Carta Bella-- Spring Market LO

Hello, just getting caught up on some posting!

Here's a LO I made using Carta Bella's Spring Market line.  I am just in love with these fun colors and black/white gingham!

Here is a closer look.  To fill in the white space, I broke out my CTMH paint set.  First, I splattered some yellow paint.  Then, I brushed out some strokes in yellow.

Thanks for stopping by,
Maureen

Color Play-- Play Ball LO

Hello, 

Summer time for me has always meant Fenway Park and the Soxs.

Here's a LO using Color Play's Play Ball paper line and ephemera pack.

The LO was inspired by a soccer LO I found on Pinterest.  To do it, I cut various sized strips of paper.
For the embellishments I used some Bella Blvd embellies-- felt pennant and baseball title.  The rest were from the Colorplay Play Ball ephemera pack.

Here's a closer look at the pages.

You may notice some paint splashes.  To do this I used CTMH's "Timeless Texture' Stamp.  I just inked it up in Toffee ink and presto!  No worrying about splattering.

For the second page, I used a flip flap.  There were just too many pictures.

Here's one last look.























Keep cool this summer and thanks for stopping by,
Maureen

Photo Play-- Those Summer Days

Hello,

In honor of Shark Week, here is a layout using Photo Play's 'Those Summer Days' paper line.

In 2015, my daughter spent a week on Martha's Vineyard, where the movie Jaws was shot.  Its not fair that sharks get such a bad rap.  But, I hate to admit this-- I was scared when swimming recently on the cape:(  I realize that the chance of getting bitten by sharks is extremely low, but its scary nonetheless.

I cute out the Summer shape, borders, and tags using the Circut.

Here's a look at the second page.  Check out Michelle and Obama:)


































Thanks for stopping by,
Maureen

CTMH Sentiment Cards

Hello,

I'm back again with another CTMH class.  Using CTMH's 'True Love' paper line, I created 5 cards.

The first cards used CTMH's 'Floral Delivery' stamp.  This set comes with thin cuts, which makes it so much easier!

To match the paper, I broke out my Copics markers.  Love this stamp/thin cut set!

A fellow consultant, Anna Jargin, created this beautiful card using CTMH's 'Share the Joy' stamp and thin cut set.

The set comes with 2 stamps sets, full of sentiments.  This one is perfect for a birthday.

Using the 'Share Joy' set, here is a Thank You card.

Its so easy to create these cards, just simply change up the paper and sentiments and you have a card quick!

This card is my favorite.  I got the inspiration from the current catalog. 

The stamps set is called 'Thank You Badge'.

The last card was a quick card using the 'Get Well Soon' stamp set.






















If you are interested in this class or ordering a kit to go, please sign up on classes tab.

Thank you for stopping by, Maureen

CTMH Seaside is back!

Hello,

CTMH's Seaside line was my ultimate favorite.  And, we are so lucky because its back!!

Using CTMH's cutting guide and design, here's a look at the line:

The 4 pages and 6 cards were all created using 6 Seaside patterned papers, 7 pieces of Card-Stock, 5 cards and envelopes, twine and bling.  

The kit costs only $20.95 before shipping/tax.  Cost with stamp is $29.95 before shipping and tax.

Order this kit now before it disappears for good this time:(

Thanks for stopping by,

Maureen

CTMH Into the Wild

Hi, I'm back again this time with some layouts.  CTMH has a cute new line called 'Into the Wild'.  The colors are perfect for all things outdoors.

Here's a look at the LOs.

For the first LO, I cut out a large 7.5 inch star in Sapphire CS and then various circles.  Using Fern, I cut out some star borders.

For the second LO, I used a Pewter Gray LO base and the layered the various patterned paper. I used a die cut for the two circles and cut out the Explore banner from the 'Cut Out' sheet.

For the last LO, I used the CTMH Cricut Going Places Cartridge.  I cut out the scenic view title and the compass in Sapphire blue and White.

These kits will be ready to ship on on June 25.  If you'd like to order a kit, please see the kit tab on blog.  On July 13th, I will be teaching this LO class in Braintree.

Thanks for stopping by,
Maureen

CTMH Birthday Cards

Hello and happy June!

My fellow crafters asked for some birthday cards.  I used both the CTMH 'Sweet Girl' and 'Craft On' paper packs.

For the first card, I used the 'For My Bestie' stamp of the month (sotm).  This was actually May's sotm, but I saved it for now.  If you missed out on this stamp, I have a few more in my stash.

The next stamp is from the current catalog-- its called 'My Cup of Tea'.  Its a stamp and thin cut set.  I paper pieced the tea cup to add a floral pattern.

For the 3rd card, I used the Thin Cut 'Stitched Flowers' and the Hb-day sentiment from 'Party Balloon' Thin Cut and Stamp set.

Let's shake it up with this 4th card! I just love shaker cards.  CTMH came out with a stamp set called 'One Year Older' to go with the stitched shaker circle.  I stamped a present inside of the shaker.  You can also stamp the age.

The last card I used the 'Party Balloon' stamp and thin cut set.  I paired it up with a Raspberry banner.

I'll be teaching this card class on Saturday, 6/22 in Norwell.  If you can't make it and would love a pre-cut kit, please let me know.

Thanks, Maureen

CTMH-- Something Fierce

Hi,

I am almost caught up posting my work. 

Here's another layout of my daughter Abby.  While at camp, her friends buried her in the sand.  When I saw this picture, I immediately thought of CTMH's Something Fierce line.  The line is vibrant and is all things fun!

Something Fierce is no longer available. If you missed ordering this line and want it, then please contact me.  I have several packs for sale.

Thanks for stopping by, Maureen

CB-- Deep Blue Sea Layout

Hello,

If you haven't noticed, I have a thing for Carta Bella:)  The paper quality is awesome and the designs are classic.

Carta Bella's Deep Blue Sea line just came out in May and I scooped one up!  I used the paper line to document a trip to Camden, Maine.  While visiting, my husband and I took a boat tour of Camden harbor.  Being a lighthouse fan, I took some pics of Curtis Island and Indian Island lighthouses.

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

Well that's it for now. Thanks for stopping by, Maureen

PhotoPlay-- Those Summer Days

Hello,

I told you that I'd post more!

My youngest daughter spent the day at Nantasket Beach in Hull MA. It wasn't the sunniest of days, but Abby and her friend, Emma, had a blast.  Check out those back bends!

This paper line is very vibrant and screams all things summer.  I cut out the title using one of CTMH's cricut cartridges.

To showcase all of the patterned paper, I cut a bunch of 2 x 8 strips. Here's a closer look at one of the pages:

Summer will be here shortly and I can't wait!
Thanks for stopping by, Maureen