You Make My Heart Smile Magic Layout

For the 2017 Close to My Heart Convention, I entered the layout contest.  The theme for Convention was "Who Tells Your Story".  I used the Magician's Choice sketch from the Magic Scrapbooking Program to show photos of my furkids both happy and during a struggle each experienced, along with journaling my experiences with each of six dogs. 

This element on the top of the right page is held closed with a ribbon but opens out to an accordian "mini-album" full of hidden journaling and photos.

Supplies: 

• No Worries Paper Packet (X7220B)
• No Worries Complements (X7220C)
• No Worries Coordinating Cardstock (X7220D) 
• No Worries Sequins (Z3322)
• White Burlap Ribbon (Z3323)
• Magic Scrapbooking Program

Tokyo DisneySea Little Dreamer Magic Layout

Last December I had the (brief) opportunity to go to Tokyo DisneySea, which was celebrating its 15th (crystal) anniversary.  The color palette for Little Dreamers worked fabulously with my photos.  I used a Magic layout in order to maximize photos but also allow for journaling.  All of the photos lay flat

but two of the photos slide up to reveal journaling.

Close-ups of the sliding elements:

The Magic layouts can be used without the Magic elements, as shown here.

Supplies:

• Little Dreamer Paper Packet (X7219B)
• Little Dreamer Coordinating Cardstock (X7219D)
• Little Dreamer Complements (X7219C)
• Little Dreamer Glitter Gems (Z3321)
• White Shimmer Trim (Z3024)
• White Daisy Cardstock (1385)
• 3-D Foam Tape (Z1151)
• Magic Scrapbooking Program

Always Be a Unicorn

The new catalog is LIVE!!!

At the Seasonal Expressions 2 Launch Event, we made two cards using the super-sweet Little Dreamer collection.  And unicorns are so very on-trend!

Supplies:

• Little Dreamer Paper Packet (X7219B)
• My Acrylix® Little Dreamer—Cardmaking Stamp Set (C1677)
• Little Dreamer Complements (X7219C)
• Little Dreamer Coordinating Cardstock (X7219D)
• White Daisy Cardstock (1385)
• Thistle Exclusive Inks™ Stamp Pad (Z2840)
• Lagoon Exclusive Inks™ Stamp Pad (Z2895)
• Blossom Exclusive Inks™ Stamp Pad (Z2810)
• Black Exclusive Inks™ Stamp Pad (Z4189)
• Whisper Thick Twine (Z3095)
• Black & White Dots (Z3314)
• White Cards & Envelopes Value Pack (X254)
• 3-D Foam Tape (Z1151)

Sweet Pupcake Birthday Magic Layout

Scrapbooked my little pupcake's birthday celebration using the Sugar Rush collection and the Showtime sketch from the Magic Scrapbook Program.  The "Birthday Girl" photo on the upper left conceals flaps that open to allow for up to an additional eight (8) photos.

Supplies:

• Sugar Rush Paper Packet
• Sugar Rush Complements
• Magic Scrapbook Program

Welcome Home Wreath Kit

Put together the Welcome Home wreath kit with my mom for her craft area.  

We used the Clear Shimmer Brush on some of the flower petals for added texture.  Liquid Glass is a strong, quick-drying adhesive that's very effective in assembling dimensional flowers.

Supplies:

• Welcome Home Wreath Kit (CC1210)
• Clear Shimmer Brush (Z3293)
• Liquid Glass (Z679)

Just to Say - Workshop My Way

I love Close to My Heart's Workshops Your Way™:  great artwork and so easy to put together.

This month we thought it would be fun and interesting to add some other CTMH embellishments to the Just to Say cards.  In addition to the contents of the Workshop Your Way cardmaking kit, we used Sea Glass Exclusive Ink, Whisper Thick Twine, Grey Enamel Gems, Aqua and White Shimmer Trim, Black Cardstock, and Silver Foil Tape (unfortunately it looks like black tape in the photos).

Supplies: 

• Just to Say Workshops Your Way™ Cardmaking Kit (Z3254)
• Archival Black Exclusive Inks™ Stamp Pad (Z3271)
• Blossom Exclusive Inks™ Stamp Pad (Z2810)
• Raspberry Exclusive Inks™ Stamp Pad (Z2812)
• Whisper Exclusive Inks™ Stamp Pad (Z2872)
• Thin 3-D Foam Tape (Z2060)
• Sea Glass Exclusive Ink (Z2813)
• Whisper Thick Twine (Z3095)
• Grey Enamel Gems (Z3089)
• Aqua Shimmer Trim (Z3086)
• White Shimmer Trim (Z3024)
• Silver Foil Tape (Z3130)
• Black Cardstock (1386)

Best Day Ever Parlor Layout

I’ve used the Enchantment paper and the Parlor sketch from the Magic Scrapbook Program (without the Magic) to remember a seemingly ordinary moment of my dogs hunting chipmunks on our morning walks.  They do this most mornings, but it’s something that’s entertaining for all of us and that I won’t want to forget. 

  

The rich saturated colors of the Enchantment palette offset the neutral tones of Comet, Halley, and the field, allowing the photos to pop out.  I cut apart some of the Complements to make the title.  Even though the Complements are school-themed, they can be applied to non-academic layouts.  

Supplies: 

• Enchantment Fundamentals Paper Packet (Z3254)
• Fern Cardstock (X5777 or X5781)
• School 7-12 Complements (Z3266)
• Magic Scrapbook Program (9040)

Check out the Magic version of this layout in the Pemberley Magic Layout from May of 2012.