Food, Crafts, and More!

Studio J- May The Force Be With You

2012-02-11T12:30:00.000-08:00

Another layout I did last month. I think people assume that since I'm a CTMH consultant that I'm always caught up on my scrapbooking. Nope, I'm just like everyone else, way behind! Well, I was until I started using Studio J. In a matter of a few hours on my computer I have been able to catch up on the past THREE years!

This layout was of my little guys birthday last May. It was a Lego Star Wars theme. CTMH doesn't have Star Wars paper, but using the star patterned paper they did have and changing the colors I was able to get the Star Wars/space effect. It was a fun party, and it was a fun layout to create!

Studio J - Christmas 2011

2012-02-07T09:14:00.001-08:00

I'm loving Studio J! With last month's special I was able to get caught up! This month Close To My Heart is having an even better special! When you purchase a Studio J 5 pack you get another 5 pack FREE! That's 10 layouts for only $55! You can buy one for you and give one as a gift, or use them all for yourself! There's no limit on how many you can purchase AND there's no expiration date! I'll be sharing with you some of the layouts I just did. The more you Studio J, the more fun it gets I promise!

Heart Shaped Boxes

2012-02-04T13:00:00.000-08:00

After last year's mailbox, my little guy was not going to let me get away with not doing something this year. Last year I ran into the problem of finding items small enough to fit inside the mailbox. After creating the craft night project for February, I decided to make a super size version to put treats in. My entry way table just so happens to have 4 knobs, so convenient for my family. I cut the heart boxes with the Art Philosophy cricut cartridge, going the largest I could. I then simply glued the box together and added ribbon so they would hang from the knobs. So they knew which one was theirs I added a Dimensional Letters for the kids, and used cork board letters for Mom and Dad. The whole project took me a total of 20 minutes. From now until Valentine's Day my cute little family will find a treat in their heart each day.

Butter Cream Frosting

2012-01-31T16:01:00.000-08:00

I had a bunch of people coming over to watch a football game, and decided to make some cupcakes. I'm not a huge fan of the frosting in a tub, so I went on a search on the Internet for a butter cream frosting, since that's the ingredients I had on hand. If found this one:

Butter cream Frosting:

4 cups powdered sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla
4 tablespoons milk

1/2 cup shortening

1 1/2 cups butter

Cream all ingredients together. Add food coloring if desired.

I halved the recipe and it was enough to cover 24 cupcakes. I'll be using this again, I'm replacing the tub frosting forever!

February Craft Night - Freebie Project

2012-01-25T10:05:00.000-08:00

This is the free project I'll have for everyone to do at February's craft night February 3rd @ 7PM at my home. If you would like to make a frame, the deadline to sign up is THIS Friday the 27th. See the post below for pictures and pricing. Let me know if you are planning on coming so I have enough projects for everyone! Hope to see you soon!

February Craft Night - Love Frames

2012-01-20T18:55:00.001-08:00

Date: Friday February 3rd
Time: 7:00 PM
Place: My house
Project: LOVE FRAMES!

The frame with the quilted pattern heart is only $2.00. The frame with the flowers around the opening and bow is $4.00. The frame with the flowered heart and the word LOVE is $10 or you can do two of this one for only $12.

Sign up and prepay by Friday January 27th. As always will have a free project, so even if you don’t want to do a frame stop by! The new Idea Book is available on February 1st! You can check it out online www.ctmh.com/juliescott on the 1st. You can also pick up your FREE copy at craft night!Quilted pattern heart $2.00Flowers around opening and bow $4.00
Flowered heart with the word LOVE is $10.00 or two for $12.00

January Crop Giveaway Winner

2012-01-16T10:41:00.000-08:00

Thank you to those that came to the crop/workshop last Saturday night. We had a great time creating and chatting! Next month's craft night will be February 3rd. We will be doing a Valentine inspired projects. I will get pictures and post soon!

The winner of the giveaway was Chanelle! She won a package of Colonial White Mini Medley Accents!

January Crop Project

2012-01-13T08:59:00.000-08:00

Just a quick reminder about the crop at my house TOMORROW (the 14th) at 7pm. I will have a FREE project (see picture). Bring the projects you have been working on or a laptop to digital scrapbook, or just come to hang out! I have the NEW Spring/Summer idea book for you to preview and take home your own FREE copy! Leave me a comment if you plan on coming so I have enough spots and projects for everyone! Hope to see you soon!

Crop & Calendar/Card Keeper Craft!

2012-01-03T13:10:00.000-08:00

I don't know about you, but it's taken me a little bit to get back into the swing of things after the holidays! I'm excited to get back into crafting and playing with all of you! Our next crop/workshop will be Saturday January 14th. Come and do the workshop (see details below) or bring the projects you have been working on or a laptop to digital scrapbook! I will have a FREE project and the NEW Spring/Summer idea book for you to preview and take home your own FREE copy!

We will be doing a fun craft this month that will help us stay organized throughout the year, a Calendar/Card Keeper.

This calendar is made out of 6x9 envelopes and the Elemental Paper Packet. Each month has spaces to fill in the names of those special people who you want to give cards to. The envelope will keep your cards organized and tucked away until they are needed!

Date: Saturday January 14th
Time: 7:00 PM
Place: My Home
Price: $20.00 (Cards not included, we'll save that for another month)
SIGN UP AND PREPAY BY THIS SATURDAY THE 7th!

Please call or text(801 726 1983) or email (scrapinandstampin @ hotmail.com) to sign up for this workshop!

Fruit 'n Nuts Trail Mix

2012-01-02T09:47:00.001-08:00

I found a yummy trail mix at the store that included dried fruit instead of the M&M's you would normally find in a mix. I found it to be pretty expensive for just a small bag, so I set out to create my own version. I was surprised to find that I could purchase all the ingredients I needed at my local Walmart.

On can of mixed nuts (I like variety, but you could use any nuts you like)
One bag of banana chips
One bag of dried pineapple (the pieces were big, so I cut them into smaller bites)
raisins
Mix in a large baggie and enjoy! Warning! It is addictive!
Side note: Next time I think I'll try non salted nuts. It's good, but a little salty for my taste.

Silk Nog Shake

2011-12-20T08:31:00.001-08:00

Egg nog is a staple this time of year, but I couldn't stomach the 190 calories for a 1/2 cup! I saw in a Smith's ad that they had Silk Nog. I've been using Silk in my protein shakes so I was really curious how the Silk Nog would taste. To my surprise it tasted like watered down egg nog, but still good! I decided to use it in my morning protein shake. Oh so yummy! I had to share!

Silk Nog Protein Shake: 1 cup Silk Nog, 4-5 ice cubes (depending on how thick you want it), 1/2 scoop vanilla protein powder, banana optional), generous sprinkle of nutmeg & cinnamon. Blend all together and enjoy!

Studio J Year End Layout

2011-12-11T11:41:00.001-08:00

Every Christmas all my siblings and I do a layout for my Mom including pictures of events that happened to us throughout that year. This year I used Studio J! It took me less than an hour to complete AND it was only $6.50 with a Studio J Membership! I'm really loving Studio J!

Cricut Happy Birthday

2011-12-06T11:58:00.001-08:00

Sorry, I've been a little MIA in blog land. The two boutiques I participated in are now done! Thank you to all that came! My Christmas shopping and crafting is almost done and I have a little time to post some of the things I've been up to. My little girl was invited to a friend birthday party last week. I needed a quick easy tag. I cut this tag using my Cricut and the Art Philosophy cartridge. I added some Elemental paper behind the cupcake cut out to add some color. I used a coordinating marker to write a sentiment. Simply, Easy, and Cute!

The Perfect Christmas Gift!

2011-11-29T18:47:00.000-08:00

There is still time to order Christmas gifts for yourself or your favorite crafter! Are you a Cricut lover or have one on your list? The new Art Philosophy cartridge would be perfect! Studio J layouts are fast and easy and make a memorable gift. You can also purchase Studio J memberships and 5 packs to give away. Need some stocking stuffers? Stamp sets, blocks, inks, markers, embellishments, tools, there are so many options for stocking stuffers! How about some reading material? Our how to books are page turners! Looking for a deal? There are some great products in the “while supply last” section online at http://juliescott.myctmh.com/. Order online or contact me directly by December 12th to have your gifts delivered in time for Christmas.

Snowed Inn for the Holidays Boutique!

2011-11-25T15:01:00.000-08:00

I have one more boutique I'm participating in this holiday season. If you need to get some more Christmas shopping done stop by. I've never been to this one before, but I'm excited to be a part of it. I hear it's awesome!

Date: Friday, December 2nd 12-7 PM

Saturday, December 3rd 9am-6pm

Place: Jaime Chidester's Home

1374 W 1975 S Woods Cross Utah

Featuring: Wood Crafts, NC Designs watch bands & clothing, Ashman Beanie melts, Mary Kay, Hair Flowers, Tutu's, Hair Feathers & Tinsel, Christmas Cards, Neighbor Gifts, handcrafted hats, Paparazzi jewelry, Close To My Heart (ME!), Men's ties, baby leggings, cake pops, cook books, aprons & more!

