Notes

Take a look at that button on the front of this mini composition book- I used washi tape to cover the button, a great way to make your buttons match your project perfectly.

And-- TODAY IS THE VERY LAST DAY TO SIGN UP FOR HALLOWEEN STAMP CAMP!

Come over and Make 8 Halloween Cards and 5 Treat Boxes!

Today I am thankful

One more card from my Washi tape class, showing that the washi tape can be stamped on! Any of the inks will work, but for the best image use Staz-on ink.

So Very Grateful Album

 This is the first of MANY mini albums that I will be making the using the new Artbooking Cartridge! If you don't have- You should get it! I LOVE that CTMH has done all the hard work for me. If I want to make a mini album or Scrapbook Layout I just put my cricut dial on one size and ALL the measurements have been calculated for me--- AWESOME!

always grateful

Being in the landscape business I am instantly drawn to tree stamps. This new stamp, Always Grateful,  from CTMH has several trees on it. I like to have a few of these tree cards on hand to thank customers or suppliers for using our company or for helping us out with something. These tree cards are also great for men!

Halloween Kits and PDF's

Over the last few weeks I had lots of questions and requests for Halloween Stamp Camp Directions and Kits. After some thinking and reading up on the CTMH rules about this here is what I have decided to offer.

Halloween Stamp Camp 8 Cards and 5 Treat Sacks
see a few posts down for pictures. Here.

1. PRE-CUT and PRE-STAMPED Kits with assembly instructions. LIMITED QUANITY.
    Cost $26.50 plus shipping. (please allow up to two weeks for delivery) Paypal ONLY

2. PDF Shopping list, cutting guide and assembly instructions FREE with a $6.95 purchase from my   website www.kaaronbrown.ctmh.com

3. PDF for Consultants- Includes my notes & tips on hosting a stamp camp, a consultant shopping list (using bulk items), a cost break down for supplies per customer, a consultant cutting guide by paper type per customer with notes and sizes for cricut shapes. You will also get the customer PDF's and my permission to share those customer files as many times as you would like.(restrictions apply on sharing the consultant portions)   FREE with a $9.95 purchase from my website www.kaaronbrown.ctmh.com

Once you place your order, please drop me a quick email(kabrown63@hotmail.com) letting me know that you would like the PDF and I will send them to you within 24 hrs.
Per CTMH policies I can only sale within the US. Not allowed to sale the instructions only.

Depending on how well this goes I may offer the same type of PDF's for My Christmas 50 Cards in a Day.


Here is a list of CTMH products used.

Laughing Lola Pattern Paper X7170B

Black Cardstock 1386

White Daisy Cardstock 1385

White Daisy Card Bases X254

Slate Cardstock x5930

Green Glitter Paper Z1847

Black Glitter Paper Z1829

Sparkle Flourish Z1812

Sweet leaf marker Z2404

Green/Blue sparkles Z1806

Gypsy Stamp Pad Z2190

Slate Stamp Pad Z2173

Black Stamp Pad Z2105

Pear Stamp Pad Z2197

White Daisy Spinner Cards Z1866

ProPlayer Assortment Z1879

Slate Bakers Twine Z1701

All the Details Stamp D1555

Holiday Tags D1560

Perfect Fit Frames D1527

Eek & Shriek B1429

Perfect Fit-Halloween B1413

Magic Potions C1509

Honeycomb C1537

Foam Tape Z1151

Artiste
Artbooking
Art Philosophy

It's a Good day with You

With Workshops on the Go^®, you create a beautiful project — either a two-page scrapbook layout or a set of cards — using the materials in just one Workshops on the Go kit, which includes papers, coordinating embellishments, an exclusive My Acrylix^® D-size stamp set, and an instructional guide. (You’ll also need a few basic tools you may already have.)

Workshops on the Go® Huntington Scrapbooking Kit Contents
Huntington Paper Packet
My Acrylix® Huntington Workshop Stamp Set (D-size)
Cardstock Sheets (2 Colonial White, 2 Goldrush)
Huntington Assortment
Sparkles Brown & Tan Assortment
Instructional Guide
Featured Colors: Barn Red, Cocoa, Champagne, Desert Sand
Follow the included step-by-step instructions to create the two-page layout featured in the workshop guide. The layout pattern is a Jeanette Lynton original created exclusively for this workshop. Then use your remaining materials and online tips to create an additional layout, shown in the guide.
Some basic tools you may already have, such as inks, stamp blocks, or how-to books, are needed to complete these projects.

