Second Post For Triple Play.. A Scrapbook Layout

Remember how the other day I mentioned thinking outside the box?  This is an example of what I meant.  Even though the Triple Play kit provides everything needed to make 3 fabulous mini albums, (paper, stamps, ink, die cuts, ribbon and full-color instructions!!!) it also provides most everything for a layout page, too!  (I had to add the base cardstock for the 12x12 pages of course)  So here it is, and I hope you like it.  The only other addition was the large title with which I used the Rustic Alphabet Stamp Set (which is on the RETIRED LIST!  sob, sob) to make the letters.  It has been my favorite and will not be selling it off later!  So hurry up and get your own before December 31st!  

Anyway, I digress; enjoy the rest of the layout and remember that you too can make fun projects like these for just $5!!  But only until September 30 or WHILE SUPPLIES LAST!  Do your shopping here, on my website or contact me for more deets!  (You can always click directly on any photo, by the way, to see it larger.)

*I added a Flip Flap here for some extra photos plus I just love the interactive element to my pages; it really adds something!

Live, Love, Create and have a Craftabulous day!

Jill Myers

A Difficult Day..

Today I received news that a close and longtime family friend has lost her battle with cancer.

With being on the phone and making last minute arrangements, my creative juices began to ebb and posting the second installment of the Triple Play will have to wait.  Please excuse my tardiness.  Please put our friend Louise and her loving husband, Bob, in all your prayers as this is a very rough time for him and his family.  Thank you.

Live, Love, Create and have a Craftabulous day! Jill Myers

Triple the Posts for Triple Play

To celebrate September's Scrapbooking Month, Close To My Heart has released a kit that allows you to create three beautiful mini-albums in three different scrumptuous colors.  You can get yours for just $5 with the purchase of $40 in My Acrylix stamps.  Shop here at my store or contact me to get yours. 

I have showcased some of the kit's mini album in the pink color combination here:

Tomorrow and the next day I will showcase thinking outside the box and using the same kit in other fun ways.  Check back!

Live, Love, Create and have a Craftabulous day!
Jill

Giant Garage Sale: Scrapbook Stuff Galore!

For three days only (today, tomorrow and Friday) my sister-in-law and friends are hosting a big ole' garage sale which I will also have a CTMH table set up for adding your name to our email list, signing up for workshops and of course, selling all of my in-stock Store items.  I have a little bit of everything including current AND retired items.  Everything will be 20% off retail prices. 

290 Glencarin in Rockford, Michigan

Email me for a list of available items for sale and we can discuss shipping if you live far away but are still interested.  I use Flat Rate boxes from the USPS.

I can't wait as I hope to have a successful sale and unload as I have a TON!  (How did that happen...)  ha.

Live, Love, Create and have a Craftabulous day!

Jill Myers

Something Splendid, Available Only Through August 31st.. Hurry!

 I am getting some wonderful and therapeutic time in these days and am excited to share with you my artwork when I can.  Today's post features August Stamp of the Month, Something Splendid.

I used the Emporium Creative Basics Kit, Colonial White Cards and Envelopes, and My Exclusive Inks in Vineyard Berry and Garden Green.

This is one of the cards which I came up with using the Base and Shade images from the Something Splendid stamp set.

To learn techniques like Base and Shade as well as others, contact me for one of my monthly workshops or to host a party!

Here is how to earn your own August Stamp of the Month, Something Splendid at a discounted price, or even for FREE:

August: Something Splendid Available August 1–31, 2010 only

When you spend $0 to $24.99 you can purchase the Stamp of the Month set for $22.95
When you spend $25 to $49.99 you can purchase the Stamp of the Month set for $17.21, saving 25%
When you spend $50 to $74.99 you can purchase the Stamp of the Month set for $11.48, saving 50%
When you spend $75 to $99.99 you can purchase the Stamp of the Month set for $5.74, saving 75%

OR When you spend $100 you can purchase the Stamp of the Month set for FREE!!


Visit My Online Store today to start shopping!

Live, Love, Create and have a Craftabulous day! Jill Myers

July Stamp of the Month and Watercolor Technique

Using the Happy Forever stamp set (July's Stamp of the Month), I created this fun card using a Watercolor technique.  Supplies needed:

Happy Forever Stamp Set (or any line drawing image)

Acrylic Block

Bamboo Ink

Watercolor Pencils

Blending Pen

First, take desired line image from your stamp set and position it on your acrylic block for stamping.

Then, using Bamboo ink, stamp image on white cardstock.  Bamboo is used because of it's light color and ability to "disappear" once image is colored in.

Next, choose desired pencil colors from the Watercolor Pencils collection and outline your image.  You may also choose to color in where the image might have natural shading for a darker colored finished image.

Once your image is outlined and shaded, use your Watercolor Brush to fill the image in.  Be careful not to get the paper too wet as the paper will pill.  I always squeeze the brush until a drop of water appears and then brush a few strokes on a spare piece of paper.  Also do this between colors to avoid mixing them up on your image. 

Finally, using your MicroTip Scissors, trim your image and adhere to your artwork. 

Voila!  What looks to be a handrawn watercolor image!

Live, Love, Create and have a Craftabulous day! Jill Myers

ONLY 3 MORE DAYS...

...of the Jackpot June Sale!!! I hope you have all been good little scrappers and have checked my website, http://jillmyers.myctmh.com/, often throughout the month to see the daily changing sales specials. If not, you have missed out on some great Goodie Boxes and other current items promo priced up to 50% off; not to mention the chance to win the daily FREE Jackpot item.




As luck would have it, however, the sale is going on through June 30; that is Wednesday, people! Check my website each morning at approx. 11am to see the daily sale items (there are 5 each day OR there will be a fantastic Goodie box filled with LOTS of current and retired products). One of the five items each day will qualify you for the FREE Jackpot item pictured at the top of the shopping page; but you never know which item, so buy one of each! Or you can buy multiple quantities of one of the sale items and if it triggers the Jackpot item, you will get multiples of the Jackpot item as well!!!



I love surprises and I hope you do too. Just hop over to my website and click on the main picture titled, "Jackpot June", to get shopping!


Live, Love, Create and have a Craftabulous day! Jill Myers