March Swaps

House Mouse Card Swap - PP

Colored in using colored pencils and added CTMH Liquid Glass (Glossy Accents) for candle and Happy Birthday die cut. Die cut scallop was a AlliExpress die order.

March Administration Appreciation Cards -PP 

(10 cards sent! But only 8 cards here, forgot to take 2 pics!) 

Sorry for the glare on some of the pictures. I wasn't thinking about adding them to my blog and when I do a swap I always take a quick pic before pop it in the mail!

Handmade Flower, Lace Embossed Folder, Inked Edges, Stamped "Thank You" using CTMH D1703 Nature's Wish stamp set. 

 

Fussy cut pattern paper, Prima and The Paper Studio flowers, inked dryer sheet for leaves, Bird is from Stampin' Up - Nature's Hello set, edges inked.

Different pattern papers, sticker from a RAK.

Punch-out's from a Hot of the Press Card maker's Kit I had in my stash. I popped it up and placed ribbons underneath.

Matted the flowered paper with white cardstock and edge distress and inked around all pieces. Stamped "Thank You" using CTMH D1703 Nature's Wish stamp set. Inked edges and added some scrap burlap pieces I had. 

Inked edges of card base with Sunset ink. Layered the patterned papers and matted them on kraft cardstock. Stamped image came from CTMH C1505 Pun Fun set using Chocolate ink.

Using my homemade coffee stained paper. Stamped various images to resemble a postcard. This was on it's way to a postal employee.  I used the Norman Rockwell image inked up the edges a bit and matted on kraft cardstock. Cut out "thanks" on the Cricut using 1/2" Artiste.

Same Artiste Cricut "thanks" but at 1" cut size. Used my Sizzix Nestabilities Circles and Stampin' Up Hearts a Flutter stamp set.

Adminastration Apresation Treat Holder - PP

I made a Treat Holder for one of the Admins in the group, because she had accidentally sent me a treat holder thinking I was her partner for a swap back around Christmas time. She told me just to keep it and she will make another one for the right partner. I have been wanting to make one for her in return.

I made little coin pockets, the edges had a tiny tab that were glued down. Then I placed crafting clips (Dollar tree has these by their crafts) to make sure they held. Left them overnight and then applied glue to the center of each pocket.

              

  The treats I filled the pockets with!

 

I wanted the pattern to wrap around the top of the holder. Finished Holder.

                       

Springtime Single Pocket Card with Tag or Bookmark - PP

                       

 Teal Monochromic Card - PP

Used Spellbinders Trefoil Tile & Panel Card Creator. CTMH-Shimmer Pen

Easter Tag

Stamped and Heat Embossed Images from CTMH D1454 Sensational Season colored in with Alcohol Markers. 

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2021-2020 Sketch Challenges

 March 2021 Tic Tac Toe Card Bingo Sketch - PP

Here is the Tic Tac Board we were given!

I have 2 pictures one with the flash and one without. It was hard to really see the detail in one shot.

(Aug/Sept 2020) Tag Sketch Challenge - PP

Paper Paws Design Team Projects - March

 Lace Holder Book

I used cereal box and heavy weight cardstock to make my book. My book ended up being 5 1/2" x 5 1/2"

Inked up a doily with Baby Pink, CTMH S1407 Circus Alpha for the words stamped in Hollyhock.    

The hinge where you add your lace cards. Are created my making 3/4" folds and valleys laying flat 1/2". 

Extras:

Mixed Media Star

Cut out 5" Art Philosophy Star  added to a traced cereal box star for more support.

Fussy cut out various pieces from a paper pad. Added the star garland and black mesh.  

Tag & Card Kits - Added to as I get them!

Being part of some of these Facebook Groups you can sign up to get Tag & Cards Kits.

You used items that are given to you in the kit to create a tag or card that you can do what you please with after you post your creation in the group. 

You have to use some part of each of the items your given. You are allowed to add a limited amount of your items to the creation. It might be a sentiment, cardstock, flower, image, etc. 

I will let you know what I added if I forget to take a pic before I start working on a kit.

2021

May Tag Kit - PP

May Card Kit - PP

May Tag Kit - Goof I made a Card!   

April Card Kit - PP

April Tag Kit - PP

March Tag Kit - PP

the kit/before what I created

Feb Card Kit - PP

Feb Tag Kit - PP

Jan Tag Kit - PP

2020

Dec Card Kit - PP

Nov Card Kit - PP

Sept Tag Kit - PP

Aug Card Kit - PP

Paperclip Embellishments using fabric leaves and petals.

 My first YouTube video!

