Project Playground is almost here!

I didn't get in as much creating this last weekend as I would have liked. Girl Scout Cookies came and sale day started on Sunday so I had to take Faith out and have her sell some cookies. She is off to a good start thanks to Nathan taking the order form to work and her door-to-door sales of 25 boxes. She has a goal of 160 boxes which she will reach in no time. I did find some time to get a card made and created a new scrapbook project that will be available in February. The card is a mix of miscelleanous paper I had on hand, a retiring stamp set called Treasure Life and a new stamp set called Card Chatter-Birthday.

This scrapbook layout was created from Close to My Heart's Cherish How to book. I am loving using the easy to follow instructions and visuals in the how to book. It was fun working on the placement of all my hearts cut from Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge and my collection of Olive hardware. I used the new paper pack called Florentine. I just fell in love with the colors in this paper pack as soon as I saw it and this layout is by far one of my most recent favorites. Hopefully, you can come by on January 29th 1-4pm to make some cards and pick up the brand new catalog. If not, drop me a line and I can hook you up with a hard copy catalog and a kit to make this scrapbook layout for $15.

New Year's Moments

I had some fun with some memories from our last day of 2011 with my kids. This one is with the Wonderland paper pack and I used the Art Philosophy Cartridge to create all the fun arrows.

This next one I created with another paper pack that is retiring called Mayberry. I love the colors in this and they really suited the not-so-good photos. The lighting wasn't good and taken with my Iphone but on this colorful page they worked very well. The butterflies are creased in the middle and only one side is adhered to the page which gives them more of a 3-D look.

There's still time to get these papers before they retire forever but if you miss out on the actual stuff, they will be avaliable as paper choice in Studio J.  Order paper, etc. directly from my website and have shipped right to your door!  www.ctmh.com/janinerobertson   Email me if you have any questions about any products on the website or in the catalog!  RobertsonOasisAngel@gmail.com

Close to My Heart Retiring List is Here!

These great Close to my Heart products will retire on January 31st. Be sure to grab your favorites while you still can...

Click here and add your favorite item #s to your shopping cart.

I have directly linked some of the products but just don't have time to do them all. If any of the names catch your fancy and you want to see what it looks like, click here and than type in the name of the item in the Find Items by field in the left side column and hit enter. Click on the photo to go to a larger image of it. Have fun shopping. I have already got my list of retirees that I must have for my collection.

Have some friends that might like to order too? I can set-up an on-line gathering for you and you can earn the hostess benefits with just some emails to your friends and family. Let me know if you wanna take advantage of this opportunity!

