A summer challenge:  Color My Heart Color Dare

I'm excited for some fun challenges this summer.  A fellow CTMH consultant has started a blog daring anyone who will listen to create cards using her color challenges.  Scroll down on the right side of this blog to find the Color My Heart badge to take you to her blog.

I took the first challenge, kind of.  It was monochromatic purple.  I have to admit these weren't even my favorite purples, so I just HAD to break the rules a little and add another color (Buttercup - it's kind of a neutral, right?).  The colors given in the challenge were: (shown from outside to inside on this card) Amethyst, Smokey Plum, and Petal.  I used a clear scallop round card and some CTMH bling along with D1491 Hooray Bouquet stamp set with black ink.  You can't really tell with this (super amateur) picture, but the Amethyst cardstock is on the inside of the card.  The top of the card starts with the Smokey Plum circle.  All cuts were made on the Cricut using CTMH Art Philosophy cartridge. Overall, I really like the way it turned out.  Looking back, I could have even used White Daisy or Colonial White for the flower.  But I just couldn't resist the Buttercup!

I would love for my friends and customers to participate in the Color My Heart challenges, if you do, be sure to let me know!

Girls Summer Craft Club!

Dates: June 12, June 21, June 26, July 10, July 31, and August 14.
Time: 10:00-11:30am
Place: Karen's House - 2430 W 2200 N
Cost: $75, due before June 5th.

This picture is just a few of the things I have planned.  We will be making:

A set of six birthday cards
A set of six thank you cards - with cute pinwheels on them!
A banner with each girls name on it (2 styles to choose from)
A recipe box
A card/gift box
And another project...TBA!

All supplies will be provided.  Space is limited, so be sure to get your registration in ASAP.

May Workshop (Create Club) Project

COLLAGE CUBES! A scrapbook, a puzzle, a great gift!!

Date:  Tuesday, May 15th 7:00-9:30pm
 

This project will include the 6x6 collage cube set, and lots of paper and stamp choices to use for your cubes.  You will need to come prepared with 6 different pictures/sets of pictures.  4x6 pictures work great!  You can also use other size pictures.  Kids will love the puzzle, and don't worry, I won't let you go home with out a "key" to solve the puzzles!

Ideas for your cube could include:  Family pictures (from 2001, 2003, 2005, etc.), One side per child (6 sides available), grandparents, vacations, favorite things... the list is endless, start deciding which ONE you want to make first!

Cost: $25
Money is due by Tuesday, May 8th.

June's Creative Club Workshop

June Workshop

Includes two of each of the cards above, white envelopes and 2 clear boxes.  These cards have bottle caps, springs, and all kinds of fun associated with them!

Date: Tuesday, June 19th
Time: 7:00-9:30pm (you will need 2 1/2 hours!)
Place: my house

Please bring:  Adhesive, if you have it.

Crop/Open House Details

I can't begin to tell you how excited I am to host my first "all-day" crop!  I hope that most of you will be able to at least stop by, and hopefully stay for a while!

The Open House/Crop will be from 2:00pm-10:00pm, in the Cranberry Farms (my neighborhood) clubhouse.  The address is 2400 W. 2400 N.  It's just a few blocks North of my house, in a log cabin, by the pool. Entrance is on the South side of the building.

There are THREE options for this Open House/Crop.

1) Come to the OPEN HOUSE!  It will be running the entire time of the crop.  You can stop by for as long as you want, make the make-n-take and see what the new Idea Book (and me!) has to offer.  Please RSVP asap so I can be sure to have your make-n-take ready!  Also, if you are bringing a friend, let me know so I can have one for your friend(s) as well!

2) Come to the WORKSHOP!  Here's a picture of what we will be doing for our workshop that day.  You will have plenty of time to work on these little treasures between 2-10pm.  If you are planning on making this workshop project, you will need to RSVP before January 31st.  I will have everything cut and ready for you!  The cost for the Workshop is just $15!  I would love pre-payment, but you can also pay at the workshop.

This picture doesn't do these 3x3 cards justice!  They are REALLY cute!
Project includes 2 boxes, 10 cards, 10 envelopes and a stamp set!

3) Come to the CROP!  The crop will consist of space for the entire 8 hours, snacks, and DINNER! (Taco salad).  You will be in the same building as the open house, but will have a space all your own!  Bring unfinished projects, your laptop to work on Studio J, or a sewing project!  Whatever you want to do is fine with me!  The CROP cost is just $15.  AND, if you would like to include the WORKSHOP project in your crop, it's just $25 for both!  If you are just doing the CROP please let me know before February 2nd.  You can pay that day.  And, if you want to do the workshop--be sure to let me know by January 31st!

Don't forget: Those of you who have made purchases, and or come to workshops in the past 6 months, already have a credit toward the CROP and/or the WORKSHOP!  Be sure to email me to find out how much credit you have!

I look forward to seeing YOU there!

The ALL NEW Create Club!

The Create Club meets once per month: The third Tuesday night, and/or following Wednesday morning.

Tuesday: 7:00-9:30pm, Wednesday 10:00-Noon – come to one or both to get your project done!

Group will include up to 6 people.

Each member will be responsible for:

-Coming to one or the other time EACH month.
-Paying for monthly club cost: $22/month--includes all supplies, unless you want to bring your own adhesive.
-Money will be due one month in advance-pay at club for the next club!
-Projects will be displayed 2 months in advance. You are welcome to invite a friend to come, if they also pay in advance. You and your friend will each get $2 off! Projects will also be shown here on my blog so you can show your friends!

Member benefits include:
-Prepared project every month!
-Good times!
-One month (assigned) for just $10!
-Any orders placed during a club night will get FREE shipping!

Here’s what you need to do to sign up:

-Email me RIGHT AWAY! (mike_karen_josh@hotmail.com )
-Pay the $22 due for February’s club night (2/21)
-Mark the following dates on your calendar: 2/21, 3/20, 4/17, 5/15, 6/19

I will email everyone a reminder a few days before our club meetings.

February Workshop (Create Club) Project

Date: Tuesday, February 21st 7:00-9:30pm

    OR  Wednesday, February 22nd 10:00-Noon

Come create TWO EACH of these fun little treat containers! (The red one is a little cuter than the one shown here - at least I think it is.)  They are a great way to show someone you care.  Everything you need will be provided.

Cost: $25 or just $22 if you sign up for the Create Club.
Money is due by Wednesday, February 15th.