Happy Monday

It seems like forever since I posted a card. 
I made these cute little cards for my downline who had the highest sales in my 1st, 2nd and 3rd level of downline. I have such a wonderful team; I wish I had time to make all of them a card every month!


For the strip running across the card I wanted a muted version of Sunset to match so I used White Daisy cardstock and my stipple brush and stippled Sunset Ink onto the cardstock. I think it turned out great! Using these brushes from the distressing kit really makes your supplies go farther as you can use them to make your own custom colored cardstock.

I used the Olivia Paper packet for these cards and paired it up with some unexpected color Pacifica! (other colors I used in the other cards were Lagoon and Gypsy). 

All supplies are Close To My Heart unless otherwise noted:
Olivia Paper Packet X7128B
Cardstock Colors are Pacifica, Sunset and White Daisy
Beautiful Day Stamp Set D1450
Express Postage D1262
Mini Medley Sunset Collection Z1338
Stipple Brush from Distressing Kit Z1299
Corner Rounder Z578
Martha Stewart Bubble Bath Border Punch
EK Success Circle Punch and Scallop Circle Punch


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Laurie

Amsterdam

These are more pictures from my travels to Europe two years ago.  Wow...time flies. When we were in Amsterdam, I found this BIG leaf that looked like the Maple Leaves we have in Canada only 10 times bigger.  It turned out it was a Sycamore leaf.  I just couldn't get over the size of it.  Anyways, if you do happen to travel to Amsterdam, I would recommend to go in the fall it is really beautiful there that time of year.
All supplies are Close To My Heart unless otherwise noted:
Magic, Magic Act Sketch page 90
Olivia Paper Packet X7128B
Timeless Stamp Set B1355
Posterboard Alphabet E1014
Designer Brads Shimmer Z1349
Colors are Barn Red, Pear, New England Ivy and Colonial White

My Travels to Germany

I posed this layout a while ago when I showed you what you can make out of one paper packet here.  I also promised you that I would revisit these projects and tell you all the items used to make the layout.  So here is the recipe:
All supplies used are from Close To My Heart unless otherwise noted:
Imagine 3 part harmony Sketch
Olivia Paper Packet X7128B
Timeless Stamp Set B1355
Classmate Alphabet D1303
Save the Date Stamp set D1386
Designer Brads Shimmer Z1349
Foundry Bookplates Z1147
Mini Medleys Pewter Z1243
Colors used are Barn Red, Smoothie, Sunset, Pear and Cocoa. 

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Laurie

Maggie Monday

welcome back to another episode of Maggie Mondays.  This is one of my newest stamps from Magnolia, Lady Tilda #382.  I love her long flowing hair and the beautiful long dress. She was very fun to color. 
All Supplies are From Close To My Heart unless otherwise noted:
Olivia Paper Packet X7128B
Beautiful Day Stamp Set D1450
Corner Rounder
bamboo Brad
Prima Flowers
EK Success Scalloped Scallop Border
EK Success 1 inch circle punch
EK Success 1 1/4 inch scalloped circle punch
Coffee Ice Stickles on the Flowers and around the scalloped circle
Lady Tilda by Magnolia
Copic Markers

Copics used were:
Skin: E00, E000, E11, R20
Hair: E19, E97, Y21, Y11
Dress: E31, E30, E0000
Rose: Y17, Y15, Y11, G16, G14, G12
I used Spica Sand on her lace on her dress
and I used Picket Fence Distress Stickles on her hair band

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Laurie

September Scrapbook Class

These are the Pages that we will be making for the September Scrapbook Class.

NOTE**This is different than the Workshop on The Go class**

Both these layouts are made with the Olivia Paper Packet But as you can see, You can use pictures that have nothing to do with fall.  I added a little bit of purple and the colors worked with pictures I had of my granddaughter. For your photos we will use something that matches instead of the purple I used.  You will be able to see that you can add odd colors to traditional colors and they will work together. 

We are also making a change for the better:  We will be doing both layouts instead of just the one we did last year.  This way you will get more scrapbooking done.  And the price stays the same! 

Class Date: Thursday September 23
         Time: 7pm
       Where: My House
          Cost: $12

Please register by Sept 20th to reserve your spot. 

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Laurie

September Technique Class

Technique Class:  Sunday September 19th at 2pm.
                            My House
                            Cost $10
For this I have 8 spots total and they fill up fast.  I will take pre registrations until Saturday Sept 18th as my open house is that day. 
Techniques you will learn are:  Using the Edge Distresser
                                                Painting with Reinkers
                                                Sandpaper Stipple. 
Remember to book your spot soon! 

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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

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

Fall Sneak Peak!

Here is another sneak peak of some of the new products in the fall/winter catalogue. This uses the Olivia Paper pack again.

stay tuned...there is more to come!

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Laurie

Convention News!

I have some really exciting news about the convention that I just attended in Washington DC, but first I have to apologize for the blank post the other day. I have a new IPad and thought I would be ahead of the game if I posted some news about the new products etc while still at convention and my IPad would not let me add text in the body of the email...Or at least I could not figure it out...sometimes me and technology do not get along. Anyways now for the exciting news

We have 8 new colors for our color palette: Gypsy, Pacifica, Sunset, Cotton Candy, Lagoon, Pear, Sky and Smoothie. These will replace the colors Clover Meadow, Hydrangea, Orange, Star Spangled Blue, Bubblegum, Citrus Leaf, Ocean, and Watermelon.

We have 4 new paper packs...Magnifique (pretty blues) , Olivia Nice fall colors), Hooligans ( Halloween) and Mistletoe (traditional Christmas Colors). We also still have the Workshops on the go with these paper packets and I will be doing the FREE classes with them again starting in September.

We have Plenty of new stamp sets...Halloween, Christmas, Birthday etc. Always lots to choose from as usual.

We have new Albums...Faux Leather 12x12 albums...these will replace the linen albums so if you are collecting certain colors of linen ones I would suggest that you should order them soon.

We have lots of new embellishments like Colored sparkles and designer brads. Me also have a new mini album called Mix and Mingle.

The card at the top is made using the New Olivia Paper Pack and "The Present" stamp set. Stay tuned for more artwork from the new fall catalogue!

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Laurie