CTMH Convention 2014

It's that time of year when my thoughts are consumed by the upcoming Close To My Heart Convention.  It always feels like there is so much to do and plan for.  

Will I have the right clothes for the weather?

How will I ever meet up with all the new girls from Australia and New Zealand? 

Have I made enough cards to swap?  

What should I do for Roomie Gifts?  

Downline Gifts? 

Oh, I can't wait!  

Stop the clock, it's coming too fast!  

But it's a good kind of a anxiety... at least for me.  My family might feel a little different.  

I'm offering you a sneak peak of something I'm working on for convention.  To me, since I already know what it is, it seems obvious.  I wonder if you'll think so, too.  

There are no prizes for correct answers but if you think you know what I've made, leave me a comment.  If you get it right you get the honor.... of getting it right!

Jeannette Lynton Celebrates 30 Years in the Paper Crafting Industry!

...but the gifts are for you!  Check it out:

Jubilee! Welcome to the Paper Trail!

Welcome to the Paper Trail blog hop.  You can start anywhere on the trail and you'll end up where you start and never miss a post!  If you are already on the path you should have arrived from Linda's blog, The Paper Taylor.  

I had so much fun using this Close to my Heart Jubilee paper pack.  My layout is inspired by one of the layouts shown in the Idea Book, but I've added my own touches, including 4x12" extensions, made possible by using our flip flaps. 

First the layout as you would first see it while looking through the album.  

Next with the flip flaps open.  Room for so many more photos and journaling!

Left page, flap closed.

Flap open. 

Right page, flap closed. 

Flap open. 

 

I hope my layout has inspired you to use this fun and happy paper pack.  And while you are at it, experiment with some flip flaps, they are so much fun!  

Next up on the trail is Diane, The Happy Scrapbooker.  I'm sure you'll love what she has to share.  Below are the products I used for this layout which you can purchase on my website.  Click the item numbers to take you there. 

X7181B - Jubilee Paper Pack

X7181C - Jubilee Complements

Z3004 - Jubilee Assortment

Z1325 - 12" Flip Flap Assortment 

New Shopping Options!

I love to save, who doesn't?

On my Close To My Heart website you can now shop a category called Product collections.  Seems to me, anytime Close To My Heart uses the word "collection" it means savings are in store for you!  Five collections are now available!  Each one designed as a starter kit to help get you going in the direction of your choice.  Already going in that direction?  Maybe it's just the additional things you've been missing, or longing for.  

Cardmaker's Quick Start (Save $5.00!)

Product Description

Cotton Candy Exclusive Inks™ Pad (Z2193)
Lagoon Exclusive Inks™ Pad (Z2195)
My Acrylix™ Belated Birthday (B1442)
My Acrylix™ Big Hug (D1584)
2" x 2" My Acrylix™ Block (Y1003)
2" x 3 1/2" My Acrylix™ Block (Y1009)
White Card and Envelopes Value Pack (X254)
Pink Glitter Paper (Z1922)
Baker’s Twine Paradise Assortment (Z1702)
Your Savings?  $5.00!

Essential Tool Kit (Save $5.00!)

 Product Description

Medium Organizer (Z4139)
Craft Boxes (Z4137)
Dot Embossing Folder (Z1924)
Chevron Embossing Folder (Z1925)
Stitch Guide (Z1852)
Piercing Tool Kit (Z1114)
Sanding Kit (Z1294)
Bone Folder (Z1204)
Spray Pens (Z1380)
Create-a-Shade™ Pearl Paint (Z1039)
Your Savings?  $5.00!

Memory Keeping Fundamentals (Save $10.00!)

