Jaime, Allie and Kam -- In Digital Form!!

I posted a few months ago, here, about my new-found excitement with Digital Scrapbooking through Close To My Heart's Studio J and now have several more layouts to share!!  The following layouts, along with the layouts from that previous post, went in one of our gorgeous 12 x 12 Albums as a gift to my son Jaime and his wife Allie!  They loved it and I can hardly wait to get some more layouts completed!

Remember, you can click on each image to view larger picture!  This is my precious and beautiful grandson, Kameron.

 

You can make layouts just like these in minutes!!

Studio J is fun, affordable and fast!  There’s no software needed. 

To set up your FREE Studio J Account:

1.  Go to www.jenniferlee.ctmh.com

2.  Click on Studio J Online Scrapbooking, under ‘Products’ on the menu

3.  Click Create Account.  (for my customers that have shopped on my website, you    already have an account and will use that sign in information.)

4.  You’ll then be directed to Studio J.

5.  Watch the Basics of Studio J Video.

6.  Then after you’ve signed up through my site, you can use that same log-in information at www.studioj.com for your future digital scrapbooking!

**Once you decide to purchase your membership, you can go back to my website, http://jenniferlee.ctmh.com and click on Shop Online – Studio J Items.

Now there are only 5 steps to fantabulous layouts!! 

1 – Upload your photos

2 – Select the paper kit

3 – Select the pattern

4 – Personalize your pages

5 – Purchase

That’s all there is to it!  Your digital layouts will then be delivered right to your door.  There’s no need for an expensive printer – your layouts are processed, not printed, with 100 year archival quality.  Your layouts fit right into an album along with your classic layouts.  You can work on several projects at a time.  It’s addictive!!  And remember, I’m a loyal fan of classic scrapbooking with actual paper, cardstock, inks and embellishments and adhesive!

Please contact me if you have any questions!

Happy Scrappin’!

Jenn

My very first Studio J layouts!! I’ve been bitten!!

Click on either image to enlarge!

 Yes, I’ve been bitten by the digital scrapbooking bug – with Close To My Heart’s Studio J!!  I actually never thought I would ‘get into it’ because I truly love ‘classic’ scrapbooking with the all the actual inking, cutting, distressing and dimensional elements!!  BUT I’ve been inspired by my sweet friend and sister CTMH consultant, Pamela O’Conner, and once I got started, I couldn’t stop!!

My first 2 layouts are of my son Jaime and his wife Allie with their little addition, Kameron, who was born in December 2007.  I don’t know that I’ve ever witnessed a more proud and ecstatic new daddy!!    Kameron stole his parents’ hearts that day!  I had so many pictures to choose from but these were some of my favorites.  My absolute favorite is the snapshot on the bottom right of layout #2 where Kameron was in the newborn nursery with Jaime at his side – it looked just like Kam had stretched his little neck to look back at his daddy!!  Definitely a Kodak moment!!

The picture of Allie with her face touching Kameron’s is so tender to me.  You can sense the great love that she has for this precious gift from God they were so blessed with!

Off to create some more Studio J Digital Scrapbook pages!  Join me in this fun journey – you can try it for free or become a Studio J Member and receive great discounts and free shipping of your printed layouts!! 


** A Studio J Membership gets you the best value for your money **
You’ll save an amazing 50% off the retail price be becoming a member.  Only members receive free JPG files of their layouts with each purchased custom-printed layout and also have the option to purchase JPG files separately.  JPG files come in both high resolution and thumbnail sizes to print, share, or archive.  Membership comes with other perks such as exclusive patterns, kits, and free Memory Protectors.  On top of all that, members also get free shipping on one order per month that has a total of 4 – 20 layouts!


Membership Options
12-Month Membership – $99.00
3-Month Membership – $30.00
then
Per two-page, custom-printed layout - $6.50
Per JPG file – $3.00
or you might like to try -
A 5-pack – this includes 5 two-page, custom printed layouts, 5 Memory Protectors, and free shipping.  Ideal for gift giving, or as an affordable way to try Studio J for the first time.
5-Pack  - $55.00

Give Studio J a try today!! 

Slip-Sliding Fun!!

This was a fun afternoon back in June in my back yard!! Jessica slipped off for a few minutes that morning while the kids and I were eating brunch and returned with a few new toys!!  Of course the slippy slide was an instant hit!!  I parked my lawn chair at the end and captured their sweet faces as they slipped, slid, and played around under the water sprinkles.  Little Miss Madalyn sat at the top of the slide and watched Nicholas and Cooper for a little while before deciding to join them but once she did, she didn't want to come off of it!


As I've stated before, I'm a little creatively challenged so when I got ready to scrapbook these photos, I immediately grabbed one of my Close To My Heart "How-To" program books to get me started!  These books are loaded with original layout designs complete with cutting diagrams and samples!  They are awesome.  I got my inspiration there then branched off and added my own touches like the little Window Charms!  I had a few more photos than the sample showed but that's okay because I was able to incorporate all of them anyway!  


