Sunday, February 23, 2014

Multi-fold Mini Album

I found this Multi-fold Mini Album tutorial on the internet a while back and could hardly wait till the new Spring Summer 2014 Idea book came out to play with the new papers.  Well,  I have made 2 Mini albums, one with Ariana and one with Ivy Lane papers.  This was so much fun to make and I have teaching a class on it on March 1st.

Here is the Ariana version;












This is the Ivy Lane version of the Multi-fold Mini Album










  These little mini albums have so much acreage and were so much fun to make.

I am teaching a class on them, so if you are interested you can email me jwilson@bctonline.com The class is $15.00 local, $21.00 if I have to ship it to you.  It will come with complete instructions.

Happy Scrappin',

Janice




Friday, February 21, 2014

Cricut® Tags


Learn how to make cute tags to liven up any gift! In this video, we show you how to combine Close To My Heart Cricut® cut shapes and My Acrylix® stamp sets to make the perfect sentiments for your goodies.

If you have any questions, please call me 503-708-6889.

Happy Scrappin',

Janice

Wednesday, February 19, 2014

Transform Your Stamps


Think outside the stamp set theme! Watch the video for ideas on transforming your icon stamps into borders, embellishments, and backgrounds using the My Acrylix™ Do Your Best stamp set, and then go to my Close To My Heart Consultant website janicewilson.ctmh.com to purchase the necessary supplies.

I hope you found this video informative.  If you have any questions please call me 503-708-6889.

Happy Scrappin',

Janice

Monday, February 17, 2014

Tools for Tasteful Pages


Close To My Heart's stitch guide helps you quickly and easily add a little "oomph" to your projects. Watch the video to see how we've added the popular hand-sewn effect to the stamped images in the My Acrylix™ Windy Day set using just three tools. Go to my Consultant website janicewilson.ctmh.com to purchase the necessary supplies.

I hope you found this informative and enjoyed the video. If you have questions please call me 503-708-6889.

Happy Scrappin',

Janice

Friday, February 14, 2014

Hip Pics Album


Create a heartfelt Mother's Day gift complete with photos, embellishments, and sweet sentiments using the My Creations™ Hip Pics album and the My Acrylix™ Mother's Day stamp set from Close To My Heart. Contact your Independent Consultant to purchase the necessary supplies.

I hope you found this informative and enjoyed the video. If you have questions please call me 503-708-6889.

Happy Scrappin',

Janice

Wednesday, February 12, 2014

Party Favor Favorites


Use small party favors as invitations to a celebration! Watch the video to learn how to make your own perfect party favors using Cricut®-cut shapes and the My Acrylix™ Big Top stamp set from Close To My Heart. go to my Consultant website janicewilson.myctmh.com to order the suplies you will need to make these cute little Party Favors.

I hope you found this informative and enjoyed the video. If you have questions please call me 503-708-6889.

Happy Scrappin',

Janice

Tuesday, February 11, 2014

Sweet Smiles - Baby Mini Album


Watch the video to see how using the Cricut® Artbooking shapes, icons, and borders to scrapbook memories of your sweet baby will have you grinning from ear to ear! Contact your Close To My Heart Independent Consultant to learn more.

This is such a cute little album.  You can use any paper to make them for just about any occasion you want.  It is on page 50 & 51 in the Artbooking book.

If you would like to purchase this Cricut Cartridge to make mini albums and more click here.

For more information, you can call me 503-708-6889.  

Happy Scrappin',

Janice

Monday, February 10, 2014

Scribble Sensational


Join in on the scribble trend with these super cute images from the My Acrylix™ Oodles of Doodles stamp set. Watch the video to learn more about this playful stamping technique, and then go to my Close To My Heart Consultant website janicewilson.ctmh.com to purchase the necessary supplies.

I hope you found this informative and enjoyed the video. If you have questions please call me 503-708-6889.

Happy Scrappin',

Janice

Saturday, February 8, 2014

My Friend is having a Thirty One party.

