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ChunJiDo 2008 Album - Cover

2009-01-27T19:06:00.001-08:00

Following are several entries that show an album I made for the Grandmaster of the style of martial arts I study - ChunJiDo.

ChunJiDo 2008 Album - Kyu Testing

2009-01-27T19:05:00.001-08:00

ChunJiDo 2008 Album - Determination

2009-01-27T19:04:00.000-08:00

ChunJiDo 2008 Album - Youth Class

2009-01-27T19:03:00.002-08:00

ChunJiDo 2008 Album - 2nd Dan Testing - p.1

2009-01-27T19:03:00.001-08:00

ChunJiDo 2008 Album - 2nd Dan Testing - p.2

2009-01-27T19:02:00.000-08:00

ChunJiDo 2008 Album - ChunJiDo Forever

2009-01-27T19:01:00.000-08:00

ChunJiDo 2008 Album - Black Belt Demo

2009-01-27T19:00:00.001-08:00

ChunJiDo 2008 Album - Focus

2009-01-27T18:59:00.001-08:00

ChunJiDo 2008 Album - 3nd Dan Ceremony - p.1

2009-01-27T18:58:00.000-08:00

ChunJiDo 2008 Album - 3nd Dan Ceremony - p.2

2009-01-27T18:54:00.000-08:00

ChunJiDo 2008 Album - Terre Haute Tournament

2009-01-27T18:53:00.002-08:00

ChunJiDo 2008 Album - Athlete

2009-01-27T18:53:00.001-08:00

ChunJiDo 2008 Album - Black Belt Class

2009-01-27T18:52:00.001-08:00

ChunJiDo 2008 Album - 2nd Dan Ceremony

2009-01-27T18:51:00.000-08:00

ChunJiDo 2008 Album - KickaThon

2009-01-27T18:50:00.001-08:00

ChunJiDo 2008 Album - KickaThon - The Winners

2009-01-27T18:49:00.001-08:00

ChunJiDo 2008 Album - KickaThon - Black Belt Demo

2009-01-27T18:46:00.000-08:00

ChunJiDo 2008 Album - KickaThon - Friendship

2009-01-27T18:45:00.000-08:00

ChunJiDo 2008 Album - KickaThon - Nancy

2009-01-27T18:44:00.002-08:00

ChunJiDo 2008 Album - KickaThon - Memories

2009-01-27T18:44:00.001-08:00

ChunJiDo 2008 Album - You've Got Game - Youth Class

2009-01-27T18:43:00.001-08:00

ChunJiDo 2008 Album - Christmas p.1

2009-01-27T18:42:00.001-08:00

ChunJiDo 2008 Album - Christmas p.2

2009-01-27T18:39:00.000-08:00

Thomas' First Birthday

2008-12-25T22:25:00.001-08:00

Thomas' First Birthday
Products Used:
Stardust Level 2 My Reflections Paper Packet from Close To My Heart
Stardust My Stickease from Close To My Heart
Rubber star tag from Close To My Heart
Letter stickers (various)
Gift sticker, Birthday Sticker from The Scrapbook Wizard

Haircut Layout

2008-12-19T05:01:00.000-08:00

Kayla's Haircut
Products Used:
Imagine idea book from Close To My Heart (second half of "Three-Part Harmony" on pp 44-45)
Evensong Level 2 Paper Packet from Close To My Heart
Dimensional Elements "K" (chipboard) from Close To My Heart
Cranberry Exclusive Inks marker from Close To My Heart
"Before" and "After" stickers from Scenic Route Paper (Garland Holiday Memories)

Christmas Layouts

2008-12-17T08:52:00.000-08:00

I recently purchased the Oh Joy: Paper Crafting Kit from Cosmo Cricket, and these are the layouts I made from it.

