National Scrapbooking Month May Promotion from CTMH

In honor of National Scrapbooking Month, you can get the yummy Dream Pop paper packet for only $10 when you spend $35 in May! This exclusive paper packet includes twelve cardstock sheets as well as 12 B&T Duos^® papers that were specifically designed for this promotion only — you can’t get these sweet colors and patterns anywhere else! Start National Scrapbooking Month off right with a unique paper packet at a bargain price and get your creative juices flowing!

Lobbying at the State Capitol

Lobby of the State of Florida Capitol Building

I just got back from an interesting week lobbying my Representatives and Senators at the FL State Capitol. What an eye opening experience it was.

The first day there, I got to testify before the Senate Appropriations Committee against a bill that would allow parents to change a school that is failing into a Charter School.  What parents don't realize, is that these For Profit companies can come in, take over the school, and STRIP parents of all their rights under the current school board system. Charter schools can refuse to teach children for no reason whatsoever, forcing the children to be bussed to overcrowded public schools. This is a VERY BAD bit of legislation.  I am hoping the bill dies in committee but they still have one week to try to pass this very bad bill.  Unfortunately, the group in power in my state does not want public schools. They believe in privatizing everything. 

My Representative, Lori Berman, introduced both me and my colleague Karen, to the full House of Representatives on Wednesday. She also commented on her time visiting my classroom.  That was very exciting, too.



Here I am with my fellow First-time Lobbyists on the 22nd floor of the Capitol Building. I'm on the phone with Senator Jeff Clemens office trying to schedule an appointment.

Mini Album with a nautical theme

This is the second mini album that I made using the "L" key on the CTMH Artiste Cricut cartridge.  I cut each page twice and also cut a third set out of white cardstock.  I layered all three pieces together to give the pages substance. I decorated the pages using the Cranberry and Honey cardstock included in the paper pack.  I also used a little Outdoor Denim (also included).  I inked all the edges with Outdoor Denim ink.

All accessories are listed at the end of the video.

Another scrapbooking workshop

This is a ten page workshop using a specialty paper that was only available as a customer promotion during 2012.  Luckily for you, my friends, I have some of these papers left over and will be willing to share.  This is a limited quantity workshop, so when the papers are gone, you will not be able to purchase.   The cost of this workshop is $45 per person. It includes everything you need to create these beautiful layouts created by a very talented CTMH consultant, Gloria Rogers.

Upcoming Scrapbook Class projects

We will be making two double page 12 X 12 layouts AND one single page 12 x 12 layout AND 6  cards using the For Always paper pack.  It includes everything you need to create these beautiful layouts created by a very talented CTMH consultant, Gloria Rogers.  

Cost for this workshop will be $45 per person.

If you are interested, please contact me so I can order your supplies.

This is the amount of leftovers from the For Always pack after the projects are assembled.

CTMH Mini Album Chantilly Paper

I made this video to show off, yes, I said " SHOW OFF" a mini album I made for a parent of one of my students. She wants to give it to her sister for her birthday.  I really worked hard on it and I'm sure she'll appreciate all that I put into this.  Oh, even if she doesn't, I'll keep it because I really do love it.  Bad thing, I can't exactly do it again because all of the MyStickease are retired! Oh, I know I can figure something out. 

More Studio J Layouts

These are all Studio J layouts I have created over the past year or so. They demonstrate my various stages of the learning process of using the program.  These are the first layouts I attempted but never purchased till now.  When you purchase your layouts, you can get a .jpg file suitable for printing (large) or adding to your blogs or emails (web).

You can access Studio J and try it for yourself by going to my online store and clicking on Studio J. You will need to create an account, but you can play, explore, and design to your heart's content. You can even change colors in Background & Texture papers (B&T).

Go ahead, give it a try. Remember, you are under NO OBLIGATION to purchase anything.

Studio J Layouts

Last year, my sister and niece flew down to Orlando to go to see the new Harry Potter exhibit at Universal Studios.  I drove up to meet them and we had a girls weekend.  I made these layouts using CTMH Studio J. I love that I can use papers that have been retired for several years on Studio J.  I had to use these papers because they just scream "DisneyWorld and all things Theme Park."

Mystery Hostess for February

I had not one, but two Mystery Hostesses.  Janice D. and Mindy P.

Make sure you add your order to the Mystery Hostess Link if you want a chance to win free products.

NEW CTMH Chantilly Paper Cards

 I made cards using the Chantilly paper and coordinating cardstock.  I got this idea from another CTMH consultant, Pam Wallace.  She was kind enough to share pictures of her samples and directions. I used her plan and was able to create these 6 cards.  We are going to be making these cards in my Monday night adult education cardmaking class.

Products Used:
Z1686     Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge
Z1790     Artiste Cricut Cartridge
X7163B  Chantilly paper pack
X5666    Twilight Cardstock
X5927    Ruby Cardstock
1385       White Daisy Cardstock
1271       Buttercup Cardstock
Z2170     Ruby Exclusives Ink Stamp Pad
Z2193     Cotton Candy Exclusives Ink Stamp Pad
Z2197     Pear Exclusives Ink Stamp Pad
Z891       Versamark Ink Stamp Pad
Z673       White Daisy Embossing Powder
Z555       Craft Heater
Y1000-Y1012  Assorted Acrylic Blocks
Z1782      Stamp Scrubber and 1778 Spritz Cleaner
Z1752      Clear sparkles
Stamps Used:
C1536   Happy Thoughts (Avail 2/1/2013)
D1361   Thank You  (Retired)
C1350    Dainty Thoughts (Retired)
C1397   Smilies (Retired)