Still have some layouts to post from the golf album that I did for my client and I wanted to share the last page of the album with you. For this particular Masters at Augusta, the clients were there to watch Tiger Woods win the green jacket!  For all you golfers out there, I am sure this was an amazing experience for them. Here is the last page of their album, highlighting the … [Read more...]

Well, it has been a while since I have posted, or even stepped foot into my craft room.  I have been helping a friend in my spare time with his business and tomorrow will be the last day.  So, that means it's back to the craft room for me.  How I have missed you. I have so many great items waiting for me to get my fingers on and start creating - namely the new Close to My Heart Cricut … [Read more...]

Still posting more from the Master's album for my client.  Almost done, I promise!   The notes that I took in my consultation with the client, was how I decided on the title for this layout.   I really enjoy the simplicity of this 2 page layout, but still being able to include a large number of photos. I didn't want to use too many embellishments, so I went to my stash to see what I had. … [Read more...]

You know I love a good deal. Well, I have found another one at Costco. I decided to sell my Clip it Up organizer as it was too big and cumbersome for my craft room, but needed an alternative to hold stickers and embellishments. Well, I found a great 8 drawer unit, the perfect size for stickers (especially the Close to My Heart My Stickease and American Craft Thickers) and my embellishments. Costco … [Read more...]

For many paper crafters, scrapbookers and cardmakers, we love to flip through our magazines, looking for inspiration and ideas.  They help get the creative juices flowing so that you can tackle that page you have wanted to do, master a new technique, or what ever inspiration you take from them.  They are such a part of our hobby/passion and for many it's the chance to get published. When one … [Read more...]

Finally working on some cards and needed to find some inspiration.  Where do I turn for inspiration?  To the Close to My Heart family.  There is some amazingly talented women out there, making some beautiful things.  One of my favourite sites to visit is the Heart 2 Heart Challenges blog.  The ladies on the design team rock! I stumbled across a great card made by Joelle Hiller and I … [Read more...]