New Kit of the month - flip flap layouts

I have decided to try and do kits each month.  You can order the kit or you can see what the elements are and order those or you can just get the layout for $5.  This is a short time as the Annual Inspiration catalog will be ending July 31, 2016 and the new one starting August 1, 2016.   I did this layout with the paper packets from the present catalog in mind.

Flip flaps allow you to get more photos on in a few pages.  I will make most of the kits for 6 pages.

This kit will include:
2 - page protectors
2 - 6 x12 flip flaps
4 - 4 x 4 flip flaps
4 - 4 x 6 flip flaps
1 paper packet of your choice from the Annual Inspiration book that ends July 31, 2016
Directions for this project.

You may order the individual items from my website: barbarapagekell.ctmh.com.
Paper Packets: Zoe, Sangria, La vie en Rose, Kaleidoscope, Georgie, or Urban
Small Assortment of flip flaps Z1747
4x6 flip flaps Z4114
12 " assortment Z1325 (the 6x12 will be available after August 1)
top load page protectors  Z1984

My layout is available for $5.

Front and Back

Middle section with 6 x 12 flip flaps.

Stamp away on the paper and on scraps to cut

I often try to use Daisy White or Colonial White paper for base pages.  You have to dress the paper up a bit.  One way is to stamp on the paper around the border.

You will notice the flower on the outside of both pages.  I love that Close To My Heart has stamps that match with the paper so you can continue the theme throughout album pages.

The other way is to stamp on the paper but also to stamp on scraps and cut them out for the pages.

On this layout, I stamped the edges of the left side as well as stamped flowers for embellishing.  If you look closely, I used the 2nd generation method.  This method is that you stamp and then stamp again without reinking.  I did that with the flowers and the leaves.  I mixed them up and they look really great together.

I used one of the pocket cards from the Artbooking Cricut cartridge.  I used the cut out flowers as well on the page.  You can make another of the same card and flip it for the other side.

You may also notice I used White Twine over each of the photo mats on the bottom and the pocket card,  You can also use gold foil and shimmer trim as decoration on your photos but since I only had paper saying "photo", I will wait to put it on later when the photo is present. You can also put it on the corners of the photo, on the top section or on the sides to help embellish the photo and the page.

Don't forget to check my website for the products to make pages for your memories.  barbarapagekell.ctmh.com

Gold Gold Gold

With the #HappyTimes paper there were gold stripes and gold patterned flowers.  Close To My Heart has shimmer trim, foil and glitter paper that can help bling up pages.

The gold stripes on the paper is really neat.  I didn't have the gold glitter paper but used the silver at to cricut a shape.  The Close To My Heart glitter paper really works well on the cricut!  I then used the gold foil tape to make a border on each of the papers.  I used the Gold embossing powder to stamp some flowers on the upper right paper and then added the color with the water color.  When you use the water color, you need permanent ink or embossing powder so your lines won't be washed away.

I could also have said "Teal Teal Teal". I used gold stripe paper.  I used the teal glitter paper for the circut shape here.  I used a 1 inch punch on the glitter paper scraps and then cut them in half to make a border.  I also used the teal shimmer trim on the bottom.  I used gold foil up on the corners to finish off the triangles.

Check out all these products and much more from Close To My Heart barbarapagekell.ctmh.com

Water color

 The #HappyTimes paper has one sheet that is an outline in teal of flowers.  The layouts above have a top 1 1/2 from that paper which I did water color on.  The layout below has a 6x8 photo mat (that is because you can use 4x6 or 6x4 photos on it).  I only water colored what you could see and only then some of the flowers.  The one above because it is all showing is more colored than the bottom which has only the edge showing.)  You can do your own stamping and then water color.  It is effective not to color everything but just give a hint of color

You can make your own border and photo mat by taking stamps which are in outline form.  Close To My Heart has stamps that will work well for borders:

 Close To My Heart also have stamps that you can stamp on the page or cut out:

Check out the stamps at my website: barbarapagekell.ctmh.com

Remember if you are using water color, you need to stamp with StazOn ink or some permanent inks otherwise the watercolor will smear using watercolor ink.  #HappyTimes

Embossing folders

Embossing folders are something that you can use in a variety of ways.  In my upcoming album workshop, I am using ink IN the embossing folders.  You can put it on the side with indentations (lighter shade) and then after embossing you can just take a darker ink pad and rub over the embossed features.

