footloose page kit

Hi my crafty friends!!

Do you facebook?  Just curious.  I tend to post a lot more art and info on my business page than I do here... so if you want to stay up to date all month - instead of just with my casual posts here- check out my facebook page.

What have you been missing?

Well- this page kit was posted one day last week and my available kits sold out in 20 minutes... 

I did find two more sets of chipboard and listed two additional kits this morning!  All the details are on my page.

I also list contests... I have 183 "likes" on my page and when I hit 200 I'll be giving away a FREE workshop on the go kit of the winner's choice!

Other recent listings:
My Dream Pop Mother's Day card

 

AND...  my FREE mini album project for club members.  My local club will make this this coming weekend and my Yale, MI club will make this in August

 

 

So... now that you see what you've been missing... hop on over to my page and join the fun!

Dream pop Workshop

May is National Scrapbooking Month and I have a GREAT deal for you!

It's called the Dream Pop paper pack and it's yours for a mere $10 with a $35 purchase.

This paper... is so nice!  Not only are the patterns fun and fresh BUT the cardstock is clear embossed with fun designs.  They call this a UV coated paper.

Now... I have a special bonus for anyone that wants to create some fun projects with this set!

I am offering a class in which you will create these fun projects:  2- 12x12  2 page layouts, 6 party favor treat containers and 3 super cute cards.
If you notice... all of these projects use the May Stamp of the Month Pinwheel stamp set.

 

So... what do you need to know:

 

If you just want the paper pack and don't care about the class:

 

Go to www.tracigodbee.ctmh.com and click the "shop" link.  Once you add $35 or more to your cart before shipping and tax (excludes clearance items) you will be asked if you want  to add the Dream Pop kit for $10.

 

 

If you want to create the class projects... these are the items that are needed to create it EXACTLY the same  (which means you can improvise with other items if you don't have them all):

 

1385 White Daisy Cardstock $14.50

Z2162 H oney Exclusive Ink $5.25

Z2193 C otton Candy Exclusive Inks$5.25

Z2195 L agoon Exclusive Inks$5.25

Z2190 G ypsy Exclusive Inks$5.25

Z2116 C ranberry Exclusive Inks $5.25

Z2191 S unset Exclusive Inks $5.25

Z2118 D esert Sand Exclusive Inks$5.25

Z2173 S late Exclusive Inks $5.25

Z1823 M y Creations™ Clear Treat Tubes $5.95  ***

Z1799 S ilver Shimmer Trim $4.95***

Z1844 C olor-Ready Trinkets Wooden Shapes $6.95***

Z1825 Keyboard Kraft Alphabet $4.95***

Z1807 Pink Glitter Gems $3.95***

Z1777 C olor-Ready Canvas Alphabet $6.95***

Z1817 S late Polka-Dot Washi Tape $4.95***

Z1701 Baker’s Twine Neutral Assortment $4.95***

Z1752 S parkles Clear Assortment $2.95***

Z534 M icro-Tip Scissors $9.95

Z1294 S anding Kit $3.50

Z1790 Cricut Artiste Collection $99.00  (very helpful...but you can improvise without it)

 

*** Items with stars are the consumable embellishments.

 

Class Info

 

 

June 1- St. Clair County (location TBD)

June 8- My home near Kalamazoo/Battle Creek MI at 6:00pm.

 

- Purchase the *** items, and add the Dream Pop paper pack for $10.  This qualifies you for the $5 stamp of the month.  Purchase these items and I will pre-cut your paper for a FREE class either June 1 or June 8.  (purchase by May 19th for June 1 or May 24 for June 8.)

 

 

You will have a huge amount of leftover supplies for other projects.

 

Long distance?  Purchase any of the listed items and when you qualify and purchase the $10 Dream Pop paper pack AND the $5 stamp of the month, I will e-mail the workshop cutting guides and directions within 24 hours. 

 

 

NOTE:  if you have any of the *** items, simply choose something else off the list to reach the amounts to purchase the Dream Pop paper pack and stamp set.

 

To Place your order:

 

e-mail me by clicking here

or click here to order directly on my site (choose to join the Mystery hostess party at checkout for a chance to win hostess rewards!)

 

 

 

 

CTMH May Stamp of the Month Blog Hop

Welcome!!!
I am so very excited for this month's blog hop.  I have been waiting to use the Pinwheel stamp set ever since the Spring/Summer Idea book was first released to consultants in January.

So sit back and enjoy this blog hop and all the wonderful ideas you'll find along the way.  If you've come from Laurie's blog- welcome!  The next post is found at the bottom of this post.  If you are just starting the hop with my blog- no worries- it should make a complete circle if all goes well!

This set SCREAMS summer... and being in Michigan we are just now hitting warm weather.  So... here is the set:

This super fun stamp set is $17.95 or only $5 with a purchase of $50 or more May 1-31, 2013

Here is my layout:  waiting for a single photo of my daughter. 
Excuse the shadows...  I took the photo outside for natural light and didn't pay attention to the plants next to the walkway...oops!

Colors:
smokey plum, smoothie, sweet leaf, twilight, sorbet, cocoa and honey.

