Washi Wreath

I have fallen completely in love with washi tape!  It is such a fun SUPER fast way to craft.  By the end of July I am sure to have hooked you too!

For one of my July workshops we will make this wreath- you bring whatever washi tape/ shimmer trim you want (so it matches your decor) and I will supply the rest and show you how to do it!  It is super fun and the perfect project to do while chatting and eating chocolate :)

Cost: $8 OR FREE with $25 order in the month of July

Dates: (pick from any of the following) Friday July 25 @ 6:30pm, Saturday July 26 @ 10am, and Monday July 28 @ 10am

Bring: Washi tape/ shimmer trim (whatever ones you want on your wreath)

What To Order For July

What should you order this month?  

Well, first off- the catalog ends July 31 so be sure and get whatever paper pack you've been wanting before it's gone!  

Also, with the workshops in July you'll want to get some washi tape and/or shimmer trim.

Washi tape: (click on link to order)

And with this month's special you can get washi tape discounted!

Shimmer Trim:

Workshop: Quick Cards

Quick Cards Workshop:

These cards will show you how to use up all your scraps!  They are super easy and fast- you will be able to make a TON of cards using this technique!

The cost is: $6 for 3 cards OR FREE with an order of $25.

Dates for workshops: (any workshop on any of these dates)

Friday June 13th 6:30pm 

Saturday June 14th 10am

Tuesday June 17th 1pm

Free To Be Me workshop (part 2)

With the Free To Be Me workshop in June, not only will you be making 3 complete 2 page layouts as shown in my previous post, but we will also be making 3 cards!  

This workshop is FREE for those who order their paper pack from me, or $10 if you order from someone else.  

Bring your paper pack!

Dates: Friday June 13, 6:30pm

Saturday June 14, 10am

Tuesday June 17, 1pm

Choose from any of the dates listed above!

May Special

If you haven't heard about CTMH's special for the month here it is and you won't want to miss out on it!

Spend $50 and get the Free to be Me paper pack for only $5!!!  This is a bright and funky paper pack that you will love!  It comes with 2 vellum sheets, 6 embossed cardstock sheets, and 5 double sided patterned paper and best part is if you order it from me you get a FREE workshop where we will make all this:

This is a really great deal!  But it only lasts until May 31 so order your today!  Contact me for an order or order anytime online at www.melissamay.ctmh.com (cheaper shipping when you order online!)

June Workshop: Scrap Sign

Come make a fun sign with me!  We'll use scrapbook paper to jazz up these signs for you to hang or display around your house.  

Cost: $8 or FREE with $25 order

Bring: exacto knife and cutting mat, sharp pencil

Free To Be Me Workshop

The special this month is spend $50 and get the Free To Be Me paper pack for $5!  I always LOVE the May specials!  You're not going to want to miss this one!

Buy your paper pack from me and you will get a workshop FREE using the paper pack.  We will make 3 complete 2-page layouts and 3 cards.  Here are the layouts:

If you have a paper pack you ordered from someone else you can still come- it will only cost $10!  This uses up the whole paper pack so keep that in mind.

Baking Some Sweet Cards

I love to bake.  Cook, not so much.  But all those warm gooey, chocolaty sugar filled foods just call to me.  And my hips.  

This month's card workshop is going to be fun!  We are going to bake some yummy cards using some kitchen goods and we won't have to worry about calories :)

The workshop will be either Friday April 11th @ 6:30 pm or Thursday April 24th @ 6:30pm.  Cost is $6. RSVP to me!

Peace On Earth Card

Supplies Used:
Sparkle and Shine paper
Kraft cardstock
creme brulee ink pad
juniper ink pad
saddle ink pad
ruby mini-medley embellishments

The stamp set used for this is "Evergreen D1315" which is an oldie but a goodie.  The size is 3 1/2x6 ".  

Look for it in my workshop Sat. November 30th!

Word Art Christmas Card

Supplies Used:
September Stamp of the Month 2013: Poster Tidings
Sparkle and Shine paper
Sparkle and Shine washi tape
Ruby mini-medley embellishment pack
Kraft cardstock
Ruby ink pad
Juniper ink pad

This card is 4 1/4x 5 1/2 size.  Let me just say- I am LOVING the Sparkle and Shine washi tape!  It is so easy to use and adds a little more to your projects!  

