Chantilly Layout Class

Here are the layouts for my monthly class.  They were inspired by scrapbook generation.  Check out their website here.  Please let me know if you are interested in taking the class.  I offer a day and evening class each month to accommodate schedules.  Please let me know by Feb. 28th so I can order the supplies in time. Can't make it to the class, order the supplies you need from my website and I will mail you the cutting instructions for free.  Supplies used: Chantilly Paper Pack, Claire Assortment, Artiste Cartridge, Hello Blooms Stamp set, and Hollyhock Zipper ribbon.  I am going to embellish a little more, but wanted to get the layouts up right away.  Order your items by contacting me at livescraplove@gmail.com or visiting my website.

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

Baby Shower Invitations

I got the special privilege to create one of my closest friends baby shower invitations.  I made two prototypes based on the info she gave me.  She is doing the baby's room in turquoise and gray in polka dot and chevron patterns.  Her mom is having everyone decorate onesie's at the shower.  With that info, I came up with two prototypes.  The first incorporated the onesie using the Wrap it up cricut cartridge and the cricut craft room to turn a onesie image into a card.

The second and the winner was a simple chevron card using Die-namics Chevron Stripes.   I used the Artiste Cartridge to cut the heart.  The stamp set is called Shower Time by Stampin Up.  I have to give a special shout out to my dear friend Tammy who assembled the card pieces while I cut all the chevron.  Thanks for cutting my crafting time in half.

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

Buzz and Bumble Layouts

Sorry for the delay in getting these layouts on here.  The first two are from the Buzz and Bumble Workshop on the Go Kit (G1054).  It includes: Buzz and Bumble Paper Pack, Buzz and Bumble Workshop Stamp set (available only in this kit), 2 sheets of colonial white cardstock, Buzz and Bumble Assortment, Brown and Tan Sparkles, and instructional brochure.  Pictured Below

Layout 1

 Layout 2

The final layout was inspired by Scrapbook Generation.  Check out their website here.

We have already held this class, but if you are interested in the cutting instructions which include the third layout, please feel free to contact me at livescraplove@gmail.com.  If want to get your Buzz and Bumble Workshop on the Go Kit today, start shopping here.

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

Reese Peanut Butter Cookies!

I got this recipe from I heart naptime.  Of course I made the choice the day before Valentine's to make these cookies to send into school with the boys.  I had to go to 2 stores and I got the last to bags of Reese's Peanut Butter hearts.  It was well worth it.  Here's how they turned out.

 

They are not quite as pretty as hers, but they were delicious.  Check out her blog for the recipe.

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

School Valentine Ideas

Love is in the air.  Happy Valentine's Day to you all.  Hope you spend the day showing love and kindness to all you meet. I wanted to show you the awesome valentine's my boys made for school this year.  I found Rolan this printable from Dixie Delights.  I bought the markers from target in their dollar bins.  You got a pack of eight for a dollar.  I knew they were perfect for my second grader because they have a joke on them.  Here's how they turned out.

Then I couldn't wait to use the Whoo's your Valentine kit that was a special with Close to my Heart in January.  Here's how they turned out.

These kits are no longer available but easy to duplicate.  The box perfect for sticking a test tube in is cut from the Artiste Cartridge and then the test tubes and any other supplies you may need can be found in the catalog as well.  Start shopping now.  Stay tuned to tomorrow's post to see the sweet valentine treat I sent into school for the boys.  Yum!

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

My Superhero!

After yesterday's post, about my Super Hero Invitations, I thought it necessary to share with you the inspiration for it all.  My littlest Super Hero! Happy 3rd Birthday Graycen!  I love you.

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

Super Hero Birthday Party Invitation

Here is the simplest birthday party invitation I have every made.  It is a simple hills and valley fold card.  I used the CTMH retired Super Hero Paper Pack and the retired Super Powers Stamp set.  So if you have a little super hero like mine this would be a great invitation to try.  You simply cut your base 5.5 x 10 inches and score at 1.5,3,5, and 7 inches.  Then proceed to fold it making hills and valleys.  Here's how mine turned out.

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