I can't believe how long it has been!

I can't believe how long it has been since I have posted here!  Its been a crazy year! I can't believe the school year is almost over!

Many projects have occured over the year and I have been busy helping out in the community.  My oldest started middle school and my youngest is in his last year of preschool and registered for Kindergarten in the fall. No idea where the time has gone!

I also started a new website with a webstore for some of my items. There is a blog there as well.  This one will be focused with my CTMH promotions/products.  My webstore blog will be about those products.

Tomorrow a new seasonal expression goes live!  New paper packs, like this Disney themed one!
I just got it the other day and can't wait to play with it tomorrow!

My websites address is nikkidscrafty.com.  Please come check it out!  All paper products are made with CTMH paper and Cardstock.

Workshop option-Sept

I have a workshop option for the rest of Sept.    A flip flap workshop- to get more pictures on your layouts! 

A video of the layouts can be found here: Flip Flap video

You will order some of the items yourself- a few I will ship to you after you place your order. Details are below.  

Items needed for Flip Flap Workshop:

1.       1. One My Reflections Paper Pack $9.95:  You can see the options online here:

http://nikkid.ctmh.com/retail/Category.aspx?CatalogID=3

      2.  6-7 extra pieces of cardstock to match your kit.  You can use your own, or our combo kits are here $14.95 for 24 sheets or 9.50 for either White Daisy or Colonial White. Both can be split between 2 people for the workshop:  http://nikkid.ctmh.com/Retail/Products.aspx?CatalogID=5

3      3.  One pack of Memory Protector Flip Flaps 12” assortment: (this can be split between 2 people for the workshop) $4.95 :  http://nikkid.ctmh.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=5303&ci=969

4   4.   Optional: You can choose to purchase the full top load protectors (or side load if you use those) or pay the workshop fee and I will send 5 to you.  There are $9.95 for 10-and can be split between 2 people

a.      Top Load: http://nikkid.ctmh.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=1051&ci=964

b.      Side Load: http://nikkid.ctmh.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=7711&ci=975

5.      5.  Optional: The assortment or Compliments that match your pack.  Both are $5.95   http://nikkid.ctmh.com/Retail/Products.aspx?CatalogID=21

You will order from the my website at nikkid.ctmh.com.  Join the gathering titled “Nikki’s Flip Flap Workshop”.  Once I get the email from your order, I will send you the instructions- including links to videos not shown publically until October, cutting diagrams, Picture my life page protector and 2 cards, 5 12X12 memory protectors (if you did not purchase them above) and 2 4X6 flip flaps (these are free)

Cost for workshop with 12X12 memory protectors:  $12

Cost for workshop without the 12X12 protectors: $7

Add on of personalized titles cut from Cricut: $5.00

Place your order on my site and I will contact you via email. 

** Layouts will be base layouts so you can use for what you need** 

I used Urban for my layouts.  

Some new items are live!

There are a few new items that are available now- the new Zoe kit and its compliments and accessories as well as some organizational items...

Check out the "promotions" tab for this month!

Here is the paper in the Zoe kit-

We also have items retiring this month and you don't want to miss out on those- check out my website before August 31st!
Nikki's Website

Convention Starts Thursday!

I am so excited for National Convention starting on Thursday at awesome Disneyland!
I am headed out on Wednesday and will get to enjoy the parks a little on Wednesday sans family (which they are NOT happy about- I will have to bring home some great presents to make it up to them!).

Follow me on my facebook page or twitter and look for these hashtags for awesome updates and information about the new idea book unveiling!

#ctmhconv2015, #makeitfromyourheart, #stickyboyctmh

Jackson Kit

I did some work with the Jackson Kit this weekend.  This was a fun kit to work with!
The fathers day cards are from the Artfully Sent Cricut Cartridge.
What are you working on?

Base and Bling Wearable Art

Have you tried our Base and Bling line of wearable art?
There are multiple options.  You can see the full line here Base and Bling on Nikki's website
I've done a short tutorial to make a keychain with a family picture

First, I chose to start with the square pendent.  There are squares, rectangles, ovals and circles. I am starting with the pendant as well as the square class cover and one charm from one of the assortments.

