"You got a new job" Card!

This is a very special card for my Sister-in-law, whom just got promoted to a NEW JOB! We are so excited for her that I had to make this card to share in the celebration. When I saw the Mojo Monday sketch challenge for this past week I knew that it would work for what I wanted to do on this card. I also see that it will fit a call for entry for "Encouragement" cards on Moxie Fab. (Links will be at the bottom of this post)

I used shades of Petal, Dusty Plum, and Lagoon for my color combinations on this card. For my circle accents the main accent is from the Lagoon Mini Medley pack from Close to my Heart. The other two circles are stamped and punched with a 3/4" circle punch from Stampin' Up. The words are from the You and Me stamp set from CTMH.

I can't wait to give her this card tonight before she leaves town from having visited for Thanksgiving!

Check out the Challenges that I entered this card in! Maybe you want to play along too?
Mojo Monday 216
Moxie Fab World, 365 Cards Week: Pay it Forward

Happy Thanksgiving!

Hope you had a Happy Thanksgiving! Thanksgiving 2011 is "in the books" now. I bet you took a few pictures and you are anxious to get your memories into YOUR books with a new Scrapbook page! I thought you might like to peek at a layout I created recently at my Dreamin' Workshop. If you would like to create it for yourself I have the recipe below.

My layout design is based on "Deck of Cards" (pg 30 of Magic Book). On the Left Hand page I cut the words from the zip strip to add to the scalloped edge of the featured photo. (The photo space is for a 5x7 vertical) I trimmed the words to fit inside the scalloped piece and cut a V in the ends. The word "Family" is from the stickease sticker set that coordinates. In the upper right hand area I added a quote from the stamp set "Treasure Life".

On the Right Hand page I created my title piece as a 3x12 so that the characters from the Thanksgiving set would have room to stand. The title piece has room for 4, 3x3 photos nested under it. The journaling detail is a large sticker from the stickease set.

1- Colonial White CS Base LH
1 - Goldrush Orange CS Base RH
LH Page: Goldrush 6x12, Brown Floral Paper 3 1/8x7 V and 2x7 for scallop, Geometric Pattern Paper 2x12 and 3 1/8x5
RH Page: 3x12 Colonial White CS, Geometric Pattern Paper 5x12

Tools: Scallop Punch for edge of feature photo accent and Sponge for color sponging the edge of the quote

Stamp Sets Used: C1426 Thanksgiving, D1306 Treasure Life
Ink: Goldrush, Chocolate

My Big Pre-Christmas Sale!

It starts NOW! My biggest sale of the year! Just in time for gift shopping! And you don't have to get up early and battle the traffic! You can even shop in your PJ's and no one will know! Place an order by email (heatherjanedesign@gmail.com) or phone from now to midnight on Cyber Monday (Nov 28th 2011). Now lets get to the great deals! Drum roll, please?

Spend $25: Choose any item $3.95 or less for FREE (Example: Embellishments!)

IF the $25 you spend is on stamp sets you can ALSO receive for only $5 the D-size stamp set called "Holiday Wishes". This stamp set has great images for Christmas AND it coordinates with the Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge! As an EXTRA BONUS with this promotion I will provide 3 contour cut card stock pieces of each shape.

Spend $50: Choose any item $5.25 or less for FREE (Example: Ink Pads!)

 In addition you will qualify for the November Stamp of the Month, "Cherish the Day", for $5. IF $25 of what you spend is on stamp sets you can ALSO receive "Holiday Wishes" for $5.

 

Spend $75: Choose any item $6.95 or less for FREE (Example: Size A stamp sets, ribbons...)

AND the November Stamp of the Month, "Cherish the Day", for $5. PLUS, IF $25 of what you spend is on stamp sets you can ALSO receive "Holiday Wishes" for $5.

Spend $100 OR purchase the Art Philosophy Cartridge:

Choose any item $9.95 or less for FREE (Example: Size B stamp sets, Level 2 Paper Packets, 12x12 quick pic albums, Micro-Tip Scissors...)

AND the November Stamp of the Month, "Cherish the Day", for $5. IF $25 of what you spend is on stamp sets you can ALSO receive "Holiday Wishes" for $5.

Spend $150: Choose $35.00 worth of product for FREE (Example: Alphabet stamp sets, Heat Gun, Organizers, How To Programs, Faux Leather Albums...)

ALSO receive "Holiday Wishes" for $5. AND the November Stamp of the Month, "Cherish the Day", for $5.

 Details:
- Orders must be emailed or called in to me. (leave a message if I cannot answer) Do not enter your own order online, email or call instead.
- Main order may ship separately from your Sale prizes

View the online catalog HERE.
Browse my website HERE.

Happy Birthday Baby!

