A little reminder - January Stamp of the Month Blog hop!

Happy New Year!!! 

Welcome to the January Stamp of the Month Blog Hop!  This hop marks the last stamp of the month set from our Autumn/Winter Idea book already - almost time for a new one!  The stamp set featured this month is S1201 Little Reminder. This month we have 54 wonderful consultants participating and showing off their creations. 

If you have come from Angel's Blog, then you are on the right track!

 

This month's stamp set is great for any occasion where you might need to remember or mark a date.  It would be great to use to announce a special event or send out reminders for the date for a special event.  I used it on 2 projects, a page layout that celebrates the 4th of July (I know, I'm a little behind!) and a card that will go to my sister-in-law when my nephew is born in February (yep, a little ahead of the game!).

4th of July Layout

Close-up of the stamped date

Card for baby (the date is just his due date and not attached permanently!)

The layout I created features the Dreamin' and Elemental Paper packs as well as some stars and fireworks cut using the Art Philosophy Cricut cartridge...it just doesn't get old!

The card uses the very small scraps I have left of one of my favorite paper packs, Aspen.  It has been retired for a while now but you can still use it in Studio J!  I used one of the line stamps from this set to make the cris-cross pattern on the dark blue piece of paper as well as the lines around the outer edge of the card.

Products used (all CTMH except where noted):

S1201 Little Reminder Stamp Set
Dreamin', Elemental, and Aspen paper packs 
Outdoor Denim, Twilight, Creme Brulee, Colonial White, Pacifica, and Cranberry Cardstock 
Outdoor Denim, Colonial White, Cranberry, and Pacifica Inks
Cricut Art Philosophy Cartridge
Bitty Sparkles and Sparkles

Glitz Glitter gel in Red and Silver

Cranberry Ribbon

Colonial White Designer Brads

Journaling Spots

Now "hop" on over to Dawn's Blog and check out her beautiful artwork for this month!

 If you get lost along the way you can go to Helen's Blog to see the complete list of all the participants this month. 

Be sure to visit all the consultants at their blogs to get some other great ideas! Remember, the January SOTM is only available until January 31st!  Contact me (GrigsterN at yahoo.com) or click here to see how you can earn this stamp set for just $5!

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas Everyone!

 Enjoy a wonderful holiday with family and friends!

Scrap That Holiday Crop Preview!

It has been quite a while since I have taught classes at ScrapThat and I am excited to be there this Saturday for their 3rd Annual Holiday Crop!   I will have some awesome make and takes and I wanted to give you a sneak peek in case you want to reserve your kit(s) early as there are limited quantities and they will most likely sell out.

Wonderland Layout  $8 (Inspired by Helen Onulak)

Typeset Family Layout $8

Christmas tag box with 20 tags  $15

4 different tags, 5 of each

The 3 pictured above are the newest creations, I will also have a Halloween layout, a Christmas layout, a Veranda layout and some all-occasion cards.  Prices vary from $5- $15.

If you would like to reserve your kit in advance, please either comment here or call/email me!  Thanks and hope to see you there!!

New Clearance Items and lower prices!!

If you are looking for a great deal on some CTMH products, new ones have just been added to the While Supplies Last section on my shopping website! 

     Some of these items include:
        Wings Level 1 Paper Pack ($5)
        Wings Level 2 Paper pack ($5)
        Wings My Stickease ($2)
        Sweetheart Paper Packs - same deals as above
        Tons of Cardstock!!!  -   8.5 by 11 multi packs for $7 and 12 by 12 multi packs for $7

Sweetheart Project Idea

Also - new reductions have been taken on some of the items that were previously listed:

     Lucky and Mayberry Level 1 Kits are just $2!!  That's 80% off!  These kits go together in a jiffy or make  a great gift!

Shop Now!

December SOTM blog hop

Welcome to the December Stamp of the Month Blog Hop!  I can't believe it is December already!  The stamp set featured this month is S1112 Mad About You. This month we have 56 wonderful consultants participating and showing off their creations. This stamp set is great for projects for someone you love and looks great on cards, tags, scrapbook pages, and 3-D projects!

If you have come from Amy's Blog, then you are on the right track!

 

This month's stamp set is great for any occasion where you might need something special for that special someone or just want to express your love for whatever it is you love.  It took me a while to get into this stamp set, I'm not really the mushy, gushy, lovey-dove type.   As I was looking through the Art Philosophy booklet I found some shapes that I wanted to play with and that was how these 2 cards were born. 

