Friday, June 7, 2013

Tommy Scrapbooking Workshop

Tommy Scrapbooking Workshop


Step 1: Order products.

Advertise the workshop by giving this flyer to your customers and then order the appropriate number of Workshop kits. Offer to order any or all of the required tools listed below for guests who don’t have them. You’ll also want to have the tools on hand for guests who need to borrow them at the workshop. Also offer to order the additional products guests will need to create the fun bonus project at home.

Workshop Kit

Item # Product
Cost
G1058 Workshops on the Go® Tommy Workshop Kit (includes):
Tommy Paper Packet ($9.95)
My Acrylix® Tommy Workshop ($13.95)
White Daisy Cardstock (2 sheets) ($0.98)
Tommy Assortment ($4.95)
Dimensions Elements Stars ($3.25)
Instructional Guide ($1.00)
$29.95
 
Retail Value:
$34.90
 
You Pay:
$29.95

Required Tools

Item # Product
Cost
Z1686 Cricut® Art Philosophy Collection
$99.00
D1507 My Acrylix® Urban Alphabet
$17.95
Z2116 Cranberry Exclusive Inks® Pad
$5.25
Z2118 Desert Sand Exclusive Inks® Pad
$5.25
Z2140 Outdoor Denim Exclusive Inks® Pad
$5.25
Z2163 White Daisy Exclusive Inks® Pad
$6.95
Z697 Sponge
$1.25
Z1294 Sanding Kit
$3.50
Z1151 3-D Foam Tape
$5.95
Y1006 3" × 3" My Acrylix® Block
$8.50
Y1010 2" × 6 1/2" My Acrylix® Block
$9.95
Y1012 4" × 5" My Acrylix® Block
$15.95

Helpful Hints: Additional Scrapbooking Project

Magic: Mystify™ (rotate right page counterclockwise)
  • Use diagrams on pages 36 and 37 of Magic
  • Trim one Cricut® jagged White Daisy border to be 3 1/2" long and the other to be 5 1/2" long
  • Stamp banner image twice with Outdoor Denim ink across top of E and three times across top of G
  • Stamp title with White Daisy pigment ink on E; set aside to dry
  • Stamp waves image with second generation Outdoor Denim ink along top and bottom of B; stamp once on bottom right of F
  • Stamp map image with Outdoor Denim ink on four pennants and on front and back of 1/2" × 3" White Daisy faux ribbon
  • Stamp map image with second generation Outdoor Denim ink on J; stamp “follow your dreams” with Desert Sand ink over second generation map image
  • Stamp sailboat image with Cranberry ink on a scrap of White Daisy paper; trim
  • Sponge centers of four pennants and 1/2" × 3" White Daisy faux ribbon lightly with Desert Sand ink then heavily sponge edges
  • Sponge three Star Dimensional Elements with Desert Sand ink; stamp anchor image with Desert Sand ink in center of large Dimensional Elements star
  • Assemble layout according to instructions in Magic™, adding journal tag in place of C, rotating the right page counterclockwise, and adding Cricut® pieces and accents as shown
  • Embellish and add journaling as desired

Helpful Hints: Bonus Project

Shadow Box

Additional Materials Needed

Item # Product
Cost
Z1797 My Creations® Bracket Frame
$8.95
Z1808 Outdoor Denim Chevron Ribbon
$6.95
Helpful Hints
To create the featured bonus project, follow the helpful hints outlined below.

