Close to My Heart

Sitting bolt upright!

by CraftyAmanda in Artwork, Close to My Heart, Cricut, Pattern, Scrapbook | Leave a comment

Hi Ladies,

I realized (in the middle of the night when I sat upright bolt awake) that I did not finish posting the photos from the library auction scrapbook layouts.  I will try and get those finished in the next few days!

We have been busy here at the Farm.  I had a women’s retreat, then the next day our family boarded a plane to FL to visit with Grandma, Uncle, Mickey Mouse, Harry Potter and several other friends.  We returned two days ago and luckily had a snow day yesterday to help us dive back into life.  I had hoped to do this post yesterday, but as in all things, life happened and I got to spend another 5.5 hours in a car.  Even though we didn’t change time zones, I am feeling jet lagged.

So, with out further ado, more library auction pages.

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I really like how clean these pages look.  If you haven’t noticed, I’ve gone back to matting all my photo spaces.  Sometimes even double and triple mats.  Love the layered look, and have decided I have enough paper and cardstock to use it this way.  <grin>

JHOLeft JHORightDifferent journaling spot this time as I didn’t include the “notebook” page, but again, crisp layout really speaks to me.  This was a workshop on the go feature layout.  (I think from ProPlayer paper.) SPLeft SPRight

“So Proud” was done with scraps.  I used the frame from the Shining Moments Layout and then just layered on more scraps that I had lying on the table.  It definitely fits into the whimsical category!

Thanks for looking.  I hope to be better about posting new artwork.  Now that January is almost over, I think I might have some time to catch up on things.  We have club day tomorrow, and I haven’t even figured out our project!  yikes.  (It’s all good though, I have lots of ideas.  Just need the time to play with my papers!)

Happy Crafting.

Happy New Year

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We’re not a full week into 2014, and yet I feel like I might be getting caught up on a few things and will be able to find my crafting table again.  (fingers crossed!)

As some of you may know the new idea book will be released next month, so this month is a preview month for consultants.  In the chaos and fun of New Year’s Day, I did managed to place an order.  That means that if I keep focused and get my other “work” done I might find some time to play with the new goodies and might even be able to post a sneak peak here for you all.

In the meantime, I’m going to share the Cloud Nine card kit.  This is a great paper pack celebrating National Paper crafting month.  Don’t miss out on your opportunity to get this kit.

Cloud-Nine1 – My Acrylix™ Cloud Nine Stamp Set (D-size)
1 – Cloud Nine B&T Duos™ Paper
1 – Lagoon Cardstock Sheet
1 – Honey Cardstock Sheet
1 – 9″ µ 9½” White Daisy Die-Cuts Sheet
1 Roll – Gold Polka-Dot Washi Tape†
1 Roll – Teal Shimmer Trim†
1 Package – Durables Triangle Studs†
10 – Card Bases & Envelopes
1 – Instructional Brochure
Featured colors: Lagoon, Sunset, Honey,       White Daisy

You can get all of this for only $15 with a $35 qualifying purchase (This is a $46 retail value kit).   Bonus is once you order the Cloud Nine kit you’ll be eligible for the January Stamp of the Month “Cross-Stitch Wishes.”

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At first I wasn’t sure how I was going to use this Cross-Stitch set, as I don’t typically do hand stitching,  but my 12 year old daughter has shown me the light.  In addition to using a marker or pen to “draw” your stitches on the stamped image, I used to it stamp on some cotton fabric and my daughter loved creating cross stitched gifts.  I think she is even considering putting together an old fashion sampler and will use the retired stamp set of stitched letters.

Show me what you are doing with the kit or the stamp of the month and you might become a guest artist for the day!

 

Happy Crafting,

Amanda

Frosted Workshop Layouts

by CraftyAmanda in Artwork, Close to My Heart, Scrapbook, Workshop On the Go | Leave a comment

Yesterday we had a lot of fun at the Frosted workshop.  We started with laughs and ended with contented ahhh’s after we each enjoyed a paraffin wax treatment for our hands.

Here’s the Layouts we did.  We used the Artist Cartridge for the first layout, and the Arbooking helped with our photo mats on the 3rd set.

Feature Layout:

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Next Layout I choose to add Blush Cardstock, but one of the gals choose Smokey Plum.

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I used the trees from the Frosted Stickease, and cut some more using the Art Philosphy Cartridge and pop dotted them over the snow covered stickease trees.

I chose a scallop with the trees cut out.  I then glued the frosted grey to the back and using a white gel pen created my own “snow covered trees.”

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The last layout I wanted to create something that was not “winter” themed so that my gals could visualize this paper pack for something other than winter activities.  I really like how these pages came together.

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The pencils on the bottom left corner were created by turning an arrow stamp upside down and inking up the backside of the stamp.  Then wiping the tip of the “pencil” across the ink pad to remove some ink, then re inking the “lead” of the pencil.  It was so easy and I love the results!

Happy Crafting!

 

Library Auction Pages – Third Helping

by CraftyAmanda in Artwork, Close to My Heart, Cricut, Scrapbook | 2 Comments

Well,  here’s the next pages for your viewing & learning pleasure.

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The titles are the same, but the paper sure does make a difference!

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The title for the next pages came about because I had taken a break from this donation scrapbook and did some prep for the upcoming Sparkle and Shine workshop.  I loved how the stamp & cricut shape worked so well together, and as it’s a title that could be used for many different photos it would work well in this book.

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I don’t know about you, but I often struggle with generic embellishments that are not “girly.”  Gears, clocks, and keys  are a great  fall back if you don’t have a sports theme or other defining theme to help you.

(Really pleased with how both sets of these turned out!)

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Come back soon and check out the rest of the pages.   I think it’s only a few more posts and you’ll be caught up on the pages I’ve finished.  The scholastic book is a work in progress, but as I turned in the Spellbound  album for the auction today, it’s DONE!

Happy Crafting!

 

 

 

Library Auction Pages – Second helping

by CraftyAmanda in Artwork, Close to My Heart, Scrapbook | 2 Comments

I forgot to mention this the other library Auction post, but if you want to see the layout in more detail, you should be able to click on the photo and it will give you the full size version of it.  Then use your “back” button to continue viewing the rest of the blog.
Here are a few more pages for your crafting inspirations.
FYLeft FYRightYou might not see it right away, but both of these layouts were cut using the same instructions.  It still amazes me how much paper and embellishment choices (along with title and placement) really change the looks of a page.

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If you haven’t figured it out yet, since I know, or atleast have a really good idea what photos I will be putting on these pages, I can be more specific with my embellishments!SchKBWWLeft

 

 

 

 

ITZLeftHere is the left side of the “In the Zone Layout.”  Where you see the white cardstock, it represents my recommended photo placement.  I think this will look great when the white is removed and some sport action shots are taking that space!

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Now, once again these layouts use the same pattern, but instead of paper for everything, I used some burlap ribbon.  I also changed my title to the learning zone as I will be filling this with school pictures for my own albums.

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SchTLZRightDid you see ALL the cranberry brads I used to create the arrow and star?   (I used cardstock cut out on the Cricut Artbooking and poked holes around the outside edge, then filled each of the holes with brads.)

Hopefully I’ll get some more photos edited this week.
We are coming back from a great weekend celebrating our Nephews wedding, so I haven’t been able to do any computer work for the last few days.  We are staying home for a quiet Thanksgiving and perhaps I’ll get some more “work” done then?!

Happy Crafting!

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