4 Generations

Good Morning! This is a layout I made of the 4 generations of my family. My Mom, me, my daughter Amy and my Granddaughter Novalee.
All supplies are Close To My Heart unless otherwise noted.
Colors are Chocolate, Blush, Sweet Leaf and Lilac Mist.
Life Delights Paper packet X7089B
Celebrate Life Stamp Set C1287
Chocolate Brads Z1108
Nestibilities Tags
Computer journalling
White Daisy Pearls (some is white daisy and some are colored with Copic Markers to look like chocolate and Lilac Mist)
White Thread and sewing machine to sew border
Pink Flowers (unknown)

Thanks for stopping by...
Laurie

New Card Post

My 25th Anniversary in coming up on November 17th. Wow, it is hard to believe that my hubby and I have be married for 25 years. Where on earth did the time go...? I made him this card...but please don't tell him...I want it to be a surprise.
All supplies are Close To My Heart unless otherwise noted:
Colors are Autumn Terracotta, Garden Green, Pansy Purple and Sunflower
Enchanted Paper Packet X7087B
Floral Tapestry Paper Packet X7084B
Priceless Love Word Puzzle stamp set D1348
Ticket for All Seasons stamp set D1235
Nestibilities Tag
Pansy Purple Ribbon
Foam Dots
Copic Markers
Memento Black ink
Neenah white cardstock
EK Success Border punch


Thanks so much for stopping by...
Laurie

Acrylic Scrapbook

This is an Acrylic Scrapbook I made of my Granddaughter Novalee. Sometimes these can be challenging as you have to plan your pages so you can see through to the pages further back. There wouldn't be much point in using acrylic if you completely covered the album. I did paint the edges of the pages with White Daisy paint mixed with Blush Reinker to match the papers I was using (I love so much that I can do that!)I also used rub ons on the "spine" on the last page so that you can see them right through to the front.
Page 2 and 3

Page 4 and 5

Page 6 and 7

Back cover.

All supplies are from Close To My Heart

My Creations Acrylic Mini Album Z1117

Nature's Ambiance Rub Ons Z1097

Love Letters Rub Ons Z1098

Just Blooms Pink Flowers Z1033

Blush Ric Rack Z1138

Blush Waxy Flax Z1128

Clear Buttons Z1155White Daisy Paint Z1293

Blush reinker Z2206

Life Delights Paper Packet X7089B

Life Delights My Stickease X7089C

Corner Rounder Z578

Thanks so much for stopping by...

Laurie

Me and Mommy

Here is another layout of my granddaughter and daughter. It is so fun to scrapbook little ones. All supplies are Close To My Heart unless otherwise noted.
Colors are Garden Green, Orchid Bouquet, Twilight and Vanilla Cream
Floral Tapestry Paper Packet X7084B
Chipboard Letters
Blush Ric rack Z1138
Silver Photo angers Z293
Twilight Corduroy Brads Z1120
Just Blooms Paper Flowers Pink Z1033
Express Postage Stamp Set D1262

Thanks for stopping By...
Laurie

Childhood Portrait

Good Morning! Today, this card has one of my favorite stamp sets this catalogue on it...Childhood Portraits. You can see the entire stamp set here. It also uses the Sweet Home paper packet that you can see here.

I cut out some hearts from the stamp set and attached the smaller hearts to the bigger heart by sewing on some embroidery floss. Then I attached them to the card with Foam dots to pop them up. I also went around the piece that I stamped the kids on with the finger daubers using Buttercup ink.

All supplies are Close To My Heart unless otherwise noted:

Colors are Buttercup, Garnet, Heavenly Blue and Indian Corn Blue.

Sweet Home Paper Packet X7116B

Childhood Portrait Stamp Set D1373

3D Foam Tape Z1151

Embroidery Floss Blue and Purple Assortment Z1093

Finger Daubers Z726

Nestibilities Inverted Scallop Squares

Blue Ribbon (Unknown)

Thanks for stopping by...

Laurie

Thanks A Bunch!

