Terri's Mini Album Giveaway

A few weeks ago I was celebrating the amount of 'hits' here on my blog and I promised artwork if you commented - well its taken me this long to make, and photograph and to mail this 51/2" mini album to the fabulous Terri Howard whose name was pulled out of a hat by my son Elliott.

I used my most favorite of all time paper pack - Perfect Day to make it and added fun embellishments - I have to fess up that not all of the metal accents are CTMH's - but I did use the Perfect Day stickease and some of my carefully horded Cocoa grosgrain ribbon.

 This shows the covers when they are open.

Then the 1st page opens to reveal 2 more 'doors'.

Terri - I hope you like it  - Love Sara xxx

I am teaching at 2013 CTMH Extravaganza and here is a piece of my submission artwork :O)

When Close To My Heart asked for artwork submissions for this years teachers for Convention's Extravaganza classes I wasn't sure whether or not to apply - I have taught for the last 4 years in a row and wasn't sure that I had anything new or different to submit and would they want me - I know that the 

ladies and gentlemen who take my class really seem to enjoy it but would CTMH want someone new this year - The though of submitting artwork and then not being chosen would be hard for me LOL.

But I decided that I would submit anyway and keep my fingers crossed in the hopes of being chosen.

I received the email last week confirming that I will be one of just 18 teachers (there were 32 of us last year!)  

To say that I am excited would be an understatement.!!!

So - I thought I would share one of my 5 pieces of submission artwork with you today.

Here is a 5x7 card I made using the For Always Level 2 paper pack along with some Buzz & Bumble paper - I know I can hear you saying to yourselves - Sara NEVER combines paper packs !!!

I KNOW ! - this is so far out of my comfort level hahaha.

 I sponged Autumn Terracotta, Honey and Creme Brulee inks in diagonal bands across the For Always paper so the color graduated from the darker color in the bottom left corner 

and ending with the lighter shades in the top right.

I dry embossed the black cardstock and used the Corner Rounder with the guide removed to scallop the edges of the Autumn Terracotta cardstock then ink distressed the 

surface of the cardstock to give it a darker hue. 

I also scalloped the edge of the horizontal strip of Black cardstock.

The other 2 squares are the honeycomb pattern B&T from Buzz and Bumble.

The Dimensional Element Heart was sponged with Honey and Autumn Terracotta inks, then I added Create-a-Shade Pearl Paint, then stamped using Archival Black Ink and D1477 Universal Backgrounds.

I added the Opaques Cream Pearls in a curve around the top of the heart and added a layer of 

Liquid Glass to cover the whole heart.

The saying  'Made with" is from D1542 For A Friend - and again stamped with Archival Black ink, sponged with Autumn Terracotta and Honey inks and then Create-a-Shade Peal Paint and the saying stamped over the top.

The word LOVE was stamped using the new B1416 Keyboard Alphabet - such a useful little alphabet set - and cut out and attached to the back of the heart.

To finish it off I added the Rosette Ribbon and added more of the large Opaques Cream Pearls in the centers of the rosettes and to the centers of the scalloped edge of the black cardstock.

Hope you like it - Love Sara x

Buzz & Bumble Display Tray

I absolutely love how this project turned out. It was based on one made by the  talented Lisa Stenz.

It features the My Creations Display Tray which is made up of 12 compartments. As you can see from above I didn't put photos in all of the sections. Some I covered almost entirely and some I added sentiments.

I used the paper and cardstock and stamp set from the Buzz & Bumble Workshop on the Go and then added a few extra embellishments.

I added the Honeycomb Stamp set, and the D1544 Distressed Backgrounds (on the Heart).

 The embellishments I used were Brocade Assortment, Heart Dimensional Elements, Rosette Ribbon, 

Dark Chocolate Grosgrain Ribbon, Color Ready Trinkets Wooden Shapes, Artisan Studs and LOTS of Liquid Glass - of course I did - I don't think I am able to make a project without Liquid Glass :O)

 This shows the embellishment cluster on the main photo.

 Elliott's photo lifted up to show another photo of him.

I used the Piercing Tool Kit to make rows of holes to make faux stitching around the honeycomb shapes.

I am so excited with the finished result and can't wait to hang it up :O)

Hope you love it too - Love Sara xxx

Buzz & Bumble Workshop On The Go

 Oh how I love this card. Pure Sara !

Hope you like it too as this is one of the cards we are marking in March :O)

I used the Buzz & Bumble WOTG and then added some of the new Brown & Tan Glitter Paper.

We will use the Watercolor Pencils to color in the images to give them a very soft look.

I used the Corner Rounder to scallop the edge of the Olive cardstock.

It is difficult to tell but the word 'Seed' is filled in with Liquid Glass.

I added Bronze Glitter Glitz Gel Glue to the centers of the flowers.

Hope you like it  - Love Sara xxx

Monster discount (and it isn't Halloween!!!!)

It's not Halloween - BUT - If you REALLY love the CTMH products as much as I do, & would love to get an MONSTER discount on CTMH’s      quality crafting items - April is the PERFECT month!!

When you join my CTMH team between April 1st - 30th. . . . . . 

you will receive an extra $71.80 in stamp sets absolutely FREE!!!!

RECEIVE the 4 STAMP sets pictured above (EXCLUSIVE Stamp of the Month stamps - April, May, June & July) 

 PLUS  you will receive the basic Essentials kit  pictured below…

for ONLY $49!!! (plus S&H and Tax)

- Retail value  $255!!!! - That's a discount of  80% !!

I would  LOVE to share with you how CTMH can work for you!  

When you become a  CTMH consultant, YOU get to CHOOSE how you would like to share and sell CTMH!* 

You can keep the product or share it with your friends or share the  'Love' with new friends - it is entirely your choice :O)

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