Designing with Diane: 2014

A Few Things to know.

Each month I will be showcasing ideas and artwork focusing on the use of the current promotions and workshops that are available that month. Some workshops will be at my home, but most will also be available in a kit format that you can do at home as well.

WORKSHOPS ON THE GO: These are monthly workshops that are held in my home, but that can be done on your own as well. The cost for a scrapbook workshop is $29.95 and includes supplies to create a 2-page layout with plenty left over to create more. (last month I made 6 layouts, 8 greeting cards and had almost a full roll of ribbon ($6.95 value), and 3/4 package of embellishments ($5.95 value) left over) You will also get a D-sized stamp set (valued at $17.95) to keep and use over and over. Most kits have a value of about $40 for only $29.95. If the workshop uses cricut embellishments I will cut these out for you so you can still do them at home even without a cricut machine. (ink pads however are not included).

STAMPS OF THE MONTH: Every month CTMH has what they call a stamp of the month D-sized ($17.95 value) stamp set that is only available during that particular month. When it's gone...it's gone! It can be purchased at full retail value, or for anyone spending $50 in other product they can purchase it for just $5.00. Check back regularly to see what this month's stamp set is and for ideas on how to use it.

SPECIALIZED PROJECTS: Ocassionally I will be offering other projects such as home decor ideas, card making workshops, technique classes and seasonal or gift giving ideas. I am hoping that these will be offered both as classes in my home as well as kits that can be done on your own. Keep your eyes on my blog as the holidays are just around the corner.

Saturday, November 8, 2014

Upcoming Classes/Workshops/Crops

Unfortunately with my new and crazy retail work schedule...finding days and times to do my normal holiday card/gift classes has been a challenge. I always have Sundays off, and Never have Tuesdays or Fridays off...the rest is hit and miss. I am going to do my best to schedule my classes according to what I think I will have available but please know that I may have to re-schedule last minute or prepare a kit for you to do at home if you can't make the re-scheduled date. I am really hoping that I won't have to re-schedule anything but there is always a chance. I am supposed to have every other Saturday off, but work just pulled a twist on me and gave me two Saturdays off in a row...I am guessing because they will want me to work two in a row following black Friday. I will keep you posted as I know for sure, but this is how my class schedule is going to stand for now: Please RSVP for any or all ASAP so I can get stuff ordered right away. If you can't attend a workshop let me know if you would like a kit and directions...I will see what I can do.

Basic Holiday Card Class:(intermediate) 8 cards $20 :

Come make 8 cards and learn some new techniques like embossing

Can't make a weekend class but have time during the week...let me know and I will put together a daytime class on one of my days off.

Sat Nov 15th 12:30-4:30

Sun Nov 16th 12:30-4:30

Cut above Card Class: (beginner- super easy) 10 cards (all the same): $11.95 (+tax/ship)

Wed Nov 19th : 7:00 - 9:00 pm or

Thur Nov 20th : 7:00 - 9:00 pm

Can't make a week night, purchase the home kit for $10 more (plus tax/ship) and keep the stamp set.

Monthly Workshop on the Go Club: Sunday November 23rd 1:00 - 4:00

Nothing Thanksgiving week.

DECEMBER ALL DAY CUSTOMER THANK YOU CROP! FREE

Open to all my customers at no-charge

Either Saturday Dec 6th or Sat Dec 13th from 9:00 am - 9:00 pm (meals provided)- date will depend on which Sat I have off- or will move to a Sunday till 8pm if for some reason I am scheduled to work both Saturdays

Come work on whatever projects you want- scrapbooking, card-making, gift projects etc.

Also available during this event will be my more advanced card/gift projects listed below. Each individually priced...you choose what ones you want to learn how to make and I will supply you with the materials and be available to teach you the techniques.

Accordion card: $5 - approximate time involved - 45 min

(you supply your own stickers and embellishments to use on the inside or you can purchase from stock I will have on hand) All papers, ribbon, glitter tape, stamps etc will be provided.

Shutter Card: $7 - approximate time involved - 45 min

all supplies included and you will have almost a full set of snowhaven chipboard die cuts left over

Folded Layout Card - $5 - approximate time involved 45 min

All supplies included

Boxed Card set - choice of Holiday or general-$15.00 - Box plus 3 cards/envelopes

includes box, all papers, ribbons and small embellishments, stamped embellishments and Cricut embellishments to create. (You supply embellishments of the belly band on the Holiday box or you can purchase the chipboard Holiday ones from me that I will have in stock.)

