Thursday, April 30, 2015

My Creations™ Mini Mix Album and Mini Folio

The My Creations™ line has two great, new products that feature some exciting possibilities. The mini mix album and the mini folio are quaint in size but large in capacity. Take a look at the video for some fun and refreshing ideas about the opportunity that awaits you with these two neat products.
 
 
Till next time, Happy Scrapping!

Monday, April 27, 2015

Chalk It Up - Zip Strips

Zip strips are at the top of all of CTMH's B&T papers.  On one side they provide the colors of card stock that coordinate with the paper pack and on the reverse side is a fun, pretty border.  On my card below, upper right side, I used the Zip Strip as an embellishment.  So not only are zip strips beautiful, but they are functional as well!  Don't throw them away, use them on your next project and add some fun.
 
 
Supplies used are all CTMH:


Paper: Calk It Up, White Daisy CS, Flaxen CS
Stamps: You Mean the World to Me
Inks: Black
Embellishment: Teal Shimmer Trim, Calk It Up assortment, Zip Strips
Other: Shin Shan markers - color in the HAPPY flag, journaling pen

Thursday, April 23, 2015

Hopscotch Thank You

Here is another fun card I created using Hopscotch.  Using up all of my scraps before I move onto another paper pack.  I will be posting pictures of Chalk It Up paper pack next week.  Stay tuned!


Supplies used are all CTMH:
Paper: Hopscotch, Colonial White CS, Flaxen CS, and the zip strip
Stamps:  Variety of Thanks - available for hosting a party!
Inks:  Cocoa
Embellishment: Gold Shimmer Trim
Other:  Junebug Puffies (the little bird) and sparkles






Hopscotch Variety of Thanks

Here is another fun card I created using the Hopscotch card from CTMH's Seasonal Expressions.  I really love the fun colors.  Perfect for the Springtime.  Take a little time or a lot and create something magical for that special someone.  Put a smile on their face and send them a nice homemade card today.



























 
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Supplies used are all CTMH:

Paper: Hopscotch, Colonial White CS, Flaxen CS, and the zip strip
Stamps: Variety of Thanks - available for hosting a party!
Inks: Cocoa
Embellishment: Gold Shimmer Trim
Other: Junebug Puffies (the little bird) and sparkles

Chalk It Up - Black Arrows

On this card I made my own border by adding the Black Arrows Washi tape to a strip of Flaxen CS.  Instant border, so simple, but adds some personallity to my card. 


Supplies used are all CTMH:
 
Paper: Calk It Up, White Daisy CS, Flaxen CS
Stamps: You Mean the World to Me
Inks: Black
Embellishment: Teal Shimmer Trim, Calk It Up assortment
Other: Shin Shan markers - color in the HAPPY flag & Washi Tape (arrows)

Volleyball Layout


My layout was created using Close to My Heart's Chalk It Up paper pack. 

I created a 9X9 flip flap on the right side of my layout to add some extra fun photos that girls took after they did there serious photos.  They really had a good time clowning around and got some cute photos that I had to add to my layout.  I will cut off the the 'hole' portion on the left side of my 9X9 page protector, then score it along the edge so that it opens with ease and finally add a strip of adhesive.  Voila I have a flip flap.  Below shows it open with the flap opening to the left.  Capture those memories.  They grow up so fast!
 
Supplies used are all CTMH:
Paper:  Chalk It Up, Flaxen CS, Glacier CS
Stamps:  none
Inks:  Lagoon
Embellishment:  Chalk It Up  Complements, Chalk It Up Assortment
Other:  Shin Shan Markers (used to color in the stars on my complements)
& Black Shimmer Trim

Monday, April 20, 2015

Texas Blue Bonnets

One of my favorite things about Texas is the beautiful flowers that pop out everywhere in the spring time.  Texas is known for its beautiful Blue Bonnets and Indian Paint Brush.  You can find flowers all along the highways, back country roads, and empty fields.  Steve found a great field that actually had more Indian Paint Brush then Blue Bonnets.  So on our way to one of Hayley's volleyball tournaments we took advantage of a great photo opportunity! 
For my layout I used CTMH Brushed paper.  I really love how the buttercup yellow brings out the beautiful flowers in my photos.  To create the grid look on my layout I cut a template using my CTMH Cricut Artbooking Cartridge.  I used a combination of my Pixie stamp pad and Canary stamp pad and sponge the top of my template creating this wonderful effect.  I used the Brushed Workshop on the Go stamp set to stamp the 'Oh So Happy' and 'My Heart is filled with Sunshine'.  To finish this layout off I used flowers from the Brushed assortment and Topiary washi tape along with images stamped and cut from the Brushed stamp set.

