Carta Bella 'Christmas Market' Two Page LO

Hello and Happy Holidays!

This year, we got our tree very late on December 21st.  We waited for my daughter's friend to arrive.  Nikko is from China and spend her first 'American' Christmas with us.

Our first Christmas activity involved getting a Christmas tree.  Nikko thought is was very strange to go to a 'Tree Store' and buy a cut down and dead tree to decorate:)  It does seem very odd!

Using Carta Bella's 'Christmas Market' paper line, I documented our excursion!  Thanks to my new Cannon Selphy, I was able to print these photos quickly-- love this!

For the design, I cut a bunch of 3 x 3 squares and inked them in Gray. 

Here is a close up of the first page.  From the sticker sheet, I popped up the word Christmas. 





















I hope you all had a wonderful holiday with lots of memories!  Be sure to print out your pics and document these memories!

Thanks for stopping by, Maureen

CTMH Cedar and Pine 4-page LO

Hello,

I'm back again with more scrapbook LO's.  This time I'm featuring the Cedar and Pine paper line. This line is very classic with its blacks, reds and greens.

For the first LO, I was inspired by CTMH's sketch.  I loved this LO because my daughters and I always have so much fun getting our Christmas tree.  One year, the tree almost slide off the car roof!  And another year, the tree kept falling down!

Here's the sketch and LO that CTMH shared:

For the second LO, I just had to use the Nutcracker sticker.

I love these colors, especially the pink/peach.  To bring out the classic colors, I added some gold strips.

Here are the 4 pages:

Whenever I pre-make pages for classes or ideas, I just can't wait to fill them with memories!

Cedar and Pines paper line will be available through the end of December or as supplies last.  

Thanks for stopping by,

Maureen

Supplies:

CTMH Friends FURever

Hello,

CTMH recently came out with a line for cats and dogs.  It's call Friends Fur-ever and it is cute, cute!

The paper kit comes with 6 double sided sheets.  One side is dog themed and the other cat themed.

For the first LO, I used CTMH new digital Cricut line-- Complete Creativity.

Here is a closer look:

Using a bit of my scraps, I made this quick page below.

This paper line will only be available through the end of December or as supplies last. Be sure to pick up a set. Thanks for stopping by, Maureen

Supplies:

Black Friday and Cyber Monday

Happy Thanksgiving!

On Friday, CTMH will be having a Black Friday sale!!!  The sale starts at 5 pm EST and will end at 4:59 pm EST the next day.

The Cyber Monday sale will begin at 5 pm EST and end at 4:59 pm EST the next day.

Both sales will feature new and retired product up to 50% off, along with exclusive items available for the sales only.

Be sure to shop early as the items will sell out.
Thanks, Maureen

PhotoPlay-- You Had Me At Paper!

Hello,

It's no secret that I love all things paper and ink!  So, when a paper line has cute sayings like "I have too much paper-- said no one ever!", "I'm in a 12x12 step program", and "Addicted to Paper", I just had to have it. 

When scrap-booking, you meet so many wonderful women.  You tell them about your kids, job, and life.  They become your friends.

In this day and age, its important for women to stay connected and to let the creative juices flow.  We have so much on our plates-- house, kids, jobs, etc.  Many times we put ourselves last and feel overworked and deflated.

I am very happy that paper crafting has given me a way to stay connected and creative.  This LO documents my passion.

Here is a closer look:

In 2018, I attended a 'She loves Color' event in Wisconsin.  There I met the very talented Cythea of Doodle Bug and the hilarious Vicki Boutin. 

Here's so photos of two crops that my scrapbook partner and I ran.  It's so rewarding to see all these women enjoy their time together.





















Please remember to stay crafty and connected!
Thank you for stopping by, Maureen

Carta Bella Fall Break

Hello,

I saw a scrapbook blog challenge to use fall colors and I recently found this picture.  Of course, I lost the blog's name, but hey I got a page done!

The LO uses Carta Bella's Fall Break line.  This line came out in 2018 and I fell in love with it.  It even has some red trucks!!  I'm saving the trucks:)

The picture is of my youngest daughter.  We were shopping and saw this cute display.  Much to Abby's chagrin, i made her pose for me!