Halloween Stamp Camp Sign up by August 30th

It's a GOOD day to have a GOOD day

With Workshops on the Go^®, you create a beautiful project — either a two-page scrapbook layout or a set of cards — using the materials in just one Workshops on the Go kit, which includes papers, coordinating embellishments, an exclusive My Acrylix^® D-size stamp set, and an instructional guide. (You’ll also need a few basic tools you may already have.)

Workshops on the Go® Huntington Scrapbooking Kit Contents
Huntington Paper Packet
My Acrylix® Huntington Workshop Stamp Set (D-size)
Cardstock Sheets (2 Colonial White, 2 Goldrush)
Huntington Assortment
Sparkles Brown & Tan Assortment
Instructional Guide
Featured Colors: Barn Red, Cocoa, Champagne, Desert Sand
Follow the included step-by-step instructions to create the two-page layout featured in the workshop guide. The layout pattern is a Jeanette Lynton original created exclusively for this workshop. Then use your remaining materials and online tips to create an additional layout, shown in the guide.
Some basic tools you may already have, such as inks, stamp blocks, or how-to books, are needed to complete these projects.

Sweet Card & Good Day Card

 With Workshops on the Go^®, you create a beautiful project — either a two-page scrapbook layout or a set of cards — using the materials in just one Workshops on the Go kit, which includes papers, coordinating embellishments, an exclusive My Acrylix^® D-size stamp set, and an instructional guide. (You’ll also need a few basic tools you may already have.)

Workshops on the Go® Huntington Scrapbooking Kit Contents
Huntington Paper Packet
My Acrylix® Huntington Workshop Stamp Set (D-size)
Cardstock Sheets (2 Colonial White, 2 Goldrush)
Huntington Assortment
Sparkles Brown & Tan Assortment
Instructional Guide
Featured Colors: Barn Red, Cocoa, Champagne, Desert Sand
Follow the included step-by-step instructions to create the two-page layout featured in the workshop guide. The layout pattern is a Jeanette Lynton original created exclusively for this workshop. Then use your remaining materials and online tips to create an additional layout, shown in the guide.
Some basic tools you may already have, such as inks, stamp blocks, or how-to books, are needed to complete these projects.

Book Review: The Hawk

Handpicked by Robert the Bruce to help him in his quest to free Scotland from English rule, the elite warriors of the Highland Guard face their darkest days. When Bruce is forced to flee, his bid for freedom rests on the shoulders of one extraordinary warrior.

Erik MacSorley is a brilliant seafarer who has never encountered a wind he could not harness or a woman he could not win—until he drags a wet, half-naked “nursemaid” out of the waters off the Irish coast. Ellie’s ordinary appearance belies the truth: She is in fact Lady Elyne de Burgh, the spirited daughter of the most powerful noble in Ireland. Worse, this irresistible woman is determined to prove herself immune to Erik’s charms—a challenge he cannot resist.

Her captor may look every inch a rugged warrior, but Ellie vows that it will take more than a wickedly suggestive caress to impress her. Yet Erik will sweep away Ellie’s resistance with a desire that resonates deep within her heart. Still, he is a man driven by loyalty, and she is a woman with secrets that could jeopardize Bruce’s chance to reclaim his throne. As the battle for king and country sounds across the shores, will Ellie’s love be enough to finally tame the legend known as the Hawk?

This book had me up late at night and sneaking my Kindle to my office!! I couldn't put it down. Just like the 1st book in the the series The Chief.  The Chief, The Hawk.... do you see a trend here? Ah, yes! It's the Highland Guard Series, and I will be reading them all, but at 8 bucks each I will have to spread them out some!! 
I love the characters, especially Ellie. She's described as plain and ordinary, but she is far from that. Our hero, Erik, is described as handsome, beautiful and carefree, but he's much more than that. They are thrown together in a difficult situation, and I gotta say, the way Ellie doesn't put up with any of Erik's crud! I loved how we get to know them both just as they get to know each other, and realize what amazing people each of them are. The ending is so sweet and funny-- I like reading a book that has great humor in it!! Look for more reviews from this series!

A hodge podge of supplies

 This card was one of the cards I used for my Washi Tape Technique Class this month! A favorite of all that I made showing how you can spell words using the Washi tape.
The title of this post is hodge podge, and that's because I used a lot of things from my stash. All CTMH but most the items are retired. Most of the time I look at a card and then put my own spin on it using the supplies I have, so I hope you can do that too!

