Studio J Homework?!

In two short weeks, I will be on my way to Dallas, Texas for Close To My Heart's annual Convention. I can't wait!! I'm going to have SO many things to show & tell - it's always such a blast! This year, however, Convention-goers received an email with a Studio J 5-pack code in it, in order to complete five layouts before heading to Dallas. I must admit - this was the most fun I've ever had doing homework! The instructions for each layout included tips & techniques that wouldn't be found in Studio J's regular "help" menu. Things like dragging a new text box onto your layout, then filling it with a color or patterned paper in order to cover up a pattern or paper that is already there...I never would have thought of that! I learned so many cool tricks while doing this assignment - thank you, Close To My Heart! Here are the layouts I completed for my homework:

 (You would not believe how those "cupcakes" above were created! How fun!)

I was so excited to get these photos scrapbooked - and all in one afternoon! Fantastic! I can't wait to get my hands on the final printed copies - we have to wait until Convention to get those.

You can try Studio J out for free any time you'd like! Just go to StudioJ from my website and start playing (you will have to create a free account first)! I have fallen in love with this program, and I'm sure you will, too! Give it a try & learn something new!

Have Your Heard?

I don't know if you realize it or not, but this month is a "Stampaganza" with Close To My Heart! This is a fantastic opportunity to stock up on your favorite stamp sets! Here's the deal - for every two My Acrylix stamp sets (sizes A-E) you purchase at full retail price, you'll receive a third stamp set - of your choice - FREE (of equal or lesser value)! That's a savings of up to $29.95 per set!! CTMH My Acrylix stamps are the best on the market - clearly! (See what I did there with the "clear" reference...)

To get you as excited about this fabulous promotion as I am, here are a few of my favorite stamp sets from the current Idea Book. First up - "Card Word Puzzle":

This is a great stamp set because it not only has gorgeous floral & butterfly images, but also just about any word a crafter will ever need in order to make cards. Here is a beautiful card I made for my mother's birthday with this set:

So pretty. Next, "Eclectic Edges":

I just created a fun card with this gorgeous border set that I will be swapping at Convention in Dallas next month...here it is:

And so easy! Here's a set that I just love for masculine cards - it's called "Blue Ribbon":

Six of the images in this set coordinate with cuts from the "Art Philosophy" Cricut cartridge. Here is one of the cards I created with this set:

Ooo - love it! And lastly, but certainly not least, is "Hooray Bouquet". I love this set because all of the flowers in it coordinate with cuts from the "Art Philosophy" Cricut cartridge, which makes the stamps so quick & easy to use and layer - no scissors involved! Check out how fun & fresh this stamp set makes this scrapbook layout:

Yea! I hope you take advantage of this month's Stampaganza to get your own favorite stamp sets! This special is only good through June, so don't miss out! You can order online anytime on my website at funforyou.ctmh.com. Happy Stamping!