It is looking a bit more like Christmas

Wow, The weather here today is really wild.  We are in the middle of a good old blizzard with forecasts of more than a foot of snow with wind.  So, with it looking a bit more like Christmas, I thought I would post my Christmas layout today.

Don’t you just love the new Pear and partridge Paper? I love the traditional Christmas colors with a bit of brown. And With the instructions included in the Workshops on the Go kits, it makes for an afternoon (or evening) of creative bliss. This kit teaches a few tricks that you may not have thought of before, like mixing 1^st and 2^nd generation stamping in one cluster, Layering rub on images with stamped images and even layering rub ons on top of each other. There are more little tricks too but I will leave that for you to discover when you put your own kit together. You can buy your Pear and partridge Workshop on the Go Here

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

G1052 Pear and Partridge Workshop On The Go Comes with

X7162B Pear and Partridge Paper Packet

Pear and Partridge Stamp Set

Z7162C Pear and Partridge Compliments Glitter rub Ons

Z1326 Red Sparkles

You can add these items to finish off your layout

Z2175 Cashmere Ink

Z2116 Cranberry Ink

Z2137 olive ink

Z697 Sponge

C1435 Triple Play Stamp set to stamp “Love This”

D1386 Save the date Stamp Set to stamp “2011”

D1243 Peace on Earth Stamp Set to stamp “Christmas”

 

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Laurie

Using WOTG Sketches with other papers

I am trying to use up some retired papers.  This is another layout with the Veranda WOTG Sketch. I hope you can now see that when you use different papers and different embellishments you get totally different results. So when you buy a WOTG kit, the instructions and the stamp sets will be a wonderful tool for years to come.

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

X7138B Fanfare Paper Packet

Colors are Cranberry, Pacifica, Sunny Yellow and White Daisy

X7138C Fanfare My Stickease

D1294 Play Time Stamp Set

Z2192 Pacifica Ink

EK Success Double Embossed Dotted Lace Border Punch

 

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Laurie

I love camping…with Stella Paper

For this layout I used the Stella Workshop on the Go pattern but I made many changes as my camping photos did not go with the stamp set that came with the set. Instead I used a retired stamp set called August Word Puzzle.

 

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

X7147 Stella Paper Packet

Colors are Cocoa, Sunset, Juniper and Colonial White

D1290 August Word Puzzle

E1020 Token Alphabet

Z2114 Cocoa Ink

Z2191 Sunset Ink

Z2165 Juniper Ink

Z1735 Dimensional Elements Hearts

Z1333 Opaques Mocha Pearls

Z1718 Color Ready Garden Wooden Shapes

¾ inch, 1 inch, 1 ¼ inch circle punches from EK Success

Corner Rounder

Crown Punch Martha Stewart

Mini Glue Dots

Foam Dots

 

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Laurie

Victory Workshop On The Go

This is another of the Workshops on the Go. It is a simple but effective layout that using 4x6 photos (which is great!) with lots of artistic expression room. I cannot say enough about these Workshops. If you haven’t tried one yet what are you waiting for?             You can order them here

 

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

G1035 Victory Workshop On The Go Kit

   Comes with:

        · X7150B Victory Paper Packet

        · Colors are Outdoor Denim, Bamboo, Chocolate, Barn Red and Colonial White

        · C1488 Victory Stamp Set

        · Z1705 Durables Square Studs

        · Z280 Natural Hemp (not used)

Z2111 Chocolate Ink

Z2140 Outdoor Denim Ink

Z2104 Barn Red Ink

Z697 Sponge

C1274 Beauty Seen Stamp Set

Z1151 Foam Tape

Storybook Cricut Cartridge (Provocraft)

 

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Laurie

Another Workshop On The Go Layout

This is another of the Workshop on the Go Kits, Made with the Crusin Papers. I really like this layout for a couple of reasons. It is a little different in appearance…The little squares on the left page make it stand out from traditional layouts. And I get to use up some old photos. You know the ones, that were taken 20 plus years ago that were grainy and from cameras with no zoom. So I got to crop my photos into little squares, and you would never know that the images that I cropped were on regular sized photos with lots of blank space. Plus instead of one 5x7 photo I got to use the odd sized 3.5x5 inch photos that were printed back in the day. Retro Style I guess.

