Using Up a Paper Collection

In preparation for the new Seasonal Expressions 2 idea book from Close To My Heart, I've been trying to use up the rest of my paper and scraps from the current paper collections. I've not been very good at that in the past, and I have lots of partially-used paper collections in my craft room!

I have a few strategies for using up paper collections. First of all, if I haven't completed the layouts or cards from the workshops provided by CTMH, I'll do those first. All of their workshop guides can be downloaded for free from my CTMH website, even if you didn't purchase the workshop kits. Once I've made all of those that I want, if I still have leftover supplies, I'll look through the idea book and see if there are any projects in there that I want to copy - and there usually are! Finally, I'll get on Instagram and search the hashtag for the paper collection I'm trying to use up.

Yesterday I decided to start working my way through my Chelsea Gardens leftovers. I had already made four layouts and several cards from the scrapbooking workshop kit, so I looked through the idea book. I found a card I had noticed earlier but hadn't made, so I decided to make it! And then, since I had enough leftover paper, I decided to make it one of my card buffet cards for next month!

The polka-dot paper is from the Chelsea Gardens collection, but the yellow paper is from Stargazer. I love how the idea book shows how to mix and match collections! This card also uses stamped images from the We Belong Together stamp set. But unfortunately, that stamp set will be retiring at the end of April.

I also checked Instagram and the hashtag #ctmhchelseagardens. Over the past several months, I have started saving card and layout ideas on Instagram in collections, and I love being able to find all of my favorite ideas in one place!

The layout below was inspired by a layout from @donnascraftyheart several months ago. If you don't follow her, you should! I really loved what she did, and I love how my layout turned out!

I had plenty of 12-inch strips left from my Chelsea Gardens paper packet, so I cut them to 1.25-inch wide and spaced them out on a piece of White Daisy cardstock. I used some remaining Complements for the title and embellishments and two cut-apart cards for the journaling block.

I still have some more Chelsea Gardens ideas saved on my Instagram account, and I'm hoping I'll get around to making them this week.

I hope you've been inspired to use up your paper collections, and I hope you'll share some of what you make!

Thanks,

Bethany Rielage

rielage517@gmail.com

765-635-4884

bethanyrielage.closetomyheart.com

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Gimme Some Sugar Collection

Today I'm here to tell you all about the last featured paper collection from the current Seasonal Expressions 1 idea book - Gimme Some Sugar! These papers are so pretty, and I love the color combinations.

While there are several papers that are kitchen themed in this paper packet, the back sides of those papers are pretty neutral and could be used with lots of different pictures and projects. I love that Close To My Heart provides themed papers, but at the same time provides many basic and easy-to-use patterns.

The Gimme Some Sugar Paper Packet has some wonderful coordinating products!

Gimme Some Sugar Coordinating Cardstock

Gimme Some Sugar Complements

Gimme Some Sugar Cork Shapes

Peacock-Stitched Ribbon

Gimme Some Sugar Cardmaking Stamp Set & Thin Cuts (available as stamp set only as well)

Gimme Some Sugar Scrapbooking Stamp Set

There are also two kits available as part of the Gimme Some Sugar Collection.

Gimme Some Sugar Scrapbooking Kit

You Are More Cardmaking Kit

Here are a few projects featured in the Seasonal Expressions 1 idea book that have been made with products from the Gimme Some Sugar collection. You can also find more ideas by searching for CTMH Gimme Some Sugar on Pinterest or searching the hashtag #ctmhgimmesomesugar on social media.

Thanks for checking out all of these great products, and don't forget about the specials going on this month!

• Fab Four
• Fab Faves Sales
• Stamp of the Month

Let me know if you have any questions about anything, and I hope you have fun creating with the Gimme Some Sugar Collection!

