My Scrapbooking Blog

Sisters Scrapbook Layout

Wendy — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:54:22 +0000

Products used: Prima Say it in Crystals, Queen & Co. Felt Fusion, Darice rhinestones, Kaisercraft rhinestones, Miss Elizabeth vellum sticker, Heidi Grace patterned paper, CTMH cardstock, and unknown letter buttons. Based on a sketch from ScrapSketch. Layout Challenge: #24 of 210.

This month I am a guest designer at Scrap Our Stash. The March challenge is to combine the old with the new. That was the inspiration for this layout. I pulled the paper out of my “old” collection and I have had those letters forever and just haven’t gotten around to using them. The vellum sticker quote was also from my old stash. The felt border and bling are both new favorites. I used Bazzill Basics scalloped circle and traced it on the back of my pattern paper and cut out for my own diecut piece. I also added the rhinestones to the felt flower border. Be sure to check out the Scrap Our Stash Challenge! I’d love to see your new/old combinations!

Girl Scout Camp Layout

Wendy — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 06:00:27 +0000

Products used: Pebbles, Inc. patterned paper, CTMH cardstock, Basic Grey bling it on rubons & rhinestones, DCWV alphabet stickers, and Pebbles, Inc. stickers.

Based on an August Page Map sketch.

Remember my 10 Years of You Album?

Wendy — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 04:42:48 +0000

I’ve added pictures and wanted to share the completed project. All details in this post.

Prima’s Big Secret

Wendy — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 16:44:23 +0000

I can’t wait to hear what it is! Go here to enter their drawing.

Cousins are Cool Scrapbook Layout

Wendy — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 22:53:02 +0000

Products used: Pebbles, Inc. patterned papers, Pebbles, Inc. stickers, DCWV stickers, unknown ribbon and brads.

We’ve had the flu at my house all week so that is my excuse for the lack of posts and no time to scrapbook. So for now here is another layout I did last year…

This was the last of this paper pack and I felt I got my use out of it. These pictures are 10 years old and I just haven’t been inspired to scrap them so I am extremely happy that they worked with this page and are finished. I got a little creative and used the photo anchor sticker as an exclamation point in my title. I wasn’t sure at first but after adding the brad to accent it I am happy with the result.

Want to win some Pink Gem Stamps?

Wendy — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 13:49:22 +0000

Janet is giving away a choice of 6 Pink Gem stamps in celebration of her birthday and the launch of a new challenge blog – A Gem of a Challenge. These are so cute! I would love to win some! Go here for the giveaway details.

Croppin’ Paradise Giveaway

Wendy — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 13:40:16 +0000

Check out Croppin’ Paradise for 2 giveaways! The Creative Options storage looks really nice – who doesn’t need more storage! And the other giveaway is Cosmo Cricket paper!

Sea Life at Legoland, California

Wendy — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 06:00:15 +0000

Supplies (all CTMH unless otherwise noted): Tinkerin’ paper, Rustic Alphabet stamp set, inks, badge buttons, Liquid Glass, Imagine, and unknown ribbon.

I added Liquid Glass to the top of my stamped letters for the title. It was a good choice for a wet/water theme.

Decorate those jars!

Wendy — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 22:52:14 +0000

Closeup of the plastic jars on top, check out that sparkle!

Here’s another shelf I have that I recently reorganized:
Closeup of the decorated jars:

Well, I guess this is what you do when you have an overabundance of supplies…. I have wanted to do this for a long time and finally got around to decorating these cute plastic jars by Making Memories. They would also be great for decorating and adding candy for a nice little gift. The first shelf is Making Memories as well and is one of my favorite purchases from Crop Chocolate. I love the spots for photos on the drawers. It adds a personal feel. You could also use these to add a label of what’s inside the drawer. The second shelf was a great rummage sale find. I just love to have things look so pretty in my creative space. It is much more inspiring!

February 2010 CTMH Product Spotlight Blog Hop

Wendy — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 07:00:47 +0000

Welcome to another Close to My Heart Product Spotlight Blog Hop! This month we are spotlighting the stamp set D1346 – You Rock.

Products used are all CTMH:
Originals Card Confidence Program
Floral Tapestry Paper Packet (sorry I think this one is retired but it’s a great use if you have it!)
You Rock stamp set
Olive and Twilight inks
sponge dauber

This is my attempt at a masculine card. I used bitty brads on the guitar and I can’t decide if that was a good idea or not but I just couldn’t leave it along without adding some embellishments. It may be hard to see from the photo but I made the guitar two-tone by inking my stamp first with olive ink and then adding some twilight with the sponge dauber. I distressed the sentiment square with the edge of my scissors. I used one of the stamps to create a pattern on the green paper and inked around the edges of the card with twilight.

Now visit Helen’s Blog next to continue your journey on our blog hop!

See the previous post for a list of participants.

February 2010 CTMH Product Spotlight Blog Hop – List

Wendy — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 06:59:41 +0000

Go to the next post to start the hop. Below is a reference list if you get lost along the way.

Wendy K. – My Scrapbooking Blog <— You are here!
Helen Onulak
Jenifer Benner
Jena DeVries
Tracy Oleksak
Kimberly Smith
Sylvia Jacquot
Mary Eisen
Carol Loftus
Adeline Brill

Shamu Rocks Sea World California Layouts

Wendy — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 06:00:59 +0000

These are some pages I started last year but hadn’t finished. I’m unsure of the paper, I think it’s from a stack. The stickers are Creative Imagination and the stamp set is CTMH Rustic Alphabet. I used Cherish or Imagine for the layout ideas but not sure which one since it’s been awhile. I’m glad to have them done.

Layout Challenge: #21/22 of 210

Topstitch Workshop Layouts

Wendy — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 06:00:46 +0000

Supplies (all CTMH unless otherwise noted): Topstitch Workshop on the Go Basic Kit, Field Trip alphabet stamp set, Dimensional Elements – Hearts, Sparkles, inks, and Cricut cartridge.

Layout Challenge: #19/20 of 210

These are the layouts for the Topstitch Workshop. If you are local and would like to attend, please contact me by February 19, 2010 to place your order. Pages will be completed on March 26.

Princess Birthday Layout

Wendy — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:51:42 +0000

Supplies: CTMH Daydream paper & stickease, Cricut Storybook cartridge, Kaiser rhinestones, CTMH Imagine, flowers, and ribbon.

Layout Challenge: #18 of 210

Kid’s Valentines ~ Cell phones & I-pods!

Wendy — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 03:46:37 +0000

My kids loved these ideas from Family Fun for cell phone and I-pod Valentines. They are perfect for older kids like my 5th grader who made the cell phones. I helped come up with the dimensions for the first one and she did the rest on their own. She also added the black dots with a marker to make speakers. My 3rd grader made the I-pods and they were more work but she did a lot on her own. Then we set up an assembly line between the three of us mostly to just get them done. I would say don’t plan these for younger kids unless you are willing to do all the work yourself. My girls are almost 9 & 11 and very crafty but they were ready to be done by the end. They each made 25 valentines. We used a combination of my ATG gun and double sided tape for adhesive to ensure that they stayed stuck and they have!

Cell Phone cutting details:
phone is 2.5″ x 7″ (use a corner rounder for the corners)
inside text message is approximately 2″ x 2″
antenna is 3″ x .5″ then folded in half
I used my Cricut Storybook cartridge for the heart on the front. You could use any heart, or make an additional text message.
I found the candy buttons at Walgreens.

I-pod cutting details:
I used the template from Family Fun for the playlist and scroll wheel, added the songs she wanted and scanned/copied enough to fit on one page, then I printed on cardstock and she cut them out.
box is 3.5″ x 7″ and wrapped around the box
We taped the silver cord (we used embroidery floss) on everything first before covering. I used my Cricut to cut the first few circles of aluminum foil and then realized that it was faster and easier to just tear it in squares and just form it around the candy. I just guessed and it worked well.

Give & Get Back CTMH February Special

Wendy — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 14:41:38 +0000

Throughout the month of February, purchase a 12″ x 12″ textured cardstock combo pack and you’ll get one FREE — and with every offer purchased, Close To My Heart will donate $2 US to Operation Smile’s Haiti relief efforts. That means for only $14.95 US, you get two packs of our high-quality textured cardstock and you help this urgent, important cause. Offer valid February 1–28, 2010. Tax and shipping/handling charges

apply. Click HERE to take advantage of this special offer. Donations to Haiti will be made by Close To My Heart on your behalf to Operation Smile’s relief efforts. To learn more about their efforts visit www.operationsmile.org/haiti.

New Art & Soul

Wendy — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 06:00:29 +0000

Be sure to check out the new Art & Soul episode – Lots to Love. You will see a sample of Close to My Heart’s dimensional elements and how to use the filing tools with them. I love the fact that these are white and take ink so well! There are also some cute Valentine card ideas.

Timeout Life Boy Layout

Wendy — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 14:10:36 +0000

Products used: Pebbles, Inc. pattern papers, CTMH cardstock, journaling tag, brads, and eyelets unknown.

Based on Scrap Sketch #125

Here’s another layout using the same papers I’ve been sharing lately. And once again this was completed last year.

Mother Daughter Scrapbook Layout

Wendy — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 04:15:24 +0000

Products used: Kaiser Chino pearls, Prima Fabric Fancies floral embellishments, more Prima flowers, 2 odd ones unknown, and pattern paper, stickers, and title are all by Pebbles Inc. Based on an August 2009 Page Map.

I used my corner rounder to make the scalloped border along the top. I had fun using all the flowers and these colors are very different for me. I usually use pinks and more girly colors.

Playtime at Sea World Layout

Wendy — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 15:42:36 +0000

I have done some pages lately but haven’t had a chance to take any pictures so here’s another layout from last year:

Products used: DCWV paper, CTMH flowers, Tattered Angels glitter mist, CTMH Giggle alphabet stamps, Darice rhinestone stickers, and CTMH Cherish book.

The girls had a blast at this fun contraption within the park at Sea World in California. They just bounced back and forth! The flowers were white and I sprayed them with pink glitter mist to add color and sparkle.