ABSOLUTELY MAGNIFIQUE~O!!!!

This is my Level 1 Scrapbooking Workshop for January. You will get the 6 pages pictured, the two 6" x12" sheets of cardstock stickers pictured, and any leftover papers. You will complete the two-page layout pictured at the workshop.

Everything (ribbon, fibers, pop dots, extra cardstock, rhinestones, and use of my stamps, inks, embossing powder, etc.) you need to create this two-page layout (pictured above) are included in the workshop, except adhesive. I will have adhesive for sale the night of the workshop for those who need it.

These are the four pre-made pages you will get. All you have to do is add your pictures and stickers (pictured below) to finish these pages for quick, easy and beautiful layouts!

Two sheets of cardstock stickers....6" x 12" each sheet.

This page was created using patterned paper, colonial white cardstock, chocolate cardstock, Circle of Love stamp set, Buttoned Together stamp set, silver embossing powder, Pacifica stamp pad, Lagoon stamp pad, Pear stamp pad, Chocolate stamp pad, Sparkles from the Blue & Green Assortment, and Sassy Strands fiber.

This page was created using patterened papers, Chocolate cardstock, Colonial White cardstock, Buttoned Together stamp set, Lagoon stamp pad, cardstock feather sticker, ribbon, Sparkles from the Blue & Green Assortment, Sanding Kit, and Prisma Glitter.

This little mini-album was made to allow for adding more photos and/or journaling.

I used Chocolate cardstock to make a pleated paper ribbon.

The cost of the workshop is $20 and must be paid by Dec. 12th, so that I can order the supplies for the workshop. If you do not live local and want a kit, it is $20 plus the cost of shipping. I accept Credit Card or PayPal payments for your convenience.

HOW TO USE YOUR OLD CHRISTMAS CARDS

Do you hate to throw away all of those beautiful cards that your family and friends send you for Christmas? I have always kept mine! I started running out of space to store them, after many years. So, I made this album several years ago using 3 white paper bags. I decorated the pages with old Christmas cards from family and friends.

This shows a pocket formed from the opening of the bag. You can add photos, journaling mats and keepsakes to the three pockets in the album.

The word "JOY" is added to this frame using Gold Glitter Glue. The top of the frame was left open to add a photo. The circle and swirl were cut from Christmas cards with punches. On the page to the right, I added part of a card to form a pocket for the tags.

These Christmas tree lights were cut out of a patterned gift box. I drew them on the backside of the box, cut them out and added sequins.

The purple frame was left open at the top to add a photo.

This was torn away from an envelope that one of the cards came in and then the edges were inked with red ink,

Please leave a comment on this post, if you liked my Christmas Card Album Idea, letting me know that you liked it. Thank for looking and don't throw those cards away!!!!

SOME OF MY FAVORITE THINGS

I found this cupcake Christmas Tree Ornament at Wal-Mart for $2.00. I love cupcakes and my favorite color is pink! So, How could I resist? Can you believe I wanted my bedroom furniture painted this shade of pink when I was a little girl? and my mom did it!!!!! Only the love of a mother!

Something else I love is antiques, beautiful china, teapots, teacups, and cupcakes. I found this beautiful antique tray when I was on vacation this summer. The dessert plate is from one of my china sets, "Old Country Roses." The yummy cupcake my husband bought me and is was so delicious. I enjoyed every bite.

Then, there is my love for scrapbooking, stamping and paper crafting!!! Are you surprised that I made a cupcake card!!!! This card is on an older post and has all the details about what products I used, etc.

I think all artist and crafters find a way to incorporate the things they love into their designs!

2 FREE STAMPS to say Thank You in November

During November, Place a $100 US order ($117.50 CAN) on my website and get the Stamp of the Month FREE and another Stamp Set of Your Choice FREE from the 2010 Autumn Winter Idea Book!!!! Up to $45.90 US ($53.90 CAN) value you will be getting FREE! THAT IS ALMOST 50% MORE FREE! It's just our way of imparting a little MORE thanks to you for being a great customer.

* Free stamp sets include A-D size sets. Stamps that are not available as the free set include Workshops on the Go, an extra Stamp of the Month retail, E-size, and customizable K-size. Available Nov. 1-30, 2010.

ANYONE WANT TO DO A SUPER EASY SWAP??? ~ STAMPED IMAGE TAG SWAP

SIGN-UPS FOR THIS SWAP WILL CLOSE WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 4th at MIDNIGHT!!!


