Blog Hop Fun

Welcome to another fun blog hop featuring new product from Close to my Heart's new 2014 Spring/Summer Idea Book.  While visiting my parents recently we took some family pictures.  I can't believe how fast Hayley is growing up.  She is becoming quite the young lady.

 

At my last crop I was able to work on this wonderful layout with my new pictures.  I really love the new Skylark paper pack and how it works with the pictures I took of Hayley.  I also love the fun embellishments that come with this Workshop on the Go.
 

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As most of you know I love taking photos.  I always take a lot of photos.  Hayley is such a good model for me.  She knows that if she doesn't pose right it will be in the scrapbook looking like that.  She knows her mother, lol. 

 

Anyways, I was able to add the additional photos by using one of CTMH's flip flaps.  Here I used a 6X12 one. 
 

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I really love how easy it is to add embellishments to my layouts by using the Skylark Compliments and some bling.
 

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Look how beautiful the new Teal Shimmer Trim is, gorgegous!  You really have to see it to appreciate how pretty it is.  It has several colors mixed in like a peacock.  So pretty.  One of my favorite parts about using our shimmer trim is the glitter stays in place, not all over your fingers and face!

 

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Well I hope my layout gave you some inspiration for your artwork. 

 

Please check out all of the other great artwork on this blog hop and have fun in your craft space!

 

Till next time,

 

Happy Scrapbooking!

 

Lori

 

Skylark Layout - Album Retreat

Hello again Blog Hoppers!  I am having so much fun with the  papers and embellishments from the new CTMH 2014 Spring/Summer Idea Book that I wanted to share with you this layout that I did using the new Skylark Workshop on the Go.  I used a layout from the Make it From the Heart Volume 2 Patterns book as inspiration for this layout.  I used CTMH's Cricut Artbooking cartridge to create the circles overlay on both pages.  I also used the cartridge along with Cricut Craftroom (CCR) to weld the letters together for this layout.

 

I used my photos from the Fall Album Retreat that was hosted by CTMH.  As a consultant we get a lot of great perks.  I was fortunate enought to goto both scrap retreats.  I look forward to going to anything I can that is CTMH.  Thanks to my hubby for the awesome birthday treat! ;o)

I really like how the colors from the Skylark paper brings out the colors of my photos. When I first saw this paper I thought Spring & Summer - flowers, beach, etc. But I really think my fall photos 'pop' on this paper packet.  I also used the fabulous CTMH flip flaps to add a couple of extra photos to my layout as you can see above.  We have a wide variety of flip flaps to accomodate your needs.

Please make sure to check out everyone on the Blog Hop.  There is a lot of great inspiration that is sure to get your mojo fired up to create your own beautiful artwork.

Till next time - happy scrapping.

Lori

Spring/Summer February Blog Hop

 

Well ladies the new Spring/Summer Idea Book is here.  You will love all of the new paper that is in this book.  There are 7 new paper packs to pick from along with several new embellishments to compliment the papers.  We also have new embossing folders to pick from.  Make sure you check out my tab for 'Promotions' to take advantage of this month's special where you can get your embossing folders for FREE!
 
Here are some cards I created for a workshop that I hosted last month.  The first two cards I used our new Skylark paper pack along with Petit Perks stamp set.  Super cute and easy to make.  Notice the beautiful new Teal Shimmer Trim!  Even prettier in person.  There is also a new Purple Shimmer Trim that is great as well.

 
 

The card below I used the new Ariana paper pack.  I made the pretty roses/flowers using CTMH Cricut Art Philosphy and a quilling pen.  Super easy and such a pretty way to embellish a card.  This would make a great card for Mother's Day, which is just around the corner!  

The below card uses our new Ivy Lane paper along with the stamp set from the Ivy Lane WOTG card kit. 

 

I am currently using this paper pack to do a layout with flip flaps.  I will be posting that soon I hope.  Gotta finish up the embellishments and add the flip flap and then I can share it with you. 

I hope this gave you some inspiration to make some cards and show you how easy it is to make simple cards that you can share with your friends and family. 

Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions about how these cards are made or if you are interested in getting some of these products to make your very own beautiful creations.

Don't forget to check out the rest of the ladies who have posted their creations on this blog.  There is some really great stuff.

Happy Scrapping till next time!

LORI

 

Love is in the air....

Use Close To My Heart's Cricut® Artbooking cartridge to create striking scrapbook pages for your loved ones, from happy couples to loving families to cherub-like babies and so much more! Plus, learn how to create dramatic backgrounds to perfectly complement your love-struck photos.

 

I loved this layout so much I will be re-creating my own version with some pictures that I took with my husband recently.  Can't wait to try spritz technique with the zepbra layover.  Looks super fun.

Artbooking Love Mini Album

Love making mini albums? Love Close To My Heart's Cricut® Artbooking cartridge? Love learning chic techniques for papercrafting? You will love this episode of Artbooking Made Easy where we show you how to create two trendy looks using re-inker, sponge daubers, and mini album pages cut from the Artbooking cartridge.

With the couple of pushes of a button on your Cricut and a few pieces of scrap paper and you can create a beautiful mini album for a family member, a friend, or yourself.  Super easy and fun too!

 

If you don't have any of our Cricut cartridges you are missing out on a lot of fun.  If you are interested in getting any of our cartridges you can check them out here.

 

Till next time, happy scrapbooking.

 

Lori

Artbooking Made Easy: Freedom Layouts

The Cricut^® Artbooking cartridge has shapes you’ll love for your patriotic layouts and cards—and for all celebratory layouts and cards after that! In this video you’ll find great ideas for using the freedom-themed keys to make sparkling titles, photo mats, overlays, and accents for more than just patriotic themes. See the featured ideas and start putting more bang into your projects! 

Artbooking Made Easy: Everyday Layouts

Compared to holidays and special events, everyday life is where most memories are made. For capturing those seemingly average yet so important days, the Cricut^® Artbooking cartridge has just what you need! Watch the video for ideas on how to rally shapes from a variety of themes to create original artwork celebrating your day-to-day activities.

 

Till next time Happy Scrapbooking!

 

Lori