I have waited till the last day to post this card because my good friend from High School is expecting her third and is now overdue... I was thinking the baby might have been here before my entry into the Mojo Monday Sketch Challenge was due, but it has not worked out that way. So Kate, if you are reading this, no need to act surprised when you see it in person later. :)

 
I created this card as a "Happy Birthday Baby Girl" card.

I created the layout based upon the Mojo Monday Sketch Challenge 215. I added buttons because I wanted to play along in the Random Fun Moxie Fab Challenge. There is still time if you want to play along too, the Random Fun items are due Dec 12th.

Recipe:
X7131B Sophia Paper Pack (CTMH) (Contour cut the green leaves to place under the buttons)
Z2166 Tulip Ink (CTMH) (Sponge on the edges of papers)
Z1370 Pink Button Pack (CTMH)
Stamp Set is one from the "Art Philosophy" Cricut Cartridge Set
Pretty in Pink Taffeta Ribbon (Stampin' UP)

Card: Metal Accents

Metal accents and embellishments give a special card or scrapbook page extra pizazz! I often hoard my collection waiting for the perfect excuse to use them. When I came across some recent card making challenges it was time to dust my metal stash off! About the same time I heard of a family member that had surgery and was staying in the hospital. Thus, my creation is a "Get Well" card. Take a look and let me know what you think!

I created the design layout of my card based on the sketch from the Mojo Monday Challenge number 214. I was inspired to add metal through the suggestion of the Metal Mania Challenge from Heart 2 Heart.

This is the Card I created!

For the Flower embellishment I cut two different sized flowers on my Cricut with the Art Philosophy Cartridge. One was cut in sold Hollyhock card stock and the other in Daisy White card stock. I added ink color to the larger white one by dragging my stamp pad across it, which also created a textured look. I did the same in green for the leaves, the large circle accent, and the chipboard banner shape. I added a flower embossed large metal brad as the center of the flower.

I also used Metal in the hinge accent on the top of the chipboard banner. The hinge sandwiches the chipboard in its grip. The holes lined up just right for me to add small brads to hold it together. These items seemed destined to work together as their measurements lined up exactly as I wanted them to!

List of items used: (All items used are CTMH unless noted otherwise)

- 1385: White Card Stock as card base and shapes
- Z1686: Art Philosophy Cricut Bundle (shapes, chipboard, and coordinating stamps)
- Z2114: Ink: Cocoa
- Z2118: Ink: Desert Sand
- Z2128: Ink: HollyHock
- Paper: You and Me Kit (Retired)
- Z1243: Metal Embellishments: Pewter Mini-Medley
- Get Well Stamp: Unknown Brand ?

Multi- Photo Layout

Ever find yourself with a pile of photos you LOVE and want to fit into one layout? I went in search of some inspiration and I found a great scrapbooking layout sketch on the Heart 2 Heart Blog, Scrapbooking Challenge. This sketch lets you fit in multiple photos without looking too cluttered or jumbled, plus there is still room for a title and journaling. This is the sketch that was created by Cheryl.

I created my interpretation of this sketch with my Dreamin' Workshop Kit. I had a series of photos of my son just waiting for the right pages. This was a perfect fit. I used the blue papers from the kit to create a monochromatic color scheme. Instead of scallops I used the border strips, and I added then to the inside side of the columns also. I used Colonial White as a base and Pacifica Blue card stock on the columns. I added the top title "Steer Arrival" with the Pennant Alphabet set. The 2nd heading, "Farm Boy", was created with the Friendship Alphabet set. I used the library card stamp from the set "Limited Edition" to add some journaling.

 

 Let me know what you think!

I will be teaching this layout with my scrapbooking workshop with the Dreamin' Kit on Nov. 19th!

Stamp of the Month! "Cherish the Day!"

Welcome to our Stamp of the Month Blog Hop!  This month, we are featuring the November Stamp Of the Month, which is called Cherish The Day. This is one of my favorite! 

If you have come here from Annette's Blog, you are on the right path! The blog hop is a great big circle, so you can start here and work your way all around. If you get lost along the way, you’ll find the complete list of participating consultants here.

This month, we have over 50 Close To My Heart Consultants sharing their creations using this special stamp set and other great CTMH products on their blogs. This is simple to do - just click on the link at the end of the post on each blog to move to the next one! Here we go!

This is my creation. I made a birthday card that I was able to personalize with the month and date of my friend's special day!

I am also working on a Halloween Scrapbook page that I will post soon. (So check back) I also plan to use this stamp set in my Valentines. I am also keeping it in mind to create a Wedding card for the next Wedding we are invited to.

This is a very exciting stamp set to have in your collection because it is so versatile and can be used to personalize your handmade items. I love that you can customize the date to one that is special to a card recipient. You can own it also, but it is only available during the month of November. Click here to order yours from me!

Now hop on over to Alissa's Blog to see what she created with the same stamp set!