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Scrapbook Challenge 75 – Fancy Folds with Cherry-O

Helen — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 23:51:38 +0000

I’m sure you’ve been wondering…Helen, where’s your Heart 2 Heart Challenge this week…well, with my trip and getting caught up…I decided to incorporate the Heart 2 Heart Challenge into this week’s Scrapbook Challenge – consider it a two-for-one!

The Heart 2 Heart Challenge is to use include fancy folds on your card or other projects. I create a series of interlocking box pleats in two directions to come up with my own “folded paper” that I could use on this scrapbook layout.

This is the Color Celebration pattern on page 30 of the Cherish How-To Book. Since the fancy folded section is more decoration…I didn’t want to hide it behind photos, so this layout gives it a chance to shine.

The fancy folded section has lots of depth to it. To balance that, I popped up the Sweet Leaf photo mats, which gave me the ability to create a little pocket for a pull-out journaling block. I’m thinking this will be a great place to put some of our scoresheets from playing the game May I?

Speaking of May I…which is a version of contract rummy, for the title, I had to get creative. The stamp set I was using didn’t have a question mark. I looked at the alphabet and numbers with a creative eye and realized I could use the number 2 and mask off the bottom, then use the period for the bottom of the question mark! Hooray!

I know…you’re saying Helen…tell us HOW to do those folds….okay, okay…on with the tutorial.

Tutorial

Start with a 12″ x 12″ piece of Tulip cardstock. On a diagonal, score at 1.5″ from the corner and at 1/4″ from that score. Tip: Work on the reverse side of the Versamat to have something soft underneath for scoring.

Repeat completely across the paper. Now, alternately fold up or down (if you do origami, it would be valley and mountain folds). Tip: I used a quilting ruler which has 45 degree angle lines on it, making it perfect to line up with the outer edges of the cardstock. Your piece will look like this. Now, open up and lay flat.

Repeat making diagonal score lines in the opposite direction, such that the lines cross the previous lines. Now fold all those scores as before….and then, for the fun part…fold all scores such that you have a piece like this…

While you could use a very strong adhesive to maintain the folds, I opted to give the piece more interest by adding brads at the intersections. Tip: Make sure you’re using the piercing tool foam mat underneath to pierce the holes. To make the brad prongs completely flat, after opening the prongs, use the back end of the piercing tool to push on the center of the open prongs and they’ll go flat!

I went through and put brads on the entire folded piece of cardstock before cutting it. I was able to get both 4″ x 8″ pieces for this scrapbook layout from the ONE folded piece. It really is amazing at how much the 12″ x 12″ piece of cardstock will shrink as a result of all the folds. Take a look here for other fold ideas…and to share YOUR creation!

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Do you like using page maps or page sketches…email me for free sample PDFs of the CTMH How-To Books to try. And…if you’re big into card making, there are how-to books for that too!

For those in my Get More Done club or who have done my Cherry-O Scrapbook Workshop, you can recreate this layout using the patterned papers left in your kit – you will need additional solid cardstock.

Materials:

CTMH Cherry-O Level 2 Paper Pack X7123B
CTMH Friendship Alphabet Large E1016
CTMH Chocolate Grosrain Ribbon
CTMH Brads Metal Assortment Z1217 – I used the Antique Copper Brads
CTMH Chocolate Ink Pad Z2111
CTMH Foam Tools Z1090
CTMH 3D Foam Tape Z1151 – to pop some of the die-cuts

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Triple Play is available August 15 – September 30 or while supplies last…best of all…you can purchase this outright or get it at a discount or even FREE! Call me to schedule your September date. Read more about Triple Play here.

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Pull out some OTHER papers and see what YOU come up with using this pattern. Have fun playing with this layout. I’d love to see what you create!

1.Post the photos on my Facebook Fan Page – you can upload them into the photo album there.
2.Post the photos on your Facebook Wall or in your Facebook Photo Album – friend me so I can see them. In the description, put a link to the scrapbook challenge.
3.Post on a public blog, and link here.
4.Post them on Splitcoaststampers (SCS). For the keywords, please put: HOSSC75 and CTMH.
When you leave your comments, make sure you let us know where we can see YOUR creation!