Hello! I hope everyone had a fabulous weekend! I know I did...my daughter and granddaughter spent the weekend here so I got lots of spoiling in.
This card is 5x5 square.
All supplies for this card are Close To My Heart.
Colors are Chocolate, Sorbet, Crystal Blue and Sweet Leaf.
Twitterpated Paper Packet X7118B
Chocolate Ribbon Rounds Z1127
Thank You Stamp Set D1361
5x5 envelopes (not Shown) Z1025

Well, Thanks is all for today.
Thanks for stopping by...
Laurie

Kuku for Cuckoo's

Yes, my kids say I'm crazy, but when I was in Germany last year I just had to buy myself a cuckoo clock right from the Black Forest where cuckoo clocks originated. This little store was rather unique as the front wall was a working cuckoo clock, complete with little dancers and music!
All supplies on this layout is from Close To My Heart
Grace Paper Packet X7117B
Beautiful Flourishes Stamp Set (this set is available only in the Grace Kit Of the Month)
Make It Count Stamp Set D1257
Dimensional Elements Monograms (for the Kuku title)
Color Ready Alphabets Oxford X5749
Sunflower Brads from the Autumn Harvest brad set z1215
Black and Desert Sand Ink
Sunflower Embroidery Floss from the Yellow and Orange assortment z1095
I did some hand stitching on the tops of the layouts with the Sunflower embroidery floss. I think it adds a nice touch to the layouts.

Thanks for stopping by...
Laurie

World Card Making Day Blog Hop!

Welcome to the Close To My Heart 2009 World Card Making Day Blog Hop! Join me and 16 other Close To My Heart Consultants as we share our card creations with you. If you have come from Debra Quigley's blog then you are hopping right along. Join the fun and hop on over to
Penny Kentosh's from here. This is a round robin so just keep hopping until you end up back where you started from.

I hope you like the card that I have posted. All supplies are Close To My Heart unless otherwise noted.
Treasure Life Stamp Set D1306
Silhouette Paper Packet X7090B
Indian Corn Blue, Black and White Daisy Cardstock
Garnet and Indian Corn Blue Ink
Black Bigger Brads
Nestibilities Regular and Scalloped Ovals
Ribbon (Unknown)

Thanks for stopping by...
Laurie

Welcome Little One

I am so excited to be scrapbooking a new subject...my first grandchild! I never imagined that I would be so excited to have a new member of the family. I am sure I am going to spoil this one! I posted the other day the cover of her album and now I have a couple of layouts to put in it. I did have the absolute pleasure of being in the delivery room when my daughter gave birth to Novalee and these pictures were taken only minutes after she was born. What a great way to start her album!

All supplies are Close To My Heart unless otherwise noted.

Floral Tapestry paper packet X7084B

Just for Girls C1337

Peace on Earth D1243 (for the little one saying)

Checklist D1252

Chipboard letters

Blush Ric rack z1138

Just Blooms Z1033

Twinkle Glitter Brads Z1220

Blush Embossing Powder

Delta Ceramcoat White Paint Z1293 (mixed with Blush reinker)

Clear Buttons Z1155

White Pearls (connections club prize...ask me how to get some!)

Thanks for stopping by...

Laurie

Monthly Planner

I really need to keep my days organized, so I decided to make a monthly planner so I can keep track of workshops, gatherings, appointments etc. And I wanted to dig out my Bind - It - All...a tool I have had for ages and very seldom use. Measurements are 10 x 12. All supplies are Close To My Heart Unless otherwise noted.

Bella Paper Packet X7114B

Chip board

Hollyhock Ribbon

Autumn Daisy Flowers

Bind it all

Nestibilities Inverted Scallop Square and Labels

Garden Green Brads

Pre Printed Calendar (off the Internet)

Pink Paper Clips (Staples)

Binder Clips (Staples)

Green Satin Ribbon (unknown)

Pentel Pen (Staples)
Small Notebooks (unknown)

If I get some interest in this I will consider hosting a workshop so let me know if you would like to attend.

Thanks for looking and remember i do like comments!

Laurie

Fall Fun!

