There are just way too many good things to share today! So be sure to read the whole post {doin’ my best to paraphrase for you!}

I am absolutely IN LOVE with this new paper pack from Close To My Heart, called Splendor. Using Goldrush, Heavenly Blue, Moonstruck and Topiary, this paper pack will bring out the beauty in many Spring and Summer layouts & cards to come! The papers sport some lovely spring blossoms and fun-filled clouds — who can resist cute clouds?! Not to mention the fact that the Splendor paper pack is perfect for use on both masculine and feminine layouts alike… This is why I have chosen this paper pack for this month’s mini workshop. I hope you can join me! **See May Crop details at the end of this post!

For just $3.00 a person, you can come and create a 2 page layout using the Splendor paper pack. Simply bring your own photos (not necessary to have the day of the workshop) along with your own tools and adhesive and we will have this layout done in a jiffy! If you place an order of $20 or more at the time of the workshop, you will receive the layout completely FREE! Bring a friend and pay just $3.00 for the two of you!

You know me, I love a figuring out good deals for myself and my girls! So if you have taken a look at this paper pack (*pictured below) and just fallin’ in love the way that I have, you can place an order for the entire paper pack and have plenty to take home and create more layouts and cards with! The whole paper pack is priced at $12.95 for 12 double-sided sheets of Patterned Papers and 10 sheets of matching Cardstock — spend just $7.00 more and you will get to create the layout for FREE… accessories and all!

May 22nd @ 11am
Please RSVP to Ames33@gmail.com by May 7th for supplies to be purchased
I will email you with the location when you RSVP

Looking forward to spending some time creating with you all!

Close To My Heart has officially opened Studio J for you to play with! Check it out HERE!

You will be asked to create an account in order to store your uploaded photos and the projects that you are currently working on. Isn’t it great that all of this is completely online and there is no need for expensive software! yay!! My only recommendation is that you order multiple layouts at a time so that shipping costs are cheaper :)

For those of you interested in “Training” or a Demo of Studio J, feel free to bring your laptop along to the May Crop and I will be MORE THAN HAPPY to show you around! I will also have my laptop with me (as well as sample print outs, so you can see the wonderful quality!), but to make an account of your own, it would be best for you to have your own computer with you.  Have fun playing!

May Crop

In addition to the Mini Workshop on May 22nd, I will also be holding a crop! Hopefully all of us can finally get together (babies and all!!). The Mini Workshop will be held at 11am Sharp, then from 12pm to 5pm the tables will be open for free scrappin’! So bring your materials and a bagged lunch and get ready to catch up!

It is coming soon!

Close To My Heart’s brand new Digital Scrapbooking System: Studio J! Check out the details below!

{Screenshot while I was testing out the software — MORE PHOTOS BELOW}

Studio J™ is free online design software that allows you to create custom-printed two-page layouts you put in your albums. There is no software to purchase and install; instead, simply log in to Studio J and start designing your layouts! You can create and immediately purchase your layouts, or you can save them for later completion and purchase.

There are many benefits to studio scrapbooking! Studio layouts can be created quickly for the time-challenged, yet with many flexible options for artists who want a custom look. Plus, Studio J makes it easy and affordable to have multiple prints of the same layout created, perfect for gift-giving to friends and family, awards for team members, and more.

The software is extremely intuitive and easy to use. You will not need to load any software onto your computer to use… all that is needed is an active Internet connection and a web browser with the Adobe® Flash Player Plug-in. The software walks a user through five simple steps that include:

1. uploading photos
2. choosing the desired themed kit
3. selecting an exclusive layout pattern
4. adding photos, embellishments, title, and journaling
5. and purchasing custom-printed layouts ready for a cherished album

Studio J software will be available through my personal website (http://aschultz.myctmh.com) for use in March of this year! Be sure to come back for some more sneak peeks and reviews in the mean time, as consultants are currently testing and sending in feedback to the corporate office. We want to be sure that everything is in perfect condition for your use!

{MORE DETAILS}
{Sample of Journal Editing}

{Sample of Photo Editing}

There will be many paper kits available on Studio J when it launches and more added with each new Idea Book release. New kits making their debut in an Idea Book will be added to Studio J four months later, meaning a new kit featured in the Autumn/Winter Idea Book will be released to Studio J during the Spring Idea Book period. Additionally, many retired, favorite classic kits will be available on Studio J. And YES, there will be other kits, not seen in the Idea Book, available on Studio J!!!

Studio J will include many embellishments you can choose from to add pizzazz to your artwork, including coordinating My Stickease® artwork that you can place yourself. There are also a number of pre-placed embellishments on each pattern called “toggle accents” that include ribbon, buttons, and metal embellishments from brads to photo hangers. For maximum flexibility, you can “toggle” the accents on or off as desired. You can also colorize these embellishments to suit your style in colors that coordinate with the kit’s palette.

The software includes basic photo editing and manipulation such as changing a photo to black and white or sepia tone, adjusting red-eye, cropping, and photo-sizing. It will even allow you to add distressing such as inked edges, scissor distressing, torn edges, and more. You can distress as much or as little as you’d like—using your computer!

{PRICING}

The introductory price per two-page layout is $12.95 US / $14.95 CAN.

You can receive FREE Memory Protectors and FREE shipping/handling based on the number of layout prints you purchase as follows:
For 5–9 layout purchases: Customers receive a pack of 5 clear Memory Protectors FREE!
For 10–20 layout purchases: Customers receive free shipping/handling PLUS a free pack of 5 Memory Protectors for every 5 layouts in their order.

Purchased projects will ship directly to the address provided at the time of purchase.

That is all for now! Remember to return soon for more reviews {from a girl who never thought she would enjoy Digital Scrapbooking — and now loves it!}

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I am BEYOND EXCITED for this month’s amazing deal from Close To My Heart!

We’ve never done a promotion like this so close to the holidays! This promotion—buy two stamp sets, get one free—is a singular opportunity to make gift giving more fun and more affordable. Tell your friends, your family—you might even want to tell Santa Claus! **Please note that there is NO LIMIT and that the free item (or items) will be the lowest-priced stamp sets of the entire order, regardless of the value of other stamp sets purchased.

Since I am so excited, I am going to throw in some more extra goodness as my holiday gift to you! If you make a purchase on my website from November 1st through November 26th (Thanksgiving Day), I will enter you into a drawing to win a $20.00 Gift Certificate (Redeemable through me at anytime!).

GO HERE to place an order now! And don’t forget to create a fun Christmas Wish List for yourself and send your loved ones my way as well (they will be entered to win too!) The WINNER will be posted here on November 27th and notified via email within the following two days. *Interested in simply purchasing a gift certificate for someone?? Simply email me at Ames33@gmail.com and I will give you more information!

Good luck and Have fun making your list!