Artbooking Mini Albums from Saturdays Idea Book Kick Off party.

Here are the details of the Pro Player Mini Album, by my new Guest Designer Dawn Jedda.  (AKA my Daughter)  I took the pictures on my cell phone and for some reason I couldn't quit shaking so they aren't very good.  I will apologize for them now. Most of this Mini Album was cut on the Artbooking Cricut Cartridge.  The paper pack is called Pro Player and it comes with coordination cardstock in these 4 colors, Slate, Black, Ruby and Pacifica.  She also used Slate Polka-Dot Washi tape, Pro Player Assortment, Slate Striped Twist Ties, Durables Round Studs and Slate and Creme Brulee Bakers Twine.  Dawn used Tech Speak and The Workshop On The Go Stamp sets from pages 32 and 35 in the New Autumn Winter 2013 Idea book.

 All the little pieces on the front of the book were cut off the cartridge also.

 This page has a pocket and the paper that is inserted in side is from the cartridge too.  When i cut the white paper for Dawn I didn't realize how big it was going to cut out so I used a large scrap but it cut larger than I expected and ended up with half the arrow cut out of the edge.  We both thought it was pretty cool how it turned out and Dawn decided to use it in the book anyway.  She drew the lines on to make it look like notebook paper.  There is a smaller stamp in the 3 sets that actually looks like that paper, so you don't have to draw the lines.

 On this page Dawn cut an envelope and tag to go inside the envelope.  She added Washi tape and the twist tie.

 Dawn went threw some of my older embellishments and found some Red studs and swirls that go great in the book too.

 The joined circles on the right page are an overlay from the Artbooking cartridge and again another notebook paper.

 Here are Zack, Hailey, Keyanna, Kobe, Jordan and Alex all playing games in my living room.  Kylie and Mary must have been outside when we took this pic.  This is a normal site at my house.

 Zack got bored playing games and decided to play the Keyboard that Grandpa picked up recently.

 He jokingly said he was picking one up for all the grandchildren.  However I don't know where he is going to put them.  He loves to encourage them to play music of any kind.  Jordan Plays the Clarinet and Zack is hoping to play the Saxophone when School starts up. My Son James played the Sax in school too.

 The one page that didn't get finished before my Party on Saturday.  Dawn added a pocket to the right page and the connected circles adhered to the inside of the back.  This would make a great Connect 4 game background for a page if someone plays connect 4 a lot.

I love how this little Mini Album turned out.  Dawn did such a wonderful job.  Thank you Dawn for designing this great little Mini ALbum for me.

These little mini albums would be great for different little events that happen in our lives that we want to remember forever.  I am so excited that Close To My Heart brought out another Cricut Cartridge and love how they pack so many projects into one cartridge.  You can use both the Art Philosophy and Artiste cartridges right along with the Artbooking cartridge and make so many different things.  It is amazing.  Thank you Close To My Heart for creating such a great tool to work with and making my job so much fun and so easy.

Happy Scrappin',

Janice

Are You READY?

Well last night we had our Ideabook Kick-Off party and did we have fun.  We played The Price Is Close To My Heart (similar to The Price Is Right) and CTMH BINGO.  Just a couple of fun ways to get everyone acquainted with the new products and where to find them in the Idea book.  We gave out lots of prizes too.

Here are the Display boards that I made showing some of the new products

 This display board shows the Artbooking Cartridge collection and some of the items that I made from it.  I had so much fun playing with my toys this week.  Have I ever told you that I LOVE my Job?  Well I do LOVE my job.

 I made these 2 layouts using the Laughing Lola paper pack and the Artbooking cartridge. I cut the everything I needed to complete these from the same 2 pages in the Artbooking Cricut Cartridge book.  I added the yellow behind the windows just cause I thought it would look cool.

 Same goes for these pages all items were cut from the same 2 pages in the Artbooking book.  It tells you what size to cut the main image and everything else fits to that page size.  I Love it.  This is the best cartridge so far.

 This Lay out is using the new Sarita paper pack.  I used Cotton Candy cardstock to tone down the craziness of the patterned paper.  Love how it turned out.   This was a recent visit from my Niece who is 2 weeks older than my Son.  We enjoyed the visit and getting to meet Kasseys new family.

 

 My Daughter Dawn made this layout using the New Pro Player Workshop On The Go kit.  The kids had fun at the BCT Backyard Bash playing their giant Chess set.

 This layout is using the New Huntington paper pack and new Swirls Around stamp set.  I also used the Artbooking cartridge to cut out the roses, leaves and flourish. Added some sparkles and pictures.

 These are cards that Dawn and I made this last week also.

 These are using the Pro Player papers and coordination stamp sets.

 These cards are made with the Laughing Lola paper and coordinating stamps.

 This is the new Frosted paper pack and one of the new Hostess stamp sets.

 This is also made with the Frosted papers.

 And this tag I made using the Art Philosophy Cricut cartridge and the Frosted paper pack.

 You wouldn't know it but this is the new Babycakes paper pack.  It is geared toward babies.

 This paper pack is the Huntington paper pack and some of the new Jewelry making metal flowers that we are now offering in the Idea book.

 We now have our own version of the Smash book, we call ours Crush books.  Very cute accesories and coordinating stamps too.  Here is one of the sets called Reel Life.

 We are now offering this Designed Decor Flip Stand Album.  It is only $12.95.  It is made so that you can put your own paper inside the stand so when you flip to the last page it is all decorated.  I cut the pages from the new Artbooking cartridge and since it was offset, I added some tule and rolled roses and plastic flowers to the edge to even it out.

