CTMH Consultants Ottawa ~ Summer get together

Another fun day with the Ottawa area consultants

July 18th we went to Wendy Dodds place east of Ottawa... what a fun day!

Once again there was lots of laughs, great food and wonderful company... we were all just too busy creating that I forgot to take a picture!  Boo Me!

Luckily there were a few cameras around for the group pictures!  Thanks for sharing these ladies!

Ottawa Area Consultants summertime Crop 2015

Love all these ladies 

~ So much creativity under one roof ~ 

Blessed!

My CTMH family ~ Just missing sister Shawna

Keep on playing with paper!

Diana

Summer is just around the corner...

What a glorious start to summer!!!

Here is the gathering of the CTMH consultants Ottawa at our home in Merrickville on June 13th

We cropped all day & had an awesome BBQ supper.

  Lots of projects completed, laughter shared & fun!  

Looking forward to our next get together!

Keep on playing with paper!

Diana

Make It Crafty Blog Hop ~ Travel & Cottage

Welcome to the •MAKE•IT•Crafty• Seasonal Blog Hop!

  This month we will be featuring Travel & Cottage Creations.

   If you've arrive from Natalie's Blog Scrappy Sassy Studios you are on the right path!

 The blog hop is a great big circle, so you can start here and work your way around.

  If you get lost, you’ll find the complete list of participating consultants here

   This month we have a number of Close To My Heart Consultants sharing their creations using various CTMH products to help you get in a mood for Summer fun at the Cottage or Traveling.  

We love to travel & so I have created a 2 page layout from our Vacation to Bermuda using Seaside Paper as well as the Seaside Stickease

I also created a card for a Campout I will be hosting this Summer ~ there will be one for each of the attendees... along with a treat bag for each!

    

Thank you so much for following along on our Blog Hop today!

 I hope you enjoyed all the lovely artwork… 

Now it’s time to head on over to Julie's Blog  The Scrap Zone and see her artwork! 

Be sure to visit all the Consultants at their Blogs to get some great crafting ideas! 

Look for our next Blog Hop where we will feature beautiful projects, see you soon!

Keep on creating with Paper

Diana

Everything ABC's Blog Hop ~ Letter 'G'

Welcome to the Everything ABC's Blog Hop!

For this hop we will be featuring the letter 'G'.

 This may be the name of a paper, a stamp set or an embellishment. 

Whatever the crafter has chosen as their 'G' element will be featured in their post.

If you have just hopped onto my blog, please start at the beginning at 

Linda's blog ~ Scrappy Therapy 

If you came from Lauren Moore -  CTMH Craftings  then you're on the right track!

These are my 'G' words for my projects:

Grateful & GrandDogs

First is a card showing Gratitude ~ I am so Grateful for all the blessings I have been receiving as of late

I created this using an upcoming paper called Blossom ~ it will be available beginning April 1st

Stamp sets

Sprig Wreath Flair M1043

Mini Tidings M1047

Diamond embossing folder Z3020 

Pixie Extra Thick Twine Z3035

Next is a Single page layout highlighting my Grand Dogs

I just LOVE these precious girls!

They are an absolute joy ~ with such incredible personalities
(Sadly we lost Rooby last November.  She was 13 1/2 years old... that is old for a Great Pyrenees)

I used Hopscotch B&T paper X7194B

Hopscotch Complements X7194C

Chalk it Up Assortment 

Cardstock Sunset & 

Stamp set used

 Handwritten Print Alphabet E1030

Thanks for checking out my recent projects...

I was the last participant in the hop ~ if you started mid way, then head back to the beginning at Scrappy Therapy  or to see the complete list of participants!

Keep on playing with Paper

Diana

Make It Crafty Blog Hop ~ Easter Spring Creations

Welcome to the •MAKE•IT•Crafty• Seasonal Blog Hop!

  This month we will be featuring Easter Spring Creations.

   If you've arrive from Lisa's Blog Pretty Paperie Sweets, you are on the right path!

 The blog hop is a great big circle, so you can start here and work your way around.

  If you get lost, you’ll find the complete list of participating consultants here

   This month we have a number of Close To My Heart Consultants sharing their creations using various CTMH products to help you get in a mood for Easter & Spring.  

Got a good start on my Easter cards
The first card is made using Confetti Wishes Paper and Crystal Blue cardstock.  The edges have been distressed using the edge distress tool.
The stamp set used is a retired set called Eastertime ~ It is one of my all time favorites!  
 LOVE!  
The word Easter time was stamped in 3 colors of ink, applied with a sponge dauber ~ Crystal Blue, Honey & Gypsy. The eggs were stamped using the same colors.

