An Awesome Ride

My husband earned an awesome trip to Banff with his company.  Part of the reward was the opportunity to choose from different activities.  We chose white water rafting along with many others from the group.  Our guide Martin made the trip wonderful as we hit the white water on the Kananaskis River running from a glacier.  We were fully suited in gear and still got soaked.  At the end of the trip, we had the opportunity to jump in the water.  Well, I did it and then immediately was pulled back into the boat.  It was freezing!  But that ride was awesome.

Dreamin’ paper packet is versatile.  This is just one of the many creations I have made using this paper.  “Water” is made using the Trinity alphabet.  The lowercase letters come in three different sizes in one stamp set.  Also very versatile. 

Mini Album Madness

I love creating mini albums.  They are fast, simple, easy and oh so satisfying.  I made this album from the 6x6 Kraft card set.  The scalloped edges add a soft touch to the kraft texture.  We invited the “F” Family to join us at our cabin during Labor Day weekend.  It was so fun to “play” with their family on the lake.  This album is for them to keep and write their memories.

Other items used to create this album:

Dreamin’ paper packet, Trinity alphabet stamp set, Harvest Happiness stamp set (border).  Photo mats cut on the Cricut. 

A Day of Thanks

As Thanksgiving approaches, I created these cards for the senior center workshop.  I have to say, my senior group does not like to cut out images.  This has been a challenge for me because I often create a card with an image cut out.  The Cricut has saved me!  I am able to create cards with more interest and design but with ease in assembly!  Here are two of the cards we created last month!

These cards are made using the Dreamin’ paper packet, Remarkable Wreath stamp set, and Treasure Life stamp set. 

Cherish the Day

A Thanksgiving Card using the Dreamin’ paper packet, Harvest Happiness stamp set and the stamp of the month.  The great thing is that the leaves and the tickets are cut on the Cricut!  Cut the leaves and ticket, stamp image on the shape, and attach to the card.

Here’s another piece made using the stamp of the month as well as the Cricut.  Layered together, it make a tag for a holiday package.
The stamp set contains a specific ticket for every month of the year as well as the calendar dates to personalize a card and add details to your scrapbook pages.

Take a closer look at the artwork and the supplies used here. 

Purchase your set today by contacting me or shopping here. 

Giving Thanks

A few weeks ago, my dad’s wife came to spoil the grandchildren and also me!  It was so nice to have her here and she just jumped on the teen train and went with us as we went about our daily routine.  Thanks Pat for spoiling us! 
Pat is a wonderful woman who loves to garden and decorate her home with flowers and anything else she can clip from nature.  The banner is for her fall décor.  This one is for you Pat!

Products used include Dreamin’ Level 2 kit, My Creations Banner, the Art Philosophy Cricut cartridge, and a little Bronze Glitz Glitter Gel to add some sparkle.  .

Keep Dreamin'

Convention is one of the great benefits I love about being a Close to My Heart Consultant.  This year it was held in Disney to I took the fam!  They went to the park while I was at the meetings.  It seems strange that I would "miss" Disney for convention but really it was worth every minute.  I did get to go to the park one evening and well...that is another story.  Can you say Autopia?  Future scrapbook page. 

Anyway, because I wasn't with my family and I am the family photographer, the photos of the events while I was absent, are nil.  But here is what I have to share. 

Medieval Night & Hidden Journaling

In August, Jeff and I went to Banff as a reward trip from his company.  We stayed at the Banff Springs Hotel.  Yes, the one that looks like a castle in the middle of the mountains.  (More scrapbooking about the hotel will come.)  Our first evening began with a Medieval Dinner in the Mt. Stephen Hall which has high ceiling with oak beams, stone floor, and cathedral window with stained-glass crests that look out to the beautiful Rocky Mountains of Canada.

The meal was complete with a "Shoretel King and Queen", moments for some in the stocks, soup slurping and some good medieval fun and jokes.

As I was creating the page, I realized I had little room left for journaling so I used the Limited Edition, September Stamp of the Month and created hidden journaling behind the photo of my knight!  The last photo shows how I created a "pocket" for the tag to slide in and out without getting lost behind the photo.  Love our 3-D foam tape just for this purpose! 

The Old World alphabet was perfect for my title. 

This photo show the hidden journaling when pulled out from behind the photo.

I used the Art Philosophy cricut cartridge to cut flourishes to accent the pages.  Then I added mocha opaques for a little more texture. 

Double-sided adhesive foam tape firmly holds your embellishments in place, elevates photos and focal point images for more depth and makes a great "pocket" for hidden journaling tags.  . Cut as much as you need from the roll. (2 rolls per package, 3/8" and 1/4" widths, 77 inches per roll.

More Banff pages to come in future posts.

Dreamin' Cards & New paper packs

The new paper packet Dreamin' has fall colors with the addition of blue that is just right for many different occasions.  I started with a fall theme but I look forward to also sharing my Medieval Night, White Water Rafting and Disney scrapbook pages also done in Dreamin'. 

  I created these cards using the Art Philosophy Cricut cartridge, the tags and borders set that is included with the cartridge and the Harvest Happiness Stamp Set. (C1463).  My inspiration came from one of my favorite artists (retired CTMH consultant) Nona Davenport.  She creates and sells these awesome templates that you can purchase for $5.  (She also knits and sews and is a mom and.....).  If you need more information on how to get the products to go with her template, you can contact me and I can set you up!

A couple of things I love about the new CTMH products!

1.  Less cutting out of stamped images!  The  AP cartridge does it for you and makes it so easy to create beautiful cards when you pair the stamp set with the cricut images.  Faster, simpler, easier and don't forget, beautiful!

2.  The paper packets are more affordable and flexible than before.  For $9.95, you get six sheets of cardstock background and texture paper (B&T).  You also get six completely different designs!  And they have added colored cardstock to replace the neutral white or colonial white.  More color for your money!

3.  Because the B&T is now cardstock weight, it can be used as a base for a scrapbook page or card!  If you are using a "how to book" from CTMH, just swap the B&T cuts with the solid cardstock cuts and you get a whole new look to your crafting.  (If you don't understand this, just ask me.)

4.  Finally, enjoy the cards and watch the calendar below for workshops where you can create these and other projects as well!