To stretch myself, I tried some techniques-- splattering painting, cutting out a picture frame. I tried to mix it up by using different textures-- acrylic words, staples, chipboard, and bling.

If you notice, I did not fill in the year.  It was obviously taken in the fall, but what year?  I hate when this happens!  I just have to ask my daughter.

Thank you for stopping by. Happy Fall, Maureen

Christmas Card Class Ensemble

Hi again,

Over the last few days, I've shared cards using the Holly Jolly and Cedar & Pines paper lines.

Below are all the cards.

I'll be teaching this class on Saturday, November 16th, at 2pm.

If you'd like to join me, please sign up for the class or order a set to go.

Thanks for stopping by,
Maureen

CTMH Cedar & Pines Christmas Cards

Hello,

Here are more Holiday cards!  This time I used CTMH's Cedar & Pines paper line.  This line is very classic with rich colors.

The first card (shaker) was made using the Holiday Cheer Tag and Ornament kit.  The second one, with the wreath, was also made with the Holiday Cheer kit. 

The last card was made using the Cedar Pines Card-making stamp, nutcracker.

I also created a little gift box.

I hope you enjoyed these cards.  All of the supplies can be found at my CTMH store.
Thanks for stopping by,
Maureen

More CTMH Holly Jolly Cards

Hello,  I'm back again with Christmas cards using the CTMH Holly Jolly paper line.  This line is fun and festive.

The cards showcased below were made with CTMH dies.  The first one uses the 'Buttoned Up' thin cut stamp.  The second card uses the 'Custom Ornament' thin cut.  A fellow CTMH consultant, Karen Lee Howard, designed the ornament card. Once I saw the colors, I just knew I had to make it!

Both of these sets are available through December or as supplies last.

Thanks for stopping by.
Maureen

Holly Jolly Card Kit

Hello,

I've been having fun creating Christmas cards!  The first set used CTMH's Holly Jolly card kit with a cute ELF.

Below are two cards with this adorable Elf.  It brings me back to the years when my youngest daughter believed in Elvis the Elf.  Each night, I'd hide the Elf and Abby would find it the next morning.

Of course, I scrapbooked all of Elvis the Elf''s shenanigans:).

If you'd like to order this set, then please visit my store.  This set is only available through December or when supplies last.  Don't miss out on this set!

Thanks, Maureen

Holly Jolly LO

Hello,

The countdown to Christmas is on!  Here's a LO from 2017 that was waiting to be scrapped.

I used CTMH's Holly Jolly paper line.

For the first page, I used CTMH's new Cricut offering called 'Complete Creativity'.  I used it to create the entire first page, including the photo-mats! I love the circular writing.

Here's a closer look at the first page:

For the second page, I used the title 'Merry Christmas' from the Cricut cut.  I then popped up some of the houses to match my gingerbread theme.

You can purchase any of the CTMH cricut lines on my store.  Once at my store, just click on the link at the bottom to get to the Cricut page.  

Thanks and thanks for stopping by.

Maureen

Photoplay For the Love of Winter

Hello,

In 2015, the Boston area got hit with multiple snow storms.  At least four storms occurred on Sundays with no school/work on Mondays.  We got so much snow, they started to dump it in the ocean!

Below is a LO I created to document all of this snow.  I used Photoplay's 'For the Love of Winter'.  I just love the browns, blues and beige colors.

I found the title on Cricut Design Space.  I love it-- Let it Snow, Somewhere else!

Check out all of snow in these pictures.  Let's hope 2020 is not like 2015!

Thanks for stopping by and keep crafty!

Maureen

CTMH-- Every Little Thing 4-page Scrapbook Layout

Hello and happy fall!

CTMH came out with its new holiday catalog in mid October.  Two of the paper lines Hawthorne and Every Little Thing recently retired.

Below is a Layout kit that I designed.

The first pages was inspired by the Fall catalog.  To cut the wreath, I used the CTMH Flower Market cricut cartridge.  CTMH's two new colors were used for the wreath-- Julep and Wisteria.

Here is a closer look of the first layout.