The Close to My Heart embossing folders are 5x7 which can give you a great mat.  I was trying to make more pages so I did my mats 4x6 so I could get more out of a sheet of paper.  It just means that you will have to trim down the 4x6 photos or print them smaller to leave an edge around the mats.

Here I used colored paper for the mats so the embossing shows up when you use sandpaper.  You can also use chalk or sponge the raised portion to give it added pizazz.  Have fun with the dry embossing techniques! #HappyTimes paper.  Check out my website for purchasing embossing folders and shop for more great creative things : barbarapagekell.ctmh.com

Embossing folders

Embossing folders are something that you can use in a variety of ways.  In my upcoming album workshop, I am using ink IN the embossing folders.  You can put it on the side with indentations (lighter shade) and then after embossing you can just take a darker ink pad and rub over the embossed features.

The Close to My Heart embossing folders are 5x7 which can give you a great mat.  I was trying to make more pages so I did my mats 4x6 so I could get more out of a sheet of paper.  It just means that you will have to trim down the 4x6 photos or print them smaller to leave an edge around the mats.

Here I used colored paper for the mats so the embossing shows up when you use sandpaper.  You can also use chalk or sponge the raised portion to give it added pizazz.  Have fun with the dry embossing techniques! #HappyTimes paper.  Check out my website for purchasing embossing folders and shop for more great creative things : barbarapagekell.ctmh.com

Retiring Stamp sets

Since Close To My Heart has so many great Cricut cartridges and stamp sets that go with them, the decision has been made to retire many of the older sets rather than leave them open.  You have until the end of April for some and the end of August for the rest on this list.  If there is something you need, now is the time to get them.

Item #	Description	2015-2016 Seasonal Expressions 1	Cricut® Compatible	Retiring
A1184	Rejoice	20		30-Apr-16
A1185	Friendly Wishes	32		30-Apr-16
A1186	Pirate Birthday	28		30-Apr-16
B1507	To the Moon	11		30-Apr-16
B1508	Kiss It Better	13	X	30-Apr-16
B1509	My Mother (US/CA)	12		30-Apr-16
B1510	Sugar & Spice	28	X	30-Apr-16
B1511	My Mother (AU/NZ)	28		30-Apr-16
B1512	Play Hard— Gymnastics	30	X	30-Apr-16
B1513	Block Uppercase	10		30-Apr-16
B1514	Play Hard—Diving	31	X	30-Apr-16
B1515	Play Hard—Cheer	30	X	30-Apr-16
B1516	Your Beautiful Self	20		30-Apr-16
C1635	Our Story	29	X	30-Apr-16
C1636	Live, Laugh, Love	21	X	30-Apr-16
C1637	Stamps of Approval	33	X	30-Apr-16
C1638	Spring Critters	19		30-Apr-16
C1639	Take Heart	13		30-Apr-16
C1640	Friend in Me	18		30-Apr-16
C1641	Springtime Wishes	9		30-Apr-16
C1642	My Anchor	27		30-Apr-16
C1643	Stuck on You	10		30-Apr-16
D1683	Woodland Romance	8	X	30-Apr-16
D1684	Beach Days	26	X	30-Apr-16
M1135	On the Plus Side	11		30-Apr-16
M1136	Patch of Sky	11		30-Apr-16
M1137	A Day for Mother	12		30-Apr-16

If you want to know what catalog these are from, please contact me and I will email you the list.  all of these will retire at the end of July.

