Paper Trail June Blog Hop

Welcome to the Paper Trails blog hop. If you came here from Mary's blog you are on the right track.  This month we are working with Footloose papers. They really are so fun and I love the colors. Very beachy and springy. I did several layouts at the Leadershare in NJ that I attended so I cannot take credit for these layout ideas. I did not totally complete them yet either. The originals had titles on them and of course, I have not added pics yet.  I will add more when I decide how to use these layouts.

Then I created a project of my own :) I found the original idea for this card pouch on Splitcoaststampers. I adjusted it for standard cards. I only created one of the cards so far to fill it but it will hold 4 cards and 4 envelopes. It's a cute, quick gift idea.  I used some binder clips to hold this one closed but you could also use a punch to put a handle near the top and tie it closed with a ribbon. See example of that in the last picture. The first pic is the outside of the pouch, the second is an inside view and the 3rd is the card.

That's it for this month. Thanks for looking. Hop on to 

Karen's blog now.

May Paper Trail Blog Hop

Welcome to the Paper Trail Blog Hop for the month of April. If you've come here from Linda's blog,  you are right on the trail.  This month we are using the CTMH paper pack Superhero. My cards are mainly in blues and reds; very manly papers. I used cranberry ink. I also used the April stamp of the month- You Are.  Some cranberry ribbon and accents were added for good measure.

Now it's off to Tracey's blog. Thanks for hopping with us and enjoy the rest of the wonderful artwork with Superhero.

2012 National Scrapbooking Month: Dotty for You

Dotty For You

New National Scrapbooking Month Special- Dotty for You!!  You can get this special three different ways:

Although National Scrapbooking Month is in May, Close To My Heart decided to begin celebrating a little bit early.  From April 17 through May 31, you can get this "Dotty for You" pack of 24 cardstock weight patterned paper (different prints on both sides). This pack is valued at $19.95 and can be yours FREE, or for only $5.  

1. Place an order of $35 or more (before shipping and tax) from the Spring/Summer 2012 Idea Book and add the Dotty for You paper pack for only $5.

 2. Host a gathering (in your home or just collect orders) with sales of $400 or more (before shipping and tax) and in addition to your hostess rewards (at least $60 in free products plus at least one half-off item) you will also receive the Dotty for You paper pack FREE!

 3. Join Close To My Heart as a new Consultant and receive a Dotty for You paper pack FREE!

Contact me if you'd like to place an order or go to the shop with me button on the side to purchase it yourself from my website.  It's a great pack of paper. Don't miss it!!

New Layouts from Abby's school play

Here are some layouts I did on Studio J with pics from Abby's school play, Damn Yankees. If you click on each layout you can see it in a larger size.

April Paper Trails Blog Hop

Welcome to the Paper Trail Blog Hop! If you've arrived from Vicki's blog, then you are on the right trail. Use the link at the bottom of the post to move on to the next blog and hop on through until you arrive back here. Enjoy!! Thanks for stopping by.

This month we are using CTMH Victory papers. I tried out our new self stick wooden badge buttons. I used the chocolate ink to do the edges of the buttons and to stamp the image on the badge. It's a cool new accessory. I also used copper brads, some of the mini opaques and our discontinued kraft ready borders. 

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Now it's on to Linda's blog. 

March Paper Trail Blog Hop

This month our blog hop features a new CTMH paper- Stella. If you have come from Betsy's blog you are on the right path.The colors in this pack include cocoa, sunset, olive, and lagoon. I created some cards that would be great for using up scraps. They are simple in design and would be easy to re-create with any paper pack. I added in some buttons and opaques for accents. The sentiment on the top card is from the Stella Workshop on the Go. The lace accent on the bottom card is also from that Workshop on the Go.

Thanks for stopping by. Now you can move to Karen's blog to continue on the hop and see the other ladies' fabulous projects.