Craft with Heart Scrapbooking: One Wedding, Two Ways

My current Craft with Heart Scrapbooking subscription box arrived recently, and I can't wait to play with the beautiful layouts that are so easy to put together!  In the meantime, I wanted to share two layouts I made recently using past Craft with Heart Scrapbooking layouts.  I used the same pictures on both layouts, one for each of my daughters.

For the first layout, I added some (retired) Wildberry flower embellishments, but decided that the Wilderry leaves in the second layout didn't need additional color added.

It really amazes me how well you can make your photos work with premade layouts!  Give the Craft with Heart Scrapbooking or Cardmaking subscription boxes a try!  Learn more HERE.

Craft with Heart Scrapbooking

Close To My Heart offers two different, beautiful subscriptions: Craft with Heart Scrapbooking and Craft with Heart Cardmaking.  (Learn more HERE.)  I really love reaching for them when I'm not feeling very creative, because almost all of the work has been done for me.  All you really need is your favorite adhesive (plus a journaling pen for scrapbooking).

I modified this first layout to fit my photos of a hike that we took right before the world shut down in March of 2020.

This second layout commemorates my brother-in-law's birthday celebration (and especially time spent with family).

These kits come together so quickly and easily.  Give them a try!
 

H2H Challenges: Anything Goes

Heart 2 Heart Challenges is kicking off the month of April with an "anything goes" challenge!  I decided to share a layout that I made with our Craft with Heart scrapbooking subscription program.  (We offer both cardmaking and scrapbooking subscriptions; learn more HERE.)

In addition to the beautiful layout that you can make with the subscription, I added in a pocket page and additional coordinating cardstock to be able to showcase all of our photos of our visit to Bryce Canyon National Park last summer.  I love how well our products work together!

You can see how I added my stamps and cardstock to stretch this kit a little further!

Be sure to visit the Heart2Heart Challenge blog and join us with "anything goes" in April!

January Technique Blog Hop: Let's Get Geometrical

The January Technique blog hop is getting geometrical!  We are going to have lots of fun with cool shapes.  (If you're already hopping, then you've probably arrived from Kim's blog.  From here, you'll visit Darlys next.)

I was inspired by a card from last month's Craft with Heart subscription, so I recreated the general layout with color inspiration from Smitten (Raspberry, Capri, Flamingo, and Lemonade) and the January stamp of the month, Sweet Little Things.  I had fun with the rectangles and circles for this geometrical card.  I used several Spectrum Noir Tri-Blend markers and a white gel pen to color my images.  I added a bitty sparkle to the focal flower center for a little sparkle in addition to the Capri glitter paper.

Please leave a comment before you hop on to Darlys's blog next!  Thank you!

I'm also linking this card up to the Double Trouble Challenge #100 to use layers and dies.

Craft with Heart Scrapbooking Subscription: September 2021

 If you're a scrapbooker, be sure to check out the Craft with Heart scrapbooking subscription!  You will easily create gorgeous layouts with this subscription box!

I thought that the second of the two September layouts were a great background for my pictures of visiting the Close To My Heart corporate office this summer.

I love how you can personalize these beautiful layouts to make them your own!  The suggested title was These Are the Best Days, but that didn't really fit the pictures I chose.

Hopefully you can see the dimension of using foam tape to pop some of the die cut circle pieces.

Visiting corporate was definitely a best day!  If you'd like to learn more about the Craft with Heart scrapbooking subscription, click HERE.

H2H Challenges Partnered with Double Trouble: All You Need Is Love

 Heart2Heart Challenges has partnered with the Double Trouble challenge blog for this first February challenge.  The H2H challenge is "All You Need Is Love."  Double Trouble challenge #1 is a 3-2-1 challenge: 3 embellishments, 2 patterned papers, and 1 stamped image.  Their challenge #2 is to include a little love in the form of hearts.  I think my card meets the requirements nicely.

First off, I have to tell you how crazy I am about the adorable Winter Penguins stamp set.  I couldn't resist!  I am super excited to announce that our older daughter just got notification that she has been accepted into her first choice graduate school, the University of Georgia, so I made this card for her.  In case you couldn't tell, their colors are red and black.  

