Wednesday, October 31, 2012

Moonlight Layout 3

Here is the final layout for my November Kit of the Month Class/Kit.  If you are interested in seeing all the layouts, check out the upcoming events tab.  This one was also inspired by Scrapbook Generation.
A Closer Look

Supplies Used:
Moonlight Paper Pack (X7161B)
Moonlight Compliments Demension Elements (X7161C)
Haunted Assortment (Z1741)
Creepy Creatures Stamp set (C1522)
Nickie Hoffer 
Close To My Heart Independent Consultant 
www.ctmh.com/nickiehoffer 
livescraplove@gmail.com 
717-665-0544

Tuesday, October 30, 2012

Moonlight Layout 2

Here's another Moonlight layout as part of my November Kit of the Month class/kit.  See all of the layouts under the upcoming events tab.  Contact me today for your own kit or to register for the class.  This layout was inspired by a layout at Scrapbook Generation.  This one would be lovely for any occasion if you remove the chipboard pieces.
 A Closer Look

Supplies Used:
Moonlight Paper Pack (X7161B)
Moonlight Compliments Demension Elements (X7161C)
Haunted Assortment (Z1741)

Nickie Hoffer 
Close To My Heart Independent Consultant 
www.ctmh.com/nickiehoffer 
livescraplove@gmail.com 
717-665-0544

Monday, October 29, 2012

Moonlight Layout 1

No better time to share the adorably spooky layouts created with CTMH Moonlight Paper pack, then 3 days before Halloween!  I am going to show 1 layout each day until Halloween.  If you can't wait to see them all check them out now under the upcoming events tab.  This layout was inspired by the layout on page 56 of the current Idea Book. 
 A closer look.

Supplies Used:
Moonlight Paper Pack (X7161B)
Moonlight Compliments Demension Elements (X7161C)
Haunted Assortment (Z1741)
Glamour Glitter Alphabet (Z1775)
Creepy Creatures Stamp set (C1522)
Nickie Hoffer 
Close To My Heart Independent Consultant 
www.ctmh.com/nickiehoffer 
livescraplove@gmail.com 
717-665-0544

Sunday, October 28, 2012

Clementine October Kit of the Month

I am so excited about my new kit of the month club and class.  Thank you all for supporting me and coming to my classes.  You help me be successful in my business by taking the class or ordering the kit and I help you get your pictures in layouts.  It's a win win so thank you.  The October class came and went before I had a chance to post the layouts, but you can still purchase the kit with the buy now button below or call me directly to order.


 The October Kit is available with two options (all include color photos and cutting guide):
Option 1: the Basic Kit- includes The Clementine Paper Pack, 6 sheets of colonial white cardstock.  This kit will not include any of the stamping or embellishments and is designed for you to embellish out of your own stash
Option 2: The Embellished Kit- This contains everything from kit one as well as the Clementine Compliments Canvas Shapes.  This will allow you to have all of the embellishments except the title on layout one and the scalloped circle and flourish on layout 3.
If you would like to purchase additional supplies to make your layouts look exactly like mine.  You will need the the Perfect Fit Frames Stamp set (D1527), Art Philosophy Cartridge (Z1686), Card Word Puzzle (C1494) and the Artiste Cartridge (Z1790).

Please note you will need basic tools and supplies to complete these layouts ie personal cutting tool, inks, blocks, scissors, and adhesive.

To order a kit(s), you may either send me a check or pay securely online with a credit card or your PayPal account by using the PayPal “Buy Now” buttons below.  You will receive your items within 2 weeks or less.  All kits must be pre-paid.  Thank for you understanding.



October Kit of the Month

Nickie Hoffer 
Close To My Heart Independent Consultant 
www.ctmh.com/nickiehoffer 
livescraplove@gmail.com 
717-665-0544

Thursday, October 18, 2012

Christmas Card Inspiration Day 10 (Final Day)

Here are the two cards I made for the cardmaking day.  Hope you were able to be inspired to create some of your very own Christmas cards.  I do have to tell you that with my first card, I did heat embossing.  I always hated heat embossing.  Usually the powder got everywhere and the heat gun I bought at one of the craft stores would burn my paper before the item was completely embossed.  Well all of that changed when I used CTMH embossing powder and craft heater.  For those of you familiar with embossing, could you imagine being able to hold the heater within inches of your project and not having to move it constantly.  It's true and it has never burned my paper.  Hands down the best embossing powder and craft heater I have ever used.
 Supplies used:
Avonlea Paper Pack (X7155B)
Slate Cardstock (X5930)
Slate Ink (Z2173)
Perfect Fit- Holidays Stamp set (B1412)
Pirouette Stamp set (B1409)
Silver Embossing Powder (Z669)
Clear Embossing Powder (Z821)
Craft Heater (Z555)
Artiste Cricut Cartridge (Z1790)
Avonlea stamp set (from scrapbooking workshop on the go G1045)
Shimmer Trim (Z1799)
Slate mini pad pigment ink (from Basic Pigment Ink tower Z2503)
Ponderosa Pine mini pigment ink pad (from Enchantment Pigment Ink Tower Z2502)




