Scrap With Ang

March Club Layout

2011-03-10T17:31:00.001-07:00

Here is the layout that we will be making in March. The papers used are from the Sophia paper pack. The featured colors are Blush, Hollyhock, Pear & Goldrush. We will be using the Irresistibles Eclectic Alphabet chipboard for the title, the 2" Scalloped circle punch, and the Affection stamp set. Photo sizes used are:
Page 1: I printed my photo as a 7x9. You can use a 5x7 or 2 4x6's on this page.
Page 2: I used 2 - 4x6's and one 2x3 but there is plenty of room for up to 4 vertical 4x6's or turn the page for 4 horizontal.

February 2011 Club Layout

2011-02-11T16:23:00.000-07:00

Here is the layout that we will be working on this month. The papers are from the Lucky paper pack in the new idea book. The layout is from the the Magic book, Shuffle Deck on pages 42-43 - with some modifications, of course! The colors used here are Outdoor Denim, Olive, Sunset & Desert Sand. I've used the following stamp sets: Dreams Come True and Take A Picture.

This paper pack goes great with many themes: Family, birthdays, St Patrick's Day, camping, etc.

January Club Layout

2011-01-14T00:37:00.000-07:00

Hi Everyone,
Here is the layout that we will be making this month. The papers we are using are from the Mistletoe paper pack the featured colors are Cranberry, Garden Green, New England Ivy and Colonial White.

Happy New Year

2011-01-04T19:54:00.002-07:00

I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas or whatever holiday you might celebrate and wish you all the best in 2011.

November Club Layout

2010-11-12T00:13:00.003-07:00

This month we are using the beautiful Magnifique papers and Foundry Flourishes embellishments. The layout design is "Showtime" from the Magic book.

November Campaign - A Little More Thanks... - Free Stamps to say Thank You in November

2010-11-07T22:27:00.002-07:00

DURING NOVEMBER WE’RE EXPRESSING OUR GRATITUDE TO YOU BY helping you earn two fabulous My Acrylix® stamp sets for FREE! When you place a minimum order of $117.50, you will not only receive the November Stamp of the Month set, A Little Thanks, for FREE, you will also receive one stamp set of your choosing from the 2010 Autumn/Winter Idea Book for FREE*! This means you can increase the value of your purchase by up to $53.90—that’s almost 50 percent more in value! It’s just our way of imparting A Little MORE Thanks to you for being a great customer.

October Club Layout - Boo To You - October 7, 2010

2010-10-07T22:17:00.000-06:00

This month we will be using the Hooligans paper pack to create a two page Halloween Layout. We will also be using the Hooligans adhesive backed felt monsters.

September 2010 Cub Layout - Family - September 9, 2010

2010-09-09T22:46:00.006-06:00

Hi Everyone,

Here is the layout that we will be creating for our September club night. The papers that we are using are the new set called "Olivia". The colors used are Barn Red, Pear, Smoothie & Sunset - (the last 3 colors are New). This layout will also use the new "The Present" stamp set and some of the new embellishments. This is also a layout from the new How To book, Magic - the layout is called Charmed page 80-81. For these pages, I used 1 - 5x7, 2 - 4x6's (portrait - there is room for 3), and 2 - 3 1/4 x 3 1/4 photos. If you do not have Portrait photos, the pages can be turned to suit. If you look at the third photo of the pages, it's hard to tell in the picture but there are 2 spots - 1 where the 4x6 is and 1 where the 3x3 which is a flap you lift for more photos, journalling etc..

I look forward to creating these pages with you....

Challenge 2010 - 47 Done, 63 to go...

Cherry - O Layout for June 2010

2010-08-18T12:49:00.005-06:00

For the few ladies who ordered in June, this is the layout kit that you received.

Challenge 2010 - 45 Done, 65 to go...

I'm Back...

