Layout Kits For Sale

 

I have been asked several times to offer scrapbook kits that you can do at home.  So I have been busy doing just that.  Each kits will include all papers and embellishments to complete 2- 2 page layouts (4 layouts total).  You will also get diagrams on how to cut the papers and instructions on putting the layouts together.  Also included is several ideas for you to spice up the layouts to give them the WOW factor!   And the best part is that they are only $12 and are available for pickup.  Postage will be extra is they need to be mailed out to you. You can save on postage by ordering more than one kit. 

This is Workshop #4

 

This is Workshop #1

You can contact me through email to order these kits.  My email is

flannery@mymts.net

Stay tuned for more workshop kits as they become available.

 

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Laurie

Merry Christmas

 

Merry Christmas and

Happy New Year!

 

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Laurie

New Post on Facebook

I have a new post on my Facebook page:     Westman Scrapbooks using the Flirty papers.  I would love it if you check it out. 

Westman Scrapbooks on Facebook

 

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Laurie

Florentine Layout

Quick post today.  No supply list for you but I bet you will enjoy it anyways. 

 

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Laurie

Using Burlap Ribbon

I love the look of this layout with the burlap ribbon on it. It can be used for little boy layouts, big, tough men layouts or the cute little cowgirl layouts. It should be quite simple to come up with photos for this one.

I really like the look of our new burlap ribbon. It has finished edges making if very simple to use. You can also cut into it like I did with the ribbon edge and it will not fray too much. If you do want the frayed look though it is easy to do by just pulling at the layers of burlap a little and it will fray easily for a completely different look. This ribbon is 1 ½ inches wide and there is 5 yards on the roll for only $7.95. I am sure you can tint it with a sponge and ink fairly easily too, and even stamp onto it with bold stamps and dark ink. I know you will see lots of more projects on my blog with burlap as it is so cool to use.

All supplies are from CTMH unless otherwise noted:

X7148B Pemberley Paper Packet

Colors are Bamboo, Desert Sand, Outdoor Denim and Colonial White

D1482 Love Life Stamp Set

Z1760 Burlap Ribbon

Desert Sand Ink

Z1371 Blue Assortment Buttons

Z1751 Harvest Assortment Bakers Twine

Corner Rounder

Glue Dots

 

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Laurie

Christmas Gift tags

I have been busy making tags for my Christmas Parcels this year.  These little cuties came from the Bundled Buddies Stamp Set.  I colored them with our Alcohol Markers and a few Copic Markers for the browns since our CTMH browns are still on backorder. 

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Laurie

Make It From Your Heart Volume 1 Book

For this page I used the MIFYH (Make It From Your Heart Pattern Book). This is the first Volume in a series that was unveiled in July at Convention. This is a great resource book for Scrapbookers. It has patterns for 16 two page layouts, 2 one page layouts and 12 cards. Each pattern has layout instructions as to paper placement and cutting guides. It also has full color photos for at least one completed layout. There are also tips and tricks to make each layout unique.

All Supplies are from CTMH unless otherwise noted

MIFYH Pattern 3

Z7155B Avonlea Paper Packet

X7155 Compliments Canvas Shapes

Chocolate Ink

Finger Dauber

 

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Laurie

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 Black Tulle

This layout using 3 of my favorite colors…Black, Orange and Green. You just cannot get any better than that…LOL. I used our new Black Tulle Ribbon on this layout. I had never worked with this kind of stuff before but I was so surprised at how easy it is to use and how beautiful it looks. It is 3 inches wide and you get 10 yards on the roll! Yes 10 yards! All for only $7.95. If you think that is too much you can split a roll with a friend.

One of the things I did on this layout was to cut a piece and gather it in the middle then attach a button around it with bakers twine. Does that not look pretty or what? I also placed two Autumn Terracotta brads in the button holes just to add a bit of something unexpected. For my journaling I used a black Journaling Décor Spots. It is a cute little tag inside a pocket. They are sold on page 129 of the Fall/Winter Catalog and you get 2 each of 6 different colors for only $5.95. Just Another hidden gem throughout the pages of our catalog.

