Monkeying Around with the CTMH Rustic Home Fundamentals

OK, it isn't Fundamental Friday, but I'm back to share another layout with the Close to My Heart Rustic Home Fundamentals Papers--some of my favorite scrapbooking papers!

All the little embellishments are from the soon to retire Baby Boy Complements pack--definitely not JUST for boys!  :)  I also used papers from the retired old style Fundamentals and Some Kinda Wonderful Paper Pack.  It's some kinda wonderful indeed how all of our old and new products combine so well!!!  ;)

LOVE these silver foil and glittery accents!  Here you can see the embossed wood grain on the fundamentals kraft paper...

I also used the Marker Alphabet My Acrylix stamp set to create the title for my page.  This month ONLY, you can stock up on your CTMH stamps on my website by getting one free for every two purchased!!!  BEST deal of the year!!!

B2G1 FREEEEEEE!!!!

 

Speaking of Alphabets, don't forget to grab this month's Storybook Alphabet for just $5 with your $50 purchase!

A Little More Wonderful

I was just going through my blog pics and realized I have quite a few projects that I haven't posted yet--and that supplies I used for them are running out quickly--so I better get posting!

These two layouts were super-easy and quick using some already coordinated papers and complements from Close to My Heart.  Pre-coordinated means easy-button scrapbooking at its BEST!

This first page uses the Complements from the Workshops Your Way Some Kind of Wonderful Scrapbooking Kit.  

The next uses the Complements in the Workshops Your Way Dreamin' Big Scrapbooking Kit.  The title stickers included in this one are SPOT on for my family pics.

And did I mention they have GLITTER embellishments, too???
 

Mmmmmm...a zip strip with tiny hearts!  LOVE!

I pulled the two pages together easily using some neutral papers from the Rustic Home Fundamentals Paper Pack.

The two kits I used are disappearing quickly (and my favorite kit, Sugar Rush, is already sold out) so get a move on over to my website if you have it on your wish list! 

Blog Hops with Heart Photo Inspiration

Welcome back to another creative session with the ladies at Blog Hops with Heart!

For this hop, we decided to utilize a popular new crafters' tool for getting those creative juices flowing...the inspiration photo!  This photo from Funky Junk spoke to me in a rusty olde-time creak...

Isn't that a FABULOUS wreath!?  I'm putting that one on the back-burner for a later project, lol...but for now, check out my mason jar vase that it inspired me to decorate (along with a little help from all these spring blooms around here!)

I don't know about you,  but I sure love a quick and easy home decor project to brighten things up.
I used the Rustic Home Fundamentals Paper and Ribbons from Close to My Heart to give my jar that rustic feel I love from the inspiration photo.  That little chipboard element from the Springtime Complements says, "stop and smell the roses."  The perfect little addition to my vase!

I grabbed various sequins from CTMH and Studio Calico to add some bling to the rustic burlap ribbon and wood grain paper.

You are now off to Stephanie's Blog to see what she has up her creative sleeves!  :)

Here is a complete list of  hoppers on our rustic journey today...enjoy!!!

Amie (that's me!)

Stephanie

Becca

Jayma 

 

Hello Snow TCS Cut File Layout

I did it!!! 

The whole reason I purchased the Cricut Explore when I already had a perfectly good Expression 2 (and others, lol) was to be able to upload cut files other than those on Cricut Cartridges. 

AND I finally used one on a scrapbook layout!  :)

My crafty friend, Kelly, was INSTRUMENTAL in getting me through this process...she makes the BEST process videos and made THIS ONE that explains how to use a cut file from The Cut Shoppe.  It is at the end of her blog post, so scroll on down after you follow the link.  ;) 

ANYhow...as you can see in her video, it's pretty much a process of slicing and duplicating images over and over so takes patience at first to get the hang of it.  I used some of her tricks to make the title in White Daisy, Peacock, and Sea Glass CS from Close to My Heart...

I used a polka dotty Kraft base from the Rustic Home Fundamentals for the layout.

I really love to use my scraps, and did I EVER come up with a clever way to use my glitter paper die cut leftovers...as icicles!

I used another TCS file to make the bottom border of trees and mountains...adding some Emerald CS, All Together Complement bits, and leftover cricut scraps from the snowflakes!  ;)

My journaling is pretty limited sometimes, but I always make sure to include a date and names!

This was a super-fun intro for me into the world of cut files...and I will be posting something up on my Instagram to play along with the new CUT IT OUT challenge!  I can't wait to have time for more!  Are YOU scrapping with cut files? 

#tcscutitout

Fundamental Friday is BACK!

You had to know it was coming, so here you go! 

The Rustic Home Fundamentals are quite frankly one of my favorite new products in the Annual Inspirations Idea Book.  You can even get it for free this month!!!  I used the sweet wood grain paper and the new Sea Glass Glitter Paper on this super-easy thank you card...

I used the brand NEW Thin Cuts--Thanks and Hello to create an entirely new sentiment for my card.  Thin Cuts are made to be used in several different embossing machines like the Sizzix Big Shot and the Cricut Cuttlebug.  This is what the two dies in this super fun set look like...

So how in the world did I do that??? 

It was SO easy, let me show you how I did it with the "hello" die and my handy dandy Micro-tip Scissors!

I even show you another idea to replace the "o" with the heart frame!

 I TOLD you it was easy!  There are so many ways to use these dies!!!  How will YOU use them?

Right now, if you take the plunge and buy one of each of the three new Fundamentals Paper Packets, you can choose one of these for FREE!!!

Just click HERE to go to my website where you can add all three packs to your cart, plus chose your FREE paper all in one click. It doesn't get much easier than that!  ;)

I'm Ba-aaaaaaack!

OH my goodness, does it feel good to sit down and pull up my blogger!  How are you?  I MISSED you like you would NOT believe.  I literally just today finished bringing my crafty toys home to our new house...and I have missed this part of me terribly.  I'm feeling a little bit more whole right now and reaching out while I have the feeling.  Check out my new space before I started to unpack...

The FIRST things I unpacked were some of my favorite NEW Close to My Heart products!  Did you realize that while we were moving, a brand NEW Annual Inspirations Idea Book was released???  I know, it's just too much to handle!

I was finally able to get creative, and I have a real TREAT to share with you!

Close to My Heart is introducing a new feature in this Idea Book...the Color of the Year...Sea Glass!  It will be available in Cardstock, Glitter Paper, and Inks for the entire year!  :)

Cardstock

Glitter!!!

I used this color to create a simple thank you card along with the NEW Rustic Home Fundamentals Paper, Hearts Thin Cuts, and Thanks Thin Cuts.

How DELICIOUS does that Fundamentals woodgrain paper look!?!  An instant favorite for me.  And with these Thin Cuts slicing right through the glitter paper like buttah, you bet I am a HUGE fan!

A few layers of CS underneath adds some dimension to the cut.

I will be back next time with a great trick for maximizing your thin cuts!  See you then!  :)