Monday, December 14, 2015

Celebrating with La Vie En Rose - January 2016 Workshops

The La Vie En Rose paper collection from Close To My Heart is so versatile because the main papers in the pack are black and white.  I wanted to show what you can do by adding some color to black and white for some wonderful pages that pop!  

The New Year's Eve layouts include two 4 x 6 Flip Flaps so you can put a total of six 4 x 6 photos on these layouts.  The silver foil tape and the silver embossing bring some subtle, but classy bling to these pages.  

The Happy Birthday layouts are so fun and colorful.  They also hold six 4 x 6 photos.  We will embellish with images cut on the Cricut using the Artistry collection.  We will add Liquid Glass on some of the embellishments to make them look enamel!


Let's take a closer look: 
LAYOUT 1 - Happy New Year 2016 



 

LAYOUT 2 - Happy Birthday


 


The Card:


What is included:
For only $20, you will get to complete 2 two-page layouts (that's 4 pages total) and a greeting card. 

All pieces are pre-cut and ready to assemble. All you need is your basic tool kit, including scissors, adhesive, glue dots, pop or foam dots and a ruler is always helpful.

DATES this workshop will be offered are:
Thursday, January 14, 2016
Tuesday, January 19, 2016
Thursday, January 21, 2016
Tuesday, January 26, 2016

If you are interested in attending one of my workshops, or if you would like to order a kit, please contact me at paperhugz@gmail.com.

Sunday, November 29, 2015

White Pines December Workshop - It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

The White Pines paper collection from Close To My Heart is so perfect for your holiday and winter snow day memories!  The sticker complements are absolutely adorable and provide a nice complement to these already adorable papers.  

Let's take a closer look: 
LAYOUT 1 - Snow days... Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow!!! 



LAYOUT 2 - In the air, there's a feeling of Christmas...


LAYOUT 3 - Believe in the magic of Christmas...
























Here is a close up of the ADD ONS!  You do not need them to complete the layouts, but if you want them, they are just $5 with this workshop!
What is included:
For only $30, you will get to complete 3 two-page layouts (that's 6 pages total).  The White Pines Complements are included in this workshop.  **If you would like the $5 BONUS Add-On White Pines Assortment, please let me know when you RSVP. Only 1 per paid workshop/kit! 

All pieces are pre-cut and ready to assemble. All you need is your basic tool kit, including scissors, adhesive, glue dots, pop or foam dots and a ruler is always helpful.

DATES this workshop will be offered are:
Thursday, 12/10/15 @ 5:30 pm - FULL
Monday, 12/14/15 @ 5:30 pm
Tuesday, 12/15/15 @ 5:30 pm - FULL
Monday, 12/21/15 @ 5:30 pm
Tuesday, 12/29/15 @ 5:30 pm

If you are interested in attending one of my workshops, or if you would like to order a kit, please contact me at paperhugz@gmail.com.

Monday, October 26, 2015

Artfully Sent and Artiste show off their Fancy Pants!!!

This project was prepared for our challenge on Between The Folds, which is a Close To My Heart Weekly Challenge Blog!  We hope you play along!

This week our challenge is Fancy Pants!  Create a layout or card that is a little fancier than normal.  Think Flip Flaps, Fancy Folds, Shaker Pockets, etc).

I chose to make a fun card that has a pop up effect by folding your paper inside in a cube effect to make the words pop when you open the card!  While you can create this effect by adding slits between the letters, our Artfully Sent Cricut Collection makes it even easier.  The paper just cuts this way and then you just do the folding!  I just love the effect it creates!


Here is a photo of the front of the card:


I had so much fun coming up with something for the Fancy Pants challenge, that I decided to make a shaker style piece to add to a 3D Box I made using the Artiste Cricut Collection.  I was originally going to make a card, but then decided to make a gift box instead.


To make this shake style piece, I used a 2x2 Flip Flap that holds the Happy Birthday sentiment.  I removed the adhesive off some sequins and added them inside the flip flap so they can freely move around.  This was so much fun to make!  


We hope you will show off your Fancy Pants!  Don't forget to check out the inspiration from the other designers over at Between The Folds Weekly Challenge... we hope you will play along!


Sunday, October 18, 2015

Sangria anyone???