Truly Awesome Cookie Review

2011-11-19T11:39:00.000-08:00

I was sent two boxes of The Truly Awesome homestyle chocolate chip cookies because I am a Bzz Agent. The cookies are made by Kroger. I gave them to my family as an after dinner dessert. The kids loved them. The hubby said they were good. I put them in the microwave for 10 seconds like they suggested on the package. I am not eating treats right now, so I personally can't say if they are good or not. To me they look like a larger version of a Chips Ahoy cookie. There are only 8 per package, which isn't much. The family could down that in one sitting. I don't know how much they cost, I need to check next time I go to a Kroger store. They are supposed to be a family favorite, so give them a try!

Crop & Christmas Cards This Friday!

2011-11-15T09:10:00.001-08:00

Join us Friday the 18th @ 6:00pm at my home! Bring your own projects, lap top to digi scrap, or come do the FREE project! If you signed up to do the Christmas Cards, bring glue and scissors. I had a hard time choosing what to do as the free project this month. I decided I will demonstrate how to make one of my more popular items I sold at the boutique, Hershey Nuggets in a bag! Please RSVP so I know how many to set up for. Call, Text, or Email!

Hope to see you soon!

CROP & Christmas Card Workshop

2011-11-01T08:15:00.000-07:00

CROP ‘TIL YOU DROP AND CHRISTMAS CARD WORKSHOP! We’ll be getting together on FRIDAY November 18th from 6:00pm until…..you can’t crop anymore! Sign up for the workshop (details below), or bring the projects you are working on, or bring your laptop to digital scrap, or just stop by! I will have a FREE Christmas themed project, FREE Idea Books if you haven’t gotten yours already, and of course a GIVEAWAY! Call or Text (801-726-1983) Email (scrapinandstampin at hotmail.com) to let me know if you are planning on coming so I have enough spots and projects for everyone! I will post the FREE project soon. WORKSHOP: 6 Christmas Cards!
COST: $5.00 for 6 cards and envelopes
Add D1494 Christmas Cheer stamp set for only $20.50 (includes tax and shipping)
SIGN UP AND PREPAY FOR THE WORKSHOP PROJECT BY Tuesday November 8th.

Holiday Wishes

2011-10-31T14:10:00.000-07:00

WHEN YOU PLACE A MINIMUM ORDER OF $25 IN MY ACRYLIX® STAMP sets between November 1–30, you can add a new D-size Holiday Wishes stamp set for only $5! That’s a significant savings of $12.95. You may buy one Holiday Wishes stamp set for every $25 in qualifying stamp sets you purchase. As a creative bonus, many of the images in the set coordinate with our Cricut® Art Philosophy cartridge for added cutting and stamping fun! Go to www.ctmh.com/juliescott to start shopping!

Santa's Workshop

2011-10-30T07:16:00.000-07:00

Sorry for the lack of posts lately. I've been super busy with creating items for the Foxboro North Boutique and the Snowed Inn Boutique I am participating in this year. Here are a few things I've made and will be selling at both boutiques.

Christmas Card Workshop

2011-10-12T20:11:00.000-07:00

These are the cards we will be doing in November. More details coming soon!

Flower Frames

2011-10-09T14:27:00.001-07:00

Thanks to all of you that came last night to crop! We had a great time! The winner of the giveaway is Carole G! She'll be getting next month's Christmas Card Workshop for FREE (more details to come)!

Christmas Boutique season is coming! I've been working on some fun projects. One is this flower frame. I used the new Cricut Art Philosophy cartridge to make the flowers. I'll be making a few holiday themed frames so stay tuned! Mark your calendars, Saturday November 12th I'll be at the Foxboro North Boutique with 25 of my crafty friends! It's going to be some awesome shopping you are not going to want to miss!

Croppin' This Weekend!

2011-10-04T19:28:00.000-07:00

We'll be cropping THIS Saturday the 8th at my home from 6:00pm until we can't crop anymore!

Bring the projects you are working on, or bring your laptop to digital scrap, or just stop by to see what’s new! Come do a FREE project (see above), FREE Idea Books, and of course a GIVEAWAY!

Call or Text (801-726-1983) Email (scrapinandstampin at hotmail.com) to let me know if you are planning on coming so I have enough spots and projects for everyone!

Add On For Free!

2011-10-02T10:06:00.000-07:00

Join Close To My Heart for only $99 and you will receive one FREE New Consultant Kit add-on collection! Each of our three add-on collections is priced at $40and has a retail value of $80, so this is an incredible deal! Offer valid from October 1-3st, 2011!

ADD ON Collections:

October 8th Crop and Workshop

2011-09-19T13:23:00.000-07:00

CROP ‘TIL YOU DROP AND WORKSHOP! It’s time to sign up for next month’s workshop! We’ll be getting together on Saturday October 8th from 6:00pm until…..you can’t crop anymore! Sign up for the workshop (details below), or bring the projects you are working on, or bring your laptop to digital scrap, or just stop by to see what’s new! I will have a FREE Halloweenish project , FREE Idea Books if you haven’t gotten yours already, and of course a GIVEAWAY! Call or Text (801-726-1983) Email (scrapinandstampin at hotmail.com) to let me know if you are planning on coming so I have enough spots and projects for everyone! I will post the FREE project soon!
WORKSHOP: TWO LAYOUTS! We will be putting together a Fall and a Halloween inspired layout.
COST $6.00(prices include tax and shipping): You will get the basic items to create two layouts. Add the Fall/Halloween rub ons for only $6.00 more for a total of $12.00.

SIGN UP AND PREPAY FOR THE WORKSHOP PROJECT BY September 28th!

Not able to make it on the 8th? Order a kit! It will include pictures and instructions on how to complete the layouts. I'd also be happy to put one together for you. There's an additional fee of $5. If I need to mail you the supplies or completed box there will also be an additional cost for postage.

FREEBIES!:
Crop ‘Til You Drop Project – Just come to make and take!
Workshop –Place an order of $30 or more and get the basic kit FREE!
Host your own workshop- Have 5 or more of your friends attend and get your project FREE!
Party! – Host a party either at your home or a catalog/online party and get hostess rewards which = FREE STUFF!

Swap Cards

2011-09-16T09:30:00.000-07:00

These are a few of the swap items I got a few weeks ago at my CTMH team retreat. All of these fun creations have an element created with the Cricut Cartridge Art Philosopshy.

Thanks For The Fun!

2011-09-16T09:28:00.000-07:00

Thanks to all of those that came last Saturday to crop! I had a great time and I hope you did too! Charity J. was our big drawing winner! Plan on Saturday October 8th to come play again!

Croppin' Time!

2011-09-07T09:18:00.000-07:00

It's that time again! We'll be croppin' til we are droppin' THIS Saturday the 10th from 6:00pm until we can't crop anymore!

I have a lot of new samples to show from the swap I did a few weeks ago. Bring the projects you are working on, or bring your laptop to digital scrap, or just stop by to see what’s new! I will have a FREE project featuring my new Cricut (see above), FREE Idea Books, and of course a GIVEAWAY!

Call or Text (801-726-1983) Email (scrapinandstampin at hotmail.com) to let me know if you are planning on coming so I have enough spots and projects for everyone!

Zucchini Bread

2011-09-07T08:52:00.000-07:00

My sister-in-law shared this recipe with me. I've been meaning to make it all summer, but haven't for one reason or another. Yesterday I found a zucchini in my garden so I decided it was about time! I don't have two loaf pans (sad I know) so I opted to make muffins instead. I think they turned out great. I shared some with a few neighbors and the kiddos like them, so I"ll be repeating this one! I'm now stocking the garden waiting for the next zucchini to grow big enough!
Zucchini Bread
3 eggs
2 cups sugar (I used 1/2 splenda)
2 cups grated zucchini
1 cup oil (can use greek yogurt or applesauce)
3 tsp vanilla
1 cup nuts or chocolate chips (optional)
3 cups flour (I used half whole wheat flour)
1 tsp salt
1 tsp baking soda
3 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp cloves
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1/2 tsp baking powder

Mix all together, bake in well-oiled bread pans at 350 degrees for 45 minutes (small) to one hour (large) depending on size of pan. Bake until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Remove from pans and cool.

Makes 24 muffins. Cook at 350 for 20 minutes.

Live Love Laugh

2011-09-04T16:03:00.001-07:00

I participated in a swap with my CTMH unit last weekend. This is the card I made. We were encouraged to use the new Cricut Cartridge Art Philosophy (z1686), and I sure did! The brackets and star are from the cartridge. Here is a list of the other items I used on this card:

X7141B Elemental Paper Packet

D1482 Love Life Stamp Set (which is one of my faves and Jeanette's too read about it here)

Z1313 Stardust Glitz Glitter Gel (another one of my new found favorites!)

Z1612 Foundary Pin Clips

Cardstock used: Desert Sand, Olive, Sorbet, Creme Brulee, Colonial White. Inks used: Desert Sand, Sorbet, and Olive.

I'll be sharing with you some of the awesome cards I got in the swap soon!

Family Fun Cube Workshop and Crop

2011-08-25T14:51:00.000-07:00

CROP ‘TIL YOU DROP AND WORKSHOP! I’m hosting a Crop Til You Drop and workshop on Saturday September 10th at my home from 6:00pm until….well, you drop! I’ll have lots of new samples to show from a swap I’m doing this weekend. Sign up for the workshop (details below), or bring the projects you are working on, or if you like to digital scrapbook, bring your laptop! OR just stop by to see what’s new! I will have a FREE project featuring my new Cricut, FREE Idea Books, and of course a GIVEAWAY! Call or Text (801-726-1983) Email (scrapinandstampin at hotmail.com) to let me know if you are planning on coming so I have enough spots and projects for everyone! I will post the project soon, I’m still working out the design.

