Paper Trail Blog Hop for August... Anything Goes with Scholastic

Welcome to the Paper Trail Blog Hop for August!

You should have arrived from Betsy's blog, but this is a circular hop, so it doesn't matter where you begin.  ;)

Each month we feature a new paper packet, but with August being a month for the release of the new 2012 CTMH Autumn/Winter Idea Book & Catalog, anything goes!  So that means that we get to choose which paper packet we want to use for the hop, whether it is a brand new one, or our choice of one that carried over from the last Idea Book.

This month I decided to play with the new  Scholastic paper packet, one of the paper packets that we don't have on the roster to showcase over the following 5 months.

{We have 8 new paper packets, and only 6 months before the next Idea Book.}

For my projects this month, I actually used the Scholastic Workshop on the Go Kit, which comes with an exclusive Scholastic WOTG stamp set - Everyday Life, new Noted Canvas Shapes, Durables Squares Studs, as well as an instruction booklet.

First off, let me start with a layout.

This layout is the bonus layout from the Scholastic Workshop on the Go Kit.

(please click on the photo to get a clearer view - not sure why it looks blurry - wondering if there's something up with Picmonkey???)

Now I just need to add photos to my layout (as usual lately, right?), and the journaling.

I want to do this layout about myself.

It might be a little misleading, because of the title.

I am actually not a big reader, never really have been.

But, I love books.

I buy books with good intention.

Every once in a while I actually will finish one.

And that is what I want to journal about.

The ones that I read, cover to cover.

And more so the feeling of accomplishment when I do.

Yeah, I'm goofy.

Many of you reading this probably read a book a week...  lol

I can probably count on both hands (and maybe a couple of toes) how many books I've read over my lifetime.

And that likely includes the ones we were forced to read in school... ha!

But, crazy as it sounds, I still love books!  :)

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I wanted to make a card to share, too.

So I created a birthday card with a very masculine feel to it.

Perfect for one of Cole's school-aged friends.

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And lastly, I made a bookmark.

It is a card-style bookmark.

The base measures 6" tall x 3 1/4" wide.

You just slide it over the page you were reading, and the top part will stick out of the top of the closed book.

And that top part is the only place you can add any bulkiness to, keeping the rest of it as flat as possible.

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This is what the Scholastic papers in the packet look like:

(ignore the hole punch parts, these are just my 6x6 sample pieces)

And with a new month, there is a new Stamp of the Month:

Baroque Borders

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I hope you enjoyed your stop on my blog.

Please continue along the Paper Trail Blog Hop for August, by hopping over to Amy's blog.

Happy creating!  :)

(Oh and have you entered for a chance to win my Blog Candy???... it's open until August 10th.)

Supplies used all CTMH (unless otherwise noted):

12x12 Layout:

Paper:  Scholastic WOTG kit; Colonial White CS

Stamps:  Scholastic WOTG - Everyday Life, Urban Alphabet, A Typeface

Inks:  Saddle, Outdoor Denim

Embellishments:  Noted Canvas Shapes - included in WOTG kit, Antique Gold Durables Squares Studs - included in WOTG kit

Other:  1 3/4" circle punch (EK), Corner Rounder, Magic - Card Trick, Sponge

5 1/2" x 4 1/4" Card:

Paper:  Scholastic WOTG kit

Stamps:  Scholastic WOTG - Everyday Life, Just a Number

Inks:  Saddle, Outdoor Denim, Ruby

Embellishments:  Milepost Shapes Star, Antique Gold Durables Squares Studs - included in WOTG kit, Clear Sparkle, Mocha Opaque, Licorice Opaque

Other:  Micro-tip scissors, Sponge

Bookmark:

Paper:  Scholastic WOTG kit; Saddle, Colonial White CS

Stamps:  Scholastic WOTG - Everyday Life, Urban Alphabet, A Typeface

Inks:  Saddle, Outdoor Denim

Embellishments:  Noted Canvas Shapes - included in WOTG kit, Antique Gold Durables Square Studs - included in WOTG kit, Dk. Chocolate Striped Grosgrain, Bronze and Red Glitz Glitter Gels

Other:  Circle Coluzzle - retired, Sponge

A sneaky peak at Pear & Partridge - Warmest Wishes and Retro Sketch #22

Tomorrow is the big day!

The release of the new 2012 CTMH Autumn/Winter Idea Book and Catalog, that is.

And today I have a Christmas card to share with all of you, giving you a sneaky peek of what's coming.

Yeah, I know, it's a Christmas card... and it's only August.  ha!

But the papers in the new Pear & Partridge paper packet are just so pretty, 

that one just has  to play.

Looky, see...

