Altered Clipboards for Kids
Altered clipboards are a great gift for kids. They are inexpensive and fun to make. All the kids I have made them for love them. Supplies needed: Clipboard, ModPodge (comes in glossy or matte, I...
View ArticleAcrylic Paints and Prima Flowers
Ahh, two of my favorite things!! I did this layout the other day and didn’t have any brown brads for the centers of my flowers. As an alternative, I used just a drop of acrylic paint for the center....
View ArticleCD Box
This originally was an advertising box that came in the mail, I think with CDs in it. I don’t even remember anymore what it first looked like. I knew when I got it though that it should be altered as...
View ArticleAltered Frames
I absolutely love how these frames turned out and they are just what I wanted to display in my scrapbook room. I made one for each of my daughter’s with some of my favorite pictures of them. They...
View ArticleMonogram Titles
For a standout title, try using large monogram letters for your entire title. I used Basic Grey undressed chipboard monograms for these layouts. (Note: chipboard that is plain and unfinished is often...
View ArticlePainted storage containers
I found these cardboard type containers on a rummage sale. I made them mine own by painting them in bright colors with MM paint. I stamped the flowers with white paint and added ribbon around the...
View ArticleFISH
This is a simple layout. By making the title black and the background light it keeps the focus on the important parts of the layout. Supplies used: CTMH Discovery papers and cardstock (Buttercup,...
View ArticleCreate your own 3D embellishments
I made my own 3D embellishments by layering flowers and chipboard, then added a gem on top for a bit of bling. Simple, yet beautiful! Lexi was her first Webkin. Supplies used: CTMH Sonata paper and...
View ArticleA Bunch of Cards
My mojo was working for me tonight! Unfortunately there was no natural light when I took the pictures but you get the idea. Products used: K&Company chipboard, CTMH Heart of Winter Project Pack,...
View ArticleHappy World Cardmaking Day!
And to celebrate we are having a CTMH 2009 World Cardmaking Day Blog Hop! This is a great group of consultants who will be sharing some wonderful cards with you today. It’s a round robin hop so you...
View ArticleEmbellish…your MM organizer!
Gee, this might turn into a mini series of decorating your scrapbooking tools and more! It all started when I finally got around to decorating these jars. Products used: MM organizer, CTMH Tickled...
View Article11 Years Old Birthday Layout
Supplies used: CTMH Bella Level 2 Paper Pack & Stickease, CTMH Olive & Lilac Mist cardstock, unknown chipboard flourishes, Making Memories paint, Bazzill? flowers, CTMH Sparkles, Cricut...
View ArticleJune CTMH Product Spotlight Blog Hop
Welcome to another Close to My Heart Product Spotlight Blog Hop! This month we are featuring Just Bloom flowers! Flowers are one of my favorite products and with two girls I add them to almost every...
View ArticleThe Baby Name is….
(click to see a bigger photo – but it may take awhile to download) Supplies used: Making Memories Specialty Glaze – Rose Petal, Fancy Pants Transparent Die Cuts, and Making Memories Maddi Scrapbook...
View ArticleLove Layout
Supplies used: unknown pattern paper, Technique Tuesday scalloped baseboards, layered title by Colorbok, Making Memories Rose Petal Paint, Making Memories Rose Petal Specialty Glaze, CTMH Sparkles,...
View ArticleCTMH Spotlight Blog Hop – Reinkers
Welcome to the October 2011 Close to My Heart Spotlight Blog Hop! This month we are using reinkers. If you are thinking to yourself “what else are reinkers for besides actually re-inking your stamp...
View ArticleCTMH Technique Blog Hop – Masking
Welcome to our Technique Blog Hop! This month there are 12 of us highlighting the Masking Technique as shown on page 15 in the 2011 Autumn/Winter Idea Book! Masking is when you use a piece of scrap...
View ArticleTypeset Workshop – Volleyball & Science Fair Layouts
The Typeset Workshop on the Go Kit includes: Typeset Level 2 Paper Packet ($9.95) My Acrylix® Typeset Workshop ($13.95) (stamp set is exclusive to this workshop) Milepost Shapes ($3.95) Create-a-Shade®...
View ArticleTypeset Workshop Bonus Project – Cards
The Typeset Workshop on the Go Kit includes: Typeset Level 2 Paper Packet ($9.95) My Acrylix® Typeset Workshop ($13.95) (stamp set is exclusive to this workshop) Milepost Shapes ($3.95)...
View ArticleJune 2012 CTMH Spotlight Blog Hop – using stamps to create your own patterned...
Welcome to the June 2012 Close to My Heart Spotlight Blog Hop! This month we will be showing you examples of how you can use your stamps to crate your very own personalized and unique patterend...
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