H2H "BACK TO SCHOOL" Challenge and FREE Tutorial

Hello, stampers:

Today I have a free and very easy tutorial for you to enjoy. I made it specially to participate in the H2H Challenge this week.

 

I made this cute pencil topper using the "School is Here" stamp set.

 

Let's get the tutorial started:

 

 

1. For each pencil, cut a 3" x 3" piece of Honey CS and a 2-3/4" x

2-3/4" piece of green Dotty for You Collection Paper. Distress the edges with coordinating ink and adhere together as in the picture.

 

2. Using a dot punch [available also @ WalMart in the office section] punch two holes as in the pictured; you might need to punch more than once in the same hole to make it bigger to insert the pencil. 

 

3. Use a pencil to shape the holes, and maybe make them a bit bigger by adjusting them to the pencil's size.

 

 

4. Using the AP, cut a 1-3/8" circle from white CS and one 2" scallop circle from black cardstock. Stamp the apple on the white circle and adhere them together. Also, stamp the message on the topper as shown on the second picture.

5. Adhere the scallop circle to the center of the pencil topper with foam tape. Insert the pencil T

 

Hope you have enjoyed this quick tutorial and please don't forget to participate this week with us at H2H Challenge.

 

The rules to participate are:

*H2H Challenges are open to everyone! To participate, follow the challenge of the week and post your results to your personal blog or other online gallery.

*Go back to the H2H Challenge blog and direct link to the post in your blog related to the challenge for that week...we want to see your creations!!
*In order to participate in a challenge, you must use CTMH products but your project does not have to be 100% CTMH. If you use something from another company, please consider including details in the project's description.
* You MUST mention H2H challenges in your blog post and a link back to us would be appreciated. Feel free to spread the word about our challenge blog by including our badge on your blog.
*Most importantly, have FUN creating - with Close to myHeart!!...the BEST!!

 

Until next time,

 

CALENDAR CD Case

Hello, friends;

 

Is been crazy at home with the strat of the new school year...HOMEWORK from the first day! WOW!

This is a new project I made for my online classes over at INKpirations 4u from Inking from the Heart...the SCHOOL!

 

This is the front; all supplies from CTMH and the Avonlea B&T Collection.

 

I love how elegant it looks, is so perfect as a desktop calendar.

for more information, visit my school classes online page HERE!

 

H2H Color Challenge: SUNSET, LAGOON & PEAR

Hello, stampers;

Today is Monday and that means

CHALLENGE FUN TIME @ H2H

For today's challenge, we had to create "something" using the following colors:

SUNSET, LAGOON, AND PEAR

Been a new consultant, I place an order to have these colors ready for the challenge and came up with this cute card:

Recipe:

*BASE: (1) Colonial White 5-1/2" x 8-1/2" [score at 4-1/4" on the 8-1/2" side]

*(1) 4" x 5-1/4" piece of distressed Pear CS.

*(1) 1-1/2" x 5" piece of Lagoon CS turned into a ribbon banner

*FLOWERS: Used Artiste [ACCENT 3]

SUNSET FLOWER: (1) 1-3/4" and 1-1/4"

LAGOON FLOWER: (1) 1-1/2"

LEAVES: (2) PEAR @ 1-1/4"

*MESSAGE: Stamps are from "For Every Occasion"

*CIRCLES: (1) 2-1/2" and the one with the message is 2" from Colonial White

RULES to PARTICIPATE:

*H2H Challenges are open to everyone! To participate, follow the challenge of the week and post your results to your personal blog or other online gallery.
*Go back to the H2H Challenge blog and direct link to the post in your blog related to the challenge for that week...we want to see your creations!!
*In order to participate in a challenge, you must use CTMH products but your project does not have to be 100% CTMH. If you use something from another company, please consider including details in the project's description.
* You MUST mention H2H challenges in your blog post and a link back to us would be appreciated. Feel free to spread the word about our challenge blog by including our badge on your blog.
*Most importantly, have FUN creating - with Close to myHeart!!...the BEST!!

Until next time,



Tea Bag & Cookie Holder Tutorial

Hello, friends;

I want to share with you a picture of the last project I made for my online classes:

This is a cute tea bag holder with room for Splenda packets and a cookie bag; there are two pockets in this holder. A matching 3" x 3" card was made to complete this wonderful set. Did you know the card can be place in one of the pockets? Cool!!

I used some pieces left from Dotty for You Paper Collection.

This was my original project, but as soon as I saw the "Cup of Cheers" stamp set in the new catalog, I knew it was the perfect set for this tutorial.

Have FUN creating!

