Tuesday, January 24, 2012

01/24/2012 Sweetheart Layout

You can see how I created this on My Ustream Channel.  Enjoy!




Sunday, January 22, 2012

The Prototype Box

Here is another stationary box that I have finished.  I started with this one today and yet it was the one that was finished last.  I love the colors.  To learn to make this stationary box check out my Ustream Channel.



Stationary Box Using Collage Cubes from CTMH

I really enjoyed teaching how to make this awesome stationary box using the tray that the Collage Cubes sit in. All the products are Close to My Heart.  You can order on my website:  Gerriann Armstrong-Independent Consultant  To create this project go to my Ustream channel here: My Ustream Channel

Here is the finished project and a few photos:



Saturday, January 21, 2012

January Projects!

I have been busy creating and finishing up my to do list!  I played with Ustream today and walked thru each of these albums.  You can check them out in detail there!  The direct link is:Gerriann Creates

Here are some photos of the projects: (sorry about the photos being weird next time I will download them to my computer first.





























Saturday, January 7, 2012

Happy New Year-USTREAM Class Announcement

Hi everyone and Happy New Year.

This year I made a decision to do what I loved more and worry about the things that I have little or no control over less.  (OK so maybe I wont worry less but I can try).

Since late October I have been on a crafting mission.  I made many gifts for Christmas 2011 out of my paper stash and learned a ton from Laura Denison at http://followingthepapertrail.blogspot.com/ and my projects using her patterns and kits are amazing!  Everyone loved them.

I have also been creating a bit on my own as well.  I have a multi-class workshop that will start at the end of January 2012 creating a 12X12 school year album for PK-12th grade.  It was inspired by my Friend Kara at the last Scrapbook Retreat in Northeastern Washington.  I will have dates, project information, and times posted after I return from our Winter Scrapbook Retreat which is next weekend.

For now I have a project to share that shows how to use the Rock the Block Promotion from Close to My Heart that is available until January 31st, 2012 for $15 with a $25 qualifying purchase on my website: http://gerriannarmstrong.myctmh.com/ or will be available without the exclusive stamp set February 1st, 2012 for $14.95 + tax & shipping.

I was inspired by a blog post from the Graphic 45 Design Team and fell in love with this from Sherry Cheever: http://g45papers.typepad.com/graphic45/2011/12/friday-dec-30th-blog-petaloo-sherry-tara-yuka.html

She made her version out of wood, cutting and sanding, and carving her stand.  I fell in love and knew I could create something similar out of chipboard and the wonderful Wings Paper (Retired-CTMH) that I have had in my stash.  So after some help from my wonderful husband (Thanks Hunny!) I had some dimensions and a plan to start creating the project.  Many who know me know that I am a super fast crafter but this project took me almost a week to get it just the way that I wanted it to be!  So without further ado here is my monthly perpetual calendar:


I will be putting together a class kit for my customers using the brand new Lucy Paper Collection at the End of January which will include a cutting guide and step by step directions-sorry due to CTMH policy:  I am unable to sell the cutting guide and step by step directions without the class kit however this will be my first Live Ustream show on January 29th, 2012 at 1:00 PST at  http://www.ustream.tv/channel/gerriann-s-scrapbooking-show . It will be my very first show so please be kind and patient!  :)

It was super fun to create..yep those are the rock the block blocks...they take color amazingly well and without ink streaking.  The boxes at the bottom are 100% hand made and the letters and numbers are cut out using the Exclusive Art Philosophy Collection.

I will be posting a list of supplies needed to complete this project.

I look forward to hearing from you and having you join me as we create this fun project.

Saturday, December 3, 2011

Thursday, November 17, 2011

25 Years of Memories Mini Album!


Love this album!  Cant wait for my husbands work to see it and fill it full of memories!  Enjoy!

Sunday, November 6, 2011

Blog Hop!

It has been forever since I posted here.  Love my facebook page.  But there is an awesome blog hop over at Clear Snap!  Check it out!


Will try to get something new and exciting here soon!

Tuesday, September 21, 2010

2 for 1 Christmas Cards Class

These are the cards for the 2 for 1 Christmas Card Class in October! Let me know if you are coming!









Sunday, September 12, 2010

My CTMH Workshop Schedule

Workshop Schedule

September 2010 Thru December 2010

Saturday 9/25/2010

10 Am to 12 Noon

Memo/Message Board Class

Olive It Café

$22.00 per person

Wednesday 10/13/2010

10 AM to 12 Noon

2 for 1 Christmas Card Class

Olive It Café

$20.00 for 2 people

Saturday 10/23/2010

10 AM to 12 Noon

2 for 1 Christmas Card Class

Olive It Café

$20.00 for 2 people

Wednesday 11/10/2010

10 AM to 12 Noon

Baby/Pregnancy Theme Mini Album

Olive It Café

$25.00 per person

Saturday 11/27/2010

10 AM to 12 Noon

Mistletoe Class- Christmas Layout, Cards and 3D Item

Olive It Café

$25.00 per person

Wednesday 12/8/2010

10 AM to 12 Noon

2011 Beautiful Day Mini CD Desk Calendar

Olive It Café

$22.00 per person

Saturday 12/18/2010

10 AM to 12 Noon

Last Minute Christmas Gifts

Olive It Café

$4.00 per person + Kit price

Class Descriptions:

Memo/ Message Board Class: Coffee Theme Memo/Dry Erase Board- Perfect for the coffee lover in your life. Bring you own adhesive. Class Kits will be available for purchase for those who are unable to attend the class! Cost is $22.00 per person.

2 for 1 Christmas Card Class: Using the October Stamp of the Month- Share the Magic we will be making 8 Christmas Cards using the Wishes Card Confidence Program Book and Mistletoe Creative Basic Collection. This $20.00 class is a 2 people attend for the price of one. Must be 14 or older!

Baby Theme Mini Album: Perfect gift for Grandma or an expecting mom. Using the Summer Celebration Color Palette of Cotton Candy, Dutch Blue, Lagoon, Pear, Sky and Smoothie and the Irresistible Lots of Dots Letters. Cost is $25.00 per person.

Mistletoe Class: Using the Mistletoe Paper Collection participants will make a 2 page layout, 3 cards and a fun tag gift item using the True Fit Folios! Cost is $25 per person.

2011 Beautiful Day Mini CD Desk Calendar: Participants will create a Mini CD Desk Calendar using the Stamp Sets Beautiful Day (D1450) and Moments in Time (D1339).Cost is $22.00 per person

Last Minute Christmas Gifts: Need a last minute gift for family and friendsKits from Past Classes and Workshops will be available for purchase. Cost is $4.00 per person plus the price of which ever kit participant chooses. A list of kits and number available will be available on my blog or Facebook on December 1, 2010. Come early or call me to prepay and reserve your kit. Lots of 3D items and scrapbook pages!