Stampaganza!

Close to My Heart’s Stampaganza is here!

This means that for every 2 stamp sets you buy at regular price, you will get the 3rd one of equal or lesser value for FREE!

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Whether you like to use stamps in card making, scrapbooking, journaling, planning, or to create texture in art journaling or mixed media, we’ve got stamps for you!

Quick Rules:
1) FREE stamp will be the least expensive of the 3. So, if you choose two stamps at $17.95 each and one at $13.95, the $13.95 will be FREE!

2) If all three stamp sets are the same price, one will be FREE!

3) The only stamps NOT included are the Stamp of the Month, any Hostess Rewards stamps, any stamps in the Workshops on the Go, any included with Cricut cartridges AND the Animal Greetings stamp set that benefits Operation Smile.

4) Of course, you can purchase as many as you want for the deal!

5) Add all the stamps you want to your cart and the system AUTOMATICALLY figures out which ones are FREE! –

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Let me know if you have any questions. I will be glad to help you.

KS

DIY Ultimate Bundle

By now, you probably know that I am a big believer in the fact that we can do more than we think we can. We just have to be willing to give something a try and learn! I believe that is true for so many things, not just arts and crafts.

DIY ultimate bundle 05Do you ever look at the bare wall in a room, that tired and sagging couch, or a favorite piece of clothing that needs mending, and feel absolutely overwhelmed by the thought of tackling any of them?

Which one do you start with? And then once you’ve decided, how do you know which steps, instructions or advice to follow? Just getting to the point where you’re ready to start can often take so much time and effort!

It’s frustrating, because you know just how satisfying it can be to create something of your own – that sense of accomplishment and fulfillment can’t be beaten. What you need is for someone to pull together everything that you need to get started, to make it as easy and painless as possible.

Good news – when the Ultimate Bundles team created The Ultimate DIY Bundle, they had you in mind! The Ultimate DIY Bundle is your instant go-to library for a whole range of carefully curated DIY and crafting eBooks and eCourses.

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No more trawling through the internet looking for good-quality, easy-to-follow information and advice: it’s all right here! For the crazy low price of just $34.95, you get access to a carefully curated library of over 76 eBooks and eCourses from the world’s leading DIY and crafting bloggers – enabling you to pick a project and jump straight into it with confidence. It’s the perfect tool to skip the information overload and throw yourself straight into a new activity.

Hurry though! The Ultimate DIY Bundle will only be on sale for 6 days – from 8am EST on Wednesday, January 21 until 11.59pm EST on Monday, January 26.

You can buy with complete confidence because you’re covered by the Ultimate Bundles 30-day money-back guarantee. That means you have a full 30 days to enjoy all the eBooks and eCourses in the bundle, and if you don’t think they provided enough value, you’ll get a full refund.

The Ultimate DIY Bundle comes with 4 awesome bonuses, worth over $118. That’s 3x the price of the bundle alone! These include:

  • A free $15 Store Credit PLUS 8×10 Art Print from Hope Ink ($43 Value)
  • A free online class from Craftsy (up to $60 Value)
  • Free $15 store credit to Fawnsberg.com
  • Free sewing pattern PLUS a Premium Video Class from UpCraft Club ($19.99 Value)
  • Free, full digital copies of Where Women Create Magazine and Greencraft Magazine ($20 value) from Stampington and Co.

So, don’t miss your chance to grab The Ultimate DIY Bundle, and get 76 incredible eBooks and eCourses for just $34.95. All you need to do is take action by midnight on Monday, January 26!

This amazing deal ends in just…

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Pick up your copy right now, before it’s too late. Or, learn more here.

 

 

Disclosure: I have included affiliate links in this post. Read the fine print about this bundle and read the answers to frequently asked questions about the bundle.

Free Class for a New Year, New Planner

Have you been to one of Lain Ehmann’s free classes or “scrapinars” as she likes to call them? They are packed with information! Each month a special guest shares on a different topic. While these started out being primarily scrapbook related, many have morphed into things that are more artful, while still being applicable and interesting to scrappers!

I am anxious to see this month’s presentation, as I think it may be a bit like the enormously popular Facebook group, The Documented Life Project (in an extended memory keeping way).

While a beautiful planner may not give you more than 24 hours in the day, it can streamline your schedule and your memory-keeping. In this month’s free scrapinar, we’re welcoming the amazing Layle Koncar of Simple Stories!

December Free Scrapinar

Layle is known for her bold, colorful, eye-catching scrapbook and pocket pages… AND for her easy-to-follow, entertaining teaching style. She’s going to show us some of the latest trends in customizable planners, demonstrating how fun and gratifying it is to combine your stories with your day-to-day planner.

