Golden Sea Layout

Hi Everyone!

I've titled this layout the Golden Sea because of the all the gold foil accents and details on the page. The paper itself has gold foil with a ocean sea theme. 

This is a cute little accent piece that I made. A pocket and tag.

I also cut out star fis images for embellishment accents.

I know it's hard to tell but the gold foil background really makes this paper pop. I tried to take a picture so that you can see how shiny it is.

I bling pages. This may not be bling but it's shiny.

Summer Necessity

They say that necessity is the mother of all inventions. So I took on this challenge. I had only the most minimum amount of crafting supplies available. Just one bag!

What did I bring?

* 1 CTMH paper packet

* 1 SEI scrapbooking kit

* 1 Scrap Happy Scrapbooking Kit

* 1 DCWV paper pad

* 1 Neutral Color DCWV Cardstock Packet

* Adhesive (ATG, 3D squares,and glue dots)

* Scissors

* 12x12 Paper Trimmer 

* Markers and Pens

* Neutral Embellishments (hemp, studs,bling)

* Cricut and a few cartridges (forget my power cord so I didn't use it)

* 10 card bases and envelopes

I actually had to buy white card stock during my trip because I ran out. 

Below is a layout featuring Die Cuts with a View Paper packet I picked up this summer. 

I enjoyed hand cutting all the cute little images to make accent pieces. 

I cut out the ship in the bottle tied it with hemp and hand cut the labels.

What's a captain without a steering wheel?

Okay, okay this is not paper piercing. In fact, it's a Durable Studs from Close to My Heart.

At times I wanted more supplies but that didn't hinder me from creating. I just created with what I had. I made some cards without sentiments now I need to add sentiments and embellishments.

More to come so stay tune.

Meanwhile happy crafting!

Things that make you smile

So I have a few pictures that will make you either smile or laugh.

Have Mainers gone ganster?

The names of these boats are things that I don't want to be anywhere near.

Holy Macrel!  If you are the captain then who's steering the boat?

Don't worry be happy.

Freedom just birth a baby. What kind of gift do you recommend I get?

When even wild life loves the ocean view.

Something to make you smile.. frolicking deer.

The face you make when you are caught eating the last cookie.

I am sure this deer is thinking "Tourist!"

Because at the end of the day vacation time is Time for Us.

I hope these pictures and captions made you smile today.

Where or where have you been?

Hi everyone!

I have not gone missing, only online. Life has kept me busy and I am currently on a much needed vacation in Maine. It has been wonderful to breath fresh air, eat lots of lobster and blue berries.

Hubby and I on the family luxury lobster boat.

Great window view and fresh air. 

While on the water I came across this boat "Good Idea". It made me smile. Just another confirmation I am in the right place at the right time. I call these moments "life winks".

So I had a good idea to scrapbook and create greeting cards for sale and will be sharing pictures soon.

NEW CRICUT ALERT!!!!

ATTENTION ALL CRICUT AND CARD MAKING CRAFTERS.

NEW CRICUT CARTRIDGE COLLECTION

NOW AVAILABLE!

 

 

 

New Cricut Artfully Sent Collection is now available for purchase.

 

This Cricut Collection includes:

1 – Cartridge (700 images: Cards and Font)

3 – My Acrylix® D-size stamp sets

1 – 12" × 12" White Daisy Cardstock Pack

 

Recommended blocks for included stamp sets: 1" × 1" (Y1000), 1" × 3½" (Y1002), 3" × 3" (Y1006), 2" × 3½" (Y1009).

 

Cricut® is a registered trademark of Provo Craft & Novelty, Inc. All rights reserved.

With our newest Cricut Collection you can create many cards with sentiments cut directly onto the card or combine images to create your own pop-cards and scenes. There are mroe than 25 different card themes, and for all occasions.

 

Order yours today at www.FrancisAmes.ctmh.com.

 

Below is a short video hightlighting this amazing cartridge.

 

 

 

Let It Rain!

Today, in the Philadelphia area it's forcasted to rain so here's a card inspired by the weather and Splitcoast Stampers.

 

 

This is a side step card using Brushed Paper Packet, Rainy Day stamp, and Aqua Dots for embellishment. I colored in the stamped images using alcohol markers. To recreate a side-step card just follow this link to Splitcoast Stampers site.

 

Enjoy!



September is National Stamping Month

GET A FREE STAMP!

