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I really had a lot of fun making this project. Using my leftover Picture My Life cards, Feels Like Home papers and some sticker complements or elements cut from the 12 x 12 papers from Feels Like Home paper, I cut 4 x 4 and 4 1/4 x 4 1/4 pieces and used the Mod Podge liberally on the tile and paper. As it dries the air bubbles need to be rubbed out from the middle out. I added Mod Podge to the cork and glued that onto the back for easy of washing. I used a sponge applicator but a brush could be used.
The Feels Like Home papers are no longer available but any papers you like can be used in this project.
I am highlighting the Cut Above kit for The World is Yours on this video:
Celebrate National Scrapbooking Month With This Exclusive Collection! This May, The World Is Yours with our National Scrapbooking Month special. Whether embarking on far-flung adventures or enjoying life in your own neighborhood, you can use this collection to capture the best moments, preserving them for reliving again and again. The World Is Yours paper packet sets the tone for this whole collection. This paper packet features a 12″ × 12″ sticker sheet and additional designs on vellum and kraft papers. Expand your creative options even further with coordinating products, which include a cardstock pack, an exclusive D-size stamp set, and a Cut Above® layout kit.
Our New Seasonal Expression 2 Idea Book is Now Available!
Take a trip through one of our most beautiful Idea Books Yet, with me.
Notice the "35"on the front. This is Close To My Heart's 35th Anniversary. There will be lots of specials through the year.
I show you how I make my life a little easier by getting the catalog binding changed to a spiral bound book and add dividers that I label according to sections and papers. Saves me time and makes me look organized, lol.
The World is Yours is the special for the month of May. This paper is made for travels, hiking, camping or ANYTHING outdoors. Whether embarking on far-flung adventures or enjoying life in your own neighborhood, you can use this collection to capture the best moments, preserving them for reliving again and again.
The World Is Yours paper packet sets the tone for this whole collection. This paper packet features a 12″ × 12″ sticker sheet and additional designs on vellum and kraft papers. Expand your creative options even further with coordinating products, which include a cardstock pack, an exclusive D-size stamp set, and a Cut Above® layout kit. Save 20% when you purchase a bundle containing the whole collection!
You can also get a FREE Cut Above Layout Kit when you become a Consultant or host a qualifying party in May!
How to get the World is Yours Cut Above kit for FREE!
Host a party in May that reaches the third level of Hostess Rewards or higher, and you’ll get a FREE The World Is Yours Cut Above® layout kit, with materials for creating 2 two-page layouts!
Here are the two sketch challenges I used to create my cards this week. The first is from Mojo Monday and to make the creating as easy as possible, Julee notes the size of the pieces on the sketch.
The cutting and pasting is up to me! I've made it pretty easy on myself to create these cards!!
Front of the Mojo Monday card:
Inside of the card:
Back of the card:
Atlantic Hearts challenge card (the front):
Inside of the card:
Up close detail:
Back of the card:
I always like to use a "signature" stamp on the back of my cards. My "Hallmark" stamp, if you will. This one is an exclusive stamp that is only available as a Hostess Reward stamp when you have a party that is $150 or more. If you have an order that is going to be at least $150, I can set up a party for you to be able to get this stamp or any of the other Hostess Rewards.
I love the April 2019 Stamp of the Month! First of all, let me show you why I love it.
What wonderful cards can be made using this stamp. The sentiments are "feel good" sentiments and can be used for many occasions or no occasion at all. These could be us for "just because" and make someone on the other end feel good!
You can get this D-size Stamp of the Month set for a deal. For $5 with a minimum qualifying $50 purchase! Add the stamp set to your cart on this page at full retail price ($18.95) or, with your qualifying order, add it at checkout for the promotional price. Here are a couple of ideas for what you can create with this sweet stamp.
Creative Scrapbook Magazine offers a scrapbook challenge every month on their Facebook Creative Magazine's Sketchy Group. Here's the link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2164958267106146/ and the sketch I worked from:
This first layout I created using the Something Fierce papers and complements (current catalog good till April 30th 2019). We have a Dinosaur Valley State Park in Glen Rose, TX. The dinos roamed here and left their foot steps in the mud. The mud in TX can hardened into something like cement (gardening isn't easy in TX). The wonderful thing is your kids can sit in these footprints and you get GREAT pictures. There's a river close by that also has many different dino prints in it. The river is usually shallow and you can walk around seeing all the different types of dinos. It makes for a great day with the kids and wonderful pictures.
I did a second layout that is a little more grown up (whatever that is). For this one I used one of my favorite color combos, red, white and black. This layout uses the Mix-in papers also from our current catalog.
The little embellishments are from my stash in the Wayback Machine. Not sure what pictures I'll put on this but something will show up.