Here’s What You’ll Learn:

  • The latest products available for fun and colorful planners
  • How to make your planner do double-duty as a memory-keeping aid
  • Fun ways to use products you already own to customize your planner, pockets, and pages
  • … and more super time-saving tips!

While Layle will be sharing the new “Life… Documented” planner line from Simple Stories , she’ll be sharing ideas that can work with just about any planner or product line. You won’t want to miss this interactive, entertaining session. And as always, we’ll have time for YOUR questions. This scrapinar is the perfect kick-off to your 2015!

Click here to register for the free class. Even if you can’t attend live, you’ll have access to the replay for a limited time!

Cheers to YOUR Artful Adventures!

KS

Jazz Up Printables for Unique Cards

make it monday blog hop logoWelcome to another Make It Monday blog hop. If you came from Lisa Harris’ blog, you’re in the right spot! Isn’t her Santa’s Helpers Workshop brilliant? If you didn’t see her post, make sure you make it back to her blog!

Today’s Artful Adventure idea may come in handy, so take note! With all the printables that are available, why not use them to create something? You don’t even have to spend much time or effort on jazzing up a printable to make it unique. The point of using a printable is the fact that you should be able to just print it and be done. However, I’m not sure I could do that. I always want to add a touch that makes it unique and makes me feel like it a little more personalized.

The Creative Christmas Bundle has a number of printable items! Today is the last day the bundle is available for the special price of $29.99. I decided to use My Dream December digi kit by Margareta Carlsson. There are quite a few images to choose from in the kit, which is predominately red and white, with some pink and whites, as well. They are clean, crisp designs and I felt that any additions I made would be easy to spot.
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I simply printed out the image I wanted on nice printer paper. I usually try to keep a pack of presentation paper around for times like this, but I couldn’t find my pack! You usually get great color printing on presentation paper! Oh well, this will end up being more true to most of our lives — regular printer paper! The image was not resized, it is the original size of 3″x4″.

My Dream December image printed on printer paper.

My Dream December image printed on printer paper.

 

Next, I simply trimmed the image, and placed it on the card base to get an idea of how it would look. You can either use card stock, or make it easy on yourself and have a pack of cards and envelopes on hand.

Trimmed to add to a 4.25" x 5.5" card base.

Trimmed to add to a 4.25″ x 5.5″ card base.

Since I only wanted to print the image without resizing, it left quite a bit of border outside the image. I decided to dry emboss border lines in the white margins.

Scored using paper trimmer track and stylus.

Scored using paper trimmer track and stylus.

 

Dry embossed by scoring.

Dry embossed by scoring.

Gold ink was sponged in from the outer edge and gave more definition to the embossed lines.

Inked edges with gold ink; then adhere image to base.

Inked edges with gold ink; then adhere image to base.

I used Bonding Memories Broad Tip Glue Pen from Close To My Heart to adhere the image to the card base. The paper will not get all wet and wrinkled with this product, so it’s perfect for using since we are using a much lighter weight paper than card stock for the image.

To decorate the tree:

  • glue pen was used to add a bit of glue for glitter on the star
  • Stickles glitter glue was added along the lines of garland
  • Rhinestones were colored with a Shin-Han Touch Twin alcohol marker
  • Puffy white paint was used to add a bit more dimension and a snowy look to the ground.
Glitz and glimmer added to printable image.

Glitz and glimmer added to printable image.

 

Printable image embellished to create unique Christmas tree card.

Printable image embellished to create unique Christmas tree card.

 

Remember this is the last day to get your Creative Christmas Bundle.

15 Designers, 15 Projects, 1 Low Price!

Bundle Details

Now onto the next stop on this week’s Make It Monday blog hop! Pop over and see what Beth’s got up her sleeve this week. She is showing us how she is using products from the Creative Christmas Bundle in her December Daily album. In case you’re not familiar with December Daily, it is an album created to capture the memories of each day throughout December! Yep, just like it sounds! But before you go, I have one last thing to share with you today!


CYBER MONDAY DEAL from Close to My Heart!arrow

For the first time ever, Close To My Heart is offering a Cyber Monday Sale on Monday, December 1, 2014.

There has never been a better time to buy Close To My Heart’s exclusive Cricut® Collections

20% off, TODAY Only

Whether you love scrapbooking, cardmaking, or creating 3-D projects, our four exclusive Cricut® collections make the perfect addition to any craft room! Sale starts at midnight (MST) on December 1 and ends at 11:59 pm Monday night.

Each bundle contains 3 stamp sets which coordinate with the Cricut cartridge, and each one has other items included, depending on which bundle you select.

