Welcome to August and our new Idea Book and Catalog

I just have to tell you I am so happy with all the great new things Close To My Heart has developed to help us in our creative endeavors.  There are some stunning new products, papers, and embellishments!  The new Cricut Artiste Collection features keys with a theme to them--many things that go together to a create a party.  And the Studio J program pricing is on a per layout basis without any membership requirements.

Here are the cards we will make in playgroup this month using the Stamp of the Month.  If you place a $30 order with me, I will send you the stamped pieces for these cards.  If you come to playgroup and place a $50 order, you will receive a set of these cards as well.

  Here are the products used to create the cards:

August 2012 Stamp of the Month Cards
S1208 Baroque Borders  pg 139  $17.95 or $5 with a $50 purchase
D1187 For Every Occasion pg 108  $17.95  (was a previous SOM)
X7155B  Avonlea Paper Pack  pg 18  $9.95
Z2173 Slate Ink Pad  pg 9    $5.95
Z2273 Slate Reinker    pg 9   $4.25
Z1380 Spray Pens (3)  pg   133
Z1800  Rosette Ribbon   pg 124  $7.95
Z1705  Durable Studs  pg 126  $3.95
Z1707  Bitty Pearls  pg 127  $2.95
X5643  Chocolate Cardstock   pg 9  $14.50 for 24 sheets
1282  NE Ivy Cardstock  Pg 9  $14.50
Z1313  Glitz Glitter Gel---Stardust    pg 133  $2.75

Scrapbook Pages for August

 
Should you choose the pages for your project I will supply all of the Avonlea papers and one Filigree Charm.  The other embellishments are found in the Complements Canvas Shapes collection that goes with Avonlea.  You are certainly welcome to make them part of your order at playgroup.  

Please check my August schedule and select a time and project for playgroup.  There is a minimum $15 order plus shipping and tax.  For that you get a LOT of fun and leave with a project you can be proud of.!

Using our New Studio J Express Layouts

Close To My Heart has added a line of Express Layouts which can help you create your layouts even faster, simpler,  and easier.  There are 6 Express Layout collections you may pick from to preserve your memories where you drag and drop the photos into photo wells and create your journaling. Each collection is 10 two-page layouts with one single for the front page of your album and a single page for the back.   You may change the color of the papers easily.  That is what I did on this Express Layout featuring some great things from our Close To My Heart Convention in Dallas in the middle of July.  I have developed a step by step guide for the Express Layout that I would be happy to email to you if you would wish.  Please ask me about the new, more convenient pricing!

 

 

July Creative Opportunities

Here are the dates and events on the calendar for July.  Please scroll down to see the pictures of the cards and pages you may select as your project if you come to a playgroup. (Select one).  Let me know if you want to attend (for a minimum $15 product order) and I will give you the list of suggested  things to bring.

Monday, July 2nd  Playgroup at my home in Parachute  6:30 PM

Thursday, July 5th,  Clifton Playgroup  any time 4 - 8 PM

Saturday, July 7th,  Free Project Day at the Parachute Library 

                                 9 AM - 5 PM

Thursday, July 26th,  Playgroup at Gail's home in Rifle  6:30 PM

Saturday, July 28th  Downline Day for team members in Grand Junction  starts at 9 AM will feature new products and news from CTMH convention.

Monday, July 30th  Playgroup at my home in Parachute, 6:30 PM

 

Some Studio J Artwork

For convention, CTMH gave us five Studio J layouts to create using their instructions.  I learned so much!  I would love to share techniques with you.  When I arrive back home I will start asking if you would be interested in getting together to create works of art of your own--with Studio J.

July 2012 Cards and Pages

The cards and pages for July use the Superhero papers.  The pages can be also be used perfectly for some 4th of July pictures.  The cards are made with the July Stamp of the Month stamps.  You may make either the cards or pages at a playgroup or a gathering you schedule with me.  I would love to show you how!

 

CREATIVE OPPORTUNITIES IN JUNE

For any PLAYGROUP you can pick from either the cards or the pages as your project.  I furnish the materials so you can create and walk away with a finished project.  The cost is a minimum $15 product order so you can build your own supplies.  Please call me to let me know you want to come so I can have your materials prepared.