Please note only three cards are included

and papers might be slightly different on the all occasion set

Pop Up Nativity Card - $2.00-approximate time involved 30 min

All supplies included

If Time allows, I would also like to host a 2015 Calendar Project on Sunday Dec 14th but I am not sure that I will be able to fit all this in. If so...pics, price and time will be coming soon.

Make a 2015 calendar for yourself or to give as a gift. Let me know if there is an interest for this.

Approximate cost would be $15-$20

November Workshop on the Go- Scheduled for Sunday November 23rd from 1:00 - 4:00 pm.
We will be making a beautiful 2 page Christmas Layout with plenty of leftovers to take home for other projects. Here is what we will be making. Cost is $29.95 and anyone is welcome to join in.
Please RSVP no later than Tue Nov 11th so I can order supplies.

Kit includes the Christmas Paper pack with 6 sheets of patterned paper and 6 sheets of coordinating cardstock a D-size (largest) clear acrylic Christmas stamp set, a package of Christmas embellishments (wood, metal and resin) a package of gold sequins, extra cardstock and instructions.

Here are a couple of page layouts I made with some of the extra materials and different stamp sets, along with the coordinating sticker sheet.

Friday, November 7, 2014

THE NOVEMBER STAMP OF THE MONTH IS HERE!!! and it is ever so cute and versatile. I know I am going to be using this one over and over again. Great for card-making, scrapbook layouts, and home décor/3 D projects. Take a look

Get this great stamp set only during the month of Nov... then it's gone.

Regular retail price is 17.95, but you can get it for only $5.00 with any $50 purchase.

Look at some of these great projects that can be made with this stamp set.

Monday, October 6, 2014

OCTOBER STAMP OF THE MONTH

Get this AWESOME stamp set (perfect for the holiday season) for only $5.00 with a qualifying purchase of $50 or more. (and what is even better is that with a $50 purchase this month Close to my Heart will give you another freebie (a roll of ribbon!) at absolutely no cost...WIN WIN!!!

Isn't it CUTE! See all the pics below of some great ways to use this stamp set!

Workshop on the Go CARD KITS and

A CUT ABOVE card Kits

You've heard me talk about workshops on the go before. They are the scrapbooking layout kits that my club group does each month. Well Close to my Heart also has to WOTG Cardmaking kits. These are kits that come with everything you need (except the inks) to create 15 beautiful cards in 3 designs. Papers, envelopes, embelishments (ribbon, glitter tape, brads etc) and complete cutting and assembly instructions are included. They have both a fall "thank you" card kit and a Holiday kit. Cost is $24.95 each kit

THE CUT ABOVE KITS are a little different. There are 4 card designs, two holiday, one thank you and one birthday and two treatbag designs (one Halloween and one Holiday) Each kit makes 10 identical items and they are completely pre cut and ready to assemble. Just stamp (with either of the stamp sets sold separately or your own sentiments from other stamp sets you might own) and put together. SO EASY!

Make them your own by personalizing more with other stamp sets and or a splash of color.

kits range from $9.95-$14.95 and the coordinating stamp sets are $9.95

UPCOMING CLASSES

Here is a sneak peak at some things that I am hoping to do classes on for the Holidays. Keep checking back for a list of classes and dates. (If you can't make the class time many can be done at home when you purchase the kit.)

Christmas Panel Card

Holiday Shutter Card

Boxed Card Sets - choice of Christmas or General

(see pics below under the October theme section)

As well as a regular variety Christmas Card Class

Sunday, October 5, 2014

OCTOBER WORKSHOP ON THE GO- CLUB KIT

AND ALTERNATE PAGES COMPLETED WITH SOME OF THE LEFTOVERS AND THE

MATCHING SET OF COMPLEMENTS CHIPBOARD SHEETS ($4.95) AND SOME OTHER FALL THEMED STAMP SETS

Cost for the kit is $29.95. You can do the kit at home (with your own ink pads or join our workshop on SUNDAY OCT 26th at 1:00 PM and use mine. We will be working on the top 2 pages during the workshop...and you will go home with plenty of leftovers to do more later. Surprisingly I even made the following card set (including the box) from the leftover papers in the fall paper pack. I got the idea from our Convention in the summer, my apologies...I do not remember the name of the person who originally created it. Hard to believe that paper is from the fall paper pack...looks more like spring!

I also made the following from the same Fall paper pack - thanks once again to ideas from an unknown consultant at convention