Rock The Block!



JOIN THE CRAZE! WHEN YOU PLACE A MINIMUM ORDER OF $25 FROM THE Autumn/Winter 2011 Idea Book, you can get two new products for just $15: the My Creations® Collage Cubes (a Spring/Summer 2012 sneak-peek product!) and the exclusive My Acrylix® Rock the Block E-size stamp set. That’s a retail savings of almost $30! You're going to love the Collage Cubes and the Rock the Block stamp set, which work together for interactive, 3-D fun.



Elemental Layouts

Love the Elemental Paper Pack from the Autumn/Winter Idea Book.  I did 3 layouts using one level 2 pack.  I also used the Elemental Dimensional Elements and the Journaling Spots that coordinate with the paper.  I had some older photos of Cody so I decided to use them.  This paper is great for any photos.

Play Dough
Magic: Tophat
Supplies Used:
X7141B: Elemental Level 2 Paper Pack
X7141C: Elemental Dimensional Elements
Z1461 Journaling Spots
Lagoon Ink Pad
I also used the Zip Strips from the paper pack


XOXO
Magic: Trap Door
Supplies Used:
X7141B Elemental Level 2 Paper Pack
X7141C Elemental Dimensional Elements
Z1461 Journaling Spots
Desert Sand Ink Pad




Jump
Magic: Spellbound
Supplies Used:
X7141B: Elemental Level 2 Paper Pack
X7141C: Elemental Dimensional Elements
Z1461 Journaling Spots
Desert Sand Ink Pad
Tulip Ink Pad
Olive Ink Pad
E1020: Token Alphabet Stamp Set

Fall Layout "Olivia"

Here is a layout using an old paper pack Olivia,  I have had this layout from a workshop I did and still did not have any photos for it.  Yesterday my son said take some pictures of me in the leaves, so I did, and remembered I had this layout ready to go.  It complements the photos perfectly.   I also used the Shimmer Brads and the Rustic Alphabet stamp set.





Rebecca

Christmas Scrapbook Layout Class

Christmas Layout Class 

December 4th, 2011
2:00 pm.

We will be making 3 Christmas Layouts with the 
Believe Paper Pack 
Cost: $20.00
Includes all supplies for the layout and paper 
pre-cut ready to assemble. 


Christmas Day Layout

Christmas Eve Layout


Our Tree Layout



Bring your own adhesive 
Please RSVP and Pre-Pay by November 22nd 
Contact me at StampandScrapStudio@hotmail.com
Pre-Pay on the workshop tab.

Holiday Cards in a Jiffy!

Gift Bag and Matching Card

I just love the Cricut Art Philosophy Cartridge,  I made this Gift Back in just about a half hour for my sisters birthday.  I used it for a Gift Card.  I also made a matching Card to coordinate with the bag.  The flower on the Card is from the stamp set Hooray Bouquet.  It also coordinates with the Cricut,  You just cut out the flower with the cricut at the size on the Stamp Set Carrier Sheet and then stamp the image right onto the cardstock after.  Its quick and easy.  I also used the Cricut to cut out the border on the bag and added some of the pearls.


Adorable Owl Wall Hanging

Check out this cute Home Decor wall Hanging made by Close To My Heart!



Home décor just took on a whole new level of cuteness! These quick and easy owl-themed projects are a great way to bring a smile to the faces of all who see them.



Create this paper-pieced owl—isn’t he a cutie?—then attach it to a 12" x 12" canvas (available at your local craft store). Here are some tips:

* Cut the pieces freehand or print some clip art from the Internet for a pattern. We used the flower stamp from My Acrylix® Fill in the Blank (D1465) as a template for the feet, and used the
1 1/4" circle punch (Z1311) to punch the eyes from Cocoa cardstock.
* We wanted to add Juniper to the artwork, so we added the Typeset Juniper damask B&T Duos® paper to the Sorbet, Crème Brulee, and Olive B&T papers from Elemental.
* For the background, score a piece of 12” x 12” cardstock at
1 1/4" intervals. Turn the paper over and lightly sand the ridges using a sanding block.
o If the Sorbet background doesn’t match your particular color scheme, substitute Olive, Juniper, Desert Sand, Crème Brulee, or Cocoa cardstock for it.
* Attach the eyes, beak, wings, and belly to the body, using 3-D foam tape on the wings and beak. Be sure to outline the entire wings and beak with foam tape and add some in the middle to make sure it’s sturdy.
* Attach the finished owl body to the cardstock base then attach the whole thing to the canvas using Liquid Glass or Mod Podge.



