Another "Scrapbusters" project using the Dream Pop collection!

I have been trying to use up all of my scraps and to show the ladies that it is possible to use up almost the entire paper pack!

Here is a Reflections layout - Main Frame - Tied Tigether.   This is one of the "free" layouts you will receive at my Dream Pop Workshop on May 31st!

I used the entire sheet from the two sheets I had leftover. The washi tape, sentiment and borders are already printed on the paper.   I cut off the Zip strip and angled it and cut out the the B & T paper found on the back side of two sheets.  The stamp set is C 1496 Enjoy!  Super fast and easy!

As always - ENJOY!!

A Party!! ..........in your pajamas!

Woohoo!!! - as for me, I will be wearing my M & M nightshirt and eating a BIG bowl of popcorn!



Are you ready for some ideas and inspiration?!  It will take place on May 30th at 7:00 p.m. mountain time which is 9:00 p.m. Tampa time!!  It is a FREE online event with Stacy Julian of Big Picture Scrapbooking! ( did I tell you she used to be a Close to My Heart consultant?!!!)


Here is a picture of the project that you will be able to make if you have all of the supplies.....

So it is now time to head over to your scrapbook area and check out your supplies to  see if you have what you need for this event?

Get your own blank kraft tube today (click here to shop with me!) and gather the rest of the supply list now so you can join the party prepared to make your own!

• My Acrylix® Frame Flair (D1546)
• My Acrylix® Happy Thoughts (C1536)
• 2" x 3 1/2" My Acrylix® block (Y1009)
• 4" x 5" My Acrylix® block (Y1012)
• My Acrylix® spritz cleaner (1778)
• My Acrylix® stamp scrubber (Z1782)
• Cricut® Art Philosophy collection (Z1790)
• Whisper Exclusive Inks® pad (Z2172)
• Lagoon Exclusive Inks® pad (Z2195)
• micro-tip scissors (Z534)
• corner rounder (Z578)
• paper trimmer
• My Creations® kraft container (Z1833) 
• one sheet of 12" x 12" Crème Brulee cardstock (comes with 24 sheets, X5754)
• one sheet of 12" x 12" Lagoon cardstock (comes with 24 sheets, X5762)
• one sheet of 12" x 12" White Daisy cardstock (comes with 24 sheets, 1385)
• one sheet of 12" x 12" Whisper cardstock (comes with 24 sheets, X5929)
• one sheet Pink B&T Duos® paper from Chantilly paper packet (comes with 6 sheets, X7163B)
• two yards Grey Wool baker's twine from neutral assortment (comes with ten yards, Z1701)
• three butterflies from Color-Ready Trinkets wooden shapes (comes with 57 shapes, Z1844)
• three grey Sparkles from Sparkles black & grey assortment (comes with 108, Z1754)
• 3-D foam tape

Visit the Big Picture Classes site to register (remember, it's free!), and get a little more information about the event and the projects. .

Don't forget you can shop on my website and have it sent to your home!  Visit my website here to purchase the items you will need to make the project.

If you have any questions, just ask!  **I have all of the paper needed in bulk, if you would like to purchase the sheets individually.  Just let me know!

See you then!

May "Me and You" workshop

It has been beautiful the last few days here in Tampa!  Our rainy afternoons are starting to return and the grass is green again!

Who are "me and you" ?......  Well it could be my husband and I, just like in these photos....

Or it could be pictures of my 'dad and me'..., my 'mom and me',... my sons and me....  my 'Harley and me'.....

Whoever is your me and YOU, the photos will be perfect in this layout!  This month you will select the color that you want your accents to be...

I used Ruby as this was the theme for this layout for our Valentine cruise in February!  As you can see we are using the For Always paper pack and the accents colors included in the kit!


Check out the flowers that are on the layout - all stamped and crunched - they are a  fabulous addition to any layout!

You can add the hearts and flowers to your layout in one of the 4 colors listed!  Only a few days left to signup for this workshop!  Please RSVP by May 8th!

When:  May 10th from 6-9:00 p.m.

Where:  My home - email me for the address

Cost: $10 for the 2 page layout and card

What to bring:  I will provide all of the supplies but if you have some favorite tools then please feel free to bring them along with you!

Light refreshments will be served!

Enjoy the rain and scrap indoors!

National Scrapbooking Month Special

What a dream this paper pack is!  I fell in love with it as soon as I saw the colors!  

The bright colors of tangerine, raspberry and strawberry are a perfect match for your summer photos!  Here is a color chart with matching inks designed by Fancy Melissa.......

