Monday, June 25, 2012

StudioJ Layout - Lucy Kit

I am so excited that I will be attending the yearly Close To My Heart Convention in July next month! As part of our homework, we had to create StudioJ layouts. The layouts that we made will be given to us at Convention and it was all FREE! Now I must admit, I haven't done too many projects on StudioJ, but after working on 5 layouts, I am hooked! It was so much fun and so easy to do.


For those who don't know about StudioJ, it is our online digital scrapbook software that allows you to create beautiful layouts with our paper packs and patterns. No need to download any software - just interent access and you are all set! And best of all, you can try it for Free! Check it out now by going to StudioJ on my website, create an account and try it out. You can create your own layout and the only time you need buy anything is only if you want to purchase your layout.

Here is Layout # 1 that I created with the Lucy Kit.


In this layout I learned to do the following:
  • Delete unneeded photo wells
  • Using text box to cover up portions of pattern
  • Cropping my Stickease borders to make ribbon streamers
Kit Used: Lucy
Pattern: Stars Above

These pictures were taken during Eater this year. I wanted to get a photo of the kids and of course they wouldn't sit still for me. In the end, it made a great layout for me!

Try out StudioJ for Free and let me know what you think. 

Cheers!
Arlene 

Sunday, June 10, 2012

Florentine Workshop

For my July workshop, we will be using the beautiful Florentine Paper Pack. The blues, greens, brown and yellow in this paper pack will go with anything! I chose pictures from my Disney Trip and did my sister's wedding with the second layout. This paper pack will go with all your outdoor, parties, weddings, trips, etc. Its so versatile!

In this workshop we will be using the Color-Ready Seam Binding Ribbon. This ribbon is so cool - we will color it with sponge daubers to create a really unique ribbon. For the 2nd layout I added the Durable Studs, Bohemian Assortment, Timeless Charms and Florentine Stickease. Buying all these items are optional but are great to have. You will have leftovers to make more layouts, cards, etc.

I will be teaching this layout on 2 different dates. Please read below for more details:
  • Thursday, July 5 at 7:00pm - RSVP and payment due by Tuesday, June 19
  • Tuesday, July 17 at 7:00pm - RSVP and payment due by Tuesday, June 26
Contact me at arlene_amo@hotmail.com to reserve your spot.


Layout 1





Layout 1 - Left Page



Layout 1 - Right Page


Layout 2




Layout 2 - Left Page


Layout 2 - Right Page




Layout 1: 
Left Page:1 photo - 5 x 7 Vertical
2 photos - 3 x 4 Vertical

Right Page:
1 photo - 5.25 x 4 Horizontal
1 photo - 4 x 6 Vertical

Layout 2: 
Left Page:
1 photos -9.5 x 5.5 Horizontal
Right Page:
3 photos - 4 x 5.5 Vertical

Note: All prices noted include shipping and tax already included

Option 1: $19.30
Purchase the Florentine Paper Pack and Color Ready Seam Binding Ribbon

Option 2: $41.91

Purchase the Florentine Paper Pack, Color Ready Seam Binding Ribbon, Durable Round Studs, Bohemian Assortment, Timeless Charms, Florentine Stickease



Option 3: $29.95 (with shipping, tax $34.20)
Florentine Paper Packet
My Acrylix® Florentine Workshop Stamp Set (C-size)
Colonial White Cardstock Sheets (2)
Color-Ready Seam Binding Ribbon

Other Items that will go with this Workshop Kit


What to Bring for this workshop:
- Basic Scrapbook Kit - scissors, adhesive (double sided, mini glue dots, foam tape), paper trimmer, Piercing tool kit

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Arlene

Tuesday, May 15, 2012

Lucy Workshop

For my June Workshop we will be using the beautiful Lucy paper pack. The colors in this paper pack are so pretty! The pinks and greens will go perfect with your Spring, Outdoor, Birthday and Everyday photos. On the Right Page I used our 4 x 6 Flip Flaps to add even more photos!

I will be teaching this workshop on 2 different dates. Please read below for more details:

  • Thursday, June 7 at 7:00pm - RSVP and payment due by Tuesday, May 22
  • Thursday, June 14 at 7:00pm - RSVP and payment due by Tuesday, May 29

Contact me to reserve your spot at arlene_amo@hotmail.com

Layout 1 


Layout 1 - With Flip Flaps Open


Layout 1 - Close Up



Layout 2



Layout 2 - Close Up



Layout 1: 
Left Page:1 photo - 4 x 6 Vertical

Right Page:
1 photo - 4 x 6 Vertical (if you use the Flip Flaps then it will be 5 photos)
4 photos - 2 x 2

Layout 2: 
Left Page:
1 photos - 7 x 9 Horizontal

Right Page:

2 photos - 4 x 6 Vertical 

Note: All prices noted include shipping and tax already included
Option 1: $20.39
Purchase the Lucy Paper Pack, Glittery Rub-ons, Bitty Brads
X7149C Lucy Complements Rub-Ons Sheets $4.95

