Big Smiles

I'm in LOVE...

with a paper collection -- and I'm not afraid to admit it.  LoL.    The new CTMH Magical collection is beyond magical.  From the bold, vibrant colors mixed with great neutrals to the fabulous B&T designs and bonus PML cut apart sheets, this collection is PERFECT for your vacation photos (Disney, anyone??) and your summer holiday layouts as well as birthdays, family pictures, and everyday life!

The layout I have to share with you today was created exclusively for the CTMH Spring Launch events attended by consultants back in March.  There was a collective chant of oohs & ahhs across the US when we were given out layout kit to assemble.  So much fun was had by all putting together this great layout; I just had to share it with you!!  

If you are interested in recreating this layout for your album, I've listed out the dimensions / supplies below and I've also filmed a YouTube video where I walk you through the complete collection and show you step-by-step how to assemble this quick & easy layout.

For those of you who like to watch the card come together, I've posted a process video on my YouTube channel -- click here to watch.

Dimensions:

*Diagonal Stripe B&T -- (2) 11" x 11"
*Poppy CS -- (4) 3 1/4" x 3 1/4"
*Poppy CS -- (2) 3 1/4" x 4 1/4"
*Sapphire CS -- (1) 6 3/4" x 2 3/4"
*Sapphire CS -- (2) 5 1/4" x 7 1/4"
*Sapphire CS -- (2) 2" x 12"
*Whisper CS -- (2) 1/2" x 12"
 *White CS -- (2) 12" x 12"
*White CS -- (1) 3" x 4"
*Sapphire CS -- (1) 6 1/2" x 2 1/2"

Supplies used:

*Magical paper packet
*12" x 12" Poppy cardstock
*12" x 12" Sapphire cardstock
*12" x 12" Whisper cardstock
*12" x 12" White Daisy cardstock
*Magical Complements

To order these or any of our other fabulous Close to My Heart products, please visit http://jddesigns.ctmh.com.

Until next time, design with {heart}!

Oh, the Places You'll Go

That's one of the great things about CTMH's B&T paper packets -- they feature a nice variety of coordinating designs and colors that allow you to easily customize to your liking.  In my last post, I shared a graduation card with a more masculine feel.  Today I have a card with more of a feminine flair.  Either card could be tweaked for the graduate you have in mind simply by flipping over the B&T paper and using the other side or by selecting another B&T design from the paper pack.

For those of you who like to watch the card come together, I've posted a process video on my YouTube channel -- click here to watch.

Dimensions:

*Flaxen Thick Stripe B&T -- 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"
*Floral B&T -- 2 1/2" x 4"
*Saffron Chevron B&T -- 1/4" x 4 1/4" 
*Poppy Dots B&T -- 3/4" x 4 1/4"
*Peacock Stripe B&T -- 2" x 3"
 *White CS -- 1 7/8" x 2 7/8"
*White CS -- scrap for stamping globe image

Supplies used:

*Florence paper packet
*12" x 12" White Daisy cardstock
*5 1/2" X 4 1/4" white cards & envelopes, value pack
*Smarty Pants stamp set
*Peacock Exclusive Inks stamp pad
*Poppy Exclusive Inks stamp pad
*Florence sequins

To order these or any of our other fabulous Close to My Heart products, please visit http://jddesigns.ctmh.com.

Until next time, design with {heart}!

It's About To Get Wild, Baby!

We recently celebrated the upcoming birth of a co-worker's first child.  She's having a little boy.  As a fellow boy mom myself, I wanted to give her something special.  As I said, I have a little boy myself and in addition to all the typical baby stuff, one of my favorite things I have for my son is a journal I keep on my bedside.  I don't use this journal to record milestones or to document our days -- I have his scrapbooks for that.  Instead in this journal, I write down all the funny / crazy things my son says and does.  If you are a fellow boy mom, I'm sure you know what I'm talking about.  Boys get into all sorts of craziness and come up with some of the funniest things to say.  Nothing against girls, but I just don't remember my sisters (9 & 12 years younger than me) doing/saying anything like my son does.

Anyways, back to the gift.... I bought my co-worker a cute journal and pen to keep by her bedside for documenting her son's adventures.  In the card, I shared my thoughts on writing down the things that make her smile or laugh as it's too easy to forget those little moments as life is flying by.

I added a small cardstock "bookplate" to the first page in the journal so she could write her son's name in her own handwriting.

Supplies used:

*Georgie paper packet
*12" x 12" Canary cardstock
*12" x 12" Champagne cardstock
*12" x 12" Sapphire cardstock
*12" x 12" Whisper cardstock
*12" x 12" White Daisy cardstock
*5 1/2" X 4 1/4" white cards & envelopes, value pack
*Wild Wonders stamp set
*Slate Exclusive Inks stamp pad
*Black Exclusive Inks stamp pad
*Grey Enamel Gems

To order these or any of our other fabulous Close to My Heart products, please visit http://jddesigns.ctmh.com.

