Those little Memories....

It is photos like this that make me so glad I started scrapbooking.  I love to have these memories all safe and sound in a nice scrapbook album!!!  Cant wait to get this little memory put onto a Studio J scrapbooking page!!

NEW IDEA BOOK IS HERE!!!

It's Here!!!  It's Here!!!  The new idea book is here!!  Drop by and pick yours up!!  This weekend, Friday evening FEB 3rd from 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm  or drop by Saturday FEB 4th from 9:00 - 12:00 noon.  Email me for the address!!  Bring a friend and you get a gift from me!!  Pick up your new book, get 10% off your entire order, and shop the RETIRED table.  Dont miss out.

See you this weekend!!!

BOUNTIOUS BLOSSOMS

When is the last time you received flowers for your birthday?  my daughter made this darling 'bounteous boquet'for her daughters friend turning 14 .  Who wouldnt like a bouquet like this

RETIRED LIST

Let me know if you would like a copy of our NEW SPRING idea book!!!  Look over the list below and see if there are some 'must haves' before they are retired the end of THIS MONTH. 

The retire list is out. The following items will retire at the end of this month. So get those favorites off your wishlist before they are gone!

Paper Collections

Typeset Workshop On The Go (WOTG) Kit – G1024 - $29.95

Roxie WOTG Kit – G1025 - $29.95

Elemental WOTG Kit – G1026 - $29.95

Dreamin’ L2 Paper – X7142B - $9.95

Dreamin’ My Stickease – X7142C - $4.95

Dreamin’ WOTG Kit – G1027 - $29.95

Sonoma WOTG Kit – G1028 - $29.95

Mischief L2 Paper – X7144B - $9.95

Mischief Compliment Rub-Ons – X7144C - $4.95

Mischief WOTG Kit – G1029 - $29.95

Believe L2 Paper – X7145B - $9.95

Believe My Stickease – X7145C - $4.95

Believe WOTG Kit – G1030 - $29.95

Wonderland L2 Paper – X7146B - $9.95

Wonderland My Stickease – X7146C - $4.95

Wonderland WOTG Kit – G1031 - $29.95

Sophia L2 Paper – X7131B - $12.95

Sophia My Stickease – X7131C - $4.95

Mayberry L2 Paper – X7136B - $12.95

Mayberry My Stickease – X7136C - $4.95

Lucky L2 Paper – X7137B - $12.95

Lucky My Stickease – X7137C - $4.95

Fanfare L2 Paper – X7138B - $12.95

Fanfare My Stickease – X7138C - $4.95

Ribbon

Colonial White Ribbon collection - Z1126 - $7.95

Cranberry grosgrain ribbon - Z1103 - $6.95

Cocoa grosgrain ribbon - Z1100 - $6.95

Colonial White grosgrain ribbon - Z1102 - $6.95

White Daisy grosgrain ribbon - Z270 - $6.95

Wings Level 2 Assortment - Z1398 - $4.95

Floss & Waxy Flax

Embroidery Floss - Red/Pink - Z1092 - $3.25

Embroidery Floss - Green - Z1094 - $3.25

Embroidery Floss - Blue/Purple - Z1093 - $3.25

Waxy Flax - Cranberry - Z1086 - $3.95

Waxy Flax - Sorbet - Z1249 - $3.95

Waxy Flax - Juniper - Z1248 - $3.95

Waxy Flax - Crystal Blue - Z1247 - $3.95


Brads

Designer Brads - Colonial White - Z1274 - $3.95

Designer Brads - Pewter - Z1146 - $3.95


Mini-Medley & Eyelets

Mini Medley - Antiqued Copper - Z1275 - $4.95

Mini Medley - Colonial White - Z1276 - $4.95

Foundry Metal - Bookplates - Z1147 - $3.50

Soft Set Eyelet Tool - Z1208 - $14.95

Soft Set Eyelets - Black and White Daisy - Z1228 - $3.95

Soft Set Eyelets - Chocolate and Colonial White - Z1229 - $3.95

Coordinating Collection Embellishments

Midnight Felt Shapes - Z1462 - $3.95

Harvest Charms - Z1633 - $4.95

Holiday Packets - Z1486 - $4.95

Top Coats Icing Overlays - Z1468 - $4.95

Lucky Level 2 Assortment - Z1356 - $4.95

Lucky Level 2 Journaling Spots - Z1359 - $3.95

Bliss Level 2 Assortment - Z1355 - $5.95

Sweetheart Level 2 Assortment - Z1386 - $4.95

Fanfare Level 2 Assortment - Z1400 - $4.95

Just Blooms Spring Blossom - Z1266 - $7.95

Just Blooms White Daisy Variety Pack - Z1300 - $5.95

Color Ready Alphabets

Color Ready Alphabets - Oxford - X5749 - $3.95

Color Ready Alphabets - Hodge Podge - X1406 - $3.95

Dimensional Elements

Dimensional Elements - On Target - Z1226 - $5.95