The first card is cut using one of the card shapes from the Art Philosophy Cartridge.  Still loving it!!  The card is 4.25" by 4.25" and the 2" heart of this stamp set fits perfectly in the cut out shape!  I was hoping that would happen.  :)

The second card is an easel card and I had a lot of fun playing with the placement of the hearts and bling.  The hearts and the banner shape were also cut with the Cricut Cartridge.  I used papers from the Roxie paper pack.

Products used (all CTMH except where noted):

S1112 Mad About You Stamp Set
Roxie paper packet
Vanilla Cream, and Kraft Cardstock
Smoothie, Tulip, Desert Sand, and Black Inks
Cricut Art Philosophy Cartridge
Bitty Sparkles and Sparkles

Now "hop" on over to Dawn's Blog and check out her beautiful artwork for this month!

 If you get lost along the way you can go to Helen's Blog to see the complete list of all the participants this month. 

Be sure to visit all the consultants at their blogs to get some other great ideas! Remember, the December SOTM is only available until December 31st!  Contact me (GrigsterN at yahoo.com) or click here to see how you can earn this stamp set for just $5!

Holiday Wishes to you!

I have been so busy getting ready for the holidays and a baby shower tucked nicely in between and have been neglecting my poor blog!  Last weekend I held my holiday card workshop and it was lots of fun!  One of my attendees, Sue, even used this month's campaign stamp, Holiday Wishes on her card.  Check it out, so pretty!

Don't forget that if you want to get your hands on this great stamp - here's what you have to do:  Place an order that contains $25 of CTMH stamp sets, then add Holiday Magic for just $5!  But only until November 30th!  Also, this stamp set works beautifully with the CTMH Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge!

Happy Holiday Crafting!

Crop Create and Takes this Saturday!

Hi all!  I will be vending at the Lighthouse Crop in Lumberton, NJ this Saturday and just wanted to share the layouts I will have as create and takes that day.  They will be $5 for each 2-page layout.  If you're going to be there - make sure to say hi!

I've got some new and some oldies but goodies to offer: School theme, Halloween, Christmas, and many people's favorite, Veranda with it's lovely greens and browns.

 

Can't wait to see everyone - it's going to be a great day!

November Stamp of the Month Blog Hop

Welcome to the November Stamp of the Month Blog Hop!  The stamp set featured this month is S1111 Cherish the Day!  This month we have 57 wonderful consultants participating and showing off their creations! This stamp set is great for invitations, occasions, saving dates and looks great on cards, tags, scrapbook pages, and 3-D projects!

If you have come from Melinda's Blog, then you are on the right track!

This month's stamp set is great for any occasion where you might need to remember a special date or day.  I came up with so many ideas for this stamp set but only had time to create a few things!

The first card is of course a holiday card using the Believe paper pack and some images cut using the CTMH Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge.  The second is a baby shower invitation for my sister-in-law who will be having a little boy in February!  This card also uses the Believe paper pack!

Products used (all CTMH except where noted):

S1111 Cherish the Day Stamp Set
Believe Level 2 paper packet
White Daisy, Sweet Leaf, Topiary and Pacifica Cardstock
Sweet Leaf, Topiary, Sky, and Pacifica Inks
Cricut Art Philosophy Cartridge
Red/Pink Sparkles and Green/Blue Sparkles
Glitz Glitter Gel stardust and silver
White Daisy Grosgrain ribbon and ribbon slide
Blue button and white embroidery floss
Watercolor colored pencils

Now "hop" on over to Jill's Blog and check out her beautiful artwork for this month!

 If you get lost along the way you can go to Helen's Blog to see the complete list of all the participants this month. 

Be sure to visit all the consultants at their blogs to get some other great ideas! Remember, the November SOTM is only available until November 30th!  Contact me (GrigsterN at yahoo.com) or click here to see how you can earn this stamp set for just $5!

Holiday Wishes!

Starting now and continuing through Nov. 30th - you can get a great holiday stamp set for a great price! And even better - 4 of the 9 shapes match up with shapes that can be cut with the CTMH Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge!

When you place a minimum order of $25 in stamp sets between now and November 30th, you can add a new D-size Holiday Wishes stamp set for only $5! That’s a significant savings of $12.95. You may buy one Holiday Wishes stamp set for every $25 in qualifying stamp sets you purchase. As a creative bonus, many of the images in the set coordinate with our Cricut® Art Philosophy cartridge for added cutting and stamping fun!

This set would also be great to use with the Holiday Card workshop I am offering!!  Contact me today to see how you can get this stamp set and if you hurry, the October Stamp of the month with your workshop kit!  

Holiday Card Workshop!

This years Holiday Card workshop is officially official!!   In this workshop, participants will make 27 cards (9 designs, 3 of each), 3 of which are cut using the new CTMH Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge!

