CHALK IT UP features the new CTMH color FLAXEN.
This is a layout I did of my daughter's 3rd grade class picture. It's one of the optional layout designs in the CHALK IT UP Workshop on The Go Kit.
Friday, August 22, 2014
Chalk It Up!
There are 9 new paper packets in the new Annual Inspirations Idea Book. They are all terrific! This month I'm highlighting the CHALK IT UP packet. It's great for school photos, class photos, and all kinds of school-related activities. But it can also be used for anything!!
CHALK IT UP features the new CTMH color FLAXEN.
This is a layout I did of my daughter's 3rd grade class picture. It's one of the optional layout designs in the CHALK IT UP Workshop on The Go Kit.
CHALK IT UP features the new CTMH color FLAXEN.
This is a layout I did of my daughter's 3rd grade class picture. It's one of the optional layout designs in the CHALK IT UP Workshop on The Go Kit.
Friday, August 1, 2014
NEW ANNUAL INSPIRATIONS
Close To My Heart 's new Annual Inspirations 2014-2015 Idea Book is available starting today. I'm excited for all the new things and ideas in this book and can't wait to share them with you!
One of the highlights of this issue are the NINE new My Reflections paper packets. This month we'll be focusing on Chalk It Up. This set features the colors Lagoon, Sorbet and 1 of 5 new colors: Flaxen!
Visit ShirleyVentresca.CTMH.com to see all 193 pages of the Annual Inspirations Idea Book!
One of the highlights of this issue are the NINE new My Reflections paper packets. This month we'll be focusing on Chalk It Up. This set features the colors Lagoon, Sorbet and 1 of 5 new colors: Flaxen!
Have a MARVelous time crafting, everyone!
Sunday, July 27, 2014
AUGUST 1ST!!
The new Close To My Heart Annual Inspirations book debuts on August 1st! There are so many new products and new ideas - I can't wait to show you!!
Saturday, July 12, 2014
Scrapbooking for a Friend
I have a friend that went on a wonderful vacation to California recently. He wanted to showcase his vacation in a different way than just putting the pictures in a photo album. Knowing how much I love to scrapbook he asked me if I would make a scrapbook album of his vacation.
My initial concern was "How do you scrapbook photos of someone else's memories?" I had my friend to sort his photos by location, then asked him to make notes of where the photos were taken. After consulting with him we decided I would leave several spots in the album for him to add personal journal notes.
After getting familiar with the pictures I came up with some great ideas. I made different layouts (using mostly CTMH papers, embellishments, page protectors, and the album itself - of course - the quality is beyond compare!).
As the album came together I found myself getting more and more excited to show my friend. I gave him this title page preview and he was really pleased. I can't wait to see his reaction to the whole album this weekend! I'll keep you posted!
So - don't be afraid to try something you've never done - for instance, making a scrapbook for a friend! It's so satisfying!!
Have a MARVelous time crafting, everyone!
My initial concern was "How do you scrapbook photos of someone else's memories?" I had my friend to sort his photos by location, then asked him to make notes of where the photos were taken. After consulting with him we decided I would leave several spots in the album for him to add personal journal notes.
After getting familiar with the pictures I came up with some great ideas. I made different layouts (using mostly CTMH papers, embellishments, page protectors, and the album itself - of course - the quality is beyond compare!).
As the album came together I found myself getting more and more excited to show my friend. I gave him this title page preview and he was really pleased. I can't wait to see his reaction to the whole album this weekend! I'll keep you posted!
Have a MARVelous time crafting, everyone!
Friday, May 9, 2014
Happy National Scrapbooking Month!
May is National Scrapbooking Month, and luckily I'm feeling crafty lately! With that comes updating my blog! I'm the poorest blogger there is...
I've had some really great things going on in the past few months, and I've got the piles of pictures to scrapbook them! Yes, I actually have downloaded them from my phone and had them printed!
Back in March I volunteered as an Advisor for Buck-I-SERV, which is Ohio State University's alternative break program. I drove with 8 undergraduate students to One Heartland in Minnesota where we helped prepare for their summer camps for children and young adults affected &/or infected by HIV/AIDS.