Family & Friends at Christmas
Other products used:
Christmas Letter stickers from Beary Patch
Garland Holiday Memories stickers from Scenic Route Paper
American Crafts Premium Ribbon (Christmas / Winter)
Chocolate Exclusive Inks marker from Close To My Heart

Merry Christmas
Other Products Used:
Black Exclusive Inks marker from Close To My Heart

Cookie-Making
Other Products Used:
Red snaps (source unknown)
Cranberry Exclusive Inks marker from Close To My Heart
Olive Exclusive Inks stamp pad by Close To My Heart
Frame of Mind My Acrylix stamp set by Close To My Heart

Fantasy of Lights / Winter Wonderland
Other Products Used:
Self-adhesive reindeer trim (source unknown)
Cranberry Exclusive Inks marker from Close To My Heart

Layout: Sweet Pea

2008-10-20T08:47:00.001-07:00

Not a great picture, but a cute layout, I thought. I used an Imagine layout, Sweet Pea papers and stickers, some Sweet Leaf ribbon, and some dimensional stickers I got from Target. :D I might take a better picture and upload it, since you can't really see much of the detail in this one... I was in a hurry.

Layout: Jungle Safari

2008-10-20T08:22:00.000-07:00

For Adam's 7th birthday, he requested a "jungle" cake. The black figures are supposed to be a monkey and a jaguar. He doesn't care that they didn't look much like the animals - he loved it anyway! :-)

The layout is from the Cherish pattern book and uses stamps from the (no longer available) Serendipity set.

Layout: Zoo

2008-10-20T08:10:00.000-07:00

This layout was about our first trip to the zoo, just about a year ago.

I used papers from Close To My Heart's Expedition line, and animal stamps from the In the Wild and Classic Caps stamp sets.

Layout: Fatherhood

2008-10-16T21:43:00.000-07:00

This layout is a tribute to my husband, and his devotion to our children. The layout is from the Imagine layout pattern book from Close to My Heart, and the paper is from the CTMH Free Spirit paper packet. The stickers are from a variety of places, and the flowers are some I got years ago and probably aren't even available. Buttons just came out of my button bin, so there's NO telling about those! :D

Layout: Muddy Mess

2008-09-18T11:49:00.003-07:00

Supplies Used:
Lazy Days of Summer Level 2 Paper Packet (retired)
Oxford Color-Ready Alphabet Stickers
Crystal Blue Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
Chocolate Exclusive Inks Marker
Stickers, ribbon, paper flowers, buttons - various

Layout: Sisters

2008-09-18T11:49:00.002-07:00

Supplies Used:
Free Spirit Level 2 Paper Packet
Free Spirit My Stickease
Cocoa Exclusive Inks Marker
Cocoa Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
Frame of Mind Stamp Set

Layout: Slobber Monster

2008-09-18T11:49:00.001-07:00

This layout was made entirely from products in the Free Spirit line, both the Level 2 Paper Packet and the My Stickease. The only other thing I used was my cocoa marker.

Layout: Travels

2008-09-18T11:49:00.000-07:00

Been quite a while since I posted here. I've been making things, just haven't taken the time to actually photograph and share them... til now! :D

This is a layout I made using Close To My Heart's Floral Impressions Level 2 Paper Packet, as well as some dimensional stickers I got from Target, and a variety of stickers from other sources. The baby-as-flower sticker came from the Sweet Pea My Stickease. Journaling was done with my black marker, and brads were given to me by a friend. The photos were taken during a trip last year to visit my in-laws. Amazing to think how much she's grown since then!

Kick Off

2008-08-31T17:25:00.000-07:00

I had my kickoff party yesterday. It being a holiday weekend, I didn't really have very high expectations. Only two people came (a mom and a daughter), but they both put in an order, as did my co-hostess (she was having an open house at the same time), so it was better than I expected, to be honest. The mom and daughter (and co-hostess!) are both talking about possibly coming to my crops and/or classes, and they might mention it to people they know, so it's a start. A little baby-step start, but a start nonetheless. :)

My next event is going to be a crop here at the house next Sunday. Will be interesting to see if anyone attends.

