July Stamp of the Month Blog Hop: American Celebration

Welcome to our Stamp of the Month Blog Hop! We will be featuring July's SOTM, which is American Celebration, a set of 12 stamps.  For those of you in Canada, there is a Canadian Celebration available to you from consultants that sell in Canada.  If you have come here from Tonya's Blog, you are on the right path! The blog hop is a great big circle, so you can start here and work your way all around. If you get lost along the way, you’ll find the complete list of participating consultants here.




This month we have 64 Close To My Heart Consultants sharing their creations using this month's SOTM and other great CTMH products on their blogs. This is simple to do - just click on the link at the end of the post on each blog to move to the next one! Here we go!

Let's start with a picture of the Stamp of the Month: American Celebration. 

I decided to use the Heart 2 Heart Challenge for this week, as well as Party Time Tuesday in my project, as well as embossing:

And here is the project that I created:

Outside of the Card

Close Up of Card to Highlight Embossing and 3D Foam Tape

Inside of Card

This card is based on the Wishes: Sentiment Secured found on page 78 in the Wishes book.

Supplies Used (All CTMH):

Cardstock: Outdoor Denim, Barn Red, Bamboo

Inks: Outdoor Denim, Barn Red, Versamark (embossing)

Stamp Set: American Celebration (July SOTM)

Embossing Powder: White Daisy, Clear

Other: Wishes, 3D Foam Tape

Now "Hop" on over to Diana's Blog to see her work! Be sure to visit all the Consultants at their Blogs to get some great crafting ideas and other fun ideas! Remember, the July SOTM is only available until July 31! Contact your CTMH Consultant (or click here) to see how you can get this stamp set at a discount or even free!



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Here is another project I have made using this Stamp of the Month and the Heart 2 Heart Color Challenge.

This one is based of the pattern Wishes: Sundial found on page 14 of the Wishes book.

Supplies Used (All CTMH):

Cardstock:  Outdoor Denim, Barn Red, Bamboo

Inks: Outdoor Denim, Barn Red, Versamark (embossing)

Stamp Set: American Celebration

Embossing Powders: Outdoor Denim, Gold, Clear (for Barn Red details)

Other: Wishes, 3D Foam Tape, Blue Collection Designer Ribbon, Outdoor Denim Mini-Medley Selection

I hope you enjoyed my projects using the July Stamp of the Month: American Celebration!

Have fun hopping!

Last Day for You & Me: Stronger Together and for Studio J Free for All

You and Me Kit (Retail value $34.95)

Get this fabulous kit at over 50% off...You pay $15 and part of the proceeds are being donated to the American Red Cross in support of victims of the storms that have ravaged across the United States.

I will also be holding a workshop on putting these kits together for all who purchase them.

I will contact those people for a date to hold that workshop.

And don't forget about the tremendous deal with Studio J Free for All.

There's never been a better time to try out Studio J.

Try it out and get one free JPEG of your layout.

Don't miss this fabulous deal...

Try Studio J today!

Placing an Order

For all my customers, I will be placing an order on Friday.  If you are planning on attending upcoming workshops and crops, here is a list of items you will need to order:

July 11:  Workshop on the Go kit or paper pack ( I do recommend the kit, as it really helps take the layouts  to the next level)  Optional: Matching Stickease

July 18:  Reflections 8 from 1:  One paper packet of your choice (please let me know which one if you are using one from your stash).  Optional: Inks/Embellishments/Stamp sets that coordinate with your paper.  You are welcome to use mine, but if you think that you will take longer to create, you might want these on hand to finish layouts at home

July Crop:  Multi layout scrapbook pages workshop: One paper pack (please let me know which one as I will have to add the correct color cardstock to the workshop in addition to your paper packet.  These are paid for by the piece.)  Optional: Inks/Embellishments/Stamp sets that coordinate with your paper. You are welcome to use mine, but if you think that you will take longer to create, you might want these on hand to finish layouts at home


Please let me know if you would like to order any of these items on my Friday order.  As you can see, the cost of these workshops will be your supplies.  Crops may have slight additional cost, due to food and goodies.  Crop workshop participation is not necessary for crop attendance. 