I used the Make It From Your Heart, Vol. 4 pattern 20 and the Perfect Match collection for the striped piece (patterned paper #1) and the plaid (patterned paper #2).  I used the lighter side of my Candy Apple panel to better match the collection and my little penguin.  In case you're wondering, her little hat is pink because that's my daughter's favorite color.  I used several of my Spectrum Noir markers to color that adorable little critter.  I'm counting my penguin as my one stamped image, even though I also stamped the sentiment (from the Jan.-Apr. Craft with Heart cardmaking subscription box).  My three embellishments are black shimmer trim (trimmed down to less than 1/4"), black enamel dots, and Thin Cut Heart Shaker Window cardstock pieces.

Be sure to check out all of the design team inspiration at both Heart2Heart Challenges and the Double Trouble Challenge Blog.  Won't you join us this month?

Craft with Heart Birthday Cards

 Close To My Heart offers two cool subscription crafting options: Craft with Heart Scrapbooking and Craft with Heart Cardmaking.  (You can learn more HERE.)  The only things you need "extra" is adhesive!  I needed some birthday cards this weekend, and these were the perfect way to make some quick and cute cards.

Of course I veered from the instructions a teeny bit.

Instead of the provided black ink, I grabbed my new Blue Belle ink plus the October stamp of the month stamp set for "Happy Birthday!"  In addition to the included Blue Belle sequins, I added mini silver star glitter and embellished with some new Blue Belle glitter gems.

My second card is for a special young man who turned 14 on Sunday!  I can't believe that my nephew is now taller than me (even though I really should be surprised)!  I actually made this one according to the directions.  For the second card (the kit includes materials for 2 each of 12 different cards), I will stamp some stars in the white star shaker window base.

I have to say that the star shaker windows are so easy to put together!  I love them!

I went ahead and made this 3rd birthday card just to have on hand in case.  I used some 3D foam from the leftovers from the star shaker windows to pop up two of the flowers.  I will probably add some gold glitter gems from my stash (not included in the kit) before I give this card away.

Be sure to check out the subscription service (link above) if you'd like to make some easy yet stunning cards- or scrapbook layouts!

H2H Challenges: Fall Fun

While this card might not scream Fall Fun, I made it for a girlfriend's September birthday.

My new Craft with Heart card subscription box arrived recently, and I was itching to play with it!  I decided to make card #2 as a birthday card instead of a thank you card.  I stamped the "Make" and "a Wish" from the same banner stamp by inking up parts at a time instead of all at once so it would fit in the NEW star shaker window.  I have to say, the star window is way easier to use than the circle windows because it holds its shape so much easier!

Here's a close up of the star shaker window and the gorgeous NEW Blue Belle loose sequins.

This card went to a special friend who recently had a birthday.  If you haven't checked out the scrapbooking and cardmaking Craft with Heart subscriptions before, head to your consultant's website to see how cool (and quick & easy) they are!  I made this card in under 15 minutes, and it packs a lot of punch (if I do say so myself).  (If you don't have a consultant, you can learn more HERE.)

Heart2Heart Challenges has FIVE challenges for the month of September, so join us before they expire on the 30th!  We always love to see your creations.

Craft With Heart Card Subscription

During one of the recent CTMH Facebook Live crops, I didn't have the materials for the actual project so I worked on my Craft with Heart Card subscription.  I made 24 cards (2 each of 12 designs) in just a few hours (and I've already used some of them)!  Here are the 12 designs:

If you've seen the recent Make It From Your Heart blog post about this card subscription, you might notice that I didn't always follow the directions exactly (SHOCKER, I know!), especially with the sentiments.

For the gorgeous butterfly card, I used my black shimmer brush to splatter the background of the pink panel behind the butterfly, and I also changed the placement slightly so that you can really see that beautiful butterfly.

Just about anyone can put these cards together because you get all of the pieces, including beautiful die cuts, a stamp set, black ink, and a block!  All you really need is your favorite adhesive (and I keep my scissors handy just in case).

You will learn to make these adorable shaker cards, and all of your materials are included!

This kit is only available through the end of August.  You can purchase a quarterly or yearly subscription.  You can learn more HERE if you're interested!

