Studio J Special

I am so psyched about this Studio J promotion from CTMH.  In the month of February, get your two-page Studio J layouts for $5 each.  That's almost $2 off the regular price!

February is sure to be a month of digital delights because you can purchase any Studio J^® layout for only $5—that’s a savings of $1.95 per layout! This is a great opportunity to try Studio J for the first time. Create adorable baby layouts with the Wishes and Fishes kit (shown), or use the new Express Collections with collections of 10 ready-made layouts plus a front and back cover that are easy to use and professionally designed. Preserve your memories at a low price for a truly digital delight!

 

*Shipping/handling applies. Studio J credits must be redeemed before this promotion can be applied. Offer valid February 1–28, 2013.

February SOTM Blog Hop - Home Sweet Home

Welcome to the first blog hop of CTMH's Spring/Summer 2013 Idea Book!  I can't wait to show you all of the new artwork I've been working on with these gorgeous papers, stamps and embellies.  Don't have an Idea Book yet?  Leave me a comment below and I'll be happy to send you one, just for the cost of shipping.

Thanks for visiting from my dear friend, Scrapi Traci's blog.  She always comes up with the cutest artwork; I can't tell you how many things I've "scraplifted" from her!

Home Sweet Home is the featured Stamp of the Month for February.  It's a set of four stamps that stamp so clear and crisp, you'll just love them.

I've been doing a lot of thinking of this concept of home, and really got to thinking about how grateful I am to call the good 'ole USA my home.  I decided to take an "old" layout...a Studio J layout (more on that below) and add the "Home Sweet Home" sentiment to my layout.  What do you think?

I've been looking for an excuse to cover an "oopsie" on this Studio J layout.  I had added a button, then removed it, but forgot to remove the stitching on it!  So, I layered some Outdoor Denim, Cranberry and Champagne Cardstock and stamped Home Sweet Home in Outdoor Denim.  Then, I used my Piercing Tool Kit and my CTMH Ruler with guide holes for perfect stitching to add a little Natural Hemp to the paper.  I feel like it tied it in so nicely with the stitches in my Studio J layout.  

Speaking of Studio J...did you know that layouts are just $5 this month!?  What a steal!  Head over here to try Studio J out for yourself for free.  If you need a little direction, leave me a comment below and I'll send you a two-page tutorial to get you started on Studio J today!

Thanks to all of our brave men and women who dedicate their blood, sweat and tears to protect my family's freedom.  You are the reason I can call the USA my Home Sweet Home!

Now, it's time to hop on over to Kami Welter's blog to see how she's used this great stamp set!

Save with Studio J

Are you in photo overload?  Do you need to RESCUE your pictures?  Then you, my friend, need Studio J!  Studio J is Close To My Heart's answer to digital scrapbooking.  And, not only did they answer they got an A+ on this one! 

This month ONLY, they're giving you a free layout when you buy 9!  Or, you'll get two free layouts when you buy 18, three when you buy 27, you get it.

I love Studio J to catch up on my scrapbooking.  Life is busy, and I will NEVER give up my traditional scrapbooking, but sometimes I just need to get pages done quickly.  And, my Studio J pages are beautiful!

Try it out yourself for free today.  Visit my website to play with Studio J.  I also offer free one-on-one tutorials on making the most out of your Studio J experience.  You're going to love it!

Studio J Gets a Makeover!

Okay, so it's like Gisele Bundchen getting a makeover...taking something already hot and just perking it up a bit.  But, CTMH is throwing in the perks when it comes to Studio J.

NO MORE MEMBERSHIPS!  That's right, there are no more Studio J memberships.  And, the best news is that the layout price is going from $12.50 to $6.95!!!  You'll get:

• Access to all kits and patterns
• Free layout JPG files with purchase of printed layouts
• Ability to purchase standalone JPG files for just $2.95 each

Another one of my favorite changes is that CTMH has added a line of Express Collections.  There are six themed Express Collections that include 10 unique two-page layouts, plus a front and back page, all already designed with embellishments, gorgeous My Stickease, clusters and unique color combinations.  All you do is drop in your photos, add your journaling and you can create a custom album in minutes!

Okay, so take a look at this Studio J layout I did prior to Close To My Heart's Convention in Dallas a few weeks ago.  Guess how long this layout took me?

It took me HOURS.  HOURS!  See that scallop beneath the ribbon, I had to add all of that.  See all of those circles around the date, the stitching, the clustered My Stickease, the title with different fonts and colors?  I did it all. 

BUT, now this layout is part of the Little Man Express Collection!  Just drag and drop your photos, add your journaling and Voila!

The six Express Collections are: All About Me, Little Man, Little Miss, School Days, Travels and Year in Review.

I'm holding a Studio J intro class this fall.  Let me know if I can add you to my list to send information for this event!  In the meantime, visit my Studio J site and start playing with it yourself!

Love me some Studio J!

I created this Easter layout from CTMH's Lucy paper pack, using Studio J digital scrapbooking.  I always love CTMH paper, but Lucy was a little feminine for most of my photos.  Having two boys, I rarely get to use my favorite color, pink, in my layouts.  That's what I love about Studio J though.  You can change the color of any of their patterned or cardstock paper.  And, using Studio J is as simple as click and drag.

Talk with me today about how you can "catch up" on your scrapbooking with Studio J!  Or, go to my website and play with it for FREE: http://michellejonesva.ctmh.com/CTMH/Content.aspx?id=%2fen%2fsitecore%2fcontent%2fOBA%2fProducts%2fStudio_J.aspx

Studio J

I've spent the last couple of nights creating Studio J layouts.  CTMH is having a fabulous promo for it's Studio J members...purchase 9 layouts and get one free!  I couldn't pass it up!  But, after I finished my 10 layouts, I was so hooked on it I made another 10.  So, I placed my order today for my 20 layouts...yes, that's 40 scrapbook pages. 

Here's one of my favorites:

Want to know how you can create 20 layouts in 10 hours?  Give me a call to schedule a one-on-one session and I can show you how easy it is to create gorgeous layouts in no time!