A1115	A Holiday
A1117	A Typeface
A1121	A Blossom
A1131	Love
A1146	Sincere Expressions
A1149	Trim The Tree
A1150	Charming Chevrons
A1159	LOL
A1161	Beyond Measure
A1164	Beach Gear
A1167	Keep Your Chin Up
A1172	Smiles Begin with You
A1173	The Best Dad Ever
A1174	Spray of Joy
A1175	Pen Pals
A1176	Christmas Star
A1177	Light the Menorah
A1178	Love My Dog
A1179	Housewarming Hello
A1181	Love My Cat
A1183	Little Things - Hostess Rewards
B1381	Holiday Cheer
B1390	Countdown
B1391	Zoology
B1392	Key Moments
B1398	Just for You
B1399	Crafted with Love
B1400	Beautiful Friendship
B1404	Cup of Cheer
B1408	Buttons, Bits, and Bobs
B1409	Pirouette
B1412	Perfect Fit—Holidays
B1413	Perfect Fit—Halloween
B1415	In Gear
B1416	Keyboard Uppercase
B1417	Perfect Fit—Birthday
B1419	Joyful Birthday
B1422	Easter Wishes
B1424	Classy Doily
B1427	Perfect Fit—Thanksgiving
B1428	Look to the Light
B1429	Eek & Shriek
B1431	Reel Life
B1435	Angel Friends
B1438	Banner Wishes
B1443	Hello Wonderful
B1449	Oodles of Doodles
B1453	Frightfully Fun
B1460	Trick or Treat Sweets
B1462	Lovely Birthday
B1463	Thankful Heart
B1466	Sweet Salutations
B1473	Flowers for Mom
B1474	Flowers for Mum
B1475	Handmade
B1476	My Fave
B1478	Ice-Cold Summer
B1479	Salute Our Heros
B1481	Friendly Pets
B1482	My Story
B1483	Season's Greetings
B1485	Positive Chemistry
B1486	Darling Dinos
B1487	Perfect Pear - Hostess Reward
B1488	Pumpkin Chevron
B1490	Happy Hooray - Hostess Reward
B1491	Birthday Funnies Hostess Reward
B1492	Fallen Leaves
B1494	Hit the Road
B1495	Play Hard— Baseball
B1496	Play Hard— Basketball
B1497	Play Hard— Cricket
B1498	Play Hard— Football
B1499	Play Hard— Hockey
B1500	Play Hard—Rugby
B1501	Play Hard— Soccer
B1502	Play Hard—Volleyball
B1503	Steampunk Scoundrels
B1504	Sending Love
B1505	Baby & Friends
B1506	Little Presents
C1441	Affection
C1462	All Hallows Eve
C1463	Harvest Happiness
C1464	Blue Ribbon
C1465	Unscripted
C1467	Sweet Moments
C1469	December 25th
C1483	Born to Ride
C1484	Love Clusters
C1496	Enjoy!
C1497	Pure Adventure
C1501	New Arrival
C1502	Princess Wings
C1503	The Best Things
C1509	Magic Potions
C1521	Approved
C1523	Outta This World
C1530	Sail Away
C1531	Tropical Paradise
C1532	Camping Delights
C1534	Sightseer
C1537	Honeycomb
C1538	Girls Rock
C1540	Hello Blooms
C1541	New Baby
C1542	Perect Fit—Dad
C1543	Perfect Fit—Mom
C1558	Wild Wonders
C1559	Always Grateful
C1564	Stitch Wonder
C1565	In the Moment
C1566	Tech Speak
C1567	Santa Claus
C1575	True to Life
C1578	Camper Crazy
C1580	Big Top
C1581	Inspiration Flourishes
C1582	Made from Scratch
C1584	Feathers
C1588	Great Job
C1590	Delightful Ditty
C1591	Merry, Merry
C1594	Treasure Friendship
C1599	Pretty Petals
C1604	Forever in My Heart
C1607	Someone Special
C1610	Dizzy Circle
