My New CTMH webpage

Hi dear scrappers,
Wishing you all "Merry Christmas and Happy New Year"

Also check out my new CTMH web page, now you can shop with me ;-)

https://vickytovar.myctmh.com/Home.aspx

Until next Year

Meet the Instructor/ Open House at Michaels

Dear Scrappers,
Most of the paper crafting classes (including the cricut ones) offered at Michaels will be 1/2 off during the open house event- only on September 10. Classes can be schedule for later dates, but registration needs to be submitted tomorrow to get the automatic 50% off coupon.
excluded: Martha Stewart technique classes and Spotted canary school (former SDU)... great opportunity to register, so please stop by...
I will be at the 281 and 1604 location, but you can book my classes at the Windcrest location too.
The Meet the Instructors Event will be from 1-3pm, but you can sign up during the day too.

hope to see you there,

New Cricut Classes

Dear Scrappers,
I will start teaching two new cricut classes next week using the winter frolic cartridge: Cricut Card tricks and "Out of the Page"
Both are super cute, and use the same cartridge
No need to buy it, because I have it also in my gypsy, and you can use the store expression to learn if you don't have a cricut.
Here is a sample of one of the cards that I made yesterday for a Demo in Windcrest:






I will be doing a demo next week at the Arbor Park Michaels to finish the class samples
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Class descriptions and pictures of each class

Hi dear scrappers,

Here is a more detailed class description with some pictures as examples of what it can be accomplished during the class. All classes have an "use your own stash" approach, so you don't have to buy anything if you already have the necessary supplies in your own stash ;-)

 All 12 classes that I am offering. I am just missing a picture for the "Christmas Cards class"

 My Board at the Arbor Park's Michaels location

 Texture Wow- 5 different texturing techniques

 One of 5 cards made with "Card Tricks"

 Happy Birthday America Class

Second card from the "Card Tricks" Class...

The Glitter and Punch around classes can be customized to do Christmas cards too. I did a Punch Around the Page Class with Christmas related papers, the snow flake punch set, and my students will add the stickers later...
I took a picture and will post it tomorrow ;-)

Hope to see you there,

Michaels New Classes and August Calendar

Great New Classes, please check them out... Cricut Classes anyone????
I will be posting some pictures soon of the samples

Say With Flowers!!!! Class at The Scrapbook Store

Hi scrappers,

I will be teaching this exicting class at the Scrapbook Store:

"Say It With Flowers

Showers might be something we are missing here in Texas, but we can always come up with flowers. This is just an example how easy it can be.

Class Date: July 21
Class Time: 11:30-12:30pm
Class Cost: $20.00"

Please support me during this new class ;-)

Here are some other pictures so that you can better appreciate how many spaces you will have to put pictures:

I also included a mini-album cut with the cricut to add extra pictures and Judith added some great flowers so you can have fun arranging them as you please ;-)

The papers are from the In Bloom Collection from Reminisce. and they are super cute...

Here is the link to the Store and to their facebook page:

http://www.scrapbookstoreinc.com/

https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Scrapbook-Store-Inc/144822085574516

Please register ASAP ;-) to save your place at the Scrapbook Store...

Free make and take pictures...

My "tocaya" at the Stone Oaks Meetup Group posted this picture from our make and take event at Michaels... It was a very nice project and we had tons of fun...



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Wall decoration

I did these two wall hangings last year while doing the cricut demos.



This one I did for my Mother-in-law's birthday. I used the wall decor and more cricut cartridge, heat embossing of a background CTMH stamp, and a picture from all her grandchildren...




This wall hanging is for my daughter's room. Also made with the wall decor and more cartridge, glitter and sticklers...

I hope you enjoy it ;-)

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Free Make and Take, and crop at Michaels

Meetup agenda:
Hi dear scrappers,

I will be hosting the crop at Michaels this month and will be doing a make and take project from 6-8pm:




Father's Day Card Event FREE Make-It Take-It
Create a thoughtful card for Father's Day. Make it extra special with words of loving encouragement. While supplies last. Ages 3 and up.

