Artbooking Snapshots Mini Album

I actually have been working on projects, but haven't had much time to get them posted for you to see. Here's one that I just finished up today. 

I can't take complete credit for this design. I found inspiration from Stacy Julian's website.

Oh snap! (Sorry; couldn't help myself.) So, I made this album way more difficult than it had to be. I finally figured out on literally the last 2 pages that all I had to do was set my dial size to 8" because everything was already linked on the two buttons I used (buttons 3 and 4, pages 40-41). I kept thinking I needed to use the real dial size button and then set the dial at a certain number of inches. I went through about 5 pieces of cardstock before I finally figured out what I was doing wrong. 

If you choose to create this album at home with your very own Artbooking cartridge, remember to set the dial at 8" and keep the real dial size button OFF. It will cut everything to size just for this album. (Side note: I laughed myself silly when I set the my favorite photos cut to 1". Teeny, tiny!)

Recipe:
Paper: Elemental (retired), Olive CS, Lagoon CS, Sorbet CS, Buttercup CS, Bamboo CS, Colonial White CS, Desert Sand CS (CTMH)
Stamps: It's Your Day (retired), Marquee Alphabet, Keyboard Uppercase Alphabet, Canvas Art Workshop (retired), Hello Summer, True To Life, Artbooking (CTMH)
Inks: Sorbet, Lagoon, Olive, Desert Sand (CTMH)
Tools: Cricut Artbooking, Journaling Pen, Paper-Piercer, Micro-Tip Scissors, Glue Pen (CTMH)
Other: Aqua Dots, Brown Shimmer Trim, Lagoon Houndstooth Washi Tape, Lagoon Baker's Twine, Green Button (CTMH)

Don't forget: I am celebrating 3 years with Close To My Heart, this month. Please read previous post (scroll down) to see my fabulous deals. 

Have a happy day!

Casandra

Mojo Monday #248 Congrats Card

I made the following card today for a dear friend. She is due in 2 weeks with her second bundle of joy, and we couldn't be happier for her.

Recipe:
Paper: Fanfare, Elemental, Colonial White CS, Pacifica CS, Cranberry CS (CTMH); Stamps: Splendid Day, Little Reminder (CTMH); Inks: Pacifica, Cranberry, Black, Honey, Olive, Chocolate (CTMH); Tools: Paper-Piercer, Micro-Tip Scissors (CTMH), Scallop Border Punch (SU!); Other: Colonial White Ribbon, Neutral Embroidery Floss (CTMH), Foam Tape

This card is being entered into the following blog challenges:

1) Mojo Monday Sketch #248 Challenge

2) Heart2Heart Patriotism Challenge

3) Stamp It! Cards Congratulations Challenge in the Moxie Fab World

Happy Crafting!

Casandra

Little Reminder Blog Hop

Welcome to our Stamp of the Month Blog Hop!  This month, we are featuring the January Stamp Of the Month, which is called Little Reminder.

  
If you have come here from {Karen's Blog}, you are on the right path!

Today, I have 1 layout and 4 cards to share with you.

Thank you, Heather Jane for your support & advice with this layout.

We lost our Baby Samuel,  earlier this month, at 19 weeks pregnant.

Now "Hop" on over to my dear friend, {Heather Jane's Blog} to see her fun and fabulous work! Remember, Little Reminder stamp set is only available until January 31st! Contact your CTMH Consultant (or click here) to place your order to get this wonderful stamp set.

Products Used:

Little Angel Layout

Mistletoe Paper (Retired)

Mistletoe WOTG Stamp Set (Retired)

Little Reminder Stamp Set

Antique Copper Brads

Desert Sand, New England Ivy, Cranberry & Cocoa Inks

Clear and Cocoa Embossing Powders

Heat Gun

Cricut AP Cartridge
Magic How-To-Program

Easter Card

Sophia Paper (Retiring 1/31/12)

Little Reminder Stamp Set

Bunny Love Stamp Set (Retiring 1/31/12)

Hollyhock & Chocolate Inks

Pearl Opaque

Pink Embroidery Floss

Watercolor Pencils

Cricut AP Cartridge

Wishes How-To-Program

Baby Love Card

Sophia Paper (Retiring 1/31/12)

Little Reminder Stamp Set

Baby Love Stamp Set (Retiring 1/31/12)

Hollyhock, Blush and Pear Inks

Pearl Opaque

Pink Embroidery Floss

Cricut AP Cartridge

Wishes How-To-Program

Dragon Birthday Card

Elemental Paper

Cranberry Cardstock

Little Reminder Stamp Set

Birthday Blast Stamp Set

Desert Sand, Cranberry and Pacifica Inks

White Daisy Embroidery Floss

Pewter Brads

Watercolor Pencils

Cuttlebug Snowdots Embossing Folder

Cricut AP Cartridge

Originals How-To-Program

Christmas Card

Elemental Paper

Cranberry Cardstock

Little Reminder Stamp Set

Chocolate and Cranberry Inks

Red & White Baker's Twine

Green Sparkles

Milepost Shape

Cranberry Marker

Cricut AP Cartridge

Originals How-To-Program

Happy New Year!

