Hearts for Haiti
Posted by: jenscraps on: February 5, 2010
Hearts for Haiti
Now through Feb. 28th, you can get a great deal on cardstock, while helping a worthwhile cause at the same time. Close to My Heart’s February campaign, Hearts for Haiti, will benefit Operation Smile, who has sent medical teams to aid in the relief effort. For every combo package of textured cardstock that you purchase, you will receive another one for free AND $2 of your purchase will go to Operation Smile. What a sweet Valentine’s Day deal! See my website for more details, or to place your order. http://jenniferjohnson24.myctmh.com
February Club/Workshop
Posted by: jenscraps on: January 19, 2010
Our February layouts will be right in time to feature your sweethearts! This cute paper pack, called Topstitch, is adorable. I loved it the minute I set eyes on it. Check out my website for workshop dates and times, and be sure to RSVP by February 1st if you would like to attend, or if you are long distance, contact me to learn how you can get this cute kit mailed to you, instructions included.
National Papercrafting Month Special
Posted by: jenscraps on: December 29, 2009
This exclusive package is available until January 31st as part of National Papercrafting Month. It includes decorative die cut papers, full sheets of paper, and a D-sized stamp set that features the entire alphabet, as well as cute patterns. There are 3 ways to get this fabulous kit.:
1) Purchase $60 of A-E size stamp sets and receive the kit for free!
2) Place an order of $125 in full retail priced products and receive it for free!
3) Purchase the kit outright for $34.95.
Contact me today to order, or you can order yourself online by going to my website here. Check back here to see my papercrafting items throughout the month.
Some little projects…
Posted by: jenscraps on: December 17, 2009
I made this little nugget purse for all my club members for Christmas. It holds one small Hershey’s chocolate nugget. Just a little Christmas “happy.” I got the idea from a tutorial I found online.
The bookmarks (or large paperclips) I made with a flower punch, a smaller circle punch, and a fun collection of little mini my acrylix stamps. I made these 2-sided, but on some of them I used my cuttlebug to emboss the back flower, and didn’t stamp on it.
Holiday Heyday Clearance Sale
Posted by: jenscraps on: December 10, 2009
Check out the super clearance sale that Close to My Heart has going on right now. Items are discounted from 50% up to 80% off! Place your order today for the mystery grab bag to put under your or someone else’s tree. $30 gets you over $100 worth of supplies. These are regular items such as stamp sets, paper packs, and full size accessories. Visit my website here, to view items and place your order today.
December workshop
Posted by: jenscraps on: November 25, 2009
Make these 2 fabulous pages, plus 2 more!
My December workshop/club is coming up and I wanted to share with you the pages that we will be creating. These pages are made with the jingle paper pack and exclusive stamp set. Be ready to preserve your holiday memories as soon as the photos are taken! Go to my website here for details and dates. RSVP by Dec. 1st. I’m looking forward to seeing you there.
Tip/Technique of the Week-Shadow Stamping
Posted by: jenscraps on: October 28, 2009
stamped image, shadow-stamped image
To “fill in” the background area around your stamps and give a different look, try shadow stamping. Using clear My Acrylix stamps such as this one from next month’s workshop, you can do this technique. First stamp your image with the ink color of choice, then clean your stamp and peel it off the block. Next turn the image backward and adhere to the block so that the “smooth” uncut side of the stamp is facing out. Ink up your image, stamp once on scratch paper, and then stamp on top of your first impression without reinking. Make sure to line up your outline over the image. Use the same color ink, or use a contrasting color for a different effect. Happy stamping!
November Club/Workshop
Posted by: jenscraps on: October 15, 2009
For my November layout clubs/workshops, we will be using the Sweet Home paper pack. I like the fall colors in these papers because they are not strictly “outdoorsy,” as so many fall papers are. They are very versatile. If you would like to join us to make 4 12×12 layout pages, contact me by November 1st. And be on the lookout for Christmas card workshops and more, also coming up soon.
Tip/Technique of the Week-Covering Chipboard with paper
Posted by: jenscraps on: October 9, 2009
Paper covered photo corners, stamped other pieces
Using dimensional elements (pre-cut chipboard pieces) is a great way to add some layers to your layouts. And covering the pieces with paper is an easy way to make them coordinate. I like to use a clear tape runner, such as tombow, to cover the piece, then adhere my paper. After trimming away the excess, I use my finishing files to file in a downward motion. This gives a finished look to the piece.
Finishing files are especially made for scrapbooking by Close to My Heart. You can order them and cute dimensional elements in many shapes from my website, http://jenniferjohnson24.myctmh.com , or by contacting me to place your order.
My New Scrapbooking Website
Posted by: jenscraps on: October 6, 2009
Visit my new Close to My Heart website:
