Tuesday, December 27, 2016

Welcome Home

January is National Crafting Month
Here's a great project to work on during those chilly winter evenings
 
 

In January, you can purchase this wreath for $18.95
or earn it FREE with a $60 purchase!
 
Here is my step-by-step version:
 
The kit comes with all these pre-cut pieces...you just have to punch them out!
 
 
I inked the edges of all my petals - I used New England Ivy, Fern, Sweet Leaf, Juniper and Glacier.
 
 
 Next, I assembled the flowers.   I used the quilling tool to make the roses.  It was easy.  These types of roses are also available on our Cricut cartridges.
 
Then, using the paint brushes, I curled the flower petals. 
For the Juniper/Glacier flowers, I didn't curl the petals...but instead used the quilling tool to bend the flowers upwards.
For the Fern/Sweet Leaf flowers, I curled the petals with the paint brushes first, then used the quilling tool to bring in the petals.  Then, I closed them even more in my fist to give them a very rounded look.

Oh, I sponged the edge of the wooden frame with Whisper.
I brushed each flower with varying amounts of Shimmer Brush.  When the light hits the flower just right, it just shines!
Then, it was time to start putting on the flowers.  I started with the roses, because that's what the instructions said. 


Rather than using the enclosed stickers, I cut larger letters with the Artfully Sent cartridge.  The small letters are 1.25" and the larger letters are 2."
 I also had some gold jewels in my stash for the centers of the flowers.
 
I hope you like my wreath. 
You can get your own for free with a $60 order, or purchase outright for $18.95.
 
Here is the location of the wreath project on my website:
 
Mine is going to go on my front door in Hawaii.  Yay!
 
Have a great day!
 
 



January Cards with Robin

Send a smile!  Here's a cute box set you can give as a present or use for yourself.
 
 
Class Cost:  $10.00
     
Waikiki Class:
Saturday, January 14th
1pm - 4pm
in the Eaton Square Center
 
 Please RSVP by January 11th to join the class.
 
San Diego ladies:  Add this box set to your Aloha kit. 
It uses the same WYW stamp set...plus a versatile Thank You set. 
Or, use any message you have at home!
 
 Have a great day!
createatrobinshouse@yahoo.com

Hello Lovely WYW

Hello Lovely Scrap Projects - (3) Two-Page Layouts


 
 
 If you order the pre-cut WYW kit for the Hello Lovely Scrap Pages, you can add:
 
 5 pieces of extra cardstock (you pick the colors)
or
the card-making project
 
with no additional cost!
 
Hello Lovely Card Projects - (2) Each of 6 greeting cards 
 

  I used the I used the Hello Lovely Card-Making stamp set for the cards.
Add this stamp set to your WYW kit for $10!  (Retail $13.95)
Or add the Stamp Set & Thin Cuts Bundle for just $25!
 
 
Ink colors used in the cards are:
Fern
Sorbet
Whisper
 
Card and/or Scrapbook Workshop Your Way - $26.95
(Kit components are available separately)
Add the Hello Lovely stamp set to the WYW - $10.00
Add the Hello Lovely Thin Cuts Bundle - $25.00
Cut Cards $5.00 / Cut Scrap Pages $5.00
Aloha Kit Shipping - $5.00
 
Please RSVP by January 5th.
 
Have a great day!

Wednesday, December 7, 2016

December Stamp of the Month

Thoughtful Flowers

 

 
Our Stamp of the Month retails at $17.95
but you can snag it for just $5 with a $50 purchase.
Or, earn it for FREE with a $100 purchase!
 
Check out the fun cards Mom made with this stamp set
 
 
Have a great day!
 

Monday, December 5, 2016

December Cards with Robin

Send a smile!  I've got some festive Holiday cards to get you in the mood for the season!
 
 
Class Cost:  $7.00
   
San Diego Class:
Sunday, December 4th
11am-3pm
 
Please RSVP by November 30th to join!
 