I'm also placing a newspaper ad for a month, starting later this week, and will be putting flyers out at grocery stores, laundromats, post offices, etc. this week. Throw stuff at the wall, and see what sticks! :)

Hemophilia Album - Memories

2008-08-27T07:33:00.001-07:00

Supplies Used:
Stickers, cardstock, and patterned paper (don't know set name; retired) by Close To My Heart
Title sticker - "Inspirational Words" stickers by Dorothy's Memories
Quote sticker - "Family" Simple Thoughts stickers by Cloud 9 Design
Black Exclusive Inks stamp pad
White grosgrain ribbon - Close To My Heart
Spiral clips from the My Accents Accessory Kits in Cranberry and Heavenly Blue - Close To My Heart

Hemophilia Album - Karate

2008-08-27T07:22:00.001-07:00

Supplies Used:
Just for Kicks stamp set, Close To My Heart
Cranberry and Black Exclusive Inks stamp pads
2x2, 1x1, and 1x1.5 My Acrylix blocks
Patterned paper and cardstock - most unknown. The black and white Harlequin is from "Stylin'" (retired) by Close To My Heart
Ribbon - unknown

Winter Warmth

2008-08-25T13:08:00.000-07:00

Supplies Used:
Aspen Level 1 Kit (not yet released)

Let's Play

2008-08-25T12:59:00.000-07:00

Supplies Used:
Aspen Level 1 Kit (not yet released)
Frosty Borders My Acrylix stamp set (not yet released)
Frosty Friends My Acrylix stamp set
Bamboo and Twilight Exclusive Inks stamp pad
Chalk pencils

You Warm My Heart Card

2008-08-25T12:43:00.001-07:00

Supplies Used:
Aspen Level 1 Paper Packet (not yet released)
Organdy Basic Ribbon Rounds

Happy Day card

2008-08-25T12:36:00.000-07:00

Supplies Used:
Perfect Day Level 2 Paper Packet (not yet released)
Today's Date My Acrylix stamp set
Cocoa Exclusive Inks stamp pads

It's Your Special Day card

2008-08-25T12:32:00.001-07:00

Supplies Used:
Perfect Day Level 2 Paper Packet (not yet released)
Today's Date My Acrylix stamp set
Sorbet and Cocoa Exclusive Inks stamp pads (Sorbet not yet released)
Chocolate Exclusive Inks marker

Love Generously Card

2008-08-23T18:56:00.001-07:00

Supplies Used:
Floral Tapestry Level 2 Paper Packet
Treasure Life My Acrylix Stamp Set (not yet released)
Twilight and Pink Carnation Exclusive Inks stamp pads
2x6.5 and 2x2 My Acrylix Blocks

Floral Tapestry Thanks Card

2008-08-23T18:48:00.000-07:00

Supplies Used:
Floral Tapestry Level 2 Paper Packet
For Every Occasion My Acrylix stamp set
2x2 My Acrylix block
Pink Carnation Exclusive Inks stamp pad
Hollyhock Ribbon Rounds (not yet released)

Hemophilia Album - Campout

2008-08-23T18:41:00.001-07:00

Supplies Used:
Patterned paper and cardstock - manufacturer unknown
Word stickers - "Outdoors" Wonderful Words, by Deja Views
Tree and pinecone stickers - Pine Tree Stickers by Creative Imaginations
Ribbon - Designer Ribbon Rounds by Close To My Heart

Layout - Girls Day Out

2008-08-22T15:59:00.001-07:00

Captions read:
"Two new pairs of shoes $32.98
Movie Tickets $12.00
Dinner from KFC $10.50
Special Time Alone With My Girls PRICELESS!"

Journaling:
"I took Kayla & Lindsey with me to run errands in Kennewick. We went to the scrapbook store, Michael's the movies, Payless, and more. By far the most fun was just being out, alone with my pretty little girls. - April 11, 2006 - "

Supplies Used:
Floral Tapestry Level 2 Paper Packet
Playful Caps My Acrylix Stamp Set
Oxford Color Ready alphabet stickers (not yet released)
Tulip and Black Exclusive Inks markers (Tulip is not yet released)
Twilight Exclusive Inks stamp pad
Summer Posies Just Blooms paper flowers
Colonial White 4mm brads (not yet released)
2"x2" My Acrylix block
Organdy Basic Ribbon Rounds
Sewing machine/antique thread

Perfect Day Flower Card

2008-08-21T13:01:00.001-07:00

Supplies Used:
Perfect Day Level 2 Paper Packet (not yet released)
Conchos from the Cranberry My Accents Accessory Kit
Cranberry Exclusive Inks stamp pad
Juniper Exclusive Inks re-inker (not yet released)
3"x3" and 1"x1" My Acrylix blocks
Gratitude My Acrylix stamp set (not yet released)
1/4" hole punch
Foam square

Layout - Education is Life Itself

2008-08-21T12:19:00.000-07:00

I love this stamp set. The quote reads: "May you have enough happiness to make you sweet, enough trials to make you strong, enough sorrow to keep you human, and enough home to make you happy."

Supplies Used:
Notebook Level 2 Paper Packet (not yet released)
Notebook My Stickease stickers (not yet released)
Treasure Life stamp set (September Stamp of the Month - not yet released)
Desert Sand Exclusive Inks stamp pad
2"x6.5" My Acrylix Block
Cocoa Exclusive Inks marker
Crystal Blue cardstock

Layout - Worth It

2008-08-20T19:35:00.001-07:00

I had a lot of fun with this layout, even though I went into it not loving the papers. When all was said and done, the paper grew on me, and I even made a card with the scraps (will post that later). Also, that focal pictures is one of my favorites that I've ever taken. I shot it hours after my baby girl was born.

Supplies Used:
Perfect Day Level 1 Paper Packet (not yet released)
Cranberry Exclusive Inks stamp pad
Cranberry Exclusive Inks marker
All My Love My Acrylix Stamp Set
2"x2" and 2"x3.5" My Acrylix Blocks

Layout - Happiness Is a Sister

2008-08-20T19:27:00.001-07:00

Supplies Used:
Notebook Level 1 Kit (not yet available)
Black Exclusive Inks marker

Evensong Papers - 3 Cards

2008-08-18T09:33:00.001-07:00

I was playing around with the items I got in my new CTMH consultant kit, and I came up with the following 3 cards. I actually like the middle one best, but the top one will be my Kickoff Party Make-and-Take project. I just think the middle one has too much hand-cutting for it to be a good quick project for most people.
Supplies Used:
Evensong II Paper Packet (not yet released)
Shining Star and Gratitude Stamp Sets (not yet released)
Cranberry, New England Ivy, and Sorbet Stamp Pads (Sorbet is not yet released)
3x3, 2.5x2.5, and 2x2 My Acrylix blocks
Cranberry snap from the My Accents Accessory Kit

Birthday Cards

2008-08-17T12:04:00.000-07:00

Supplies:
Patterned paper: Unknown
Cardstock: Red, Stampin' Up; white, green, and yellow, Close To My Heart
Charms: Making Memories
Ribbon: Yellow, unknown; blue, Making Memories
Stickers: "Birthday Sayings" and "Celebrate", Me & My Big Ideas

Hemophilia Album - Cover

2008-08-17T07:21:00.002-07:00

The dojo that my son and I attend is having a Kick-a-Thon on September 20th. To support this event, I'm making a boy's album (just add pictures) for them to raffle/auction. I wanted to share the pictures here. I'm almost finished - I think I only have two 2-page layouts and one 1-page layout to go. I'm very happy with it so far. I've used a Cherish layout pattern for every single page - just makes it go together so much easier.

Supplies:
Patterned paper, Cardstock - "Country" (retired), Close To My Heart
Memories sticker - Creative Memories
Quote sticker - "Little Boys", The Write Stickers from EK Success

Hemophilia Album - Happy Birthday

2008-08-17T07:21:00.001-07:00

Supplies:
White and green cardstock: Close To My Heart
Patterned paper and yellow cardstock: Manufacturer unknown
Stickers: "Birthday Stickers", Me and My Big Ideas

Hemophilia Album - Live Out Loud

2008-08-17T07:19:00.000-07:00

Supplies:
Patterned paper and cardstock: "It's a Guy Thing", Close To My Heart
Stickers: "Inspire" 97% Complete Stickers, 7gypsies