One other change I made was that I just couldn’t bring myself to use the only 2 Grey Wool Patterned papers (with another cool design on the backside) for base pages. So I used Grey Flannel Cardstock and I took my Grey Flannel Ink Pad and swiped it directly onto the cardstock to give it some texture. I think it looks just as nice.

All supplies are from Close To My Heart:

X7154B Crusin Paper Packet

Colors are Twilight, Juniper, Grey Wool, Black and White daisy.

Grey Flannel Cardstock

C1490 Crusin Stamp Set

D1136 Giggle Caps Alphabet

Z2160 Twilight Ink

Z2125 Grey Wool Ink

Z2124 Grey Flannel Ink

My Legacy Writer Pen

Z1681 Dimensional Elements Numbers

Z1691 Bottle caps

Z1471 Ruler

Z1151 3D Foam Tape

 

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Laurie

Lucy Workshop On The Go

I made this layout loosely following the Lucy Workshop On the Go. I mean loosely, as I made several changes so that it barely resembles the original workshop. This is one thing I absolutely love about the workshops on the go. You have complete instruction to make the always fabulous layout or you can use the instructions as a starting point to make it however you feel like. One of the major changes was to use different background paper. I just like the flowery paper for this layout better than the one in the inst4ructions. I also did a different title, embellishment placement and even where I put the 2x2 photos. So you see, my own style.

All supplies are from Close to My Heart:

G1034 Lucy WOTG

Colors are Blush, Sweet Leaf, Crème Brulee and Colonial White cardstock

C1486 Lucy Stamp Set

D1487 Bingo Alphabet

C1494 Card Word Puzzle

D1386 Save The Date

Z2125 Grey Wool Ink

Z2106 Blush Ink

Z2167 Crème Brulee Ink

X7149C Lucy My Compliments Rub Ons

Z1263 Bitty Sparkles

Z553 Bonding Memories Glue Pen

Black Journaling Pen

Foam Dots

Z1686 Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge

 

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Laurie

Sonoma Workshop On the Go

Sonoma papers remind me of my grandmother, very elegant. The papers were edge distressed with the finger daubers to give it that “aged” look. This is also the first layout that I got to use the new Zip Strip…this is an additional border attached to the top of the 12x12 papers, a really great new addition to Close To My Heart papers. It is the diamond looking border. I also used a EK success scalloped Scallop border for the Cocoa piece above the zip strip. I then layered a mixture of stamping and embellishments in a couple of places on the layouts. This cluster attracts your eye from left to right making it a smooth viewing layout.

All Supplies are form Close To My Heart unless otherwise noted:

Sonoma Paper Packet X7143B

Colors are Olive, Smokey Plum, Colonial White and Cocoa

Sonoma Stamp Set C1476

Mini Medley Pewter Collection Z1487

EK Success Scalloped Scallop Border Punch

 

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Laurie

Getting caught up on artwork posts.

I have come across a ton of artwork that I have not posted yet but the papers are retired.  Some of these are layouts that I have done a long time ago and some are more recent when I went digging in my stash of papers to use some of it up.  Anyhow, I am going to post a bunch of it in the next few weeks.  Some have products listed and some do not.  I hope you enjoy it anyways. 

 

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Laurie

Happy New Year and a Christmas Layout

I hope everyone had a fabulous Christmas and New Years!  I know I did.  I also enjoyed this fantastic weather we are having.  I did get to make a few layouts during the holidays too! 

I like the straight simple lines of this layout. Sometimes layouts get too busy and have too much going on and take away your attention on the photos. After all, we scrapbook to showcase our photos and story. So this layout keeps your attention on the photos first, then on the design of the layout. I will add my photos as soon as I get them back from the developer. 

