A Gift and New Product

My daughter is pretty excited about the base and bling items in the new idea book (going live TOMORROW) and we are going to do a workshop with her friends in a couple of weeks.  here are some examples of what the girls might make! I will have a video and step by step instructions up next week.

This is a gift for a friend of mine who is having a little boy.  We sell these stars, although the paper pack is  a retired pack but when she told me she was using these colors and star themed room I couldn't wait to use it for this!  I can't wait till she receives it at her shower next month-unfortunately its in Atlanta so I wont be there to see it in person! 

Next is one our new home decor frames!  There is a black one with wires across-that is the one I meant to order.  But I forced myself to use it even though I didn't order what I had planned to.  I am using it as a weekly calendar.  Each family member has its own color/paper pattern.  I also put events that time/place changes in our flip flaps and will write on them with a dry erase marker.  What do you think?

studio j and project life

Back in February, I talked about Project life.  You can see that post here: Feb Project Life

I decided to start using Studio J for Project Life.  I did the Feb-June last week, look below to see the smaller pics of my layouts.  These layouts took me only 30 minutes to complete-can you tell they are Studio J (other than the studio J logo on the web picture-which is NOT printed when the pages come)

If you would like to try Studio J, you can go here and check it out: Studio J

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I also did an extra layout through Studio J from a character experience at Disney this past March.  The paper pack isnt available any longer to do it traditionally, so I used the paper pack in Studio J-that is another wonderful option in Studio J.  If you had a favorite paper pack that was retired-you may still be able to use it in Studio J!  If you would like a personal consultation for Studio J please let me know!  My next project in Studio J is to scan in my daughters artwork from preschool to the computer and make a few layouts with those pictures.  Stay Tuned!

august events!

Hello customers!  A look at my August Events-they are at the end of the month due to our vacation to Disneyland and school starting.  :)
Friday night Crop on August 23rd.  5-Midnight.  Space is limited-sign up quickly.  There is no cost, you are welcome to bring your dinner and a snack to share.  I do ask though if you want to use my cricut that you bring your own mats and donate $1 for my blade fund. 
Sarita Workshop- August 29
Come and make 2- 2 page layouts, 2- 1 page layouts, 2 cards and a true fit folio (or 2 more 1 page layouts if you don’t want the fit folio) All pieces will be cut for you in advance, all you have to do is show up and put them together!
Date: Thursday August 29
Time: 7-8:30 PM
Cost: $25. Club Members- since this is our pack for the month if you would like to participate in this workshop and do the layouts/cards we do not do at club your cost will be around $10-depends on what extras you ordered for August. Email me for details.
Workshop limited to 8 participants. RSVP and prepay by August 11^th.  *** if you can’t make the workshop but would like to purchase the kits and put them together on your own, that is fine as well-cost remains the same.  Just let me know if that is what you prefer.  If you are not in the Greater Cincinnati area and would like the kit mailed to you-we will need to add shipping costs as well**

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Dream Pop Card Workshop!
Date: Monday August 26 7-8:30 PM
Cost: $2 per card
All pieces will be cut for you- just come and assemble them. J 3 of the cards are 5 ¼ X 5 1/4 , one is 3X3 gift tag and the cupcake card is 3 inches.
Please RSVP by August 11- you can pay the night of the workshop-there will be a 5 card limit on each card per person. If you are interested in obtaining the kits for these cards, I can put you on a waiting list for after the event and see what is left. 

july blog hop!

Hi! Welcome to my blog.  If you are following our July “Use your Stash Blog Hop” you have probably just come from: Rachel's Blog.
If you didn’t come from Rachel’s blog, please go to the beginning of the blog hop here with Wendy's Blog.
Our topic this month was flowers.  I decided to use paper flowers from CTMH Artiste Cricut Cartridge and added flowers to 2 cards I am doing for a workshop next month with the Dream Pop Paper pack that was sold during May.  I purchased a few extras so I could do a workshop. 
The cupcake card is also on this cartridge.  The one here I cut at 5 inches, but still came out a bit large. I did have to cut two of them out of different colors so I could have a different color for the cupcake liner.  The flowers used as sprinkles were cut at 2 inches, the flowers on the liner at 6. 


My other card used the same flowers as above, I had cut more than I needed.  This simple card was made with the Dream Pop kit as well, and our new mini stamp sets which will be available August 1 for only $2.95! There are different ones to choose and on this card I used the Thank You Sentiment.  The mat and the space I stamped was an image from our new cricut cartridge-Artbooking, which is also available on August 1.  This is a must have cartridge! 

I hope you enjoyed my projects this month.  Your next stop on the blog hop is Tabbi's Blog. Thanks for stopping by! 

Rediscover CTMH!

Check out this video by CTMH Vice President Kristine!
You are Welcome here!

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Sharita Layouts

This paper pack will be available Aug 1. I will be doing a workshop with this kit and these layouts soon- check back in a couple of days for details!
Artbooking used for these layouts too :)
















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Convention layouts!

