Operation 2012

Since I have decided 2012 is the year I am going to finish up projects...I wanted to share with you the project that I finished recently!

Here is a layout I made using Studio J. It is from our trip to Seattle in September 2009. YIKES! I have most of the pictures done, but I still have a few to do. So I decided to finish them up on Studio J. It took me just about an hour to finish all the pages and now I feel stress free! YEA!

Then, since my son's girlfriend doesn't scrapbook (EEK! I know!) I scrapbook for her...however, I can't do all her's and mine, so I decided to do more Studio J layouts. Did you know if you are a member you can get 4 - 20 2 page layouts shipped FREE AND free page protectors once a month! YEP! Plus you don't have to develop any photos! Just drop them in the photo wells and you are good to go! So for just $6.50 a 2 page layout you are DONE! Give it a try by going to my website and clicking on the Studio J link! There is no fee until you want to purchase your layout!

Cody & Brooke just got back from a quick trip to Breckenridge. They took pictures with their iPhones and sent them to me. I added them to Studio J and within 5 days of being home, they have layouts FINISHED! It is that simple!! Give it a try!

If you would like to learn more about Studio J...just let me now, I will be happy to tell you more!

Studio J Layouts

Are you feeling a little Goofy? We were! Our convention last July was in Disneyland. We stayed at the Disneyland Hotel and had a BLAST!

When I go on trips...well...you know, I take a TON of pictures, then I get stressed because I have "a ton of pictures" to scrapbook. But I have found a cure for too many pictures!

STUDIO J!

I created about 12 2 page layouts in about 1 hour. It was amazing! I felt the stress just slide off! In my quest to "Git R Done", this was on top of the pile. And now...it's done! YIPPEE!

If you would like to catch up on some of your larger projects and feel the stress just lift off of you, then you will want to visit my website and click on the Studio J link. You can play for FREE! So get out there and play!

THEN, here is the great part...in the month of February if you purchase 9 layouts, you get the 10th FREE! AND, if you are a Studio J member (which I HIGHLY recommend by the way) you will also get free shipping, free page protectors AND free jpeg files so you can post them to your blog, facebook or even email them to family and friends.

So hurry...February is coming to an end!!

Studio J

Did you know our Studio J now has it's own BLOG! YEP! it does...check it out! Go to StudioJ.com/blog to see what is new and also view the newest You Tube videos that have been created! They are AMAZING! They even have a video each month that guides you through making a new layout. It doesn't get easier then that!

I have posted a link to my blog...over there on the left...so check it out and check back regularly. They post all the time and give you new tips and information on when new kits etc have been added to Studio J!

So click on your bookmark tab and go see how fast creating a photo book can be! The layout above is the one they created in the newest Studio J Video...it is the August Layout of the Month. If you didn't see this video, you can go to the Studio J blog or you can check out my last post...it was in there.

Check it out! It is amazing how fast, simple and easy you can create pages with Studio J!

Studio J Summer Layout

Do you want to get some of those summer pictures done FAST? Then you will want to take a few minutes to watch this Studio J Video. If you have never tried our Studio J before, you will want to after you see this video. You can try it free...simply go to my website and click on the Studio J link. Sign in or set up an account if you don't have one and start to play! There is no fee or obligation. Just get out there and play. The joy of Studio J is if you only have 10 minutes to play, you sign in, create and Studio J will save your place for you until you have another 10 minutes to finish up.

We know there are many people who take pictures and keep them in their camera or on their computer and don't do anything with them. Are you one of them? Well we want to help you preserve and share those memories. The one thing I really love about Studio J (besides it take very little time) is, after you create your layouts and purchase them, you get free jpg files that you can then post to your facebook, blog or even email to your friends and family. They too can share in the memories.

So take a few minutes to watch this video and see how easy it is to create layouts using Studio J. And remember, if you decide Studio J is for you, we have 3 month and 12 month memberships that make these layouts a great deal, so give me a call or send me an email and I will help you with what options work best for you!

Free Studio J jpg

Have you wanted to try our Studio J online scrapbooking, but you just haven't gotten around to it yet?

Now's the time! In the month of June, Close to my Heart is offering a FREE jpg of your layout. With NO purchase necessary! So create your layout and get your free jpg of that layout. Then you can email it to family or friends, post it to your blog or facebook accounts or just enjoy it yourself.

If you choose, you can purchase the actual layout and within 1 - 1 1/2 weeks you will have them on your doorstep.

Not sure how to do it? If you are like me, you like someone to actually SHOW you how to do it. I don't like to figure things out...even though it is very easy to figure out, but if you would like me to assist you in your layouts, I can help. I am hosting a FREE Studio J Workshop on Monday, June 27th at 7:00. I will give you a short presentation of Studio J and then help you get your layout started.

Also, if you are a Studio J customer and you would like some time to sit and work on your layouts and get some assistance from me, you can also come at 7:00 - 9:00 to work on your layouts.