Dimensional Elements - Flurry - Z1225 - $4.95

My Creations Items

My Creations - Board Book - Z1310 - $6.95

My Creations - Journal - Z1268 - $7.95

My Creations - Memory Showcase 9x9 - Z1198 - $5.95

Tools

Rubber Brayer - Z616 - $12.95

Soft Set Eyelet Tool - Z1208 - $14.95

Eyelet Tool Replacement Punches - Z1245 - $2.95

Stamp Sets

A Game	A1113
A Hop	A1112
A Little Buzz	B1353
A Little Everything	D1408
A Love	A1103
A Paisley	A1105
A Posy	A1102
Adoption	A1098
Adorning Corners	D1322
Always in My Heart	A1101
Ambiance	C1349
Around the Block	D1377
Baby Love	B1368
Backgrounds & Borders	D1463
Baroque Alphabet	E1006
Beary Best	C1363
Beary Busy	C1409
Beautiful Butterflies	B1373
Beautiful Things	D1298
Believe in Your Dream	B1322
Beloved	B1343
Birthday Blast	C1436
Birthday Boy	C1411
Bless This Nest	C1445
Blooming Layers	C1449
Bon Appetite	D1367
Boom!	B1354
Bunny Love	B1324
Camping Fever	D1353
Carefree	C1447
Catching Waves	D1466
Charmed	C1385
Cherished Flourishes	D1413
Ciao	D1461
Circle Around	D1300
Circle of Love	D1438
Circle Together	B1372
Connections	D1330
Crusin'	D1471
Cupcake Sprinkles	D1336
Daydream	D1297
Down by the Sea	C1451
Dream Big	D1399
Dreams Come True	D1470
eadlines Large	E1011
Enjoy Every Moment	C1395
Extreme Happiness	C1356
Family	C1305
Family Ties - Adults	C1346
Family Ties - Children	C1345
Family Ties - Pets	B1350
Fill in the Blanks	D1465
Flower Pot	D1409
For Every Occasion	D1187
Friendship Alphabet Large	E1016
Friendship Blessings	D1191
From My Heart	C1443
Fun Times	B1309
Giggle Caps	D1136
Giggle Lowercase	D1137
Happy Holidays	D1431
Happy Moments	C1437
Hero	D1474
His and Hers	C1460
Horizon	C1454
Hot Diggity	C1407
Howdy	D1435
In the Month of April	C1405
In the Month of February	C1403
In the Month of July	C1417
In the Month of June	C1416
In the Month of March	C1404
In the Month of May	C1415
It''s a Zoo	C1360
Just for Boys	C1338
Just for Girls	C1337
Just the Ticket	B1323
Kanji Phrases	C1339
Let's Go Camping	C1355
Little Princess	C1414
Love Always	D1337
Love Birds	C1396
Love Ya!	D1460
Magic Tabs	C1448
Makin' Waves	C1365
Ms. Chillin'	D1404
Ms. Scrapbook	B1352
Notice the Details	D1378
On the Edge	C1399
On This Day	D1468
One of a Kind	D1410
Over the Rainbow	D1426
Paisley Praise	D1414
Piece of Cake	D1407
Post Card	D1357
Precious Love	C1444
Priceless Love	D1348
Recipie Box	D1364
Retro Tech	C1446
Royal Birth	D1441
Rustic Alphabet	E1002
Salutation Seals	C1461
Shining Star	D1320
Smiles	C1397
So Lucky	C1390
Soul Mates Word Puzzle	D1254
Springtime	D1415
Star Power	D1403
Summer Breeze	C1453
Summer Days	B1375
Sweet Baby	C1359
Take Luck	B1364
Tasty Treats	D1427
Tea Time	C1438
Thank You	D1361
Thank You French	D1392
Thank You Spanish	D1396
Thrill Ride	D1425
TLC	C1364
Togetherness	D1402
Treetops	C1368
Trellis	D1451
True Happiness	D1365
Two-Step Backgrounds	D1473
Unity	C1422
X-treme	D1432
You Did It	C1351
You Rock	D1346
You're Great	D1434
You're Sweet	B1351

Cricut Fun

Whew..... I think I have been a little busy.  I have not had a chance to post on here since DECEMBER.  What have I been doing.....  Well, we have been doing some remodeling and home improvements, which takes up about every waking hour..... But that is coming to a close and we are finished!!  Love the results. 
What else have I been doing?  We have had some fun scrapbooking nights, a Cheaper by the Dozen workshop, and 2 cricut classes.  Take a look at what we made at our last Cricut class.  If you want to be included in on the next months class (and learn a few new tricks and tips about your cricut and cartridge) sign up today!!!  Space is limited.  The next class is February 16th and you have your choice of times.   10:00 am or 7:00 pm
Email me today and save your spot!!!

The projects above are featured with our fun ROXIE paper packet in the current idea book. 

Watch for another version of the same workshop coming up in my next post.  It features our NEW PREMBERLY paper packe from our Spring idea book.

