A Flowering Bunch SOTM June Blog Hop

Welcome to our June CTMH Stamp of the Month Blog Hop featuring "A Flowering Bunch".  If you've come from Laurie Newton's blog, you are on the right track. This stamp set of ten images, four of which coordinate with the Cricut Artiste cartridge (awesome!), is a must have - it's so versatile and lends itself for cards, layouts and home decor!! 

This stamp set can be yours for  only $5 with any $50 order. If you
do not have a CTMH consultant, click here to purchase.

My artwork is a one page scrapbook layout that I can not wait to find the perfect picture of my 12 year old daughter Haley, so I can treasure this page for ever like I do her!! As soon as I saw the title, "Uniquely You", with the gorgeous floral images, it screamed fabulous layout of Haley because she is unique, all sides to her pre-teen self (and yes, I admit some of those sides not "uniquely" cute at this age as others).  I am really happy with how it turned out. Love the look of the "bunch of flowers" stamped across the bottom in desert sand on the bamboo cardstock.  

Surf''s Up Paper Packet (X7168B)
Dark Chocolate Striped Grosgrain Ribbon (Z1617)
Harvest Assortment Baker's Twine (Z1751)
Wooden Mini-Medley Accents (Z1837)
Artisan Studs Durables (Z1816)
Cricut Artiste Cartridge Collection (Z1686)
Sorbet Exclusive Marker Set (Z4207)
Creme Brulee Exclusive Marker Set (Z2406)
Bamboo and Desert Sand Cardstock (X5933)
Desert Sand Stamp Pad (Z2188)
Sorbet and Sweet Leaf Cardstock (X5936)
Ruby Stamp Pad (Z2170)
Olive Marker Set (Z4245) and Stamp Pad (Z2137)

Here is a close up of the flowers. So fun playing with our alcohol-based markers!  I'll admit that I try to use as many solid stamps as possible but after doing this layout, I think I will be looking at my stamp choices with a whole new eye. Working with the markers on these flowers brought me back to when I was a kid, diligently working on my coloring books. And I can't get over how cool my final flowers look - I keep admiring them over and over again!!

Thanks for stopping by. I'd love it if you took time to leave me a comment if you like my layout.  Now, it's time to hop on over to Annette Green's blog to see what wonderful creation she has come up with this "flowering" stamp set!

Tommy Layouts Super Yummy for Summer Pictures

Wonderful timely for my June Scrapi workshops are Tommy layouts - super yummy and versatile for summer pictures.  The layouts include the Tommy Paper Packet, Tommy Compliments, Tommy Accessory, Artisan Studs, and Cranberry Baker's Twine.  All three 2-page layouts are $32, all cut and ready to be assembled.  Available for local clients either at my workshops or to be picked up and put together on your own, OR to be shipped out (shipping costs TBD based on location)!  Workshop dates are Wed., June 5 at 9:30 a.m. and Wed., June 19 at 7 p.m. in my Purcellville home.

May SOTM Blog Hop for "Pinwheel" Fun

Welcome to my Scrapi blog after seeing Joy McHargue's wonderful creation for CTMH's May "Pinwheel" Stamp of the Month Blog Hop.

Pinwheels made be think festive, and with Cinco de Mayo coming up, I turned festive into fiesta-like!  I just loved mixing the stronger colors together for my "You Make My World Colorful" layout below. I hope you like it and that you'll leave me a comment which are so fun to get!!

X7163B Chantilly Paper Packet; 1275 Outdoor Denim Cardstock; 1270 Autumn Terracotta Cardstock; X5927 Ruby Cardstock; 1385 White Daisy; Z1790 Cricut Artiste Collection; Z1806 Green and Blue Epoxy Bubbles; Z1751 Harvest Assortment Baker's Twine; Z1612 Pin Clips; Z1151 3-D Tape; and new Dream Pop Special Paper Packet. 

This is a super versatile stamp set which coordinates with CTMH's Cricut Artiste and makes it a must-have for your stamp collection. It's perfect for all themed scrapbook pages and cards, ie.  kids, birthdays and summer!  For only $5 with any $50 purchase, this stamp set can be yours from your CTMH consultant.

Don't have one and want it right now, just click here and visit my Scrapi shop.  And don't forget that you can also get the FABULOUS "Dream Pop" May National Scrapbooking Special for an additional $10.  It's such a great deal!  For fun ideas with the Dream Pop, click here is a great hop featuring a variety of artwork. 

Now on to Nikka Geers' Blog to see what beautiful project she has come up with for you!!!  Thanks for stopping by.

LOVE the My Creations Matchbook Card Kit - Simple and Versatile

LOVE, love, love this My Creations Matchbook Card Kit.  So versatile for gift cards or just little messages. It takes less than an hour to put together and offers so many fun options for adding the stickers inside. And the best part, the kit is only $16.95 for 12 cards and envelopes!  Simple and fun both for adults and kids!!

Order yourself one or more right now by clicking here!

April Scrapi Workshops Offer Three Kit Choices

My April Scrapi Workshops offer three kit choices, all three 2-page layouts cut and ready to be assembled, for only $32. There really is something for everyone!  Plus, there is a fabulous April special for a super fun paper packet called "Dream Pop" that's only $10 with any $35 order - easy to do with purchasing one of these April kits plus a small must-have accessory or tool!

