Graduation .... already?

Creating this layout was a work of heART. As part of a special project for a dear friends beautiful daughter, this layout will be included in a Grad Album. All supplies are from Close To My Heart..... if you would like to create a work of heART featuring someone you love, ask me how now! 

Brittany - Chantilly Paper Package

This is one of my all-time favorite layouts. The paper is fun and fresh as is the subject! 

Cross Canada Hop - April - Home Decor

Welcome to our April Blog Hop featuring a Home Decor project of our choosing. 

We hope that you will take the time to leave comments on our posts, as we love to get feedback from our viewers....whether it was something that you really liked or some new technique that was used that you would like to learn how to do....by leaving us comments, we get to hear what you like, and what you want to see. Thank you… now on to our hop! 

If you have just hopped onto my blog, you can start here as this is a circular hop. If you came from Nancy's blog at nancyklein.blogspot.ca then you are in the right place!

Materials used include:

- Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge (Exclusive to CTMH), pg 15

- Artiste Cricut Cartridge (Exclusive to CTMH) pg 15
- Silver Glitter Paper, pg 125

- For Always Paper package, pg 32

- Sparkles, pg 120

- Silver Sparkle Paper, pg 125

(Frame purchased at local $$ store)

INSTRUCTIONS:

One of the reasons I chose this frame is that the photo is actually sandwiched between two pieces of glass and 'floats' above the background. This gives about half an inch of space in which to create a shadow box effect and allows room to include some 3-D items such as the roses. All the flowers are cut between 1.5 inches and 2.5 inches so that when assembled they are the appropriate size to fit in between the glass and background. Adding embellishments such as sparkles and a few smaller flowers on "top" of the glass adds to the dimension of the project. Over all this is a fun way to add some fun to a simple frame. Keeping the background paper simple allows the eye to rest, however adding more 'texture' without bulk.

Your next stop on the Cross Canada Hop is Karen at clearlyprecious.blogspot.ca If you get lost along the way, you can head to Michelle S Blog, mycreationswithmichelle.blogspot.ca, as she has the complete blog list.

1. Michelle ~ mycreationwithmichelle.blogspot.ca
2. Darla ~ stampingunderdoctorsorders.blogspot.ca
3. Rosalynd ~ inmyscrappinroom.blogspot.ca
4. Nicola ~ timelesscottagenb.blogspot.ca
5. Arlene~ arlenescreativespace.blogspot.ca
6. Krista ~ simplycreatingtogether.blogspot.ca
7. Sheri ~ sherisays-justscrapit.blogspot.ca
8. twirlntime ~ twirlntime.blogspot.ca
9. Brae ~ brae-er.blogspot.ca
10. Carol ~ craftycarol55.blogspot.ca
11. Cheryl ~ scrappercherylctmh.blogspot.ca
12. Terry Ann ~ terryanndiack.blogspot.ca
13. Janet ~ worksofheart2011.blogspot.ca
14. Famida ~ getscrappinfami.blogspot.ca
15. Chantal ~ itsahootpapercrafts.blogspot.ca
16. Nancy ~ nancyklein.blogspot.ca
17. Pam ~ p-inks.blogspot.ca
18. Karen ~ clearlyprecious.blogspot.ca
19. Candra ~ paperdragonfleur.blogspot.ca

Thanks for hopping along with us - we hope we were able to inspire you to create your own projects using some of the designs and paper seen along the way. Join us again in May when we will be featuring some Canvas projects.

Hippity Hoppity Easters on it's way!

Pammie

A tutorial - inspired simply by ink and paper!

When I found this inspiration on Pinterest I knew this was something that I would be creating for sure. I have been asked to create a selection of cards for a bridal shower (thank you's for the bride to use afterward) and her theme is butterflies. I knew this was the perfect addition to our trio of cards. While starting to put it together I thought it would be fun to create a tutorial to share. My first! I hope you enjoy it and find inspiration too!
Remember you can click on the photo to see better detail. 

I hope you've enjoyed my first tutorial - as simple as it is... show me your creations using this technique!

MARCH MAYHEM!

Be sure to read right to the end - you won't want to miss a thing this month! 

  Jump For Joy :  Hostesses earn more rewards in March because when a Gathering reaches $250 or more in sales, the hostess jumps up to the next Hostess Rewards and Hostess Rewards Plus! levels. Now that’s a reason to jump for joy! That means the FREE hostess rewards increase an extra $20 at each level and your 1/2 off items also go up!  Jump away!

Here is the Hostess Rewards chart for March.  AWESOMENESS!

WHEN YOUR GATHERING SALES REACH:	REWARD YOURSELF WITH:	AND CHOOSE YOUR HOSTESS REWARDS PLUS! OPTION(S) FROM ANY IDEA BOOK ITEM OR THE HOSTESS COLLECTION
$250-$349	$60 in free product	AND select any 1 item in the current Idea Book at 50% off
$350-$449	$80 in free product	AND select up to 2 items in the current Idea Book at 50% off
$450-$549	$100 in free product	AND select up to 2 items in the current Idea Book at 50% off
$550–$649	$120 in free product	AND select up to 3 items in the current Idea Book at 50% off
$650–$749	$140 in free product	AND select up to 3 items in the current Idea Book at 50% off
$750–$849	$160 in free product	AND select up to 4 items in the current Idea Book at 50% off
$850–$949	$180 in free product	AND select up to 4 items in the current Idea Book at 50% off
$950–$1049	$200 in free product	AND select up to 4 items in the current Idea Book at 50% off

2.  March Stamp of the Month: This elegant set is perfect for friends, thank you's, wedding cards, anniversary cards, and so much more. This set is yours for only $5 ($17.95) with each $50 you spend!!!

March Stamp of the Month: Actual size of carrier sheet is 6" x 6"

A taste of some of the wonderful artwork you can create with this awesome set!

AND AS IF those specials are awesome enough here's MORE! 

Pam Klassen - Independent CTMH Consultant March SPECIAL

Wow such a spectacular special this month when you host a party with me! To entice you even more I am sweetening the pot with an added incentive of my own! When your party reaches $250 or more in sales each of your guests and yourself will enjoy FREE SHIPPING on your orders.  As hostess you will also enjoy an additional 10% (based on party sales)  in FREE product as my thank you for hosting, over and above the sweet incentives! In addition - YES there's more! - anyone placing an order in March will be entered into a draw for $100 in free Product! Yes you read that right - $100 in FREE product! What are you waiting for? Call me, email me, text me, facebook me now to book your party - at your place or my workshop! I so enjoy sharing my love of papercrafting - gather your friends and family and create some MAYHEM THIS MARCH!  At your special party we will create TWO FUN cards! Your guests will have so much fun they'll be begging for more!    Make It a Girl's Night Out Meet at my workshop for an evening away from phones, kids and house 'stuff'!  BOOK NOW Contact me early to reserve your night/weekend day time!  Savings Galore this Month Earn Free Shipping, Add on 10% and a chance to WIN!  All specials and incentives as noted above are exclusive to myself - no cash value and valid only until March 30th. BOOK PARTIES are also eligible.

For ALWAYS

The color combinations in this paper package are awesome and with black as the base the options are endless!

Simple and Fun