C1611	Campfire Lifestyle
C1616	Treats of Friendship
C1620	Baby Zoo
C1621	Mr. & Mrs.
C1622	In Review
C1623	Loads of Fun
C1624	Birthday Wish- Hostess Rewards
C1625	A Thousand Thanks
C1626	Hexagonal Patterns
C1627	Reindeer Bells
C1628	Christ Is Born
C1629	Diamonds are Forever
C1630	Little Monsters
C1632	Say It All - Hostess Rewards
C1633	For Family
D1458	American Celebration
D1459	Canadian Celebration
D1480	Snowflakes
D1481	Vintage Type
D1482	Love Life
D1490	Backdrop Charmed
D1491	Hooray Bouquet
D1493	Fill in the Blank - Holiday
D1494	Christmas Cheer
D1502	Look Who's…
D1506	Family Love
D1515	Play Day
D1518	Christmas Delights
D1520	Ornamental Cheer
D1522	Glamour Lowercase
D1524	Frame It Up
D1525	Casual Expressions
D1526	Family Tree
D1527	Perfect Fit—Frames
D1536	Perfect Fit—Frames 2
D1537	Glamour Uppercase
D1539	The Happy Couple
D1542	For a Friend
D1545	Wheel of Life
D1546	Frame Flair
D1555	All the Details
D1556	School Years
D1560	Holiday Tags
D1561	B is for Baby
D1578	Flight of the Arrows
D1580	Catch You Later
D1581	Give A Lift
D1584	Big Hug
D1599	Geek is Chic
D1600	Here We Go
D1604	Season of Thanks
D1605	Halloween Greetings
D1607	Bodacious Banners
D1609	Seaside Greetings
D1610	Christmas Post
D1611	Frosty Fun
D1612	Teacher Appreciation
D1613	Best Christmas
D1614	Reason for the Season
D1617	Make It Merry
D1618	Build-a-Cake
D1627	Your Own Kind of Wonderful
D1633	Hopping By
D1634	Rain or Shine
D1635	Assorted Edges
D1636	I Do
D1637	Jumping Geometrics
D1644	The Authentic Life
D1645	Botanical Backgrounds
D1647	Documenting Moments
D1648	Snapshot Memories
D1651	Wavy Blooms
D1652	Team Player
D1656	Miracle of Christmas
D1657	Holly Jolly Christmas
D1659	Mini Messages - Hostess Rewards
D1661	Crazy Good
D1662	Harvest Wreath
D1663	Floral Banners
D1664	Packages, Boxes, and Tags
D1665	Blossoming Expressions
D1666	Believe in Christmas
D1669	Tasty Terrors
D1677	Friend Tree
D1679	Animal Greetings
E1028	Hopscotch Alphabet
E1029	Marquee Uppercase
E1031	Dated
M1000	Monogram A
M1001	Monogram B
M1002	Monogram C
M1003	Monogram D
M1004	Monogram E
M1005	Monogram F
M1006	Monogram G
M1007	Monogram H
M1008	Monogram I
M1009	Monogram J
M1010	Monogram K
M1011	Monogram L
M1012	Monogram M
M1013	Monogram N
M1014	Monogram O
M1015	Monogram P
M1016	Monogram Q
M1017	Monogram R
M1018	Monogram S
M1019	Monogram T
M1020	Monogram U
M1021	Monogram V
M1022	Monogram W
M1023	Monogram X
M1024	Monogram Y
M1025	Monogram Z
M1050	Mini Calendar
M1051	Wish
M1053	Sweeter with You
M1054	XOXO
M1055	Friendship Wreath
M1122	Wedding Day
M1123	Feel Better
M1124	Birthday Calligraphy
M1125	Celebrate!
M1126	This Is Christmas
M1127	Hand-Lettered Christmas
M1128	Doubly Merry
M1129	Holiday Greetings
M1130	A Penned Hello
M1131	Victorian Gratitude