NEW Idea Book Begins TODAY!

 

TODAY launches the NEW Spring/Summer Idea Book 2013! 

It's packed with beautiful new paper products and embellishments!

Check out the Feb Constant Campaign: "Digital Delights"= All Studio J layouts are only $5 in the month of February! (You can find Studio J's link on my web site on the tab at the top.) Studio J orders do qualify for hostess benefits, if you'd like to have a gathering and get free products!

The Feb Stamp of the Month is "Home Sweet Home" and it's available in the month of February for only $5 with a $50 purchase!

You can browse the new Idea Book and shop on my web site -- or contact me for order details. 

Happy February!

New Cricut Cartridge--Artiste

The July 2012 Close To My Heart Convention in Dallas has ended, and one of the most exciting announcements has been the introduction of the new Cricut Collection, Artiste. This cartridge will be available beginning on August 1. 


I'm a big fan of CTMH's exclusive cartridges, and I can't wait to get my hands on this new one! I've had so much fun with the first cartridge, Art Philosophy. If you haven't tried this product from CTMH, don't hesitate to get started!

For $99, you get --
1 - Cricut cartridge with 700 Images: Font, Shapes and 3D Items
3 - My Acrylix D-size Stamp Sets
3 - 12" x 9" Dimensional Elements in coordinating shapes

Only two shapes are repeated--for convenience--from the Art Philosophy cartridge: the circle and the square. All of the remaining 698 images are totally new!

This cartridge features themed projects, interactive cards, awards and more. Cup cake liners, invitations and party favors will coordinate and come together easily for your next celebration.

Email me at janehaas7[at]gmail[dot]com if you want to pre-order the ARTISTE!

The new Idea Book is live to customers on August 1. I can place your order or you will be able to order one directly from my CTMH website. Delivery is always directly to your doorstep!

Contact me for more info or if you have questions.

Blog Award!

Have you heard that saying, "Life is what happens when you're busy making other plans"?


That's my excuse/reason for not sharing this until now ... a ton of stuff has been overwhelming me. I've missed paper crafting, photographing, and blogging. I've missed participating in challenges and crops. But with the Lord's help, we're finding joys in each day and He's carry us through it all. What would we do without Him?!


I'm finally getting some time to thank Marie Isom--Marie with a :) -- and Gina Brandstetter for giving me this blog award last Fall.  


Be sure to visit Gina's creative paper crafting blog here ... Gina has the prettiest "CREATE" banner on her header right now! 


and Marie's creative papercraft world of wonders here ... You'll find Marie's awesome calendar that she featured last month.


Leave each a comment and follow their blogs too!  

It's my honor to pass this "love" award to five of my favorite bloggers who have fewer than 200 followers. If you like their blogs, remember to follow them!


Ta! Da! -- I'm passing the Liebster to these peeps:

Lori -- clearlyfromtheheart.blogspot.com
Deb -- butlerscrappingblog.blogspot.com
Carrie -- carriemyheart.blogspot.com
Nicole -- nicolescreativezone.blogspot.com
Janice -- janice-wilson.blogspot.com


You'll want to:

*thank the giver, and link back to the blogger to gave you the award

*reveal your 5 picks and let them know by leaving a comment on one of their blog posts

*then copy and paste the award on your blog

*and finally, please pass the award to 5 more bloggers who have fewer than 200 followers.

Have fun! Share the love!

A Dog and His Boy

This photo depicts Bryan and Torrie's "BFF" -- they are Buds --

nothing compares to a boy and his dog-love.

Bryan is off to college now, studying to be a physical therapist.

I've never met a more caring, kind, compassionate young man.

He spends time with his neighbors, and during his summers,

he gives of himself by doing mission work

and rebuilding projects in the storm-stricken south.

My parents are so blessed to have known Bryan since his birth

and to have him and his parents for their neighbors.

Now they just don't get to see Bryan often enough.

But Torrie does come by for her treats.

Bedecked with Ribbons

display album front

display album back

display album side

Fun project! About 30 hours in it!
24 album pages plus the front & back=
Scrapping is such good tHeRaPy!
Think I used enough ribbons?

Paper Art Collage of Ruth

... a young-at-heart 90-year-old!

While I captured her photos, Ruth talked about God's goodness in her life and how much she had to be so thankful for. She shared her confirmation Bible verse from the Gospel of John, so I incorporated it into this wall art. Ruth is in the Word daily, and the living Word, Jesus, lives in Ruth's heart. She's enjoying a deep personal relationship with her Savior. What a witness she is!

Ruth is the hostess for a small group Bible study, and all the participants enjoy her zest for life, her ability to share her Bible knowledge so well, and her hospitality.

The name Ruth is derived from a Hebrew word meaning "friend" and an English name meaning "compassion." Ruth is all of these and more.

Before I left Ruth that day, I was fortunate to capture this last photo:

Isn't she the cutest?

I used CTMH textured cardstock for the background, dimensional elements (some are popped up with foam squares), Liquid Glass, a colonial white photo clip with brads, and then I attached the collage inside a shadow box frame with a linen background. Since I took the photos of the project with the glass in place, the photos aren't quite true to color (her hands are not this dark!). And the linen borders don't show equal, but they really are. I'm happy with the way it turned out, and will give this gift to Ruth soon.