WORKSHOP: FAMILY FUN CUBE This is made using one of our new products, My Creations Memory Game. It can be used for so many things! Fill with pics to give to grandparents, make it into a puzzle, put letters or numbers on them for a memory/matching game, just to name a few. I chose to make a Family Fun cube. The box includes 24 3x3 chipboard squares that you can add all the things you like to do as a family. Use it for family night, or a reward for the kids!

COST $14.00 (prices include tax and shipping): You get the My Creations Memory Game, paper, and brads to cover the cube and chipboard squares. Host your own workshop and get it at a discount or FREE! Ask me for more details!
ADD ONS Not required, but helpful:
Elemental Complements Dimensional Elements (X7141C) $5.70
Desert Sand Ink Pad (Z2118) $6.00
Bonding Memories Glue (1512) $7.95

Not able to make it on the 10th? Order a kit! It will include pictures and instructions on how to complete the box. I'd also be happy to put one together for you. There's an additional fee of $5. If I need to mail you the supplies or completed box there will also be an additional cost for postage.

SIGN UP AND PREPAY FOR THE WORKSHOP PROJECT BY AUGUST 31st!

Back To School No Bake Cookies

2011-08-23T07:37:00.000-07:00

I started a little tradition when my oldest started preschool. I would have cookies waiting for him when he got home from his first day of school. This year he opted for the No Bake kind, which is fine with me since it's so hot outside still. I know there are ton of varieties out there of this same cookie, but this is the recipe I used this time.

No Bake Cookies

2 Cups Sugar

1 stick of butter/margarine

5 rounded Tbsp cocoa

1/2 cup milk

2 tsp vanilla

1/2 cup peanut butter

4 cups oatmeal

Combine sugar, butter, cocoa, and milk in saucepan; cook to steady boil for 2 minutes. Remove from heat and add other ingredients. Spoon out on waxed paper.

National Stamping Month!

2011-08-15T09:55:00.000-07:00

To celebrate National Stamping Month in September, we are offering our first-ever double stamp set! You can get the exclusive My Acrylix® Pair-a-Phrase double stamp set FREE when you place an order of $75 from August 15 through September 30, 2011. You'll love this double set—two D-size sets in one envelope—which includes lots of clever phrases and coordinating images you'll use in your handmade cards all year long. The double set has a retail value of $35.90, which drastically increases the value of your qualifying purchase! Have double the fun stamping during National Stamping Month with our new Pair-a-Phrase double stamp set!

Order $75 before August 31st and you can take advantage of both the Extra Extra deal and this one! That's THREE FREE stamp sets and the stamp of the month for only $5! Hostess rewards has changed too, so if your order reaches $150, you'll start to earn hostess rewards! More free products! Go HERE to start shopping!

If You Hear Chriping.....

2011-08-13T13:15:00.000-07:00

If you hear chirping, it's just me making something with my new one of these................

I bought myself an early birthday present. I read some of the directions and then starting cutting stuff out. Looking at the images that came with the included cartridge I was inspired to make this: I used a card base from the Card Value Pack. I used Elemental Paper Pack (one of my favorites). I used Dessert Sand Cardstock for the brackets and Smoothie Cardstock for the ric rac ribbon. The three buttons are from the Basic Collection and I put Colonial White Waxy Flax through the holes.

I had so much fun making it! I have a few more ideas looming in the brain, but they will have to wait for another day.

Lemon Cheesecake Yogurt Cups

2011-08-08T07:53:00.000-07:00

I found this recipe on one of my newest favorite blogs called Gina's Skinny Recipes. I love it because she breaks down the food stats and for those of you doing the Weight Watcher thing, she gives you the points too! I made these late at night after my Crop 'Til You Drop so I forgot to put the wafer on the bottom, but I tried them this morning and they were still good, but I'm sure would be even better with the wafer. Darn it, I'll have to make them again.

Ingredients:
• 12 reduced fat vanilla wafers
• 8 oz 1/3 less fat cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 6 oz fat-free vanilla Greek yogurt
• 2 large egg whites
• 3 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp lemon zest (I didn’t use this, but will try it next time)
• 1 tbsp all purpose flour
• 24 blackberries

Directions:

Heat oven to 350°.

Line cupcake tin with liners. Place a vanilla wafer at the bottom of each liner.

Gently beat cream cheese, sugar and vanilla until smooth using an electric mixer. Gradually beat in fat free yogurt, egg whites, lemon juice, lemon zest and flour. Do not over beat. Pour into cupcake liners filling half way.

Bake 25 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool to room temperature. Add berries (I added more than two each because I liked having a berry for each bite) Chill a few hours in the refrigerator.

Only 109 calories each!

August 6th Crop 'Til You Drop Project

2011-08-01T10:40:00.001-07:00

This is the project you will be able to make for FREE at the Crop 'Til You Drop this Saturday!

Date: Saturday August 6th
Time: 6:00 pm until...you drop
Place: My home in North Salt Lake (contact me for exact address)

FREE Project.....FREE Idea Book.....Giveaways!

Let me know if you're coming so I can have enough projects and spaces set up. Call or Text (801-726-1983) or Email (scrapinandstampin at hotmail.com)

Hope to see you soon!

Extra! Extra!

2011-08-01T09:52:00.000-07:00

In celebration of our newly updated Stamp of the Month program, we're throwing in a little something extra: a FREE bonus stamp set! In August, when you place an order of $50 or more in products and purchase the August Stamp of the Month set, Wicked, for just $5, you’ll receive the My Acrylix® A Typeface A-size set FREE (a retail value of $6.95). Think of this as two promotions in one—qualify for and purchase the discounted August Stamp of the Month set and we'll throw in a second stamp set FREE! It's Extra! Extra!

CROP 'TIL YOU DROP!

2011-07-22T15:43:00.000-07:00

I brought home a lot of new products from convention (see picture below) and would love to show you all the new things! I’m hosting a Crop Til You Drop at my home in North Salt Lake (email me for exact address) Saturday August 6th from 6:00 pm until….well, you drop! Bring the projects you are working on, or if you like to digital scrapbook, bring your laptop we’ll have wifi available! If you would like to just stop by and see what’s new, come on by! I will have a FREE project for you to do using the new products and FREE Idea Books! The evening wouldn’t be complete without some GIVEAWAYS! Call or Text (801-726-1983) Email (scrapinandstampin at hotmail.com).

The Loot!

2011-07-21T13:01:00.000-07:00

At convention, not only do we get to see the new idea book, but we get to PLAY with the new products! I didn't get all my projects done, but what I did see and do was amazing! I added it all up and we were given a little over $100 worth of products! We also got a very cute bag to carry around all week. I was lucky enough to win about $50 more worth of products!

Next year convention will be held in Dallas Texas! Who's going with me? The new consultant kit STARTING AUGUST 1st is only $99 with options to add more at huge discounts! Call (801-726-1983), email (scrapinandstampin@hotmail.com) with any questions or go HERE to sign up.

Roomie Gifts

2011-07-21T12:57:00.001-07:00

I had the best roomies! They are all so creative and generous!
Getting to your room and seeing all the awesome things that were made for you by your roomies is one of the exciting things about going to convention.

Art Philosophy Cricut® Collection

2011-07-18T18:10:00.000-07:00

I just got back from CTMH's convention. I had an amazing time and made some awesome new friends! I haven't laughed so hard in a long time! CTMH unveiled the new idea book that will be available starting August 1st. One of those items was the Art Philosphy Cricut Collection! Watch this video to learn more!

Gotta have it? Call, email, or go online to juliescott.myctmh.com to order! Available August 1st!

Disneyland Survival Kit

2011-07-09T11:45:00.000-07:00

I'll be leaving for convention soon, but I wanted to share with you my roomie gift. It's tradition to make your roomies a little something. Like most things I stewed over what to do for a long time. After experiencing Disneyland in April I thought of the perfect thing! A Disneyland Survival Kit! I got the containers from my friend. Since we don't have Disney paper I used Tulip, White, Black and Buttercup Cardstock. I stamped stars using different stamp sets and Honey Ink. I punched the black polka dot paper from the Sweet Hearts paper packet. To personalize for each person I used the letters the Color Ready Alphabet sets and of course a little bling with sparkles. I included a little note with the following:

IT'S ALL ABOUT SURVIVAL AT DISNEYLAND!

Chapstick: You'll need to hydrate your lips from all the screaming you'll do on the rides or from new products.

Hand Sanitizer: No one wants to be sick on vacation!

Card Holder: You will get a card for everything! Disney Pass, Fast Pass, Room Key, etc. You may want to slip in a business card or two, you never know who'll meet or in case you forget who you are!

Sunscreen: You are in sunny California! An important element that seems to get forgotten.

Snack: Who has time to eat? There's too much to do and see!

I hope my roomies like them!

BANG FOR YOUR BUCK!

2011-07-05T10:53:00.000-07:00

IT’S SIMPLE. SPEND $50, THEN CHOOSE A BONUS ITEM FOR $1 (five products to choose from). Because everyone loves more bang for the buck!
Eligible $1 Bonus Items:
• Creative Basics® Mistletoe Collection (original retail: $8.95)
• Creative Basics® Animal Cookies Collection (original retail: $8.95)
• My Originals® Bits & Pieces Card Kit (original retail: $12.95)
• My Originals® It’s Your Day Card Kit (original retail: $12.95)
• My Originals® Around the Holidays Card Kit (original retail: $14.95)

Click HERE to start shopping!

