Penelope Easter Creations

I am loving these Spring Critters!  Using the coordinating thin cuts makes it so easy to cut out.  They are so perfect for spring and Easter creations!

I had a pint container sitting around so thought, why not paint on it!  I used watercolors to create the grass and flowers.  I even used them to add a little pink to the bunny.  The bee is from the Penelope compliments.  I cut a circle using the Art Philosophy cricut cartridge and Penelope Paper that fit perfectly on the top.  This came together so fast and it is a lot easier than you may think!  Fill it with some candy and you have the perfect little gift for the Easter season.

C1638 Spring Critters

March Craft Night Giveaway!

 You still have a chance to win this awesome set of compliments!  The Penelope Complements include 2 sheets of stickers and an assortment of vellum die-cuts with silver foil.  They are so adorable and can easily be used on cards, layouts or any project really.

All you have to do is place an order of $40 or more either by contacting me or on my website www.juliescott.ctmh.com BEFORE Craft Night, March 18th.  I will draw a winner at craft night.  You have a good chance of winning, there is only 1 entry so far!

Don't forget this amazing special is still going on until the end of the month!  Order 2 stamp sets and get 1 free!  You can do this as many times as you want and on the same order too!  

Happy Shopping!

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March Craft Night - Penelope and Thin Cuts/Embossing

CRAFT NIGHT

Date: Friday, March 18th

Time: 7:00 PM

Place: My home in North Salt Lake

Paper Packet: Penelope

Technique: Thin Cuts/Embossing

Stamp Set: C1638 Springtime Critters

Projects:

3 Cards and envelopes - $5.00

2-page layout - $5.00

 Penelope Cards

Penelope Layout

Please bring your own finishing supplies (glue, scissors, 3D foam etc.).  We will be water coloring again, or you can use markers on the critters.  If you have either, bring those too.  I will have my inks and paints available for you to use, or purchase the bundle and get your project FREE! 

Bundle: C1638 Spring Critters, Z3188 Watercolor brushes, Z3132 Watercolor paints, your choice of cards OR layout FREE - $40.00 (includes shipping and tax) and a chance to win the Penelope Complements.

Additional Product Suggestions:

Z899 Black Memento Ink $7.95

Z2027 Mini Stapler $12.95

GIVEAWAY! Order the craft night bundle above or order $40 in products before our next craft night and you will be entered into the drawing to win the Penelope Complements ($6.95 value).  The complements include 2 sheets of coordinating stickers and 1 assortment of Vellum Die-Cuts with silver foil.  These are my most favorite compliments ever (and I’ve seen a few in my 11 years).  I will draw a winner at craft night!

RSVP & PREPAY BY WEDNESDAY March 9th!

Not able to make it?  Not a problem!  You can order a kit to pick up after the 18th. 

All these products can be purchased on my website www.juliescott.ctmh.com

Stampaganza 2016!

My most favorite special of the year is here!  Stampaganza is happening this month only!  During March buy any two stamp sets and get a third FREE!  This offer isn't limited just one time either!  Order 2 sets, get 1 free.  Order 4 sets get 2 free, and so on!  Grab your idea books and start tabbing your favorites or shop online HERE.

AND if you order $40 or more you will be entered into my monthly drawing to win the Penelope Compliments!  These are my most favorite compliments ever and I have seen a lot of compliments in my 11 years.  Winner will be drawn at Craft Night on the 18th, so don't delay in getting your orders in!

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!