Mmmm - embellishing...

... my printed Studio J layouts :)

This was FUN! Only working with embellishments and my sewing machine. No paper, no pictures, no trash, no trimmers ext. all over the place. I am really liking this new Studio layout thing!!!

Here I am with my layouts all ready to go - they don't look digital do they :)...

I took some (bad/blurry) close-ups to share with you all. And I will start with the layout that I embellished the least...

- - - 1) whole layout here

I DIDN'T add real ribbon (loved how this title turned out)...

... I added a few staples (loved this circle tag as well)...

... and some real snaps where the digital big brads were (I didn't distress - that ink is printed on)...

- - - 2) whole layout here

I DIDN'T add real ribbon on this one either, but I added some brads (loved the vellum look under the title area here - I never use vellum anymore on my Classic layouts)...

... and some sewing (so easy to add to the Studio layouts - it was great)...

- - - 3) whole layout here

On this one I added decorative brads to the title (love the Studio J Fonts)...

... and some twill to where the digital ribbon was, but that photo hanger I left digital and stuck a real brad in it (totally cute!)...

... I also added some sewing and some swirly clips (the torn paper looks so real!)...

- - - 4) whole layout here

This one was fun. I added some liquid glass to the title, and some real buttons where the digital ones were...

... I also added real ribbon where the digital ribbon was...

... and some sewing in brown :)...

- - - 5) whole layout here

This one was the MOST fun to embellish - I just couldn't stop! I cut the title letters out and popped them up! I sewed in brown again...

... I added real ribbon where the digital ribbon was...

... and real embellishments where the digital embellishments were...

I loved doing all this - It was so fast and easy to have 5 COMPLETELY finished layouts!!!

• I don't think I would have titled the way I did if it wasn't a Studio layout.
• I definitely would NOT have journaled yet.
• I would not have embellished in the patterns I did.

This really got me out of my box and I had a GREAT time doing it!

My layouts are now already slipped into their spots in their albums and with them there I can't even tell the difference between my Studio layouts and my Classic layouts! I am LOVIN' this!

Now that I have officially received my printed layouts and was able to work a little more with them and get them into their place in an album... I can say I would recommend Studio J to any Classic scrapper anyday!

Scrappin' Sunday

For Scrappin' Sunday we share our "ta-da's" and our "to-do's" to keep us motivated each week. Join me... even though I'm a little late :)

TA-DA - I went on a ladies retreat with my church this weekend... it was a totally AWESOME time with the Lord and friends. I taught a workshop on Saturday for a free-time activity while I was there. It was the Altoid Tin Mini Album I posted.

This made a lot of my to-do list last week having to do with this event :). So I obviously DID get it all done. I got all 23 kits packed and I only have 7 left-overs...


That was exciting to me since I had no idea how many of the 30 or so ladies would be interested :).

I even was able to finish altering the Recipe Box I want to teach for another workshop at my home in June. I was glad because I wanted to show them so they could sign-up to learn if they wanted to.

Pics of that Box are HERE if you want to see.

Now onto my running TO-DO list...

1. Get invitations out for Recipe Box Workshop.
2. Add "extras" to my printed Studio J layouts and get them in the albums.
3. Make a wedding card.
4. Journal on old "finished" layouts.
5. Plan more layouts.

The stuff I finished from last week...

1. Make sign-up sheet.
2. Get Altoid Tin tutorial online.
3. Finish getting kits ready for workshop.
4. See what's missing for workshop and get supplies.
5. Alter Recipe box for June workshop.
6. Pack for workshop and retreat.

Another Studio J Layout

Today I got two things off my To-Do list for Sunday Scrappin'!

Not only did I plan the pics for this new layout today... I also MADE the layout today! I am really lovin' how fast I get things done with Studio J!

Not only this, but I also ordered my first 5 Studio Layouts! :)

They are still running the special if you want to jump on board... receive free Memory/Page Protectors if you order 5-9 layouts and free Memory/Page Protectors + free shipping/handling if you order 10-20 layouts.

Here is my layout...

When I receive this layout from the printers I am planning on taking my sewing machine to it a little with some white thread :).

I might also add some liquid glass to the title for a little pop of dimension. I LOVE that stuff!

Missed one...

... I think I made this layout back in February or something.

But I never took a picture of it to share with you :) so here it is...

The pics here are from my youngest sitting for the first time and learning to scoot! :*)

The paper here is "Blue Ribbon" from CTMH - I bought it knowing it would be a perfect fit with that red, white and blue outfit she was wearing!...

It really is a very cute pack with all the flowers and butterflies, perfect for the fourth of July - take a look...

More Studio J...

This is what I've been doing tonight :) while I sit around with a stiff neck :(

I think this is my favorite Studio layout yet. Of coarse it might be because I already knew and totally loved this "You Rock" line of paper!...

Or I think it might be my title that goes with the star paper :)...

I also really like how easy it was to journal directly on the "empty" space in my son's picture...