Waikiki Class:
Saturday, December 10th
1pm - 4pm
in the Eaton Square Center
 
 Please RSVP by December 7th to join the class!
 Have a great day!
createatrobinshouse@yahoo.com

December Scrap with Robin

Compete a scrapbook one quick and easy layout at a time!

 
Class:  $7.00
 
San Diego:
Sunday, December 4th
 11am-3pm  
  Please RSVP by November 30th to join the class!
 
Waikiki:
Saturday, December 10th
1pm-4pm
Please RSVP by December 7th to join the class!
 
 

Please contact me if you have any questions or wish to be included on my mailing list.
 
Have a great day! 

Friday, December 2, 2016

Operation Smile Event


Close to My Heart supports a charity organization called Operation Smile.

There are many ways we can help:

** Our featured stamp sets directly contribute $7 for every stamp set sold
(This year, it's a True Love stamp set - so cute!)
** Round up your order - those dimes, nickels and pennies add up!
** Attend a crop or fundraising event
 
The last bullet is the reason for this post - I am hosting my 2nd annual 
Operation Smile fundraising event! 

Sunday, December 4th from 11am-3pm 

Please join me for some crafting fun!
I'll have lots of prizes, a silent auction, items for sale by donation and more.
 
Update:
The lovely ladies in San Diego and Honolulu made a
combined donation of $180.75! 
That's 75% of one smile in just two weekends!
Thank you so much for participating and for helping to make a child's like better!
 
*************
 
 Operation Smile has been around for 25 years.
They travel the world, performing surgeries on children and babies born with a cleft lip or cleft palate.
Last year, Operation Smile provided 9,221 free surgeries around the world.
 
Each surgery costs $240
 
Families often travel for hundreds of miles just for the chance of having their child selected for surgery. 
 

I joined CTMH in 2009 and I am working to fund my 8th Operation Smile operation. 

 
When children have a cleft palate, they are often shunned and abused and have a very difficult life.
And sometimes, their palate is so bad, they can hardly eat because there is no wall between their mouth and nose. 
 
You can read more about it at www.operationsmile.org
  
Please contact me if you have any questions or would like to make a donation.
 
Have a great day!

Monday, November 28, 2016

Cyber Monday: Cricut Craze

For every $30 in products purchased, you can get a Cricut Cartridge bundle at 30% off!
 
It sounds funner like this - Purchase a Cricut cartridge and get $30 in free products!! 
What an amazing deal!!
 
Cartridges available:
Artfully Sent
Artbooking
Artistry (digital or cartridge)
Flower Market (digital or cartridge)
 
Original price:  Cartridge:  $99; Digital:  $79
Special price:  Cartridge:  $69.30; Digital:  $55.30
 
Order yours online now at:
 
(Disclaimer:  if you order thru me, you may not receive the cartridge until my next workshop in February, unless shipping is super fast for the Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals.)
 
Have a great day!
 

Monday, November 14, 2016

Oh, Deer! WYW

Oh, Deer!  Scrap Projects - (3) Two-Page Layouts



 
 If you order the pre-cut WYW kit for the Oh, Deer! Scrap Pages, you can add:
 
 5 pieces of extra cardstock (you pick the colors)
or
the Oh, Deer! card-making project
 
with no additional cost!
 
Oh, Deer! Card Projects - (2) Each of 6 greeting cards 
 
Three of the cards are fun-fold cards!

  I used the Season of Magic stamp set for the cards.
Add the Season of Magic stamp set to your WYW kit for $10!  (Retail $13.95)
 
 
The bonus cards have a fun-fold card using some of the PML cards and one that is less wintery!
 
Ink colors used in the cards are:
Ruby
Chocolate
Fern
Sea Glass
 
I also used Gold embossing powder
 

Card and/or Scrapbook Workshop Your Way - $26.95
(Kit components are available separately)
Add the Season of Magic stamp set to the WYW - $10.00
Cut Cards $5.00 / Cut Scrap Pages $5.00
Aloha Kit Shipping - $5.00
 
Please RSVP by November 20th.
 
San Diego Classes:
Friday, December 2nd @ 7pm
Sunday, December 4th @ 11am
 
Have a great day!