Don't forget the deadline for the Halloween Stamp Camp is fast approaching- Please RSVP and Pay to hold your spot!

Washi tape Tree

 Last Friday I held my monthly technique class- For August I focused on Washi tape. I spent 30 minutes showing my customers all the things you can do with Washi tape. Well, not all of them, if you do a search on Pinterest for Washi tape you will be on Washi tape overload!! This fun card used the Slate Washi tape with the blue dots to make a Christmas tree

Come back next week for more Washi tape projects--

SWEET

August is an especially sweet time to shop — when you place an order of $50 or more during August, you’ll receive the August Stamp of the Month set, A Chocolate Affair, FREE! This D-size stamp set with a retail value of $17.95 includes 16 images and sentiments that will have your friends salivating over your chocolatey layouts and cards. Make every project a treat with this must-have set.

Every day's a Sundae

August is an especially sweet time to shop — when you place an order of $50 or more during August, you’ll receive the August Stamp of the Month set, A Chocolate Affair, FREE! This D-size stamp set with a retail value of $17.95 includes 16 images and sentiments that will have your friends salivating over your chocolatey layouts and cards. Make every project a treat with this must-have set.

Chocolate is good for you nugget tin

August is an especially sweet time to shop — when you place an order of $50 or more during August, you’ll receive the August Stamp of the Month set, A Chocolate Affair, FREE! This D-size stamp set with a retail value of $17.95 includes 16 images and sentiments that will have your friends salivating over your chocolatey layouts and cards. Make every project a treat with this must-have set.

never met a chocolate i didn't like

August is an especially sweet time to shop — when you place an order of $50 or more during August, you’ll receive the August Stamp of the Month set, A Chocolate Affair, FREE! This D-size stamp set with a retail value of $17.95 includes 16 images and sentiments that will have your friends salivating over your chocolatey layouts and cards. Make every project a treat with this must-have set.

Gratitude

 

The minute I saw this tree stamp in the CTMH catalog I knew I wanted to make a card like this!  I enjoy a great sunrise or sunset and that is one of the benefits to living in west Texas- we have GREAT sunrises and sunsets!

Happy Friday to all of you!!

today is a good day

One of things I am trying to branch out with is adding colors not found in the CTMH paper pack! The great Teresa Black over at Fabulously Artsy is great at doing this! I added a little bit of the Smoky Plum CS to this card that used the Huntington Paper Pack. Oh, and see that great bicycle? It's one of the journaling cards from the CTMH Crush line Memorabilia packs!!

Book Review: Guarding the Spoils

Again with the cheesy book cover..... such a great story, such a stupid cover!!

Elizabeth Turner once loved Oliver Randall, but was blind to his desire to travel without the encumbrance of a wife weighing him down. When she learned the truth, Beth settled for the security of a loveless marriage. Now a widow with a son to support, desperation has driven her into service at Romsey Abbey and directly into the path of the man she’d loved and lost.

Oliver has no intention of letting his dream of travel slip away again, even for a pretty face from his past. Since his return to the abbey, he’s planned a grand tour to the continent even while examining the astonishing emotional changes a decade apart from his brothers has wrought. The last thing Oliver wanted was stronger ties to the people living at Romsey. But then fate offers him both an affair and an unexpected friendship. Is it curiosity alone that stirs him, or the beginning of an unexpected adventure?

 I adored watching Oliver and Elizabeth's relationship grow. These two offer so much to the other, but have such a hard time letting go . It takes them a while,( most of the book really) to figure out they are better together than apart. Best part was that they acted as a family before they even realized it!!

When Elizabeth's ass of a brother-in-law returns to town he causes a lot of problems for everyone.Even though Elizabeth and George are not family (yet) all of Oliver's brother's vow to protect them as if they are. The Wild Randall Series has me hooked and. I will be impatiently waiting the release of her next book. If you enjoy historical romancing with a big heaping of mystery thrown in I think you'll enjoy this book.

3d Pumkin treat box

 

With all the love going on for the Artbooking Cartridge from CTMH let's not forget the other cartridges-today I am show the Artiste Cartridge a little love! I used the round scallop box button and the fit to page button to create this sweet little treat!

I added some leaves using the Huntington Paper Pack and some new jute ribbon!!