I got my FREE JPEG have you?

2011-06-27T20:03:00.001-07:00

I honestly hadn't tried Studio J too much. I decided to create my Disneyland layouts using Studio J. I have to say I'm a little addicted! It's so easy! If I can do it, anyone can! It's mess free and always there waiting for you if you have a minute to work on a layout. Give it a try, it's free but not for long! This offer will expire June 30th!

Deal Details: During our Studio J® Free-for-All in June, we're giving everyone a FREE Studio J® JPG file—no purchase required! Simply log on to Studio J by going to juliescott.myctmh.com or click on the icon on the right side of this blog, create a layout, then order one JPG file of your layout during the checkout process. It's as easy as that! We're offering one free JPG file per account during June, so if you already have a Studio J or a MyCTMH® account log on and start creating. If you don’t have an account, no worries—you can log on and create an account and then order their free JPG file with no strings attached!

Stamping Retreat

2011-06-17T18:23:00.000-07:00

I went to a little retreat a few weeks ago with some of my CTMH buddies It was so much fun! We chit chatted about convention, which made me even more excited! We also made some great projects! Here are two of them we did.
Card Box and Cards. Items used: My Creations Recipe/Photo Box, Sophia Paper, Circle Punch, Scallop Punch, Designer Ribbon Pink Collection, irresistable chipboard letters, Blush Ink Pad.

Mini Album: Items used- My Creations 3-ring binder, Bliss Paper, Pearls, Chocolate Ink.
My California Discount is still going on for two more weeks! See below for details! Don't miss out on a great deal!

BIG CALIFORNIA DISCOUNT!

2011-06-12T08:31:00.000-07:00

Place a CTMH order in the month of June and save!
Place an order of $25 and receive free shipping and 25% off the stamp of the month!
Place an order of $50 and receive 10% off your order and 50% off the stamp of the month!
Place an order of $75 and receive 15% off your order and 75% off the stamp of the month!
Place an order of $100 and receive 20% off your order and get the stamp of the month FREE!
*Discount will be applied to subtotal of items not on tax and shipping*

Rather shop online? I’m offering this awesome deal on online orders too! Simply email or call me after you’ve placed your order letting me know you would like your discount and I will reimburse you!

Made To Order Cards!

2011-06-08T08:07:00.000-07:00

I've had a lot of requests for cards! We all use them, they are nice to have on hand, especially if they don't cost a ton, and I make them for you! You choose the papers, theme, and quantity, I will do the rest! Only $1.00 per card and that includes the envelope! Here are a few custom sets I've already made:

Sale This Week!

2011-06-07T11:22:00.000-07:00

Don't forget my California or Bust sale is this week! Below is a picture of SOME of the items I'll have available.

Thursday June 9th 10am-Noon
Friday June 10th 7pm-9pm

*If you are not able to come at those times and are interesting in seeing what I have available, call or email me and we can plan a time for you to come over*

CALIFORNIA OR BUST SALE!

2011-06-01T12:33:00.000-07:00

When I found out CTMH’s convention was going to be at Disneyland this year I knew I had to go! The hubby said it was fine as long as I could earn the money to go. I’ve almost made my goal, but with one month left until convention I’m just a little short. I’d love for you to help me and I’m offering some pretty great deals! Read on to find out more!

I have a ton of handmade items up for sale at incredible prices! I also have new and used stamp sets for a killer deal! I have layouts, cards, accents, patterned papers, and a 6x6 album complete with pages, paper crafts, dimensional elements, stickease, ETC!

I’ll have everything set out at my home on the following dates for you to stop by and shop:
Thursday June 9th 10am-Noon
Friday June 10th 7pm-9pm
*If you are not able to come at those times and are interesting in seeing what I have available, call or email me and we can plan a time for you to come over*

Big California Discount:
Place a CTMH order in the month of June and save!
Place an order of $25 or less and receive free shipping and 25% off the stamp of the month!
Place an order of $50 and receive 10% off your order and 50% off the stamp of the month!
Place an order of $75 and receive 15% off your order and 75% off the stamp of the month!
Place an order of $100 and receive 20% off your order and get the stamp of the month FREE!
*Discount will be applied to subtotal of items not on tax and shipping*

Rather shop online? I’m offering this awesome deal on online orders too! Simply email or call me after you’ve placed your order letting me know you would like your discount and I will reimburse you!

June's Craft- Post It Note Holder

2011-06-01T12:12:00.000-07:00

This post it note holder is made from a 5 x7 acrylic frame making it sturdy and holds a wallet sized photo. I have a male version and girl version, because let’s face it, who doesn’t need one! There are four different paper choices! The cost is only $2.00 each! We’ll be making these at the same time as my California or Bust Sale!

When: Thursday June 9th 10am-Noon & Friday June 10th 7pm-9pm
Place: My Home
Cost: $2.00 Each! – Does not include Post It Notes
*Host your own craft day/night and get your choice of Post It Note Holder Free

Please Sign Up by Wednesday June 8th by calling, texting, or emailing!
Don’t have time? I will be happy to make them for you. Additional charges will apply.

Studio J FREE-FOR-ALL

2011-06-01T12:00:00.000-07:00

During our Studio J® Free-for-All in June, we're giving everyone a FREE Studio J® JPG file—no purchase required! Simply log on to Studio J by going to juliescott.myctmh.com or click on the icon on the right side of this blog, create a layout, then order one JPG file of your layout during the checkout process. It's as easy as that! We're offering one free JPG file per account during June, so if you already have a Studio J or a MyCTMH® account log on and start creating. If you don’t have an account, no worries—you can log on and create an account and then order their free JPG file with no strings attached!

Fanfare Chapstick Holder Card

2011-05-26T15:00:00.000-07:00

I realized today that I haven't posted in awhile! Sorry about that! I've had a death in my family, two family birthdays and have been super sick all in the past two weeks. I'm working on posting the information on the Star Wars Lego party I just pulled off, but until I get that done here's something I whipped up today, a chapstick holder card. I used Fanfare paper and stamp set.

Kristen's Cookies

2011-05-14T13:01:00.000-07:00

I had a roommate in college who would bake these lovely cookies all the time. Funny, when she would start baking a batch boys would show up at our door. They were magic! They taste pretty good too. This recipe makes a ton, which was good for us, it would feed all the boys and there would be a few leftovers for us. Now that I am a wife and mom they are great for a bake sale.

Kristen's Cookies
4 1/2 tsp Vanilla
2 1/4 cup shortening (I used the butter flavored kind)
5 eggs
1 1/4 cup Brown Sugar
2 1/4 cup White Sugar
5 1/2 cups plus 2 Tblsp Flour
2 1/4 tsp Baking Soda
2 1/4 tsp Salt
1 12 oz. package of Chocolate Chips

In a large bowl, combine vanilla, shortening, eggs and sugars. Blend well. Add dry ingredients and chocolate chips. Spoon dough onto ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 375 for 8-10 minutes. Makes approximately 7-9 dozen cookies.

Winner!

2011-05-09T10:24:00.001-07:00

And the winnner is..... Comment #3 juleless@!

I know that's you July! Email me your choice of either the Thank You cards, birthday card holder, or For You card holder.

May Craft Project: Thank You Cards & Gift Card Holders

2011-05-02T15:02:00.000-07:00

May Craft Project: It’s that time of year again to thank our teachers for the great job they did teaching our kids this year. I wanted this month’s craft to be something easy and usable! We will be making a set of 3 Thank You Cards & Gift Card Holders. You could use the cards individually or keep in a set and give as a gift. The gift card holders have a plastic covering to make it easy to slip a gift card inside. They also make great credit card/store reward card/library card holders. I wanted to get this craft day in sooner than later because of everyone’s school ending and summer activities starting so take note on the date, it’s soon!

When: Saturday May 14th
Time: Come anytime between 10:00am and 1:00pm
Place: My Home
Cost: Set of 3 Cards with envelopes $3.00
Gift Card Holder (For You or Happy Birthday) $1.00 each
OR one of each FREE with a $25 CTMH order!
*Host your own craft day/night and get a set of cards and a gift card holder free!

Sign Up and Prepay by THIS SATURDAY May 7th. Call, email, or text me to save your spot!

Don’t have time? I will be happy to make either project for you. Additional charges will apply.

WIN your choice of either project by simply leaving a comment with your name and first part of your email address and which one you'd like to win! Example: Sally S. inky@ I would like to win the gift card holder.

Winner will be chosen Monday May 9th!

You've Taken The Photos, Now What?

2011-04-28T22:33:00.000-07:00

At Relief Society tonight we had wonderful instruction on how to take the best photos, and then I gave a presentation on what you can do with your photos. Below is the outline I used. We then made a coaster hanging frame. It was so fun! Thanks ladies!

