Changing up the Frosted Card Workshop

 I love the Workshops on the Go Frosted Cardmaking Kit; from the stamp set to the addition of the tinsel baker's twine.  It's a beautiful kit and a steal at $24.95 for 15 cards/envelopes and a D-size stamp set. 

 How could it get any better?

By changing up the cardstock and ink colors! 

By using Slate Grey and Blush in place of Olive and Ruby I was able to create these feminine and pretty versions.

Then, I followed the example of fellow consultant, Vicki Wizniuk, and changed it up again with Lagoon, Slate Grey, and Whisper.  Love how they create a feeling of winter snow.

In all, I made 65 cards using the Frosted Cardmaking Kit, Colonial White Value Pack (50 cards and envelopes), Baker's twine, clear sparkles and a few extra sheets of cardstock all for around $60! (not including ink pads)

If you would like to purchase items to create 65 of these cards for around $60, shop on my website or contact me (kelly.m.maatman@gmail.com or 616-406-8312).

Supplies needed:

G1063 workshops on the Go Frosted Cardmaking Kit

x1410 Colonial White Value Pack (50 cards and envelopes)

z1701 Neutral Assortment Baker's Twine

z1752 Clear Assortment Sparkles

Add'l cardstock and inks in your choice of color

Sneak Peek: Picture Your Life in 2014

Coming Soon to a CTMH consultant near you

January 1, 2014 Consultants

February 1, 2014 Customers

This program is meant to provide you with the ease of scrapbooking life's moments as they happen.  With adorable pre-designed cards featuring unique sentiments, icons, and journaling space, all you have to add is your own photo collection!

I am so excited! It will feature 8 scrapbooking programs featuring themes based on some of our most popular paper packets, plus two band new paper packets.

 And what's even more amazing? They gave us a sneak peak at some of the designs in the different programs. 

Later Sk8r

Surf's Up

Laughing Lola

Chantilly

Babycakes

Avonlea

I know your in love now:)

Here is the scoop:

A. There will be 8 themes/kits that are available in the Picture My Life ™ scrapbooking program.

• Later Sk8r (childhood/sports/boy)
• Laughing Lola (friendship/teen girls/free spirit)
• Babycakes (baby/youth/family)
• Avonlea (family/togetherness/love)
• Surf's Up (vacation/travel/outdoors)
• Chantilly (childhood/friendship/girl)
• two additional programs based on new paper packs to be released in the Spring/Summer 2014 catalog

B. Each coordinating program features 

• 122 double-sided designed cards
• 10 unique Memory Protectors™ to hold creative combinations of these cards and your own photos.  
• 44-4'' x 6'' cards (2 each of 22 designs) which come in 14 vertical and 8 horizontal designs.
• 78- 3''x 4'' cards (3 each of 26 designs) which come in 10 vertical design and 16 horizontal designs.

C. The new Memory Protectors™ styles will be available separately as well! AND NOW SIDE LOAD OPTIONS AVAILABLE for all you with Creative Memories albums.

• 5 designs with combinations of vertical and horizontal 4''x6'' and 4'' x 3'' in packages of 10 for $9.95 
• Top Load with 12''x12'' pocket and gutter seam.  Value packs available (qty 25)
• Side Load with 12''x12'' pocket and gutter seam. Value packs available (qty 25)
• Strap Side Load with 12''x12'' pocket for strap binding, no gutter seam

D. What makes the Picture My Life™ scrapbooking program different from others?

• Unique Close To My Heart design that offer a more thoughtful approach to design, journaling options and prompts, headlines, and layered, graphical, illustrated or distressed style
• Our cards are printed on our Background and Texture-weight cardstock
• 12''x12'' cover page gives you a unique opening page to kick off your album and deliver a finished look
• Our Memory Protectors™ remain the same heavy-weight, durable material you've come to expect

Contact me for more information (616-406-8312,or by Email)and to get the scoop on how you can see them earlier than February 1st!

Picture Your Life at Close to my Heart

This is just another reason why I love Close to my Heart! You have the incredible opportunity to get even more when you sign up as a consultant starting November 1st.  In addition to the New Consultant Kit ($49 Essentials Kit or $99 Masters Kit) may also receive a brand-new exciting product from the Spring/Summer 2014 Idea Book. 

A.  To be eligible for the free product, you must sign up as a New Consultant between November 1 and December 15, 2013.  The new Consultant must remit $300 in sales by March 31, 2014. 

