Crayon Creativity

I saw this on pinterest and HAD to try it.  It was so easy and looks so fun.  I think I am going to hang it in my scrap/office room.

To create this:
Gather enough green crayons to go across your desired canvas (I used a 16x20).  I used all kinds of shades of green and even a couple of yellows to help fill in.  It's a LOT of crayons!  Using a hot glue gun, glue crayons across the bottom on a straight line.

For the next step, you need a hairdryer set on it's hottest setting and lowest speed.  Raise up the end of the canvas with the crayons so that your canvas is angled.  You want the melted crayons to run down the canvas.  Begin blowing the hot air at the tip of the crayons from a distance.  If you hold the dryer too close, it will splatter the crayons! You can always move closer when you have gotten a feel for how it works. 

Use the dryer to "Push"  the grass to different heights.  When satisfied, allow to cool.  It cools is just minutes.  Using a strong glue dot or a glue gun, glue on flowers where desired. 

That's it!  You can create a work of art in just minutes.  Gluing the crayons on is the most time consuming part.  I would estimate it took me about 30 minutes to do the whole project!  Good luck and happy creating!

Great Scrapping Time!

Several of our local ladies had a great time scrapping last night at Fayetteville School.  We got together for our monthly scrapping night out and made some beautiful projects.  I worked on Dry Erase Boards, cards, and little items while Linda finished too many scrap layouts to count.  Go Linda!  Pattie got to work with some of her new stamp sets and, I must say, she created some beautiful cards! 

We snacked, socialized and had a general relaxing time!  I think it was near Midnight when the last of us left.  It was a great way to get away for a while!  We hope you can join us soon!  We meet the third Saturday of each month and would love to have you with us.  Bring a friend too!  Contact me for more details!

Scrap Time is HERE!

I am happy to announce that I am now holding a monthly scrap time!  On the third Saturday of each month, come scrap with us at the Fayetteville School Library from 3pm-9pm.  Six full hours of scrap time just for you!  No clothes to wash, kids to tend to, husbands to worry with...  It's FREE and we would love to have you join us!  Just show up with a snack to share with the crew and scrap to your hearts content.  Our first meeting will be on September 17th.  If you need more information or directions, email me (amyreedctmh@yahoo.com) or call!  Hope to see you there!

Explosion Box Class

 For those of you who are local, I wanted to let you know about a class I am teaching at Yoder's Family Traditions in Sylacauga.  We will be making an Explosion Box, also known as A Scrapbook In A Box.  It's a kind of mini-scrapbook you can wow your friends and relatives with!

The Picture on the left is the outside of the box (obviously!)  and the picture on the right is the inside when you lift the lid off.  The pages kind of pop open and spread out.  It is a great gift idea and when you add all your family photos to the pages it will be priceless!

Class Details:     Yoder Family Traditions in Sylacauga, August 23rd, 6:00 pm-7:30 pm, Cost: $20
All papers will be pre-cut and you will receive written instructions so you can create other boxes on your own.  To register, call or stop by and see Debe at Yoder Family Traditions. Phone:  256-245-7345  You may also contact me through email at amyreedctmh@yahoo.com.

I hope to see you there!

National Stamping Month Special Will WOW You!

I have just received a preview set of Close To My Heart's National Stamping Month Special.  It is FABULOUS!  Here is the special:

From August 15-September 30, when you order $75 in product, you will receive TWO D-Sized Stamp Sets for FREE!  (Shipping and Tax do apply).  This is a first for CTMH.  The stamp set comes together in one envelope and they are full-sized sets.  They are adorable and can be use in scrapbooking or cardmaking.

Savvy shopping tip:  If you place your $75 order between August 15 and August 31, you can purchase the August Stamp of the Month for just $5 and get the Typeset Alphabet Stamp Set  (show in post below) FREE AND get these two stamp set also FREE!  Thats three FREE sets! 

Remember, you can order online here, or give me a call to place your order!

August Stamp Of The Month with a little Extra! Extra!

There have been some major changes to out Stamp of the Month Program.  Now when you purchase just $50 in product, you can get the stamp of the month for just $5.  This was done to help those of us on a budget who may not be able to spend the higher targets that the program held before.

The August Stamp of The Month is cute as a button.  Below is some artwork created using it.

Now, we love specials, right?

So, to kick off this new program, during the month of August when you spend $50 and purchase the Stamp of the Month for just $5, you will receive the A-sized Typeset Alphabet set FREE!  It is a great little set of alphas that you'll find yourself going for again and again!

Remember, you can order online here, or if you are local, just call me up!

New Idea Book Available Now!

 

The 2011 Fall/Winter Close To My Heart Idea Book is now available.  It is chock full of great new products, many at much lower prices!  Stamp set prices are LOWER!

If you are local and have not received your new idea book, shoot me an email and I'll get you one pronto!  If you are not local, but would like to see what all the fuss is about, click here to visit my website and you can view the book online.

 

Okay, Here We GO!

Hello friends!  I have taken the plunge and started my own blog.  I wanted somewhere that I could share artwork and just rant about random nonsense.  I hope that I follow through with keeping it up to date!