The design team over at Elle’s Studio were all given the same Navy Acetate Alphabet to use on their layouts. The results are 5 different layout ideas with themes like Food, Family and Halloween. I love the semi transparent look … Read More ...
20 Tips for Pocket Pages
Pocket pages are quick and easy ways to put together a fast scrapbook layout. But you don’t want them to all start to look that same so Close to My Heart is here to give you 20 helpful tips for … Read More ...
Back to School Layout
I love the all over pattern on this layout! Traci used an adorable all over school design pattern paper from Doodlebug for the base of this cute Back to School Layout. Over top she added a large white circle, placed … Read More ...
Harry Potter Layouts
Jo Boland used the new Witches and Wizards products from Echo Park to design some cool Harry Potter themed layouts. If you’ve been to the Wizarding World theme parks, visited the WB Studio Tour in London, been to see the … Read More ...
Arrow Shaped Mini Album
Using an arrow shaped cut file Anya designed these cute travel mini albums. Each page is created with travel themed pattern papers and embellishments from Simple Stories. I love the fun and funky retro style of this collection!
Camping Layout
So many of us are heading into the great outdoors for our socially distanced vacations this year. Linda used new products from Close To My Heart for her outdoor layout. The plaid, trees and mountains just scream camping, just remember … Read More ...
The Happiest Place – Disney Inspiration and Event
Close to My Heart has recently released their new The Happiest Place collection inspired by Disney. The collection includes pattern papers, stickers, acrylic shapes, stamp sets and dies. On their blog you’ll find inspiring layouts and coming in August there … Read More ...
Christmas In July Products
If you’re starting your holiday projects early this year be sure to head on over to Scrapbook.com. They have gathered together a Christmas in July collection of products from 25 different paper crafting companies. So get a jump on the … Read More ...
New Tool: Colop E-Mark Create
The new Colop E-Mark Create printer
can print on surfaces other printers can’t. So you can customize things like envelopes, chipboard, wood, canvas, cork and more. It comes with 100 customizable templates and ink. Image all the possibilities!
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Quick and Easy Frame Layout
Flora used a pattern paper from Maggie Holmes that already has small frames printed all over it for a quick and easy layout. All you need to do is fill in each frame section with embellishments, text and photos.
Covid-19 Collection – Cardstock Stickers
There has been lots of chatter in the scrapping world about creating Scrapbook pages based around Coronavirus or Covid19. It may seem like an odd thing to want to scrap but keep in mind, lots of people are experiencing events … Read More ...
Being a Mom Layouts
Turning 50 encouraged Kim Jeffres to create an All About Me journal using Story Line Chapters products. She’s sharing a double page spread she created about being a mom. I love the hidden journal tag that’s tucked behind one of … Read More ...
A Look at Crafty Work Surfaces
Right now there are lots of different crafty mats and work surfaces available. From plastic, glass, magnetic, silicone and more but figuring out what’s the right surface for your style of crafting or what’s right for a certain project can … Read More ...
Going Places Layout
Christine Meyer used the Going Places line from Simple Stories to create this dynamic layout. I love how she created square concentric frames with each frame having an opening that is completed with a different word and little embellishments. Plus … Read More ...
Epson Expression XP-8600
Epson has unveiled a photo printing solution designed for nostalgic crafters, families and photo enthusiasts looking to bring their memories to life –the Expression®Photo XP-8600 Small-in-One®Printer. The latest compact and versatile DIY tool in Epson’s lineup, the XP-8600 is ideal … Read More ...