June's Kit Of The Month

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June's Card Class Cards!

This month my focus is on Summer Themed cards.  We're using the Splendor papers, Pizzazz chipboard die-cuts, designer brads, and NEW stamp sets from the 2010 CTMH Summer Idea Book!

If you are in the greater Seattle area and would like to attend, let me know!

New Pattern!

Look!  Here I am again!  Two days in a row... amazing.  ;)

I just completed a new pattern that I'm so excited about and proud of.  Introducing the Sushi Roll hat!  A friend asked if I could design one of these for her son, and an obsession was born.  After 4 different prototypes, I finally "perfected" the pattern as seen below.

These little hats are so cute!  We actually had Ruby wear hers to Blue C the last time we went to eat there, and the wait-staff loved it.  :)  I hope to sell lots of them at my upcoming summer markets!

This and all my other patterns are available in my Etsy shop.  Actual hats will be posted there soon.

Sometimes it takes a LOT of pictures before it get the "money shot".  Here are some of the outtakes.  :)

Ruby - eat the sushi, not the hat!

Greeting Farm Cards

I've been a busy crafter of late. Not only have June projects been in the works, along with some other CTMH projects for convention, but I've also had some knit-for-hire and scrapbook-for-hire jobs come up.

One sweet customer commissioned a set of 12 greeting cards using the stamp with Anya holding an umbrella from The Greeting Farm. I also used the Cosmo Cricket Early Bird papers, and CTMH stamps and embellishments. I was so pleased with how these came out that I think I might need a set for me!

sigh...

i'm alive - just very busy!

have so much to share though... thanks for sticking with me!!!

Debut of Montmartre Fingerless Gloves!

My latest creation is now available!  I can't contain my excitement!  YEEEEEEEA!

You can find the pattern in both my etsy and ravelry shops, so please check it out!  (I think you have to be a ravelry member to view any content on their website).  I will try to put the finished knitted gloves in my etsy store soon, but I'm currently knitting frantically for summer markets, so special orders will likely take me 3-4 weeks to complete.  Thanks for understanding!  I hope you enjoy!

I'm Back!

We are officially moved in to our new house and it feels amazing!  I've held 2 classes, a mother's day dinner, a scrap night, and a knitting night since we moved in less than 2 weeks ago - and let me tell you - there is nothing like company coming to get those boxes unpacked QUICK!

I'll be posting photos of our house - especially the scrapbook room soon.  I feel like there are a gazillion deadlines coming due all in the next two weeks, so my blogging likely won't be back to a daily ritual for a while, but I do have a few fun things to share.

First, here is a special sneak peek at my latest knitting design!  I'm *SO* pleased with how this design came out, and am just ITCHING to get the pattern finished and posted to my etsy store.  Literally, I'm jumping up and down in my seat right now in excitement and anticipation.  :)

Alrighty, I have to run!  But check back soon for more fun stuff!  I'm literally overflowing with ideas, photos, and projects to share.  I keep praying for 36 hours days!

Studio J Preview Party this Wednesday!

FREE Studio J Preview Party WEDNESDAY at 7 pm Ignore the typo on my newsletter.  The Studio J preview party is this Wednesday, May 12th at 7 pm and you don't want to miss it!  Would you believe that I created the layout above using Studio J in just 30 minutes?  Think of how many memories you could scrapbook if your layouts were created this quickly, beautifully, and easily! If you've had a chance to play with Studio J, and you have questions - this is the event for you!  If you haven't played with it yet, but want to know what Studio J is, how it can benefit your scrapbooking habit, and all the ins and outs of the program, then you NEED to come! I'll be answering all your questions, showing you tips and tricks for making the Studio J software work for you, and even complete a layout right before your eyes in JUMBO SIZE on my wall using my new projector! ***Bring your laptops with 7-10 photos of the same event (saved to a folder) and you can create a layout too!  We have free wireless internet!*** Additionally - everyone who attends will get a GREAT bonus for this month's album contest!  You really don't want to miss out!  RSVP today (nonapearl@myctmh.com or 206-226-5164) - you can even bring a friend! P.S.  Can't make it to the party?  Remember, you can call or email me ANY time if you have questions about Studio J or your other paper crafting project! P.P.S  Don't forget this month's contest to WIN A FREE 12X12 LINEN SCRAPBOOK!  Receive an entry to win for every Studio J layout you create through May only.  Visit my website to try it for yourself!  www.nonapearl.myctmh.com