Monday, November 30, 2015

December's Hearts of the West Blog Hop featuring Kaleidoscope




Welcome to the Hearts of the West team blog hop!


If this is your first time joining us you will love it. If you have been here before welcome back.  It features Close to my Heart Consultants from all over Canada showing you their projects. The Hearts of the West team was founded by Nancy Klein.

This months challenge is using the Kaleidoscope Paper Pack, brought to you from the Annual Inspirations. 


Kaleidoscope Paper Packet

Kaleidoscope Assortment

Kaleidoscope Compliements

Kaleidoscope Cardmaking Workshop on the Go Kit

Kaleidoscope Cardmaking Workshop on the Go Kit  cards made with kit.
If you would like to join me to make these, I have a class on January 10th from 10am to noon.
Just send me a message.




If you came from Heather's Blog then you're in the right place, this is a go around blog hop so you can start anywhere! Just in case, the full list will be at the bottom. So, as always, grab your coffee, tea, water, relax, and hop around the team with us.

I would like to share with you a project I made using the Kaleidoscope Paper Pack.
This layout used the Kaleidoscope Paper Packet, Coral Shimmer Trim, Enamel and Glitter Duos Green Triangles, Pomegranate Cardstock, Smoothie Cardstock, White Daisy cardstock, Pomegranate ink, Sweet Leaf Ink, Canary Ink, Smoothie Ink, Friend Tree stamp set, and Typography stamp set.








Also, we have an amazing Cyber Week Sale happening right now until Friday, December 4th at 4 pm (MST).  25% off 39 different items including one of our cartridges. Items are while supplies last. I am also going to be doing a mystery hostess for orders placed this month.  Simply add your order to the online order gathering when you check out.  I will be doing a draw for at least $25 of free hostess rewards at the end of December.  Here is how you can earn tickets for the draw:

1 ticket for every order placed
2 tickets for every $50 you order
1 ticket for every stamp of the month you order
3 tickets if you order the Everyday Life Planner bundle
5 tickets if you order the November Constant Campaign (today is the last day)



The December Stamp of the Month is called Candlelight Garden.  In December with a $50 qualifying purchase you can purchase it for $6.  It can also be purchased for $21.25 for the month of December only.





The Constant Campaign for December is:


  
Thanks for joining us this month and come back next month to see what creative projects we can bring to you! Thank you for stopping by and please feel free to leave a comment.



Your next stop is the beginning of the hop Nancy's Blog.

Here is the whole list of blogs in case you got lost.

1.    Nancy
2.    Donna
3.    Corinna
4.    Valerie
5.    Anna
6.    Kerry
7.    Heather
8.    Kim               (YOU ARE HERE)

Saturday, October 31, 2015

November's Hearts of the West Blog Hop featuring White Pines




Welcome to the Hearts of the West team blog hop!


If this is your first time joining us you will love it. If you have been here before welcome back.  It features Close to my Heart Consultants from all over Canada showing you their projects. The Hearts of the West team was founded by Nancy Klein.

This months challenge is using the White Pines Paper Pack, brought to you from the Holiday Expressions.  This paper is perfect for fall, winter, and Christmas.

White Pines Paper Pack

White Pines Complements

White Pines Assortment

Picture My Life White Pines Scrapbooking Program
Perfect for making cards, advent calendars, December daily albums, pocket scrapbooking or using on traditional scrapbook pages.  The sky is the limit with these cards.

If you came from Corrina's Blog then you're in the right place, this is a go around blog hop so you can start anywhere! Just in case, the full list will be at the bottom. So, as always, grab your coffee, tea, water, relax, and hop around the team with us.

I would like to share with you several projects I made using the White Pines Paper Pack.




Workshops on the Go White Pines Scrapbooking Kit
Here are the 2 layouts I made using the kit, and the Artistry cartridge.
My November scrapbook club/class will be making this on November 26th from 6:30 pm to 9 pm.  The kit is $41 with shipping and tax and includes all the paper, embellishments, instructions and stamp set to make these layouts.  Inks not included.  (Fern, Cranberry, and Chocolate)  Let me know if you would like to join us this month by Nov 9th.  We meet at a local rec center so we have lots of space.


