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Well I haven't felt well all week long. Went to the doctors today and he gave me medicine for an infection, great, I have tons to do and am planning on going to see my son this weekend in San Diego, I am still going. Well anyway, it is 4am and I am wide awake, must be the medicine, I am feeling slightly better. Probably the pain meds. Lol. 
Ok so I wanted to learn how to make a signature for my blog posts. I found a really cool blog that explains it. Now I just need to find the time. Ok so I was looking through her blog and she has a contest for free ad space, I am always trying to find free stuff, I always try to enter, I don't usually win, but I thought why not! So I entered, then reading further she is having a blog hop Thursday, yes it is Friday but I am wide awake. So I am entering the blog hop, Maybe someone out there will like my blog, who know, but worth a try. I do need to blog more often. I have plenty to blog about, just need to do it.
Here is a link to her blog:

Well I will add her link to the side when I have more time, just wanted to share what I found. I will also work on making a signature for my blog this weekend. 

If interested in that , here is the link for her tutorials- Link to Her & Nicole

Have a great weekend. :) 

Diana :) 

Get the gorgeous Workshops on the Go® canvas art kit for 

half price in July — no qualifying purchase required! From 

July 1– July 31 you can get this trendy kit to create your own 

canvas art to hang in your home, regularly priced at $39.95, 

now discounted to $19.95 — more than 50% off! Take 

papercrafting to the next level with this adorable home décor 

piece that you can display for all to see.

I really loved this kit when I first saw it, I knew I had to have it. So I finally was able to put it together, Very simple, the hardest part of the whole thing was deciding what pictures to use. 

So here is my version. If you want to order just go to my website Diana's online store  
If you decide to purchase, please join the online party that is going on. Every time you purchase something this month, the month of July, I will put you in a drawing for $25.00 hostess credit. more details: every $10.00 you purchase I will put you in for the drawing, so if you purchase this WOTG you will get 2 tickets for the drawing. 
Any questions please email me at scrapcrazy2002@aol.com

The party does end on July 27th 2013

More Studio J from CTMH from the Texas Convention 2012

Well I still  have a couple more pages to share from the pages I made using Studio J. These are from the Close To My Heart Convention last year 2012 in Texas. I had such a great time there, That was my 2nd convention with CTMH and so worth going. I can't wait for this years, which is next week I am so excited.

This layout is of the General Session. Meeting up with friends and meeting new ones is so much fun. I love seeing all the ideas and all the creativity that is at the convention.

Here is another layout I did, the page on the left was taken in front of the Hilton.  The two smaller pictures on the left are of my BFF Jann and she made everyone on our team a cup. She did a great job!!  The page on the right is of my BFF Jann and a friend's daughter. Jann had lived in Texas before and introduce me to some of her friends, they were all awesome. I was really impressed with Texas as I have never been there before. I really want to go back there and see the sights there again.

Jann also introduce me to another friend, Kay, she is really awesome and loves making things, beautiful quilts and she does scrapbook. Her and her husband took us out to dinner, loved!!!!! the food. It was so good, I would go back just to eat the food there again. I am sure she thought I was strange as I was taking pictures of her grass, I have never seen grass like that. It was so green and beautiful there. She also had such a cute little dog.

Well I hope you enjoyed these layouts I did in Studio J, if you would like more info about Studio J click here: Studio J  It is so easy to use.

Of course you can check out my online store: 
click here: Diana's Store

Thanks for reading, hope your having a great summer so far, if you going to the CTMH convention I hope we meet!!
Diana

Studio J, Digital scrapbooking, Close to My Heart Dallas Texas Convention 2012

Well I have finally found some time to work on my Studio J Digital scrapbooking.I wanted to do some of the 2012 Dallas, Texas convention. I had a great time there, I have never been to Dallas before and that was so cool to be able to go. It is really green there. I live in Arizona where it isn't so green, just the cactus are green.
The Convention was awesome, had so much fun, learned so much and loved all the great stuff we received.
Here is a few of the pages I did using  Studio J. 

