Tomorrow is National Scrapbook Day!

In honor of this I thought it would be great to do a Blog Hop tomorrow!  It'll start here and I'll list whose next in a random choice. I'll post a major list with everyone who wants to participate. Email me at  Thescrapoholic@gmail.com   subject: Blog Hop    send me your blogs address and your first name.

Cricut Robotz! 3-D ones in B&W

Ok i had to share the ones i made yesterday for my tutorial I'm working on! They are just as stinkin cute in B&W as in color! My house is being invaded by these lil robotz!As my husband walked in the house and he saw all these lil Robots on the end table all he could do was just shake his head.  He did ask how many more will be there tommorrow? I said "there my new little friends, so who knows!" :) Anyways, my kids are dying to make some and i told them they have to wait til I'm done w/the tutorial so I can have them test drive them!  They are NOT pressuring me at all! ;)

So without any further ado here are my newest Friends:
 
Robot 46

Robot 47

Robot 48

Robot 49

Robot 50

I promise I won't keep boring you with the same old Robotz.  Once this tutorial is done I will make ALL the other Robotz too!  I'll work on some other things in between too don't want an overload and meltdown!

Robotz from Cricut! # 46- 50

I played with these yesterday! they can be a pin to figure out. I'm hoping to get a tutorial written today on how to put them together.  I cut mine at 7.5"  pretty manageable size! anyways, just wanted to share!

Group Photo

Robot 46


Robot 47


Robot 48


Robot 49


Robot 50

Collection of Flowers MTC! file

Another MTC! file, great designs can be resized. Collection of Flowers. 

Collection Flower 1

Collection Flowers 2

Studio J! Live Today!

I know many are hands on scrapbooking. But have you ever wanted to try digital?  Overwelmed by all the choices? TOO much to download? The commitment?  Its all scary, but NO MORE!  Try Studio J by CTMH!
Its always free to play, no downloads, user friendly. The only time you pay is when you buy your layouts!

TRY STUDIO J NOW!

There is preset layouts. you choose the pictures from your computer, external hard drive, disks or flash sticks wherever you have them stored! Uploading is easy. Just drag and drop. It crops the pics into the spaces!

1. Upload photos
2. Select Kit
3. Choose Pattern
4. Personalize
5. Buy or Save to purchase later (up to 90 days for free)

Just sign up for a new account HERE or the link above theres a spot too! and then your off playing, expeirmenting and having fun! If you've purchased from my site before just use your sign in that you already created! 

Tommorrow is the BIG day!

Studio J ! Digital Scrapbooking!

Reminder that CTMH (close to my heart) is releasing a new Digital scrapbooking program (Studio J) TOMORROW! Tuesday April 27, 2010.  You will be able to access it thru MY WEBSITE HERE .  You will need to create an account so maybe today you can do that and it will be easier tomorrow to get to Studio J!

There is nothing to download to your computer and its very user friendly. You can try out  

StudioJ for FREE!

Studio J is unlike any scrapbooking program out there.  

• NO subscription fee
• NO software to buy or download
• NO kits to buy
• Exclusive color palette, and themed designs 
• Free back up of layouts created for 90 days, a year if you purchase just one layout.

You can create in Design Studio to your heart’s content for FREE! Yes, its truly FREE! NO Purchase necessary, NO downloads!  In just a few quick steps, you can get those photos  into beautiful scrapbooks for your family and friends to enjoy.

StudioJ software is extremely intuitive and easy to use. The program walks you through five steps that include:

• Upload your digital photos online
• Choose a CTMH themed kit
• Select a CTMH layout pattern
• Add photos, embellishments, titles, and journaling
• Purchase custom-printed digital layouts ready to add to a traditional 12×12 scrapbook album

 With this launch, CTMH offering you a special introductory promotion.You are not charged a thing until you order your custom 12×12 layout prints. The price per printed two-page layout is $12.95 US . We also offer some fantastic rewards for larger orders:
 

• For 5–9 layout purchases: You’ll receive a pack of 5 Memory Protectors FREE
• For 10–20 layout purchases: You’ll receive FREE shipping PLUS a FREE pack of 5 Memory Protectors for every 5 layouts in your single order!

Want more info check out STUDIO J

Corners, Tags & More MTC! file

This is a great collection of corners, tags and designs!  I like to try to get "collections" of similar things and make them smaller but have them in one file. I find it easier to find what i need at the time and saves me alot of time looking thru hundreds if not thousands of files to find what i need. I open that particular "collection" and find the "item" i want then copy and paste into a new "page" on MTC! and resize if necessary, then cut what i need. So you will see more "collections" posted.

Tags, Corners, and More

as always feel free to Donate, but is not a requirement. I leave it up to you. but would love to see your creations too! Thanks

3 More Border MTC files

Borders 3 more

Feel free to

CFS Cards!

