November Stamp of the Month - It's the Little Things

I was part of a Stamp of the Month Swap with a few other area Close to my Heart consultants and I had to use the November stamp, It's the Little Things.

Here is a double page layout I made.

LOTS of fussy cutting but the results makes it all worth it.

Layout taken from Make it From Your Heart Vol 1 

Brushed Paper Pack

Canary, Thistle, Juniper, Pear, Hollyhock Ink Colors

Pink glitter sparkles

Artist Cricut Cartridge

GreenHearts Team July Blog Hop "Anything Goes"

Hello and welcome to the July GreenHearts Close to my Heart Team Blog Hop.  If you came here from Sandra's Blog, you are on the right path.

This month, the team is featuring different items from the Spring/Summer 2014 Idea Book.

Today, I am showcasing the Close to my Heart Paper Fundamentals - Basic Assortments.

I really love how versatile these cardstock based papers are and you get 20 double-sided 12" × 12" sheets (2 each of 10 designs); same design on both sides, one side with a glossy resist pattern.

Here is the layout I made using two different colors of the Paper Fundamentals.

I used the CTMH Cricut Cartridge Artbooking to make the Bamboo colored overlay as well as the Always & Forever saying.

All embellishments are from Close to my Heart:
Bronze Shimmer Tape
Chocolate Stripped Ribbon (retired)

Cocoa Ribbon (retired)
Bliss Assortments (retired)
Pearl Flourishes (retired)

I am a strong believer in using what you got.  I know alot of people who buy stuff but afraid to use it just in case they need it.  Well, guess what, use it, you can always get something else for the next layout.  LOL!!!

I hope you liked my layout.  Leave me a comment before heading over to Pam's Blog to see what she used for her blog hop.

Farewell Card for the Heart 2 Heart Challenge Blog

Here is a card I made for a co-worker who is moving on to new challenges.  She also happens to be a very dear friend and a fellow scrapbooker and Close to my Heart Consultant (I wonder who signed her up lol).

I am also submitting this in the Heart 2 Heart Challenge "Bows and Bowties"

I like going on Pinterest for inspiration.  Well, I did not need to go very far, I checked out my scrappy friend Julie's Pinterest board and found this card she made.

I wanted to do another easel card so my friend Isabelle can display it at her new job.  I chose the Ariana papers to make this card since I have not used this beautiful paper to make any cards or layout (yet).

 I made the flowers with the Close to my Heart Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge and inked them with Outdoor Denim ink before twirling with the quilling tool.  I placed a Opaque Pearl in the center of each flower.  I used organdy White Daisy ribbon to make the bow.

The metallic embellishments are from last catalogue's Base & Bling line and of course the Ariana Assortment Accessories.

Everything on the card is from Close to my Heart.

I hope you like it.  Let me know your thoughts.

Nat

Wow!!! How time flies, when you are having fun...

I can't believe my last post was December 31, 2012.

Here are a few cards that I made.

The first one was made for my SFF (Scrappy Friend Forever) Julie, she posted it on her blog and well, I had to add it to my mine.  Now waiting for my card.

Made with CTMH's Buzz & Bumble Paper

This second card was made for a co-worker's birthday. 

Made with CTMH's For Always Paper

This third one is for a former co-worker who has not been feeling well.

Made with CTMH's Chantilly Paper

Let me know your thoughts.  Apologies for not posting earlier.  I will try to get more artwork posted.



Hand Made Christmas Gifts

Here are gifts I made for my nieces.

 

Thanks for looking.

Nat

Recent Layouts

I haven't posted artwork I created lately.  Here are three layouts. 

Pemberley Workshop on the Go - Featured Layout - I slightly changed it

Victory Workshop on the Go - Featured Layout.  The pictures are horizontal instead of vertical like in the guide.

Here is a layout I made using the Stella Paper Pack with inspiration from fellow Close to my Heart Consultant Sherri Tozzi from Orlando Florida.  Here is the link to her BLOG.  Sherri used Pemberley for her layout, I didn't really have pictures for that particular kit so I improvised with Stella.  Totally worth looking at her blog, she does great things with the Workshop on the Go.

Thanks for looking, let me know which one is your favorite

Nat

Studio J Layouts

You may have noticed on the right side of my blog is a Convention Counter.  Well, this means that I only have approx three weeks to wait until I leave for Dallas, Texas.

As a perk of registering for Convention, you received a free 5 pack Studio J layout.  This free perk had all of the instructions to prepare these layouts.  I did tweak with the instructions a bit but not too much.

For more information on Studio J, head to my website to find out more.  You are going to love how simple and fast it is to prepare two page layouts.

