Please click on the link "mojo Monday" to the right to see awesome completed artwork of over 60+ different completed cards that use this design.

Holiday Tag: Easy to make for your friends and family. Supply List: B1412 Perfect Fit-Holidays Stamp Set, X7162B Pear &Partridge Paper Pack, Z1751 Harvest Assortment Bakers Twine, Z2137 Olive Ink Pad.

 

Amour Gift Box

Amour Gift Box. Supplies: Z1790 Artiste Close to My Heart Cart. x7158B La Belle Vie Paper.  Stamp from the Workshop on the go: La Belle.

Uploaded videos (playlist)

New class added Nov 27th @ 6:00 pm at Shannon's house..1110 Scenic Drive, Muskegon, MI 49445.

13" x 13" Avonlea and Dakota Nice Wood tray Class $30 ea or 2 for $50 designed by 

Angie and Shannon

2 classes to pick from. 

Oct  21 - 2:30 in Ludington or Oct 26th at 6pm in Muskegon. Click on Calendar above to learn more.

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Clearly the Best: Spanning the Space (S01E03)

Tricks and how to stamp on different types of surfaces. To view more on these products go to scraprelief.cmth.com.

Scholastic Mini Album

Pages made from the theme: checking out Colleges in Colorado.  Love the tones of the Scholastic paper and how it matches the bricks in the buildings. 
Supply list includes: x7159B Scholastic Paper, x7159C Scholastic Stickease, Z1773 Color-Ready Canvas Shapes, Z1705 Durables Square Studs, G1049 Scholastic Workshop Stamp Set. Inks: Cocoa, Outdoor Denim, Champagne, Ruby.

Our new alcohol markers. Great tips on how to use them while making a harvest banner.

Clementine Pages and Cards

Found out this new paper Clementine works great with Braxton's JV Horse Meet we did in Fremont.  I really like how the new Z1760 Burlap Ribbon works with this paper pack.  This paper would also look great with thanksgiving photos.  I used the stamp set that comes with G1046 Clementine workshop on the go kit.

Scholastic Mini Album

Fun Card Mini Album made with the bonus items of the Scholastic workshop on the go.  

Supply List includes: G1049 Scholastic Scrapbooking Kit, Z1474 6x6 Kraft Die-Cut Cards & Envelopes, z1788 Chalkboard Shapes and z1767 Chalk Marker. 

Available on my website at scraprelief.ctmh.com (click on shop online to order.  Also, check out the while supplies last section great deals added last night including $2 albums, $3.50 paper packs, $1.50 bottle caps..going fast so shop early)

New How to book = "Make it from the Heart"

Do you miss our how to books like Cherish, Imagine, Reflections, Magic...Well, we now have a new how to book that one issue features cards and pages for only $7.95 on page 11 of the current catalog 9035 Make it from the Heart.  16-two page layout patterns, in two different patterns of our newest papers, as well as 12 different card patterns.

The NEW cricut cart Artiste bundle with Close to My Heart. Available now for $99 includes 3 coordinating stamp sets and 3 coordinating chipboard sheets with cart with over 700 cutouts including projects with an extra manual with directions on how to assemble.Click here to order today

 You can earn this free or 1/2 off by hosting a gathering traditional or online. You can order this today at scraprelief.myctmh.com and this will ship directly to your home. Or, email me shannon@craftyhearts.net or text me 231.638.6585 to earn yours at a discount.

Project Inspiration 2012 Autumn/Winter Idea Book: Stepping Up Your Stamping

Idea Book - Fall 2012 - Close to My Heart

The new catalog/fall idea book 2012 is here! To get your FREE copy place any order online in August and I will mail you a copy in the mail. To see all the new products plus the new cricut cart go to my website at scraprelief.ctmh.com.  Here you can flip through each page to see all the new amazing artwork, products and specials.                                                                      

Click here to see the new idea book - CLICK HERE TO SEE EACH PAGE/fall catalog

Convention 2012 Dallas

Scrapmasters Group at Convention 2012...Yee Haw!

Formal Dinner Night with Texas Tenors

Myself and Joanne (my top upline)

Auction items  to raise money for operation smile

Motorcycle card with tag

6x6 Card with attached removable tag.  The small motorcycle and "born to ride" on the tag are made with the same stamps as the larger one on the card. I just stamped on shrinky dinks (yes, the stuff some of used as kids) and used the craft heat gun to shrink it down. These are like small hard plastic charms after being heated. The nice thing after giving a card like this the person could take off the tag and use it for a book mark or on a scrapbook page.

