Happy Thanksgiving - Fall/Babycakes 2 page layout

Happy Thanksgiving to each of you!! 

Blessings to each of you as we think & give thanks for the many things we have been blessed with!

Today, I wanted to share another Autumn project with you…it’s not too late…right?  It’s still Thanksgiving - LOL!! 

I realized that Autumn is almost over and I haven’t shared one of my FAVORITE fall layouts with you!!  I’m excited to share this with you today! J

I really love the Babycakes paper pack that CTMH debuted this Autumn/Winter season! 

The neutral colors are what I work with best, and even though I don’t have babies in my home anymore…I knew I would most likely use this paper pack often because of the neutral tones.

Well, I was right AND I’ve been quite happy with the many items I’ve create with this pack!!

Take a look at this 2 page layout!! This layout design came from our MAGIC how-to book, on page 40, called “Levitate”.

I created this 2 page sample for my East Brandywine Crop that is held at the end of October each year!  We always have a make and take that you create for FREE J - and I usually create some type of border for make n take that can be used on their scrapbook pages. 

Here is the border everyone created for the make n take….

The shiny, sheen you see in the middle of this border is pearl paint!  I LOVE the option CTMH’s pearl paint can bring to any creation!!  It added a little extra touch, by painting the pearl paint overtop of the paper.
And of course, I LOVE to share  a 2 page layout of a POSSIBLE way that this make n take border be used! 

Let’s take note of some of the FUN items on this page…

The WASHI Tape…yes, I have it bad…I love to use washi as a “quick embellishment” quite often - and I LOVE how it looks!!  This repositionable, decorative tape adds so much to ANY creation!!!  If you haven’t tried it yet, you must give it a try!!! 

Did you NOTICE how the washi tape will “take on” the background color?  So, I used the woodgrain washi (from the Party Washi Tape pack) on 3 different background colors - Sunset, colonial white & dotted designer paper!!  I LOVE how it looks different on EACH of these backgrounds!!

Close To My Heart now carries 8 different washi’s…

2 individual washi tapes (the middle ones)…

AND 2 different types of 3 pack Washi tape’s - that are ONLY AVAILABLE until Dec 31st OR while supplies last!!!

        

I LOVE the 1” thick tapes, and will miss this size in the next Idea book…however, I know that there will be more washi coming our way in Feb 2014!! 

Here’s a close up of some MORE washi!!

DID YOU KNOW…you can use washi to actually adhere the photo mat to the paper…J

OR use washi tape to create a “patterned arrow” by placing washi tape behind the image!! 

One MORE use of washi...did you notice the yellow pennants???  Yup, this is washi tape too! 

A few more things to note….

• The orange (sunset) photo mat and leaves were cut by our Artbooking Cricut cartridge.
• The glitter scallop on the right side, was scalloped with our NEW Scallop Border punch!!
• The arrows stamped on the yellow (buttercup) piece came from a favorite NEW stamp set- One Way Borders.
• I used PIGMENT inks to stamp the word fall (LOVE this framework alphabet stamp set!!!!)
• After letting the pigment ink dry for a bit, I then colored in the word “fall” with our BEAUIFUL alcohol markers! 

            
 

Another item I used in this 2 page  layout…

Our Irresistible Shapes - I used our Honeycomb ones shown here…



The shapes come PRE-embossed and look “white” with a design on it when you purchase them…

however, when you “ink up” the shape (sponge daubers work best) with whatever color coordinates with your creation you will be AMAZED at how EASY it is to add an accent to your creation!!! (notice the pennant washi tape running down the right side…wahoo LOVE Washi!)

As you can see, the Babycakes paper pack is the PERFECT pack to create a fall layout!!!  I encourage you to take a moment to look at CTMH’s other paper packs and look at the colors to see how they can be used DIFFERENTLY from their "normal" theme!!

 

If you’d like to collect these items to create a layout that is similar…feel free to head to my website by CLICKING HERE.

There are MANY specials still taking place the last few days of November!!!  Just click on the word SPECIALS above, to view these WONDERFUL deals!!!

ALSO - NEW…make sure to check out the RETIRING LIST on my website!!!  The items on this list are WHILE SUPPLIES LAST & will not be available AFTER Jan 31, 2014. 

Blessings to you for a BEAUTIFUL day!!

Krista J

Footloose Hawaiian 2 page layouts :)

I would like to share a layout I created for our Hawaiian swap! 

After we arrived home from my CTMH Hawaii cruise in March, I created a two page layout using the Footloose Paper Pack…

an Exclusive Hawaiian Stamp set…

and any embellishments that coordinated with this paper kit.

