Flip Flaps!

I had heard of the Close To My Heart Flip Flaps, had used one on a page I created last year, but after watching this video decided it was time create my first page using multiple Flip Flaps.

Please Note: Prices referred to in this video are in US$. You can see the AU$ on my website.

Last year, while flicking through the Magic Scrapbooking Program book, the "Abracadabra" layout on pages 98-103 caught my eye! So that is the layout idea I used to create this Easter 2013 page. 

The front of the page with Flip Flaps closed

Page with left and right Flip Flaps opened - showing the next two Flip Flaps closed

All four Flip Flaps opened so you can see the page and the under side of all four Flip Flaps

Products used to create this page:
Magic Idea Book  $20.00
Memory Protectors Side Load Value Pack - 25 $26.00
Memory Protectors™ Flip Flaps™ 12" Assortment $6.50
Cricut Artbooking Collection $130.00
Cricut Art Philosophy Collection $130.00
3D Foam Tape $8.00
Topiary Mini Chevron Ribbon $6.50

Chantilly Paper pack (retired)
Chantilly Complements (retired)

Place your order on my website for these and all the other products you need for your current scrapbooking and stamping projects. I would love to show you how to create pages like these and much more!

If you like what you see, please leave a comment! I would love to hear from you.

 

                                                                                                 Doreen

Celebrate with Jubilee

This month, I have been working on some projects using the Jubilee WoTG & paper pack. Below are some of the pages I have created!

Jubilee WoTG double page spread - slightly modified

Products Used:
Jubilee WoTG Kit $42.00
Exclusive Inks Topiary Stamp Pad $8.00
Exclusive Inks Cranberry Stamp Pad $8.00
Exclusive Inks Honey Stamp Pad $8.00
Exclusive Inks Crystal Blue Stamp Pad $8.00
3-D Foam Tape $8.00 

Additional Layout from the Jubilee WoTG

Products Used:
Jubilee WoTG Kit $42.00
Exclusive Inks Topiary Stamp Pad $8.00
Exclusive Inks Cranberry Stamp Pad $8.00
Exclusive Inks Honey Stamp Pad $8.00
Exclusive Inks Crystal Blue Stamp Pad $8.00
Exclusive Inks Chocolate Stamp Set  $8.00
3-D Foam Tape $8.00 

I love the Workshop on the Go Kits (WoTG Kits)! They make creating pages so easy because everything you need is in them! All you need to add are the ink pads, adhesive and your photos. If you haven't already started using them, choose your favourite one and order it from me during March and I will add a pack of coordinating Compliments for FREE (valued at $6.50). 

This page is based on the layout on page 48 in the Feb-Jul Idea Book & Catalogue

Products Used:

Jubilee Paper Pack $14.00

Cricut Artbooking Collection $130.00 - for overlay and journalling card

Cricut Artiste Collection $130.00 for stamped shapes

Colonial White Cardstock $22.00/pack 24 sheets

Pear Cardstock  $22.00/pack 24 sheets

Indian Corn Blue Cardstock $22.00/pack 24 sheets

Indian Corn Blue Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad  $8.00

A1160 This is Good Stamp Set - available as a Hostess Gift only - book your event today with me so you can get yours!

I haven't only been using the Jubilee range this month! Today I completed this gorgeous Wallet Style Brag Book (or Mini Album) and am very pleased with the finished product! I need to thank a fellow consultant - Lynette Stow - for sharing the idea!

The front of the mini album

Inside - top opened

 Products used:
Kraft Cardstock $15.00/pack 24 sheets
Lagoon Cardstock  $22/pack 24 sheets
Colonial White Cardstock  $22.00/pack 24 sheets
Skylark Paper Pack $14.00
Liquid Glass adhesive $9.50
Corner Rounder  $10.50
Scallop Border Punch $24.00

Inside opened right out

Inside with extra flap closed

Inside with "wings" half opened

Inside with "wings" opened right out

Back of wallet

Book into one of my regular workshops or book your own event to learn how to make these pages and more. I would love to show you how!

 You can see the complete range of products available from Close To My Heart (CTMH) by clicking the link: Idea Book & Catalogue or if you would like a paper copy of your own, contact me! They are just $5.00 - pick up OR $7.50 posted. I still have a few copies in stock, so contact me if you would like one. 

                                                                                                Doreen

Some of my favourite projects from February

I apologise that I have not blogged for so long!

Today I am going to show you some projects using some of the NEW products from the February - July catalogue released last month. 

First I will highlight the March Stamp of the Month - "Happy Place". You can get this stamp set for just $5.00 with any purchase of $75.00 or more during the month of March. 

This page is based on the idea on page 12 in the NEW catalogue.

