Are you struggling with organizing your scrapbook paper and scraps? This system is a solution to organize your papers so they are easy to find and use!

In this blog I am sharing a tutorial on how to fold a paper shirt to use in your scrapbooking or card making. Please check out my video as well.

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Are you struggling with organizing your scrapbook paper and scraps? This system is a solution to organize your papers so they are easy to find and use!

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Do you have a Cricut and love to scrapbook? Find out about the Cricut Scrapbook templates that are available to use to make new pages today.

After I finished prepping the Close to My Heart Footloose Kits today I decided that since we were going to be stamping our own multicolored embellishments like these where we have to layer on--or DAUB on--different ink colors to the stamp- I decided that having one set of daubers for an entire group (we're talking 6 ladies but still...) just wasn't going to cut it time wise. Nor was it cost effective for me to purchase 4 daubers per person at the cost of $ 1.31 each plus shippingx6---we're talking (b/s) -$ 31.44! Just not happening people! Not after I found on the web and I apologize-I can't remember who or where.... how to make your own out of make up sponges and PVC pipe! Hubby is a handy-man diy guy so the pipe we had on hand (he cut me---38...I am gonna guess it was maybe $3 worth of pipe...). Now I gotta say-- it wasn't pretty. We're talking plumbing pipe people-unused but still... it had been downstairs in his stash-outside--and had pipe info stamped on it and is a funky off white color. So after he cut these--gonna say the pipe is 3/4" diameter and about that long...guesstimating I sanded the rough edges down I washed them off good dried them off and went to work with some leftover CTMH Wings dp and Modge Podge. I had cut the paper into small strips--used about 1/2" of a 12x12 sheet... I put a layer of MP on the pipe, wrapped the paper around the pipe, and coated the outside with more MP, trimmed off any excess paper and left them to dry. Once they were dry, I carefully stuffed them with those triangular make up sponges-one per dauber working to make sure that it squished up so that the top was smooth (no sharp edges from the sponge poking out...) Here's what they look like The best part is--- the sponges can easily be changed out.. and they were basically free--- I paid $ 1.37 for 37 sponges! Everything else I had on hand...! They are a bit wider than what we sell... but hey---that doesn't really matter! Not perfect-but quite usable and an easier option to covering them--- had I wanted to drive an hour round trip and spend a little more money would have been that pretty decorative DUCT TAPE! Or that wasi---or whatever it's called--tape! ; ) Oh yeah-that would have cut down on the time by tons! But-it was fun. They are pretty. Solved my situation for class! Now- to go make my sample pages! I'll post those tomorrow maybe... Until next time happy stamping and scrapping! Blessings,

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PRICKLY PEAR Vibrant bright and happy! I was worried about this line being too limited and "deserty" but I am in LOVE with it and you will love it too!! This workshop creates 14 pages (7 two page layouts) with so many options for all ages and memories. To create this workshop simply purchase your supplies off my shop site (Minimum of $40) Kelly's Shop Site and I will send you the special cricut cuts along with an efile with full color instruction and cut guide. I hope you love creating Prickly Pear as much as I did! SUPPLIES NEEDED: G1128 Prickly Pear Workshop Your Way ($26.95) X7221D Prickly Pear Coordinating Cardstock ($9.95) 1385 White Daisy Cardstock (14 for Layout Bases) OPTIONAL ADD ON: D1722 Prickly Pear Scrapbooking Stamp Set 17.95 FELLOW CONSULTANTS I am just finishing up the cut guide and it will be $10.00. It will include a canvas link to ALL cricut cuts. The workshop uses Artbooking, Artistry, and Flower Market. The canvas includes all cut and written files. There are NO other imported files and the workshop exclusively uses Cricut Design Space. When you purchase the guide you will receive the efile as well as the canvas link via email. After purchase you are free to use this workshop for your own business purposes and for your own customers as per the consultant release. The consultant guide will be ready to go by Tuesday 7/18/2017 and can be pre-ordered here: Purchase Cut Guide Please designate which cut guide you have purchased in your notes. Please message me with any questions you might have!

Finally! The Cricut cartridge handbooks are back on the Cricut Site and you can find them HERE! These are essential to see if you are contemplating getting a cartridge - so many good things to see in each cartridge! Check out the Close to My Heart March stamp of the month above! Super cute and just $5 after a $50+ purchase at joytracey.ctmh.com! New Cricut Giveaway - Bridal Shower How can you win? 1) Leave a comment below - Handbooks! Isn't this great news?? Click HERE if you don't know how to leave a comment. Click HERE to leave a comment if you are seeing this in an email. Then scroll down and look for the comment box at the bottom. 2) Not required to enter but please subscribe to my email club and/or youtube and/or pinterest - that way you won't miss any projects or tutorials! Winner will be announced on March 23, 2014 and has two weeks to claim prize. U.S. Residents only, please, over 18. Void where prohibited. Want to see more of my projects? Click HERE to see my gallery! Subscribe to Obsessed with Scrapbooking to learn more about ways to use the Cricut in your scrapbooking!

Unique and beautiful scrapbook page ideas that will make any memory come to life! Document life's greatest moments with these creative ideas for 2020.

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If you’re a stamper, then chances are you are no stranger to the wonders of inky fingers! But no matter how much exposure you’ve had, there are probably some things about working with ink tha…

Ideas for crafting, scrapbooking, cardmaking, and any other paper crafting projects can be found in my blog! Come check out the cricut creations as well as other Close to My Heart products being used to create your own projects at home!

