Must Have Monday: Picture My Life

It will always be hard for me to choose my favorite product from the Close To My Heart line, but I can always come up with one of many.  Of the new products introduced in our Spring/Summer 2014 Idea Book the Picture My Life Scrapbooking Programs are definitely on my list and near the top of my favorites.  

Picture My Life is pocket scrapping.  A quick and easy way to organize your photos and memories and still have room for personalization, journaling and artistic touches.  I shared the Skylark Picture My Life program earlier in the month but I didn't feel I did it justice.  I've taken new photos and if you click on them, you can see the cards much more clearly. 

Each program comes with one 12x12" page for the cover page of your album.  This photos shows the front and back of the 12x12" page. 

The next photos show all the 4x6" card designs that come in the Skylark PML kit.  There are two of each of the 4x6" cards in each kit. These beautiful cards add an artistic touch to your instant layouts, a place for your remarks and journaling, and many offer great usable quotes.

There are two sizes of cards in each kit and the following are the 3x4" cards.  There are three of each 3x4" card designs. 

Altogether the kit includes 122 cards and 10 page protectors divided in 3x4", 4x3", 4x6" and 6x4" configurations to fit the cards and your photos, plus one 12x12 protector for the cover page. More divided page protectors are available for purchase.  

Here are a couple of pages I put together in just a few minutes using the Later Sk8r Picture My Life kit. 

I presented the Picture My Life programs at a large crop last month and they were a huge hit.  To be honest, I wasn't expecting to like this kind of scrapping but as soon as I got my first (of three, now!) kit I was totally in love and hooked!   I'm sure I'll never leave traditional scrapping behind, but this will go hand in hand with it so easily and perfectly.  

You can see the other kit designs available on my website, here.  Don't be shy, go ahead and order one for yourself and see how fun it is!

Follow-up Friday: The Close To My Heart Ruler

Today I am sharing the projects I started on Monday with the Close To My Heart ruler.  If you missed Monday's blog it's right here:  Must Have Monday: The Close To My Heart Ruler.

First is the layout:

I began by showing you how to use the ruler to get perfect placement of the kraft strip.  Once that was attached I was able to place the remaining papers easily using it as my guide.

Once I got to the business of adding a title, I used my ruler again to ensure my title was straight by lining up the grid marks on the ruler with the glitter tape  below the words.  I simply then attached my letters right against the edge of the ruler. 

Using the same measurement on the grid lines, the words flowed easily across the second page in perfect alignment. 

The argyle I made using the stitch guide became the background in this 5x7" card.  I used the stitch guide again to make the stitching around the top, bottom & right edges.  

I absolutely love when the tools I have make crafting so easy and puts an end to so much frustration!  Remember, you can purchase your own ruler at my CTMH website, here.

Supplies used in these projects:
X7177B - Skylark Paper Pack
X7177C -  Skylark Complements
Z3000 - Skylark Assortment
Z1947 - Skylark Picture My Life program
Z1864 - Slate Striped Twist Ties
Z1853 -  Aqua Dots
Z1918 - Shimmer Trim - Teal
C1537 - Honeycomb My Acrylix Stamp Set
Z2195 - Lagoon Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
Z2160 - Twilight Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
Z2153 - Sweet Leaf Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
Z2103 - Bamboo Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
Z2118 - Desert Sand Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
Click on the item number to order any of these products.

Skylark and the Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge

I'm playing along with the Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge this week and I thought I would continue using my favorite Close To My Heart papers, Skylark.  You can see the sketch my cards are based on here.  Be sure to cruise around their blog a bit as there is a lot of fabulous artwork there. 

Part of the beauty of the Skylark papers are the exquisite drawings on one of the sheets. I wanted to use the beauty of the paper itself for the focal point of my cards.  Only one stamp was used between the two cards, the "Thinking of you" on the first card. 
  

I have a fascination and love of birds, so the "perfect day" sentiment torn from the zip strip sums up what I feel when watching 'my' birds at the feeders or in flight.  

Hope you enjoy my cards and the other entries at the AHSC blog.  

Supplies I used:
X7177B - Skylark Paper Pack
Z1929 - Topiary Mini Chevron Ribbon
Z1853 - Aqua Dots
Z1850 - Lagoon Houndstooth Washi Tape
D1525 - Casual Expressions (Thinking of You stamp)
Click on the item number to order from my website.

Skylark Cruises on the Paper Trail

Ooops, not the Buick Skylark! Although it is nice!

Welcome to the Paper Trail Blog hop.  You may be just getting started or you may have arrived from Connie's blog, Scraps & Stories. 

Either way, you are on the right trail.  We are a small circular hop and you will return to wherever you started.  Enjoy!

This month we are featuring the Close To My Heart Paper Pack, Skylark. I won't lie, it's my favorite pack in the new Idea Book.  These are my feel-good, happy colors!  Add birds and I am in heaven!

My two page layout for my March Scrap Class.  I've used the CTMH Cricut Artbooking cartridge in two ways.  The first cut was an overlay centered on the two pages with lovely pops of color in each honeycomb.  The second use was to cut a smaller overlay and use it as a stencil, sponging color onto the lower outer corners of the full layout.

 

Left Page

 

Right Page

 Detail Left Page

Detail Right Page

Next is a My Creations Pennant Frame my daughter created using Skylark.  It was the perfect choice for my family photo.

For information about classes on these two projects, check my "Workshops Classes & Crops" tab above.

One of my new favorite Close To My Heart products is our Picture My Life programs for pocket scrapping.  The next photos are of the Skylark set, a perfect companion to my traditional pages!  

Now I must get back to my craft room as I hear the Skylark calling me back with his song.  You should hop on over to Karen's Inky Fingers blog for more Skylark inspiration. 

Skylark Paper Pack

Products I used:
(click on the item number to go to my website to order)

X7177B - Skylark Paper Pack
X7177C - Skylark Complements
G1072 - Skylark Workshop On The Go (exclusive stamp set)
Z1853 - Aqua Dots
C1537 - Honeycomb MyAcrylix stamp set
Z2160 - Twilight Exclusive Inks
Z697 - Round Sponge
Z1906 - CTMH Cricut Artbooking cartridge

Z1941 - My Creations Pennant Frame
Z2118 - Dessert Sand Exclusive Inks
Z1837 - Mini-medley Accents Wooden Collection

Picture My Life Scrapbooking Programs