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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: large;">Looking for a fun and easy way to add dimension to your layout? Watercolor splatter is a fun and quick way to add dimension and create a background for your layouts. Go from blah to WOW in 30 <span id="goog_405119318"></span><span id="goog_405119319"></span>seconds. Please see video for instructions.</span> </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">What better way to scrapbook those 4th of July photos
than creating this fun Liberty kit using a watercolor splatter technique
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Your basic kit will include:</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-size: large;"> pre-cut paper </span></li>
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<li><span style="font-size: large;">gold Cricut cuts</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-size: large;">Video instruction on splatter technique link - above </span></li>
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<u><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">Additional supplies used to create this layout:</span></span></span></u><br />
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<li><span style="font-size: large;">Watercolor Paints - <span style="color: blue;"><a href="https://texasscrapbookingqueen.closetomyheart.com/retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=8637">Z3132</a></span>, medium and dark blue was used for this layout</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">Paintbrush Set - <a href="https://texasscrapbookingqueen.closetomyheart.com/retail/product.aspx?itemid=8692">Z3188</a></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">, I like to use the large round brush</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">Pewter Ink Pad - <a href="https://texasscrapbookingqueen.closetomyheart.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=10215&ci=8898">Z2832</a>, used to ink/distress the photo mats </span></span></li>
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<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">Bonding Memories glue pens - <a href="https://texasscrapbookingqueen.closetomyheart.com/retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=173">Z553</a> & <a href="https://texasscrapbookingqueen.closetomyheart.com/retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=171">1512</a></span></span></li>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Hello scrapping friends. Here is another example of using CTMH's Flip Flaps to add a couple of photos to your layout.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Below you can see the my 4X6 photo flips up to reveal 2 more photos. <a href="https://texasscrapbookingqueen.closetomyheart.com/Retail/Products.aspx?CatalogID=241"> CTMH's Flip Flaps </a>not only add photos, but it also adds fun to your artwork.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here is a fun layout I created using two different styles of CTMH's Flip Flaps.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">On the left side of my layout I use a <a href="https://texasscrapbookingqueen.closetomyheart.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=9347&ci=6756">4X4 flip flap</a> that flips up to reveal 2 more 4X4 photos. On the right side of my layout I used a <a href="https://texasscrapbookingqueen.closetomyheart.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=9343&ci=6752">4X6 flip flap</a> that opens to the right allowing me to add 2 more photos to my layout.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">If you haven't tried CTMH's Flip Flaps, give them a try and see how easy it is to add extra photos to your layout.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: black;"> Hello my crafty friends! I got the chance this weekend to work on some photos from our trip to Colorado. One of my favorite things to use is <a href="https://texasscrapbookingqueen.closetomyheart.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=9357&ci=7607">CTMH's Pocket Plus Memory Protectors</a>. It is a great way to add photos to your layout w/o adding weight to your page. So below you can see my layout prior to adding the Memory Protectors.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">So now I have added my <a href="https://texasscrapbookingqueen.closetomyheart.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=9355&ci=7605">Memory Protector - Design 2</a>, 4X6 vertical style. By using this I was able to add 4 additional photos.</span> </div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Well anyone that knows me, knows I love to take tons of photos! So I ended up needing a couple more of the Memory Protectors. Below you can see <a href="https://texasscrapbookingqueen.closetomyheart.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=9355&ci=7605">Design 2 </a>on the left and <a href="https://texasscrapbookingqueen.closetomyheart.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=9357&ci=7607">Design 4</a> on the right which allowed me to add 8, 3x4 photos. WOW!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">So you will see below I added 2 more of the Design 2, 4X6 photos from our trip to Treasure Falls. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I now have a small mini album in between my layout using all of the great photos I took of our family at the falls.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">My fun embellishments were created using CTMH's Cricut cartridge, '<a href="https://texasscrapbookingqueen.closetomyheart.com/Retail/Products.aspx?CatalogID=275">You Are Here</a>'. </span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09497692235021051071noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5658390122755571582.post-70894430299293021072018-07-12T14:17:00.000-07:002018-07-12T14:17:07.167-07:00Colorado - Hello Summer<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Just wanted to drop in and say Hi! to everyone. It has been a while since my last blog. All I can say is life happened.