B.  What's the new product? It's the gorgeous new Picture My Life™ scrapbooking program*.  
*There are 8 fresh and stunning design themes to choose from, each one featuring 122 double-sided, designed cards in a mix of 3" x 4" and 4" x 6", plus a 12"x12" cover page to bring your album together beautifully. You also get 10 Memory Protectors™ with new formats designed just for this program and lots of your photos. It's a retail value of $24.95 but it’s FREE to qualifying new Consultants! There is a preview period for these and all new products starting in January for Consultants.

C.  Begin earning your Picture My Life program FREE right now, when you sign up.

D.  Consider it:  When you sign up and order the $49 Essentials New Consultant Kit, and qualify for the offer, you will receive

• More than $180 in products and supplies
• Commission on your sales, all for just $49. 
• Add to that the perks of Straight To The Top (you can earn another $100 in FREE product with this program), and a new Idea Book coming soon, and you have an incredible opportunity!

Sign Up Here

Give a Card of Thanksgiving

I LOVE November. I've personally made it a month to catch up on all the thank you notes I always planned on sending...or creating...or found in the car months later waiting on an updated address or stamp.  And don't get me started on where I stashed the stamps (I now have them in my craft room, kitchen, and car). Since I affixed November with this "Thanksgiving Thank you note Catch Up" title, I now feel I have the power to absolve YOU of your guilt too. So, go create a card of thanksgiving and mail that baby out.  Don't try to do twenty, I'm just asking for one, cause we all know what happens when we try to cram create: Chaos:)

And when your done, come back here and leave a comment with whom you send it to and why. You'll be entered to win fun FREE stuff. If you add a link to your card, I'll throw your name in a second time.

Love November a little more now? Good:)

Card Inspired by Brenda Rose
Supplies Used:
September SOTM: Poster Tidings S1309
Cricut Cartridge
Twine
Huntington Paper Packet X7174B
Bronze Shimmer Trim Z18049

Give Thanks

Take a moment and give thanks today. Give thanks for a neighbor that's there when you need a cup of sugar. Give thanks to a parent that listens when you need to talk. Give thanks to a friend for all the little things they do. Give thanks to your children for those times YOU need more patience. Give thanks today. And then go and give thanks again tomorrow:)

Huntington Sympathy Cards

Sometimes in our lives we give thanks for more than just acts of kindness.  We give thanks for being a part of someone's life and the blessing of having them in ours.  These are for such a time.

Wild 1st Birthday Bash Invites

 
My daughter's first birthday is coming up this month and I'd thought I'd share a little something of what I'm working on. Daddy wants a Safari themed birthday, and so I pulled out some old Cricut Cartridges and papers I had. After looking over things on Pinterest, this is what I came up with.  All stamps are Close to my Heart. Enjoy.

If you would like help with invites for birthdays, parties, reunions, weddings, or get togethers just contact me.  I do just design work as well as assembly and mailing.

Back to School-Ruler Wreath

In Creation Club, back in September, I wanted to create a wreath that was school themed, and could be updated year after year.  After looking over Pinterest, I came up with this version of the Ruler Wreath.  Why do I love it? Because it combines both versions I found on Pinterest (Ruler Wreath + Crayon Wreath), and the clipboard creates an option to update my son's photo every year.  And that black school bus? Why yes, that is chalkboard paint, so I can change the grade or year to match his picture.  

If your interested in creating this, or other great home decor and altered projects come join us in Creation Club.  For more information just contact me (616-406-8312 or email).

Christmas Card Workshop

Christmas Card Workshop

Creation Club can be attended on:

Thursday, October 24th at 6pm or

Saturday, October 26th at 10am or 2pm

Come join us as we get a head start on Christmas with Close to my Heart's beautiful stamps and papers. We will be making a set of 20 cards (4 each of 5 different designs) that includes envelopes.  Come create these for yourself or as a gift. 

You will learn how to use our coordinating stamps with our exclusive Cricut cartridges and tips and techniques to use in all your papercrafting throughout the rest of the year.

The card workshop is $20 and includes all the following:

• (20) 4 1/4 x 5 1/2 cards/envelopes
• Pre-cut Close to my Heart papers, and the necessary cardstock for each card
• Pre-cut Cricut images and borders as needed for each card
• Misc accessory kit that includes twine, ribbon, and sparkles
• Use of stamp sets from our October SOTM Scandinavian Wishes, WOTG Frosted Cardmaking Kit, and many others.

Start from the Heart by making 4 each of these 5 designs shown below:

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All kits/classes need to be paid in advance.  Thanks for understanding:)

To order, you may send a check or pay securely online with a credit card or Paypal account by clicking on the button below.  Make sure you choose the shipping option if your ordering a long distance kit.

