The Scrap Diva

Studio J Play Date!

2011-02-08T07:38:00.000-08:00

Have you been intrigued by Studio J? Come over to my house on Tuesday February 15 for a Studio J Play Date! We will be playing with Studio J on the big screen. Bring your laptop if you want to play along for some hands on fun. RSVP by the 14th. Also, if you purchase a one year Studio J membership, you will receive one of our new Chipboard 12x12 albums free from me! Hope to see you there!

February Deals!

2011-02-04T03:21:00.000-08:00

Welcome to February! It's so exciting this month with Close To My Heart! There are two fantastic specials happening this month. One for new consultants, and one for Studio J Members!

Have you been looking for a way to supplement your scrapbooking habit? Would you like to earn the latest scrapbooking products for free? Look no further! This month, you can join the CTMH family for a great deal. How does it work? Purchase a New Consultant Kit in the month of February, and earn your $140 kit fee back for free within three months. We have a great program for getting your business going called Straight To The Top (STTT). This is how the plan works:

Have $330 in retail sales in your first month and receive $30 in select product credit (that's worth two paper packs!).

When you have $1330 in retail sales in your first three months (whatever you did in the first month counts towards this), you will get an additional $80 free (this could be worth a ton of stuff, including blocks, inks, stamps, paper, stickease, and cardstock)!

Plus, when you get both of those, CTMH is refunding your kit free. That means with a little effort, you could get $330 in free product plus over $250 back in your pocket.

The monthly minimums to stay active are really reasonable, only $330 in retail sales per quarter. Your discount would come off of that. What it breaks down to is an order to reach the Stamp of the Month ($110) every month, and you will stay active. If this sounds awesome to you, click here!

Want to try something different? How about Studio J? This month when you become a three month (only $33) or a 12 month member ($110), there are great rewards in store. Purchase 9 layouts, get one free! This is how it breaks down:

As a member, you already get awesome rewards, such as exclusive patterns and papers, 50% discount on the cost of the layout plus free shipping once per month on at least 10 layouts. The cost is comparable to traditional scrapbooking. Each two page layout costs only $7.25.

How much do you spend printing photos? These layouts come from CTMH, who prints them on professional photographic paper, and they match all 60 exclusive colors that we have. That means you can do the base layout with paper and photos, and embellish them when they arrive at your door.

Add February's deal into that, and save even more! So you still get your ten layouts shipped for free, but you are only paying for 9! Plus with each layout, you get a free JPEG image to print additional copies of your pages.

This is an awesome way to fill up Grandma's scrapbook of all the things the kids are doing. Click here to try Studio J for free!

Stash Sale: Let's Make A Deal!

2011-01-05T08:30:00.000-08:00

Hey scrappers, want to play Let's Make A Deal? I'd really like to move some of this stuff out of my stash (I want new CTMH goodies....)! Make me an offer on your favorite lot!

Update: Stash Sale

2010-12-31T14:57:00.000-08:00

Hey everyone, the two Thickers Lot's have been purchased! There is still tons of good lots available!

Update on the Stash Sale!

2010-12-30T21:47:00.000-08:00

So the following lots have been sold:

My Minds Eye Lot #2

October Afternoon Lot #3

Prima Flowers

Maya Road Chipboard Set

Bazzill Chips

Fancy Pants Lot #1

All other items are still available, you can comment here or email me.

Boxing Week Clearance!!

2010-12-30T13:42:00.000-08:00

I have cleaned out my stash!! Pictured below are various lots of scrapbooking supplies, some new and some partially enjoyed! I have attempted to put coordinating supplies together so that you have a variety of products to complete your projects. Feel free to make a reasonable offer on these sets. If you require shipping, let me know here and I will get a quote for you. Most packages within Canada that are 12x12 are around $13 to ship. Email me with the items you would like, I accept cash, credit or Paypal. Happy Shopping!

My Minds Eye Lot #1 $60

Over 30 sheets of double sided paper from Just Dreamy, Just Dreamy 2, Abbey Road and Bloom and Grow, at least 3 die cut papers, plus a ton of die cut shapes, journalling spots and frames plus scraps. Perfect for all little girl pages!

My Mind's Eye Lot #2 $45

20+ sheets of double sided paper, one sheet of die cuts, assorted die cuts from the Just Dreamy and Just Dreamy 2 lines (probably at least 20 of them) and a few embellishments from the Abbey Road Stomp line, plus scraps. Some of the sheets are glittered and are not double sided. Great value and versatility here!

Misc. Lot #1 $45

Little Yellow Bicycle, Kaisercraft, SEI, Imaginisce, Doodlebug & Cloud 9 Design

10+ sheets of patterned paper, one sheet of light purple lace paper, one package of LYB brads, one partially used pkg of LYB glitter brads, five pkgs of Imaginisce, Kaisercraft and Bazzill paper flowers, three pkgs of Doodlebug brads, one partially used sheet of SEI epoxy stickers, three partially used pkgs of Doodlebug double sided stickers (to use with glitter or flock), two pkgs of Cloud 9 embellishments and one pkg of Making Memories metal embellishments plus scraps.

Misc. Lot #2 $45

Scenic Route, Kaisercraft and Bazzill Flowers, Doodlebug & Prima

15+ sheets of paper from Scenic Route, Prima and Piggy Tales (some are double sided),

three sheets of die cuts (one is partially used), one sheet of turquoise lace paper, two My Minds Eye transfer titles, 7 pkgs of paper flowers from Kaisercraft and Bazzill, four unused pkgs of Doodlebug brads, one partially used pkg of Doodlebug brads and one box of glittered orange alphabet chipboard (only three letters used). Plus any assorted scraps that go along with these products.

October Afternoon Lot #1 $45

Daydream and Road Trip

12+ sheets of patterned paper, two sheets of alphabet stickers (one or two letters may have been used), two sheets of partially used die cuts, one sheet of stickers (one sticker has been used), one pkg of Bazzill Corduroy brads, one pkg of embellishment cards and 5 flexible embellishments. Also includes the scraps.

October Afternoon Lot #2 $45

Weathervane and Fly a Kite

14+ sheets of double sided patterned paper, one unused sheet of alphabet stickers, two partially used sheets of alphabet stickers, one pkg of buttons, three sheets of stickers (some may have been used), two partially used sheets of die cuts, and a sheet of partially used embellishment stickers plus scraps.

October Afternoon Lot #3 $45

Cherry Hill, Ducks in a Row and Detours

12+ sheets of patterned paper, two die cut sheets (some shapes have been used), two sheets of die cut journaling spots (some have been used also), three partially used sheets of stickers (some have only one or two missing), one gently used stamp set, two sheets of NIP alphabet stickers, four sheets of partially used alphabets, one NIP Ducks in a Row Cards, one pkg of buttons, four flexible embellishments plus scraps.

Basic Grey Lot #1 $50

Wisteria

12+ sheets of patterned paper, three unused chipboard shapes and alphabets, one partially used alphabet, one stamp set, two unused rub-ons and a package of brads. Includes all the useable scraps.

Basic Grey Lot #2 $40

Lime Rickey and Lemonade

Over 15 12x12 papers, two unused stamp sets, one NIP brad assortment, three different sets of partially used chipboard shapes and alphabets, NIP Bazzill Just the Edge in Orange, one book of NIP rub-ons plus the scraps.

Prima Flowers Lot $25

6 packages of unused flowers and leaves, 4 NIP Rub-ons and one package of partially used flowers.

Fancy Pants Lot #1

Delight and Fly a Kite $25

7 sheets of double sided paper, three transparencies, two packages of buttons, two NIP rub-ons, book of journaling spots (2 or 3 have been removed), two partial rub-ons, one set of chipboard shapes and all the scraps.

