I am going to try to make a commitment to post more often to my blog. Hopefully at least every other week. (maybe more if I get really motivated!) This week I am focusing on artwork using two different stamp sets from the current catalog A Budding Friendship and Charming Chevrons.  And to promote this new commitment of mine I will give the Charming Chevrons stamp set free to anyone who places a $30 order by Saturday August 8th.

 

 

 

A Budding Friendship -D1602 - $17.

Charming Chevrons - A1150 - $6.95

 

Ok...so what I have created to showcase these two stamp sets is one card using the budding friendship stamp set, one card using the charming chevrons, and one 12x12 scrapbook layout using both. I have also incorporated a few paperscraps left over from our upcoming August Workshop using the Zoe Product line, some coral shimmer trim, green triangles and a couple of the stickers from the Zoe complements, along with some already discontinued washi tape and soon to be discontinued sparkle chevrons. The Hello sentiment came from another stamp set.  I also used the following inks and/or cardstock; sorbet, glacier, leaf green, topiary, lagoon and canary, and smoothie.

charming chevrons card

budding friendship card

12x12 page layout

 

What I really love about the Budding Friendship stamp set is that is a layering stamp set. You stamp the outer flower and and leaves in a darker color and then stamp the inner with a lighter color giving it a layer look.

 

The Zoe Product line which accompanies this artwork is from the new catalog and will be available soon!

 

 

 

 

DINNER CROP -  Saturday AUGUST 1st - 5:00pm-10:00 pm

Come join us for an evening of fun and productivity in my New Basement Crop Room. I will be hosting an evening dinner crop on Saturday August 1st fro 5-10pm.  Cost is $10 and includes dinner, 5 hours of crop time, and maybe even a special make-n-take.  Please RSVP early to hold your spot.

I have also just returned from convention and will have tons to share with everyone. One of my main goals is to try to keep more on top of my blog. I am going to really make an effort to post every single week including new artwork and ideas to share with everyone.  The new catalog goes live on Sept 1st and it is AWESOME!  I can't wait to get started creating and sharing...so check back every week to see what's new. Better yet click on the link to the right (just below the stamp of the month icon) to follow me, and you will be notified by email when I post new stuff.

Also check the long post below this one to see next month's Workshop on the go and supplemental kits that I have available for sale.

I am back from our CTMH annual convention with all sorts of exciting news. The new catalog will go live to all of you starting on Sept 1st...but in the meantime (as many of you know who attended my workshop yesterday) we will get a sneak peak in August. The ZOE line is going to be made available for our August workshop which is being held on Sunday August 23rd at 1:00 PM. Below are pictures of the completed workshop on the go.  Cost for the workshop is $29.95 and we will complete the two page spread shown below with lots of leftover's to go home with you along with a stamp set valued at $17.95 yours to keep.

Also available will be 2 add on kits... A 6 page layout kit with secret photo windows and all the pieces pre-cut and ready to assemble, as well as a 5 greeting card kit with pieces cut and pre-stamped.

                                                       Page Kit is $19.95

                                                       Card Kit is $9.95

        You must also have the Zoe Workshop on the go as the kits are created using the leftovers.

 

ZOE WORKSHOP ON THE GO PAGE LAYOUT

What I love about this paper pack is the versatility of it. It is perfect for boys or girls depending on which side of the paper you use. It's great for families, vacations, outdoor adventures, the list goes on and on.

I loved it so much I did my own take on consultant Susan Williams workshop and created 6 more pages along with a card workshop using the left over papers and a few extra supplies. See the many pictures shown below. 

 

 

 

ADD ON 6 PAGE KIT

                                                                    2 page layout #1
                                                                     left side of layout 1

 

Right side of Layout 1.

   Layout #2 - both sides. Left side has 2 secret photo galleries -see below

                         Left  Side - Hidden under the tied bows are pull out photo slides

Each one can hold extra photo's both on the front and on the back and can even be opened while in a page protector by using a craft knife to cut around the edges of the protector

Here is the right side of layout #2. no hidden photo wells.

Here is the 3rd 2 page layout- Right side also holds a hidden photo gallery

Left side of layout #3

Right side of layout #3 with hidden photo slots

This is a double photo well with both decorated squares and photo wells on both the front and back of both the left and right side of the pull out.

And Finally 5 cards that I also created from the leftovers of the Zoe Workshop on the go.

 

 

 

 

Add on - CARD KIT

If you are already attending the Zoe Workshop on the go or have purchased the kit to do at home you can also purchase one or both of these kits to go along with the top Zoe layout listed above. I will Cut all the pieces for you and have everything ready to go for you.

6 page layouts with hidden photo wells - $19.95 -pre cut

5 greeting cards with envelopes - $9.95 - pre cut and pre-stamped

 

The Page layout kit includes all the extra supplies (additional 9 pieces of cardstock -pre-cut, and two packs of embellishments that you will have extra's to keep along with instructions and cutting guides to duplicate later - The card kit will include everything you need for the individual cards (no extras to use later, the card bases and envelopes and any images pre-stamped.

 

Please let me know ASAP if you would like to order these kits and have them in time for the August 23 workshop. I will need to know early so I can pre-cut and prepare your kits Thank You!