 

While SUPPLIES Last ...Check it OUT!!

CLOSE TO MY HEART SHOPPING

While Supplies Last

A plethora of discounted and retired products are available to you at phenomenal prices.

Check back often to take advantage of these products that are offered while supplies last!

To check the discounted items, visit my OBA:

www.madelinemorcelo.ctmh.com

Until next time,

Birthday Doggy Gift Card Holder

Hello, friends;

The challenge this week over at H2H is Dogs Days of Summer.

It was a challenge for me, but looking at all the options on the AP, I decided to combine a few and make this gift card holder card:

This is a cute card that either kids or adults would love to receive.

I have a complete tutorial with measurements and pictures available in my online classes site.

For more information, please click here!

I hope you like this!

Organizing...ORGANIZED!

Hello, friends;

The new Artiste cartridge has so many good projects like this card holder on page 47:

Well, did you see what I did? I put three together to create an organizer for my cards; then make different labels using the ACard Word Puzzle stamp set to classify my cards in different categories.

Neat!...and I have a complete tutorial FREE for you.

To have access to the ENGLISH TUTORIAL ,click here!

To have access to the SPANISH TUTORIAL, click here!

Until next time,

Your wait is finally over!! Come to check it out...

Hello, friends and stampers;

 I think the new Autumn/Winter Idea Book and Catalog is my favorite!! 

The new 2012 Fall/Winter Idea Book!

YOU CAN CHECK IT OUT HERE!!

The new catalog is just busting at the seams with all kinds of wonderful goodies! I don't know what I am excited about more! A new Cricut Collection? A new How-To publication? Gorgeous new paper packs? Lots of new "Workshop on the Go" Kits? 

Why don't you check them out for yourself and see what is your new favorite! I bet you'll have a hard time choosing!

CRICUT ARTISTE COLLECTION

MAKE IT FROM YOUR HEART HOW-TO PUBLICATION

ALL NEW WORKSHOP ON THE GO KITS THAT INCLUDE HOME DECOR ITEMS!

ADVENT CALENDAR KIT

AVONLEA CARDMAKING KIT

SCROLL ALBUM KIT

Okay, so the pictures aren't doing it for you?? Rather see it in person?? Then contact me today to get your very own copy! 

For only $5 shipping costs, you'll get a copy mailed to you along with a $5.00 gift certificate towards your next order.

Can't wait to receive it on the mail?? Wanna see it even sooner?? 

If you live in the Fort Benning/Columbus/area in Georgia or Phenix City/Fort Mitchell area in Alabama, then join me at Rec Center in Harmony Church Road, Fort Benning this coming Friday, August 17th from 7:00pm to 9:00pm for my New Idea Book Workshop! 

I can't wait to share with you the all fabulous new items!

You will get a FREE copy of the new Idea Book, will view some of the new products in person, view all my upcoming workshops, create three fantastic make-n-take [one card, one 6" x 6" scrapbook page, and a 3-D item, snack on some delicious goodies, shop my SALE table, and possibly win some fantastic prizes!

RSVP on or before Wednesday, August 15th!

PRICE:$15.00

[You can paid when you come to the activity]

Email me [madelinelagata@aol.com] today to get more details!

Spaces are limited!

Hope to see you there!

"Potpourri of Embossing Powders Technique"

Hello, stampers;

I've been playing around with my embossing powders...looking at them sitting in a drawer with no use was not good.

So, I started working with them in different projects and came up with this wonderful technique which I called "potpourri of embossing powders".

There are two different ways to make this:

 Sprinkle embossing powders on different areas on the image, as in this card:

You can also mix them all and then sprinkle, as in this card:

I have a complete tutorial for this technique in my online classes site.

For more information, please click HERE!!

Until next time,

Acrylic Block Taping Technique

Hello, stampers;

I want to share a card I made using a new technique that combines acrylic blocks and masking tape to create wonderful backgrounds for your cards.

This is the background that I created; I used it in the card shown above. Because it has the look of an igloo, I used it in a Christmas card with a snowman.

I have a complete tutorial in my online classes site.

For more information, please click HERE.

Until next time, 

Chicken Soup Klennex Holder

Hello, there;

One of my twin girls is getting sick, so I decided to make her a new Klennex holder with a cute little chicken inside a cup...I'm pretty sure she will get better by looking at ths cute chicken...well, at least it'd make her happy!

All the pieces used to make the chicken in the cup were cut using the AP Cartridge.

This is a nice way to give something cute to a sick child.

I love how pretty it looks!

This project is part of my online classes site.

More information HERE!!

Hope you like this cute idea!

Until next time,