Inspiration

So many times I am in awe at all the wonderful artwork found in our Close to My Heart idea books.

 But at times when I am trying to recreate the art work and have a question on some things, I have a hard time finding the original artist/consultant. This was one of those times.

So recently my club had wanted to recreate the Superhero album in our idea Book:

Usually I am pretty good about figuring out how to recreate the art. But this time I couldn't tell if the artist had used the board book (which is on the "while supplies last" list) or if it was something else. So I tried asking around and nothing. Oh well.

So I thought I would make my own version of this beautiful album.

All the products I used are Close to My Heart
(which can all be purchased on my website www.rockinscissors.ctmh.com )
or if you have any questions please comment below.

So I am pretty excited on how it turned out. But if anyone knows who the above artist is please leave me a comment so I can give credit where it is due! :)

                           This is my re-creation:                                      

                                              

I hope you like it :)


and as always ....

~Keep Rockin

Sketch Challenges

So I guess I finally realized how fun and inspiring Sketch challenges are.

I have noticed other Scrapbookers that always posted different artwork and blog posts about Challenges they have done and that they are so easy. There are even Sketches for card making also
But I had been skeptical, because in the past I had seen some sketches from magazines and posts, and was never really sure how it worked. Sometimes I would just draw a blank in my mind when I looked at them and thought "Uh....how do I begin? "


So now I can't get enough of them!!
 I am so happy to have found Close to My Heart and other crazy crafters like myself. So many wonderful CTMH Sisters to show me the way!

So today I worked on a Sketch from the Heart 2 Heart Challenge blog.
It was a past sketch (Aug 2011) but I knew exactly what I wanted to do with it.

so this is how I started:

and These are the two layouts I created

This First one is for a Mother's Day layout

and this is the second one my Sister asked me to create using the same layout format.

So as you can see so many different looks can be done with just one sketch. Not only by just changing the paper but sometimes flipping it, can really change things around.

Following a sketch can be intimidating at first, but after you see some examples it will become clear on how to begin. That's why I love CTMH and my fellow consultants. They makes Scrapbooking and paper crafting less intimidating.

So now that you can see it can be done.....
I'm going to get back to crafting, while my toddler is still sleeping. ;)

------ Keep it Rockin------

Spring has Sprung!

............and I am so behind. ;)

It's ok because I'm going to make it up by showing you 10 cards. 

I made these cards using the Close to My Heart paper pack :

Lucy

I wanted to celebrate spring with some fresh fun and colorful cards.

The moment I saw this paper I knew it was the paper pack to say

Welcome Spring!

and here are the others.

I will be posting tutorials on how to make each of these cards, as well as posting individual pictures of each card. 
The first Tutorial will be of this card

(I know not a very good picture, but the tutorial will be better.)



So keep a lookout out,
and as always ....
*Keep Rockin*

Bring on the Cold!

 I am so excited to be sitting here with the temperature a comfy 72 degrees, such a pleasant change from our usual Arizona 115 degree weather!

So to celebrate, I have begun to get my Scrap-Happy on. ^_^ 

Here is a frame I made using the Dreamin' Paper pack :

And I also made the Layouts and some cards :

Now that my wonderful son is sleeping longer I am able to get some much needed Crafting.

What about you? How do you get some "Me time" ?

I am still trying to learn to manage my time, so any tips would be awesome.

Feel free to comment below!

Products used:

Mostly Close to My Heart Products

- Dreamin "Workshop On The Go" paper pack

- Chocolate striped ribbon

- Shimmer brads

- Circle cards

- Bronze glitter gel

- Wooden picture frame

If you would like to recreate any of these items comment me below and let me know

Keep Rockin,

Renessa ^_^



While supplies last!

So sad that the Level 1 kits are no longer available, but.................

I still has a few left for sale on my "While supplies last" section of my website.  

Here are the ones that are still available for purchase. So get them while you can!! :)

renessa.myctmh.com

MAYBERRY Level 1

LUCKY Level 1

and SOPHIA Level 1



Dont forget !

Take advantage of the September Specials:

Purchase 50$ of product and Get the Stamp of the month for $5 

Or If you purchase $75 worth of products you get:
The Stamp of the month for $5 and 2 "D" size stamp sets for free!!

So check out my website:

http://www.renessa.myctmh.com/

or

email me to host a party or workshop: rockinscissors@gmail.com

30 pictures in 30 days

So Because I am turning the dreaded BIG three-O I wanted to do something that would make me happy and take my mind off "IT"
I have created this "30 day Photo Challenge" Because so many times I look through my scrapbook pages and pictures and always notice something is missing…..Me!!
I believe many of you can agree to this same situation. You begin to look at all your wonderful pages and pictures of so many people that you love and care about, but none of just you.
So that made me think, don’t my friends and family want to remember me and the things that made me special. Wouldn’t they like to see me in some pictures for a change. Not just hiding behind the lens!
So Because of this, Lets make a small album of just Us. (The unknowns behind the Lens) J

So Lets Begin:
- Email me (see below) with: Your name, phone number & email . In the Subject line write “30/30”

- You will take 1 picture a day for 30 days, and create a small album with all 30 pictures.

- I will send a message via my Facebook Page “Rockin Scissors” of what the picture assignment will be. For example: ( Today take a self portrait of yourself any way you would like: outside, inside, dressed fancy, dressed casual, with or without make-up, etc. It just has to be from the shoulders up.) Every day will be something different, and always about YOU!- 1^st assignment will be Aug. 22 (my birthday) / Last assignment Sept. 20th

- Day of the Crop/Workshop = Thurs. Sept. 22^nd

- Time and Place to be determined depending on number of participating people.

- Cost $15 , that will cover the cost of supplies to make the album. Last day to join and pay for the workshop is Sept. 9^th. So all the supplies can be ordered and be here on time.
(There is no charge to come to the open crop or participate in the picture challenge)- A list of all the tools you will need will be emailed to you before the Crop/Workshop.
- I was also thinking of making this a Potluck, depending on how many Challengers we have. (Thoughts??)
Keep Rockin,
Renessa

p.s. Email me with any questions or comments: RockinScissors@gmail.com