Paper Collections

Typeset Workshop On The Go (WOTG) Kit – G1024 - $29.95

Roxie WOTG Kit – G1025 - $29.95

Elemental WOTG Kit – G1026 - $29.95

Dreamin’ L2 Paper – X7142B - $9.95

Dreamin’ My Stickease – X7142C - $4.95

Dreamin’ WOTG Kit – G1027 - $29.95

Sonoma WOTG Kit – G1028 - $29.95

Mischief L2 Paper – X7144B - $9.95

Mischief Compliment Rub-Ons – X7144C - $4.95

Mischief WOTG Kit – G1029 - $29.95

Believe L2 Paper – X7145B - $9.95

Believe My Stickease – X7145C - $4.95

Believe WOTG Kit – G1030 - $29.95

Wonderland L2 Paper – X7146B - $9.95

Wonderland My Stickease – X7146C - $4.95

Wonderland WOTG Kit – G1031 - $29.95

Sophia L2 Paper – X7131B - $12.95

Sophia My Stickease – X7131C - $4.95

Mayberry L2 Paper – X7136B - $12.95

Mayberry My Stickease – X7136C - $4.95

Lucky L2 Paper – X7137B - $12.95

Lucky My Stickease – X7137C - $4.95

Fanfare L2 Paper – X7138B - $12.95

Fanfare My Stickease – X7138C - $4.95





Stamp Sets

Trellis – D1451 - $17.95

Backgrounds & Borders – D1463 - $17.95

Dreams Come True – D1470 - $17.95

Summer Days – B1375 - $9.95

Love Ya – D1460 - $17.95

From My Heart – C1443 - $13.95

A Love – A1103 - $6.95

So Lucky – C1390 - $13.95

Circle of Love – D1438 - $17.95

Soul Mates – D1254 - $17.95

Bless This Nest – C1445 - $13.95

A Little Buzz – B1353 - $9.95

Beautiful Butterflies – B1373 - $9.95

Ambiance – C1349 - $13.95

Springtime – D1415 - $17.95

*A Hop – A1112 - $6.95

Take Luck – B1364 - $9.95

Enjoy Every Moment – C1395 - $13.95

Beloved – B1343 - $9.95

Bunny Love – B1324 - $9.95

Carefree – C1447 - $13.95

A Paisley – A1105 - $6.95

Always In My Heart – A1101 - $6.95

Charmed – C1385 - $13.95

Togetherness – D1402 - $17.95

One Of A Kind – D1410 - $17.95

Blooming Layers – C1449 - $13.95

A Posy – A1102 - $6.95

Extreme Happiness – C1356 - $13.95

Friendship Blessings – D1191 - $17.95

Flower Pot – D1409 - $17.95

Smiles – C1397 - $13.95

Happy Moments – C1437 - $13.95

His and Hers – C1460 - $13.95

Tasty Treats – D1427 - $17.95

You’re Sweet – B1351 - $9.95

Recipe Box – D1364 - $17.95

Bon Apetit – D1367 - $17.95

Daydream – D1297 - $17.95

*Makin’ Waves – C1365 - $13.95

Cruisin’ – D1471 - $17.95

Down By The Sea – C1451 - $13.95

True Happiness – D1365 - $17.95

Summer Breeze – C1453 - $13.95

Treetops – C1368 - $13.95

Let’s Go Camping – C1355 - $13.95

Beautiful Things – D1298 - $17.95

Campin’ Fever – D1353 - $17.95

*Beary Best – C1363 - $13.95

*Beary Busy – C1409 - $13.95

Howdy – D1435 - $17.95

You’re Great – D1434 - $17.95

Hot Diggity – C1407 - $13.95

It’s A Zoo – C1360 - $13.95

Fun Times – B1309 - $9.95

Love Birds – C1396 - $13.95

*Over The Rainbow – D1426 - $17.95

Post Card – Travel Series – D1357 - $17.95

Horizon – C1454 - $13.95

Ciao – D1461 - $17.95

Thrill Ride – D1425 - $17.95

Retro Tech – C1446 - $13.95

Around The Block – D1377 - $17.95

Family Ties – C1346 - $13.95

Family Ties – Children – C1345 - $13.95

Family Ties – Pet – B1350 - $9.95

Family – C1305 - $13.95

Play Day (old set) – D1360 - $17.95

Believe In Your Dreams – B1322 - $9.95

Ms. Scrapbook – B1352 - $9.95

Ms. Chillin’ – D1404 - $17.95

You Rock – D1346 - $17.95

Catching Waves – D1466 - $17.95

X-Treme – D1432 - $17.95

Hero – D1474 - $17.95

Star Power – D1403 - $17.95

Tea Time – C1438 - $13.95

*Little Princess – C1414 - $13.95

Birthday Boy – C1411 - $13.95

*Birthday Blast – C1436 - $13.95

Shining Star – D1320 - $17.95

Royal Birth – D1441 - $17.95

Cupcakes Sprinkles – D1336 - $17.95

Piece of Cake – D1407 - $17.95

Paisley Praise – D1414 - $17.95

Sweet Baby – C1359 - $13.95

*Baby Love – B1368 - $9.95

You Did It – C1351 - $13.95

Adoption – A1098 - $6.95

Precious Love – C1444 - $13.95

Love Always – D1337 - $17.95

A Game – A1113 - $6.95

Magic Tabs – C1448 - $13.95

Circle Together – B1372 - $9.95

Just For Boys – C1338 - $13.95

Just For Girls – C1337 - $13.95

Cherished Flourishes – D1413 - $17.95