The supplies I used for this project are:
Base and Bling Square Pendant
Base and Bling Square Square Glass Cover
Base and Bling Dreamer Charms Assortment
Red double sided tape
Liquid Glass
Keychain ring and hook
1X1 picture printed from Studio J

For adhesive for the picture, you can either use the base and bling adhesive, or you can use the red double sided strong tape you can get at a craft store.  For this project, I chose to use the red tape as the circles I had on hand were a little too large.  You can make the base and bling with purchasing one of the sets of stickers sold from Close to My Heart. Many have beautiful pictures or motivational sayings, depending on the type of kit you get.  (example of a sticker sheet is on the right in the below picture).  I choose to make a 1X1 picture of my family in Studio J. I used the No Limits layout and printed off lots of pictures of different sizes.  I printed off about 6 pictures, as I made these for xmas gifts for my family.  (1X1 picture on the right)  Tip:  I've tried this after printing off pictures on my home printer and the ink ran.  I recommend getting the pictures printed from a processing place to keep the ink from running.

 To start, I take the base and add a strip of the red tape inside.  I remove the red covering on the tape and tape my picture inside.

Here is the bottom with the picture taped inside.














I then put a drop of liquid glass in the middle of the picture.  Some people have asked if you can use modge podge-I have never used that so I can't comment-but if you do make sure to try it with the clear ones. 

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 I then take the clear cover and push it down.  Pushing it down will cause the liquid glass to disperse over the whole picture.  I hold it for a couple of minutes to give the liquid glass time to dry.

 Here is is completed.  It may look a little cloudy at first, but the liquid glass dries clear.  I wanted to make mine into a key chain (we do sell chains if you want to make it as a necklace) so picked up a keychain hook at Michaels.  I attached the charm and the picture to the key chain, and all done!  It took me all of 5 minutes to do.  :) These are also easy enough for kids to make, depending on their age they may need help.

 If you make any base and bling, post a pic here or on my facebook page so we can see your work!

Retiring List!

Well we are here- at retiring list time!
These items in this list are available as supplies last. Please take a look at this list and plan your purchases!  These products are available (if still available) until August 31st.

I am doing a special for the month of June- I am about $75 away from my quota- so anyone who orders a least $10 in product this month will be entered into a raffle to receive a grab bag of product worth $75!!

You can email me an order or you can order at my website.
Email Nikki to order
Order from Nikki's Website
You can also view all the items on my website. 

See retiring list below!

