Skylark 3 Double Layout Scrapbook Class

 I love the colors in this beautiful Skylark paper suite. I have used them for family photos, vacation photos and think it is so versatile.

Here is the information regarding my 3 Double layout class. You'll see the shopping list above and as soon as you place your order for the class items at sarabatkin.ctmh.com I will email you the cutting guide complete with full photos and instructions, to the email associated with the order.

Love Sara

Hawthorn Scrapbook Layout

A beautiful fall inspired layout with gorgeous inked wooden pieces.
Just a few days left to get this gorgeous paper.
Head on over to my website at sarabatkin.ctmh.com to get yours before it sells out 😊🍂 #legaciesoflove #ctmh #hawthorn #scrapbookideas #scrapbooklayout #fall #autumn #autumndays #leaves🍁

‘Beaut beautiful’ scrapbook layout

This beautiful layout is made using the Every Little Thing paper suite and I love the way it turned out.
Hope you like it too 😍

Sticker Tips

Tip of the day ........

When designing a layout cut the stickers close to their line and then you can arrange and rearrange them until you have their correct placement and then peel off the backing and attach them 😊

Seaside scrapbook layout

A perfect layout for those summer fun photos - using the limited edition Seaside paper with its matching stickers which is available while supplies last until Aug 31st.

https://sarabatkin.closetomyheart.com/ctmh/promotions/campaigns/1907-bbmp-seaside.aspx

Celebrating Lucy

This was my submission for this years Layout Contest at the Close To My Heart Convention in Utah.
I chose to make a layout featuring my darling niece Lucy.

Happy Trails FREE LAYOUT KIT

I so want to buy a mini camper after making this layout with items which came free when I purchased the stamp set - isn’t it adorable 😍

When you order the stamp set you will execute the products to make this adorable page 

Head on over to my website and check it out - plus the other 3 free kits in the June Special Offer 

Cats & Bats Scrapbook Layout

Oh my goodness - how stinking cute is this double layout. I added in the Pocket Plus (Design 4) page protector to be able to add some additional photo and journalling areas 

and I am thrilled with the result.

I am loving the fun paper designs, the fun colored Dots, Compliment set with its lovely black glitter die cuts, badge buttons and black shimmer trim - all in the Cats & Bats Workshop Your Way.

Order yours today at sarabatkin.ctmh.com along with the Pocket Plus page protectors and I will email you the cutting guide :0)

Hope you like it - Love Sara xxx

Prickly Pear Scrapbook Layout

Prickly Pear Scrapbook Layout by Sara

This layouts makes me want to run out to my backyard and sit in the sunshine with my friends so that I can take photos to go onto it. 

It is so stinkin' cute !!

These cacti are just adorable and are one of the trendiest images around right now - and you all know that Starbucks has come out with a Prickly Pear drink but we at CTMH beat them with this paper so maybe they got the idea from us hahahaha :O)

I added the ridden for texture and stamped the adorable border along the top of the photo mats.

Hope you like it so head over to my website at https://sarabatkin.closetomyheart.com/default.aspx to order the Prickly Pear Workshop your way and Red Shimmer trim or Red Glitter Paper and as soon as I see the order pop up in my system I will send you the cutting guide :0)

Love Sara xxxx

Love Scrapbook Layout

This is my Scrapbook Layout for the CTMH Convention Layout Contest last week.

I was beyond thrilled when I won one of 10 top prizes.

The theme was "Who tells your story" and could be of a past or present event.

The entire base of the layout and the flowers were made of white cardstock which I tinted using Sapphire, Sorbet and Lagoon Re-inker in the CTMH Spray Pens.

I heavily distressed the 2nd layer of white cardstock with the Edge Distresser and embossed vertical line using the embossing tool.

The leave and most of the flowers came from the CTMH Cricut Flower Market Cartridge.

I used the matching Sapphire, Sorbet and Lagoon cardstock for the photo mats.

The word LOVE was cut using the CTMH Cricut Artbooking cartridge

I was so happy with the finished result and even happier that it won xx Hope you like it as much - Love Sara xxx

No Worries Scrapbook Class

This is my favorite layout from our How To Books and I think it works just perfectly with this 'No Worries' paper pack,

This is my class for next month and I cant eat to teach it. I love the basket weave design on the cashmere paper and the stamping and matching embellishments are fabulous.

Ive used the stitch guide to piece the white photo mats which add a fun texture to them.

