The Singing Scrapper is Scrappin' In Harmony

Hello!  I am here today to share my next card class that will be held, Thursday, March 24 at 6:30pm in my studio in Amelia, VA.  If you aren’t local you can order a kit and put the cards together on your own. For this class I chose to use the new Regatta paper collection along with the My Anchor stamp set and thin cuts.   Notice the blue outline around the images of the stamp set ?  That indicates that there is a package of thin cuts that coordinate.  I have been wanting to make one of these side step folding cards for a while.  I think it works great with these stamps.  This card was created by a fellow consultant, Becky Lehman.  I really like the use of the gold foil tape on the 2 strips of paper. This card was created by CTMH and can be made using the Regatta Workshops Your Way kit instructions. I love the use of the wave thin cut on this card. The blue heart of this card is another thin cut.  No fussy cutting here – so ...

Spring is on its way!  It may not look like it, but it’s true.  Let’s just hope it gets here sooner rather than later. So today I am happy to share some spring-like layouts with you that we will make at my March Scrapbook Club using the new Penelope paper collection . This first layout was created by CTMH using the new Workshops Your Way Penelope kit .  This kit comes with the Penelope Complements , which include some great title stickers. You’ll also get the Playful Puffies which are silver puffy stickers, like the butterflies seen in this picture. This next layout shows a great way to use the PML (picture my life) sheet that comes in the paper pack. Simply cut the 3”x4” or 4”x6” cards apart and use them as titles or journaling. The complements not only include 2-6”x6” sticker sheets, but also some vellum embellishments.  Isn’t the yellow butterfly cute? I decided to add the Silver & Gold Overlays on top of my photos just to give them some p...

Have you seen the new paper packs yet (Charlotte, Penelope, and Regatta)?  They are slightly different from the previous packs. They now contain 11 different patterns, 1 is a Picture My Life (PML) page of cards that are ready to be cut up.  So there are 12 sheets total, 1 is the PML page, and the others are different patterns front & back.  The pack contains 2 of each sheet of paper. So I decided to challenge myself and see how many cards I could create with 1 of each sheet of paper.  The answer – a whole LOT. So on February 25th we will create 3 of each of the 5 cards pictured above.  That’s 15 using 1/2 of the Penelope Paper Pack (X7207B) . PLUS, 1 of each of these 4 cards using the PML cards from the PML sheet of paper. These cards were so quick to put together with little to no stamping and just a simple embellishment. Now back to the first 5 designs.  This card uses the February Stamp of the Month, Balloon Animals . How cute are they? ...

Have you seen the new Embossing Diffusers.  I can't wait to start playing with this great product.  Here's a video that shows exactly how to use them.  It's so much easier than I thought and what a neat effect.  Check it out. Thanks for stopping by. Jaime

Happy New Year!  The new year is perfect for trying new things and next month’s scrapbook club is no different.  Close To My Heart has introduced a new program called Workshops Your Way .  It is a kit that includes a full paper packet (12 sheets of matching paper), complements (coordinating stickers and chipboard/vellum), and 2 other coordinating embellishments for just $26.95.  Then with this kit they have created a workshop to make 3 12”x12” scrapbooking layouts, a Picture My Life (pocket scrapbooking) page, and cards.  The directions for the workshop can be found HERE on my website. At my Scrapbook Club in February we will create three 12”x12” scrapbooking layouts and the Picture My Life page for the new Charlotte collection. This collection features so many nuetral colors that it will match most any photos.  This picture shows all of the embellishments that come in the Workshops Your Way kit; Charlotte Complements , Black/Gold Ribbon , Treasu...

Kid’s Klub is back!! Sunday, January 31 from 2-4pm Let’s teach our children the importance of preserving memories.  Maybe you don’t have time to scrapbook, but want your child to have some scrapbooks of their own.  In August I began a Kid’s Klub My Crush Book class.  Students come once a month with 10-20 pictures and memorabilia to preserve in their own crush book.  A Crush Book is a hardback, 60-decorative page, spiral bound book.  The students bring their book every month along with accessories they get at every class.   Students must be at least 9 years old OR in the 3rd grade.  The next Kid’s Klub is   Sunday, January 31 from 2-4pm First class is $25 and includes the My Crush Book of their choice, matching assortment and a journaling pen.   Each additional class is $15 and will include a new embellishment or tool.   Students must be in the 3 rd grade and/or 9 years old to attend. Parents do not have to stay....

I know I am super late in announcing the January specials, but here they are.   National Papercrafting Month Live Your Day Picture My Life Scrapbooking Program Pocket scrapbooking cards for your everyday life.  Celebrate National Papercrafting Month with the exclusive Picture My Life Live Your Day scrapbooking program - available for one month only!  This collection was designed to coordinate perfectly with the sensational Everyday Life 2016 Planner Pages (now half price) and My Crush Everyday Life Pages , so you can seamlessly integrate pocket scrapbooking into your 2016 planner.  Whether in the planner or on their own, these cards make it easy to preserve your everyday moments all year long.  Get yours today for only $8.95 before this offer is gone! *Offer valid January 1-31, 2016 while supplies last.  Shipping/handling is calculated based on the full retail price of items. Stamp of the Month Every month Close To My He...