Avoid Photo Overload. Namaste

You know how it is when you develop your pictures and you automatically think, Oh!  I have the scrapbook paper and embellishments that will match these perfectly!  That's how this layout came about.  I've loved working with the Hopscotch paper collection so much I ordered myself another pack before it was discontinued.  I'm so glad I did!  These yoga pictures were a perfect fit.

My story is that I 'taught' yoga to a huge group of residents in my previous community.  We called it "Yoga At Your Own Risk" What was risky about it ~ well I was never trained/certified as a Yoga Instructor and at times was just winging it.  But boy,  I had a following!  Sometimes we had almost 20 people at a time!  If you click on the picture you can read my journaling.  We had such a fun time!

When I started the layout, I knew I wanted to incorporate Flip Flaps.  From now on, I think  Flip Flaps will be in every layout I create.  Yup, they are that cool!  Are you wondering what the heck are Flip Flaps?  I put a notation on the picture above so you can see where I used them and here's a link to them on my Close to my Heart store.  They are so very helpful to avoid photo overload in your Scrapbook.  Instead of making page after page after page of the same event, you can use Flip Flaps to create more 'real estate' on your pages.  Check it out ~  Flip Flaps

That's it for tonight.

Namaste.

Two Day Outrageous Special

Only two days to take advantage of this incredible offer.!!!!

I have only two more days to reach my current goal and I need your help so I am offering YOU a couple specials. 

  #1. If you have ever wanted to jump on the E-Files band wagon, NOW is the time!  I am offering three of my most popular E-Files to anyone who places a $35 order on my OBA.  Only $35!!!!!  That's a $55 value! 
So besides purchasing any of the wonderful products available from Close to my Heart, you will receive  

FREE 

all 3 E-Files of the these very Popular kits.

($25 value)

SIX PAGE BRUSHED WOTG 

WORKSHOP KIT

($15 value)

ONE SHEET WONDER 8 CARD WORKSHOP

     ($15 value)

#2. Spend $99 (think Cricut) on my OBA  you will receive the same deal as #1  PLUS you will also earn a $25 SHOPPING SPREE!!!!

*from me!!  Wholy Smokes!!!  Anything from the Annual Inspirations Idea Book and/or the **Seasonal Expressions #1 Idea Book.  ANYTHING!!
So lets recap ... order $99 from my OBA and you will receive

1. Mega Hopscotch WOTG E-Files valued at $25
2. Six Page Brushed Layout Workshop E-Files valued at $15
3. One Sheet Wonder 8 Card Workshop E-Files valued at $15
4. Shopping Spree valued at $25

Total FREE value $80!!!!!

 gOLLy!!!
That's it.  My Two Day Outrageous Special ends March 22, 2015 at 6PM.  Once you have placed your order, pop me an email and let me know what you would like for FREE!!!
Thank you in advance!  Love you all!!

* You will need to email me your $25 shopping spree order.  Do not order from my OBA..
** The Seasonal Expressions #1 Idea Book has many items that are now on limited supply, so not everything is still available

CTMH MEGA HOPSCOTCH WORKSHOP ON THE GO VIDEO

Oh my!   I've created a video to go with my Hopscotch Workshop on the Go kit!! 

 I hope you have a chance to watch it then let me know what you think :-)

MEGA HOPSCOTCH WORKSHOP ON THE GO KIT FOR SALE part deux

I know, I know -  I've already posted this stuff, but I'm so proud of my Workshop, that I wanted to post it again!  LOL    If you missed my last post then you probably don't know, but I LOVE this collection!
I created this Workshop, or as some call it, a Display Board, using the Gorgeous CLOSE TO MY HEART Hopscotch Workshop on the Go.  The Close to my Heart Hopscotch Workshop on the Go kit includes:
1 - My Reflections Hopscotch Paper Packet (X7194B)
1 - My Acrylix Hopscotch Workshop Stamp Set (D-size)
1 - Cardstock Sheet (Colonial White)
1 - Hopscotch Assortment (Z3016)
1 - Flaxen Extra Thick Twine (Z3036)
1 - Instructional Brochure
I used everything, well almost everything.  I still have a bit of the Papers left and a whole lot of the scrumptious twine. On top of all the goodies that come with the kit from CTMH I used Flip Flaps!

Can you find the Flip Flaps? Are you wondering what in the world are Flip Flaps?  LOL

  Ok, here's a close up of the page on the left.

 See that little tab with the star?  It lifts up a 4" x 8" Flip Flap.

And, below is what the layout looks like when the Flip Flap is flapped open.  Tee Hee  Pretty cool, huh?!

Below is the layout on the right.  See the tab with the star....

Lift it up...

ta daaaa!  Instead of a layout with only 2 photo spots, I've now created 4 photo spots! 