Who doesn't love Sangria??  The colors in this paper packet are simply beautiful.  As a special treat this month, you can choose Workshop 1, which is the Workshop On The Go, featured in the CTMH Idea Book.  Workshop 2 is the workshop I created myself as an alternate for my customers that wanted to purchase the Workshop On the Go and complete their kit on their own.

***** WHEN YOU RSVP, please note your choice of Workshop (1 or 2) and if you would like the Bonus Add-On. *****

WORKSHOP 1
WORKSHOP 2
Let's take a closer look: 
WORKSHOP 1 - Layout 1
I love the cricut cut flowers and the beautiful purple vine surrounding the photos.



WORKSHOP 1 - Layout 2
The little stamped flowers on the left side really make the layout!


WORKSHOP 2 - Layout 1
We all have people in our lives that make us smile! Who's photos will fill your pages?

WORKSHOP 2 - Layout 2
This layout actually represents those you are grateful for, be it family, friends, pets... you will be provided with little male and female figures to represent the people / pets in your life you are grateful for.  (Will include people, dogs & cats).
The gold embossed card included in both Workshops:
The SANGRIA ASSORTMENT, included in both Workshops:

Here is a close up of the BONUS ADD ONS, the SANGRIA COMPLEMENTS!  NOTE: You do not need them to complete the layouts!  Please add $5 if you choose the add-ons.














What is included:
For only $25, you will get to complete 2 two-page layouts and the beautiful gold embossed greeting card!  **If you would like the $5 BONUS Add-On Sangria Complements, please plan on adding $5 and let me know when you RSVP what you would like.

All pieces are pre-cut and ready to assemble. All you need is your basic tool kit, including scissors, adhesive, glue dots, pop or foam dots.

DATES this workshop will be offered are:
Thursday, 11/12/15 @ 5:30pm
Monday, 11/16/15 @ 5:30pm
Tuesday, 11/17/15 @ 5:30pm
Tuesday, 11/24/15 @ 5:30pm

If you are interested in attending one of my workshops, or if you would like to order a kit, please contact me at paperhugz@gmail.com.  Please put SANGRIA, Workshop 1 or 2 in your subject line. 

Tuesday, October 6, 2015

3D Halloween Decor

This project was prepared for our challenge on Between The Folds, which is a Close To My Heart Weekly Challenge Blog!  Every Tuesday we will be choosing themes that will challenge your creativity!  We hope you play along!

This week our challenge was to create Home Decor or a 3D Item... so I did both!  How adorable are these Halloween items.  Perfect for decorating your home or giving a little treat!


The adorable 3D pumpkins came from the Make It Now section in Cricut Design Space.  I used CTMH papers to create it because I love how thick and workable our cardstock is.

The little coffin is a treat gift holder my workshop attendees will be making instead of a card this month with their layouts.  I think it's so adorable.  It's on the Artiste Cricut Collection.  I used Nevermore Halloween paper along with Black Cardstock and Purple Shimmer Trim!

Products used in this project are as follows (click on the photo for availability of product):

   
   

 
Don't forget to check out the inspiration from the other designers over at Between The Folds Weekly Challenge... we hope you will play along!



Thursday, October 1, 2015

Halloween and Fall Nevermore Workshops are filling up fast!!! Sign up today!

Halloween doesn't have to be scary... and who doesn't love the beautiful colors of Fall!  Sign up today to complete these wonderful layouts and the adorable treat holder.


Let's take a closer look: 
LAYOUT 1 - All about Halloween!  Complete with an adorable glitter ghost in a haunted mansion!

  















LAYOUT 2 - Screams Fall and can also be used to scrap more Halloween pics... or perhaps your pics of the changing leaves!

















Here is a close up of the ADD ONS!  You do not need them to complete the layouts!

 
What is included:
For only $20, you will get to complete 2 two-page layouts and create a cute Treat Holder!  **If you would like the $5 BONUS Add-On Zoe Assortment or the Zoe Complements (or both), please plan on adding $5 for each item and let me know when you RSVP what you would like. Only 1 of each per person! 

All pieces are pre-cut and ready to assemble. All you need is your basic tool kit, including scissors, adhesive, glue dots, pop or foam dots.

REMAINING DATES this workshop will be offered are:
Thursday, 10/15/15 @ 5:30 pm
Thursday, 10/22/15 @ 5:30 pm
Tuesday, 10/27/15 @ 5:30 pm

If you are interested in attending one of my workshops, or if you would like to order a kit, please contact me at paperhugz@gmail.com.