Share:
June 17, 2011
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.













The crop cost is $5 and you need to register to reserve your spot at the Michaels at Arbor Park (281 and 1604). The Make and Take is free and doesn't require registration ;-)

Please stop by and say hi...







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Glittering class at Michaels

Meetup agenda:
This a Martha Stewart technique class, glittering. I will teaching it for 4 more people and a 5 year old ;-)
I would love to make it more fun and have more Mommies and kids 5 and above there...
The curriculum is very easy and fun: we will make 4 cards with 4 different glittering techniques
The cost is $10 for registration and $19.95


for the class kit, but if you have a coupon is much less...
If you have glitter, glue, and card stock then no glittering class kit is necessary.
Please register at Michaels at Windcrest and RSVP here...
If you wish to attend to similar classes, I can arrange it at the Michaels at Arbor park (281 and 1604)



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Details for first Mom and me event at my place

June 14th from 10 am
This is the first class offered in our series of Mom and Me class.
Gloria will be teaching us and our kids how to make this cute bookmarks.
She will cut and stamp everything, just bring glue.
The cost is $5 fir 5 bookmarks and $10 for 10 (this option actually covers the instruction sheet as well)

This class will be offered for Moms and kids ages 4 and above ;-)



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Mom and Me class by Gloria (CTMH consultant)

Hi dear scrapper, I wanted to share this nice class that Gloria is offering for our scrapbooking Meetup group: http://www.meetup.com/SAscrapbooking/

More details in the Meetup group ;-)


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She did it with CTMH products and is just a great Fathers' day project

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My daughter's first birthday celebration

I did this dLO using a paperwork monthly kit from last year, and used their bonus project as a great way to add more pictures to my page.
I really wanted to display as many picks as I could in Just one dLO as the final page for my daughter first year scrapbook album ;-)











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We had so much fun that day... Started at the public library, then went to Dynamoze for some play time, and got joined by Gaby and the twins along with cake and gifts (so sweet, my daughter first doll...)

I showed this LO today at the Scrapbook Store and got even offered to teach there, what do you think? Would you follow me if I start teaching there too ;-)
Thanks for the support so far :))

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Quick Quotes Blog is debuting today

Dear scrappers,
Check it out: http://www.blogquickquotes.com/
Great, now we can get further inspired with their new design team!
If you decide to follow, please let mw know...
Happy NSD and Mothers'D

Moms-D tags

For the Teachers' appreciation week at Kids r Kids

For Moms' D

All cards were done with the Caboodle papers from CTMH... love that paper package...

National Scrapbooking Day Retreat at the Scrapbook Store

Hi friends, I rally enjoyed my day "off" scrapping at the Scrapbook Store and loved the goody bag with fun papers and quotes from "Quick Quotes". Looking forward to scrapbook with them or to share them with my friends at the "San Antonio Scrapbooking Meetup Group.
I did some cute Mothers' D tags for my friends and some tags for the Teachers' appreciation week...
Will post the picks later though...

Mini-Album for a Friend's B-D

The journaling spots serve as pockets fro the gift cards and I left them blank so that she can add her toughs later ;-)

Here we all took a piece of stamped note paper and wrote my friend our wishes for her B-D and stocked them in the two pockets...

I did this mini-album as a gift to place some gift-cards for a friend B-D. I used the Triple Play Kit from CTMH and loved it. I took the pictures in her actual B-d, and we gave her the gift a day later...

Rocky Mountains' trip last year

Hi fellow scrappers,
I did his dLO (double layout) to remember our trip to Colorado last year. We took around 600 picks during that trip, no way I will scrapbook all of them. My favorites will end up in a 6x6 mini-album and I might do one more page with some enlarged photos.

I used papers and stikcers from two different CTMH kits

I got creative with the stickers and combined several brands (CTMH and Paper work)

and combined with some of a Paper Work kit embellishments

My Son's Third Year B-Day

I did this Lo of my son 3er year B-day for an hour  challenge from Club CK "using diagonal lines". I had too much fun doing it. I really enjoy participating in challenges because it makes me to try new and fun things/techniques.