For the second layout, I found a sketch on Pinterest and just imaged what the second page would look like.  Using CTMH's 'Strokes of an Artist, stamp, I stamped some spats.  Here is a closer look:

Although retired, the 'Everything Little Thing' paper line is available on line only. If you'd like to order a pre-cut kit, then please see my KITS tab and order yours today!

Thanks for stopping by, Maureen

CTMH So Happy-- Pre-cut Kit

Hi there,

As you may know, I design and create kits.  I recently created a kit using the CTMH "So Happy" paper line.  My daughter spent a semester in Italy.  While there, she traveled extensively.

Here are pictures from her weekend in Paris.

Below is the pre-cut kit I designed. 

Kits are helpful at times.  They give us a head start on projects.

I have a few more "So Happy" pre-cut kits available.  If you are interested, please let me know.
Thanks and stay crafty:)

Maureen

CTMH So Happy LO

Hello,

I told you I am getting caught up!

Below is LO featuring CTMH's line called "So Happy".  This LO was featured in one of CTMH's kits.  When I saw it, I knew I need to use this line to document our family dog, Rosie.

The "So Happy" line can be used for travel, pets-- anything fun!

Here's a closer look:

This paper line is currently sold out.  If you missed it and really want, please let me know because I have 7 sets!

Thanks and stay crafty:)
Maureen

CTMH Cedar Pines Scrapbook Workshop Kit

Hi again,

Here's another scrapbook workshop kit that CTMH created.  Like the Hawthorne kit, everything is cut out and ready to assemble.  This makes scrapping so easy!

This year, CTMH has 2 Christmas kits-- Cedar Pines and Holly Jolly.  I've done them both.  Below is Cedar Pines, which is my favorite:)

Here's a closer look:

If you'd like to order this kit, then please visit my store.  If you are attending our Scrapbook Overnight crop in January and would like this kit, let me know and I'll bring one for you.

Thanks for stopping by,

Maureen

Hawthorne CTMH Kit

Hello,

I hope you are enjoying autumn.  Fall is my favorite time of the year.  I love all the colors, the warm sun, and the sound of leaves crunching when I walk.

Last weekend, I went to a corn maze in western ma.  I look forward to documenting this fun event!  Thankfully, CTMH has made scrapping more simple.  The new kits involve very little cutting, everything is pre-cut. 

Below is a kit that is only available through the end of October.  The kit is stunning-- don't miss out on this one!

Here's a closer look at some of the pages:

Again, this kit is only available through October 31st.  If you'd like a kit, then please let me know.
Thanks and stay crafty:)
Maureen

CTMH Craft On LO

Hello,

I'm catching up on my scrapping.  Below is a LO from 2015 from a trip to NYC.  While on Madison Ave, we stumbled upon a Lily Pulitzer store.  I just love her colorful clothing and the store was just as colorful!  So, we stayed a bit and took lots of pictures.  I used a bunch of flip flaps.

This LO was actually featured on one of CTMH's kit.  I just inked it, stamped some ink blots and added extra embellishments.

Here is a closer look:

If you missed this paper line, please let me know.  I have more!
Thanks for stopping by,
Maureen

CTMH Hawthorne LO

Hello, happy October!  Today I'm doing a corn maze with my sisters.  Before I head out, I want to share a fall LO using CTMH's Hawthorne paper line.

Love, love, love this paper line.  The colors can be used for all things fall and for masculine layouts as well. The paper worked well for documented a Homecoming dance that my daughter attended 2 years ago.  I copied the LO from the CTMH Fall catalog.  It was a one page LO and I flipped it to create the second page.

Here's a closer look at the LO:

My daughter injured her knee while skateboarding.  So, of course I had to highlight this:)






















Here's a look at the second page:

Well, I hope this inspired you to get your fall scrap-booking done!  Hawthorne is only available through October 31st.  Don't miss out.

Thanks, Maureen

Autumn Cards

Hello,

I'm back again with another take on Fall cards.  I created 3 similar cards, but just switched up the paper to CTMH's Hawthorne line.

The Hawthorne line is very Fall like-- it can be used for school and all things fall.

Here is a closer look at the cards:

Thanks for stopping by and happy Fall Y'all!

Maureen