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I am currently revamping this blog. Stay tuned for new kits, virtual classes, techniques, ideas, and of course artwork showcasing CTMH products. I have been working on new designs and can't wait to share them with all of you. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Your continued support is appreciated and will be rewarded with lots of fun stuff. </span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzQp-WE4AA9Ji0ZYuuRkixl7VRi5q8LncirROY-N1Ej9npNH4YqVuhXycCE6otM15MpfNExlEmlX2eywHeOxswpQiv2ik4gljxiM_goTesBkQUjRL7_3MFQbSQkt_aSDm5xQ8pmBijBN0/s1600/Quading.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="517" data-original-width="1024" height="323" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzQp-WE4AA9Ji0ZYuuRkixl7VRi5q8LncirROY-N1Ej9npNH4YqVuhXycCE6otM15MpfNExlEmlX2eywHeOxswpQiv2ik4gljxiM_goTesBkQUjRL7_3MFQbSQkt_aSDm5xQ8pmBijBN0/s640/Quading.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
<span style="font-size: large;">Above is a fun layout I created with CTMH's Jack paper pack. All of the Cricut cuts are from the newest CTMH cartridge <a href="https://texasscrapbookingqueen.closetomyheart.com/Retail/Products.aspx?CatalogID=275">'You Are Here'</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Check back soon. 'Remodeling' in the works.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">So this past summer Hayley got to go and stay with our California friends - Dan, Kristine, Chloe, & Jack</span><span style="font-size: large;">. I so wish I could have gone with her because she always has a blast going to the beach, paddle boarding, Disneyland, and the great weather in Southern California. I sure could go for some beach time right now!!! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I, of course, had the perfect paper kit to go with the great photos that Hayley took from her trip. I created my layout with ease using CTMH's newest <a href="https://texasscrapbookingqueen.closetomyheart.com/retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=10281">Make It from Your Heart Volume 3</a> - pattern #22! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I was able to add several extra photos using CTMH's Pocket Plus Protectors. Above shows the <a href="https://texasscrapbookingqueen.closetomyheart.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=9355&ci=7605">design #2</a>, which helps you add 4 additional 4X6 photos.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I ended up adding 2 of the design #2s pocket protectors since there were so many cute photos; I couldn't decide!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Above shows the <a href="https://texasscrapbookingqueen.closetomyheart.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=9357&ci=7607">Pocket Plus Design #4</a> on the right side of my layout, which uses 3X4 photos.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">You can even cut your 4X6 photo in half when using the 3X4 photo slots. This adds some fun and lets you show off your full photo. I was able to add an additional 16 photos using the Pocket Plus protectors. It is like adding a mini album between your layouts. Super fun and easy!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Welcome to the Scattered Hearts Blog Hop for the month of August! You are probably coming from <a href="https://stampinmaui.blogspot.com/2017/08/scattered-hearts-you-are-here-ctmh.html">Jean McNulty's blog</a>. Make sure you hop all the way through and see everyone's beautiful artwork. You will find plenty of new inspiration to get your mojo going. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Have you seen CTMH's new Annual Inspirations? You are going to love all of the new products and all of the great ways to mix and match your papers. With the release of the new book comes the new color of the year - BASHFUL! It is so pretty and you are going to love creating with it. Our cardstock is now two-toned; one side is a lighter than the other. Now you have even more color options to play with!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here is a fun frame I created for my co-worker's daughter's birthday party. The back ground was created using CTMH's watercolors doing a little splatter effect with bashful and black. Fun and easy for sure! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">My flowers were created with CTMH's Flower Market Cricut Cartridge and the new bashful card stock. I also used CTMH's clear shimmer brush to add some sparkle and then sponged the flowers with my new Bashful ink to add dimension. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Bashful Pearls were used for the centers of my flowers and around the Happy Birthday thin cut. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">And just like that you can have a beautiful keep sake that will make a great gift for any occasion! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Next stop on your hop is <a href="https://pinkcloudscrappers.blogspot.com/2017/08/you-are-here-new-cricut-cartridge-is.html">Lori Williams</a>. Have fun and make sure to leave us a comment on our pages. TY</span><br />
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<u>Supplies used for this project:</u><br />
1385 - 12 X 12 White Daisy Card Stock - used as the base of my project<br />
CC1212B - Live Beautifully Paper Pack - black strip B&T<br />
Z3132 - Watercolor Paints - used to create a splatter background<br />
Z3188 - Watercolor Paintbrush Set<br />
X5941 - 12 X 12 Bashful Cardstock - flowers<br />
