Dream Pop for National Scrapbook Month

Wow! Close To My Heart has really outdone themselves this year for National Scrapbook Month.  They've created this exclusive Dream Pop paper kit for the month of May for the amazingly low price of $10, with a qualifying $35 purchase (retail value $19.95).  Dream Pop is loaded with 12 cardstock sheets as well as 12 B&T Duos^® papers that were specifically designed for this promotion only—you can’t get these sweet colors and patterns anywhere else!  Don't delay! Order yours soon.  Click here to begin shopping.

For Always, For Versatility

The For Always paper collection from Close To My Heart includes a beautiful assortment of black and white patterned paper that can be complemented with just abut every color of the rainbow.  A few of my CTMH sistahs have shared their artwork so you can see the versatility of this collection.  The For Always paper packet comes with three colors to get you started, Ruby, Honey and Lagoon (Item X7165B).

Have a memorable day!
Sheila

Using Textiles Without Sewing

Inside the pages of Close To My Heart's 2013 Spring Summer Idea Book are two sets of textiles that complement the Chantilly collection and For Always collection of paper an embellishments.  If you're like me and wondering how to incorporate fabric into your artwork, watch this video from CTMH to get your creative juices flowing.



Have a memorable day!
Sheila

What's All the Buzz About?

Sometimes I look at a paper kit in the CTMH Idea Book and think, "That's nice, but not for me." And usually after I get my hands on it and start playing with it I fall in love with it.  That is the case with the Buzz and Bumble paper collection on pg 29 (Item G1054).  I love it.  Here are a couple of cards I made using scraps I had left after making layouts.  I used the B and B workshop on the go stamp set for one and the adorable Bugs & Hugs stamp set (Item D1535) on the other one.  I also added a pinch of Crystal Blue color, see how it pops?  I think Olive would look nice too.

Have a memorable day!
Sheila

April Playgroup - Buzz And Bumble Collection

I am so pleased with these scrapbook layouts.  The photographs don't quite show off their beauty.  You may just have to make them yourself to see what I mean.  You'll need the Buzz & Bumble workshop kit (G1054) which comes with all the paper, coordinating stamps & embellishments and instructions.  I added the Artisan Studs (Z1816) and Wooden Mini-Medley accents (Z1837).  You'll also need blocks for your stamps and Sunset, Cocoa & Creme Brule ink pads.



The flowers and "seed packet" are a few of the images in the stamp set that comes with the workshop kit.  Aren't they cute? You can also see the wooden accents and Artisan Studs.

 

More adorable stamp images bedazzled with some sparkles included in the kit.

 

Wooden Accents and a faux wax seal from the Buzz and Bumble assortment.

 

This is the second layout we're making in April.  I added some paper pleating to jazz it up a bit.
 

A bit of all the fun embellishments together

 

 

paper pleating

 Have a memorable day!

Sheila

 

Owl Always Love You

Owl Always Love You!

This card can be created using your CTMH cricut cartridges

Art Philosophy:
4.5" circle card
4.5" fancy square, cut in half or you could score it and fold it over the card.
 (what do you call that shape?)
(2) .75" circles
(2) .5" circles
Artiste:
1.5" sunburst circles p. 35
1" diamond p. 49
(2) 3" leaves p. 55

Notice the glitter paper I used on the eyes? That is a new product in the 2013 Spring Summer Idea Book from Close To My Heart.  It is cricut friendly and adds flare to your project.

Happy Valentines Day!
Sheila

March Playgroup - Later Sk8r

I hear a lot of people request more "boy paper."  We want more paper patterns for picture of the Man in our life, or little man as the case may be.  Later Sk8r meets that demand with it's rugged skater theme.  We're big skaters at my house, but I thought this would show off swimming and scouting photos.  Don't shy away from this if you don't have any boys. I think the colors would lend itself well to girls also.  You could even add a little "Gypsy" (lavender) cardstock to give it a more femine touch.

 

Items Used:
G1057 Later Sk8r Workshop Kit  pg 49
E1018 Pennant Alphabet pg 112
Z1294 Sanding Kit pg 1294
Ink: Pear, Lagoon, Outdoor Denim & Slate pg 9