Fancy Pants Lot #2 $25

Rough and Tough, Daily Grind and Little Sprout

There are 10+ double sided papers, one transparency, two lengths of ribbon, one set of chipboard shapes, one package of buttons (there may be some missing), one clear stamp set, four NIP rub-ons, two partially used rub-ons and a book of journaling spots with only one page removed (not shown). You will also receive the scraps from these lines,

some of them are 3/4 of a page

Bazzill Chips $10

Maya Road Chipboard $15

Frames and Brackets, Build-a-Flower

2 Alphabets

Thicker's #1 ~ $20

Thicker's #2 ~ $20

#054. Snow Angels

2010-08-13T16:23:00.000-07:00

Snow Angels by Erin Aumack

I like this one, I really do. It was one of my first attempts at the WOTG (Workshops On The Go) program with CTMH, and I fell in love with them. It's take me a while to finish it, but there it is.

All supplies are CTMH.

#053. San Antonio River Walk

2010-08-13T16:21:00.001-07:00

San Antonio River Walk by Erin Aumack

This is another not so liked one. It was awesome, until I hand journalled across the bottom of the right hand page without first drawing journalling lines. So I covered it up, and re-did it on the blue paper, but forgot the lines. I think, however, I learned my lesson: always draw guide lines.....

All Supplies are from the CTMH Miracle Kit.

#052. Stuck

2010-08-13T16:17:00.001-07:00

Stuck by Erin Aumack

Okay, I hate this one. It so did not turn out how I intended. I did learn a few things though: regular ink does not go over pigment ink very well, and never try to edge chipboard with a marker, it just doesn't work. You see, what happened was, I wanted the letters to be white with just a little pop of color on the edges. But I'm not so good with the marker, which missed the edge a couple of times. So then I tried putting white pigment ink over the mistake, which made it worse. Then I colored over them. I should have just done something different, but I had already invested the effort into the crappy looking letters. So although this is a really ugly layout, I'm determined to still put it in the album. I think. Maybe.

Supplies: Patterned paper: My Mind's Eye, Cardstock, chipboard, ink, paper flowers, sparkles: CTMH.

#051. Swim 2010

2010-08-13T16:15:00.001-07:00

Swim 2010 by Erin Aumack

I wanted something to remember their first swimming lessons with, so I attached this layout to a 12x12 True Fit Folio, essentially a file folder. Inside it, I put their little report cards from their first swimming lessons. They didn't match the color scheme, but this is a great way to keep them. I also really liked the red glitter letters, it really pops the red boat they are playing with.

All supplies CTMH except for the Thickers Glitter Alpha Stickers.

#050. No Rules

2010-08-13T16:12:00.001-07:00

No Rules by Erin Aumack

This one is from the Caboodle WOTG. It's an interesting color combo, but I like how it's fun and playful.

All supplies are CTMH.

#049. Together is the best place to be

2010-08-13T16:10:00.000-07:00

Together is the best place to be by Erin Aumack

Can you tell I'm in finish up mode? This one as well is from the Topstitch WOTG. Just some random shots from our road trip. I don't know if I like it.

All supplies CTMH.

#048. Her Blankie

2010-08-13T16:08:00.001-07:00

Her Blankie by Erin Aumack

This was a layout from the Topstitch WOTG, and I also love how this one turned out. Let me tell you, it was an awful bedtime experience in the hotel in Houston, but after she finally conked out, she was so adorable.

All supplies CTMH except for the glitter alphas, they are from Making Memories and the Thickers alpha stickers.

#047. Self Portrait

2010-08-13T16:03:00.001-07:00

Self Portrait by Erin Aumack

I totally love how this one turned out. I wasn't sure about the Autumn Terracotta cardstock, but I think it works with the blue and turquoise. Plus I got to use up some ribbon that was hanging around, and that really cute pretend mustache.

Supplies used: Cardstock, ink, badge button accents: CTMH; Patterned paper: My Mind's Eye; Chipboard alphas, heart: Basic Grey and Thickers; ribbon, brads: unknown.

$2, $4, $6 for 8, It's YOU We Appreciate!!

2010-08-03T12:56:00.000-07:00

Are you scrapbooking on a budget? Or looking for ways to stretch your creative dollar? Look no further than Close To My Heart's $2 $4 $6 sale!