Traditional Scrapbooking
 Make it Easy: Kits & Idea Books
 Scrapbook only major events (birthdays, holidays, vacations)
 Create one layout a year highlighting the events of the year
Digital
 Make Layouts to add to your traditional scrapbooking albums
 juuliescott.myctmh.com – Studio J: Create for free only buy what you want printed
 See below other sites recommended by Angie Hurst
 Print on photo printer or at Costco
 Bound Books (see suggestions below by Jessica Evans)
 Theme Books – Vacations, Baby’s First Year, Etc.
Blogging
 Easy way to journal. Can be made into a bound book
Gifts/Décor
 Brag Books/Vacation Books
 Calendars
 Framed Photos/Canvas Prints- Cheap way to decorate
 Holiday Décor
 Magnets – Hold artwork, homework, job charts, FHE Chart, grandma’s fridge, Etc.
 Party Invites/Announcements/Cards

Digital Book Suggestions by Jessica Evans:
Tinyprints- So cute! To die for designs, but runs on the high side for cost.
Mixbooks- Has great pre-done designs and fun layouts to create your own. Cost is average.
Artscow- Sign up for thier e-mails and you well get some great prices. Has been known to be a little harder to work with and have a printing problem every once in the while, but the prices can't be beat.
Picaboo- You actually download it to your computer, very cute start page. Prices average. Look on Groupons.com for great deals.
Shutterfly- The one that began it all. Super fun and easy to work with, prices are high. Sign up for newsletter and they do send out some good deals.

Digital download website suggestions by Angie Hurst:
 Summertimedesigns.blogspot.com
 Shabbyprincess.com
 Elegantwordart2.blogspot.com
 Justsoscrappy.blogspot.com
 Brittishdesigns.com
 Scrapmatters.com
 Peppermintcreative.com
 Scraporchard.com

Hormel Compleats Kids Meal Review

2011-04-27T13:15:00.000-07:00

A friend told me about a website that you can sign up to be sent products to try and review. I love free stuff, so why not? I got a package full of Hormel Compleats Kids meals. The nutritional stats looked good and they cook in 45 seconds! I was pretty excited to let my six year old try them out and he was excited to try them!

He tried the spaghetti with meatballs first and liked them. I tasted the sauce and thought it was pretty good. Off to a good start. Well, he tried the other three; Beef Ravioli, Macaroni & Beef, and Pasta & Chicken. The verdict? We will not be purchasing them anytime soon. I tried them too just to see what they tasted like and he was right, yuck! Save yourself some money and go with another brand or go with the spaghetti and meatball variety.

In the spirit of full disclosure, Hormel Foods provided samples of Hormel® Compleats® Kids Microwave Meals for me and my family to try. No payment was given and as always, all opinions given here are fully my own.

Babies Babies Babies!

2011-04-20T10:54:00.001-07:00

It seems like every other person in our neighborhood has either just had a baby or is pregnant! Just this past week we've had two little guys join us on the street. I only had a few minutes this morning so I whipped up these tags for their gifts. I thought they turned out super cute and matched the bag! They were so easy and fast to make. It's taking longer to post about them then it took to actually make them.

Supplies I used:

1385 White Cardstock

X5764 Pear Cardstock and Z2197 Pear Ink

C1359 Sweet Baby Stamp Set

Z1377 Kraft Color Ready Borders

Hole Punch

1512 Bonding Memories Glue

I cut out a tag shape, then used a scrap of Pear Cardstock to add to the bottom. I used the hole punch to make the polka dots using my left over Pear cardstock. I glued them on randomly with bonding memories glue. I added the Kraft Color Ready border. I stamped the "baby" from the Sweet Baby Stamp set using Pear ink.

Disney Delay

2011-04-12T15:35:00.000-07:00

Hi Everyone!

Sorry for the large delay in posts. I've been on a week long vacation with my family. I'm back and I have a few fun things planned to make in the next week. Check back soon for new crafts!

p.s. Remember the little books I made last month? We took them on this trip as my kids autograph books. We got a lot of comments on them. The princesses thought I was very creative :-). Gotta love those princesses!

Fuzzy Sock Cupcakes!

2011-04-02T13:24:00.000-07:00

Just how cute are these? You can whip up a batch for just about any occassion; Birthdays, Mother's Day, Thank you's, party favors, or Just Because. The socks are so yummy and soft! They are Aloe Infused Lounge Socks, soft and comfy to pamper your feet!

Cost: Only $5.00 per cupcake or FREE with a $30 CTMH order! Price includes socks, supplies for the cupcake wrapper, bag and tag (color of socks may vary)! *If you would like to bring your own fuzzy socks, the cost is only $2.00 for supplies*

Host your own Fuzzy Sock Cupcake workshop and get a cupcake FREE! Call or email me for more details and to set a date!

Don't have time? I will be happy to make your Fuzzy Sock Cupcakes for you. Additional charges will apply.

Hope For Japan

2011-03-24T12:09:00.000-07:00

Jeanette Lynton, the founder of Close To My Heart is so awesome! She wanted to find and easy, real, and practical way to help with the relief efforts in Japan. She has created this wonderful stamp set and giving it to us for a great deal!

Typically, our A-size sets retail for $7.95, but the "Hope for Japan" set will be available through April 30 for just $5--and Close To My Heart will be donating 100% of the profits to the American Red Cross to benefit relief efforts in Japan!

If you would like to order this set and help Japan, you can go HERE, call, or email me. This set would make a great gift so order a few while your at it! It's a great cause!

Crepes

2011-03-23T11:35:00.000-07:00

My Dad used to make these when I was little. I loved them! I still do! There are so many possibilities of what you can roll up into the crepe. Our favorite is sugar and lemon juice (sparingly). In the one pictured I put fresh strawberries and cool whip. I've also cooked up some chicken, diced it, added it to chicken gravy to make a more dinner like crepe.

Crepes

3 eggs

1/2 tsp salt

1 1/2 cup flour

2 cups milk

1 tablespoon sugar

2 teaspoons vanilla

2 tablespoons melted butter

Combine everything but butter in a blender. Blend on low for 1 minute. Add butter. Blend on low for another 15 seconds. Warm up a large skillet on the stove (I put mine on the 4, whatever that is, medium low?). When skillet is warm pour about 1/4 cup on it and pick up and swirl until the crepe batter is spread and in a circle type shape (does not have to be perfect). Cook until it's bubbling in the center and the edges start to brown, then carefully flip over. Cook on the second side a shorter amount of time, until it doesn't stick to the pan anymore. Repeat! I can make about 12 crepes or so with one batch of batter. Roll your favorite fixings in the middle and roll up. Enjoy!

Sophia Circle Cards

2011-03-18T10:05:00.000-07:00

It happened again, a cute customer of mine ordered another one of my favorite products so I had to make a thank you card using it! She took advantage of this month's special and ordered $25 worth of stamp sets and recieved a block FREE! Click HERE for more details.

I only needed one card, but my tip to you is while you're creating one you might as well do a few more, that way you have a few extras on hand when you don't have the time to make a handmade card.

I used a lot of our newer products on this card: Sophia Paper, Kraft Color Ready Borders, Buttons-Pink Assortment, Opaques Pearl Adhesive Gems, C1401 Friendship Alphabet Small stamp set (one of my favorites!).

The Winner Of The Basic Album Kit Is...

2011-03-16T07:37:00.001-07:00

I used random.org to generate the winner. It choose number #2.

Heather said...
ABC album kit is my favorite, but I also like the Basic.

Heather Munz

Congrats Heather! Please email me (scrapinandstampin@hotmail.com) your paper choice on the kit (Sophia or Fanfare) and I'll get it to you.

Today is the last day to sign up for March's craft! There are two times to choose from, Thursday the 24th @ 10am or Friday the 25th @ 7pm.

You can a kit for FREE by hosting your own craft night! Call or email me for details.

March Craft!

2011-03-03T11:17:00.000-08:00

We will be making these cute 3x3 mini albums this month. These little guys have endless possibilities! Just a few ideas are to make one into an ABC book, add photos for a child's quiet book or brag book for grandma, a baby album or a trip album. The small size is great for little hands and easily fits in a purse or bag. The 3x3 pages fit wallet size photos. Fun for Easter baskets!You will have two times to choose from to come and complete your projects. The first one is Thursday March 24th @ 10am. You are welcome to bring your little ones to play while you finish your projects. If you would like a little adult time, come on Friday the 25th @ 7pm. Sign up and prepay by March 16th!

Paper choices: Sophia or Fanfare.

Now for pricing! These are so affordable!
Basic Album - $6.50 It includes the album and patterned paper to fill album.
ABC Album - $12.00 It includes the album, patterned paper, and 1/2 package of Hodge Podge letters. Add up to two more albums for only $6.50 each!

Add the Kraft borders for only $6.80! There are so many borders in a pack that you can use them for many albums or share with a friend. I'll be showing you different ways to use them not only on your album, but on other projects too.

Add the Hodge Podge letters for only $4.50! These are great to add a title to the front of your album, like I did for the Mickey album below or use throughout your album.

Get a Basic Album FREE when you host your own craft night! You'll also be eligible to earn hostess rewards (more free product). Call or email me (scrapinandstampin@hotmail.com) for more info and to set a date!

I can make as many basic albums as you would like for an additional $5 fee (total, not per album). I will leave the pages blank for you to add photos.

The album on the left I used the basic album kit and kraft borders. The album on the right is the ABC album kit and kraft borders.
These are a few of the pages I did for the ABC book. I will have some stamped images for you to use. I also used pictures of family to represent different letters. Those pages are my little girls favorite!I used the Basic Book Kit and Hodge Podge Letters to create these Disney inspired albums. My plan is to make them into an autograph book. I will have the characters sign one side and then when we get home I will put a photo on the other side for a vacation keepsake.
Would you like to win one a basic album kit? Enter to win by leaving a comment with your name and which album is your favorite! The winner will be chosen on March 16th!

The Best Stamps on the Block!

