You'll Flip for the Flip Stand Album!

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This page was actually the very first one I created...because I loved the cover of our Spring and Summer Idea Book so much!

Since the Flip Stand pages I am making have a base of 5.5 inches by 6 inches, I had to make a smaller version of the 12 x 12 layout it features.  I used most of the same elements for mine...

I used papers from the Balloon Ride, Timberline, and Skylark Paper packets. 

The True to Life My Acrylix set is a GREAT neutral gender choice for scrapbooking.  None of the images scream "boy" or "girl" so you can use whatever ink colors you like to make it lean either way...or none at all like this cover page!

I accented the stamped images below with the Baker's Twine Neutral Metallic Assortment and a Grey Epoxy Bubble.

Isn't that wood grain paper from Timberline a fun print to tear?  This tab and the tag shape that go along with the True to Life images are cut from the Cricut Art Philosophy Cartridge exclusively available through Close to My Heart.

See those cute feathers?  They are stamped with the brand new Feathers My Acrylix.  I love the versatility of these great on-trend embellishments!

These alphabet stickers from the Keyboard Kraft Alphabet are one of my favorite things to use on layouts for labeling and journaling.  

Do you ever use the projects from the Idea Book to create your own pages?  We absolutely encourage you to!  It is a fantastic resource for your scrapbooking and cardmaking, so be sure to ask your Close to My Heart consultant how to get one today!  If you don't have a consultant, you can purchase one on my website along with any of these products featured in my layout here on my website:

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Close to My Heart Flip Stand Album Project Reveal!

Hi everyone!  I am still on a HUGE high after the release of the brand new Spring and Summer Idea Book, and boy, do I have a LOT of projects in store to share with you!

The first reveal I have is a page from a fantastic product that I had not had an opportunity to use yet.  This project is serving two purposes for me: 1.)  I am using the random pictures that I LOVE, but have fallen out of my timeline of pics for some reason or another, and 2.)  I am using the Designed Decor Flip Stand Album as a business tool, making the pages out of the new papers and embellishments to use as a display at my workshops and gatherings!

This is my favorite page so far, and one that I created with a little wallet-size pic of my niece, Abbie, using the fantastic sketch from Freshly Made Sketches #121 this week!

Let's take a peek at some of the details...
This is my favorite frame in the Dimensional Elements Framework Pack.  It is one of three chipboard shape packs that are included with the Cricut Artbooking Collection.  I left it white and trimmed out my niece's darling little face with the silver shimmer trim because, let's face it, I LOVE IT!!!

I actually stumbled on a brand new use for my washi tape while attaching the picture to the fame...I used the Honey Triangles so you could see it really well...

This beautiful little cluster in the corner is a combination of embellishments.  I trimmed out the leaves from the beautiful floral print from my Ariana Paper Packet.  That gorgeous shade of grey in the background is one of the shades of CS exclusively included with the packet and is already a favorite of mine.  I sprinkled some sparkles from the Black and Grey Sparkles Assortment for just the right amount of bling.  The flower is from the Ariana Complements, and the dainty little bow is from the Ariana Assortment.  Thanks to Shelly for the help in my decision-making here!  :)  Do you ever use your "phone-a-friend" lifeline when crafting for a second opinion?

This entire project is becoming a fast favorite!  I am enjoying making a smaller 6 x 5.5 inch page for a change.  It is inherently limiting in what you can add because of the smaller size, but also less of a time commitment.  I really encourage you to check out the Close to My Heart Designed Decor Flip Stand Album and give it a try!  I will be posting more pages soon, so stay tuned!  Follow me on FB to always get the latest news and updates.  :)

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