My son's party was all about Mickey Mouse and the Club House. I used papers from a monthly kit from Paper Works and some die cuts from Keller's Creation (Tag and Mickey's Ears). I printed all pictures as a one 8X10 photo collage print from Walgreen.

We even did the goody bags following the same Mickey M. theme...

QUICK QUOTES DESIGN TEAM CALL

Dear scrappers, this is a great opportunity to get known in the scrapbooking community,
I quote:
 """"If you love creating unique, quality projects with top-of-the-line products-our design team may be perfect for you!

 · Quick Quotes Scrapbook Company is looking for 7 additional design team members to showcase innovative creations using Quick Quotes products.

  · The term will last 6 months, beginning May 1, 2011 and ending October 31, 2011.

· Sharp photography skills are a must.  Photos should be taken with high resolution in clean, crisp backgrounds using excellent lighting.

 · You must have and regularly maintain a personal blog.

 

WHAT WE EXPECT:

  · Provide at least 4 projects per month. Projects can be layouts, cards, altered items or home décor, using primarily Quick Quotes product.

 · Abide by all deadlines given.

 · Promote Quick Quotes whenever possible, including posting in online galleries, forums and blogs.

 · Respond and interact with participants and followers of the Quick Quotes blog and Facebook page.

 · Enter your monthly projects in at least 2 online challenges. (We will provide suggestions at your request).

 
THE BENEFITS & PERKS:
 · You will receive a welcome package from us, including EVERY color of ink that we manufacture.

 · Ample Quick Quotes products to create with.

· Your name and bio listed on our Designers page.

· Access to an exclusive Design Team board to share and learn tips, tricks and techniques.

· Your blog will be listed on our main page!

 · Quick Quotes sponsorship of 1 contest or challenge of your choice during your term.

 · A specially designed badge/blinkie for your blog.

 · Scrappers status and bragging rights that you made a fabulous Design Team!

 

TO APPLY, PLEASE SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING BY APRIL 23rd  to brynn@shopquickquotes.com :   

 · Full contact information, including your name, address, telephone number, e-mail and personal blog address.

 · 4 examples of your BEST work using up to 10 photos. Projects need not be newly created or use only Quick Quotes product.

 · A short bio. Of yourself and why you’d like to be considered for this position.

· Previous/current commitments (such as other Design Teams, etc.) and experience.

· An e-mail link to this exact post on your blog showing the photos.  If you have previous posts highlighting Quick Quotes products, please provide those links as well.

The announcement of the 1st Quick Quotes Design Team will be made on Monday, April 25th!""""

I wish you all the best luck if you decide to apply ;)

Some more best LOs

I forgot to include this best double LO that I did for our meetup group Sketch challenge:

I was not completely happy with the shipboard letter, so i modified them using the great chalks from Quit Quotes. The rest are bazzil papers for the BG and K-Company die cuts. Everything came up nicely together by chalking the edges with the same color (Mango Mai Tai PowderPuff Chalking Ink).

My Best Work so far...

Hi everybody,
This a late post today, and it has the main purpose of applying for a position, which I am dying to get.

It is difficult to choose only four projects to showcase in this application, but here is my best shot:
1. This was a third place contest winner for a Creating Keepsakes Convention:

It was some early work, done with supplies from a monthly club...

These are some keepsakes that I did for the first communion of a friend of mine daughter:

I used a sample provide from a fellow CTMH consultant, and modified to fit the theme. The stamps are not CTMH though... but they still look great ;-)

It this double LO for a Sketch Challenge contest that I host in out San Antonio Scrapbooking Meetup group:

I did the title with some stickers from K-Company and my cricut. The sketch was taken from the Image book by Jeanette R. Lynton and it is called Safe & Secure. I just loved it...
And finally, I bought a wall hanging kit from Keller creating at one of the CK Conventions and did a wall hanging for my son. For my Daughter, I just bought the supplies and created the kit myself based on the boys wall hanging and really loved the results. I used my cricut to cut some of the circles and the letters for the title: