Workshop Kits

I recently decided to offer kits for workshops I've done or are going to do.  As much as I love getting together with friends, sometimes it's just not feasible with our busy lives.  So with that in mind, I will be offering 3 levels of kits per workshop.  Level 1 kit is your basic supplies, level 2 is basic supplies plus the coordinating stamp(s), and level 3 is levels 1 and 2 plus coordinating ink(s).  The prices for level 1 kits will be fairly consistent, but levels 2 and 3 will fluctuate with each kit as some use more than 1 stamp or ink.  Prices include shipping.  If you are interested in any of the kits you may email me at freyaclosetomyheart@hotmail.ca and I accept PayPal and e-transfer as payment.  Kits will be ordered and mailed as soon as payment is received.

First up is Nevermore.  This kit creates a double layout perfect for Halloween.  You will also have lots of leftovers for cards or another layout (or 2).  :)

Level 1 kit: 6 sheets cardstock, 3 sheets Nevermore B+T, grey gems, black shimmer trim and instructions, $25.00

Level 2 kit: 6 sheets cardstock, 3 sheets Nevermore B+T, grey gems, black shimmer trim, instructions, Marquee Uppercase stamp set and Little Monsters Stamp set, $85.00

Level 3 kit: 6 sheets cardstock, 3 sheets Nevermore B+T, grey gems, black shimmer trim, instructions, Marquee Uppercase, Little Monster, black and white daisy ink pad, $105.00

Other recommend supplies are: Z2060 Thin 3D foam tape and Y1003 2x2 acrylic block.


Next is Sangia.  This kit makes 10 cards, 5 each of 2 designs.

Level 1 kit: 1 sheet Sangria B+T, 2 sheets cardstock, pink gems, gold foil tape, 10 cards with envelopes and instructions, $20.00.

Level 2 kit: 1 sheet Sangria B+T, 2 sheets cardstock, pink gems, gold foil tape, 10 cards with envelopes, instructions, A Thousand Thank stamp set (or any C sized set of your choice), $40.00.

Level 3 kit: 1 sheet Sangria B+T, 2 sheets cardstock, pink gems, gold foil tape, 10 card with envelopes, instructions, A Thousand Thanks, Eggplant, Sorbet and pomegranate ink pads, $71.00.

Other recommended supplies are Y1000 1x1 acrylic block, Y1002 1x3 1/2 acrylic block and Z2060 thin 3D foam tape.


White Pines Christmas Card Workshop. Makes 10 cards, 5 each of 2 designs.

  

Level 1 kit: 2 sheets White Pines B+T, 3 sheets cardstock, red gems, fern twine, 10 cards with envelopes and instructions, $20.00.

Level 2 kit: 2 sheets White Pines B+T, 3 sheets cardstock, red gems, fern twine, 10 cards with envelopes, instructions, Holly Jolly Christmas stamp (coordinates with Artistry cartridge), $46.00.

Level 3 kit: 2 sheets White Pines B+T, 3 sheets cardstock, red gems, fern twine, 10 cards with envelopes, instructions, Holly Jolly Christmas, fern and slate ink, $67.00.

Other recommended supplies are: Y1000 1x1 block, Y1002 1x3 1/2 block, Y1003 2x2 block, Y1009 2x 31/2 block, Z1851 scallop border punch, Z2060 Thin 3D foam tape.


So that's all I have for now. I will continue to post kits as they come up.  Thanks for looking!  :)

October CTMH Specials

When a new Consultant signs up during October, they will receive the 2015 Close To My Heart Convention bag FREE in their New Consultant Kit! They can then travel in style with this trendy and eye-catching cross body bag, perfectly sized for carrying layouts, paper packets, and projects that are in-progress. Along with the items found in the newly revamped New Consultant Kit, this bag will help New Consultants start their business with confidence and flair! Plus, current Consultants who recruit one or more Downline during October will qualify to receive the My Acrylix^® Among the Stars (D1655) Team Builders stamp set FREE!

October's SOTM is perfect for your Christmas cards and layouts.  It's called Twinkle and is a set of 15 that coordinates with the Cricut Artiste Cartridge.