Supplies Used:

c1483 Born To Ride Stamp Set

x7154B Cruisin Paper

z888 Black Staz On ink

Shrinky Dinks

z555 Craft Heat Gun

Cricut Art Philosophy Cart to cut the tags with

Z1701 Baker Neutral Twine.

Add "bounce" to your projects with elements that "jump" off your page/card

Card - Better Place

Supplies I used to make this card include:
z2134 Moonstruck Ink
z2116 Cranberry ink
z2316 Cranberry Marker
Cranberry Ribbon
Z726 Sponge Dauber
Z1680 Star Dimensional elements
Z1335 Licorice Opaques
x7152 Super Hero Paper Pack
S1207A July: Live out Loud Stamp of the month
Z1326 Red Sparkles
Z1686 Art Philosophy Cricut Cart

Live out Loud Cards with Footloose & Durable Studs

Cards I am making for the Close to My Heart Convention Swap

x7151b Footloose paper pack, Z1705  Durable Studs

S1207A July stamp of the month "Live out Loud"

First Car Layout - with Victory Paper

Kit: Victory

Pattern: Harmony

Techniques used

Making pleated ribbon out of ribbon tabs

Rotation page

Cropping My Stickease Images

Changing the color intensity of a b&t paper design

To make the pleated ribbon on the right page: add one grey wool ribbon tab (embellishments>ribbon 100%): rotate 90 degree's; copy & paste so the two tabs overlap slightly. Copy and paste the two tabs. Overlap tabs slightly. Repeat till pleated border is complete.

Check out my calendar on this blog: Any of the thursday or friday classes at my home your are welcome to attend for free.  I can help you make these pages traditional or with digital scrapbooking.  Just RSVP to save your spot. Or call me and I can walk you through over the phone or do 1:1 personal classes.

At the Zoo Layout

Kit: Magic Moments, Pattern: Powerful Trio

Techniques: Using My Stickease to make a border (1/3 yellow circles on the Right Page)

Creating a layered ribbon bow

Creating a striped ribbon using a text box

These pictures aren't as clear because I had to buy a disposable camera because Brian (my husband) had our good camera at Spencer's soccer game.  I almost fell over when I found out what it cost to develop a roll of film - $12 at Walgreens.  I wanted regular pictures to have to send home with Dario and then had a FREE cd made with a coupon I had.  I was upset on the cost of developing photos could have made 4 digital complete 12x12 pages for the same price.  Geesh..learning experience for me.

Soccer layout with Lucky Paper

 

Kit: Lucky, Pattern: Portrait Collection

Digital Scrapbook Pages

My oldest son Spencer playing travel soccer. Click on layout above for larger photo.

Techniques: added: photo mat behind photo for journaling box

Using letters for embellishments

Create title by using several journaling boxes

Use: my stickease to create a border

Looking forward to getting my 12x12 pages in the mail.  They always look better in person plus I can add more embellishments like traditional pages because each page is white on the back then I slip each page into the page protector that comes with each ordered layout.

Sugar & Spice Layout (Mischief Paper)

Can you believe I  made these pages with the Halloween kit Mischief?  That is how easy it is to change the papers to match your photos. Pattern: Dynamic Duo, Kit Mix 5.  This is my great niece Kaylie. To make the table with cupcakes:   Took the stickease (large accent) table and cropped off the book and candle.  (medium accent).  
***To learn more call me or attend my next scrap night at my home the third thurs or fri of July 6pm to 11pm.  Please, bring your laptop with photos on it.  

Lucy - You are darling layout

My digital layout that I made using Studio J.  I just made 5 layouts with the guidelines from convention.  I have learned so much more about digital scrapbooking.  On this page I used the Lucy Kit, Stars Above Pattern, Kit Mix 4.  On this layout a few things I learned was how to toggle off the suggested accents, how to delete photo wells, add journaling box to cover b&t paper,add stitching and change the paper to any of Close to My Hearts 60 colors. You can try studio j for free by clicking on the link to the right. 

**Click on the layout above to see a larger image of these pages.

Ribbon your way - color ready to match your projects

Life is Tweet meets Lucy

 I really liked how the this months stamp of the month "Life is tweet" added a fun touch to our Lucy Paper.  The stamps with designs and words were super easy to cut out with cricut art philosophy cartridge.  The  rub-ons that come in set of 4 pages with all different designs are easy to use and added a pop of color to my gray photo mats. I have found the tiny sparkles are easiest to put on with the Z1382 Tweezers they have a nice bent fine point.