Go to my website and click on the Studio J link. You will be prompted to either set up an account (this is free) or to sign in. Then start to upload your photos, pick out your kit and layout and you are ready to then drop your pictures in the layout. It is soooo easy! And now, it's free! So if you would like to attend my Workshop on June 27th, please RSVP and I will reserve your spot! I can't wait! Studio J is really easy to use and it allows you to get caught up on your scrapbooking! Give it a try!

Classic Scrapbooking versus Studio J online Scrapbooking

Here are some layouts that I have completed using our Mayberry kit and pictures from our recent cruise. These are classic scrapbooking...meaning I cut, glued and stamped. This first layout is using our Cherish How to Book and the layout is Echos. This is us in St. Maarten kayaking. It was beautiful.

The next layout is in St. Thomas when we went to the beautiful Trunk Bay. WOW! If you have a chance to go, do so! The sand is the second best sand I have ever been on. The first is on Seven Mile Beach in the Grand Caymans. But this was beautiful! This layout was using our Imagine How to Book and the layout is Powerful Trio.

So, you have heard me talk in the past about our Studio J online scrapbooking. Well, now I am going to show you some layouts I recently made.

At the end of February we went on our Eastern Caribbean cruise...now it is important to remind you that I have 5 past cruises that I have not completed the my scrapbooking.

My son Cody and his girlfriend Brooke went with us. For Brooke's birthday I promised her to scrapbook the trip for her. Now did you remember when I said I am 5 cruises behind (not to mention this one now so that makes 6 and regular pictures do...need I go on? LOL) So I knew the ONLY way I was going to get Brooke's scrapbook done is if I scrapbooked it using Studio J.

These 3 layouts were created on Studio J. I am so excited to say that I am about 1/2 way FINISHED with Brooke's album! And I am happier to say I have invested about 4 hours doing them. WOW! I have also loaded all the rest of the pictures and layouts into Studio J...now all I have to do is put the pictures on the layouts, journal and put the finishing touches on them. This should take me about another 4 -6 hours. And just in case you think I have only done a page per day...nope. The ice bar pictures alone I did 3 - 2 page layouts. Her scrapbook will be fun...and it will be finished SOON!

So if you have a project that you need to get done like past cruises/trips, baby books, graduation books etc, then we need to talk about Studio J. This is the answer for getting it done! I am not going to do ALL my pages using Studio J (for my album...because I really do LOVE the craft of it and don't think I can ever trade in my trimmer, stamps and adhesive) but I will have some Studio J pages in my albums. You can mix the two!

One more thing...this last layout of them in the Ice Bar...well we didn't go in there, just they did, I wasn't keen on 17 degree weather for $20 each. I can get that at home for free so I stayed in the 80 degree weather! LOL So I did't have any pictures of my own. So I made Brooke's 3 - 2 page layouts. I journaled them as if she was journaling. BUT, I wanted one of the layouts...so I hit "duplicate" on the computer, it duplicated the layout, I went in and changed the journaling to my words and tada DONE! You just can't make a duplicate that fast unless you are using Studio J!

Mexican Riviera Layouts using Studio J

As promised here are some of my layouts that I created using Studio J for our Mexican Riviera Cruise. I used our Splash Zone kit. It is a members only kit...you really need to look into becoming a member!! The first layout is when we went horseback riding in Zihuatanejo Mexico. It was so much fun.

Then the next layout is in Acapulco of the cliff divers. Boy are those guys crazy! lol And the last layout is of us on our balcony of our cabin. Close to my Heart spoils us with cabins that all have balconies! It is awesome to have room service deliver breakfast (one of our favorite things to do) and have breakfast out on the balcony! Ahhh...talk about total relaxation. If I could only get that at home too! LOL

I really love how these layouts turned out and I am so glad this cruise is scrapbooked! DONE!

I also wanted to share one more thing about Studio J...there is an App for that! YES, Studio J has an app. Just go to the app store and search Studio J...it's free. You can view all our our kits and any layouts that you purchase will be in your app so you can share them with your family and friends. All you need is an iPhone or iTouch. How cool is that!

Studio J Online Scrapbooking

I have to say, I am becoming a bigger fan of our Studio J online scrapbooking the more I play with it!

Here is a layout I did of Brooke's birthday. She is my son's girlfriend. I actually had them dress for our Bliss kit, but when I saw this kit Takes the Cake on Studio J...I knew I just had to use it! This is a members only kit and is ONLY available on Studio J...darn...I would LOVE this as a paper kit! But, it was just so fun to make and it took me no time at all.

The tag line for Studio J is Real Life, Real Scrapbooks, Real Time. I couldn't describe it better. These pictures were from January 28, 2011. I haven't had time to get the actual pictures developed yet, so I thought, what the heck, I will do them in Studio J. I saved money by not printing the actual pictures and it sized the pictures to the photo wells. So I didn't have to pay extra or think before I printed them to make sure I got a larger picture. Studio J does this all for you. So here it is...DONE!

