TTT JANUARY MONTHLY KITS!

TTT JANUARY 2010 kits are up!

(You do not have to be a TTT kit member to purchase kits and sale items)

Today is reveal day at TTT! There are 4 great kits offered for the month of January...plus some great add ons and extra things available!

NEW MONTHLY CONTEST RULES: We have a new rule with the monthly contest...you can use ANY TTT KIT to create your layout for the monthly contest. It no longer has to be the current kit. What a great way to have fun with your TTT kits and possible win something to go with your next kit! Details are on the Blog or you can also go here for more details: http://www.transparenttouches.com/phpBB2/viewforum.php?f=65

DECEMBER CONTEST:
With all the sparkle of Holiday lights every where this time of year I thought why not put some of the sparkle and shine on our pages! For this months contest I want to see glitter, Stickles, rhinestones, bling, Shimmerz, Maya Mists, anything sparkly on your pages!
The main requirement is that you need to use a kit from Transparent Touches, any kit. Please refer to the rules on the TTT message board for additional details.

Due date this month will be midnight PST Dec 31st. Winner will be determined by drawing.

You can enter as many times as you like. 2 page LOs count as one entry.

You can post your pages here in this thread to share but in order to be in the contest you must post your pages in the gallery under the "December 09 Contest Work Gallery"


I wanted to remind you that TTT offers 3 and 6 months kit subscriptions! If you sign up for a subscription this month you can start with December kit #2, or you can start with one of the January kits. Just send me an email after you sign up letting me know which kit you'd like to start your subscription with.

REFER A FRIEND TO TTT! If you refer a friend to TTT and they sign up for 6 months, you will BOTH get a goodie bag with your kit! Once you refer a total of 3 friends to TTT and they all signed up for 6 months, you will receive a FREE KIT!

CLICK HERE for more information about TTT kit subscriptions.

CLICK HERE to read the FAQ's about TTT's kits.



To see full list of each kit description, CLICK HERE

JANUARY KIT #1: We R Memory Keepers: Twirl




JANUARY KIT #2: Scrap Within Reach: Paper Boy




JANUARY KIT #3: Fancy Pants: Frosted



JANUARY KIT #4: Fancy Pants: Frosted (Project Kit)

PICTURED BELOW ARE SOME ADDITIONAL ITEMS FOR SALE.

You don't have to be a kit member to purchase these items. You can send me an email letting me know what you'd like to order. Thanks!

I have a couple of monthly kits available from past months (prices vary) (Click on the name of the kit to see a picture of it)

July kit #1 $24

August #2 $24 (I have two left)

September#3 $24 (I have two left)

November #1 $25

December #2 $27 (add on also available)

December Ideas

by Nathalie

This past month or so, I have been spending way too much time online checking out all the cool ideas that crafters come up with during this time of year. I decided to share a few of my favorites with you here. None of them are too complicated and a lot of them come with a tutorial. So here we go:

1. Virginia Nebel's advent calendar... I know this one is a little late (and time consuming) but I put it in my favorites for next year! It is totally made from scratch and she explains how here:

http://scrapbookandcardstodaymag.typepad.com/scrapbook_cards_today_blo/2009/11/3ts-with-virginia-nebel.html

2. I think those paperback trees by Kayla Aimee are awesome and they seem pretty easy for me to make! Great tutorial here:

http://kaylaaimee.com/index.php option=com_content&view=article&id=70&Itemid=60

3. I recently made some of those for my tree (you can see them on my blog). They are very simple and are also very cute on a gift. The tutorial is available here:

http://domesticali.typepad.com/domesticali/2008/11/origami-wreath-tutorial.html

4. Pretty, green and practical, I love those bows made out of magazine pages! The tutorial can be found here:

http://howaboutorange.blogspot.com/2009/10/make-gift-bow-from-magazine-page.html

5. Staying on the recycling (or upcycling) idea, I love the look and price of this paper wreath! Here are the instructions: http://dollarstorecrafts.com/2009/11/book-wreath/

Of course, there are a lot more to be found and to be created but I had to limit myself to my favorites! Do not hesitate to share yours in the comments below! I wish you all a wonderful and crafty Holiday Season!

All photos belong to their respective sites and blogs as mentioned.

December Member Spotlight

by Nathalie

You have probably seen Anna's wonderful creations in the TTT User Gallery or have chatted with her on the Message Board. We are lucky to have her around because she is one talented scrapper and I very recently had the chance to find out a little bit more about her.

Your TTT member name? annaBananna

Tell us a bit about yourself and your family (and pets?)
I live Bremerton, WA with my husband of 11 years and 2 kids Abby (3) and Jamie (4), with number three on the way. I am mostly a SAHM, but sometimes I do computer programming contract work, which is what my previous career was! With the economy the way it is, I haven't done any computer work in almost 2 years, but that's okay - more time to scrapbook!