My favorite colors to work with are in this layout! I just love the fall colors, so bright and vibrant. This is a two page layout that I am teaching at the Recreation Grounds tonight. All supplies are Close To My Heart.
Colors are Olive, Autumn Terracotta, Sunflower and Colonial White
Expedition Paper Packet X7082B
November Word Puzzle D1312
Essential Alphabet E1001
Autumn Sunflowers


Hope you like it!
Laurie

From Our House

I just love this paper packet...Sweet Home. It has to be one of my all time favorite. I used my Wishes Card Pattern Book for the pattern of this card. It came from Curtain Call on page 94 of the Wishes book. If you do not have this book...I would highly recommend it. Ask your family for a copy for Christmas!!!!All supplies are Close To My Heart unless otherwise noted.
Welcome Home D1370
Sweet Home Paper Packet X7116B
Colors: Garnet, Buttercup, Heavenly Blue and Indian Corn Blue
White Pearls (ask me how you can get some of these)
Martha Stewart Ribbon Punch
EK Sucess Fleur Punch
Ribbon, Unknown

Stay tuned for more from this paper packet...
Laurie

Kit of the Month for September

This is the Sweet Home Kit of the Month for September.

The kits will contain complete directions to put together a two page layout and 6 cards (3 different designs). These are completely new patterns that are not published in any of our how to books like Cherish or Originals. Each month I will be featuring a new kit that you can order, then the following month I will host a FREE workshop for all that purchases it. If you cannot make it to the workshop you can complete it at home as the kit contains all you need except the inks colors and blocks. (But most of you already have those) This kit contains a new My Acrylix stamp set not available anywhere else. Price for the kit is $37.50.

Sweet Home Kit of the Month contains:

Enjoy the Journey stamp set

Sweet Home level 2 paper packet

Mini Medley Accents White Daisy Collection

Workshop Guide.

You can add on:

Top Coasts Framed in $6.25

Designer Ribbon Rounds Buttercup Collection $9.95 if you like.



Then at the Workshop in October we will put together the two page layout or the collection of 6 cards. You will also have plenty of papers left over to make your own creations...being more scrapbook pages, cards or altered items.


If you would like to order this kit please contact me before September 23rd in order to get it back before the workshop date.



Have a beautiful afternoon!

Laurie

Novalee's Baby Album

This is the front cover of my Granddaughter, Novalee's Baby album. This is a Close to My Heart's 12x12 Linen Album. I really love these albums. They are soft and very well made and will last a lifetime. I also love the new Snapease System that our albums are coming with now. You no longer have to turn out the back screws to add more page protectors, you just lift off the snapease strip and add the pages. What a time saving feature. I do put on an album cover to keep sticky fingerprints off the fabric and to keep dust off it too, (yes, I do have a dust problem.... I don't know how it accumulates so fast...LOL). Anyways, All supplies are Close To My Heart.
That's Amore Paper Packet with colors, Blush, Hollyhock and Chocolate
12x12 Linen Album in Hollyhock
Autumn Daisy Flowers
Clear buttons
Chipboard letters (covered with paper)
Blush Waxy Flax
Sewing machine with White thread

I hope you like it and be sure that I will post many layouts to fill this album.
Take Care
Laurie

Treasures - September's Stamp of the Month

Well, September is here...where on earth did the summer go? In this part of the world (southern Manitoba Canada), we broke a record this summer...9 straight months of below normal temperatures...it was a cold summer! Here is to hoping that the fall will be above normal temperatures and finally give us some nice weather. Anyways, I hope to get back to posting more things for you to see on a regular basis...so be on the lookout and maybe join in on my followers list...I would love to have more followers...you would get instant notification of new postings.

This is a card made with the September Stamp of the Month Treasures D1375. If you like this stamp set you must get it in September as it is no longer available after that. It also incorporates the beautiful papers from the Sweet Home paper packet. All Supplies are Close To My Heart unless otherwise noted.
Treasures D1375

Sweet Home Paper Packet X7116B

Colors are Crystal Blue, Garnet, White daisy and Buttercup

Buttercup Ribbon

Buttercup Button

Crystal Blue Waxy Flax

EK Success Scalloped Border Punch

Nestibilities Circles

Thanks for looking and remember I do like comments...LOL

Laurie

Give Thanks

Fall is my favorite time of the year. I love the "fall" colors, the oranges, yellows, reds and greens. It makes such pretty cards and scrapbook layouts. All supplies on this card are Close To My Heart unless otherwise noted.