The alphabet set spelling "addison" is the Bohemian stamp set
The pinwheels, stars and "you make the world go round" are all from the stamp of the month set.

I hope you love this as much as I do!

Now head over to Kathy's blog to continue on the hop.

Close To My Heart Inks Chart

Having trouble keeping track of the markers, reinkers, dye pads , and pigment squares that you own?  Print out this chart to organize your space!


Click here to view and print the chart.


Hope this helps you get and stay organized!!

cricut class

This spring has been tremendously busy for me as I work towards earning the Cost Rica Incentive trip through Close To My Heart.

That just means I have a pile up of photos to post :)

I will start with the spring Cricut class I designed.  I design a new class with each Idea Book and then use the same project with all of my spring cricut classes... then I design a new one for fall etc.

The cricut class is just that... a class where I teach you to use your cricut Expressions (the original Expressions).  The latest class had about 6-7 people.  I've taught my class to well over 60 people at this point.

I charge $5 to cover supplies and everyone creates the project (hands on learning is always best!) plus you take home a booklet with the instructions to recreate the project.

If you are in lower Michigan or Northern Indiana and want to book this class- let me know!  Any mileage over 50 one-way ( I am in the Kalamazoo/Battle Creek area of MI) and the fee goes up to $15 per person which is STILL a great deal!

 

 

This class uses the Cricut Artiste Cartridge by Close To My Heart which can be found here.

Owl Miss You Cricut Artiste party decor

Whether you use one Cricut^®-cut piece or several, you can create cute party favors and decorations using your Artiste cartridge. Combine your Cricut^® pieces with unique stamping techniques and you have projects that will knock your guests’ socks off! Want some recipes and tips for how to make this adorable artwork? Below are instructions for creating two pieces from the “Clearly the Best: How to kiss—with stamps” episode. Combine the Cricut^®-cut pieces for these projects with the kissing stamping technique taught in the video, and you have a stellar 3-D item! Want to learn more about the kissing stamping technique? Click here to watch the video.

Recipes and Tips

Party Banner
Stamp set of your choice
X5668 Honey Cardstock
X5764 Pear Cardstock
1272 Cranberry Cardstock
Z2197 Pear Exclusive Inks^® Pad
Z2163 White Daisy Exclusive Inks^® Pad
Z1751 Baker’s Twine Harvest Assortment
Z1311 1¼" Circle Punch
Cricut^® Shapes:
Artiste
1" Shift+3D Object (cut 56, p. 57)

Art Tip! This banner only uses one type of Cricut^® shape, but the finished product is still stunning. Use stamp kissing to randomly stamp across the pieces using the stamp set of your choice. Score with the help of the Cricut^®-cut score lines on the shape and piece together to create little globes. Tie together with baker’s twine and voila!
Owl Miss You Bag
1385 White Daisy Cardstock
1292 Crystal Blue Cardstock
X5668 Honey Cardstock
X5930 Slate Cardstock
Z2162 Honey Exclusive Inks^® Pad
Z2117 Crystal Blue Exclusive Inks^® Pad
Z1349 Shimmer Designer Brads
Z1752 Sparkles Clear Assortment
Z1311 1¼" Circle Punch
Twist Ties
Thread
Cricut^® Shapes:
Artiste
4½" 3D Object (p. 77)
4½" Shift+3D Object (cut 2, p. 77)
1" Shift+Accent 2 (p. 51)

Art Tip! This project uses many Cricut^® shapes and all the pieces coordinate so nicely for an adorable finished product. Use the Artiste assembly booklet to put the bag together and then add the embellishments. The feathers are created with punched circles that are stamped using the kissing technique; however, if you don’t have the circle punch, you can easily make these using the Cricut as well. The eyes were created using Shimmer designer brads, but you can use any large brad or button to create the same look. Finish with the “owl miss you sentiment” for a special touch.

My Sunshine...stamp of the month blog hop

Wowee... another month-gone!  The good thing is that a new month means a new stamp set to explore.

Welcome to the April Stamp of the Month blog hop!  If you are just stopping in- just sit back and enjoy.  The next stop on the hop is listed at the end of this post.

Now... if you are coming from Sheila's blog- WELCOME!

Up first:
here are the stamps in this month's special set available for $17.95 OR only $5 with a $50 order.

 

 

 

Isn't this set awesome!!!  I love it.

 

Here is how I used it:

 

 

I used the Surf's Up paper, new metal studs, Goldrush, Smoothie and Lagoon inks.  Lagoon colored bakers twine.  The Artiste cartridge has the balloon shape and basket shapes but I actually hand cut mine because I was out of town and didn't take my cricut with me when I created this!

 

I did pop up my balloon, basket and sentiment with 3-d foam tape as well.

 

NEXT up- visit Judy's page  to see what she has in store for you!

 

 

 

To see these products and more- visit your consultant's website (or click here to browse mine)

 

Are you on facebook?  Visit my page at www.facebook.com/scrapyourstash   and click to "like" my page.  When I have 200 likes I am awarding TWO workshop on the go kits valued at $29.95.  One winner will be drawn from everyone that shares my page (specifically- share the post that says "share my page")  AND the other will be a random drawing from everyone that enters to win.