So Many Smiles Card Set

Okay, so I shared the random stamped layout with you yesterday, where I cut out a 7"x7" square from the center that was being covered with other paper, and set it aside to make these cards.

This is the 7"x7" piece...

They were super simple to make, as they are all the same.  I just changed up the sentiments.

Happy creating!  :)

Supplies used are all CTMH (unless otherwise noted):

Papers:  Sweet Leaf Paper Fundamentals; White Daisy, Canary, Smoothie CS

Stamps:  So Many Smiles, Words of Comfort - retired

Inks: Black, Sweet Leaf, Flaxen, Glacier, Smoothie, Juniper, Canary, Crystal Blue, Thistle, Pixie

Embellishments:  Aqua Shimmer Trim, Clear Sparkles

Other:  2 1/4" circle punch (EK), 3D foam tape, Micro-tip scissors

Scrap Happy Layout with So Many Smiles

I used the So Many Smiles stamp set to random stamp a 12"x12" piece of White Daisy cardstock, and I pulled the colour inspiration from the CTMH Whimsy palette using all but Sorbet.

Then I cut the center out of my 12"x12" sheet that measured 7"x7" because it was going to be covered anyway, and I set it aside to make cards with afterwards, which I will share next time. 

Happy creating!  :)

Supplies used are all CTMH (unless otherwise noted):

Paper:  Canary, Thistle, Smoothie Paper Fundamentals; White Daisy, Sweet Leaf, Glacier CS

Stamp:  So Many Smiles

Inks:  Glacier, Crystal Blue, Juniper, Sweet Leaf, Canary, Thistle, Smoothie, Pixie, Flaxen

Embellishments:  Clear & Bitty Sparkles

Other:  Artistry Cricut Cartridge, 3D foam tape, Micro-tip Scissors, 3/4", 1 1/2" and 2 1/4" circle punches (EK)

Smile! Life In Pictures Sticky Notes

I saw a picture on Facebook posted by fellow CTMH Consultant, Amy McGrew, where she made a bunch of these sticky note holders for her team gathering, and I was inspired to re-create them, of course with my own little twists.  ;)

Thanks for the inspiration, Amy!

They are super cute, and I love the way the Life In Pictures Stamp of the Month set shines in this simple and fun creation!  This is definitely one of my favourite SOTM sets ever!

Amy had cut her notepad holders using the Artiste Cricut Cartridge (page 60).

So I did the same, but the dimensions were too thick to my liking, so I measured it up to make the thickness more to what I wanted and cut my own out of cardstock.

Instructions (on the way I made mine):

• I cut a piece of coloured cardstock to 3 1/4" x 8 3/8".
• I scored it at 3 1/4", 3 1/2", 6 3/4" and 7".
• Then I took the Artiste Cricut Cartridge piece of cardstock and used it as a template to trace the scroll/bracket shaped end onto my piece of cardstock (trace it on the end with the shorter side after it has been scored.)  Then trim it out with your scissors.
• Use a bone folder to fold your score lines.
• Stamp a 2 7/8" square piece of White Daisy cardstock with the camera images from the Life In Pictures stamp of the month stamp set, in Black ink.
• Mat it with a 3 1/8" square piece of Black cardstock.
• Stamp Smile! across a 1/2" x 3 1/4" piece of White Daisy cardstock, and adhere it 1/4" from the top fold score line above the scroll/bracket shaped end.
• Cut a piece of Black Shimmer trim in half and to 3 1/4" length.  Attach it just below the Smile! cardstock piece.
• Add a Clear Sparkle.
• Adhere a 3"x3" sticky note pad inside.
• Add a velcro dot on the front for a closure.  

Life in Pictures is only available until April 30th,

either at the full retail price of $21.25 or just $6 with a $50 order.

Happy creating!  :)

Supplies used are all CTMH (unless otherwise noted):

Paper:  Black, White Daisy, Glacier, Canary, Smoothie CS

Stamp:  Life In Pictures - April SOTM

Ink:  Black

Embellishments:  Black Shimmer Trim, Clear Sparkles

Other:  Artiste Cricut Cartridge, Micro-tip Scissors, Velcro (other), 3x3 Sticky Notes (other)

Life In Pictures Card Set (April SOTM)

Have you seen the Close To My Heart April Stamp of the Month set?

It is called Life in Pictures and is full of images of old cameras.

Note:  The pink and yellow shimmer trims were created by using White Shimmer Trim and using our Watercolor Paints.  Neat trick, hey?

Life in Pictures is available only during the month of April.

It can be ordered at the full retail price of $21.25, or you can get it for just $6 with a minimum $50 order.

Happy creating!  :)

Supplies used are all CTMH:

Papers:  Glacier, Canary, Pixie Paper Fundamentals; White Daisy, Glacier, Canary, Pixie CS

Stamps:  Life In Pictures - April SOTM, So Many Smiles

Inks:  Glacier, Whisper, Slate, Black, Canary, Pixie

Embellishments:  Clear Sparkles, Whisper and Glacier Thick Twine, Aqua and White Shimmer Trim

Other:  3D foam tape, Water brush, Liquid Glass, Watercolor paints

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