Thanks,
Bethany Rielage

rielage517@gmail.com
765-635-4884

bethanyrielage.closetomyheart.com
www.facebook.com/stampingathome

Gimme Some Sugar Layouts

Last week I shared all the information about my upcoming Gimme Some Sugar Scrapbooking Workshop, so today I wanted to share more details and pictures about the layouts you'll be making at that workshop.

For this workshop, I started with the Gimme Some Sugar Scrapbooking Kit designed by Close To My Heart. All of the scrapbooking kits from Close To My Heart come with cutting instructions and suggested layout and card designs. I used their layout suggestions for the first three layouts (with some tweaking), and then I added a fourth layout (with some extra sheets of paper) based on a pattern from the Make It from Your Heart Vol. 3 pattern book.

The Complements packs that coordinate with each paper packet have suggested groupings on the packaging, which make it very easy to put together great-looking layouts. I tried to stick with these suggested groupings for my layouts, but I did switch a few around and have some leftover. But the extras will be great for cards!

So here are pictures of the layouts!

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If you would like to complete these layouts with my instruction, you can still sign up for my Gimme Some Sugar Scrapbooking Workshop on Thursday, April 26. There are two times available that day: 1:00-4:00 in the afternoon or 6:00-9:00 in the evening.

You can find out all the information on my Upcoming Events page or on the Facebook event page. You can RSVP on the Facebook event page, or you can email, call, or text me to sign up. If you would like to pay with a credit card, please purchase the workshop on my online store. Just scroll to the bottom and choose the time slot that works for you!

Thanks for taking a look at my layouts! If you have any questions about anything I've mentioned today, please don't hesitate to ask.

Thanks,
Bethany Rielage

rielage517@gmail.com
765-635-4884

bethanyrielage.closetomyheart.com
www.facebook.com/stampingathome

Freshly Made Sketches 331

I haven't had time to join in with any sketch challenges recently due to traveling, but I'm home now and had some time to create a card this morning. Today I'm using a sketch from the Freshly Made Sketches blog.

Here's the sketch for this week:

And here's my card:

For my card this week I used patterned paper from the Gimme Some Sugar paper packet. I added two strips of Peacock cardstock and stamped the sentiment in Peacock ink. The flowers are stamped in Bashful and Blossom, and all of the stamped images and sentiment come the For You Darling stamp set. I used the coordinating Thin Cuts to cut out the flowers, and I finished off the card with some Bashful Pearls (which unfortunately are now sold out).

Thanks for stopping by today, and I hope you'll try to make your own card with this sketch!

Thanks,
Bethany Rielage

rielage517@gmail.com
765-635-4884

bethanyrielage.closetomyheart.com
www.facebook.com/stampingathome

Gimme Some Sugar Cards

Today I'm sharing some greeting cards I made with a few of the cut-apart cards from the Gimme Some Sugar paper packet.

Each paper packet from Close To My Heart comes with 12 sheets of patterned papers - two each of six double-sided designs. Two of those sheets are 3x4-inch and 4x6-inch cards that you can cut apart and use on your scrapbooking layouts or as extra pieces of patterned paper. They are great to use as titles and journaling blocks, but they can also make easy cards!

After I completed my scrapbooking layouts with the Gimme Some Sugar scrapbooking kit, I took two of the 4x6 cards that I didn't use and decided to make cards with them. I trimmed both of them down to 4x5.25 and matted them on 4.25x5.5 pieces of cardstock.

On this card I stamped a sentiment from the Many Congratulations stamp set in Blossom ink, and then I added a few Bitty Sparkles in the middle of the flower.

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On this card all I did after matting the cut-apart card was add a few Gimme Some Sugar Cork Shapes. It couldn't be easier!

Thanks for stopping by today! If you have any questions about anything I shared today, please don't hesitate to ask. I hope you'll try making some cut-apart cards into your own handmade greeting cards!