These are a few examples of my Stamped Image Tags. I used one stamp for the two on the far right with watches on them. The other four have two stamps used on them.

This is an example of what you could do with the tags. I stamped the three images and then antiqued it with Acrylic paints. You can read more about it in the following post.

This is an example of a tag purchased from an office supply store. They are really inexpensive.

TO SIGN UP FOR THIS SWAP:

1. Leave a comment on this post saying you want to join the swap.

2. Send me an e-mail debra_pate@yahoo.com with your real name, user name, and mailing address that your images will be mailed back to you.

3. Read ALL of the rules!

RULES:

Sign up as directed above.

Tags MUST BE at least 2 1/2" x 4 3/4" ( two and one half inches by four and three fourths inches. You can use larger tags than this, but NOT smaller. You can purchase packages of tags at your local office supply. If you make your own tags, they must have straight edges and be well cut with a paper trimmer, using white or off white color scrapbooking cardstock. NO hand cutting with scissors.

You will need to use StazOn Black ink. This is a permanent ink that will not run when adding mists, water, or coloring with markers on your tags. This will allow for any type of technique the recipient may want to use on the tag.

NO Scraps or Poorly Stamped Images! It would hurt my feelings to have to do this, but I will return poorly stamped images to the person that stamped them. If you need help on how to get clear stamped images, let me know and I will try to help you.

Stamp 10 images on 10 tags. You may use more than one image on a tag as I have done in some of the examples I have shown, but you want them to look good together.

You can use stamps from any company.

Please, write the name of the stamp and stamp company on a separate piece of paper, so that I can post it. Do not write on the back of the stamped image tags. This could bleed through when coloring, etc. and we don't want that.

Place all of your images in one ziplock bag together (to protect them from rain, etc.) and mail them to me along with a SELF-ADDRESSED ENVELOPE with POSTAGE STAMPS to mail your swapped tags back to you.

If you would like to do more than 1 set of 10 tags....You may do 2 sets of 10 tags, but not more than that. You will need 20 tags and two different stamps....one stamp to use for each set of 10 tags.

Get your Stamped Image Tags to me NO LATER THAN Wed. November 10th. This gives you two weeks to stamp your images and get them to me. I will have them swapped and mailed out to you immediately!

I will send yo my mailing address and a copy of these swap rules when you sign up.

Easy Enough? Hurry and Sign up now and let the fun begin!!!!!

AUTUMN Hive Creative Challenge

If you like this tag, you might want to join my Stamped Image Tag Swap. I will be posting it soon on my blog. Join as a follower to be sure not to miss the details when I post them.

I made this tag with the Autumn Season in mind as my inspiration. The three images were stamped using a retired Close To My Heart stamp set with VersaMark and then embossed with the CTMH Black Embossing Powder. I used Acrylic paints in colors that reminded me of the autumn season and to give my tag an antiqued look. I glued my tag to a printed piece of cardstock that I cut in the tag shape. Then, I attached an eyelet and added the ribbon. I added a Prima flower to the handle of the purse and glued a rhinestone in the center of the flower.

GIFT CARD HOLDER

I made this for the Gift Card Holder Challenge. The Paper for this gift card holder is from a retired pack of Close To My Heart paper. The beautiful button brad embellishment is a Creative Charms Brad in White from Cindy's. I used Double-sided removable tape to attach the gift card so that once the gift card is removed the card holder can be used to add a couple of Christmas photos. I am thinking about moving the gift card to the inside bottom flap and adding a family photo or greeting where the gift card is currently placed.

SPARKLING CHALLENGE

The Magnolia Lovers challenge for this card was to add sparkle. It does not show very well in the photo, but this card is full of sparkle! The hair has sparkling highlights, the wings and dress are completely sparkling, and the shoes and cookie tray sparkle too! I used Close To My Heart Markers to color the image, then added the sparkle with atyouSpica markers and stickles.

CHIPBOARD MINI-ALBUM

I had so much fun making this mini-album. The following is a photo slideshow of the album.

I have VIDEOS of the mini-album ON YOUTUBE which include more information. You can see the YouTube VIDEOS here: FabulouslyCreative's Channel

Please, be patient and nice, as I am new to all of this (videos and slideshows) and learning as I go.

