I’m so EXCITED…part 3!

Today I’ll share the FINAL pieces of artwork that I included as I sent artwork to CTMH for my application to teach at Convention this year. 

If you missed any of my previous posts sharing with you the artwork that I created…

CLICK HERE for part 1 of “I’m so Excited”

AND

CLICK HERE for part 2 

I thought it might be nice to see the 5 items I submitted to apply to be a teacher at CTMH’s annual convention this year…

Some of these items, you have seen in past posts, but there is one more item that I created to apply that I hadn’t yet shared on my blog! J

Check it OUT!!!   A FUNSHINE card!!!

I really liked how this“Having Some Funshine” card turned out…and the best part is that the card design came from one of CTMH’s How-To-Books Make It From Your Heart - volume 1, pattern #24. 

I know I’ve mentioned it before…but I have to tell you again…I LOVE these how-to books!!! They save so much TIME and help me to create Faster.Simpler. Easier!!

  

The best part…it’s ONLY $7.95 - and this gives you (16) 2 page layouts, (2) 1 page layouts and (12) card designs!!! Yay!!

Ok - on to details about the card…

I wanted to use a lot of different techniques to try and make this card a FUN, Wow card. J

First, I sanded the lagoon cardstock with the rough-sided sand paper to  create some rustic cardstock.  Next, I  did a lot of inking the edges, but rather than using a sponge for a soft look….I swiped my papers across the ink pad giving it a more rustic look.

I used TWO of our new stamp sets…

1. the stamp set from the Surf’s Up Workshop on the Go kit

2. C1531 Tropical Paradise

The Surf’s Up Workshop stamp set can ONLY be purchased by getting the WOTG kit!  I love this set!  BUT…I couldn’t create an item without using that adorable turtle that comes in the Tropical Paradise stamp set. J

To add some glitz and glam - I used the dark brown sheet of glitter paper, and I used the bronze glitz glitter gel to edge my card. 

The NEW Surf’s Up assortment is the BEST…and that’s how I got that adorable accordian fold flower with the button on top.  

Take a look at the Surf’s Up assortment….and it's only $5.95! 

Here is the list of all the products I used on this card. 

4 ¼ x 5 ½ Standard card – “Have Some Fun”

Make It From Your Heart, vol. 1~ Pattern 24

9035                 Make It From Your Heart, vol 1

C1531                Tropical paradise

C1544               Surf’s Up WOTG stamp

X7168B             Surf’s Up

X5932               Cashmere Cardstock

Z1830               Brown & Tan glitter paper

Z1790               Cricut Artiste Collection

Z1841                Surf’s Up assortment

Z1483                Bronze Glitz Glitter Gel

Z1294                Sandpaper

Z1151                 3-D Foam Tape

Inks used:          Cashmere, Sorbet, Crystal Blue

2 ¼” sunburst, pg. 35, key 5

Have a wonderful week!!! 

Don’t forget about the AMAZING deal that’s happening during April!!! 

When YOU sign up to be a Close To My Heart Consultant in April for ONLY $49 (you receive over $155 in products), you also receive the April, May, June, and July Stamp of the Month sets!!!! (they each retail at $17.95…total value of $71.80).

That's a total of $226.80 in products for only $49!!! J

PLUS---- when you are a CTMH consultant, you get a WONDERFUL discount on our products, as well as a great business opportunity if you choose! 

I'd LOVE to have you join my team this month! 

To join my team, feel free to call, text or email me with any questions you may have or CLICK HERE to see more details about joining my CTMH family! J

If you missed my previous posts regarding the 5 pieces of artwork shown at the beginning of this post - please scroll down to view details on these items!!!

Blessings to you for a BEAUTIFUL day!

Krista J

CLICK HERE for details relating to this card!

CLICK HERE for close up details on this bracket frame.

CLICK HERE to see the post giving details on this card’s creation…

I’m so EXCITED!!!!!

What am I excited about??? 

The news that I received on Monday from the Close To My Heart office!!!

I have been accepted as a teacher at this year’s Convention!! J

While this isn’t the first time I was accepted to teach (what a PRIVILEGE & BLESSING !) - I knew when I submitted my application that I was not guaranteed to be chosen as a teacher again.  

AND it’s even a BIGGER deal that I was chosen this year… they only chose 18 teachers instead of 32 teachers this year!!! I have all sorts of emotions going through me at the moment (excited, anxious, humbled, nervous, etc)…but the one that is shining through the most is EXCITEMENT!!! 

Over the next couple of days, I thought I’d share with you the items I submitted for the application of teaching at Convention.

We had to submit 1 layout, 1 3D item and 3 other items of our choice….

Today I will share with you the 3D item I created J

I LOVE the bracket frame that we carry at CTMH.  It’s SO EASY to use, AND it makes a BEAUTIFUL gift!! (Don't tell my Dad & Mom...their anniversary is coming up soon! J) 

It was even EASIER to create, because the frame shape can be cut out with our CRICUT Cartridge - Art Philosophy!

I cut the frame at 10.8” (change size to 10ths instead of inches on your settings key) and cut Square 4 on page 53 of Art Philosophy booklet. 

The designer paper that I chose to use on this frame is another favorite of mine, the Claire Paper Pack.

  

Next, I took out my FAVORITE stamp set - Girls Rock- and started cutting flower shapes from my Art Philosophy Cricut cartridge.  I LOVE the flower images in this stamp set (see above) BUT another reason I like this stamp set SO MUCH - is because it is a CRICUT Compatible stamp set!  

I cut out the flower shapes with my Cricut machine, and stamp the flower design directly on top of the pre-cut shape - TA-DA!!! 