Z2819 - Bashful Stamp Pad - sponged flowers<br />
Z3293 - Shimmer Brush - Clear<br />
Z3365 - 12 X 12 Gold Foil Paper - leaves<br />
X5980 - 12 X 12 Sweet Leaf Paper - leaves<br />
Z3369 - Bashful Pearls - embellishments<br />
1512/Z553 - Bonding Memories Glue - adhesive<br />
Z3285/Z6390 - Cricut Flower Market - create flowers, leaves, & gold foil images<br />
Z3304 - Happy Birthday Thin Cuts<br />
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**Frame purchased at Hobby Lobby<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Your crafting coach! </span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09497692235021051071noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5658390122755571582.post-70974957699852918302017-01-24T09:35:00.002-08:002017-01-24T09:35:52.519-08:00Birthday Gift<span style="font-size: large;">I love to give home made gifts to my family and friends and they always love what I make. So naturally I had to create something special for my friends granddaughters 1st birthday.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> I just love how sweet and fun this photo is. I first created my background by using CTMH's <a href="http://texasscrapbookingqueen.closetomyheart.com/retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=8637">watercolor</a> and 'flicking' for a splatter effect. So fun and such a great way to add dimension to your project. I matted the photo with CTMH's color of the year - <a href="http://texasscrapbookingqueen.closetomyheart.com/retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=9275">Sea Glass</a>. Love this color - it works with everything! I also used <a href="http://texasscrapbookingqueen.closetomyheart.com/retail/product.aspx?itemid=9352">Sea Glass glitter paper</a> to thin cut the word 'Happy Birthday' as well. Glitter always makes your projects fun and sparkly!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I used <a href="http://texasscrapbookingqueen.closetomyheart.com/retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=4303">3D foam tape</a> to 'pop up' some of my hearts that I thin cut with <a href="http://texasscrapbookingqueen.closetomyheart.com/retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=9349">white glitter paper</a> and card stock. I also used some <a href="http://texasscrapbookingqueen.closetomyheart.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=8595&ci=6227">grey enamel gems</a> as well.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">And just like that I have a super cool gift that will be a keep sake for years to come. Love it! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">All of my gifts come with a home made card as well. I created this one in a snap by using some left over scraps from my <a href="http://texasscrapbookingqueen.closetomyheart.com/retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=9365&ci=4849">Whimsy Fundamentals paper pack</a>. Don't you love the cute little elephant from the <a href="http://texasscrapbookingqueen.closetomyheart.com/retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=9474">Baby Bundle stamp set</a>? CUTE!!! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Sometimes life gets busy and we don't always get to those projects right away. I always love when I can get some time in my craft room. I can spend hours in there and I normally have to be dragged out! I value that I have a craft room where I can leave my projects out and sneak in and work on my them when I can. Here is one of those projects that I started in September and it sat in my to do box until this weekend! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">As you can see I have a lot going on in my layout. For the left side I created the background, large photo mat with <a href="http://texasscrapbookingqueen.closetomyheart.com/retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=8637">watercolors</a>! I love how it turned out and it was super easy to do. It is called Smooshing & Splooshing. You get your watercolor paper wet and then add watercolor to it randomly here and there till you like what you see. Then you can use any form of plastic you want and scrunch it up on your paper while the watercolor is still wet. I used some old Walmart bags for my project. Once it is dry, about an hour later your paper is ready to go. I tore the edges of my photo mate for extra dimension and fun.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I combined the <a href="http://texasscrapbookingqueen.closetomyheart.com/retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=9372&ci=6890">Rustic Home Fundamentals</a> with the <a href="http://texasscrapbookingqueen.closetomyheart.com/retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=9372&ci=6890">Uptown Fundamentals</a> and matted my photos in CTMH's color the year, <a href="http://texasscrapbookingqueen.closetomyheart.com/retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=9275&ci=4872">Sea Glass card stock</a>. I love how everything plays nicely and my layout comes together beautifully.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I used some of the <a href="http://texasscrapbookingqueen.closetomyheart.com/retail/product.aspx?itemid=9374">Adventure Compliments</a> to embellish my page. </span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;">I did a little 'Ombre' look on my words by sponging Seaglass, Glacier, and Lagoon on the 'Little Moments'. I love that I was able to coordinate my compliments to work with my color scheme. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I included a smaller <a href="http://texasscrapbookingqueen.closetomyheart.com/retail/search.aspx?searchvalue=flip+flaps">flip flap</a> to add a couple of action shots of my daughter and father showing their horses. Hayley's horse placed and it was Hayley's first time in the ring! We were excited for both them.