For 8 days, August 4 - August 11, check out myctmh website for amazing deals on current and retired paper packets, kits and stickers. You'll find an amazing selection of sale items. Your purchases from this promotion can also apply to this months Stamp of the Month, called Something Splendid.

So check out the sale, starting August 4, 2010 at 9 am. All items are while supplies last!

Playing catch-up....

2010-07-21T19:29:00.000-07:00

So I'm playing catch-up with my layouts, and there are more to come. Life is just busy. Stay tuned for more......

Erin

#046. Swing

2010-07-21T19:24:00.000-07:00

Swing by Erin Aumack

Emilie loves the swings, and on this particular occasion, she was in fine form. And I totally love this paper. It's a Die Cuts With a View paper stack, and it's great for outdoor photos.

Supplies: Patterned paper and cardstock tag: DCWV; large alpha stickers: Thickers; tiny alpha stickers: Jenni Bowlin Studios; journalling spot and cardstock: CTMH.

#045. Island Beauty

2010-07-21T19:22:00.000-07:00

Island Beauty by Erin Aumack

When I first created this layout, I left the title out because I couldn't decide on something. But then I came across these fabulous glittery letters from my LSS. I love them. They totally made the layout pop out.

Digital Layout: Studio J; Thickers Alpha Stickers.

#044. Pacific Evening

2010-07-21T19:20:00.000-07:00

Pacific Evening by Erin Aumack

I got a chance to catch up on a trip from 5 years ago to Hawaii. It was easy to just drag and drop the photos into the Studio J software. I also added some stamped embellishments.

All supplies CTMH.

#043. Bon Voyage

2010-07-21T19:19:00.001-07:00

Bon Voyage by Erin Aumack

Here's another Studio J layout, with a little extra embellishments. I like how the additional brads give it the extra pop.

All supplies CTMH.

#042. Mario Kitty

2010-07-21T19:15:00.001-07:00

Mario Kitty by Erin Aumack

More of the psycho cat. She's a gamer....

Supplies ~ Cardstock, ribbon, ink: CTMH; Patterned paper: October Afternoon; Thickers alpha stickers, Doodlebug Design brads.

#041. Wet Pet...

2010-07-21T19:12:00.001-07:00

Wet Pet by Erin Aumack

Our cat is weird. Like really weird. She got into the bubble bath before the kids could, and jumped out real quick. And she was soggy. And wet. I couldn't help recall one of the silly poems by Dr. Seuss from One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish. It fit perfectly.

Patterned paper, epoxy stickers: SEI; Thickers Alpha Stickers, unknown cardstock.

#040. Alberta Bound

2010-07-21T19:09:00.001-07:00

Alberta Bound by Erin Aumack

We went on a two week road trip last winter, all the way from Houston, TX to Okotoks, AB. I took a photo through the windshield every time the topography changed, to document our trip home. I was inspired by an article in the Summer Canadian Scrapbooker magazine by the Paul Brandt song "Alberta Bound". And this is what came about. I love it, I was able to use up those super cute chipboard trees from Maya Road.

All supplies CTMH except the chipboard trees, which are from Maya Road.

#039. Snow Dog

2010-07-21T18:30:00.000-07:00

Snow Dog by Erin Aumack

My dog is hilarious. She loves the snow, what a goof!

All supplies are CTMH (Aspen Paper Packet and Stickease).

Fall Crop Til You Drop

2010-07-14T11:32:00.000-07:00

Ready to have another chance to scrap without interruptions? The next Crop Til You Drop is planned for Friday September 24 and Saturday September 25 at the Lakeview Inn in Okotoks. I'll be sending out the email with the details this week, but mark it down in your calendar, you won't want to miss it! Gourmet catering, fun goodie bags, treats and over 14 hours of scrapping time! Learn some new techniques in the workshop on Friday night (this will be my regularly scheduled workshop but at a different location) and get set up for a full day of scrapping starting at 9 am on Saturday! Not on my email list? Send me a note and I'll make sure you're on it! Also each guest will be receiving the new Fall/Winter Idea Book from Close to My Heart. Stay tuned for pre-order specials that you can receive at the crop!