CTMH Southern Caribbean Cruise

I am working toward the Southern Caribbean Cruise for 2013.  The earning period starts October 1, 2011 and runs until September 30, 2012.  I have to earn 30,000 points.  I have a tracker on the side of my website so you can follow along to see if I earn the cruise!  You can help me make my goal by purchasing CTMH Products from me, or If I recruit new consultants onto my team.  Remember if you Join CTMH you can also have the chance at getting this cruise!  Thanks for your support!




Holiday Boutique

Holiday Boutique


Saturday October 22, 2011
1:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Redeemer Lutheran Church
920 West 6th Street Ontario
Hosted By Katie Murphy

Please stop by and do some holiday shopping for gifts or for yourself.
We will have several vendors displaying their wonderful products!

Tastefully Simple
Vault Denim
Scentsy Wickless Candles
Smitten By Jessica Peak Custom Jewelry
Vintage Couture Baby Clothing
Close To My Heart Scrapbooking & Stamping
Alex and Von 100% pure products
Stella and Dot Jewelry
Mary Kay Cosmetics
Cookie Lee Jewelry
Diaper Cakes
Redeemer Lutheran Pre-School
Costa’s Recreations handmade jewelry
Home Décor & Gifts
Purses
Shakeology Nutritional Health Shakes
Avon

Hope you can make it!
If you have any questions you can contact Katie Murphy at 909-548-9479



Christsmas Layouts

Here are a few Christmas Layouts I made this past week.
Getting into the Christmas spirit now.  These were so fun to make.  Now all I have to
do is add my photos after Christmas!
I used lots of Glitter and also the Cricut for some of the titles and shapes.
Join me on December 4th to make these layouts for your albums.
Check my workshop tab for all the details!

Christmas Day

Christmas Eve


Our Tree





Christmas Cards


Its that time of year again.  Time to make your Christmas Cards.
I made these simple cards in no time using the Die Cut Cards and Art Philosophy Cartridge
Available in the Close To My Heart Idea Book.


Supplies Used:
Z1473 White Daisy Die-Cut Cards & Envelopes
1727 Cranberry Cardstock
1245 Olive Cardstock
X5643 Chocolate Cardstock
Z2111 Chocolate Ink Pad
Z2116 Cranberry Ink Pad
A1115 A Holiday Stamp Set
D1494 Christmas Cheer Stamp Set
B1390 Countdown Stamp Set
Z1615 Red Collection Designer Ribbon
Z1686 Cricut Art Philosophy

Join me on November 11th to make these cards. Check my Workshops Tab for more information.

Fall Layout




This layout is made from the Mischief Paper Pack, but not used for Hallloween.  It shows that this paper pack is not only for Halloween.  I used the Harvest Happiness Stamp Set and the Backdrop-Charmed Stamp Set and the So Greatful Stamp Set
I also used the Posterboard Alphabet Stamp set for the Title.
The leaves for the Harvest Happiness Stamp set were cut out with the Cricut Art Philosophy Cartridge.

Spooky Layout

Getting started on my Halloween Layouts
I used Mischief and Midnight Felt Shapes and the Art Philosophy Cartridge for this layout.  It is a simple layout yet it looks dramatic for Halloween.

Discounted CTMH Supplies

Close To My Heart just added some discounted supplies on my website under while supplies last!
Hurry and check it out before they are gone!






Cricut Giveaway

If you have not heard yet. Close To My Heart is giving away a Cricut Expression Machine on their Facebook Page.  This is a great Giveaway.  Here is a link to their page, just go to the left and sign up to be entered!  Good Luck to Everyone!



Happy Halloween Layout

Here is a Halloween Layout I made with the Mischief Paper Pack and the new Midnight Felt Shapes and the Cricut Art Philosophy Cartridge for the Title and the All Hallows Eave Stamp set.
This layout is from Magic: Final Act
Now all I have to do is add my photos!

Typeset Cards

Here are the typeset cards I made for my upcoming September 30th Workshop.  
Supplies Used:
Typeset Level 2 Paper
Milepost Shapes
Kraft Die Cut Cards
White Daisy Die-Cut Cards
Blue Ribbon Stamp Set
Cricut Art Philosophy
Wooden Buttons








You're A Star - Typeset Layout

This is the  layout for my upcoming Typeset September Workshop on September 30th.
I used the Typeset level 2 paper pack with the Typeset Complements Canvas Shapes
 and the New Milepost Shapes and added  some of the Pin Clips.  I also added some Wooden Buttons.