Stamped Image Swap Part 2

STAMPED IMAGE SWAP Part 1

Stamped Image Swap Part 3

ANYONE WANT TO DO A SUPER EASY SWAP??? ~ STAMPED IMAGE SWAP

THIS SWAP IS CLOSED. WE WILL HAVE ANOTHER SWAP NEXT MONTH! BECOME A FOLLOWER OF MY BLOG TO RECIEVE NOTICE OF FUTURE SWAPS.

This is a super easy swap! Want a variety of stamped images to color and create new artwork without the cost of buying a lot of new stamps? Want to try a stamp you wouldn't normally use to stretch your creativity? Then, this is the swap for you!!!

The Rules....

Sign up here by leaving a comment saying you want to join the swap and include or send me your e-mail address.

Stamp 10 colorable images on cardstock using 1 stamp....

Choose your stamp, then cut 10 pieces of cardstock the appropriate size for your stamp.

NO scraps or poorly stamped images...this should be something you would use on a card front or scrapbook page.

Stamp your image in Archival Black or Staz On black ink. This will allow for any kind of coloring the recipient may want to do.

Your stamped image should be NO SMALLER THAN 2" x 2" we want to showcase this image on a piece of artwork.

You can use any image from any company.

Please include the name of the stamp and the stamp company on a separate piece of paper, so that I can post it and everyone will know where to find the stamp. Please, DO NOT write on the back of the stamped image because it may bleed through when coloring and we don't want that!

Place your images in a ziplock bag (to protect them from rain, etc.) and mail them to me, along with postage and a self addressed mailing label to mail your swap images back to you.

If you would like more than 10 stamped images, simple send another set of 10 images using a different stamp. You will get 10 stamped images for every set of 10 you send. Be sure to send extra postage, if it will be necessary to mail your swaps back.

Get your stamped images to me NO LATER THAN September 8th. I'll Have then swapped out and mailed to you immediately!

I will send you my mailing address and a copy of these swap rules when you sign up.

Easy enough? Hurry and sign up NOW!!!! LET THE FUN BEGIN!!!!

$2, $4, $6 SALE AUGUST 4th~11th

I want to show how much I appreciate you, my customers! And to do so, I am bringing SUPER deals to you for 8 days only on my website at http://debrapate.myctmh.com From on August 4 at 11:00 a.m. (9 am MDT) through August 11, while supplies last, you can purchase selected My Stickease® assortments for only $2, My Reflections® Level 1 kits for only $4, and My Reflections® Level 2 paper packets for only $6 on my MyCTMH® website http://debrapate.myctmh.com (all prices are US and CAN). The deals are amazing and in order to bring them to you we will not be able to sell any of the item numbers from these items on Gathering, Individual, or EZ Invite® orders during the sale...they will be available on online orders only. These items will also be unavailable for sale beginning August 2, at 12:01 am (MDT) in order to prepare for the sale. You can order regular priced items on the same order with the sale items! Sale items count towards the Stamp of the Month too!

RETIRING CLOSE TO MY HEART PRODUCTS...
These products are while supplies last through Dec. 31, 2010, so if you really want something on the retired list, be sure to add it to your order! To see the list of Close To My Heart Products that will be retiring at the end of this year click here: RETIRED LIST

CELEBRATING THE RED WHITE & BLUE

This is the first time I have used a Magnolia stamp. Her name is Sparkling Tilda. I added glitter to the halo and wings, You can't see how much the wings sparkle in these photos, but they really do sparkle!!!!

I added the two blue stars that I made with a punch. I like it better without the blue stars, you decide for yourself. Challenges: Magnolia Lovers Bildmalarna Blog weeMemories
Curtain Call 36 Paper Cutz Challenge 47

CREATING FASHIONISTA DECOR

This was my newest decorating project and I am thrilled with how it turned out. I have been working on updating the guest bath. The jumping off point for color choices was the sink....a pale green colored marble sink. The walls were old 80's wall paper board (in mauve and country blue) like you see in modular homes, which I painted white. The vanity and mirror frames were pine with a light stain, which I sanded and stained a dark cherry. The light fixture was a cheap ($6-7) dressing room type fixture with three bulbs. I replaced it with an updated nickel finished fixture, added a green shower curtain and towels, and a leaf print rug in front of the tub. It is all coming togther. I was in desperate need of some art work, but could not find what I wanted. So, I decided to make my own.....Hope you like it as much as I do!!!! I especially like the red pop of color. They are now hanging over the towel bar, next to the tub. I made them by cutting scrapbook paper to the desired size, then a wonderful man in our church cut the wood for me. I glued the scrapbook paper to the wood squares and let it dry overnight. Then, I painted the edges and sides. After the paint dried, I sealed it with a matte finished clear coat.