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Contact me if you’d like to know more about my no commitment Kit of the Month or my Get More Done Club where you can earn added perks!

You can purchase any of the products you see here or find out more about becoming a CTMH Consultant and a member of my team, the Smile Patrol on my website:http://heleno.myctmh.com.

CTMH September SOTM Blog Hop & Tutorial

Helen — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 01:00:57 +0000

Something thrilling is going on…the CTMH September Stamp of the Month blog hop…and I’m sure there are a bunch of Hooligans that you’re going to run into along the way.

Grab a cup of your favorite beverage, sit back and join us on a journey of amazing things you can do with this stamp set. There are over 60 CTMH Consultants joining in on the fun…that’s a LOT of ideas that YOU can take and duplicate with this fun stamp set. If you arrived here from Melissa’s blog you’re on the right path.

The count called to me to play…and play I did, with a variety of ways to stamp & color him. In the end, heat embossing won out – with a touch of glitter and twinkle brads, I’m pleased with the light-hearted aspect of this card.

Materials:

CTMH Thriller D1442 – the September Stamp of the Month
CTMH Hooligans Level 2 Paper Pack
CTMH Twinkle Brads Z1220
CTMH Inks in Gypsy, Sunset, Pear, Sunflower and Sky
CTMH Bonding Memories Glue Z553
CTMH Prisma Glitter Z134
CTMH 3D-Foam Tape Z1151
Versamark Ink Pad Z891
CTMH Black Embossing Powder Z670
CTMH Blending Pen 3174

Tutorial follows…

For those that want to skip the tutorial, ”hop” on over to my friend Kathleen’s blog to see what she’s created.

If you get lost along the way…here’s the complete list of all hoppers.

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Tutorial:

Using Versamark ink and the Count stamp – stamp on a scrap of White Daisy cardstock. While ink is still wet, pour Black Embossing Powder over image. Remove excess and set with heat tool. Tip: I like to use a small paintbrush to remove any stray embossing powder. Tip: Do not handle the face of the paper you’re going to be embossing to prevent finger oils from getting on the paper…which will grab the embossing powder. Tip: Heat the image until the embossing powder changes to shiny…if you overheat it, the paper will absorb the embossing powder and it will lose it’s shine.

Using a sponge dauber, ink around the edges of the embossed image using Gypsy ink. Cut out.

Using a Blending Pen and various inks (Sunflower, Pear, Sunset and Sky), pick up ink from either the ink pad directly or the lid…that’s my preference. Tip: With the ink pad closed, gently squeeze the lid so it touches the ink pad – it will pick up ink that you can grab with the blending pen or a waterbrush. Tip: To clean your blending pen…just scrub the tip on a piece of scratch paper until it is clear.

The Lagoon card base is 4.5″ x 4.5″. Using 3D Foam Tape, adhere the embossed image to the reverse side of the Gypsy dot (revers is a percentage of Sunset). Tip: 3D Foam Tape can just be torn with your fingers…so easy!

Add two green Twinkle brads to the top right. The Black cardstock strip is 0.5″ x 4.5″ and is covered with Prisma Glitter. First coat the strip with Bonding Memories Glue, then apply the Prisma Glitter. Tip: Attach the strip to the card first will make it easier. Use the Bonding Memories smaller glue pen for more control. Keep a damp paper towel handy to pick up errant glitter.

Now… ”hop” on over to my friend Kathleen’s blog to see what she’s created.

CTMH September SOTM Blog Hop List

Helen — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 21:27:31 +0000

Here’s the complete list of all the participants in the CTMH September Blog Hop. Most participants used the new Hooligans paper pack, as that is a perfect tie-in to Halloween…so, where that’s the case, I didn’t indicate what papers were used, I only made note when it was something other than the Hooligan papers & color scheme.

Thank you to all who let me know that providing this list is a valuable resource for you – I appreciate knowing that it’s useful.

