Avonlea Jars

Today's project... Jars! 

I bought these jars at the dollar store and then used the Avonlea paper, Burlap ribbon and, of course, the Cricut Artiste cartridge to decorate them. 

The stamp sets used... 

One of the coordinating stamp sets from the Cricut Artiste Collection and "It's Your Day" stamp set, which is the limited edition stamp set created for National Stamping Month.

So here are my jars...

And here is the "It's Your Day" stamp set which is available from Aug. 15 - Sept. 30 for only $5.00 with a minimum order of $35.00.
This stamp set actually contains 2 D sized stamp sets which includes 50 images and is valued at $35.90.

Enjoy! 
Jackie

Convention Swap Cards

Well it's been almost 1 month since convention, but I have been so preoccupied with the NEW CTMH products, I have not really had time to post about my convention swap cards.
I made 5 different cards all using Florentine paper and here they are...

Enjoy! 
Jackie

Cricut projects

So this week I hosted my Idea Book Release Party and before the party I made some Cricut "projects" to show off the new Cricut Artiste Collection and the huge emphasis it has on 3D projects and the "one key themes".
So here are a couple of the projects I did....

The first one is the "Space Party":

The invites

Everything on this table is made with 1 key

Love the cupcake holders:

Party hats

The second project I did was "Movie Night":

Again, this is all from 1 key (I love the mustaches)

 Cute little popcorn containers

Candy & Cupcakes

Enjoy! 
Jackie

Joining In August Is In The Bag!

What a great time to join Close To My Heart! Starting today, CTMH is offering 2 new consultant kits and they are an incredible value!!

Want to join as a hobbiest? Thats ok!! Now you can join with the "Essentials" kit. This kit is valued at $130.00 worth of product for ONLY $49.00

Want to join as an active consultant? Now you can join with the "Master" kit. This kit is valued at $280.00. It includes everything in the Essentials kit plus more business supplies and 5 Studio J layouts!

WHAT???  THERE'S MORE???

When you join my team in August, you will receive an exclusive Damask Tote Bag for FREE!
(retail value $50.00)

This offer is "while supplies last", so if you are thinking of signing up, act quickly to ensure you get this wonderful bag.

This offer is good for both the $49.00 Essentials kit and the $99.00 Master kit.

Sign up now to get this awesome, coated canvas tote that can be slung over the shoulder, accross the chest or worn as a backpack.

CLICK here to sign up today!

Plus... when you join my team, you always get a discount on crops and workshops!

Make It From Your Heart - Pattern # 23 & 30

So as you found out yesterday, the book "Make It From Your Heart", is one of my very favorite new products in the new CTMH Idea Book. So here are 2 cards made from the patterns available in this book. 

The first card is made from Pattern # 30 and made with the NEW paper "Flirty" and of course, the new cricut cartridge Artiste and coordinating stamp sets included in the Artiste collection. 

The second card is made from Pattern # 23 and made with the NEW paper "Clementine", Artiste cricut cartridge and the new product Burlap Ribbon.

So there you have it... 2 more cards from the NEW "Make It From Your Heart" book!

Enjoy!
Jackie

My Favorite NEW Products

On Wednesday August 1st, the new CTMH Idea Book will be available!
I have to tell you, this is my very favorite Idea Book since I started with CTMH. Every Idea Book that comes out, I love the products, but there is always a paper pack (or 2) that just don't do it for me... There is not one paper pack in this book I don't love!
I always have a favorite product I LOVE... but this Idea Book I have 3!!
So today I will give you a sneak peek at my 3 favorite products and also a project I made using them.
I do have to apologize, I did not use any new paper, but instead decided to use retired paper.

My 1st favorite product:

The New Cricut Artiste Collection.

My 2nd favorite product:

The New "Make It from Your Heart" pattern book.
This book is awesome! I was so worried when CTMH announced they were going to retire the How-To books, but now I am so happy. This publication is soft covered, less expensive and the patterns, products & ideas are more current.
I have already made cards using most of the card patterns in this book (which I will blog about starting tomorrow)

My 3rd favorite product:

The New alcohol markers. These markers are incredible and easy to use!
I love these markers for a couple reasons. The main one is... They are alcohol markers, and if you have ever used alcohol markers, I don't need to explain! If you haven't... You have to try these markers.
Another reason I love them, CTMH thinks of everything, so when you order 1 (for example: Cotton Candy, like pictured below) you actually get 2 markers!! The one you ordered plus a coordinating color for highlighting/shading!

So now, here is a project I made using my 3 favorite new products. It is a set of 6 card in a card holder.

The card holder is cut from the Cricut Artiste Cartridge.

There are 3 of each style of card...

This card is from "Pattern # 21" in the Make It From Your Heart pattern book

And this card is from "Pattern # 22" in the Make It From Your Heart pattern book

And the flowers are colored with the new alcohol markers.

So now you have seen my 3 favorite products!!

Enjoy!
Jackie

Announcing... Cricut Artiste

Yes folks... CTMH has a new Cricut Cartridge available August 1st and it is INCREDIBLE!!!! 


I will be hosting an Idea Book Release Party where you can order the new cartridge and take advantage of special 1 day sales, pick up your new Idea Book and view the new products. There will also be create & takes and snacks & refreshments!!

Date: Wednesday August 1st.
Time: 7:00 pm
Location: Leefield Community Hall (Fireside Room) 7910-36 ave.

And CLICK HERE to view all the images!!

Included with the NEW Artiste Collection: 

• Artiste Cartridge-featuring 700 images including themed projects, cards, font, shapes and 3-D Items. 

• The cartridge also comes with a detailed Assembly Instruction Booklet for the 3-D images.  

• 3-My Acrylix D Size Stamp Sets that coordinate with the Cricut images

• 3-12" x 9" Dimensional Elements in coordinating shapes

Jackie