Supplies Used:
Topiary Cardstock (X5635)
Perfect Fit- Holiday Stamp set (B1412)
Cocoa Cardstock (X5642)
Cocoa Ink (Z2114)
Cricut Art Philosophy Cartridge
Sweet Leaf Ink (Z2153)
Topiary Ink (Z2155)
Pear Ink (Z2197)
Clear Round Sparkles (Z1752)
Don't forget to enter my contest to win a $25 shopping spree in October. Click here for more details.





Nickie Hoffer 
Close To My Heart Independent Consultant 
www.ctmh.com/nickiehoffer 
livescraplove@gmail.com 
717-665-0544

Wednesday, October 17, 2012

Christmas Card Inspiration Day 9

Here is another card made by my wonderful upline Krista Hershberger.  Check out her blog here for more artwork and inspiration.
Supplies Used:
Avonlea Paper Pack (X7155B)
Scholastic Paper Pack (X7159B)
Frame it Up Stamp set (D1524)
Glory to God Stamp set (D1483)
Shimmer Trim (Z1799)
Cricut Art Philosophy Cartridge (Z1686)
Silver Glitz Glitter Gel (Z1482)
Don't forget to enter my contest to win a $25 shopping spree in October. Click here for more details.




Nickie Hoffer 
Close To My Heart Independent Consultant 
www.ctmh.com/nickiehoffer 
livescraplove@gmail.com 
717-665-0544

Tuesday, October 16, 2012

Christmas Card Inspiration Day 8

Check out this oh so original card made by fellow CTMH sister Gennette Feagan.  She use the new Cricut artiste cartridge.

Supplies Used:
Cricut Artiste Collection (Z1790)
Moonlight Paper Pack (X7161B)
Cranberry Cardstock (1272)
Red GLitz Glitter Gel (Z1484)
Clear Sparkles (Z1752)
Bling Assortment (Z1466)
Ornamental Cheer Stamp Set (D1520)
Don't forget to enter my contest to win a $25 shopping spree in October. Click here for more details.



Nickie Hoffer 
Close To My Heart Independent Consultant 
www.ctmh.com/nickiehoffer 
livescraplove@gmail.com 
717-665-0544

Monday, October 15, 2012

Christmas Card Inspiration Day 7

Here's a card created by my fellow CTMH sister and sweet friend.  You can check out more of her great artwork on her blog here.
Supplies Used:
La Belle Vie Paper Pack (X7158B)
Merry and Bright Stamp set (C1510)
Burlap Ribbon (Z1760)
Smokey Plum Ink (Z2147)
Don't forget to enter my contest to win a $25 shopping spree in October. Click here for more details.



Nickie Hoffer 
Close To My Heart Independent Consultant 
www.ctmh.com/nickiehoffer 
livescraplove@gmail.com 
717-665-0544

Sunday, October 14, 2012

Christmas Card Inspiration Day 6

Here's a great card made by fellow consultant Sheri Reiff.  Roses on a Christmas Card.  I would have never thought of it, but I am sure glad Sheri did.
Supplies Used:
Pear & Partridge Paper Pack (X7162B)
Merry and Bright Stamp Set (C1510)
Love Blooms Stamp Set (C1511)
Cashmere Ink (Z2175)
Almond Glitz Glitter Gel (Z1769)
Don't forget to enter my contest to win a $25 shopping spree in October. Click here for more details.



Nickie Hoffer 
Close To My Heart Independent Consultant 
www.ctmh.com/nickiehoffer 
livescraplove@gmail.com 
717-665-0544

Saturday, October 13, 2012

Christmas Card Inspiration Day 5

Here's another adorable card created by my brilliant upline Krista Hershberger.  Love the way she distressed the card with re-inker and the stipple brush.  To get the same effect, you simply dip the brush in a little re-inker and start on scrap paper and make brush strokes on the scrap and then onto your card.  It's as simple as that and I love the effect.
Supplies Used:
Avonlea Paper Pack (X7155B)
Slate Re-inker (Z2273)
Smokey Plum Ink (Z2147)
Flakey Friends Stamp set (C1506)
Stardust Glitz Glitter Gel (Z1313)
Slate Satin Polka Dot Ribbon (Z1802)
Don't forget to enter my contest to win a $25 shopping spree in October. Click here for more details.