Here are a few things I did on this layout:

· I stamped the Santa Image onto the layout with Archival Ink and then colored it in using my water brush and Holiday Red ink and Topiary Ink. My water brush was on the dry side so the archival black ink did not run.

· I traced the Dimensional Elements Stars onto my patterned paper, cut them out then used liquid glass to adhere the stars to the paper. I sanded the edges with my finishing files then finger daubered ink around the edges.

· I cut out my title on my cricut using the Art Philosophy Cartridge. Size was 1 inch.

· I placed the frame around the present.

· I inked our Color Ready Kraft Borders with New England Ivy Ink and attached them to the layout.

 

Supplies are From Close To My Heart unless otherwise noted:

X7145B Believe Paper

Believe WOTG Stamp Set

Z1377 Color Ready Kraft Borders

Z1489 Olive Mini Medley Accessories

Z1680 Dimensional Elements Stars

4475 Archival Black Ink

Z2135 New England Ivy Ink

Z2155 Topiary Ink

Z2127 Holiday Red Ink

Z1686 Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge

Others: water brush, Finger daubers, adhesive, glue dots, finishing files, liquid glass, paper piercer,

 

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Laurie

Let's Celebrate!

Well, summer finally arrived!  The weather is getting better outside so that means life is starting to get busy too.  My posts to this blog will still be coming throughout the summer but maybe not quite so often as they have been. 

These are some really old photos…it is of my 5th birthday. I used the Fanfare Workshop On the Go Kit but I did make a few changes to fit my photos into it and to “customize” it a little bit.


All supplies are from Close To My Heart unless otherwise noted:
Fanfare Paper Packet X7138B
1225 Sunny Yellow Cardstock
B1377 Fanfare Stamp Set
D1469 Polka Dot Alphabet
Z1371 Blue Assortment Buttons
Z1096 White Daisy Embroidery Thread
Z1392 2 inch scallop Punch
Z578 Corner Rounder
Z2192 Pacifica Exclusive Inks
Z2116 Cranberry Exclusive Inks
EK Success Scalloped Scallop Border Punch

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Laurie

Product Spotlight...Color Ready Borders

Have I told you I absolutely LOVE the Kraft Color Ready Borders? They are the coolest new product we have in the Spring/Summer 2011 catty! You get 50 (2 each of 25 designs) 12 inch adhesive backed borders. They can be used as is or they can be colored. You can even weave strips of paper through them like I did on this layout. And the best part is they are only $6.50. Yep, that is right I said only $6.50. What are you waiting for…order some today here, or give me a call to place your order.


This layout is also the Miracle Workshop on the Go. I did make a few changes that made it work with my photos better. I hope you like it.

All supplies are from Close To My Heart unless otherwise noted:
Miracle Paper X7133B
Colors are Colonial White, Bamboo, heavenly Blue, Sweet Leaf and Chocolate
Color ready Kraft Borders Z1377
Chocolate Exclusive Inks Z2111
Chocolate Buttons Z1358
Crystal Blue Waxy Flax Z1247
Stamp Sets Miracle B1378
Polka Dot Alphabet D1469
Martha Stewart Frond Punch

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Laurie

Bliss Workshop On The Go

This is the Workshop On The Go that we need to order by March 13th so it is back in plenty of time for the April Workshop.  Call me to order or for more details.  Or you can order it here and put it together at home anytime. 

This paper goes really well with Wedding or almost any other occasion.  A fellow CTMH Consultant did one about horses and it was beautiful.  That is the great thing about the paper packets from Close To My Heart they can be used for almost any photos you may have. 

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Laurie

Hand and Hand

This paper packet has to be one of my all time favorite papers from Close To My Heart.  It is called Sofia and is one of the 8 new paper packets in the Spring/Summer 2011 catalogue.  These pictures were taken last summer and it was the first time my granddaughter Novalee had walked in the sand.  It was funny, watching her discover the cold sand between her toes!  It was so cute.  Ya, I know...excited grandma talking here...
Anyways, this layout was made from the Sofia Workshop on the Go kit. 

