My New Scrappylicious Etsy Store

My friend Juliet planted a seed in my head this morning before we went to play tennis. She told me she was thinking about selling her art on Etsy.com. After we got home and before I even got into the shower, I was on Etsy.com checking it out. It's a place where one can buy and sell unique handcrafted pieces. What a great venue to sell my custom scrapbooks.

I opened a store and listed two items. I will see how this works out.

Check out Scrappylicious at Etsy.com

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Found a way to justify more computer time.

I can incorporate facebooking and scrapbooking. I did not get any scrapbooking done this weekend but I found a fun way to promote my blog along with my business. I asked my scrapbooking associates along with friends and family to follow my blog, and they did. Glad I asked because I made the top 50 scrapbooking, stamping and Close To My Heart blogs on facebook. Thank you!!! I set out this year to try harder at promoting both my scrapbooking design business and my Close To My Heart business.

Wish me luck. See you online.

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Notebook Level 1 Kit

I used the Notebook Level 1 Kit and I cannot believe how fast and easy this page was. In order to give texture and dimension to the pre-printed layout pages, I did some machine stitching and added ribbon. The stickers adds the extra little touches. I used my Cricut for the title and done. Very easy.

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My Girl Scout

I used Close To My Heart pattern paper form the More To Adore collection. I used the Blush, Chocolate, and Hollyhock Cardstock and of course my new toy...The Cricut.

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How cute is this?

We will make this cute little Origami Invitation Pocket at the April 14th Workshop.

We will also make these great cards, using the same supplies. Hope you can come.

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April 14th's Workshop Details

This is the feature project we will be working.The Emporium Workshop will require the following purchases that can be made at my CTMH Store. ;

X7105B Emporium Level 2 Paper Packet 12.95

X7105C Emporium Level 2 My Stickerease Assortment 4.95

Z1146 Pewter Designer Brads. 3.95

Extra embellishments
Z4128 Foundry Frames 4.95

Z1102 Colonial White Grosgrain Ribbon 6.95

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Join me for a fun Workshop

Clear your calender...April 14th at 7:30 I will have a workshop at my house. Details to follow...

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The New Spring 2009 Idea Book

Let me know if you want the Spring 2009 Idea Book

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Having fun while catching up.

I cannot believe how much fun I am having with my new Cricut. Maybe this will encourage me to get caught up. I am still a full year behind.

I made all the scrolly embellishments with the Home Accents cartridge and the title with the Plantin SchoolBook cartridge. I also pulled out my metallic creams and rubbed it on the paper to add a little sparkle. It did not show well in this scan.

Today I plan on ordering SCAL. It is a program that allows one to cut any font installed on your computer and cut it using the Cricut. No more buying expensive cartridges. So Cool!

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I am sooooooooo loving my new Cricut

These are my two first layouts using my new Cricut.

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I got it!

I, as many other scrapbookers and card makers, wanted to own this amazing machine since it came out. It's called the Cricut Expression.


What was supposed to be my Mother's Day or Birthday present became my "I need to stay sane" present.

My mother-in-law came to visit. I ordered this puppy the first day of her visit and every time I thought I would loose it, I would sit down at my computer and google an instructional video. It truly made having a difficult house guest easier.

So what started as a want became a need...well in my mind anyway.

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