Next, I have the cards I made using the Workshops on the Go White Pines Cardmaking Kit.  This kit makes 15 cards, 5 each of 3 different designs.  For each of the designs I did one like the kit and then used embossing folders (Honeycomb Quatrefoil, and Dot )and flipping the papers to change it up.  At my card club/class we will be making these November 28th , register by Nov 12th.
Workshops on the Go White Pines Cardmaking Kit

Workshops on the Go White Pines Cardmaking Kit
Workshops on the Go White Pines Cardmaking Kit

 Then, I have 2 more cards I made for my Card Buffet using the White Pines Paper Pack.  I love this paper.  If you would like to make either of these cards, I would love to have you join me for one of my upcoming Card Buffets.  They are $30 for 3 hours - make as many cards as you can.  I have 22 differnet cards to choose from.  Nov. 4th 7-10 pm and Nov. 17th 7-10 pm in Edmonton.  Nov 19th 7-10 pm at Birch Bay Ranch, outside of Sherwood Park, Alberta.  Dec 5th 1-4 pm at Ponderosa City near Alder Flats, Alberta.  If you are interested in any of these please let me know as space is limited.


For this card I used FernSlate, and Ruby inks, Slate cardstock, Fern Cardstock, whisper twineMiracle of Christmas stamp set and colonial white card base

For this card I used the retried Christmas Village stamp set, New England Ivy ink, Momento Black ink, Whisper cardstock, liquid glass, ShinHan Twin Touch markers, sanding kit, and  rock candy glitter by Ranger.



The November Stamp of the Month is called Cheers, 2016!.  In November with a $50 qualifying purchase you can purchase it for $6.  It can also be purchased for $21.25 for the month of November only.





The Constant Campaign for November is:




  
Thanks for joining us this month and come back next month to see what creative projects we can bring to you! Thank you for stopping by and please feel free to leave a comment.



Your next stop is Sonia's Blog.

Here is the whole list of blogs in case you got lost.

1.    Nancy
2.    Donna
3.    Corinna 
4.    Kim             (You are HERE)
5.    Sonia
6.    Kerry
7.    Janet

Wednesday, September 30, 2015

October's Hearts of the West Blog Hop featuring Sangria




Welcome to the Hearts of the West team blog hop!


If this is your first time joining us you will love it. If you have been here before welcome back.  It features Close to my Heart Consultants from all over Canada showing you their projects. The Hearts of the West team was founded by Nancy Klein.

This months challenge is using the Sangria Paper Pack, brought to you from the brand new Annual Inspirations.  This paper is perfect for fall, feminine, heritage, and Christmas.





If you came from Donna's Blog then you're in the right place, this is a go around blog hop so you can start anywhere! Just in case, the full list will be at the bottom. So, as always, grab your coffee, tea, water, relax, and hop around the team with us.

I would like to share with you 3 projects I made using the Sangria Paper Pack.


Sangria Paper Pack
Sangria Assortment

Sangria Complements

Workshops on the Go Sangria Scrapbooking Kit


First up is a card I created using the Sangria paper pack, Eggplant, and Sorbet Exclusive Ink Pads, the gold foil tape, White Daisy and Champange cardstock, and A Thousand Thanks stamp set.  If you would like to make this card, we will be making it in my card club that is meeting Oct 30th.  Contact me if you are interested in joining us.




Next up is another Thank You card using the Sangria paper pack, Eggplant, Pomegranate and Sorbet Exclusive Ink Pads, the gold foil tapeWhite Daisy and Champange cardstock, and A Thousand Thanks stamp set.  The textured streaks are from ink on a baby wipe swiped across the background and edges.  