 

All supplies are from CTMH unless otherwise noted:

Magic – One Way Mirror Sketch

X7161B Moonlight Paper Packet

D1515 Play Day Stamp set

Z1393 Black Mini Medley Accessories

Z1798 Black Tulle

Z1751 Harvest Assortment Bakers Twine

44751 Archival Black Ink

Autumn Terracotta Brads

Z1461 Journaling Décor Spots

Fiskars Upper Crest Punch

Finger dauber

Glue Dots

 

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Laurie

November Constant Campaign

Save 50% off any stamp set* of your choice when you qualify for and buy the November Stamp of the Month set for $5!

Help those affected by Hurricane Sandy

To show our support of Red Cross relief efforts for those areas of the US severely affected by Hurricane Sandy, Close To My Heart will donate $1 for every Stamp of the Month set sold as a part of this promotion during November.

In celebration of our Stamp of the Month program, we’re throwing in a little something extra: a 50% off stamp set! In November, when you or your customers place an order of $50 or more in full retail products and purchase the November Stamp of the Month set, Capture the Date, for just $5, you can pick any stamp set* at 50% off!

Place a qualifying order and capture the savings today!

To find out more details or to start shopping visit my website

Westman Scrapbooks.

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Laurie

To All Butterflies and Witches…

Happy Halloween!

I hope everyone has a safe and happy Halloween

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Laurie

Upcoming Classes

Class Schedule for Fall/Winter 2012
These classes are subject to change and I reserve the right to cancel if there is  not enough interest. 
Some of the classes fill up fast so in order to ensure a spot please pay a head of time.  Please email or phone to reserve your spot.

 
Christmas Card Workshop

Saturday November 10th at 1pm
There will be another class at 7pm if there is enough interest.
3 cards each of 4 different designs
12 cards total with envelopes
Cost $18
Space is limited so book your spot today by calling 854-2928 or email me.

November Scrapbook Workshop

Monday November 26th at 7pm
2 - 2 page layouts using the beautiful Avonlea Paper Packet
All supplies are included.  Must bring with you a basic scrapbook toolbox with paper trimmer, scissors, ruler, pencil etc, if you have.
Cost is $12
Space is limited so book your spot today. 

 

Advent Calendar

I am hosting an Advent Calendar Workshop on Saturday November 24th at 1pm. Cost is $55 and comes complete with
1 My Creations Cubby,
My Acrylix Advent Calendar Workshop Stamp Set,
1 pkg, Bitty Sparkles,
2 Dimensional Elements In Color Frame Sheets,
Instructional Brochure
15 sheets of cardstock.
All paper will be pre-cut so you can get right down to putting this cute Calendar together.
You must pre-book this workshop by October 29th so I can get supplies ordered.

 

Christmas Tag Class

Saturday December 1st at 1pm. 
If there is enough interest there will be another class at 7pm.
5 tags each of 4 different designs for a total of 20 tags.
Cost is $15
Space is limited so book your spot today. 

 

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Laurie

Advent Calendar Workshop

 

Only a few days left to book your spot for this awesome Christmas Workshop! 

I am hosting an Advent Calendar Workshop on Saturday November 24th at 1pm.  Cost is $55 and comes complete with

• 1 My Creations Cubby,
• My Acrylix Advent Calendar Workshop Stamp Set,
• 1 pkg, Bitty Sparkles,
• 2 Dimensional Elements In Color Frame Sheets,
• Instructional Brochure
• 15 sheets of cardstock.

All paper will be pre-cut so you can get right down to putting this cute Calendar together. 

You must pre-book this workshop by October 29th so I can get supplies ordered. 

Call 854-2928 or email me to reserve your spot today as space is limited. 

Thanks for stopping by…

Laurie

Masculine Card

I think the Scrabble Tile paper is great in the Crusin Paper Packet. You can do so many titles or saying using them. That is exactly what I did on this card. I cut each tile in my title separately and glued to the card front.

I also made a banner from grey Wool paper and cut the ends in a “V” to look like a banner and did the same with my Cranberry Ribbon to match. Then I placed a couple of metal brads to tie it together.

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

X7154B Crusin Paper Packet

Black, Grey Wool, and White Daisy Cardstock

C1490 Crusin Stamp Set (from the Crusin WOTG)

D1475 Card Chatter Birthday (inside saying)

Z2160 Twilight Ink

Z2116 cranberry Ink

Metal Brads

Cranberry Ribbon

Finger dauber

Foam Dots

 

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Laurie

Happy Thanksgiving

Stay tuned for more artwork and tips this week! 

