Announcing the big arrival.....

I am happy to announce that arrival of the new Close To My Heart Annual Inspirations and Seasonal Expressions Idea Books!  I have a copy with your name on it....just give me a jingle!
 

These two books are choc full of new papers, stamps and other products that you are going to love!!!

To view right now just click on the link on the left and you can view both books online!  They are awesome!

And don't forget to check out the September Stamp of the Month - Paper Garden. 
I love, Love, LOVE this stamp set.  I will be posting artwork using this set all month....be sure and check back.  It is perfect for all of the watercoloring techniques that are so popular now.

Hope to hear from you soon.....thanks for looking.

Sue
Ink on my fingers, glitter on my face and a smile in my heart!

New Cricut Cartridge is here!

Hello Fellow Papercrafters.....I know it has been quite a while since I have posted and I am sorry.  Yet again life got crazy and something had to give.  But I am back and excited to share with you the new Cricut Cartridge from Close To My Heart....Artistry.

Once again Jeanette and her awesome team at CTMH have hit it out of the park with this one.  Thee are hundreds of images and shapes that will make your artwork pop!  The bundle includes the cartridge, 3 D sized stamp sets that coordinate with images on the cartridge and a pack of our wonderful cardstock with our new colors.  All for just $99. To order just click on the Shop Now tab above and you will be on the road to creating beautiful layouts and cards.  Be sure to join my Monthly Mystery Hostess Orders and you will be entered in to a drawing at the end of the month for all of the hostess rewards - and who doesn't want FREE stuff!

 

Check out the great images on this cartridge:

Thank you for looking....hope to hear from you soon.
Sue
Ink on my fingers, glitter on my face and a smile in my heart....

 

So for $104 (or $84 for the digital version), you will get:

- Artistry Cricut Cartridge
- 3 matching stamp sets in bundle
- cardstock pack of our new colors
- August stamp of the month that matches Artistry (system will prompt you to add this to your cart after you add Artistry!)
- See more at: http://www.obsessedwithscrapbooking.com/#sthash.rc4rZO9z.dpuf

Get Your Crop On.....

My Scrappin Glitter Galz Getaway Weekend is just around the corner.  We will be at the Livermore Doubletree Hotel in Livermore, April 22, 23, 24 & 25.  There are still some openings still available if you would like to join us for a weekend of fun and creating.    Glitter Galz Getaways is the whole package....Make & Take project, Favors, Door Prizes, 6 ft table to yourself, meals as listed and your sleeping room.  All of the details are on the 'Retreat Weekends' tab above.

Can't make the whole weekend?   Well, you are in luck.  I have a few openings for Day Croppers.  You get everything the weekend croppers get, just one day at a time.  That means you get the Make & Take Project, Favors, Door Prize, a 6 ft table to yourself and Breakfast & Dinner.  All for $65.  There will be a discount for multiple days.  Please feel free to contact me with any questions you may have about this...... Susieque@SBCGlobal.net.

I hope to see you soon.....
Sue
Ink on my fingers, Glitter on my face and a Smile in my heart....

Scrapbooking Retreats and Picture My Life Video

Do you find it hard to find time to scrapbook your fun times but want to preserve the memories?  There is another option for quick and easy pages using the Picture My Life scrapbooking program.

This is a great way to preserve those memories.  Not a scrap booker?  Not to worry.  The Picture My Life cards work well with your card making and other projects.  Check it out.....

Scrappin Glitter Galz Getaway Weekends

I am very happy to announce the dates for my remaining weekend getaways.  In addition to the Milpitas locations I am excited to say that I will also be hosting weekends at the Doubletree in Livermore.

The dates are:

Princess Tea Party

April 23 - 26 at the Doubletree in Livermore, CA

Summer Beach Party

July 23 - 26 at the Beverly Heritage in Milpitas, CA

Scrapping for Tatas

October 1 - 4 at the Doubletree in Livermore, CA

Please click on the Retreat Weekend tab above for more information.  I would love to have you join us for a fun filled weekend of scrapping and friendships!

Looking forward to hearing from you soon,

Sue

Ink on my fingers, glitter on my face and a smile in my heart....

Paper Pumpkin

Wow, I haven't been on here for a while.  November sure was a whirl wind in our house!  Before the month is completely over (it still has a few hours, lol!) I wanted to share a special project that I did this month.

I started with an 8 in styrofoam ball and sliced off some at the top and bottom to give it the shape of a pumpkin.  I then covered the ball with strips of burlap - both to cover the styrofoam from peeking out among the flowers and to give me a better surface to glue the flowers to.

I then used the CTMH Cricut Cartridge Art Philosophy to cut the different types of flowers.  I cut them at 4 and 4 1/2 inches.  Once I rolled all my flowers (let me just say that the CTMH Quilling Tool REALLY helps) I started from the bottom and glued the flowers on using Quick Dry Tacky Glue.  To top it off I simply rolled some Olive cardstock and glued 'the stem' to the top.  Add some leaves and vines, cut using the CTMH Artbooking cartridge.  And TADA!  I think when I put it out next year I am going to add some glitter highlights....because I am after all the Glitter Queen!