Supplies to bring if you have them:  

Card Makers:  Adhesive, 3D Foam tape, Bitty Pearls, Glue Dots, Scissors,  Cocoa Ink Pad

Scrapbook Page Makers:  Adhesive, Piercing Tool, Sanding Kit

Saturday, June 2nd--Scrap and Stamp with Heart in Parachute.  9 AM - 8 PM  Still spaces available

Thursday June 7th--Clifton Playgroup  Come any time 4PM-8PM

Saturday, June 9th--Downline Day in Grand Junction  9 AM - ?  Team members prepare for July

Wednesday, June 13th--Playgroup at my home in Parachute  6:30 PM

Thursday, June 14th--Playgroup at Gail's in Rifle  6:30 PM

Monday, June 18th--Playgroup at my home in Parachute  9:30 AM

Thursday, June 21st--Meredith's Jump Start Party in New Castle  1:00 PM

Saturday, June 23rd--Library Project Day  in Parachute  9 AM - 5 PM  Everyone welcome.  This is time to work on your own projects and there is no charge.

EXCLUSIVE  PAM'S HEART ART KIT FOR JUNE

Reward yourself with my exclusive Five Card Kit made from Pemberley papers in June.  You can purchase the kit outright for $5, (plus $2 mailing if that applies),  get it FREE  with a $30 order outside of playgroup or FREE with a $50 order at playgroup.  Everything is included in the kit except the glue to put them all together.  My Exclusive Kits are created as a thank you for selecting me as your Close To My Heart Independent Consultant.

CARDS FOR JUNE

Have a little whimsical fun stamping these three cards with the June Stamp of the Month, Life Is Tweet.  To make the cards either bring your own Bitty Pearls or purchase some from me for an additional $1.  (We use lots of pearls!)  Featured on the cards will be the techniques of paper piecing, creating the tripod card and some ruffle folding.  The card projects are free(except for the pearls)  with a minimum $15 product order .   Check the schedule and see your time to attend playgroup.  Great Fun!

SCRAPBOOK PAGES FOR  JUNE

Taking our cue from the Leading Lady pattern in Imagine, you will easily layer your page in June with the Stella papers.  I have used the Stella  Canvas Complements to finish off my pages.  You may easily purchase the Complements for your own pages as they will not be furnished.   Another feature you will enjoy is the pull out journaling box cut on the Cricut using our Art Philosophy cartridge.  Choose the pages  as your project and they will be free with a minimum $15 product order.

Pam's Heart Art Exclusive Kit for May

This mini-album is big enough to hold nine wallet photos and little enough to carry easily in your bag.  It comes in  a protective  plastic sleeve to keep it looking wonderful.  You can purchase the kit outright for $5.  If I need to mail it, there will be an additional $2 charge.  -Or- if you submit a $30 order outside of the playgroup, the kit will be FREE even if I have to mail it.  Any playgroup member submitting a $50 order will get the kit FREE.  My exclusive kit is an added service to say "thank you" for using me as your Close To My Heart Independent Consultant.

May's Creative Opportunity Schedule

I hope you will take a look at the cards and pages for May, decide which project you would like to make and contact me to join a group.
Scrapbookers need to bring the Bitty Pearls and Bouquet assortment if you have them.  You will also need your scrapbook ruler, scissors and adhesive.
Card Makers please bring your scissors, adhesive, 3-D foam tape, watercolor pencils and waterbrush.  Don't have all of these things?  I have things you can borrow.  It is always helpful if you bring your own.
So I can be prepared, please call me at 285-9230 if you want to attend.

Thursday, May 3rd, Clifton Playgroup - come any time between 4 and 8 PM to make your project.
Friday, May 4th 8 PM - Sunday, May 6th, Scrap and Stamp With Heart in Grand Junction
Thursday, May 10th, Playgroup at Gail's in Rifle  6:30 PM
Saturday, May 12th--Downline Day for my team in Grand Junction.  Starts at 9 AM
Monday, May 14th, Playgroup at my home in Parachute.  6:30 PM
Wednesday, May 16th  Playgroup at my home in Parachute  6:30 PM
Saturday, May 19th Free scrapbooking for any adult at the Parachute Public Library  9-5.