{I used sketch #22 from the Retro Sketches blog.}

Yummy, right?

I love that red patterned B&T paper!

The stamped images are from the new October Stamp of the Month - Very Merry Christmas.

If you look at the button, you will see the new Cranberry Baker's Twine.

And if you look on the mitten, you'll see something else that is new... Pink Glitz Glitter Gel.

{Two other new colours of Glitz Glitter Gel are Green, and Almond.}

The card is just so cute!  :)

Be sure to check back tomorrow, as there will be a new Paper Trail Blog Hop going on!

And don't forget to enter for a chance to win my blog candy, which is open until the morning of August 10th.

Happy creating!  :)

Supplies used all CTMH (unless otherwise noted):

Paper:  Pear & Partridge paper packet; Colonial White CS

Stamp:  October SOTM - Very Merry Christmas

Inks:  Olive, Cranberry, Chocolate

Embellishments:  Colonial White button, Cranberry Baker's Twine, Pink Glitz Glitter Gel

Other:  1 3/8" square punch (EK), 3D foam tape, ScorTape (ScorPal), Micro-tip scissors

7 Years with CTMH, Birthdays, 500,000 hits... and Blog Candy!

This is now closed... and the winner has been announced.


August is just around the corner...

It is the month that I not only celebrate Cole's birthday, my Father-in-Law's birthday, and my birthday, but it was also the month that I joined Close To My Heart as a Consultant 7 years ago.

And I also noticed that I am almost at 500,000 hits on my blog... yes folks, that's half a cool million!

So how better to celebrate than with a giveaway?!

Here's what's up for grabs (all Close To My Heart product):

3 stamp sets - Live Out Loud, A Posy, Life Is Tweet

1 -  Sweetheart Assortment Shape Epoxy Stickers

28" Burlap ribbon

28" Slate satin polka dot ribbon

28" Colonial White Rosette ribbon

28" Black Striped Grosgrain ribbon

7 - Colonial White paper flowers

7 - Colonial White buttons

7 - Kraft corrugated stars

7 - Bling buttons

7 - Flutter paper butterflies

Here's a close-up of the embellishments:

How to enter into my Blog Candy giveaway:

Simply leave me a comment and let me know what you like most about my blog, or what you have found most helpful on my blog, or what you would like to see more of on my blog.
Or if you are new to my blog, let me know how you found me.
(PS:  I have lots of great stuff on here, so if you are new, please feel free to look around a bit...)  

Easy, peasy, lemon squeezy.  :)

And be sure to leave an email address for me to contact you, if you leave your comment Anonymously.  Thanks.

(This is open to residents of Canada and the US.)

I will use Random.org to pick a winner on Friday, August 10th, around 9 AM, and I will post the winner that day.

Thanks for joining me to celebrate!

 ♥  I love my followers!  ♥

Happy creating!  :)

Scrapbooking Clearance Sale... Thursday, August 2nd

I will be holding my first annual Scrapbooking Clearance Sale to help clear out some of my stamping, scrabooking, and crafting items to make room for some new.

The Clearance Sale will be held on 

Thursday, August 2nd, from 4 PM - 9 PM.

The location will be at 13413 Sunnyside Cove, Charlie Lake, BC.

Email or call me (250-787-1774) for directions.

What I will have available at slashed prices:

• retired CTMH stamp sets (most of them lightly used)
• retired CTMH Cardstock colours
• retired CTMH Ink Pads & Re-Inkers
• retired CTMH B&Ts
• some SU stamp sets
• some other brands of stamps, papers, accessories
• Zutter Bind-It-All
• Cricut Cartridges
• and more!

Also, please feel free to shop through my huge stash of 

handmade cards, 3D items, boxed card sets, ect.

The new 2012 Autumn/Winter Idea Book & Catalogs will be available, too!

If you have placed an order with me in the past year, you can get your copy for free.

Or you can purchase one for $5, and you will get a coupon for $5 off your first purchase with me.

New CTMH Product... Avonlea Sympathy card

Here's a sneak peek at just a little of the new product in the 2012 Autumn/Winter Idea Book, available August 1st.

I created this sympathy card using the following new product:

Avonlea Paper Packet

Words of Comfort stamp set

Burlap ribbon

Rhinestone badge button

I had fun working with the new Burlap ribbon.  It is 1 1/2" wide, and full of so many possibilities!

I made the flower using this tutorial by Connie MacFarlane.

I just flattened my flower out to be able to add the rhinestone to the center.

Happy creating!  :)

Supplies used all CTMH (unless otherwise noted):

Paper:  Avonlea B&Ts; Colonial White CS

Stamp:  Words of Comfort

Inks:  Chocolate, Olive, Juniper

Embellishments:  Burlap ribbon, Rhinestone badge button

Other:  Blending pen, 3D foam tape, ScorTape (ScorPal), Micro-tip scissors, Needle, Thread (other)

Join CTMH in August!!!

