more of your friends over on a night of your choice and we will have a blast creating this kit together.  My tools and inks will be available for your use. In addition, you will have access to my Bling Box. 

Option 4:  Create it at home on your own.  You will need your own supplies to create the kit at home.  Starter Supply kits are available.  Please call for information.

PRICE: $25.  Kit must be purchased one week prior to workshop.  

Huntington 2 Two Page Layout Workshop  

Join us for an evening of fun and create 2 two page layouts using the beautiful autumnal Huntington paper.

Kit includes full Huntington paper pack (6 double sided patterned paper and card stock), exclusive stamps set, Huntington assortment, and brown Sparkle assortments.  After you create your 2 two page layouts you will have tons of supplies leftover for cards and other projects.

Option 1: Create with me on either Thursday, October 29^th at 6:30 or Saturday, November 2^nd at 10:00.  My tools and inks will be available for your use. In addition, you will have access to my Bling Box. 

Option 2: Create during any of the Last Friday of the Month Free Crops. (September 27^th, October 25^th, November 29^th, December 27^th, or January 31^st.  6 pm to 10pm)  My tools and inks will be available for your use. In addition, you will have access to my Bling Box. 

Option 3: You Plus Two – get together for a fun girls’ night in.  Invite two or more of your friends over on a night of your choice and we will have a blast creating this kit together.  My tools and inks will be available for your use. In addition, you will have access to my Bling Box. 

Option 4:  Create it at home on your own.  You will need your own supplies to create the kit at home.  Starter Supply kits are available.  Please call for information.

PRICE: $29.95 plus shipping and tax.  Kit must be purchased one week prior to workshop. 

Holidays from the Heart catalog will be available to purchase from on October 15th.  If you are interested in receiving one, drop me a line or give me a shout.  It is bursting full of all kinds of cheerful and festive products.

Happy Crafting,

Jenna

 

Big Kid First Day of School Layout Using Cricut Artbooking

A few weeks ago, I showed you this layout I created using Cricut Artbooking for the boys' first day of pre-k this year.

I was really pleased with how it turned out but it felt too "little kid" for my big "way too grown up" sophomore.  Here she is on her first day of school.

I was playing with some ideas in my head and then I saw this video that CTMH put out showcasing some First Day layouts that they had created using Cricut Artbooking.  

And I was inspired to create this layout.  I made a few changes to make it my own and work for Lelia.  I still need to order my photos but one I do, I'll just pop them in.  And Lelia is going to write in her schedule on the right hand page.

I also used the "All The Details" stamp set to create the embellishment pendents and note worthy sentiment.

I spelled out her name in our Epoxy Letters to spell out her name on the File folder photo mat on the left page.  And I used the stars out of both the Mid-town Cork Shapes and the Star Dimensional Elements.  I love that you can ink right on top of both to jazz them up.

If you are interested in creating either one of these First Day layouts, contact me and I will get you set up.

Happy Crafting!

Jenna

Happy Mail From the Best Upline Ever!

In the last few weeks, my amazing upline, Melissa Laverty (www.fancymelissa.com), sent me the two wonderful cards below and receiving each one certainly brightened my day  .Don't you just love getting cards in the mail?  I know I do.  I know that sending an email or texting or direct messaging is faster, but it isn't the same.

 Are they great?  Are you a card sender?  Have you ever considered making your own?  Lots of people tell me they just aren't creative enough to make something.  I am going to let you in on a little secret.  I do have the occasional creative moment, but most of the time, I don't think I am that creative.  I do a lot of copying.  I mean A LOT.  Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, right?  The other thing I do a lot of is following directions from other creative people.  And this is one of my favorite things that CTMH does--they always include directions, God bless them.  And with their easy to follow directions and pictures and diagrams, creating awesome cards is like the ones above are a breeze.  In fact, not only does CTMH provide the directions, they put everything you need to create this cards into one handy dandy kit for you.  Here is a picture of the Laughing Lola Card Kit.