Memory Makin' Monday

Memories come in all ways.  When we were cleaning out my parents home this year we came across this photo that none of us kids had ever seen.  It is a picture of my mom (the baby) and her two brothers.  We also found the dress she is wearing in this picture.  What a treasure!!  Yep I took a picture of the dress and included it in the layout (on the other page)  A baby dress that was at least 88 years old if it was my mothers to begin with, but it looked like it had belonged to many before that.  It was all patched up and mended.  A memory I will always treasure,

Super Saturday

Make today another Super Saturday.  Send someone a card and let them know you Love them.  Isnt this typset paper pack Great!!

FaNtAsTiC Friday

Today is Veterans Day.  I have a special Veteran I like to remember on this day.  This is a layout of my Dad's Army uniform and metals we found when we were cleaning out their home this year.  What a neat thing to find.  I took pictures of it all, and made a complete book about the life of my parents scanning in all the documents and old photo's.  I made the entire book with Studio J Using this Studio Scrapbooking is so easy and so fast and fun!!  Have you tried it? 

Thoughtful Thursday

Send this thoughtful card to anyone for any occassion.  There are SO nany fun flower shapes on the the cricut cartridge.  These were made using the layer feature of one of them

Whooo Hooo Wednesday

Whoooo Hooo!  Do you know someone having a birthday.  Whatever the occassion, you can turn this cute card into something to fit the occassion!  This is a Tag Card from the Art Philosophy cricut cartridge.  Only instead of keeping a card that opens.... I glued it shut and made it a pocket for an invite to a party.  use this idea for gift cards, cash, or a thoughtful message on a tag slipped inside the pocket. 

'Try it Out' Tuesday

Don't you love these cute flowers!!!  They are just flat cut outs, folded and pressed together in the center of each flower.  Add some buttons and voila, you have a cute card to use for any occassion!!!  Try it out.... of course, the cutouts are from our cricut cartridge

Memory Makin' Monday

What memorys did your weekend bring?  Birthday memories of one cute little princess as she turned one.  Using the dreamin' paper and the art philosophy cartridge it was a snap to capture this little (not so happy princess) on her birthday....

Super Saturday

Shapes, Strips, circles, squares....... even an open square to make a buckle.  Whatever you are doing today, take time this weekend to have a super Saturday by making a fun paper project.....  Enjoy your weekend wherever it may take you.

FaNtAsTic Friday

Using the fun different option keys on the cricut cartridge, you can create all these fun things.  This tree, Christmas Trees, Flowers and many more fun things.  Use this cartridge and this fun paper pack all year long for all your projects.  It is FaNtAsTic

Thoughtful Thursday

I love this stamp.  It lets me choose what occassion I want to, making it a very versitle waybe thoughtful for whatever occassion I want.  And of course.... it is a Cricut Cartridge shape....I love this cartridge.....  I do I do I do......

Whooo Hoooo Wednesday

Whoo Hoo for our fun New Dreamin' pack of paper.  The colors just SCREAM Autumn projects.  I have had so much fun using this kit.  Stay tuned this week for more artwork done with the new Close to my Heart, DREAMIN' paper packet.  (and yes..... I used the cricut cartridge, Art Philosophy)

'Try it our' Tuesday

November brings on that feeling of Fall for SURE.  This fun card was made using the Art Philosophy Cricut cartridge.  I hardly make anything without it anymore.  It is fabulous. We have stamps that fit right on the images cut with the cartridge.  Notice the leaves.  With stamps that match many of our shapes, you can bring your cut out images to life..  Our idea book is filled with stamp images that work just like this, and will match a shaped from our cartridge.  Come to our Stamp 'N Chat class TONIGHT and make 5 fun cards.  7:00 pm   Email me for details.  scrapwithchrishill@gmail.com

Memory Makin' Monday

What a GREAT day for makin' memories....

What will your favorite little person be for Halloween today?  How will you preserve those fun memories?  I preserve my Memories of my Darling Grandkids using our Fantastic Studio J scrapbooking.  It is such a great way to download photos the kids send via email, create some beautiful pages and keep a scrapbook all caught up with memories of my Grandkids.  You can start today.  Visit www.closetomyheart.com/chris 

Super Saturday!!

Yahoo it is Saturday again.  I am on my way to a fun crop in Winterset!  What are you doing this weekend?  Need some inspiration?  Check out Jeanette's blog for her last week of her Shape of the Day all from the new Art Philosophy Cricut cartridge.  She has posted a GoRgEoUs piece of artwork EVERYDAY this month.  Be sure to check them out.  They are awesome!!  Click here to get inspired
http://www.jeanettelynton.com/

FaNtAsTiC Friday

Do you know someone who is doing a FaNtAsTiC job at something?  Have you let them know.  Why not make today FaNtAsTiC for someone and make this card for them.  Everything, INCLUDING the card itself was cut out using the exclusive Close to My Heart, Art Philosophy cricut cartridge!  You will love all it does. Join our monthly Cricut Class to learn a new feature and fun techniques every month!!