This is the February sale that is going on now.  

If you wish to place an order click on this link; http://www.mythirtyone.com/shop/catalog.aspx?eventId=E4179054&from=DIRECTLINK  Find Christina's party and click on shop now at the far right side of the screen. The party closes on February 15th.   

You can host your own party and earn free products too.  Just follow the link and click on Let's Party and scroll to the bottom of the page and choose what kind of party you want to host. 

I have several Thirty One bags and I love them.  I use them to carry all kinds of things including my Paparazzi Jewelry.  I use one of the Organizing Utility totes to hold all my Paparazzi business supplies for when I do parties.  I use the large utility tote to carry all my Necklace Display boards.  It holds all 3 plus I have room to put my Hair Clips display board in too.

Happy Scrappin',

Janice

Friday, February 7, 2014

Getting Started with Cricut Artbooking


Close To My Heart's revolutionary Cricut® Artbooking collection will take your papercrafting to a new level! Learn how to use the new collection to turn your themed layouts and mini scrapbooks into beautiful works of art.

Join us each week for the Artbooking Made Easy series through April 2014. Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel, bookmark Jeanette Lynton's blog, and follow us on Facebook to stay in-the-know!

I hope you found this informative and enjoyed the video. If you have questions please call me 503-708-6889.

Happy Scrappin',

Janice

Wednesday, February 5, 2014

Sugar & Spice


Add a little sass and pizzazz to your teen girl layouts using the Cricut® Artbooking cartridge from Close To My Heart! Watch the video and contact me at 503-708-6889 to learn more.

Hope you found this video informative and fun.

Happy Scrappin',

Janice

Tuesday, February 4, 2014

Mystery Hostess Drawing?

I am offering a mystery hostess drawing on my website. janicewilson.ctmh.com  All you have to do is place an order and I will put your name in a drawing to be a mystery hostess.  Mystery Hostesses earn $25.00 in FREE products.  The party will end on February 28, 2014.

Just go to my website janicewilson.ctmh.com find the party at the bottom right corner New Idea Book Mystery Hostess  and click Join place your order and I will add your name to the Mystery Hostess Drawing jar.  On March 1, 2014 I will draw a name from the Mystery Hostess Drawing Jar.       

The lucky winner will get to order $25.00 in free CTMH products.  

February's special;

Receive a FREE embossing folder with your qualifying purchase during February.

February 2014: Embossing is Boss
During the month of February, you qualify to receive a free embossing folder for every 2 packs of bulk cardstock (single color or combo) you purchase! That is a savings of $8.95! Select from 5 new embossing folder designs—dot, chevron, quatrefoil, damask, or stripe—when you submit a qualifying order.

Contact me for more details.

*Offer valid February 1–28, 2014. Paper Fundamentals, Colonial White, White Daisy, and kraft cardstock packs do not count toward the qualifying purchase. No tax will be charged on the free item(s). Shipping/handling is calculated based on the full retail price ($8.95) of the free item(s).
Happy Scrappin',

Janice

Thursday, January 30, 2014

We hosted our semi-annual Idea Book Kick-Off Party tonight.

I have been very busy creating for our Kick-Off party and tonight I was so happy to see others get to take the items home and enjoy them.  Here is what I have been working on that I couldn't share until tonight.


 I made this bag using the Ariana Paper pack. I also added some paper from the Ivy Lane paper pack. It was so much fun to make.  
 I didn't get the little fox stamp of the month, so I made a punch art fox for the cupcake toppers.
 It's not an exact replica of the Wheel of Fortune, but we used this spinner to play the game.  The ladies all had fun.
This is just one of the 2 Hot Air Balloons that Dawn Tarina and I made last week.  They were so much fun.  The paper pack is called Ariana and I found a free SVG cut file on Google.  It has a little basket that I filled with candy and a ticket for 2 little gifts from a basket of stuff.  
 This Balloon was made using the Jubilee paper pack.  It has the feel of Fair time to me.  I didn't even get a finished pic of the Balloon.  I had little ropes hanging from the sides with banners in the middle where the ropes hang down.  A new lady joined our Meetup group and she won it tonight at the Idea Book kick off party.

