Here's a layout that I will be using for my son's 9th birthday.  He got a bike so I thought the retired "Extreme" stamp set was perfect.  I also used the April stamp of the month to add the "grid" background on the green cardstock at the top.  The grid and the words in the lower left corner have been embossed using Outdoor Denim embossing powder.

This layout is made with Pemberly and the stamp set included in the Pemberly Workshop on the Go.  I love these pictures of my husband and son.  The journaling portion on the right page was made using a card template from Wishes.  I love that I can use the books for something other than the "intended purpose".  I added stitching and buttons to add some special interest to the layout.  

Family Layout

I made this layout using the Super Hero paper pack and the April Stamp of the Month.  I am planning to put pictures from the annual trip up north over the 4th of July with the extended family. 

Stella Layout

I created this layout with the Stella papers for the monthly workshop. It also features the A Rainbow stamp set. I love the rainbow and little bird!

Lucy Envelope Card

This card is another twist on using envelopes. I showcased one a couple of weeks ago that used an envelope as a "box" to make a fun note card holder. Today I'm featuring an enveloped folded in half, decorated and adhered to a piece of Lucy cardstock. When you untie the envelope you can unfold the envelope and put a simple note in for the recipient.

Birthday Layout

Today I've completed a birthday layout.  It won't show in the picture very well but the words in the bottom left corner as well as the diamond outdoor denim pattern stamped on the topiary at the top have been embossed.  It makes them a bit shiny and adds some dimension. 

Products Used (All CTMH unless noted otherwise)
Extreme stamp set (retired)
You Are stamp set (April 2012 Stamp of the Month)
Stars stamped from several different sets
Dotty For You paper pack
Topiary cardstock
Outdoor Denim mini medley
Number dimensional elements
Durables Round Studs

I originally saw a very similiar on Jeannette Lynton's blog and fell in love so I CASED it! So fun and simple yet so easy!

Ok so I completely missed the boat the last two Mondays and forgot to post a piece of artwork made with the great Dotty papers, sorry about that!  I will share two cards I made with them today.  Both a fun and bright cards that can be used for any occasion. 

A faux quilt card.  I drew in the stitching to give it some depth and dimension. 

Just a fun card with lots of bling ready to send to someone and make them smile. 

Just a fun card with lots of bling ready to send to someone and make them smile. 

Firecracker Birthday

For this birthday card I used the lines in the April Stamp of the Month to add texture to the cranberry cardstock background. The firecracker candles are squares of Superhero paper rolled up with a piece of waxy flax out the top. They are fun to make and add lots of wow.

All supplies are CTMH:
White Cardstock
Cranberry Cardstock
Black Cardstock
Superhero Level 2 paper pack
April Stamp of the Month
Love Life
Ready to color seam binding

Interactive Happy Birthday

I got the inspiration from my friend and fellow consultant Jeannette Kiernan. Her Christmas card this year used this same layout and I had to scraplift it because I loved it so much. I used the cupcake stamp set that coordinates with the CTMH Cricut Cartridge. I love that cartridge!

Dotty Birthday Card

Here's a fun and bright Birthday Card using the Dotty For You papers.

A little birdie told me

I love this little bird. He can decorate a layout or card and just makes you smile. He's part of "A Rainbow". The card was made using the Florentine paper. The distressed edges were done by dipping a stipple brush in cocoa reinker and brushing it on the edges. I use this technique for a more dramatic look.

Another Dotty For You

Here's another layout I made using the Dotty for You papers. I love how the strips of the different papers add interest but are not overwhelming. I used the March and April stamps of the months and several different embellishments to decorate. Stay tuned next week for another Dotty creation.

Life if a Journey

A very simple masculine card made using the "A Journey" stamp set.

Dotty for You Layout

Beginning April 18th and extending through the end of May you have the opportunity to purchase these great papers as part of the National Scrapbooking Month at Close to My Heart. If you purchase $35 in product you can get this fabulous paper pack for just $5. It comes with 12 different patterned papers featuring the colors Sunset, Lagoon, Creme Brule, Smoothie and Grey Flannel. On the backside of each of the papers is a tonal polka dot pattern in one of the featured colors. This kit is so versatile! Check out the different layouts and cards I've created with the pack throughout April and May. I will be posting one new item with this kit weekly.

I didn't get a chance to print the photos but this will feature pictures of swim championships when my son competed a few weeks ago. He loved it and was so proud of his ribbons and metals!

Envelope card

I learned this fun new card technique from my friend Michelle Nist. You take an invitation size envelope and seal it shut. On the short side cut off approximately 1.5". Take the larger piece and run it through crimper. This will make it just a bit smaller and the piece you cut off will now fit over the top creating a "box" of sorts. For the "card portion insert a decorated piece of cardstock to show your message.

Rainbow Card

Today I'm sharing a simple and fun card featuring the Lucy paper pack and A Rainbow.

Peeps Easter Card

I love the new My Peeps stamp set so I had to find a great way to use it. I used the springs embellishments to give the peep some life.

Anything is Possible Layout

I got the idea for this layout from a sketch blog. I used the Close To My Heart paper pack Florentine. The title on the page is Anything is Possible which is from the March Stamp of the Month. Get this great stamp set for only $5 with a qualifying purchase today!

Boxes of Fun

I've been crafting a lot lately and have lots to share with everyone. I am planning to share a piece of art once a week for the next couple of months. Check back on Mondays to see what's new.

Today I've got two different card boxes I've decorated. The papers are found in the new Close To My Heart's Spring/Summer catalog. The first box features Footloose and the second Superhero. You can use the box to store fun trinkets, ribbons, cards and more.