Here are the layouts I made.  Click on the pictures to view larger size.

This one I totally changed the paper because I didn't have any pictures for the original layout they prepared. 

My kids at the Tulip Festival.  I love their eyes in these pics.

Love the action shots I took with my new Camera.

The title and journaling says it all for this layout.

I saved the last one for last.  I really like this one because the colors of the pictures fit so well with the layout.

So go ahead and check out Studio J. 

Let me know which one is your favorite.

Nat

Dotty For You pages

Well, I've been having fun playing with the Dotty for You papers from Close to my Heart.  These papers are the special for National Scrapbooking Month.  And while I was waiting for the mail to deliver me the Footloose papers from Tresa Black's 10 page workshop, I used her template and made it using Dotty for You.  It went well with my pictures from Florida.

Hope you enjoy these.

Dotty for You - CTMH Special April 17 to May 31, 2012

Celebrate National Scrapbooking Month in May by mixing and matching to your heart’s content with our new Dotty for You paper packet! The trendy patterns on the front of the papers coordinate perfectly with the dots on the reverse side, giving you lots of options for crafting colorful layouts, cards, and other projects. Dotty for You includes 24 specially designed, coordinating B&T Duos^® sheets (2 each of 12 patterns) and an artwork idea insert to get your creative juices flowing.

There are three ways to get this exclusive Dotty for You paper packet, valued at $19.95:

• Place an order of $35 or more in products from the Spring/Summer 2012 Idea Book between April 17 and May 31, and add the Dotty for You paper packet for just $5*.
• Host a Gathering with a sales total of $400 or more (excluding tax, shipping/handling, and Operation Smile^® donations) between April 17 and May 31 and receive a Dotty for You paper packet FREE.
• Join Close To My Heart as a new Consultant between April 1 and May 31 and receive a Dotty for You paper packet FREE.

Here is a card I made using the some papers from the Dotty For You kit.  I can't wait to get going on other projects with this fabulous kit.

To order the kit, you can send me an email with your order or go to my Website and click on the Scrapbooking Crop Gathering link at the bottom right of the page and place your order online, it will be delivered to you directly. 


Thanks for looking.  Let me know your thoughts.

Birthday 6 fold card

Here is a card I made over two months ago.  I forgot to take pictures but the recipient of the card took pictures for me to be able to share on my blog.  Thank you to my CTMH BFF Julie.

The template and very good instructions are from a fellow CTMH Consultant Kathy Skipper.  She posted this on her blog and I had to make it.  You can visit her blog by clicking here.

All materials are from Close to my Heart except where mentioned:
Stella Level 2 Paper Pack
Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge
Fashionista Stamp Set
Just for You Stamp Set
there is one stamp set that I don't remember what it is.
Gracious Greetings Stamp set
Cocoa Ribbon
Bohemian Assortment (Bling buttons)
Paradise Paper Flowers
Sparkles - Clear
Sparkle flourishes are from Michaels.

Sonoma Anniversary Card

Here is a card I made for a 50th Wedding Anniversary Card.

I worked an hour on this card and then left it on the table.  Since the event was an hour away from home, I could not come home and get it. Sigh!! I had to stop at a store and, o.k. I know you card makers may not like this but, I had to buy a card.  

Well, I have an anniversary card already made up for a future event.

Thanks for looking.  Please share your thoughts.

All materials are from Close to my Heart except where mentioned.
Sonoma Level 2 Paper Pack
Sweet Moments Stamp Set
Say it in Style Stamp Set
Cocoa Ribbon Round
Bamboo, Cocoa, Smokey Plum and Colonial White Cardstock
Smokey Plum and Bamboo Ink
Sparkle Flourish from Michaels

Another Footloose Layout

If you scroll down below, you will see layouts I did using the Footloose Workshop Kit and extra layouts using the remaining papers.

Here is one I did yesterday while I had the day off work.

I love it.  Let me know what you think.

Apologies for the not so good picture.  It's a bit blurry.

Footloose Workshop on the Go - APRIL Workshop

I am having a workshop at my House on Sunday, April 29, 2012.  We will be making the Footloose Workshop.

Basically, we will be making the two first layouts posted below.  It will start at 10:00am and finish at about 4:00pm (we usually always finish before).  Bring your own lunch.  The cost is the $37.23 (includes all taxes & shipping)

You will need to order the kit no later than April 15, 2012 to make sure you receive it before the date of the workshop.  You can send me an email at natracine14@yahoo.ca to order the paper pack or you can order it from my website http://natracine.ctmh.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=6598&CatalogID=1733.

