Happy & Sweet Zoe Layout

I had a couple of pictures of my Great Nephew sitting out in my scrapbooking room, so I thought I should put them to use.

I used Zoe papers and embellishments for this one.

He's a cutie!

Happy creating!  :)

Supplies used are all CTMH (unless otherwise noted):
Papers:  Zoe; White Daisy, Glacier, Slate, Sorbet, Sweet Leaf CS
Embellishments:  Zoe Complements, White Enamel Stars - retired, Coral Shimmer Trim
Other:  Heart punch (SU), Circle punch (EK), 3"Tab punch (McGill), 3D foam tape, Black journal pen

Spring Critters Watercolor Card

A little late to post since Easter has passed, but I thought I would share this cute card with you anyway.

I used the CTMH Springtime Critters stamp set and Springtime Critters Thin Cuts Dies on this one.

I also used a striped overlay and painted the stripes onto my White Daisy cardstock using our CTMH watercolor paints.

Note:  I prefer to stamp my image with Versamark and regular water-based Black ink, stamp it and then heat emboss it with clear embossing powder, so my image won't run when using paints or markers.  (As opposed to using an Archival Ink which stains my stamps.)

The bunny image was also done with the watercolor paints.

Happy creating!  :)

Supplies used are all CTMH (unless otherwise noted):

Paper:  White Daisy, Slate CS

Stamp:  Spring Critters

Ink:  Black, Versamark

Embellishments:  Grey Enamel Gems, Coral Reef Sequins

Other:  Spring Critters Thin Cuts dies, 3D foam tape, Clear Detail Embossing Powder, Watercolor paints, Paint brushes, Stripes Mask (SU)

Family Memories Layout

Here is another layout I loved from the Close To My Heart Annual Catalog from page 122, that I re-created.

I already have a couple of photos picked out from last September that I just need to print out and add to it.  :)

Happy creating! :)

Supplies used are all CTMH (unless otherwise noted):
Paper:  Flaxen, Glacier, Fern, Peacock, White Daisy, Whisper CS
Stamps:  Jennifer's Hand, Dated
Inks:  Slate, Peacock, Faxen
Embellishments:  Bitty Sparkles, Peacock Fundamental Assortments, Oceanside Sequins, Mini Staples, Basic Fundamental Stickers
Embossing Folders:  Dot, Damask, Woodgrain, Confetti - CTMH; Fancy Fan (SU)
Other:  Micro-tip Scissors, 2" circle punch (EK), Mini Stapler

Life In Pictures Layout

I loved the layout on page 44 in the Close To My Heart Seasonal Expressions book, so using the April Stamp of the Month set, Life In Pictures, I re-created one for myself.

I enjoyed adding a little colour to the stamped images using our inks and a blender pen.

(Note:  blender pens were a retired item, but watch for them in May, as they are coming back and in 3 different sizes!)

Remember, the stamp of the month sets are only available for one month, so get yours today!

Happy creating!  :)

Supplies used are all CTMH:

Paper:  Peacock and Saffron Paper Fundamentals; Slate, Saffron, Peacock, Colonial White CS

Stamps:  Life In Pictures - April SOTM, Ink Blot

Inks:  Slate, Peacock, Black, Saffron

Marker:  Marine Blue

Embellishments:  Aqua Dots, Whisper Thick Twine

Other:  Micro-tip Scissors, 3D foam tape, Blender Pen

This Year's Christmas Card

I realized that I didn't share this layout with you that I made at the end of December.

I sent out photo cards for Christmas this last year... I know, I know... gasp!!!  ;)

Anyways, a couple of them were sent back to me because the people had moved this past year, so I thought I would make a layout using one of them.

Happy creating!  :)

Supplies used are all CTMH (unless otherwise noted):
Papers:  White Pines - retired; Colonial White, Chocolate, Fern CS
Stamp:  White Pines Scrapbooking WOTG set - retired
Inks:  Chocolate, Fern
Embellishments:  White Pines Complements - retired, Red Enamel Gems, Gold Bling Gems, White Enamel Stars, Wood Grain Washi Tape - retired
Other:  Artbooking Cricut Cartridge, 3D foam tape

Ivy Lane (Adjusted) Hallett Purse and Card Set

Hi!  I am back with the smaller Hallett Purse today.

I will share my measurements below.

For this purse, I used the pretty, retired Ivy Lane papers.  (I have so many bulk papers left over that I need to use some of them up!)

I also made 6 matching birthday cards to fill the purse. (2 each of 3 different designs)

Ok, so to see how the larger bag (that I shared last time) is made, please refer to Crafty Hallett's instructions HERE.

And here are the adjusted size changes in her instructions that I made to create a smaller version of her bag-in-a-box purse:

Patterned Paper:  2 pieces at 4 3/4" x 8 3/4"
Base Cardstock:  3 1/2" x 8 ", score at 1" in on all 4 sides
Cardstock strips:  3 pieces at 12" x 3/4", and 3 pieces at 3 1/4" x 3/4" (or you can use pattered paper)
Cardstock Handles:  2 pieces at 1/2" x 9 1/2" (or you can use patterned paper)

(Just follow Crafty Hallett's instructions, using my sizing for this size bag.)

Happy creating!  :)

Supplies used are all CTMH:

Paper:  Ivy Lane - retired; Colonial White, Hollyhock CS

Stamps:  Little Presents, Lovely Birthday, Wavy Blooms, Build-A-Cake, Doodled Designs, Wish

Inks:  Slate, Whisper, Fern, Hollyhock, Canary

Marker:  ShinHan Sap Green

Embellishments:  Fern Thick Twine, Flamingo Dots, Green Epoxy Bubbles - retired, Autumn Daisy Just Blooms - retired, Sweet Leaf Bigger Brads - retired

Other:  Micro-tip Scissors, Water Brush - retired

Bag In A Box Large Hallett Purse

I came across the instructions for these purse/bags on Pinterest and had to pull out my papers to give one a try.

You can find the instructions for the Large Hallett Bag HERE.

For my purse I used papers from La Vie En Rose, and some retired pink bigger brads.

It is fairly large and I am not sure what I am going to use it for yet, but I decided to shrink it down a bit and make one to hold a set of 5 1/2' x 4 1/4" cards.

I will share those next time.

Happy creating!  :)

Kaleidoscope Birthday Shadow Box Frame Card

I have a fun birthday card to share with you today.

This style of card is called a Shadow Box Frame Card.

(You can find instructions by Amanda Bates HERE.)

I used the CTMH stamp set from the Kaleidoscope Cardmaking Workshop Kit for this one.

I think I will be making more of these shadow box frame cards in the future!

Happy creating!  :)

Supplies used are all CTMH:
Paper:  Kaleidoscope; Colonial White, Pixie CS
Stamp:  Kaledoscope Cardmaking Workshop stamp set
Inks:  Pixie, Canary, Pear, Gypsy, Whisper
Embellishments:  Grey Wool Bakers Twine - retired
Other:  3D foam tape, Micro-tip scissors