March Card Workshop - Hopscotch Picture My Life Cards

Join me on March 30th, from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. in Mansfield, TX, as we make these TEN fun cards using the Hopscotch Picture My Life (PML) Scrapbooking cards.  For just $20 you will get half a set of the PML cards, plus all the extra goodies to make the greeting cards, and will be able to use the other PML cards as you choose on your other projects.  (Don't live locally?  That's okay.  I will mail you the kit for just $25!  Read below for further details.)

 We will add some Gold Sequins, Flaxen Thick Twine, and the Junebug Puffies to cutesy them up.

 Some cards also include some stamped sentiments.

Aren't they fun and cheerful?!  And truly, the photos don't do them justice.

If you would like to attend my class and live locally, visit this Meetup site to sign up.  Payment is required at the time of RSVP as supplies are ordered specifically for those who will be in attendance.

If you and a few friends would like to gather at an other location in the metroplex, let me know.  I'm up for that too!

And...if you need a kit mailed, just select the $25 payment option - to include shipping to your doorstep - and everything will arrive pre-cut, pre-stamped and ready to assemble.  Please allow two weeks for delivery.  (If you are a Consultant and would just like the cutting diagrams and directions, those cost $8 and you can select that payment option below - being sure to include your email address.  These will be sent within 48 hours of receipt of payment.)

Workshop Fee Options

Workshop Kit $20.00 USD Long-Distance Kit w/full pack $25.00 USD Consultant Directions $8.00 USD

Shipping OR Email Address

I look forward to preparing a kit for you!

CTMH Paper Pack Focus - Hopscotch

There are eight of us highlighting this FUN paper packet!  A list of participants is located at the bottom of the post should you get lost along the way.

If you are coming here from Marianne's Blog, you are on the right track!

First of all...isn't this stamp set stinkin' cute?!  LOL  I love it - and obviously picked out this image and these sentiments to use on the card - but the whole thing is cute!

This card design come from our Make It From Your Heart how-to book.  I totally love being able to have a foundation for my creation with the ability focus on the design.  I colored in the image with our ShinHan markers, and used the Colorless Blender to pull ink "off" - making some areas lighter and allowing for the shading.

 I did 3-D the image and then stamped the two sentiments in Black ink and yes...you guessed it!  I added a little piece of Gold Shimmer Trim and

The photos of this paper pack just do not do it justice!  You must see it in person!  It is so fun and cheery!

Now head on over to Melissa David's Blog to see what she has in store for you!

List of participants and the links to their blogs:

1. Melissa Robinson
2. Melissa David
3. Debi Barber
4. Aggie Peters
5. Tonya Whitehurst
6. Judy Faye Garner
7. Terry Morrow
8. Marianne Hancock 

Happy hoppin'!

CTMH Technique Blog Hop - Music to the Eyes

If you are coming from Michelle's Blog, you are on the right track.  There are 15 of us participating in this hop and you can find a complete list of participants by visiting Sheila's Blog.

Thank you for joining us this month as we highlight a technique, which is both simple and fun, that jazzes up your artwork creations with the little help of a Journaling Pen.  I love to use a journaling pen to add a little "extra" to my projects when it needs just a bit more.  This is how the technique reads as found on page 34 in our Annual Inspirations Idea Book:  "Jazz up your pages with a journaling pen and your creative hand!  Outline individual letters and other accents with the pen to better contrast them with the background, making them bolder and easier to read."

On this card, made with two Hopscotch Picture My Life cards, I used the journaling pen to doodle around two pieces of paper (one B&T and the other cardstock) and around the small sentiment.

With the sentiment, I kept things very simple and just drew lines around the banner.  With the other two pieces where this technique was applied, I simply allowed my hand to move freely and wanted the lines to appear curvy.  Then I went back across the same area, still allowing for free movement, while working to make the two lines intertwine.  There really is no way to do this "wrong" so why not give it a try?  I find that if my artwork is needing just a little more, some doodling with the Journaling Pen will probably to the trick! (It is just $3.25!)

Now, head on over to Debi's Blog where you are sure to find something ingenious and fun!

Happy hoppin'!

Spotlight on Seasonal Expressions

We are highlighting some of the fabulous products that were released in December and included in the Seasonal Expressions supplement.  

If you are coming from Hilary's Blog you are on the right track.  There are nine of us sharing our artwork so I hope you enjoy what you see!

I decided to incorporate a Hopscotch Picture My Life Card for the focal point on this handmade card.  For right now, this Picture My Life card set is my favorite.  I love the fun colors!

I layered the 3" x 4" card onto some White Daisy cardstock, deciding I did not want to corner round the corners and then made it 3-D with our THIN 3-D Foam Tape (yeah...another new-found love)!  I used our Gold Sequins, Gold Shimmer Trim, a Junebug Puffie (soon to retire), and some Flaxen Extra Thick Twine (also soon to retire).  I separated the twine to have the doubling on the bow.

