Getting Ready for Christmas with 'Tis the Season!

It seems like it is a long way away, but Christmas will soon be here!  I have been trying to get ahead by prepping some layouts ahead of time- ready to pop some photos in!

For a traditional look, 'Tis the Season can't be beat!  It's lovely green and red colours and beautiful patterns are perfect for just about any holiday photo or card!

I have started with a couple of simple and easy layouts for holiday photos:

In addition to the 'Tis The Season paper pack, coordinating cardstock and complements, I also used the CTMH Cricut Flower Market cartridge.

With this collection, you will be ready for all those Christmas photos in no time at all!  I hope you will check out the links to get all the details on these great products for your Christmas crafting!

Autumn is Awesome!

One of things I love best about living on Vancouver Island is the amazing fall weather and the colours that autumn brings!  This last week has been clear, sunny and warm- and perfect weather for getting outside and enjoying all that nature has to offer.  This past weekend, my love Mark and I went to visit Butchart Gardens - an internationally renowned garden built on an old quarry.  It is beautiful all year round, but I had never visited in the fall.  It was incredible!

Of course, many photos were taken, and luckily I have the Grateful Heart paper pack and embellishments on hand to scrap a few of those photos!

This paper is so perfect for fall photos of all kinds!  This layout came together quickly and easily!

If you would like to purchase this lovely paper and coordinating embellishments, please click HERE - the full kit also has downloadable instructions to make three double layouts, if you need a little creative inspiration!

Hope you enjoyed this little taste of our Vancouver Island fall!  Get outside and enjoy - and don't forget to take some photos!!!

Bring Back My Pack

Today I have a layout using one of my favourite paper packs -More Magical!  It’s a

 retake of the Magical Paper Pack that was super popular!  It’s very Disney-esque, but also 

great for all kinds of scrapbook pages!  

My friend Meghan and I did the Walk for Arthritis and I wanted to document the event.  The blue paper in the More Magical pack was a perfect fit for the blue and white Arthritis Society logo!  And the starry paper was great for the "walk star" goodies I saved from the event!  Meghan and I both live with rheumatoid arthritis, and this was a great way to raise money and give back!

The More Magical paper pack and coordinating cardstock and stamp are available for a limited time, while supplies last.  I am planning on using it for some Disney pics that I have from our trip to Disneyland TEN YEARS AGO!  I hope that makes you feel better if you are someone who is chronically "behind" on their scrapbooking!  

Catching up with Fresh Air

I have been busy in my craft room catching up on all those unscrapped photos I have been collecting on my phone!  Because I wanted to get things completed fairly quickly, but still looking good, I opted to use the Fresh Air paper pack and embellishments, along with the downloadable instructions for putting together 3 double layouts and 8 cards!  They came together quickly and easily!

This pack is perfect for your camping, hiking and other outdoorsy photos!  I used photos from our trip to Pender, as well as some from the trip  my husband Mark and son Josh took to the Yukon last summer.  One of the highlights for Josh was a trip to a breeder of sled dogs-huskies, which are his favourite!  We had so many great photos, so I opted to use Flip Flaps to add some extra photos.

The third layout has photos from our recent trip to visit family in Powell River - so many beautiful places to walk and hike-perfect for this paper!  This paper is only available until September 1st, while supplies last, and they are going very fast!  Check out the links above if you want to get some of this great paper and coordinating embellishments!

Thanks so much for stopping by!  I am looking forward to sharing more artwork with you!

Happy, Happy Christmas Blog Hop

Welcome to the Happy, Happy Christmas Blog Hop!!  We are happy that you can join consultants from Canada, the US, Australia and New Zealand who have created some amazing artwork with products from the Happy, Happy Christmas November special!

If you have come from BRENDA'S BLOG, you are in the right place!  The hop is one big circle, but if you get lost along the way, please head to MELINDA'S BLOG, and you will find a complete list of all the hop participants!

There are so many great products in this special collection, you won't know where to start!  The kit has instructions for layouts and special projects, but if you want to do your own thing - you will find lots of great ideas in the hop!  For details about the products bundled in the special, please contact your local Close To My Heart Consultant, or go here for all the info!

Here are just a few of the items I created, with plenty of leftovers!!

Thanks for stopping by my blog!  Remember, this special is only available during the month of November, so get a head start on everything Christmas!  Now hop on over to WENDY'S BLOG, and you will find some fabulous artwork made with these great products!!

City Sidewalks Blog Hop

Welcome to the Cricut City Sidewalks Blog Hop!  