2011-03-02T11:17:00.001-08:00

Get a free My Acrylix® block when you buy My Acrylix® stamps!
At Close To My Heart, we know we’ve got the best clear stamps and blocks—and we’ll prove it! Throughout March, when you buy your favorite My Acrylix® stamps, we’ll give you a free My Acrylix block. Not only will you have the best stamps on the block, you’ll have the best block, too! Just purchase $25 in stamps and you can choose from two of our most versatile block sizes: 3" × 3" (Y1006) or 2" × 6 1/2" (Y1010).

Coming Soon...

2011-03-01T12:40:00.001-08:00

March craft and specials coming soon! I promise!

Card For Customer

2011-02-25T09:35:00.000-08:00

As some of you know I like to send you a handmade card when you order online. I had a customer call me to redeem her coupon (you only have a little over a month to use yours!). She ordered some of my favorite tools so I couldn't resist making her a card using them! She ordered the corner rounder which I used to make the scallops. The rounder has a guide on it that you can take off and then use to punch scallops. I use this feature more then then rounding corners! She also ordered the circle punch. I have to tell you that it has come in handy for so many projects I've done lately. It also matches up with a few of our stamp sets. The stamp set I used on this card is called Tag The Occasion. Works perfectly with the circle punch. The paper I used isn't new, but is still available. Hooligan is fun for so many occasions.

Oh Scrap!

2011-02-23T09:12:00.000-08:00

My sister just had a baby and asked me to make thank you cards for her. I have so many scraps of different paper packs I decided to go through them and see what I could come up with. I made these baby themed ones using Animal Cookies paper (no longer available).

These guys I made using the same pattern, but different paper packets. It was so easy to put them together since I was using the same concept. I made 10 cards in an evening! They were pretty cheap too, since I used products I already had on hand. Each card averaged about $.40 each and that's including the envelope!

Left to Right: DayDream Paper, (Can't remember this one's name, but it's pretty old), Twitterpated, Let's Get Together - All papers have been discontinued. Sorry you aren't able to purchase any of these papers, but I wanted to show how easy it is to use the stuff you have on hand. We do have some awesome papers out right now! Check them out HERE!

STAMP SET GIVEAWAY WINNER!

2011-02-21T08:47:00.001-08:00

I used random.org to get our winner today. The winner is comment #7:

JennandStar said...
I also follow this blog. I still like the Cheris The Moment.

Jenn, you'll be getting the Cherish The Moment Stamp Set! Thank you to everyone who entered! This was fun, I'll have to do it more often!

For those of you that didn't win, I'd like to send you a little something for entering. Email me your mailing address to scrapinandstampin@hotmail.com and I'll mail you a handmade card!

STAMP SET GIVEAWAY!

2011-02-15T07:46:00.000-08:00

It's about time I do another giveaway! I'm going to give away a stamp set worth $22.95! You'll have your choice from these great sets:

Top Left: D1452 Find Your Style

Top Right: D1407 Piece Of Cake

Bottom Left: D1260 Endless Love

Bottom Right: D1421 Cherish The Moment

You'll be able to enter a total of 4 times!

1. Leave your name and what stamp set you'd like to win.

2. Become a follower of this blog.

3. Sign up for this month's craft night or set a date to host your own (2/16 is the deadline to sign up for my craft night).

4. Invite your friends to enter the giveaway by email, facebook, twitter, etc.

Please leave a comment for each on you do. I'll choose a winner on Monday February 21st! Check back then to see if you are the lucky one!

*Update* I've had some people inform me that they've had trouble entering a comment. I have no idea why, but if this happens to you, simply email me your entries and I'll add them for you. My email is scrapinandstampin@hotmail.com. Thanks!

The Day Of Love

2011-02-14T15:47:00.000-08:00

Happy Valentine's Day!

You can find the products used to make these HERE

Peanut Butter Cup Cookie Cups

2011-02-11T18:29:00.000-08:00

I saw this reciep on the blog "See Jane In The Kitchen" and had to try them. She used a sugar cookie mix, but since I had a peanut butter one on hand I used that. It makes 24 so good thing I had a super bowl party to go to so I could share! The kids loved them!

Peanut Butter Cup Sugar Cookie Cups

1 cookie mix
24 mini Reeses peanut butter cups

Make cookies according to package directions. Roll a heaping Tablespoon size into a ball and put in a mini muffin tin. Press peanut butter cup into dough until top is even with dough. Bake at 375 degrees for 7-10 minutes, or until the edges are golden. Makes 24.

More Mailboxes!

2011-02-07T07:43:00.000-08:00

My cute neighbor saw the mailbox I made and asked me to make her some for her family. I do have to say I was a little nervous to do them, hoping she would like them. It was fun to just go crazy with papers and accents! I think they turned out so cute that I need to go get me some more! The kids are loving ours, getting a treat everyday. They keep checking to see if the flag is up, the sign there's a goodie inside!

February's Craft Night - Birthday Banner & Layout

2011-01-31T12:12:00.000-08:00

This month’s craft night we will be using all new products! We will be making a Happy Birthday Banner and layout using the new Fanfare Level 1 Kit, My Creations Banner, and Designer Ribbon Blue Collection(optional). Craft night will be held at my house on Friday February 25th @ 7:00pm. The cost for the banner and layout is only $18.50! If you would like to add the ribbon it’s only $25! Sign up and prepay by Wednesday February 16th.

Not able to attend? That’s okay, you can get a kit all prepped and ready for you to assemble, or I’d be happy to make one for you for an additional $5.

Get your ribbon free by hosting your own craft night. Call or email me to set a date!

Supplies you’ll want to bring: Micro Tip Scissors(Z534)$9.95 , Adhesive like Bonding Memories Glue (1512) $6.95 or Tombow (1514) $8.95, and 3D Foam(Z1151) $5.95. These are basic supplies you’ll want to have when finishing any project. If you sign up for craft night I will pay your shipping and tax on these supply items!

Sorry the layout is sideways, I can't get blogger to put it the right direction!

Free, Free, & Fabulous!

2011-01-31T12:03:00.000-08:00

WHEN YOU BECOME A CLOSE TO MY HEART CONSULTANT DURING February and achieve Straight To The Top, you will receive a rebate of $129 on your New Consultant Kit, plus $100 in select product credit rewards. That’s a total retail value of up to $491 in products and business supplies for FREE! Your kit’s free, your select products are free—how fabulous! Ask me how or click HERE to join my Team in February and earn the Free, Free, & Fabulous rewards.

Score A Perfect 10 In February!

2011-01-31T11:59:00.000-08:00

IF YOU’RE A STUDIO J® member, you can take advantage of this great opportunity to fill up your scrapbook. For every 9 custom-printed Studio J layouts you buy, you’ll receive the 10th layout free. To receive the discount, just add 10 or more layouts to your cart. You’ll see a discount reflected in your order total. And you can totally take advantage of this promotion by ordering in multiples of 10. Buy 9, get 1 free. Buy 18, get 2 free. Buy 27, get 3 free. And so on! If you’re not a member yet, now’s a great time to join! Contact me or go HERE for more info!

Valentine's Ideas

2011-01-27T08:00:00.000-08:00

The mailbox I found in the Target dollar section. They seem to get these every year in January so if you missed out this year, try again next year. I covered it using hot glue because the paper is more like cardstock so I didn't think Modge Podge would keep it down. I stamped LOVE with C1401 Friendship Small Alphabet. The ric rac ribbon is the Hollyhock from the Ric Rac Ribbon Collection, which is 20% off right now online! The flower button is one of our newest products coming February 1st! The paper is not from CTMH, I found it at Robert's.

I plan on putting a goodie inside for my Valentine's every day starting February 1st until the 14th. I'll put the little flag up when they've got mail.This little guy will be going to grandma's, grandpa, and teacher. It's a mailing tube covered with paper. I used hot glue again, that's the only adhesive I've found that will keep it on the tube. I used Chocolate, Colonial White, and Blush Cardstock and Chocolate and Blush Ink for the card. The heart stamp came from D1194 All My Love and the "Be Mine" came from D1299 Thoughtful Seasons (one of my favorites). The tube measures 2 inches by 6 inches. You can put all kinds of stuff in it like candy, jewelry, lip gloss, gift cards, etc. My friend July mentioned that they are similar in size to the toostie roll banks you can find at the store. The candy is already inside, just decorate!

Princess Party Idea

2011-01-23T14:16:00.000-08:00

The prep work for this party took a little bit, but it was worth the results! I ordered a cake from Walmart. They have mini cakes with different princesses. My little princess chose Belle. I also talked the bakery person into selling me the cupcake ring toppers. I got 12 for $1! I made cupcakes from a mix and got the frosting from a local grocery store that sells it by the pound. I put a candle in all of them so each child could blow out their own candle. The kids loved it!

ACTIVITIES:

While we waited for everyone to arrive I had coloring books ready that I had created. The girls had princesses and the boys had more prince pages. I printed the pages from this website and then stapled them together with a piece of cardstock for the cover page and added a label with each kids name on it.

Pin the princess/prince on the castle. I printed a castle from that same website and the little princesses too. Our guests were all pretty young, so we didn't blindfold them, just had them cover their eyes. The kids had fun with it and we were able to get them to do a few rounds.

We did a scavenger hunt to find a treasure. The treasure was a box of dress ups I found at the dollar store, tiaras/crowns to decorate, shields for the boys, wands and princess skirts for the girls. I didn't get a good picture of their outfits!

