November's Scrapbooking Workshop - Urban!

I know there are still a few days left in October, but I wanted to go ahead and share with you information about my November scrapbooking workshop featuring the Urban paper packet

I love these textured-looking papers, and I think there are many possibilities for this paper packet. These would be great for layouts about the outdoors or camping, but they're also perfect for all the men in your life! They would make great masculine cards or layouts.

When I started working with the Urban paper packet, I initially thought that I would create layouts about my son, but it turn out the way I expected. The three two-page layouts I created ended up being all about my husband! So even if you don't have any boys, there are probably still some men in your life that these could work for.

For my November scrapbooking workshop, we will be using the Urban Workshops on the Go Scrapbooking Kit.

This workshop kit retails for $29.95 and includes over $40 worth of product! With this kit you receive a full Urban paper packet, an exclusive D-size stamp set, the Urban Assortment, Whisper Thick Twine, two extra sheets of cardstock, and an instructional brochure.

Here are some pictures of the layouts we will be creating:

The workshop costs $35, which covers the cost of the kit, shipping, tax, and the use of my Cricut machine and stamp pads. There's also the option of creating a third two-page layout for $2 (to cover the cost of additional base pages).

Optional Additional Services:
$5 - I will provide any adhesive you need, including foam tape.
$5 - I will cut all of your paper ahead of time so you can just assemble and decorate the layouts the day of the workshop.

This workshop is scheduled for Sunday, November 29 from 1:30-4:30. If you are interested but cannot make it for this time, please contact me to set up a different time.

Space is limited for this workshop, so sign up soon. The deadline for signing up is Tuesday, November 17. You can email, call, or text me to sign up!

Thanks,
Bethany Rielage

rielage517@gmail.com
765-635-4884
bethanyrielage.ctmh.com

Sangria Scraps Card

This is the last week of October, which means this is the last week that I'll be focusing my attention on the Sangria paper packet. This isn't the last month that you can purchase it, but I - along with Close To My Heart - will be switching my focus to the Urban paper packet next month.

Today I want to share a card that I made from some scraps that I had leftover from the Sangria Workshops on the Go scrapbooking kit. I love taking my leftover pieces, adding some white card bases, and creating beautiful cards!

The sentiment on the card comes from the stamp set that is exclusive to the Sangria Workshops on the Go scrapbooking kit. I arranged the scraps and added a few pieces of Gold Shimmer Trim and it was done!

I hope to share at least one more project made with Sangria this week, so keep checking back. Or better yet - subscribe to my blog and every post will be sent directly to your email!

Thanks,
Bethany Rielage

rielage517@gmail.com
765-635-4884
bethanyrielage.ctmh.com

More Sangria Cards!

I'm back today with more cards created with the beautiful Sangria paper packet.

The inspiration for these cards actually came from the White Pines Workshops on the Go cardmaking kit! I love that the card ideas in these kits can be used many times over and with lots of different paper and stamp sets. Here are the three cards that you make with the cardmaking kit; the card I chose to duplicate is the one on the right.

Here's my take on that card using the Sangria paper:

I used the stamp set from the Sangria Workshops on the Go scrapbooking kit for the flowered background, and the sentiment comes from the Just To Say stamp set, which comes as part of the Artfully Sent Cricut collection.

While I was at it, I decided to go ahead and make another version of this same card with a different sentiment:

This Hello sentiment also comes from the same Just To Say stamp set.

Thanks for taking the time to visit, and I hope you got some inspiration for some of your own cards!

Bethany Rielage

rielage517@gmail.com

765-635-4884

bethanyrielage.ctmh.com

Video - Embossing Folders

Close To My Heart just released a video that shows several of our embossing folders and our new diffusers. I've included links below to many of the products shown in the video.



Arrow Embossing Folder

Woodgrain Embossing Folder

Confetti Embossing Folder

Confetti Stars Embossing Folder

Circle Diffuser

Square Diffuser

Thanks,
Bethany Rielage

rielage517@gmail.com
765-635-4884
bethanyrielage.ctmh.com

Sangria and Artistry

Sangria is Close To My Heart's featured paper packet for the month of October. I absolutely love this paper and have enjoyed making several layouts and cards with it.

Today I want to share with you an anniversary card that I made with Sangria and a couple cuts from the new Artistry Cricut cartridge.

This card was made with leftover paper from the Sangria Workshops on the Go scrapbooking kit. I cut the Mr. and Mrs. out with the Artistry Cricut cartridge, and then I adhered them over top of a heart cut from the Artbooking Cricut cartridge. To finish it off, I added a few Bitty Sparkles.

I'll be back soon to share some more artwork made with the Sangria paper!

Thanks,
Bethany Rielage

rielage517@gmail.com
765-635-4884
bethanyrielage.ctmh.com

October's Featured Paper - Sangria!

Close To My Heart is focusing on a different paper packet each month this year, and the featured paper packet for October is Sangria!

These beautiful papers are perfect for fall projects, but they are also versatile enough to use throughout the year! I will be sharing some projects throughout the rest of the month that I have created with these papers, but for now you can watch the video below to learn a little more about this wonderful collection.

If you have any questions or would like to order your own Sangria products, just let me know!

Thanks,
Bethany Rielage

rielage517@gmail.com
765-635-4884
bethanyrielage.ctmh.com

Christmas Card Workshop!

The most wonderful time of the year will be here soon, so it's time to start thinking about Christmas cards! Close To My Heart has you covered with a wonderful cardmaking kit featuring the beautiful White Pines paper packet.

This kit provides you with all the paper and embellishments you need to make 15 beautiful Christmas cards, including a D-size stamp set, two full packs of embellishments, 15 card bases and envelopes, and an instruction brochure.

Here are the three cards you can make using this kit (3 of each card):

I will be offering this workshop twice in October and twice in November, and I will provide all the stamp pads, blocks, and tools you need to complete your cards. All you need to bring is adhesive and your paper cutter and scissors. Space is limited to six people at each workshop.

There are two kit options from which to choose (kit prices include shipping, tax, and the cost of my materials):

Option 1: $30 - Purchase the White Pines Workshops on the Go Cardmaking Kit and receive everything you need to make your cards, including a full-size stamp set to take home. This kit provides you with over $36 in product!

Option 2: $18 - I will put together a kit for you containing all the materials you need to make your cards, but you will not receive a stamp set to take home or a full pack of twine.

Optional Additional Services:
$5 - I will provide any adhesive you need, including foam tape.
$5 - I will cut all of your paper ahead of time so you can just assemble and decorate the cards the day of the workshop.

October Dates:
- Thursday, October 22 from 6:00-9:00
- Sunday, October 25 from 1:30-4:30

November Dates:

- Friday, November 20 from 6:00-9:00

- Sunday, November 22 from 1:30-4:30

If you are interested in either of the October dates, I need to know ASAP so I can place the order in time for materials to arrive by the 22nd. The sign-up deadline for the October workshops is Monday, October 12. If you are interested in the November workshops, you will need to sign up no later than Tuesday, November 10.

Email, call, or text me at rielage517@gmail.com or 765-635-4884 to sign up!

Thanks,

Bethany Rielage

rielage517@gmail.com

765-635-4884

bethanyrielage.ctmh.com

Picture My Life Video

Close To My Heart has a wonderful pocket scrapbooking program called Picture My Life. Their cards are simple and beautifully designed, and it's so easy to simply slip them into pockets along with your pictures. Check out the video to find out more!

If you have any questions or would like to get started with Picture My Life, just let me know!

Thanks,
Bethany Rielage

rielage517@gmail.com
765-635-4884
bethanyrielage.ctmh.com