I am so glad you can join me and 19 other Close to My Heart Consultants as we showcase products made with the brand new (and awesome!) CTMH City Sidewalks Digital Cricut cartridge!

If you have hopped over from the awesome artwork found on JUDY FAYE'S BLOG, you are on the right page!  The hop is one big circle,  but if you get lost, please just hop on over to 

Melinda's Blog, where you can find the complete list of bloggers!

Now for some artwork!

I am absolutely a Cricut newbie!  I got a Cricut Explore Air in September, and I have been learning how to use it to make scrapbook layouts, cards, and more!  This new cartridge is just in time for Christmas and has a variety of really cute images in a whimsical style!
I created a fast and easy layout of some of my favourite Christmas things:

I just cut out the lights and title, added a bit of sparkle and it was ready to place on the page!

If I can do it - so can you!!!

With the great coordinating City Sidewalks paper pack, this layout was a snap!  I can't wait to try even more images with this awesome digital Cricut collection, available from your local Close to My Heart Consultant, or purchase it here.

Thanks for stopping by - now it is time to hop over to  MELINDA'S BLOG to see what beautiful work she has in store for you!  Remember, all of these products are now available in the Holiday Expressions Idea Book, from your local  Close to My Heart Consultant, or go HERE.

Thanks for stopping by!

Holiday Expressions New Product Blog Hop

Welcome to the new Holiday Expressions Blog Hop!  

I am so glad you can join me and 22 other Close to My Heart Consultants as we showcase products from the brand new (and awesome!) Holiday Expressions Idea Book!

If you have hopped over from the amazing artwork found on DARLYS' BLOG, you are on the right page!  The hop is one big circle,  but if you get lost, please just hop on over to 

Melinda's Blog, where you can find the complete list of bloggers!

Now for those new products!

I love Halloween, and the Jeepers Creepers products are adorable, and perfect for your Halloween photos.  I created a layout of my youngest daughter and the colours in Jeepers Creepers are perfect for these photos:

With the great Complements and washi to match the Paper Packet, this layout was easy to put together.  I added a few fun flowers in coordinating colours, made from the  new Flower Market Cricut Cartridge!

Thanks for stopping by - now it is time to hop over to  Jen's Blog to see what beautiful work she has in store for you!  Remember, all of these products are now available in the Holiday Expressions Idea Book, from your local  Close to My Heart Consultant, or go HERE.

National Stamping Month Blog Hop

Hello and welcome to the CTMH National Stamping Month Blog Hop!

This month, 24 consultants from Canada, the US, New Zealand and Australia have created some great artwork using the National Stamping Month special cardmaking kit!

If you have come from DARLYS' BLOG, you are in the right spot!  The hop is a great big circle, but if you get lost, please head over to MELINDA'S BLOG for the complete list of hoppers!

The Create Kindness card kit (CC1145) includes 24 pre-printed card bases with envelopes, 8 exclusive M-size stamp sets, a 2″ × 2″ My Acrylix® block, and an Archival Black mini pigment ink pad, all packed snugly in the My Acrylix® Mini Stamp Organizer - for just $60.95CAD!   I love the mini cards, but this kit is very versatile, and I wanted to highlight that!  Using the kit supplies, plus some cardstock and Adventure Complements, I created a scrapbook page:

I cut apart the mini cards and matted them, then cut my photos the same size and arranged them on a grid.   Next, I stamped one of my fave sentiments from the set for the middle/title. Finally, I added some simple embellishments from the Adventure Complements!  Easy Peasy!!

These are all available as or a kit, or you can get the stamps individually - but how would you choose - they are all awesome!!  If you want to purchase one or all, just click on my side link, or contact your local consultant! - Remember, this is a special available only til the end of September!

Now you can hop over to  JEN'S BLOG, to see what crafty goodness she has for you!

September SOTM Blog Hop (Blessed Beyond Measure)

Hi and welcome to my blog! 

I am so happy to have you join me and 30 other Close to My Heart Consultants who have put together some wonderful artwork which we hope will inspire you!  

If you have come from Carol's Blog, you are in the right spot!  The hop is one big circle, but if you get lost, please head to Melinda's Blog for the complete list of all the hoppers! Now onto some artwork!

Using the fabulous September Stamp of the Month, Blessed Measure, I created a layout featuring the Enchanted Fundamentals papers and embellishments:

This great stamp set is available only during the month of September, for just $6 with your purchase of $50.  Check with your local CTMH consultant, or go HERE, for all the details or to purchase your set!  

Now hop on over to Donna's Blog to see what beautiful artwork she has created for you!