Friday 28 March 2014

Flip Flaps!

I had heard of the Close To My Heart Flip Flaps, had used one on a page I created last year, but after watching this video decided it was time create my first page using multiple Flip Flaps.
Please Note: Prices referred to in this video are in US$. You can see the AU$ on my website.



Last year, while flicking through the Magic Scrapbooking Program book, the "Abracadabra" layout on pages 98-103 caught my eye! So that is the layout idea I used to create this Easter 2013 page. 

The front of the page with Flip Flaps closed

Page with left and right Flip Flaps opened - showing the next two Flip Flaps closed

All four Flip Flaps opened so you can see the page and the under side of all four Flip Flaps
Products used to create this page:
Magic Idea Book  $20.00
Memory Protectors Side Load Value Pack - 25 $26.00
Memory Protectors™ Flip Flaps™ 12" Assortment $6.50
Cricut Artbooking Collection $130.00
Cricut Art Philosophy Collection $130.00
3D Foam Tape $8.00
Topiary Mini Chevron Ribbon $6.50

Chantilly Paper pack (retired)
Chantilly Complements (retired)

Place your order on my website for these and all the other products you need for your current scrapbooking and stamping projects. I would love to show you how to create pages like these and much more!

If you like what you see, please leave a comment! I would love to hear from you.
 
                                                                                                 Doreen

Sunday 16 March 2014

Celebrate with Jubilee



This month, I have been working on some projects using the Jubilee WoTG & paper pack. Below are some of the pages I have created!

Jubilee WoTG double page spread - slightly modified




Products Used:
Jubilee WoTG Kit $42.00
Exclusive Inks Topiary Stamp Pad $8.00
Exclusive Inks Cranberry Stamp Pad $8.00
Exclusive Inks Honey Stamp Pad $8.00
Exclusive Inks Crystal Blue Stamp Pad $8.00
3-D Foam Tape $8.00 



Additional Layout from the Jubilee WoTG



Products Used:
Jubilee WoTG Kit $42.00
Exclusive Inks Topiary Stamp Pad $8.00
Exclusive Inks Cranberry Stamp Pad $8.00
Exclusive Inks Honey Stamp Pad $8.00
Exclusive Inks Crystal Blue Stamp Pad $8.00
Exclusive Inks Chocolate Stamp Set  $8.00
3-D Foam Tape $8.00 



I love the Workshop on the Go Kits (WoTG Kits)! They make creating pages so easy because everything you need is in them! All you need to add are the ink pads, adhesive and your photos. If you haven't already started using them, choose your favourite one and order it from me during March and I will add a pack of coordinating Compliments for FREE (valued at $6.50). 

This page is based on the layout on page 48 in the Feb-Jul Idea Book & Catalogue
Products Used:
Cricut Artbooking Collection $130.00 - for overlay and journalling card
Cricut Artiste Collection $130.00 for stamped shapes
Colonial White Cardstock $22.00/pack 24 sheets
Pear Cardstock  $22.00/pack 24 sheets
Indian Corn Blue Cardstock $22.00/pack 24 sheets
A1160 This is Good Stamp Set - available as a Hostess Gift only - book your event today with me so you can get yours!

I haven't only been using the Jubilee range this month! Today I completed this gorgeous Wallet Style Brag Book (or Mini Album) and am very pleased with the finished product! I need to thank a fellow consultant - Lynette Stow - for sharing the idea!


The front of the mini album

Inside - top opened
 Products used:
Kraft Cardstock $15.00/pack 24 sheets
Lagoon Cardstock  $22/pack 24 sheets
Colonial White Cardstock  $22.00/pack 24 sheets
Skylark Paper Pack $14.00
Liquid Glass adhesive $9.50
Corner Rounder  $10.50
Scallop Border Punch $24.00


Inside opened right out

Inside with extra flap closed
Inside with "wings" half opened

Inside with "wings" opened right out













Back of wallet
































Book into one of my regular workshops or book your own event to learn how to make these pages and more. I would love to show you how!

 You can see the complete range of products available from Close To My Heart (CTMH) by clicking the link: Idea Book & Catalogue or if you would like a paper copy of your own, contact me! They are just $5.00 - pick up OR $7.50 posted. I still have a few copies in stock, so contact me if you would like one. 


                                                                                                Doreen

Saturday 8 March 2014

Some of my favourite projects from February

I apologise that I have not blogged for so long!

Today I am going to show you some projects using some of the NEW products from the February - July catalogue released last month. 

First I will highlight the March Stamp of the Month - "Happy Place". You can get this stamp set for just $5.00 with any purchase of $75.00 or more during the month of March. 
This page is based on the idea on page 12 in the NEW catalogue.


Products used
Black Cardstock 1386
Cranberry Cardstock 1272
Crystal Blue Cardstock 1292
Happy Place Stamp Set 1403
Black Exclusive Inks™ Stamp Pad Z2105
Exclusive Inks Markers Various Markers
Sparkles Flourishes Z1708 
Cricut Artbooking Collection Z1906
3D Foam Tape Z1151  




Happy Place Stamp Set


Products Used
5.5"x4.25" White Cards & Envelopes X254
Happy Place Stamp Set 1403
Crystal Blue Cardstock 1292
Blush Cardstock X5640 
Black Exclusive Inks™ Stamp Pad Z2105
Exclusive Inks Markers Various Markers
Cricut Artbooking Collection Z1906
3D Foam Tape Z1151



I love all the NEW paper packs in this catalogue. During February I used the Skylark Paper Pack and embellishments to create some pages. Below is one of the layouts completed.
Skylark page layout
 Products used
Skylark Paper Pack X7177B
Colonial White Cardstock 1388
True To Life Stamp Set C1575
Desert Sand Exclusive Inks Pad Z2118

Skylark Artbooking page layout based on layout on page 122
Products used:
White Daisy Cardstock 1385
Slate Cardstock X5930
Whisper Cardstock X5929  
Lagoon Cardstock X5762
Sweet Leaf Cardstock X5639
Skylark Paper Pack X7177B
Teal Shimmer Tape Z1918
Silver Shimmer Tape Z1799 
Baker's Twine Z1921 

Close To My Heart has so many fabulous projects to help you complete your paper crafting projects. You can see the complete range in the current Catalogue or contact me for more information.


During March there is a special offer on Studio J pages! For more information, click here: Studio J savings    During the month of March, order your Studio J™ layouts—including ones using our new Photo Express Collection—for only $8 each! Quickly create gorgeous, personalized studio layouts using our wide selection of papers, collections, patterns, and embellishments. And don’t forget to check out the templates in our new Photo Express Collection, which allow you to design layouts entirely comprised of photos in minutes. 

You can contact me if you would like to know more or would like to book into any of my upcoming events.
                                                                                                                  Doreen