The Quilted Scrapper

If you are as ready for summer as I am you can get in the groove on Monday March 17th from 6-9 pm as we create 4 great layouts for those summer adventure pictures. We will be using the Timberline Workshop on the Go which includes: Timberline Paper Packet My Acrylix™ Timberline Workshop Stamp Set (D-size) Cardstock Sheets (2 Colonial White, 2 Goldrush) Timberline Assortment Irresistibles™ Frames Instructional Brochure At the workshop I will add the additional cardstock needed to complete the layouts. I also pre-cut all your Cricut cuts and provide ink. Here are the layouts we will be creating:  The cost of this workshop is $38 and you must RSVP and pre-pay by March 7th.

If you were not aware that you can use Close to My Heart's Studio J program to create multi sized photos for traditional scrapbooking watch the last 2 minutes of this video:  I am excited for the possibility to print a number of different pictures in different sizes along with some journaling spots all for one low price. You can get started here.

I am so glad some of my customers talked me into doing a Workshop on the Go Club this year. I have enjoyed not only these ladies but have thoroughly enjoyed the Workshops on the Go from Close to My Heart. I meet with these wonderful ladies the 3rd Tuesday of every month from 6-9. We complete 4 two-page layouts and I provide the extra cardstock needed. We are finally getting into the groove and able to complete ALL four layouts in 3 hours from cutting, stamping, embellishing and adhesiving (if that is a word!). The cost for this great evening is only $35 (this includes shippping and tax). Each Workshop on the Go includes all paper, embellishments and stamp set needed to complete the layouts. There are 3 of us currently and we would love to have 2 more ladies join us for January through June of 2013. Once during the six months you would receive $25 in FREE product and for the 6th month I will draw a name from club members. In January we will be completing pages using the Avo...

Welcome to the Roxybonds Scrappers Team Blog Hop! We will be featuring artwork from the Moonlight Paper Pack . If you have come here from Cat's Blog , then you are on the right path.  Today I have created four layouts using the Moonlight Workshop on the Go.  Moonlight is so versatile. It can be used for Fall, Halloween or any pictures you have or will be taking this year. I started with the Workshop on The Go  and created the two layouts suggested and then added some additional cardstock (2 smokey plum and 2 black) and created two more layouts.     These are the two extra layouts that I will finish embellishing once I have pictures.     We will be creating all four of these layouts on Tuesday October 30th from 6:00-9:00 for $35 if you are interested in joining us. You will go home with 4 double layouts, a great stamp set, extra paper and embellishments. RSVP today if interested at cardsbystephanie@gmail...

I have had so much fun playing with all the new Close to My Heart paper packs the past few weeks. Even the kits that are not my favorite have enough paper in each kit to create beautiful layouts. I used the Dakota paper pack, a stamp set that came in the Rock the Block special last year,  black ink and a design from the new Make it From the Heart publication by Close to My Heart.

Avonlea is another new paper line from Close to My Heart and I love how universal it is. I created this two page layout featuring Avonlea. I  used the following Close to My Heart products: Avonlea (Z7155B) Gray Wool Cardstock Olive Cardstock (1245) Cocoa Ink (Z2114) Misc. Button You can shop for all of these fabulous Close to My Heart products at www.stephaniefeist.ctmh.com  and join my "Mystery Hostess" party for a chance to win $25 in FREE Close to My Heart product.

Do you want the ability to order Close to My Heart products and receive FREE product while never leaving the comfort of your own scrap room? If so, my Virtual Monthly Hostess Club is for you. * The minimum monthly order is only $15 (plus shipping & tax) per month for 12 months (August- July) * This is just a "virtual" type club. We don't physically meet anywhere. It's just a way if you like our products to order each month and then one of the months you earn FREE product without having to do anything. Benefit: This helps you budget your supplies a little at a time. * Each month you will take turns being the Hostess.-You will earn at least $25 in FREE Close To My Heart product when it your turn to be the hostess. During your month to hostess you can send out electronic invites to your friends to order directly through my website to increase your FREE product and obtain higher price items at 1/2 price.       -You can choose from stamp sets, paper packe...