Coming Saturday, June 2nd at Crown Peak Baptist Church in Parachute, Scrap and Stamp With Heart.  Call me if you would like to attend..  There are only 40 spaces and the fee is $5 which will go toward the church's Haiti mission trip.  9 AM to 8 PM.  You bring your own food.

Playgroup Cards for May

Create these oh-so-cheerful sunflower cards at playgroup in May using the may Stamp of the Month and Pemberley papers.  We will emboss with Cocoa embossing powder and color the flowers with our watercolor pencils and waterbrush.  You will love the results.  Please let me know if you wish to attend a playgroup session this month.  You will find it to be a relaxing and fun social time and walk away with a great finished project.

Scrapbook Pages for May Playgroup

Using the beautifully blue Pemberley papers, you will create this 2 page layout using the stamps from the Pemberley Workshop on the Go kit.  All piecesfor the playgroup pages  will be cut and ready to go for you.  Special features are the use on this layout of Bitty Pearls and the Bouquet Assortment Z1694 both part of the WOTG kit.  Those items will be something you need to supply for the playgroup pages.  Please check my schedule and let me know if you want to attend a playgroup in May.  A special joy for me was that I put these pages together and discovered the pictures would look great when I went to take pictures that evening.  How fun!

This is Dotty For You layout I created.  So much fun!  The left page was modeled after the single page suggested on the Dotty insert and the right page was inspired by my wonderful upline Karen Pedersen.
If you click on the picture you can view it larger.  Seren's mother will add her journaling to the overlay on the left page.  I used my Cricut and the Art Philosophy Cricut Collection from CTMH for all those circles.  The Dotty For You packet is 24 sheets (12 different designs) with a print on one side and dotted papers in various colors on the other.  So versatile!  And Dotty is available through May.  How great is that?

Creative Opportunities for April

If you attend any of the PLAYGROUPS you will choose your project--either cards or pages--pictured below.  The "cost" is a minimum $15 order.  Please let me know if want to attend a playgroup so I can have your project cut and ready to go.
Thursday, April 12th  Clifton Playgroup  4-8 PM  come any time in these hours to complete your selected  project.
Monday, April 16th Playgroup at my home in Parachute  6:30 PM
Wednesday April 18th, Playgroup at my home in Parachute  6:30 PM
Thursday, April 19th, Playgroup at Gail's home in Rifle  6:30 PM
Saturday, April 21st  Downline Day in Grand Junction.  Starts at 9 AM.  Anyone on my Joyful Expressions team is welcome to attend.  What fun!
Saturday April 28th,  Project day at the Parachute Public Library, All adults are welcome.  No charge
                                                                   9 AM-5 PM

A date open for YOU to host a creative party everyone is sure to enjoy.  Contact me soon to reserve your time!

Pam's Heart Art Kit for April

Announcing the first of the exclusive Pam's Heart Art kits.  This five card kit has precut pieces with card bases and envelopes.  You can purchase the kit outright for $5.  If I need to mail it, there will be an additional $2 charge.  -Or- if you submit a $30 order outside of the playgroup, the kit will be FREE even if I have to mail it.  Any playgroup member submitting a $50 order will get the kit FREE.

Here are suggested products to go with your kit:
Any sentiment set found on pages 105-111 of the Idea Book
Sanding kit Z1294 $3.50  page 133
Outdoor Denim, Barn Red or Chocolate ink, pages 8 and 9  $5.25 each
And in case you want to create more cards the Victory paper packetX7150B $9.95 page 34
Our Art Philosophy Cricut Collection was used to cut the embellishment.  It can be found on page 13 and the collection is $99.00.  I love my AP cartridge which is only available through a CTMH consultant.
You may view the Idea Book online by going to www.pamsheartart.ctmh.com  and looking under Products at the ribbon on top.

Playgroup Projects for April

• April's pages and card projects highlight the Victory papers. Click on picture to get a larger view.

