November Play Group Layouts (Olivia)

Fall is here, and if you know me, you know that it makes me HAPPY! I love Autumn with all of its rich colors, tangy smells, delicious cinnamon-y desserts, and FOOTBALL! The layouts that we will be making at my November Play Group classes celebrate this season with gusto. I even threw in one layout that could be used for a few of your as-yet-unscrapped Summer activities. Here are the three 2-page 12" x 12" layouts we will be making in November (class dates and times listed below. Feel free to click on any layout to see it larger and in more detail.). Classes are held at my home in Highland, UT. You can also participate long-distance. Keep reading...

Layout #1 - "Giving Thanks":

Layout #2 - "Pure Joy":
Layout #3 - "Chicago Air Show" (of course yours will say what you choose):

November may seem a while away, but NOW is the time to sign up for my November classes. Classes are pre-paid and there are always 4 dates and times to choose from. You are only required to purchase the Basic Kit to participate but are more than welcome to purchase the Better or Best Kits, or to pick and choose items from either of them to add to your Basic Kit. In the Kit Lists below I have made each product into a link so that if you click on it you will be able to see the actual product. I will need you to sign up and pre-pay for your November class no later than Monday, November 1. THANKS!

November Play Group Class Dates and Times to Choose From:

• Tuesday, November 9, 10 am - 1 pm
• Tuesday, November 9, 7 - 10 pm
• Wednesday, November 10, 10 am - 1 pm
• Wednesday, November 10, 7 - 10 pm

If you are not a member of Play Group, you can still come to a class. But, you might want to head on over to the left side of my blog and scroll down to the Play Group Information section to see how it works. I'd LOVE to have you come try it out. Email me (pedermom@aol.com) and let me know if you'd like to reserve a spot. Please include your phone number so that I can call you and get payment for you kit, and go over any details about the class you need to know. You can also participate long-distance. Just add $5 to the cost of any of the kits below for shipping.

Basic Kit
Olivia Level 2 Paper Packet (X7128B), $12.95
Olivia Level 2 MyStickease (X7128C), $4.95
Simple Alphabet Lowercase Dimensional Elements (Z1048), $6.95
Designer Shimmer Brads (Z1349), $4.95
1 extra sheet of Barn Red Cardstock, free from Karen!
1 extra sheet of Colonial White Cardstock, free from Karen!
Subtotal: $29.80*
Total with Shipping and Tax: $30.74

Better Kit = Basic Kit plus the following products:
Lagoon Mini-Medley (Z1340), $4.95
Round Sponge (Z697), $1.25
Barn Red Stamp Pad (Z2104), $5.25
Smoothie Stamp Pad (Z2196), $5.25
Sunset Stamp Pad (Z2191), $5.25
Pear Stamp Pad (Z2197), $5.25
Subtotal: $57.00**
Total with Shipping and Tax: $65.39

Best Kit = Basic and Better Kits plus the following products:
Sans Alphabet (C1304), $18.95
Irresistibles Lots of Dots Alphabet (Z1261), $4.95
Subtotal: $80.90***
Total with Shipping and Tax: $92.80

*at this level you qualify for the Stamp of the Month (D1443-Share the Magic) at 25% off ($17.21)
**at this level you qualify for the Stamp of the Month (D1443-Share the Magic) at 50% off ($11.48)
***at this level you qualify for the Stamp of the Month (D1443-Share the Magic) FREE

SURPRISE!...and a Dynamite Clear Card (by Lisa)

Last night was one of my favorite surprises ever. At about 11 pm there was a knock on the door, and who should come walking in but our daughter, Kori and granddaughter, Daci! They surprised us with a visit from Chicago for the next week and a half. How wonderful of Rick (who has been working out of town quite a bit lately, and will be for another couple of weeks) to send our girls home to visit for a while so they don't have to be home alone.

Lest you think I have forgotten to share any artwork, I promise I won't let you down. Today I want to share a clear card from my friend, Lisa Stenz. She is such a beautiful artist and knows how to make simple look fabulous. I tend to keep adding and adding 'stuff' to my creations, but Lisa has such a beautiful way of creating that "simple" is "simply beautiful"! I've always been so envious of people who can do that. Her artwork is crisp and clean and gorgeous! Thanks for this beautiful card, Lisa! (you can click on any of the photos of Lisa's card to see them larger and in more detail).

Here is the front view of Lisa's card, closed:

Here is Lisa's card standing up slightly open.

Here I am starting to open the card. Can you see that the stamped pumpkin accents and the Pear patterned paper are adhered to the front side of the front panel of the card, the Barn Red cardstock are on the back side of the of the front panel of the card, while the Sunset paper is adhered to the back panel of the card. Cool beans!

Here is Lisa's card all the way open.

One of my favorite Close To My Heart products right now is Clear Cards. CTMH carries two different packages of them: the 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" Assortment (Z1323) and the 4 1/2" Assortment (Z1309). I love them both! You can order either or BOTH of them on my website.

Other products Lisa used on her card (which can also be ordered on my website) are: Olivia Level 2 Paper Pack (X7128B), Harvest Home Stamp Set (C1419), Cocoa Stamp Pad (Z2114), Sunset Marker (Z2391), Pear Marker (Z2397), 3D Foam Tape (Z1151), Round Sponge (Z697).

4 New Close To My Heart Scrapbooking Kits

It's here, and by "it" I mean the Autumn/Winter Close To My Heart Idea Book. Woo hoo! You can view it page-by-page on the left side of my blog, of if you would like your very own hard copy, just email me and let me know (pedermom@aol.com).

In this new book, among other exciting products, are four brand spankin' new scrapbook kits. They are all mouth-wateringly delicious in their own ways. From the fun and cuteness of the Hooligans kit, the elegance of the Mistletoe kit, the soft and warm tones of the Olivia kit, or the blues and browns and homey feel of the Magnifique kit, I love them all!Enjoy some amazing artwork in this post using each of these kits made by the talented CTMH Art Department. I have also created links above that will take you directly to the order page for each of these kits on my website.If you see a kit you just LOVE and want to create some BEAUTIFUL projects with, then shoot me an email and sign up for that month's Play Group class. The months that we will be making each kit are...
October: Hooligans
November: Olivia
December: Mistletoe
January: Magnifique