 



Celebrate National Stamping Month with 3 FREE Stamp Sets

Celebrate National Stamping Month - Get a FREE My Acrylix double stamp set with your qualifying purchase!



GET A FREE MY ACRYLIX® DOUBLE STAMP SET WITH YOUR QUALIFYING PURCHASE!

To celebrate National Stamping Month in September, we are offering our first-ever double stamp set! You can get the exclusive My Acrylix® Pair-a-Phrase double stamp set FREE when you place an order of $75.00 US/$82.00 CAN from August 15 through September 30, 2011. You’ll love this double set—two D-size sets in one envelope—which includes lots of clever phrases and coordinating images you’ll use in your handmade cards all year. And with a retail value of $35.90/$39.90, this set drastically increases the value of your qualifying purchase! Have double the fun stamping during National Stamping Month with our new Pair-a-Phrase double stamp set!
Celebrate National Stamping Month - Get a FREE My Acrylix double stamp set with your qualifying purchase! 

FREE BONUS STAMP SET IN AUGUST!

In celebration of our newly updated Stamp of the Month program, we’re throwing in a little something extra: a FREE* bonus stamp set! In August, when you place an order of $50 US/$55 CAN or more in products and purchase the August Stamp of the Month set, Wicked, for just $5.00/$5.50, you’ll receive the My Acrylix® A Typeface bonus A-size set FREE (retail value $6.95/$7.75)! Think of it as two promotions in one—qualify for and purchase the discounted August Stamp of the Month set, and we’ll throw in a second stamp set FREE! It’s Extra! Extra!

Studio J Membership has its perks!

Studio J® membership has its perks, and one of them is access to exclusive Studio J digital scrapbooking kits like Manmade. This distressed, industrial kit contains Background & Texture paper featuring plywood, paint spatters, crackled paint, rivets, steel, and more. The coordinating My Stickease® images include plenty of masculine quotes and titles, plus construction-themed images such as tools, hardware, denim, and tape measures. Manmade perfectly complements photos of do-it-yourself projects, daddy’s little helpers, and hard workers of all kinds. Go into Studio J now to build layouts that capture memories of the down-and-dirty gettin’, demolition-derby-attendin’, sawin’ and hammerin’, dreamin’ and schemin’ folks in your life.



National Stamping Month



Celebrate National Stamping Month - Get a FREE My Acrylix double stamp set with your qualifying purchase!


GET A FREE MY ACRYLIX® DOUBLE STAMP SET WITH YOUR QUALIFYING PURCHASE!

To celebrate National Stamping Month in September, we are offering our first-ever double stamp set! You can get the exclusive My Acrylix® Pair-a-Phrase double stamp set FREE when you place an order of $75.00 US/$82.00 CAN from August 15 through September 30, 2011. You’ll love this double set—two D-size sets in one envelope—which includes lots of clever phrases and coordinating images you’ll use in your handmade cards all year. And with a retail value of $35.90/$39.90, this set drastically increases the value of your qualifying purchase! Have double the fun stamping during National Stamping Month with our new Pair-a-Phrase double stamp set!
Celebrate National Stamping Month - Get a FREE My Acrylix double stamp set with your qualifying purchase! 

FREE BONUS STAMP SET IN AUGUST!

In celebration of our newly updated Stamp of the Month program, we’re throwing in a little something extra: a FREE* bonus stamp set! In August, when you place an order of $50 US/$55 CAN or more in products and purchase the August Stamp of the Month set, Wicked, for just $5.00/$5.50, you’ll receive the My Acrylix® A Typeface bonus A-size set FREE (retail value $6.95/$7.75)! Think of it as two promotions in one—qualify for and purchase the discounted August Stamp of the Month set, and we’ll throw in a second stamp set FREE! It’s Extra! Extra!
 

Roxie Card


I made this card using the Cricut again.  Just love that little bug!  I used some Roxie Paper and a little bling.  I also used the new stamp set Instant Memories and The double stamp set that is coming up in September for National Stamping Month!


Cricut Cards

My goodies from Convention arrived on Saturday and I had fun creating these 2 cards,  I just love the new Cricut cartridge.  These cards just might be at my upcoming workshop!  Hope you can join me!



