Pumpkin Spice Plus

 There is a neat packet of paper called "Pumpkin Spice".  Here are the 3 double page layouts.

After every set of pages there are always left over pieces.  What does one do?  I used to keep it with the pages and then when I used them in an album, if I needed more pages, I would have the paper and make them.  Then I started taking the done pages and putting them together with other done pages with the pieces in labeled in bags but.... when I needed more pages I couldn't find the bags with the scraps.  

How I am trying something else.  Because we have pocket pages, I am making 4x6 , 6x4 and 3x4, 4x3 pml cards and putting them with the done pages.  Here is what I have done so far.

I found the matching stamp set and I still have a few more cards to make and I am going to use the stamp set to finish off more cards.

Leave a message about what you do with your scraps.  I know some people make cards with them, but the card I make are samples for my classes and I need more than scraps to work with.  

Make unique calendar gifts for Christmas that give a wonderful touch all year long

 Each year, Close To My Heart has done a calendar special that is easy to put together.  It is like the Cut Above in that you don't stamp anything.  You have preprinted base pages, you add stickers and punch outs and then you put your photos on.  

I sometimes will put 3x3 photos by the month if there are more images I want to do that month.  Some people make the calendar and put on photos from the year rather than just photos from years before.  You can also just get the 13 pages (12 months and a front cover) and make an album.  These are great pages.  Check out the video to see what they look like.  You have until December 31 to order or as long as supplies last.  

I customize the calendars with the birthdays and anniversaries that each family has.  Each time there is a  unique stamp set to help you stamp, if you wish, on the calendar part.  There is plenty of room to write on the squares as it is up on the wall.  

Let me know if you are interested in doing a crop with me for the calendars.  I make 5 calendars a year and would like the company.  It takes about 3 - 4 hours to complete so it can be done in one setting or several. 

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Christmas Card Buffet

 It is almost time for the Christmas Card buffet.  This is coming to my home and making whatever number of cards you would want.  Please let me know if you want to come and how many cards you think you would make.  There will be cards that are easier to make and some that time more time.  They will be marked.  There are two groups meeting but if those times don't fit your schedule, let me know.  

Here are some cards.  I haven't decided yet which cards will be part of that workshop.  Some of these may show up but I wanted to show you how you can change the saying to fit your needs.  Most people can make about 8 cards in a 3 hour time slot.  It is $15 for the first 4 and $3 for every card after that.  There will be a limit to how many of one type you can make so there will be a variety left for others.

More will be posted later. 

What do you do with scraps and leftovers?

 When I did all the shaker cards, I was left with glitter rectangles. I also have left over pieces from many projects. CTMH now sells white cards only but I have some of the Colonial White (ecru) left over. I also have made many thin cuts for people to choose from with their shaker cards.  I decided to try and use them up as well - as best as I could. I decided to play with ideas that I want to use for my Christmas Card buffet.  Here is the result of the play time:

What is left after the smallest rectangle shaker size is a small solid piece which fits on the bottom of the tag and shows through the heart as a glitter heart.  

I still have scraps left but it is fun to see what you can make.

Share what you can do with your left overs and scraps.