Option 2: $26.04
Purchase the Lucy Paper Pack, Glittery Rub-ons, Bitty Brads, and Mini-Medley Accents Smoothie Collection
X7149C Lucy Complements Rub-Ons Sheets $4.95

Option 3: $34.20
Lucy Paper Packet
My Acrylix® Lucy Workshop Stamp Set (C-size)
Colonial White Cardstock Sheets (2)
Lucy Complements Glittery Rub-Ons
Bitty Sparkles

Other Items that will go with this Workshop Kit
Z2106 Blush Ink Pad $5.25
Z2167 Creme Brulee Ink Pad $5.25
Z2125 Grey Wool Ink Pad $5.25

What to Bring for this workshop:
- Basic Scrapbook Kit - scissors, adhesive (double sided, mini glue dots, foam tape), paper trimmer, Piercing tool kit

Hope you can make it to the workshop! 
Arlene

Wednesday, April 11, 2012

Victory Workshop

For my May workshop we will be using the Victory Paper Pack. The browns, blues and greens in this paper pack will go great with your outdoor photos, pets, sports and family photos. The options are endless!

I will be teaching this workshop on two dates. Please read below on the details and different pricing options.
  • Thursday, May 3 at 7:00pm - RSVP and payment due by Monday, April 16
  • Saturday, May 12 at 7:00pm - RSVP and payment due by Friday, April 27

 Layout 1


Layout 1 - Left Page


Layout 1 - Right Page



This is the 2nd Layout that we will be doing


Layout 2 - Left Page


Layout 2 - Right Page



Layout 1:
Left Page:2 photos - 4 x 6 Veritcal

Right Page:
1 photo - 4 x 6 Horizontal

Layout 2: 
Left Page:
1 photos - 5 x 3.5 Horizontal
1 photo - 4.75 x 3.25
or 2 Photos - 5 x 3.5 Horizontal
1 photo - 5 x 7 Vertical

Right Page:

1 photo - 5 x 7 Vertical
1 photo - 3.25 x 4.75 Vertical 

Note: All prices noted include shipping and tax already included
Option 1: $18.53
Purchase the Victory Paper Packm Durables Square Studs, and Natural hemp

Option 2: $24.10
Purchase the Victory Paper Packm Durables Square Studs, Natural Hemp, and Victory Stickease


Option 3: $29.95 (with shipping, tax $34.20)

Kit includes the following:
Victory Paper Packet
My Acrylix® Victory Workshop Stamp Set (C-size)
Colonial White Cardstock Sheets (2)
Durables Square Studs
Natural Hemp
Instructional Guide

 Option 4: $39.85
Purchase the Victory Workshop on the Go Kit and Stickease


Other Items that will go with this Workshop Kit

Z211 Chocolate Ink Pad $5.25
Z2140 Outdoor Denim Ink Pad $5.25
Z2104 Barn Red Ink Pad $5.25

What to Bring for this workshop:
- Basic Scrapbook Kit - scissors, adhesive (double sided, mini glue dots, foam tape), paper trimmer, Piercing tool kit

Please let me know if you have any questions. Hope you can make it!

Arlene

Monday, March 5, 2012

Join Close To My Heart and save $99

Join my team to be a Close To My Heart Consultant in March and for $99 you can get the Cricut Art Philosophy Cartridge for FREE!


Close To My Heart/ Cricut "Art Philosophy" Collection includes the following:
  • 1-Cartridge (over 700 images: font, shapes and 3-D items. A cartridge this quality would normally retail for about $60)
  • 3 - My Acrylix D-size Stamp Sets (all of which coordinate with the shapes on the cartridge!  This is about a $55 value.)
  • 3 - 9" x 12" Dimensional Elements (3 sheets of different shapes that all coordinate with the shapes on the cartridge!  This is over a $15 value.)
 The collection retails for $99 and you can get it for FREE when you join this month!

 

If you already own this cartridge collection, or you’d like a different option, you still can choose to receive $100 in product credit** instead. This is in addition to the $285 value in creative products and business essentials you receive in the Consultant kit.



Join Close to My Heart to build a business, earn some pocket change, or just get a fabulous discount on your own papercrafting and stamping supplies. Take advantage of this super special, only available until March 31.

What do you get as a consultant?
- 22% commission up front – pay yourself first
- Additional commission and products for higher sales levels
- Great training from Close to My Heart (and me!)
- A supportive community of fellow consultants
- A structured support program, beginning with your upline (that’s me!)
- National and regional training events
- Ideas, artwork and workshops
for consultants to use
- Earn up to $100 in products when you meet sales goals in your first months

More for your money! When you sign up, you can choose to add up to three additional add-on collections. These product add-ons are just $40 each and valued up to $130 retail.

Learn more about the consultant opportunity, and the March special with Free Cricut Art Philosophy collection in this short video:




Contact me now and join my team!

Sunday, March 4, 2012

Pemberley Workshop

For my April Workshop we will be using the beautiful Pemberley Paper Pack. The blues, yellows and browns of this paper will go with any of your photos. For this workshop we will use the Cricut Art Philosophy Cartridge to cut out the borders, flowers and titles.

