Wednesday, January 31, 2018

CTS 256 - Just for You

Those of you who have followed my blog for awhile may remember that I used to play along with the weekly sketches from the Mojo Monday blog. They discontinued their weekly challenge last year, and I haven't participated in a sketch challenge since. I knew there were other challenges on other blogs, but I just hadn't had time to look into them. I did some looking this week, and I found some sketch challenges that I hope I'll have time for going forward!

The first one I'm trying is the blog CAS(E) this Sketch. I have followed their blog for awhile, and I like that they prefer cards that are clean and simple (CAS) because that's typically my style! They have a weekly card sketch challenge, and I'm going to try and participate as much as I can!

For this week's card I'm using papers from the Chelsea Gardens paper packet. Since it's the featured paper packet for January, I figured I better get in one last card this month!




And here's my card:


As I mentioned above, all the patterned papers on my card come from the Chelsea Gardens paper packet. I also used some Sweet Leaf and Glacier cardstock.


I cut all my rectangles to 1.5 x 2 inches, and then I adhered the patterned paper to the cardstock first. I covered up more of the cardstock rectangles than the patterned paper because I wanted to see more of the designs on my card. I spaced out all the rectangles on a piece of 4 x 5.25-inch White Daisy cardstock and glued them down. Then I adhered the cardstock to the card base with Thin 3D Foam Dots.


The sentiment, which comes from the Chelsea Gardens cardmaking stamp set, was stamped with Charcoal ink.


Thanks so much for stopping by today! If you have any questions about the products I used today, please contact me!



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Tuesday, January 30, 2018

Hexagon Scraps Card

Today I just wanted to share with you a quick and easy card I made this morning with some scraps. I've had these scraps sitting on my crafting table for months, and I finally made them into a card this morning!


Almost all of the supplies I used on this card are now retired, but you could easily recreate this card with any supplies you have.

I punched the hexagons out of patterned paper, but you could also cut shapes out with your Cricut or use a Thin Cut shape. You certainly don't have to use hexagons! I arranged them on a piece of White Daisy cardstock cut to 4 x 5.25 inches. I stamped the sentiment with Lagoon ink and added a few enamel hearts. I attached a piece of retired Lagoon Fundamentals to the card base, and then I adhered the White Daisy cardstock with Thin 3-D Foam Dots. The sentiment comes from one of the stamp sets in the Flower Market Cricut Collection.


I'm always looking for ways to use up my little bits and pieces of paper collections, and I think this will be a good card to add to the repertoire!

If you have any questions for me, don't hesitate to ask!

Thanks,
Bethany Rielage

rielage517@gmail.com
765-635-4884

bethanyrielage.closetomyheart.com
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Thursday, January 25, 2018

New Customer Loyalty Program!

I’m starting a new Customer Loyalty Program, and I’m excited to tell you all about it today!

With this program you will get rewards for placing orders with me on my Close To My Heart website, purchasing pre-cut kits, and attending workshops. I may also have other events or special promotions throughout the year for which you can earn additional rewards!


Here's how the program works. Starting today, anyone who places an order with me, signs up for a workshop, or purchases a pre-cut kit will earn points. I will keep track of those points, and when you reach a certain number of points, you can choose to redeem your points for free product!

I have had a Hostess Club for a few years, and while that was very successful and fun, it's sometimes difficult for customers to place an order every month. I also understand that it can be a challenge to host a party and try to get friends and family to come and place orders. With my new Customer Loyalty Program, you still get rewarded for what you order but in a more convenient and flexible way!

Here's how you earn points!
  • 1 point for every $1 you spend on my CTMH website (before tax and shipping)
  • 20 points for every pre-cut layout or card kit you purchase from my online store
  • 5 points for earning and purchasing the stamp of the month set for $5 (double points!!)
  • 5 points for attending my monthly scrapbooking workshop
  • Other opportunities each month!

Here are the rewards!
  • 100 points = $10 in free CTMH product
  • 200 points = $25 in free CTMH product

Additional Guidelines
  • Points expire after 12 months
  • Free CTMH product must be selected from the following items: stamp sets (excluding stamp of the month sets), blocks, stamp pads, re-inkers, ShinHan markers, complements, paper packs (excluding specialty), Picture My Life cards, Workshops Your Way kits, Cut Above kits
  • Points can be redeemed at the end of each month. I will post on my blog and on my Facebook page the deadline for each month's point redemption. If you miss a deadline, you can redeem your points at the end of the following month.
  • I will send an individual email reminder at the beginning of each month with your point total and the redemption deadline for the month.

