Friday notes #1 - A little gift

Since it is the first Friday of the month, I'd like to start here and share few things about clear stamp and the art of stamping that I've seen and learned - for anybody who enjoys the fun of creating something and doesn't mind on getting inked fingers.
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This cool card features one of the new Mini stamps from 2013 Fall Winter idea book, called "A little gift".
I used a brand new CTMH circle spin card as base and stamped the gift image as part of the background.  The gift in the spinning circle is done by stamping twice on both colored cardstock (sunset and buttercup) cut out in pieces, then glued together with 3D foam adhesive to give dimension.
The bottom of the card is filled with paper strips from Babycakes papers. these were punched out one by one with the new CTMH scallop border punch and put all together.

I stamped another gift image on the back of the spinning circle as well.

You can see the Babycakes papers in here.

You can see the scallop punch in here.

You can see the white circle spin cards and envelopes pack in here.

To order  this new stamp from my online shop, click here and for the Mini stamps, click here.

Happy stamping!

Happy July

Dear readers:

July is all about Summer, Sun-Shine-Spark and Scrapbook(well...at least for me :D)!

The clock is ticking and I'm very excited about next week's CTMH annual convention!

Seems like it will be one of the best events - we got a lot of expectations!

So to celebrate all things July is coming up to(our anniversary, July 4th, CTMH convention, new opportunities and friendship -old and new ones!)... I'd like to start myself something special, FOR YOU, reader and customer, and here is how it works:

• from July 3rd to 18, for all purchases* made through lya.myctmh.com - you will receive a $10 gift card - from my blog CRAFTOLOGISTA...yes, this is my own way to say thank you.
• gift card redeemable in your next purchase. This means for your next purchase you'll have $10 off of total. Minimum of $50 to be redeemable.
• to qualify your purchase during these days(July 3 to 18) should be at least $50 and up. And from my ctmh website only.

If you are interested in the current Summer Idea Book, please contact me at mypaperidea@gmail - I'm giving away the Spring Idea Book, this means when you order the idea book, you'll receive from me 2 copies(2010 Spring and Summer ). While supplies last.

The image you see above is a mini memory journal I made last year. It features the CTMH papers and stamps that are retired now, but still are my favorites. Just a project review - sorry if you already saw it in here.

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Again, Happy July!

Lya - craftologista

A Decorative Composition Book - the making

Hi there!

Today I'm sharing a project made with composition book (bought from a local office supplies store), with its front and back covers "wrapped' with a patterned paper, then added a grosgrain and satin ribbon for edge finishings.

The paper is from the CTMH Animal Cookies collection (X5807) and ink pads are TULIP(Z2166), SUNFLOWER(Z2150), BAMBOO*(Z2103), DUTCH BLUE(Z2119). The ink pads were used for the front cover accents/flowers I made along with the project. The stamp set for the flowers is from COTTAGE FLORAL (B1306). Ribbons from

DESIGNER RIBBON ROUNDS™ BUTTERCUP COLLECTION(z1154).

Other tools used for this is CORNER ROUNDER(Z578), CLEAR CRAFT BUTTONS(Z1155), SUMMER CRAFT BUTTONS(Z1282), TOMBOW ADHESIVE(1514).

More miscellaneous items are from my local craft store.

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Thank you for stopping by.

Have a great day!

Lya - C

Sending some love in a card

Be and Stay in love.

I made this card with the new stamp set "SO SWEET" (c1389)- featured in the 2010 Spring Idea Book. You can see how the stamps come in outline and "fill-in" images of the bird and flowers that allow you to stamp in many ways and colors. I used 3 colors mix-n-match technique. The sentiment (thinking of you) stamp is from the set "DAINTY THOUGHTS" (C1350). Papers are from the Topstitch(picture background), Veranda and Crystal Blue CC.

Love Spring and all it is about.

:)

Happy (valentine) DAY!

Lya - craftologista

"ONE" A-DAY #01/30

Starting today I'll post in here a question that will help us understand better how the "SCRAPBOOK WORLD" is going nowdays.

Simple questions that just need a comment from you (yes!) to be a part of the answer, well... sometimes we know there are things that can't be answered with only YES or NO.

But that is ok, we just want to share some opinions or ideas. Everyone is welcome to say what is in the mind.

So as for today:

The question is : are you (really) scrapbooking? If yes, how many hours/week?

This apply to anyone that enjoy the hobby as well those ones who like to buy the supplies more than actually sitting(or standing) for 30, 45 minutes or 1 hour and half. SCRAPBOOKING.

I know, many of us.

:)

So, feel free to leave a comment or share a thought about the question.

NOTE: the stamp set you see above is the exclusive My Acrylix B-size set that comes in the Caboodle Workshop Kit. It's so cool!

Good night!

Craftologista #01/30

STAMPAGANZA # 4 - Art & Soul Featured

This stamp set(HEARTFELT CHRISTMAS - C1378) became one of my favorite for this holiday's projects.

And here I'm sharing the card I made for the recent Close To My Heart Regionals Celebration event's contest.

As you can see, these stamps can be used in so many ways...I used 4 different images to create the background strips on a variety of different paper colors and patterns. Then added a shiny look with a touch of Liquid Glass onto the intricate image details. The sentiment square was embellished with few tiny buttons within matching colors. Easy and simple.

You can have this stamp set by getting it through the STAMPAGANZA special offer( buy 2 get 1 free*) or go to the CTMH TV - Art & Soul newest episode (Nov.10) watch the show and purchase it with a special discount, through MyCTMH online shop - lya.myctmh.com and under product code (AS1019).

Happy Monday!

Lya - on-going holiday paper crafts project

NEW IDEA BOOK SHOWCASE GATHERING PARTY

Just wanted to share some of the images of yesterday's party I hosted showing the Autumn-Winter Idea Book, new featured products, upcoming workshops (from the new WOTG collection) samples and some special projects of mine.

These are the MAKE-n-TAKE projects - 3"x3" card - sweet leaf paper with the new stamp set I like so much: D1371 Many Thanks!

I made some treats as guest gifts from the baby jars I saved - oh yes, I'm a huge fan of recycling stuff...!

Also you see there showing 2 of my "Playful Discoveries Series" (6"x6") accordion albums - Spring and Summer Edition! The box to keep all 4 of them is still in-the-progress. I'll probably posting and showing here by mid December or so. I'll try to get it earlier...I promise!

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In the meantime..thanks for checking!

Good night!

Lya - Craftologista Weblog

More Butterflies - the little journal

The square journal you see in here is all covered and decorated with the same stamp set and papers I post last time. Because they are one of my faves I just extended the supplies into other papercraftings.

I also used the LIQUID GLASS to give the whole butterflies a glazed shiny, dimensional look. And as accents the WHITE RICRAC and BLUSH designer ribbon as well the flower shape brads for the finishing touch.

Have a great weekend!

Lya

New home for my papers and ideas - here!

I wasn't a blogger until March 09 - when I started a blog at wordpress.com.

By the meantime, I still have it, as you can see:

http://www.craftologist.wordpress.com/

Just now in the process of moving and getting it here. As I want to keep blogging and posting in an easier way. My way.

Well known there are so many possibilities to create and to be creative as a blog owner, so I hope can get my creativity going as I share with you, as an passionate scrapbooker and card maker: my projects - favorite things - some crafty ideas, tips or techniques, AND as independent consultant to Close To My Heart(a.k.a. CTMH): some hot specials or cool events and more!

If you enjoy paper crafting and CTMH things -welcome and be my guest!

Blessings everyday!!

Lya L.