Sarita "Inchies" for Operation Write Home VCMP

Last weekend Operation Write Home sponsored a Virtual Card Making Party at various times and gave us a week to submit something.  My entry features Close To My Heart Sarita papers including Gypsy, Cotton Candy, Lagoon and Colonial White.  The greeting is from Casual Expressions Occasions and the flourishes surrounding it are from "Swirls Around".  Lagoon ink was used.  This was a fun card to put together!

 

Here is the sketch I followed:

Thanks for stopping by!  Have a wonderful week filled with fun and creativity!

:) Marie

Artbooking in August #3--Mini-album

Welcome back to Artbooking in August Week #3!

If you are coming from Pam Ellison's blog you are on the right track.

Remember this is a circular blog hop and if you get lost or confused along the way, the list is posted on Adeline's blog here. 

Last week I shared cards and the week before that I shared a giftable item.  This week I'm sharing a mini-album made for my dear friend Laurie as a birthday gift.  I used some retired CTMH colors (Tropical Blue and Heavenly Blue) as I know that they are favorite colors for her.  Other papers used are the brand new Sarita and Gypsy.

My project is called a Travel Mini-Album and it is 8" x 8".  Lots of photos!

Back cover on the left and front cover on the right:

Front Cover:

Pages 2 and 3 together:

Page 2:  The journal paper was stamped with an Artbooking stamp in Tropical Blue ink (retired CTMH).

Page 3 (2 separate 1/2 sheets):

Pages 4 and 5:

 Page 4 Closeup (2 separate 1/2 sheets):

Page 5 Closeup:  

Page 6 and 7: 

Page 6 Closeup:

Pages 7 Closeup (2 separate 1/2 sheets):

Pages 8 and 9:  

Page 8 Closeup (2 separate 1/2 sheets):

 Page 9 Closeup:

Back Cover Closeup:

Thanks for looking at all these pages.  If you want to see the Artbooking pages I used read on.  If not, please go to Shalana Glass' blog now to continue with the blog hop.

I used pages 38 and 39 of the Artbooking Handbook for the pages and overlays.

 

I used page 40 for "My Favorite Photos" title.

I used page 42 for journaling page--overlay.



I used page 52 for the "paradise" title.



I used page 63 for filmstrip mat.


I used page 67 for the word "vacation".



I used page 78 for photo mats and "2 of a Kind" icon.

If you are with me this long thank you!  Please go visit Shalana Glass' blog for more great Artbooking ideas.  

Thanks for stopping by!  Have a wonderful week filled with fun and creativity!  (Don't forget to stop by next week for the 4th week of Artbooking in August.)

:) Marie

Sarita for Atlantic Hearts Sketch #16

It has been awhile since I've played along with Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge and I wanted to play with this beautiful new paper pack called Sarita so here I am! 

Materials used are:
Sarita
Lagoon CS
Goldrush CS
Colonial White CS
Frame Flair
Salutation Seals (recently retired CTMH)
Lagoon Ink
Outdoor Denim Ink
Hollyhock Alcohol Marker (don't have Cotton Candy yet!)
3D Foam Tape

Here is the Atlantic Heart Sketch #16:

 

Thanks for stopping by!  Have a wonderful week filled with fun and creativity!

:) Marie

Post-it Note Holder for Close To My Heart New Product Blog Hop

I'm excited to be a part of this special event!  Thanks to Tresa Black for organizing this wonderful showcase of talent.  The new Close To My Heart Idea Book went live on August 1 and many consultants are sharing items made from new products in the catalog.  I can't wait to check out all the wonderful new artwork that you'll see at the bottom of this post.

My creation for this New Product Blog Hop took about 10 minutes to make (including locating all the supplies!).  I started with a 3.5" x  5" standup acrylic frame and cut Sarita paper to go inside the frame.  Next I used the Artiste cartridge to cut the banner for the Hugs sentiment from Lagoon CS.  The sentiment is from the new Laughing Lola Cardmaking Kit and was first inked in Versamark and then inked in Outdoor Denim ink and then clear embossed to give it a shine.  I attached a rectangular piece of Outdoor Denim CS to the top of the frame (frame turned upside down from it's usual use) with Tombow Adhesive.  Next I used 3D Foam Tape to adhere "Hugs" to the CS and lastly I used Tombow Adhesive to attach the 3" x 3" Post It Note Pad.  This makes a useful and inexpensive gift.

 View from the side:

 Thanks for stopping by!  Have a wonderful week filled with fun and creativity.  Please visit again soon!
:) Marie

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