Last month my daughter Melissa and some of her friends and my son Matthew's joined me in the AIDSWalk Columbus. A portion of the funds our team raised go directly to the AIDS Clinical Trials Unit and Infectious Diseases Clinic at OSU.
And just this month Melissa was inducted into Phi Beta Kappa, the nation's oldest and most prestigous Honor Society. The following day she graduated cum laude from Ohio University with 2 majors: Psychology and Sociology/Criminology.
I have to say I am extremely impressed with the young adults I have had the fortune to make memories with during the first quarter of 2014! I cannot wait to celebrate those memories by scrapbooking them.
I'll try my best to post a page or 2...
Check out Close To My Heart's special this month in honor of National Scrapbooking Month. I think the Free To Be Me set will work well with some of the memories I'll be turning into artwork.
Have a MARVelous time crafting, everyone!
I've had some really great things going on in the past few months, and I've got the piles of pictures to scrapbook them! Yes, I actually have downloaded them from my phone and had them printed!
Back in March I volunteered as an Advisor for Buck-I-SERV, which is Ohio State University's alternative break program. I drove with 8 undergraduate students to One Heartland in Minnesota where we helped prepare for their summer camps for children and young adults affected &/or infected by HIV/AIDS.
Last month my daughter Melissa and some of her friends and my son Matthew's joined me in the AIDSWalk Columbus. A portion of the funds our team raised go directly to the AIDS Clinical Trials Unit and Infectious Diseases Clinic at OSU.
And just this month Melissa was inducted into Phi Beta Kappa, the nation's oldest and most prestigous Honor Society. The following day she graduated cum laude from Ohio University with 2 majors: Psychology and Sociology/Criminology.
I have to say I am extremely impressed with the young adults I have had the fortune to make memories with during the first quarter of 2014! I cannot wait to celebrate those memories by scrapbooking them.
I'll try my best to post a page or 2...
Check out Close To My Heart's special this month in honor of National Scrapbooking Month. I think the Free To Be Me set will work well with some of the memories I'll be turning into artwork.
Have a MARVelous time crafting, everyone!
Monday, January 6, 2014
New Year, New Adventures, New Activities!
Happy New Year!
The holidays were a bit quick for me this year having a truly full house, which now includes 7 adults, 4 dogs, and 3 cats!
Starting in February Close To My Heart's Spring/Summer 2014 Idea Book is available! ALL CTMH Consultants are really thrilled with this catalog. We're all in love with the New Reflections paper packs and Workshops On The Go. Contact me for a sneak peek and to schedule crafting time.
I'm not sure if you've heard the news yet, but Archivers is closing for good. All of it's stores will be closing in February and stock will not be available after. I for one am going to miss Archivers - I loved the different papers I could get and the different ideas I would get just from walking around the store.
If you know anyone that shopped at Archivers and is at a loss for what to do - please tell them about Close To My Heart! Scrapbooking and papercrafting doesn't have to be a thing of the past for Archivers customers - CTMH is incredible! You can see the current Idea Book at ShirleyVentresca.CMTH.com.
Have a MARVelous time crafting, everyone!
The holidays were a bit quick for me this year having a truly full house, which now includes 7 adults, 4 dogs, and 3 cats!
Starting in February Close To My Heart's Spring/Summer 2014 Idea Book is available! ALL CTMH Consultants are really thrilled with this catalog. We're all in love with the New Reflections paper packs and Workshops On The Go. Contact me for a sneak peek and to schedule crafting time.
I'm not sure if you've heard the news yet, but Archivers is closing for good. All of it's stores will be closing in February and stock will not be available after. I for one am going to miss Archivers - I loved the different papers I could get and the different ideas I would get just from walking around the store.
If you know anyone that shopped at Archivers and is at a loss for what to do - please tell them about Close To My Heart! Scrapbooking and papercrafting doesn't have to be a thing of the past for Archivers customers - CTMH is incredible! You can see the current Idea Book at ShirleyVentresca.CMTH.com.
Have a MARVelous time crafting, everyone!
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