Nickie Hoffer 
Close To My Heart Independent Consultant 
www.ctmh.com/nickiehoffer 
livescraplove@gmail.com 
717-665-0544

Friday, October 12, 2012

Christmas Card Inspiration Day 4

Here is another card created by my wonderful upline Krista Hershberger.  One thing I love about Christmas Cardmaking Day every year is that we use all the new paper packs and it helps you look outside of the box away from just the traditional green and red Christmas colors.  What a great use for the new monogram stamps!
 
 Supplies Used:
La Belle Vie Paper Pack (X7158B)
Smokey Plum Cardstock (1291)
Smokey Plum Ink (Z2147)
Perfect Fit Frames Stamp set (D1527)
Everlasting Life Stamp set (D1440)
C Monogram (M1002)
Clear Sparkles (Z1752)
Don't forget to enter my contest to win a $25 shopping spree in October. Click here for more details.



Nickie Hoffer 
Close To My Heart Independent Consultant 
www.ctmh.com/nickiehoffer 
livescraplove@gmail.com 
717-665-0544

Thursday, October 11, 2012

Christmas Card Inspiration Day 3

Here's another lovely card created by fellow CTMH team mate Martha Zook. I love the non traditional shape of this card. 
Supplies used:
To you and yours stamp set (B1403)
Dakota Paper Pack (X7157B)
Kraft Cardstock (Z1375)
Cricut Art Philosophy Cartridge (Z1686)
Harvest Asst Baker's Twine (Z1751)
Mocha Opaque Adhesive Gems (Z1333)
Brads Metal Asst (Z1366)
Cranberry Marker Set (Z2419)
Honey Marker Set (Z2415)
New England Ivy Ink (Z2135)
Chocolate Ink (Z2111)
Archival Black Ink (44751)
Don't forget to enter my contest to win a $25 shopping spree in October. Click here for more details.



Nickie Hoffer 
Close To My Heart Independent Consultant 
www.ctmh.com/nickiehoffer 
livescraplove@gmail.com 
717-665-0544

Wednesday, October 10, 2012

Christmas Card Inspiration Day 2

Here is another card created by another team mate Katie Fisher. She did a great job using the Cashmere ink and the Blessings of Peace stamp set to create her own background paper. Stay tuned for the next 9 days for some great Christmas Card Inspiration.
Supplies Used:
Clementine Paper Pack (X7156B)
Blessings of Peace Stamp Set (B1406)
Cashmere ink (Z2175)
Saddle ink (Z2171)
Burlap Ribbon (Z1670)
Almond Glitz Glitter Gel (Z1769)
Durable Square Studs (Z1705)
Don't forget to enter my contest to win a $25 shopping spree in October. Click here for more details.



Nickie Hoffer 
Close To My Heart Independent Consultant 
www.ctmh.com/nickiehoffer 
livescraplove@gmail.com 
717-665-0544

Tuesday, October 9, 2012

Christmas Card Inspiration Day 1

We had a great turn out for our Annual Christmas Cardmaking Day on September 22nd.  We had a full house at the old Martindale Fire Company.  Every participant went home with 11 cards and a cute gift bag made from the Artiste Cartridge.  I am going to spend the next 10 days showcasing all the beautiful work to inspire you for your own Christmas cardmaking.
Today this lovely card was created by my talented upline Brenda Rutt.
 Supplies used:
Pear and Partridge Workshop Stamp set (Part of G1052 Pear and Partridge WOTG scrapbooking kit)
Pear and Partridge Paper Pack (X7162B)
Green Glitz Glitter Gel (Z1771)
Pearl Opaque Adhesive Gems (Z1336)
Don't forget to enter my contest to win a $25 shopping spree in October. Click here for more details.


Nickie Hoffer 
Close To My Heart Independent Consultant 
www.ctmh.com/nickiehoffer 
livescraplove@gmail.com 
717-665-0544



Nickie Hoffer
Close To My Heart Independent Consultant
www.ctmh.com/nickiehoffer
livescraplove@gmail.com
717-665-0544

Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Get a $25 shopping spree for as little as $6.95


I love traditional scrapbooking, but feel that everyone could benefit from using Studio J (CTMH digital scrapbooking) whether it be to get caught up or inspire the creative juices on the yearly layouts we do over and over.  In any case, I think everyone should try it, so I am running a contest.  From now (Oct 3rd) through the 31st the person who creates and purchases the most Studio J layouts will win a $25 shopping spree.

How to enter: Visit my website at www.ctmh.com/nickiehoffer, click on products and then studio J.  Begin creating your layouts using either the standard layouts or the express collections that are already embellished for you.  When you checkout make sure to click the button that says "Join Studio J Contest".  Then on November 1st, I will check the orders to see who completed the most layouts and announce the big winner.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact me.  Good Luck!
Nickie Hoffer
Close To My Heart Independent Consultant
www.ctmh.com/nickiehoffer
livescraplove@gmail.com
717-665-0544