 This is what made me think the tulle would be perfect for the edge.  Miss Melody is so stinking cute.

If you like Mini Albums, YOU are going to LOVE this new Artbooking cricut cartridge.  Here is why.  I made this little Halloween mini album straight from the cartridge.  I of course add some of my own photos.  I will have more on this mini album in the next couple days.

 Dawn came to the rescue and made these 3 following mini albums for the Idea Bood Kick-off.  They are all made using the Artbooking Cricut Cartridge also.  She did a fantastic job.  Tarina and I helped finish the embellishing.  I will have more on all of these mini albums in the next few days.

Dawn used the new Babycakes papers and cardstock to make this.

 This mini is made using the Sarita paper pack Rolled roses and some of the new jewelry making flowers.

 This is the Pro Player paper pack and it too was made using the Artbooking cartridge.

There are 10 mini albums on this one cartridge.  There are 700 images.  There are no empty keys on any of CTMH's cartridge, that is a deal in it's self.  

Some of you are thinking that $99.00 is a lot for one cartridge.  And I  agree, but if you add up all the stamps sets 3 @ $17.95 = $53.85 and the chipboard 3 @ $4.95 = $14.85 all that added up is $68.80 so that makes the cartridge $30.30.  Show me a cartridge that has 700 images and every key filled for $30.30.  

 I have 37 cartridges and do you know the ones I use the most?  Art Philosophy, Artiste and now the Artbooking ones.  I also have the Big Kick and a ton of dies, I should sell them and make more room in my craft room, as I NEVER use them.  They are just sitting there taking up space and collecting dust.  I used to use them a lot, but since CTMH has created the Cricut Cartridges, that is pretty much all I use.  

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I am taking pre-orders for the Cricut cartridges if you want one call or text me 503-708-6889, you can even send me an email jwilson@bctonline.com.

Happy Scrappin',

Janice

Let's get Patriotic! and Make It a Banner Day!

Celebrate military service and promote patriotism with our new patriotic stamp sets—available only from June 1 to July 31, 2013. Three dollars from each B-size My Acrylix^®Courage stamp set and $5 from each D-size My Acrylix^® Home of the Brave stamp set will be donated to the USO, the leading, most recognized military-support and services organization in the country. Show your support with your own patriotic stamp set!

My Acrylix® Courage (B1437) $9.95

My Acrylix® Home of the Brave (D1576)  $17.95

My Acrylix® Strong and Free (D1575) $17.95

Dates: Offer valid June 1–July 31, 2013.


Plus Close To My Heart is giving away a My Creations Mini Banner.  Value $5.95

Receive a free My Creations^® mini banner in June! Make it a “banner” day by placing a $25 order that includes a qualifying stamp set to receive your free mini banner. The mini banner includes 10 chipboard pennants in 4 different shapes with 9 jump rings for hanging. Use the mini banner as a decoration for your parties and get-togethers this summer for many “banner” days!

One free mini banner will be automatically added to your cart for every $25 and at least one stamp set on the order. This means that if the order totals a minimum of $50 and has two stamp sets on the order, two mini banners will be added; $75 with three stamp sets will receive three mini banners, and so on. There is no limit to the number of mini banners eligible for each order, as long as minimum criteria are met and inventory remains.

Dates: Offer valid June 1–30, 2013.

Order here

Don't forget the "Thank You" Stamp that Close To My Heart released early to help with the Oklahoma Tornado Relief.

(M1029) $2.95 

If you purchase all 3 of the Patriotic stamp sets, you will automatically qualify for the FREE My Creations Mini Banner.  If you add 2 of the "Thank You" stamps,(one for you and one for a friend) to help aid in the Oklahoma Tornado relief you qualify for the June Stamp Of The Month "Flowering Bunch" (S1306A)

for just $5.00. That qualifies you for another FREE My Creations Mini Banner.  How cool is that?

I know I will be ordering the Patriotic stamp sets, because they will help me when I am working on my Military albums, that I have started for my 3 Airmen.

Happy Scrappin',

Janice

Breaking News!!! Close to My Heart aids in Tornado Relief.

Announced today, Close To My Heart has released a special stamp set called "Thank You" that was to be released in the Autumn/Winter 2013 Idea Book to help in the Tornado Relief efforts in Oklahoma.  And it is such a cute stamp too!  Priced at $2.95 this is the perfect stamp to purchase one for yourself and all of your papercrafting friends!

Click here to purchase yours today.

This stamp set in the Autumn/Winter 2013 Idea Book is available for early purchase. One hundred percent of profits for this stamp set from May 23 to June 30 will be donated to the Red Cross to aid tornado relief in Oklahoma. Recommended My Acrylix® Blocks:  2" × 2" (Y1003).  Click here to order this precious and heartwarming stamp set.

Following in Close To My Heart's relief efforts, I have set up a "Red Cross Tornado Relief" on-line Gathering on my website, and will donating 10% of my commission from sales made from today, May 23rd through May 31st 2013 to the Red Cross.  When shopping, make sure you select the "Red Cross Relief" Gathering to have your purchase count and I encourage you to purchase a "Thank you" stamp for yourself and an additional stamp for a friend.  The order will be sent directly to you.  While you are there, make sure to take advantage of the National Scrapbooking Month Dream Pop Collection too!  I will report back on the 31st as to how many stamps I have sold as well as the amount generated through my commission that will be donated to the American Red Cross!  And my thanks in advance to each of you!

Place my order now.

Happy Scrappin',

Janice