Having a daughter who has danced since she was 4 years old means lots of recital pictures to scrapbook. Scrapbooking those recital pictures over the years has proved very challenging! There are always lots of different colors to the costumes and backgrounds so choosing papers for scrapbooking these events has been tricky at times. I have been loving using the Mix-In Paper Packs from Close To My Heart for her final recital as she graduated from high school. I am excited to share these with you and show you how versatile these papers are. I worked on these layouts during some recent Scrapbook with me events I have had. All three layouts use papers from various Mix-In paper packs combined with some black and white prints from other paper packs. I love that I can use patterns from multiple Mix-In paper packs and they work so well together! You can see the current Mix-In (Mar/Apr) paper pack along with a couple other retired Mix-In paper packs that are still available online on my website here. I hope you like the layouts. Thanks for stopping by!

Clusters have been a trend in scrapbooking and paper crafts for a while now. It’s a great way to add interest and balance to a design. They can be made of stamped images, stickers, tags, butt…

There is a brand new super fun special that started on December 15th and runs until February 28th, 2019. This special has so many possibilities. It can be used to help you celebrate Valentine's Day or celebrating someone you love!! I could hardly wait to get these products in my hands and create a workshop! I am so happy with how the workshop has turned out!! I feel that this makes the prefect complement to the workshops that Close to My Heart has also designed with the products. Here is a look at the workshop that I have designed...... If you are interested in creating this workshop for yourself or with your customers there are a few ways you can do that. The files will be sent to you once you have placed a qualifying purchase of the $35 or more on my website at www.chrisrobertson.ctmh.com. (If you are in Canada.) If you are not in Canada but would like to purchase the files for this kit simply send me an email or use the Paypal option at the end of the post. The files are $12USD. Please note all files are sent electronically by email once I have notification from PayPal. The files will all arrive within 24 hours (just do to many time zones) but never more than 24 hours. If you have not received an email within this time frame please send me a quick email at [email protected] Here is a closer look- Here is the supply list for the Heart Happy workshop: · Heart Happy Paper Packet CC2193 · Heart Happy Stickers CC2192 · (12) Kraft Cardstock Z1375 (24) · Silver Glitter Gems Z4191 · Shimmer Trim Red Z1848 · (1) each Ballerina X5994, Raspberry X6018, Mint X5986, Sapphire X6021, and White Daisy X6027 What can you expect to find in the workshop files: A cover page with photo of the complete workshop A complete cutting guide Individual large overall and detail layout pictures A tip and hints worksheet And a consultant release Social Media Badge

Need Valentines scrapbook paper or page layout ideas? Use these 7 Valentines Scrapbook Layouts today that you will love.

My Summer Vibes Workshop is finally here and I'm super excited to tell you about it! I started out by bringing together some Summer Vibes Papers,

ZOE Sharing some more.....my ZOE layouts by Close To My Heart! This is a great line of paper with so many uses! Whimsical, fun and still available at CTMH!

We’re going to shake things up a bit today by taking a closer look at some innovative ways to use the shaker windows we all know and love! For the most basic shaker windows (which are still so much…

Hi Crafty Friends! It's time for another scrapbook kit to help you in your memory keeping journey. This month my kit features the HOM...

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We pride ourselves on our “Let Me Show You How” philosophy. That is one of the reasons we love providing free, downloadable patterns, whether that is right here, on this blog, or on Closetomyheart.…

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The Emporium 8-page Workshop Cost: $30.00 + S&H and tax When: during any Open Workshop. To purchase supplies or sign up for workshop, contact me: [email protected] or call 509 863 2020 To see available workshop days: http://paperescape.myctmh.com/ "Open Workshops" are offered on a couple of Thursday evenings and Sunday afternoons each month. When you purchase your workshop materials from me, you can come to any of the open workshop days and complete your project in the studio. If you don't finish in one session, you can return until you're finished.

ARE WE THERE YET SIMPLY SCRAPPIN' 10-PAGE WORKSHOP All things travel...to places bigor small! Are We There Yet is a wonderful travel/vacation themed suite that lends itself toall kindsof travel. I love the color scheme. So often we get pastels in our travel papers that lean toward beach! I love beach but I love that this set would work for any kind of travel!! Cute little suitcases, globes and cameras just make this so fun! How can I get this workshop? OPTION 1: Place a Minimum Order ($25) on my shopsite here: MY SHOPSITE and receive the cutguide and instruction guide via email. Simply place your order and email me which guide you would like me to send. Guide is Complete OPTION 2: Order a Pre-Cut Kit here for $85.00 (Some available in inventory) includes shipping to the US. Additional shipping charges for Hawaii. Please allow 4-6 weeks processing AFTER the guide is complete. Guide is complete! If you need an invoice vs.a paypal link, simply email me and I will send one! Includes shipping to the U.S. INTERNATIONAL MAKER/CONSULTANT GUIDE: CTMH Makers/Consultants from outside of the US may purchase a guide for $12 US. If you purchase the guide via this link and you are not an international Maker outside of the U.S., you will be refunded and your purchase voiced but please not your refund will only be a partial refund as the paypal fee will be subtracted from the refund. Let's check out the pages! Are we There Yet? CLICK! Enjoying the View Having a Great Time Away we go! So fun AND functional!!! Let's check out the supply list: X7288S Are We There Yet Paper Pack and Sticker Sheet $10.95 X7288D Are We There Yet Picture My Life Cards $7.95 X7288E Are We There Yet Rubber Shapes $6.95 Cardstock: Sapphire 8 Glacier 6 White 14 (optional 2 more for under pattern paper frames) Papaya 2 Honey Butter 2 Toffee 1 Foam tape or dots of your choice As an option: Typing on White Cardstock (or journal with pen)

There are so many ways you can use our variety of Page Protectors and Flip Flaps. Flip Flaps come in many different sizes are are a fun way to create interaction on...

Hi Crafty Friends! It's time for another scrapbook kit to help you in your memory keeping journey. This month my kit features the HOM...