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Hopefully I can find some more time to play in my craft room. I have a box of new CTMH goodies coming soon. I can't wait! If you want a new CTMH Seasonal Expressions book you can contact me <a href="mailto:Lori.Allen94@yahoo.com">here</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all of my supportive friends and family!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> </span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09497692235021051071noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5658390122755571582.post-7978194714612958192016-11-22T10:00:00.000-08:002016-11-22T10:00:07.160-08:00Christmas Card Series Part 7<span style="font-size: large;">Just some fun random cards I created. After creating wonderful layouts with your WYW's you always have leftover bits. Why not put those bits to use and make some simple cards to share?</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Above I used the wooden stars from the <a href="http://texasscrapbookingqueen.closetomyheart.com/retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=9418">Oh Deer assortment</a>. Yes, they are actual bamboo!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I used the 'noel' from the <a href="http://texasscrapbookingqueen.closetomyheart.com/retail/product.aspx?itemid=9284">City Sidewalks Complements</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here are 2 more cards I created using CTMH's <a href="http://texasscrapbookingqueen.closetomyheart.com/retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=9283">City Sidewalks paper</a> along with the
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Again, just a couple of <a href="http://texasscrapbookingqueen.closetomyheart.com/Retail/Products.aspx?CatalogID=239">embellishments</a> along with <a href="http://texasscrapbookingqueen.closetomyheart.com/retail/search.aspx?searchvalue=glitter+paper">glitter paper</a> and I have 2 fun cards to share.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Lori</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09497692235021051071noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5658390122755571582.post-46480967079611660002016-11-11T10:00:00.000-08:002016-11-11T10:00:15.474-08:00Christmas Card Series Part 4<span style="font-size: large;">More Christmas card fun and inspiration! For these two cards I used CTMH's <a href="http://texasscrapbookingqueen.closetomyheart.com/retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=9520">'Season of Magic' stamp set</a>. You can create a variety of Christmas cards and regular cards perfect for any occasion.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">My cards came together with ease by using some leftover scraps of paper from the <a href="http://texasscrapbookingqueen.closetomyheart.com/retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=9283">City Sidewalks paper pack</a>, PML cards and a few <a href="http://texasscrapbookingqueen.closetomyheart.com/Retail/Products.aspx?CatalogID=239">embellishments</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Lori </span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09497692235021051071noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5658390122755571582.post-56491743391249037882016-11-08T10:00:00.000-08:002016-11-08T10:00:16.239-08:00Christmas Card Series Part 3<span id="goog_313592434"></span><span id="goog_313592435"></span><span style="font-size: large;">Since I live in Central Texas we don't see much snow. On rare occasions we get a sprinkling, but not till March. So no White Christmas for me. That is ok because I can create beautiful cards with snow flakes using CTMH's newest <a href="http://texasscrapbookingqueen.closetomyheart.com/retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=9410">Snow Flake Thin Cuts</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I used Oh Deer! PML cards from the <a href="http://texasscrapbookingqueen.closetomyheart.com/retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=9266">Oh Deer Workshop Your Way</a> in combination with scraps of Oh Deer! scraps of paper and zip strips to create this series of cards.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">For the above card I used the negative space from my snow flake cut and backed it with <a href="http://texasscrapbookingqueen.closetomyheart.com/retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=9349">white glitter paper</a>. Don't worry about getting glitter all over the place! With CTMH's glitter paper the glitter stays on the paper not your hands and face! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> With just a few <a href="http://texasscrapbookingqueen.closetomyheart.com/retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=9384">sparkles</a> and snippets of <a href="http://texasscrapbookingqueen.closetomyheart.com/retail/product.aspx?itemid=9352">Sea Glass glitter paper</a> I have beautiful cards to send out to my family and friends for the upcoming holiday season.</span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09497692235021051071noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5658390122755571582.post-62262110722312159632016-11-03T10:00:00.000-07:002016-11-03T10:00:03.415-07:00Christmas Card Series Part 2<span style="font-size: large;">Christmas happens to be one of my favorite holidays. I love all of the lights, Christmas carols, Christmas movies, the lights on the tree, hanging ornaments, and decorating the house.</span><br />
