16-Page Seaside Workshop

After spending some time along the sea in Los Angeles last month, I was inspired to create this workshop for beach & tropical vacation photos. I used the beautiful Close To My Heart (CTMH) Seaside paper collection, one-half pack of Seaside Picture My Life (PML) cards, Boardwalk Washi tape pack, Kraft & Colonial White cardstock, mini staples, and a little Coral Shimmer trim and Black Arrow washi tape.

The PML cards can be used as is in pocket scrapbooking or as accents like I have in this workshop. The cards can be trimmed down like the three fish above and then re-punched with the CTMH corner rounder which matches the radius of our PML cards. The cards can be trimmed with micro-tipped scissors and then raised with 3-D foam tape to give it shape and dimension. The thin blue & green washi on the right and the "That was amazing" tag are from the Boardwalk Washi Tape Pack.

The "Beach Rules" large 4" x 6" card above was trimmed, separated, sponged with Desert Sand ink, then popped with foam tape. Some of the smaller 3" x 4" cards are used as photo mats. The top right corner was turned down and fastened with a mini staple. The small photo "tags" are cut from the "Zip Strip" - a half-inch strip of fun included on each sheet of CTMH patterned paper.

The Black Arrow and Boardwalk washi tape provided the borders on this layout. In addition to the "Let's go to the beach" title, the surfboard was also trimmed from a large card to be used as a journaling block. The banner on the surfboard was also trimmed separately then edged with ink and popped for more interest.

Extra patterned paper can also be cut then corner rounded for added color. The journaling block was trimmed, rounded on only two corners, then matted (to fit on the straight cut block).

I love those tiny staples used on "the perfect day" trimmed title. Seven rows of the Boardwalk washi tape were adhered to on the right page to create the look of patterned paper.

The Coral Shimmer Trim adds some bling to the title.

A 3" x 4" card was trimmed for the title. Also, two 4" x 6" cards (crab & tide pool scene) were trimmed to 3" x 4" accents. The "fence" trim is another "Zip Strip".

The ship, journaling block, and "Today was great" accents are all from trimmed PML cards.

There are a total of 44 photo blocks in this workshop; 33 are 4" x 6" and the rest are 3 1/2" x 5" or smaller. This workshop is priced at $40 and includes everything seen here except for the Desert Sand ink & sponge for edging, mini staples, and corner rounder. If you complete this workshop in my home, either at a scheduled workshop or a crop, this items are available for your use. If you wish to complete at home, you'll need to either purchase or substitute these items. Just click on any linked blue text to open that page in my online store.

Contact me here if you are interested in purchasing this kit or attending a workshop. Seaside paper, Seaside PML, Boardwalk Washi Tape Pack, and Black Arrow Washi Tape are retiring as of August 31, 2015. I currently have limited quantities in stock.

Special on New CTMH Organizers

During August, when you place an order for the new Accessory Roll-Up at full retail price, you qualify to receive 2 new Base & Bling style sheets, Affirmations and Lovely Blooms, FREE (a $7.90 value)!

Pictured above, the organizer is being used to store our Base & Bling jewelry pieces. I've already organized my jewelry using the small organizer box with our craft boxes so I have used my roll-up to store my embellishments.

There are 16 pockets with full-length double zippers. It also has a sturdy loop at the top for hanging. When folded, the organizer is the size of a large clutch.

The second organizer is designed to store 25 Shin-Han alcohol markers but will easily hold Copic or Spectrum markers as well.



During August, when you place an order for the new Marker Roll-Up at full retail price, you qualify to receive the new D-size stamp set My Acrylix® Balloon Wishes FREE (a $17.95 value)! The big balloon stamp is perfect for practicing your marker techniques!

The Marker Roll-Up organizer retails for $17.95 and the Accessory Roll-Up for $18.95 at wendyh.ctmh.com

These are a great addition to our exclusive organizing system which is built upon stacking cases, custom foam inserts, shoulder tote, and rolling tote. I have all of these pieces available for viewing in my mini-store at My {Scrappy/Crafty} Home. Contact me here.

*** NEW *** CTMH Exclusive Cricut ARTISTRY Collection

For the fifth year in a row, Close To My Heart's art department has teamed up with Provo Craft to create an exclusive Cricut Collection - meet Artistry!



Included in the collection is a full-size Cricut box set - keypad, cartridge, and a 70-page spiral booklet. In addition, you'll receive an Enchantment Combo Cardstock pack (20 sheets 12" x 12", 2 each of 10 colors) and three D-sized (6" x 6") My Acrylix stamp sets with 22 images which coordinate with cuts on Artistry (say good-bye to 'fussy cutting')!



Both stamps in the above artwork are from the Artistry stamp set as well as the leaf wreath, card background, and flower.



The Artistry cartridge includes 700 shapes spanning a wide variety of themes, holidays, and seasons to add some visual spice to any project you create. Get back to basics with the unique font, banners, layered shapes, borders, backgrounds, and other fun icons you'll find on this cartridge




As a recap - the Artistry Collection includes:

1 – Cartridge (700 images: Shapes, Layers, Banners, Borders, Backgrounds, and Font)

3 – My Acrylix® D-size Stamp Sets (value $17.95 x 3 = $53.85)

1 – Enchantment Cardstock Combo Pack (value $14.50)

This collection is only available through a Close To My Heart consultant for $99.00. When considering the value of the other pieces of this collection at $68.35, the cost for the cartridge is only $30.65. Compare this price with many current Cricut cartridges offering only a few hundred images!

SPECIAL!! If you purchase this collection from me at my 24/7 shopping site at wendyh.ctmh.com you will receive THREE BONUS items!

1. Current and future CTMH idea book/catalogs for the entire year (through August 2016) - value $16.00 (plus mailing expenses if not local)!
2. Choice of one retired D-size stamp set from my stash (value $17.95)!
3. Free workshop in my home (for you and 2 friends) to each make 2 cards or one double-page scrapbooking layout (your choice). For those out of commuting distance, I will email you the workshop guide.

This special expires on September 15th!!

And as always, you'll receive my personal services (as with any purchase).

"Let Me Show You How"

Artistry Shape Index

Now available - the new Exclusive Cricut Artistry Collection by Close To My Heart at wendyh.ctmh.com.

Here's the shape index: