Supplies used: Close to My Heart Miracle Workshop on the Go Kit, DCWV Vellum Quote, CTMH Flip Flaps.

I knew as soon as I saw this paper that I would use it with these photos!

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These cards are shown on page 76 of the 2011 Autumn/Winter Close to My Heart Idea Book.

Products used are: A Holiday Stamp Set, Holiday Cheer Stamp Set, Cranberry Cardstock, Neutral Cardstock Combo Pack, Autumn Cardstock Combo Pack, Cranberry Ink, Olive Ink, Chocolate Reinker, 4 1/4 x 5 1/2 White Daisy Die-Cut Cards & Envelopes, Designer Ribbon Red Collection, Cricut Art Philosophy Collection, and Texture Tools.

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Supplies used: Close to My Heart Passages Workshop on the Go Kit and Two Busy Moms Alphabet Stickers.

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Supplies used: DCWV paper, DCWV Vellum Quote, Prima Iced Got Flowers, American Crafts Mini Jewel Brads, and CTMH Stardust Glitter Glitz.

I just love the bright colors of this layout.  The photos some we took at a flower garden in place of school pictures.

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This blog hop is a circle so you can start wherever you want and continue through to see all the fabulous artwork incorporating this technique.  If you are coming from Shirley’s Blog, you are on the right track!

All supplies are Close to My Heart: Zippidee Paper Packet, Zippidee Fancy Fuzz, Indian Corn Blue ink, Cranberry ink, Rustic Numbers stamp set, Argle Backgrounds stamp set, Save the Date stamp set, Cricut Art Philosophy Collection, and antique brads (Brads-Metal Assortment).

I cut the stars with my Cricut, then stamped on them with the Argle Background stamp, heated and sponged the color.  For my title, I did the same thing but I used StazOn ink for the July.

Other ideas:

Stamp images after embossing, making them look like they are in the background (without having to use masking).

Use a variety of different embossing powder colors for even more flair.

If you don’t have the color of embossing powder that you need, you can stamp the image like normal, then stamp again overtop with Versamark and emboss it with clear powder.

Thanks for stopping by!  Please continue on to Tracey’s Blog where you will find some additional artwork highlighting this technique!  Be sure to leave a comment and let me know what you thought of my variation and happy hopping!

For a list of all the blog hop participants, scroll down to the previous post.

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Debi
Shirley
Wendy  <—You are here.
Tracey
Rachel
Melissa
Judy Faye
Cherri
Michelle
Bethany (no artwork)
Sheila

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This blog hop is a circle so if you are just starting, continue until you make your way back here.  If you are coming from Tamatha’s Blog, you are on the right track!

Supplies used are all Close to My Heart unless otherwise noted: Black Cardstock, Baby Pink Cardstock, Baby Pink Embossing Powder, Silver Embossing Powder, Versamark Ink, Key to My Heart stamp set, and Love Always stamp set.

I do not emboss very often but I do like the look of it.  This card has a very elegant look and only took minutes to make.

Thanks for stopping by!  Your next stop is Elizabeth’s Blog!

For a list of all the blog hop participants, scroll down to the previous post.

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This month’s theme choices were: SOTM, Thanksgiving, and/or Christmas gift ideas.

I chose to show you a Christmas gift idea.  These My Creations 6×6 albums are among my favorites!  They are inexpensive, you can use scraps and supplies that you already have, and they can be customized for anyone.  The one I made here is for a grandparent for Christmas.  The masculine look would also be perfect for a Father’s Day gift for Dad to take for his desk at work.

Supplies used are all CTMH: My Creations 6×6 Memory Showcase, Lucky Level 2 Paper Packet,  Shimmer Designer Brads, Outdoor Denim Ink, and Reflections Scrapbook Program.

You can see by the supply list how simple this can be to make and you could duplicate it using different colors and papers for a variety of different gifts.

Your next stop is Adeline’s Blog.

If you get lost along the way, go HERE for a list of participants.

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This layout was made from a Close to My Heart kit that was a constant campaign awhile back.  I can’t remember the name of it but I just love the layout and how I was able it was easy to fit a few or many photos.

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Here is a layout of my daughter and a good friend.  This is another swap layout.  All supplies are Close to My Heart.

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Dreamin’ Level 2 Paper Packet ($9.95)
My Acrylix^® Dreamin’ Workshop ($13.95) (stamp set is exclusive to this workshop)
Shimmer Designer Bards ($4.95)
Bronze Glitz™ Glitter Gel ($3.25)
Colonial White Cardstock (2 sheets) ($.98)
Workshop Guide ($1.00)

Scroll down to the next post to see the layouts I made with this workshop.

Here is the Bonus Project:

Add these items to your order to create the workshop bonus project:
4 1/2 ” Colonial White Circle Cards
Dark Chocolate Striped Grosgrain Ribbon 

These cards were a lot of fun to make.  If you have the Cricut Art Philosophy Collection you can cut the circle cards.   You can order this workshop from my CTMH website through February 29, 2012 (while supplies last).

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Dreamin’ Level 2 Paper Packet ($9.95)
My Acrylix^® Dreamin’ Workshop ($13.95) (stamp set is exclusive to this workshop)
Shimmer Designer Bards ($4.95)
Bronze Glitz™ Glitter Gel ($3.25)
Colonial White Cardstock (2 sheets) ($.98)
Workshop Guide ($1.00)

Here are the layouts that I made with the kit:

Come back tomorrow to see the Bonus Project (cards) for this workshop.

This is my favorite Workshop Kit in the 2011 Autumn/Winter Idea Book!

You can order this workshop from My CTMH Website through February 29, 2012 (while supplies last).

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The Cricut Art Philosophy Collection is a great item to have for creating these quick and easy tags.

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Supplies: Close to My Heart Silhouette papers, Thickers Puffy Letter Stickers, and Close to My Heart Pewter Decorative Brads.

These baby toe pictures were such fun and I love this page!

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Supplies used: Paper Bliss stitched stickers, all other is Close to My Heart.

This month for the Scrap Our Stash Challenge, we are challenged to either use a scrapbook recipe for our page, or to do a layout with a recipe.  I’ve had this layout sitting around for awhile and just needed to finish it so this was the perfect motivation for me.

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When you place a minimum order of $25 in My Acrylic stamp sets between November 1-30, you can add a new D-size Holiday Wishes stamp set for only $5!  That’s a significant savings of $12.95.  You may buy one Holiday Wishes stamp set for every $25 in qualifying stamp sets you purchase.  As a creative bonus, many of the images in the set coordinate with our Cricut Art Philosophy cartridge for added cutting and stamping fun!

Stamp of the Month, K-size customized name stamps, Cricut Art Philosophy collection, and Workshops on the Go do not count towards a qualifying purchase.  Offer valid through November 30.  Tax and shipping apply.

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The November Close to My Heart Stamp of the Month (Cherish the Day) is a fun option to record dates on your projects and if you have the Art Philosophy Cricut cartridge you can cut out a ticket or other shapes to coordinate!  Spend $50 and get the stamp set for only $5!  Available November 1-30, 2011 only.

To purchase this stamp set, visit my CTMH website.

For additional project ideas using this stamp set, visit the Close to My Heart website.

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Wonderland Level 2 Paper Packet ($9.95)
My Acrylix^® Wonderland Workshop ($13.95) (stamp set is exclusive to this workshop kit)
Foundry^® Pin Clips ($4.95)
Clear Sparkles ($2.95)
White Daisy Cardstock (2 sheets) ($.98)
Workshop Guide ($1.00)

Bonus Project:

Add these items to your order to create this workshop bonus project:

4 1/2″ x 5 1/2″ White Daisy Die-Cut Cards & Envelopes
Silver Glitz Glitter Gel
Top Coats Icing Overlays

Scroll down to the previous post to see the layouts that you can create with this workshop.

Would you like to attend my Wonderland Workshop on December 2?  Order by November 4 to save on shipping.

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