MY NEWEST TOY!!!!

I paid a whopping $14 for the machine and all of the accessories in the photos. It works by battery or electricity. I will let you know how it works as soon as I get to use it. I wanted a small sewing machine to use just for sewing on cards and scrapbook layouts. I have a singer sewing machine, but I only use it for sewing fabric.

TRY IT FREE ~ ONLINE SCRAPBOOKING

Close To My Heart's new "Studio J" online scrapbooking just launched today!!!! I have been using this program for several months now as part of the testing to get it ready to launch to my customers and I am in love with it!!!

Perhaps the BEST NEWS OF ALL - you can TRY IT FOR FREE!!!

On my website http://debrapate.myctmh.com - Studio J Online Scrapbooking

In a matter of MINUTES you can create layouts like this one that I created.......

Studio J™ Is a Great Value!

For purchases of:
5–9 layouts in a single order: You’ll receive a pack of 5 Memory Protectors® free!
10+ layouts in a single order: You’ll receive free shipping/handling plus a free pack of 5 Memory Protectors for every 5 layouts in your single order.

Whether you create one layout or 20, you’ll find that scrapbooking in Studio J saves you time and money!

What is Studio J™ design software?

Studio J™ is free online scrapbooking design software brought to you by Close To My Heart on my website http://debrapate.myctmh.com .

Studio J helps you easily create two-page layouts using our foundational scrapbook patterns, exclusive color palette, and themed designs all delivered in 12" × 12" custom prints ready for your albums. It’s a snap!

What makes scrapbooking with Studio J unique?

Studio scrapbooking is a whole new experience not offered by anyone else, because it follows the Close To My Heart philosophy: Faster. Simpler. Easier.® Studio J uses the same great papers, patterns, colors, and embellishments as classic Close To My Heart scrapbooking, making studio scrapbooking extremely intuitive and super fun! Timeless patterns and artistically placed default accents allow you to finish a page in minutes, while customization options give you the flexibility to make your layouts unique. All the layout patterns are created by Jeanette Lynton, founder and CEO of Close To My Heart—you may recognize some of them from her classic how-to books. These patterns make scrapbooking faster, simpler, and easier than ever before. You’ll be amazed how effortlessly and beautifully you preserve your memories with Studio J!

Do I need to download any software to my computer to use Studio J?

Not at all! You only need a web browser that supports Adobe Flash and an Internet connection, and then you simply log in to this MyCTMH® website to get started. Feel free to design to your heart’s content—you are not required to buy anything or provide any personal information to get started!

Can I save what I am working on and come back to it later?

You bet! You can create a customer account that allows you to save and return to a project in progress at a later time. Your active projects will be saved for up to 90 days, giving you plenty of time to work on them. You extend that timeline for your active projects by 90 days each time you make a purchase, and your purchased projects will remain archived for one full year after purchase. We’ll email you when your active projects are set to expire so you can be sure to purchase them before they are deleted.

If I already have a profile with my Consultant’s MyCTMH site, can I use the same account?

Yes. Your account works for both MyCTMH and Studio J shopping.

Do I need a printer that can print 12" × 12" pages to use Studio J?

No. Your Studio J layouts are not available for you to print from a home computer. In fact, we take care of the printing for you. When you purchase your designed layouts, we print and ship them quickly and directly to you using only top-quality silver-halide processing and archival papers.

What kind of printing or processing is used when I purchase Studio J layouts?

Studio J layouts are processed, not printed, using a silver-halide process considered the highest standard in the photo developing industry. Unlike printed papers or images you might print from a home photo printer, the silver-halide process yields “100-year+ quality” that has long been tested and used by the top photo labs in the world. We use the same papers and equipment used by leading labs to produce long-lasting photo prints, so you know your layout will be reproduced with high fidelity and will last throughout the years.

Find more information about Studio J on my website... http://debrapate.myctmh.com

TRY IT OUT FOR FREE & LET ME KNOW HOW YOU LIKE IT!!!!