Lastly, I created an Invitation for hosting a Chocolate Lovers Party.  If you are interested in booking a Chocolate Lovers Party with me, I will make you invitations like this to invite everyone with. Do you like to have fun with friends, do you love CTMH products, do you want to get some free and discounted products?  Then hosting a party is for you.  Let me know if you would like to have a different theme and I can make it happen.  I would love to help you get some free and discounted goodies.



The October Stamp of the Month is called Twinkle.  In October with a $50 qualifying purchase you can purchase it for $6.  It can also be purchased for $21.25 for the month of October only.
October Stamp of the Month "Twinkle"  available for the month of October only.  $21.25 or you can get it for $6 with a $50 qualifying purchase.



Artwork created by the CTMH art department using Twinkle stamp set.

Artwork created by the CTMH art department using Twinkle stamp set.

The Constant Campaign for October is:

I would love to have you join my team and be a part of this amazing company.  If this is something that interests you please contact me.  You can also sign up here .

I Have a Sangria Workshop on the Go Class coming up :
- October 19th In Leduc (register by October 5th)  Facebook Event
- October 22nd in Edmonton (register by October 5th) Facebook Event


October Card Workshop, October 30th from 7 pm to 9 pm.   Contact me if you are interested in joining this workshop.  Register by October 13th.

Interested in making photo Christmas cards similar to this card?
Class November 4th 7 pm - 9pm. Cost: TBA
More details will be available soon on my Facebook page.



I am once again designing and prepping for my Christmas Card Buffet. Last year I had 15 different cards to choose from this year I plan to have at least 15 if not more. So, it is all you can make in the 3 hours for $30. It is a lot of fun. You get to choose what you want to make just like when you go to a food buffet. I will be posting pictures as I get the cards designed. Dates in October are October 27th 7-10pm, October 28th 7-10pm or October 30th 10am-1pm. I will be doing some in November too, just haven't figured out the dates yet. Also, I can bring the card buffet to ladies groups, mom's groups, seniors homes, or to you and your friends. Everything is pre-cut for you. I have 6 spots in each of these time slots.  Watch my Facebook page for the pictures and more dates.  Contact me if you are interested in any of these.

  
Thanks for joining us this month and come back next month to see what creative projects we can bring to you! Thank you for stopping by and please feel free to leave a comment.



Your next stop is Heather's Blog.

Here is the whole list of blogs in case you got lost.

1.    Nancy
2.    Donna
3.    Kim   ( You are Here )
4.    Heather
5.    Anna
6.    Janet

Tuesday, September 1, 2015

September's Hearts of the West Blog Hop Featuring Nevermore




Welcome to the Hearts of the West team blog hop!


If this is your first time joining us you will love it. If you have been here before welcome back.  It features Close to my Heart Consultants from all over Canada showing you their projects. The Hearts of the West team was founded by Nancy Klein.

This months challenge is using the Nevermore Paper Pack, brought to you from the brand new Holiday Expressions that is available today starting right now.  This paper is perfect for Halloween, masculine, grunge, vintage, artbooking, mixed media and even for Christmas.  (It is the Halloween paper but I have given it new life.)





If you came from Donna's Blog then you're in the right place, this is a go around blog hop so you can start anywhere! Just in case, the full list will be at the bottom. So, as always, grab your coffee, tea, water, relax, and hop around the team with us.

I would like to share with you 3 projects I made using the Nevermore Paper Pack.


Nevermore Paper Pack
Nevermore Assortment

Nevermore Complements



First up is a single page layout I created using the Nevermore paper pack, Whisper, Sunset and Thistle Exclusive Ink Pads, the Artiste Cricut Cartridge, White Daisy and Black cardstock, Grey Enamel Gems, Ink Blot stamp set, foam tape, and ShinHan Twin Touch Markers ( Marigold, Lavender, and Warm Grey).  I still need to add my photos, journalling and the title.  It was a lot of fun to create.  I used the markers to color the gears I cut out of white paper with the Artiste Cartridge.  If you look closely you will see that one of the grey papers in this paper pack has gears on it.