We pulled out balloons we had previously blown up and turned on some music for the kids to go crazy and dance.

Instead of goodies bags we let the kids take their coloring book and dress ups home.

This party was pretty inexpensive and we had a lot of fun!

Fanfare Cupcake Card

2011-01-17T11:07:00.001-08:00

I thought I'd share a sneak peek of some new products coming in the Spring/Summer Idea Book.

The paper packet called Fanfare has fun birthday/celebration designs. The stamp set is a must have! It's included in the Fanfare Workshop Kit. The blue star was stamped using one of our newer colors called Pacifica. We also will have a 2 inch scalloped punch! The button collections have been revamped including various colors and styles and the price is better too!

All these products will be available starting February 1st!

Inspirations

2011-01-04T07:46:00.000-08:00

So some of you may be wondering where the new Spring Idea Book is, well, CTMH has changed things up a bit. Since January is National Paper Crafting Month they have come up with a mini Idea Book/Sneak Peek called Inspirations. It's full of NEW products and special discounts just for January.

When you purchase a Wings Workshops on the Go kit in January, you can get:
• The stamp sets featured in the Inspirations Brochure at a deep discount
• The January Stamp of the Month set at a substantial discount or even FREE!

Check out the new Inspiration brochure HERE to find out all the details about these awesome deals!

Wings Workshop On The Go Projects

Kit includes Papers, Accessories, and an exclusive Stamp Set along with a cutting guide and instructions for the following projects. In January you will get an additional instruction guide for a beautiful My Creations banner project!

January Craft - Event Calendar

2011-01-04T07:34:00.000-08:00

Would you like to do this calendar with friends? Host your own craft night and get your's half off! Contact me for more info!

Supplies I used to make this calendar:

Stamp Sets:

D1244 Snow Friends

D1194 All My Love

D1299 Thoughtful Seasons

C1407 Hot Diggity

Spring Stamp Set

D1437 Party Animal

D1181 Autumn Splendor

D1366 Holiday Trinkets

A1069 Atomic Numbers

B1175 Atomic Caps

Ink Pads:

New England Ivy

Black

Tulip

Blush

Sweet Leaf

Topiary

Barn Red

Honey

Chocolate

Cardstock:

White

Outdoor Denim

Grey Flannel

Tulip

Black

Chocolate

Colonial White

Hollyhock

Crystal Blue

Buttercup

Desert Sand

Cranberry

Lagoon

Pear

Autumn Terracota

Bamboo

Garden Green

Blush

Sweet Leaf

Paper Packets:

Mistletoe

Hooligans

Olivia

Splendor

Cherry-0

Day Dream

Accents:

Blue Sparkles

Bitty Sparkles

Hemp

Chocolate Buttons

Colonial White Brads

Pearls

Mocha Opaques

Just Blooms White Daisy

Blush Button

Other:

Outdoor Denim Marker

Autumn Terracotta Marker

Zig Black Pen

1 1/4 circle punch

1 1/2 scalloped punch

2 inch circle punch

Snow Covered Crunch Bars

2010-12-14T14:18:00.000-08:00

I was assigned a dessert for our Howe Christmas Sunday dinner. I had some Betty Crocker cookie mixes in the pantry from a recent sale and decided to make something from them. Plain old cookies just wouldn't do, so I went the the Betty Crocker website and searched until I found these little treasures. They are similar in taste to Muddy Buddies.

Snow Covered Crunch Bars

1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker® sugar cookie mix
1 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 egg
1 package (12 oz) semisweet chocolate chips (2 cups)
2 1/2 cups peanut butter
6 cups Rice Chex® cereal
1/2 to 1 cup powdered sugar

Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 13x9-inch baking pan with cooking spray. In large bowl, stir cookie mix, 1/2 cup butter and egg until soft dough forms. Press dough in bottom of pan. Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until edges are light golden brown. Cool 15 minutes.
In large microwavable bowl, microwave chocolate chips and the remaining 1/2 cup butter on High about 1 1/2 minutes, stirring after 1 minute, until melted and smooth. Add peanut butter; mix until well blended.
Place cereal in 1-gallon baggie. Using your hands, gently break cereal into small pieces (I would suggest to not crush them like I did, just do it until the pieces are smaller). Gently stir cereal into chocolate mixture until cereal is coated. Spread cereal mixture evenly over cookie crust; gently press. Sprinkle with powdered sugar. Refrigerate about 1 hour or until bars are set. For bars, cut into 6 rows by 6 rows. Store covered at room temperature.

If you don't want to ruin it just eat them and don't look any further, but for those that want to know, here are is the Nutrition information:

1 Serving (1 Serving)Calories 300(Calories from Fat 170),Total Fat 18g(Saturated Fat 7g,Trans Fat 1/2g),Cholesterol 20mg;Sodium 200mg;Total Carbohydrate 27g(Dietary Fiber 1g,Sugars 16g),Protein 6g

Creamy Berry Banana Jello Salad

2010-12-14T08:00:00.000-08:00

Here is a great, quick, easy, yummy, salad idea you can take to any holiday party. My sister brought it to a family event this past summer and everyone really enjoyed it. I just barely took it to my in laws get together and everyone raved about it.

Creamy Berry Banana Jell-o Salad

1 large (2 lb) strawberry yogurt
1 small cool whip
2 small pkg instant cheesecake Jell-o
1 bag frozen berry blend
2-3 bananas (optional)
Mix together and chill.

Christmas Gift Idea - Personalized Ornaments

2010-12-08T06:52:00.000-08:00

Two years ago I had picked up a few boxes of bulbs for really cheap after Christmas. I wondered what I would do with them. I then had an idea come to me. Give them as neighbor and friend gifts! I had my friend Breanna do the vinyl for me. Since they were so small it didn't cost very much. For the neighbors I had her make snowflakes. I then added the bulb to a bag of goodies. For some friends I did the names of the whole family and put them in a bag together.

If you'd like to order vinyl from Breanna call her at 801-577-3273.

Plenty For Twenty!

2010-11-29T12:49:00.000-08:00

Close To My Heart offering an awesome deal this month! When you shop on my website juliescott.myctmh.com and spend $20 or more on wonderful Close To My Heart products, you'll receive a free D-size stamp set valued at $22.95 that more than doubles your value!

Although you won't be able to choose your stamp set like in November, prepare to be happily surprised! Close To My Heart will choose from a large selection of stamp sets that were very popular but have been retired to make room for new products, wonderful stamp sets you're sure to love!

Countdown Calendar

2010-11-28T06:51:00.001-08:00

Some of you may remember this. We did it for a workshop a few years ago. I thought I would share the idea since we are getting closer to the time to countdown to Christmas, if you haven't started already!

I bought a cookie sheet from the dollar store and covered it with paper. I made the grid on white cardstock. I used so many different stamp sets I'm not sure I could name them all! To create it I looked around in what I had in paper, stamps, and accents and came up with the designs. Each day is attached to a craft jar so you can put a little goodie inside. I put a few pieces of candy and my kids are happy. The craft jars attach to the cookie sheet with a magnet.

Santa's Workshop Craft Night

2010-11-17T06:39:00.000-08:00

Santa's Workshop Craft Night will be held on Friday December 3rd from 6pm- until we are done. There are 6 crafts to choose from. You can do as many as you'd like, but there are some that I have limited numbers on so, once they are gone, they are gone. Sign up early to insure you get what you want for your holiday gifts. Sign up and prepay by November 24th.

Gift Tubes $1.50 Each. These are empty and can be filled with goodies or small gifts. Approximately 6 inches tall, 2 inches wide.Chocolate Gift Bag $1.50 Each and includes the chocolate!Christmas Cards $1.00 Each includes white envelope. Choose from Merry Christmas, Peace on Earth, Happy Holidays, or do all three! M&M Holiday Favors $.50. Does not include M&M's, but those are easy enough to find at any store. You will get the bag, tag, and ribbon.Holiday Tags set of 3 for $.50.Holiday Layouts $16.00. These are fun interactive layouts. We will use the Mistletoe Level 1 kit along with one of CTMH's hottest items, Flip Flaps to create 6 interactive pages. Don't worry, there's a little bling in there too.

You will need to bring your own scissors and adhesive like a glue stick CTMH carries some excellent adhesives like Bonding Memories Glue or Tombow Adhesive. We also have an awesome pair of Micro Tip Scissors. We can easily add either of these items to your craft night order and I will have it ready for you that night. Everything else will be supplied for you.

Not able to attend? Kits are available!

Call (801-448-7429)or email (scrapinandstampin@hotmail.com) to save your spot at craft night, to order your kits, or set a date for your very own craft night!

Chicken & Bacon Pasta

2010-11-12T11:52:00.000-08:00

I found this recipe on the Taste and Tell blog I check out every once in awhile. I've made it a few times and I get two thumbs up from everyone who has tried it. It's kinda on the naughty side, but oh so yummy!

Chicken & Bacon Pasta

6 chicken breast halves
1 12-ounce bottle Lawry's Mesquite marinade (or any marinade you can find. I've used the dried packets before and it worked just fine
1 pound bacon, cooked and diced
3 cups heavy cream
1 1/2 tablespoons pepper (I do not put that much in. A few shakes of the pepper is good for me and my family)
3/4 cup butter
1 1/2 tablespoons minced garlic
3/4 cup grated Parmesan, plus more for the top
1 pound small cut pasta, cooked and drained (I use Penne)
a few handfuls of frozen peas

Put the chicken breasts and the marinade in a crockpot. Cook until chicken is done - about 3-4 hours on high or 5-6 hours on low. When cooked, cut the chicken into bite-sized chunks.

