Love Your Layout–with Studio J!

Would you like to learn how to embellish on your Studio J page with our fabulous My Stickease across BOTH pages, 

making it appear as it is ONE sticker? 

I was taught this technique at a recent class held by CTMH!!!  Here is my layout where I put My Stickease on BOTH sets of my Studio J pages and it looks like ONE sticker!!! 

I LOVE the fact that when I am creating in Studio J, I will NEVER run out of stickers?!  J  

Today, you will learn how to add My Stickease to both sets of pages in this monthly “Love Your Layout” video!!!

I enjoy these videos, as it seems I learn something NEW every time I watch them!!!  I’m amazed at how FAST & EASY it is to create these pages…and each time the finished copies arrive on my doorstep – I am even more amazed at how BEAUTIFUL they are!

The page layout that is shown, is also a NEW layout design…it is a member’s only layout! Yay!!  I love the extra perks of being a member! J

 If you’d like to create a similar page like this one, watch this video and then  I encourage you to give Studio J a try (remember it’s FREE to try – CLICK HERE for more details). 

You may want to join as a Studio J member so that you can start completing multiple pages in a short amount of time!!! J

Enjoy the video!!! J  

Blessings to you!

Krista J

610-587-9116

 Email: fun2stampnscrap@dejazzd.com

NEW Website: www.ctmh.com/kristah

Studio J Sale!

During the month of January 2012 is the PERFECT time to order your Studio J prints!!!

If you are not a member of Studio J – NOW IS THE TIME!!!

This month when you BUY 9 Studio J layouts –

you will get the 10th for FREE!!!! 

To receive the discount, just add 10 or more layouts to your cart. You’ll see a discount reflected in your order total. And you can totally take advantage of this promotion by ordering in multiples of 10. Buy 9, get 1 free. Buy 18, get 2 free. Buy 27, get 3 free. And so on!

Why should I be a Studio J Member?

Members save more, do more, get more!
• Exclusive patterns
• 50% off layouts
• Free JPG files
• Free monthly shipment
• Members-only promotions like this one!

How do I personally plan to use Studio J this month? 

That might be a silly question J…of course we will be creating Studio J pages! LOL!!  BUT I am REALLY excited because I plan to let each of my children create a couple of Studio J pages!! 

Our children’s BIRTHDAY’s are all at the end of the year – August, October and December.  I thought it would be very SPECIAL if I had pages that reflect how THEY felt about their birthday, what was special to them, etc. As part of that… I would like THEM to each pick out their FAVORITE Paper Pack, the PICTURES they would like to use and any EMBELLISHMENTS, etc. they want on their pages. 

STUDIO J is PERFECT for this – there is NO EXTRA CHARGE for any “extra” items when it comes to embellishments, stickers, papers, etc.!!! It’s all included in the cost!!  So, as my children are each creating their pages I don’t have to say “Now, don’t use this…because it will cost more money!”  Instead – the children can CREATE away!!!!

I thought  you might be interested in seeing a PAGE IN PROGRESS by our middle son, who turned 12 this year.  He is begging each day to work on Studio J!  He is working on his 3rd – 2 page layout…hmm, how many pages should I let him create? J 

Here is the 1st set of pages he is working on…

As he is looking over my shoulder (as I’m typing this) he says, “Mom, I’m not done with them.” so, we will make sure to post his completed pages when they arrive next month!! (and yes, I will be prompting him to include more details in his journaling – LOL!)

How can I create my OWN Studio J pages?  Can I try it before I buy?

If you would like to learn MORE about STUDIO J, feel free to CLICK HERE where you can PLAY FOR FREE before you commit to anything!!!!  I encourage you to create an account when you “play”– this doesn’t obligate you to purchase anything BUT it DOES save your layouts for 90 days IF you chose to become a Studio J member.

To learn MORE details about Studio J, please feel free to CLICK HERE to learn more about Studio J OR call, email or text me with any questions you may have! 

I do OFFER one-on-one OR group classes to teach the basics with Studio J.  We can do it in person OR online together! 

Another great resource is to watch the Studio J videos that Close To My Heart creates.  These are FILLED with helpful tips and I learn something every time I watch them!!! CLICK HERE to start watching.

Happy CREATING and if you’d like to get your Studio J pages started right away…

CLICK HERE

to go directly to Studio J! J

Have a wonderful weekend!