This next card is created with another favorite retired stamp set 'Sensational Season' 
The bunny is colored using ShinHan Touch Twin Markers.

I used 2 different color card stocks for the background, Cotton Candy and Canary.  The lace trim is from my stash.
The bow on the bottom is black striped twill.

Note: The set in the Seasonal Expressions called Hopping by has some really cute stamps that will make a great card!

    

Thank you so much for following along on our Blog Hop today!

 I hope you enjoyed all the lovely artwork… 

Now it’s time to head on over to Dominique's Blog at Fun2Cre8  and see her artwork! 

Be sure to visit all the Consultants at their Blogs to get some great crafting ideas! 

Look for our next Blog Hop where we will feature beautiful projects, see you soon!

Everything ABC's Blog Hop ~ Letter 'F'

Welcome to the Everything ABC's Blog Hop!

For this hop we will be featuring the letter 'F'.

 This may be the name of a paper, a stamp set or an embellishment. 

Whatever the crafter has chosen as their 'F' element will be featured in their post.

If you have just hopped onto my blog, please start at the beginning at 

Linda's blog ~ Scrappy Therapy 

If you came from Denise of Inspired By Denise then you're on the right track!

Family & Friends is the theme I have used for this hop

I have created a couple of 2 page layouts 

 First Layout is of Family 
using Hopscotch Workshop on the Go

~ My Mom & Dad enjoying Ice Cream ~

This next 2 page layout is of my Husband Mike 

using Chalk It Up Paper & Compliments

He is Funny & a lot of FUN

Page one of the 2 page layout...

~ Some of the funny outfits he wears ~ 

The is page 2 using Flip Flaps ~ Here you see the underlying page before the page protector was added

Funtimes

Here is the same page inside a page protector with a FLIP FLAP ~ notice the picture at the bottom left has changed?

 Now with the flip flap flipped up to reveal the photo below...

Next we have some more Family Fun. 

We were a family of Winter Fun Lovers... Snowmobiling was an activity we all enjoyed ( it is too cold for me now)

So here is a blast from the past!

The background stamping was created with second generation stamping using an expired stamp set from Pear & Partridge WOTG , as is the words Family ~ Live in the Moment was also from an expired WOTG.  Fast & Furious is from a current stampset of the same name, Fast & Furious.

And Lastly a card for a Friend

Using a Hostess reward stamp set Better with a Friend

Thanks for checking out my recent projects...

I was the last participant in the hop ~ if you started mid way, then head back to the beginning at Scrappy Therapy  or to see the complete list of participants!

Supplies used:
Hopscotch Paper Workshop on the Go
Chalk It Up Paper Packet & Compliments
Hostess Reward Stamp Set
Fast & Furious Stamp Set
Glimmer tape

Keep on playing with paper

Diana

Everything ABC's Blog Hop ~ Letter 'D'

Welcome to the Everything ABC's Blog Hop!

For this hop we will be featuring the letter 'D'.

 This may be the name of a paper, a stamp set or an embellishment. 

Whatever the crafter has chosen as their 'D' element will be featured in their post.

If you have just hopped onto my blog, please start at the beginning at 

Linda's blog ~ Scrappy Therapy 

If you came from Janna Grey of The Creative Princess then you're on the right track!

The first is a card I made for my Darling Husband ~ we have been together for 30 years on the 13th of February...

This is a Frame I gave him as a gift...

I just Love creating Home Decor Items

This is a Layout I created ~ we had a great day at Homesteader Days in Kingston

Mom & Dad LOVE their Ice Cream... 

Delicious!

For my card:

I used colonial white & grey cardstock 

Colonial white grosgrain ribbon

Bitty pearls (30th anniversary is Pearl)

I used several stamps to get the sentiment on the front and on the inside I use 10 Things & substituted 30

For the frame:

Matt is white & Lagoon Blue Cardstock

Stamp is from

For the 2 page layout I used the workshop on the go

Hopscotch (one of my favorite)

Now head off to the next stop on our Everything ABC'S blog Hop ~  The next stop is Catherine Nowak of Catscrapbooking 

In case you get lost along the way…go to Scrappy Therapy for a complete list of participants!

Keep on playing with paper

Diana

Scrap Booking layouts

I have been helping Dad with sorting through some of mom's stuff in her craft room ~ her very full craft room...