Item	Description
Z1683	Dimensional Elements Mixed Shapes
Z1684	Dimensional Elements Tags
Z1685	Dimensional Elements Banners
Z1791	Dimensional Elements Album Pages
Z1792	Dimensional Elements Awards
Z1793	Dimensional Elements Quotes
Z1900	Dimensional Elements Framework
Z1901	Dimensional Elements Snapshots
Z1902	Dimensional Elements Signage
X7184C	Chalk It Up Complements
X7185C	Scaredy Cat Complements
X7186C	Pathfinding Complements
X7187C	Yultide Carol Complements
X7188C	Snowhaven Complements
X7189C	Confetti Wishes Complements
X7190C	Brushed Complements
X7191C	Wanderful Complements
X7192C	Seaside Complements
X7193C	Heartstrings Complements
X7195C	Jackson Complements
X7196C	Blossom Complements
Z1708	Sparkles Flourishes
Z1745	Sparkles Flourishes Black
Z1753	Sparkles Brown & Tan Assortment
Z1754	Sparkles Black & Grey Assortment
Z1806	Green & Blue Epoxy Bubbles
Z1807	Pink Glitter Gems
Z1812	Sparkles Clear Flourishes - Small
Z1815	Mini Clothes Pins
Z1909	Sparkle Chevron Shapes
Z1916	Sparkles Black Flourishes–Small
Z1935	Black & Grey Epoxy Bubbles
Z1936	Purple Glitter Gems
Z3028	Lovestruck Mini Clothespins
Z3029	Happy Day Mini Clothespins
Z3037	Stuck on You Puffies
Z3038	Junebug Puffies
Z3041	Oceanside Sequins
Z3042	Coral Reef Sequins
Z3073	Brave Enamel Shapes
Z3074	Bubbly Enamel Shapes
Z2044	Confetti Wishes Assortment
Z3007	Yuletide Carol Assortment
Z3008	Snowhaven Assortment
Z3009	Chalk It Up Assortment
Z3010	Wanderful Assortment
Z3011	Scaredy Cat Assortment
Z3012	Pathfinding Assortment
Z3013	Brushed Assortment
Z3014	Seaside Assortment
Z3015	Heartstrings Assortment
Z3016	Hopscotch Assortment
Z3071	Jackson Assortment
Z3072	Blossom Assortment
Z1857	Mini-Medley Accents Rosewood Collection
Z1861	Mini-Medley Accents Ruby Collection
Z1862	Mini-Medley Accents Black Collection
Z1855	My Crush™ Modville Book
Z1856	My Crush™ Bluebird Book
Z1886	My Crush™ Besties Assortment
Z1887	My Crush™ Best Day Ever Assortment
Z1888	My Crush™ Memories Assortment
Z1889	My Crush™ Favorites Assortment
Z2000	My Crush™ In the Pink Book
Z2001	My Crush™ Wildwood Book
Z2040	My Crush™ Wildwood Assortment
Z2041	My Crush™ Wildwood Sticky Tabs
Z2042	My Crush™ In the Pink Assortment
Z2043	My Crush™ In the Pink Sticky Tabs
Z2047	My Crush™ Wildwood Clips
Z2048	My Crush™ In the Pink Clips
Z2051	My Crush™ Holiday Happenings Badge Buttons
Z2062	My Crush™ Holiday Happenings Assortment
Z2098	My Crush™ Holiday Happenings Book
Z3080	My Crush™ For Him Book
Z3081	My Crush™ For Her Book
Z1864	Slate Striped Twist Ties
Z1920	Gold Polka-Dot Washi Tape
Z1921	Baker's Twine Neutral Metallic Assortment
Z1923	Smoothie Striped Washi Tape
Z1929	Topiary Mini Chevron Ribbon
Z1931	Honey Triangles Washi Tape
Z1932	Silver Geometric Washi Tape
Z1933	Ruby Chevron Washi Tape
Z2002	Topiary Striped Washi Tape
Z2003	Black Arrow Washi Tape
Z2004	Lagoon Hearts Washi Tape
Z2005	Sunset Chevron Washi Tape
Z3066	Boardwalk Washi Pack
Z3067	Carnival Washi Pack
Z1987	Cranberry Striped Twill Ribbon
Z1988	Black Striped Twill Ribbon
Z1989	Slate Diagonal Striped Ribbon
Z1990	Thistle Diagonal Striped Ribbon
1010	Extender Posts 1"
1011	Posts and Screws 1"
Z1346	12 x 12 Post Bound Album- Outdoor Denim
Bulk343	Chalk It Up B&T Duos
Bulk344	Scaredy Cat B&T Duos
Bulk345	Pathfinding B&T Duos