Helen Onulak	Square card with Count & Glitter Technique
Kathleen Androlewicz	5 x 7 Card with Count
Lori Miller	Treat Bag
Kristie Herdener	Magnifique Card and Skull Card with Torn Hole
Chris Shouse	Skull with Brayered Background, Blues
Sarita Schraeder	Mask using Random Stamping
Brae Montgomery	Clear Card with Skull, Pear & Black
Nancy Brown	Spring Card with Black Glitter
Sylvia Jacquot	Skull Card using You Rock
Krista Ritskes	Three Cards using in non-Halloween ways
Georgia Hauglid	Skull Bag with Tag
Shannon Pelletier	Variety of Projects (banner, candle, hat & more)
Dawn Ross	Scary Halloween with Hidden Skull (Wishes: Geometric)
Debra Van Patten	Skull Card using Glitter/Embossing Powder Mix (Wishes: Bullseye)
Carla Ironside	Sponged Skull Image using You Rock
Annette Green	Skull/Frame Tag and Skull Wing Card
Kimberly Smith	Skull Wing Card
Barbra Otten	Covered Nugget Treats
Melissa Laverty	Scrapbook Layout
Laurie Newton	Skull Card with masked edge (Originals: Background Bar)
Jody Gustafson	Variety of Bags & Tags
Jenifer Benner	Count card
Terrie Dodd	Decorated Candy Jar
Katy Donaldson	Girly Skull Card using Notebook
Jen Rubio	Skull Card (Wishes: Cubed Collage)
Lori Brown	Set of Party Invitations, Buffet Cards and Treat Bags
Kathy Lickenbrock	Skull Card with Heart background
Mary Eisen	Skull Clear Card
Michelle Loncar	Tall Count Card and Skull Card
Dawn Heuft	Two Cards, one with Count, one with Skull
Judy Burger	Skull Card with Glitter/Embossing Background
Alison Mullen	Candy Bar pocket using Door Hanger
Teri Baxter	Firey Skull Card
Michelle Nist	Coffin Box with Cards
Tammy Lea Pinchard	Skull Card with Oval
Beth Naumann	Skull Card with Liquid Glass Eye Patch
Shirley Ross	Skull Clear Card using Embossed Layers with Sparkle Eye
Haley Dyer	Skull Card with Circles
Jamia Bankhead	Winged Skull Treat Holder and Count Card
Pamela O’Connor	Mini Treat Box
Kami Welter	Count Circle Card (Wishes: Simple Statement)
Shannon Buck	Skull Card – Cranberry & Black
Wanda Riley	Count Create-a-Shade Card
Cindy Appleman	Skull Card with Twinkle Brad Eye
Jen Patrick	Count Card with Scored Card Base
Adeline Brill	Scrapbook Layout
Melinda Everitt	Skull Card Embossed with Desert Sand & Black & Bleach Technique
Traci Godbee	Candy Bag Toppers
Angela Tutton	Bamboo Skull Card
Sheila Bennett	Winged Skull using Magnifique
Misty Jackson	Candle Wrapper
Susan Brooks	Winged Skull Stamped Tag with Clear Card as Treat Bag
Lori Leng	Skull Candy Box Sleeve
Antoinette Herrin	Count with Brayered Background & Moon
Jill Lucas	Pink & Black Notebook
Amy Edwards	Skull Card (Originals: Triple the Fun)
Caren Goldstein	Skull Card (Wishes: Up in the Corner)
Wendy Fording	Skull Halloween Treat Bags
Toni Hinchcliffe	Count Card with lots of layers
Angela Garcia	Skull Card with Quilted Section
Jean McNulty	Count Clear Card with Springy Bat
Doreen Guilfoyle	Paper Pieced Count Card
Jenna Thomas	Count Goodie Holder
Carol Harris	Skull stamped on Transparency with the back painted
Katherine Schmitt	Skull Card
Melissa Robinson	Skull with Chalk Popping

Scrapbook Challenge 74 – Magically Moments Indeed!

Helen — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 09:10:09 +0000

I am having so much fun travelling cross-country with two of my three boys – Robert & Kenneth. We’re driving Robert’s car out to Washington…state that is…for college. One of the highlights of our trip – a stop at one of Rick Bayless’ restaurants, XOCO (pronounced cho-ko).

I used a set of Reflections patterns found in Studio J – this is something new that’s been recently added…so exciting! These are the Sidebar – Photo Accent and Sidebar – Balancing Act patterns.

