Saturday, April 28, 2012

CTMH Monthly Promotion - Dotty for You



I’m absolutely crazy about the fabulous artwork you can create with the Dotty for You paper packet during National Scrapbooking Month! Each promotional paper packet includes an insert with a picture of the artwork, a recipe, and a unique technique to inspire you.

Check out these extra technique ideas, not included on the paper packet insert but using the same artwork….

Be sure to scroll to the bottom of this article for two new projects and tips not included on artwork insert.

 

Sisterly Love Page



Polaroid Snapshot Technique

Create a Polaroid snapshot look by first cutting out a rounded-corner rectangle the size of your focal point. Then, cut a larger rectangle around the negative space, creating the look of a Polaroid. For example, if your subject is 3" × 2", cut a rounded 3" rectangle using the Cricut® machine then discard the rectangle and keep the negative space, cutting that piece at 4" × 2½". Add journaling to the empty white space at the bottom and attach it to the layout at an angle using 3-D foam tape. You’ll now be able to create the Polaroid look for any kind of picture without needing a Polaroid camera!


Kiss Page



Pin Flags Technique

Make a darling accent from your paper scraps by trimming a complementary banner and wrapping it around a pin from the Bling assortment (Z1466) to form a small pin flag.


Surf Page



Stitch a Frame

Use dark thread and stitch around your layout’s focal elements to ground your page.


Sweet Life Page



Making Embellishments Stand Out

Add a bit of white, solid space behind decorative elements, such as this baker’s twine bow, to help them stand out on busy B&T Duos® papers, like this chevron pattern.


R Card



Helping Adjacent Patterns Pop

To help two adjacent patterns stand out individually, separate them with a solid color in between.


Simple Pleasures Card



Creating a Bohemian Look

Combine several paper patterns and colors to create a trendy bohemian chic look.


Jen Box



Creating Visual Transitions

Carry the neutral foundation color, in this case Grey Wool, onto the other elements of your art piece to help the eye easily transition between elements, like the colorful chevron box top and the sides of the box.


BONUS ART:

Good Luck Card



Neutral Inks for a Clean Look

To create a card with a clean, crisp look, use the dominant neutral color to stamp your sentiment.

Yo-yo Accent

Create a trendy yo-yo element by accordion-folding a long strip of cardstock every 1/4", adhering the two ends together to make a circle, stitching the center with thread all the way around, and pulling the ends of the thread taut to create a yo-yo. Secure the center with a button to keep your yo-yo flat.


Kylie Banner



Paper Ribbons

Create your own ribbon from your favorite B&T paper. Cut a strip of paper a little less than three times the length you want your ribbon to be. Mark or score your strip in segments as follows: 1/2", 1", 1/2", 1", 1/2", etc. Starting at a 1/2" scored end, make two folds going away from you, then two folds coming toward you, then repeat until your ribbon is complete.

Ribbon Accents

Thread a long ribbon through the banner holes and then add some flair by tying small bows or knots to the ribbon in between each pennant using baker’s twine or Waxy Flax.

With all of the techniques featured in these beautiful art pieces, and the extras you can try from the three Techniques Training Academy courses, we know you and your customers will enjoy participating in a Dotty for You crafting session in celebration of one of our favorite months of the year—National Scrapbooking Month in May!

 

Saturday, April 21, 2012

Dotty For You!

More artwork! I got the idea from the art insert in the Dotty for You paper packet.

 Have you ordered yours yet?

There are three ways you can get this great paper pack!
1. Place a qualifying order of $35 or more (April 17th -May 31st) with me or on
my website and add the "Dotty For You" paper pack to your order for only $5.00.
2. Host a Gathering or Workshop (in home or online) with a sales total of $400 or more (before shipping and tax) and receive the "Dotty For You" paper packet for FREE along with your other Hostess Rewards!

3. Join my team as a new consultant between April 1st and May 31st and receive a "Dotty For You" paper pack for FREE with your Consultant Kit.

Friday, April 20, 2012

Dotty For You!

More art work featuring Hope’s new puppy Sophie! This layout was taken from the art insert in the Dotty For You paper packet.  I cut the title, the stars and the hidden journaling tag on the Cricut with the AP cartridge.  Cork letters finish off the title.


There are three ways you can get this great paper pack!
1. Place a qualifying order of $35 or more (April 17th -May 31st) with me or on
my website and add the "Dotty For You" paper pack to your order for only $5.00.
2. Host a Gathering or Workshop (in home or online) with a sales total of $400 or more (before shipping and tax) and receive the "Dotty For You" paper packet for FREE along with your other Hostess Rewards!

3. Join my team as a new consultant between April 1st and May 31st and receive a "Dotty For You" paper pack for FREE with your Consultant Kit.

Dotty For You!

This page features my nephew Kerns surfing in Cabo on Spring break.  The inspiration was taken directly from the art insert on the back of the Dotty paper packet. I cut the title on the Cricut with the AP cartridge and did some faux stitching using our ruler and a fine tip marker.

There are three ways you can get this great paper pack!
1. Place a qualifying order of $35 or more (April 17th -May 31st) with me or on
my website and add the "Dotty For You" paper pack to your order for only $5.00.
2. Host a Gathering or Workshop (in home or online) with a sales total of $400 or more (before shipping and tax) and receive the "Dotty For You" paper packet for FREE along with your other Hostess Rewards!

3. Join my team as a new consultant between April 1st and May 31st and receive a "Dotty For You" paper pack for FREE with your Consultant Kit.

Thursday, April 19, 2012

Dotty For You!

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Here is another piece of art work taken directly from the video about the Dotty For You promotion.  It is an 8 x 3.5 in card. 
 
There are three ways you can get this great paper pack!
1. Place a qualifying order of $35 or more (April 17th -May 31st) with me or on
my website and add the "Dotty For You" paper pack to your order for only $5.00.
2. Host a Gathering or Workshop (in home or online) with a sales total of $400 or more (before shipping and tax) and receive the "Dotty For You" paper packet for FREE along with your other Hostess Rewards!
3. Join my team as a new consultant between April 1st and May 31st and receive a "Dotty For You" paper pack for FREE with your Consultant Kit.

Tuesday, April 17, 2012

Dotty For You

Please see what Christine has to say about the new Dotty for You Campaing to celebrate National Scrapbooking Month. 


There are three ways you can get this great paper pack!
1. Place a qualifying order of $35 or more (April 17th -May 31st) with me or on my website and add the "Dotty For You" paper pack to your order for only $5.00.
2. Host a Gathering or Workshop (in home or online) with a sales total of $400 or more (before shipping and tax) and receive the "Dotty For You" paper packet for FREE along with your other Hostess Rewards!
3. Join my team as a new consultant between April 1st and May 31st and receive a "Dotty For You" paper pack for FREE with your Consultant Kit.

Sunday, April 15, 2012

Pemberly Pennant

A personalized hostess gift for an upcoming show I have. If you host a Close to my Heart show I'll make one for you too! Thanks to fellow consultant Brenda Rose for inspiration.