Wings Workshop on the Go

I LOVE the Wings Workshop on the Go for so many reasons. I will just share two (though I might share some more next week!)

1. Paper: The paper is beautiful and very versatile and it has a polka-dotted paper, oh how I love polka-dots!

2. Spray pen: I love this NEW product (that you can't buy until February unless you buy the Wings Workshop on the Go). This pen is so easy to use and way too much fun, I mean I was giggling while using it and trying to figure out what else I could spray.

Okay so onto some pictures of this amazing kit. I am just posting the scrapbook layouts and will post the cards next week when I am running a giveaway (that is right I am giving this kit away next week so come back to enter to win!)


Page one of the scrapbook layout taught in the brochure

Page two of the scrapbook layout taught in the brochure

Page one of the additional scrapbook layout

Page two of the additional scrapbook layout

Close up of what the spray pen does (More on this after the photos!)

(Close up of what the spray pen does and wait for it......

A hidden photo! I just used some ribbon as a hinge to add another photo to this layout. I used maybe 2 inches of ribbon to do this, 1 inch for 2 hinges. I saw this technique in the Magic How to Book, which is also where this layout comes from.

Okay back to the spray pen. It is amazing. All you do is fill it up to the seven line on the outside of the pen with water, then you add enough re-inker to get to the nine line and then add 2-3 pea size drops of pearl paint. Then shake, dance (okay the dance is optional but it is fun!) and spray. Every spray is different and because we add in the pearl paint it has a fun shimmer look without having to deal with glitter (which I really love to play with, but sometimes the hubby doesn't like getting glitter on him when I give him a hug after scrapbooking, I don't know why :)!

So products that I used to complete these pages
G1016 Wings Workshop on the Go $29.95 (retail $34.15)
Wings Workshop Kit (includes):
Wings Level 2 Paper Packet ($12.95)
My Acrylix® Wings Workshop ($13.95)
Mini-Medley Accents Black Collection ($4.95)
Spray Pen (1) ($1.30)
Workshop Guide ($1.00)

E1019 My Acrylix® Bohemian Alphabet $34.95 (If you buy the Workshop on the Go in the same order as this stamp set you will be able to buy it for $25, check out the Inspirations brochure online to see what other great deals you can get this month! I will be hilighting some of them throughout the month.)

Z2257 Vineyard Berry Exclusive Inks® Re-inker $4.25

Z2157 Vineyard Berry Exclusive Inks® Pad $5.25

Z2105 Black Exclusive Inks® Pad $5.25

Z1039 Create-a-Shade® Pearl Paint $2.95

And blocks, I actually just used what I had and not these specific blocks, but these are the recommended ones:
Y1000 1" × 1" My Acrylix® Block $3.95
Y1005 1" × 6 1/2" My Acrylix® Block $6.50
Y1006 3" × 3" My Acrylix® Block $8.50

Once again come back next week to find out how you can win this kit!

Discounted Products Now Available!

I just received word that Close to My Heart has added retired products to my site at a discount! Couple this with the plenty for twenty campaign and you have an AMAZING deal! To get started got to sharesa.myctmh.com and click on shop online and then discounted products. Inventory will fluctuate and different items will be added throughout the month so check back often! Also supplies are limited to inventory on hand, so if you see something you love you better hop to it! Don't forget that when you order $20 you will receive a FREE D-size stamp. Oh so much fun!

Retiring Items

Close to My Heart is changing to a Bi-Annual Idea Book and the first one will go live February 1st, 2011. That means that the a lot of items in the current Idea Book are retiring and will be available at a first come first serve basis. The new paper packs and the new stamp sets will NOT be retiring but that is about it. Crazy I know! But that means that come February we will be getting a TON of new product and I am super excited about that! That also means that December is the perfect time to snag some of your favorite items before they are gone. Why you ask? Because in the month of December if you place a $20 on my website (here) you will receive a D-sized stamp set FREE. Close to My Heart will just send it with your order. So go ahead and give your husband your wish list and have him order from my site to get your favorite products Christmas morning, before someone else gets the last one!

Workshop on the Go!

I love the Workshops on the Go. They are so easy and fun and a great value! In each Workshop kit you get a Level 2 paper pack, a B-size stamp set (that is exclusive to the kit!), embellishments and a brochure that shows you how to make a two page scrapbooking layout and 6 cards. The retail value is always right around $35 and you get it for $29.95! That is like getting the embellishments for free! Each workshop offers a new technique, in the Mistletoe workshop I learned about the rock n' roll technique and I have fallen in LOVE with it and am using it everywhere!