The SOTM can be yours for $6.00 with qualifying purchase.  :)

National Stamping Month

September is National Stamping Month, and this year Close To My Heart has something to help every kind of papercrafter say a big “hello” to life! Available only during the month of September, these exclusive C-size My Acrylix^® Hello, Life! stamp sets can be purchased for $13.95 USD / $16.50 CAD each! Or, for an even better deal, you can purchase all three for only $34.95 USD / 41.50 CAD—a savings of $6.90 USD / $8 CAD! Each stamp set is designed to fit with a specific type of papercrafting, whether that’s scrapbooking, cardmaking, or pocket scrapbooking. However, all the stamp sets coordinate with each other and can be used together to create dynamic artwork. These stamp sets also coordinate with shapes from the new Cricut^® Artistry collection to help expand your artwork options even further. Remember, these stamp sets are available for one month only, so get your orders in for one stamp set—or all three—before these gorgeous stamps disappear! Make certain to follow Close To My Heart’s blog, Instagram, and Facebook page for artwork inspiration featuring these lively stamp sets all month long. You can post your own artwork to your social media channels using the hashtag #ctmhHelloLife.

With an additional purchase of $8.50 you also qualify for the Stamp of the Month!!  This month's set is a gorgeous set!!  It's called Paper Garden and it's a set of 10.

Thanks for looking!!  :)

Hearts of the West Nevermore Blog Hop

Welcome to the September Hearts of the West Blog Hop!!  This month we are featuring a brand new paper pack from Close To My Heart called Nevermore.  This paper theme is perfect for the fall and Halloween layouts and cards.  As always we have lots of inspiration using this paper pack.  If you came from Anna Miller's blog you're on the right track, but there is really no right place to start.

Something new with CTMH is they are featuring a paper pack or two every month, and helping us inside-the-box-thinkers such as myself with already designed workshops.  I am loving this idea because it takes the guess work out of planning a workshop.  I've already decided to do the Nevermore workshop later in September.  You can check out my facebook event for it here.

So here is my two page layout:

My girlfriends and I have taken a picture together every year for the past few years.  :)

 I used Little Monsters stamp set from CTMH.  Aren't they cute???

A little bit of paper piecing for the witch!!

So there's my project!!  Now hop along to Nancy Klein!!  I hope you enjoyed getting inspired with Nevermore!!  TFL!

Wedding Cards

So I promised I would be creating and posting more, and lucky you I'm sticking to that promise!!  Hubby and I are attending a wedding tomorrow and I needed/wanted to make a card.  I turned to Pinterest for inspiration, as I always do!!  I came up with 2 clean and simple cards.

I used the retired For Always paper pack from CTMH.  The ribbon and pearls are from SU, but everything else is CTMH.   Thanks for looking!!  :)

Bad Blogger :(

I admit it, I am a bad blogger!!  It was so fun in the beginning, and it's just sort of petered out for me.  I used to spend so much time on my own, and cruising other peoples blogs.  It's been 8 months since I last looked at my own blog.  For shame.  :(  I haven't even really been doing much crafting this past year either.  I got a job last summer, a temporary part time job close to home that turned into a permanent job this May.  I am very grateful for it however, as both kids start school this fall.  In 23 days to be exact, but who's counting???  ;)  I've also taken an interest in gardening, and spend most of last summer collecting cinder blocks for a flower bed.  So in short, life got in the way.  However, I would like to start spending more time here, and sharing with you my creations and showing you what's new with Close To My Heart.  I'm really excited about CTMH's new annual inspirations book, and some of their new programs that will help hobbyists-turned-business women like me.  :)

Earlier this year I tried to organize a community yard sale at the community hall.  It wasn't as successful as I'd hoped, but it did inspire me to try and clean/sort/organize my office/library/craft room.  I am now happy to say that I can get to my desk again!!  However, I just traded piles for piles, and need to work on trying to sell/purge the things I've no longer got a use or need for.  Selling online is so hit and miss and can be annoying and frustrating.  Perhaps when hubby goes hunting this fall I will have a scrapbook garage sale.  :)  Anyway here am I rambling on.  I am going to make more of an effort to blog and hop around.  I have not participated in a blog hop or any type of challenge in a long time.  I think it's time to start participating again!!

Thank you for listening to me ramble and keep checking back as I WILL be posting more frequently.  :)