Casandra

Baby Shower Album Pages

I have been a busy girl today, finishing up some layouts for a baby shower gift.

Back in July, I participated in a 14/12 swap. What this means, basically, is that I completed 7 layouts for the month of July and 7 layouts for the month of April. In return, I received an entire year's worth of finished scrapbook pages.

Because our cousins' Bryan & Angie are having a boy, it required me to change a few layouts (haha, didn't think they'd want pink pages). I also made (2) 1/2 layouts for the front and back of the album. All they will have to do is slip their family photo's in place and they will have a lifetime of memories to behold.

So here they are (the one's I completed today):

Animal Cookies Creative Basics Paper (Retired)

Bohemian Alphabet Stamp Set

Zoology Stamp Set

You & Me Stamp Set

Gold Rush, Chocolate & Clover Meadow Inks

Colonial White Ric Rac

Reflections How-To-Program

Miracle Paper (Retired)

In the Month of April Stamp Set

True Happiness Stamp Set (Retired)

Journaling Jots Stamp Set (Retired)

Chocolate, Crystal Blue, Buttercup, Garden Green & Tulip Inks

Magic How-To-Program

Elemental Paper

Love Life Stamp Set

In the Month of May Stamp Set

Journaling Jots Stamp Set (Retired)

Sorbet, Creme Brulee, Lagoon & Chocolate Inks

Magic How-To-Program

Winter Wonderland Paper

Bohemian Alphabet Stamp Set

Bundled Buddies Stamp Set

Journaling Jots Stamp Set (Retired)

Snow Flurries Stamp Set

Chocolate & Grey Wool Inks

Stardust Glitz Gel

Watercolor Pencils

White Daisy Grosgrain Ribbon

Reflections How-To-Program

My favorite one is the Winter Wonderland layout. Those little characters are just so fun, and add a nice touch of whimsy. Just goes to show that if you have the right stamps, you don't need stickers.

I always love to hear your comments, so please feel free to let me know what you think. Have a wonderful weekend!

Casandra

Holiday Magic Blog Hop

Welcome to our Stamp of the Month Blog Hop!  We will be featuring the October Stamp Of the Month, which is called Holiday Magic. It's sure to be a favorite.

 
If you have come here from {Nikka's Blog}, you are on the right path! The blog hop is a great big circle, so you can start here and work your way all around. If you get lost along the way, you’ll find the complete list of participating consultants here on Helen’s blog.

This month we have over 50 Close To My Heart Consultants sharing their creations using this special stamp set and other great CTMH products on their blogs. This is simple to do - just click on the link at the end of the post on each blog to move to the next one! Here we go!

Today, I have one card and a layout to share with you. I love this stamp set, and I'm sure you will, too!

Here's some other great artwork that can be created with the Holiday Magic stamp set.

Now "Hop" on over to my dear friend, {Heather Jane's Blog} to see her fabulous work! Be sure to visit all the Consultants at their Blogs to get some great crafting ideas and other fun ideas! Remember, Holiday Magic stamp set is only available until October 31st! Contact your CTMH Consultant (or click here) to place your order to get this wonderful stamp set.

Products Used:

Christmas Layout

Mistletoe Paper (Retired)

Holiday Magic Stamp Set

Journaling Jots Stamp Set (Retired)

Clear Sparkles

Cranberry, Olive, Cocoa & Grey Flannel Inks

Corner Rounder
3-D Foam Tape
*Adapted from Winter Wonderland WOTG Guide*

Christmas Greetings 6x6 Card

Elemental Paper

Holiday Magic Stamp Set

Cranberry, Olive  Cocoa Inks

Olive Mini-Medleys
White Embroidery Floss
3-D Foam Tape

Wishes How-To-Program

Thanks so much for stopping by. Have a great day!

Casandra

Hooray Boquet Stamp Set and Elemental Paper Kit are gorgeous when paired together. Please check out this video to see how the new Cricut Art Philosophy cartridge brings it all together.

I know this is on my must-have list. How about you?

Casandra