I also created LOTS of layouts of our Mexican Riviera Cruise that we took 5 years ago. I have been stressed about getting them done and just not having the time. I took 4 hours over 2 days and created 17 - 2 page layouts using Studio J and I am DONE! That cruise DONE! So I have decided to use Studio J for all my big trips! This is how I am going to get caught up on these large projects.

I will share my Mexican Riviera layouts in an upcoming blog post. If you would like to learn more about Studio J, I am hosting a class...free...Wednesday, March 30th at 7:00. Email me at gottastamp@cox.net if you are interested in attending my class and learning more about Studio J!

Studio J is now a Perfect 10!

Have you tried our Studio J? This is our online scrapbooking! No cost to you until you purchase your layouts. You can choose from lots of paper kits and layouts! Become a member and get even more specials!

You can choose a 3 month or 12 month membership! The 3 month membership is just $30 and the 12 month membership is just $99. With your membership you can purchase 2 page layouts for just $6.50! AND, if you purchase 4 or more 2 page layouts a month, you will not only get free shipping, but you will also get free page protectors! You will also be emailed jpeg files of your layouts so you can post them on Facebook or send to relatives via email!

And now...in the month of February, every 9 (2 pages) layouts you purchase you will get the 10th one FREE! This is an amazing deal! Order 18, get 2 free...etc! There is no limit!

So get out those big family trips and get them scrapbooked by using Studio J!

Simply go to my website and click on the Studio J link. Set up your account (this part is free) and start creating! In just 5 simple steps...1 upload photos, 2. pick your layout, 3. pick your kit, 4. customize your layout and 5. purchase your layouts! It is that easy!

Want to see it in action? I am hosting a Studio J party on Wednesday February 16th. If you would like to attend, please RSVP to gottastamp@cox.net!

There is no better time to get in on these amazing Studio J deals and get all your scrapbooking DONE!

Studio J

Feeling a little behind on your scrapbooking? Close to my Heart is now offering our Studio J online scrapbooking! It is so easy...just 5 steps.

1. Upload your photos

2. Pick your kit (these are CTMH kits from the past, present and some just for members!)

3. Pick your layout (again some just for members...check it out!)

4. Personalize your layout

5. Purchase your layout.

IT'S THAT EASY! There is NO fee to sign up, no software to purchase...so get out there and try it. Go to my website and click on the Studio J link. Sign up (no cost) and PLAY! There isn't a charge until you purchase your layouts! The layouts cost from $6.50 to $13 for a 2 page layout! Want more information? Call or email me and I will help!

I will be having a Studio J Demonstration on Monday, November 8 & again on the 29th. It is a FREE demonstration where I will show you how Studio J works. Bring your laptop, jump drive or just come and watch. If you bring your laptop, we can get your layouts started! They are here at my house at 7:00 each night.

Here are a few layouts I made using Studio J! And, the one of me and my Apple toys (the first one)...my husband made that one is just 10 MINUTES! That is also an exclusive kit only available online and for only for members!

Studio J Scrapbooking Online!

Have you checked out our Studio J yet? It is very cool...if you haven't, you need to! This layout I made in Studio J...you would never know (unless you touched it) that is was a color photo and not the actual paper and buttons etc.

I created it on Studio J using the Halloween kit (not available in paper, this is an exclusive to Studio J). These were not Halloween pictures, but the chose the papers that looked Tiggerish to me! lol

You need to go check out Studio J. There is no fee to use, no software to purchase or even update! You just register (free) and start playing. You only pay when you purchase the layouts.

It is easy...all you do is

1. Create your account

2. Upload your photos

3. Choose the desired themed kit

4. Select an exclusive layout pattern

5. Add photos, embellishments, title and journaling. You can flip your pictures, flip the layouts, and pick out the colors you want your ribbons, buttons etc to be. No need to have your pictures developed (this is the part I like).

6. Purchase your custom layouts.

Here are some cost saving tips. Shipping is $7.95. So be aware of that.

The layouts are $12.95 for a 2 page layout

HOWEVER..here are the cost saving tips!

If you purchase between 5 -9 layouts (all at one time) you will get 5 page protectors FREE! BUT WAIT! Here is a BETTER deal! Purchase 10 - 20 layouts and get FREE SHIPPING AND 5 free page protectors per every 5 layouts. So, if you are purchasing 9, you will pay the $7.95 plus get 5 page protectors free, BUT if you purchase just one more (10) you will get FREE shipping and 10 page protectors instead of 5! GREAT DEAL! So when you are working with Studio J, make sure you get the best deal possible.

Oh, and you don't have to CREATE them all at the same time. Create them when you have time, come back and purchase them all at the same time...it will save you money and help get scrapbooking DONE! YEAH!

If you have questions, please call me! 402-334-5615!