CJMeyer Adventures

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Category: In the Workshop

  • DIY High Contrast Books for Babies

    DIY High Contrast Books for Babies

    During our first visit with the Parents as Teachers program, our coordinator emphasized how fascinating black and white images were to infants.  She recommended this popular board book to help stimulate Olivia’s brain development.  It features a total of 10 large and familiar shapes for babies to study.  I loved the concept of this simple…

  • Father’s Day Card Ideas

    Father’s Day Card Ideas

    Last year, I was newly pregnant when Father’s Day rolled around.  I wanted to do something special for James to mark the day so I created this card inspired by a photo I found on Pinterest: I was thrilled that one of the talented graphic designers working with The Dating Divas agreed to translate this…

  • In the Workshop: December Greetings

    In the Workshop: December Greetings

    Lots of fun creating Christmas crafts this season!  Here’s a peak at some projects that I have been working on during the month of December: I taught a class at Checkered Cottage in early December where participants completed 4 cards and a treat box. Aside from basic layering and stamping techniques, participants learned how to:…

  • In the Workshop: Reindeer Food

    In the Workshop: Reindeer Food

    When we visited our nieces over Thanksgiving, we surprised them with a special package of magical reindeer food! I spied these cute little bottles at Read Lead, a local paper-crafting and stamp store, and knew they would be perfect for this project.  A darling printable note from The TomKat Studio provided the perfect description for…

  • In the Workshop: Autumn Goodies

    In the Workshop: Autumn Goodies

    This Fall has been a whirlwind!  Here are card making ideas from my workshop: Autumn Birthday Card To give the card some extra dimension and texture, I cut out part of the leaves so they would pop-up and reveal a metallic backer lined with glitter. Leaf Thank You Card Harvest Accordion Book I designed this…

  • In the Workshop: Halloween Fun

    A couple of recent Halloween goodies from the workshop: Isn’t it interesting how well placed gemstones can add to your design- this skull becomes a lot more interesting with the addition of orange glowing eyes! Don’t you just love how the memory box die swirls seem like magic effortlessly shooting out of her hand?… as…

  • Guest Posting at Eighteen25!

    Guest Posting at Eighteen25!

    Have you heard of Eighteen 25’s Spooktacular September?  These lovely ladies are featuring fun Halloween craft ideas from other bloggers every day this month.  I am honored that they shared my idea for Halloween Treat Bags today!  Head over to Eighteen25 to see what I made with this fun spider embellishment and craft paper!

  • Halloween Cards at Checkered Cottage

    Halloween Cards at Checkered Cottage

    I am so excited to be joining the Checkered Cottage team of teachers.  This charming paper crafting store sells a variety of beautiful papers, embellishments, exclusive card design templates, and stencils.  They have a dynamite schedule of Fall classes right now.  Here is my take on Halloween… Introducing a Haunted Trio of Designs: Class participants…

  • Happy Anniversary to J’s Parents!

    Happy Anniversary to J’s Parents!

    This August, my in-laws celebrated a special milestone: their 40th anniversary! Here is the handmade anniversary card we sent them to mark the occasion: This card was made using Memory Box’s La Rue Heart and some basic heart punches on a red background. Did you know that Ruby is the gem of 40 years? I…