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I came across a video tutorial the other night on how to create paper roses from a uber-talented fellow consultant Tracey Mason .  I sat and created several of these right on the spot.  I was looking and waiting for the perfect card sketch to use them on.  You can see her tutorial HERE! Along came the Sweet Sunday Sketch Challenge: I just knew it was perfect!  I could not resist using my favorite color combo of red, black and white on this card, and one of my all-time favorite paper patterns from the Silhouette Creative Basics (retired) pack. I doubled up on Challenges today for the Heart 2 Heart Challenge- Sentimentally Yours Check out how cool these flowers look: I really want to mail this card to a friend of mine for her birthday later this month.... but I'm not sure it would survive in a regular envelope.  I may just keep it in my ever growing stash :) Supplies used: All CTMH unless noted: Tulip Cardstock Black Cardstock Colonial White Card...

Studio J Members get some awesome perks!   The first is this AWESOME paper kit- Class Act.  The patterns in this kit are perfect for any school pictures!  The coordinating stickease have everything from Kindergarten to Senior or 12th Grade. Class Act's patterns are more than just school friendly!  I used this kit for my son's first soccer game pictures!  I think the crossword puzzle paper has a "soccer ball" look to it! Another perk- Super cool patterns to choose from!  This pattern- Backstage- is exclusive to members too! A NEW feature:  The green in the pattern doesn't match his jersey color- NO PROBLEM!  You can make ANY paper ANY color!  The paper in the kit was Topiary and my son's jersey is more of a Ponderosa Pine color- so I switched it out! I'm looking forward to placing my first order and getting 50% off plus FREE shipping! TRY STUDIO J HERE!!!!!

Hooligans Mini Album Halloween Through the years Create a fun Mini Album to showcase any child's Halloween adventures. Create one for each of your children, grandchildren or give one as a gift.  There is no better way to show off Halloween costumes and fun throughout the years.  This fabulous mini-album is 12 pages and has photo mats for 12 pictures.  ' Here are some of the pages:   Local Workshop information: Date:  September 26, 12-4pm Location:  Round Table Pizza- Willow/Herndon Kit contains all materials to create entire album.  Workshop attendees will stamp, assemble and embellish album.  Please bring adhesives and finishing files (Z1091) 4 spots available!  Register by 9/14 NOT LOCAL??? You can still purchase your kit and have it shipped to you!  Additional items are needed to complete the album on your own. * Gypsy ink  * Sunset Ink * Black Ink * Gypsy Marker * Lagoon Marker * Finishing Files Z1091 ...

The time has finally come to get your Studio J Membership!!!! Members will get: *50% off layout pricing ($6.50 per layout) *Free hi-res JPG files for every custom printed layout purchased *Hi-res printable JPG files available to purchase separately for $3.00 *Special members-only patterns and kits *Free shipping and handling on your monthly order (min. 4 layouts- once a month) *Free memory protectors *Exclusive campaigns and deals throughout your membership Membership levels: 5-pack (T/SH included)-- $55 3- month membership--- $30 12-month membership--- $99 (best value) Get your STUDIO J Membership HERE today!!!!!!!!!!!! Stay tuned.... I'll post my newest Studio J creation soon!

Every once in a while I love to scrapbook with CTMH's Level 1 Kits!  They are so quick and easy to work with.  On the back of the MyStickease, there are even layout designs for you to COPY!    Hooligans has such bright colors and I thought I would step outside the "Halloween" box and use this for my daughter's last swim lessons!   Supplies: Hooligans Level 1 Kit Black Marker Lagoon Marker Order your favorite Level 1 Kit HERE today!

Kit of the Month Playdate & Crop September 19th- Sunday- 12:30-3:30 email me to RSVP **Magnifique** CTMH's new paper packs and colors are Magnificent!  Magnifique starts us out with the cool blues and browns and introduces one of the latest scrapbooking trends- peacocks.  Standard Kit My Acrylix® Heart to Heart Stamp Set My Reflections® Magnifique Level 2 Paper Packet Mini-Medley Shades of Chocolate Collection Workshop Guide $29.95 Best Kit - I seriously recommend making the splurge though as they totally dress up the artwork. You will not be disappointed...I PROMISE!!             Z1340 Lagoon Mini Medleys              $4.95             Z1327 Blue Sparkles                       ...

I love sketches!  Seriously!  I use them for about 75% of my layouts (the other 25% are scraplifted from someone else's design- which was probably based on a sketch too).  I might be lost without sketches!!!! A LONG time ago, I was scrapping and some friends asked me how I was able to sit down and get 5+ layouts done in one night.  SKETCHES!   Here's what I do..... 1- pick out my pictures 2- match up a sketch (based on # of pictures and orientation) 3- pick out my papers---- it really helps if I'm using a kit or have coordinating papers from a specific company 4- cut, assemble and add embellishments Some of my all time favorite sketch sources are: CTMH's How To Books ---- my new fave is MAGIC Page Maps Shanna's Sketches and Sassy Lil Sketches oh yeah--- did you know that I also draw sketches???  You can see them labeled on the LEFT side of my blog or: 1 Photo 2 Photo 3 Photo 4 Photo 5+ Photo Tonight's layouts are from Sassy Lil S...