Steve Painted the Balloons on my nails for me for the Party.

Last week I finally finished my Thank You cards for all the wonderful people who came to my party. This is one of  the cards. I made these three cards using the Skylark paper pack to make this is one of them.
 Charlie's Grandmother's birthday was the 25th of January and this is the card I sent to her. I used the Skylark paper on this one too.
 I decided to use the Dessert Sand in place of the Lagoon.  I really like how they turned out.
I made this card using the Laughing Lola paper pack and some SVG cut files that I found on the internet. I hope everyone liked their cards.

Happy Scrappin',
Janice

Tuesday, January 28, 2014

Blog Candy Update.

I am so sorry!!! I have been so busy getting ready for the Idea Book Kick-Off party that I forgot to post the winner and add the new product to the Blog Candy.  Well here is what I decided to add to the pile;

It is called Joyful wishes and it says "Be filled with Joy Let the beauty you Love be what you do".


Technically Tarina is the only person who followed my instructions to be entered into the Blog Candy drawing, but I decided I wanted to give everyone a chance so I used Random.org to pick a name for me.  Guess what?  Congratulations; Tarina Lafollette, You just won the blog candy giveaway.

Tarina please email me so I can mail it out.

Thank you everyone for leaving me comments.  

Happy Scrapin',  
Janice 

Thursday, January 23, 2014

Blog Candy update.

I have only had 1 comment so far.  I would really like to have a few more to put in my random generator to choose a winner.   We only have about 25 hits before we hit the 23,000 hits mark.

Here is what I will be giving away.
The New Spring/ Summer 2014 Idea Book
Wonderland paper pack, Pearl Buttons, Canvas Badge Buttons and White Rub-Ons.
OK, let me know what you think about these items.  I need 5 comments before I can add any Brand New items to the pile of stuff for the blog candy.  So call all your Family and Friends and have them come over here and leave me a comment.  It's not hard.  

All I want you to do, is leave me a comment regarding Project Life or similar type programs, Do you use it or know someone who does?  Did you know Close To My Heart has a new program called Picture My Life?  

I am currently working on my 50th Birthday party Picture my life pages.  Hopefully I'll have them done in a couple days.  I'll be sure to post them so you can see what they look like.

Happy Scrappin',

Janice


Sunday, January 19, 2014

WE'RE having a PARTY and YOU are INVITED!!!

  • Mark your calendars for Wednesday January 29, 2014.
    Shannon and I will be hosting our Semi-Annual Idea Book Kick Off party. This new Idea Book is filled with new and exciting papers, stamps and even embossing folders. I am so excited I can hardly contain myself and you won't want to miss out on all the fun we're going to have!
    You will receive the brand new Spring Summer 2014 Close To My Heart Idea book just for coming and get to enjoy an evening filled with lots of fun, food and Fabulous prizes!
    We will also unveil some awesome new products so that you can see our top-quality paper crafting line, up close and personal.
    You will receive a raffle ticket just for coming, bring a friend and get another ticket. If you place an order you will receive tickets based on the total of your order before shipping. There will also be raffle tickets for purchase, so you can increase your chances to win some of our fabulous prizes.
    Space is limited so please RSVP soon, so that we can reserve a spot for you and all your friends at this fun event. 503-708-6889 or at jwilson@bctonline.com You will be given the address and directions to the event when you RSVP.
    If you bring enough Friends (Non-members of Meetup's Portland Friends Scrap) to fill a table (8 total including you) you will receive 10 extra tickets.
  • If you are a member of Meetup's Portland Friends Scrap and this is your first time joining us, you will receive 5 tickets for coming.
  • NOTE: This is not a crop and there will not be time for scrapbooking.  