Dates/Options

Thurs, Oct 24th @6pm $20.00 USD Sat, Oct 26th @ 10am/2pm $20.00 USD Local Pickup $20.00 USD Shipped Kit $20.00 USD

April Stamp of the Month: My Sunshine

Just a little something to brighten this snowy, rainy, cloudy and all together dreary day.

I LOVE the April stamp of the month, My Sunshine.  It coordinates with the Cricut Artiste and I have so many ideas going through my head on how I want to use it. Sun bursts and balloons are used a lot right now, probably because everyone wants a little summer during this cool spring.  

If you'd like a little sunshine yourself, grab it up during the month of April for $5 with a $50 order. Check it out on my website and see more inspiration from the gals over at CTMH.

CTMH Supplies:

X7166B Claire Paper Packet

S1304A April SOTM: My Sunshine

C1536 Happy Thoughts

Buzz and Bumble

 I love it when a card comes together so nicely. This one is from the Buzz and Bumble line from CTMH.  I embossed the hexagon pattern from the new Honeycomb Stamp set. 

CTMH Supplies:

X7164B Buzz and Bumble papers
C1537 Honeycomb Stamp set
Z1760 Burlap ribbon
Z1837 Mini Medley Wodden Collection
Z1813 Claire Assortment
Z1358 Buttons basic Assortment

March Scrap Class Kits Still Available

There are a few Scrap Class Kits still available from March.  Hop on over to the Scrapbook Garden in Saranac to snatch yours up!  Kits are $15, and include everything you need to make these gorgeous two layouts.

Layout #1

Layout #2

April Scrap Class at the Scrapbook Garden

 April's pages are now available to purchase at the Saranac Scrapbook Garden.  Come join us Thursday, April 18th at 1:30pm or at 6:15pm to make these two layouts for $15.  You can also purchase your kit and complete at the store or at home. For more information contact me (kelly.m.maatman@gmail.com, 616-406-8312).

Layout #1

Layout #2

Close Up of Layout #2

These classes are held the third Thursday of each month at 1:30pm and 6:15pm.  Kits are limited, and sign ups get an early preview of next month's class. To be guaranteed a kit sign up early!

Sail Away with Tommy

So, I'm having trouble today with my google+.  It seems that when you update your Flash player, all hell breaks loose. So, please excuse my terrible pictures today.

Anyways...Onto the fun stuff!

I love the Tommy papers in the new Close to my Heart Idea Book. Living on a a lake provides ample opportunity for water sports of all types, especially sailing.  This little butterfly was given to Mark by his parents.  So, on the days that are windy, and waterskiing is impossible, my husband releases his stress by sailing away...

for a little while anyways:)

 The Mini-Medley Accents Wooden Collection add such a great feeling of texture to this layout.  I love how the swirls look like waves on a windy day.

CTMH Supplies Used:
G1058 Workshops On the Go Tommy Scrapbooking Kit
Z1837 Mini-Medley Accents Wooden Collection

Chantilly Cards

I had a very relaxing time with a few wonderful ladies last Thursday.  We created these cards using the beautiful Chantilly papers and a few different stamp sets. What a great way to spend a chilly evening.

If you'd like a relaxing girl's night of your own, just invite me and a few of your friends over for some papercrafts and fun.  Contact me to find out available dates (kelly.m.maatman@gmail.com. 616.406.8312).

Remember, March is Hostess Month, so when your gathering reaches $250 in sales, your rewards "jump" up to the next level automatically!  And who doesn't love FREE stuff?!

CTMH Supplies Used:

X7163B Chantilly Paper Packet
D1546 Frame Flair
C1533 Fabulous You
C1536 Happy Thoughts
D1510 4 My Friend
Z1702 Baker's Twine Paradise Assortment

Scrapbook Classes Coming Soon to Scrapbook Garden

I was asked by a local scrapbooking store, Saranac Paper Garden, to teach a scrapbooking class.  Since I love creating scrapbook pages, and I love teaching too, I jumped at the chance and whipped these pages up!  

These papers are from the retired line, Sonoma, by Close to my Heart. The charms and My Stickease are coordinating accessories that were also available with the kit.  

It's sure to be a fun time learning new techniques, getting some pages done, and meeting others whom love to papercraft as much as I do!

Layout #1

Layout #2

If you'd like to create these pages or find out more about the monthly Layout Class, contact me (kelly.m.maatman@gmail.com, 616-406-8312) or contact the Scrapbook Garden for any questions.

These classes will be held monthly on the third Thursday with two time slots 1:30pm and 6pm.  Space is limited and so is kit availability, so sign up soon because it's filling fast!

Dakota Darling

I love the papers in the Dakota collection.  Here are a few layouts we did in Ladies' Lounge.

Layout #1

Layout #2

Layout #3

Close up Layout #1

Close up Layout #2