Unity – C1422 - $13.95

Two-Step Backgrounds – D1473 - $17.95

On The Edge – C1399 - $13.95

Circle Around – D1300 - $17.95

Connections – D1330 - $17.95

Adorning Corners – D1322 - $17.95

Fill In The Blank – D1465 - $17.95

Priceless Love Word Puzzle – D1348 - $17.95

Kanji Phrases – C1339 - $13.95

Boom! – B1354 - $9.95

Just The Ticket – B1323 - $9.95

Salutation Seals – C1461 - $13.95

A Little Everything – D1408 - $17.95

*For Every Occasion – D1187 - $17.95

Thank You – D1361 - $17.95

*TLC – C1364 - $13.95

In The Month Of February – C1403 - $13.95

In The Month Of March – C1404 - $13.95

In The Month Of April – C1405 - $13.95

In The Month Of May – C1415 - $13.95

In The Month Of June – C1416 - $13.95

In The Month Of July – C1417 - $13.95

Notice The Details – D1378 - $17.95

On This Day – D1468 - $17.95

Happy Holidays – D1431 - $17.95

Dream Big – D1399 - $17.95



Ribbon

Colonial White Ribbon collection - Z1126 - $7.95

Cranberry grosgrain ribbon - Z1103 - $6.95

Cocoa grosgrain ribbon - Z1100 - $6.95

Colonial White grosgrain ribbon - Z1102 - $6.95

White Daisy grosgrain ribbon - Z270 - $6.95

Wings Level 2 Assortment - Z1398 - $4.95



Floss

Embroidery Floss - Red/Pink - Z1092 - $3.25

Embroidery Floss - Green - Z1094 - $3.25

Embroidery Floss - Blue/Purple - Z1093 - $3.25



Waxy Flax

Waxy Flax - Cranberry - Z1086 - $3.95

Waxy Flax - Sorbet - Z1249 - $3.95

Waxy Flax - Juniper - Z1248 - $3.95

Waxy Flax - Crystal Blue - Z1247 - $3.95



Brads

Designer Brads - Colonial White - Z1274 - $3.95

Designer Brads - Pewter - Z1146 - $3.95

Mini-Medley & Eyelets

Mini Medley - Antiqued Copper - Z1275 - $4.95

Mini Medley - Colonial White - Z1276 - $4.95

Foundry Metal - Bookplates - Z1147 - $3.50

Soft Set Eyelet Tool - Z1208 - $14.95

Soft Set Eyelets - Black and White Daisy - Z1228 - $3.95

Soft Set Eyelets - Chocolate and Colonial White - Z1229 - $3.95

Coordinating Collection Embellishments

Midnight Felt Shapes - Z1462 - $3.95

Harvest Charms - Z1633 - $4.95

Holiday Packets - Z1486 - $4.95

Top Coats Icing Overlays - Z1468 - $4.95

Lucky Level 2 Assortment - Z1356 - $4.95

Lucky Level 2 Journaling Spots - Z1359 - $3.95

Bliss Level 2 Assortment - Z1355 - $5.95

Sweetheart Level 2 Assortment - Z1386 - $4.95

Fanfare Level 2 Assortment - Z1400 - $4.95

Just Blooms Spring Blossom - Z1266 - $7.95

Just Blooms White Daisy Variety Pack - Z1300 - $5.95

Color Ready Alphabets

Color Ready Alphabets - Oxford - X5749 - $3.95

Color Ready Alphabets - Hodge Podge - X1406 - $3.95

Dimensional Elements

Dimensional Elements - On Target - Z1226 - $5.95

Dimensional Elements - Flurry - Z1225 - $4.95


My Creations Items

My Creations - Board Book - Z1310 - $6.95

My Creations - Journal - Z1268 - $7.95

My Creations - Memory Showcase 9x9 - Z1198 - $5.95

Misc.

Rubber Brayer - Z616 - $12.95

Soft Set Eyelet Tool - Z1208 - $14.95

Eyelet Tool Replacement Punches - Z1245 - $2.95

Making a plan for sending cards for a year

I haven't bought a greeting card in almost 5 years! I have loved sending something made by me that means so much more. Unfortunately, like many of us, I have the challenge of getting my cards made and actually sent to the recipient in a timely manner.  Ooops, there goes another belated birthday card was said way too often this last year. So, I am prepping things ahead of time. Thanks to my sister-in-laws gift of a calender for 2012 with all the birthdays in the family on it. All I have to do is add my husband's side of the family and than I will get the envelopes all addressed and put them in order of when they need to be sent and put them in a basket with my book of stamps and pen ready.  The other side of it is actually making the cards.  So I created two cards that could be used for birthdays or any other kind of celebration that will be availalbe to make at the next Project Playground on January 29th.

