Later Sk8er

The first time I looked through the new Spring/Summer catalog, the paper pack I was most excited to see was Later Sk8er.  I just love the great masculine colors and rough and tumble feel!  I know I will be using lots of it for my boys!!!

I also fell in love with the Fast and Furious Stamp Set, which happens to be featured on the same page in the catalog as Later Sk8er.  It is perfect for my youngest son, who loves trucks and cars.  I created this layout with him in mind!  The tire track border stamp really hits the mark, don't you think?

I stamped each of the trucks in several colors and then cut and paper pieced the parts to create these dimensional and multi-colored images.  Once each image was pieced, I mounted it on Outdoor Denim CS and then adhered to the layout with 3-D Foam Tape.  The gears were cut using the Cricut Artiste Cartridge.  The title came from the Cricut Art Philosophy Cartridge.

Hope you enjoy!

Materials used (CTMH unless mentioned):
Paper:  Later Sk8er, Outdoor Denim CS, Pear CS, Lagoon CS, White CS
Stamps:  Fast and Furious
Inks:  Outdoor Denim, Lagoon, Pear, Whisper
Other:  Cricut Artiste, Cricut Art Philosophy, 3-D Foam Tape

Claire Layout

With three boys, I don't have many opportunities to do feminine projects.  One of the best things about being a Close to My Heart Consultant is that I create layouts to showcase all of the new papers each time a catalog is released - which gives me an opportunity to use flowers, pink, and sparkles!  I created this layout using the new Claire papers and one of my very favorite new stamp sets - Paper Doll.

I just love the idea of a stamp set that creates a paper doll and clothes to dress her in!!!!  She is so cute and fun!  I will be using this layout for photos of my two year old niece who is already a fashionista and has very definite ideas about what clothing she will wear.

I used my good old Crayola colored pencils to color the stamped image in, and added some Stardust Glitz Gel to the frosting on the cupcakes and the rose in the center of her bow.  There is also Stardust Glitz Gel on the die cut flowers and the scalloped circle under the &.  Love the sparkle!

Materials Used (CTMH unless mentioned):

Paper:  Claire Paper Packet, Hollyhock CS, Outdoor Denim CS, Colonial White CS, Sorbet CS

Inks:  Cocoa

Stamps:  Paper Doll
Other:  Stardust Glitz Gel, sandpaper, Crayola colored pencils, Cricut Art Philosophy Cartridge, Cricut Artiste Cartridge

Digital Delights!

February is sure to be a month of digital delights because you can purchase any Studio J^® layout for only $5—that’s a savings of $1.95 per layout! This is a great opportunity to try Studio J for the first time. Create adorable baby layouts with the Wishes and Fishes kit (shown), or use the new Express Collections with collections of 10 ready-made layouts plus a front and back cover that are easy to use and professionally designed. Preserve your memories at a low price for a truly digital delight!

I hope you will give Studio J a try!  It doesn't require loading any software to your computer, and it is completely FREE to try.  You don't pay anything until you decide to order a print, and then you get the FABULOUS price of just $5 per two-page layout for the entire month of February! 

Simply click on the Studio J link on my website and create an account if you don't have one!  I can't wait to hear what you think!!!

It's FINALLY here!!!

It's here, it's here!!!!  The NEW Spring/Summer catalog from Close to My Heart is live today!!!!  I already have a wish list a mile long!  I know you will love it too! 

To see the catalog now just click here and you will be able to go through it page by lovely page.  If you would like a paper copy you can contact me at HeidiScraps@charter.net and I would be glad to ship one to you for $5.  You will recieve a coupon from me for $5 off your next order!

As a consultant, one of my favorite perks (and there are many), is that we get a month to preview each new catalog and play with new products!  I love being able to create new pages, cards, and projects to share along with the catalogs.  It is such a great way to show off all the new goodies!

Here's the first artwork I have to share using new product:

I used the very classic nautical paper packet, Tommy, and the coordinating Tommy Complements Canvas Shapes for this layout.  I love the texture and interest that the Canvas Shapes add - they are also adhesive backed so very easy to use! 

I added some Pewter Brads and some Hemp to enhance the nautical theme.  I will be adding photos of our kids on the boat last summer to this layout shortly.

Hope you enjoy the awesome NEW catalog as much as I do!!!

Materials Used (CTMH unsless mentioned):

Paper:  Tommy, Outdoor Denim CS, Cranberry CS, Colonial White CS

Embellishments:  Tommy Complements Canvas Shapes, Pewter Brads, Hemp