Workshops on the Go (WOTG) are a fabulous item that Close to My Heart has created to help make your scrapbooking even quicker and easier while still giving it a personalized, creative and beautiful look. I compare WOTG with quilt kits, almost everything you need from start to finish is included. Close to My Heart's Workshop on the go include paper, embellishments, a stamp set and instructions. All you need are acrylic blocks, ink and paper trimmer to complete multiple layouts along with additional projects or cards. I completed the Footloose WOTG for August and love the summer feel it has. Here are two of the double page layouts I completed with the kit and will be completing two more double layouts this weekend after camping. We will be meeting August 16th at 6:00 to spend three hours creating 4 two page layouts. The cost is $38 and I will provide ink and extra paper needed to complete the layouts. If you love completing so many layouts in a short period of time, con...

Last night I created this layout with pictures from a pool party back in 2010! I used the following Close to My Heart Products: Token Alphabet Stamp Set Chocolate Ink Vanilla Cardstock Lagoon Cardstock Footloos Paperpack Dotty Paper Baker's Twine Art Philosophy Cartridge (for banner) Cricut Life's a Beach Cartridge Cricut H20 Cartridge The layout is from the Reflections How To Book "Balancing Act" and "Nine Photo Quilt".

June's Stamp of the Month from Close to My Heart is one of my favorites out of this Idea Book. I love the versatility that it allows. I have created cards, layouts and altered items with it. Here is a layout I created from the Magic How To Book  last month's special, Dotty for You paper and the June Stamp of the Month "Life is Tweet". I also used the following Close to My Heart supplies: Chocolate Cardstock Vanilla Cardstock Lagoon Ink Clear Buttons Sweet Leaf Cardstock If you are interested in purchasing this great Stamp of the Month it can be yours for only $5 with any $50 purchase. Don't forget this month is Stampaganza where you buy 2 stamp sets get 1 free (some restrictions apply). Shop here and contact me if any questions.

With my son out of school for the summer I have noticed my scrap time has definetely decreased! However, I did find some time to use the Superhero paper pack. I loved playing with the paper pack more than I thought I would. I used the following Close to My Heart products: Superhero paper pack Moonstruck Ink Bingo Alphabet Stamp Set Cranberry Brads Black Ink Here are the 3 double layouts I created using the Wishes and Imagine Books:

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 June 1st from 6-11 pm to create 20 beautiful layouts. You choose your paper from the current Close to My Heart Idea Book 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 any extra brads, buttons or ribbons you want to add to your pages. Between now and May 15th if you prepay for your workshop you will receive either the "Dotty For You" paper for free or a coordinating ink pad. I used the Pemberley paper to create the following layouts (I still have 2 layouts to finish): If you still are not convinced that you need to sign up for this workshop here is the link that shows your 12...

I am finally scrapping my son's 4th birthday party even though I have not finished his 3rd birthday yet! I had purchased extra paper and embellishment when I made his invites so it was finally time to use them. I used paper from Pinecone Press, Creme Brule cardstock from Close to My Heart, Thickers and die cuts that I designed with Make the Cut and cut on my Cricut. Tomorrow's post will be more detailed, but we are headed out on a date tonight!

Today's theme is paper. The thing we all buy tons of and are waiting for the "perfect" pictures to use it for and 2+ years later it is still sitting in our stash. I pulled out more of Close to My Heart "Twitterpad", my Simply Stitches stamp set, some random buttons and some Desert Sand CTMH cardstock and created this 2 page layout using a Becky Higgins sketch. I look forward to seeing what paper you pull out and play with this weekend!