 The cards use the techniques of distressing with our sanding kit and heat embossing on ink stamped images with clear detail powder to enhance the Stamp of the Month set S1204A.  By the way, the Stamp of the Month is either $17.95 by itself or only $5 with a $50 order. The entire set is pictured on page 141 of the Idea Book.
 The pages have the unique look created by hexagons placed in a honeycomb configuration.  The layout was inspired by the single page in the Idea Book on page 35 and the pocket page was inspired by consultants Christina Eisenhauer and Jennifer Rubio. 

Card makers please bring your sanding kit (especially a block), scissors and adhesive.
Scrapbookers should bring adhesive and scissors along with a pencil.

March calendar for creative Opportunities

Come to a Playgroup and make either the cards or the scrapbook pages for the month.  The cost is a minimum $15 order plus shipping and tax.  Scrapbookers need to bring Liquid Glass, Blush ink, a sponge dauber, finishing files and a glue pen if you have them.  Card makers need to bring 3-D foam tape, Liquid Glass, Grey Wool and Blush ink pages if you have them.  Don't worry if you are new and do not have these items.  Just scissors and adhesive will work.  Please let me know which date you would like to attend.  It is always a lot of fun!

Thursday, March 1st--Clifton Playgroup  4-8 PM  Come anytime within this period allowing yourself enough time to complete your chosen projects.
Saturday, March 10th  --Downline Day in GJ  9:00 AM-at least 2:00 PM
Wednesday, March 14--Playgroup at my home in Parachute  6:30 PM
Thursday, March 15th--Playgroup at Gail's in Rifle  6:30 PM
Saturday, March 17th--Free project day at the Library  9:00 AM - 5 PM  Call me for details.
Monday, March 19th--Playgroup at my home in Parachute  6:30 PM

As you can see I have several dates open and waiting for a home gathering or Jump Start party for new team members!

Gathering Projects for March

Host a creative Close To My Heart party so you and your guests can make this lovely single page suitable for a shadowbox frame and a card featuring the Stamp of the Month, Potential.  Both items have shapes made with the Art Philosophy Cricut Collection.  Don't you just love the roses?  So easy!  You and your guests will have the opportunity to preorder the letters for your title specifically selected to say what you want.  This might even be a pretty display for Mother's Day!

Please contact me right away to set up a time for your creative fun.  285-9230  or pajarrett@comcast.net.

Oh, and if you decide to join my team in March, this is what we will make at your jump-start party!

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Become a Consultant in March and enjoy the Bonus

Having a team of consultants in Close To My Heart is one of the things I love about my job.  We have a great time together creating and sharing what we do.  If you have ever considered being a consultant, you will be rewarded with a bonus if you do so in March.  Along with the kit for $99 you will receive the Art Philosophy Cricut Collection exclusively sold at Close To My Heart.  Did you know this cartridge has 700 shapes?  The shapes include 3-D items and boxes as well as alphabet and number fonts.  You can see how I used some of the shapes for my March pages below.  Please contact me with your questions at (970) 285-9230 or pajarrett@comcast.net.   Close To My Heart has been a huge blessing in my life and I would love for you to be blessed too!

March Scrapbook Project--the beginnings

I am super excited to guide you in making the roses, leaves and butterfly to grace the March pages.  All three shapes are cut from the Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge and each shape has a "special secret" to achieve the look you see here.

1. After I get some photos of my granddaughters I will post the finished "Pretty in Pink" pages.  If you have a special interest in the Cricut Art Philosophy cartridge and collection (which is FABULOUS) please read about the added bonus for joining Close To My Heart in MARCH.  It is a real winner!

For March Playgroups--Card Projects

Our card projects will be made using the Lucy kit colors and the March Stamp of the Month--Potential.  Come try your hand at the shadow stamping.  You will find it easy yet impressive!  Add a few of the Bitty Pearls, Art Philosophy shapes and your 3-D foam tape and you will have a work of art worth sharing.  The new stamp set "Just a Number" will be available in case you want to make cards ready for birthdays to come.