Products used: 
Black Cardstock 1386
Cranberry Cardstock 1272
Crystal Blue Cardstock 1292
Happy Place Stamp Set 1403

Black Exclusive Inks™ Stamp Pad Z2105

Exclusive Inks Markers Various Markers

Sparkles Flourishes Z1708 

Cricut Artbooking Collection Z1906

3D Foam Tape Z1151  

Happy Place Stamp Set

Products Used: 

5.5"x4.25" White Cards & Envelopes X254

Happy Place Stamp Set 1403
Crystal Blue Cardstock 1292
Blush Cardstock X5640 

Black Exclusive Inks™ Stamp Pad Z2105

Exclusive Inks Markers™ Various Markers

Cricut Artbooking Collection Z1906

3D Foam Tape Z1151

I love all the NEW paper packs in this catalogue. During February I used the Skylark Paper Pack and embellishments to create some pages. Below is one of the layouts completed.

Skylark page layout

 Products used: 
Skylark Paper Pack X7177B
Colonial White Cardstock 1388
True To Life Stamp Set C1575
Desert Sand Exclusive Inks™ Pad Z2118

Skylark Artbooking page layout based on layout on page 122

Products used:
White Daisy Cardstock 1385
Slate Cardstock X5930
Whisper Cardstock X5929  
Lagoon Cardstock X5762
Sweet Leaf Cardstock X5639
Skylark Paper Pack X7177B
Teal Shimmer Tape Z1918
Silver Shimmer Tape Z1799 
Baker's Twine Z1921 

Close To My Heart has so many fabulous projects to help you complete your paper crafting projects. You can see the complete range in the current Catalogue or contact me for more information.

During March there is a special offer on Studio J pages! For more information, click here: Studio J savings    During the month of March, order your Studio J™ layouts—including ones using our new Photo Express Collection—for only $8 each! Quickly create gorgeous, personalized studio layouts using our wide selection of papers, collections, patterns, and embellishments. And don’t forget to check out the templates in our new Photo Express Collection, which allow you to design layouts entirely comprised of photos in minutes. 

You can contact me if you would like to know more or would like to book into any of my upcoming events.

                                                                                                                  Doreen

Australasian Stamps available 1st February

Available from 1st February are the fabulous NEW Australasian Stamp Sets! I have had some fun creating cards with some of them today, that I want to share with you. I have also used the CTMH Water Colour Pencils to colour in the stamped images. 
If you would like to have these stamp sets, you can shop online to get yours or contact me!

The Kookaburra, Koala, Kangaroo and Emu are from the Australian Salutations Stamp Set (C1585)

The gum nuts, waratah & wattle are from the Australian Thanks Stamp Set (C1586)

If you would like to know more, contact me!                                      Doreen

DIY Easy 3D Effects

Ever wanted to turn a flat Cricut® shape into a 3–D element but didn’t know how? Watch the video to learn how easy it is to create beautiful 3–D embellishments from flat Cricut®–cut shapes. From banners to embellishments on a scrapbook page to anything in between, we’ll show you how! It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3–D!

I made some of the ornaments at Christmas time. They are so easy! This is some of mine. 

If you would like to learn more, contact me!

Happy creating.                                                                                        Doreen

A Sneak Peek at Skylark WoTG Kit - available 1st February

I was very excited when my order of NEW products arrived earlier this week! I have plenty of photos printed ready to add to pages, so started with the Skylark WoTG kit! I love the colours and they include a couple of Alison's favourite colours, so this was the perfect kit to use for some of her birthday photos. If you would like to create some pages and other projects using this kit, book into the "March Thebarton Workshop" where we will be using this paper pack! Below are the pages I have created so far!

These pages are from the WoTG kit - with minor changes

I used the Rock 'n' Roll technique to stamp the dragon fly using Lagoon & Pear Inks

This is the additional layout for the Skylark WoTGkit - with minor changes

I used the Rock 'n' Roll technique with Lagoon & Pear Inks for the heart & used foam tape to add dimension

Foam tape is a great way to add dimension to pages

I masked the 'You & Me' out of the banner and wrote my title

I love the Slate Striped Twist ties for adding something extra to a project

I saw a page like this using the NEW Ivy Lane papers by Susan Williams and loved it. Then when I got the new catalogue, I found there was a page (on page 95) featuring this layout, so I decided I would do one too! I am really pleased with how it turned out! You could create it too - the idea is based on Pattern #2 in Make It from Your Heart Volume 2

The title is cut from the Artbooking Cricut Cartridge

After cutting the overlay from the Artbooking Cricut cartridge, I added hexagons behind the frame - cut from the Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge using paper from the Skylark paper pack.

The cake is cut on the Cricut too. I added Aqua Dots to the cake. I also used the beautiful Lagoon Shimmer Tape - available from 1st February.

Another dragon fly stamped with Lagoon and Pear inks using the Rock 'n' Roll technique. Aqua Dots added for interest

Close up view of the first page

Close up of page 2

Close up of page 3

Close up of page 4

Close up of page 5

Close up of page 6

 

 

Why not join me at one of my regular workshops? I would love to see you!

Host your own gathering with me and you could earn FREE and exclusive discounted product! Contact me to book your event!

I look forward to catching up with you soon.                         Doreen