So on my 2 page layout with only 4 photo spots, I have now created a fabulous 9 photo spot layout

 using the spectacular Flip Flaps from Close to my Heart!

LOVE!!

This layout does not have any Flip Flaps but I SERIOUSLY LOVE THIS layout too!

 

See that scrumptious twine?  It comes in Pink too!  It's one of those 'gotta have it' things that you need!

and SERIOUSLY the cards are just as AWESOME!!!!!

Look at that twine!  YUM!!

Below are some of the coordinating stickers that come with the WOTG kit.

I added some random stamping to jazz up the top part of my card.

Here are some more from the Sticker Sheets.

Isn't this a fun Thank You card. 

I created the letter U using the very versatile CTMH Cricut Artbooking cartridge.

This one looks difficult, but if you know how to weave 

you will find that this technique is a very easy addition to any card.

 

Now for the details on how you can create this kit and have you call it yours.
This is my very FIRST kit that I have created, PLUS the cutting files for the FOUR layouts and SIX cards! 
So that's my long story. My short story is I'd love to pass my cutting files on to you.  Just place an order on my CTMH OBA for at least $25 and I'll e-mail the files right out to you.   That's it.  Phew.  I'm out of breath!

Please, if you want any more information or have questions, don't hesitate to email me.
Thanks for sticking with this lengthy post, again.   I hope it was well worth your time.
hugs,
Michelle

MEGA HOPSCOTCH WORKSHOP ON THE GO KIT FOR SALE

Pre-cut files are no longer available.


Looky Looky Looky What I have done!  I just went crazy playing with the Gorgeous CLOSE TO MY HEART Hopscotch Workshop on the Go.  I am absolutely in LOVE with this collection!!  I Love it so much I wanted to make this kit available to you.  PRE-CUT!!!!!  So you won't need to even have a Cricut.  I'll cut those pieces for you.  Don't have the stamp set?  No problem.  I'll stamp those images for you.  Don't have any card bases?  Your lucky day!  They are part of the kit!!  How about those Flip Flaps?  What's that, you don't have them?  You will when you order my kit!!

When you receive my Mega Pre-Cut HopscotchWorkshop you will be able to complete 6 cards and 4 - 12 x 12 layouts.  The kit also includes 2 Flip Flaps and the pre-cut Adornments to go in them!

 Below is the layouts with the Flip Flaps.  Can you find them?

and SERIOUSLY the cards are just as AWESOME!!!

 

I even had fun decorating the inside of the cards.

Now for the details on how you can create this kit and have you call it yours.
This is my very FIRST kit that I have created, PLUS cutting files for the FOUR layouts! I'd like to eventually sell my project as a pre-cut kit but, as of right now, I don't have the funds to purchase the papers that I will need to offer it this way.  Hopefully that will turn around real quick and I'll be able to create the PRE-CUT KITS asap! The complete kit uses ALL of the Hopscotch paper pack, the compliments and most of the badge buttons that come in the Workshop on the Go kit from CLOSE TO MY HEART.  What a HUGE bargain the WOTG truly is!  I think my kit is quite special because, of course everything is beautiful, but also because I've incorporated FLIP FLAPS into a couple of the layouts! 
So that's my long story. My short story is I'd love to pass my cutting files on to you.  Just place an order on my CTMH OBA for at least $25 and I'll e-mail the files right out to you.  That way I can start having a way to turn my profit into the supplies I'll need to be able to then offer the pre-cut kits. Or if you trust me, you can order the pre-cut kit for $40 plus shipping,  and I'll send it to you as soon as I get all the materials that I will need to put this HUMONGOUS kit together. That's it.  Phew.  I'm out of breath!

Please, if you want any more information or have questions, don't hesitate to email me.
Thanks for sticking with this lengthy post.   I hope it was well worth your time.
hugs,
m

Hopscotch and a Secret

oh my MY MY.  Have you ever started playing with a paper collection and just couldn't stop!?!  Well that's where I have been for the last week.  Playing with the fabulous HOPSCOTCH Workshop on the Go from CLOSE TO MY HEART.  Look at all those projects!!  I made 4 layouts and 5 cards and still have more to create.  SERIOUSLY!  This kit was so much fun to play with!  If you have never purchased one of the Workshop on the Go Kits you are SO missing out! 

The kit comes with an 8+ piece stamp set,  6 - 12" x 12" Designer Papers, 7 - 12" x 12" Card stock Sheets, 8 mini badge buttons, some really fun extra thick twine, and some cool coordinating sticker sheets.  On top of that you get an instruction brochure on how to create 4 layouts.  BUT~ if you stick with me just a couple more days, I may have something (secret) to add to this deal.  sshhhhhh.

In the mean time.  Click on the picture above for a direct link to purchase your own FANTASTICAL HOPSCOTCH WOTG collection. 
chat lata!
stay tuned!! 
ssshhhh