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</span><span id="goog_1818535079"></span><span id="goog_1818535080"></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09497692235021051071noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5658390122755571582.post-22973346116953562142016-10-25T10:00:00.000-07:002016-11-01T07:49:11.520-07:00Field Musuem - Chicago<span style="font-size: large;">After our tournament was done we ended up having a full day to kill before heading back home. We decided to spend the day at Chicago's Field Museum, which one of the world's largest museums of natural history. The girls started off the day with a famous classic hot dog Chicago style. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">For my layout I used CTMH's new <a href="http://texasscrapbookingqueen.closetomyheart.com/retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=9364&ci=4850">Enchanted Fundamentals</a> along with the <a href="http://texasscrapbookingqueen.closetomyheart.com/retail/product.aspx?itemid=9376">School 7 -12 Complements</a>. Above is my layout before I add the new <a href="http://texasscrapbookingqueen.closetomyheart.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=9354&ci=6758">CTMH Memory Protectors</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Above you can see how big the museum is from the outside. When you first walk into the museum you see 'Sue' who is the largest, best-preserved, and most complete Tyrannosaurs ever found. Sue measures 42 feet long and is 13 feet tall. She has 58 dagger-like teeth! Can you imagine that coming at you?</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The museum had a large prehistoric section. We also went through the Greek history, ancient Egypt, Native American, insects, and so much more. Big cities = great museums!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Since I took so many photos, but didn't want to do more then one layout I used the new <a href="http://texasscrapbookingqueen.closetomyheart.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=9354&ci=6758">Memory Protectors Pocket Plus</a> from CTMH.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">I used the horizontal and vertical design so that I could include all of the pictures I took of the exhibits. I was able to add a total of 20 photos! Love it! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">One of the reasons I wanted to go to this museum was to see the Terracotta Warriors from China's first emperor that they had on display. I have always wanted to see them and it was the perfect opportunity. Can you imagine un-earthing these statues? What a find. The museum truly had everything.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> By the end of the day we were pooped! Time to get back home and get back to our Texas life. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Till next time make sure you print those pictures and get them preserved to share with your family and friends.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Lori</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09497692235021051071noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5658390122755571582.post-68235818656686528322016-10-18T10:00:00.001-07:002016-10-18T10:00:28.319-07:0019 Things You May Not Know About Our My Acrylix® Stamps<header class="entry-header"><h1 class="entry-title">
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<span style="font-size: large;">Think you know everything about our exclusive My Acrylix® stamps? Put your knowledge to the test by reading the list below!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: black;">1. We have <a href="http://www.closetomyheart.com/Retail/Products.aspx?CatalogID=266" target="_blank">French and Spanish stamp sets</a>.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogctmh.files.wordpress.com/2016/09/french-spanish.jpg"><img alt="19 Things You May Not Know About Our My Acrylix® Stamps! #closetomyheart #ctmh #stamping #clearstamps #crafting #scrapbooking #cardmaking #stampinghelp #myacrylix #howtostamp" class="aligncenter wp-image-6189" height="450" src="https://blogctmh.files.wordpress.com/2016/09/french-spanish.jpg?w=675&h=675" width="450" /></a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: black;">2. If you see a stamp image outlined in red, that means it coordinates with one of the shapes from our <a href="http://www.closetomyheart.com/Retail/Category.aspx?CatalogID=244" target="_blank">Cricut® collections</a>. If it’s outlined in blue, that means it coordinates with one of our <a href="http://www.closetomyheart.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=9422&ci=6821" target="_blank">Thin Cuts dies</a>.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: black;">3. We put A LOT of thought and effort into making the best stamps for our customers. See the entire process in this infographic:</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: black;">4. After we design each paper packet, we create two coordinating stamp sets, one for scrapbooking and one for cardmaking, to be paired with that specific paper. These two stamp sets can be found in the idea book right behind the coordinating Workshops Your Way™ scrapbooking kits. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: black;">5. Our stamps are made right here at the Home Office, in a top-secret room.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: black;">6. It takes about one hour to make one sheet of stamps from start to finish.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: black;">7. New stamps work best when you “season” them. To do so, rub the stamp across a stamp pad, and then stamp onto scrap paper until the image is even.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: black;">8. Our stamps can be used with all sorts of inks, including dye, pigment, solvent, and alcohol inks.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: black;">9. Rather than attaching your stamps to your blocks, try using your blocks to pick up your stamps from a flat surface. This way, the stamp will hold its natural shape.