While Supplies Last!

Always! always! always! check for discounted items!  Today while shopping online I neglected to check the "While Supplies last" link.  I knew what I wanted when I went online, zipped through my order, and totally forgot to check for the discounted items that are not in the catalog, only available online, and only while supplies last.  I missed out on adding some really good deals to my order.  Distressing inks for .25,  9x9 page protectors for 1.50, mini medleys for 2.00 that's 75% off!  Don't make my mistake.  Always check the While Supplies Last link whenever you order at http://ClosetoMyHeart.com/dbuzzell.

Double Set during September

September is National Stamping Month and this is CTMH first ever double set Pair-A-Phrase.  Thirty six adorable stamps and phrases for months of fun!   I used Indian Corn Blue Ink and paper with craft paper to make this sweet Christmas card- "There's snowman like you". Pair-a-Phrase, a double set has a retail value of $35.90 but a qualifying purchase gets it FREE!  Only until September 30 so call me soon or shop online at http://dbuzzell.myctmh.com/.

Coordinating Page

I had to have a coordinating page for my Elemental Cricut Diecut Scrap page (shown below) so this is what I came up with. Stamping the edges with the stitch stamp from the WOTG and Pennant Alphabet letters was a start.  After adding my pictures I used the new border edge trimmed off an Elemental B&T as a border to my pictures.  Elemental Compliments completed my page.  This is super simple but I love this layout!

Using Leftover Scraps from Cricut Die Cuts

Using the Elemental WOTG kit, the guide gave instructions to cut an 11X11 diecut using the Cricut for another layout.  I couldn't let the leftover piece go to waste!  It made a super page by adhering it to a Colonial White cardstock and decorating with stamps, markers, and the New Elemental Compliments. Add some stamped Pennant Alphabet letters and it's a great page! When you order the Elemental WOTG make sure you use this idea for another page.

Brads

When I insert my pages into my page protectors,  I find it frustrating sometimes when the prongs of the brads on the back of my project get hooked going in, sometimes even damaging the page.  A good remedy is to cover them. On the back of this Sonoma Page layout, I cut off pieces from sticker sheets, which are self adhesive to cover those prongs but you can also adhere pieces of scrap paper over them as well.

A Grand Adventure!

This is the beginning of a grand adventure! Learning the art of blogging!  The goal is to share creativity, techniques, tips, and my oops! that will encourage the designer in you!  There is No such thing as a mistake, only variations in creative design.  Now how do I add a picture????