I have been part of a group on the Cricut MB for 3 yrs now! Can't believe its been that long! We send cards to soldiers overseas for them to be able to send home to family and friends.  It gives me great joy to do this for them and their families.  I use to be a shipper but due to my unfortunate circumstances I financially was having a difficult time. But i can never give up making these cards!  Anyways, a gal that is a SU! Demo (her site) sent me some punched out Birds and branches(2 Step Bird Punch 117191) to see what i could come up with for the Fathers day theme or masculine cards for inspiration.  So this is what I came up with

If intrested in signing up to join our group (doesn't require a cricut) you can either email me or Sign up Here

Scrapaholic's Layout sketches # 9 - 11

 

Card Sketches by The Scrapoholic # 7 - 9

Robotz

So my awesome sister came over the other day with ROBOTZ cart in hand! OMG! totally made my day! here are my first 2 cuts that i did yesterday and hoping to play more today!

Studio J ! Digital Scrapbooking!

CTMH (close to my heart) is releasing a new Digital scrapbooking program (Studio J) this upcoming Tuesday April 27, 2010.  You will be able to access it thru MY WEBSITE HERE .  

There is nothing to download to your computer and its very user friendly. You can try out StudioJ for FREE!

Studio J is unlike any scrapbooking program out there.  

• NO subscription fee
• NO software to buy or download
• NO kits to buy
• Exclusive color palette, and themed designs 
• Free back up of layouts created for 90 days, a year if you purchase just one layout.

You can create in Design Studio to your heart’s content for FREE! Yes, its truly FREE! NO Purchase necessary, NO downloads!  In just a few quick steps, you can get those photos  into beautiful scrapbooks for your family and friends to enjoy.

StudioJ software is extremely intuitive and easy to use. The program walks you through five steps that include:

• Upload your digital photos online
• Choose a CTMH themed kit
• Select a CTMH layout pattern
• Add photos, embellishments, titles, and journaling
• Purchase custom-printed digital layouts ready to add to a traditional 12×12 scrapbook album

 With this launch, CTMH offering you a special introductory promotion.You are not charged a thing until you order your custom 12×12 layout prints. The price per printed two-page layout is $12.95 US . We also offer some fantastic rewards for larger orders:
 

• For 5–9 layout purchases: You’ll receive a pack of 5 Memory Protectors FREE
• For 10–20 layout purchases: You’ll receive FREE shipping PLUS a FREE pack of 5 Memory Protectors for every 5 layouts in your single order!

Want more info check out STUDIO J

Treasury East! on Etsy

So there's this thing called "treasury" on etsy. I'm not very familar with it. But theres a new Treasury called "treasury East". I guess in other treasuries, theres a waiting list and expiration dates.  In Treasury East there isn't any of that and you can create as many as you like?!  Well I tried it! this is my First!
Just PaperCrafting Things Treasury

DO you have an etsy store? Do you want to be in my next Treasury? Let me know!

Recycle those Scrapbook Stack covers

You know how you buy those stacks of scrapbook paper? Like from DCWV for example they have the front cover that shows what the stack is and on the otherside its a nice glossy (usually sometimes mat) white. The back of the stack is usually a little thicker chipboard brown (sometimes one side will have the nice glossy white) I took the covers and backs from a few of the smaller "mat stacks" and some notebook paper from the kids notebooks that didn't get all used from school.  See I always pull out those pages before recycleing their notebooks from school.  I tirmmed them down to size and now i have some cute little notepads.  I used some scrapbook paper to cover the fronts of the "mat stacks"  added some embellishments, punched a hole with my cropodile, and added a jump ring and this is what I got:

Recycled Notebooks

I made a few lil notebooks, drawing pads and note pads from recycled chipboard and cardboard.

Took the "Cheeze It" box and made 3 books from it.

The bigger one i used construction paper inside for a doodle pad and punched holes and added jump rings for binding.  I covered the inside with scrapbook paper that matched.

Made a Long Note Pad  and did the same thing except used some color printer paper instead of construction paper.

Made a tiny note pad with left over yellow printer paper and added the jump ring.