How did you get started in scrapbooking? How long have you been scrapbooking?
I got started by attending a DOTS stamping party (now called Close to my Heart). That was about 13 years ago.

What are your favorite place and time to scrap?
I love to scrap in my scrap-room (which is in the attic) because I have easy access to my entire stash, as well as a computer, printer and scanner. I usually scrap at night once the kids are in bed.

What is your favorite scrapbooking technique right now?
Sewing on my pages, it gives it such a homemade feel.

What product(s) are you addicted these days?
I'd have to say that I add some sort of rhinestones or pearls to just about every page! I love collecting journaling tags too!

What inspires you creatively?
Sketches, especially ones I can easily find online and just print out. I love a good challenge to get me motivated too.


What brought you to TTT?
I met Monica at a scrap retreat in Leavenworth, WA and she told Carrie and I about her kit club. I've been hooked ever since!

What do you enjoy the most about TTT?
Well, the kits are the best out there but I love the friendly people too!

Do you have anything on your scrappy wish list?
I think it's time to break-down and finally get a cricut.

What is something about you that we may not know??
Did you know that I'm 32 weeks pregnant??? and it's a BOY!

Well, that's a surprise! Congratulations Anna! And thank you so much for spending the time to answer my questions. I look forward to seeing more of your creations with (and without) TTT kits!

Monthly Kit Layouts- Kit#1

It's Reveal Day!!!!

It's time to reveal the December layouts created by the TTT design team for kit #1. Some of the designers created mini albums or home decor projects as well as layouts. For the mini albums, some of what they created is posted here. To see all the inside pages and close ups, please check out the design team gallery here on the TTT website: http://www.transparenttouches.com/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=322

Carrie's creations:






Chrissy's Creations:

Monthly Kit Layouts- Kit #2

It's time to reveal the December layouts created by the TTT design team for kit #2. Some of the designers created mini albums or home decor projects as well as layouts. For the mini albums, some of what they created is posted here. To see all the inside pages and close ups, please check out the design team gallery here on the TTT website: http://www.transparenttouches.com/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=322

Jen's Creations:



Chrystal's Creations:

Monthly Kit Layouts- Kit #3

It's time to reveal the December layouts created by the TTT design team for kit #3. Some of the designers created mini albums or home decor projects as well as layouts. For the mini albums, some of what they created is posted here. To see all the inside pages and close ups, please check out the design team gallery here on the TTT website: http://www.transparenttouches.com/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=322

Nathalie's Creations:



Created by Monica:

Transparency Layouts

Transparent Tuesday!
Each month the TTT design team creates layouts, cards and other projects using TTT transparencies on them. They always do such a great job and it's great to see all the different ways that the transparencies can be used!! Here is what they created this month:

Jen and Chrissy's Designs:


Nathalie and Carrie's Designs:


Chrystal's design:

TTT Scrapbooking Cruise has new LOWER RATES!

Do your friends and family need gift ideas for Christmas.....how about planning on going on a cruise with TTT on 10-10-10!!!

I HAVE SOME GREAT NEWS ABOUT THE TTT CRUISE!!!

I just got an email from the lady at Cruise One and she informed me that...

THE PRICE OF THE 7 NIGHT TTT CRUISE JUST GOT LOWER FOR US!!!

~Rates are good through March 18, 2010. After this date, rates are subject to change.
~Final payments will be due by July 23, 2010.

It's a perfect time to plan a cruise with your friends and family. There will be plenty of activities on the ship to keep your husbands or non scrapping friends busy while you scrap or take classes!



7 night TTT CARIBBEAN CRUISE !!!

From scrapbooking and snorkeling to sightseeing and shopping, this Caribbean cruise is the ultimate vacation! Whether you're cruising with your spouse, significant other, friends, scrapping buddies or other family members...there's something for everyone on this cruise! (You don't have to be a scrapper!) What better way to vacation than to be surrounded by white-sand beaches, turquoise waters and the most beautiful islands on earth?

Scrapbookers will enjoy the following:

~Studio time (certain hours each day) Scrap as much or as little as you want!
~Everyone will get half a table (you can leave your stuff out for the duration of the cruise...no need to clean up each day!)
~Goodie Bags and Door Prizes
~All classes and Make & Takes (Classes will be held on the days at sea so they will not interfere with any shore excursions you may want to participate in)
~Surprise gifts and more!

Remember that the first 10 scrappers to sign up will receive a prize!

(so far there are 12 people signed up for the cruise...5 of them are scrappers)


You can find out more information about the TTT cruise on our website (CLICK HERE)

More information and pricing is also available at Cruise and Crop by clicking HERE (once you go to that site...just click on scrapbooking cruises and then scroll down until you see the TTT cruise on 10-10-10!)

Please feel free to email me with any questions you may have. (info@transparenttouches.com)

I hope that you can be a part of this wonderful experience with TTT!!