Paperclip Embellishments

Here are photos of some of the Paperclips I created:

Sketch Challenge

I really wanted to use up some papers that had been in my stash for a while. But, I was having a hard time getting it to work. Until I found this one page layout challenge. My daughter had just got a new loft bed and it all just worked!

Here is the sketch:

So, after turning the sketch on it's side. I got her page done.

Used Cricut CTMH Artbooking for the circle cut at 5 1/2" (trimmed to half that I wanted).

Alpha stickers that could have been my 1st set I ever possibly bought! 

   

Birthday Cards for Kids

Here are some simple birthday cards I created for 2 kids parties we were going to!

Hockey Themed - Used washi tape and CTMH Ink Cranberry. Made a few lines on the ivory cardstock to look like the boards on the ice rink, scrap piece of patterned stripe paper and a sticker from a dollar store set I had.

This card I used a printed card, added the sentiment, popped up the gift after stamping and fussy cutting onto the dark green square.

National Cheese Pizza Day Layout

It has been a while!
Here is a page I did with my kiddos for National Cheese Pizza Day!

Used Cricut - CTMH Artbooking cartridge to make "pizza" with Font Layer 1" 

Black Friday Mystery Box - CTMH

For 24 hours only, we’ll feature themed mystery boxes filled with retired Close To My Heart products, all at a major discount! These mystery boxes will have five different price points ranging from $55 CAD to $160 CAD, with some mystery boxes being offered at 50% off the retail value! All mystery boxes will be available beginning November 25, 2016 at 12:00 am (MST) while supplies last—so grab a box for your stash before they’re gone!

Looking at ordering for myself...Consultants have told me past Surprise Stash Boxes are filled and quite a decent assortment!

http://michelleod.closetomyheart.ca/

Stay Tuned for Cyber Monday Deals!

It's Been Awhile!

While there's always excuses, reasons, procrastination that come with not posting 

on here in a long time! 

I do have to say Life Happens! 

I have still been scrapbooking and making cards, just not have been good at taking the pictures and updating like I used to!

I have been attending two retreats a year, which is where most of my scrapbooking has been getting done.

I participate in the card swaps at the retreats also.

Just recently, joined back up with Close To My Heart!

That being said, I am hoping to get back into posting on my blog more often!

So, if your still following me thanks for sticking around!

Here is my link to myCTMH site:

http://michelleod.closetomyheart.ca/

Baby Shower Card

Baby Shower Card I created using faux rose petals, a butterfly embellishment, 3 stamps and inks.

Card Kit finally completed!

I can't remember when I got this card kit promo from Close To My Heart, but I finally pulled it out and finished all the 8 card designs provided.

I just did a search and found out it was September 2009 promo!!!!

I got into my scraproom and pulled this kit out and over the week got to finish all of them here and there!

The 1st day 

• I went through the designs and cut all my papers so they were ready to go with each card design.
• Inked up all the edges that I wanted to based on design and my flair choices, even did some card bases too!

Time to get the kids from the bus!

The 2nd day

• I had some extra time today. So I got in the scraproom and stamped out all the images and sayings.

The next day (3rd day)

I missed out on the following day consecatively! So, the 3rd day in the scraproom! 

• I started assembling my cards. Got two completely finished)

Kiddos off bus and off to scheduled lessons and practices!

Here are my cards:

Happy New Year!

Well it has been a long time since I have posted....

There has been a lot going on!

I have been scrapbooking and making cards still, just not as often as I would like!

I just came across a blog entry that made me think about my goals for the coming year as far as my crafting ventures go! Here is the link: what-are-your-2016-scrapbooking-goals  I like the goals she listed.

One of my basic and biggest problems is my space has been in transition for the past year. I have only been scrapbooking really at retreats and/or crops. Cards I can get to easier and quicker. So, my 1st goal this year is to get all my supplies organized into my scraproom. Since this is a big task in itself...I am going to start with this one goal and hopefully get to those goals listed in the post above either along the way or as soon as goal #1 is achieved!

So, do you have any goals you have set?
I am always surprised and excited to hear goals and achievements...It pushes me to step it up or get moving!  

End of Summer Two-Pager!

Well, I haven't touched my scrapbooking since the last retreat I attended back in March!!
Our end of the school year was crazy busy. We have been moving kid's rooms around too! So, my space has been over-run with extra things in the long process.

Anyway, before school starts up...

Over on XOXO Scrapbooking we wanted to get a bit of Summer in!

Here is the challenge for the rest of August and September.

Just came across this article and our place is listed as Jersey Shore Favorites! Check it out and the places too! Here is the LINK from APP.com.  

Can wait to see what you have came up with for this challenge!

Be sure to click over to XOXO Scrapbooking and link up your creation!