A couple Studio J tips for you:

You can resize an object, then use copy & paste to use it over and over again.
You can change the color of your text to match your papers.
You can use coordinating colors of cardstock and embellishments that aren’t in the featured kit — like the Bamboo cardstock for my bases & the journaling block.
And…you can change a journaling spot to a photo – I did that to be able to use the XOCO awning as my title for the website.

Do you like using page maps or page sketches…email me for free sample PDFs of the CTMH How-To Books to try. And…if you’re big into card making, there are how-to books for that too!

You can recreate this layout using the Magic Moments level 2 paper pack and My Stickease, plus Sweet Leaf ribbons and assorted color brads. Or…just play in Studio J!

Speaking of Studio J…starting September 1st, you’ll be able to get discounted layouts with a Studio J membership.

Question for you…I’m looking into hosting an online class for using Studio J – would you be interested? Please leave me a comment about what you’d like to learn.

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Pull out some OTHER papers and see what YOU come up with using this pattern. Have fun playing with this layout. I’d love to see what you create!

1.Post the photos on my Facebook Fan Page – you can upload them into the photo album there.
2.Post the photos on your Facebook Wall or in your Facebook Photo Album – friend me so I can see them. In the description, put a link to the scrapbook challenge.
3.Post on a public blog, and link here.
4.Post them on Splitcoaststampers (SCS). For the keywords, please put: HOSSC74 and CTMH.
When you leave your comments, make sure you let us know where we can see YOUR creation!

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Contact me if you’d like to know more about my no commitment Kit of the Month or my Get More Done Club where you can earn added perks!

You can purchase any of the products you see here or find out more about becoming a CTMH Consultant and a member of my team, the Smile Patrol on my website:http://heleno.myctmh.com.

Stitching on a Card

Helen — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 05:21:15 +0000

Stitching on cards or scrapbook layouts can add such a beautiful touch – whether it’s real stitching using Embroidery Floss or faux stitching using stamps.

After creating the Scrapbook Challenge layout last week, I had enough scraps left to make a card. I added cardstock for the card base and the Indian Corn Blue cardstock.

I really love the flower in the Triple Play mini album stamp set and it makes a great focal point.

Using Indian Corn Blue, stamp the large flower off to the corner of a 2.5″ x 2.5″ panel. Using Desert Sand, stamp the leaves. Using Indian Corn Blue and second generation stamping, stamp the sentiment and the center of the flower. Using Desert Sand, stamp the “faux stitching” along the tan border.

For added interest for the flower, pierce holes through each open area. Now create French Knots. Tip: When making French Knots on cardstock, come up through the hole, wrap the floss around the needle three times, hold taut and put the needle back through the same hole…keep holding tension on the floss until the needle pulls the rest of the floss through the wraps and voila – a perfect French Knot!

The Heart 2 Heart challenge this week is to use stitching on your project. I’d love to see what you create!

Materials:

CTMH Triple Play stamp set and scraps
CTMH Inks in Indian Corn Blue and Desert Sand – come in the Triple Play mini album kit
CTMH Embroidery Floss Blue & Purple Assortment Z1093

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There’s a prize drawing this week – so get stitchy…and head on over to the Heart 2 Heart Challenges blog and you’ll find all the rules for playing along!

CTMH Autumn/Winter New Product Blog Hop & Tutorial

Helen — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 01:00:17 +0000

There’s nothing more exciting then opening a new Idea Book and seeing all the new products…wait, there is something more exciting…seeing all those new products used in fabulous artwork! We’re celebrating the Autumn/Winter 2010 CTMH Idea Book with a bang – a New Product Blog Hop. If you came from my friend Georgia’s blog, you’re on the right track! If you’re just joining in…grab a cup of your favorite beverage, a notebook & pen (so you can jot down your wish list)…then, sit back and savor the eye candy!

I love cute monsters…I do…really, I do. Maybe it’s because I have three boys?!? Anyhow, there’s a absolutely adorable monster set that I just had to play with. Isn’t he precious? This also uses the new papers from the Hooligans Level 2 Paper Pack and the Pear Mini-Medley Accents Collection.

