Share your Story: Studio J

Hope For Japan

I think we all have been affected emotionally by the devastation resulting from the Tsunami in Japan recently.  I know we at Close to my Heart have been.  That's why I am so proud and rather excited to share with you that with the purchase of the Hope for Japan stamp set, you too can participate in giving back and relief efforts to help those affected by this horrendous disaster.

From today, March 24th thru April 30th, 2011 you may purchase this beautiful stamp set for the discounted price of just $5.00 pre tax and shipping.  100% of the proceeds will go for the relief efforts. 

It's just Close to my Heart's way of giving back and helping those affected by this recent tragedy.  To purchase this stamp set just go to my website Shelly's CTMH Website and you can purchase directly from there.  Thank you for helping Close to my Heart give back to those less fortunate right now.

Get the most of your stamps

Here's a great technique from Close to my Heart founder Jeanette Lynton using both the fronts AND the back sides of your My Acrylix stamps. 

http://www.jeanettelynton.com/2011/03/weeks-of-wonder-perfect-front-to-back.html

Spring Card Swap Spoiler

I made this card today for a Consultant Swap.  All products are Close to my Heart.  Topiary cardstock, Mayberry background and textured paper, and bigger brads are yellow (forget which one) stamps are from the last season's incentive set.  Artwork is colored in with my Copic markers.  Enjoy!

Perfect Paper Pinwheels

Swap Spoiler

I made this scrapbook page a few days ago. It's actually the 2nd page of a 2 page 12x12 layout for a swap I am participating in with other Close to my Heart colleagues.  The paper and cardstock are from the Mayberry Workshop on the Go kit.  The ribbon is from the new ruffle ribbon that was introduced in January.  It's the black one.  The top corner has a bunny from the Sensational Season March Stamp of the Month kit.  The title is stamped with the Bohemian Alphabet.  Badge buttons stamped with flowers and an Easter egg complete the look. 

I'll post page 1 sometime tomorrow or Thursday after I finish it.  I had this page idea first and then decided it worked best as the right hand page.

Operation Write Home Bunny Hop

I made this card for the Operation Write Home Bunny Hop.  I used the flower in the Mayberry Workshop on the Go kit from Close to my Heart.  The flower is stamped once in Hollyhock ink and then again for the next flower in Sky Blue ink.  Each is stamped on Colonial White cardstock which I then circle punched out with my 1 and 1/4" circle punch from Close to my Heart.  Then each flower circle is mounted onto Sunny Yellow cardstock which has been punched using the 2" scallop circle punch.

The scallop circles are then mounted on a beautiful piece of patterned paper from the Mayberry paper collection. The bottom of the card has Hollyhock piece of carstock which I ran through my Sizzix Texture Boutique using a Cuttlebug flower embossing folder.  A Colonial White ribbon completes the look. 

The entire design is mounted on a 4 and 1/4 x 5 1/2 card base.  All products are Close to my Heart.

Now, continue on in the hop going next to Redonna's Blog : http://perpetual-playtime.blogspot.com/2011/02/operation-write-home-bunny-hop-blog-hop.html

Miss some stops along the way?  Go to Operation Write Home Stars and Stripes to see all the blogs you missed from the beginning. 

Lastly and Most important!  Due Dates for Easter Cards is March 18th, Mom's Day March 31st.