The Quilted Scrapper

This week's challenge on Use it or Lose it as to use this photo as inspiration for our project: I was immediately drawn to the colors and large clock, so I used those two aspects of the photo for my 2 cards. I used the following products: Art Philosophy Cartridge Snowflake Chipboard (Stars) Lagoon Baker's Twine Celebrtion Stamp Set-CTMH Enjoy Life Stamp Set-CTMH Black and Lagoon CTMH Ink White Daisy Cardstrock-CTMH Pearls-American Crafter Be sure to check out the challenge blog and all the other great designers.

Yes, I said it, endless. There are probably dozens of different ways to use, decorate and alter chipboard. Chipboard is a fabulous way to add dimension and texture to your project. Chipboard works great on cards, layouts and altered projects such as frames and tins. Here I am going to show you how to ink, cover with patterned paper and mist your chipboard. To begin you need chipboard! Chipboard is sold by almost every manufacturer and I will be using Close to My Heart Chipboard and my own chipboard today. You can also create your own chipboard with a thin piece of chipboard and a die cutter. Other materials I used were modge podge, Close to My Hear Ink and Re-Inker, Tattered Angel's Glimmer Mist, paint brush, Close to My Heart filing tools and sanding tools, scissors, patterned paper and a sponge. First I will show you how to cover your chipboard with patterned paper. You will need a piece of chipboard, modge paint, paint brush, sanding tool, scissors, and ink for edges

I have fallen in love with the Close To My Heart mini-albums. This is the second one I have made and it is for my cousin and his wife and their first baby. I used the following supplies: CTMH Mini-Album Twitterpad Paper from CTMH "Nonsense" Rub-Ons by We R Memory Keepers Tiny Tots (flowers) Brads-Colorbok Misc. Buttons Flourishes-CTMH Some techniques I would use on my next mini-album; I would use modge podge to put the paper  directly onto the chipboard and then sand the edges, I would remember to plan ahead and put the brads on before I adhered the paper to the chipboard and I would leave room for more journaling. I hope you can use this album as inspiration for your next or first mini-album.

I am excited to be part of an amazing group of Close to My Heart Consultants creating for the Use It of Lose It Blog . Our first challenge was to use our oldest Close to My Heart Stamp. I used the Piece of Cake stamp set. It might not be my oldest, but it is one of the oldest I have! I designed this birthday card to use for my mom's birthday: Aside from the Piece of Cake stamp, I used some old CTMH paper I had lying around "Gingham Spring Combo" along with CTMH markers and Oak Brown ink. I look forward to my next reveal in two weeks.  

This is the papercraft workshop of the quarter! Join me as we create a block set that you can use for 6 different holidays; Valentines, Easter, 4th of July, Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas. Any blocks that are white at this time will have photos on them, but I cannot find the perfect pics and still have some boxes to look through! Join me March 13th from 6-9pm to create this fabulous home decor. The cost for this great workshop is $22 and includes all supplies. Must RSVP by March 1st to allow time for ordering of blocks.

With all this sun we have been having, I have neglected my blog the last few days. So here I am working to get caught up while watching NCIS. I hope you can join me Thursday February 16th for my monthly card workshop. We will be making 10 cards and here are 8 of them :  If you have never taken a card workshop before it is a great evening to get some handmade thank you, birthday and all occasion cards created. Everything is cut for you so all you do is ink, embellish and personalize. The cost for 10 cards, with envelopes is $15 and you provide your own adhesive or $18 and I provide adhesive. We will meet from 6:30-8:30. RSVP by Monday February 13th.

Whether you are new to scrapbooking, behind on scrapbooking or want to create a scrapbook from your family vacation, this workshop is for you. Join me Friday Mach 9th from 6-11 pm to create 20 beautiful layouts. You choose your paper and I do all the cutting and prepping for you. That night you will ink, embellish and put the layouts together. You will have use of my Cricut, inks and stamps. The workshop price of $60 includes all paper and a matching embellishment pack, plus an extra brads, buttons or ribbons you want to add to your pages. I used the Victory paper to create the following layouts: Mine are not all embellished yet, but I wanted to get them posted so you could mark your calendar and look at an Idea Book and pick your paper. Please RSVP by February 22nd so I have to time to order and cut the kits. Kits are also available for those who don't live in the area.

This month I am starting a Monthly Scrapbooking Club (will go from February-July) with 6 ladies. We will meet the 4th Tuesday of the month from 6:30-8:00. We will meet one night a month and complete a layout that I have prepared, have snacks and spend the evening enjoying ourselves. In return, you commit to purchasing $25 worth of Close to My Heart product every month on our Club night. This is a great way to pace yourself as you buy all the wonderful Close to My Heart products in the current catalog. As a bonus, each month someone earns the hostess rewards for that month, which means free/reduced Close to My Heart Product. So, once during the Club period, you will earn a minimum of $25 in free product along with the Stamp of the Month for the month you are the hostess. Also, if you have a friend sign-up too for the Club, I will give you a free stamp set (Size A or B) with your first order. So be sure to share this with your scrapbooking friends! If you are not a scrapper but a