More Notebook

As promised, here is more of my favorite paper packet. This is a 9x9 accordion display I made to spotlight the product.


The first page shows all the patterned papers and their backsides, um that came out wrong. Anyway, the new papers this season have similar monochromatic patterns on the other side instead of a solid color. Fun!


Second, I have added a 3x3 card, an altered mini composition notebook, and an 8x3.5 card. Both cards are from Close to my Heart's new card confidence program, Originals. The larger card features one of the cutest new stamp sets, called "Coffee Stain". The large, circle-like stamp looks like you set your wet coffee mug on it. How stinkin' cute is that?! And the 3x3 card was my first attempt at stitching on a card. I like the technique so much that I have done several more and have no plans to stop anytime soon.


Next is a 2-page layout that shows how much my baby girl has grown (sniff, sniff!).


Finally, on the back cover I have adhered one of the pages in the paper packet. Yep, it looks like a collection of journaling cards, but it is actually a single sheet of paper -- so versatile and fun!

Sunflowers

Last week while driving into Albuquerque, I was captivated by a field of sunflowers. Today I dragged DH there so we could practice our photography. Here is what we came up with this morning:

My New Favorite Paper Packet

Here is a CTMH Artboard covered in my new favorite paper packet, Notebook. This is a modified project from Stamp Camp a couple weekends ago.

Be on the lookout for more Notebook projects soon!

Birthday Present

Hubby got us a Canon EOS Rebel XSi. I am going to do some serious damage with this thing:

New Season

Labor Day means putting away my white shoes, linen clothes, and sandals. Call me old fashioned, but that's what I do. I think it is because I love tradition and autumn. And the beginning of September means a new Close to my Heart Idea Book!

I have been busy making all sorts of projects using products from the new catalog. And, being a stickler for the rules, I have waited until after September 1 to reveal them.

First I present you with a laced accordion album I made for a friend's wedding.

I left the picture space blank so she can add photos of the two of them. The paper I used is from CTMH's My Reflections Perfect Day Level 2 paper packet. I also used some My Stickease from levels 1 and 2 as well as coordinating cardstock. This paper packet features 3 of our new colors, Tulip, Sorbet and Juniper. We have another color called Creme Brulee.

Second is a Star Book I made in a Big Picture Scrapbooking class. I have seen star books on other blogs and elsewhere online and have wanted to make one for quite some time now. This class was a blast! In addition to paper crafting, I learned some bookbinding techniques.

That's it for now, but trust me. I have much more!

Birthday Cards

You can't tell from looking at my blog, but I have been creating things like crazy lately. The thing is, almost all of it is from the new CTMH Idea Book which isn't released to the public until September 1. So, after September 1, watch out!

I have been making birthday cards for family members. So, today I will share them with you. All of them are made using only CTMH supplies.







Thanks for looking. Have a great day!

Finally, some card pics!

I know I have been remiss in my blogging duties lately. While it's not an excuse, I offer up an explanation... I have been working on secret projects! Actually, in the last 2 weeks, I have stamped and scrapbooked more than I had in the 7 years prior. Finally today, I get to share a great project.

To get a jump start on September as National Stamping Month, today, August 14, Close to my Heart released a card kit that is so stinkin' cute I could just spit! In a good way, of course. As a consultant, I got my hands on one of these a couple weeks ago so I could put together the cards. Let me tell ya... Cute, fun, and easy. When you want to give a card to a friend "Just Because", you will reach for this box. And speaking of the box, it is gorgeous! it is 7" x 3.5" x 6.75".

So, when my box arrived, here is what I pulled out:

The kit features a brand new color: Tulip. This could be my new favorite color. Word on the street is Tulip is the next pink! It is a great light red for Christmas, Valentine's Day, every day! And the card kit includes the cutest little mini stamp pad in Tulip and one in Cocoa.

Each of these cards I assembled according to the directions in less than 15 minutes. Which means for most of you card making types, you could do it in 5 minutes! I'm slow. Also, there are so many ways to dress up the cards beyond the basic directions or even toss the directions aside and do your own thing.

Here are the cards I created per the step-by-step instructions:

I can't believe I got this kit for free!

I am still working on some other secret projects which I can't reveal quite yet. I can hardly wait! I feel like my card making and scrapbooking skils have come a long way in the last 8 months. Oooooh! And I even tried stitching with embroidery floss on a card. So stinkin' cute also! As soon as I'm allows to show it, I will.

Thanks for looking!