Date: Sunday, November 20th
Time: 12:30-5pm
Where: My workshop in Hamilton, NJ
Cost: $25 (less than $1 per card!)

Cost includes: 1 Believe Paper packet, 2 extra sheets of white cardstock, 24 card bases, 27 envelopes, 2 yards of white ribbon.

**Please note, papers are NOT pre-cut...you will be cutting all of your papers.**

Additional items may be purchased to cut down on sharing as well as to qualify you for the $50 purchase to earn the October Stamp of the month for just $5!  We will be using this stamp set on our cards.   Email me or give me a call if you are interested in the add-on shopping list.  If you are unable to attend but want to make the cards, please contact me and we can make alternate arrangements such as a "to-go" kit or meet up somewhere else.

Please contact me to reserve your spot and place your order by Saturday, November 5th!

ScrapThat class preview for October 22nd crop

Hi all!  I was able to secure a table for classes at ScrapThat for this Saturday, October 22nd so I wanted to treat you to a preview of what classes I will be having!
I've got 3 different kits but limited numbers of each so if you like what you see, contact me to reserve your kit pronto!
The class kits are $8 each and include all the supplies and pre-cut papers needed to create a 2-page layout.

Halloween Theme - 6 available

Fall theme - 2 available

School Theme - 2 available

Thanks for stoppin' by and hope to see you Saturday!

H2H challenge - Sentiment stamp only!

The H2H Challenge for this week is to use only a sentiment for stamping.  No other stamps can be used.  This is truly a challenge!  I did manage to accomplish this in a few of my Holiday cards that will also be made at my workshop coming up in November.

Yep, believe it or not, each of these cards only has a stamped sentiment.  It's awesome that several sheets of the Believe paper pack are busy patterns because they can stand alone nicely without too much additional embellishing.

Materials (all CTMH):
Believe Paper Pack
Holiday Red and Topiary Ink
White Daisy Cardstock
December 25th stamp set
Holiday Cheer stamp set

Now challenge yourself to limit your stamping to just a sentiment and check out what everyone else has created at the H2H challenges blog!

October Stamp of the Month Blog Hop

Welcome to the October Stamp of the Month Blog Hop!  The stamp set featured this month is S1110 Holiday Magic!  This month we have 56 wonderful consultants participating and showing off their creations! This stamp set is great for the upcoming holiday season and looks great on cards, tags, scrapbook pages, and 3-D projects!

If you have come from Angel's Blog then you are on the right track!

This month's stamp set is great for the holidays.  I found it very easy to incorporate these images into my Holiday Card workshop cards.   These are just 3 of the 27 cards workshop goers will be able to make this year!

 I love how bright and cheerful the Believe paper pack is and the shapes of these cards were all cut out using the new CTMH Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge!  I also used the "zip strips" as added accents. 

Products used (all CTMH except where noted):

S1110 Holiday Magic Stamp Set
Believe Level 2 paper packet
White Daisy Cardstock
Holiday Red, Topiary, Sky, Desert Sand, and Black Inks
Cricut Art Philosophy Cartridge

Now "hop" on over to Lisa's Blog and check out her beautiful artwork for this month!

 If you get lost along the way you can go to Helen's Blog to see the complete list of all the participants this month. 

Be sure to visit all the consultants at their blogs to get some other great ideas! Remember, the October SOTM is only available until October 31st!  Contact me (GrigsterN at yahoo.com) or click here to see how you can earn this stamp set for just $5!

H2H challenge - all cardstock

I know I am a day late on this one, at least the post part of it anyway!  My project was finished Thursday if that counts for anything!   Anyway, I wanted to hop on the cardstock challenge over at the H2H challenge blog this week.  I have had this idea floating in my head for a while now, so here it is finally made out of paper.  It is simple, very little detail but I think its a cute and fun way to wish someone a yummy birthday.

I based my design loosely on the pattern for the flower pot cards that everyone loves.  I made my ice cream scoops from 2 shapes on the CTMH Art Philosophy cartridge, and I only used cardstock, in 4 colors! 
Now go check out all the other designs on the H2H challenge blog and see what you can come up with!

ScrapThat class preview for Sept 24th crop

I will have several different projects to offer at ScrapThat in Burlington this Saturday.  There will be 2 different 2 page layouts for $8 each and I will also be offering the cards from a previous post, all 5 for $10.  Check out the pictures below and feel free to contact me to reserve a kit in advance!

Typeset school layout $8

Dreamin' Fall layout $8

Typeset Cricut cards $10

See ya Saturday!