New Class Added...Come Join Us!

This class is for those who have been asking me to hold a mom and me class to help encourage time together. (What better way then creating together?)

So here is the info:



What: Mother/Daughter Handmade Journal Class: Come and enjoy creating something really special with your daughter. We will be making our own handmade journals!

When: Saturday, January 22nd RSVP by January 12th

Time: 3:00pm

Location: CWD Studios-My House

Cost: $15 per person


Space is limited so hurry and sign up now!!! Seats are not reserved until payment has been received. (Checks, cash, and credit cards welcome!!!!)

contact me for more info: 571-420-4565 or valentino.danielle@yahoo.com

Handmade Journals..Fun & Easy To Make

What a way to start the new year. I set a goal for my self to start journaling more each day or at least every other day. Even if it is just one sentence, phrase, or quote that made me think and smile. With that, I thought of how many of you out there would like to start doing the same thing. What better way to log your thoughts than with your own, handmade journal? Close To My Heart makes it easy (one of the gazillion things I love about CTMH) with their 'My Creations Journal". The journal has a 7" x 5" clear pocket on the front cover so you can keep your creation protected and 75 pages that you can write/draw in. Draw?! Yes, draw. I say that because I have come across many scrappers you like to "sketch" their layout before they actually cut and glue. This journal is PERFECT!.....Pictured below You will see that I added the stamped "butterfly" image using "Staz On" ink directly on the 7" x 5" protector. The opaque adhesive gems were added on the protector as well which added some texture and dimension to the cover.

Paying It Forward

This was posted by a fellow Close To My Heart consultant. Sounded like fun so thought I would post it here too.

Pay it forward 2011.......I promise to make something handmade for the first five people who comment to this post. They must, in turn, post this on their blog and make something for the first five people that comment on their post. The rules are it has to be handmade by you and they must receive it before 2011 ends! Sounds like fun, doesn't it? I can't wait to see how many people participate!

Adding Tags to Your Scrapbook Pages

I am one of those people that loves to include journaling on her scrapbook pages but HATES her handwriting. So, of course, I am always trying to come up with alternate methods to journaling. The are so many creative ideas when it comes to adding tags and journal spots. Here I will show you how I did just that using "Wings" from Close To My Heart.



When I attached the Vineyard Berry photo mat, I did not glue one side that way I could insert the tag. I attached a corduroy brad and ribbon to the tag so I can easily slide the tag out from behind the photo mat. This technique is super easy to do and adds a little something different to your page.

Happy New Year!!!!

Happy New Year! Oh my goodness! Close To My Heart is going to bring us amazing things this year and I am very excited to help you all get going on your scrap projects. This year, I will be offering more classes and workshops so I can teach you more wonderful techniques. I would love to help you all earn FREE product from CTMH, so let me know if you would like to host your very own workshop valentino.danielle@yahoo.com

"Find Your Style" is January's stamp of the month. What elegance you can add to any page, layout, or card.........


Our Workshop on the go this month features "Wings" and I am very excited to help you complete the layout.





Here is a schedule of events and workshops scheduled SO FAR this month. Please check back daily for any updates or new classes added.

Do You Believe In Magic Club Night
Time: 6:30-7:30p
Date: January 6th
RSVP: by January 4th



Wings Workshop On The Go

Cost: $29.95 + tax & shipping per person (all fees due by January 3rd- cash, checks, or credit cards welcome!)

What's included: Wings level 2 paper pack, Wings My Acrylix stamp set exclusive to OTG, black mini medley accents, spray pen, workshop guide.

When: Wednesday, Jan. 12th

Time: 6:30p.m.-8:00p.m.

contact me for more info valentino.danielle@yahoo.com

Wings Cardmaking Workshop

Cost: $10 per person (all fees due by January 8th - cash, checks, and credit cards welcome!)

Includes: All materials to makes 6 cards (2 each of 3 designs)

When: Monday, January 17th

Time: 6:30p.m.-8:00p.m.

Scrapbooking 101

This is a class I will be offering once a month for all of those who have either scrapbooked before and haven't in awhile and need to be reenergized or for those who have always wanted to and never knew where to start. We will use a level 1 CTMH scrapbook kit and create two layouts (a total of 4 pages). Here is this month's class info:

Date: January 19, 2010

Time: 6:30-8:00p

Cost: $20 per person (all fees due by January 10 - cash, checks, and credit cards are welcome!). Cost covers:

• a level 1 paper pack (4 12 x 12 preprinted pages, 2 12 x 12 B&T Duos, 2 12 x 12 cardstock sheets, and 2 My Stickease adhesive sheets/stickers)
• Mini Medley Accent Collection (grosgrain ribbon, metal tags, photo clips, corduroy brads, button brads, brads, and buttons).

We will be doing "Wings"Level 1

Don't forget to save-the-date. Saturday, February 12th. Kenneth Culbert Elementary School in Hamilton, VA will be hosting their first annual crop from 8a-10p. Cost is $25 per person. Space is limited to sign up fast! More info to follow.......