Here are pics of the layouts we will be making.  I still have to do my journaling.

 I added Wooden Shapes - Seaside Shell to the second layout.  

This 3rd layout was using inspiration from the Sping/Summer Idea Book.  I modified the sizes of the cardstock since the picture was larger.  I still have to do the journaling.

 This one was made using the Magic Book.  I really loved how it turned out.

All materials used are Close to my Heart
Layout 1 - Footloose (WOTG) Layout
Footloose Stamp set
Rustic Alphabet Stamp
Crème Brulée Ink
Sorbet Ink
Lagoon Ink
New England Ivy Ink
Wooden Badge Buttons

Layout 2 - Footloose Paper Pack
How to book - Reflection - Main Frame Charmed (Left)
Reflection - Bottom Border - Title (Right)
Footloose Stamp set
Rustic Alphabet Stamp
Crème Brulée Ink
Sorbet Ink
Lagoon Ink
New England Ivy Ink
Wooden Badge Buttons
Wooden Shapes - Seaside (extra embellishment not included in the WOTG)

Layout 3 - Footloose Paper Pack - Inspiration taken from Spring/Summer Idea Book
How to book - Magic - Secret Layout
Cocoa Ink
My Complements - Footloose Dimensional Elements
Sparkles

Layout 4 - Footloose Paper Pack
How to book - Magic - Hat Trick Layout
Crème Brulée InkSorbet Ink
Lagoon Ink
New England Ivy Ink
Pear Ink
Desert Sand Ink
Bamboo Ink
Wooden Shapes - Seaside
Sparkles
My Complements - Footloose Dimensional Elements
Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge - Just Chillin Title
Dimensional Elements Monograms letter - CLEAWT
Irresistibles - Eclectic Alphabet (letter R)

Keep looking below, I have added a whole lot of layouts.

Thanks for looking.

Superhero Workshop on the Go

For my son's birthday last year, we brought him and his friends to the local Bowling Alley.  It was so much fun.

I used the Superhero Workshop on the Go (WOTG) to make the first two layouts.

 

 I still had lots of pictures left so I grabbed the Spring/Summer 2012 Idea Book for inspiration.

By using the B&T I had left I made the third layout.  I added two Black Cardstocks.

All materials used are from Close to my Heart
Layout 1 - Superhero WOTG Layout
Superhero Stamp Set
Hero Alphabet Stamp set
Cranberry Ink
Sky Ink
Dimensional Elements - Stars
Comic Badge Buttons

Layout 2 - Superhero Paper Pack
How to book:  Imagine - Memoirs Complete Layout
Superhero Stamp set
Dimensional Elements Stars
Comic Badge Buttons
Black Ink
Moonstruck Ink
Cranberry Ink
Sky Ink

Layout 3 - Superhero Paper Pack
How to book: - Reflections - Front & Centre - Centre Stage
Hero Alphabet
My Complements - Rub-Ons - Superhero
Art Philosophy Cricut Cardridge - Stars
Black Ink
Comic Badge Button
Outdoor Denims Brads and Buttons
Cranberry and Crystal Blue Waxy Flax

Make sure you go down and see other layouts I posted below.
Thanks for looking.

Cruisin' Workshop on the Go

Here are pictures of our trip to Florida.  I actually brought the Cruisin' WOTG on my trip.  I loved scrapping while the kids played in the pool.  I had the entire Patio table to myself. 

Used all Close to my Heart products:
Layout 1 - Cruisin' WOTG Guide
Cruisin Stamp Set
Cocktail Alphabet Stamp
Black Ink
Juniper Ink
Grey Wool Ink
Dimensional Elements: Numbers
Bottle Caps Accessories

Layout 2: 
How to Book:  Magic - Enchantment Layout
Cruisin Stamp Set
Cocktail Alphabet Stamp
Cranberry Ink
Bottle Caps Accessories

Florentine Layouts

I used the Florentine Workshop on the Go guide to prepare these two layouts.  I did a few things differently and added sparkle flourishes.  Pictures in the first layout were taken of my niece Danyka when she was a maid of honor at her cousin's wedding.


The second picture is from my Parent-in-law's 50th Wedding Anniversary.

All items are from Close to my Heart unless specifically written below:
Layout 1 - Florentine WOTG layout
Bohemian Alphabet
Chocolate Ink
Sparkle Flourishes from Michaels
Opaque Flourishes from Michaels

Layout 2 - Florentine Paper Pack
How to book: Magic Mistefy Layout
Trinity Alphabet
Tapestry Rub-Ons - Dark Chocolate
Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge
Florentine Stamp Set
Chocolate Ink