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

Advent Calendar Workshop

 

Only a few days left to book your spot for this awesome Christmas Workshop! 

I am hosting an Advent Calendar Workshop on Saturday November 24th at 1pm.  Cost is $55 and comes complete with

• 1 My Creations Cubby,
• My Acrylix Advent Calendar Workshop Stamp Set,
• 1 pkg, Bitty Sparkles,
• 2 Dimensional Elements In Color Frame Sheets,
• Instructional Brochure
• 15 sheets of cardstock.

All paper will be pre-cut so you can get right down to putting this cute Calendar together. 

You must pre-book this workshop by October 29th so I can get supplies ordered. 

Call 854-2928 or email me to reserve your spot today as space is limited. 

 

Thanks for stopping by…

Laurie

Using Moonlight Paper for Winter Layouts

I just love snowmen. I don’t like winter so much …just snowmen. For this layout I wanted to show you that our Moonlight paper can be used for layouts other than Halloween. I think I did a good job of that with this layout. For the snowman I cut out 3 different sized circles and overlapped them from the bottom up. I tied some of our Sunset ribbon around his neck for a scarf and placed some of our Color Ready Arbor Wooden Shapes for his arms. I used a cute Sunset button brad for his nose and two different sizes of Black Licorice Opaque's Adhesive Gems from buttons on his belly and for his eyes. I cut two rectangles of black cardstock for his hat and wrapped around some Harvest Assortment Bakers Twine and tied it in the front. I used foam dots to place the hat onto Mr. Snowman. Just Adorable…

 

All supplies are from CTMH unless otherwise noted:

Magic – Card Trick Sketch

X7161B Moonlight Paper Packet

C1506 Flakey Friends Stamp Set

Z1338 Sunset Mini Medleys

Z1335 Licorice Opaques Adhesive Gems

Z1765 Arbor Wooden Shapes

Z1751 Harvest Bakers Twine

Sunset Ink

Black Ink

Foam Dots

Glue Dots

 

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Laurie

Spellbound Scrapbook Layout

I really liked the Spellbound paper packet from The Workshop On the Go kit shown on page 14 in the Fall/Winter 2012 idea book but I never have Halloween Parties. Just because it comes in a party kit does not mean you have to used it for party decorations. I used mine for scrapbooking.

I have lots of things going on in this layout:

· I gathered the black tulle Ribbon topped with pear ribbon as an accent

· I made a bracket with the Artiste cricut cartridge and stamped with a coordinating frame stamp then my title

· I sponged sunset and pear ink onto the Color ready Arbor pumpkin shapes

· I made curly cues with waxy flax for the pumpkins

· I used my bracket border punch onto black and sunset cardstock for a nice accent

· I stamped tabs from the Confidential Stamp set, cut them out and layered onto the layout. I also added the dates to these.

· I used the 4x6 flip flaps to add some extra photos.

· I used scraps of paper to make some banner flags on the left page.

· I added some pear brads for accents

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

 

Magic Abracadabra Sketch

G1040 Spellbound WOTG Paper

Colors are White daisy, Black and Sunset

Z1790 Artiste Cricut cartridge

D1347 Confidential Stamp Set

D1229 Fabulous Fall

D1532 Stars Shine Bright

D1386 Save the Date

4475 Archival Black Ink

Z2197 Pear Ink

Z2191 Sunset Ink

Z4114 Flip Flap Memory Protectors

Z1089 Black Waxy Flax

Green Waxy Flax

Z1765 Color Ready Arbor Wooden Shapes

Z1339 Pear Mini Medley Accents

EK Bracket Border Punch

Finger Daubers

Glue Dots

Adhesive

 

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Laurie

Scrapbooking with Flirty paper

Don’t you just love the accents on this page. They draw your attention to the top of the left page and continue on down to the right page and on up to the corner, all in a nice even flow.

These little accents are really easy to make…except they do take a little bit of time to do. You start with a 1 ¼ inch circle punch and double sided paper. Then with the punched circle you fold in the sides to create a square. Then mat on top of another circle. Easy peasy.

All supplies are from Close To My Heart

MIFYH Pattern 13

X7160B Flirty Paper Packet

Colonial White cardstock

Z2173 Slate Ink

Z1311 Circle Punch

Z578 Corner rounder

D1532 Stars Shine Bright Stamp Set

 

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Laurie