Creative Opportunity Schedule for February 2012

Thursday, February 2nd--Clifton Playgroup  4-8PM
Wednesday, February 8th--my home in Parachute 6:30 PM
Thursday, February 9th--private playgroup in Rifle  5 PM
Saturday, February 11th--Downline Day in Grand Junction 9 AM - 2 PM for my team.  We meet in Grand   Junction.  Want to join CTMH and come to these fun meetings?\
Monday, February 13th, my home in Parachute  6:30 PM
Friday, February 17th, Shanon's Jump Start party 
Thursday, February 16th at Gail's in Rifle  6:30 PM
Saturday, February 25th, Free Project at the Parachute Library  9-5

There are still several open dates waiting to filled by someone like you.  Please call me at 285-9230 or email me at pajarrett@comcast.net if I may be of assistance.

For the February Gatherings

If you would like to give Close To My Heart a try, why not be hostess for a February gathering?  This is a party that is creative and hands-on from the get-go.  You will get to handle and use many Close To My Heart products and go home with a single page suitable for a shadowbox plus a card just like this:

I would love to meet with you and a few friends for a time of creative fun with true results!  You may call me at 285-9230 or email me at pajarrett@comcast.net to set up your special time.

February Projects

February 1st is the genesis of our new Idea Book.  WOW!!! is all I can say to the stunning artwork and new papers and stamps Close To My Heart has brought to us this time.  I hope you will find something you would like to make among the projects I will be bringing to you over the next few months.

The Florentine papers are my feature for February.  Here are the pages you can make:

You will want to be sure and bring your CTMH scrapbook ruler to make the spacing and alignment of colorful squares so much easier.  Plus the bold colors will be softened by sanding so please bring your CTMH sanding kit too.  You will love the results.

You can also select these card projects if you wish:

Upon closer look you will see several components of these cards and gift box are made with the Cricut and our Art Philosophy cartridge.  You will love working with these shapes for easy but fabulous cards.  Take a look at my schedule for February and let me know when you would like to attend playgroup.  The "cost" is a minimum $15 order plus shipping and tax.  You get to use my supplies and go home with completed projects while building your own supplies up.  And instruction is FREE!  What a bargain!  Don't see a time that will work for you?  Please give me a call at 285-9230 and I will be glad to set up a time so you too can become a creative Diva!

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Rock the Block Bonus Project

The Rock the Block set for nine 2 inch chipboard blocks in a tray plus one of our biggest stamp sets (E-sized)  is available through the end of January for an additional $15 when you have a $25 product purchase from the Autumn/Winter Idea Book.  I have come up with a bonus for you if you purchase Rock the Block this month.  Below you will see a nine card set created from a random stamped piece of cardstock made from the stamps in the Rock the Block stamp set.  I will be happy to set up a time when you can create these these cards with your own colors and papers next month.  I will supply the directions. All you need to do is create the cards and have your sentiment stamps ready whenever you need a quick card!

If you are out of my area, I will send the instructions to you.  So Rock the Block away and receive your bonus with added value!  Thank you to consultant Susan Daniels on the CTMH Bulletin Board for the inspiration for these cards.

Gathering Fun for January

You and your guests can make the Shadowbox Display Page and Greeting Card at a January Gathering.  A creative party like no other!  Please call me at 285-9230 to reserve your time.

Rock the Block

I used the 2 inch chipboard cubes for the letters and attached a flip-flap protector for a 4x6 photo to the back of the Rock the Block tray to create this 3-D display.  The flowers were stamped with Rock the Block stamps and added as  coordinating embellishments.  The shapes for the Olive pieces behind the letters and the letters were created with our Art Philosophy Cricut Collection.

Rock the Block is such a wonderful value!  With a $25 order of any product from the Autumn/Winter Idea Book you can purchase the Rock the Block set of nine 2 inch chipboard cubes, a chipboard tray and a 8 1/2 x 11 stamp set for only $15!  This is a super deal for someone wanting to start stamping even.  Please contact me if you want more details or with to order Rock the Block.  It available now through the end of January 2012.

January Scrapbook Pages for Playgroup

I will supply the Elemental papers and two Flip Flaps for your playgroup pages.  If you want yours to look like mine, you can order the Elemental Complements to embellish.  This is a fun, interactive layout again using the Rock the Block stamps.

 

January Card Projects

Our cards this month use the Elemental papers and the Rock the Block stamps.  So pretty and it will be a bonus value to learn to use the stamps from our great value, Rock the Block.