I was playing around with a window card I created using the Art Philosopy cartridge which hasn't come out of my machine for any other Cricut cartridge since I got it in October. I love all the options that can be used for both scrapbooking and cardmaking.  I created this window card with Rectangle #8 and some cut out stars. There's a star adhered with foam tape on the inside that shows through the window but I made it a suprise and put the sentiment strip over it so when you open it you get this...

I added the sentiment "happy birthday" with the Classmate Alphabet stamp set but you could add any type of sentiment like "celebrate" or "congratualtions". Than I created this easy card using the November stamp of the month Cherish the Day. Although, it's no longer stamp of the month you can still get this stamp set and utilize it throughout your year.

Now, that I have a couple of masculine cards for those male birthdays coming up in the first few months of 2012; it's time to get back to the girls... I got the new catalog and am SO in love with the new paper sets! Can't wait for payday so I can get some ordered and start creating with the new stuff!

Thank you card gift packs

Thanks to Lisa Stenz for the idea on creating a stencil with the Art Philosophy Cartridge. It's a technique I have used before but it was a very good reminder and got my creative juices going. I cut out a heart, snowflake, star, flower, ornament, tree and fluer di lis accent and used my newest stamp sets Cherish the Day, Everlasting Life, Hooray Bouquet and a tried and true favorite of mine, A Little Thanks.

I just used the coordinating color cardstock and inks in these two thank you cards.

Than, I deviated and made some Christmas Cards using an ornament and Christmas Tree and paper from Believe paper pack.

I sponged in ink color over the stamped words with sponge daubers. I added a second color to these Christmas cards to make them extra special and added Glitz Glitter Gel in very small amounts that I spread around with the tip of the bottle.

Than, I started thinking about the next Project Playground in January and decided to make a birthday card.

I was using a block that was a little too big for the stamp I was using so the ink got on the edge of the block and made a line. Well, I decided to make some more of those lines in various directions which gave a neat distressed background effect. I used the Wonderland Paper pack paper with this card.

Next, I went into my browns:

 I was wishing for more vibrant color inks and papers at this point so those are now on my wish list. So, I went back to making Thank you cards with the Fluer di Lis accent.

I made over 60 cards! To make a set of six you will need: 1 12 x12 sheet of paper for your colored background which is cut at 4 x 5.25" and white card stock cut at 3.75 x 5" and of course a template cut out of scrap card stock and the coordinating ink colors. The possibilities are endless and easy with this technique. I can't wait to get more ink colors and papers to play around with this.

December Close to My Heart Constant Campaign Special

When you place a minimum order of $25 from the Autumn/Winter 2011 Idea Book, you can get two valuable new products for just $15: the My Creations® Collage Cubes (a Spring/Summer 2012 sneak-peek product!) and the exclusive My Acrylix® Rock the Block E-size stamp set (available only during this promotion). This Rock the Block promotion represents a retail savings of almost $30! You're going to love the collage cubes and the Rock the Block stamp set, which work together for interactive, fashionable fun!


Dates: Offer valid December 19, 2011–January 31, 2012.

Believe Christmas Card Kits

Want to send some special Christmas cards? Truly the homemade cards make the most impression and many of them are kept because they are so special to the recipient.  I have a few cards I have kept from my customers that have really meant a lot!  Here's a photo of Series 1 of the cards from the Believe paper pack. It's 10 of the 30 cards I made from the paper pack.  You can get all 30 cards for $45 or you can get just one of the Series with 10 cards for $18. The kits include all pre-cut paper, stamped images, embellishments, envelopes and easy instructions with visual. It will take you about an hour to assemble!  All you need is some adhesive you can pick up at Wal-mart! You can add a bottle of Glitz Glitter Gel to add the extra sparkle for just $4 extra. Or you can come this weekend to my final workshop on Sunday 1-4pm and make in the company of other wonderful women and pay only $15. 

RobertsonOasisAngel@gmail.com          Merry Christmas!