Tuesday, January 14, 2014

Vintage Camera Mini Album.

I'm so sorry, I usually post the classes before they happen, but this time that didn't happen. So here are the pictures of the Vintage Camera that we made on Saturday.

 This is the first one that I made.  I found several different patterns for making one of these cameras.  I likes some aspects of each one, so I combined them the make this one.




 This is the second one that I made, trying to get the instructions correct.


This is the third one that I made, I really like all of them.  I can see these made with all different colors.
 


If you would like to make this Vintage Camera, the cost is $15.00 plus 5.95 shipping.

I only have enough For Always paper to make 2 black cameras. I have enough Scholastic Paper to make 1 brown camera and I have several other paper packs that would make cute cameras also.  If you are interested let me know and I will show you all the options.

Happy Scrappin',

Janice

Thursday, January 2, 2014

January 3, 2014 starts a whole new chapter in my life.

Some of you might not know that I will be turning 50 and I have to say I am kind of excited about it.  I don't know why exactly but I am.  Maybe it's because I never thought I would be pain free when I hit my 50's, but I am and I am so glad.  Now to get this weight off and start really living again.

My Husband is looking forward to retiring this year and I am happy for him.  He has worked a long time and deserves some much needed time off.  We might take a trip to celebrate, I don't know yet.

I will still be working my Close To My Heart Business and my Paparazzi Jewelry Business so you will still be able to call me, come over to visit and order or even take my classes.  Who knows maybe I'll start having more classes.  I do know I will be having more parties.  I am loving life. Disneyland isn't the only happy place in the world.

I hope you will join me in my new chapter, it's going to be a fun ride.

Happy Scrappin',

Janice


Wednesday, January 1, 2014

Wishing you all a Blessed, Happy and Prosperous New Year.

2014 Is now upon us and I have been reviewing my blessing in 2013.  Family, Friends, Close To My Heart and Paparazzi.  Life is good.  

Looking at my Blog I realize the hit counter is at 22697, I think it is time for more Blog Candy When the hit counter hits 23000.  So I was thinking, since we have a new Idea Book, maybe I will give some New Products away.  I will add a new product for every 5 comments posted, pertaining to the question below.

All I want you to do, is leave me a comment regarding Project Life or similar type programs, Do you use it or know someone who does?  Did you know Close To My Heart has a new program called Picture My Life?  

I know you can't see the New Idea Book yet, but if you place an order of $25.00 or more from the Autumn Winter 2013 Idea Book or the While supplies last on my website, I will send one to you for FREE!!!. You can email me the order @ jwilson@bctonline.com or you can go to my website janicewilson.myctmh.com.

I will be placing an order in the next day or two and will post pictures of the new products that I will be giving away.  I hope I gets lots of comments so that I can add products to the pile.  

Happy Scrappin',

Janice

Wednesday, December 25, 2013

Wishing you a very Merry Christmas.

I just want to take a minute to say thank you for stopping by and checking out my blog this year.  I have enjoyed all the comments and look forward to getting more in the coming year.  I really appreciate you taking time to visit and hope you like what you see enough to come back again and again.  I value your opinions so please leave me comments so that I can improve and be challenged to strive for better projects.  Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

Happy Scrappin',

Janice

Are You Serious? Wow. Oh MY Word! Did You See This? OH MY!

Those were the first words that came out of my mouth.  I was sharing the new Spring Summer 2014 Idea Book with my Daughter Dawn, while my Son James was in the Kitchen making fun of me because I couldn't finish my sentences.  Every page I turned was another surprise.

This is the best Idea Book ever.  I LOVE all the papers and Stamps and the new Tool.  Yes I said Tool, I could be missing some thing but I only saw 1 super cool tool.  I have been asking Corp. to add these to the Idea Book for a while now.  I truly believe we need real texture and not just an implied texture.  I'll leave it at that.

So, I can show you the cover now, but that is about it.  I will have to wait to show you more.

