Mix-In Cardmaking Workshop

You guys.....this one has been rolling around in my head for awhile now! I needed to figure out how to make it work and at the same time not be too complicated! I think I got it- yeehaw!! 

It is a interactive gift card holder that features the Pull Tab Thin Cut. So fun, I know!

I really wanted to make the supply list small because it does require two set of Thin Cuts, the Fancy Tags and Decorative Borders.

Here are some close up pictures of the cards-

This workshop creates 12 cards, 2 each of 6 different designs.

If you are interested in creating this workshop for yourself or with your customers there are a few ways you can do that. 

The files will be sent to you once you have placed a qualifying purchase of the $35 or more on my website at www.chrisrobertson.ctmh.com. (If you are in Canada.)

Here is the supply list for this workshop-

• (1) Mix-In Paper Packet X9003
• (1) Mix-In Coordinating Cardstock X9004
• (1) I Heart Us Sequins Z4270
• (1) Mink Twine Z4221

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Additional supplies:

• Years of Sweetness Stamp Set D1827
• Fancy Tag Thin Cuts Z4205
• Decorative Border Thin Cuts Z4241
•  Black Exclusive Ink Stamp Pad Z2805 or Intense Black Exclusive Ink Z4189
• Various My Acrylix Blocks

 If you are not in Canada but would like to purchase the files for this kit simply send me an email or use the Paypal option at the end of the post. The files are $12USD. Please note all files are sent electronically by email once I have notification from PayPal. The files will all arrive within 24 hours (just do to many time zones) but never more than 24 hours. If you have not received an email within this time frame please send me a quick email at crbb@mts.net 

This is what is included in the Mix-In Card Workshop files:

• A cover page with photo of the complete workshop
• A complete cutting guide
• Full supply list and step by step directions
• And a consultant release 
• Social Media Badge 

As an added bonus anyone that joins my team has access to all my workshop files to use as a business tool to help grow their own business!! What are you waiting for? Feel free to email me if you have any questions.

Enjoy! Chris

Let's Talk about the Love Blossoms Promotion

I just realized that I have not talked too much about a promotion that is going to finish at the end of March, so let talk about the Love Blossoms Cardmaking Workshop form Close to My Heart. 

There are three different options still available form now until the end of the month....

The first is this beautiful E size stamp set- This is a beautiful two step stamp set. It has a lined floral image as well as the background stamp to fill in the image. There is also a full sheet of script sentiments that can be used in so many situations. The stamp set is $41.50 CC2199

The second option is a bundle (always the best deal-there is a 20% savings). The bundle includes: All the supplies required to create the 12 card workshop. 

My Acrylix® Love Blossoms Stamp Set (CC2199)
Carolina Cardstock (1 sheet)
Charcoal Cardstock (1 sheet)
Lilac Cardstock (1 sheet)
Peach Cardstock (1 sheet)
Pixie Cardstock (1 sheet)
White Daisy Cardstock (1 sheet) Charcoal Exclusive InksTM Mini Stamp Pad
New England Ivy Exclusive InksTM Mini Stamp Pad
Pixie Exclusive InksTM Mini Stamp Pad Thistle Exclusive InksTM Mini Stamp Pad Silver Embellishing Thread (Z4213) White Cards & Envelopes (12 cards and 12 envelopes)
Make sure to download the workshop guide- HERE
The bundle is- $63.50 that is the 20% off the regular price was $79.69 CC21912

The third option is a refill kit. It include all the supplies to create a second 12 card workshop. The Love Blossoms Base Kit is $16.50 CC21913

But you all know me I had to play with the contents of the workshop!! Here are some of the pieces that I have created with the Love Blossoms workshop.

Here is the YouTube video where I create this card.

You can purchase all the products I use on my shopping website-HERE

Have a great day!! 