It could just be all the yummy pictures of my son that are effecting me also though!!! :)

Remember, if you want to try Studio J, it's free.

And there is a special introductory sale right now... if you get 5-9 layouts printed you receive free Memory/Page Protectors and if you get 10-20 layouts printed, you receive free Memory/Page Protectors + free shipping/handling!!!

Sunday Scrappin'

For Scrappin' Sunday we share our "ta-da's" and our "to-do's" to keep us motivated each week. Join me...

TA-DA - Yesterday was National Scrapbook day, so I had my sister-in-law over and we scrapbooked together... it was fun.

I posted some of the day's progress HERE, but never showed some of the details I am sharing now...

And I never shared my other finished layouts with you - sorry for the bad lighting. (I am not the greatest with my camera yet.)

The paper here is CTMH's Magic Moments... which I totally love, I made a Studio layout with it as well HERE.

Of coarse (unlike my Studio layouts) my journaling box is waiting for me again!...

I was proud to use some of my older supplies this weekend, the rub-ons and mailbox letters (Making Memories) I have had for a long time now...

I also used older CTMH flowers with some newer corduroy brads (which I love!)...

This layout's paper pattern is another favorite - Topstitch.

Again, sorry for the bad lighting, I miss the days of scanning my layouts for you :(...

More of my old mail box letters, old ribbon and old rub-ons...

With more favorites from CTMH of coarse - their photo hangers!...

I even got to use something very special to me in this layout. This flower I saved with a bunch of others that we used as decoration from my first daughter's baby shower 6 years ago!!! Of coarse I inked the edges of them with my almost always used ink color - Chocolate Brown...

(Thank you Auntie for saving them from the trash for me!!!)

Don't forget you can celebrate National Scrapbook Day all month with CTMH's special Miracle kit - check it out!

Now onto my running TO-DO list...

1. Got to post office to send old scrapbook gifts! - This week.
2. Make niece's belated birthday card.
3. Make a wedding card.
4. Finish undone purple layout.
5. Journal on old "finished" layouts.
6. Print Studio J layouts before they expire.
7. Plan more layouts.

It's National Scrapbook Day!

Are you excited?!

What are you doing today to celebrate? :)

I'm going to have my sister over to scrapbook with me ALL day!!!

I'm excited to show her (and you :) Close to My Heart's new Summer Idea book - it comes out today!

There are some GREAT new paper packs in here that I can't wait to show you all as well! Including my favorite featured on the cover there :).

They also have another favorite of mine that is running as a special kit just for National Scrapbook Month! It's called Miracle and it comes with a lot of great yummies - take a look! And order online a.s.a.p. if you want it because all these type of special kits are while supplies last only.

Oh! And if you are a digital scrapper or would like to try a new challenge today, try out online scrapbooking free with Studio J.

It's all Close to My Heart products and they even have a special set of "papers" on there that you can only make layouts with online!...

Very exciting stuff! I will be blogging throughout bits of my day to keep you involved in my fun. Please let me know how you're doing as well :).

Studio J - Launches Today!

Yep - yep - you heard me right.

I have been showing you some of my digi layouts from Studio J, and I even made another one to share with you today (below).

I am very excited about this. I got a new My CTMH - website just so you gals can try Studio J for yourselves. If you like it, then you can also order through me as your consultant.

But I am also excited to say that you can order ANY Close to My Heart products from my new site any time you want, and they will be shipped right to you :)!

Studio J is unlike other "traditional" digi scrapping. You don't have to buy all the digi scrap kits, store them on your computer, coordinate everything yourself, and have a big honkin' printer to print them from home. Studio J is all online, it does all the guess work for you and it's free (until you purchase your layouts of coarse :).

All you do is...

1. Upload your photos (anywhere from 2 to 15).
2. Resize and edit your photos - if necessary.
3. Select from CTMH's many pre-coordinated kits (even retired ones you can no longer purchase as tangible papers).
4. Choose a pre-set layout design/pattern.
5. Personalize it with text, embellishments and more.
6. Then have it printed and shipped!

I am not normally a "digi-scrapper" at all, and I am really lovin' Studio J!

They are even holding an introductory special right now to receive free Memory/Page Protectors if you order 5-9 layouts and free Memory/Page Protectors + free shipping/handling if you order 10-20 layouts. Score!

I don't know about you, but I'm shootin' for free shipping and handling :).

Here's my recent layout.

I love that after I get it printed I will be able to add tangible CTMH products to it before I stick it in my daughter's album.

I also love that Studio J MAKES me HAVE to journal!

When I scrapbook with tangible products I tend to always leave a spot for the journaling and tell myself I will do it later! In these layouts, they are not complete and ready to print without journaling! :)

I don't tend to use My Stickease - stickers from CTMH - in my tangible layouts either, but I LOVE them in Studio scrapbooking... mostly because you can resize them all you want! :)

Now GO and SEE what you can create in Studio J. And enjoy :).