I will be teaching this workshop on two dates. Please read below on the details for the different options for pricing.
  • Thursday, April 5 at 7:00pm - RSVP by March 15
  • Saturday, April 21 at 7:00pm - RSVP by April 2 
Layout 1


Layout 1 - Close up on Flowers Left Page




Layout 1 - Close up of title Right Page




Layout 2 




Layout 2 - Close up of Flowers Right Page





Pricing Options:



Note: All prices noted include shipping and tax already included
Option 1: $21.53

Purchase the Pemberly Paper Pack, Bouquet Assortment and Bitty Opaques.


Option 2: $27.18
Purchase the Pemberly Paper Pack, Bouquet Assortment, Bitty Opaques and Stickease.
 

Option 3: $29.95 (with shipping, tax $34.20)

Kit includes the following:
Pemberley Paper Packet
My Acrylix® Pemberley Workshop Stamp Set (C-size)
Colonial White Cardstock Sheets (2)
Bouquet Assortment
Bitty Opaques Pearl Adhesive Gems
Instructional Guide

Option 4: $39.85
Purchase the Pemberly Workshop Kit and the Stickease



Other Items that will go with this Workshop Kit
Z2162 Honey Ink Pad $5.25
Z2118 Desert Sand Ink Pad $5.25
Z2140 Outdoor Denim Ink Pad $5.25
Z2130 Indian Corn Blue Ink pad $5.25
 
What to Bring for this workshop:
- Basic Scrapbook Kit - scissors, adhesive (double sided, mini glue dots, foam tape), paper trimmer, Piercing tool kit


Can't make it to the workshop dates? Contact me and we can arrange a time when we can do this workshop with your friends at a different date/time. 


Hope you can make it! 


Cheers!
Arlene



Tuesday, February 7, 2012

February News & Updates

** NEW *** Spring/Summer Idea Book

 


The new CTMH Spring/Summer Idea book is here! All I can say is WOW - I totally love all the new papers, stamps, embellishments and project ideas. There are 8 new scrapbooking kits, dozens of new stamp sets, tons of new embellishments and 6 new stamps of the month. 

I am even more happy that my daughter is in the idea book too! Here she is on page 71.










See the new idea book now by visiting my website.

Would you like to get the new products for FREE? Contact me today to host a gathering and see the new products in person. It will be a great girls night out! 


February Stamp of the Month - Thoughtful Tidings

 


This is one stamp set you will want to get. You can make such great cards and projects. Also, if you have our Cricut Art Philosophy cartridge, you can cut out shapes that will go perfect with this stamp set.


Purchase this stamp set for only $17.95. But if you spend $50, you can get this stamp set for only $5!   

Learn more about the February Stamp of the Month set on my website. 

Available February 1 - 29, 2012


Five for FREE in February




You can double your layouts with our Five for Free promotion! For each Studio J® 5-pack you purchase this February, you'll get one free 5-pack. That means you get 10 layouts for just $55-that's just $2.75 per page, with free shipping. Even if you're already taking advantage of Studio J's incredibly low members-only pricing, you'll save even more when you purchase 5-packs through this special February deal. To order your 5-pack and to get one free, head to my website, click on "Shop Online" then add item #SJ5P. To build your layouts, head to my website, click on "Studio J" and go from there.

Also, beginning February 1, you can visit StudioJ.com for a set of instructions for creating five beautifully crafted layouts in Studio J. These instructions are intended to help you become familiar with Studio J and its features.


Spring Crop

Thank you to everyone that attended my winter Crop on January 28. We had a great time Scrapping, eating and catching up with each other! 

For the Spring, I will be helping a friend as she plans a Crop for a Cure to raise money for the American Cancer Society. This crop will be held in April. Stay tuned for more details in my next newsletter.    


March Workshop

For my March Workshop we will be using the beautiful Stella Paper pack. I love the beautiful blues, oranges and browns in these papers.

Workshop will be held at my home in Quincy, MA on Thursday, March 1 at 7:00pm. RSVP by February 15 to reserve your spot. I have various pricing options that you can select from. Please visit my blog for more details.

Layout 1

Stella Layout 1

  
Layout 2
Stella Layout 2
   
If you can't attend the workshop at my home, contact me and we can make arrangements to do this workshop at another date and location. I would love to do this workshop for you and your friends!    


April Workshop

For our April Workshop we will be using the Pemberley Papers. The blues and yellows in this paper pack are absolutely beautiful.

Workshop will be held at my home  in Quincy, MA on Thursday, April 5 at 7:00pm. RSVP with Payment by March 15 to reserve your spot.

Contact me for more details or to reserve your spot.  

   
    


Be a Consultant - Join my Team!
If you have been thinking about being a Consultant, now is a great time to join us! Our basic kit is $99 (plus shipping and tax), plus you can add three great Add-Ons.


Learn more about being a consultant by visiting my webpage.  


Retiring Products and While Supplies Last
There are still plenty of items that are on clearance. Please
 visit my website in the While Supplies Last section. Some products are 60% - 80% off!