It's a Halloween Party in a Kit!

Your ghosts and goblins will love a themed party with jack-o-lantern party bags, spider web cupcake liners, a “Boo” banner, plus more spooky fun this Halloween. Our Workshops on the Go^® Spellbound Cricut^® Kit makes it easy!

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Swipe and Stamp

Learn how to add texture, distressing, movement, and motion to your projects by stamp swiping—a technique that will change the way you stamp.

Adding Color to Your Crafts

Discover how to spruce up your designs with these new color families, cardstocks, and kit-exclusive papers. Adding color to your crafts is simple, easy, and beautiful!

Craft room organization...is it never ending?

I began my complete craft room overall about a month ago.  My room had become so over run with odds and ends other than craft stuff it was starting to border on a Hoarders TV episode!  That is no exageration....see below...these are after some clean up and moving around LOL!

 

 

 

So this journey has taken me longer than expected.  It is starting to all come together, but I am waiting on the delivery of my new desk height sit down table before I can tie it all together.  I will continue to use my Pottery Barn Project Table as my cutting station (Does furniture get any better than Pottery Barn!  Love that thing...which is good because I don't think it is ever going to move out of that room considering everything the delivery men had to go thru to get it in...)

 

The project started with a complete demolition of an old closet organizer.  The closet is nice size at just about 9 feet long, but the organizer was a joke and didn't add any usefulness.  So (after 14 years of living in this house) I knocked it down, patched the walls and painted the entire thing.  I then installed a new rail system by Closetmaid from Home Depot.  You can add and delete pieces whenever you want and make it into whatever you need.  It is FAB and I can't wait to tackle a couple other closets.  I warn you, it can get a little pricey.  I spent about $250 on my ulitmate configuration which is nothing but shelves.  Here is a pic of some of the first shelves I installed and filled.  I have added more shelves and stuff and moved soem of the stuff already in there and will show those pics in the final reveal.

 

 

I think the transformation has taken longer because I am constantly distracted by things I am finding LOL  I can't tell you how many times I have said, "I had no idea I owned one of these", or "How come I have two of these?"  LOL

Nonetheless, I am eager to get it all done so I can craft again.  I can't tell you the last time I made somethign in there.  Of course, all this cleaning up just means more space to MESS IT UP AGAIN!  But, hey, that's why we do this right???

The New My Creations Star from CTMH!

The amazing bare My Creations Star from CTMH just got better!  CTMH released a template to help you cut the 10 perfect pieces needed to cover your star in whatever you choose.

Just send me an email and I will get the file out to you right away!  If you haven't already ordered your stars, I'm happy to help with that as well!

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amw1020@hotmail.com


 

Stamping Tips-Uneven Surfaces

I know I tend to have a bit of tunnel vision when it comes to paper crafting.  Sometimes I just don't see something for more than what it appears to be.  But, this video shows you how to stamp on uneven surfaces, around edges, etc. and hoe to add the little "extra" something to your projects.

The plain card box and stamp set used int he video are available right now.  Contact me and I can help you plan out your next project today!

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How To Pattern book from CTMH...just $7.95!

Close To My Heart released a new How To Pattern Book for the Fall/Winter Idea Book called "Patterns from the Heart".  At just $7.95 it is a real bargain.  We all know we need some inspiration once and awhile (I'll admit I need it A LOT! LOL) and this is guick way to find it.

Here is a quick video that gives you a better idea of what the book has to offer.  The book has both CARD and LAYOUT ideas so no matter what your paper crafting specialty is, you'll find something for you.

Visit my website and shop today!  Be sure to join a gathering before you check out or ask me how to earn at least $25 in free select product with an order of $150 or more!

Happy shopping,
Amy

The amazing exclusive CTMH Artiste cartridge is a MUST have for every Cricut owner.  There are so many amazing items on the cartridge you may never leave your machine,  The cartridge also comes with an deatiled handbook.  Discover how to make accents, cards, and 3-D projects with the Cricut^® Artiste cartridge. It’s easy to learn with the simple instructional booklet and assembly booklet!

 

Contact me today to get yours and take advantage of my August special...just $105 total SHIPPED!

 

More ways to use the WOTG stamp sets!

Discover new ways to use the stamps set included in the Workshops on the Go^® La Belle Vie, Dakota, and Moonlight kits.  Each WOTG kit comes with an amazing exclusive stamp set.  But, it doesn't just have to be for the project in the workshop.  This video gives you a few ideas on to use a few of the current WOTG stamp sets outside of the workshop!

Contact me today amw1020@hotmail.com or www.scraparazzi.ctmh.com to pick up yours today!

CTMH Artiste is A-M-A-Z-I-N-G!!! ...& I have a special!

If you haven't already seen all the fabulous items on the Cricut Artiste cartridge exclusive to Close To My Heart, check out this video below.

I am running a special for August for $105 total SHIPPED!  If you place an order of $150 or more, you can also be your own hostess and earn at least $25 in rewards!  Contact me today amw1020@hotmail.com.

With the holidays come get togethers, parties and reasons to say thank you....check out these great gift ideas made with the Cricut Art Philosohpy cartridge.

Want to say thank you to a special neighbor or friend? Dress up your gifts beautifully to show how much you care. In this video we show you how to create the gift packaging featured on page 82 of the Spring/Summer 2012 Idea Book.  You can use anything you might already havein  your stash to embellish these amazing containers and projects from Art Philosophy to fit your needs.

Contact me at amw1020@hotmail.com or www.scraparazzi.ctmh.com to pick up your Art Philosophy set today!

In honor of National Stamping Month CTMH is offering a double stamp set, "It's Your Day" for just $5!

Learn how to celebrate the everyday moments with the It’s Your Day double stamp set for National Stamping Month. You can create cute projects with nearly 50 adorable stamps!  This set is yours for just $5 with any qualifying $35 or more purchase thru September 30th or while supplies last! 

Contact me today for more details, amw1020@hotmail.com or www.scraparazzi.ctmh.com.

Project Inspiration 2012 Autumn/Winter Idea Book: Home Decor

It is already the end of August and Christmas will be here before you know. Get started with the Advent Calendar Workshop-On-The-Go kit. This kit is meant to be made using the Cricut Artiste cartridge. I am running a special on the Artiste Collection thru the end of August. Contact me for more information.

Thank you Card-Pink/Black/Cream

I started with a 5 1/2 x 5 1/2 square card base in white and inked the edges black. I cut a 5 1/4 x 5 1/4 black square and a 5 x 5 pattern paper square and inked the edges of both first in silver then went over it with black, adhered them together and then onto the base. I cut another black square at 4 1/4 x 4 1/4 and a pattern paper square at 4 x 4 and adhered them together. I placed black pop dots on the back corners of the smaller set of squares and adhered it in the center of the larger set. I punched out two 2" tags from the larger pattern paper and adhered them together so the reverse polka dot side of the pattern paper was on the up side and the floral was on the underside. I put an eyelet thru the tag and attached two epoxy charms to it with scrapper's floss and added a jump ring. I threaded a sheer black ribbon under the small square (the pop dots make that possible) and tied a knot. I threaded one end of the ribbon thru the jump ring, tied a bow and trimmed the tails.

Pink Paper and Epoxy Charms: Making Memories
Cream Floral Paper: Lasting Impressions
Black Cardstock: American Crafts
Ribbon: Michael's

Explosion box

Explosion Box for Cricut Circle Blogiversary contest. The Cricut cuts include the title "family" and the tag on the lid, and the two butterflies inside. There are also 3 buttons-the "i" in family on the lid (doesn't show up well in the pic) and one each of the butterflies.