You can purchase any one of our terrific How-To program guides over on my CTMH web site!!  You won't be disappointed ~ You'll love every last one of the 100  12" x 12" scrapbook pages that are featured in the newly updated Reflections TM program.  Each layout pattern comes with a blueprint, detailed assembly instructions, companion layout guides, photo options and creative techniques that are sure to make your memories come to life!  


OR. . . . . . .


You can create your own 12" x 12" designer layouts with Jeanette Lynton's second volume of incredible scrapbooking patterns.  Imagine TM is packed with 50 all new, two-page patterns, complete cutting diagrams and assembly instructions, plus inspiring techniques.  This book is every scrapbooker's best friend!  

Jenn

My Winning 2-page Scrapbook Layout!!

Two weeks ago, I was blessed to attend my second Scrappin’ Retreat (Scrappin’ Summer Camp) in North Mississippi, hosted by a terrific little lady, Terry Dunlap and her gracious husband, Glenn!!  Although I was coughing basically with every breath and my feet and ankles had swollen larger than they ever have, I had a wonderfully crafty and relaxing time!  We had mega time to get creative and work on projects that some of us otherwise don’t get the chance to do.  So from Friday morning at 9 am thru Sunday at 2 pm the Scrap Zone was open!!   It was great seeing our new scrappin’ friends again – some from Arkansas, Tennessee, and Mississippi!!  I can hardly wait for the next Scrappin’ Retreat in October!  And since we have a Brand New Close To My Heart Idea Book/Catalog, I’ll have plenty of new projects to work on!!

One of the fun things we do at the Scrappin’ Retreat is have contests for best 1-page scrapbook page, 2-page layout, homemade card and altered items.  I decided to enter the 2-page layout category and submitted the above layout and I WON!!!  I couldn’t believe it!!  I thought my pages were great because the Cherry-O workshop kit has become a favorite of mine and of course, my sweet baby granddaughter, Madalyn Claire, is just absolutely precious!  But I sure didn’t think I would win – you see, there were very talented crafters in my midst!!  (Remember, you can click on the images to get a better view!)

Then as soon as I had my picture taken with my winning layout and our Retreat hostess, Terry, and went to sit back down, I was called right back up because I had also won first place in the homemade card category!!!  I was inspired by a beautiful Christmas card we made at Convention last month using the new Clear Cards and came up with this !!  I have gotten so many compliments on it and have been commissioned to make a few sets for a couple people who absolutely hate crafting (hard for me to imagine!!  It’s my therapy!!)  I used papers from the new Workshop Kit, Mistletoe, which are quickly becoming my most favorite Christmas papers!!  And the little ornament is from a new Christmas My Acrylix stamp set debuting September 1st!!

Until Later!

Jenn

How about a Peek into our New Spring 2010 Catalog??

Introducing Topstitch!!

This will be our January 'Kit of the Month' that we'll create a couple of layouts from as well as a few cards. Then we'll have enough supplies left over for other craft projects you can create at home after the workshop.

As with all of our Workshop Kits, you have two purchase options, Basic and Best, based on your preference, personal style, and budget.

The Basic Kit includes the Topstitch Level 2 Paper Packet, My Acrylix Stamp Set 'Love is in the Air', Mini-Medley Accents Colonial White Collection and the Workshop Guide that provides pictures, cutting diagrams and measurements! You pay only $29.95 plus shipping and tax!

The Best Option is the Basic Kit + Accessories and your cost is $39.40 plus shipping and tax!

The added accessories are our Dimensional Elements Hearts, Clear Sparkles, and Embroidery Floss Neutral Assortment. You'll have 4 beautiful 12 x 12 layouts, several gorgeous hand-made cards plus supplies left over for another project!

I'm so looking forward to this workshop! The pages and cards are beautiful and I already have my pictures selected for these layouts.

Jenn

It's a Guy Thing Layout - 9x9

Look at these sweet boys!! They had a play-date at our favorite park, Clarkco State Park, and I just had to use the pictures in a layout for my 'GRANDchildren' album. It's a 9x9 album so I used 2 patterns from Reflections Scrapbook Program and reduced the measurements to accomodate. These are the only 2 pages I got done today but I'm planning to use several more photos of their fun that day to another layout this week.

Supplies used:

from Reflections Scrapbook Program book:

Sidebar - Quartet (used the 3rd alternate layout) for the left side

Title Topper - Photos (used the master layout) for the right side

It's a Guy Thing Paper Pack

Headline Alphabet Large

Field Trip Alphabet

Barn Red Ink Pad

Cocoa Ink Pad

Cocoa Grosgrain Ribbon

Photo Hangers

Foam Texture Tool

My Legacy Writer Pen (.08)

There are several more fun pics of their activities that day and I plan to add a couple more pages to incorporate them in.

I'm actually off work tomorrow and am taking 2 vacation days this week (have to use them or lose them since my anniversary date is coming up and I still have 4 days left!) and I plan to scrap, scrap, scrap!!! I'm so excited!

Jenn