  • Cut one short end of 3" × 3/4" anchors B&T paper like a pennant
  • Cut “Treasured Moments” from the word zip strip and trim one end like a pennant
  • Stamp banner image with White Daisy pigment ink across top of each 1/2" × 8" Cranberry strip; set aside to dry
  • Stamp sailboat with Desert Sand ink on White Daisy scrap paper; trim
  • Stamp anchor image with Cranberry ink on Cricut® circle tag
  • Stamp map image with Outdoor Denim ink on Cricut® rectangle tag
  • Sponge center of Cricut® rectangle tag lightly with Desert Sand ink, then heavily sponge edges
  • Sponge edges of Cricut® circle tag and four numbers with Desert Sand ink
  • Attach Cricut® star shapes to corresponding Dimensional Elements stars; smooth edges with sandpaper
  • Assemble bracket frame as follows:
    • Attach four 1 1/4" × 6" Honey strips to the front of the bracket shape, lining one long edge up so it is centered and flush with the inner straight edge of the bracket frame
    • Attach two 1/2" × 8" Cranberry strips to the top and bottom of the bracket shape, so that the only areas adhered to the frame are the two edges of each strip
    • Attach the map bracket shape to the front of the bracket frame; smooth edges with sandpaper, if desired
    • Attach four 7/8" × 9 3/8" Honey strips flush to the 3-D shadow box
    • Attach “Treasured Moments” zip strip to the 6 1/4" × 6 1/4" photo; attach anchors B&T pennant directly above zip strip; attach cut-out sailboat and one small dimensional Elements star
    • Apply adhesive to the BACK of each corner of the stripe B&T collage and slide it inside the shadow box from the back opening of the shadow box
  • Finish embellishing as shown using Outdoor Denim chevron ribbon, Tommy assortment embellishments, and Dimensional Elements stars, as desired

Friday, May 31, 2013

June Stamp of the Month

Stamp of the Month Program:

Spend $50.00 or more and you pay $5.00 for the Stamp of the Month, or you can just buy the SOM for $17.95.  The SOM is only available for one month!  Items purchased on StudioJ do not count toward your $50.00

http://cms.closetomyheart.com/~/media/ImageGallery/Time%20Sensitive/Medium/2013_Spring_Summer_IdeaBook/0613_SOM.ashx?w=400

Friday, May 17, 2013

Surf's Up Scrapbooking Workshop

Surf’s Up Scrapbooking Workshop


Step 1: Order products.


Workshop Kit

Item # Product
Cost
G1039 Workshops on the Go® Surf’s Up Scrapbooking Workshop Kit (includes):
Surf’s Up Paper Packet ($9.95)
My Acrylix® Surf’s Up Workshop Stamp Set ($13.95)
White Daisy Cardstock (2 sheets) ($0.80)
Surf’s Up Assortment ($5.95)
Instructional Guide ($1.00)
$29.95
 
Retail Value:
$31.65
 
You Pay:
$29.95

Required Tools

Item # Product
Cost
E1021 My Acrylix® Trinity Alphabet
$29.95
Z2111 Chocolate Exclusive Inks® Pad
$5.25
Z2195 Lagoon Exclusive Inks® Pad
$5.25
Z2117 Crystal Blue Exclusive Inks® Pad
$5.25
Z2162 Honey Exclusive Inks® Pad
$5.25
Z1294 Sanding Kit
$3.50
Z1392 2" Scallop Circle Punch
$14.95
Z697 Sponge
$1.25
Z1151 3-D Foam Tape
$5.95
Y1000 1" × 1" My Acrylix® Block
$3.95
Y1002 1" × 3 1/2" My Acrylix® Block
$5.95
Y1003 2" × 2" My Acrylix® Block
$6.50
Y1006 3" × 3" My Acrylix® Block
$8.50

Helpful Hints: Additional Scrapbooking Project

Magic: Mesmerize
  • Use diagrams on page 34 of our Magic™ how-to publication  (Note: Pattern was used as an inspirational guide. Paper usage has been altered.)
    • Sorbet cardstock = base pages
    • Sun Rays B&T Duos® = A & 2" scalloped circle punch accent (back of paper)
    • Flower B&T Duos = C & E
    • Texture B&T Duos = B, G (cut 2), 2 3/4" × 2 3/4" accent
    • Chocolate cardstock = D, F & 2 1/2" × 2 1/2" accent
    • White Daisy cardstock = 1/2" × 1" for white arrow accents (cut 3), 4" × 5" photo mat (cut 2), 6 1/4" × 5 1/4" photo mat, 2 1/4" × 2 1/4" for “having some funshine” accent, 4" × 3" for blue arrow, wave and 3 tiny striped arrows accents.
  • Sand distress right side of left page Sorbet base, sanding diagonally left to right, then again right to left, creating a crosshatch pattern
  • Sand distress bottom right and top left areas of right page Sorbet base, sanding diagonally left to right, then again right to left, creating a crosshatch pattern
  • Stamp “Having Some Fun Shine” image with Crystal Blue ink on 2 1/4" × 2 1/4" White Daisy accent
  • Stamp small wave image in Chocolate ink repeatedly on accents D and F
  • Stamp footprint image twice in Chocolate ink on accents G
  • Stamp arrow and large swirl wave in Lagoon ink on 4" × 3" White Daisy accent
  • Stamp small arrow twice in Honey ink and once in Lagoon ink on 4" × 3" White Daisy accent; trim all images
  • Use scalloped circle punch to punch a circle accent from the back side of Sun Rays B&T Duos® paper
  • Cut a pennant tail on 1/2" × 1" White Daisy accents
  • Sand distress edges of all layout pieces and photos, if desired
  • Sponge edges of all papers, bases, cut-out accents, and photos with Chocolate ink.
  • Assemble layout according to directions in Magic™ on page 35, attaching photo mats and accents with 3-D foam tape, as desired
  • Embellish as desired