Hemophilia Album - This Kid is Neat-o

2008-08-17T07:17:00.000-07:00

Supplies:
Patterned paper (except the blue-and-white with words), cardstock, stickers (except the quote and "fun"): "Atomic" (retired), Close To My Heart
"Fun" sticker: Creative Memories
Quote sticker: "Laughter", Simple Thoughts stickers by Cloud 9 Designs
Rub-on letters: "Chippy", Chatterbox

Hemophilia Album - Fun at the Pool

2008-08-17T07:16:00.001-07:00

Supplies:
White cardstock: Close To My Heart
Patterned paper, yellow and red cardstock: Manufacturer unknown
Stickers: "Outdoors", Wonderful Words by Deja Views; "Summer Kids Stickers", Me and My Big Ideas

Hemophilia Album - School Days

2008-08-17T07:14:00.000-07:00

Supplies:
Cardstock and patterned paper: "School Zone", Close To My Heart
Stickers: "School Days Stickers", Me & My Big Ideas

Hemophilia Album - Snow Day Layout

2008-08-17T07:12:00.001-07:00

Supplies:
Cardstock and patterned paper: "Lazy Days of Summer" (retired), Close To My Heart
Stickers: "Snow Biz", Doodlebug Design, Inc.; "Caryl, black", Mrs. Grossman's

Hemophilia Album - Christmas Layout

2008-08-17T07:07:00.000-07:00

Supplies:
Patterned paper (stripes and multi-color dots): Holly Jolly, manufacturer unknown
Patterned paper (green and red): "Christmas" (retired), Close To My Heart
Wreath: Jolee's Boutique
"Home For the Holidays" Sticker: "Jolly Holidays" Keep It Simple Stickers, All My Memories
Tree and lollipop: "Holiday Time" by Sandylion

Sports Cards

2008-08-16T13:32:00.001-07:00

All of these cards were made using patterned paper and cardstock (blue and orange) from Close To My Heart. The card bases were from Stampin' Up!. The stickers were from the Sports theme sticker tablet from Deja Views. I don't know the manufacturers of the other supplies (ribbon, eyelets).

Drinks Card

2008-08-11T18:32:00.001-07:00

Supplies:
White Cardstock, Patterned Paper, and Sticker: Close to My Heart (don't remember the set name, but I'm pretty sure it's retired)
Blue Cardstock: Unknown

Pink Gem Card

2008-08-11T18:27:00.001-07:00

Supplies:
Patterned Paper and Cardstock: Stylin', Close to My Heart
Gemstone: Precious Finds Adhesive Gems, EK Success

Christmas Gift Card

2008-08-11T18:18:00.001-07:00

Supplies:
Cardstock and Patterned Paper - Close to My Heart (don't recall name of the line, and I think it's retired now)
Charm - Making Memories

Turtle Card

2008-08-11T17:43:00.000-07:00

Thought I'd post a few cards I've made lately. Nothing really outstanding, but kind of fun. I just whipped them up while I had the scraps all out from making pages.

Supplies:
Cardstock Base - unknown
Patterned Paper and Turtle Stamp - Lazy Days of Summer, Close to My Heart
Solid Cardstock - Crystal Blue, Close to My Heart
Ink - Garden Green, Close to My Heart
Fiber - Sassy Strands, Buttercup, Close to My Heart

Consultant Kit

2008-08-11T15:44:00.000-07:00

I just got a shipping notice that my consultant kit is expected to arrive on Friday - all 34 pounds of it. I'm so excited!!!

Between my birthday yesterday and a round of scrapbooking today, I've gotten a lot of papercrafting done recently - pages and cards. I need to take some pictures and scans so I can share them.

Beginnings

2008-08-08T17:43:00.000-07:00

Today I applied to be a Close to My Heart consultant. I've used - and loved - their products for years, but so far have always resisted the temptation to sell it. But now seemed the right time. My friend, Kathy, will be my upline so I'm not worried. I'm sure she'll be able to help me answer any questions I might have. And if nothing else, I will have gotten some scrapbooking goodies at a good rate. :-)