 This brings me to some exciting news....

CTMH is holding an AMAZING Cyber Monday Special....20% all of our awesome Cricut Cartridges!  Wowza!  These cartridges are not your average cartridges.   CTMH has worked with Provo Craft to bring you incredible Cricut^® cartridges filled with inspiring shapes and projects hand-selected by company founder and CEO Jeanette Lynton. You’ll love how fast and easy it is to cut embellishments, cards, 3-D flowers, gift boxes, and more with the touch of a button. Simply insert the cartridge into your Cricut^® machine (sold at retail stores), add your paper, and presto!—perfectly cut shapes appear.  Artbooking has tons of predesigned layouts and overlays and Artfully Sent has all kinds of pop up and fancy fold cards to make creating your special projects much easier.  Click here to see all of the details for our wonderful Cricut bundles.

To order simply click on the 'Shop Now' button above and let your fingers do your shopping.  Remember to Join my 'December Mystery Hostess Orders' and you will be entered in to a drawing for the Hostess Rewards for all of my December orders....and who doesn't like free stuff!

Thank you for looking.  I hope you have a great day!

Sue
Ink on my fingers, glitter on my face and a smile in my heart.

Halloween Workshops

Before the month of October is completely gone I thought it would be fun to get together for a workshop or two.  I have come up with three different projects....I hope you find something you like.

Halloween Cards and Treats - Wednesday October 15 @ 6:30 pm

We will be making 4 cards and 4 treats.  All cutting will be done for you ahead of time.  Cost of the workshop is $15.

And of course there will be extra candy for sampling!

Halloween Flip Album - Saturday, October 18 @ 11 am

This 8 page Halloween themed flip album is made using our Designed Decor Flip Stand Album.  Each page features images from our ArtBooking Cricut cartridge.  All cutting will be done ahead of time for you.  Cost of the workshop is $20.

Scaredy Cat Layouts with Flip Flaps - Tuesday, October 21 @ 7 pm

Flip flaps are a great way to add on to a standard layout....you can add out or up or down....and it all folds back up to fit nicely into your album.  We will be making what is really 3 two page layouts, but once we utilize the flip flap page holders it will become 1 two page layout with extensions.  Confused?  Check out the photos below.  We will be using the fun Scaredy Cat paper pack and compliments.  And of course all of the paper will be cut ahead of time for you.
Cost of the workshop is $20.

So there you have it....a  little bit of everything for your Halloween Season.  I hope you saw something you liked.  (Sorry for the sideways pictures, I was computer challenged today!)

Looking forward to seeing you soon,
Sue
Ink on my fingers, glitter on my face and a smile in my heart!

Let's Get Happy...

Card Workshop - Send Someone a Smile

The second Tuesday of the month means it is time to get together to make some cards.  In this self-paced workshop you will be making four cards, all designed to Send Some One A Smile.  The idea of the workshop is to have a casual gathering to create some cards, make new friends and spend a relaxing evening the Glitter Queen's Studio.  The cards will be designed for all levels of card making experience from beginner to expert.

I hold these card making sessions on the second Tuesday of each month at 7 pm and the cost is only $5.  Our next gathering will be on September 9.

Chat & Scraps -
Do you need some inspiration to get restarted (or even started) on your latest scrapbook project?  Or a place to go and work without family interruptions?  Or just want to get out for the evening?   Then you need to come over for a Chat & Scrap!

What is a Chat & Scrap?  Bring your project over to the 'Glitter Queen's Studio' and work without any of the  interruptions that you get at home.  You will have access to all of my tools, stamps, inks, punches and even my Cricut and the Close To My Heart Artbooking, Art Philosophy and Artiste Cartridges.  Very soon we will have a new cartridge, Artfully Sent, to play with too.

Friday Chat&Scraps start with dinner and Sunday Chat&Scraps start with lunch

Fridays @ 6 pm:
September 26
October 10
October 24
November 14

Sundays @ 11 am:
September 14
October 19
November 11

Please check out My Calendar for more....I hope you find something you like.  I will be adding some new workshops very soon so be sure to check back!

September Special...
September is National Stamping Month, and Close To My Heart is ready to celebrate all month long! When you spend $30 on any current retail-priced stamps during the month of September, you qualify to receive the exclusive C-sized stamp set #30yearsofhappy for FREE! This special offer is part of our celebration of National Stamping Month and in honor of our on-going celebration of our founder and CEO Jeanette Lynton’s 30-year anniversary in the scrapbooking and stamping industry. The exclusive stamp set features 30 mini images and sentiments perfectly suited for 30 days of happy stamping! Plus, make sure you check out Close To My Heart’s Facebook page and Instagram during September to follow all the ways we’re celebrating #30yearsofhappy for a full 30 days!

I look forward to having you over for some papercrafting fun.  Thanks for looking.

Sue
Ink on my fingers, glitter on my face and a smile in my heart.