Zoe Layout

August is here and with it the end of summer, end of an Idea Book and the beginning of something new :)

I created these layouts combining the two (end and beginning).  Using the brand new Zoe paper pack and accessories (LOVE THEM!) available this month and the Wanderful Picture My Life Cards retiring at the end of August.

What do I love best about these pages?  The photos of course!  My kids, my family, my love.  I started with a sketch from Scrapbook Generation and then tweaked it to create my own pages.  I really like doing that. Starting with a foundation and then getting creative.  Sometimes that creativity takes on such a new level that the original can hardly be found :)  That is ideal!

   I am really loving (LOVING) the colors of this new paper pack!  So many options for uses.  I created these pages using beach themed photos but I have baby photos I plan to use with the left over pattern paper and journal cards.  

If you are local to me I will be offering this as a class soon so be watching for the dates.  I had our local coffee shop contact me asking if I wanted to host a class there :)  YAY!  So if you love paper crafting and you love coffee we are going to combine the two and have a blast!

One last photo - the right page of the above layout incorporates one of my favorite must haves - Flip Flaps.  Here is a photo of the flip flap opened.

Have a blessed day and enjoy your August!!

Seaside Scrapbook Layout

Its been too long since I've last posted.  However, I have a good reason and here he is . . .

While this time around (number four) I'm lacking sleep much longer this surprise child has been such a blessing.  I used the Seaside Paper Pack and Picture My Life (think Project Life) cards to create this page.  I'm loving how easily (and quickly) my pages are coming together with these cards!  Instant titles and journal spots plus with a little creativity I'm able to create custom embellishments!  Love it!!

This compass was cut from a PML card, the "Happiness" was cut out of a zip strip and the journal card is from the Seaside PML card pack.

Even though I haven't been online as much I've still been creating.  I'm hoping to share some of my recent projects with you in the coming weeks.  Thanks for stopping by!  It's good to be back :)  

Close To My Heart Deal of the Decade

This month when you place a $50 order you can purchase from a variety of "C" & "D" sized stamp sets for only $10!  That's a savings of $3.95 - $7.95 on each stamp set!  Scroll down for a list of eligible stamp sets.

In addition with a purchase of $50 you can get the exclusive Cutie Pie set for only $5 (available only in December)!

Plus starting today all orders get a Free Annual Expressions Idea Book and a Seasonal Book in the order!

Join the Deal of a Decade party on my website today and let the savings begin!

List of stamps you can get this month for only$10 -

D1588	GREAT JOB
D1599	GEEK IS CHIC
D1556	SCHOOL YEARS
D1555	ALL THE DETAILS
C1590	DELIGHFUL DITTY
D1578	FLIGHT OF THE ARROWS
D1612	TEACHER APPRECIATION
D1605	HALLOWEEN GREETINGS
C1509	MAGIC POTIONS
C1522	CREEPY CREATURES
D1559	GEOMETRIC BACKGROUNDS
D1544	DISTRESSED BACKGROUNDS
D1604	SEASON OF THANKS
C1589	LIFETIME OF HAPPINESS
C1559	ALWAYS GRATEFUL
C1504	FALL HARVEST
D1550	HAPPY AUTUMN
C1600	HAPPY BIRDS
D1542	FOR A FRIEND
D1543	COUNTRY-BORN

D1610	CHRISTMAS POST
C1598	NOEL
D1553	YULETIDE GREETINGS
D1554	CHRISTMAS VILLAGE
C1591	MERRY, MERRY
D1617	MAKE IT MERRY
D1552	MAGICAL DAYS
C1567	SANTA CLAUS
C1562	MARY AND BABE
D1614	REASON FOR THE SEASON
D1603	SHREDDIN' THE SLOPES
D1613	BEST CHRISTMAS
C1557	POLAR BEAR HOLIDAY
C1506	FLAKEY FRIENDS
D1611	FROSTY FUN
D1618	BUILD-A-CAKE
D1560	HILIDAY TAGES
C1580	BIG TOP
D1607	BODACIOUS BANNERS
C1558	WILD WONDERS
C1601	NURSERY CHARMS
D1584	BIG HUG
D1602	A BUDDING FRIENDSHIP
C1597	RAINY DAY
D1627	YOUR OWN KIND OF WONDERFUL
C1576	PICK A POSEY

C1533	FABULOUS YOU
D1539	THE HAPPY COUPLE
D1600	HERE WE GO
C1592	WOURD TRAVELER
C1578	CAMPER CRAZY
C1570	LIFTING SPIRITS
D1616	HAVE A HAPPY DAY
C1561	ONE-WAY BORDERS
D1541	FAST AND FURIOUS
C1584	FEATHERS
C1594	TREASURED FRIENDSHIP
D1609	SEASIDE GREETINGS
C1537	HONEYCOMB
C1595	HELLO SUMMER
C1599	PRETTY PETALS
D1540	IN THE BACKGROUND
C1556	PAISLEY PERFECT
D1522	GLAMOUR LOWERCASE
D1537	GLAMOUR UPPERCASE
D1469	POLKA DOT ALPHABET
D1507	URBAN ALPHABET
C1602	MAGICAL MOMENT
D1642	CUTE KOALAS
D1643	CRICKET
D1540	CELEBRATE AUSTALIA
D1641	CELEBRATE NEW ZEALAND

Cyber Monday

For the first time ever Close To My Heart is having a Cyber Monday sale!  Today only get 20% off all cartridge bundles! 

To make the deal sweeter you can add the December Deal of a decade getting any "C " and "D" sized stamp sets for only $10!  

You can also add the December stamp of the month for only $5!  

Get your cartridge today and save big!