Helpful Hints: Bonus Project

20 Party Favors

Additional Materials Needed

Item # Product
Cost
Z1827 My Creations™ Paper Pouch — Small
$2.95
Z1830 Brown & Tan Glitter Paper
$5.95
Z1752 Sparkles Clear Assortment
$2.95

Tuesday, April 30, 2013

May Stamp of the Month

Stamp of the Month Program:

Spend $50.00 or more and you pay $5.00 for the Stamp of the Month, or you can just buy the SOM for $17.95.  The SOM is only available for one month!  Items purchased on StudioJ do not count toward your $50.00

http://cms.closetomyheart.com/~/media/ImageGallery/Time%20Sensitive/Medium/2013_Spring_Summer_IdeaBook/0513_SOM.ashx?w=400

Friday, April 26, 2013

Later Sk8r Scrapbooking Workshop

Later Sk8r Scrapbooking Workshop


Step 1: Order products.

Workshop Kit

Item # Product
Cost
G1057 Workshops on the Go® Later Sk8r Scrapbooking Kit (includes):
Later Sk8r Paper Packet ($9.95)
My Acrylix® Later Sk8r Scrapbooking Workshop ($13.95)
White Daisy Cardstock (2 sheets) ($0.80)
Later Sk8r Assortment ($4.95)
Green & Blue Epoxy Bubbles ($3.95)
Instructional Guide ($1.00)
$29.95
Retail Value:
$34.60
You Pay:
$29.95

Required Tools

Item # Product
Cost
E1018 My Acrylix® Pennant Alphabet
$29.95
Z2195 Lagoon Exclusive Inks® Pad
$5.25
Z2140 Outdoor Denim Exclusive Inks® Pad
$5.25
Z2197 Pear Exclusive Inks® Pad
$5.25
Z2173 Slate Exclusive Inks® Pad
$5.25
Z1294 Sanding Kit
$3.50
Z1151 3-D Foam Tape
$5.95
Y1003 2" × 2" My Acrylix® Block
$6.50
Y1006 3" × 3" My Acrylix® Block
$8.50


Helpful Hints: Additional Scrapbooking Project

Imagine: Monologue

  • Use diagrams on pages 52 of Imagine™ 
  • Sand edges of all pattern pieces and photos
  • Stamp circle star image twice in Lagoon, Outdoor Denim, Pear, and Slate inks on 1 1/4" × 10" White Daisy accent; trim circles
  • Randomly stamp square grate image in Outdoor Denim ink on top two-thirds of left base page and left two-thirds of right base page
  • Stamp circle background image repeatedly in Slate ink around edges of D and H
  • Stamp polka dot pennant image 6 times in Pear and 6 times in Lagoon ink on the White Daisy title piece; stamp title letters of choice in Outdoor Denim on polka dot pennants; trim
  • Assemble layout according to pattern in Imagine on page 53, attaching Pear photo mats before attaching photos; use 3-D foam tape on photos, as desired
  • Attach journaling, cut-out circles, and title pieces, using 3-D foam tape, as desired
  • Attach green and blue epoxy bubbles, as desired

Helpful Hints: Bonus Project

Party Favors

Additional Materials Needed

Item # Product
Cost
Z1823 My Creations™ Clear Treat Tubes
$5.95
Z1701 Baker’s Twine Neutral Assortment
$4.95
Helpful Hints
To create the featured bonus project, follow the helpful hints outlined below.