WHAT FUN!!!!

I used the Magic how-to-book pattern “Enchantment” for my layout design and then filled in the layout with our coordinating papers!

After creating my 2 page layout – I created 8 more 2 page layouts of the exact same thing! J

I sent all the layouts to one particular consultant  (thanks Sara!J )and she grouped me with 8 other Hawaiian Cruisers and sorted out the 2 page layouts and mailed me back 9 DIFFERENT 2 page layouts !! 

What a GREAT way to get ideas, techniques and scrapbook pages completed for my Hawaii Cruise 2012 Album! J

Here is the layout I created…

The flowers were cut with the Cricut Art Philosophy cartridge.  I used Smoothie cardstock and White Daisy.

The center of my flowers, are a paper flower from the Paradise Paper Flower collection.  I inked the edges of these paper flowers in Smoothie ink.  I am finding myself using these flowers for SOOO many  things!!!

Notice the leaves for my flowers…they are actually a stamp that is supposed to be a clam image!!!  I stamped those “leaves” in sweet leaf ink, tucked them behind the flowers and you never know they are clams!

I used a “zip strip”- the 1/2” strip at the top of all of our paper packs (LOVE that little extra J) and finished it off with Durables, Baker’s Twine and Wooden Shapes. 

Did you notice my base pages?  See the two toned color???  This is called the suede method and it’s very QUICK and EASY to do!!!

Take your open ink pad, turn upside down like you are going to “stamp” the ink pad on the 12x12 piece of cardstock.  Instead, start making your ink pad go in circles, and eventually touch down on your 12x12 paper – still swirling or making your ink pad go in circles!  This will create a swirl/suede design on your base pages!!!  I used Bamboo ink on Bamboo cardstock and it really shows a nice contrast. 

I added a frame to my title, by dry embossing around the outside.  I then took my Bamboo ink pad and “distressed” the raised lines with ink. 

Something else I hadn’t done in awhile – I created a shadow on my title.  I used Lagoon ink for the “Aloha” , stamped it and after stamping, just moved the stamp over 1/8th (without re-inking) and stamped again to give it the shadow effect!!

I hope you were inspired and are ready to create your OWN artwork! J

Don’t forget about JUNE’S special…..

STAMPAGANZA!!!

If you are a “regular” CTMH friend, you know what this is all about and look forward to stocking up on your favorite stamps sets during this special!! If you are NEW to CTMH, you will LOVE this special deal on our already AMAZINGLY priced stamp sets!!

CLICK HERE to check out the online Idea Book and browse for the stamp sets that have been on your wish list, or maybe you have a gift list that needs to be completed too!

CLICK HERE to go to my website and be one of the FIRST to get the Stampaganza Special - Buy TWO get ONE FREE stamp sets!!!

Blessings to you and may you have a wonderful week!!!

Krista J

Dotty for You layout–Vote for me! :)

I am so excited to enter the Dotty for You contest on Facebook that is sponsored by Close To My Heart!!! 

If you’d like J, feel free to  vote for my Dotty for You layout by clicking here!!! 

My Entry is called “Flowers & Swirls w/Dotty for You!” and HERE is the layout I created! J

I am REALLY enjoying the Dotty for You paper pack!  I believe this layout shows my favorite designed papers from this pack. 





This paper pack, that was created by CTMH to honor National Scrapbooking Month, is GOING fast – there is only 10% of this paper pack left – so HURRY and order yours today!!!




I will share the DETAILS and TIPS I used in creating this layout…but first

Here are the supplies I used to create this layout…

Dotty for You Paper Pack

Colonial White Cardstock

Grey Flannel Cardstock

Cricut Art Philosophy Collection

Magic Book

Petals Paper Flowers

Paradise Paper Flowers

Sparkles Flourishes

Green Brad Assortment

Garden Wooden Shapes

Lagoon Mini-Medley (retired)

Sponge Daubers

Inks used…Grey Flannel and Sweet Leaf

Now DETAILS…
I LOVE when any embellishment is just “plain” white.  Why, you ask?  That means I can COLOR it to whatever color I need to coordinate with my creation!!!

Take a look at the Large Green flower and the Gray flowers…yup, you guessed it!  These flowers came from our Petals Paper Flower collection.  I used my wonderful, handy sponge daubers and inked the flowers to be the colors I needed!!!


Notice the Lagoon (turquoise/blue) flowers – they are from our Paradise Paper Flower Collection – already colored for you!!!  I am using these flowers sooo much!!!  With a variety of four colors, Crème Brulee, Smoothie, Lagoon & Sunset, they add a splash of color to any creation!