Chris

Lucky Friendship Alternative Project

This week I had some fun with the WYW Lucky Friendship card making kit from Close to My Heart. This is a great way to have all the products you need in one package. They are a great way to have a pre-designed project that is easy to assemble. I like to play with those products sometime to show you that you can get more projects than just the ones that they were originally designed to create.

This is what the kit contains look like.

Shop- HERE

Kit contents:
1 – exclusive workshop stamp set (B-size)
2 – I Heart Us sheets
2 – cardstock sheets (1 Sapphire, 1 White Daisy)
1 – Black Glitter Paper sheet
12 – white card bases & envelopes
printed instructions

Create 12 cards using the materials in this kit and easy-to-follow instructions (also found below). Complete your cards using the exclusive stamp images designed to give you ultimate control over the creative process, so you can always make your cards your way.

I took the Workshop Your Way Lucky Friendship and made a few other projects!!

I made a different card and a gift-bag with homemade "crinkle" I am so happy with the final results. Here are a few more pictures.

If you need any supplies here is the link to my CTMH website- HERE

Have a great day!! 

St Patrick's Day Garland

I am so happy with how this turned out!! I am not even sure what I saw that started the idea. I do remember seeing something, then I went back to find it again and couldn't find it. Plus I had to Close to My Heart it!! I created this super cute garland for St Patty's Day. 

How fun is that a Rainbow of Fun!! 

The supplies you will need are:

(1) Gold Foil Paper Z3365

(1) Gold Glitter Paper Z3238

White and Gold Twine Z4014

Liquid Glass Z769

(1) of each of the follow Cardstocks, Candy Apple X5992 , Raspberry X6018,

Nectarine X5996, Lemon X6008, Willow X6026, Bluebird X5987, and Pansy X6012

Cricut Flower Market Digital Collection Z3501

If you would like to make this cute garland there is a Design Space file that will cut and score all the parts for you to make it fast and easy!!
I really hope you find it helpful!

Here is the Design File:
https://design.cricut.com/#/design/136440180

Here are a few photos of how it all goes together-

Here is the You Tube Video- Warning it is long ;)

Here it is up on the shelves!

Have a great St Patrick's Day!!

So Much Happy Cardmaking Workshop

So were you wondering what I might be up to next? Now that I have finished all the Scrapbooking workshops from this Idea Book, (you can see them all down the right side of the blog page) I needed to find something else to keep me out of trouble..right? ;) I decided to move onto the card making workshops. For the first card making workshop I decided to combine two of my favourites from this Seasonal Expressions 1 Idea Book, the So Much Happy collection and the Butterfly Friendship stamp + thin cuts!! How could you go wrong? Right! 

I am beyond thrilled with the final results. As always the cards are way more beautiful in real life...I wish a picture could do them justice. But seriously the are so pretty with the extra sparkle of Gold Shimmer Brush. Let take a look,

This card workshop is a great way to introduce your customers to a different color technique. I think the cards definitely speak to the made of the paper collection, So Much Happy. How could you not smile when you received on of these great cards.

This workshop creates 10 cards, 1 each of 10different designs.

If you are interested in creating this workshop for yourself or with your customers there are a few ways you can do that. 

The files will be sent to you once you have placed a qualifying purchase of the $35 or more on my website at www.chrisrobertson.ctmh.com. (If you are in Canada.)

Here is the supply list for this workshop-

• (1/2) So Much Happy Paper Packet X7241B
• (1) Sapphire Cardstock (24) X6021
• (1) White Daisy Cardstock (24) X6027
• (1) White Ribbon Z4196
• (1/2) Gold Glitter Gems Z3312
• (10) 4.25 x 5.5 White Cards & Envelopes Value Pack (50) X254

Additional supplies:

• Stamp & Thin Cut Butterfly Friendship Z4262
• Wordfetti Stamp Set B1652
• Stitched Circle Thin Cuts Z4181 and Basic Circle Thin Cuts Z3318
• Red Shimmer Brush Z4223, and Gold Shimmer Brush Z3316
• Sapphire Ink Z2848, and Intense Black Ink Z4189