Bulk346	Yuletide Carol B&t Duos
Bulk347	Snowhaven B&T Duos
Bulk348	Confetti Wishes B&T Duos
Bulk349	Brushed B&T Duos
Bulk350	Wanderful B&T Duos
Bulk351	Seaside B&T Duos
Bulk367	Jackson B&T Duo
Bulk368	Blossom Bluk B&T
Z1030	Monthly Calendar
Z126	Event Calendar
Z2056	Cut Above™ Valentine Treat Bag Kit
Z2057	Cut Above™ Holiday Treat Bag Kit
Z2058	Cut Above™ Halloween Treat Bag Kit
Z2059	Cut Above™ Birthday Treat Bag Kit
Z2061	Cut Above™ Happy Birthday Card Kit
Z2063	Cut Above™ Thank You Card Kit
Z2064	Cut Above™ Christmas Card Kit
Z2065	Cut Above™ Holiday Card Kit
Z1818	My Creations™ 6" x 6" Canvas Display
Z1865	Designed Décor White Frame
Z1880	Designed Décor Black Frame
Z1896	Designed Décor Flip Stand Album
Z1899	Hook Clips
Z1822	My Creations™ Muslin Drawstring Bags
Z1823	My Creations™ Clear Treat Tubes
Z1840	My Creations™ Clear Pillow Boxes
Z1872	My Creations™ Burlap Drawstring Bags
Z1941	My Creations® Pennant Frame
Z1296	Distressing Inks
44751	Archival Black Stamp Pad
4476	Reinker Archival Black
Z4135	Exclusive Inks Re-inker Tray
Z1473	White Daisy Die-Cut Cards & Envelopes 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"
Z1866	White Daisy Circle Spin Cards & Envelopes
Z1830	Brown & Tan Glitter Paper
Z1847	Green Glitter Paper
X7195B	Jackson Paper Packet
X7196B	Blossom Paper Packet
X7184B	Chalk It Up Paper Packet
X7185B	Scaredy Cat Paper Packet
X7186B	Pathfinding Paper Packet
X7187B	Yuletide Carol Paper Packet
X7188B	Snowhaven Paper Packet
X7189B	Confetti Wishes Paper Packet
X7190B	Brushed Paper Packet
X7191B	Wanderful Paper Packet
X7192B	Seaside Paper Packet
Z1942	Picture My Life™ Avonlea Scrapbooking Program
Z1943	Picture My Life™ Babycakes Scrapbooking Program
Z1944	Picture My Life™ Laughing Lola Scrapbooking Program
Z1945	Picture My Life™ Later Sk8r Scrapbooking Program
Z1946	Picture My Life™ Surf's Up Scrapbooking Program
Z1947	Picture My Life™ Skylark Scrapbooking Program
Z1948	Picture My Life™ Balloon Ride Scrapbooking Program
Z1949	Picture My Life™ Chantilly Scrapbooking Program
Z1973	Base & Bling Storyteller Style Sheet
Z1974	Base & Bling Free Thinker Style Sheet
Z1975	Base & Bling Craft Queen Style Sheet
Z1976	Base & Bling Dreamer Style Sheet
Z2017	Picture My Life™ Pear & Partridge Scrapbooking Program
Z2018	Picture My Life™ Chalk It Up Scrapbooking Program
Z2019	Picture My Life™ Wanderful Scrapbooking Program
Z2020	Picture My Life™ Seaside Scrapbooking Program
Z2022	Picture My Life™ For Always Scrapbooking Program
Z3046	Picture My Life Heartstrings
Z3053	Picture My Life Avonlea
Z3054	Picture My Life Babycakes
Z3055	Picture My Life Laughing Lola
Z3056	Picture My Life Later Sk8r
Z3057	Picture My Life Surf's Up
Z3058	Picture My Life Skylark
Z3059	Picture My Life Balloon Ride
Z3060	Picture My Life Chantilly
Z3061	Picture My Life Chalk It Up
Z3062	Picture My Life Wanderful
Z3063	Picture My Life Seaside
Z3064	Picture My Life Pear & Partridge
Z3065	Picture My Life For Always
Z3068	Picture My Life™ Jackson Scrapbooking Program
W1130	Annual Inspirations 2014-2015 B&T Duos Sampler
W1133	Paper Fundamentals Sampler
W1135	Expressions Summer 2014 B&T Duo Sampler
W1152	Close To My Heart Cello Bag
W471	Cardstock Sampler
W649	Desk Pad
G1083	Workshops on the Go™ Pathfinding Cardmaking Kit