If you want to get your very own Spring Summer 2014 Idea book early, place a $25.00 order with me or on my website, from the Autumn Winter 2013 Idea Book or the 2013 Holiday Gift Guide between now and January 31st and I will give you one for FREE.  Here is a link to my website janicewilson.ctmh.com.

You won't be disappointed, I assure you.

I will be placing my order on January 1st to get products for the Semi Annual Idea Book Kick Off Party Shannon and I are hosting January 29, 2014.  If you can you should try to be at this one.  We are going to have so much fun.  You can RSVP with me to reserve your spot early.  Bring all your friends and anyone you know who stamps, scrapbooks or makes any kind of paper crafts.

I might not be posting often for the next few weeks as I will be busy designing some party favors, prizes and mini albums.  I can't wait to get started.  Yahoo!!!

Happy Scrappin',

Janice

The new Consultant kits are changing once again.

If you were contemplating becoming a Close To My Heart Independent Consultant, and you only want to pay the $49.00, now is the time to join.  Here is the  kit you will receive.  Join now.  You only have 5 days left to take advantage of this price.2013 Autumn/Winter Idea Book New Consultant Kit: Essentials

Close To My Heart has evaluated the benefits of having 2 consultant kits and concluded that for them it is not beneficial.  So as of January 1, 2014 the New Consultant kit will be $99.00 and will include all of the business essentials.

Here is what the new kit will look like.

Either way you decide to join, I would love to have you on my team. I promise to help you with your business in any way that I can.  I am just a phone call, text or email away.  

Happy Scrappin',

Janice

Monday, December 23, 2013

Oh my goodness.

I LOVE the new products,  I can't wait to share them with you all.  Super cute stuff.

The Picture My Life Scrapbooking program is going to be so much fun to use.  There are so many options.   I plan on starting mine with week one of January 2014.  This is all new to me, but I want to try and see how it works. I am so behind on all of my scrapbooking that maybe this will  be easier.  Here's a sneak peek;
Here are the page protector options. 5 Different divided styles to choose from.


 This picture is from the back of the Idea Book.
  
Here are the names of the new Paper packs; Skylark, Ivy Lane, Ariana, Balloon Ride, Jubilee, Timberline and Lollydoodle.

Remember if you would like to get your Spring Summer 2014 Idea Book early just place an order of $25.00 or more from the Autumn Winter 2013 Idea Book or the Holiday Gift Guide either on my website, my email or by phone 503-708-6889 between now and January 31, 2014.  I will give you an Idea book for FREE!


Watch for more sneak peeks as we get closer to February 1st.  January is my Birthday month and I might even open a Mystery Hostess Online Party in January, just to celebrate.  

Keep checking back often, because I will let you know if I do. 

Happy Scrappin',

Janice



Sunday, December 22, 2013

The new Close To my Heart Spring Summer 2014 Idea Book is coming!!!

That's right and I am so excited.  I have had a sneak peak at a few of the papers and some of the cards for the new Picture My Life Scrapbooking program, and I can tell you they are AMAZING!!! 

I can't wait to get my hands on one of the new Idea Books and start ordering. I can see so many new Mini Albums already in the works.  

Mark your calendars for January 29th as Shannon Buck and I will be hosting our Semi-Annual Idea Book kick off party and you won't want to miss this one. There will be lots of Fun, Food and Fantastic Prizes. Start asking friends now to join you for the party.  Make sure to RSVP 503-708-6889 so we can reserve a spot for you and your friends.  

Happy Scrappin',

Janice


Friday, December 20, 2013

Clearly the Best: Create the Date


Craft an adorable calendar with the Cricut® Artbooking cartridge and Designed Décor flip stand album from Close To My Heart. Decorate the pages with your favorite papers, embellishments, and photos of your favorite people! Watch the video to get started.

They have such cute ideas in this Flip Album calendar.