With the Autumn/Winter Idea 2010 Idea Book, CTMH is introducing 8 new colors in the Summer Pallete: Smoothie, Gypsy, Pear, Lagoon, Pacifica, Sunset, Sky and Cotton Candy.

Here are three of the new colors that I’ll be using for this project.

Using the edge of the ink pad, swipe stripes of color in small patches on a piece of Pear cardstock.

Repeat using Gypsy and Lagoon.

Now…use that for the base of the card.

All pieces are edges using Gypsy ink.

Stamp the monster using Black ink on a scrap of White Daisy cardstock. Using a Blending Pen, pick up color from an ink pad…or squish the ink pad lid to the pad (it’s flexible so you can do this), and then pick up the ink from the lid. Cut out the moster. Attach to card using 3D Foam Tape.

Materials:

Party Animals Stamp Set D1437
Hooligans Level 2 Paper Pack X7129B
Pear Mini-Medley Accent Collection Z1339
CTMH Inks: Gypsy Z2190, Lagoon Z2195, Pear Z2197, Sunset Z2191 and Archival Black 44751
CTMH Blending Pen 3174
CTMH 3D Foam Tape Z1151
CTMH Wishes How-To Book 9033

I know, at this point you’re saying – Helen, we know you LOVE the products…PLEASE …tell us how to get a new Idea Book! Simple – just email me for information on how to purchase or get one free.

Now…hop on over to Beth’s blog to see what she’s come up with!

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A few friendly reminders:

The Triple Play mini album kit is still available.
If you have many items on your wish list…let’s get together with your friends to paper craft & give you an opportunity to EARN FREE products…including earning the Triple Play mini album kit free.
Email me to get your CTMH Autumn/Winter 2010 Idea Book.

CTMH New Product Blop Hop List

Helen — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 15:35:14 +0000

We’re going to have a GREAT time showing you lots of new ideas and…new products! Here’s the complete list of everyone that will be joining in on the fun – starting August 27 at 7PM MST (that’s 9PM ET, 8 PM CT and 6PM PT) – hope you’ll join in and leave comments along the way letting everyone know how much you appreciate the hop!

Erin Herring http://tazzygirl2000.blogspot.com
Wendy Kessler www.MyScrapbookingBlog.com
Meredith Burgess http://Meredithburgess.blogspot.com
Carla Ironside http://carlacreates.blogspot.com
Georgia Hauglid http://inkygeorgia.blogspot.com
Helen Onulak http://www.hookedonstamping.com
Beth Naumann www.bethscreativeblock.blogspot.com
LaJeania Hicks www.scraptilyoudrop.blogspot.com
Sheila Bennett http://sheila-bennett.blogspot.com
Traci Tanimura www.creativetraci.blogspot.com
Lisa Stenz http://www.lisascreativecorner.blogspot.com
Heather Hunt www.creativecoconut08.blogspot.com
Lori Scott http://scrapinglori.blogspot.com
Kimberly Smith www.verykimberry.blogspot.com
Jessica Moore http://jessicaspaperpetals.blogspot.com
Cindy Leek www.paperspadsandpictures.blogspot.com
Haley Dyer http://inkyscrapper.blogspot.com
Wendy Fording http://papercreationsbywendy.blogspot.com
Antoinette Herrin www.GodblessyourART.blogspot.com
Jennifer Kraynak http://whatchadoin-jennifer.blogspot.com
Laurie Newton http://www.scrapsfromthebeach.blogspot.com
Kathleen Rensel http://scrapbookaddictkath.blogspot.com
Adeline Brill www.adeline-brill.blogspot.com
Melinda Everitt http://ifyoublingittheywillcome.blogspot.com
Teri Baxter www.themidnightartist.bloghop.com
Leisa Hubley http://bigredscraps.blogspot.com
Brae Montgomery http://thebrae-er.blogspot.com
Tresa Black www.fabulouslyartsy.blogspot.com
Jennifer Kojder http://www.aglitterymess.blogspot.com
Karen Norman http://www.gettinscrappywithit.blogspot.com
Dawn Heuft www.stamptildawn.blogspot.com
Lori Blehm http://scrapbookingandbling.blogspot.com
Toni Hinchcliffe http://whollycrafts.blogspot.com
Jean McNulty http://stampinmaui.blogspot.com
Dawn Ross http://iamahappysta mper.blogspot.com
Janelle Janish http://stampandthecity.blogspot.com
Cristin Maughan www.scrappinwithcristin.blogspot.com
Cheryl Even http://evenmorescrapping.blogspot.com
Tracey Jean Hastings http://traceyjean.blogspot.com
Rochelle Crawford http://delightfulstamper.blogspot.com
Debbie Carriere http://scrapmyheartout.blogspot.com
Brandy Lees http://canadianscrappers.blogspot.com
Amy Edwards www.paisleysplayhouse.blogspot.com
Michelle Loncar http://www.michelleloncar.blogspot.com
Terrie Dodd http://my-life-in-real-time.blogspot.com/
Amy Schultz http://amylizschultz.com
Janice Schmidt http://janscrapsandbits.blogspot.com
Carol Horton http://carol-scrappininparadise.blogspot.com
Carrie Haines www.bizzymom.us
Lori Miller http://clearlyfromtheheart.blogspot.com
Amy Callaway http://amyslifeandcreations.blogspot.com
Nancy Keller http://brujahrose.blogspot.com
Sheila Szakacs http://cre8yourjoy.blogspot.com

