February Stamp of the Month Art #1

Art by Cathy Stai

Who would have thought our "Typeset" papers could look so feminine and pretty? Add some lacey stamps, and it works!

The Divine Within Us

Here is another thought to ponder, from the book, "Molokia'i":

"I've come to believe that how we choose to live with pain, or injustice, or death . . . is the true measure of the Divine within us. Some . . . choose to do harm to themselves and others. Others . . . bear up under their pain and help others to bear it."

January Stamp of the Month Art #13

Art by Becky Mackenstadt

Fifty and fabulous!!!!!! What a great card for someone reaching that milestone birthday (okay, that would be ME next month! :-) The perfect accent piece here is one of our silver Shimmer Brads.

A Comment on Fear

I'm reading a good book: "Moloka'i" by Alan Brennert, and something I read this morning struck me. I wanted to share it with you:

"Fear is good. In the right degree it prevents us from making fools of ourselves. But in the wrong measure it prevents us from fully living. Fear is our boon companion but never our master."

January Stamp of the Month Art #12

Art by Julie Reynolds

Thinking inside the box! This card, cut with Cricut Art Philosophy, leaves a perfect little window for a sweet little message. Our buttons are so darned cute, I couldn't help but stack a couple here! And suddenly, what was once a paper used for Christmas cards (Wonderland) now turns into something welcoming a new little one into the world . . .

January Stamp of the Month Art #11

Art by Debi Gardner

Sparkles are the tool to draw your eye to the date here. Another clean and crisp "Roxie" card!

January Stamp of the Month Art #10

Art by Tina Dupin

The nice big 5 x 7 format gives Tina loads of room here to make the most of her textured layering. Buttons, flowers, paper squares . . . Pile them on to make a cheerful card that can't help but make you smile! And don't let all the cutting out of flowers scare you off . . . because it's made SIMPLE with our Cricut Art Philosophy cartridge - it has a cut designed perfectly for this particular flower image!

January Stamp of the Month Art #9

Art by Shannon Law

"Roxie" papers are featured here, with the coordinating colors of Black and Smoothie. Little brads add some punch! Clean and striking.

January Stamp of the Month Art #8

Art by Darlys Recker

"Wonderland" papers add the wintry touch here. A New Year's party invitation is easy with this set! Hand-drawn circles designate the date. Scissor distressing and a curled edge on the white cardstock add some great texture.

And one of the VERY cool features of our MyAcrylix stamps is that they are flexible. You can curve them right next to a circle!

January Stamp of the Month Art #7

Art by Cathy Stai

Cathy uses our "Mischief" papers here for a great black and white theme. Leaving the date a mystery on the front, makes you want to open this cool-folding card to learn the scoop! Both sides pull out to revel the inside of the card, right in the middle. Classy!

January Stamp of the Month Art #6

Art by Karen Pedersen

Just in case you have a little girl coming into your life, rather than a boy - - here it is in a feminine version!

January Stamp of the Month Art #5

Art by Karen Pedersen

Here, Karen brings back the art of creating textured paper with her stamps Before we had so many gorgeous pre-printed paper, this is what we did all the time! It's so great to see that technique used so beautifully, once again.

The puffy snowflake? Cut with the Cricut AP and topped with Liquid Applique!

January Stamp of the Month Art #4

Art by Chris Green

A scalloped half-circle makes a great boat! Who'd have thought it?

This great Wonderland paper that we used so much for wintertime images also makes a lovely "little boy" card.

January Stamp of the Month Art #3

Art by Karen Pedersen

Combine this set with words from other stamp sets you have, and the possibilities are endless! "Love" is just one of them.

Lots of texture adds to this card, including ribbon, ric rac, stamped texture . . all to give it a rich presentation.

January Stamp of the Month Art #2

Art by Brenda Rose

Our Cricut Art Philosophy has a most amazing ability to cut such creative card bases! This card is done using the AP, and the circles are cut with the AP as well. Such artistic look - yet SO easy to do!

January Stamp of the Month Art #1

Art by Karen Pedersen

Use it for a birth announcement, or a congratulations card - this tag art works beautifully, either way.

White embossing sets off the wording in a lovely way against the colored cardstock.

January Soul Sessions

Repeat the mantra . . . "Creativity Nurtures the Soul . . . " Now - do something GOOD for yourself!

Layout Workshop
Tuesday, Jan. 3, 6:30pm
Join us to make a 12 x 12 double page layout. Designed just for you, you will create this layout and take it home to add photos at your leisure.
$10 for the class, or FREE with a $30 order placed that night.
Register by Jan. 1

Calendar Workshop
Sunday, Jan. 15, 2pm
OR
Wednesday, Jan. 18, 10am
Back due to popular demand!!!! We will once again be using our MyCreations Display Album to make this calendar. Here is an example from last year’s version:



It is a 6x6 spiral tent-style calendar, with 12 pockets, one for each month. Use the back of each month to display a favorite photo, or whatever you’d like! We’ll have a new design for this year, with different papers. It’s a great ”month-at-a-glance” to have on your desk or near your phone. The perfect gift for someone with a January or February birthday!

All materials provided: $20 or $15 if you place a $30 product order placed that evening – OR -
You provide previously purchased Display Album: $10 or $5 with a $30 product order placed that evening
Register by Jan. 7

Layout Workshop
Tuesday, Jan. 17, 6:30pm
Join us to make a 12 x 12 double page layout. Designed just for you, you will create this layout and take it home to add photos at your leisure.
$10 for the class, or FREE with a $30 order placed that night.
Register by Jan. 10

Thank You Card Workshop
Wednesday, Jan. 24, 10am OR 6pm
What better way to start off the year than with a pocket full of “thank you” cards, ready for every need? All materials provided. Pick your time and begin 2012 with a grateful heart.
$10 for the class, or FREE with a $30 order placed that night.
Register by Jan. 17