Welcome to the Brae-er Team Blog Hop!
This month we want to give you a preview of products from the
new Annual Inspirations Idea Book 2015-16.
If you have come from Tamara's blog, then you're on the right track.
If not, this is a circular blog and you can pick up anywhere and see all of the posts.
Inspiration is essential in any art form from painting to papercrafting
and it is a fundamental quality of Close to my Heart products from the exciting
papers to the beautiful ink colours.
With each new Idea Book, we are introduced to new sources of
creativity. I don’t know about you, but
I feel like it’s Christmas and I’m sneaking a peak at my presents when I get to
page through a new catalogue. I make my
wish list and can’t wait to buy all my new favourites.
This month you also get a sneak peak of the
new Annual Inspirations 2015-16 through the Zoe line of papers,
accessories and Workshop on the Go kit. (All of which are currently available
for purchase and will remain so until the end of August 2016.)
Figuring out what to make this month was quite easy. I started with the Zoe paper and accessories,
along with my chosen photos. In need of inspiration and speed, I turned to the How-To
Foundation line of books. With seven
photos (six horizontal and one vertical), I turned to the “Easy Inspiration”
layout in the Cherish book (found on pages 106-107). It was a perfect fit for my photograph
requirements, plus a great chance to use multiple papers and patterns from the
new Zoe papers.
Supplies:
PAPER:
- Zoe paper pack (X7197B)
Glacier cardstock (X5770)
- White Daisy cardstock (1385)
ACCESSORIES:
- Coral shimmer trim (Z3088) - currently available in the Zoe WOTG kit
- Zoe assortment (Z3082)
- Zoe complements (X7197C)
- Black enamel stars (retired item)
HOW-TO BOOKS:
- Cherish Scrapbook Program (9038)
- STAMPS:
- Handwritten Print (E1030)
INKS:
- Sorbet (Z2164)
- Sweet Leaf (Z2153)
Card Series
This series of cards uses the paper and colours of the Zoe
paper pack and is inspired by the Wishes Card Confidence book.
Collage design on page 97 – Wishes
Card Confidence Program
Stamps Used: - “Thinking of You” from August Stamp of the Month: Framed (S1508)
-
Flower from September Stamp of the Month: Paper
Garden (S1509)
Card #2 – “Card 3”
Card 3 design on page 23 - Wishes Card Confidence Program
Stamps Used:
- “For You” from August Stamp of the Month: Framed (S1508)
- Flower from September Stamp of the Month: Paper
Garden (S1509)
Card #3 – “Card 3”
Card 3 design on page 23 - Wishes Card Confidence Program
Stamps Used:
- “Thinking of You” from Have a Happy Day (D1616)
- Flower from September Stamp of the Month: Paper
Garden (S1509)
Card #4 – Pinterest inspired
This card takes its inspiration from another source: Pinterest. The
colours are inspired by the Zoe paper colours.
Stamps Used:
- “Thinking of You” from Seaside Greetings (D1609)
- Flowers from September Stamp of the Month: Paper
Garden (S1509)
Supplies:
PAPER:
-
Zoe paper pack (X7197B)
Glacier cardstock (X5770)
-
White Daisy cardstock (1385)
ACCESSORIES:
-
Coral shimmer trim (Z3088)
HOW-TO BOOKS:
-
Wishes Card
Confidence Program (9041)
STAMPS:
-
August Stamp of the Month: Framed (S1508)
-
September Stamp of the Month: Paper Garden
(S1509)
-
Seaside Greetings (D1609)
-
Have a Happy Day (D1616)
INKS:
-
Sorbet (Z2164)
-
Sweet Leaf (Z2153)
-
Canary (Z2643)
-
Black (Z2105)
Benefits of the CMTH How-To
Publications
- - Inspiration for proven effective scrapbook
layouts (or card designs)
- - Each sketch or design provides basic
information: number of photos used, cut sizes and layout
- - Diagrams and instructions are easy to read and
follow
- - Offers suggestions for changing the photo
numbers and sizes for other possibilities using the same sketch
- - Ease of use – can search sketches by number of
photos used
- - Great for beginners to teach the basics
- - Great for experienced crafters to add to their
repertoire
- - Endless possibilities - each sketch design can
be rotated or combined with other sketches to create new looks and options
- - Layouts don’t limit your own personal creativity
- - Many of the books also teach stamping or
papercrafting techniques
- - Quick, easy and beautiful layouts that can be
used over and over again
For more information on any of these Close to my Heart products,
contact your CTMH consultant,
