October Classes and more layouts from the past.

Hello Everyone!!

I have posted new classes for October.  Check out my classes page for more details.

Also I am still working through my stash and have finished the WOTG for the Pear and Partridge paper pack from last year.  Here are my layouts.

Also the new Holiday guide is here and My Oh My am I excited!!!!  November is going to feature some great projects using the materials to be found in this wonderful guide.  Keep on the lookout for classes coming soon!

Sarita Layouts coming soon!

Happy Crafting!!

National Stamping Month

Sorry that it has been so long but it was a buy end to the summer and school has officially started!

I am working on some layouts to show you but they are not quite ready, so to tide you over let me tell you about this month's Constant Campaign.  This month you can get a set of three fabulous stamps (including an alphabet stamp) for $10 when you spend $50.  Normal retail value is over $40! 

 

 

And if you are also interested in this month's Stamp of the Month then you can get 4 great stamps for only $15 (with a $50 purchase).

 

 

Finally, if you would like to join us for some workshops this month you can find new class information under the Classes tab above.

 

Happy Crafting!!



Laughing Lola

It is August!  Only a few weeks left until school starts and the new catalog is available for ordering.  I still have several classes in August including an open house explaining all the new and wonderful things in the new catalog.  Please check out the classes tab and then email me or comment to let me know you are coming.

Speaking of classes I am ahead of schedule and have completed the Lola Layouts that we will be doing in the workshop.

 

Sorry the color is a little off for the first two!  I need to remember to change my white balance before I finalize the pictures.

 

This last one I think is my favorite!

 

Also CTMH is running an extra special promotion this month.  Usually when you want the stamp of the month you can pay $17.95, or order $50 worth of stuff and buy it for $5;  but this month you order $50 worth of stuff and you get it for FREE, yep $0!

 

 

Happy Crafting!

 

Emily

Mini-Album

Wonderful Wednesday!

Hello everyone!  This week the kiddos have been in camp so I have accomplished much in my craft room.  The first project that I want to share with you is my very first Mini-album.  I am usually a double page spread girl, however I thought that I would give the mini version a try.  I went into this not knowing what I wanted to put into the mini but decided to do the time I spent in the hospital with daughter right after she was born.

 

I used the Dream Pop paper that I had left over from our May Constant campaign.  I first set up a project in Craft Room and decided on a size for the album.  I then made 9 layers and in each layer I had a variety of shapes that I wanted to be part of my album.  If you would like a copy of the Craft Room file just email me and let me know.

 

Then I cut out all my layers, each layer in a different B&T or cardstock sheet from Dream Pop.  Then I scored each piece that was going to become a page where I wanted it folded, not necessarily in the middle.  Layer 1 and 2 are the cover they need to be in the middle.  To get the ribbon secure, I used liquid glass and sandwiched one length of ribbon in between the two layers.  Then I layered my pages in the order that I wanted making sure the I assembled the envelope for the middle of the album first. 

 

Next, I clothes pined the layers together to help them from shifting as I sewed the album together.  Then using my stylus and pad and a tapestry needle and grey bakers twine I sewed it together.  The trick is to punch the hole and then take the stitch, then punch the next hole - next stitch;  you get the idea.  See below!

 

 

 Once I was all the way across I tied it off and left a short tail.  Then I glued in some of the other shapes and put the whole thing closed under some heavy books overnight to fully dry.

The next day, I picked my pictures and placed them in the album embellishing as I went.  I also went back to Craft Room and designed the title and some letters and dates for the inside.  Done!

 



I really like the result and it will be nice to look at with Daughter.

 

Here is the middle with the envelope closed, I used hook and loop dots.  Inside is a larger picture and some journaling.

 

For my workshop and if I decide to do another in the future I think that I will use either narrower ribbon or cut the ribbon I used in half so that the bow is not so overwhelming.

 



If you would like to make your own let me know and I will show you how!

There are also new classes posted here.

Happy Crafting!

Emily

Canvas Art Workshop

Hello,

I hope you are in a part of the country that is starting to cool down.  The kids were actually able to play outside for a little while this morning.  After the rough last week, I/we are doing much better.  I got some time this week to complete another older WOTG layout and the art canvas workshop that is on special for July only.  Check out the post here.  First the layout:

 

This is the main layout from the Clementine WTOG.  I didn't really like the alternative layout so I am looking for suggestions, just comment below with a link.

 

I also had time to complete the Art Canvas workshop, mostly because it only took me about 15 minutes to do.  The directions were great and what took the longest was picking out the pictures and fighting with my liquid glass that seems to always clog when I need it.

 

Just a couple of notes:  The direction say to use the pigment ink, I didn't have any and so I used the regular chocolate ink pad and really like the result.  I also used only liquid glass although the directions do say that you can also use foam tape too.  Finally, it is easier if you have your pictures picked out because of the way that it goes together, but if you wanted to have interchangeable pictures I would use the foam tape on the frames and slip the pictures in behind after the fact.

 

If you would like to make your own just click here, and join the monthly workshop to order your own kit for $19.95 plus S&T.

 

Happy Crafting,

Emily

Welcome Home!

Here we are half way through July, half way through the summer, and with almost nothing to show for it.  :)

Well, not nothing, we have been on two vacations.  I have cleaned the house top to bottom (although it needs it again).  But we haven't been to the pool yet and more importantly I have not finished one layout for Son's baby book!  And today was not a good day, so instead of working on a layout I read through the longest nap time ever!

Here is a synapsis of the past horribly busy week.  On Tuesdays I try to recapture my youth and love of horses by taking riding lessons at a local barn.  Last Tuesday I fell off.  Not that this is NOT un-common, in fact for a while there it has been very common place for me to come home covered in sand from taking a fall in the arena.  I usually ride a very nice sweet guy that is young and slightly green!  Meaning that we are scared of everything.  He is also stubborn so we lock heads a lot.  Anyway.... Last Tuesday I came off again and landed on my elbow.... it hurt!  On Wednesday I found out the I cracked my humorous and have to be in a sling for 3 weeks.  Then we headed off to visit my parents and I dealt with the disappointment with lots of Advil and naps. We drove back yesterday and got home just in time for a pizza dinner.  Then Husband who had to work early this morning goes to take a shower and ..... NO HOT Water and the water heater is leaking!!!  Oh No!

So today I have waited around for the "Men" to take out the old broken one and install a new one.  Then I took Daughter to her 5 year check up and the big dog to her annual check up and then finally got to get the food shopping done and started the laundry.  What a welcome home!

On a better note, my preview order from the new catalog arrives tomorrow and I am extremely excited!!!!  Want to know more... Contact me!  Until then here is a great video about the state of CTMH from headquarters.

 

Happy Crafting!!!  Hopefully the rest of the week will find me more creative!

Emily

Working through my stash!

Happy Monday!

First off I have posted new classes on the classes page so please stop by!

Second I have been working through the older WOTG that I have lying around and I thought I would share with you the ones that I have completed so far.

The first two are from Buzz and Bumble:

And then Dakota.  I didn't like the additional layout so I am looking for a replacement or two if anyone has any ideas.

 

I know you are probably thinking:  Where are the pictures?  Well I have found that when I only have a hour or so to work that I am much better creating from a template like the WOTG or adding pictures to a layout that is practically finished.  However, I will create my own originals if I have more time in a single sitting or over many shorter sitting all in a row.  However until next week neither one of those is going to happen!  :)

 

Emily