Dreamin' of Fall

Do you sometimes lack inspiration? Me too!! But when I'm needy quick inspiration I just open up my Idea book. It is jammed packed with ideas and tips to make my creative time fun & productive.

Take this card for example. I found my inspiration from page 32 in the Fall/Winter book. Pictured is a My Creations Journal (Z1268 $7.95) which has a front cover made for it using the Dreamin' paper packet. I loved the look of it but didn't want to use Harvest Charms (Z1633 $4.95). Instead I stamped some leaves from Harvest Happiness (C1463 $13.95) cut with the Cricut AP cartridge. The leaves have been stamped with Crystal Blue & rolled into Moonstruck and Honey rolled into Moonstuck ink.

I used the Cricut AP cartridge to cut out the brackets behind the leaves. The largest is Moonstruck cs cut at 2 1/4" then Goldrush cs cut at 2 1/2". For the half bracket out of Bamboo cs I cut it at 3' then cut it in half and sponged with chocolate.

I've used the Dreamin' paper packet on the bottom, and Goldrush cs on the top. You will notice that the cs on top is paper pierced. For that I used the new Ruler (Z1471 $9.95) which has guide holes for even spacing you can poke your paper piercer through to get that pierced or faux stitching look. Also I used the ruler to evenly space the brads at the bottom of the card.

The paper in the center is zip-strip off the top of the B/T paper. This decorative 1/2" strip has a pattern or words on one side and the other side will show all the colors used in the paper packet you are working with. For this zip-strip I pleated my paper then sponged it in chocolate to bring out the pleats.

I finished with alittle Cocoa ribbon on top of the stems of the leaves.

All this was inspired by a picture in the Idea book. Guess that's why it's called an Idea book and not a catalog....

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Family & Fall

I love fall! I think it's my favorite time of the year with all the leaves changing, the air smells so good and the colors. Now the colors really speak to me. I have used alot of these colors in my house and find them very calming & inviting.

This layout uses the Dreamin' paper packet and a pattern from Magic. The stamp set is Unscripted (C1465). The words are cut on the Cricut with the AP cartridge ( you can order yours today, click on the shop with me button on the right).

I love that this pattern has a hidden little journaling area or where you can put a few small pictures. It's really easy too. Just cut a 6"x6" square, score all four sides at 1 1/2", then score half way down each side at 3" but just to the 1 1/2" score line, cut away the excess so you have 4 flaps at each corner that come together in the middle. Clear as mud?!

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Rolled Rose Card

I used the Dreamin paper packet to create this card for my Open House demonstration. This card uses the Cricut cartridge (of course!), Dreamin' paper, Pacifica & Honey ink, Mocha Opaques.
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Silent Auction Cards

                                                     Created by CTMH Art Studio

                                                   Created by CTMH Art Studio

                                                       Created by CTMH Art Studio

                                                  Created by CTMH Art Studio

The last several years at convention Close To My Heart has a silent auction to raise money for Operation Smile. This worldwide medical charity is dedicated to treating facial deformities such as cleft palates. Did you know that a portion of the proceeds from every My Acrylix stamp set sold is donated to Operation Smile? Well it is! Isn't that cool!
So, when I go into a room of beautiful art and know that all the money is going to such a worthy cause I'm all a twitter!
This card holder & cards is on of the items I was blessed enough to win. The paper used is Dreamin' and the Stamp set is Instant Memories. Also used is the Cricut Art Philosophy Collection to cut out the stars, roses, circles and tags.
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