While this card was super fun and easy to make, I hope the recipient (whoever that may be...) loves it!

Feel free to leave a comment and then head on over to Wendy's Blog.

Here is a list of the items that will be retiring March 31st.  Be sure to check them out before you can no longer order them!

• C1606 A Thing Well Done (only available to Hostesses)
• B1471 Variety of Thanks (only available to Hostesses)
• B1472 Love This Story (only available to Hostesses)
• X7193B Heartstrings Paper Packet
• X71934C Heartstrings Complements
• Z3015 Heartstrings Assortment
• G1090 Workshop on the Go Heartstrings Cardmaking Kit
• X7194B Hopscotch Paper Packet
• X7194C Hopscotch Complements
• Z3016 Hopscotch Assortment
• G1091 Workshops on the Go Hopscotch Scrapbooking Kit
• Z3045 Picture My Life Hopscotch Scrapbooking Program
• Z3046 Picture My Life Heartstrings Scrapbooking Program
• Z2056 Cut Above Valentine Treat Bag Kit
• Z2059 Cut Above Birthday Treat Bag Kit
• Z3028 Lovestruck Mini Clothespins
• Z3029 Happy Day Mini Clothespins
• Z3037 Stuck on You Puffies
• Z3038 Junebug Puffies
• C1617 You're the Bomb

Have a blessed week and happy hoppin'!

Center Step Card with Hopscotch

I was able to participate in several Secret Santa exchanges over the holidays.  One of the items we had to create for my team exchange was an item using a fun pattern.  There were many patterns to choose from on the internet but I settled on this one for a Center Step Card.

I used our new Hopscotch paper packet and this

I didn't realize, until now, that I didn't get a great front view photo so you'll get the idea from these two photos.

I thought the sentiment on this card was fitting to share today in honor of the new year...  "All things are possible to those that believe..."

Be blessed today and always!

Note:  This card was inspired by directions found at Splitcoast Stampers.  The Center Step Card Tutorial was perfect for helping me create this card.

Gift Exchange Items

I LOVE giving (and receiving) gifts; no matter what they are.  It is something I have always enjoyed.  I hold my Mom responsible since she is the same.  The only thing that is bad about it...I tend to over analyze and think too much...because I want it to be special!

My friend and downline, Xellina, had a crop at her house this past Saturday.  (I LOVE being back around my scrappin' friends!)  She offered a gift exchange and there will be few (if any) times that I would choose not to participate.  I altered several things...  I got the canister at Big Lots.  I just used some Washi Tape to wrap around the rim and then adhered a retired silver flower.  The chalkboard area was already provided, with a piece of chalk!  I filled it with chocolate chip cookies.  For the bag, I just took a silver bag, used a vinyl cut that was too big for another project and placed it on the bag.  A couple of pieces of Washi Tape and Red Shimmer Trim and tada; a gift bag was born!

The photo of the frame just doesn't do it justice.  I sure wish I had taken time to take a better photo of all of these creations.  It was a frame I bought at Big Lots.  I cut a photo opening in the matte, just like was done in the original frame, and decorated it up with Hopscotch, some fun stamp images and a little bling.  It really came out nice!

It seems like the person who ended up with it was pleased so I was happy.  I still have some other gifts to create before the holidays are over.

It's Hump Day!

2014 Seasonal Expression 1 - Blog Hop

You are going to LOVE the contents of our NEWLY released Seasonal Expressions - Volume 1 that made its' debut on December 1st!  It is 39 pages of FABULOUSNESS including two brand new and beautiful paper packets and so much more!  You can view the online version by clicking here but it is best to get one in your hands.  More importantly, you will LOVE the product even more when you see it in person!  

Not that you need help falling in love with the new products, but I guarantee you your wish list will grow as you move through over 35 artwork items showcased through this Blog Hop.

If you are coming from Melinda's Blog, you are on the right track.  You will also find a complete listing of participants by clicking here.

I created this layout using the Hopscotch product line.  I incorporated the paper pack, Complements and Assortment.  Aren't they so fun and cheery?!  This layout was made from the Magic how-to book, pattern found on page 54, entitled "Hat Trick".

You can see, on the pages of the layouts, how the stickease and "buttons" (from the Assortment) added some fun texture to the pages.  Of course, I added dimension to the stickease with 3-D Foam Tape.  (One of my few CTMH addictions which requires no therapy. lol)

 I actually created two additional layouts I will be showcasing here soon and the little strip of zig zag stickease shown below...a negative from the hexagon borders I used on each page.  Gotta love when you can re-purpose what could have been trash.

Here are two additional layouts made with the paper packet and coordinating embellishments:

I will bling them up a bit more once I put photos on them.  Now...to get some developed...

Let me know which brand new product is on the top of your list today by leaving a comment.  I would love to hear from you!

Now, head on over to Adeline's Blog where you are bound to find something adorable to add to your list.

Happy hoppin'!