Sparkle and Shine Workshop

Sparkle and Shine Workshop

December 13th @ 6:00 pm


You will create these 2 12x12 Layouts with the Sparkle and Shine Kit
Everything will be pre-cut and ready to assemble. Some pieces will be cut using the Cricut and you will be stamping the images on the cardstock.

Cost : $30.00
Includes everything to make these 2 layouts plus left over paper and embellishments to create anything else at home.

If you are unable to make it you can still purchase the kit to make at home.

Please RSVP and Pre-Pay by December 2nd

All you need to bring is your own adhesive!


Come join us for a fun Girls night
Dinner, Drinks and Dessert will be served

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Pocket Album

This album is so cute and such a good idea!  If you would like to purchase these products go to my. Website and order online or contact me.

November Stamp of the Month: Illuminate

November 2013: Illuminate

S1311 Illuminate, set of 15

Recommended Blocks:
1" × 1" (Y1000)
1" × 3 1/2" (Y1002)
2" × 2" (Y1003)
2" × 3 1/2" (Y1009)
2" × 6 1/2" (Y1010)

Beautiful Stamps, Amazing Discounts

Each month you can purchase a new D-size stamp set, available for one month only, for just $5 — that’s over 70% off retail! When you place an order of $50 or more in Close To My Heart products, you qualify for this special Stamp of the Month pricing.

November 2013: Illuminate (S1311)

Spend $50 and get this Stamp of the Month set for just $5.

Incredibly Cool Crafts

In love with the artwork we created with this stamp set? Get ready to make it yourself! Purchase the materials listed here along with your deeply discounted Stamp of the Month set to get started!

Materials Needed

1. S1311 My Acrylix^® Illuminate
2. X7171B Sarita Paper Packet
3. Z1870 My Creations^® Kraft Pocket Album
4. Z1863 Color-Ready Midtown Cork Shapes
5. Z1825 Keyboard Kraft Alphabet
6. Z1817 Slate Polka-Dot Washi Tape
7. Z1754 Sparkles Black & Grey Assortment
8. Z1686 Cricut^® Art Philosophy Collection

Required Tools

1. 1385 White Daisy Cardstock
2. X5935 Adventure Cardstock Combo Pack
3. X5933 Basics Cardstock Combo Pack
4. Z2501 Adventure Exclusive Inks^® Mini Pigment Pads Set
5. Z2191 Sunset Exclusive Inks^® Pad
6. Z2162 Honey Exclusive Inks^® Pad
7. 44751 Archival Black Exclusive Inks^® Pad
8. Z2415 Honey Exclusive Inks^® Marker
9. Z2412 Lagoon Exclusive Inks^® Marker
10. Z1850 Lagoon Houndstooth Washi Tape
11. Z1864 Slate Striped Twist Ties
12. Z282 Black Hemp
13. Z1912 Corner Rounder
14. Z726 Sponge Daubers

8" × 6" Faith Pocket Album

Helpful Hints

To create the techniques featured in this artwork, follow the helpful hints outlined below.

• Cut the following Cricut^® Art Philosophy shapes using paper of choice:
  • 3/4" <Circle1> (p. 21)
  • 1 1/4" <Circle1> (p. 21)
  • 1 1/2" <Rctngle6> (p. 45)
  • 2" <Rctngle7> (p. 55)
• Use corner rounder to round two corners on White Daisy cardstock, Lagoon cardstock, and chevron B&T paper.
• Tear one edge of Lagoon cardstock.
• Lightly sponge some edges of papers with Black ink, if desired.
• Add visual interest by coloring the cork shapes with a sponge dauber and Black ink, if desired.
• Stamp lantern border along one side of cover with Black ink. Trace some elements of lanterns with the Lagoon marker. Color bulbs with the Honey marker.
• Embellish with your choice of stamped accents and accessories, adding dimension with 3-D foam tape as desired.
• Add embellishments to the pages.

12" × 12" You Light Up My Life Page

Helpful Hints

To create the techniques featured in this artwork, follow the helpful hints outlined below. Then use the pattern found on page 6 (Make It from Your Heart^® Volume 2: Pattern 1) of our Make It from Your Heart^® Volume 2 how-to publication for inspiration.

• Cut the following Cricut^® Art Philosophy shapes using paper of choice:
  • 1 1/2" Shift+Font <Acorn> (p. 36)
  • 1 1/2" Font <Tag1> (p. 30)
  • 1 1/2" Font <Shape7> (p. 37)
• Sponge edges of some of the papers with Black ink, if desired.
• Cover one pennant cork shape with Lagoon cardstock, if desired.
• Add visual interest by coloring the cork shapes with a sponge dauber and Black ink, if desired.
• Assemble scrapbook page and stitch border around base page, if desired.
• Embellish with paper accents and accessories, adding dimension with 3-D foam tape as desired.

4 1/4" × 5 1/2" Lantern Card

Helpful Hints

To create the techniques featured in this artwork, follow the helpful hints outlined below. Then use the pattern found on page 119 (Wishes: Gallery™) of our Wishes^® how-to publication for inspiration.

• Add dimension by stamping lantern image once on White Daisy cardstock square and once on Honey cardstock with Black ink. Trim image on Honey cardstock and attach with 3-D foam tape directly over image stamped on White Daisy cardstock.
• Add visual interest by coloring the cork shapes with a sponge dauber and Black ink, if desired.
• Sponge edges of some of the papers with Black ink, if desired.
• Embellish with paper accents and accessories as desired.