Convention attendees this year received and exclusive paper pack just for convention. I finished 2 of the layouts tonight and hope to make the third tomorrow. I deviated a bit from the guide but that's ok. :).
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3rd layout for summer workshop-RSVP and prepay by Monday at midnight!

Here is the third layout for the summer workshop- I only have 5 spots left!



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Summer layout workshop!
date: July 30 th 7 PM
Cost: $20
Includes: Surfs Up Paper Pack and Surfs Up Assortment. I will cut all paper for you.  3 layouts plus one mini album *sorry, one of the layouts wont upload)
RSVP and prepay by Monday July 15th.
Pictures below. Obviously you will have your own pics. :) I will cut the titles for you here during the workshop. Workshop is only open to 8 participants. Sign up soon!
Mini Album:

Layout 1

Layout 2

Layouts made with the new cricut cartridge!

Well I received my Artbooking cricut cartridge yesterday afternoon. I was able to play with it a little bit. Here are two layouts I used some of the cuts for.
On this first layout, the title, sun cut out, the journaling envelope, and pink phot mat came from Artbooking.



The second layout the sun overlays in yellow are from the cartridge as well as the cut out for the "fun" tag and the "here" tag.



Supplies used for these projects ( which will be a workshop next month-check bp back for details!) are:
Surfs Up paper pack
Surfs Up Assortment
Honey card-stock
Cricut Artbooking cartridge and stamp set
Clear sparkles
If you are interesting in purchasing these items or learning about Close to My Heart products please visit me at My Website
Or email nikkidscraftyemail@gmail.com
Check back soon! Videos of some new projects will be up soon.
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New Jewelry line

Well, in our new idea book will have a line of make it yourself jewelry. Necklaces, rings, headbands, bracelets and clips.

At Convention each attendee received one of the necklace sets. I was not able to put mine together at convention, so my daughter and I did it together. I think next time I will cut the circles with the cricut- but I was out if mats for it so I couldn't this time. I think I am going to try this with a few of my daughters friends to see what they think- I see this as a mother daughter type thing. :). Here is a pic of the finished necklace while I was wearing it. There are different fabrics you can make items with- this is just the one that comes in the prepackaged kit we received at convention. Underneath my picture is a picture of some of the other items.

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Lots of specials this month!

Hello!  I have returned from convention and I had such a great time! We have some great things going on right now!  See below for our specials!

Our Canvas Home Decor is 50% off while supplies last! 

Get the discounted Workshops on the Go® canvas art kit (G1062) in July—no
qualifying purchase required! From July 1 to July 31 you can get this trendy kit to create your own canvas art to hang in your home, regularly priced at $39.95, now
discounted to $19.95—more than 50% off! Take papercrafting to the next level with this adorable home décor piece that you can display for all to see.
*Offer valid July 1–31, 2013, while supplies last. No qualifying purchase needed. No limit per order. No refunds or adjustments on product already sold.
Work the Workshop
50% off Workshops on the Go® canvas art kit!
let me show you how®

nikkid.ctmh.com

 

New Consultant Kit!

Our new consultant kit is available with new fall product! Would you like $150 in product for only $49? that is 70% off!  You will get 22% off on future orders!  Join my team today- you do not have to do gatherings or place orders, many consultants are hobbyists'! If you would like more information, please let me know!

 

The papers in this kit are new for fall and are not available to the public until August 1st!  If you place orders for more than $50- think about signing up as a hobbyist- and get more for your $!

 

Stay tuned, I will be updating every couple of days with projects from convention! 

 

I also will start a monthly crop starting in August.  If you are interested in attending please let me know and let me know if Friday or Saturday nights work better.  Right now I am leaning towards Friday evenings 5- midnight unless an overwhelming majority of people request otherwise. 

Stay tuned!  Thanks for reading!

Nikki

Retiring List Spring 2013

Hello everyone!  Attached is the Retired List for the Spring 2013 Idea Book.  Please note that there are a good amount of items already out of stock, so if you see something on this list, place an order right away! I will have a "July Orders" location on my website by the end of the day.