2010-08-18T12:47:00.003-06:00

Hi Everyone,

Sorry, I swore I wasn't going to neglect my blog and I did it again! It's hard in the summer because we try to be outdoors as much as possible and enjoy the short season. Hope everyone has had a great summer so far :)

Graduation Album - May 30, 2010

2010-05-30T19:08:00.006-06:00

I decided to make my niece a graduation album at the very last minute - 3 days before graduation :O, and in the end with very little time to spare, I ended up getting it done in 3 hours the night before her graduation!!! If I had a little more time I would have added a bit more but I'm happy with the way it turned out. My niece loved it too.
I matched the colors of the pages to her dress and the second and third page matched the colors of her cap & gown. In a few weeks, we're going to get together and I'm going to help her add her photos to the album.
Thanks Wendy for the idea of the Autograph pages. I actually made two of them which some family and friends wrote messages to her. I think it's a great idea and keepsake for her to look back on in the years ahead!

Supplies: Bazzill - Basics cardstock, Bling Flowers, Paper Flowers; Reminisce chipboard stickers - grad cap & diploma; g.c.d Studios patterned paper: Tinted Rose Stripe; creative Imaginations graduation brads; Martha Stewart Pink Glittered Alphabet Stickers; Prima Heavenly pink flowers, Say it in Crystals; Zva Crystals; Sandylion Graduation Stickers; Close To My Heart: Ink, Big Pinks flowers, Stamps - It's Your Day, Picture Perfect, Be Yourself; wide ribbon from Wal-mart.

Challenge 2010 - 43 done, 67 to go...

National Scrapbooking Month - May 23, 2010

2010-05-23T17:09:00.005-06:00

May is National Scrapbooking Month and to celebrate, Close To My Heart has come out with the "A Miracle Awaits" Kit which includes cardstock, patterned papers, diecut paper, stickease sheet, chipboard, and more. There are five ways to get the Miracle Kit: 1- Purchase it outright for $23.50, 2- place a minimum order of $47 and purchase the kit for $10, 3- place a minimum order of $70 and purchase the kit for $5, 4- become a consultant and get it free in your kit, or 5- be a hostess with minimum sales of $350 and get it free. This offer ends on May 31st.

May Club Layout - May 23, 2010

2010-05-23T13:13:00.005-06:00

Here is the layout that we will be making for our May 2010 Club Night. We are using the Splendor papers from the new Summer 2010 Idea Books. The featured colors on these pages are Goldrush, Topiary & Moonstruck and everyone will get a package of the Splendor designer brads. I have also used three different stamp sets on these pages: Hot Diggity, Over the Rainbow and the Stamp of the Month for May, Cherish The Moment.

Challenge 2010: 31 layouts done....79 to go

It's Been Awhile....

2010-04-20T22:13:00.006-06:00

Hi Everyone,

I apologize, it's been quite a while since I've updated my blog. It's been a busy March/April as I had a crafting Retreat on the weekend of March 19th and then a couple of days later, left on vacation to Costa Rica for a couple of weeks. The holiday was absolutely awesome and I have many photos to scrapbook!!!

I have done some scrapbooking since my last post so I have several layouts to upload. I haven't forgotten about the Challenge 2010 and will hopefully be getting lots of pages done in the next couple of weeks.

I'll start with our Club Layout for April 2010. The papers we are using this month are from the "Bella" paper pack. The main colors used in this layout are Olive, Smokey Plum, Cocoa, Desert Sand, Creme Brulee and Hollyhock. The B&T pages are two sided and on the reverse side you'll see the Hollyhock which you won't see much of on my layout because I've scrapbooked the photos of my Nephews. Even though the papers are floral, I think they still work for boys. I have used 4 portrait 4x6's but you can change it up or also rotate the pages if you want to use landscape photos.

Challenge 2010 - 17 Layouts Done...93 Layouts to go...

The next 8 pages are layouts that I worked on at the Spring Retreat that I hosted at Teen Time. There were a variety of craftings going on. From knitting to quilting to card making and of course, scrapbooking!

Prairie Gardens - These are photos/pages of my son's Grade 3 field trip to Prairie Gardens out by Bon Accord this past October.

