Sleepless Scrapbookers Retreat in Wisconsin

This weekend will definitely be Mission Possible!!!!  I have been invited to join the Sleepless Scrapbookers Retreat and can't wait to meet more scrapaholics like myself. :)  I have prepped some layouts for the weekend and MAY do cards on Sunday...depending on interest.

The right page has a little pocket for hidden journaling or extra pictures. :)

We will be making these same pages at the Imagination Station (that's what i have nicknamed the Brooklyn, MI Depot) next weekend March 10th so if you are in the area and would like to join in just email me or leave a comment to reserve your space.  There are a couple spots left.

Looking forward to meeting all these new Michigan and Wisconsin Scrapbookers!

Amy

FREE Cricut Art Philosophy Cartridge in March

Want to join the CIA? (Creative Intelligence Agents)

When you sign up to be a Close to My Heart Independent Consultant in March for $99 you will receive all the typical "bennies" AND a free Cricut Art Philosophy Collection. (If you already have it or just don't want that you can choose $100 in Select Product Credit.)

Watch this quick video to learn the details and see EVERYTHING you get.



This is an unbelievable value...but wait THERE'S MORE! ;)
You will also be a part of the CIA (Creative Intelligence Agents) team.  We have monthly team meetings in Delafield, WI with fun ideas and projects that you can share with your customers.  I am at the ready to get you and your business off and running!  I will help you with your launch gathering and offer 1:1 coaching for up to 3 months.  Convention in in July and there is still time for you to join us in Dallas, TX for 3 days and nights of fun and crafting.  I would love to speak with you about what I do and can't wait to help you reach your goals.  Even if you are just curious about what it means to be a consultant take a  moment to call or email me so I can answer any questions you have.  Don't delay...Let's get you started March 1st!
Call or TeXt five2zero-77seven-five521 (I know it looks weird but it also plays into the whole spy theme. :) )

Just to recap: you join the CIA team, have fun with like-minded crafters whenever you want, pay $99 for over $450 in CTMH products, learn more fun projects at monthly meetings (or get them in your email inbox if you can't make it) hmmm...Better contact me soon so we can get you started Thursday!  If you are reading this between March 1st and March 31st you can use this link to my website and get started now.  I will contact you within 24hrs to help you make the most of your kit!

Pinterest...Oh, what can I say?!

OK so during last week's blog spying I read several posts that mentioned www.pinterest.com and I had to check it out.  Set a timer people!  You must have a reminder to find your way out of this wonderful site!  The pictures and ideas are so much fun to see and FUNNY! 

Anywho...I found this idea there (it looked much cooler on their picture but I THINK I like what I came up with.)

This is a fun project!  I hot glued crayons in rainbow-ish order onto the side of a display board then propped an artboard directly under the crayons.  Next I heated the crayons with the heat tool. 
The crayons melt down the canvas and create a cool water-like effect.  (When I try again I will peel the crayons first...the pinterest person said to do that but I was lazy.) :)
I put the Fleur de Lis (sp?) on before AND after the crayon.  Meaning I placed them on the canvas before I melted the crayon then layered another black set on the top of the crayon, finally I added the white smaller cardstock pieces on top.  I would suggest that you ink the edges of the dark cardstock in White Daisy or Vanilla Cream Ink and the white in your favorite color for more definition.  I worked on this in the middle of the night and was really cutting corners! 

Here are the pix of the process:

To do this project you will need:
Canvas or Art Board
Crayons of your choice
Hot glue and Hot Glue gun
box or display board
Images from Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge
Inks to match your project
Liquid Glass (Or other permanent liquid glue)
Heat Tool
Frame

Hope you find this inspiring.  Have fun with crayons!

Creative Ideas for the Cricut Art Philosophy Cartridge and the Workshop on the Go

I am waiting for my Dreamin' Workshop on the Go Kit to arrive. The waiting is the hardest part...as the song goes. :)

Remember these ideas can also be used with any of the how to books and the stamp sets you already own! Email me a photo of your adapted layout and leave a comment. I will send a set of Chipboard Snowflakes to one lucky creative agent!

Happy Creating.
Amy