MIni-Albums

I am loving the mini-album cuts on the

Cricut Artiste Cartridge from Close To My Heart.

These came together so quickly because I used the same design as the mini I made for our Rose Blossoms Blog Hop.

I used Echo Park papers, stickers and brads from the

"Seasons Greetings" line 2011.

I would have preferred using Kraft CS but my supply is getting

dangerously low (gasp, I know!) so I dug into my stash and used some Coredinations Core Color CS.

Here is a peek inside...

I hope to sell these at my Winter Wonderland craft booth.

In just a few days,

the Kraft-y Heart duo of Kim and I will be sharing all kinds of 

Close To My Heart inspiration.

This and That "Graceful"

Here is the cover to a garden journal that I made as a gift for someone

who loves gardening and photographing her flowers.

I hope she isn't seeing this sneak peek of part of her b-day gift.

sentiment from: Close To My Heart "hip hip hooray" stamp set

Thank you so very much for visiting my blog!

This and That Graceful cards

I made so many cards with the journaling cards and leftover papers from this

Echo Park This & That "Graceful" line.

I'll share a few today and save some for later.

sentiment from Close To My Heart: hip hip hooray! stamp set

When I design with journaling cards like this I like to keep the fronts blank, then

when I need a card I can quickly stamp the appropriate sentiment.

A few more cards tomorrow...

This and That "Graceful"

And here is the other side of the layout I shared yesterday.

Again, using the Echo Park This & That "Graceful" line.

This time I used the EP challenge sketch and plan to link it up to their Facebook page.

I love the softness of this paper in contrast to all the other vivid colors in the line.

Watch out daughter, mama's coming to town with her camera!

Smile!