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A Busy Weekend!

I was busy this weekend, crafting my little heart out.   I finished one complete project and started another.   For my first project I followed a blog tutorial by Tresa Black, aka The Stamping Goddess.   Check out her blog and her You Tube channel for the 5 part tutorial (her link is to the right and is called Fabulously Artsy).   She is a total kick and has great creative and fun idea's.   This is my version of her mini album using the the CTMH three ring binder and the Lucky paper collection.  The binder comes with 5 dividers which are used to make the different types of pages.  They fit perfectly in the binder (not too bulky, but not flat either).   I love this project and can't wait to make another with another paper collection.   I have some great idea's for some different pocket pages! My pics uploaded out of order, but most all the pages are here (along with the cover).

My second project uses the You and Me paper pack.   I just love this set and made another mini album.   I took apart a policy envelope I had (the same size as a #10 business envelope but opens on the side instead of the top) and used it for a template.   I then used three pages from the collection to make envelopes.  I made a front and back cover out of heavy weight chip board, covered them with more paper from the collection, embellished and bound it with the cinch.   I plan to add photo mats, photo's, some stamping and journaling to complete the project.  You could add as many pages/envelopes as you wanted, and actually, I will be adding some single pages and tags as I go along.   I'll post more pics when I am completely done.... only no guarantee when that will be!   Enjoy the pics!

There you have it.  One busy weekend of scrapping (well not including the 5 hour break on Saturday where we attended the end of the little league baseball season pool party in the rain)!    You can get all of these same products from your local Close To My Heart consultant, or you can order from the link on this blog (to the right)  or just call me if you are interested!   I would be happy to host a workshop on the project or have  you over for a day of scrapping!

It's raining..... in June!

Okay, so it is June and it is raining!   My son's last baseball game of the season was cancelled/rained out.... but we are getting ready to go to the end of the season pool party.  Yep, that's what I said, pool party... in the rain.   Who woulda thought?!     

Anyway, the rainy weekend provides the perfect opportunity to stay in and create.  Let's do an impromptu scrappin' day at my house!  I got the coolest little invention from CTMH today....  flip flaps.... they can extend your layout in the most perfect way.   I LOVE LOVE LOVE them.    I will post a link to my Close To My Heart page so you can get some of your own to play with.  I know you'll love them too!   Just in case the link doesn't work, you can go to:
www.deblignell.myctmh.com  


Whatever you do, enjoy the weekend!

Scrappin' is for Everyone!

Just to prove scrappin' is for everyone, Oliver joins the party, and to top it off, he is the first guest!  Gotta love the family support!  

Super FAST & EASY Layout!

It doesn't get much easier than this! 

One sheet of 12x12 paper, a stamp set, ink, half a sheet of cardstock, and a sticker sheet!    I used 1 piece of paper from the Splendor collection as a backgroud paper.   I also used only a couple of the stickers from the Wings Stickease Assortment (4.95).   I used the Happy Birthday stamp from the For Every Occassion stamp set (22.95-- I use it all the time, so it has been a great investment!) and of course, my photo's. 

Sometimes I love to do elaborate pages, but most of the time I prefer a cleaner look in my albums (my mini-albums are another story entirely).  I also like it when I can start and complete a page relatively quickly.  This is definately one of those pages!  

I did use foam dots behind the pocket at the top to hold my small journaling tag.  I placed it near the top so you can still access it, even when the page is in the page protector.   Hope you enjoy! 

Let's Scrap Together!

I would love to show you some great new ideas and have some fun scrapping!  There is a great kit available during the month of May (National Scrapbooking) for $15 when you spend $50 with an awesome stamp included.   You can also purchase the kit at it's regular price.   I really love it.   The papers, embellishments and especially the stamp set.   I know it is one I will use A LOT!    If you are interested in having a gathering, drop me a line and I will be happy to share Close to my Heart with you!

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