All supplies are from Close To My Heart:
Sofia Workshop On The Go G1019 which contains
Sofia Level 2 Paper Packet
Sofia Stamp Set
Pink Assortment Buttons
Colonial White Waxy Flax
Workshop Guide

You also get in the Workshop guide instructions for 6 cards as well.  And there is plenty of paper and accessories left over to do many more projects too! 
To get your Sofia Workshop on the Go kit visit my website here

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Laurie

Hooligans Workshop On The Go

Here are the layouts we will be making for the Hooligans Workshop On The Go class on October 17th. 
Your Kit will include:
My Acrylix Troublemaker Stamp Set
My Reflections Hooligans Level 2 Paper Packet
Mini Medley Accents Sunset Collection
Workshop Guide. 
This has a retail value of $39 but you pay only $35.50!  Plus you get a FREE workshop to put it together PLUS for attending the free workshop you get a BONUS Layout to put together! 
I must have orders in by Sunday Sept. 26th for them to be back by Oct. 17th our workshop day.  Call me to place your order today!

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Laurie

Look what one paper pack will make

Have you ever wondered how many things you can make with one paper packet?  I did.  I was going through some of my paper packets that I have bought a few years ago and thought...I still have some of this?  I know I used it on this layout and on that one too, oh and I made a few cards with it, and...so when I got the new Olivia paper packet I wanted to work with it until it was all gone to see what I can get with it.  I did add some extra cardstock for base pages for the layouts but that was it. 

So I started with the layout above...the Workshop On The Go Kit.  I always do these first they are the most fun, and you have the full directions in front of you. 

Then I did the Card part of the Workshop on The Go.  Did you know that the Workshop On The Go Kits come with directions for both the 2 page layout AND 6 cards.  You can do either workshop or BOTH and you have lots of paper for that. 

So I did both the Workshops then I made this layout of my and my hubby on out trip last year.  I still had paper left over though.  So...

I made another layout of my beloved puppy Shane, that is no longer with us. 

:(   I also covered the composition book, and made 2 more cards.  But I still had paper left...So

I made another 2 page layout.  And guess what?  I still had paper left.  So...

I covered one of our recipe boxes...You can use them for other things other than recipes so I am putting some of my favorite photos in this one.  But, I still had paper left.  So...

I made another layout with it.  And believe it or not I still have paper left, but I really go tired of the same colors so I have put it away for another day. But I did accomplish what I had set out to do...see all I can make from one paper packet.  So for $15.50 you get a ton of projects made.  The paper packets come with 12 12x12 patterned papers and 10 coordinating cardstock. 

So, maybe you can try it sometime.  I would like to see what you can make with one paper packet.  Oh, and you will be using some of that paper when you do that and not just stash it away for another time.  try it...I dare you...LOL

I will re post some of these pictures later on and give you the full list of things I used.  Stay tuned...

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Laurie

Little Miss Personality!

Isn't she just adorable in her little hat! She actually likes hats on. Kids at play are fun to take photos of too!  I just found these photos of this layout that I made last spring.  The paper pack Caboodle went perfectly with the pictures of Novalee.  I sponged ink over top of the dimensional Elements then stamped on them. 
All Supplies are Close To My Heart unless otherwise noted. 
Caboodle Paper Packet X7121B
This way Stamp Set (came with the Caboodle Workshop On the Go Kit)
Dimensional Elements Booksmart Z1223
Tiny Tabs Z1271
Sweet Leaf Ribbon Z1125
Code It Stamp set B1315
The Works Alphabet D1195
Save The Date D1386

