Wings Layout

So here is a layout that uses the Wings paper pack (X7135B), some black pleated ribbon (Z1398), Lots of dots (Z1261, a few dimensional elements that Close to My Heart no longer carries :(, Headline Alphabet Large (E1011), a spray pen (Z1380), Create a shade pearl paint (Z1039), Vineyard Berry Re-Inker (Z2257), Black stamp pad (Z2105) and a layout from Magic (9034).

With this layout I did something a little different for the journaling. I wanted to add a little more visual interest so I made a 3x3 card and put that where the journaling would go. That way when you open the card you can see the journaling. It is a really fun technique that can be found in the Magic book.

Fanfare 2

Well here we are at day 4 with another Fanfare layout. This is the one that comes with instructions when you purchase the Fanfare Workshop on the Go ($29.95 G1021). To complete this layout I used Pacifica ink (Z2127 $5.25) as well as Cranberry ink (Z2116 $5.25). I also used the Classmate Alphabet (D1303 $22.95) and the big C in Celebrate is from the Friendship Alphabet Large (E1016 $34.95). As far as tools go, I used a piece of a sponge (Z697 $1.25), the piercing tool kit (Z1114 $5.95) and the 2" Scallop Circle Punch (Z1392 $14.95). (These are also all the things I used in yesterday's post along with the Magic How-to book 9034 $29.95).




And yes, these are pictures of my daughter's 4th birthday, the same one that I posted about yesterday and her first birthday. I guess I don't really scrapbook in order!

Fanfare

I really love the colors in the Fanfare papers! They matched perfectly with my daugther's first birthday pictures (and yes the said daughter is now 4! See I am a little behind!) This layout is the second layout that is featured in the Fanfare Workshop on the go. This kit comes with a ton of product. In fact I hardly used the embroidery floss and buttons, I love having leftovers! The colors for the ink are Pacifica and Cranberry. This layout sketch can be found in the Magic how-to book and is titled Charmed. The stamp set that comes with the Fanfare kit is a really versatile one that can be used for summer days (ice cream cone), birthday layout as well as birthday party invites.

Here are the close-ups!



I hope you guys have been busy scrapbooking because the linky party is coming up on Friday and there will be a giveaway for participants!

You and Me part 2

So today I am sharing the second layout that you can make using the You and Me Kit.


Once again I LOVE this kit. The b&t papers are cardstock weight and double sided and beautiful! The stamp set is going to become one of my favorites and I love the dimensional elements.
To better show what you will receive in the kit I am sharing this video. Just click here.

National Scrapbooking Month

Well hello everyone! It has been awhile and I totally apologize. I am back though and today is starting a new thing for me. You see today is the first day of May (yes I know it is the second, but I don't work on Sundays, so I am pretending it is the first!) and May is National Scrapbooking Month. So to get myself into gear I am challenging myself to post a layout a day. This way I will get caught up (or at least a little closer:) and hopefully spark some creativity in my awesome followers. I will also be having weekly linky parties and giveaways.

I also want to share a few things with you, first is that this month Close to My Heart has put together an awesome kit that you can get at a discount ($15) if you order $50 or more in Close to My Heart product. You can also buy the kit for $34.95. It is called the You and Me kit and I LOVE it! (In fact today's pictures will feature it!).

Second thing that I wanted to share is that I am doing free shipping for any hostesses this month. So if you want to earn some free product and have it shipped for free, just let me know! (I will also give this to those that book a gathering this month but the date is in the beginning of June).

Third the consultant kit is 50% off this month, so if you have been thinking of becoming a consultant this month is the month to do it. Oh, and Close to My Heart is also giving new consultants the You and Me kit for FREE.

Yikes there is a lot going on, so without further ado here is today's layout featuring the You and Me kit:

April Stamp of the Month

I can honestly say that when I first got this stamp set I wasn't feelin' it. Then I started working with it and I fell in love with it! So here is a layout using this awesome stamp set:





I think that what I love the most about this stamp set is that it has bases and fill-ins (I am 100% sure that these are not the correct technical terms for this, but that is what I am calling them!) This means that I can have an outline of a bird and some swirls in one color and the bird stamped in another. This is also useful when you want to give the bird a little dimension, just stamp the bird and cut it out and glue it on with some 3-D foam tape. ALL of the stamp shapes are this way in this stamp set, the flowers, the butterfly, the bird, ALL are this way. I LOVE it!

Anyway, back to the layout. I used the Wings paper pack and a pattern from the book Magic (this is my FAVORITE book of Jeanette's), Vineyard berry, black and juniper ink, and the Bohemian Alphabet (another new favorite!). Here is a close up of the magical element on this page:



Don't you just love the box of extra pictures! I am LOVIN' it. I really like it when I complete a project and it turns out nice. Awww, success. Anyway, don't forget to check out yesterdays post for the specials and how you can get this stamp set for free this month. Also Jeanette Lynton has some awesome artwork using this stamp set on her blog, just go here to check it out!

Winners and April specials

Holy Moly was that a sad turnout for a giveaway! So both of you win! WAHOO for you! So just email me (sharesalarsen@gmail.com) and let me know what type of cards you want, birthday, congrats, etc. and your address and we will get those to you! So on to the specials in April.


I am really excited about both of these specials, why you might ask, well because they are awesome! The first that I will share is the Lovin Level 1. If you purchase $100 on my website you will get a free level 1 kit. This is awesome because you can take advantage of the while supplies last specials (right now there are some awesome bundles with paper, stickease, embellishments etc.) If you are wanting to take part in this please email me (sharesalarsen@gmail.com) first because I have a special link that will allow me to send you some other special goodies (stamps, ink pads, markers, etc.) for ordering $100. This option will also allow you to get the April Stamp of the Month for free. (check back tomorrow for some artwork!) So many freebies and great deals, I hope you all email me and let me know you want the special link so I can give you more goodies!


The other special this month is for Studio J members (which if you want to be a member you can purchase the year membership for $99 with the link that I can email you and that will go towards your $100 for the first special!). Throughout April Studio J members will get one FREE package each of Clear Sparkels and Opaques Pearl gems (retail value of $5.90) for every 10 custom-printed layouts purchased in a single order. If you have questions about being a member of Studio J, just ask me! I love Studio J and would love to share it with everyone!