Pam Jarrett for Grove School Board--My "Why"

First, I became interested in contributing to the School Board so I called the Delaware County Election Board.  I found we are the only county school system with the ward system.  Grove is divided into 5 wards of relatively equal population.  One School Board member from one ward is elected each year in a rotation.  A candidate must live in the ward up for election during that year.  I thought immediately,"I will have a 20% chance of living in the ward up for 2025 so my chances are slim."

 However, I do live in Ward 5 which is up for election in 2025!  I was delighted!  I also like the fact that I don't have to be running against an individual who now holds the seat but can let you know I am running for an opportunity to represent the voters of Grove School District. 

Many have asked me why I would run for the Grove School Board.

  Here are my answers:

1) We are being encouraged to get involved locally in our communities. This is something I am interested in to help our public school be successful.  Our test scores have not been that great so it appears that what has been done in the past isn't being as effective as it could be.  (And yes I know test scores aren't always a good judge of performance but it is what we have.)

2) I would like to encourage greater transparency between the school and community and vice versa.  This would require more dialogue between the two parties.  I have some ideas how this could be accomplished and would be willing to work toward that goal as a member of the Board.

3) An issue I am especially interested in the restoration of the Bible to the classroom as a source of historical significance in our world and country.  There is so much false information that people quote because they heard it from someone else.  The guidelines for the use of the Bible in classrooms were published by the State Department of Education and are clear how the Bible can be used under the state standards. Period.  

4)  We are entering a time where we may have challenges if/when the control of Department of Education is given back to the states.  I would like to be involved in that process. 

5) We need to take measures to make the homes of our students successful in concert with our teachers being honored for what they are doing to educate the children. People thrive where they find success.  This goes for the parents, the students, and the teachers.

Should you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to email me at pamsheartart@boltfiber.net  I would love to hear from you!

Pam Jarrett for Grove School Board: My Background

 A few specific things in my background make me a good     candidate for the Grove School Board .

              I was a co-Salutatorian of my High School class.

 

I attended Lincoln Christian College Lincoln, Illinois

for three years where my majors were Christian Education and Music.

 

I was an aide in a resource situation part time in Sheldon, Wisconsin.

 

I worked in Garfield RE 2 school district in Colorado  full time for 22 years as a para.  My duties varied from working with special needs children (they were called severe needs at the time) for 11 of those years.  Other Duties were in ESL and Music with my final job being an accompanist for High School Choirs.  Through all of those years, it was satisfying working with the kids and seeing them make progress and discover new things.

 

Personal background includes being married to my husband over 55 years.  We have three grown children and 19 grandchildren--well 20 if you count the wife of our oldest grandson. (We count her!)

I started giving grandchildren piano lessons 18 years ago as my legacy gift to them.  Six of the grands are still taking lessons to this day.

 

Should you have any questions or comments, you may email me at

pamsheartart@boltfiber.net    

 I will gladly answer your questions in an effort to be transparent and keep you informed.

Thank you,

Pam

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

November project using Truly Blessed

 Thinking ahead to November, I created cards 

using previous Close To My Heart products.

I used the Truly Blessed Stamps and Thin Cuts Z3528 for the main spray. To begin, I stamped the entire image in Toffee.

 

To color in the leaves, I cut a sponging stencil from photo paper. I used shortbread over the entire leaf then Pumpkin to bring in color from the side. Green sprigs were colored with Dull Green Tri-Blend marker, and the red dots were the Deep Red Triblend. Wheatlike sprigs were colored in with newest colored pencils we had. 

 

I stamped the pine cones on the light side of Espresso and used Espresso ink to stamp them. Ditto with the acorn.

 

Little tag was from a tag set we had in Thin Cuts and the "enjoy" was from a very old sentiments set.

Enjoy your Fall!

With Heart,  Pam

 

A card that moves!

Every Month I have family birthday cards to make

This Month I chose to make a waterfall card for a

grandson.  One thing I have learned is that 

Just pull the red tab down and the messages will flip over

one after the other.  Super fun!

You can put any image on the flipping pieces as long as they 

fit on a 1 3/4 inch square. 

With Heart, Pam

Sunflowers!

 Since Close To My Heart closed ,

I have been playing with some things from my "stash".

It was so much fun to rediscover this delightful sunflower

paper to use for some happy greeting cards.

 

I used the Sentiment from CTMH B1864 Pineapple Sunshine

embossed on vellum with Copper powder and a cutout

from the paper to create the focal point.

Now as a bonus I will show you how I cut the papers and

cardstock for this layered effect. 

 

I hope you will give this pattern a try with

 some of your favorite papers!

With heart,  Pam

 

 

March 2024 Stamp of the Month

Just Chicken In March Stamp of the Month

   

For March I used two ideas from Becca Witham

She created the two on the right and I copied them. 

I had the Thin cuts that went with set.  Thin cuts are currently on backorder but  these shapes are easily cut out using scissors.

A tip:  to make flat embellishments like the black dots here punch out matching cardstock (or glitter paper as shown) with a paper punch.  You may then cover them with Liquid glass if you want more shine and height. 

