Wednesday, April 30, 2014

Mother's Day Album

This gorgeous Mother's Day Album highlights the memories I have of my two precious children during these past ten years.  I have been blessed with two children, Alexis and Noah.  Alexis has a congenital heart condition and was not expected to survive past birth, and here she is 12 years later.  What a miracle from God;)  She also has the most amazing smile and gorgeous blue eyes.  She loves with her whole heart and lives each day to the fullest.  Noah is the "big" little brother.  3.5 years younger than Alexis, but he is her biggest defender and protector.  I am blessed with two wonderful children who get along so well. 
This amazing album highlights that special bond as well as their birth and early years.  I would love to help you create this amazing album, either through a kit or one on one.  Please contact me today.  For those who would love to purchase the kit, simply click on the Paypal button below the pictures and I will ship it out to you within 24 hours.  Fellow CTMH consultants, simply place a $15 order on my CTMH OBA website, and I will email you cutting directions, supply list, and photos.
Here is the cover.  With beautiful 3-D roses and pearl studs.
 

The insides of the front and back cover.  Highlights the moments in the hospital with both Alexis and Noah.  The poem in the middle reads:
"A baby asked God, 'They tell me you are sending me to earth tomorrow, but how and I going to live there being so small and helpless?' God said, 'Your angel will be waiting for you and will take care of you.' The child further inquired, 'But tell me, here in heaven I don't have to do anything but sing and smile to be happy.' God said, 'Your angel will sing for you and will also smile for you.  And you will feel your angel's love and be very happy.' And the child asked, 'And how am I going to be able to understand when people talk to me if I don't know the language?' God said, 'Your angel will tell you the most beautiful and sweet words you will ever hear, and with much patience and care, your angel will teach you how to speak.' The child asked, 'And what am I going to do when I want to talk to you?' God said, 'Your angel will place your hands together and will teach you how to pray.' The child asked, 'Who will protect me?' God said, 'Your angel will defend you even if it means risking it's very own life.' The child said, 'But I will always be sad because I will not see You anymore.' God said, 'Your angel will always talk to you about Me and will teach you the way to come back to Me, even though I will always be next to you.' At that moment there was much peace in Heaven, but voices from Earth could be heard and the child hurriedly asked, 'God if I am to leave now, please tell me my angel's name.' God said, 'You will simply call her MOM'."
The left side page closed, with a picture of Alexis minutes after she was born and a tag with her birth information and a little note about what I love about her.

The left side page opened, with a hand print from Alexis and her writing her name.
 
The right side page close with Noah's hospital picture and tag.

The right side page opened with Noah's handprint and pictures.
 
The center picture
 
The middle of the album, this picture is the first of a mini fold out album holding another five pictures:



 Mother's Day Album Kit $30 includes shipping.  Kit includes:
Ivy Lane paper packet with cutting and assembly directions (including photos), and embellishments.  If you would prefer to have the paper pre-cut and/or pre-assembled so that you just have to add photos, just let me know if the comments.
Consultants interested in kit directions and materials, simply place a $15 order on my CTMH OBA account and I will email you within 24 hours.
 
 

Monday, April 28, 2014

Artbooking Made Easy: Fun in the Sun (+playlist)




Close to My Heart's newest Artbooking Made Easy video from youtube.  Look at these gorgeous summer pages, warmer weather is almost here.  I would love to help you make these pages, contact me today.  The CTMH Artbooking cartridge is one of the cartridges available for FREE this month when you join my team!

Friday, April 25, 2014

Mother's Day Flip Album Preview







Here is a preview of an album that I am working on for Mother's Day using
Ivy Lane paper packet.  These are the inside pages.  I have used pieces from the Close to My Heart's Ivy Lane paper packet and coordinating products to create this beautiful album that is sure to provide joy and memories for years.




Thursday, April 17, 2014

Proplayer card

Today I was creating with the Proplayer paper set because I had a customer ask me for more "manly" cards. Here is what I came up with today. What do you think? Does it work for a man? or is it too girlie?
 
 
All the supplies to create this card are available on my website, or contact me and I can help you design a card kit.

Wednesday, April 16, 2014


Today was my sweet girl's 12th birthday.  These two photos were taken exactly 12 years apart.  When my sweet girl was born, she had a congenital heart disease known as hypoplastic left heart syndrome, and has subsequently undergone numerous heart surgeries and many times was on the brink of leaving her earthly home.  Yet through it all, she has been a strong fighter and has shown us all how to love and laugh.  Her smile and laughter are infectious.  Happy Birthday Sweet Girl!  Mommy love you;)

Artbooking Made Easy: Artbooking My Life


Artbooking Made Easy: Capturing Snapshots


The starburst technique is a beautiful way to use up  your scrap pieces of paper and create these gorgeous cards.  It seems to be all the rage lately, and can you blame the popularity?  Look how gorgeous these cards are! 
 
Balloon Ride Starburst Card. 
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Skylark Starburst Card
 Jubilee Starburst Card

Ivy Lane Starburst Card

Timberline Starburst Card

 Ariana Starburst Card

 Lollydoodle Starburst Card
 
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