Next up is a Christmas Card using the Nevermore paper and the Brand new Artistry Cartridge.  It was my first time playing with it and I can already tell you I am in love with it.  I also used White Daisy cardstock, the White Daisy card base, Slate Exclusive Ink Pad, Lavender and Warm Grey ShinHan Twin Touch Markers, Liquid Glass, Foam tape, grey enamel gems and Range Rock Candy Glitter.

Artistry Cricut Collection.

Card made by the CTMH art department using the Artistry cartridge.




Lastly, I created a card using the September Stamp of the Month Paper Garden.

September Stamp of the Month Paper Garden.

For this card I used a White Daisy card base, White Daisy cardstock, Nevermore Paper Pack, Paper Garden stamp set, Artistry Cricut Collection (for the banner and sentiment stamp), Marvy Uchida LePen Journalling Pen, Thistle, Fern, Sunset, Black and Slate Exclusing ink pads.
Artwork from the CTMH art department using Paper Garden.

Artwork from the CTMH art department using Paper Garden.


In September with a $50 qualifying purchase you can purchase it for $6.  It can also be purchased for $21.25 for the month of September only.

I Have a Halloween Tag Class coming up September 28th using the Nevermore Paper Pack as well. This is a set we made at Convention in one of the creative sessions.  I would love to have you join me. Register by Sept 14th so I can order the products and prep the kits.


September is National Stamping Month, and this year Close To My Heart has something to help every kind of papercrafter say a big “hello!” to life! Available only during the month of September, these exclusive C-size My Acrylix® Hello, Life! stamp sets can be purchased for $16.50 each! Or, for an even better deal, you can purchase all three for only $41.50—a savings of $8! Each stamp set is designed to fit with a specific type of papercrafting, whether that’s traditional scrapbooking, cardmaking, or pocket scrapbooking. However, all the stamp sets coordinate with each other and can be used together to create dynamic artwork. These stamp sets also coordinate with shapes from the new Cricut® Artistry collection to help expand your artwork options even further. Remember, these stamp sets are available for one month only, so get your orders in for one stamp set—or all three—before these gorgeous stamps disappear! Make certain to follow Close To My Heart’s blog, Instagram, and Facebook page for artwork inspiration featuring these lively stamp sets all month long. You can post your own artwork to your social media channels using the hashtag ‪#‎ctmhHelloLife‬.





  
Thanks for joining us this month and come back next month to see what creative projects we can bring to you! Thank you for stopping by and please feel free to leave a comment.

If you would like to join me for a fun filled weekend November 19-22, 2015 for my Kim's Scrappin Adventure Retreat please contact me. I have 3 spaces left.  I would love to have you and your friends join me.

I am starting up a hostess Scrapbook Club/Class beginning this month and have 2 spots left in it.  I need to know right away if you would like to join as I need to put in the order Sept 7th to prep the kits in time for the Sept 21 club night.  We will be using the Workshop on the Go kits and so will be doing 2 - 2 page layouts together.  There will be 5 people in the club for 10 months, each person will get to be the hostess twice in that time and earn the free Hostess Rewards (minimum of $25).  Your minimum order would be $35.50 (the Workshop on the Go kit) plus shipping and tax.  Call me at 780-634-2543 if you are interested in being a part of this club or would like more info.


I am starting up a hostess Card Club/Class beginning this month and have 1 spots left in it.  I need to know right away if you would like to join as I need to put in the order Sept 7th to prep the kits in time for the Sept 25 club night.  We will be making 10-15 cards together each month.  There will be 5 people in the club for 10 months, each person will get to be the hostess twice in that time and earn the free Hostess Rewards (minimum of $25).  Your minimum order would be $30 plus shipping and tax.  Call me at 780-634-2543 if you are interested in being a part of this club or would like more info.

One more upcoming class.  Another creative project from Convention.


Your next stop is Anna's Blog.

Here is the whole list of blogs in case you got lost.

1.    Nancy
2.    Donna
3.    Kim   ( You are Here )
4.    Anna
5.    Freya