Above is my layout with my flip flap 'open' to the left.  I was able to add an additional 6 photos using a 6X6 flip flap.  I just love how my layout turned out.  Great memories of a lovely drive in Texas!

Your Scrap Coach
Lori

Friday, April 17, 2015

Birthday Wishes

There is so much fun new items in the Seasonal Expressions.  I really love the new Hopscotch paper.  It is bright and fun; perfect for a birthday card for that special someone.


Supplies used are all CTMH:
Paper:  Hopscotch, Colonial White CS, Flaxen CS
Stamps:  Lovely Birthday
Inks:  Glacier, Ponderosa, Sorbet
Embellishment:  Gold Sequins
Other:  Pixie Twine

Thursday, April 16, 2015

Many Thanks - Hopscotch Card

Here is another fun card using CTMH's Hopscotch paper.  I really love how the gold shimmer trim maked this card pop.  Simple and easy to do.  Create some fun in your craft room and make something wonderful today.


Supplies used are all CTMH:
Paper: Hopscotch, Colonial White CS, Flaxen CS, and the zip strip
Stamps: Variety of Thanks - available for hosting a party!
Inks: Cocoa
Embellishment: Gold Shimmer Trim
Other: Junebug Puffies (the little bird) and sparkles

Wednesday, April 15, 2015

Just for You

Still having fun with Hopscotch paper.  I was able to create this lovely card with scraps leftover from the 2 layouts I created.  Fun and cute. 

 
Supplies used are all CTMH:
Paper: Hopscotch, Colonial White CS, Glacier CS
Stamps:  November SOTM
Inks:  Ponderosa Pine, Sorbet
Embellishment:  Clear Rhinestones
Other: Pixie Twine

Tuesday, April 14, 2015

Thank You - Hopscotch Fun

Crafting with CTMH products makes everything so easy.  All of my colors match and coordinate perfectly together.  In a snap I can create beautiful cards, layouts, and other paper crafts.  Fun, but simple embellishments makes it so easy to add pizazz to my projects.  The colors in the Hopscotch paper pack are fun and bright to play with.

Supplies used are all CTMH:
Paper: Hopscotch, Colonial White CS, Flaxen CS, and the zip strip
Stamps: Variety of Thanks - available for hosting a party!
Inks: Cocoa
Embellishment: Gold Shimmer Trim
Other: Junebug Puffies (the little bird) and sparkles

Monday, April 13, 2015

Hoscotch Fun

For this Hopscotch card I used our pretty teal shimmer trim along with the fun Junebug Puffies (flower embellishment) to add some pop.  Simple, fun, and easy!

Supplies used are all CTMH:
Paper: Hopscotch, Colonial White CS, Flaxen CS, and the zip strip
Stamps: Variety of Thanks - available for hosting a party!
Inks: Cocoa
Embellishment: Gold Shimmer Trim
Other: Junebug Puffies (the little bird) and sparkles

Thank You - Hopscotch

I was able to create a bunch of fun Thank You cards at the last crop I attend.  I love getting out with the ladies and making cards and layouts.  I always find inspiration in others crafts.  I made a handful of cards using CTMH's Variety of Thanks Hostess Stamp Set.  I really like the swirlyness of the THANK YOUs.  I had so much fun using CTMH's Hopscotch from the Seasonal Expressions.



Supplies used are all CTMH:
Paper: Hopscotch, Colonial White CS, Flaxen CS, and the zip strip
Stamps: V
ariety of Thanks - available for hosting a party!
Inks: Cocoa
Embellishment: Gold Shimmer Trim
Other: Junebug Puffies (the little bird) and sparkles