Father's Day Altered Frame

This Father's Day I altered a frame for the sweetie. He didn't have any updated photos of his 3 munchkins. 1 picture is missing but will be taken and inserted in August when munchkin #3 gets here. Below you can see the blank frame in the planning stage and then the completed version.

 I used two new stamp sets, CTMH Wonderful Friend (June SOTM) and CTMH Live Inspired. The center stamps are done directly onto the mat. I first stamped with Versamark, embossed the image and chalked around to make it pop out. I then over stamped using Cocoa ink. The corner images are stamped on white card stock with a combination of Versamark and Cocoa loaded at the same time, embossed, cut out, then adhered. It gives a slight touch of dimension to the project.

I made my first flower with the new CTMH 1 1/4 round punch. I love this punch! I used paper from the CTMH Passages pack. The Barn Red side was the perfect color but the other side was Garden Green which didn't match my color scheme. I used blue chalk to color the green side. It was a little fussy to do but the result was just what I wanted. Never be afraid to try to alter your paper to get that perfect match. The center of the flower is a CTMH Filigree Charm which coordinated wonderfully with the paper.

 The cardstock buttons and metal swirls are from the $$ Store. The matting was originally white with a cream color framing. I used chalks to color the base to the blue and the framing a cocoa color.


No Jackpot posts from yesterday. All the good info is on my website so head there to find out the scoop!

Summer Idea Book Unveiling!!!!

Oh my GOSH!!! Look at the new paper packs for Summer 2010. They are just stunning.

First is Cherry-O. The colors featured in this pack are Chocolate, Crystal Blue, Sweetleaf, and Tulip.

It's pages are slightly distressed giving this pack an heirloom look. Use this paper with the new MyCreations Recipe/Card box to make a gift that will be treasure for generations. Don't forget to add the new Opaques Cherry-O to your creation - six adhesive backed designs made out of pearls!

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The second new paper pack is Splendor. The colors featured in this pack are Goldrush, Heavenly Blue, Moonstruck, and Topiary.

The paper features meandering florals and clouds. Again a slight distressed look is already incorporated for you. This pack reminds me of those hot August days when laying in a lounger on the back deck just watching the clouds float by. Use this pack with the new Clear Cards set to send the perfect Thank You note. These come in a pack of 8 and include both square and scalloped circle shapes. Finish off with the new Splendor Designer Brads for that perfect touch.

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The next new paper pack is Zippidee. The colors featured in this pack are Cranberry, Desert Sand, Honey, and Indian Corn Blue.

This pack is perfect for scrapping all those wonderful memories of Disneyland. From smile-inducing spots and stripes to gently flowing stars this pack is sure to display all those wonderful memories perfectly. Add the new Fancy Fuzz adhesive felt borders to complete your picture journey. These borders feature dot and diamond shapes and can be cut apart. Haven't been to Disneyland? This pack is also wonderful to showcase amusement park, country fair, or picnic in the park photos. Use the new Thrill Ride stamp set to add that perfect image to your layout.

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And last but DEFINITELY not the least is Passages. The colors featured in this pack are Barn Red, Brown Bag, Cocoa, and Garden Green.

This stunning pack can be used in so many ways! The pages feature slightly distressed images of postcards and old fashioned love letters, old style handwriting and faded maps along with fine stripes and a rich brown marble-look texture background. It is perfect for all those heirloom photos of prior generations. Holiday photos of historic places sit wonderfully on these pages. Slip in one of the new Marks Passages clips for that finishing touch. Don't forget to get the 2 new stamp sets that coordinate perfectly with this paper pack - Live Inspired and Happy Journey.

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WOW! Isn't this Idea Book just packed with wonderful new products! The above is just a tasty teaser as there are more new products that I didn't mention. I just have to leave a little bit of suspense to the day!


Here is the new Petite Perks set for summer.
If you only want a little taste of Close To My Heart, host a "Friend Fiesta" with me and receive this cute stamp set FREE:

Here are images of the new Hostess Rewards Plus collections. Do you want a lot of items from the new Idea Book? Schedule a "PlayShop" with me and earn one or all of these wonderful rewards:

Here are the pictures of the New Consultant Kit. Want to have it all? Let's do lunch and I will show you how to achieve all your dreams. 

It's sure to be a fantastic summer. To get all your summer 2010 paper crafting needs there are three ways to contact me.
1. Call me  -  780-307-9379
2. Email me  -  mizzchristine@shaw.ca 
3. Order on my website  -  http://www.perfectfinishes.myctmh.com