G1085	Workshops on the Go™ Snowhaven Cardmaking Kit
G1095	Workshops on the Go™ Blossom Cardmaking Kit
G1081	Workshops on the Go™ Chalk It Up Scrapbooking Kit
G1082	Workshops on the Go™ Pathfinding Scrapbooking Kit
G1084	Workshops on the Go™ Yuletide Carol Scrapbooking Kit
G1086	Workshops on the Go™ Confetti Wishes Scrapbooking Kit
G1087	Workshops on the Go™ Brushed Scrapbooking Kit
G1088	Workshops on the Go™ Wanderful Scrapbooking Kit
G1089	Workshops on the Go™ Seaside Scrapbooking Kit
G1094	Workshops on the Go™ Jackson Scrapbooking Kit
A1117	A Typeface
A1146	Sincere Expressions
A1147	Hanukkah Celebration
A1150	Charming Chevrons
A1152	Joyful Wishes
A1153	Hope
A1155	Quick Cards—Japanese Blossom
A1157	Quick Cards—Island Greetings
A1161	Beyond Measure
A1162	Bright Spirits
A1163	Practical Planning
A1165	Capture the Day
A1166	Quoth the Raven
A1167	Keep Your Chin Up
A1168	O Holy Night
A1169	Well Wishes
B1403	To You and Yours
B1416	Keyboard Uppercase
B1419	Joyful Birthday
B1428	Look to the Light
B1432	Love This
B1438	Banner Wishes
B1442	Belated Birthday
B1452	Funky Blossoms
B1453	Frightfully Fun
B1454	Thanksgiving Wreath
B1455	Be Jolly
B1456	Born to Roam
B1457	Tweet Me
B1458	Cuddly Salutations
B1459	Celebrate Love
B1461	Happy Mail
B1462	Lovely Birthday
B1463	Thankful Heart
B1464	Puppy Party
B1465	Glitter Glam
B1467	You Mean the World to Me
B1468	Merriest Christmas
B1471	Variety of Thanks
B1472	Love This Story
B1477	Exotic Flower
C1504	Fall Harvest
C1506	Flakey Friends
C1522	Creepy Creatures
C1533	Fabulous You
C1556	Paisley Perfect
C1557	Polar Bear Holiday
C1559	Always Grateful
C1561	One-Way Borders
C1562	Mary and Babe
C1570	Lifting Spirits
C1576	Pick a Posey
C1578	Camper Crazy
C1584	Feathers
C1587	Sing Glory
C1588	Great Job
C1589	Lifetime of Happiness
C1590	Delightful Ditty
C1591	Merry, Merry
C1592	World Traveler
C1593	Hats Off
C1594	Treasure Friendship
C1595	Hello Summer
C1596	Happy Hexagons
C1597	Rainy Day
C1598	Noel
C1600	Happy Birds
C1601	Nursery Charms
C1602	Magical Moment
C1613	Paper Bird
C1614	Tagged with Love
D1469	Polka Dot Alphabet
D1507	Urban Alphabet
D1522	Glamour Lowercase
D1537	Glamour Uppercase
D1540	In the Background
D1541	Fast and Furious
D1543	Country-Born
D1544	Distressed Backgrounds
D1550	Happy Autumn
D1552	Magical Days
D1553	Yuletide Greetings
D1554	Christmas Village
D1559	Geometric Backgrounds
D1578	Flight of the Arrows
D1600	Here We Go
D1602	A Budding Friendship
D1603	Shreddin' the Slopes
D1604	Season of Thanks
D1608	Better with a Friend
D1609	Seaside Greetings
D1612	Teacher Appreciation
D1613	Best Christmas
D1614	Reason for the Season
D1615	Sweet As Sugar
D1616	Have a Happy Day
D1618	Build-a-Cake
E1026	Vogue Alphabet
E1027	Framework Alphabet
E1028	Hopscotch Alphabet
E1029	Marquee Uppercase
E1030	Handwritten Print
D1584	Big Hug
D1606	Chalk It Up Scrapbooking Workshop
D1619	Seaside Scrapbooking Workshop
D1620	Confetti Wishes Scrapbooking Workshop
D1621	Pathfinding Scrapbooking Workshop
D1622	Wanderful Scrapbooking Workshop
D1623	Brushed Scrapbooking Workshop
D1624	Pathfinding Cardmaking Workshop
D1625	Snowhaven Cardmaking Workshop
D1626	Yuletide Carol Scrapbooking Workshop
D1627	Your Own Kind of Wonderful
D1649	Blossom Cardmaking Workshop
D1650	Jackson Scrapbooking Workshop