Skylark Workshop on the Go

The blues and browns in the Skylark kit were just perfect to use with these pool photos.  I love the subtlety of the print on the brown background with the pop of color and bird silhouettes in the upper left corner.  But the other bird and floral embellishments in this kit just weren't right to go with a "boy" page.  And then I saw it!  The dragonfly stamp in the workshop kit--SO PERFECT!  Because I also had a photo of a dragonfly in this same batch of pictures!  Here's a close-up of my stamping and embellishing:

What do you think?  I think I'm going to have to order another pack of these papers!  Love this kit!!!

Do you like Project Life?

If you like Project Life, you're gonna LOVE  the new CTMH "Picture My Life."  Take a look:

Sometimes called Pocket Scrapbooking, this method of scrapbooking appeals to many people.  CTMH now has our own line of these pocket scrapbooking products.  Each kit comes with 44--4x6 cards, 78--3x4 cards, 1--12x12 designed cover sheet, and 10--12x12 Memory Protectors (page protectors) in various designs.  Now personally, I have never done pocket scrapbooking, and I really have no intention of switching to pocket scrapbooking.  (I love my 12x12 pages).  However, I HAD to check out these new kits, so I ordered the Skylark Picture My Life kit because...  you can use the bits and pieces for card-making, collage, and journaling cards!  Take a look at what I did:

This card was made using paper and a stamp from the Skylark Workshop on the Go Scrapbooking kit and some of the cards from the Picture My Life kit.  The sentiment that looks like label tape is actually one of the PML cards.  Cute, right???!!!

Here's another card I made with some of the PML pieces because I didn't have enough patterned pieces left over from scrapbooking:

You can order the products to make these cards HERE on my secure website.  Thanks for stopping by!  I'd love it if you would leave me a comment.

New Idea Book Has Arrived!

Woo hoo!  The new 2014 Spring/Summer Idea Book has arrived, and omg is it full of wonderful things!  Here's a bit of trivia for you:  When archaeologist Howard Carter got his first glimpse inside King Tut's tomb, he was asked, "What do you see?"  His reply:  "Wonderful things!"  I feel the same way when I get my first glimpse inside a new CTMH Idea Book--it IS full of wonderful things!  While perhaps not as historically significant as King Tut's tomb, new collections of scrapbooking products are just as wonderful and awe-inspiring to us scrapbookers!  AND you can now order your very own Idea Book using item #WC1141.  Not only can I offer you all these wonderful things, but we have not ONE, but TWO fabulous specials going on this month.  First up is the new February Stamp of the Month "Wild About Love."

You can order this stamp set for $17.95 OR get it for only $5.00 with your order of $50.00 in CTMH products.  Here is a look at some of the beautiful artwork you could create with this adorable set:

Isn't that fabulous?  But wait, there's more!  Check this out:

This month only, CTMH is also offering a FREE embossing folder with each purchase of two packs of bulk cardstock.  And our cardstock is da bomb!  It's white core cardstock, so it is perfect for sanding and distressing.

To browse the new Idea Book and/or place your order, just click on the shopping cart or any CTMH image in the sidebar on the right.

Happy Birthday, Cloud Nine!

Only a few days left in January to get your Cloud Nine kit.  This is my final card made with scraps I had left over after making all of the original 10 cards.  All together, I made 17 cards from this kit!  What fun!  Here I used the Charming Chevron stamp set (A1150) as an arrow pointing to the Happy Birthday that was part of the kit.  CTMH also offers Sparkle Chevron Shapes that coordinate with this stamp set.  I think this card would work as is for a boy or girl, but if I decide to give it to a girl, I can add the Sparkle Shapes to give it some extra bling.  Because what girl doesn't like bling, right???!!!  Check out all of these products on my secure website HERE.  Thanks for stopping by!

Hip, hip, hooray for Cloud Nine!

I am determined to use EVERY scrap of this beautiful Cloud Nine paper!  For this card, however, I needed 4 different patterns, and there are only 2 patterns in the kit.  What to do???  Well, make your own patterned paper, of course!  It's easy with CTMH's awesome background stamps!  I stamped diagonal stripes from our In the Background stamp set (D1540) with Lagoon ink on Lagoon cardstock and chicken wire from Distressed Backgrounds (D1544) with Honey ink on the Honey cardstock.  Using the same color ink as paper adds just enough interest without being overwhelming when you are using several patterns.  The fun mustache stamp is part of the Cloud Nine kit, as are the triangle studs and glitter trim.  These kits are available ONLY through the end of January.  Get yours now for only $15 with a $35 purchase HERE on my secure website.  Oh, and leave me a comment below if you're so inclined.  Thanks, y'all!

Cloud Nine Merry Christmas

I am having a blast with the Cloud Nine kit.  It is just so versatile!  Look--I even made this Christmas Card with some of the kit contents!  I covered a chipboard ornament with pieces of washi tape and glitter trim and topped it with a bow of baker's twine.  Added more washi tape and glitter trim at the bottom and stamped a sentiment from a retired CTMH stamp set--Father Christmas (D1449).  And did you notice my "gold" paper card base?  It is actually CTMH's "Desert Sand" cardstock--my go-to color when I need gold.  (I think it's actually considered a shade of brown, but it works for gold beautifully).  Check it out on my secure website HERE.

THANKS, Cloud Nine!

I am still using up Cloud Nine Scraps--I LOVE this paper!!!  And how about those triangle studs???!!!  They're self-adhesive so just lift them off the backing with your piercing tool for easy placement EXACTLY where you want them.  Accessories and tools are found near the back of the CTMH Idea Books.  If you don't already have the piercing tool kit, put it on your list NOW!  It will be the best $5.95 you ever spent!  The kit comes with a push pad, the piercing tool, and 2 different size sewing needles (small and large for waxy flax or beading).  You can order all these products on my secure website HERE.  Thanks for stopping by!