Wednesday, March 29, 2023

Ooh La La

Last week I shared the Stamptacular Sale that  Close To My Heart is running till March 31st.

I decided to create this pretty layout, using many different images from many different stamp sets, and using different techniques, resulting in a vintage inspired page.

 I used the soft tones of mulberry, shortbread, papaya and peach, along with mink and avocado, and I think that they blend beautifully together. Lots of liquid pearl in the colors of Coral and Bisque finish the look 😍
 Here is the link to the tutorial so that you can create one of your own xx 

Monday, March 13, 2023

It’s Stamp-tacular!!

 March is a month for savings and none more so than these awesome deals! Up to 60% off!!!

Plus 5 limited sets for this month only!! 

Look at all of the savings on these stamp sets and the stamp sets with coordinating metal thin cuts 😍

Head on over to my website to see them in more detail 


https://sarabatkin.closetomyheart.com/ctmh/promotions/2303-stamptacular.aspx


 










Friday, March 10, 2023

Life is beautiful FREE Layout design

 Here is a free layout idea for you 😃

Base is 12x12 ( I scored vertical lines every 0.5 and 0.25” across the whole piece )


The black piece is 4x12

The white stamped piece is 2.75 x12

The journal area is 2x7.75

The pink mat is 2.5 x 8.25

The green mat 3x8.5


The pink photo mat 6.25 x 8.25 - I used a 5x7 photo mat on this but you could use 3 vertical 6x4 photos on here

3 small green squares 1.5 x 1.5


Stamp your long white piece with whichever images you prefer - I used CC2234 Daisy Daisy and colored using Magenta marker.

Inks I used - Z4189 Intense Black, Z6513 Green Apple, and Z2812 Raspberry.

Decorate as desired - I used Z5901 Wild Berry Shimmer Trim, Z3798 Ballerina Liquid Pearls 

I drew the journal lines using the Grey Journal pen 


The black piece is attached 0.5” from the bottom edge - the stamped piece is attached 9.25” from the bottom edge of the black piece.


How fun to change the color of the cardstock and images and get a different layout every time x 


Friday, March 03, 2023

Daisy, Daisy. . . . .


 I am totally obsessed with this thin cut and coordinating stamp set - just look at the pretty cards created - daisies, sunflowers and more - all from the same die cut! Just change the color of your inks and cardstock and you'll get a completely different look.


They are both available ( while supplies last ) until the end of this month - you won't want to miss out.


You can see how I created this pretty Cardin the video here