By sponging the edges of the flowers, and adding a bit of "curl" to make the flowers life like, I've created some EASY - yet BEAUTIFUL flowers! 

For the stamped flowers I stamped them with our inks (sunset, hollyhock, outdoor denim).  The yellow flower that is on top of the stamped flower is from our Paradise paper flowers collection…then I added some stardust glitz glitter gel to some of the flower middles, butterfly body, etc.   

If you look closely you will see I stamped the Claire diamond-like paper that covers the entire frame with script wording!  I also used that same stamp set to stamp my butterfly with script.  

The stamp set that I used - Universal Backgrounds - a MUST HAVE in your collection of stamps! J

I thought I needed a bit more of Outdoor Denim color…and I LOVE how the Chevron ribbon ties so well with this paper pack.

Here is a look at the bracket on it’s side…I did cover the edges to “finish off” the bracket.

Here are a few more flowers.  I was thrilled to realize how neat it was to stamp a flower image on a Cricut cut flower from “Girls Rock” and THEN add a 3D rose on top of the stamped flower! These 3D flowers can be found on BOTH of Close To My Heart's Cricut Cartridges...the Art Philosophy & Artiste cartridges! 

 Our new Pink Glitter Gems added just the right touch to many of the flower centers.

One last tip...I also used this glitz glitter gel to trace the edge of my picture…I LOVE our glitz glitter gels - they had so much sparkle and shimmer to WHATEVER you are creating...and they now come in SEVEN different colors!!!

I hope you are inspired, and ready to create your OWN 3-D creation!!! J

If you would like to create a similar project, feel free to CLICK HERE to head over to my website to purchase those items you will need!

If you REALLY love CTMH, and would love to get an even better price on CTMH’s quality crafting items - April is the PERFECT month to do that!!

When you join my CTMH family in April…you will receive an extra $71.80 in stamp sets for FREE!!!!

RECEIVE the STAMP sets pictured above (EXCLUSIVE Stamp of the Month stamps - April, May, June & July) 

 PLUS the basic Essentials kit  pictured below…

for ONLY $49!!!

(value of $255!!!!)

OR RECEIVE ALL of the items above PLUS these items (below)….

and pay ONLY $99 to join my CTMH family!!!

(value of $405!!!!)

******I’d LOVE to share with you how CTMH can work for you!  When you become a CTMH consultant, YOU get to CHOOSE how you would like to share and sell CTMH!***

CLICK HERE for more information regarding becoming a consultant

OR

PLEASE contact me directly and I will answer all of your questions! J

Blessings to you for a BEAUTIFUL day!!

Krista J

April Stamp of the Month(SOTM)

Purchase this EXCLUSIVE stamp set for just $17.95(this stamp set is ONLY available until April 30th!)

OR

Place a $50 CTMH order(prior to shipping & tax) and

 Pay ONLY $5.00 for this ADORABLE stamp set!!

****To see the card I created using this set CLICK HERE…

 

NEW Product Goodies! :)

I was looking through pictures that are ready to post to my blog, and realized I never posted my GOODIES I received for being an Extravaganza teacher at Convention this year!! 

What an HONOR and a PRIVELEDGE to be chosen to teach again this year!!!  Thank you Close To My Heart for this opportunity!!! J

What did I receive for being a teacher????

Not only did I receive a BOXFUL of goodies prior to Convention,

BUT it’s also a sneak peek of  BRAND NEW items!!!  These are the items I received on June 1st – prior to any other consultants knowing WHAT items were soon to be coming their way!!!

I did not have a lot of time to complete the projects, but this is all part of being a teacher. J  

Here is just a peek at some close ups of the items I created…

Make sure you come back HERE on Monday for a NEW PRODUCT blog hop! J 

There will be 55 consultants apart of this hop – all of them will be sharing their favorite NEW ITEMS!!!

I will have MORE pictures and DETAILS on Monday about my La Belle Vie items…the rest of the items I created will continue to be shown on my blog throughout the next couple of months.

So, are you wondering…is that all I received for being a teacher? 

No, it’s not!!! J

As payment for being a teacher, I received OVER $800 in NEW PRODUCT!!!!  and YES…I took a picture of all of it J

Here is my PRIZE package!!!

WOW!!!  So much FUN! 

What a gift!!!  AND I will have these items for you to touch and see at my OPEN HOUSE later on this week!!!!

COME to my Open House to see these NEW items…but it’s more than that! J

There will be Make n Takes, Door Prizes, Special sales, Discounted stamp sets, yummy refreshments and MORE!! 

EVERYONE who attends will receive the NEW Idea Book for FREE!!!   You will also be given a NEW PRODUCT for FREE when you place a qualifying order of $30, $50 or $80 in subtotal sales!! 

CLICK HERE for all the details, or CONTACT ME and I’d love to chat with you about any questions you may have! J

Also, you won’t want to miss out on the

 AMAZING deal this month!!!

Did you know that Close To My Heart has lowered the price of the kit to join my team???   It’s only $49 to join…and when you sign up in August – you will also receive this BEAUTIFUL damask tote for FREE!!! (retail value of $49.95!) 

CLICK HERE and read MANY WAYS that you can BE a “Consultant”...notice the quotation marks - LOL! 

Damask Tote Bag Features

• 17" x 17" x 6"

• Large exterior pocket for 12" x 12" paper packets

• Huge interior can hold a 12" x 12" album and more

• Small, zippered interior pocket

• Fabric is coated-canvas for durability and easy cleaning

• 2 water bottle pockets

• Wear on the shoulder, across the chest, or as a backpack

• Large flap snaps closed

Thanks for stopping by and I look forward to chatting with you soon!!

Blessings,

Krista J