 

 

This Stamp of the Month is only $5.00 with a $50 product order or FREE with a $50 product order if you are a VIP.

 

 

Please go to my website at https://pamsheartart.closetomyheart.com

 

You will see these stamps on my website homepage.  

We are also having a Cardstock Carnival  with single packs or a bundle being on sale.  My bundle arrived on Saturday  --WOOHOO!

There are a few more days to take advantage of these March offers!

With heart, Pam

 
 

Valentine cards for January Class

Bring on the Valentines! 

 I had a request for some vintage looking valentines in January

so here we go!  The one on the left will include instruction in making background paper with stamps and ink .  The middle cardinal card will be made using a stencil.  The Slimline card on the right will be simply made and use embroidery elements.  

 

At this time I have these times and dates for classes in my home.

Monday, January 22nd  1:30 PM

Friday, January 26 1:30 PM

Tuesday, January 30th 1:30 PM

Cost of class is $15 or FREE if you have a $25 product order!

I furnish all supplies except for your own scissors and adhesive you should bring. 

To view our new catalog, click on the catalog picture at the top.  This will take you to my website.  Click on"More" at the right and take the drop-down menu to "View Catalog"

Contact me at pamsheartart@boltfiber.net to reserve your place or get more information

With heart, Pam 

Silver Bells Digital Shapes for November

 As it is getting closer to Christmas, I decided to have 

some simple-to-put-together cards

for the November classes.

Perfect for this was the Silver Bells Digital Art Images

available at my website at

https://pamsheartart.closetomyheart.com

They full set is only $!0.00 and no shipping!

You must have a digital cutting machine (mine is Cricut) 

that will work in Design Space.

 

I designed a Slimline card (inspired by Lori Symank)

an embossed card with a digital image (Noel),

and a bookmark card with a bookmark that can be removed 

and used by the recipient.

 

 

I used my Cricut in Design Space to cut the bows and bells

 on the first card, the Noel on the second card and the 

Silver Bell and bow on the third card.

There are many different sentiments available to

stamp on the cards.

 

These cards will be very easy to create quickly!

 

Happy November!

With Heart, Pam

 

Autumn projects featured in October

 

The projects offered in October used the 

Seasonal Goody Basket, Z8043

 

and the Maple Leaf Thin Cuts Z8043.

 

  Both are still available through my website at 

https://pamsheartart.closetomyheart.com

 

These are the cards we made:

 Featured techniques were how to make the wood background  and

various ways to color images on the cards.  Markers, colored pencils, and sponges

with ink were used.

With heart,

Pam

 

 

Good Times brings in September

 September is the month for GOOD TIMES

You will love our brand new catalog that features

GOOD TIMES as our first paper suite.

If you like rustic and a way to echo  "old" things, this is for you. 

 You can click on the new catalog image to the right 

to go to my website.  

Then click on the "More" tab to "View Catalog" and you will be able to page through and see all the wonderful things we have to offer.

 

Below are the cards I have made using both Good Times papers and Thoughtful Tokens, the Stamp of the Month.  I will be offering three of these cards in my in-home classes in September.  I will contact individuals by email about class information.  Please email me if you would like that information.  pamsheartart@boltfiber.net

Thoughtful Tokens--Stamp of the Month

With heart,

Pam

Cozy Up featured in August

It may seem a bit early to be thinking of Autumn, 

but it will be here before we know it!

The featured papers this month are called Cozy Up!

These are the cards I will be giving instruction on.

Email me at pamsheartart@boltfiber.net for the details of classes held on August 25th at 1:30 and August 29th at 1:30.  Everything you need to make these three cards is provided except your adhesive.

I do have to limit the class size to four to make the experience fun and engaging, so please let me know right away if you want to come.

These cards are ones made in the 

Cozy Up Cardmaking Workshop Kit .G1286. 

 The kit guides you in making 16 cards. 

 Here is the kit contents.

 https://www.closetomyheart.com/retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=17933

If you click on the catalog cover at the top, it will take you to my website where, if you desire, you may order.

These are some August Stamp of the Month cards I created.  The August SOM is only $5 if you have a $50 product order.  For VIPs, it is FREE with a $50 product order. 
 

For those of you who order from a distance, I am committed to sending you a handmade card for every $25 in product you purchase from me in appreciation for your business. 

If scrapbooking is your thing, please check out the Cozy Up Scrapbooking Kit  https://www.closetomyheart.com/retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=17978

CTMH always designs such great pages with magnificent artwork.

With heart,  Pam

 

Cape Cod featured in July

WE HAVE A NEW CATALOG!

 

For July and August, this will be your guide to many new products.  Go to my website by clicking on the cart here, Go to "More" and do the drop down, then select 

"View catalog"  July -August will be there on July 1!

 

I loved the colors and designs of CAPE COD from the first moment I saw it!

It is my pleasure to share with you the cards you can make with the 

CAPE COD Cardmaking Workshop Kit  G 1284

Here is what you get in the kit that makes 4 of each card.