A Tough Day

Today, is a very difficult day for me because my life was forever changed in a way I never imagined. two years ago.   I’ve lost more than just the full use of my right arm, I’ve lost a bit of myself.  I never thought at this age I’d be asking my kids to tie my shoes or zip my coat that was suppose to be when I was an old lady. It’s never been easy for me to ask for help and everyday I am forced to ask help for mediocre things. I had my dream job for a mere few months before getting injured and life was going great. I’ve had a lot of struggles these past 2 years.   While the old saying time heals all wounds, is nice in theory but time doesn’t heal ALL wounds; time just makes it more tolerable. I’m trying so hard to help myself, but I can never go to work like I always had because of my arm, the pain, the fear, anxiety and medicine.  I’ve pitied, empathized, sulked and just out right felt sorry for myself long enough. I’m not looking for you to pity or feel sorry for me either, I know its probably coming across as a “Poor Me”, but I’m not.  I’ve been working really really hard these past few months to get something going. I am an Artist always have been and always will be. While I never will be able to pick up a pencil and doodle or draw or pick up a paint brush on a whim and paint ever again.  I CAN and I WILL always do some crafting!  Its not to my caliber of artistic ability I had 2 years ago but I’m getting better.  I’ve started a Blog, Became a CTMH Conultant (Scrapbooking’s Amway) Etsy Store, Facebook Fan Page and even a Twitter!  I’m asking for your help.
How do you hear about the next Starbuck’s or Target or any new store opening?  Usually, from friends and family, basically through word of mouth.  Well, that’s all I’m asking for is word of mouth.  Tell friends and Family about my sites. Its not all Scrapbooking and Stamping, though my Blog and Facebook Fan Page is and CTMH website too, but My Etsy Store is full of gifts, greeting cards and more! I’m trying to make today a more pleasant memorable day, while I will never forget April 21, 2008 because of the physical reminder everyday I can associate it with April 21, 2010 which was a much better day (at least I’m hopeful). 

These are my links:

Etsy Store (incase your not familiar, its similar to EBay but for crafters only)

http://etsy.com/shop/thescrapoholic

Facebook Fan Page

http://facebook.com/thescrapoholic

My CTMH Website

http://thescrapoholic.myctmh.com

My Twitter (which I still don’t tweet well and basically only tweet my blog posts)

http://twitter.com/the_scrapoholic

I want to say thanks in advance for being supportive and if there is something I can pay it forward for you just let me know.

Help me Win!

I entered a contest for Spring items held by Mommy The Marketer! Please stop by her wall and leave a comment on my photo of my Heart Shape Love Mini Book and  help me win the contest! The more votes the better! If you have a shop you should feel free to enter an item from your shop while you are there! Good luck to all and thanks for taking the time to look!

 You can also check out my Etsy store if you like the mini Book I have it for sale in a pre-made finished book or in a DIY kit with some assembly required!

 

CTMH Miracle Kit

April–May Constant Campaign
National Scrapbooking Month – Miracle Kit

Join the National Scrapbooking Month celebration in May with this special Miracle kit offer. It's a beautiful spring-themed scrapbooking kit that includes new, coordinating B&T Duos® die-cut papers, B&T Duos, Irresistibles™ chipboard die-cuts, My Stickease® adhesive images, Flip Flaps™, plus more favorite accessories and papers. Also included is an instruction brochure for easily creating two beautiful two-page layouts with no stamping required!
From April 15  –May 31:
There are Few ways to get this fun Miracle kit at a great discount, or even FREE!

• Purchase the kit outright for $19.95
• Place a minimum order of $40 and purchase the kit for only $10
• Place a minimum order of $60 and purchase the kit for only $5
• Sign up as a new Consultant between May 1st and 31st and receive a kit FREE!
• Host a Home Gathering or Catalog Party between April 15th and May 31st with minimum sales of $300 and receive a kit FREE!

To get your kit today, simply head on over to  MY CTMH Website  and place your order!
From May 1–31, sign up as a new Consultant between and receive a kit FREE!


 Miracle Kit Contains:

5 – Colonial White Cardstock
1 – Bamboo Cardstock
1 – Floral B&T Duos® Paper
1 – Stripe B&T Duos® Paper
1 – Crystal Blue B&T Duos® Die-Cut
1 – Sweet Leaf B&T Duos® Die-Cut
1 – 6" × 12" My Stickease® Assortment
1 – 6" × 9" Irresistibles™ Chipboard Die-Cuts
1 – Mini-Medley Accents Colonial White Collection
12" Colonial White Waxy Flax
3 – 4" × 6" Memory Protectors® Flip Flaps™
2 – Sponge Wedges
1 –Brochure
Colors: Sweet Leaf, Olive, Crystal Blue, Bamboo

Wordbook Gift card Mom Listing

These are just adorable! I love them so much! Available in my etsy store in different colors. Don't see a color you want just send me a conversation thru Etsy and I'm sure I have the color paper in stock to make one!

New Listing on my Etsy

I just listed 2 sets of note cards on my Etsy Store! Got lots of things in my store already listed and lots more coming this week!

3 new card sketches

Free Printables!

I happen to stumble acrooss this site while searching for something completley different. But its way cool if you got kids! He has printable paper toys to make!

Check it out Click Here

Toy Story Cartridge!

Did you hear they are coming out with a Toy story Cartridge for the cricut!!

Cards Made w/sketch & Cut Guide

These were made with my most recent cut guides and sketches. Some don't match up because they were miscut. But wanted to share them anyways. These are going to CFS (cards For Soldiers) great little group i belong to for several years. Its very rewarding, though i miss not being able to make as many cards as i use to or being the West coast shipper.  But still enjoy giving back!

The papers are from DCWV Rock n Roll stack ( ican't think of what the actual name was) and Luxury stack and just a solid blue color. I wanted to make cards that would be good for those teenagers age group. Just basic any day cards!