They had a area where you can take pictures, My BFF and I did the wanted signs, so much fun!! I used the Dakota scrapbook pages to make this layout. YOu can check out my Close To My heart site and find info about using Studio J to create some awesome pages. If you have any questions please email me or leave a comment and I will get back to you. click here for more info about Studio J.

We also had a banquet and that was a lot of fun as well. Wow I am using the word fun so many times because I really did have fun and enjoyed my time there with my friends.
 On the right side of the page is my upline Kelly Hammonds, there was a contest to see who can raise the most money for Operation Smile, and Kelly worked very hard and won the contest, so proud of her. What she one was a chance to go to the Philippines and help with Operation smile for a week. All I know is it was an awesome experience for her. She will share about the trip in June when we go to Disney World for the 2013 convention. If you want more info about Operation Smile, click here.

Well I hope you liked the 2 layouts I shared I will be sharing more this week.

Diana

Big Picture Classes-Happy Thought Project CTMH

Have you heard about The Big Picture Classes? They are awesome!! Well when I was at the Close To My Heart Album Retreat, they meaning The Big Picture Classes filmed, a pajama class. The class was making this really cute Kraft Container. Well I did a class this weekend and we had a great time. This is such a fun and simple project. Some many uses, the way I am using mine, I have bought creative ideas to try. So much fun.  If your interested in ordering the supplies for this class; you can ether order everything or you can order a kit from me. 

This is the info from the website, The Big Picture Class:

This "Think Happy Thoughts" project features a sturdy kraft tube, bright papers, an inspiring stamped sentiment, and darling accessories brought to us by one of our favorite partners, Close To My Heart—plus 52 awesome downloadable creativity starters to go inside.

Get your own blank kraft tube today (http://dianamathieson.ctmh.com/) and gather the rest of the supply list now so you can join the party prepared to make your own!

• My Acrylix® Frame Flair (D1546)
• My Acrylix® Happy Thoughts (C1536)
• 2" x 3 1/2" My Acrylix® block (Y1009)
• 4" x 5" My Acrylix® block (Y1012)
• My Acrylix® spritz cleaner (1778)
• My Acrylix® stamp scrubber (Z1782)
• Cricut® Art Philosophy collection (Z1686)
• Whisper Exclusive Inks® pad (Z2172)
• Lagoon Exclusive Inks® pad (Z2195)
• micro-tip scissors (Z534)
• corner rounder (Z578)
• paper trimmer
• My Creations® kraft container (Z1833) 
• one sheet of 12" x 12" Crème Brulee cardstock (comes with 24 sheets, X5754)
• one sheet of 12" x 12" Lagoon cardstock (comes with 24 sheets, X5762)
• one sheet of 12" x 12" White Daisy cardstock (comes with 24 sheets, 1385)
• one sheet of 12" x 12" Whisper cardstock (comes with 24 sheets, X5929)
• one sheet Pink B&T Duos® paper from Chantilly paper packet (comes with 6 sheets, X7163B)
• two yards Grey Wool baker's twine from neutral assortment (comes with ten yards, Z1701)
• three butterflies from Color-Ready Trinkets wooden shapes (comes with 57 shapes, Z1844)
• three grey Sparkles from Sparkles black & grey assortment (comes with 108, Z1754)
• 3-D foam tape

If you would like to order a kit from me, you will get:

• My Creations® kraft container (Z1833) 
• Pre-cut papers of Creme Brulee, Lagoon, White Daisy, whisper cardstock, cut out, stamped and ready to use. 
• Pre-cut paper from the Chantilly paper pack.
• 2 yards Grey Wool baker's twine.
• three butterflies from Color-Ready Trinkets wooden shapes
• three grey Sparkles from Sparkles black & grey assortment
• 3-D foam tape

Everything will be stamped, cut and ready for you to use for the show. 

