November SoM is so versatile

I just love the November Stamp of the Month! It is very versatile!I have used it for pages and cards - including a Christmas card! 

 

For this page, i used Glacier & Pixie inks to background stamp a sheet of white cardstock, then cut the cardstock to size. So easy!

This page was inspired by my friend Jacquie - who showed us how to make this one at a recent meeting! I love the colours! I stamped the flowers and cut them out and added 3D foam tape to some. 

For this card, I used one of the leaf stamps and the "dots" to create my wreath.

And here is a sneak peak of the December Stamp of the Month - Cutie Pie. You can get this fabulous stamp set during December for just $5.00 when you spend $75.00 or you can purchase it only during December for $27.00.

 Alison loves to celebrate the pets birthdays each year, and Polly loves cake! So this is a perfect stamp set to use to embellish this page featuring Ali & Polly. 

Ali's teacher is a cupcake fan, so I have made a set of cards for her using the December  SoM. 

Stay tuned for some more ideas using the November and December Stamps of the Month along with some projects using the NEW product - available from 1st December.

I look forward to catching up with you soon.

                                                                      Doreen 

... some of my 37 Studio J Pages ...

Have you checked out Studio J yet? I have had some fun creating 37 double page layouts recently - including pages full of photos to use on traditional pages.

Here are just a few of them.

If you would like to take advantage of the fabulous offer this month (November 2014, click on the link above and get started. 

I look forward to seeing some of your pages too!
                                                                                                          Doreen

Christmas is coming.....

Well, the Adelaide Christmas Pageant was held yesterday (8th November) so now all the shopping centres are getting ready for Christmas! and so am I.

I have been making some Christmas cards and gift tags and bags for a little while now, but have stepped it up this weekend. Come along to one of my workshops or book your own event and you could make your own!

Today I made some really simple Christmas cards (inspired by Debbie Hughes). 

Products used: 

• White Bulk Card pack 
• Topiary Cardstock
• White Daisy Cardstock
• Trim the Tree stamp set
• Sing Glory Stamp set (Hostess Rewards)
• Baker's Twine

I have also made some Santa gift boxes. These were cut from the Artiste Cricut Cartridge - they are so easy to make.

Products used:

• Cranberry cardstock
• White Daisy Cardstock
• Black cardstock 
• Artiste Cricut Cartridge
• Gold Sequins 
• Gold Shimmer Trim 
• Hook and Loop dots 

We always need gift tags at Christmas time, so I had fun making these little tags too! They are cut from the Artiste Cricut Cartridge, with a little bit of shimmer trim or washi tape added.

Products used:

• Artiste Cricut Cartridge
• Kraft Cardstock 
• White Daisy & Colonial White Cardstock
• Holiday Cheer stamp set 
• Shimmer Trim 
• Washi Tape
• Lagoon, Topiary & Cranberry Inks

 These little Santa stocking tags were cut from the Art Philosophy cartridge. They are so cute. 

Products used:

• Kraft Cardstock 
• White Daisy Cardstock
• Cranberry cardstock
• Cranberry Baker's Twine 

And we also need other tags throughout the year, so I am in the process of making some tags using the November SoM - It's the Little Things. It is such a versatile stamp set, so don't miss out on getting yours. 

Products used:

• Kraft Cardstock 
• White Daisy Cardstock
• Various Inks

 

If you would like to make some of these or more for yourself, book into one of my upcoming workshops. I would love to show you how!

                   Doreen

Lucky 5

Do you have a back log of photos to get into albums? 
Have you tried using Studio J - the Close To My Heart digital scrapbooking program? It is FREE, so why not give a go now! You just need to be connected to the internet to use it. Just go to my website and create a Studio J account and get started. It is that simple. Then when you have created your pages you can order them and have them shipped direct to your door! 

November marks the five-year anniversary of Studio J^®, and that means it’s your lucky month, with five amazing ways to win through Studio J and Close To My Heart social media!

• First, throughout the month of November, all layouts purchased in Studio J are $5! That is a savings of over 50% off of retail!
• Your second chance to win big must come by sheer luck: every fifth order placed in Studio J during November receives a FREE surprise Close To My Heart accessory in its shipping box! The accessory has a retail value of $5 or more. 
• If luck doesn’t smile on you in that way, you might stumble upon it by finding a little extra something in your Studio J box. Five “golden tickets” will be sent out during the month of November with randomly selected Studio J print orders! This “golden ticket” is redeemable for one of Close To My Heart’s new D-ring albums* loaded with 10 Top Load Memory Protectors™. 
• For a fourth way to win, simply create new, gorgeous layouts in Studio J, select your favourites, and then post pictures of them on Close To My Heart’s Facebook page using the hashtag #ctmhlucky5. After 30 November, five lucky winners will be selected from the entries based on their artistry and creativity and each of these winners will receive their own D-ring album loaded with 10 Top Load Memory Protectors! 
• And there is one last way to win: take your new Studio J artwork and post a picture of it on Instagram using the hashtag #ctmhlucky5. Just as it is with Facebook, after 30 November, five lucky winners will be selected from the entries to receive their own D-ring album loaded with 10 Top Load Memory Protectors!  

 So why not give it a go!

Contact me if you have any questions. I would love to help you complete your pages.

                                                                                                        Doreen

It's the Little Things

The November SoM - It's the Little Things - is now available for only $5.00 when you spend $75.00 or you can purchase it for $27.00. It is only available during November so don't miss out.

Below are some projects I have already created using the stamp set.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

It's the Little Things page layout

Products used to create this page:
November SoM (It's the Little Things) $5.00 with purchase of $75.00 or $27.00
Seaside Paper Pack $15.00
Kraft Cardstock   $15.00
Colonial White Cardstock $15.00
Topiary Ink  $9.00
Cotton Candy Ink $9.00
Desert Sand Ink $9.00
Crystal Blue Ink $9.00
Glacier Ink $9.00
Pixie Ink $9.00
Clear Sparkles $4.00

Products used to create this card:
November SoM (It's the Little Things) $5.00 with purchase of $75.00 or $27.00
White cards bulk pack (50) $20.00
Glacier Cardstock $22.00
Topiary Ink  $9.00
Cotton Candy Ink $9.00
Desert Sand Ink $9.00
Crystal Blue Ink $9.00
Glacier Ink $9.00
Pixie Ink $9.00
Pacifica Ink $9.00
Canary Ink $9.00

Bon Bon

Products used to create this Bon Bon:
November SoM (It's the Little Things) $5.00 with purchase of $75.00 or $27.00
Kraft Cardstock  $15.00

Topiary Ink  $9.00
Glacier Ink $9.00
Cranberry Ink  $9.00
Clear Sparkles $4.00
Cranberry Striped Twill Ribbon  $9.50

If you would like to create any of these projects, join me at one of my upcoming workshops. 

I look forward to catching with you soon.

                                                                                                 Doreen