This kit includes the exclusive card making sentiment stamp set, Laughing Lola patterned paper, coordinating card stock, 15 white cards and envelopes, Bakers twine, Purple Gems, and Instructional Brochure.   Everything you need to create 15 of these cards.

So why not order one today and make some crafty time for yourself. And then you'll have 15 cards you can pop into the mail anytime you'd like to brighten someone's day?

Happy Crafting!

Jenna

Sarita Workshop Fun

Join us for an evening of fun and create 2 two page layouts using the new cool Sarita paper. 

Kit includes full Sarita paper pack (6 double sided patterned paper and card stock), exclusive stamps set, Sarita assortment, and naturalhemp.  After you create your 2 two page layouts you will have tons of supplies leftover for cards and other projects.

Option 1: Create with me on either Thursday, October 3^rd at 6:30 or Saturday, October 5^th at 10:00.  My tools and inks will be available for your use. In addition, you will have access to my Bling Box. 

Option 2: Create during any of the Last Friday of the Month Free Crops. (September 27^th, October 25^th, November 29^th, December 27^th, or January 31^st.  6 pm to 10pm)  My tools and inks will be available for your use. In addition, you will have access to my Bling Box. 

Option 3: You Plus Two – get together for a fun girls’ night in.  Invite two or more of your friends over on a night of your choice and we will have a blast creating this kit together.  My tools and inks will be available for your use. In addition, you will have access to my Bling Box. 

Option 4:  Create it at home on your own.  You will need your own supplies to create the kit at home.  Starter Supply kits are available.  Please call for information.

PRICE: $29.95 plus shipping and tax.  Kit must be purchased one week prior to workshop.  

I look forward to crafting with you.

Happy Crafting!

Jenna

For You Fall Card Using Remarkable Wreath and Babycakes

I adore this Remarkable Wreath Stamp Set.  When I saw this set in the Idea Book, it went start onto my "Must Have Right Now" List.

I love the versatility of the the main image and how you can use it throughout the different seasons.  I have had so much fun playing with it.  Here are two cards I created - one a Fall card and one a Christmas card.

 I used some of the brand new Babycakes paper for the Fall card.  I am crushing so hard on this paper pack.  And as always, even though the some of the patterns are obviously very juvenile, the other patterns are more subtle and lend themselves to all kinds of occasions.  And I love the versatility of the "For You" sentiment from the stamp set because again it fits so many occasions.  You can easily make up a few cards and then have them on hand for anytime you need a birthday, thinking of you, congratulations, or thank you card.

Happy Crafting!

Jenna

Halloween Layout Using the Cricut Artbooking Cartridge

The new Cricut Artbooking cartridge should come with a warning label:  Playing with cartridge is highly addictive.  I CANNOT stop playing with it.  In fact, here is a page I put together last night in under an hour and that was even with a gazillion interruptions.

I had to laugh that I was in the mood to do a Halloween page since the A/C was blaring away, and Halloween is still well over a month away, but when the mood strikes, you just got to go with it, right?

As you can see the photo frames aren't completely attached so I can pop in the pictures later, but it is nice to be ahead of the game for once.  I feel like I am always behind in keeping up with the three kids books.

I think my favorite part is the little black cat in the door way.

Anyway, I love how CTMH designed Artbooking so that you set your dial once (in this case) at 11" and simple select which image you like and it all cuts to fit proportionally together.  No guesswork, no wasted paper.  Just pick, cut, and assembly.  And then you have crazy cute artwork.

Here is a video that CTMH just put out showcasing a few other projects that you can do with the Artbooking cartridge.



Click here to order your cartridge today and have it delivered directly to your door so you too can start creating.

Happy Crafting!

Jenna

Laughing Lola Workshops

Join us as we create 2 two page layouts using the trendy and cool Laughing Lola paper Kit, Laughing Lola exclusive stamp set, and Laughing Lola Embellishments.

 

You have 4 ways that you can join in on the fun!!

