Creative University is LIVE NOW

August 28, 2010

9 Hours of Free Live Classes - Starting @ 9am

Papercrafts, Stamping and Scrapbooking

Presented by Independent CTMH Consultants

A Fabulously Artsy Event

Nine hours of free classes, present by Close To My Heart Consultants to kick off the new Autumn/Winter Idea Book and Catalog. Tresa has assembled a top-notch team of co-hosts for this event, with a variety of demonstrations to showcase the new products from Close To My Heart.

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For those of you who joined me during my live presentation (coming up in just 30 minutes), thank you so very much!  As promised I have a giveaway. The winner will receive the card shown below :)

1. Become a follower (scroll down to find the sign up option in the bottom of the right hand column).

2. After becoming a follower leave me a comment with suggestions for upcoming Ustream classes (would you like to see more cards, mini projects, scrapbooks, etc.)? 

Creative University Online - 9 hours of Creative Classes

August 28, 2010

9 Hours of Free Live Classes - Starting @ 9am

Papercrafts, Stamping and Scrapbooking

Presented by Independent CTMH Consultants

A Fabulously Artsy Event

Nine hours of free classes, present by Close To My Heart Consultants to kick off the new Autumn/Winter Idea Book and Catalog. Tresa has assembled a top-notch team of co-hosts for this event, with a variety of demonstrations to showcase the new products from Close To My Heart.

Click here to join us live!

Teachers: Tresa Black Bobie Glassette Denise Anderson-Turley Haley Dyer Aaron Brown Sheila Bennett Christine David (live at 4pm pacific)

Hours: 9am-6pm pacific 10am-7pm mountain 11am-8pm central 12pm-9pm eastern Classes begin on the hour

Click here to join us live!

All Stitched Up - Fall Scrapbook Layout

This week on the Heart 2 Heart Challenges blog stitching is the task. That is something that I already have artwork for whether it be faux stitching, stitching by hand or by machine. And to prove I do still scrapbook from time to time, I thought it would be appropriate for me to share a layout. (I don't post as many layouts as they seem to be harder to capture decent photos of, but I am working on it.) 

I probably shared this layout a while back. I had entered it into a CTMH contest and won - my first art contest win for a layout. While I was Convention, I sat next to Joanne Walton and she told me how much she loved my layout (she remembered it after all this time). Talk about making a girls day! Thank you Joanne!

"My Favorite Season"
Paper: X7110B Backcountry, Cocoa CS
Add Ons: Z1217 Brads Metal Assort., Fun Felt

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*Some items used are retired and I have limited quantities on hand. 

Contact me at CreatewithChristine@msn.com to purchase these items.

Two in One: Gift Card Holder & Photo Frame

Easel cards have been very popular lately and here is my version for my All You Can Create Card Buffet. You'll notice it is attached to a basic box (I like to say it is like a mini pizza box). It is the perfect size to hold a gift card, maybe some flat chocolates or a mini pen and set of post it notes. These would make marvelous and easy teacher gifts (of course you might opt for a stamped image rather than a photo).

Would you like to see a tutorial for this? If so, leave me a comment.

"You Color My World"

Stamp Sets: D1348 Priceless Love Word Puzzle

Inks: Cranberry, Indian Corn Blue

Paper: X7125B Zippidee, Honey CS 

Other: Z1217 Metal Brads

Visit my website at www.CreatewithChristine.com to shop online.

It's Official - It's a Winner

Each quarter we get together for a team meeting. There is always a card swap contest. We all create 6 cards to swap and then vote on our favorites. After winning the last couple, I have started to feel a bit stressed to always do better than the previous team meeting. This morning there were some darling cards (stiff competition) and I honestly was susprised when my card won. For my team members thank you for voting for my card, I promised I'll try to come up with something even better next time around :)

This card was inspired by a card we created at Convention - one of the many reasons I love attending!

"Merry Christmas"
The majority of these items are new and will appear in the upcoming catalog.

Paper: Z7130B Mistletoe

Stamps: B1356 St. Nick, D1348 Priceless Love Word Puzzle

Ink: Z2116 Cranberry, Z2135 New England Ivy, Z2114 Cocoa (to sponge distress edges)

Other: Z1209 Cranberry Ribbon Rounds, Z1146 Pewter Brads, Z1333 Mocha Opaques

Visit my website at www.CreatewithChristine.com to shop online.