Hope you like it and I would love you to join my class xx

If you cant make my class and would like to make this for yourself - head over to my website at https://sarabatkin.closetomyheart.com/default.aspx to order the No Worries Workshop your way, matching stamp sets and the Green Triangles and I will send you the cutting guide for free :o) 

Puerto Vallarta Scrapbook Album

I was so fortunate to be rewarded for a year of hard work with a 6 day vacation from 

CTMH in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.

I was so looking forward to it and we had an amazing time. 

I was also given (among other things) a beautiful Scrapbook Album and precut pieces to 

make the following pages.  As I was taking my dear friend with me, I decided to give her 

the album so that she could scrapbook her trip.

Hope you like the finished result - she loved it :O) 

Live Beautifully Scrapbook Layout #3

Oooh I am so so happy with this layout. It did take me a while to make it as there are lots of details on it but is was so worth it.

I knotted the grey twin to give it more texture and had to join strips of paper to be able to make the long ruffle underneath the photo.
I used Raspberry and Pomegranate ink to create the flowers along with New England Ivy green for the leaves.

Remember - this paper is only available until the end of May and it is while supplies last so don't miss out - visit my site at sarabatkin.ctmh.com to get yours today

Love Sara xxx

Live Beautifully Scrapbook #2

This paper is just so so pretty - This time I used the SeaGlass colors along with Whisper for a soft dreamy look. Because there are so many pretty patterns in this Paper Pack - there are so many different color combinations avaialable.

Remember there are less than 2 weeks left to order these limited edition items - so be sure to visit my website to order yours xx Sarabatkin.ctmh.com

Live Beautifully - Scrapbook layout 1

Here is the first of my pretty layouts made with the May scrapbooking special - Live Beautifully paper and matching cardstock. Oh I am so in love with the beautiful flowers and script writing - it so so my style. It also has beautiful delicate geometric patterns and ombre effect watercolor in Sea Glass or pink.

Just 2 weeks left to order it so don't wait as it is while supplies last.

Visit my website and see these 2 items PLUS a gorgeous Cut Above 5 Layout kit and a discounted bundle including a grey album.

http://sarabatkin.closetomyheart.com/ctmh/promotions/campaigns/1705-nsm-live-beautifully.aspx

My team members get my cutting guides for free so that they can use them easily in their businesses - sharing the love right??
So I am looking for 2 people to join my team and they will get an addition free gift from me in addition to $50 of re product credit from CTMH, plus the Cut Above Live beautifully kit (value $44.95)

Click the link below to learn more and join my team xx
http://sarabatkin.closetomyheart.com/ctmh/what-we-do/be-a-consultant.aspx

Dreamin' Big Scrapbook Layout

Here is my layout featuring the Dreaming' Big Workshop your way.
I have added the Seagrass Glitter paper for some shimmer and shine and I love the finished result.
It would make a great layout for a spring walk in the sunshine :O)
Hope you like it.
Love Sara xxx

Heritage Scrapbook page

This was last night and todays adventure into the world of textural scrapbooking pages.

I wanted to make a Heritage style page which featured both my beloved dad and my son.

I am so very happy with the finished result as it uses all CTMH product.

I did add a few retried items which you may have in your stash :O)

But pretty mush everything is available on my website. (sarabatkin.ctmh.com)

Hope you like this as much as I do as I absolutely love this xxx

Love Sara x

Hello Lovely Scrapbook Double Layout

I thought I would share the pretty layout I just made featuring the Hello Lovely Workshop Your Way.

I am a fool for these flowers and delicate designs 

and this paper is just perfect for layouts for family, friends, weddings, 

get togethers, engagements, girls and in my opinion pretty much every occasion :O)

The Workshop comes with the gorgeous new pink shimmery ribbon and gold gems 

and the matching compliments. Everything you need to make a complete projects.

I added small amounts of Gold Glitter Paper and then went to town coloring in the 

flowers with the clear Shimmer Brush.

A little direct to paper ink distressing with Whisper ink and you have the perfect layout xx

Hope you like it as much as I do - love Sara xx

Trick or Treat Scrapbook Layout

Love this fun Halloween layout featuring the new Jeepers Creepers Workshop and the fabulous Green shimmer trim for even more sparkle 💖🎃
I did two versions - one with the Sugar Skull stamp set and one with the cobweb. This would also make a fabulous birthday layout - just don't stamp the cobweb on the Pansy cardstock and change the title 😃
Hope you like it and let me know if you would like to make it x

Enjoy Summer Scrapbook Layout

I love this fun summery layout - those adorable ice-creams, the fun flamingos.
It would be perfect for a beach day layout or a birthday layout - just change the background paper base pieces to make it perfect for boys or girls.
Hope you like it - Love Sara xxx