"Claire"

                                         "Later Sk8R"

"Buzz & Bumble"

CTMH's April special - this fabulous "Dream Pop" paper for only $10 with a $35 order through my Scrapi workshops or direct from my website!

CTMH's other April special - sign up to be a consultant (hobbyist or business builder) for only $49 for a bunch of awesome CTMH goodness plus you'll receive these four stamp sets for free!  Interested? Click here for more information or to sign up!

April SOTM Blog Hop for Sunshine Fun!

Thanks for visiting my Scrapi site for all things crafty and scrapi! If you've come from Krista Ritskes' blog, then you are on the right track for our April Stamp of the Month Blog Hop for My Sunshine, one of my favorite SOTM's from this Spring/Summer 2013 Idea Book. With eight "summer" stamp images, many of which coordinate with our Cricut Artiste cartridge, it's incredibly versatile for lots of projects.

After the chilly Spring Break we just had in Virginia, it made me happy to work on a sunny one page scrapbook layout. I am so looking forward to summer . . .

My "Sunshine" layout features the Surf's Up paper (and zip strip) with lagoon, outdoor denim, crystal blue and honey cardstocks, chevron ribbon, color-ready trinkets wooden shapes, wooden buttons and Cricut Artiste cut images (to coordinate with the My Sunshine stamp set plus the sun and title images).

I hope you my project and take a moment to leave me a comment (so fun to read!).

Now on to your next stop - Angel Sawyer's blog - to see what wonderful artwork she has come up with. Thanks for stopping by and enjoy the rest of the blog hop!  If you should get lost along the way, you'll find the complete list at Helen Onulak's blog. Happy scrappin'!

"Happy Day" Layout - Still Can't Get Enough of Dotty

Here is another fun layout that my kid's afterschool class created using the can't-get-enough CTMH Dotty paper and Cricut Art Philosophy star shapes. So simple but fun. Just love the colors!  Of course, they loved embellishing with lots of bling bling.

Successful Fundraising Crop - Fun Scrapi Make 'N Take and Vendor Gifts

I was thrilled to be partners with my friend Jen Heffron to organize another very successful fundraising crop for our local elementary school.  Our 4th Annual Emerick Elementary Fundraising Crop in Purcellville, VA, was scheduled Saturday, March 2 from 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. and raised $2,200 for the school!!!   The cost was $50 and included breakfast, lunch, dinner, drinks, snacks, hourly door prize, raffles and free Make 'n Take from three different vendors, including myself.  Below is the layout I offered using CTMH's Claire paper; "You Rock", "Happy Thought's" and "Monogrammed" stamp sets; sunset twine, chevron ribbon and Cricut Art Philosophy and Artiste shapes!

New Fun CTMH Clearance Items Posted

It's a fun day when CTMH lists new clearance items in the "While Supplies Last" section of our websites.  There are some great deal, like the beautiful Flirty paper packet from the last Idea Book for only $3.50.  Besides the beautiful paper, you get lots of cardstock, which is a deal in itself!  Plus, gorgeous designer red ribbon and newprint rub ons (which are some of my favorite products!
Above is
 one of the layouts I did using the Flirty paper to see what great pages this paper can make! Click here for others.

To take advantage of these great deals, click here!

Also, don't forget to check out Studio J Digital Scrapbooking if you haven't yet to take advantage of the February special - only $5 for a two page layout.  Registration is free - you can play with as many layouts as you like. You only have to pay once you order and if you order at the end of the month, you'll save in shipping!

Check it out for yourself here.

Spellbound WOTG Cricut Kit Works for Christmas Layouts Too

As soon as I saw the black polka dot paper in CTMH's Spellbound Workshop On The Go Cricut Kit, I immediately pictured it paired with CTMH's new Ruby cardstock.  I added the new Silver Shimmer Trim for the photo mat and bow, Sparkles Flourishes, and Glamour Glitter Alphabet letters.  The sentiment in the metal frame is from this month's "Very Merry Christmas" Stamp of the Month, embellished with Round Sparkles. The layout is Pattern 17 from the "Make It From the Heart" Volume I,

"Spellbound" Not Just For Parties - Fun Card

CTMH's new Workshop On the Go "Spellbound Cricut Kit" makes super fun Halloween party projects!!  I love the cute treat bags, cupcake picks and liner, soda wraps and banners.  I just didn't need to make party goodies this year but I still had to order this great kit and I'm not disappointed.

First, the papers are gorgeous and super diverse - I see lots of different themed scrapbook layouts in my future using these papers, both Halloween and not.  And, lots of fabulous cards!

Hope you like my first card creation using this Spellbound kit. I love how it turned out.  The stamp set not only has some great Halloween images, but it coordinates with CTMH's Cricut Artiste cartridge.  I also used the accompanying sunset baker's twine and pin clip. Best of all, the card design is from the new "Make It From the Heart" Volume I.

Don't miss out on this great kit just because you think it's all about party stuff. More designs to come using the contents from this kit!  Click here if you'd like to get your own kit!