Since this is a new thing for me, the program may need some tweaking as it goes along, and I'm sure I'll make some mistakes or forget about some details. I'll do my best to make sure you get all the rewards you earn!

If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to ask. I'm here to help!

Thanks,
Bethany Rielage

765-635-4884




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Wednesday, January 24, 2018

Make Waves Cards

Today I'm sharing my versions of the cards you can make at my February Stamping Workshop. During this workshop you can make cards or a scrapbooking layout - or both! For only $8 you can make four cards or one two-page 12x12 scrapbooking layout featuring the Make Waves collection.

Today we're focusing on the cards. There are two different card designs, and each kit provides you with the materials to make two of each design. We'll be using the Make Waves Cardmaking stamp set, which has many different images and sentiments from which to choose.

Make Waves Cardmaking Stamp Set


Here are the two cards I made!



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Aren't those stamps fun?! These cards are pretty simple but fun to make - and with all those stamp choices, you can make all your cards differently!

You can find out more about my February Stamping Workshop on the Facebook event page, and I'll have a blog post up about it next week.

To reserve one of these card kits, you'll need to purchase it at the link below. I'll have everything pre-cut, and you can make your cards at the workshop. If you can't make it to the workshop but would still like to make these cards, go ahead and order your kit and then contact me to find a time to get together!

Let me know if you have any questions!

Thanks,
Bethany Rielage

rielage517@gmail.com
765-635-4884

bethanyrielage.closetomyheart.com
www.facebook.com/stampingathome



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Tuesday, January 23, 2018

More Chelsea Gardens Cards

I'm back today with more cards featuring the Chelsea Gardens papers and embellishments. The inspiration for my cards today came from the Sending Hugs Cardmaking Kit.


Close To My Heart has four wonderful cardmaking kits in the Seasonal Expressions 1 idea book - one for each of the four paper collections. Each kit provides you with the materials to make 12 cards with a stamp set exclusive to the kit.

Sending Hugs Cardmaking Kit


One thing I love to do with these kits is use the cutting guide and instructions to make the same cards with different papers and stamp sets. The cards I'm sharing today use the same patterned papers from Chelsea Gardens, but I changed out the cardstock colors and used some retired stamp sets that I already had.

Here are my variations on the cards from the Sending Hugs Cardmaking Kit.









The cardmaking kits are a great deal, and I love getting exclusive stamp sets, but even if you don't end up purchasing the cardmaking kits, I would encourage you to download the instructions and try making your own variations!

Thanks,
Bethany Rielage

rielage517@gmail.com
765-635-4884

bethanyrielage.closetomyheart.com
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Thursday, January 18, 2018

Chelsea Gardens Cards

Yesterday I shared with you the layouts I created using the Workshops Your Way Chelsea Gardens Scrapbooking Kit. The kit also includes instructions for making six cards, so today I'm going to share those with you!

Each of the Workshops Your Way scrapbooking kits includes instructions for making cards with your leftover materials and a few additional supplies. The cards I'm sharing with you today use the Chelsea Gardens Cardmaking Stamp Set & Thin Cuts, a few stamp pads, Watercolor Pencils, and White Cards & Envelopes.

Chelsea Gardens Cardmaking Stamp Set & Thin Cuts


I made six cards total - two each of three designs. I used the Watercolor Pencils on my cards, but I like to use a little water to blend the color. You can use a watercolor brush, a blending pen, or even our Shimmer Brush to blend the color! For each design below I used the now-retired Blender Pen on one card and the Shimmer Brush on the other. If you click on the pictures, you should be able to see a little glitter on the Shimmer Brush versions!

Card 1:

 
Blender Pen Version

 
Shimmer Brush Version


Card 2:

Blender Pen Version

Shimmer Brush Version


 Card 3:
Blender Pen Version

Shimmer Brush Version


 All of the patterned paper, ribbon, and embellishments for these cards are included in the scrapbooking kit, so you don't need much to complete them!

If you'd like to make these cards without purchasing the additional supplies, you can attend my Chelsea Gardens Scrapbooking Workshop on Saturday, January 27th. All of the details can be found on my earlier blog post or on the Facebook event page. Be sure to order your kit now to get it in time for the workshop!

