Beautiful Story with Rainbows & H2H...

What a WEEKEND (and Spring Break for us)...sometimes I feel like all we do is go, go, go!!!

Any-who...I've been looking forward to today so I can play along with this week's H2H Challenge which is all about RAINBOWS!

This layout is of a 7-yr old photo I've been wanting to do something with...it's of me, one of my best friends Angela and her Mother who was my minister in High School...she even co-officiated our wedding! 

Here's a look...

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This layout is FULL of color and patterns...I think I used every paper packet (except Fundamentals and the NEW upcoming "secret" paper packet that will come out SOON)...I also grabbed some stamps sets...current and retired!

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I loved digging out my retired Little Dreamer stamp set for the sentiments at the top of my photo! They're perfect for multiple reasons...2 of which are - I believe in Heaven we get to do the impossible and I believe that all these things exist AND we need to LIVE before we die...run the race, buy the shoes, tell him you love him, take the chances before our time is up! You also get a sneak peek of my hidden journalling...I hide most of my journalling, some is blatant like this and others not so much. I like to be REALLY PERSONAL with my journalling so I hide it...

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You can't tell now but this top left corner of my photo had a LONG Peacock Ink Line from my block...one of the reasons I LOVE EMBELLISHMENTS is they hide all the imperfections...lol

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I even used one of our Thin Cuts that is a part of the DIE-NAMITE sale going on 'till the end of March...how CUTE is that banner!!!! It was perfect spot for my date (the date stamp only went back to 2012 and then had a 20__ which I had to write in "11"....lol LOOK at those tiny stars...that is from the Little Dreamer - Scrapbooking Stamp Set...LOVE them AND it's a part of the Thin Cuts DIE-NAMITE sale right now!!!

Thanks for stopping by my little corner of the world...I hope your week is full of SUNSHINE & RAINBOWS!!!

Please come play along with this week's challenge...you can make any "rainbow" themed project as long as you use some CTMH Products. If you don't have any, please feel free to shop by website for some GOODIES and maybe you'll be able to play with us next time. Head on over to the H2H Challenge Blog and see what the other DT Members are sharing this week!

Magical Day...

Did you see my post yesterday about hand-writing on your scrapbook pages??? 

Well, I sat down to finish this layout I started this weekend and KNEW I had to add some journalling...handwritten...and what better way to ease into the practice than to HIDE it (which I'm know to do VERY OFTEN, whether it's typed, stamped or handwritten - that way, I can add personal touches that not everyone needs to see!).

I started with a blank sheet of WaterColor Paper and CTMH Watercolors...

And...here's a look at my watercolor layout using the Make Waves Scrapbooking stamp set, and some gems from the Make Waves Sequins & Gems...

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Here's a closeup of the stamping I did as well as the stitching around the layout. By watercoloring the entire 12x12 sheet of cardstock, it left it a little warped. I started by adhering the watercolor paper (after it was painted) to a regular sheet of White Daisy Cardstock...making sure my adhesive was away from the edges...and then ran through my sewing machine with a simple stitch.

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Here's a peek at my hidden journalling - it tucks behind my photo and by using some ribbon from the Adventure Ribbon Pack and some Blue Burlap Ribbon cut to resemble waves, it lets the reader know that there's an interactive part to this layout...

Thanks for stopping by!!!

And, as always...I hope I've inspired you to make your own layout...and this time HAND-WRITE your journalling instead of typing it!

New Product Blog Hop...

Welcome to the NEW PRODUCT Blog Hop brought to you by CTMH Consultants excited to share their favorite NEW products!!!

If you've come from Darlys's Blog, you're on the right track...keep hopping around 'till you get back to where you started!

Now...time to see what new goodies I used!

It seems like Make Waves has had a permanent place on my craft table since I got it...no wonder with all the mermaids and pretty colors! Here's a look at the Make Waves - Scrapbooking Stamp Set

Here's a very simple (for me) card I made with an envelope to go with it!

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I used several ShinHan Markers to add some color to the sentiment and color in the flower & leaves...

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Don't you just LOVE that starfish patterned paper from the Make Waves Paper Packet...

Thanks for stopping by...your next stop to see FABULOUS NEW PRODUCT is Jean's Blog!

You can see more "Make Waves" artwork {{{here}}}....and if you don't have a consultant and want to get your hands on this fun and spunky new line from CTMH, click on any of the links above to take you right to the items listed!

New Year and NEW Products...

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!

I am so happy to be starting 2018 at home in my Pjs and rejoining the H2H Challenges Design Team!!!

This is our 1st Challenge of the NEW YEAR and we're showcasing NEW PRODUCT that is now available through any CTMH Independent Consultant!

This week's challenge is "something new"...interpret as you will.

I asked my daughter who was "helping me scrapbook" which NEW CTMH Line she wanted to use and, of course, she chose MAKE WAVES...it's full of mermaids, girly colors and plenty of opportunities to color or paper-piece...I chose to do both on this card.

I used our Watercolor Paper, watercolors and brushes. Paper-Piecing her hair, seashells and tail saved me from coloring a whole lot.

Thanks for stopping by! Don't forget to head over to the H2H Challenge Blog and see what the other DT Members are showcasing in our "Something New" challenge....we'd love for you to play along!