I came across some pictures that she had ready to put in their scrapbook ~ so I am finishing off all the albums so dad can enjoy them

Here are a few of the pages:

First is a 2 page layout using Florentine (previous paper packet).  There is space on the first page for a large picture that we are getting printed.  the 2nd page shows a beautiful rainbow & the evening sky afterwards ~ there were 4 oictures altogether, so I used flip flaps for the additional pictures and there is a place for journalling inside (I have left all journaling blank so Dad do this)

2 page layout

Flip Flaps open, showing pages for journalizing the event

I have taken the page out of the page protector so you can see it clearer

Happy Anniversary ~ this was from Mom & Dad's 50th Wedding anniversary in 2011

Again I have left the Journal spots for Dad to fill in (or let me know what he wants written)

This will be a long process, and Dad is looking forward to all the albums being finished to enjoy ~ I am enjoying spending the time scapping for Mom!  

Keep on playing with Paper!

Diana

Happy February 2015

Here are a few projects created by Close to My Heart using the February Stamp of the Month

Project courtesy of CTMH

Project Courtesy of CTMH

Special of the Month ~ 
Constant Campaign offered for February 2015

Buy one album & get one at half price!

Hold a gathering & get this Hostess Stamp

Project Courtesy of CTMH

 ~ You can only get it if you are a Hostess...

 Invite a few friends in & we can create a project together.

Don't have the space?  Come to my studio where you can hold your gathering ~ invite your friend & enjoy yourselves... no need to clean up your or put your family out!  

Call today for additional information!

Keep creating with Scraps

Diana

Everything ABC's Blog Hop ~ Letter C

Welcome to the Everything ABC's Blog Hop!

For this hop we will be featuring the letter 'C'.

 This may be the name of a paper, a stamp set or an embellishment. 

Whatever the crafter has chosen as their 'C' element will be featured in their post.

If you have just hopped onto my blog, please start at the beginning at 

Linda's blog ~ Scrappy Therapy 

If you came from Darlys blog ~  Crafty Happy then you're on the right track!

I love Camping ~ and I am sharing that love using the Camper Crazy stamp set

I made 2 projects for the letter "C"


Here are a couple of cards that I have made using 

Chalk It Up Paper

 Card 1

~ Card 1 open ~

These cards are a standard top fold card
mounted on a B&T base 5 x 6

 

 Can you see how when the card is open the background mat frames the inside? Cool right?

~ Card 2 ~

Then I decided to make an album for  my Camping pictures 
from this past summer with the girls! 

First I create my project, then print pictures for inside,to the size needed & only the pictures I need ~ no waste in printing 

 Let's untie that ribbon & see what this mini album is all about...

Front Cover page

 Unfold a page

Inside pocket page 1

So do you like the edge of the photo mat having a scalloped edge?

or rather it be plain ready for pictures?

Back page 2 

 This is one of the back pages without a pocket so I added the camper gluing only one side & the bottom so I could slip in a photo mat & a tag for journaling.

unfold one more page

Inside pocket page 2

Another Pocket page ~ this time with a plain edge Kraft page inserted

Back page 1

 Another back page with no pocket ready for a camping picture

The Album completely opened up

Inside pocket page 3

Inside pocket page 4

Pocket page insert ~ photo mat in Kraft

  Back page 3 ~ photo ready

 Back cover page 5 ~ Photo Ready!

Supplies used:

Colonial White envelopes  (Z1757)
Paper ~ Chalk It Up [X7184B]& Wanderful [Z7191B]
Card Stock ~ Colonial White [1388] & Kraft [Z1375]
Stamp Sets ~ Camper Crazy & Cutie Pie (Dec 2014 SOTM) 
Ink ~ Pear[Z2197], Black [Z2105], Hollyhock [Z2128] & Lagoon [Z2195]
Blending Pen (for ink) [3174]
ShinHan Markers ~ Tender Pink [Z2464], Warm Grey [Z2468], Turquois Blue [Z2465]


Chalk it up Assortment(puffy hearts) [Z3009] 
Teal Shimmer Trim [Z1918]
Pixie Extra Chunky Twine [Z3035]
Black Twill Ribbon [Z1988]
Bonding Memories Glue [1512]

Now head off to the next stop on our Everything ABC'S blog Hop ~  The next stop is Linda of the Scrappy Therapy and back to the beginning of the hop...

In case you get lost along the way…go to Scrappy Therapy for a complete list of participants!