Share The Love and Water Colors

One last card for the month.  I used the Spring Time Wishes stamp set.  Instead of coloring in the flowers, I simply stamped on colored cardstock and cut out.  I love these bright happy colors!  I swooshed some water color on a piece of watercolor paper.  While that was drying  I cut an overlay using the Artbooking Cricut Cartridge.  This one is found on page 84 of the booklet.  The centers of the flowers are one of my favorite accents, silver sequins.  This card was so fast and easy to put together!   All supplies can be purchased on my website HERE.

My Take On Water Coloring Techniques

I had so much fun playing with you all at Craft Night last night!  Remember to mark your calendars for our next one. March 18th! 

Here is a recap for reference and for those that couldn't make it.

The Swoosh and Flick:  Grab some paint in your brush and start at one end and flick your wrist at the end to leave the brush strokes at the end.

Ombre:  A super easy way to add a background to your project.  Grab some paint and just stroke back and forth going off the edge, getting lighter as you go up the page.

Smoosh and Blend:  Wet your water color paper just a little bit.  Then grab some paint and smoosh onto your project.  After you get the desired paint smooshes.  Take a clean lightly wet brush and blend the colors, lightening the edges.

Smoosh and Blend with Splatters:  Ink up your brush then lightly tap on your finger to create splatters on your project.

You can order all these supplies on my website.  Happy water coloring everyone!

Supplies Used:
Water Colors
Paint Brushes
Water Color Paper
Memento Ink
Charlotte Paper Packet
Fundamentals Assortment in black
Black and Gold Ribbon
Black Cardstock
Sorbet Cardstock
Share the Love Stamp set- Only available in February 2016!

Create For Days with Charlotte!

I am loving Close to My Heart's new Workshop Your Way Collections!  I played with the Charlotte Workshop Your Way and I was amazed at how much I could really get out of one kit for the low price of $26.95!

The kit includes:
1 – Charlotte Paper Packet (X7205B) - 10 patterned paper (double sided) and 2 Picture My Life Card Sheets
1 – Charlotte Complements (X7205C)
3 – Cardstock Sheets (1 Black, 2 Whisper)
1 – Black and Gold Ribbon (Z3197)
1 – Treasured Puffies (Z3203)

First I downloaded the PDF cutting guide provided by Close to My Heart HERE.  This guide walks you through how to cut your papers to create 3 layouts and 9 cards!

Here are what the layouts look like:

And the cards, you can create 3 of each = 9 total

I then created a Picture My Life layout using the card sheet provided.  This is a new way to scrapbook for me.  It is very popular right now, so I thought I would give it a try.  I plan on printing my favorite photos from my phone each month and adding it to my Picture My Life Album.  This style is less "formal" and I can journal about some of those events that happen that may not make it to a traditional layout.  It is so fast and easy to put together!  I showed my kids and they loved it!  I am excited to continue this throughout the year.

I had one more Picture My Life sheet left, so naturally I made cards out of them!  Using the Spring Time Wishes stamp set I was able to create these in minutes!  I am always needing thank you cards!

Let's recap.  I created 3 traditional layouts.  1 PML layout, and 12 cards.  That's amazing for the $26.95 price tag!

You can order your very own Charlotte Workshop Your Way Kit on my website.  Grab your paper trimmer, adhesive, and enjoy!

February Free Make and Take - Share The Love

"You're my TYPE of Friend!"  

Join us at craft night next Friday the 26th and learn how to make this card along with more water coloring techniques I lovingly call the Swoosh and Flick, Smoosh and Blend, Paint Splatters, and Ombre.  Sounds fun right?  Because it totally is!  

We will be meeting at 7:00 PM at my home in North Salt Lake.  I will start instruction soon after 7, so don't be late!  Give me a shout out to let me know you are coming so I can save you a spot and have supplies ready.  

Please bring your own finishing supplies (scissors, glue, etc.).  If you have water colors and brushes bring them along too!  If not, you can use mine.  

The stamp set we are using for this project is from the Share The Love stamp set that is only available this month.  It's adorable and you will totally want it in your stash.  PLUS $7 from each set goes to Operation Smile, an amazing organization that provides surgeries to repair cleft lips and palates for children all over the world!  

Charlotte Compliments Giveaway!

This month I will be giving away the compliments from our Charlotte collection.    It's super easy to get entered into the drawing! 

Here's what you need to do:

1. Order the craft night bundle. Go HERE for all the info. 

OR

2. Order $40 in products before our next craft night.

Each person who does one of those two things will be entered.  I will draw a winner at craft night.  You don't have to be present to win.

The complements include 2 sheets of coordinating stickers and 1 assortment of chipboard and die-cuts with gold foil. They are so pretty and can be used for many different types of projects.

Scrapping for Smiles - All Day Crop - Cancelled

Unfortunately we had to cancel our Scrapping for Smiles All Day Crop in March.

I will have my usual Craft Night in March.  Mark your Calendar for the 18th of March to join us in creating fun projects with Penelope.

I am still offering these kits and will donate a portion to Operation Smile.  You can contact me to purchase either or both of these kits or use the paypal link below.

Card Kit:

Includes 1/2 package of Penelope Paper, full package of silver puffies, full package of compliments, and additional supplies to create 18 cards (2 of each design) complete with envelopes.