  • Stamp square grate image repeatedly in inks of choice on each 1" × 4" White Daisy strip
  • Stamp circle star image twelve times in inks of choice on 2 1/2" × 9" White Daisy stamping accent; trim
  • Stamp “TO” with Outdoor Denim ink on left side of 3/4" × 2 1/4" Whisper tags
  • Adhere 3/4" × 2 1/4" Whisper tags to 1" × 2 1/2" Pear tags; attach two epoxy bubbles to each Whisper tag and one bubble to the center of each cut-out circle
  • Assemble party favors, as shown
  • Cut six 12" pieces of baker’s twine
  • Wrap twine around treat tubes three times, trimming off excess
  • Tie six bows with twine and adhere to tags or cut-out circles, as desired

Friday, April 5, 2013

Claire Scrapbooking Workshop

Claire Scrapbooking Workshop


Step 1: Order products.

Workshop Kit

Item # Product
Cost
G1056 Workshops on the Go® Claire Scrapbooking Workshop Kit (includes):
Claire Paper Packet ($9.95)
My Acrylix® Claire Scrapbooking Workshop ($13.95)
Colonial White Cardstock (2 sheets) ($0.80)
Claire Assortment ($5.95)
Keyboard Kraft Alphabet ($4.95)
Instructional Guide ($1.00)
$29.95
Retail Value:
$36.60
You Pay:
$29.95

Required Tools

Item # Product
Cost
E1024 My Acrylix® Keepsake Alphabet
$29.95
Z2175 Cashmere Exclusive Inks® Pad
$5.25
Z2193 Cotton Candy Exclusive Inks® Pad
$5.25
Z2140 Outdoor Denim Exclusive Inks® Pad
$5.25
Z1294 Sanding Kit
$3.50
Z578 Corner Rounder
$7.95
Z697 Sponge
$1.25
Z679 Liquid Glass
$6.95
Z1151 3-D Foam Tape
$5.95
Y1000 1" × 1" My Acrylix® Block
$3.95
Y1006 1" × 3 1/2" My Acrylix® Block
$8.50
Y1010 2" × 6 1/2" My Acrylix® Block
$9.95


Helpful Hints: Additional Scrapbooking Project

Reflections: Main Frame — Offset™ and Reflections: Sidebar — Main Frame

  • Use diagrams on pages 41 (right page) and 57 (left page) of Reflections®
  • Cut two button zip strips; set aside
  • Stamp heart pattern with second generation Cashmere ink on edges of all Colonial White photo mats; use corner rounder on all corners
  • Stamp “Express Yourself” sentiment with Cotton Candy ink on bottom of one 5" × 3 1/2" photo mat
  • Stamp flower image twice with Outdoor Denim ink on Colonial White scrap paper; trim
  • Stamp circle/flower combo six times with Outdoor Denim ink on Colonial White scrap paper; trim
  • Sponge edges of photo mats, cut-out flower accents, and cut-out circle accents with Cashmere ink
  • Sand distress surfaces and edges of both Sunset cardstock pieces
  • Assemble left page according to pattern in Reflections® on page 57, adding the photo mat, zip strip, and Sunset cardstock accent; stamp title with Outdoor Denim ink, as desired
  • Assemble right page of layout according to Reflections® on page 41, adding the photo mats, zip strip, and Sunset cardstock accent
  • Embellish pages with cut-out accents, keyboard kraft alphabet stickers, and clear flowers from Claire assortment, as desired

Helpful Hints: Bonus Project

Canvas Display

Additional Materials Needed

Item # Product
Cost
Z1818 6" × 6" Canvas Display
$4.95
Z1812 Sparkles Clear Flourishes — Small
$4.95
Helpful Hints
To create the featured bonus project, follow the helpful hints outlined below.

