Guest Designer Open Call!

May 17, 2013 by Leave a Comment

My it has been a very busy week! It ran by quite fast this time, could not believe it is Friday already-TGIF!
If you follow along on my blog, you may already know that I have signed on to be a consultant for Close to my Heart. This is my second time around and this time I am working it like a business.
So, the first order of business is marketing! That’s why you are reading about this now :)

I really do love the product line. I have had many opportunities to play with other product lines that are available these days. There is no shortage of shops online and in your local town, to keep all of us happy in our crafting needs. It took me awhile to kinda discover my taste in design. Hope that makes sense. And I love a vintage style, maybe even shabby chic. But, there are times when a card or a mini- album just screams for color and class. That is where I put Close to my Heart(CTMH) in my scrapbooking and card making.

What brings me to my title. There are so many companies that have guest designers to showcase their product line. It really is a genius marketing strategy. Most of the designers you are familiar with started out as avid crafters, just like you and me. What makes you buy a particular paper or embellishment? It is how it is designed by the people chosen to do just that!

Within CTMH, the consultants, plus the idea book aide us in presenting the product line to the public. But, I am just one person! If you only see my designs your not looking at all of the potential that embellishment or stamp has? So, I decided, I want some guest designers! Why not? So please keep reading and I will explain it all to you.

What’s in it for you? First, you have the opportunity to score free product from me and CTMH. You keep whatever is left over after your projects is finished.
Internet exposure. Drive more traffic to your blog, YouTube channel and Facebook pages.
Start building up your customer database- if you sell products yourself.This is a great way to network with people who have similar interests.
Plus- it is fun, fun, fun!!

What do I get? I get much of the same benefits. In fact, I gain exactly what you do. With the addition of hopefully gaining some sales or even those interested in being a consultant with CTMH.

If you have read this far, it is safe to say you are interested in this proposal? Good, let me tell you what is required.

In order to participate, you must have one or all of these-
A blog. Youtube channel or Facebook page( Facebook pg. must be a page dedicated to crafting, not your personal page.) You will receive various products to showcase CTMH, and will design something from what you receive. Plus I will throw in some goodies just for you :)

If this sounds like fun, and you would like to join in, please email me at Ancheta@Centurylink.Net with Designer in the subject line.

There is only a few spots available, so act fast!
I will contact you, and give more detailed information.

Thanks Friends, Happy Scrappin’
Kat Ancheta

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Enter To Win

May 16, 2012 by Leave a Comment

Hi everyone! I have been busy spending time with some crafty ladies at yahoo group mini albums. I will be posting pictures and tutorials soon of all the new projects I have been working on. In the meantime, I wanted to start a monthly giveaway for followers of my blog. This month’s giveaway is valued at 99.00! It is the Art Philosophy Collection from Close to my Heart!

It can be yours free by following my social networks! To be eligible you must sign up on all 3 sites.

That is all there is to it! A winner will be chosen by Random.Org on May 30th, 2012.

Good Luck and Happy Scrappin’

PS- If you already subscribe, leave a comment on all sites referencing Art Philosophy in the comment form

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Handmade Flowers

April 21, 2012 by Leave a Comment

When I am lacking concentration, I usually turn to doing something that will keep my attention. For me, it is making flowers for cards, layouts and home decor. You almost always need flowers for embellishments so I make sure to a bunch at one time and keep my stash going.

I will be making a tutorial in the next few days so keep an eye on your inbox! Of course you must follow me to get the updates. Scroll down till you see the Linky Followers button, it is that easy.

Have a scrapping good day’

Kat

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Beautiful Flowers for Layouts,Cards or even Home Decor

April 19, 2012 by Leave a Comment

When I think of May, my mind almost immediately jumps to flowers. This time of year is colorful around my neighborhood. I have another way of celebrating the birth of these lovely to look at flowers, with Paper!

With the Close to my Heart “Art Philosophy” cartridge, some ink and a stamp set you are ready to impress your friends and neighbors with the garden you created with your own two hands…no sunburn either!

The video below is short, sweet and easy to follow.

Enjoy

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Treat Bag for Tweens!

April 2, 2012 by 2 Comments

Happy April everyone!.

I have had a busy month in March, now I am ready to start a new month with some goals I need to reach.

Easter is just one week away, and I have 3 Grand daughters to create for. One is 12 and I was trying to get away from anything to little kiddish. After all, she is getting older and a bit more sophisticated. I remember wanting my brother’s and sister to view me as growing up, and not the baby anymore. So, I made a darling treat bag that looks like a purse. Take a look below:

 

I used my Cricut and the CTMH Art Philosophy cartridge. Through Cricut Craft Room, I was able to size it to the max you can cut on a 12×12 sheet of design paper, which is 61/4 .

 

I cut 2 scallops from co-ordinating paper, also from CTMH-Sonoma Collection. I ended up trimming the scallops down to about half size, because of it closing like a purse it was too thick if I went on all sides. So, I put it on the front and back only.

I cut out the front flap in neutral card stock and distressed it to give it some interest and put a cute stitched brad on the front.

Lastly, I braided some hemp and tied it around a wooden butterfly that I stamped in Gypsy, and secured it with hot glue. The idea here is she can remove it and put it on her real purse or maybe a key chain embellishment. I resisted the urge to make it sparkle and I am glad I left it as is. I like that you can tell it is wooden.

 

And finally looking at it I thought it looked to heavy on the bottom, so I added some durables in bronze to the handle. I think it balanced it out nicely.

There you have it! Very simple project for a bit of a twist on gift bags. If you would like to try your hand I have included the cut file below.

As always, any and all comments are appreciated. If you need to purchase the Art Philosophy cartridge, just email me and we will get you taken care of.

Happy Easter Crafting!

Sophisticated Gift Bag

 

 

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