On these cards I also used the Roxy Paper Pack and the Bling Assortment!  Just love the little bling!

Creations from Convention

I have finally got around to taking pictures of the layout I did at Convention.  I love how it turned out.  I decided to use some black and white photos of my son.  Even though its pink paper, it can still be boyish!


Here is a close up of the 10-things pocket available in the New Idea Book.  They are only 3.95 what a great deal!

Stamp of the Month

Enjoy this patriotic set of 12 stamps, "American Celebration," available July 1 - 31, 2011.


From the Spring/Summer Idea Book,

  • Purchase $25 in CTMH products, and pay only $17.21 (25% off).
  • Purchase $50 in CTMH products, and pay only $11.48 (50% off).
  • Purchase $75 in CTMH products, and pay only $5.74 (75% off).
  • Purchase $100 in CTMH products, and receive it FREE! (100% off)

Cricut



Calling all those who are CRAZY FOR CRICUT!!!
Close to My Heart has taken it to a whole new level! We are the first to come out with a Cricut Cartridge that pairs with clear acrylic stamps and dimensional chipboard. Simply plug the cartridge into your Cricut®* Personal Electronic Cutter machine and you’re ready to cut any of the 700 shapes, ranging from elegant rosettes and lace to trendy gift boxes and banners! You’ll also receive three stamp sets as well as three sets of 9" × 12" Dimensional Elements that work in tandem with the cartridge. On top of that, numerous My Acrylix stamp sets in our new Idea Book pair wonderfully with images on the Cricut® cartridge. They made it SOOO easy…if you look closely at the sets you’ll see that they’ve put lines around the images that coordinate and marked the size setting right on the acetate sheet.
Check out this video from Close to My Heart to see what it’s all about: 




There are a couple of different ways you can get this amazing new kit:
1) The collection is available August 1. You can email your pre-order to stampandscrap@myctmh.com (when you include your address I’ll send you a copy of the new Idea Book). And we now can offer Hostess Rewards for every order over $150. So if you add a few other items, you can also get at least $25 in rewards.

2) Host a party! When your party total reaches $250 or more, you will be able to get the bundle as a half price item – so you can get the Cricut Cartridge for less than $50!!!! And you’ll get at least $40 in Hostess Rewards.
3) OR you can join Close to My Heart as a consultant for only $99, get this amazing kit of products & supplies, and then order the Cricut Cartridge from yourself at a great discount. I’d love to have you join my team. Email me for more details!
I can’t wait to share with you the amazing artwork the CTMH art department has created with this bundle.  Love love love it!

CTMH Convention

Got back on Saturday from an exciting 3 days of convention.  Close To My Heart is great.  The new idea book is wonderful and I can not wait to share all of the new products with you.
Here is a sneak peak at the new idea book,  You can get your FREE copy at my Open House on August 7th. Hope to see you there!

CTMH Open House


You're Invited

Stamp and Scrap
Open House

Close To My Heart
Sunday, August 7th
1pm to 4pm

Check out the ALL NEW Clost to My Heart!!

I really didn't think that CTMH could get any better, but it has.
We now have a Cricut Cartridge, lower stamp set pricing, and reconfigured paper packs,
gorgeous artwork that you can re-create and so much more!

Can't wait to share it with you!

Stop by and:
Pick up your copy of the New & Improved Fall/Winter 2011 Idea Book
Sign up for upcoming Classes & Workshops
Create a project using our new product
Door Prizes & Order Specials
Yummy refreshments (of course)

At My House
Rebecca Altamirano
11029 Bel Air Avenue
Ontario, CA 91762
(909) 721-8245
stampandscrap@myctmh.com


Earn Door Prize Tickets when you:
Bring a Friend
RSVP to stampandscrap@myctmh.com by August 5th
Place an order
Book a Party
Become a Consultant

Hope you can make it!  If you can't, send me an email and we'll make
arrangements to get you and Idea Book soon!!

Bang for Your Buck!

Close To My Heart has a great special this month!
Spend $50 get a favorite paper product for $1



It's Simple.  Spend $50, then choose a bonus item for $1
(five products to choose from).  Because everyone loves more bang for the buck!

Eligable $1 Bonus Items:

Creative Basics Mistletoe Collection
Creative Basics Animal Cookies Collection
My Originals Bits & Pieces Card Kit
My Originals It's your day Card Kit
My Originals Around the Holidays Card Kit