Beauty

Sofia Paper…my favorite paper in the Spring/Summer 2011 Catalogue. I guess I love it because I have 2 granddaughters. It is great for making girly pages. In this layout I was using some of my stash that had been retired. I have challenged myself at the start of the year that I need to USE some of my things that I bought ages ago instead of just hoarding them. The photos are of my daughter Amy and my Granddaughter Novalee.


All supplies are from Close To My heart unless otherwise noted:
Magic: Deck of Cards™
X7131B Sophia Level 2 Paper Packet
X7131C Sophia Level 2 My Stickease® Assortment
Z2128 Hollyhock Exclusive Inks® Pad
Z2106 Blush Exclusive Inks
Z1362 Brads Pink Assortment
Z1370 Pink Assortment Buttons
Z891 versamark Ink
Z673 White Daisy Embossing Powder
Z1096 White Daisy Embroidery Floss
Z1104 Clear Sparkles
Z1035 Baby Pink Edge Anchors (retired)
D1363 Picture Perfect Stamp Set
D1141 So Sweet Season Stamp Set (retired)
Flower Dimensional Elements (retired)
Z726 Sponge Daubers
Martha Stewart Doily Lace Border Punch

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Laurie

Snow Much Fun

This was the first time my granddaughter went out to play in the snow.  It is so cute watching her discover new things!
I got to add lots of photos to this layout thanks to the New Page Protectors Flip Flaps.  You get 8 flip flaps in each package, two 4x12, four 6x12 and two 8x12 all for only $4.50.  How cool is that?  These have an adhesive strip that attaches on the outside of your page protector. They can go on either the top, or bottom, left or right sides. So anywhere!  In the above photo I have the 8x12 attached to the left side of page one and the 4x12 to the right side of page one.  I also have a 6x6 attached to the top and bottom of page 2. 

Magnifique Paper Packet X7127B

Colors Sky, Lagoon, Colonial White and Cotton Candy Cardstock
Pacifica, Cotton Candy and Chocolate Ink
Stamp Sets:
  Bundled Up D1165 (retired)
  January Word Puzzle D1268 (retired)
  True friends D1406
  Unity C1422
  Snow Days C1420
  Picture Perfect D1363
Memory Protectors Flip Flaps Z1325
Martha Stewart Himalayan Snowflake Large
Martha Stewart Arctic Snowflake
EK Success Bracket Border Punch
Finger Dauber
Blush Brads
French Script MT Font for Title

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Laurie

My Baby is Eating!

I think the Zippidee Paper packet goes excellent with these photos.  The Cranberry red just brings out the red in her shirt, and the lettering on her bib so well.  I used my newest punch for the border.  I also used my how to book Imagine for the sketch for this layout. 
All supplies are Close To My Heart unless otherwise noted. 
Imagine Book, Monologue
Zippidee Paper packet X7125B
Picture Perfect Stamp Set D1363
Just the ticket Stamp Set B1323
Cherish the Moment D1421
Ticket to Ride B1346
Cranberry Itty bitty brad
Honey Ribbon
Black Journalling Pen
EK Success Double Embossed Dotted Lace Punch


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Laurie

My Weekly Planner

I have never been one to write in a diary or anything like that but I really liked the weekly planner that Close to My Heart has. Then a while back another Close To My Heart consultant made one to inspire me. So My New Year's Resolution is to try my best to faithfully keep a journal with the pages of my weekly planner.

On the inside pages I plan to add photos of any milestones or events that are happening in my life. I already have some photos taken for the last week but have not had time to print them out yet.

All Supplies are From Close To My Heart unless otherwise noted.

Weekly Calendar X301

Veranda paper Packet X7119B

Colors are Creme Brulee, Garden Green, Juniper, Vanilla Cream

Garden Green Connections Club Rewards (Ask me how to earn your own)

Spring Blossoms Just Blooms Z1266

Garden Green Concho (retired)

Circle Window Charms Z819

Picture Perfect Stamp Set D1363

Notice the Details Stamp Set D1378

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Laurie

Our Little Christmas Present

A few days ago I had the pleasure of having my granddaughter over for her first holiday without her Mom. What a wonderful few days! I am so lucky to be able to spend lots of time with her. I couldn't resist taking some photos of her under the Christmas tree. I am sure that when she gets older she will think that camera was actually attached to me permanently.

All supplies are Close To My Heart unless otherwise noted.

Evensong Paper Packet X7104B

Colors are Cranberry, New England Ivy, Olive, Sorbet and Colonial White.

Jingle Borders D1225

No Peeking D1177

Peace on Earth D1243

Family C1305

Something Special B1336

Chocolate Alphabet E1010

Picture Perfect D1363

Memento Tuxedo Black

Copic Markers G21, G85, R02, R27

Colonial White Ribbon Z1126

Colonial White Edge Anchors z1288

Gold Ribbon Bow (unknown)

Gee, I didn't realize I used so many stamp sets for this layout. I guess one word from each stamp set to get just the right look.

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Laurie