Patterned papers: Three Bugs in a Rug Autumn papers, Close To My Heart cardstock & Flip Flaps.

Challenge 2010 - 21 Layouts Done...89 Layouts to go...

Mamma Mia Letsa Go - These were really fun pages to do. This is from my youngest sons, Ethan, 9th birthday party from last month. We had a Super Mario Bros theme which has great bright colors. It all started with the Ticket style invitation which I "lifted" from the net and created in Photoshop.

Supplies: Patterned paper, brads, & cardstock, Close To My Heart. Used the Animal Cookies paper pack.

Challenge 2010: 25 Layouts Done...85 to go...

The next four pages are layouts that I've done for 2 albums I'm working on for my twin nephews' first birthday which is coming up at the end of April :O. You're probably going to see alot of them the next couple of weeks. I don't think my sister knows I have a blog so hopefully she doesn't see this!!!

The theme, as you've probably noticed, is Canada's Olympic games. The first two pages are for Nathan's album and the last two are for Zachary. You'll see one of the same picture on both layouts but I corrected it after I took photos of the pages. Sometimes they are hard to tell apart and I had some photos mixed up!

Supplies: Provocraft Canada Paper Kit, Close to my Heart Cardstock, buttons.

Challenge 2010: 29 Layouts Done...81 Layouts to go...

March Club Layout

2010-03-09T21:29:00.005-07:00

Here is the layout that we will be doing for our club nights this month. We are using the awesome "You Rock" papers. The main colors are: Outdoor Denim, Olive & Autumn Terracotta (it looks pretty yellow in the pictures above but its much more orange than it looks). We will also be using the coordinating stamp set "Star Power" as well as the "Rockin'" Top Coats overlays. This month we will also be sewing on your paper. Happy scrapping!

Challenge 2010 - 15 Layouts Done...95 Layouts to go...

February Club Layout - Pets

2010-02-12T12:10:00.006-07:00

Here is the layout that we will be working on for February. The papers that we are using are Caboodle and the main colors are Crystal Blue, Sweet Leaf & Buttercup. We will also be using the Flip Flaps, ribbon and other embellishments. I have created my layouts based on our dog Ozzie, but if you don't have a pet or do not want to make a pet page, feel free to use any other theme.

Challenge 2010 - 13 layouts done done - 97 pages to go...

Those Li'l Carts

2010-02-07T15:29:00.004-07:00

This is a layout about my son pushing one of those small shopping carts in the grocery store and how it made me realize how fast he's growing up because he's getting too big for "Those li'l Carts" Camera phones really do come in handy!!!
Patterned Papers: Bo-Bunny Flutter Butter papers, CTMH Brads, Ink & Edge Distressor.

Title cut with Cricut/SCAL: Arial, Creampuff Fonts; Shopping Cart (My World cartridge). Journaling hidden under 4x6 photo.

Challenge 2010: 11 Layouts Done - 99 More To Go...

16 & Rockin' It - You Rock Paper Pack

2010-02-02T23:28:00.005-07:00

I just love the "You Rock" paper package. This is one that I'll use up on many different layouts. Here are a couple of pages of my oldest son's 16th Birthday.

Everything used on these pages are from CTMH except for thread used for stitching. The second page was inspired by the Sampler-Pieced Layout in the Reflections book pg 124.

Challenge 2010 - 10 Layouts Done...100 More To Go...

Hearts For Haiti

2010-02-01T13:42:00.004-07:00

Our hearts go out to the victims of the earthquake in Haiti, and like so many of you, we’re eager to help. And helping has never been easier!

Throughout February, purchase a 12" x 12" textured cardstock combo pack and you’ll get one FREE—and with every offer purchased, Close To My Heart will donate $2 US to Operation Smile’s Haiti relief efforts. That means for only $17.50 CAN, you get two packs of our high-quality textured cardstock and you help this urgent, important cause.

Offer valid February 1–28, 2010. Tax and shipping/handling charges may apply. Donations to Haiti will be made by Close To My Heart on your behalf to Operation Smile’s relief efforts. To learn more about their efforts visit www.operationsmile.org/haiti.

