American Star - Creating on a Budget

I love decorating my home but I hate spending money on items that will only be out a few months each year. So, in my attempts to be frugal I tend to make items here and there. I was browsing the While Supplies Section of my website recently and came across the My Creations Star. I loved it when it was introduced and gladly snagged a few once I saw the price was reduced!

This project came together very quickly (like under an hour) and was a great way to use up pieces of leftover cardstock. Less than a half sheet of each color was used. The white stars are self adhesive enamel and give a nice dimension to the piece. Each package of White Enamel Stars comes with 72 pieces in two different sizes. I used the larger stars so needed 2 packages (you could easily make this project using one package if you don't mind mixing sizes). I finished it off by sealing with Mod Podge for extra stability.

I'm pretty pleased with how this project turned out and super happy it cost less than $15 to make! I'd say that's a win!

Supplies Used (all CTMH Unless Otherwise Noted):
Paper: Holiday Red Cardstock (retired), Outdoor Denim Cardstock (1275), White Daisy Cardstock (1385)
Stamps: None
Ink: None
Other: MyCreations Star, White Enamel Stars (Z2010)

I'd be happy to help you make this project! If you purchase the My Creations Star from my website I will gladly email you a template to cut each piece of the star. I'm not sure how long the star will be available so don't wait!

~Michelle

Seasonal Expression Blog Hop

Welcome to our Seasonal Expressions 1 Blog Hop!  Over 30 CTMH consultants will be featuring new products from the first Seasonal Expressions Idea Book.  This book contains all new products not found in the Annual Inspirations Idea Book.

If you have come here from Michelle's  Blog, you are on the right path*! The blog hop is a great big circle, so you can start here and work your way all around.  

For my project I used the new My Creations Mini Black Book and the Hopscotch Picture my Life Cards (PML) to record my family's Thanksgiving trip to Colorado! I kept the embellishments to a minimum to make this a very quick and easy project.

 

 For the cover I used one of the 4" x 6" PML cards and the zip strip from one of the Heartstrings paper pack. The twine is also new and knots beautifully!

For this page I added a small strip of the beautiful new Blue Shimmer Trim...I have to have a little bling after all!

Every once in awhile I take a video that I like to incorporate into my mini albums. I simply upload them to YouTube, create a QR code and print a photo of the code! 

I had a lot of food photos so I made a collage out of them in Picassa and printed as one 4" x 6." 

Have two 3" x 4" spaces but want a 4" x 6" photo? Simply cut it in half and insert into the pockets! 

In these pages I had a 4" x 6" slot but didn't have  alot of journaling so I added a small photo to one of the journaling cards!

I like the orange chevron card but it was a little plain for my layout so I added a 3" x 4" card to it!

Don't forget to decorate the mini album covers! I wanted a little summary of our trip so I used one of the calendar cards in the PML kit and created a pocket for the last page of my album!

Products Used (all CTMH unless otherwise noted)
Paper: Heartstrings (X7193B), White Daisy
Inks:Indian Corn Blue, Smoothie
Stamps:Hopscotch WOTG (G1091)
Other: Hopscotch PML Cards, My Creations Mini Black Book, Extra Thick Twine (Z3036), Blue Shimmer Trim (Z3025), Corner Rounder, Hopscotch Assortment (Z3016)

Thanks for taking  a look at my little mini-album. I look foward to making many more of these beauties...shh, the kids may just find one in their stocking this year! Now "Hop" on over to Lalia's Blog to see her work! Be sure to visit all the Consultants at their Blogs to get some great crafting ideas and other fun ideas!

The Seasonal Expressions 1 Idea Book is available December 1, 2014 - March 30, 2015. To receive your copy of the Seasonal Expressions 1 Idea Book please contact your CTMH consultant or visit my website HERE.

*If you get lost along the way, you’ll find the complete list of participating consultants on Melinda’s Blog:  http://ifyoublingit.blogspot.com/p/stamp-of-month-blog-hop-list.html.

Journaling Cards Box Gift Set

I've been busy prepping for an upcoming craft fair this Saturday, October 11, and this is one of the items I'll have available for sale.

I decorated the Journaling Card Box with retired Lollydoodle papers and coordinating MyStickease Assortment along with some Shimmer Trim.

The cards were designed using the Lollydoodle Card Workshop On The Go Kits. While this set isn't available anymore you can make a similar project using any of the Card Wokshop On The Go Kits found HERE! The kits make it super easy since they include cutting directions, a stamp set, paper, and accessories!

I hope this inspires you to make something fun today. I look forward to sharing some of my other projects in the next few weeks.

~Michelle Battitori

Warm Yourself Up With The New 2014 Spring/Summer Idea Book!!

The new 2014 Spring/Summer Idea Book is available now. It has tons of new products including 7 new paper Collections, 9 new Workshop on the Go Kits, tons of fun new My Creations alterable items, beautiful new Base & Bling Wearable Crafts, the new Picture my Life Scrapbooking program, fun new embossing folders. As always there are lots of great new stamp sets including the special edition Stamps of the Month and Hostess Stamps. Here are some photos of new products... Workshop on the Go Kits >>>  Start Shopping HERE Picture my Life Scrapbooking Program Here's a great video showing how the Picture my Life Scrapbooking Program works. If you feel overwhelmed by your stack of photos or just want a quick way to document your story then you'll love this program (I certainly do)! >>>  Start Shopping HERE 5" x 7" Embossing Folders >>>  Start Shopping HERE Base & Bling Wearable Crafts  You can view the online Idea Book/Catalog here.  As a reminder club members automatically receive a new Idea Book for FREE! If you'd like more information on joining one of my clubs or to get your own copy of the Idea Book contact me. I am happy to send you a free copy (for non-club members), I just ask that you pay the $5 for shipping.  >>>  Start Shopping HERE