Only $26.00

Layout Kit:

 Includes full package of Penelope Paper, full package of silver puffies, full package of compliments and additional supplies to create 2 traditional layouts and 1 Picture My Life layout.  Only $30.00

Part of the proceeds from this event will be donated to Operation Smile

Layouts and cards inspired by Sonja Long and RaNae Fennema

Make A Male Valentine’s Day Card

February Craft Night - Charlotte and Water Colors

I am excited for a new year and a new idea book!  We will be focusing on one paper packet, one stamp set, and a technique each month at our craft nights.  Each month you can come and enjoy learning a technique while completing cards or layout, or both!  I will put a bundle of products together that we will be working with you can purchase, but it is not required.  I will be giving away the complements package that coordinates with the focus paper packet each month!  Keep reading for all the details! 

CRAFT NIGHT

Date: Friday February 26th  

Time: 7:00 PM

Place: My home – 977 Hillingdon CT in North Salt Lake

Paper Packet: Charlotte

Technique: Water coloring

Stamp Set: C1641 Springtime Wishes

Projects:

3 Cards and envelopes - $5.00

2 Page Layout - $5.00

 Close up of the details on the pages

Bundle: C1641 Springtime Wishes, Z3188 Watercolor brushes, Z3132Watercolor paints, Your choice of the cards or layout FREE  - $40.00 (includes shipping and tax) and a chance to win the Charlotte Complements. 

Additional Product Suggestions:

Z899 Black Memento Ink $7.95

Z2164 Sorbet Ink Pad $6.95

GIVEAWAY! Order the bundle above or order $40 in products before our next craft night and you will be entered into the drawing to win the Charlotte Complements ($6.95 value).  The complements include 2 sheets of coordinating stickers and 1 assortment of chipboard and die-cuts with gold foil.  They are so pretty and can be used for many different types of projects.  I will choose a winner at craft night!

RSVP and PREPAY BY WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 17^th!

Call or text (801.726.1983), or email me (scrapinandstampin@hotmail.com) to reserve your spot. 

Not able to make it?  You can order a kit and pick it up after the 26th.  I will included pictures and cutting instructions.  

Live far away from me?  Order the Charlotte Workshop from my website www.juliescott.ctmh.com and I will email you the cutting instructions along with pictures for you to put together on your own.  You will also be entered in the drawing to win the Charlotte Complements!

You will need the following to complete the cards and/or layout:

G1104 Charlotte Workshop Your Way Kit

C1641 Springtime Wishes stamp set

Z3132 Water Color Paints

Z3188 Water Color Brushes

Z899 Black Memento Ink

Z2164 Sorbet Ink

Z3146 Watercolor paper

x254 White Value Pack Cards and Envelopes

La Vie En Rose meets Winning Combination

I was honored to be asked to teach a card making class at my ward's enrichment activity this week.  I knew exactly what I wanted to teach!  I love showing people how to make 4 different cards by using just one pattern.

I took the Winning Combination pattern from the Originals Card Confidence Program and the La Vie En Rose paper packet and went crazy creating.

These papers are beautiful and paired with the  Over the Moon stamp set make a perfect Valentines Card.

This is the card we made.  I used Pomegranate Cardstock under the sentiment.  I added Gold and Black Ribbon and Gold Sequins as accents.

By rotating the pattern you can get several more variations of cards.  Sorry about the glare, I had already attached these to my display board before I remembered to take pictures.

This one is the same, but I changed up the papers and colors and tied a knot instead of a bow.

This one is the same too, but added more interest with shimmer trim and circles.  This card was inspired by Karen Naylor.

With this one I moved the pieces to the right of the card and dove tailed the ends.  I added shimmer trim under the sentiment.

With this one I moved the pieces to the top of the card and added some flowers cut from the Artistry Cricut Cartridge.  The centers of the flowers are one of my favorite accents to have on hand and come from the Gold Fundamental Assortment. 

This was my most favorite creation.  I moved the papers to the bottom of the card.  Layering the polka dot with Poppy Paper and the flower cut from the same color just adds so much to this card!  I love bling and you can never have enough.  I used Clear Sparkles for the center of the flower.  The flower was cut from the Artistry Cricut Cartridge.  

I hope everyone enjoyed this class, I enjoyed teaching it!  I can't wait to see what you all create!

February Close to My Heart Special - Share the Love

Share the love this February by purchasing the exclusive My Acrylix® Share the Love D-size stamp set (CC1060). Filled with adorable icons and loveable sentiments, this stamp set will be a beautiful addition to your collection—but there is more to this stamp set than meets the eye! Not only will you be getting a high-quality, swoon-worthy stamp set by taking part in this promotion, but Close To My Heart will also donate $7 USD* of the proceeds from this stamp set to Operation Smile™, an amazing organization that provides surgeries to repair cleft lips and palates for children all over the world! Check out our social media channels all month long to see this stamp set in action, and remember to post your own artwork using the hashtag #ctmhsharethelove to help bring attention to a wonderful and worthy cause.

Order yours by contacting me or online here: http://juliescott.ctmh.com/Default.aspx

Check back soon for more artwork featuring this adorable set!