 Krista

Wonderland Delight with Studio J

This monthly Love Your Layout video has some WONDERFUL tips for when you use Studio J!!! You won't want to miss this episode!




If you are interested in learning more about Studio J, please CLICK HERE to go to an earlier post that will share details about how YOU can “Play for FREE” with Studio J . I LOVE that you can PLAY before Purchasing!! Yayyy Close To My Heart!

OR if you already know the details about how Studio J works AND you would like to CREATE with Sudio J -just head over to my website by clicking here!!!

Happy Creating! J
Krista

Preserving Lasting Beach Memories with Studio J

I wanted to share a few more Studio J layouts with you!!!  I was soooo excited when this box arrived on my door step TODAY!  I couldn't WAIT to share these with you because the layouts turned out even BETTER in person!!! Yayy!!!  I love those kinds of surprises! 

With these Studio J layouts, I took extra time on these layouts because I wanted to experiment! J My experiment was to take 3 totally DIFFERENT paper packs and change the colors of the papers in these packs to coordinate with my 3 pages of themed pictures. J

These pictures are all about a BEACH trip we did this past summer.  When you look at these layouts, take notice of the picture of what the original paper pack looks like.  Then you will want to take notice of the pattern designs of that paper pack that are still a part of my layout.  Notice I changed those patterned designs into colors I was using in my beach theme in order to coordinate my 3 2 page layouts together!!!  How COOL is that?!?!

I LOVE that with Studio J you can use ANY COLOR (yes ANY) of our 60 exclusive colors on all of the layouts you create!!!!  So, the pattern of the paper is there, but I can turn that pattern into the colors I want to match my pictures! J

This is the first layout…

I used the Member’s Only paper pack called "Manmade"

and the 2 page layout design called “Dramatic Fashion”. 

Can you see how I rotated the right side of my layout and took away 3 squares on the left page to create my own twist to this design? J
Don’t forget – with Studio J, anytime there is a journaling box…you can change that box into a photo well!!! On the top right page of the sketch, the darker green square WAS a journaling box on my layout, but I made it into a photo well!!! Yayy!!! I LOVE options!  

SECOND Layout…

Does this paper pack and print design look familiar to anyone?  This is a past paper pack that is now only available in Studio J.  It is called “Moondoogie”. 
This is a wonderful beach paper pack – but I still did some color changing with this paper set.  I used the colors, desert sand, cranberry, crystal blue and sky in this 2 page layout.

For the layout design of this 2 page spread – I used a “Member’s Only” layout called “Bird’s Eye View”. 

I love that half circle on the page…it adds that little bit of extra! J

A new item I came up with on this layout was  stacking Stickease together! Notice the large hibiscus flower on the left page of my layout?   Did you notice that it looks like there are layers of stickers under it? 
Look at this picture to the right showing you all of the available Medium Stickease with the Moondoogie pack…(don't worry, you have LOADS more of Stickease to work with! This is just the medium section)

I used the greenery/flower sticker twice- just stacking them on top of each other.  Then I used the first purple/red hibiscus and placed that on top of the greens giving me hibiscus leaves coming out from under my Flower!!  Fun, FUN!!! 


The third layout…

Does this layout design look familiar? J 

Yes – you GOT IT!!– I used the SAME layout design (Bird’s Eye View) as I did in my layout up above... BUT I rotated both pages and by doing that it gives this 2 page spread a whole new look!!!

Can you see what paper pack I used?  It’s one of our new paper packs…Elemental!!!!  Here is what Elemental looks like in it’s true colors…

I changed the original colors on this layout to the garden green, cranberry, dessert sand, crystal blue and Lagoon.


The FUN surprise I had when creating this layout…the Stickease section of Elemental had soooo many images that are not available in our current Idea Book!!!  I LOVE the extras that Studio J gives us!!  More Stickease is just one of the FEW areas this happens!  
I LOVE the cranberry flowers as a stickease, and I made sure a few were added onto my layout.  Here is a picture of a few other medium stickease you will find as part of the Elemental Stickease Studio J collection.  See the adorable flower stem you can use...and a cupcake, and a butterfly...


If you are interested in learning more about Studio J, please CLICK HERE to go to a post earlier this week that will share details about how YOU can “Play for FREE” with Studio J . 

OR if you already know all the details and would like to CREATE with Sudio J -just head over to my website by clicking here!!!

