Hopscotch Flip Flap Layout

Here is a layout using Hopscotch, the fun paper in Seasonal Expressions 1.  The colors in the paper are very versatile and would work for many different events.  It can look very "girly" by using more pink paper and yet it can look more masculine by using more blue paper.

    There is a 4" x 12" flip flap on the left side of the left page and there is an 8" x 12"flip flap on the right side of the right page.

Here is a look with the flip flaps open:

Here are close ups of each page individually:

 Left side:

 Right side:

The layout uses the WOTG stamp set and the Hopscotch Complements. It showcases 13 photos plus space for journaling on the left flip flap.  If you need space for additional photos you could add  4" x 6" flip flaps on top of any of the 4" x 6" photos. 

Contact me if you have any questions or need help with anything.

Artfully Sent Swing Card

Here is a fun birthday card using the fabulous Confetti Wishes paper.  It is the "Scene" card on page 30 of the Artfully Sent booklet.  Both pieces are cut at the recommended 7 inches.  The card base is cut in Thistle CS and the inside piece is Confetti Wishes B & T.  I did not try this card at a smaller size - the candle cuts are narrow so it may be too intricate to cut well at the smaller size. 

I wanted a colorful card so I backed the cut out candles with Pear and Pacifica CS and the stripe pattern of the Confetti paper.

I added more color on the inside too by tracing the frame shape and fussy cut it from Thistle paper.   The sentiment is from B1467 You Mean the World to Me.  Please contact me if you have any questions or need help with anything.

January 2015 Joyful Stars Blog Hop

 Happy New Year!  Welcome to the Joyful Stars Blog Hop. Thank you for joining us.  If you arrived here from Krista's Blog, then you are on the right track.  It is a circular hop so you can start anywhere and stop when you return to the first blog.  However, you can go to Joyce's Blog if you would like to see the complete list of participants.  I have finally had a little time to play with my ShinHan markers.  They are alcohol based markers with both a broad and fine tip and come in 24 colors.  You can use these markers on many different surfaces that you could not color with a regular water based marker.   One of my favorite uses has been coloring bling and accessories to match cards and scrapbook pages.  Today, I decided to try them on a piece of acetate.  I wanted to use the new Hopscotch paper pack, so I chose three colors (R140 Light Orange, R11 Carmine, B62 Marine Blue) to match/blend with the colors in the pack.  First, I used the Chevron Embossing folder and embossed the piece of acetate.  The acetate I used was a piece of packaging that I saved.  It looked like this after embossing:

It was difficult to photograph due to the reflection of the acetate.

 Then, I colored the raised part of the embossed design using the ShinHan markers. 

 I also used the colorless blending marker.  It allows you to "remove" color if make a mistake or the color gets too dark.  I attached the acetate to a Colonial White card using Liquid Glass.  The word HAPPY is stamped directly on the Colonial White card.  The bird was stamped on Colonial White Cardstock, cut out and adhered to the acetate using Liquid Glass.  The stamps are from the set C1600 Happy Birds.  I guess you noticed by now, that I never did use any Hopscotch paper!  It looked too busy with the colored chevrons so I changed my original design.  But that is fine because I still

 have a small piece of acetate left when I trimmed it to fit the card.  So now I get to "play" with that and incorporate it on another project!

Now it is time for you to "HOP" to Cindy's Blog to see what she has created this month. 

January All Day Crop

All Day Crop

January 24, 2015

Come take time to scrapbook some of those holiday and winter memories or work on any project.  Imagine 7 hours of uninterrupted crafting!  You can bring along any type of project - cards to make, scrapbooking, quilting, sewing, beading or whatever you are working on right now.  I will bring my Cricut machine and all four of the CTMH cartridges.  Please bring your own mats (if you have them)  if you would like to cut anything.  There will be plenty of samples for inspiration.  Space is limited, so be sure to contact me  at scrapbookgirl2@gmail.com to reserve your spot.

Bethel Hill United Methodist Church

2000 Bethel Road

Lansdale, PA 19446.  

10AM to 5PM

Cost is only $10.00

Cricut cutting station with all four CTMH Cartridges
Close To My Heart Scrapbook and Card Pattern Books

Studio J Demonstrations (Easy Digital Scrapbooking)

Cash and Carry Close To My Heart Products

Bring a bag lunch and a snack if you like

Drinks and snacks will be provided

Hope to see you there!

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December Joyful Stars Blog Hop

Welcome to the Joyful Stars December Blog Hop.  Where did this year go?   If you just arrived from Krista's Blog then you are on the right track.  If not, it is a circular blog so you can start here and when you return to this page, you will have seen all the projects.  Today I am sharing a card using products from our new Seasonal Expression 1 Idea Book.  These new products are now available to purchase until March 31.  If you would like to see the new book, click HERE.  As an added bonus, CTMH will offer one free copy of Annual Inspirations and Seasonal Expressions 1 to everyone who places an order. This one-time bonus will be available to each customer who places an order between December 2, 2014 and January 31, 2015.

My card is made using the Heartstrings Paper Pack X7193B and The Artfully Sent Cricut Cartridge.

 

 It is the Pop-Up card on page 35 of the Artfully Sent booklet cut at 7".  

 

The inside of the Pop-Up card uses the Icon (Arrow) and Icon Shift (Heart) all cut at 7". Be sure to keep your machine set to "relative size" so all the pieces will be cut in proportion to the card.

The Happy Valentine's Day stamp is M1052 in Seasonal Expressions.

 

The front uses the Pocket Card function on page 36  of the booklet.  These cards were designed to fit in the Picture My Life or Project Life page protectors. But as you can see, they also work great for the front of cards and would be great as a child's valentine swap card.  The heart is cut out and backed with Pink Glitter Paper (Z1922) and there is a strip of the same glitter paper with edge scalloped using the Scallop Border Punch (Z1851). 

Now it is time to hop to  Marie's Blog to see her creation.  Happy Hopping!  Wishing you a wonderful Holiday Season with your friends and family!

Deal of the Decade - December Constant Campaign

This year marks the 10-year anniversary of Close To My Heart’s revolutionary My Acrylix^® clear polymer stamps—and we can’t wait for you to celebrate with us! With a qualifying purchase of $50 during the month of December, you will be eligible to purchase ANY C- or D-size stamps from the Annual Inspirations 2014–2015 idea book for only $10. That’s up to $7.95 USD / $9.75 CAD of savings on a single stamp set! Plus, once you achieve the qualifying order total, there is no limit to the number of eligible stamp sets you can purchase at this discounted price. Remember, a purchase of $50 will also qualify you to receive the December Stamp of the Month for only $5, so if you purchase both the discounted Stamp of the Month and additional stamps at this special campaign pricing your savings will compound! It is truly the deal of the decade.

 Here is some artwork using the December Stamp of the Month:

 You can see the set on page 16 of our Annual Inspirations or HERE.

Please contact me if you have any questions or need help with anything.

CTMH Cyber Monday Sale!

Cyber Monday Only: 20% Off All Cricut^® Collections!

For the first time ever, Close To My Heart is offering a Cyber Monday Sale on Monday, December 1, 2014. There has never been a better time to buy Close To My Heart’s exclusive Cricut® Collections for 20% off the retail price. Whether you love scrapbooking, cardmaking, or creating 3-D projects, our four exclusive Cricut® collections make the perfect addition to any craft room! Sale starts at midnight (MST) on December 1 and ends at 11:59 pm Monday night. Make sure you share the news about this sale with all your friends, and family memebers, too!


 Go to my website to place your order.  Need help?  Contact me at scrapbookgirl2@gmail.com.