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: black;">10. Our <a href="http://www.closetomyheart.com/Retail/Products.aspx?CatalogID=231" target="_blank">My Acrylix® blocks</a> have a small white horizontal line on them to help you with stamp placement, which is especially helpful for keeping words and borders straight.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">11. Some people cut apart their stamps in order to rearrange words in a sentiment when sticking them to their blocks.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: black;">12. Our stamps are flexible! Manipulate them so they fit inside shapes and banners, or just to get a different look!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">13. If some of your ink doesn’t transfer when stamping, quickly breathe over the stamp to re-moisten the remaining ink and then stamp over the image again. The missing portion usually blends into the existing image if the ink isn’t too dry. This is called the Huffing or Stamp Over Technique.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: black;">14. Because our stamps and blocks are clear, you can easily stamp over the image again to get a richer, deeper image.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: black;">15. If you’re looking to remove that stubborn pigment ink, try our <a href="http://www.closetomyheart.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=58&ci=4892" target="_blank">Spritz Cleaner</a> and <a href="http://www.closetomyheart.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=6776&ci=5972" target="_blank">Stamp Scrubber</a>. It makes it easy!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">16. Our stamps don’t need to tan—they like being transparent, so keep them out of the sun!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">17. Our stamps come in handy envelopes, which fit into our <a href="http://www.closetomyheart.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=3662&ci=5939" target="_blank">My Acrylix® organizer</a>. You can also use our <a href="http://www.closetomyheart.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=7188&ci=5983" target="_blank">large organizer</a> and tabs to store even more stamps. We also have a <a href="http://www.closetomyheart.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=8612&ci=6244" target="_blank">mini organizer</a> for those mini stamp envelopes.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">18. If your stamps ever start to lose their stickiness, all you need to do is rinse them with warm water and soap, and the stickiness will come right back. You can also use <a href="http://www.closetomyheart.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=704&ci=6418" target="_blank">StazOn™ cleaner</a> on the smooth side of the stamp.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: black;">19. Some stamps make great friends, like our good ol’ friend, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/stickyboyctmh/?fref=ts" target="_blank">Sticky Boy</a>!</span></span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09497692235021051071noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5658390122755571582.post-57482059134675617662016-10-11T10:00:00.001-07:002016-10-11T10:00:17.661-07:00Chicago Tournament - Part 2<span style="font-size: large;">Hayley had such a good time at Millennium Park that we decide to take some senior pictures with her dressed up.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This time I used the <a href="http://texasscrapbookingqueen.closetomyheart.com/retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=9373">Uptown Fundamentals</a> for her 'Downtown' pictures along with the <a href="http://texasscrapbookingqueen.closetomyheart.com/retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=9374">Happy Life Compliments</a>. I really love how this page turned out with the colors mixing and matching with such ease. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Incorporating the <a href="http://texasscrapbookingqueen.closetomyheart.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=9354&ci=6758">Memory Protectors Pocket Plus </a>really does make it so easy to use all of the pictures that I want to use. Plus, I always take so many and have a hard time deciding which ones to use or not use. Now I can use them all! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here is a close up of some of the embellishments I used. I love using CTMH's <a href="http://texasscrapbookingqueen.closetomyheart.com/retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=4303">3D foam tape</a> to pop up my embellishments for added dimension. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Above I used CTMH's <a href="http://texasscrapbookingqueen.closetomyheart.com/retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=1030">Liquid Glass</a> to add shine to the heart and peep hole on my camera. You can also see a close-up of some of the vellum compliments that come in the Happy Life Complements package. Fun and easy to use!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Lori </span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09497692235021051071noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5658390122755571582.post-85067416896748354552016-10-04T10:00:00.000-07:002016-10-04T10:00:04.459-07:00Chicago Tournament Layout - Part 1<span style="font-size: large;">So for one of Hayley's volleyball tournaments we flew to Chicago! We made sure to try Chicago's best pizza at Giordano's! The line to get in was at least an hour! After eating a couple of us moms took the girls downtown to the Millennium Park to see the sites. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">For this layout I did some splatter technique using my watercolors. I am loving how easy it is to pull a layout together with our new fundamentals. I used the new <a href="http://texasscrapbookingqueen.closetomyheart.com/retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=9363">Adventure fundamentals</a> along with the <a href="http://texasscrapbookingqueen.closetomyheart.com/retail/product.aspx?itemid=9374">Good Life Complements</a>. Above is my layout w/o flip flaps.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">With CTMH's new <a href="http://texasscrapbookingqueen.closetomyheart.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=9354&ci=6758">memory protectors pocket plus</a> I was able to add 6 more photos w/o creating another layout! As you can see the girls had a great time seeing the downtown sites of Chicago.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Above is my layout with the memory protector open to the left. I added some of the compliments to the outside of the protector for added dimension. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Till next time make sure you take some time to capture those special moments to share for years to come.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Lori </span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09497692235021051071noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5658390122755571582.post-59297713903117399832016-09-29T10:00:00.000-07:002016-09-29T10:00:03.053-07:00Thanks<span style="font-size: large;">It is always nice to have Thank You cards on hand to show your appreciation. Here are some of the cards I created for Hayley's graduation. After using my new <a href="http://texasscrapbookingqueen.closetomyheart.com/retail/search.aspx?searchvalue=embossing+folders">dry embossing folders</a> with the new emerald green card stock I swiped the top with my emerald green stamp pad to add dimension. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I added a couple strips of emerald green shimmer paper for a pop of color. Glitter always makes your cards fun and prettier!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I love how easy I can add a sentiment with CTMH's new <a href="http://texasscrapbookingqueen.closetomyheart.com/retail/search.aspx?searchvalue=thin+cuts">thin cuts</a>. So pretty!</span><br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09497692235021051071noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5658390122755571582.post-56835577125768509202016-09-27T10:00:00.000-07:002016-09-27T10:00:03.066-07:00Fun with Whimsy - Baby Album Series<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_JLzv-o2PuIk_4pqfSZ4-pKMqW4myz9xMIHORfmpvQx0sQ7oitF10yxG1BAJgwZ1ryfXg1u6N4hN4r2_qSxbGpmNriUm-weRnXo3-UkXcpnUgVi2e5GhSmfJgw08IzbEcOGnf0ID14X4/s1600/CMBaby.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_JLzv-o2PuIk_4pqfSZ4-pKMqW4myz9xMIHORfmpvQx0sQ7oitF10yxG1BAJgwZ1ryfXg1u6N4hN4r2_qSxbGpmNriUm-weRnXo3-UkXcpnUgVi2e5GhSmfJgw08IzbEcOGnf0ID14X4/s400/CMBaby.jpg" width="400" /></a><span style="font-size: large;">Well after attending convention I fell in love with Close to my Heart's new <a href="http://texasscrapbookingqueen.closetomyheart.com/retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=9365">Whimsy Fundamentals</a>! After seeing some of the presenters beautiful artwork and baby layouts I decided that I had to re-do Hayley's baby album. I will be posting her layouts as part of a series to showcase the before and afters of her album. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">When I did Hayley's album I didn't have a lot of great products and made do with what I could find here and there. Mixing and matching papers and stickers. I bought a bunch of stuff before we moved to Korea and worked on it while we were stationed there and when we got back. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Great products really does make a difference in your scrapbooks. Not only do my layouts look way better, I know that my pictures will be preserved and will last for years to come! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here is another layout I did using Close to my Heart's Whimsy Fundamentals. You will also notice the splattering effect that I created using Close to my Heart's <a href="http://texasscrapbookingqueen.closetomyheart.com/retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=8637">watercolors</a>. Such an addicting & fun way to add dimension to your art work. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Above & below are close ups of some of the <a href="http://texasscrapbookingqueen.closetomyheart.com/retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=9382">Whimsy Baby Girl Complements</a>. They coordinate perfectly with the Whimsy paper and come with stickers, gold glitter die-cuts, and vellum die cuts with gold or white foil accents.</span><br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09497692235021051071noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5658390122755571582.post-40062746573066617462016-09-22T10:00:00.002-07:002016-09-22T10:00:03.614-07:00Layout creation from A to Z<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<span style="font-size: large;">How do you create your layouts? There are many ways to get started. Close to my Heart has <a href="http://texasscrapbookingqueen.closetomyheart.com/retail/search.aspx?searchvalue=books">'how to books' </a>with pattern layouts that show you how to cut your papers to create beautiful layouts. Close to my Heart also has several <a href="http://texasscrapbookingqueen.closetomyheart.com/retail/search.aspx?searchvalue=workshops">Workshop Your Ways</a> that includes everything you need to create 3 beautiful layouts along with instructions to guide you through the process.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> I start out by gathering up the pictures that I want to create with. I really love the bright blues in Hayley's outfit that she wore for her Senior pictures. My page actually came fairly easy once I started to pull different sheets of papers from the new </span><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://texasscrapbookingqueen.closetomyheart.com/retail/search.aspx?searchvalue=paper+fundamentals">Paper Fundamentals</a> packs.