H2H Challenges: Vintage Vibes

Close To My Heart's Yesterday & Today collection is the perfect suite to enter into the Heart2Heart Challenge's next challenge, Vintage Vibes.  Though my photos aren't vintage, I still think that they fit the bill.

My "Vintage Vibes" layouts both feature the Yesterday & Today offerings from the Craft with Heart scrapbooking subscription.

I used a die cut flower to cover part of the pre-printed title that I didn't want to use.

While it has a slightly different feel, my second layout comes from the same Craft with Heart subscription- the perfect opportunity for new moms to get together!  This layout focuses on some of the yummy eats to be found on our adveneture.

Thank you for letting me share two scrapbook layouts with you.  Please leave a comment, and then check out what all of our DT has to offer as inspiration.

Craft with Heart February Layout #1

The Craft with Heart scrapbooking subscription is a great way to get pretty, fast, and easy layout kits delivered directly to your door!  I used one of the 2 two-page layouts from the February kit (which coordinates with the Celebrate Today collection) to commemorate my birthday last year (which is in March).

The great thing about this subscription is that it gives you everything that you need, but you can personalize the layouts as you like.

I added the photo on the left and then had to adjust the recommended "time to party" in the white space to "Party time" in the Lagoon triange.

I also substituted one of the photos for a journaling block, because I had a bit to say on this layout.

Happy birthday to me and happy scrapbooking!  Be sure to check out the Craft with Heart scrapbooking and cardmaking subscriptions.  They are lots of fun!

Happy Valentine's Day!

Happy Valentine's Day!  While my husband and I have never been huge fans of the day (Hello, 50% off on 2/15!), we do acknowledge and appreciate each other and especially our girls.  I used my current Craft with Heart card subscription to send my girls this card (the kit provides materials for two of each card):

 Both card styles are 3"x4" and include everything you need except adhesive.  Even the 3D foam tape from the shaker window is used on the first card.  I love how the heart on the card front hides the circle shape of the shaker!  (In this case, however, more silver star confetti is better than less!)  I did add the black enamel dot to the card from my stash; everything else was included (except adhesive) in my Craft with Heart Card subscription.

My second card went to my sweet niece, who is a freshman in college like our younger daughter.  (My brother and I are experiencing empty next syndrome together!)  I added Pink Taffeta Stickles glitter gel to the pretty little flowers, because I know that my niece expects/needs some bling in her life!

Here's hoping that these Valentine cards arrive on time, but even if they don't, they were made with love for three precious young women!

Happy Valentine's to you and yours!  May you have love in your heart, whether it is romantic or platonic, because as the Beatles say, "All you need is love!"

Easter 2019 Layout

Easter is always a special holiday for our family, and I was thrilled that the girls still wanted to participate in egg dying, Easter baskets, and Easter service!

For my layout, I was able to use one of the two Sweet Girl layouts from the Craft With Heart Cut Above subscription box.  Here is the suggested layout from the subscription:

I used the basic piece like the model, but shifted my photos up into the border because I had so many.  I cut my title with my CTMH/Cricut Flower Market collection.

Of course I had to use that adorable bunny sticker on this Easter layout!

Don't feel locked in to scrapbooking your memories in chronological order!  Work at your own pace on the projects that inspire you.  In this instance, the Craft With Heart layout inspired me to print and scrap our Easter photos.  Otherwise, I am still working on our vacation from (yikes!) 2016.  No shame or guilt here in working at your own pace on what inspires you!  Just keep crafting!

Senior Year Album Part 1

Our youngest is a high school senior this year, so I am trying to make her an album of highlights of this school year.  On this final day of 2018, I thought I would share what I've gotten made so far.

{You read about this particular layout HERE.}

This is definitely a year of "lasts," as we took our final first day of school picture together (I am a teacher).

This layout was made with the Boutique collection.

 This layout went together really quickly thanks to our cool new Craft with Heart layout subscription.

 It's easy to personalize the kits with stuff from your stash, too.

Learn more HERE.

Another Craft with Heart layout that was so easy to make my own for Thanksgiving memories.

Highlights of December with another Craft with Heart layout (even though I did not follow the directions on this one AT ALL).

Thanks for letting me share!  I wish you all the absolute best in 2019.