Option 1: Create with me on either Tuesday, September 24^th at 6:30 or Saturday, September 28^th at 10:00.  My tools and inks will be available for your use. In addition, you will have access to my Bling Box. Please RSVP by September 17th.

Option 2: Create during any of the Last Friday of the Month Free Crops. (September 27^th, October 25^th, November 29^th, December 27^th, or January 31^st.  6 pm to 10pm)  My tools and inks will be available for your use. In addition, you will have access to my Bling Box. 

Option 3: You Plus Two – get together for a fun girls’ night in.  Invite two or more of your friends over on a night of your choice and we will have a blast creating this kit together.  My tools and inks will be available for your use. In addition, you will have access to my Bling Box. 

Option 4:  Create it at home on your own.  You will need your own supplies to create the kit at home.  Starter Supply kits are available.  Please call for information.

PRICE: $29.95 plus shipping and tax.  Kit must be purchased one week prior to workshop. 

Kit includes Laughing Lola paper pack (six double sided patterned paper), 6 pieces of card stock, exclusive stamp set, Laughing Lola complement gems, and black hemp all for $29.95 plus shipping and tax. There will be plenty of supplies left to create additional layouts or cards.

 

 

I look forward to see y'all and creating wonderful pages.  

Happy Crafting!

Jenna

Sarita You're A Star Card

You're A Star!  You really are.  And just in case you may have forgotten, here's a little card I made to remind you.

 I used the new Sarita paper pack.  I am loving the colors and the patterns are so hot and trendy right now.  I love the CTMH has its finger on the pulse of what is "in".

 For the sentiment, I used the "You Rock" from the new Cricut Artbooking bundle.  The chipboard star is also from the bundle and I stamped right on it with another stamp from the bundle to give it a little pop.  I added a few Sparkles and there you go.  (Sparkles are a necessity in life and you can never have too many.  Much like shoes and sprinkles.  Just my two sense of things).

I foresee lots of fun things being made with this Sarita paper.  While you wait for me to get my crafty on, here is a 2 page layout that is in the Workshop on the Go that we will be creating in October. 

But if you can't wait until then, the Workshop on the Go comes with directions or you can attend my Last Friday of the Month FREE Crop and I'll be able to help with any questions you might have.  Or give me a call and we can put together a You Plus Two event.


Happy Crafting.

Jenna

September Specials

September to me always means happiness.  First, school had started.  As a kid, I loved school.  In fact, I grew up and become a teacher, so that should clue you in on how much I loved school.  My poor younger sister - I use to make her play school.  So sorry.

The other thing that September means to me is the beginning of cooler weather and Autumn, my favorite season.  So I am a happy girl right now.

Two another reasons I am happy are the two amazing September Specials.

First, we have the new Stamp of the Month, Poster Tidings.  So cool.

 
I am loving all the artwork I am seeing on all my fellow consultant's blogs and from CTMH's Art Department.  In fact, if you click here it will take you to my website where you can see the supplies list and step-by-step directions on how to recreate the artwork yourself.  And then below is a video from CTMH giving you some ideas and directions.




The second September Special is in celebration of National Stamping Month and is called "You Are My Happy."  Don't you just love the title?  You are going to love these stamps and the amazing deal CTMH is offering you. You Are My Happy is a  whimsical trio of stamp sets that all coordinate together.  One set is an alpha, one is icons, and one is sentiments in the same font as the alpha.  It has a retail value of over $49 but in the month of September only, if you place an order of $50 you can receive all three stamp sets for only $10.  What a great value.

Here is a video from CTMH with all the details of this special and adorable ways to use it.




So with an order of $50 during the month of September only you are eligible for both September Specials - Poster Tidings and You Are My Happy.  Click here to begin shopping (once you reach $50 you will automatically prompted to add these two specials) and get your specials shipped directly to your home so you can start crafting.  Or sign up for any workshop in the month of September and have Workshop dollars go towards earning both specials.

Happy Crafting!

Jenna