This card is featured in my card workshop so sign up now!

HO HO HO Card

Supplies Used:
Sparkle and Shine Washi tape
Kraft Cardstock
White Daisy Cardstock
Red Shimmer Trim
Ruby Mini-Medley Embellishments
Santa's Greeting stamp
Ruby ink pad

If you like simple- this is the card for you!  The Santa's Greeting stamp set is only $2.95!  And the background paper is simply washi tape and shimmer trim.  The card is 4- 1/4 x 4- 1/4 which is perfect for putting on a present or in a stocking.

You can make this card at my workshop November 30th as part of a set!  Contact me for more details.

Christmas Tree Card

Supplies Used:
Kraft cardstock
White Daisy cardstock
Sparkle and Shine washi tape
Ruby mini-medley embellishments
clear sparkles
Saddle ink pad


The stamp sets I used are old ones- you can use any rectangular shape for the tree stump and any saying that fits at the bottom.  The stamp sets I used are "Evergreen D1315" and "Campin' Fever D1353" for any of you with older CTMH stamp sets.

I did cut the green washi tape in half for the top part of the tree since it is so thick.

This is part of my Christmas card workshop if you are interested!

Ornament Card

This is one of my favorite Christmas stamp sets!  The other one is this ONE.

This is really easy to make!  It is a 4 1/4 x 5 1/2 size card.

Supplies Used:
Holiday Cheer stamp set
Juniper ink pad
ruby ink pad
slate ink pad
Sparkle and Shin washi tape
Ruby mini-medley embellishment pack
Kraft cardstock
ruby cardstock
corner rounder

 Have fun!  This is also featured in my workshop Nov 30th. Contact me if you are interested.

Workshop Christmas Cards!

Do you like to make Christmas cards?  I do!  In fact, I am a little obsessed with Christmas cards.  I LOVE them!  I keep them.  For several years.  Homemade, store bought, photo cards, they all go into my Christmas box.  Yikes- maybe I shouldn't admit that.  Honestly I am not a hoarder.

Here are some Christmas cards using various stamps, sparkle and shin washi tape, and sparkle and shin paper.  So easy to make and fun!

This will be a workshop, Saturday Nov 30th 9:30am.  The cost is $15 and you get 6 cards and envelopes (various sizes), plus a Ruby embellishment pack (you'll have plenty leftover to play with).  You can also do 2 sets for $27.  Then you'll be done with your holiday cards and ready to put them in the mail!

Contact me if you are interested!

Family Joy Layout

Thanksgiving is coming upon us.  I don't know about you, but I spend so much time preparing food that I forget to take pictures!  But this year, oh yes this year, I will make sure and take some great pictures.  Why?  Because I already have my layout ready.  The hard part is done! 

You too can be prepared! This ain't your freezer crust- this is the real deal ;)

Come make this at my workshop, Friday November 8th 6:30 pm.  The cost is $8 for this bad boy.  Add-on: Huntington My-Stickase $5.50.

RSVP by November 4th!

Boo! Card

 

Happy Haunting!  This card is pieced together using the Cricut cartridges Artiste and Artbooking.  There weren't any cutesy ghosts so I made up my own.  Look later to see this card in one of my workshops!  The card is 5x7 and here is what I used:

Artbooking Cartridge

Artiste Cartridge

Sarita paper

Buttercup cardstock

Goldrush cardstock

Black cardstock

White cardstock

Slate cardstock

Blush ink pad

Olive marker

Autumn Terracotta marker

brown marker

K- so you kinda need the instructions for this bad boy.

All were cut with real dial size on

Ghost- flower p. 74 (artiste) 4"

Pumpkin- overlay p. 73 (artbooking) 2 3/4", pumpkin 4"

Night background- owl p. 76 (artiste) 5"

Moon, eyes, & nose- circle p. 48 (artiste) 2", 1/2", 1/4"

Boo- boo p.71 (artbooking) 3/4"