Pemberley Studio J layout

Coach's Gift

Did you ever wonder what to get a coach for an end of the season gift?  Why not scrap a photo of the team and put inside of a photo frame?  This can be easily done this makes a great inexpensive gift.  The baseballs and letters are stamped and cut out.  The letters are done with E1018 Pennant Alphabet.  Total cost of this project around $5 (not including the stamps because these I had on hand).  Designed by my scrapbook club member Denise Sheffer.

Lucy Layout video quick pages

Card Easel

Card Easel - Great way to make someone a card that they can display a photo or calendar on. Thank you to my friend Joni Fields for the this great design.








The Topiary Base 8" x 8" score and fold at 2" & 4"
Colonial White Paper 8"x4"
Photo Mat 4 1/2" x 3 3/4"


Stamp - B1353 A Little Buzz
3505 Watercolor Pencils
3174 Blending Pen
1388 Colonial White Cardstock
x5918 Topiary Cardstock

Banner's are for guys too.

Banner's are for guys too.  Made for an open house to hang on an arbor but could be easily used to hang on a wall, window or entry way.  The banner has jump rings and can be easily added to for longer names or extra pennants taken off for shorter names.  

Designed by Theresa Mouw and Shannon Wallis

Supply List
Z1378 My Creations Banner (8 white chipboard pennants with 7 jump rings. Pennants are 7"x6")
z2111 Chocolate Ink to distress edges of pennants and around folded circles
z2311 Chocolate Cardstock
1386 Black Cardstock
Z726 Sponge Dauber
Z340 Scoring Blade
X7139B Typeset Paper Back (juniper grid paper on the back of the alphabet paper)
z1686 Cricut Art Philosophy

Card Organizer



Do you ever get frustrated trying to find the right card?  You know you have made a bunch of birthday cards but can't seem to find the one you looking for?  Finally, after 7 years I decided to organize mine.  I used to keep mine in a very large box and just dig through it until I could find the one I was looking for.  1) I grouped my cards into theme's.  2)Made a name tag for each theme then put on a Z1038 My Acrylix Organizer. 3) placed all my cards in each box.  If you don't have as many cards you could easily but multiple themes in each box and use one of the dividers that comes with box to separate them. This has also shown me which theme's I am getting low on so now I know I need to focus on making more sympathy, baby and guy birthday cards.



Stampaganza buy 2 get 1 free

Click on this link below to see all the great stamp sets that Close to My Heart has to offer. There are many more than the current Idea Book (catalog) Spring/Summer 2012.


http://scraprelief.ctmh.com/Retail/Category.aspx?CatalogID=19

Tweet - Artwork - 15 piece stamp set

Each month Close To My Heart has new D - size stamp set, available for one month only.  You can get this set for just $5 when you place an order of  $50 or more in Close To My Heart Products - that's 72% off the full retail price.  You can also purchase the Stamp of the Month set at full retail for $17.95 with no minimum purchase required. 


Click on the link below to see supply list to make the above items and the entire 15 piece stamp set.

http://scraprelief.ctmh.com/CTMH/Content.aspx?id=/sitecore/content/OBA/Promotions/Stamp_of_the_Month.aspx

To Celebrate the New Side Walk-New Crops & Classes

June 7th and June 8th - Scrapbook Class - Pemberley - Make 4 pages & 5 Cards. 6pm to 11pm. Cost $29.95.  I have all 8 workshops on the go on hand just send in $15 today to save your spot and indicate which kit you would like. The remainder $$ due at class.  You will take home all the extra product including stamps, cutting guide, paper, embellishments to make more cards & pages. Drink & Snacks provided with class.

June 22nd Friday Crop 3pm to 10pm- $10 by June 14th then $15. Includes Pizza, Pop, Salad, Five 12x12 sheets of printed cardstock (your choice) @ 1110 Scenic.

June 30th Saturday-Crop-2pm to Midnight. $15 by June 21st then $20. Includes pizza, pop, salad and $5 coupon Close to My Heart  items in stock (your choice) @ 1110 Scenic (off Giles).

?? email me at shannon@craftyhearts.net or text 231.638.6585

To learn more about the classes - click on the calendar link on this blog to find out more details. 

 Space is limited to 15 people at all events so send in your payment to day to save your spot.

Make payments to:  Shannon's Crafty Hearts.  Mail to:  1110 Scenic Drive, Muskegon, MI 49445.