 

January Creative Opportunities

Monthly playgroups offer you the opportunity to create either three card projects or a two page scrapbook layout.  I have the pieces for the project of your choice cut so you just assemble and use the special technique for the month.  The "cost" is a minimum $15 order plus shipping and tax.  This is a great value for wonderful interaction with others and you always leave with something accomplished!  Please call me at 285-9230 or email me at pajarrett@comcast.net if you want to attend so I can have your materials ready.

January Schedule
Thursday, January 5th  Clifton Playgroup  4-8 PM
Wednesday, January 11 Playgroup at my home Parachute, 6:30 PM  
Thursday, January 12th  Private Rifle Playgroup  5 PM
Saturday and Sunday January 14th and 15th  Annual Joyful Expressions Retreat--Grand Junction
             Great event for consultants only
Monday, January 16th,  Playgroup at my home, Parachute,  6:30 PM
Thursday, January 19th, Playgroup at Gail's, Rifle  6:30 PM
Saturday, January 28th FREE Project day at Parachute Public Library  9 AM-5 PM


I am offering an extra $25 in hostess rewards for anyone who has at least three people at their gathering in January.  Please see the projects and special Rock the Block offer above.  I need to schedule your gathering before January 23rd since my husband is scheduled to have double knee replacement surgery then.  Give me a call ASAP!!





 

December Opportunities for Creativity

Here are the dates I have scheduled for December.  If you want to host a party or attend one of my playgroups, please let me know.  I love to show you how to discover your creativity.
Thursday, December 1st  Clifton playgroup 4-8
Sunday, December 4th  Kristlynn's Jump Start party  2:30 PM
Wednesday, December 7th Playgroup projects at my home Parachute  6:30 PM
Thursday, December 8th Playgroup projects for private group--Rifle-- 5 PM
Saturday, December 10th  Downline Day in Grand Junction for my team  starts at 9 AM
Thursday, December 15th Playgroup projects at Gail's--Rifle  6:30 PM
Saturday, December 17th  Free Project day at library  7:30 AM- 1:15 PM

December Projects

I am excited about our December cards featuring the Roxie papers.  They are paired with the December Stamp of the Month which is a Valentine's Day set.  If this is your selected project at a December playgroup, you will make a buckle card, a card with the a blingy band and zebra striped scored medallion and a treat holder for either Ghiradelli chocolates or tea bags.  Contact me for a time you can attend playgroup.  You will be glad you did!

Our wonderful daughter-in-law sent these too-cute pictures of Kayleigh to us and they were just right for the Roxie papers.  Roxie would also be perfect for Christmas or Valentine photos.  To make them more masculine, use Desert Sand instead of the Zip Strip and embellish with Milepost Shapes made from corrugated chipboard shapes.  The pages could be your project for playgroup in December or the left page a project for a gathering.

November Projects

The card projects for November use the TYPESET papers.  I included a lot of Cricut shapes to go along with the Stamp of The Month, Cherish the Day.  The stamps go on the ticket shapes made by the Cricut.  Here we will stamp on Colonial White cardstock and then sponge in Creme Brulee.  The ribbon is tied through a buckle shape made with the Cricut.  To give it strength, I had people stack three shapes on top of each other and glue them together. 

For scrapbook pages in November we are using the TYPESET papers.  The pages are based on a layout featured on page 18 of the Autumn Winter Idea Book.  The pattern or design for these pages (Magician's Choice) is found in our Magic how-to book.  If you have never looked in to our how-to books, I would encourage you to do so.  Priced at $21.95 each, you cannot go wrong.  They make great gifts for those special people in your life who like to scrapbook.

October Playgroup Projects and Cricut Class

At my playgroups each month you pick either the cards or the pages as your project and along with basic supplies you bring, you will have an opportunity to create art to keep (your scrapbook) or art you give away.  For October we will use the Stamp of the Month set (Holiday Magic) with the Wonderland papers (X7146B) for the cards and stamp set Snowflakes (D1480) and Wonderland papers for the pages. The projects are shown here.  Please check my calendar by going to the bottom of this page and selecting "Older post" and let me know if you wish to attend a playgroup.  I will then tell you what supplies you need to bring.  The cost for the playgroup is a minimum $15 order plus shipping and tax.  You may click on pictures to make them larger for more detail.

