Jewelery

Not only am I a paper and embellishment hoarder, put I am also a bead hoarder. I have been collecting beads and gemstones for awhile now because I wanted to make some jewelry with it. Then I get all the stuff and it just sits, because I want it to be just perfect--and well, that takes time to think about. Well, today I finally did something. Not the most creative in designs, but they will do!

Found time to Scrap!

I finally got a scrapbook layout done- the classic way! "Classic" scrapbooking is creating layouts by hand vs. digital scrapping with Studio J. I love working with paper, photos, design and inks, so the good ole classic way is my first love! I used Close to My Heart's "how to book", Magic for help on this layout design which always makes the process go faster!
Does this just look like a two page layout to you?


Well there is more to it! I used Memory Protectors Flip Flaps to get more out of this layout!

Open up this page:

And you get another two page layout!

And behind the right side of the first layout,

is this:

Memory Protectors Flip Flaps are a great way to add more pictures to a layout, but not add bulk to your album!
All product used for this layout is from Close to My Heart.
Cardstock: Colonial White, Vineyard Berry and New England Ivy.
The patterned paper is called Evensong but is now retired. I hoarded it for two years!
Inks: Vineyard Berry and New England Ivy.
Stamp sets: Peace on Earth, Holiday Trinkets, Holiday Warmth.
Dimensional Elements Monograms; e and v
Now--I have to go create some valentine cards. I have 5 boys (ages 9-12) and 1 girl (age 9) coming over tomorrow to make valentines!
Thanks for visiting today.

Stylish Blogger Award

Wow! What an honor and surprise that I was given this Award!
To accept this award, I must do the following:

• Thank the person that nominated me. Becky, thank you so much! You have become my BBF (that would be Best Blogger Friend!) Check out her blog, she not only is a talented paper crafter, but shares some fantastic recipes too!

• Tell you 8 things about me you probably don't know: OK--

1. I love music from the 80's
2. Yellow is my favorite color
3. Joy is my middle name
4. I love to go sledding
5. I don't really like talking on the phone.
6. I have dreams of opening a scrapbook retreat in the mountains
7. I love to go on long bike rides. (30+ miles would be considered long for me)
8. I love watching college basketball games and pro football games.

• Pay it forward: I'm to pass this award onto two more deserving blogs: Oh that is a hard one, I have so many I love to visit, but today I'll pass this onto:

1. Amy Callaway-Amy's Art from the Heart
2. Debbie Carriere - Scrapping My Heart Out

So have some fun and go check out this fabulous Stylish Blogs!!

Thank You's

A few Thank You cards I made with the Everyday Celebration template and paper.

Sneak a Peek & January Specials

The new bi-annual Idea Book won't be released until February 1st, but you can get a sneak peek at great Spring/Summer 2011 Idea book products in the Inspirations brochure! Go to my Close to My Heart website; look in the bottom right corner to see this beautiful brochure!

Close to My Heart is helping you start the year right with some amazing specials. Check out all of the amazing deals on new stamp sets, plus get the January Stamp of the Month when you buy the new Wings Workshop on the Go kit™.

When you purchase the new Wings Workshops on the Go kit for $29.95, it opens the door for you to participate in three exciting promotions.

1. Purchase new My Acrylix^® stamp sets at a super discount.
A Game - $5 US (regular price $7.95 US)
Rosy Regards- $10.00 (regular price $13.95)
Take a Picture - $15.00 (regular price $18.95)
Dreams Come True- $18.00 (regular price $22.95)
Bohemian Alphabet -$25.00 (regular price $34.95)



2. Get the January Stamp of the Month set, Find Your Style, at a discount or free by purchasing new products as follows:
Purchase a Wings Workshops on the Go™ kit and:
1 item from the Inspiration brochure and get the stamp of the month 25% off
2 different items from the Inspiration brochure and get the stamp of the month 50% off
3 different items from the Inspiration brochure and get the stamp of the month 75% off
4+ different items from the Inspiration brochure and get the stamp of the month FREE!

You can also earn the January Stamp of the Month with your purchases from the Autumn/Winter 2010 Idea Book following the standard Stamp of the Month program based on dollar totals rather than item totals. Mix and match new products from the Inspirations brochure and products from the Autumn/Winter 2010 Idea Book, and we will automatically calculate the greatest savings between the standard program and this promotion for you to get the best deal possible!

3. And because January is National Papercrafting Month, when you purchase the Wings Workshops on the Go kit you will also receive how-to instructions for a My Creations^® Banner project. To complete this project, you will need the My Creations^® Banner (Z1378)

I Know! Too much to take in!