Monthly Archives: April 2014

Jubilee Layout

Keeping with the post from yesterday I wanted to post another layout – this time using Jubilee paper and complements- that is simple and easy!  This one was inspired by some of the artwork released by Close to my Heart for the Jubilee paper and accessories- I adjusted a few things to fit my photos and papers.

My layout uses the following items:

  • Make it from Your Heart Volume 2, pattern 10
  • Jubilee paper
  • Jubilee Complements
  • Jubilee Assortment
  • Bakers twine

jubilee layout with complements

This paper is fun (and like all our papers it is versatile)- it worked perfectly for pictures I took a few springs ago when we visited a farm over the Easter weekend!

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Until we craft again, The Brae-er


Lollydoodle Layout

Lollydoodle is certainly one of the most popular paper kits this Idea book- the whimsical and beautiful spring colours work for so many different layouts.  Although the kit seems to have a lot of pinks- many of the flip side of those pieces are more neutral colours and one of the patterned pieces is blue with a green flip side- definitely a kit that can be used for boys and girls!

This Lollydoodle layout was created using the following products:

  • Lollydoodle paper pack
  • Lollydoodle Complements
  • Lollydoodle Assortment
  • Chocolate woodgrain washi tape
  • pink glitter gems

lollydoodle sticker layout

The layout pattern itself was one I found on pinterest (you can follow my pinterest boards if you look at the bar on the right and click on the pinterest link you see there).  The cuts for this layout were all very simple- I did cut the circle on my cricut (all of our cartridges have a circle and square image for simplicity purposes) but you can use whatever tool you have for creating circles.

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Until we craft again, The Brae-er


Ivy Lane Card Workshop Kit

Earlier this week I introduced you to the Lollydoodle Card Workshop- every Idea book we have two wonderful card kits to chose from (or you can get both because they are so cute and who doesn’t need cards!).  This is our Ivy Lane Card workshop kit- you receive the paper, instructions, accessories and exclusive stamp set all for only $24.95.  Now the one thing to know about this one is that it does require you to own the CTMH Cricut Art Philosophy if you would like to create it as shown BUT if you don’t have the cartridge yet you can always you straight cuts to finish the card kit OR hand trim some of the images (these ones are not so bad for that).  This kit is worth it! The cards are very beautiful!ivy land card workshop

 Here are the images as they appear in the kit- feel free to click on the link if you would like to order this kit!

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Until we craft again, The Brae-er


April Stamp of the Month Blog Hop: Balloon Talk

Welcome to the April Stamp of the Month Blog hop!   This month we are showcasing the stamp set “Balloon Talk” a great set that has SOOOOOOOOO many options!  If you have come from Maureen’s blog then you are on the correct path in our circular hop.

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I used the stamp of the month to create my ‘you and me’ card below.  I used re-inker in one of our spray pens to add some texture to my white cardstock- I kept all my colours in the teal and orange family (I love the look this gave the card).  For my pennants I used a mix of patterned papers from Skylark, cardstock and some of our current background and texture stamps to stamp a pattern.  I finished it off with some bakers twine and a sparkle- LOVE it!

april stamp of the month card

 

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Until we craft again, The Brae-er