If you have any questions about anything, please don't hesitate to ask!

Thanks,
Bethany Rielage

rielage517@gmail.com
765-635-4884

bethanyrielage.closetomyheart.com
www.facebook.com/stampingathome



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Wednesday, January 17, 2018

Chelsea Gardens Layouts

Last week I shared all the information about my upcoming Chelsea Gardens Scrapbooking Workshop, so today I wanted to share the actual layouts I created with this kit.

I did make a few changes to my layouts, but I kept the basic designs the same. I switched up the backgrounds, which caused me to need additional sheets of Pewter cardstock. If you would like to make your layouts the same way, you can purchase two sheets of Pewter cardstock from me for $2 - either at my workshop on January 27th or at another time.

Layout 1: For the first layout I used the linen patterned paper as the background instead of the marble patterned paper. Everything else stayed the same.





Layout 2: For the second layout I used White Daisy cardstock for the background instead of the linen patterned paper. I also switched the 3x4 journaling card to the left side of the photo instead of the right.





Layout 3: For the third layout I used Pewter cardstock as the background instead of White Daisy cardstock. I also rearranged the order of the cards and pictures so that there would be pictures on both the top and bottom rows.





If you would like to complete these layouts with my instruction, you can still sign up for my Chelsea Gardens Scrapbooking Workshop on Saturday, January 27th. You can find out all the information on my Upcoming Events page or on the Facebook event page. You can RSVP on the Facebook event page, or you can email, call, or text me to sign up.

If you need me to order your kit, please let me know by Friday, January 19 so I can have it in time for the workshop. If you are ordering the kit on your own, you may order it at any time, but I would order no later than today if you prefer the cheaper $4.95 shipping. One week ahead of time is probably fine for the $7.95 shipping option.

Thanks for taking a look at my layouts! If you have any questions about anything I've mentioned today, please don't hesitate to ask.

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Tuesday, January 16, 2018

Love Letters

January is National Papercrafting Month, and Close To My Heart is celebrating with a beautiful collection of home decor letters!


Each letter comes as part of a kit containing the sturdy chipboard letter base, rose gold accents, die-cut floral embellishments, and letter stickers for customizing your final artwork piece. The finished letters are the perfect size for adorning any wall in your home.

These versatile letters can also be used together to spell out a whole name or word, which is why if you buy five letter kits, you can choose a sixth kit FREE!

You can also receive your choice of letter kit free by hosting a qualifying party in January or by signing up to be a Consultant!


I have seen these letters used in a variety of ways, and I've seen people using the extra embellishments and flowers to make cards, scrapbooking layouts, or other home decor projects. I've seen the letters put in shadow boxes and on front doors, and Close To My Heart just posted a picture on their Facebook account showing one of these letters on a scrapbooking layout!


Close To My Heart also published a blog post with ideas for using up your Love Letters leftovers. Click on the link below to read it:

To find more ideas, simply search the hashtag #ctmhloveletters on social media.

These letters are only available in January, so be sure to get your before they're gone! You can view and purchase all the letters at the link below, and contact me if you have any questions.

Thanks,
Bethany Rielage

765-635-4884



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Thursday, January 11, 2018

January Stamp of the Month

Today I'm sharing some information about the January stamp of the month set - Bloom & Grow. This stamp set is perfect for cards, but I can definitely see how it could be used on scrapbooking layouts as well.


I love the seed packet image and how all the sentiments have been designed to fit inside it. Right away, that makes a really quick and easy card! You could also use the sentiments on their own - especially on banners or tags - or on any number of images you can find on our Cricut cartridges!



I have seen some great artwork online using this stamp set. If you're interested in seeing some of this artwork, search the hashtags #ctmhbloomandgrow, #ctmhsotm, #stampofthemonth, or #ctmhstampofthemonth on social media. Those should get you some good ideas!

Here are a few cards I've made using the Bloom & Grow stamp set. These cards also feature papers from the Chelsea Gardens collection and a variety of embellishments.




This stamp of the month is only available in January! You can buy it at the full retail price of $17.95 or get it for only $5 with a $50 order.

Click on the link below to learn more and to get your own Bloom & Grow stamp set:

Let me know if you have any questions!

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