  • Stamp heart pattern image repeatedly with Blush ink on Blush cardstock
  • Stamp “Express Yourself” with Outdoor Denim ink on Sunset diamond B&T paper and on Blush cardstock; trim heart from Blush cardstock and attach to heart on B&T paper
  • Sponge edge of canvas frame and papers with Cashmere ink
  • Attach papers, Sparkles flourish, and polka-dot flower
  • Add two photos with 3-D foam tape

Saturday, March 30, 2013

April Stamp of the Month

Stamp of the Month Program:

Spend $50.00 or more and you pay $5.00 for the Stamp of the Month, or you can just buy the SOM for $17.95.  The SOM is only available for one month!  Items purchased on StudioJ do not count toward your $50.00

http://cms.closetomyheart.com/~/media/ImageGallery/Time%20Sensitive/Medium/2013_Spring_Summer_IdeaBook/0413_SOM.ashx?w=400

Friday, March 15, 2013

For Always Scrapbook Workshop

For Always Scrapbooking Workshop


Step 1: Order products.


Workshop Kit

Item # Product
Cost
G1055 Workshops on the Go® For Always Kit (includes):
For Always Paper Packet ($9.95)
My Acrylix® For Always Scrapbooking Workshop ($13.95)
White Daisy Cardstock (2 sheets) ($0.80)
For Always Assortment ($4.95)
Sparkles Black & Grey Assortment ($2.95)
Instructional Guide ($1.00)
$29.95
 
Retail Value:
$34.60
 
You Pay:
$29.95

Required Tools

Item # Product
Cost
Z1790 Cricut® Artiste Collection
$99.00
Z2105 Black Exclusive Inks® Pad
$5.25
Z2162 Honey Exclusive Inks® Pad
$5.25
Z2195 Lagoon Exclusive Inks® Pad
$5.25
Z1294 Sanding Kit
$3.50
Z1151 3-D Foam Tape
$5.95
Y1002 1" × 3 1/2" My Acrylix® Block
$5.95
Y1006 3" × 3" My Acrylix® Block
$8.50



Helpful Hints: Additional Scrapbooking Project

Magic: Performance
  • Use diagrams on pages 48 and 49 of Magic™ 
  • Trim the right side of the 7" White Daisy scallop tag so that you have 5 full scallops on the right, as shown on the left page of the finished art
  • Trim scallop circle for E in half across long center
  • Trim top off of J so the piece is 6" × 2 1/2" with scallops along bottom
  • Stamp flower with second generation Honey ink on large five-scallop border
  • Stamp flower with Honey ink on scrap White Daisy paper; trim
  • Stamp leaf with Lagoon ink twice on scrap White Daisy paper; trim
  • Stamp “I Love You Because” with Black ink on scrap White Daisy paper; trim
  • Sponge edges of all layout pieces with Black ink, excluding all Cricut® cuts and Honey cardstock
  • Assemble layout according to instructions in Magic™, adding Cricut® pieces and accents as shown
  • Embellish as desired

Helpful Hints: Bonus Project

6 Gift Boxes

Additional Materials Needed

Item # Product
Cost
Z1840 My Creations™ Clear Pillow Boxes (2 sets)
$5.90
Z1809 Black Shimmer Trim
$4.95
Helpful Hints
To create the featured bonus project, follow the helpful hints outlined below.
  • Tip: As you cut the paper, sort the pieces as indicated in the cutting guide so that each card has its own stack. For example, if the cutting guide labels a piece “I Love You” box, place it in the stack for that box.
  • Curl edges of large Honey flower, as shown
  • Create two pennants for each of the “I Love You Because” boxes out of various zip strips, as desired
  • Sponge edges of all B&T papers and zip strip pennants with Black ink, excluding Black Netting B&T paper
  • Stamp flower twice with Honey ink on scrap White Daisy paper; trim
  • Stamp leaf four times with Lagoon ink on scrap White Daisy paper; trim
  • Stamp “You’re the Best” twice with Lagoon ink on scrap White Daisy paper; trim
  • Stamp “I Love You Because” twice with Black ink on scrap Lagoon paper; trim
  • Stamp “XOXO” border with Black ink on both Honey cardstock strips
  • Stamp heart image twice with Black ink on Cricut® heart shapes
  • While pillow boxes are still flat, attach papers on boxes with Tombow adhesive
  • Embellish as shown using Black Shimmer trim, Sparkles, and For Always assortment embellishments, as desired.

Thursday, February 28, 2013

March Stamp of the Month

Stamp of the Month Program:

Spend $50.00 or more and you pay $5.00 for the Stamp of the Month, or you can just buy the SOM for $17.95.  The SOM is only available for one month!  Items purchased on StudioJ do not count toward your $50.00