I offer my house twice a month for anyone interested in getting together to put their kits together. That way you don't have to buy your own inks and tools (unless you want to!), I will have these on hand for everybody to use. I hold these workshops on the third Tuesday and third Saturday of every month from 8-10 pm. If you are interested and these times don't work for you, let me know and I will try and work something out!

In December we will be using the Mistletoe kit and in January we will be using the Wings kit (yup a new paper pack and a sneak peak at the Spring 2011 Idea Book!)

Black Friday Sale!

BLACK FRIDAY is NOVEMBER 26, 2010 and I am holding my First Black Friday Special! On Friday, November 26th, call or email me between 12:00p.m. and 9:00p.m. to take advantage of HUGE specials! Get up early and shop the mall. Then, when you have shopped till you have almost dropped, take a break from the crowds, grab your idea book and give me a call or send me your order via e-mail to receive the following special (each special is available on orders of $25 or more):

♥ The lst emailer/caller will get free shipping on your entire order!
♥ The 2nd e-mailer will get free Sparkles!
♥ The 3rd e-mailer/caller will get a free sampling of a Mini Medley!
♥ The 4th e-mailer/caller will get a free ink pad!
♥ The 5th e-mailer/caller will get a free Petite Perks stamp set!
♥ The 6th e-mailer/caller will get a free marker!
♥ The 7th e-mailer/caller will get a free Edge Distresser!
♥ The 8th e-mailer/caller will get free Waxy Flax!
♥ The 9th e-mailer/caller will get a free sampling of buttons!
♥ The 10th e-mailer/caller will get a free Level 1 OR Level 2 kit!

Then I’ll start all over with the 11th e-mailer/caller! Every order over $40 will get a BRAND NEW 2011 Spring Idea Book before it goes live in February. Don’t forget your $25 order qualifies you for a discount on the November Stamp of the Month (“A Little Thanks”) and that with each additional $25 you get a bigger discount! AND that you will also receive a FREE stamp set of your choice when you order $100 along with the Stamp of the Month. Be sure to let your family members know about your wish list and have them participate in my Black Friday special, too.

*Fine Print: The minimum dollar amount is calculated before shipping and tax. My caller ID and voice mail will document the time you call, so I can keep track of all orders. If you get my voice mail, please leave a message with your name, phone # and your order so I can call you back. The time your order is entered will be used to determine your caller number.
This offer is ONLY good through Sharesa Larsen Feel free to call me at (801) 520-7442 with your order or e-mail me at sharesa@myctmh.com. Please note that random prizes may find their way into your shipment if I receive more than $250 in orders. Thanks and let the Christmas shopping begin!

One of my Favorite Things

Close to My Heart has so many wonderful products that sometimes it is hard to pick just one to be my favorite, but I have done so! Do you want to know what it is? Of course you do, so here it is


Okay so I really couldn't just pick one, I had to pick two! The first is the workshop on the go kits. These are AMAZING! Each kit comes with a full level 2 paper packet (24 patterned paper and 10 coordinating cardstock), a stamp set, embellishments and an awesome guide to show you how to make a two-page scrapbook layout AND 6 cards. I usually have a ton of left over paper and embellishments. Oh so fun!

My other favorite is Close to My Heart's How-to books. These are AWESOME! There are 4 books geared towards scrapbooking and 2 that are for cardmaking. These babies take the guess work out of making beautiful layouts and cards in a jiffy. No seriously, each book has beautiful artwork, easy to follow cutting guides (no more wasting paper trying to figure out the exact size of something!), easy to follow step by step instructions and wonderful tips and techniques. I can easily finish one two page layout fully embellished during a nap time, which is kind of important at this house!

If you would like to purchase any of these products or learn more about them just head on over to sharesa.myctmh.com!

Hooligans Workshop on the Go

I LOVE the new Hooligans paper from Close to My Heart! They are perfect for those Halloween photos! I also am in LOVE with the stamp set that comes with the Hooligans Workshop on the Go kit. It is super fun to mix and match and make your own little monsters. The kit is $29.95 and can be ordered here

The workshop on the go kit comes with a colored brochure showing how to make the above layout and cards (step by step instructions, so easy to follow, LOVE it!) It also comes with a full level 2 paper pack (24 sheets of patterend paper, 10 coordinating cardstocks) as well as a full embellishment packet that coordinates too! If you live near me you can always sign up and pay $15 and get half a level 2 paper pack and the brochure and embellishments, plus a few extra papers to complete the project. This is if you don't want the stamp set, but let's be honest, who wouldn't want that adorable stamp set!

If you have questions just email or make a comment!