 And here are the cards I made:

 

 

This beach bag can be one of the projects you choose to do in my Grove classes.

It will hold five cards and envelopes for gift giving. 

 

Then there was the moment I realized I had a photo I would like to put 

on a page and these colors, stamps and Thin Cuts found in the Cardmaking Workshop Kit

would be so perfect for helping me in this project.

 

I am over-the-top happy with this result.

 

And now for the Stamp of the Month 

 

I adapted ideas from Makers Becca Witham, Tracey Ling and 

Cheryl Glass Arbo to create these cards.

If you wish to participate in one of my card classes in Grove, OK, 

please email me at pamsheartart@boltfiber.net for more information.

Long distance friends who submit an order on my website (cart at the top)

can count on receiving a card (made by me) for every $25 in product ordered.

I look forward to helping you make July a wonderfully creative month!

With heart, Pam

 

 

 

BOTANICAL SHADOWS June 2023 Stamp of the Month

 Botanical Shadows

June Stamp of the Month

Using ideas from Lucy Jones, CTMH Maker,

I created these projects with the Stamp of the Month

The item on the easel is a mini album that folds up and can be stored in a 4x6 Flip Flap adapted for this purpose.

I stamped the botanicals in black and added a bit of 

Gold Shimmer Brush for accent.

You can have the Stamp of the Month for $5 with a $50 order -or-

If you are a VIP with $50 order, it is FREE.

More information about the Stamp of the Month 

by going to this link

https://pamsheartart.closetomyheart.com/retail/product.aspx?sku=S2306

Contact me at email pamsheartart@boltfiber.net for

more information.

 

Hello Darlin' for June

 The Hello Darlin' papers for June can double as patriotic themed

for your Memorial Day or 4th of July pictures!

The vibrant colors of Candy Apple Red and Sapphire used with White Daisy make

the images pop off the card or layout!

G 1282 Hello Darlin' Cardmaking Workshop Kit would yield 4 of each of these cards

and has everything you need except inks to create them.  It is $31.95
 

These are the supplies you get in your workshop kit.  Notice you get

16 card bases and envelopes along with the Thin Cuts and stamps/

 

Here are my cards for June using Hello Darlin'

 

 

You can see the two 'corner" cards on the left are actually bookmarks

that can be lifted off for use by the recipient.  I used the D2049 In a Book

stamp set to add "Just One More Chapter"to the front of the bottom card.

While I did not use the star dies from the Cardmaking Kit, the ones included in that

kit would certainly work well.  I finished the designs with A1283 To Another Year

for the sentiment.   

For those ordering on my website, I will send one of these cards 

for every $25 in product you order.

With Heart, Pam

  

Hey Handsome kit for May

Hey Handsome is the featured kit for May

I absolutely love this kit G1279 for the masculine cards

you can make.  Think Father's Day and Birthday.

BUT it can also be used for feminine cards when using the 

Thin Cuts with other papers and stamps as shown 

in the cards designed by Becca Whitham.  

 

Using the Thin Cuts in this way adds so much value to the kit which you will surely grab time after time as a favorite!

When you order through my website in May

 (cart at the top of page or

https://pamsheartart.closetomyheart.com  )

I will send you one of the these cards for every $25 in product you

order as a thank you.  

With heart,

Pam

Cosette for April

 The first paper suite in our new April-June 

seasonal catalog is Cosette.

This month I made the 16 cards with the 

Cossette Cardmaking Workshop Kit shown below

 

 

 Here are the finished cards.  

You get to make four of each design.

Instructions come in your kit.

Click on the shopping cart at the top of this blog

and you will be directed to my website.

The # of the kit is G1276

Lovely papers, lovely sentiments.

With heart,

Pam

 

More Daisy, Daisy

 The Daisy, Daisy papers and Thin Cuts are gone

but you can still get the wonderful stamp set.  

 

I will be showing you how to make beautiful cards using the stamp set with other papers.  Be aware you can get patterns for making several cards by printing the Daisy, Daisy Workshop instructions found on my website at https://pamsheartart.closetomyheart.com

 

Daisy  Daisy card instructions

This is my adaptation of a card by Terri Howard using the stamp set instead of

ThinCuts. 

How to make a 3-D Daisy from the big stamp in the stamp set. 

I used Mink ink on White Daisy to stamp here.  On the card above I used Linen on White Daisy cardstock.  1.  Cut out the stamped image.  2.  Cut further into the center around petal edges.  3.  Cut away the triangular piece between petals to round the petals.  4.  Slightly bend up some of the petals.

Using only one layer of the flower, you will keep it easier to mail.

Trim ¼” from the bottom of the card base.

Dimensions of papers for the card.

Yellow piece  3 3/4   x 4 ¾. 

4 paper pieces each 1 ½ x 2.

Banner  WD  1 ¼ x 3 5/8      Black  1 3/8 x 3 ¾ 

More cards using the stamp set:

 

 

With Heart, Pam