Spring 2013 Retiring List: 6/20/13 Part Description Z1412 10-Things Pocket Z1347 12 x 12 Post Bound Album- New England Ivy Z1392 2" Scallop Circle Punch  Z1721 3” x 3” Kraft Envelopes Z1722 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" Kraft Envelopes Z1723 5” x 7” Kraft Envelopes Z1474 6" x 6" Kraft Die-Cut Cards & Envelopes Z1724 6” x 6” Kraft Envelopes Z4200 AccessoriesOrganizer Z1410 Antiqued Copper Designer Brads X7155C Avonlea Complements Canvas Shapes X7155B Avonlea Paper Packet unavailable Z906 BambooWaxyFlax unavailable Z1798 Black Tulle Ribbon Z1089 BlackWaxyFlax Z1366 Brads Metal Assortment Z1748 Brocade Assortment Z1358 Buttons Basic Assortment  Z1821 Buttons Black Assortment Z1371 Buttons Blue Assortment Z1372 Buttons Green Assortment  Z1370 Buttons Pink Assortment Z1369 Buttons Red Assortment  Z1831 Buzz and Bumble Assortment  X7164C Buzz and Bumble My Stickease® Assortment  unavailable X7164B Buzz and Bumble Paper Packet unavailable Z1088 ChocolateWaxyFlax Z1813 Claire Assortment  X7166C Claire Complements Canvas Shapes X7166B Claire Paper Packet unavailable X7156C Clementine Complements Canvas Shapes X7156B Clementine Paper Packet unavailable Z1081 ColonialWhiteWaxyFlax Z1719 Color-Ready Evergreen Cork Shapes Z1718 Color-Ready Garden Wooden Shapes Z1773 Color-Ready Noted Canvas Shapes Z1450 Cork Color-Ready Alphabet Z578 Corner Rounder unavailable Z1794 Cottage Assortment X7157C Dakota Complements Silver Foil Images X7157B Dakota Paper Packet unavailable Z1351 embossing powder dutch blue Z1350 embossing powder topiary unavailable Z724 EmbossingPen unavailable Z608 EmbossingStylusMedium Z670 EmbPowderBlack Z1246 EmbPowderCocoa Z659 EmbPowderCranberry unavailable Z655 EmbPowderOlive Z656 EmbPowderOutdoorDenim Z672 EmbPowderRed Z673 EmbPowderWhite unavailable Z1096 EmbroideryFlossNeutralAssortment Z4136 ExclusiveInksOrganizerCarryingCase Bulk273 Grey Sparkle Badge Buttons Z4134 Handle and Swivel Base Z1734 Irresistibles™ Persnickety Journaling Spots BULK233 Just Blooms® Flutter Paper Shapes (1" with script) Z1710 Just Blooms® Paradise Paper Flowers Z1810 Later Sk8r Assortment  X7167C Later Sk8r My Stickease® Assortment  X7167B Later Sk8r Paper Packet  unavailable Z1766 Memo Assortment Z1489 Mini Medley Accents Olive Collection Z1487 Mini Medley Accents Pewter Collection Z1697 Mini-Medley Accents Smoothie Collection Z1740 My Creations® Bookmark Album  Z1774 My Creations® Canvas Journal Z1739 My Creations® Milk Carton unavailable Z1736 My Creations® Mini Banner unavailable Z1828 My Creations™ Paper Pouch - Large Z1827 My Creations™ Paper Pouch - Small  Z1612 Paper Clip Pins Z1267 Paper/StampOrganizer8.5x11(3) Z1704 Pewter Badge Buttons Z1755 Posh Journaling Spots X7159C Scholastic My Stickease® Assortment  X7159B Scholastic Paper Packet Z1327 Sparkles Blue & Green Assortment Z1326 Sparkles Red, Pink & Purple Assortment W1123 Spring Summer 2013 B&T Duo Sampler 1771 WaterbrushMedium Z1703 Wooden Badge Buttons G1054 Workshops on the Go® Buzz and Bumble Scrapbooking Kit G1062 Workshops on the Go® Canvas Art Kit  G1061 Workshops on the Go® Chantilly Cardmaking Kit unavailable G1053 Workshops on the Go® Chantilly Scrapbooking Kit G1056 Workshops on the Go® Claire Scrapbooking Kit G1060 Workshops on the Go® For Always Cardmaking Kit G1055 Workshops on the Go® For Always Scrapbooking Kit G1057 Workshops on the Go® Later Sk8r Scrapbooking Kit G1059 Workshops on the Go® Surf's Up Scrapbooking Kit G1058 Workshops on the Go® Tommy Scrapbooking Kit Z1780 Wrangler Assortment A1132 Family A1133 Festival of Lights B1372 Circle Together B1395 So Grateful B1396 School Rocks B1405 Rugged Dude B1406 Blessings of Peace B1410 A Friend Like You B1414 Bonjour C1438 Tea Time C1461 Salutation Seals C1466 Instant Memories C1505 Pun Fun C1507 Angelic Blessings C1508 Paisley Flair C1511 Love Blooms C1520 Christmas Joy D1187 For Every Occasion D1388 Card Chatter - Christmas D1399 Dream Big D1440 Everlasting Life D1444 A Little Thanks D1492 Christmas Love D1517 Game On D1519 Abundance D1521 Powder Heaven D1523 Sweet Music D1528 Jardin E1010 Chocolate Alphabet Large E1014 Posterboard Alphabet E1015 Cocktail Alphabet E1017 Old World Alphabet E1018 Pennant Alphabet E1019 Bohemian Alphabet E1020 Token Alphabet E1021 Trinity Alphabet E1022 Hero Alphabet E1023 Varsity Alphabet E1024 Keepsake Alphabet K900 Single Name Stamp K9012 Address Stamp w/o Icon 2 Lines K9013 Address Stamp w/o Icon 3 Lines K9014 Address Stamp w/o Icon 4 Lines K9022 Address Stamp with Icon 2 Lines K9023 Address Stamp with Icon 3 Lines K9024 Address Stamp with Icon 4 Lines W1600 Customized Set