"Mayberry" You want to Create with Me?

 Sooo...May is National Scrapbooking month!  I can not wait until then to start playing and it seemed fitting that the name of this gorgeous versatile paperpack is the one I will be showcasing for the entire Month of May!  I'd love to show you how to create these enduring pages, cards, or both!  All you have to do is fill out the schedule an appointment to the right under my Creative Time clock to book your appointment today. (Instructions on ordering, product purchase bonuses and qualifying for April promotions Inc. Tax Break bonus with this purchase, will be e-mailed to you within 24 hours) It's sooo much FUN to play with "classic" scrapbook and card creations. I look forward to working with you soon!
I can't begin to tell you how much I enjoyed creating these "Mayberry" WOTG for May 2011.  I know the post is up early but where else can I post up all the fun things I could do with this. I loved the ides and the new How-To patterns Created by Jeanette Lynton.  My Eavorite 2 products that came from this is the E1020 My Acrylix Token Alphabet, Z11397 Canvas Bad Buttons, & Z111 1 1/4" circle punch.  I'm still in awe over the multitude of things you can create with that little ol' circle punch. I did these pages with every intention on putting "Food" photos on them.  I can't remember the last time I was able to bake or cook a fine meal with all the trimmings and with Easter on the horizon I reckon I will have no shortage of photos to place in these Pages. 
Bonus: I'm an avid believer in giving and sharing...so I would love if you could click on the little recommend button at the top of my page to share with others that you think would adore reading this or love to have a Mayberry time with me on FB.
Thanks for Stamping By!

"Fall"ing in LOVE with FALL

I'm in love with Autumn/Fall!  It happens to be one of my favorite times of the year.  When I use to live on the east coast and now here in gorgeous Idaho, at this time of the year it truly is breathtaking to see what mother nature has in the design arsenal when it comes to breathtaking color hues. Oh, how I love a hot cup of fresh homemade apple cider, the aroma of the brisk air tickling my cheeks, the sounds of the leaves laughing beneath my feet.  

I can go on and on about the many ways I'm touched by the season.  One of the things I search for is harmony, a sense of peace within my soul and a way to artistically express it.  

This particular piece is just a practice for the one that I'm going to teach during my upcoming "Technique Tuesday's" Live online class.  

Letters are an easy way of expressing yourself and ones creativity as a gift or just a simple treasure for your family to see on the wall.  I love the papers in "Olivia" our newest paperpack from "Close To My Heart", it is fun, autumnish and really the papers are versatile within the pack so you can actually step out of the Fall feel and be free to mix and mingle papers together.  Whatever it is that you decide to do with your Letter expressions, remember to make it from your heart or whatever it is that's inspiring you.  

Creatique Candy works like this; those who participate in the class or watch the broadcast have until Sunday following the airing of my class that week to comment on my blog and channel.  Each new class will be eligible for the handmade creation I completed & posted from the prior class.  (Subject to minor changes in embellishments and/or base project to create your own).  Thanks for Viewing & Stay Tuned!

Chunky Monkey Letter Ustream Live Broadcast September 28th completed Torn, Tattered, T!  Check it out, there will be an upcoming post Sunday that will be featuring our Creatique Candy Winner.  Check out the live show via Creatique Innovationz Channel link: 
@ http://www.ustream.tv/channel/creatique-innovationz  After viewing the live broadcast it is in 3 segments, please comment on the show or share your thoughts, then come back here to comment and enter to win Creatique Candy through the link below. ***REMEMBER*** This Candy is for last Class Project Created and a pre-made base bonus, featured in one of my previous blog posts.
Thanks for viewing & sharing!
Here he is...Mr. Linky....Feel Free to leave your comment from last nights class...I look forward to Sunday's Creatique Candy Give-Away!  Also please leave a comment on the 3 part broadcast. Have a Fantabulous Day!

Flipped My Top - Big Time! My Ustream Online Class...

The first class is now over....Whoosh that was a biggy!  Thank YOU sooo much for coming out to support me.  It was an extra special opportunity for me to get my feet wet since the inspiration to do so came from YOU & of course CU-OL. :)  You can still click on my CU-OL button to get creating on some extraordinary classes that were taught.  
Now on to the goodies!  I had a Fun experience with everyone who attended.  Next time I will check my sound settings so it is better.  Portrait in Progress right?  I don't want to keep you in suspense because there are a couple of things I want to share with you.  You will find the Creatique Candy Comment winners within the slideshow so pay close attention.  You will have until Tuesday September 28, 2010 10:00pm MST to e-mail me with your name and address for these lil fellers to have arrive in their new home! 

My next Live Ustream class will be taught on Tuesday September 28, 2010. You can view the class on my Ustream Channel @: http://www.ustream.tv/channel/creatique-innovationz 

You can view my supply list @: http://creatiqueinnovationz.myctmh.com/MyCTMH/Events.aspx?PageID=183&eID=573256

Here is My Favorite Card I created yesterday that shows my LOVE of reading!

Recipe:

X7123B “Cherry-O” Paperpack

Z2166 Tulip Exclusive Inks Pad

Z2117 Crystal Blue Exclusive Inks Pad

Z2153 Sweet Leaf Exclusive Inks Pad

B1348 “Bowl of Cherries” Exclusive WOTG “Cherry-O” FREE stamp set!

Z1319 Opaques “Cherry-O”

Z1320 Mini-Medley Tulip Collection

Z1102 Colonial White Grosgrain Ribbon

Z1114 Piercing Tool Kit

Z1294 Sanding Kit

Z1208 Soft Eyelet Tool

Z1229 Chocolate Soft Eyelet

Z1151 3-D Foam Tape

Z534 Micro-Tip Scissors

1514 Tombow Mono Adhesive

How To Paper Measurements:

1. The base of the card is measured as 4 1/4" x 5 1/2". 2. To create the pocket base you want to make sure your using a 4 1/4" x 12", take a bone folder and fold the base in half.

3. Cutting: Fold Facing to the Right open up the card lay flat up against your trimmer, you will cut 3" off of the top of the card. This will leave a V shape when holding it up.

4. Place the folded edge to the left of your trimmer and cut at the 5 1/2" mark.

Congrats you now have a pocket card base.

5. You will then need 2 pieces of 3" x 4 1/4" of cardstock or pattern paper for the top and bottom half of the front of your card base. (I combo layered with our B&T paper & cardstock)

6. Swing Mechanism: Very important that you have aligned your top layer up against the top to see how much adhesive you need to apply to the inside bottom that should flip down. (the 3" piece for the pocket)  **If your using the pocket for a bookmark or tag etc. you want to make sure that you place that over the top 3" piece and below the bottom 3" flip up prior to adding your adhesive to the bottom portion. Remove Bookmark or tag.**

7. Use a piercing tool, make sure that your overlapping pieces are together poke a whole and place a brad less than 1/4" from the left side and that the pieces are all overlapping.

Now You Can Embellish Away & Share...Tune In For Technique Tuesday For More Creatique Candy Give-Aways! I have a homeless Card that would love to take a trip. 

Just look for the Mr. Linky post after my Live classes and You could be an owner of one of my Creatique Innovationz exclusive handmade gifts.

Creatique Innovationz Handmade Paper Flowers Tutorial UTube.

I'm certainly in the learning phase of doing this. There are tons that I want to share & get done, though some insight on the best program to utilize would be deeply appreciated. HUGS & Enjoy! Please comment below to win a few flowers of your own.
I'm also on Ustream where I did a very extended version...so I may just leave this one :)
Here is the link: http://www.ustream.tv/channel/creatique-innovationz