You can order your cartridge and other supplies to make this calendar here. If you have any questions about the supplies needed, call me 503-708-6889.

Happy Scrappin',

Janice

Thursday, December 19, 2013

Artbooking Made Easy: Elegant Mini Albums


Care for classy creations? Grace your eyes with artwork made from the elegance-themed keys of the Cricut® Artbooking Collection from Close To My Heart. See the video for your first tasteful touch with these keys and the elevated works of art they produce.

Christine has done such a great job with this album.  I might have to make a few for myself.  

You can order the supplies needed to make these albums here.  If you have questions about the supplies to make these or other albums please call me 503-708-6889.

Happy Scrappin',

Janice


Sunday, December 15, 2013

Clearly The Best: Swirlin' Shapes


Close To My Heart shows you how to make a photo focal point on your layouts by swirling shapes made with our Cricut® cartridges.

These ladies are so talented and I love watching them show us how to do what they do,  

The Close To My Heart Cricut cartridges come in a bundle and have 3 stamp sets and 3 packs of chipboard that all match the shapes on the cartridge,  

Art Philosophy bundle $99.00
 Artiste Bundle $99.00
Artbooking Bundle$99.00

If you are interested in any of the Close To My Heart Cricut Cartridges call me 503-708-6889 or send me an email to jwilson@bctonline.com.  You can also go to my website and order them online.

Happy Scrappin',

Janice


Saturday, December 14, 2013

Just updated the "While Supplies last" section on my website.

Have you been to my website lately? Close To My Heart just updated the While Supplies Last section and there's a lot on there at really great prices. Like the 6" x 6" craft cards and envelhat I taught a mini album class with these, 10 cards and envelopes are just $2.00.  Craft envelopes are $1.50. 100 Pewter brads are just $2.00. My Legacy Writers Black pen set $9.00 these pens come in 4 sizes and are great for the pen and ink type lines that people use on cards and scrapbook pages. I have had a set for about 5 years and I love them.

You should check the While Supplies Last and while you are there check out the retiring items list also. Some items are retiring that I didn't expect to go quite so soon.  Like our Glitz Gels and our Base and bling necklaces.

Here's the link to my website janicewilson.ctmh.com


Happy Scrappin',

Janice

Friday, December 13, 2013

Artbooking Made Easy: Wintertime Layouts


The wintery images from Close To My Heart's Cricut® Artbooking cartridge will melt your heart! Watch for inspiration on how to make the frosty shapes, titles, borders, and overlays fall into place on your layouts to give them a little sparkle!

Happy Scrappin',

Janice

Thursday, December 12, 2013

Artbooking Made Easy: Friendship Layouts


Here's a friendly tip: try the friendship-themed keys of the Cricut® Atbooking cartridge from Close To My Heart for layouts that shout in celebration of your cherished relationships! See the video for more friendly inspiration then contact your friendly Independent Consultant to learn more.

Happy Scrappin',

Janice

Wednesday, December 11, 2013

Artbooking Made Easy: Christmas Layouts


Try out Close To My Heart's Cricut® Artbooking cartridge for some holiday hullabaloo on your Christmas layouts! Its themed borders, overlays, photo mats, and more hold plenty of cheery possibilities to brighten your albums. Trim your trims, ornament your ornaments, and have a holly jolly time making Christmas layouts that last—all with just two keys!


Happy Scrappin',

Janice

Friday, December 6, 2013

Just got these in today.


How cute are these?

Perfect for your little Princesses or Diva's!!!

 Yes, they are jewelry boxes.
 I only have 2 for now.  More are on the way.  
I am asking $25.00 each plus shipping.

They are approximately 10 1/2" x 6 1/2" x 4" they have 4 metal claw foot legs and open, have a mirror inside and hold rings and other items.

You really have to see them to see the quality and craftsmanship that went into these.  They could even double as Barbie furniture. 

Come see them at my Open House today.  Don't wait too long, they won't last.
Have a Paparazzi Day!

Janice