In January I chose two lucky Facebook followers and will spend 2012 creating a scrapbook album following the  Project 12  philosophy of Scrapbook & Cards Today. This year instead of the talented Becky Fleck providing monthly sketches we can choose any sketches from the prior 2 years and they will provide a color challenge for each month. I did not do the color challenge for January. I chose this sketch from October 2010: Using the following products I created this 2 page layout: Close to My Heart Winter Wonderland Paper Twilight Cardstock Twilight Ink Opaque Gems Art Philosophy Cartridge by Close to My Heart I cannot wait to see what you do with this fabulous sketch.

Since today was Easter and I have been busy for the past 2 days prepping for it I am too tired to put a lot of thought into tonight's layout! And, I broke my cardinal rule and did not add a picture. I gave myself a break though because I know exactly what 5x7 photo will go here when I get it printed. Therefore, if you complete a one page layout using something from this layout as inspiration AND you add pictures, you will get an extra entry into the drawing for a free paper pack. I used the Twitterpad Close to My Heart Paper pack and created this simply layout. I look forward to seeing what inspires you.

Most of us have layouts lying around in our craft area that we created but never added pictures. Today is a day to add pictures and journaling and get those beautiful layouts into your albums. This was actually harder for me than I thought. Obviously I had layouts to use up. Three that I had created this year and a 4th of July one I created at a Home Gathering that another consultant, Shannon Smoltz, did well over a year ago. The hard part was finding the right pictures. Therefore, I understand if this takes you more than one day as I spent quite a bit of time on my computer finding the right pictures and than ordering them and picking them up. Here are the four empty layouts I started with: And after I added photos and journaling here are the completed layouts: I cannot wait to see your finished layouts. Don't forget you have until the end of the month to post a link to your completed projects.

You know you have it in your stash, the newest line of paper you had to have and not only did you buy some, you bought the entire line. Yes, I did that last year. I absolutely loved the Bo Bunny Blast Off Line. I could not find it in town so I ordered it on-line and ordered the entire line. However, except for a few chipboard pieces here and there on birthday cards I have not touched this paper in a year! Today however I am using this paper. Today's challenge is to use that paper you had to have and still have not used and use it! If you are a scrapbooker create a layout, if you are a cardmaker create a few cards and if you make other crafts use that paper in a great project. I used the Blast Off line to create this 2 page layout along with an altered tag from yesterday. I used a sketch from the Close to My Heart How To Book Reflections. Here is the finished project: I cannot wait to see what you create today!

Wikipedia defines a hoarder as " is a pattern of behavior that is characterized by the excessive acquisition and inability or unwillingness to discard large quantities of objects..." Unfortunately, those words  describe me with my hobbies. I have so much quilting and scrapbooking supplies that my husband swears I could go at least 10 years without ever spending any money and could still quilt and scrapbook all I desired. I hate to admit that he is probably correct! So, in order to use some of scrapbooking supplies so that I can justify shopping again, I am hosting 30 days of projects that will use my scrapbooking supplies and justify shopping again! I hope you will join me to use some of your supplies. I will have prizes as we go along to help replenish your supplies as you use them! All you have to do is in the comment section put a link to your blog, facebook page or on-line photo album of your completed project. You have until May 1st to post your finished pro...

Beginning in January 2012 I will begin offering monthly page kits. Each month you will receive paper, embellishments, sketch and cutting instructions to create a 2 page layout. Here is a sneak peak of January's Layout (the sketch is from the Magic Scrapbook Program by Close to My Heart): There are 3 membership options to choose from: Annual Membership $55 (if paid prior to January 10, 2012 receive free pack of Bitty Opaque Pearl Adhesive Gems.) Quarterly Membership $15 (must be pre-paid each quarter) Pay As You Go $6 a month (must be ordered by the 1st of each month)  If you do not live in Spokane and would like to participate, it would be an additional $4 a month for postage (or you can choose to have them mailed quarterly  to save on postage) Page kit's will be ready the 15th of each month and order must be placed by the 1st of each month so I can plan accordingly. Please e-mail me at cardsbystephanie@gmail.com ...