Thursday, April 28, 2011

Quick and Easy Layout

This is a quick and easy page today. 

All supplies are from Close To My Heart unless otherwise noted:

Magic Pattern…Levitate
X7138B Fanfare paper Packet
Dimensional Monograms
Foam Numbers (retired)
Nestabilities Scalloped Circles

Thanks for stopping by…
Laurie

Monday, April 25, 2011

Pontoon Fun



I love this sketch from the Magic How to Book. It is called On With The Show. It is a very simple layout, one that doesn’t use a whole lot of paper too! Another plus of this sketch is that it uses 4x6 photos. Lots of my customers only have 4x6 photos as they get them printed out at places like Wal-Mart or Superstore and do not have their own photo printer at home to use.

One thing I did do on this layout is to color the Color the chipboard letters that spell Oak Lake. First, I colored the top part with sweet Leaf ink using my finger dauber and rubbing in tiny circles all over the top of the letters. Next I used Crystal Blue in and did the same thing in the middle part of the letters. Lastly, I finished them off by applying Indian Corn Blue to the bottom of the letters using the same technique with the finger dauber. This gives a nice tri-color appearance. Just remember to start with the lightest color and work your way to the darkest color.

All supplies are from Close to My Heart unless otherwise noted:
Magic Sketch – On with the Show
Emporium Paper Packet X7105B
Colors are Crystal Blue, Indian Corn Blue, Sweet Leaf and Colonial White
Exclusive Inks Sweet Leaf Z2153
                      Crystal Blue Z2117
                       Indian Corn Blue Z2130
Stamp Sets: Bohemian Alphabet E1019
     Express Postage D1262
     Save the Date D1386
     June Word Puzzle D1288 (retired)
     Boutique Borders D1332
Circle Window Charms (retired)
Buttons Blue Assortment Z1371
Buttons Green Assortment Z1372
Sparkles Blue and Green Assortment Z1327
Sparkles Clear Bitty Z1263
Dimensional Elements Monograms Assorted Letters

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Laurie

Thursday, April 21, 2011

Happy Thursday!

 Once a month for 8 months my club meets and we make cards. These are the cards we made at one of the meeting a little while ago.  I am taking registrations for Fall Club Nights. Ask me about joining our club in the fall! 

All supplies are from Close To My Heart unless otherwise noted:

Colors are Bamboo, Sweet Leaf, Crystal Blue and White Daisy
Magnifique Paper
Wings Paper
Stamps:
Find your Style D1452 (blue Set)
Smiles C1397 (Yellow set)
Noted Backgrounds D1412 (Blue set)
Happy Birthday C1257 (Purple set)
Happy Holidays D1431 (Pink set)
Diamond Plate Cuttlebug Embossing Folder
Swiss Dots Cuttlebug Embossing Folder
EK Success Corner Rounder
EK Success 1 ¼ inch scallop circle punch
Martha Stewart Eyelet Lace Punch
Bamboo Ribbon
Bamboo Finger Dauber

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Laurie

Monday, April 11, 2011

Kilkenny Castle

These pictures were taken at the Kilkenny castle in Ireland last summer.  It was such a beautiful castle.  I really enjoyed our trip there. 

All supplies are from Close To My Heart unless otherwise noted:
Magnifique paper packet X7127B
Colors are Chocolate, Lagoon, Pacifica, Sky and Colonial White
Heart to Heart stamp Set B1358
Mini Medley Shades of Chocolate Accents

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Laurie

Thursday, April 7, 2011

Sweet Baby Card

For this card I was in the USE IT UP mode. There are only a few items that are new. Most of it has been in my stash for a few years. But as you can see…older items make great cards too! So I challenge you all to dig into your stash and use at least 3 products that you have had for at least 1 year and put it on your project!


All supplies are from Close To My Heart unless otherwise noted:

X7107B That’s Amore Paper Packet (retired)
Colors are Chocolate, Blush, Tulip, and Colonial White
E1019 Bohemian Alphabet Stamps
D1254 Sole Mates Stamps
Z2166 Tulip Ink
Big Pinks Flowers (retired)
Flowers Dimensional Elements (retired)
Tulip Shimmer Spray (Homemade)
Swiss Dots Cuttlebug Embossing Folder
Wilton Doily (found in the baking section of Michaels)
Prima Flower
Pink String Pearls

Thanks for stopping by…
Laurie

Tuesday, April 5, 2011

My Giggle Monster


Here is a layout I made with the Hooligans Paper packet.  This paper packet is only available until the end of July so if you want it get it before then. 
All supplies are from Close To My Heart unless otherwise noted.
Sketch...Magic...card trick page 86
Hooligans Paper packet X7129B
Hooligans Level 1 stickease (for the word monster) X7129A
Hooligans Level 2 Assortment Z1332 (retired)
Dimensional Elements monograms assorted letters
Black Journal Pen
ribbon (unknown)

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Laurie

Friday, April 1, 2011

3 Constant Campaigns for April!

 Count them...1...2...3!  That's right there are 3 Constant Campaigns for April.  How cool is that?