The time to join my team is in August, with the release of the new 2012 Autumn/Winter Idea Book!

When you join, you get all of this for just $49!

Lowest kit price ever!

(plus $13 shipping, and applicable tax)

NEW Consultant Essentials Kit Contents include ($130 retail value, and contents are subject to change without notice):

• 3 - Autumn/Winter 2012 Idea Books
• 5 - Hostess Order Forms
• 5 - Customer Order Forms
• 1 - CTMH Color Swatches
• 1 - Autumn Winter 2012 B&T Duos paper Sampler
• 1 - Petite Perks Nature's Delight Incentive stamp set
• 1 - Avonlea Complements Canvas Shapes
• 1 - Avonlea WOTG Scrapbooking Kit
• 1 - My Creations Recipe/Photo Box
• 1 - Color-Ready Canvas Alphabet
• 1 - Chocolate Exclusive Inks Pad
• 1 - Slate Exclusive Inks Pad
• 1 - My Acrylix Glamour Lowercase stamp set
• 1 - My Acrylix Perfect Fit-Frames stamp set
• 1 - 3"x3" My Acrylix Block
• 1 - 2"x3 1/2" My Acrylix Block

Plus, you will get this beautiful tote for FREE.  ♥

(These are exclusive, and are not available for purchase.)

These totes are available starting August 1st - 31st (while supplies last) when you join as a Consultant, so don't hesitate!

Some of the NEW items in the Autumn Winter 2012 Idea Book to get excited over:

• 6 NEW colours:  Ruby, Champagne, Cashmere, Saddle, Whisper, Slate
• NEW Dual-tipped Alcohol-based Marker sets (shade packs of 2)
• NEW Mini Pigment inks
• NEW Cricut Artiste Cartridge Collection (with chipboard shapes and 3 exclusive stamp sets)
• 13 NEW Workshop On The Go (WOTG) Kits
• 8 Scrapbooking Kits
• 2 Card Kits
• 1 Cricut Halloween Party Themed Kit
• 1 Home Decor Kit
• 1 Advent Calendar Kit
• Lots of NEW stamp sets, embellishments, ribbons, 3D items and more!

Contact me to join my team in August! 

♥

Take Time to Follow Your Dreams... 5x7 Footloose Card

Quite a while back I made a 5x7 insert page (just like this, but using papers from the retired You & Me Kit) for the retired journal CTMH used to carry.  You can see that one here.

The journal had a clear front pocket to hold a 5x7 insert, to give you the option to decorate it however you wanted.  And the inside pages were blank.

I thought the layout design would make a great card, so I did a re-do of the insert and created a 5x7 card, this time using papers from the Footloose paper packet.

Just as cute!

Happy creating!  :)

Supplies used (all CTMH unless otherwise noted):

Papers:  Footloose B&Ts; Cocoa, Colonial White, Sweet Leaf CS

Stamps:  You & Me - retired, Tiny Typewriter Alphabet

Inks:  Chocolate, Lagoon, Sweet Leaf, Creme Brulee

Embellishments:  Pearl Opaques, Natural Hemp

Punch:  Threading Water border (Fiskars)

Other:  Paper Crimper (Fiskars),  Micro-tip scissors, Sponge

PTI Botanical Silhouettes

I recently purchased a Papertrey Ink Botanical Silhouettes 2010 Anniversary stamp set from someone through their blog, and was excited to play with it last week after it arrived in the mail.  

(PTI Anniversary sets cannot be purchased, but have to be earned by way of purchasing 12 stamp sets within a year from PTI.)

I've been too busy to get this picture (or anything else) loaded onto my blog, but I had a few minutes this morning before work begins.

It's a nice set of stamps that I had my eye on when I saw some of the beautiful artwork on blogs back in  2010, so when it came up for sale, I jumped on the chance of owning it.  ;)

It's gonna be another warm day here in the North. 

Thank goodness for air conditioning!  

Otherwise I'd be a cranky girl.  ha!

Off to get ready for my day...  

Happy creating!  :)

Supplies used (all CTMH unless otherwise noted):
Paper:  Kraft, Gypsy, Olive, Colonial White CS
Stamp:  Botanical Silhouettes (PTI)
Inks:  Black, Olive, Gypsy, Smokey Plum
Embellishments:  Olive button, White hemp
Punches/embossing folder:  Scallop border punch (SU), Grass edge (Martha Stewart); Victoria embossing folder (Provo Craft)
Other:  Sponge, Micro-tip scissors