Hanging photo frame

Ever have a project that you’ve had in your stash for years just waiting to put together?  Me neither!  In all seriousness I have so many ideas and this happens to be the year I’m making time for me and actually getting them done.  My hope is that this inspires you and lets you release some of the guilt from buying said project(s) so that you can enjoy the creative process!

I purchased this kit so long ago I have no idea where I got it but I’m sure these are still available at a craft store.  I had liked the project but wasn’t crazy about the papers and ribbons that were included.  So instead I used the Beautiful Friendship paper, complements, white pearls, white enamel dots, bashful enamel dots, white twine, light grey ribbon, clear shimmer brush, and fresh air shapes.

Wedding card

I've only made a couple wedding cards, including this one.  I do know that I love the white on white style cards!  To make this I used the quatrefoil embossing folder on a 5"x5" piece of white daisy cardstock.  I tied the ribbon around the piece and used some liquid glass under the knot to keep it in place and under a couple small spots that would be covered by the layered piece.  Then the 3"x3" piece was embossed with a flower embossing folder I have and layered on the 3 1/4"x3 1/4" piece.  I used the shower flower occasions stamp set for the sentiment, and finished with some clear gems.  I've been trying to make sure that I stamp the inside of cards to really finish them off.  For the inside I used the August stamp of the month, using smokey plum (retiring Aug 31st) and slate inks.

Links to products used in the making of this project:

            Handwritten Print

               

Quatrefoil Embossing folder         Framed- August Stamp of the month      

           

Flower Shower                                        Slate                                 

   

   Smokey Plum *Retiring 8-31-15      White Daisy Cardstock

Mother's Day mini album

I made my Mother-in-law a cute mini album for Mother's day.  She always wants pictures of the kids but likes good old fashioned hard copies.  Which is something I can appreciate.  I've never made my own before but thought I'd give it a shot.  I kept the colors more neutral with some glacier as an accent color.  I mixed patterns since I kept all the colors similar.  I also used some gold polka dot washi tape.  The paper was cut to 6x12 and attached together by washi tape.  

Here I stamped all the images and then went over them with liquid glass.

This is the inside, I used the washi to create a couple flaps for additional photos.

  I used double sided paper so that helped with coordinating the paper.  This is the backside.  I used liquid glass to secure the ribbon under the back cover.

Just a few of the pictures that I included in the album.

Overall this album wasn't really difficult and would be very easy for a beginner.  *Here's a tip too:  I don't have a score board yet so I did improvise by using the groove of my paper cutter and a boning tool.  

$35 Deal of the Day grab bag

My $35 grab bag that I ordered on the 2nd arrived!!  I didn't pay for upgraded shipping and with the storms the last couple days the shipping was a little delayed.  I was so excited to see what I got!

Since you only have to order one full priced item to be able to purchase the grab bag, I chose an ink pad.  I also added a Seasonal Expressions 2 catalog for free.

Here's the contents and there's some really great stuff in here!  The stamp set is from a scrapbooking workshop, so that's an exclusive set that you could only get by purchasing the workshop.  I'm already picturing Mother's Day cards with that stamp set!  Later skater Picture My Life cards from last year.  The green chevron bags are a retired item too.  Everything else can be found in the current catalog.  The only item that I don't know the price of is the green bags.  But when I had totaled everything else up not including that price I was already at over $70 in product!!  What a deal.  I have another one coming that should be here soon too and I'll do a preview of that also. If you aren't already a fan of Close to my Heart on Facebook give them a like.  They will be doing sneak peaks of different products that could end up in your grab bag!

Remember each day is a different deal and different price point.  Also multiple bags may not contain the same items.  Check out my website for your chance to get yours!