 

For the Cricut Classes you will make a card modeled after one sent to me and created by my lovely upline, Karen Pedersen.  I just changed Karen's butterfly, flower and border to Cricut shapes so the card is almost entirely Cricut-ted!  You can add a cord to the sweet mini album and wear it proudly for keeping the special photos Close to Your Heart!  It is a 2 1/2 inch square.

Sharing with joy,

Pam J

October Events and Art Opportunities

My October events are as follows.  Please call me at (970) 285-9230  or email me at pajarrett@comcast.net if you wish to attend or have any questions.

Thursday, October  6th, Clifton Playgroup.  Come any time 4-8PM to create the cards or the pages

Saturday, October 8th,  Downline Day in Grand Junction  9AM-2PM Any member of my Joyful      

     Expressions team is welcome to attend.  Great fun!

Wednesday,  October 12th  Playgroup in my home, Parachute  6:30PM

Thursday, October 13,  Private Playgroup in Rifle

Saturday, October 15th,  Scrap/stamp time for your own projects at the Parachute Public Library 

     9AM-5PM  Friends are welcome.  Please let me know you are coming.

Tuesday, October 18th,  Cricut Class in my home, afternoon edition  1:00 PM

Wednesday, October 19th,  Cricut Class in my home,  6:30PM

Thursday, October 20th, Playgroup at Gail's house in Rifle  6:30PM

Friday evening October 28th and all day Saturday, October 29th Scrap and Stamp with Heart event

    at the Clarion Inn, Grand Junction

 

Shading the Pumpkin

At my very first Close To My Heart convention I learned a method of filling in outline stamps or shading solid stamps that elevated my artwork (at least I thought so).  This was called Quick Color and it is what I would like to share with you using the So Grateful stamp set, B1395 found on page 66 in our current Idea Book. ($9.95)
The process: Stamp the solid pumpkin in Sunflower on your project cardstock.

Stamp the pumpkin image on glossy cardstock or photo printing paper.  Using a cutting knife (Z1252, $4.95 and includes 3 blades) cut out sections of the pumpkin.  Since there were 6 pumpkin sections I made three templates with two sections cut out on each template.  Place the cut out template over the top of your project pumpkin.  Using sponge daubers (Z726 3 for $3.95)  slide across the template and bring color to your project first with Goldrush, then Autumn Terra Cotta inks.  The Goldrush will be taken more into the design and the Autumn Terra Cotta will be on the edge.

Your results will be a  beautifully shaded pumpkin with 3-D appearance.  Add a stem from the stampset and decorate your pumpkin with the curly vines and leaves.  This card used the Dreamin' paper packet.  Gorgeous!

If you would like further instructions or would like to place an order, please contact me at pajarrett@comcast.net.  This is a wonderful stamp set for all the Autumn and Thanksgiving times coming up.

Sharing with joy,
Pam J

Studio J--an easy way to preserve your memories

Nearly every one of the people I serve in my Close To My Heart classes has told me they LOVE the whole creative process--playing with papers and color then embellishing.  This "by hand" process is what we call "classic" and added to the classic way is the social aspect of being with some friends or making new ones as you learn a new technique or share one you have done before.  As a consultant I always come home elated at the time we have had together and am downright joyful and thankful for the opportunity to guide in the creative process.

However, there are times and situations where you (and I) may be in a time crunch or not have access to all those great things we have to take with us to create our project.  That is where Studio J comes in for me.  In July our daughter and family came here to Colorado to spend a few days.  It had been seven years since they were here at all and 15 years since Karen had been here in the summer.  They thoroughly enjoyed seeing a part of the country so beautiful and Karen's husband took many photos.  I asked him to put the pictures from his camera on my computer before they left.  What you see here are the first two of several layouts I am creating for them using Studio J.  I have kept them very simple and some of the journaling will be added by them to photo pockets.  Then because I can download the jpgs of these pages, I can have them printed in a smaller size for each of the boys at some later date.  If you would like to give Studio J a try, I will welcome any questions and would love to assist you.  The finished product is a treasure!

Sharing with joy,
Pam J