The cost? it is $18, including shipping in the USA. and Military. If you would like to order and live outside of the USA, or have any questions, please email me at scrapcrazy2002  If you are local and want to pick up a kit, please email me to make arrangements. Pretty much the only thing you will need is glue :) and to have fun.

One Kraft Container Class $18.00

Dream Pop Close To My Heart Papers. Tuesday Morning Sketches

Well I am in love with the new papers from Close To My Heart.  This paper pack is for National Scrapbook Day. I didn't get to participate in National Scrapbook Day. My son was home visiting so we went to eat.
I saw the sketch on Tuesday Morning Sketches and this is what I came up with using the Dream Pop Paper Pack.

This is a side view as I used 3-D foam tape so it wouldn't look so flat. 

This is a copy of the sketch:

Tuesday Morning Sketches

Well I hope everyone likes it.

In honor of National Scrapbooking Month, you can get the yummy Dream Pop paper packet for only $10 when you spend $35 in May (valued at $19.95 retail)! 

This exclusive paper packet includes 12 cardstock sheets as well as 12 B&T Duos® papers that were specifically designed for this promotion only—you can’t get these sweet colors and patterns anywhere else! 

Start National Scrapbooking Month off right with a unique paper packet at a bargain price and get your creative juices flowing! 

Also, consider hosting this month: Hostesses receive one paper packet free with qualifying May Gathering sales totals of $400 or more. You can be an online hostess as well to qualify.

*Shipping/handling and tax apply. Not available for purchase at full retail. Offer valid May 1–31, 2013, while supplies last. Qualifying purchases must be current, retail-priced product.

Anchors Away

Well I decided I needed to do a sketch challenge. I found a blog that I loved the sketch. tuesday morning sketches. I saw the design. 

and fell in love with it. It is a really cool sketch and so I made a card with it. I cut the design out with my Cricut using the Close To my Heart Artiste Cricut cartridge.  I love this cartridge. 

Here is my card, I used the Tommy WOTG from Close To My Heart. I am in love with this paper pack, I cant wait to make more with it. I have so many ideas. I am doing a album for my son who is in the Navy and this paper is one of the packs I will be using.

Everything used on this card is from Close To My Heart. You can see more at my store.

Insomnia: yes I have it

I seem to always have a hard time going to bed. So many things going through my mind, so many ideas I want to do. So nice and quiet. I never seem to be able to get to bed at an early time. I just give up and finding something else to do,like surf the web while watching TV.  I should be doing something creative but never get that far. I also try to read some every night. My son got a Kindle HD Fire and I love it. I never thought I would love my Kindle, but I do. :) I have found so many free books, pretty soon I will not have enough time to read all the wonderful free books that I have found. I also love my Kindle because I can watch Downton Abbey. I didn't start watching it till recently so I need to catch up on the first two seasons. I really like the show and I love the era and style. So creative. Well I am going to go read for a little bit, listen to my Mediation by Andrew Johnson on my Kindle, another reason to love it. And the going to sleep. 
Hope everyone has a great weekend.

Diana

Give away on my Facebook site

Yes I am having a give away on my Facebook site, just need to follow the directions on the tab that says give away. just click on this link
click on this link :)

This is the stamp set I am giving away just for liking my site:

Late night Blogger Rose from my rose garden.

Well, we moved into our house almost two years ago. Time has gone by fast. I love my new home, and I am glad we bought this place. 
One thing that is so sweet is the roses we have in the rose garden. We had quite a few last year and they smelled so good. This year we have even more and they smell wonderful. I love seeing the roses, I can see them right outside my living room window. But I love going out there and taking pictures of them, lots of pictures. Trying to get good at taking pictures, that is whole different blog post for that.  

These are just few. I just love the colors and the smell. 

Not sure what else to do with them, I am learning more about how to take care of them. But I am really glad to have these beautiful roses.