2010 Spring Retreat

2010-01-18T22:19:00.005-07:00

I'll be hosting a Spring Retreat on the weekend of March 19th-21st 2010. Click the image for all the details. You can also find out more dates/events by checking my calendar here!

2 More Layouts - Christmas 2003

2010-01-17T21:04:00.005-07:00

Well here are a couple more Christmas pages (I can't wait 'til I'm caught up with Christmas!!!)

Cardstock, Vellum & Brads: CTMH; Patterned Paper: Around the Block, Bo-Bunny, The Paper Company; Stamps: CTMH No Peeking, Holiday Warmth; Cricut Cartridges: Stretch Your Imagination (Presents), Graphically Speaking (2003)

Challenge 2010: 8 Layouts Done - 102 More To Go...

Another 2 Pages...

2010-01-11T23:36:00.009-07:00

Don't mind yet another Christmas theme, I'm trying to catch up some some Christmas years that need scrapping and I just so happen to still be in the mood to scrapbook the holidays!

Patterned Paper: KI Memories Chill Out Snowfall & Christmas Greeting; Karen Foster Christmas Stripe; CTMH Cardstock & Brads; Dollar Store Ribbon; Title cut with Cricut using SCAL using the Fonts Arial (Christmas) and Creampuff (Memories); Prima Flowers, Bazzill Wings Flowers; Holiday Glitz Charms

Challenge 2010: 6 Layouts Done - 104 More To Go...

2 More Christmas Layouts

2010-01-11T23:05:00.009-07:00

Here are two more layouts which go with the two previous layouts posted.

Paper: CTMH Jingle B&T & Cardstock. Stamps: No Peeking, Card Chatter, Holiday Warmth.

Challenge 2010: 4 Layouts Done, 106 more to go...

January Club Layout (And my first two pages of the year!)

2010-01-07T10:20:00.003-07:00

Ok, Here it is:

This month we will be scrapbooking our Christmas photos - well in my case it's 2001! We will be using some of the papers in the "Jingle" pack. The colours used on this layout are Tulip, Juniper, Creme Brulee & White Daisy. We will also be creating the scalloped papers with the EK Success Corner Rounder. If you have one, please bring it with you. It has to be the green one with the removable bottom. This is what it looks like:
Also, it may be hard to see in the photo but we will be doing some dry embossing as well. I embossed all the letters in the title as well as the "presents". Here's a closeup:

And you'll get some Twinkle Brads on your layout as well.

Tomorrow, Friday January 8th, group 1 meets! See you then.

Challenge 2010

2010-01-03T14:15:00.002-07:00

Well, since we all love a challenge once in a while, I have decided to join some fellow CTMH consultants in a year long scrapbooking challenge. The challenge is to set a goal of how many pages you will get done in the year. The suggested number is between 120 - 150 but of course you need to be realistic for yourself. I have decided to go with 110!!! It's a high number but if I can manage 2 pages a week for 52 weeks, that brings me to 104 plus a few extras. I welcome you to join in too. You'll see the links down the left column under the heading Challenge 2010. Feel free to check out those Consultant's pages also. We have some very talented ladies with CTMH.

Let this be a crafty and creative year!

I'm off to scrap my first page.....

New Spring 2010 Idea Book

2010-01-02T14:41:00.001-07:00

The New Spring 2010 Idea Book is finally here. There are some awesome new papers, stamps and embellishments. For those of you ladies in Scrap Group #1, you'll be getting yours on Friday. See you then...

National Papercrafting Month

2010-01-01T14:47:00.000-07:00

The Felicity Collection features decorative die-cut paper, three gorgeous color schemes, and a D-size stamp set that include flowers, flourishes, argyle, birds, and an entire alphabet!

This collection has a retail value of $34.95 US/ $40.95 CAN. You can buy it outright, or get it free!

