A Reshare - Live a Creative Life Wall Hanging

I'm resharing this piece of artwork that I created for Close To My Heart's Convention - Extravaganza. A couple of weeks ago, I had a blog reader ask me how created it. Unfortunately, the email has gone missing, leaving me unable to respond...so I thought I'd do it here for everyone instead.

For this piece I started out with a blank canvas from Walmart. I then cut strips from the Elemental paper packet and adhered them using mod podge. After allowing it to dry, I created a border with ribbon glued down using a hot glue gun (this part took quite a bit of time). Next I created my quote using a variety of CTMH fonts (no longer available) and colors in Photoshop, being sure to leave enough space for "creative life" chipboard letters (painted with Create a Shade Pearl Paint tinted with Pacifica re-inker). Before adhering the chipboard letters, I glued down my quote. I then attached my letters with Liquid Glass and had fun embellishing.

Embellishments:

Butterflies were sprayed using our spray pen filled with a mixture of rubbing alcohol, Create a Shade Pearl Paint and Pacifica re-inker. I used our Foundy Pin Clips for the bodies.

Flowers were created with the Red: Designer Ribbon Collection and topped off with Milepost Shapes and Rhinestone Brads.

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Rock the Block Perpetual Calendar

Another example of how I used the Rock the Block set with coordinating stamp set and Elemental paper packet - a perpetual calendar. Below the photo I've included tips on what to put on each block to save you from having to figure it out the hard way like I did.Block 1 - Jan, Feb, Mar, blank side - Top: Apr  Bottom: decorated with stamped image
Block 2 - May, Jun, Jul, blank side - Top: Aug  Bottom: decorated with stamped image
Block 3 - Sep, Oct, Nov, blank side - Top: Dec  Bottom: decorated with stamped image
Block 4 - 0, 1, 2, blank side - Top: 3  Bottom: decorated with stamped image
Block 5 - 0, 1, 2, 4 - Top: 5 Bottom: blank side
Block 6 - 6, 7, 8, blank side - Top: 9  Bottom: decorated with stamped image

To adhere the paper to the blocks, I painted a side of the block with mod podge and laid it down on the paper. I then used my cutting knife to trim away the excess paper and rubbed down the edges of the paper to the block corners using the handle of my knife.

My month's are from the font on the Art Philosophy Cartridge and merged in the Cricut Craftroom

*You want to keep your sides relatively flat - this is the time to skip bumping embellishments. Oh, so hard to do ;)

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Watch What "Rock the Block" Includes

This week snuck by me! I'm guessing that many of us are busy wrapping up last minute Christmas details. So, I'll leave you with a fabulous video highlighting the Rock the Block special and I'll be back next week with more artwork.

Have a very blessed Christmas!

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Rock the Block - Perfect for Ornaments

Our new special "Rock the Block" starts today. Place a minimum order of $25 from the Autumn/Winter 2011 Idea book and get two new products for just $15; an exclusive My Acrylix Rock the Block E-size stamp set and the My Creations Collage Cubes ( a new Spring/Summer 2012 sneak-peek product).

With My Creations Collage Cubes and coordinating stamp set, one of the project I created are ornaments for our Christmas tree. The blocks are made of sturdy light weight chipboard, so they won't weigh your branches down and will last for years to come.

To cover the cubes I painted each side with mod podge, laid it down on the paper (I used the Elemental Paper Packet), gave it a minute to dry and then cut off the excess paper using my cutting knife.  After I applied all the base paper, I went over the seems with a little more mod podge, after all my ornaments are likely going to be handle by my kids over and over again. To personalize each ornament I cut out initials (and a couple of flowers) with my Art Philosophy cartridge, added a fitting stamp from the Rock the Block stamp set  and two darling photos.

Christmas day I'll be taking our big family photo and I can't wait to order another Rock the Block set to make our annual ornaments for the family!

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It's the Presentation That Makes the Gift

Looking for a cute way to spruce up a simple gift? The fry box decorated with a rolled paper rose from Close To My Heart's Art Philosophy Cricut cartridge offers the perfect presentation for anything from a set of handmade cards to gift cards to hot cocoa packets. 

You may notice that the outside paper comes from the Elemental Paper Packet, while the insides comes from Typeset. Here's a tip, before cutting your shape, adhere your two pieces of paper with a spray adhesive and then you'll only have to cut once.

Finished off with my favorite ribbon, stamped images (Harvest Happiness - cut with AP) and pins from the Bling Assortment I simply can't wait to fill it and brighten my son's bus drivers day with it!

Thank you Lisa for hosting the Art Philosophy blog hop!

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Close To My Heart Extravaganza Elemental Artwork

It feels like I returned from Convention just days ago, instead of over a week ago. That could simply be because I have been enjoying working on new artwork with oodles of new goodies. You have just days to wait until you'll be able to see the new Idea Book first hand! In the mean time, here is a taste of our new paper packet called "Elemental."

My topic was a "Splash of Color," covering all the fun ways to add color to our Dimensional Elements.

Remember you can click on the image to see if full size and in greater detail.

 

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New Products, New Consultant Kit

Convention is Christmas for CTMH Consultants and this year they gave us a plethora of spectacular gifts. If you haven't heard the biggest news, Close To My Heart has entered the Cricut world with a cartridge that I am sure you'll have to have. Matter of fact, you'll want to contact me to schedule your home gathering to earn this phenomenal bundle of cartridge and 3 coordinating stamps set for at a huge discount.

And while you are here, check out the new $99 (yes, you read that right) Consultant kit full of new products. Join my team and next year, you can join the fun at our next Convention. Visit my website to sign up or email me at CreatewithChristine@msn.com or give me a call (206) 349-2609 if you have any questions.

New Add Ons

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