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For the last several years, I have created THREE scrapbooked calendars for family and myself.  I used to do this the traditional scrapbook way, but now I do it the Studio J way! First, I get these awesome 12x12 calendars from CTMH : I stamp the name of the Month, then write in all the dates and finish it by adding some stamping that coordinates with the calendar page :)  I have tried stamping the dates (takes FOOOREVER!!!), I've tried number/date stickers (too time consuming to get those dang things straight)--- so now I just write them in.  Here's what that looks like (from 2011): Now for the Scrapbooked part..... I use STUDIO J !!!!!  Why???  It allows me to create a layout ONCE, then print as many as I want!  I could make 20 calendars (but I won't, haha).  Studio J makes 2-page layouts--- well, sure, it does.  Here's what I do:  1)  Use the same photos on both pages (3 on one page, 3 on the other page) and use them on 2 di...

July’s Perfect Pairs campaign: celebrating how perfectly Close To My Heart products go together, because having papers, stamps, and accessories that were designed to work together makes embellishing your projects that much easier. Throughout the month of July, we’ll have several different product pairings consisting of a favorite My Reflections ® paper pack with a corresponding Complement or accessory kit that you’ll be able to get for free! Each pair will be available for only a limited time, and only while supplies last, so when you see one that you want, act quickly! All you need to do is place an order of $75 or more in full-priced retail products on my shopping website, and you’ll be able to receive that day’s “perfect pair” for free! You’ll love how easily these product pairs work together, making your crafting more fun and rewarding than ever! Treat yourself to some perfectly-paired products by participating in this month’s promotion. Jul...

What day of the week do you scrapbook most???  I can say that I sit down to scrapbook on most Sundays :)  Such a relaxing thing to do during nap time or even after a restful weekend, late Sunday night! I have not shared layouts in a while, so here are a few from the past couple Sunday's: This week, my scrapbook club worked with the Mayberry kit.  I have found this kit to be so versatile and works well with any kind of pictures.  I created the featured 2-page layout in the kit, then created these 4 additional layouts. Just Dance- here I added some ribbon from the Pink Ribbon Collection, and used the Token Alphabet and the Ecclectic Irresistible Alphabet. Ride- the Polka Dot Alphabet was perfect for my title here.  I also used the Badge Buttons to create a monogram near the photos. I just love the grid look in this layout.  I used a variety of buttons from the Basic Button Collection, Green Button Collection and Badge Buttons to embellish.  I a...

Whenever I hear "Mayberry" I think of the Rascal Flatts song... Check out a video featuring the awesome Mayberry Kit: May Workshop Kit of the Month **MAYBERRY** May 22, 12-4 RSVP & Pay by May 12 G1022 Mayberry Workshop Kit (includes): Mayberry Level 2 Paper Packet ($12.95) My Acrylix® Mayberry Workshop ($13.95) Canvas Badge Buttons ($6.95) Workshop Guide ($1.00)                                                    $29.95 Best Kit - I seriously recommend making the splurge though as they totally dress up the artwork. You will not be disappointed...I PROMISE!! *Z1327 Green Button Assortment             $5.95 *Z1316 Cocoa Ribbon Collection   ...

Thanks for joining us on the Flowers, Flowers Everywhere Blog Hop!  You should have arrived from Monica's blog .  The hop begins on Kathryn's blog if you'd like to start at the top.   We have 22 fabulous designers all ready to showcase some of their favorite FLOWER creations with you today!  This is a two-day hop. so most of us will have a second project posted tomorrow, so be sure to stop by again! Today I'm featuring a Birthday card with a large folded flower.  A few months ago I learned how to make this super easy flower through Close to My Heart. First I punched 8 circles (1 1/4") from my patterned paper, Mayberry.  I made sure that the reverse side of my paper was all the same shade (of honey). Next I folded up one side, about 1/3.  Then I folded the second side up, forming a point at the bottom, like a cone shape. I did this for all 8 "flower petals".  I took a 9th punched circle and put lots of adhesive on it.  I then added...