Feeling "Footloose" in June

Welcome to the June episode of the Paper Trail Blog Hop.  This month we are featuring the Close to my Heart paper packet called Footloose.

If you've arrived from Amy's blog, Pineapple Paper Artist, you are right on track.

I'm still out of town and away from home so I decided to borrow some ideas from local artists here in the Seattle area.  This first one is a double sided note/treat holder.  The design is incredibly simple and fun to play with.

From the same paper artists I stamp lifted the design for this card.  Simple & fun!

My final project is a box my friend Ramona taught me how to make from one sheet of paper.  I only wish I'd had a bag of Hershey Kisses to fill it with!

Hope you enjoy my projects with Footloose this month. Now you are off to see Linda at the Paper Taylor.

May Paper Trail Blog Hop is Superhero!

Welcome to the May Paper Trail blog hop.  You may have arrived from Vicki's blog, Wizard's Hangout, or you may be just getting started.  Follow the links around and you'll end up right back here and hopefully inspired to do some crafting!

This month we are all using the Close to my Heart Superhero paper packet.  What a fun selection of papers for the superheros in your life!  I chose to use Studio J, Close to my Heart's online scrapping, for my projects.  I love the red, white, blue & black featured in this pack and thought it was *perfect* for my Washington DC photos!

Click on the photos and you'll be able to see all the great detail!

One of the nice features of Studio J is that when I order my 12x12 layouts I also get 2 sets of digital copies.  One set like I am sharing here and a second set of higher quality from which I can order more prints if I ever care to.  My 12x12 layouts will come to me with page protectors all ready to place in my albums.  Sweet!

And just so you know.... they don't come with the "Studio J" emblem or motto on your layout. 

Superhero

Thanks for coming by! Now hop on over to Mary's blog, The Road to Peace of Mind or Escape.  Yes, she returned to our team and we are so happy to have her back!

Easter Layout using Lucy

Quick & Easy Easter Layout

Easter Layout Left Side

Easter Layout Right Side

 This is the layout I'll be using for my Scrap 2012 May classes.  Love the simplicity of it!! If you'd like to see the layouts we did for January - March click the "Scrap 2012" tab above.

Most of the paper is straight from the Lucy Paper Pack (X7149B) with two exceptions. 

I added Grey Flannel card stock for the photo mats and Dotty for You for the Easter egg bases.  

The sweet little peeps (My Peeps B1402) will be glittered when we do this layout in class.  They look so cute & edible when they are all glittery!

All egg pieces and letters were cut from the Close to My Heart Art Philosophy Cricut cartridge.  

Happy Easter Everyone!

Thanks for stopping by.

 

Victory! Paper Trail Blog Hop

Welcome back to the Victory (April) Paper Trail blog hop.  My apologies for not being up on time if this is your return trip.  If it's your first visit then read on, I'm ready now!

If you came from Connie's blog,  Scraps & Stories  you are on the right path.  If you are just starting the paper trail with my blog, don't worry.  You won't miss anything because we are a circular blog hop and you'll end up right where you started, where ever that is.

This month we are using Close To My Heart's Victory paper packet.  The colors and patterns are deep and rich.  This packet could be used for Father's Day or graduation cards and layouts, camping and much more.  I chose to do some cards.

Cards using Victory Level 2 Paper pack

"Amazing" Card

"Incredible" Card

"Fun" Card

For these cards I stuck to my 3 favorite patterns in the pack.  I used a section of the zip strips on each one - LOVE the zip strips! - and an assortment of embellishments which I'll list below. 

Next on the Paper Trail is Karen's blog, Inky Fingers.  She always has great projects to share!  Thanks for stopping by!



Shopping list for what I used on my cards:

Victory Paper Pack X7150B

"Pure Adventure" My Acrylix stamps C1497

"You Are..." Stamp of the Month S1204 (available in April only)

Victory Workshop on the Go provides the 3rd stamp set, hemp & square Durables. The hemp and Durables can be purchased separately, but this is the only way to get My Acrylix stamp set featured in it.

Square Durables, 2 sizes, 2 colors in each pack of 48.  Z1705

Color Ready Seam Binding Ribbon Z1732

Natural Hemp Z280

Opaques Mocha Adhesive Gems Z1333. Package of 108 gems includes 3 colors and 4 sizes.

Foundry Pin Clips Z1612. 12 per package

Milepost Shapes Z1464.  Many shapes 48 per package

Art Philosophy Cricut Collection Z 1686

 The Art Philosophy cartridge was used for these pieces:

Convention 2012: Catch the Fever!

One of the highlights of my year is always my "Girlfriend Vacation" aka the annual Close To My Heart convention.  This year we are gathering in Dallas, Texas for three full days of fun, excitement, crafting, education and networking.  And those are just the planned activities.  {wink-wink}

The CTMH Corporate team who works long and hard all year putting our conventions together (along with their "regular" responsibilities) put together this video as a teaser.  Trust me, once you've gone to convention you don't need a teaser, but I thought this was fun and want to share it with you.

Photo Inspired

Photo credit: Vintage Kybarb

Why March is Special!

Close to my Heart has put together an additional incentive to join my team in March...

The Art Philosophy Cricut Collection will be included in your kit for...

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**FREE**

when you join my Stamp Scrap Fever team in March!!

Watch & listen as Christine tells you all about it:

And let me tell you why *I* love Close to My Heart so much.  Please click here.

I can't wait to have you on my team!!