CTMH Card for a friend

A friend of mine ask me to make her a card using this stamp because she wanted to give it to her husband. So I thought cool, I can do this. She liked the star paper, which I love and is retired CTMH paper. I was glad I had extra's. I always buy extras of what I love. I just wanted to share this cute card. 

I love working with paper and scrapbooking and making cards and home decor. I haven't been on here in a long time but plan to start blogging a lot more. I have cleaned up my scraproom and am ready to create!!

My site to order : Website
or
My Facebook site: Facebook

Diana

Cool Video

Well I saw a really cool video, of course from CTMH. They do a great job of explaining how to stamp. I have added more video's from CTMH on the right side of my blog. I really find these helpful and plan on adding more videos.
 I hope everyone likes this. I just can't wait to get back to making stuff. I want to make cards and scrapbook, I am hoping to start within a couple of weeks. 

Been absent

Hi everyone:

Well I haven't been able to log in and do any crafts. I broke two of my fingers. One of my fingers is not bending, I broke it at the joint, this isn't fun. The doctor told me to try typing some with fingers. Not going as well as I would like it to.
I am hoping to start working on some projects soon. I really miss crafting.
Diana

Dakota

I am in love with this new paper. Just what I need to use to make some great layouts and cards. I really love this because I can use it for males or females. I am hoping to work on some projects tonight so I can share with everyone. If you would like to see this paper, you can go to my website. Click here
The Workshop on the Go-Click here


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Check out August Special

Would you like to get this awesome bag? I have this bag and love it. You can get it free when you sign up to be a consultant this month. Check out my August special, click here There is more info there.

Meeting a Friend

 While I was in Dallas, I was so lucky to meet Terrie, we have been email friends for years but have never met in person. We had such a great time together, we visited the Dallas LDS Temple. We then had Dinner at LaMadeline's, I hope I spelled it correctly. I loved  the food there, I wish we had something like that here in Arizona. But the best part was meeting Terrie, wouldn't have matter if we had McDonalds, I was just so glad to meet her. We have so much to talk about that we could spend the whole week together and not run out of things to talk about. Kids, family, church, life, life experiences are many of the things we talked about and could relate to each other.
Just want to tell Terrie that I am so glad that we met and hope to meet again!! You will have to come to Arizona soon.

RETIRING COLORS from Close to My Heart

Just wanted to let everyone know the colors that are retiring, Of course there are a few that are my favorites, but we are going to have some new colors, and that will make me happy.

RETIRING COLORS from Close to My Heart

As of August 1, 2012:

·       Amethyst 

·       Baby Pink 

·       Brown Bag 

·       Dutch Blue 

·       Garden Green 

·       Garnet 

·       Grey Flannel 

·       Grey Wool

·       Heavenly Blue 

·       Holiday Red 

·       Key Lime 

·       Lilac Mist 

·       Moonstruck 

·       Pansy Purplea

·       Parchment 

·       Petal 

·       Spring Iris 

·       Sunflower 

·       Sunkiss yellow 

·       Sunny yellow 

·       Taffy 

·       Tulip

·       Vanilla Cream 

·       Vineyard Berry

New Cricut Artiste Cartridge

Wow I think I am most excited about this Cricut cartridge. I love the first cartridge The CTMH Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge, now we have a new one. Yeah!!! This one is called Cricut Artiste and it is so cool. I am so impressed with this Cricut Cartridge. There are over 700 images, the cartridge features themed projects, interactive cards, awards and more. It also comes with a separate, step by step assembly booklet. 

When you purchase the Cricut Artiste collection, you will get three exclusive stamp sets and three Dimensional Elements 12 by 9 sheets. This has a retail value of $125 and you can get it for just $99. 

Contact me for information: If you order this cart from me, I will waive the shipping charge. If you order it online, after August 1st, I can't waive the shipping fee. You can preorder it from me and I will order it on August 1, 2012 and shipped to your house.

Close To My Heart Convention-Dallas

Here is a picture of us at the convention. So much fun!!