Squeaky's Studio

Today I was asked what is one of the most creative things I have done with Photoshop.  How about this…

If you've followed me for any length of time you know that I love Studio J.  I have created many layouts using our online scrapbooking program. The ability to duplicate layouts for friends and family is one of my favorite features.  The quality of the printing and the endless possibilities are two more.  I also love how quickly I can create a layout without getting out any supplies. This month Close To My Heart is offering a special price for layouts so now I can enjoy all of the things I love at a discounted price! Love it. During the month of March, order your Studio J™ layouts—including ones using our new Photo Express Collection—for only $5 each! Quickly create gorgeous, personalized studio layouts using our wide selection of papers, collections, patterns, and embellishments. And don’t forget to check out the templates in our new Photo Express Collection, which allow you to design layouts entirely comprised of photos in minutes. You’ve taken the photos. Now keep th

INSPIRATION OF THE WEEK  By   Ezme Hartman My choice for  "Inspiration for the week" is this very cute layout : Photo Shoot Congratulations Squeaky Connors! Stella certainly brought a smile to my face! 

What a cute stamp set for our February Stamp Of The Month! Here's some artwork compliments of CTMH... This stamp set is only available during the month of February...while supplies last...$5 with any minimum purchase of $50 or  $17.95 if you just want the stamp set! Check out this  LINK  if you want to follow along on a CTMH BlogHop featuring this stamp of the month...contact me to find out how to get this set for yourself! Thanks for stoppin' in today!

Embossing is Boss Promotion Some of my favorite new products in the new catalog are our new 5" x 7"  Embossing Folders ! Did you know that you can get them free this month ?  During the month of February, you are eligible to receive your choice of a new embossing folder FREE (a saving of $8.95) for every 2 packs of  bulk single color or combo  cardstock  you purchase. Pick from 5 new folder designs— dot ,  chevron ,  quatrefoil ,  damask , or  stripe —when you make a qualifying purchase. Add a touch of texture and flair to every cardstock project you create—gorgeous and easy! This offer is only valid while supplies last, so be sure to get your order in early! Click  here  to place an order online to get your free Embossing Folders. * Offer valid February  1–28, 2014 or while supplies last. Paper Fundamentals, Colonial White, White Daisy, and kraft  cardstock packs do not count towards the qualifying purchase. No tax will be charged

Here's my layout for Let's Scrap. I wanted to get it finished for today.  It's great to reach a goal. Stella wishes you all a very Happy Valentine's Day.  Everyone has a special person to celebrate with -  sometime's that person is you! You are loved!  All products from Close To My Heart

Here's this week's sketch from Let's Scrap. Have Fun!

Weekly Let's Scrap Challenge Complete. Products Used: Paper from Laughing Lola Workshops On The Go Laughing Lola Complements Stamp Pads: Grape Lagoon Black Stamp Sets: B1430 from Designed Decor Kit D1566 Laughing Lola Workshop Kit B1416Keyboard Uppercase Alphabet D1591 Skylark Scrapbooking Workshop

Sort  * Purge *  Assign *  Containerize *  Embellish I taught my children this acronym when we did large cleaning or organizing projects - except that I changed the last word to Enjoy. It was easier to remember than Equalize which is the word used by the originator of the acronym, Julie Morgenstern . Equalize meant maintain or establish a system to keep things in order . If we did that we would surely Enjoy the outcome. So now I'm changing the E word again.  I just finished a reorganization of my studio.  It looked so nice that I decided to complete the task I would Embellish my studio with a new project.  I chose the Designed Decor Colonial White Frame Kit. Z1865 It certainly put the finishing touch on my studio space and now I am going to Enjoy it even more!

