Have You Tried Studio J Yet?

So today I had an unexpected day off from work...gotta love that, especially when your not sick...and I thought I would play around in Studio J. I did 5 double page layouts. It took me 3-4 hours to do all 5 sets. I did photos that I would normally put on the back burner. You know the ones...where you took them but they aren't for a special reason...except that you want to remember the day or event. More like a day in the life kind of photos. These get pushed to the back since I have so many others that need to get scraped. Well, I decided to do those type of photos today. I think they all came out really cute. Looking forward to getting them when I go to LeaderShare Day in mid October. Anyway, if you haven't checked out Studio J...you should. It is easy to use...also, I've posted a bunch of videos for tips if you want to look at them before you try out Studio J. You can set up an account and try it out for free. If you decide you want to print out the layouts (they get mailed directly to you) you can get a membership (it's the cheaper way to go). If you have any questions...contact me.   

Quote Book ~ Quotes To Add To Your Book

I thought I would do the quotes today to add to your quote book...

~"Do each day what you can live with for the rest of your life."

~"If ever there is a tomorrow, when we're not together there is something you must always remember, even if we're apart I'll always be with you."  

~"Family ties are precious threads, no matter where we roam, they draw us close to those we love, and pull our hearts towards home."

~"Families are like fudge...mostly sweet with a few nuts."  

~"People are like stained-glass windows. They sparkle and shine when the sun is out, but when the darkness sets in, their true beauty is revealed only if there is a light from within." 


I thought I would share some "family" type quotes today. My Dad and Step-Mom are coming to visit us for a week in October, and my Mom and her friend are going to visit us in December for 2 weeks. We are all very excited to visit with our family! They are on the East Coast and we are on the West Coast. So, with that in mind I thought I would get my family quotes ready. Anyway, don't forget to stop back again for more quotes next week...and I wanted to add...no idea who or where I got these quotes...I've been saving them to use for my scrapbook pages / cards. So enjoy the quotes!

October's Special ~ Add On For Free ~ Thinking Of Becoming A Consultant?

Sorry this post is so late today...I almost forgot to post it. I thought today I would share October's special of the month. If you have been thinking of becoming a consultant October is the month to do it! The special is called "Add On For Free!" So, during the month of October...if you become a consultant...you buy the kit to get started...and you'll get one of the add-ons for FREE! If you decide this is too good of a deal to turn down...go to my website and at the end of the page you will see:

To sign up to become a Consultant.  click here  ...that will take you to the enrollment page! If you have any questions email me!

Tutorial ~ "On This Day" Stamp Set ~ Make Some Cute Cards And Scrapbook Pages!

I thought I would share the tutorial that Close To My Heart put on youtube to show you how to make some great cards and scrapbook pages using the stamp set "On This Day" (D1468). I also thought I would remind you that you can still buy the stamp sets that are in the last catalog (Spring/Summer 2011)...which is where this stamp set is from. The stamp sets are still available until the end of January...after that...they will be retired. They are also available at the NEW reduced stamp prices too! Can't get any better than that! Anyway, after you watch this video you are going to want to buy this cute set. So, check out the video and then go to my website...there's a set just waiting for you to order it!

Check Out The "While Supplies Last" Tab On My Website...Before All The Great Deals Are Gone!

I haven't posted about our "While Supplies Last" tab in awhile and thought I would send out a reminder! If you like to make your own cards we have lots of fun embellishments on sale there. We also have "Festive Memories Card Kit" which is great, because you can make a bunch of cards without a bunch of work! There is also lots of fun sticker packs and some ribbon collections...and if you liked the Level 1 paper packs there are a few there too! These paper packs come with matching stickers too! So, go check out this tab before all the great deals are gone!

Quote Book ~ Quotes To Add To Your Book

I thought I would do the quotes today to add to your quote book...

~"A mother's heart is a special place where children always have a home."

~"Birth is not only about making babies. It's about making mothers- strong, competent, capable mothers who trust themselves and believe in their inner strength."  

~"A mother's love is like a cup of tea, they are always there to comfort you."

~"I am a mother. I am an asset manager. I specialize in futures."  

~"You rock a sobbing child without wondering if today's world is passing you by, because you know you hold tomorrow tightly in your arms."

~"A mother understands what a child does not say." (Jewish proverb) 

I thought I would share some "motherhood" type quotes today. I had to take my daughter to Children's Hospital on Monday to do a test that was only going to take...on the high side...an hour and half...it took 4 hours. She came home black & blue and very tired. The good news...at the end of that day was the test came back with news we were happy to receive but...as a mother...it pulls at your heart having to watch them doing the test to begin with. So, I thought I could use some mother type quotes today. Anyway, don't forget to stop back again for more quotes next week...and I wanted to add...no idea who or where I got these quotes...I've been saving them to use for my scrapbook pages / cards. So enjoy the quotes!

Dreamin' Paper Pack ~ Check Out The Beautiful Book! And The Card and Scrapbook Page Aren't Bad Either!

I thought I would share a photo to give you some more ideas on what you can make with the "Dreamin" paper pack. This paper, I think, is my favorite paper pack in this catalog. As you can see from an earlier post I already made 8 scrapbook pages. And I am thinking I may just need to buy another pack since I love to make paper craft gifts too...and I love the book that is in this photo! So, stop dreaming and go buy yourself some Dreamin' paper today!

Tutorial ~ "Art Philosophy Cricut Collection" ~ It Has 700 Shapes! Plus So Much More!

I thought I would share another tutorial that Close To My Heart put on youtube to show you some fun features you can make using the Cricut Art Philosophy Collection (Z1686) and the paper packs Typeset, Roxie, and also some cardstock. After you watch this video you are going to want to buy this collection...if you already have the Cricut machine...or, if not, you're going to want to buy the machine, and the collection! So, check out the video and then go to my website and buy yourself this amazing Cricut Collection!

September's SOTM Is Almost Gone! The Special "Pair-A-Phase" Is Almost Done Too!

I just wanted to remind everyone that we are almost at the end of the month...incase you want to buy the Stamp Of The Month (Limited Edition~ S1109). Also, the special  "Pair-A-Phase" is only until the end of the month too...so when September goes so does these deals! You don't want to forget!

Batteries Are Now In The House! ~~Check Out The Dreamin' Scrapbook Pages~~

I was finally able to get some batteries (thanks to my hubby running to the store for me!) to take photos of all the Dreamin' scrapbook pages that I just finished. I used the Dreamin' paper pack and the lovely stickers that go with this paper pack. I did need to add a few pieces of cardstock so I could get 4 sets of scrapbook pages done. I also want to add...that I just love how CTMH has everything match to make it so easy for me to put my pages together. I have soooo many pictures to get scrapbooked that I just love being able to do that without alot of hassle. It makes my heart sing! So, check the pages out (I did cover up the faces with small white papers...just feel the need to be careful with my children) and let me know what you think? I think they came out super cute!