When you purchase the Paradise Paper Flowers you will receive …
*68 different flowers, (make sure you pull them ALL apart! J ) 
*in 4 styles
*and 4 colors!!!




One of the NEW items I used in this layout was our Sparkle Flourishes!!! Believe it or not – I haven’t used these before!




Love, LOVE these flourishes and how EASY they are to add to anything! 
I chose to cut the flourishes apart J…and then I did add a few more bitty sparkles to create my own flourishes as well!






The Art Philosophy Cricut cartridge (once again) came to my rescue as I added this bracket AND the scalloped border on the left side of the page! 

You’ll want to stay tuned to my Blog starting on Monday, May 28th!!!

I will be having a COUNT down with Dotty for You!!!  I will post a NEW CARD each day,  that was created with this FUN paper pack!!! 

Stay TUNED!!!

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A Reminder J…

My MYSTERY HOSTESS Contest is still taking place!!!

For every Dotty for You paper pack, or May Stamp of the Month that you purchase on a special link on my home page…

you will be eligible to be a MYSTERY HOSTESS and earn $40-$100 in CTMH product!!!

If you'd like YOUR CHANCE to WIN some WONDERFUL, QUALITY Close To My Heart Product....

Click on the “May Orders w/Krista…” link on my website and when you make a qualifying purchase and add the Dotty for You paper pack ($5 with a $35 purchase) OR the May Stamp of the Month ($5 with a $50 purchase) you will EARN tickets!

These tickets will be entered into the Mystery Hostess drawing and earning YOU a chance to WIN $40-$100 in Hostess items!!!

CLICK HERE for all the details and find out who was my April Mystery hostess!!!

Enjoy the LONG weekend!! J

Krista J

Close To My Heart Independent Consultant

610-587-9116

Email: fun2stampnscrap@dejazzd.com

Website: www.kristah.ctmh.com

Florentine Paper Pack

Florentine is one of my new FAVORITE paper packs!

I love the neutral tones that will coordinate with so many occasions!  You could use this paper pack for wedding, heritage, outdoors, family, and the list goes on! J

I was a part of a swap a few month’s back and still have some artwork to share with you! J Yay!!!

These items below were created by fellow consultant Lisa Combs and she used the Florentine paper pack along with some of our new embellishments. 

I love the many ways she used this paper pack and the FUN new embellishments she used with the Florentine paper pack. 

My favorite item was the new die-cut card design…take a look.

I love this new style of card, but I loved how Lisa double matted her wording on the front of the card.  The stamp set that she used is on pg. 98 and called “The Best Things”. 

Take notice of her closure…

she used a flower from the Bouquet Assortment and some of our new Baker’s Twine!  How clever!

  

Since this is a favorite paper pack of mine, I did create a few things using this pack as well. J

First, we have a two page layout…the layout pattern is taken from the Magic book, pg.80 the pattern called “Charmed”. 

**Remember, these how-to books are while supplies last!  ***

I used flower 8 from the Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge, and added some texture to it…here’s a close up….

I used the stamp set Universal Backgrounds” to add the wording, and then sponged everything in Crème Brulee ink.  The leaves and the swirls came from the stamp set called “Kick Back”…I LOVE this stamp set!
I used two NEW embellishments for the center of the flowers…Round Durables, and the pre-adhesive Pewter Badges. 

For the other page, I used more stamped images from the Kick Back stamp set and cut a few of them out.
I had fun stamping the SUN stamp inside the Relax wording…

I also created a notebook with Florentine for one of my secret sister gifts on the Hawaiian Cruise. 

The neutral tones go with so much!  I just kept it simple and used the saying from the “Kick Back” stamp set.  I also used the new dark chocolate velvet rub-ons!  I was amazed at how EASY it these were to use!

Inside, I again kept it simple.  I wanted to add a cute jumbo paper clip to the pocket…so I cut out a few scalloped circles using our 2” scallop circle punch.  I then used the Art Philosophy cartridge to cut out the rest of the pieces to create a “fancy” paper clip.  The star and swirls were stamped with our “Love Life” stamp set.

I hope you get a chance to create this week! Feel free to drop me a comment and I’d love to have you share your ideas and work with me as well!

Blessings to YOU,

Krista

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Krista Hershberger J

Close To My Heart Independent Consultant

359 Warwick Road, Elverson, PA 19520

610-587-9116

fun2stampnscrap@dejazzd.com           kristah.ctmh.com



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