May Club

Well, I always say to myself each month, I'm going to get better at posting more of my layouts, but now it is May already and time for a club and.............I haven't posted anything since last club.   On a positive note, I did get about 10 layouts completed since last club.   Also, on a bright note, we won't be getting any more snowstorms for club.

We are going to focus on two techniques this month in club.   First, we will be using a 2" circle punch to create a scalloped border on the bottom and we will use the color ready wood accents on our layouts.

You can use 2 - 4 x 6 horizontal pictures and 2 - 4 x 6 vertical, or all 4 could be 4 x 6 vertical.   I have a few pictures of the layouts below.

REMEMBER - YOU CAN ALWAYS CLICK ON THE LAYOUT TO SEE A LARGER VERSION OF IT

Both sides of the layout

 Close up of the wood accents.   I colored it with an ink pad and then stamped an image on it to match my paper.

 Same layout but I used all vertical pictures and even put in an extra picture.  Also, I stamped on the butterfly wood accent.  The new dream pop paper that you can get for $10.00 with a $35.00 purchase.  Love it!

 Another close up of a wood accent I used.  I colored it with an ink pad and then put a gem in the middle.

Here are a few close ups of the dream pop paper you can get for $10.00:

Dream Pop Paper Pack: 12 Tone-on-Tone Embossed Cardstocks (2 each of 6 colors) and 12 background and texture duos (2 each of 6 designs)

Close up of some of the Dream Pop embossed cardstocks. Beautiful and fun!

March Club Layouts and More

Hi everyone,
It's time once again for our every-other-month scrapbook club.   Last weekend I went with a good friend of mine to Archiver's and scrapbooked for over 10 hours.   We had lots of fun crafting, shopping and talking.   While we were there, I figured out our March layout.   We will be focusing on creating large pennants.   Once you pick out your colors it will go quick - I promise!

The layouts use 2 - 4 x 6 horizontal and 2 - 4 x 6 vertical pictures.   The layout below showcases our new Chantilly paper pack which fits well with the Easter pictures I did.  It is also perfect for those "girly" pictures you have.  Remember you can always click on the picture to see a larger version of it.

The next layout was done with Tommy.   At first I wasn't sure about the paper pack but now I'm in love with it!  It worked perfectly for a boat ride we went on with my brother's new boat.  It was a day to remember.   Also, it helps me take my mind off of winter - which I've had enough of!  I love the 1/2" zip strips that come on each patterned paper - it makes the perfect topper for the layouts.   I also added the canvas stickease that you can order with the paper pack.   LOVE IT!

Well, if anyone knows me well, I also take way TOO many pictures of each event so I had to do another layout of the boating experience.   You will notice all the different stickease I used.   Simple - but beautiful.

January Club Layout

Hi everyone,
It's that time again - how time flies.    Happy New Years everyone.   It's time to get back in the papercrafting mode.   For club we are going to use (2) 4W x 6H pictures (vertical pictures) and (1)  4 x 6 horizontal, and (2) 3 x 3's.   We will focus on using different letter stickers from Close To My Heart.   On my layout I used the cork alphabet letters.   In addition, I will show you how I used the scoring blade on the cutter to dry emboss.   We will use it on the two mattes.  If you have a scoring blade for your cutter please bring it along.  (It would be the black blade, not the orange). 

Also, if you spend $35.00 in product you can purchase the Valentine's Kit for only $10.00.  It is value at over $35.00.      I will have one for you to look at.   Looking forward to seeing you all.

 

The close-up of the title of the cork alphabet

November club layout

Hi everyone,
This is the layout we are doing for November.   It requires (2) 4 x 6 horizontal pictures and (3) 3 x 3 pictures.    We are focusing on using the November stamp of the month and ribbons.    I think you will really like the November SOM because it has larger numbers which I know I don't even have in my collection.  

Also, everyone in club will be receiving a little treat from me for being such great friends and customers.   Can't wait to see you on Friday!

Still need to add pictures to the below layout (have to develop them I guess!)  Look at the larger stamped numbers from November's SOM - love it!

The tag on the left is also from the SOM.

The chipboard pieces are from Moonlight's Dimensional Elements. (Remember you can click on the picture to see a larger version of it).

A close-up of the ribbon and the tag you can make.

Clearly the Best: The Stamp Behind The Mask (S01E08)

I love this technique and it is soooooooo easy.    I'm glad they have these refresher videos because I forgot all about the masking technique. 

Clearly the Best: Coordinate With Cricut® Cuts (S01E06)

I love my Artiste Cartridge!!!!!!!!!!

Stamp Sets for Club

Hi everyone,
Ladies in club look at the next post to see the layouts.

However, I wanted to show you the stamp sets we will be using for club as well.  

Below is the DOUBLE stamp set you can get for only $5.00.    You will need to purchase only $35.00 in CTMH products to get this stamp set which is valued at $36.00!

In addition, we will use this Buttons, Bits and Bobs Flair stamp set.   All the buttons were cut with the new Artiste cartridge which makes it simple.