Happy Crafting! J
Krista

Singing & Swinging

I had soooo much fun playing with Studio J yesterday! I kept Studio J up on my screen all day, and when I had time – I’d pop over and add some more to the layout.  I spent some time trying new things- so it took me a bit longer than normal BUT I did complete (8) 2 page layouts!! Yahoo!!! 

I thought I’d share one of my favorite layouts from this set.  Not that the scrapbooking part is anything special in this layout, but it’s what the pictures are about and the story behind them.J

I took these pictures this past June trying to capture our daughter, Makaah (ma-Kay-uh). For hours on end, this is Makaah’s pastime.  She swings around the big oak tree, singing at the top of her lungs! J
Our dog, Sam, is close by as he watches her, occasionally jumping to play – but mostly staying out of her way as she swings for hours at a time. 

Do you remember those days?  Just swinging and swinging with nothing else to do and enjoying the breeze blowing in your face.  This was one of my favorite things to do as a child too – and I LOVE seeing my children enjoy it as well!

A few details about this layout -

I LOVE the stitching option that is now apart of Studio J!!!  You can add stitched items to your pages – just drag them to where you’d like them to be!!!  There are stitched borders and even stitched banners!!  I love the scallop stitching that I added to the right side of my layout.

This paper pack is called “Discovery” – a paper pack that has long been retired!!!  BUT – with Studio J, it’s not retired anymore – Yayy!!!

I LOVE the benefits of being a member with Studio J (see info below)…I had sooo many layout options to choose from!  I chose to use a “Member’s Only” layout called “Click, Click, Click”.  It holds 7 photos and had some great inset pictures that would work well for what I had in mind.

I hope you enjoyed this layout…and that you get a chance to try Studio J on your own!  

Feel free to comment and let me know if you think Studio J is something you’d like to try OR if it’s something that you hesitate to start. J

Don’t forget – It's TOTALLY FREE to play with

Studio J!!!!

Just go to my website (http://ctmh.com/kristah), click on Studio J, create an account and PLAY! (creating an account doesn’t obligate you to purchase anything, BUT it does save your layouts in the system for 90 days without needing to make a purchase!!!) 

• You don't have to pay for anything unless you decide to order. So log on and play around. Check out all of the awesome features, upload some of your own photos and check out how fast and easy it is to make GORGEOUS Studio J layouts.
  
• Studio J boasts great photo editing options, in addition to all kinds of great kits, layout patterns, embellishments, distressing tools and MORE!
  
• With Studio J there is no need to pay for kits, embellishments, papers, etc, etc. It's all part of Studio J. You just pay the same low membership or per layout price no matter what embellishments you add.

If you will create 15+layouts with Studio J each YEAR - Membership is the BEST deal!!!

Three ways to purchase Studio J Layouts:
1. Buy a $99 One-Year Membership, which includes:

• 50% off retail price on two page custom layouts. You get them for just $6.50 per layout, which is only $3.25 per page. Are you kidding me? We spend that much just developing our photos for classic scrapbooking.
  
• 2 jpgs of every layout you purchase; one high resolution and one low resolution. These make it easy to share your layouts with friends and family members, as well as printing more copies, or saving your layout files somewhere safe forever!
  
• Access to all of the kits and page patterns in Studio J, as well as some that are for 'members only'!
  
• FREE page protectors for all the layouts you order
  
• FREE shipping and handling on one order per month from 4-20 layouts!

2. Buy a $30 Three Month Membership which includes the same benefits as the One-Year Membership but just ends up costing a little more per month. (3 Month Membership averages $10 per month, whereas the One Year Membership averages just $8.25 per month).

3. Buy a 5 pack for $55: This includes one shipment of 5 layouts. All costs are included in the $55 (shipping, layout cost, page protectors, etc.) 5 packs are WONDERFUL Christmas gifts. If you have a friend or family member who doesn't 'have the time' for classic scrapbooking, who says they 'are just not creative' or who loves anything digital, then this is the gift for them!

If you would like some step by step instructions when you are working with Studio J…I offer FREE one-on-one OR group classes to teach the basics with Studio J! We can do it in person, or online together!

Contact me to schedule a time where we can learn together. fun2stampnscrap@dejazzd.com OR 610-587-9116)

 I LOVE the ease and speed that comes with creating in Studio J!!! It makes creating a SNAP and these BEAUTIFUL pages will fit and coordinate in your “hands on” scrapbook album too!