There are two ways to qualify for a FREE Felicity Collection:
Purchase a minimum of $60 US / $70 CAN in full-retail priced stamp sets (A, B, C, D, and E-size). (Excludes Stamp of the Month, Art & Soul®, Workshops on the Go™, and customizable (K) stamp sets.)
Place an order of $125/$145 CAN or more in full-retail priced Close To My Heart products.
Limit of one FREE kit per order.

The campaign also has enticing opportunities for hostesses and new Consultants. Hostesses get the package FREE with a Home Gathering sales total of $400 US/ $470 CAN or more, and New Consultants who join Close To My Heart between January 1–31 will receive the package FREE in their New Consultant Kit. Shipping/handling and tax may apply.

Happy New Year

2010-01-01T14:12:00.000-07:00

I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday season and a Happy New Year. It's hard to believe it's now January. Here's wishing you all a Healthy, Happy, Successful 2010!

Keep Warm...

2009-12-13T15:20:00.002-07:00

Hope you're all keeping warm in these frigid temperatures. We've been spoiled for so many weeks and now winter seems to have rushed here. My plan is to stay indoors as much as possible and try to get lots of scrapbooking done. Right now I'm working on finishing up pages that have been laying around incomplete for a while then I can start working on some new pages. Keep warm....

Scrapbook Challenge

2009-12-13T14:36:00.005-07:00

Here's a new Challenge for you...

A Thank You goes out to Consultant Helen who creates these challenges for the rest of us who are limited on time...

November Club Layout

2009-11-09T21:22:00.004-07:00

For this month, we will be working on a Halloween Layout. On these pages I used 14 pictures, most of them 2 1/4 x 2 1/4'. When I get more flip flaps, I will be adding a couple extra 4x6 photos for a total of 16 pictures. You can definitely use less which will allow you to see more of the color scheme. These are not the best pictures of the layout because I took photos instead of scanning (computer problems again!) The colors used on these pages are Twilight, Clover Meadow, Grey Wool, and Sunflower.

See you soon,

Angela

November Stampaganza

2009-11-09T19:31:00.004-07:00

November is a great time to add to your stamp collections. Buy 2 stamp sets and get the 3rd one free. For more details, visit http://angelapatrick.myctmh.com

October Club Night Layout

2009-10-06T21:50:00.002-06:00

Hi Everyone,

Here is the layout that we'll be working on this month. You'll notice that I haven't put any photos on my pages. That's because I'm going to be using these pages for my twin nephew's albums and I'll be taking the pictures when they come over this weekend. I went with a Fall/Thanksgiving theme but you can do whatever you wish. The papers we're using this month are from the Grace paper pack and the colors used on these pages are: Barn Red, Cocoa, Honey & Twilight. I have also used the "Delightful Things" and "Many Thanks" stamp sets. As usual, I have used the Cricut to cut my title but this time I used the "Sure Cuts A-lot" software to cut a font from my computer. Something you're welcome to try this month.

See you soon!

Retreat Details - ONLY 2 SPOTS LEFT

2009-09-26T21:46:00.004-06:00

Hi Ladies,

Before we know it, the weekend of October 23rd will be coming so I thought it's time to give you the rundown and info about the weekend.

Some of you have already paid in full or paid your deposit. Full payment is due by October 15th. For those of you who have not yet paid, please reply by confirming a definite yes or no so that I have accurate numbers. I don't want to turn away others that may be interested in case you have changed your mind about attending :) At the moment, I have 18 ladies attending including myself. The limit is 20.

Although, this is mainly a scrapbooking retreat, you do not need to be a scrapbooker to attend. You can work on any other craft or hobby that you're interested in.

For a copy of the Itinerary and directions, email me at apatrick@mcsnet.ca. If there are meal items on the menu that may be a problem for you, such as allergies, etc., please let me know asap.

We'll be having some scrapbooking challenges and contests to keeps things exciting and there will be prizes! There will also be some product available for sale in case you need some supplies.

I'm really looking forward to the weekend and also meeting some of you!!!

Challenge #4

2009-09-24T12:44:00.001-06:00

Hello Everyone,

I seem to have fallen behind but am hoping to catch up with all the challenges this weekend. Here is challenge #4.