</span><span style="font-size: large;"> </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">I went ahead and matted my photo with some of the brand new <a href="http://texasscrapbookingqueen.closetomyheart.com/retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=9275">Sea Glass paper</a>. It really brought out the photos of Hayley perfectly. I added some of the new <a href="http://texasscrapbookingqueen.closetomyheart.com/retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=9372">Rustic Home Fundamentals</a> to soften the page.</span> </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Next I added in some pops of color by adding the Tangerine dots and Lagoon writing paper from the <a href="http://texasscrapbookingqueen.closetomyheart.com/retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=9363">Adventure Fundamentals paper</a>. Now my page is really coming together. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Glitter always makes your artwork come alive. So I used Close to my Hearts new <a href="http://texasscrapbookingqueen.closetomyheart.com/retail/search.aspx?searchvalue=thin+cuts">Thin Cuts</a> to add dimension to my layouts. The solid hearts are popped up using <a href="http://texasscrapbookingqueen.closetomyheart.com/retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=4303">3D foam tape</a>. I also added some of Close to my Heart's newest ribbon from the <a href="http://texasscrapbookingqueen.closetomyheart.com/retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=9402">Rustic Home Ribbon Pack</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here are both pages of my completed layout. I really do love how beautiful the pictures of Hayley look on this layout. With just a couple of splashes of paper here and there and a sprinkle of glitter paper my layout came together with ease. Mixing and match the new paper fundamental is so easy and really makes your photos come alive. Try a pack or two or three and see how creating layouts becomes super easy.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Till next time, Happy Scrapping!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Lori</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09497692235021051071noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5658390122755571582.post-78518531820403581662016-09-20T10:00:00.000-07:002016-09-20T10:00:14.021-07:00Layout Presentations<span style="font-size: large;">As I mentioned in my previous post got asked to be a presenter for the 2016 Close to my Heart Convention. I was sent a big box of goodies and told to create to my heart's content. What an honor for me! So as soon as I got my box I got to work on creating. My presentation was going to cover <a href="http://texasscrapbookingqueen.closetomyheart.com/retail/search.aspx?searchvalue=embossing+folders">embossing folders</a> and <a href="http://texasscrapbookingqueen.closetomyheart.com/retail/search.aspx?searchvalue=thin+cuts">thin cuts</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here is a fun layout I did with some of Hayley's senior pictures that we took in Salado. It might be hard to see, but I first used CTMH's <a href="http://texasscrapbookingqueen.closetomyheart.com/retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=8637">watercolors</a> and did the splatter technique to create a background on my base paper. I used the new <a href="http://texasscrapbookingqueen.closetomyheart.com/retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=9363">Adventures Fundamental paper</a> adding a pop of color and fun to this layout. I love how easy it is to embellish my layouts with some flowers and the '<a href="http://texasscrapbookingqueen.closetomyheart.com/retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=9366">Celebrate' thin cut</a>. You can even thin cut our glitter paper for the added sparkle and shine!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The background on this layout was created by scrunching up cellophane wrap and dabbing it on my Emerald stamp pad and dabbing it on my paper. I used 2 of our new <a href="http://texasscrapbookingqueen.closetomyheart.com/retail/search.aspx?searchvalue=alphabets">alphabet stamp sets</a> to create my title and journaling for this layout. I used scraps of <a href="http://texasscrapbookingqueen.closetomyheart.com/retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=9350">gold glitter paper</a> to back some of my <a href="http://texasscrapbookingqueen.closetomyheart.com/retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=9371">thin cut stars</a> and popped them up with <a href="http://texasscrapbookingqueen.closetomyheart.com/retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=4303">3D foam tape</a> to add embellishment to my layout.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I created this fun frame for my friend's grandson. He is sure a handsome little fella. I used leftover scraps of the <a href="http://texasscrapbookingqueen.closetomyheart.com/retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=9364">Enchantment Fundamental paper</a>. Stamped and fancy cut some images from the <a href="http://texasscrapbookingqueen.closetomyheart.com/retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=9459&ci=4723">Race Car Birthday stamp set</a>. I know my friend is going to love this gift and it was super easy to make.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Stay tuned for my layouts and techniques!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Lori </span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09497692235021051071noreply@blogger.com0