 Product Description

Timberline Paper Packet (X7182B)
Timberline Complements (X7182C)
Timberline Assortment (Z3005)
Skylark Paper Packet (X7177B)
Skylark Complements (X7177C)
Skylark Assortment (Z3000)
Bonding Memories™ Glue (1512)
Memory Protectors™ Side Load Value Pack (Z1977)
Cherish™ Scrapbook Program (9038)
3-D Foam Tape (Z1151)
Scallop Border Punch (Z1851)
Corner Rounder (Z1912)
Marvy® Uchida® LePen™ Journaling Pen (Z1979)
Metallics Markers (Z1768)
Sparkles Flourishes (Z1708)
Teal Shimmer Trim (Z1918) 

Chocolate Woodgrain Washi Tape (Z1930)
Keyboard Kraft Alphabet (Z1825)
Your Savings?  $10.00!

Stamping Basics Collection (Save $5.00)

 Product Description

Outdoor Denim Exclusive Inks™ Pad (Z2140)
New England Ivy Exclusive Inks™ Pad (Z2135)
Ruby Exclusive Inks™ Pad (Z2170)
Honey Exclusive Inks™ Pad (Z2162)
Smokey Plum Exclusive Inks™ Pad (Z2147)
My Acrylix™ Quick Cards—Japanese Blossom (A1155)
My Acrylix™ Quick Cards—Island Greetings (A1157)
My Acrylix™ Spritz Cleaner (1778)
My Acrylix™ Stamp Scrubber (Z1782)
My Acrylix™ Organizer (Z1038)
Your Savings?  $5.00!

Stamping Scrapbooker's Delight (Save $10.00)

Product Description

Slate Exclusive Inks™ Pad (Z2173)
Desert Sand Exclusive Inks™ Pad (Z2118)
My Acrylix™ Believe in Yourself (C1574)
My Acrylix™ Hopscotch Alphabet (E1028)
My Acrylix™ LOL (A1159)
3" x 3" My Acrylix™ Block (Y1006)
Bonding Memories™ Glue (1512)
Liquid Glass (Z679)
VersaMat™ (Z1279)
Memory Protectors™ Side Load Value Pack (Z1977)
Memory Protectors™ 4" x 6" Flip Flaps™ (Z4114)
Paper Fundamentals Basics Assortment (Z1939)

Your Savings?  $10.00!

Project Inspiration: Tools for Tasteful Pages

A beautiful page using Close To My Heart products, showing a neat stitching technique. 



Items used in this video can be purchased on my website, just click the item number:
D1579 - Windy Day Stamp Set
Z1701 - Bakers Twine Neutral Assortment
Z1852 - Stitch Guide
Z1859 - Foam Mat
X7183B - Lollydoodle Paper Pack

You've Got a Friend (May Stamp of the Month)

Check out this fun stamp set and what you can do with it.  Remember, you do have a consultant, that'd be me....  links to items used in this video can be found below.  



S1405 - You've Got a Friend stamp set
Z1375 - Kraft Cardstock
Z2114 - Cocoa Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
X7182B - Timberline Papers
Z1849 - Bronze Shimmer Trim

Timberline on the Paper Trail

Welcome to the Paper Trail blog hop!  If you came from Diane's blog, The Happy Scrapbooker, you are on the right path.  If you are just getting started, you'll find it's a circular hop and you'll end up right back here. 

This month we are featuring the Timberline papers from Close to my Heart.  Beautiful rich colors reminiscent of being in the deep woods, seeking adventure behind trees and in streams.  My layout this month is made to preserve just such memories. 

 

I've used several cuts from our Artbooking Cricut Collection on this layout.  The woodgrain overlay was cut at a 3.75x3.75." I layered it on a solid piece of cardstock and sanded, it creates a simulated embossed look.  The "Great Outdoors" is also on the Artbooking cartridge.

The Timberline Assortment is a collection of wood embellishments, the travel trailer shown here is just one of them.  The outdoor signs are part of the Timberline Complements.  I love these!

Moving along on the trail your next stop is Trisha Manhire's blog. She has something fabulous for you, I'm sure.

You can order items used in this layout from my website.  They are:
X7182B - Timberline Paper Pack
X7182C - Timberline Complements
Z3005 - Timberline Assortment
Z1906 - Artbooking Cricut Collection