Smooch Technique

As you all know I've begun to teach Scrapbooking and Card Making classes at Michael's. In February, we are going to have fun and creative classes. I've begun to use the Smooch product. I just love to tell everyone that I get paid to Smooch! Here's a card I made using the Smooch product and CTMH's Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge.

Don't know what Smooch is? It's an ink spray that also adds glitter to paper, wood, fabric, and chipboard. It's really cool and yes, messy! But we don't mind that, right? After all we ink, distress, paint, and emboss our projects.

To create this card:

1. Cut tags at 2 inches on white card stock using the Art Philosophy
2. Spray orange and purple Smooch on tag
3. Cut flower at 2 inches with the Art Philosophy cartridge using white cardstock
4. Sprayed purple Smooch heavily one one side and lightly on the side
5. Used Martha Stewart's Punch Around the Page punch to create the lace paper design
6. Used solid purple card stock to create a strip at the top and the bottom edges
7. Orange fringed ribbon to add the extra touch.
8. Use CTMH stamp to create a personalized message on tag and inside of the card

Does this card design look familiar? It should! A very similar design is on the cover of the CTMH Original's card making book. Just a reminder we can modify templates for any season or occasion.

Happy Valentine's Day Card

Happy New Year!

I've got Valentine's Day on my mind. With the need to craft I created this cute greeting card for Valentine's Day created using Close to My Heart's Art Philosophy's Cricut Cartridge. I know you can make yours too! Follow my link and purchase your cartridge. I am always posting new projects that you can create using this cartridge.

I've begun to teach Paper Ed classes at Micheal's King of Prussia Store. I'm hoping you can join me to learn all my tricks! For my calendar of classes feel free to check my website at www.amescrafts.com/calendar

December's Workshop

Hi everyone!

I wanted to give you a sneak peak of the few projects that will be created at my next paper craft to be held on Sunday, December 4th from 1-5:30 PM. Cost of materials is just $10! We  will make gift bags, boxes, ornaments, greeting cards, and gift tags. Participants will learn how to heat emboss, how to use liquid applique, and make great holiday gifts. There will be a door prize, food, fellowship, and fun! Contact me today to reserve your spot, space is limited.

   

Let's meet up!

Want to meet me in person, stop by my table at one of the many craft fairs I'm attending this holiday season. Just mention that you saw me online and receive 10% OFF your order. Attached to this post is my calendar, I can't wait to meet you:)

If you live in the Philadelphia/Montgomery Township area and would like to attend a workshop feel free to contact me for registration. Our next workshop is December 4th in the King of Prussia area.