OMG It's Cecilia

OG It's Cecilia Scrapbook layout is one of my favorites.  At 3 months of age this little girl was so expressive and I just had to capture the expression and make a layout.  She is so much fun to work with as her moods change in an instant and she is such a charmer.

For the scrapbook layout I used Studio J and picked out paper that I thought would coordinate well with her photos.  With Studio J that is easy to do and I had so much fun making this layout that it only encourages me to do more.

Fall Festival Fun

Took the kids to a fall festival the other day and they just loved it.  Even the little one enjoyed all the bright colors while is big brother and sister enjoyed the bouncy houses, the animals, games, the face painting and all the other kids. The little one even had a mustache painted on just for him.

I made up this scrapbook layout in Studio J.  I like how all the bright colors came together and how it showcases how much fun the kids were having.

Scrappin Through Texas-- Tilden Texas

As we travel through Texas we are taking many photos.  It is our intention to photograph all 254 historic Texas courthouses.  Here is the page we did of Tilden, Texas.  Tilden is a very small town in South Texas.  Tilden is located in McMullen County and there is not much there.  It does have  a post office, 3 gas stations and police station and a county courthouse.

I made this scrapbook page using Studio J.  It was easy to make and because I only had a few photos Studio J is ideal program to make great layouts with so few photos.  Studio J also has so many paper and photo combinations that no matter what your theme you can create the perfect layout.

Brotherly Love ... A Studio J Two Page 12 by 12 Layout

Brotherly Love is my very first attempt at using Studio J.  I decided to use my favorite 3 year old and his baby sister as featured stars in this layout.  I found Studio J to be easy, fast and fun.  It did not take me long to do the layout and with Studio J there are literally hundreds of layouts to choose from.

Another thing I really like about Studio J is that I can scrapbook without buying tons to other stuff yet if I choose I can still embellish the layout with other items if I want.

I hope you like my first attempt with Brotherly Love.

Tweet Me Card

Tweet Me is the message on this adorable birdhouse card.  I made this card using the "Tweet Me' Close to My Heart stamp set along with CTMH cardstock and the birdhouse from the Cricut Botanicals cartridge.  I cut out the bird house in 3 different sizes, and used three different ribbons for color adhered to the green background.  I adhered the birdhouses to the ribbon and background and stamped the sentiment "Tweet Me".  I thought it was just the cutest combo.  As a side note I used one of the cutouts as the stencil on the "Wishing you Happiness" card made a few days ago. Two cards for the price of one... how fun is that.

Wishing You Happiness Card

 

 

Today’s card was made using one of my most favorite techniques.  The card was made using water color inks and a stencil made from a birdhouse I made for another card which I will be posting later.  To make this card I simple brushed on CTMH water downed gold rush ink and then using black stazon ink I stenciled the birds and birdhouse. The Wishing You Happiness phrase is from the “Give a Lift” Stamp set.

Happy Day Pumpkin Card and Free Stamps

Today I would like to share this pumpkin card I made using the August Stamp of the Month, "What a Hoot".  The card was made with the pumpkin and flower from the stamp set.  The grass was cut from the Cricut artbooking cartridge and the words Happy Day with cut with one of the fonts found on the Cricut Explore.  I stamped the pumpkins and the flowers and then colored them in with the ShinHan Close to My Heart Markers. 

The Close to My Heart Stamp of the Month for August 2014 is the “What a Hoot” Stamp set.  This stamp  set includes  17 adorable stamps featuring owls, fall and party symbols.  The stamps set has a retail value of $17.95 but it can be yours for as little $5.00 with a qualifying purchase.

 

 Also as a special offer through August  31, 2014 I am also including a FREE Stamp Set AND  FREE Cuttlebug Owl Flourish Embossing Folder  for a qualifying purchase made through my website www.margaritasmadness.ctmh.com.  

This offer includes  the stamp set  “ Owls”  which includes 7 stamps  (Retail value $9.95). Also included a part of the special offer from me is the Cuttlebug Owl Flourish Embossing Folder (Retail Value $4.95).  Both of these items can be yours FREE so order now.   

 

 

In order to qualify for these FREE items you must have a CTMH minimum order of $50.00 purchased through my website and you must also purchase the August  Stamp of the Month “What a Hoot” stamp  which you can purchase for $5.00.  Once you have made your purchase, email me margaritasmadness@gmail.com and I will send you your  FREE OWL FLOURISH  Cuttlebug embossing folder and your FREE  “Owls” Stamp set.  Please note this FREE STAMP and FREE  Embossing Folder  is a personal gift from me and is NOT part of a CTMH promotion and is available to US residents only. DO NOT ENTER THEM as part of your order just email me and I will mail them directly to you.  Hurry as this offer ends on August 31, 2014 at which time the “What a Hoot” stamp set will no longer be available. 

Please contact me margaritasmadness@gmail.com with any questions prior to purchase.