Can't make a workshop date?  Get together 3 friends and yourself and I will be happy to schedule another workshop for your group.

Creativity with Trees & Things Stamp Set

Reminder: Workshop Tomorrow June 20

Just a reminder to rsvp for a spot for our workshop night tomorrow night, Monday, June 20 at 6:15 pm.  I will be highlighting the Bliss Workshop on the Go Kit, but you can participate with the kit/paper of your choice.

Can't make it?  I will be happy to hold another workshop at a time that works better for you.  Find 3 friends to participate with you and schedule a time more convenient for you.  Contact me today about this option.

Father's Day Paper Bag Card

A couple of you have asked about a paper bag card and what that looks like.

Here's the one that I did (based on a wonderful creation from the talented Annette Green).

I also used the Lucky paper pack and cased Annette's directions on how to make the card.

What I changed was the stamp set I used.

Since my children and I bought my husband a driving range punch card,

we made it into a golf theme with the retired Tee Time stamp set.

(Thanks Angie for the idea of keeping with the golf theme).

The two ribbons sticking out of the side include a tag.  Each of the kids wrote a personal message to their Dad.

Sorry for the sideways picture.

It was how the kids layed out gifts for Dad.

This one shows the inside of the card with the pocket in which Dad's gifts went.

Hope you enjoyed this sneak peek at our paper bag Father's Day card.

These were made at the last crop.

If you and a group of friends would like to learn how to make these with a different theme,

contact me to set up a workshop.

Studio J Layouts

Both layouts use the Splash Zone Studio J kit.

Splash Zone is only found in Studio J and is for Studio J members.

I love this kit for summer/waterpark pictures!

Sign up for Studio J memberships by contacting me or visiting my website.

Start enjoying Studio J today.

Just another reason to Love Studio J online scrapbooking

I was able to scrap an entire trip to Wisconsin Dells today...18 layouts done!

Studio J Layout

Another Studio J layout.

Why do I love Studio J?

1. It helps me catch up on my scrapbooks.

And trust me, I have a lot to catch up on.  And because it is so quick to put together in Studio J, I can really get caught up on some of that scrapbooking.

Look at my challenge on the side.

Studio J has helped me accomplish my goal of 100 + layouts for the year and it's only June.

Not all the layouts were Studio J, but many were.

2.  It so simple to create beautiful layouts.

Don't believe me?

Schedule a meeting with me and you will believe me.

Follow along with one the Love Your Layout you tube videos.

It really is easy.

3.  It is affordable.

No cost upfront.

No software to buy.

No packages to buy.

You only buy the layouts that you want printed.

And in the month of June, complete a layout and get the JPEG of that layout absolutely FREE.

June is the best time to try out Studio J

4.  No clean-up.

Just shut down your computer.

5.  It's fun.

I love playing in this program to see what it can do.

Contact me to learn more about Studio J and how to take advantage of this fantastic deal in June

or login on my website and start creating with Studio J.

You will find the Studio J tab on the left hand side of my website.

Last Call for Crop- Studio J and Father's Day Paperbag Card

Last call for anyone interested in my crop tomorrow evening.  Bring your laptop or pictures on a jump drive and borrow my laptop.  I will be teaching some basics and some more advanced Studio J tips and tricks, as well as working on a paperbag Father's Day card inspired by the very creative Annette Green.  Cost is $15 and includes dinner and snacks, as well the project supplies and some goodies.  Be sure to bring some of your own projects to work on too!  Crop starts at 4:00 pm.  Be sure to contact me to save your spot.

Love Your Layout: June 2011

Love your layout for the month of June. Follow along to complete a Studio J layout from start to finish!