HOW?
September is National Stamping Month, and Close To My Heart is ready to celebrate all month long! When you spend $30 on any current retail-priced stamps during the month of September, you qualify to receive the exclusive C-sized stamp set #30yearsofhappy for FREE! This special offer is part of our celebration of National Stamping Month and in honor of our ongoing celebration of our founder and CEO Jeanette Lynton’s 30-year anniversary in the scrapbooking and stamping industry.

 

Remember order stamps that total $30 in value and get a FREE stamp set while supplies last. Place your online order today  or contact me.

** SECOND INCREDIBLE DEAL **

 

Each month you can purchase a new D-size stamp set, available for one month only, for just $5— that’s over 70% off retail! When you place an order of $50 or more in Close To My Heart products, you qualify for this special Stamp of the Month pricing.

September 2014: Family Is Forever (S1409)

Spend $50 and get this Stamp of the Month set for just $5.

S1409 Family Is Forever, Stamp set of 7

How about some inspiration? Check out these lovely projects..

  

Cards that are a Cut Above

Everyone wants to create that project that's just a cut above. The kind of project that everyone says, "Wow! You made that?" or "How did you create that?". What if you can create a set of greeting cards very quickly and can proudly say, "I made it myself." Close to My Heart created a series of card kits called, "A Cut Above" where you can create a set of cards quickly and inexpensively.

I particularly run out quickly of Thank You and Birthday cards. Not to mention more people added to my holiday card list. Cut Above Kits makes 10 cards or 10 treat bags. You will need to get minor supplies like adhesive, ink pad, and stamp.

A Cut Above Thank You Card Kit (Z2063)

 

  

A Cut Above Happy Birthday Card Kit (Z2061) 

 

A Cut Above Holiday Card Kit (Z2065)

 

A Cut Above Christmas Card Kit (Z2064)

 

There are two crafting projects in the Cut Above series.

A Cut Above Halloween Treat Bag Kit (Z2058)

Cut Above Holiday Treat Bag Kit (Z2057)

 



August Special Offers

Close to My Heart is celebrating 30 years as a company and they are showing us how appreciative they are with multiple specials this year. 

During this month, August 2014, when you purchase a Picture My Life Kits and you may also get an additional page protectors at the discounted price of just $3.

 

You can create an amazing scrapbooking album very quickly without having to spend money on new tools, adhesives, or embellishments unless you choose to. You just select your cards, photos, and page protector and slide the items into the pockets to create a layout as shown below.

 

 

 

There are 13 Picture My Life kits to choose from, the first five shown below are the newest additions to the collection.

 

 

 

Remember there are more kits to choose from online.

 

So how do you get on the page protector deal?

During the month of August, when you purchase any of the 13 available Picture My Life™ scrapbooking programs featured in the 2014–2015 Annual Inspirations idea book at their full retail price of $24.95 USD / $27.50 CAD, you are eligible to add your choice of 1 of 8 qualifying Memory Protectors™ 10-packs for just $3 (USD & CAD)! Each Picture My Life scrapbooking program already includes a coordinating 10-pack of Memory Protectors, so when you add your additional 10-pack for only $3 you will be well on your way to your own picture-perfect pocket scrapbooking adventure!

 



Which of the eight page protectors can I choose from at the discounted price?

  Discounted Memory Page Protectors™:

Z1324 Design 1 – 10 protectors: 6 vertical 6" x 4" pockets each.
4113 Design 2– 10 protectors: 6 horizontal 4" x 6" pockets each

Z1950 Design 3 – 10 protectors: 4 vertical 6" x 4" pockets and 4 horizontal 3" x 4" pockets each.

Z1951 Design 4  – 10 protectors: 4 horizontal 4" x 6" pockets and 4 vertical 4" x 3" pockets each.
Z1952 Design 5 – 10 protectors: 3 vertical 6" x 4" pockets and 6 horizontal 3" x 4" pockets each.
4110 Top Load – 10 protectors: 12" x 12" pocket. 1/2" gutter seam so pages lie flat.
Z1968 Side Load – 10 protectors: 12" x 12" pocket.
Z3026 Variety Pack – 10 protectors: 4 of Design 3, 3 of Design 4, and 3 of Design 5.
   

What is included in a Picture My Life™ scrapbooking program?
Each Picture My Life™ scrapbooking program includes a 12" × 12" cover page, a starter pack of 10 coordinating Memory Protectors™, and 122 double-sided cards in 3" × 4" and 4" × 6" horizontal and vertical designs. The cardstock-weight cards feature journaling spaces, sentiments, and a variety of icons.

 

Where can I find more information about the Memory Protectors™?
Additional information about the Memory Protectors™ can be found on page 185 of the current Annual Inspirations idea book.

