Pretty Penelope

I'm a tad little bit late with this post as this paper pack retires in just a day!  Nevertheless, I want to share what I've done with Penelope and give you a chance to sign up for my layouts class!

Penelope Layout 1

Penelope Layout 2

Penelope is so so springy!  Years of Easter egg hunts spring to mind when I see these papers and I am sure when I look I will find many unscrapped photos of my own kiddos to fill these two layouts with. But if you don't have any Easter photos to scrap, any photos will do! 

I'm offering this class on two dates in my home in Union, Kentucky.  Contact me via email to sign up prior to May 5th.  I will not be able to get the supplies after that date.  So do it now!  ;)

$25 reserves your spot and supplies for either date:

May 18th at 6:30pm or
May 20th at 6:30pm 

If you'd like to purchase and create on your own, you can find this kit on my webpage at betsy.ctmh.com until April 30th at 11:59pm Mountain time.

G1106 Penelope Scrapbooking Kit, Workshop Your Way

Spring, Easter, Girlfriends? Brushed is the Answer!

Since the current Close To My Heart Annual Inspirations debuted in August 2014, I've been aching to use the "Brushed" paper pack.  I've delayed doing so because I follow the seasons and it's truly a spring or summer paper. 

Finally, the time is now! 

These two layouts are so versatile.  I can see them filled with photos of my yard filled with the fresh blooms of my spring bulbs.  Or photos of little ones hunting Easter eggs in their new spring duds - cute flowered hats included for the girls, of course.  Or how about a couple of layouts of your own time spent with your BFFs?  

And lastly, some detail close ups.  I love using the embossing folders to create more interest and textures.
 

For these layouts I used the Brushed Workshop on the Go.  It includes the Brushed Assortment of cute metalic flowers, a roll of Washi tape, and the stamp set used on the first layout.  

Here is a complete list of items used and links to my website: 

X7190B - Brushed Paper Packet
Z3013 - Brushed Assortment
G1087 - Brushed Workshop on the Go (includes prior 2 items plus stamp set)
Z1994 - Floral Embossing Folder
Z1924 - Dot Embossing Folder
Z2644 - Pixie Exclusive Inks pad 
Z2128 - Hollyhock Exclusive Inks pad
Z2643 - Canary Exclusive Inks pad

Thanks for stopping by today.  I hope you found some inspiration!
 

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.

 

Easter Baskets

I made these four little Easter Baskets with CTMH cardstock, stamps & accessories. Then I fashioned a little 6"x6" tray to nestle them in. I filled with some crinkled paper and plastic eggs for an auction item for our NKY WINS group. I think they are just adorable!!

Each little basket has a different stamped Easter Bunny (B1324 Bunny Love) colored with our fabulous exclusive markers.

I used a couple of little clear beads and some smaller dots of Liquid Glass as the "bubbles" this bunny is blowing.

Love this little guy curled up in an egg shell!

Cute little lady bunny with daffodils! A tip on making your white critters "pop" is to use a very light gray or blue marker an outline the image on the inside of the lines (sorry I didn't get a better 'straight on' shot of this one).

As well as different colored punched out flowers on the handles of the baskets, the backs are decorated with colorful blooms layered and accented with a bit of bling! Depending on the side you decide to face out, the baskets can be either cute or elegant. So much fun!!

A Tisket a Tasket

A multi-color basket!!


While I love cruising around the blogs and seeing what every one else is doing, I love even more 'stealing' those sweet ideas and making them my own... in that I am copying the concept or design but using my 'touch.' Y'all know I'd never claim something as mine that wasn't/isn't!!!



Girlfriend Terri posted a similar basket and I just had to make one!! This was so easy and can you say, "Sweet!"???

When I first saw hers I thought it was much larger so I propped some mini pb cups along side to give you the perspective. What a cute way to give a little gift... Easter candy, maybe? Oh, Wait!! How about jewelry!!!

I was having so much fun 'dorning it, I hope I didn't overdo... what'd y'all think??