New Sidewalk - Direct Entry to Scrapbook Room

I am so excited to have the new sidewalk in.  Now, you can park at the end of the road in front of my house on the hill and unload and easily bring your items into my scrapbook room. The last part from the sidewalk to the road should be done in the next 1-2 weeks.

Project Inspiration 2012 Spring/Summer Idea Book: Quick Cards

5 people who I will randomly draw will win a free pack of embellishments if you can tell me
1) Where the design came from for these pages
2) What products from Close to My Heart were used to make these pages


Please send me your answers to shannon@craftyhearts.net and then respond to this post with your name.  I will draw the winners on Memorial Day and mail out your prize the middle of next week.  I will then post the winners and the supply list used on Tuesday.  You will get one entry for each supply item you get correct that you email me.

Celebration Cards

The same card using B&T paper the striped card is the front side of the B&T (print) paper.  I just flipped the paper over and this stars were on the back.  Every print paper with Close to My Heart has 2 patterns one on each side.  The Lanterns can be made with a scoring stylus by pressing your paper with this in the cutting space of your paper cutter.  

Birthday Card 

Supplies: x7149B Lucy Paper Kit

Chocolate Ink

Z726 Sponge Daubers

z1690 Bitty Buds.

The featured kit for May and June is Footloose. 


This is available today and will ship directly to your home.  This kit will come with cutting guide and instruction brochure, Footloose paper pack, stamp set, wooden badge buttons, white daisy cardstock. Item # G1036 $29.95.  To make the extra mini album with the left over paper from your 12x12 pages need additional 2 items Z1195 & X7151c.  This kit techniques include: tie dye stamping, sanding, stamping on wood buttons.  Can order on my website at scraprelief.myctmh.com then click on shop-on-line or the grocery cart.  Or email me and I can help you and ship directly to your home. Shannon@craftyhearts.net


I will be having 2 classes on this you can also attend and we will assemble at my home  June 7 (thurs) or June 8th (fri) both classes are 6pm to 11pm.  Please RSVP to save your spot at shannon@craftyhearts.net or text 231.638.6585 today space limited..  This will also give us time to get your kit here for you to use when you attend. Drinks and snacks provided with the class.


Digital scrapbookers this kit is also available on studio J under footloose.  Click on my link to the right to see.

It is back!  I am so excited this is only the 2nd time they have done this campaign in my 7 years as being an consultant. This is an awesome deal and you can purchase from my website at scraprelief.myctmh.com starting on June 1.  Buy and 2 stamps and get 3rd free (lowest one). These will ship directly to your home. 


Booking shows now and dates will fill quick.  My best shows with the hostess earning the most free product was during this sale. Current available dates June 3,4,16,18,22,23,24,26,27,28. First 5 people to book a show in June you can do at my house or yours. Or, just do an online party will receive an additional exclusive 4 piece stamp set (not available in the catalog) with your qualifying show.  

It is so nice that on studio J  that there is such a big selections of paper kits. These are from the current catalog past catalogs and exclusive kits just for members of studio J. I also use this program to design my pages that I  make the traditional way. It is easier with the paper flipped every possible way to quickly see how I want to layout my pages. This is Dario my Spanish Son opening his first ever Easter Basket.  In Spain they do not have this holiday. It is fun to capture these memories. Plus, quickly make him pages so he can take home with him when he returns home. Now, I have pages for him and myself to cherish the memories with.

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Nursing Crop & Studio J Cruisin' Paper

Nursing Crop 2012

Studio J - made with crusin

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I really like how easy it is to add borders around the photos.  I also dropped in the trip arrow on layout one and the gas pump on layout 2. The other embellishments were already on the layout I just had to right click and decide what color that I wanted them.

My oldest son Spencer at Soccer Game

Dario bottom left  my Spanish Son

 

Today worked 8 hours as a nurse then off to the YMCA to workout. Then home for dinner and chores. These are the nights that I really like digital scrapbooking. It is so easy to sit and scrap in the family room on the computer while guys are watching TV.  I can still join in on the conversations and be spending time with them. This layout I ink distressed around the white paper around the team name Vardar. Changed the paper to red with dots from black by right clicking to match the uniforms of the team. Studio J really does make scrapbooking faster, simpler, easier on busy days. These pages come on full 12x12 one hundred year paper shipped directly in the mail from Close to My Heart with a white reverse side.  So, now I can add brads, embellishments and not worry about wrecking the back side of the page. It is free to try studio J - you just need to pay when your order the pages. Click on the computer with the heart on it on the right side of my blog to see what you think.