 

Where can I find more information about the Picture My Life™ scrapbooking programs?
Additional information about product item numbers for the Picture My Life™ scrapbooking programs can be found on pages 146–149 of the current Annual Inspirations idea book.

 

 

STAMP OF THE MONTH DEAL

Each month you can purchase a new D-size stamp set, available for one month only, for just $5— that’s over 70% off retail! When you place an order of $50 or more in Close To My Heart products, you qualify for this special Stamp of the Month pricing. This month the Stamp of the Month is What a Hoot (S1408)

What a Hoot (S1408)

Spend $50 and get this Stamp of the Month set for just $5.

You can create amazing projects with this stamps. Here's just a few examples.

 

 

 

So what are you waiting for? Get Scrappin' 

Happy Birthday Close to My Heart

Did you know that Close to My Heart is celebrating it's 30th Year Anniversary? The company is going strong and expanding internationally and I anticipate the company being around for along time.

As you already know there's a BRAND NEW IDEA BOOK. It's jammed packed with more paper packets and stamps that you can purchase from now until July 2015. Once the new idea book is launched in August of 2015 only brand new products will be made available. That means that paper packets, workshop on the go kits, stamps, embellishments, home decor, and so much more won't be available for purchase. But that's okay because we always fall in love with the new stuff too.

In this New Idea Book there's a NEW Cricut Cartridge Collection called Artfully Sent Z3017 found on page 140! More WASHI Tape on page 173! More jewelry and home decor crafting projects. I love the Picture My Life kits on pages 146-147. If you have ever been pressed for time to scrapbook then this type of scrapbooking is for you. I'll show case some of my projects in the future.

For right now, I wanted to include one project I created that meets both MOJO Monday's and Heart to Heart Blog Challenges.

I used the MOJO358 Sketch.

Following the Heart to Heart Challenge of creating a project relating to a song. My theme is Happy Birthday to You!  I used Confetti Wishes Paper Packet X7189B found in the New Idea Book along with a recently discontinued stamp called Teddy Bear Wishes A1143.

To recreate this card the dimensions are as follows:

• Daisy White Cardstock 4.25" x 5.5" folded for cardbase, 2.25" x 2" for the bear, 3" x .75" for the sentiment.
• Pacifica Cardstock 4" x 5.25"
• Confetti Wishes Paper Packet (Checker Board) 2" x 3.5" includes the top border of the paper packet, (Stripped) 3.75" x 2.75"
• Thistle Cardstock (new color) 2.5" x 3.25"
• Brushed Assortment Flower Z3013

I hope you enjoy the New Idea Book. Thanks for visiting!

So Sorry

I must admit I have neglected this blog and my group of crafters. Life happens and with it comes challenges outside of our control. As for me, I have been re-evaluating my life and thinking about what's really important. Since last year I had to attend a funeral every month with the exception of July. November through January were the loss of family members and this year it's been the loss of friends. July I've visited four people in hospitals and also offered support once they are home. This month is no exception to the funeral streak. It's been very hard to deal with so much loss. My faith has sustained me and so I am grateful to be able to be there for my loved ones and friends. In addition to all of this I've also started a new business venture which has occupied much of my time and energy. So as you can imagine life has been hectic and before I knew it months have gone buy. For being on my back bunner I'm so sorry.

I am grateful to you for your patience and hanging in there. I cannot promise to post as frequently as I did before but I will have weekly posts again. Creating handmade cards and actually gifting them has brough so many smiles that I just can't give this up.

This was my most recent greeting card for my long time friends that have just lost their mother. I used the MojoMonday sketch MOJO357.

To recreate this darling card I used My Mind's Eye 6"x6" Paper Packet called In Blossom. Below are the measurements.

• White Cardbase: 4.25" x 5.5" folded
• Grey & White Patterned Paper: 5.25" x 4"
• Yellow Patterned Paper: 4" x 2.25"; inside lining 5" x 3.5" (not shown)
• White Floral Patterned Paper: 3" x 1.75"
• Pink Patterned Paper: 2" x 1.5"
• Dark Grey Floral Patterned Paper: .75" x 6"
• Banner (back of the Yellow Patterned Paper: .75" x 3"
• Michaels' Paper Flowers
• Stamp set used: Close to My Heart's Card Chatter- Sympathy - D1476 (retired)
• Close to My Heart Grey Wool Ink pad (retired)

 

Next post is all about the NEW IDEA BOOK! I've already placed my order and my goal is to post before the month's out with all new creations.

 

Watch out for this month's deals!

 

Until the next time.... Happy Crafting!