TUSSIE MUSSIES

I have never heard of a tussie mussie until the other day. Wow was I amazed when I saw all the YouTube videos on these Mussies. There are some really cute ones out there so I decided to give it a try. I made this for my grandkids. I used an assortment of paper that I had in my stash. I made these pretty simple because they are going to kids. TFL!   I also made a video so you can see the designs up close. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cyvbw0fNKg8&feature=youtube_gdata_player

Pop Up Acetate card

I really love YouTube because they have the coolest tutorial videos ever! I saw this cool video called pop-up card using Acetate Technique. Here is the link:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PQF9pFG7_xc&feature=youtube_gdata_player

 I used a variety of Cricut Cartridges and assorted paper to make this card. I just used acetate from a package that I had opened earlier that day. check out Paige Dolecki's video. She is a fellow CTMH consultant and has some really great tutorials on her site. TFL!

 

Mini folders

I saw this cute YouTube video the other day on how to make these mini folders. They are so cute and look just like the big  folders that you use for school. These are perfect to fit a few photos in them or even a business card with a gift certificate to buy some awesome CTMH products.This is also a great way to use up left over paper. I used retired CTMH papers. The folders were made on Papercrafter45 YouTube site and it is called Mini 2 pocket folder dated September24, 2013. here is the link to her video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EseL6Q1kN9k&feature=youtube_gdata_player

The folders measure 3-1/4"x 4-1/2' when done and only use a 7-1/2" x 6-1/2 inch sheet of paper. TFL!

Birthday Bottle

I made a birthday bottle for a lady at work out of a 2 liter Dr. PEPPER BOTTLE. I filled it with her favorite candy. I used a paper pack  from CTMH called Dream Pop and used the Cricut cartridge Artiste and Artbooking. I used acetate from a package to cut strips for the ballons. They look like they are floating in the air. TFL!

Mini album roll

There have been so many cute mini albums on YouTube lately that I have been trying to make them all. Unfortunatly work and life gets in the way, I found this video on youtube and I can not find my piece of paper where I wrote her name down. I have searched YouTube for hours on end trying to find her video. I apologize for not taking better care of her name. TFL!

Triple library pocket with trifold flap

I saw this on YouTube under the papercrafter 45 channel. I used CTMH paper pack called Babycakes. Thanks for watching! Here is the link to her video http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=tYjjKzDZjv0

FIRST CHRISTMAS CARD

I found this really cute snowman at IT'S A LA DEE DAH DAY! blogspot. Here is her link:  ladeedahday.blogspot.com . She has some really cools items on her blog. Her snowman even comes with a tutorial. TFL!

September card class

This month Joy featured Babycakes for card class. She designed some really cute cards based on babies...they are all cute. Thanks Joy for another  great class.

Lake Sommerville

I work on the weekends for my friend that has a food service and we sell our wares at all kinds of festivals thouhout East Texas. This particular weekend we went to Lake Sommerville and this was the sunset there..I love sunsets and this one was pretty awesome. TFL!

52 CARD SWAP

These are the cards I made this year for our CTMH 52 card swap coordinated by Linda Caler. We get a catalog twice a year with CTMH and then we decide what cards we want to feature and we all make 26 each of two of our favorite stamp sets and use new products. This is a cool way to get a card made with all the new stamp sets in the catalog. My sets were Eek and Shriek and the Proplayer work shop on the go. Thanks to Linda for doing such a wonderful job organizing this whole event. TFL!

This is my Eek and Shriek card.

This card was made using the WOTG stampset ProPlayer.

July card class

As usual Joy outdid herself in card class. This month we used the Claire paper pack from  CTM.  Thanks Joy for a great class.

paper cupcakes

I found this tutorial on YouTube under MsLiberty25 dated April 21, 2013. It is at the end of the video which is about 45 minutes long. I used Chantilly paper from CTMH. I also used the AP cricut cart to cut the flowers. TFL!

CLOSE TO MY HEART JULY SPECIALS

 Convention is over and there is much excitement about the new Autumn/Winter 2013 Idea Book! That's not going to be available until August 1st but luckily there are still great specials this month,


1. Work The Workshop.

Get the gorgeous Workshops on the Go® canvas art kit for half price in July — no qualifying purchase required! From July 1– July 31 you can get this trendy kit to create your own canvas art to hang in your home, regularly priced at $39.95, now discounted to $19.95 — more than 50% off! Take papercrafting to the next level with this adorable home décor piece that you can display for all to see.

 shop online at tmorrowstreasures.ctmh.com  or contact me at terryim4841@yahoo.com to place your qualifying order and take advantage of the savings today!

*Offer valid July 1–31, 2013 while supplies last. No qualifying purchase needed. No limit per order. No refunds or adjustments on product already purchased.

Doodling

It is funny how many of us doodle without realizing that we are. Altered art is really hot right now and doodling is a big part of it. But if we are asked to doodle we get scared because we think that we are  doing it wrong. There is no right or wrong just do it. Thanks for looking and doodle on!

April card class

As usual Ms. Joy outdid herself with this month's card class.This month she featured the For Always paperpack from CTMH X7165B...all of the cards came out great. This paper pack is kind of a wedding theme but as you can see no wedding cards were made. We all had a great time creating these cards. Thanks Joy for a great class!

Going Buggy: Limited Edition Promarkers.....LOOK!

Going Buggy: Limited Edition Promarkers.....LOOK!

Letraset limited edition spring/summer markers

Limited Edition Promarkers.....LOOK! Posted: 18 Apr 2013 02:57 PM PDT Here's one of the cards I made for my Letraset post this week - it's all about 'grounding' your images...... the little boy image, papers, and ticket sentiment are all  from the Pretty Tuff CD by Polkadoodles           and I have a treat to offer you, a pack of the brand new Spring/Summer limited edition markers. You will get twelve ProMarkers and the colours are just lovely: Heatwave  SandDune Starfish Pineapple Crush Green Shoot Oasis Rock Pool Capri Blue Reef Blue Spring Lilac Peony and Fresh Bloom     All you have to do is pop over to the Letraset blog and leave a quick comment on my post, then hop over here to tell me your details. It would be really nice, if you have a blog, if you could mention the giveaway with a link - make sure I can identify you if your name comes up in the random draw - especially if you don't have a blog where I can find you. Once you have done both comments, you will be in the draw. I will do that on Wednesday 24th April.Good luck, and thanks to Letraset for their generosity   This post is short, no chance to chat as our internet connection keeps going down and I need to post this before it gets moody again, but I will be back tomorrow.   Now head over to the Going Buggy website and leave some love for a chance to win a set of these limited edition markers.    http://going-buggy.blogspot.com/

BUZZ AND BUMBLE MINI ALBUM

I found this tuturiol on you tube under SCRAPBOOKGIGGLES and the title to the video is Sallie's bulky bliss mini posted on 03.06.2013.
I used the Buzz and Bumble paper pack as well as the stickease assortment, the wooden buttons and the bling. I got lots  of inspiration from Pinterest and from cards made and received. TFL!

this layout inspired by Lisa Stenz

this was inspired by Lynn Darda

the top card I received from Mindy Boyle in the 2013 spring/summer card swap. The bottom page was inspired by Joy Mchargue card in card class.

this is another card that we did in Joy's class.

this page inspired by the B&B WOTG layout.

Teresa Card swap

These are the cards I made for Teresa Jackson's card swap. This month's theme was Easter. I hope the other ladies like them. TFL!

March 2013 Card Class

These are the cards we did at our monthly card class with Joy. Aren't they so cute! As usual Joy does a wonderful job designing cards for us. TFL!