Challenge #1 Layout

2009-09-18T10:10:00.003-06:00

Way to go Michelle for submitting a layout for Challenge #1. It's not too late to submit your layouts and you can do them whenever you have time - I know, I've fallen a bit behind myself!!!

September Club Layout

2009-09-18T00:18:00.006-06:00

Sorry for the delay getting this posted...Here is the layout that we'll be working on for September. The papers we'll be using are from the Twitterpated set . On these pages I have used 5 photos - 1-4x6, 1-6x4, 3-3x5's. Of course you can turn the pages around and do whatever you'd like to suit the photos you have. The colors used on these pages are: Chocolate, Sweet Leaf, Crystal Blue & Sorbet.

Club Nights For September

2009-09-04T12:05:00.002-06:00

Our club nights will be starting this month. Club Group #1 will get together next Friday September 11th @ 7:00 p.m.

Club Group #2 will get together on Friday September 18th @7:00 p.m.

Have a great long weekend.....

Posting Challenge Layouts

2009-09-04T12:00:00.004-06:00

Hi Ladies,

Hope you're having a good week. I guess I was mistaken in thinking that you can post your challenge layouts yourself on my blog. What you'll need to do is take a picture or scan your layouts and email them to me and let me which challenge # and I will post them here for you :)

Challenge #3

2009-08-31T22:12:00.001-06:00

Here is Challenge #3 - Have a great week...

My Challenge #2 Layout

2009-08-30T22:39:00.004-06:00

Here is my layout for the second challenge. Don't mind the same theme as the first challenge because it's another set of pages for my camping trip :) I'm trying to get my summer pics scrapbooked! Hope you get a chance to try this challenge! I'll post another tomorrow...

Challenge #2

2009-08-24T22:22:00.001-06:00

Here is our new challenge for the week. I know alot of you are pretty busy so hopefully you'll be able to relax and take some time for yourself and try this challenge. Have a great week!

2009-08-23T23:51:00.004-06:00

This is the layout that I created based on Challenge #1. I changed things up on the second page by using 3 photos instead of 4. I used a cool new program for the Cricut called "Sure Cuts A Lot" which allows you to cut the fonts and shapes on your computer without using cartridges. Very cool because you can download literally hundreds of free fonts. It was about $80 and worth every penny. I used the negative part of the cut for the title by placing it over the Cocoa cardstock. The contrast makes it stand out perfectly. (The actual tree that I cut from the title is on the 2nd page)

I know that one of you has told me you went ahead and tried the first challenge. Can't wait to see what you came up with. Hopefully more of you will be able to give one of these a try. I'll be posting Challenge #2 tomorrow.

Challenge #1

2009-08-17T12:53:00.008-06:00

Ok, Here is your first challenge...

Guidelines:

1. Let's have FUN and get MORE scrapbooking done!

2. You are free to play around with the layout, as long as we can identify it as the same layouts. For example, change the papers, photo sizes, orientation, rotation of the pages, etc.

3. Come on and jump in! Don't worry if you don't have photos on your layout, or if it's past the week posted.

I can't wait to see what all of you create! I'll be posting my creation here shortly...

Please post your finished pages for all to see...either scan them or take a photo with your camera :)

Time to get things rolling...

2009-08-16T23:23:00.001-06:00

Well now that the holidays are pretty much over, I might actually have time to sit down and get this blog rolling. My intended purpose for my blog is to help my fellow scrapbooking friends and customers get more scrapbooking done. Some of you need to stop become collectors - You Know Who You Are - and use those supplies and get scrapping.

I'm going to be posting weekly challenges every Monday and I'm hoping you'll join in and post pictures of your layouts.

Stay tuned for Challenge #1 coming tomorrow...

Welcome

2009-07-10T12:32:00.000-06:00

Hi there and welcome to my blog.

I'm new to blogging so bear with me because it's going to take me a little while to get things set up :) My plan is to post some layouts and challenges to get your creativity juices flowing.