Scrapbook Challenge 73 using CTMH’s Triple Play

Helen — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 06:11:08 +0000

One of the things I love about being a CTMH Consultant is how willing other consultants are to share their ideas, their talents and their artwork. On the CTMH bulletin boards, Connie Macfarlane of Canada shared how she used the Triple Play album pages to make a scrapbook layout – what a brilliant idea!

I used the Magician’s Choice pattern on page 117 of the new Magic How-To book. This layout has lots of 3″ x 3″ pieces, perfect for using the pages from the Triple Play mini album kit, since those pages are 4″ x 12″. I added were the two sheets of Colonial White for the bases, two sheets of Indian Corn Blue for the 2nd layer, a 5.5″ x 2.5″ piece of Colonial White cardstock for the journaling block and 3D Foam Tape to pop a few of the die-cuts. Everything else you see comes in the Triple Play mini album kit.

Here are a few close-ups…top right corner of the left page. The center of the large flower and the smaller flower are popped.

Title area…the scallops were cut just following the scallops on the scraps. Tip: Use two scallop sections, and cover where they meet behind the flower…that’s a great way to stretch your papers further. The center of the large flower and the small flower are popped.

Top left corner of the right page. Note: Use the little button stitch stamp to add “stitching” in various places around the patterned papers & photos. The center of the large flower is popped and the arched section is from the front cover piece, folded to create a pocket!

Do you like using page maps or page sketches…email me for free sample PDFs of the CTMH How-To Books to try. And…if you’re big into card making, there are how-to books for that too!

For those in my Get More Done club or who have done my Passages Scrapbook Workshop, you can recreate this layout using the patterned papers left in your kit – you will need additional solid cardstock.

Materials:

CTMH Triple Play Mini Album Kit
CTMH 3D Foam Tape Z1151 – to pop some of the die-cuts

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Triple Play – the ins and outs…

I put together this video to show you everything that comes in the kit and how easy it is to put together. You’ll get some tips & tricks along the way – I hope you enjoy joining me in my craft studio!

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Pull out some OTHER papers and see what YOU come up with using this pattern. Have fun playing with this layout. I’d love to see what you create!

1.Post the photos on my Facebook Fan Page – you can upload them into the photo album there.
2.Post the photos on your Facebook Wall or in your Facebook Photo Album – friend me so I can see them. In the description, put a link to the scrapbook challenge.
3.Post on a public blog, and link here.
4.Post them on Splitcoaststampers (SCS). For the keywords, please put: HOSSC73 and CTMH.
When you leave your comments, make sure you let us know where we can see YOUR creation!

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Contact me if you’d like to know more about my no commitment Kit of the Month or my Get More Done Club where you can earn added perks!

You can purchase any of the products you see here or find out more about becoming a CTMH Consultant and a member of my team, the Smile Patrol on my website:http://heleno.myctmh.com.