Happy Creating!
 Krista

Beautiful layout created in 10 minutes!

I am AMAZED each time I use Studio J, Close To My Heart's online scrapbooking program!  These 12x12 pages are quick and easy to create and are absolutely GORGEOUS to look at!  They fit into my 12x12 album, right beside my other hand crafted pages and it's very hard to notice a difference between my "classic" and "online" scrapbook pages!  I often need to tell the person looking at my album..."Did you notice?  Those pages are created with our Online Scrapbooking Program?".  They look at me and say..."These pages?" with a questioning look in their eye :). 

If you are would like to keep up to date on your scrapbooking, need to create a special occasion scrapbook, or want to create a special gift - Studio J is your answer!!!
Go to Studio J and create your own pages!!!  It's FREE to play - so you can try it out before you decide to make a purchase and it is so QUICK & EASY!!! 

 Click HERE to access Studio J and try it out TODAY!!  When you access Studio J, I encourage you to create an account.  Creating an acount does not require you to make a purchase :), but by creating an account IF you decide that you would like to continue with Studio J - CTMH will SAVE the layouts you have already been working on for 90 days!!! 

I created these 2 pages last month and have recently ordered them to arrive on my door step any day...another added bonus with Studio J - CTMH will keep your non-purchased layout for 90 days (sending you reminder emails) allowing you to continue working on them as time permits! (Feel free to click on the picture to see more detail)




With Studio J, Close to My Heart does all the work for you and you can create a 2 page layout in just 5 easy steps! 
     1. Upload your Photos
     2. Select a Paper Kit
     3. Select your Layout design
     4. Personalize your layout
     5. Buy your layout
     
Of course, if you like to dabble, here and there, and would like to add some more embellishments, Stickease, ribbons, sanding, distressing, etc. to your Studio J layout you can :) AND there is NO EXTRA COST to do this.  It is up to you and how much time you'd like to spend creating on your Studio J pages! 

With Studio J you are able to crop your photos with ease and the photo editing tools are FABULOUS! (red-eye, wrinkle remover, blemish remover, teeth whitener, just to name a FEW!)
Another PLUS for Studio J is the paper packs...there are paper kits that have retired that I still would like to add to my album as well as the NEWEST paper kits from CTMH!

One more PLUS for STUDIO J – it’s VERY cost efficient!!! Close to my Heart offers memberships with Studio J that allow you to get MORE than what you are paying for...I love that being the bargain shopper that I am :)

A Studio J Membership Includes…
- Unlimited layouts at just $3.25/page ($6.50 for a double layout)
- FREE Shipping (up to 20 layouts) once per month (extras are up to 20 in a box for $5.95 shipping)
- FREE Page Protectors
- FREE High Resolution and Low Resolution JPEGS
- Member Only paper packs AND layout patterns

What do memberships cost, you ask? :) The BIG question!!!
A THREE month membership is only $30 (can you believe it??? Only $10 a month!) and a 12 month membership is $99 (this takes it down to $8.25 a month!). You will definitely break even with your YEAR membership with just 15 layouts! (I’ve already completed 12 layouts in one month! )

Please contact me with any questions you may have.  I'd love to set up a time to show your how to use Studio J.  Let's chose a time to get together...and that can be in person or over the phone...and we will walk through Studio J step by step.

Have fun and Happy Creating!!!

Krista :)


A few more Studio J pages to share...

This paper pack is an EXCLUSIVE paper pack available to "Members Only". It is called Class Act. 

The next 4 pages were created with another Exclusive paper pack for members only called Hippity Hop.  Those that are familiar with this paper pack may realize that while the designs are the same in Hippity Hop - the colors are different than the original pack.  This is one of my favorite options with Studio J - you can change ANY of the paper packs to ANY of CTMH's 60 colors!!!! Yes - you can create your OWN color scheme.  So, these pages took me a bit longer to create as I changed the paper to different colors...also, notice the flower?  I created the flower out of multiple ribbon tabs! :)  Fun, FUN!!!

A NEW addition to Studio J....STITCHING!!!  Do you see the stitched, scalloped border AND the zig zag stitching?  There is a new section in the Embellishments section called Stitching!  Check it out to see the variety of options of stitching you can QUICKLY add to your pages!