If you order a DREAM POP paper pack from me this month, I will be hosting a FREE workshop for you!  I am working on the layouts now but I have a 3 of the cards completed.  We will be using the SOTM set Pinwheel.  Don't you just love it??

Here is Card #1-

You will receive a small "goodie bag" filled with the embellishments you will need to complete the projects.  This card includes the Washi tape, bakers twine and wooden shapes.  ooops!  forgot the bling!

 Here is Card #2- 

Here is Card #3 -

FREE DREAM POP WORKSHOP Information

WHEN:  May 31st  from 6-9:00 p.m.
WHERE:  my home - email me for my address
COST:  FREE - when you purchase a DREAM POP paper pack from me in May!
WHAT TO BRING:  You will need to bring a cutter ( yikes - I have to cut my own paper!), your favorite adhesive, and scissors.  I will have a 'goodie bag' of the embellishments you will need to complete the layouts.

Here is a video from Close to My Heart giving you a 'sneak peek' at one of the workshop layouts!

Want more ideas?  Click here!  But DO come back often to my website this month as I will be adding more artwork using this FAB-u-lous paper pack!

Enjoy!

May Stamp of the Month Blog Hop

Happy May Day!!  It has been a cool spring in Tampa this year, but summer has arrived!  My husband and I started planting our flowers but we still have so much more to do!  Here are a few of my flowers pics I thought you might enjoy!

This one is my favorite - the raindrops on the flower make it worth running outside in my bathrobe and taking the pic!
  
Sooooo.....

Over 60 Close to My Heart consultants are participating in this month's SOTM blog hop and this stamp set is another one of my favorites (psst - so is the June stamp set!).  It is such a delightful set because it definitely will remind you of the carefree days of your youth!  If you have been hopping with us, then you have arrived from Angela's blog.  Her designs are always inspiring!

Here is the artwork from Close to My Heart with a few great ideas to get you started!

If you want a closer look at the set, here is the Pinwheel set for May!

This is another one of the sets that I plan to keep!  I know, you have heard that before! But seriously....

I have been cutting up a storm... the Dream Pop collection, that is...

I know you save scraps but WHY???

Let's make some tags!

How can I be creative with this mess?!!!

(if you click on the picture, you will get a better view)

 Here are the tags from my mess of scraps!

Do you feel inspired yet?...   if you answered "NO" to the question, then you must continue on hopping.....

So just hop off to Wanda's blog to check out her awesome artwork!  Did I tell you yet that I love this stamp set?  NO... Well if you want to own it, be sure to stop by my website http://ctmh.com/SweetAline  and place an order - You have until May 31st!

It's A DREAM POP Blog Hop!!

Welcome to the National Scrapbooking Month celebration!  Today 35 Close to My Heart consultants in the US and Canada  are  celebrating the release of the NEW Dream Pop collection.  I absolutely LOVE it!!  So bright and current to today's trends.

If you have been hopping with everyone else, then you have arrived from Heather's blog and checked out her awesome design!  This paper pack is surely going to be a hit.

The colors are so vibrant and bring out the best in all of the new spring and summer fashions and home decor.  In honor of National Scrapbooking Month, you can get a special paper packet for only $10 when you spend $35 in May (valued at $19.95 retail). 

This paper packet includes 12 cardstock sheets as well as 12 B & T Duos® papers that were specifically designed for this promotion.  Start National Scrapbooking Month off right with a unique paper packet at a bargain price and get your creative juices flowing!  

I dug out my cruise photos because I knew there were a few pictures that I thought would coordinate with this packet pack.  Even though, this is not a red and white paper theme - it went perfectly with my Valentine Cruise Formal dinner photos!  Here is my layout...

 ( click on the photo above for a larger view)

Supplies:

Dream Pop paper pack

C1534 Sightseer stamp set

C1441 - Affection stamp set

Art Philosophy cartridge - frame

Artiste cartridge - title

Z1839 Glitter Paper

Z1764 floret Paper Flowers

Z1787 Mini-Medley Accents - Slate

CTMH Embroidery floss - retired

Inks- Cotton Candy, Lagoon, Honey and Slate

Remember this special does not start until May 1st and supplies are limited!!  If you are interested in hosting a gathering - online or in your home - hostesses receive one paper packet free with qualifying May Gathering sales totals of $400 or more.

Now it is off to Wendy's blog where I know you find are going to find tons of cuteness and inspiration!