My CTMH Creations

Sunday, September 29, 2013

Tools of the Trade!

The right tool can make all the difference in your artistic scrapbooking, especially in the details. See the tools we have to offer to enhance your creative experience, and then try them out for yourself!





 
 
Small Organizer - Z4138 - $12.95
 
 
Pigment Ink Foam Insert - Z1898 - $14.95
 Dauber Foam Insert - Z1897 - $14.95
 
 
Check this out....one of my favorite CTMH consultants.  Whom, by the way, is CRAZY creative...




 
 

Simply Stitch It!

Feeling a little wary of adding stitching to your papercrafting? Did you know it doesn’t require a sewing machine? Our new stitch guide makes stitching simple to do—and the look it gives is simply stunning! See it for yourself in this video.



Use with our piercing tool for creating various stitch patterns, borders, and shapes. 3" × 15".

Thursday, September 26, 2013

Artbooking - Episode #4

Check out the latest episode in the 'Artbooking Made Easy' video  series...
Spooky Halloween Layouts
It’s easy to make your spider webs stand out, full moons float, and black cats bounce off the page with the Cricut® Artbooking collection. Learn a few sweet techniques for using the Halloween-themed keys in this video.


Monday, September 23, 2013

Artbooking - Episode #3

Check out the latest video from the 'Artbooking Made Easy' series...

From grilling to swimming, camping, and road-tripping, your summer has been full of adventures. Show them off with the help of the new Cricut® Artbooking collection! You can make unique and fun mini-albums with the touch of just two summer-themed keys. Get some sizzlin’ ideas by watching the video.


Sunday, September 22, 2013

Spellbound Scrapbook Bundle

Spellbound Scrapbook Bundle
 BUY IT NOW - Just $12.95
FREE SHIPPING!



Bundle Includes:
  • Paper Packet
    • 12 – 12" × 12" Cardstock Sheets (3 Black, 4 Sunset, 4 Slate, 1 White Daisy) (not shown)
      6 – 12" × 12" B&T Duos® Papers (2 each of 3 double-sided designs)

  • Mini-Medley Black Accents
    • 2 frames
      4 photo corners
      4 photo clips
      8 buttons (2 sizes)
      12 brads
      12 Bigger Brads

 $12.95 (+tax/free shipping)  Shipping US Locations ONLY!




Mischief Scrapbooking Bundle Sale!

Close To My Heart - Mischief Scrapbooking Bundle 
ON SALE NOW - Just $14.95!


Bundle Includes:
1- Mischief Paper Packet - 12 sheets
(6-12x12" B&T Duos (patterned) Papers; 6-12x12" Cardstock Sheets)
1- Midnight Felt Shapes (10 adhesive-backed pieces) 
1- Mischief Complements (4-5x6" Rub-on Sheets)
1 - Haunted Assortment (15 piece embellishments)

Shipping Cost: $4.95 - Priority Mail (2-3 days)

 Mischief Bundle ($14.95 + tax/ship) - Shipping US Locations ONLY!








 Add the Spellbound Paper Packet - for just $5 more!
12 – 12" × 12" Cardstock Sheets (3 Black, 4 Sunset, 4 Slate, 1 White Daisy) (not shown)
6 – 12" × 12" B&T Duos® Papers (2 each of 3 double-sided designs)
***NO ADDT'L SHIPPING CHARGES!***



Mischief Bundle + Spellbound Paper ($19.95 + tax/ship) - Shipping US Locations ONLY!







Even more Base & Bling

Parker is attending his first, non-family, birthday party this afternoon...and to say that he is SUPER excited, would be an understatement!  The party is for a little girl (Rivka) from his Pre-K class.  I made her a head band & ring from the new CTMH Base & Bling line...and then decorated this skirt purse that I found at Walmart earlier in the week.  I hope she likes them!






The "R" was cut with CTMH's Art Philosophy.

Here are some of the products that I used to make these items:


Check out the entire Base & Bling collection on my website, HERE!


Express yourself with your very own wearable crafting projects! With the Base & Bling line and Sarita textiles, you have just the right ingredients for showing off your creativity. Watch and learn for yourself how to craft and adhere flowers from the Base & Bling fabric necklace kit to complete your own beautifully embellished necklace!


 

Z1905 - $14.95












Parker's Preschool Binder

I started this Kraft binder, for Parker, at my August weekend crop, and finally put the finishing touches on it at my September All-Day crop (yesterday). Check, check and check!!!!

He is officially in PreK this year and we've been working on his letter, numbers, colors, shapes, etc.   I wanted to make him a 'busy book' of sorts.....we do so much running around for his older sisters' activities, I am hoping that maybe this will keep him occupied for a minute or two.  One can dream, right?!?   




The cover decor & all the pages were made with the CTMH Cricut Artbooking cartridge.


I wanted the pages to be good & thick, because he is SO rough with things.  I cut two of every page, glued them together and then after I added the page content, laminated each one.  

I also cut two of ever image, one for the page and the extra which was laminated (and 'velcro-ed' - is that word?) separately so he can use it to "match".  









I store the pieces for each page, in plastic baggies, at the back of the album.

Let me know if you have any questions on how I cut or assembled any of the pages.  
If you are interested in buying the CTMH Kraft 3-Ring Album...email me midwestscramper@hotmail.com, or shop my website 24/7 HERE!
Kraft Ring Binder - Z1871 - $5.95






Thursday, September 19, 2013

Chantilly Textiles...

I've been wanting to use the Chantilly textiles to make a utility apron...for a long, long time now.  Me, the gal who does very little sewing.  But, it kept nagging at me...how cute those colors would be together, maybe a rolled fabric flower and some bling.  Always have to add the bling.  I am actually REALLY tickled that I did it.  I sewed something!  And it fits, it ties, the lines are straight (for the most part!)... I am pretty damn happy with myself.  Is it sad that this little utility apron makes me so proud?!?

Anyhoo...I still can't decide if I am going to add some flowers and bling.  I am kind of diggin' the basic look, but who knows what tomorrow (or the next day) will bring.
Product# Z1826
I added the Hollyhock Zipper Ribbon just below the tie...how cute is that ????

Product# Z1819

After all my back patting (to myself)...I must give credit where credit is due.  I followed this easy utility apron tutorial HERE!

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Monday, September 16, 2013

More Base & Bling!

I am having so much fun w/ the new Base & Bling!  I'll be honest...my first thought, when I saw this in the new Idea Book, was Ugh!  Really?  But I have to tell you, it's been  pretty dang cool.  My wheels are turning...I am thinking Halloween themed necklace, Christmas/Holiday themed necklace....which, by the way, is SO NOT ME!  Am I am showing my age?

Maybe I'll set a new trend...screw the holiday vest & sweaters...everyone will be wearing Base & Bling!  I am sure that it will embarrass the heck out of my teenage daughters...which just might be even more of a reason to do it!  I'd say that I'll post picture of their eye rolling, but they won't even look at the camera for me anymore....ingrates!  I just keep telling myself that one day they'll thank me.....