In a large pan, combine the cream, pepper, butter, garlic and Parmesan cheese. Whisk over medium heat until combined and thickened.

Combine the pasta, bacon, chicken and sauce. Toss in the frozen peas and stir to combine everything. Pour into a very large baking dish, top with more Parmesan, and cook in a 350F oven until the cheese is melted

TWO FREE STAMP SETS THIS MONTH!

2010-11-02T06:40:00.000-07:00

Close To My Heart has an awesome campaign this month! Place an order of $100 and you will receive the stamp of the month called A Little Thanks (used on the projects above) and one STAMP SET OF YOUR CHOICE FOR FREE! That’s up to $45.90 in FREE stamps! Call or email me your order. You can also order online at juliescott.myctmh.com.

Leader Share 2010

2010-10-28T13:33:00.000-07:00

On Saturday I had the opportunity to go to CTMH's Leader Share event. It was like a mini convention. It was fun to hang out with other CTMH consultants. This is the event I was asked to make all the M&M favors for. One of my favorite corporate people were there, Christine (VP of sales) and I got a glimpse of how cool Studio J (digital scrapbooking) is. We were able to make some great projects. I learned how to use one of our newest products, Flip Flaps. I can't wait to make a workshop with them. If you would like the opportunity to come to these exclusive CTMH consultant events, join my team! Call, email me or go HERE for more info.

More Christmas Gifts and Crafts

2010-10-22T06:52:00.000-07:00

I've been very busy lately. Here are a few more projects I've completed for the boutique I'm doing in November. Mark the 13th & 16th on you calendar, you're not going to want to miss it. We have 18 vendors coming with a large variety of items. You can check out all the info on the boutique blog http://www.foxboronorthboutique.blogspot.com/.

For those that are not able to attend the boutique or would like to make their own, I'll be having a craft night featuring some of these items. I'm thinking the end of November, first of December. Stay tuned for a date.

Christmas Gifts and Crafts

2010-10-15T12:50:00.000-07:00

I've been working non stop on some fun Christmas gifts and crafts I'll have at the boutique in November. Here is sneak peek of what I've been working on.
Mark your calendars for November 13th and 16th, you're not going to want to miss this! You can click on the boutique button on the side to see who else is going to be there!

October Craft Night

2010-09-30T07:28:00.000-07:00

Craft night will be on Friday October 22nd, 7pm at my home. This month you'll have a few projects to choose from, or do them all! You must sign up and prepay by October 13th!
The first project is this Fall/Noel decor. So cute for a shelf or entry table and the best thing is you get two holiday decos in one! Each square measure 4x4 and is connected by metal rings. The shapes will vary. You'll also receive a complete set of Simple Alphabet letters so if FALL and NOEL aren't your style you can spell other words, like HOME, LOVE, etc! You could even add photos for a personalized gift. So many choices!. The cost is only $16.00! Supplies You'll Need To Complete: Adhesive like Tombow (1514), Piercing Tool (Z1114, Sanding Kit (Z1294), Corner Rounder(Z578), Round Sponge (Z697), Paper Trimmer, scissors, Garden Green Ink (z2120), Barn Red Ink (Z2104), Chocolate Ink (Z2111), New England Ivy Ink (Z2135). *If you don't have these items don't worry! Come to craft night and I'll have some for you to use.*

The two stamp sets used are must have for the holidays: D1366 Holiday Trinkets & D1371 Many Thanks.
The second craft project is a Thanksgiving Favor. Personalize with your guests names to decorate your table or add several to a container for a nice centerpiece your guests can take as a favor after the meal. Cost per favor is $1.00 which includes M&M's. Quantities limited!

Items you'll need to complete: Scissors, Chocolate Ink(Z2111), Autumn Terracotta Ink(Z2101). If you don't have these items, come to the craft night and I'll have them for you to use.

The third project is a set of Thank You Cards. Two cards w/envelopes for $2.00.

Supplies you'll need to complete: Scissors, Glue Dots (1772), Adhesive like Tombow (1514), 3D Foam tape (Z1151), Chocolate Ink (Z2111), Barn Rd Ink (Z2104). If you don't have these items, come to the craft night and I'll have them for you to use.

Place a Close To My Heart order of $50 or more on or before craft night and get one project of your choice FREE!

Place a Close To My Heart order of $75 or more on or before craft night and get two different projects of your choice FREE!

Place a Close To My Heart order of $100 or more on or before craft night and get all three projects FREE!

Host your own craft night and get your choice of project FREE with a minimum of 5 guests.

Not able to attend? Kits are available!

Call (801-448-7429)or email (scrapinandstampin@hotmail.com) to save your spot at craft night, to order your kits, or set a date for your very own craft night!

Thanks For Voting!

2010-09-20T07:06:00.001-07:00

Thanks for voting on my poll. The winner of the 4 pack of cards is Michelle S. You can still vote for a little while longer.

Bacon Cheeseburger Patty

2010-09-20T07:04:00.000-07:00

This recipe I got in an email from hungrygirl.com. I was worried my family wouldn't like them because of the laughing cow cheese, but I was wrong! These were yummy and a nice twist to the good ol' hamburger. Sorry no pic, but I figured we all know what a hamburger looks like.

Bacon Cheeseburger Patty

Ingredients:
4 oz. raw extra-lean ground beef
1 tbsp. precooked real crumbled bacon (like the kind by Oscar Mayer)
1 wedge The Laughing Cow Light cheese (any flavor)
Optional: salt and black pepper

Directions:
Season beef with salt and pepper, if you like. Combine beef with bacon and knead to evenly distribute bacon. Form into a ball and, using your thumb, make a large, hollow indentation in the ball (past the center but not all the way through). Fill the hole with cheese and squeeze the meat to seal, making sure no cheese is exposed. Flatten slightly into a thick patty.

Bring a skillet or grill pan sprayed with nonstick spray to medium-high heat on the stove. Place patty in the skillet/pan, cover, and cook for 4 - 7 minutes per side, depending on how well-done you like your burger. (Don't press on the patty with your spatula -- your patty might ooze cheese!)

PER SERVING (1 patty): 205 calories, 8.5g fat, 455mg sodium, 1g carbs, 0g fiber, 1g sugars, 27g protein -- POINTS® value 5*

Halloween Treat Box

2010-09-07T14:47:00.000-07:00

Halloween Treat Box measures 5 inches by 5 inches. It will hold an estimated 2 smaller bags of candy. Customize with photos of your own little monsters or use the monster stickers included in the kit to complete your box.

Place a $25 Close To My Heart order through me and get 50% off your box = $7.50 discount.
Pace a $50 Close To My Heart order through me and get your box FREE!

I can make you a box for $20 OR you can get a kit to complete your own for only $15. All boxes made to order. Prepayment is required. It will take approximately 7 days from time of order for box to be completed.

Place a $25 order and get 50% off your box = $7.50 discount.
Pace a $50 order get your box FREE!

Items you'll need to complete: Liquid Glass (Z679), Adhesive like Tombow (1514), Black Ink (Z2105), Round Sponge (Z697), 3-D Foam Tape (Z1151), scissors.

Host your own craft night and get your box free with a minimum of 5 guests.

Call (801-448-7429)or email (scrapinandstampin@hotmail.com) to order your kit, or set a date for your very own craft night!

Side One

Side TwoSide ThreeBack of BoxTop of Box (sorry it's sideways)Inside Top Flap

It's Here!

2010-09-01T13:36:00.001-07:00

The new Fall/Winter Idea Book is live and ready to be ordered from! Call or email me to get your copy. While your waiting, you can flip through the catalog online! Go to juliescott.myctmh.com and click on the picture that looks like this:

Stamp Together

2010-08-28T08:41:00.000-07:00

I'm going to my Close To My Heart's unit Stamp Together today! I'm so excited! We get together to swap items we've made and to see great projects everyone has been working on. My awesome leader in CTMH always has a fabulous project for us to make. Can't wait!

Remember the tag I made a few posts ago? Well, this is what the finished project looks like. I made these to swap with other consultants. I'll post more of the awesome stuff I get today later.

Back To School Snack Mix

2010-08-23T09:54:00.000-07:00

It's back to school for us and I know my little guy will be hungry when he gets home. At our house we don't want to let go of summer yet, so a Smore's Snack Mix is a good compromise.

I found a Smore's Snack Mix recipe on sparkpeople.com and they said they originally got it from hungrygirl.com. I put my own little twist on it, so I have now renamed it to Back To School Snack Mix.

Back To School Snack Mix

2 cups Smart Pop Popcorn
3/4 cup Golden Grahams Cereal
3/4 Cup Cocoa Puffs Cereal
2/3 Cup mini marshmallows
6 Tootsie Roll Midgees

Directions
Chop Tootsie Roll Midgees into very small pieces.

In a sealable plastic bag or an airtight container with a lid, combine Tootsie Roll pieces with all of the other ingredients. Secure bag or container and shake thoroughly.

Makes 5 one cup servings. 100 calories per serving!

I mixed mine up in a gallon sized baggie and then put in small containers to keep until snack time. You can make a large batch and put in baggies to add to lunches or a snack on the go. My favorite is when I get a tootsie bite!