Back to School with a CTMH Recipe Book

Helen — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 23:12:26 +0000

It’s hard to believe that in a week, Andrew head back to school…college that is! As a bakery & pastry arts major at Johnson & Wales, Andrew’s told us that they don’t have “recipes” they have “formulas”…so, guess this is really a formula book.

I know…you’re thinking, cherries…for a guy?!? Yes…after all, Andrew is in bakery & pastry arts – he uses lots of fruit (cherry pies, lemon meringue, and more). To give it the manly look, I added some heavy metal….brads that is!

And…here’s a view from the side…

This ties in perfectly with the Heart 2 Heart challenge – creating something with the theme of Back to School. Here’s wishing Andrew a FABULOUS Sophomore year and I look forward to trying to “formulas” this book is filled with.

Materials:

CTMH Cherry-O Workshop Kit G1008 – includes the stamp set that I used for the Cherries (Bowl of Cherries)
CTMH Field Trip Alphabet Stamp Set E1013
CTMH Metal Brad Assortment Z1217
CTMH Inks in Tulip, Sweet Leaf and Chocolate
CTMH Sponge Daubers Z726
1″ White Binder with plastic sleeves

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There’s a prize drawing this week – find something school related that you can enter. Jump on over to the Heart 2 Heart Challenges blog and you’ll find all the rules for playing along!

Scrapbook Challenge 72 – Magic with Magnifique

Helen — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 00:38:45 +0000

Yesterday, at my niece’s birthday party, my brother, Robert, took my son, Andrew, out on the jet ski for the first time. Andrew said it was, “AWESOME!” I really wanted to play with the NEW Magnifique papers (coming September 1st) and thought….hmmm….can I make these work for a jet-ski scrapbook layout.

This is the Ta-Da! pattern on page 70 of the new Wishes How-To Book. You’re going to fall in love with the new patterns, interactive layouts and it even comes with a DVD with tutorials – how cool!

I modified the title area to fit my longer title and make it more masculine than the wavy title that the pattern showcases. There’s a template on the DVD for the wavy title block.

To tie the two pages together, I used the same ribbon treatment on the right page, then added some buttons & brads for interest. The Colonial White pieces were stamped using the flourish in the Circle of Love stamp set. Flourishes were stamped with Lagoon, then I used a waterbrush to pull color into the open areas. The sentiment is from the Unity stamp set.

Do you like using page maps or page sketches…email me for free sample PDFs of the CTMH How-To Books to try. And…if you’re big into card making, there are how-to books for that too!

Materials:

CTMH Magnifique Level 2 Paper Pack X7127B
CTMH Circle of Love Stamp Set D1438
CTMH Unity Stamp Set C1422
CTMH Friendship Alphabet Stamp Set E1016
CTMH Lagoon Mini-Medley Accents Collection Z1340
CTMH Inks in Bamboo (used to edge all pieces) and Lagoon
CTMH Foam Tools Z1090
CTMH 3D Foam Tape Z1151 (used to pop up the title)
CTMH Piercing Tool Z1114
CTMH Waterbrush 1771

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Pull out some OTHER papers and see what YOU come up with using this pattern. Have fun playing with this layout. I’d love to see what you create!

1.Post the photos on my Facebook Fan Page – you can upload them into the photo album there.
2.Post the photos on your Facebook Wall or in your Facebook Photo Album – friend me so I can see them. In the description, put a link to the scrapbook challenge.
3.Post on a public blog, and link here.
4.Post them on Splitcoaststampers (SCS). For the keywords, please put: HOSSC72 and CTMH.
When you leave your comments, make sure you let us know where we can see YOUR creation!

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August 15 – September 30 or while supplies last…get the Triple Play Kit – a fabulous kit that includes a stamp set, pre-cut accents, full-color pages and inks for creating three unique mini-albums. Take a look.

Best of all…you can purchase this outright or get it at a discount or even FREE! Call me to schedule your September date.

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Contact me if you’d like to know more about my no commitment Kit of the Month or my Get More Done Club where you can earn added perks!

You can purchase any of the products you see here or find out more about becoming a CTMH Consultant and a member of my team, the Smile Patrol on my website: http://heleno.myctmh.com.