Give Thanks D1110

Enchanted Paper Packet

Autumn Terracotta Patterned Paper (retired )

Autumn Terracotta Brads and Ribbon

White Daisy and Black Cardstock

Bamboo, Desert Sand, Autumn Terracotta Ink

Memento Tuxedo Black Ink

Neenah Solar White Cardstock

Copics

Hope you like it!

Take Care

Laurie

Love Braggin Tags Album

I wanted to show you this album I made a while ago. It is still one of my favorite things I altered and I so love that paper...More to adore. The reason I am showing this now is that Close To My Heart is retiring these braggin tags albums, so it is only available while quantities last or Dec 2009. They make great gifts for grandparents or even for yourself. So don't say I didn't warn you that these were retiring.

All Supplies are Close To My Heart

Take Care

Laurie

Wedding Card

I am off to a wedding today! My nephew Christopher is marrying his childhood sweetheart Becky. They have known each other since they were very small children. A real love story. Anyways, here is the card I am going to give them. All supplies are Close To My Heart unless otherwise noted.
That's Amore paper Packet X7107B (Colors are Blush, Chocolate and Tulip)
Our Wedding Day C1227 (sorry retired)
Chocolate Satin Ribbon (Unknown)
Nestibilities Scalloped and Regular Circles
Foam Dots

Thanks for looking!
Laurie

Alp Horn

Sorry for the bad scan. These pages really do match up! Last fall my hubby and I went on a Rhine River Cruise through The Netherlands, Germany, France and ended up in Switzerland. It truly was the trip of a lifetime. In the pages above we took a cog train up the Swiss Alps just outside of Lucerne.
For the chipboard I recolored it with 3 different colors of ink. I used Black, Cranberry and Bamboo. I started with the Bamboo (the lightest Color) and sponged the entire Chipboard letter. Then with Cranberry Ink I sponged the bottom 2/3 of the letter going over the bamboo at the bottom. Then with Black I sponged only the bottom 1/3. I adhered them to the layout with glue dots (the greatest invention ever!).
I also used the Stardust paper packet with this layout but I did not want the bright stars so I used the backside of the paper...a really cool feature of Close To My Heart paper...Great multi toned paper on one side and a monochromatic color on the backside...
All supplies are CTMH unless otherwise noted:
Stardust paper packet X7109B
Black, Cranberry,Bamboo and Desert Sand Cardstock
Cranberry Embroidery Floss
Dimensional Elements Monograms
Desert Sand Ink

Thanks for visiting!
Laurie

Happy Birthday

I like the color combination on this card. It uses some brights with some muted tones. Did you know that on the side of my blog there is a Color Combo Color generator? This is a cool place that you can computer generate colors that look good together! I can spend hours looking at all the colors that look good together here. Just click on a starter color and the computer does the rest! It is specific for Close To My Heart Colors but if you do not have these yet...hahaha...you can color match with the colors that you do have on hand. Anything that is close will work. So go ahead...and click the CTMH Color Combo button the on the left side of this blog and pick some colors for your next project.

All supplies for this card is CTMH unless otherwise noted:

D1330 Connections

D1299 Thoughtful Season

D1177 No Peaking

Indian Corn Blue, Topiary and Sunny Yellow cardstock

Neenah Solor White Cardstock

Stardust Patterned Paper

EK Success Border Punch

Sunny Yellow Embossing Powder

Versamark Embossing Ink

Sunny Yellow Brads

Memento Tuxedo Black Ink

White Thread

Copic Markers: Y02, C1, B93, B95, and O (the colorless blender)



Also just a note: This Birthday card is made with a Christmas stamp set! Yes you can use stamps that are for a different season. This cute little Christmas present can also double for a birthday present too! Or for that matter it can become a shower present or an anniversary present too! The uses are unlimited when you use your imagination.




Have a great day!

Laurie