Thanks,
Bethany Rielage

rielage517@gmail.com
765-635-4884

bethanyrielage.closetomyheart.com
www.facebook.com/stampingathome

Gimme Some Sugar Scrapbooking Workshop

• Thursday, April 26
• 1:00-4:00 or 6:00-9:00
• $45

This workshop features the Gimme Some Sugar collection from Close To My Heart. You will create four two-page layouts, and you will have leftover paper and embellishments to take home.

Here's what's included in the cost of the workshop:

• 1 complete Gimme Some Sugar paper packet (most will be cut for your layouts)
• 1 pack Gimme Some Sugar Complements
• 1 pack Gimme Some Sugar Cork Shapes
• 1 roll of Peacock-Stitched Ribbon
• 2 sheets of cardstock and 2 sheets of patterned paper for base pages
• additional pieces of cardstock cut for your layouts

Here are the four layouts you will make with this kit:

To see some close-up pictures of these layouts, check out the Facebook event page

Cost

The cost of the workshop is $45, which covers all of your supplies (except adhesive), full-color printed directions, the use of my tools, and my personal instruction. All of your papers will be pre-cut for you, and you can keep any leftover materials. I can also provide adhesive for you for an additional $5.

Sign-up Deadline

The sign-up deadline is Tuesday, April 17. This will allow me to purchase materials in time for the workshop.

What do you need to bring?
Please bring adhesive (I suggest a regular paper adhesive, glue dots, and foam tape) and basic tools (a paper cutter and scissors).

Where do I sign up?

• Facebook event page
• Online store (scroll to the bottom to purchase the workshop with a credit card and reserve your spot)
• rielage517@gmail.com
• 765-635-4884 (call or text)

If you have any questions or need my address or directions, please contact me. I look forward to seeing you there!

Thanks,
Bethany Rielage

rielage517@gmail.com
765-635-4884

bethanyrielage.closetomyheart.com
www.facebook.com/stampingathome

April Specials

I hope you had a wonderful Easter and are looking forward to April and hopefully some spring weather! I don't know about where you live, but spring hasn't brought us a lot of spring weather yet!

Fab Four
Ready to become a consultant with Close to My Heart? April is a great month to do it!

Join Close To My Heart in April and receive the May, June, July, and August Stamp of the Month sets, FREE! That’s an additional $71.80 in retail value added to the incredible value of the New Consultant Kit!

If you are a former Close To My Heart Consultant, we’re offering you a no-kit sign-up option during April that will let you sign back up for just $50! If you choose this option, you won’t get a New Consultant Kit, but you will still get the next four Stamp of the Month sets PLUS the standard $50 in CTMH Cash!

Click on the link below to learn more or to sign up!

https://bethanyrielage.closetomyheart.com/ctmh/what-we-do/be-a-consultant.aspx

Fab Faves Sale

Save 25% on a selection of favorite items each Friday in April!

Each Friday in April we’ll discount a new selection of favorite items and exclusive product bundles for just 24 hours! Save 25% on a wide variety of crafting essentials each weekend and discover some new faves of your own!

Click on the link below each Friday to see the new deals!

https://bethanyrielage.closetomyheart.com/ctmh/promotions/campaigns/1804-fab-faves-sale.aspx

April Stamp of the Month - Color Your Life

I love it when Close To My Heart has a stamp of the month set that's great for both scrapbooking and cardmaking - and April's definitely is! I love how you can combine the words into different phrases or use some of them on their own. I'm also looking forward to coloring those fun letters!

Each month you can purchase a new D-sized stamp set, available for one month only, for $5. When you place an order of $50 or more in Close To My Heart products, you qualify for this special Stamp of the Month pricing.

Click on the link below to learn more or to order your own Color Your Life stamp set!
https://bethanyrielage.closetomyheart.com/ctmh/promotions/sotm/2018/1804-clr-your-life.aspx

Thanks for stopping by today, and I hope you have a wonderful April!

Thanks,
Bethany Rielage

rielage517@gmail.com
765-635-4884

bethanyrielage.closetomyheart.com
www.facebook.com/stampingathome

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