Wednesday, November 2, 2016

No More Fussy Cutting!!

What's this?  A whole new selection of Thin Cuts? Oh my!
 
 
The new Thin Cuts are only available while supplies last - so don't wait!
 
These are the stamp sets that coordinate with the new sets:

Have a happy day!
 
 

November Stamp of the Month

New Year's Cheer


 
Our Stamp of the Month retails at $17.95
but you can snag it for just $5 with a $50 purchase.
Or, earn it for FREE with a $100 purchase!
 
Have a great day!
 

Album in a Box!

 
This special bundle features a workshop designed to help you have a happy, happy Christmas! This workshop can create not only a beautiful Christmas album, just in time for the holiday season, but you can also create four more projects with some add-on Designed Décor items and your left-overs that would make beautiful holiday gifts!
 
These are the five winter-themed page layouts featured in the kit -
contact me to order the bundle and the (5) layouts will be pre-cut for you!
 




 
During November, save more than 10% off the retail value when you purchase one of the 12″ × 12″ red album bundles for only $69.95 each! This bundle includes an exclusive guide to walk you through the steps of assembling five beautiful 2-page layouts. 
 
Bundle includes:
My Legacy™ Red D-Ring (or post bound) Album
4110  Memory Protectors ™—Top Load (10 Pack)
Z4020  My Crush® Happy, Happy Christmas
Z4019  Picture My Life™ Happy, Happy Christmas Cards
X7213C City Sidewalks Complements
X7214D Oh Deer! Coordinating Cardstock
White Daisy Cardstock (12 Sheets)
 
Don't want the whole bundle?  Ask for just the pre-cut layout projects!
$38.00 includes the Complements.
 
Have a happy day!

November Cards with Robin

Send a smile!  I've got some lovely fall cards to get you in the mood for the season!
 
 
Class Cost:  $7.00
  
Waikiki Class:
Saturday, November 19th
1pm - 4pm
in the Eaton Square Center
 
 Please RSVP by November 16th to join the class!

I added a bonus card - this is my hubby's birthday card this year. 
I liked how it turned out and made the kit for you, too!
 
 Have a great day!
createatrobinshouse@yahoo.com

Tuesday, October 25, 2016

Workshop Wonder

CTMH got the first batch of the new ink pad organizer system!! 
(I ordered mine this morning and I can't wait to see them!)
 
This is the one for the ink pads. 
Yes, the old pads will fit...but you might want stuffing in the back so it doesn't slide in too far.
 
They are individual pieces that you can configure in whatever way works for you. 
Here are two samples:


 
I'll give you the scoop and show you my configuration as soon as I get them.

Love these - they are heavy and sturdy! 
Here's my initial set-up.
 
 
Have a happy day!
 
 

Planners Gotta Plan

Are you ready for the new year? 
You can be now...our 2017 planners are here!


Perfect for those doodlers...it has colorable tabbed pages, plus a little pouch to keep your pens and markers handy - awesome!
 
Please contact me to get yours while supplies last!
 
Have a happy day!

City Sidewalks WYW

 
City Sidewalks Scrap Projects - (3) Two-Page Layouts


 
 If you order the pre-cut WYW kit for the City Sidewalks Scrap Pages, you can add:
 
 5 pieces of extra cardstock (you pick the colors)
or
the City Sidewalks card-making project
 
with no additional cost!
 
City Sidewalks Card Projects - (2) Each of 6 greeting cards 
 Plus, I had some fun with the Complements and PML cards!
 
  I used the Joy To You & Me stamp set for the cards.
 
Add the Joy To You & Me stamp set to your WYW kit for $10!  (Retail $13.95)
 
 
Ink colors used in the cards are:
Cranberry
Willow
Peacock
Glacier
Lagoon
 
Card and/or Scrapbook Workshop Your Way - $26.95 (Kit components are available separately)
Add the Joy To You & Me stamp set to the WYW - $10.00
Cut Cards $5.00 / Cut Scrap Pages $5.00
Aloha Kit Shipping - $5.00
 
Please RSVP by November 1st.
 
Have a great day!