The wait is over! New Close to My Heart stamps, papers and accessories galore! You can shop directly on my website http://squeaky.ctmh.com , view the catalog  online , or purchase your own copy of gorgeous 144 page catalog, shipped to you! Click here!  You’ll receive a $5 rebate coupon good on your first order of $25 or more. Plus, while supplies last, you can get two catalogs for the price of one.  If you’re shopping in February, make sure to take advantage of these great deals…. Are you a texture junkie? CTMH now has embossing folders! Choose from 5 different designs, all sized 7”x5”. You can get one free with the purchase of 2 exclusive color c ardstock packs (single color or combo). These 24 sheet cardstock packs coordinate with our inks, reinkers and markers and are available in 40 gorgeous colors. Find them on page 139 of our  online catalog . And don’t forget the  Stamp of the Month What does the fox say? It says “I’m adorable!” You can purchase the Febr

Here's this weeks sketch from Let's Scrap . Scrap along if you dare,  I'm going to.

How about a Pajama Party!   CTMH Teams Up With Big Picture Classes  For A Pajama Party Close To My Heart is teaming up with Big Picture Classes again to bring you a live webcast with step-by-step instructions for making this Valentine’s Day scrapbook page. It’s the perfect way to showcase your precious photos of that special someone. The free webcast will air Thursday, January 30 at 7:00 pm (MST). The Pajama Party will be available for FREE at  BigPictureClasses.com  on January 30, and will be archived after the event for future viewing. If you would like to interact on the message board, participate in live chat, post to the gallery, download handouts, or enter any contests, you will need to log in to the Pajama Party “classroom” by creating a free account on the  Big Picture Class website .

You may have noticed a gap in my blog from about July 2012 until now…sometimes events in life knock you out of the game and that's just what happened to me.  I am building a new life and I knew that when I started scrapbooking again this summer, I was on my way.   So, I joined Close To My Heart again as an Independent Consultant.  It felt so good to reconnect with my dear sweet upline Jillene Moen and our Loony Scrappers community.  Of course I love the Close To My Heart products and find that I can create anything I want to with them. From Workshops On The Go, Studio J, our exclusive Cricut cartridges  and coming soon our Picture My Life products my creative possibilities are unlimited. So here I sit in my new studio.  I've begun blogging again.  I am building my new life piece by piece (or should I say scrap by scrap?). Yesterday I visited one of my favorite sites, Let's Scrap.  I love their sketch challenges.  They help me to stretch my creative muscles.  When I r

  CTMH Teams Up With Big Picture Classes  For A Pajama Party Close To My Heart is teaming up with Big Picture Classes again to bring you a live webcast with step-by-step instructions for making this Valentine’s Day scrapbook page. It’s the perfect way to showcase your precious photos of that special someone. The free webcast will air Thursday, January 30 at 7:00 pm (MST). The Pajama Party will be available for FREE at  BigPictureClasses.com  on January 30, and will be archived after the event for future viewing. If you would like to interact on the message board, participate in live chat, post to the gallery, download handouts, or enter any contests, you will need to log in to the Pajama Party “classroom” by creating a free account on the  Big Picture Class website . To make our “Lucky in Love” scrapbook page, you and your friends will want to have the following items—or similar products—on hand: G1066 Workshops on the Go™ Sarita Scrapbooking Kit X5935 Adventure Cardstock C

Did you give anyone an unfinished gift  this holiday season that touched his/her Heart ? I did. Using Studio J, I created  a scrapbook for my sweet heart. I didn't complete the album but got a good start on it and let me tell you, nothing says  we have a future like an album with empty page protectors for future adventures. Really folks, Studio J is the easiest  and fastest  way to preserve memories. I love being able  to order multiple copies of layouts for my kids  and sometimes for  a friend or other relative. Got questions? Just give me a call.  I'd love to share this with you! p.s. don't let him know you saw the tears in his eyes.  

You'll love these cute cards that go together in a snap. Here's what you do…place a qualifying order ($35.00) and buy this kit for $15.00.  Extra bonus…if you buy the kit, I'll give you supplies to make a second set of cards.  Go to my website  for more details.  While you're there, click on shop.  Check out the while supplies last and retiring items categories, some great items await you there.