Until next time, design with {heart}!

Congratulations Graduate

The end of the school year means lots of graduations -- and graduations mean lots of opportunities to celebrate and make/give cards.  When I saw the new Smarty Pants stamp set in the new Seasonal Expressions 2, I had to have it.  It is perfect for graduation, but also great for bon voyage, retirement, inspiration, and school projects.  Isn't this set fabulous??

Now for today's project... a card perfect for any graduate in your life!

For those of you who like to watch the card come together, I've posted a process video on my YouTube channel -- click here to watch.

Dimensions:

*Peacock Stripes B&T - 2" x 5.5"
*Poppy Scallop B&T - .25" x 5.5"
*Flaxen Dashed Lines B&T - 2" x 3"
*White CS - 1 7/8" x 2 7/8"

Supplies used:

*Florence paper packet
*12" x 12" White Daisy cardstock
*5 1/2" X 4 1/4" white cards & envelopes, value pack
*Smarty Pants stamp set
*Peacock Exclusive Inks stamp pad
*Poppy Exclusive Inks stamp pad
*Florence sequins

To order these or any of our other fabulous Close to My Heart products, please visit http://jddesigns.ctmh.com.

Until next time, design with {heart}!

June Spotlight Collection -- Calypso

This month's spotlight collection is the bright and fabulous Calypso.  It features two of the current trendiest icons -- flamingos and pineapples.  If this collection doesn't make you think summer and warm weather, I don't know what will!  I cannot wait to play with this collection and hope you will join me for all the fun!

To order these or any of our other fabulous Close to My Heart products, please visit http://jddesigns.ctmh.com.

Stay tuned throughout the month to my blog and my Facebook page for lots of fabulous Calypso inspiration.  And be sure to follow #ctmhcalypso all month long for all the Calypso fun!

Until next time, design with {heart}!

Stamp of the Month Blog Hop - The Long Way Home

Welcome to the June Stamp of the Month Blog Hop!

If you came from visiting Haley Dyer, then you are in the right place.  If you just happened upon my little corner of the blog world, simply start here and continue hopping until you return here -- our fun hop is one big loop for your viewing pleasure. 

The month's featured stamp set is S1606 The Long Way Home (pictured below).  This set is only available until June 30th and is only $5 with a $50 Close to My Heart purchase.

For today's project, I decided to scraplift the layout shown on page 42 of Seasonal Expressions 2 which features the SOTM set.  The first time I saw SE2 , I fell in love with this stamp set and this layout.  I think it would be a great cover page for a vacation album or summer album.  However, instead of using the Florence paper packet as shown in SE2, I used Magical -- my new favorite collection.

Supplies used:

*The Long Way Home stamp set (May SOTM)
*Ink Blot stamp set
*Documenting Moments stamp set
*Magical paper packet
*12" x 12" Black cardstock
*12" x 12" White Daisy cardstock
*12" x 12" Whisper cardstock
*Black Exclusive Inks stamp pad
*Cranberry Exclusive Inks stamp pad
*Honey Exclusive Inks stamp pad
*Sapphire Exclusive Inks stamp pad
*Whisper Exclusive Inks stamp pad
*Magical sequins assortment

To order these or any of our other fabulous Close to My Heart products, please visit http://jddesigns.ctmh.com.

Thank you for visiting me at jd designs and for hopping with us on the Close to My Heart Stamp of the Month June Blog Hop!  Next up on the hop is Brenda Lapp. I hope you'll hop on over to her blog for more inspiration.

Until next time, design with {heart}!

June Close to My Heart Specials

 June Constant Campaign

News flash!

During the month of June, CTMH is offering great deals on bundles of discounted Close To My Heart products every weekend! Check my online store (jddesigns.ctmh.com) each Friday during June to find a new set of bundles. There will be lots to choose from, but you’ll need to snatch them up quick, because they’re only available through the following Monday and only while supplies last! Bundles will be available at various discount levels and price points throughout the month, so check every weekend to see the new offerings. Remember, these discounts won’t last forever, and some will be gone in a flash, so act quickly to score the best deals!

Dates:

Friday, June 3, 2016 at 3:00 pm (MDT) – Monday, June 6, 2016 at 3:00 pm (MDT)

Friday, June 10, 2016 at 3:00 pm (MDT) – Monday, June 13, 2016 at 3:00 pm (MDT)

Friday, June 17, 2016 at 3:00 pm (MDT) – Monday, June 20, 2016 at 3:00 pm (MDT)

Friday, June 24, 2016 at 3:00 pm (MDT) – Monday, June 27, 2016 at 3:00 pm (MDT)

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June Stamp of the Month

Only $5 with a $50 purchase

To order these or any of the other fabulous CTMH products, please visit my online store at jddesigns.ctmh.com.

Until next time, design with {heart}!