 If you are not in Canada but would like to purchase the files for this kit simply send me an email or use the Paypal option at the end of the post. The files are $12USD. Please note all files are sent electronically by email once I have notification from PayPal. The files will all arrive within 24 hours (just do to many time zones) but never more than 24 hours. If you have not received an email within this time frame please send me a quick email at crbb@mts.net 

This is what is included in the So Much Happy Card Workshop files:

• A cover page with photo of the complete workshop
• A complete cutting guide
• A Card Reference Page with large easy to follow photos 
• A tip and hints worksheet
• And a consultant release 
• Social Media Badge 

As an added bonus anyone that joins my team has access to all my workshop files to use as a business tool to help grow their own business!! What are you waiting for? Feel free to email me if you have any questions.

Enjoy! Chris

Annoncement...are you ready for something new?

I am beyond thrilled to announce a new division of my business. This has been a long time coming...I needed to figure out all the details that I had swirling around in my head ;) and I think it is going to be great!! Are you ready?

I was trying to think of a super cute name but I have not come up with a great one yet so we are going with a nice simple one....Retreat In A Box by Chris. Hmmm... what is that you might ask? Well, I am happy to explain. 

The idea is that I will be shipping you a box of pre-cut kits that are ready for us to work on together!! Get it, a Retreat In A Box!
This will be a 100% on-line event and it will occur on April 6th and April 7th, through a Facebook group. We will be creating together!! Don't worry if you are not available, everything will be recorded, and be there for you whenever you are ready. 

What will be in your box?

• there will (2) 12x12 scrapbook pages, a card and a 3-D or a second card with each collection from the Seasonal Expressions Idea Book, so times 4!

        Something Fierce, I Heart Us, So Much Happy and Feels Like Home.

        

• all will be pre-cut and ready to go! 
• there will be a March SOTM
• there will be a few treats from me!
• everyone that registers for the Retreat In A Box will also receive a copy of the next Idea Book to your mailbox as soon as it is available.

Important things you need to know-

1. The Retreat In A Box cost will be $100 CAD plus the shipping cost (Canada Post) 
2. Sign up deadline for this event is March 17th 
3. Payments will be made through PayPal in two payments (1st the $100 for the kit-due immediately, and the second will cover the Canada Post charges once price is available)
4. Retreat boxes will be cut and ready to mail by March 27th
5. All classes will be recorded and available to view at your convenience
6. On March 27th you receive an email with all the details and access to the class!! 
7. There might also be a few bonus offers along the way for all who attend.

Please feel free to ask me any questions you might have! My email is crbb@mts.net

Once you have paid the registration through PayPal, linked below, you will receive an email with all the information that I will require.

Have a great day and I hope you will join us for this wonderful creating time!!

Chris

Flash Sale to celebrate the 35th Anniversary

Stop the presses I have some exciting news to share.....it is time to celebrate the 35th Anniversary with a Flash Sale. There will be a 24 hour sale starting at 4 pm cst on February 18th.This sale will include a variety of current and retired items at 20%, 30%, or even 50% off! 

 All of the flash sale deals will only be available while supplies last, so you'll want to visit the sale early!

HERE

Here are a few important details-

• I am personally offering an extra bonus this month, for anyone who places an order of $100 or more I will give you a $15 credit on your next order! 
• The sale features a selection of current products at 20–50% discounted prices. They have a limited number of these items set aside for the sale, and we expect to completely sell through several of them because of how great the deals are. Once we sell through the allowed amount, those items will no longer be available, so shop early!
• Any current items that sell out during the sale will return to availability at normal price once the sale has ended.
• Don't forget for every $35 you spend you get a workshop files for FREE (you can pick from over 87 different files!!)

Don't wait too long to shop or you will miss it!!

Have a great weekend-

Chris