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Dino-mite Scrapbook Pages

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Create a pair of “dino-mite” scrapbook pages for a girl and a boy. Simply by changing up your color palette, you can achieve a masculine or feminine look using the exact same stamp set (Roar! and Princess Wings.) In this Close To My Heart video, we show you how to create the scrapbook pages featured on … Read more Dino-mite Scrapbook Pages

When I Grow Up…I Want to Be a Superhero!

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When I received CTMH’s *NEW* Spring/Summer Idea Book, I was so excited about the *NEW* Superhero Collection.  First of all, I knew I’d have plenty of pictures to scrapbook utilizing these papers; afterall, my twins birthday party this year had a superhero theme.  And, I love how these papers have a nice vintage appearance to … Read more When I Grow Up…I Want to Be a Superhero!

Have you tried Studio J yet?

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Do you take lots of pictures?  Is it difficult to find the time to go through those photos and decide which ones you’ll print and at what sizes?  Well, have you tried Studio J yet? It’s super easy, fast and has wonderfully gorgeous results–even for a beginner! It’s quick and easy to get started–simply click … Read more Have you tried Studio J yet?

Scrapbook Page Pops with Flowers

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Want to learn how to make your scrapbook page pop with flowers?  Quickly cut, stamp, and curl pretty 3-D flowers using Close To My Heart’s new Cricut® Art Philosophy cartridge, My Acrylix® Hooray Bouquet stamp set, and your own creativity. Pick up more ideas for embellishing your layouts, cards, and gifts with fun florals in … Read more Scrapbook Page Pops with Flowers

Converting a Layout into a Card

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This weekend at the Santa Clara Scrapbook Expo I designed a Make-n-Take project that nicely converted from a layout into a handmade card.  It’s really cool how it’s super easy to use your scraps from your scrapbooking to create a darling handmade card! I knew I wanted to use our fabulous *NEW* Roxie papers and … Read more Converting a Layout into a Card

10 Things I Love About You Layout

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This ‘10 Things I Love About You‘ Layout was created at our annual Convention with our *NEW* Roxie papers.  Love these papers!  It also has many shapes cut from our *NEW* Cricut Art Philosophy Cartridge, buttons and hat pins from our *NEW* Bling Assortment, ribbon from our *NEW* Red Designer Ribbon Collection (love the pleated … Read more 10 Things I Love About You Layout

It’s Here–Stitching with Studio J!

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That’s right, now when creating your digital scrapbook layouts with Studio J, you can add stitching with ease.  And I’m not just talking about one stitch…oh no, there are several to choose from!  How cool is that?!?  For someone who likes the look of stitching on layouts, but is too lazy to pull out the … Read more It’s Here–Stitching with Studio J!

Creativity with Trees & Things Stamp Set

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My Acrylix® Trees & Things is the perfect stamp set for showing off lots of neat techniques, including rock ‘n’ roll, second generation, masking, and more! In this short video, we take these stamping methods to the next level of creativity on cards, a scrapbook page, and even a journal.

A Grand Slam of a Layout

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Thought this layout seemed perfect as we are approach the 4th of July.  The colors of our Fanfare Paper Packet are perfect for 4th of July cards, layouts and such. This layout uses: X7138B Fanfare Level 2 Paper Pack E1014 Posterboard Alphabet Stamp Set Z2192 Pacifica Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad Z1151 3-D Foam Tape Z1298 … Read more A Grand Slam of a Layout

On the Table Monday

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Here’s my messy table today!  Luckily, I was able to complete the layout I was working on.  The layout concept is called Spellbound from our newest ‘how-to’ book entitled Magic.  Here is a shot of the completed layout.   Have you tried any of the interactive concepts in Magic yet?  I’d love to hear what you … Read more On the Table Monday