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Laurie

September Workshop On The Go

This is the September Workshop On The Go Kit.  It used the Olivia Paper Packet, with nice fall colors.  It uses some of the new colors Pear, Smoothie, Sunset as well as barn Red, Bamboo and Colonial White.  The stamp set is a really cute set with distressed leaves, a flourish and a couple of sayings.  If you send me an email I will send you the flyer for the workshop so you can see the stamp set, as I cannot figure out how to put a PDF file onto my blog yet. 
In this Kit you get:

1.  My Acrylix Timeless Stamp Set
2. My Reflections Olivia Level 2 Paper Packet
3. Shimmer Designer Brads
4. Workshop Guide

This Kit sells for $35.50 that is a savings of $3.50 plus if you order from me you will get a FREE Workshop to put this layout together.  The Workshop will be held on Sunday September 26th at 1 pm.  I will need to order these kits by the 20th of August so they will be back in time for the workshop. 
Also included in the Workshop Guide is the instructions for making 6 cards.  You will have enough paper in the packet to make the Scrapbooking layout, the 6 cards and still have plenty of paper left over to make other projects. 

So if you are wanting to do the Workshop On the Go please let me know by August 20th so I can order the kits. 

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Laurie

Summer layout using the Workshops On The Go Kits

This is a cute layout made with the Cherry O Papers. I wasn't sure I would like this paper packet but when I started working with it, I was sold! It has lots of fun colors like chocolate, blush and sweet leaf. On this layout I took the guard off my corner rounder to make the scallops on the striped paper. To make the scallops, turn over your corner rounder and you should be able to see the paper in the hole of the punch. Line up the one side with the edge of the punch and punch through the paper. For the next one line up the edge of the first scallop with the left edge of the punch and punch again. Repeat this process for the length of your paper.
This is also one of our Summer Workshop on the Go Summer Kits. You still have until the end of August to purchase the summer kits then we will be onto the Fall kits.
For $35.50 you get:
My Acrylix Bowl of cherries stamp set
My Reflections Cherry O Paper Packet
Mini Medley Accents Tulip Collections
Workshop Guide

You may also want to add:
Chocolate Waxy Flax
Colonial White Designer Brads

So if you want to order this kit to make this layout and many more of your choosing with the leftover papers please let me know before the end of August.

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Laurie

Happy Times

Here are some photos of when we took the kids to Disneyworld in 1998. As you can see I do not scrapbook in order...I scrapbook by inspiration and I knew when I seen the new Zippidee Papers they were perfect for the pictures. The sketch was also a Workshop On the Go Kit that Close To My Heart sells. These Kits are great as they come with everything...papers, stamp set, accessories and a guide that has a never before seen layout complete with step by step instructions. Contact me to get more information or find out how you can get a FREE workshop using the Workshop on the Go kits.

All supplies are Close To My Heart unless otherwise noted.

Zippidee Paper X7125B

Ticket to Ride Stamp Set B1346

Colors are Cranberry, Bamboo, Indian Corn Blue, Colonial White

Holiday Buttons

Black Hemp

Dimensional Elements Stars

A Little Everything Stamp Set D1420

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Laurie

Bustin Out

Are these photos not cute! My granddaughter at the very young age of 5 months...yes 5 months...started crawling up the stairs. Sometimes she would try and turn around half way up them so we had to block them off for her. So we put this chair in front of the stairs hoping it would stop her. She did not like that...hence the name busting out! Oh, by the way she did figure out how to get around the chair. Smart little cookie.

This Sketch was taken from the evensong workshop on the go guide. I just love how you can use these sketches from the Workshops On The Go or from the How to books from Close To My Heart like Cherish and Imagine with different papers and different pictures and never know that the sketch was the same one. I will have to see if I can find the picture of the other layout I made using this same sketch.

All supplies are Close To My Heart unless otherwise noted.

Notebook Paper X7102B

Colors are Black, Bamboo, Hollyhock and Baby pink

Big Pinks Flowers Z1033

Baby Pink Nailheads (retired now)

Black Brads from Spare Parts I think

Pearl Lace (unknown)

Black Journalling Pen

Storybook font by Cricut