PLUS, with an order of $50, you are qualified to get the stamp of the month for just $5; and also a C or D sized stamp set for $10. That means a savings of about $35!


CTMH December 2014 Stamp of the Month

Here it is! The Creative Christmas Bundle!

 Are you pressed for time during the holidays?

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Do you want to make handmade gifts, cards, and scrapbook pages, but find it hard to find inspiration to help you get it all done NOW?

Have we got the solution for you!

Our Creative Christmas Bundle contains all the information, inspiration, and instruction you need to craft your most creative Christmas ever.

In this bundle you’ll learn how to:

  • Create easy, inexpensive gifts for everyone on your list
  • Spend more quality time with your family while counting down the days to Christmas
  • Make a beautiful December Daily album or Christmas Journal
  • Use cut files and your iPhone to create your own journal and filler cards for pocket-style scrapping
  • Upcycle everyday household items into stunning holiday projects
  • Use digital printables to create your own holiday greeting cards and scrapbook elements
  • Make custom photo gifts
  • Use your art supplies to create a unique Christmas journal
  • And so much more!

You’ll have the tools and inspiration to get started creating right away. Here’s what’s included:


Your December Solution

Digital scrapbooking bundle from Melissa Shanhun with BONUS audio and video inspiration and tutorials

Creative Christmas Bundle December Solution


My Dream December Printable Cards and Digital Overlays from Margareta Carlsson

Creative Christmas Bundle My Dream December Digipack


Whimsical Printable Christmas Cards

from Cara Vincens with BONUS postcard option and coupon code to The Hooting Pirate Etsy StoreCara Vincens Printable Christmas Cards


Advent Calendar and Activities

Printable content from Connie Hanks; with BONUS planner in both list and calendar formats

Creative Christmas Bundle Advent Calendar Pockets  and Activities


2015 Flower Calendar

Printable from Karen Fitting, with BONUS Artisan tutorial

Creative Christmas Bundle Floral Calendar


Let There Be Night

Silhouette Cross-stitch Patterns from Jen Weber

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12 Day Advent Envelope Project Tutorial

from Jen Wright;  with BONUS advent cards

Creative Christmas Bundle Advent Pockets


PaintShop Pro Calendar Making Class

from Carole Cassel

Creative Christmas Bundle Calendar Class


Santa’s Helpers Gift-making Workshop

from Lisa Harris

Creative Christmas Bundle Santas Helpers Workshop


iPhone Christmas Scrapbooking Class

from Beth Soler

Creative Christmas Bundle iScrap-n-Snap class


Art Journaling Basics Class

from Kristie Sloan at Artful Adventures

Art Journaling Basics online class with eBook bonus!


Pocket-style December Scrapping Cut Files

from Alison Day, Day Designs

Creative Christmas Bundle December Pocket Page Cut Files


An Upcycled Christmas Class

from Gina Zee, GinaZee.com

Creative Christmas Bundle Upcycled Christmas


Photo Gifts for the Holidays Class

from Mary Mosely and Jackie Lyals

Creative Christmas Bundle Photo Gifts Class


Be Jolly Digital Scrapbooking Collection Kit 

from Janet Carr

Creative Christmas Bundle Janet Carr

 


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FAQs

HOW WILL I RECEIVED THE PRODUCTS?

The products are delivered by instant download – no physical products will be shipped.

After purchasing you will receive an email with a link to download the products, including coupon codes to redeem the video classes.

HOW DO I USE THE PRODUCTS?

  • Purchase the bundle
  • Open the email titled Creative Christmas Bundle, Here’s Your Bundle!
  • Download the Creative Christmas Bundle.zip file
  • Unzip the file (this will be done automatically in Safari, or simply right click and select Extract all…)
  • Inside will be 15 folders, one for each designer’s contribution
  • Open the PDFs with the details on how to complete the project or access the classes.
  • Watch the videos
  • Print the patterns/printables/projects of your choice
  • Enjoy creating your Christmas!

HOW DO I OPEN THE PRINTABLES?

  • Unzip the main Creative Christmas Bundle.zip file
  • Within each folder will be the relevant files for each project.
  • Simply print the PDFs and JPEG files at home or use your favourite photo processor to print them professionally.

HOW DO I REDEEM MY CLASSES?

  • Unzip the main Creative Christmas Bundle.zip file
  • Within each folder will be the relevant files for each class.
  • Open the PDF for the class you want to redeem and the instructions for redeeming it, plus any coupon codes will be inside.

HOW CAN I GET HELP?

Email Lisa info@scrapbookbundles.com

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