Studio J Layouts

You Rock

Lucky

Another Lucky

Just a few of my many recent layouts made with Studio J.  Have you gotten your free JPEG in the Studio J Free-for-All Promotion going on in the month of June?  If not, now would be a great time to try it out at http://www.amymcvey.myctmh.com/

Reminder: Workshop Monday, June 6th and other Workshop Dates

Here are some important dates and times coming up for workshops and crops.  If you are interested in any of these, please RSVP your spot as spaces are limited.

Monday, June 6 -   Workshop on the Go (Mayberry highlighted)
Saturday, June 11- CROP  (Studio J and Paper Bag Father's Day Card)  $15  4pm-????
Monday, June 20 - Workshop on the Go (Bliss highlighted)
Monday, June 27 - Reflections 8 from 1 (4 layouts from Reflections - 8 total pages- 1 paper pack)
Monday, July 4-     No Workshop  -  Happy 4th of July
Monday, July 11-   Reflections 8 from 1 continued (if necessary) or TBA
Monday, July 18-   TBA
Monday, July 25 -  TBA

JULY CROP- Date TBA (This will be for another scrapbooking layout from a how-to book. Which one will be announced, but I am hoping that between the 2 workshops this summer, you will be able to complete a good portion of an album.  The paper is your choice.)  Cost will be the cost of the workshop + food.
Details will be announced soon.

Mayberry will be highlighted at the upcoming workshop tomorrow evening at 6:15 pm

You & Me: Stronger Together

From CTMH Corporate offices:

Many of you have asked us if there is something we could do to support those affected by recent severe weather in the US, and we’ve also had requests to extend the availability of the You & Me scrapbooking kit offered during the month of May. We’ve combined those two aims into a single campaign called You & Me: Stronger Together, to raise funds for the survivors of the severe storms that have pummeled the Midwest and Southern states.

During the month of June, order a You & Me kit for only $15 US/ $16.50 CAN (a retail value of $34.95/$38.95), and a portion of the proceeds will be donated to the American Red Cross 2011 Floods and Tornadoes relief operations. Simply use item number CC1012B to place your order for this sensational kit and help those in need at the same time. The You & Me: Stronger Together campaign will continue until June 30 at 11:59 pm (MDT) or while supplies last.

Offer valid June 2–30, 2011, or while supplies last. No qualifying purchase required. Tax and shipping/handling charges apply. The placement of the donations is prioritized by the American Red Cross, with all money earmarked for disaster relief from the tornadoes and flooding in the midwestern and southeastern United States.

Thanks Close to My Heart for supporting such a great cause!

Studio J®: Perfect Placement

June Constant Campaign - Studio J Free For All

We have a fabulous Constant Campaign for the month of June.

June will be a great month for Studio J.

Try it out or use it again.

Get a JPEG of your layout for absolutely free.

Nothing to buy.

Just create your layout in Studio J and checkout choosing the purchase JPEG option and the JPEG is absolutely free.

This is absolutely the best deal for trying out Studio J.

How to you access Studio J to try it out now?

Go to my website at http://www.amymcvey.myctmh.com/

Access Studio J through the tab on the left hand side of your screen.

Create an account.

Try Studio J today.

Details of the promotion are as follows:

During June, get a FREE Studio J® JPG file—no purchase required! Simply log on to Studio J, create a layout, then order one JPG file of your layout during the checkout process. It's as easy as that!  One free JPG file per customer in the month of June.

Dates: June 1, 12:01 am (MDT) – June 30, 11:59 pm (MDT)

A Studio J JPG file actually consists of three files: a high-resolution file of your right page, a high-resolution file of your left page, and a thumbnail image of the entire layout.

You do not need to purchase any custom-printed layouts.

And to sweeten the deal, I am offering FREE half-hour sessions to teach Studio J basics or walking you through a layout from start to finish.  Contact me if you are interested to set up your appointment today.  Appointments can either be in person or on the phone.  So you not only get to use Studio J for free and get your free JPEG, you also get a personal coach to walk you through the process. 

So try Studio J for the first time, with or without assistance from me or play with Studio J some more and get a Free JPEG of one layout during the month of June.  There isn't a better time to log into Studio J and create online.  You will be so happy you did!