Make It From Your Heart ~ Scrapbook Layout

This is the other scrapbook layout I entered for the Close To My Heart, Make It From Your Heart contest. This is a Level 3 layout which means that I used a new paper pack, any embellishments from the current Idea Book and stamping is a must. For my paper I chose the Elemental papers. I kept the design clean and simple. I used the new Cricut cartridge for the stars and the " Paddle Board " title. I also used the new journaling spots and antiqued brads.

I like that the journaling can be kept in the pocket and that the photo's were not over powered by lots of embellishing.

Make It From Your Heart~ Cards

I submitted two cards to the Make It From Your Heart contest. They are both done in a Holiday theme and use several new goodies from the Autumn/Winter Idea Book.

The first card was submitted for the Elemental papers. I also used a couple new stamps, Bundled Buddies was on my "gotta have it" list right away and December 25th. I also got to use one of the new Journaling Spots and a Foundry Pin Clip. How much do you love that cocoa grosgrain striped ribbon?

This card uses a completely different Holiday color scheme thanks to the new Believe papers. I love how bright and cheery they are! The card design is from the Fancy File template in the Wishes book. I like how you can pull out the tag to reveal a message or perhaps some Christmas cash! For this card I also used the December 25th stamp set and the Cricut Art Philosophy cartridge.

They were not winners, but they are still special to me. I have another two page Level 3 layout to share with you. Look for it soon!

Make it from the Heart ~ WINNER!

When I received my message from Close To My Heart that one of my projects won the Make it from the Heart contest I was completely surprised! I have entered artwork for the contest for a couple of years, but never won before. I was jumping around my craft room and shrieking with excitement. My husband and kids thought I lost my mind!

My project is a Level 2 meaning that I created a two page layout using one of the new Autumn/Winter paper packs {Roxie}, any embellishments from the Idea Book and the layout contains NO stamping!

Here is the story behind the photo's. They were taken this past August on our annual trip to Lake Tahoe. We go to visit my Brother and his family and take in the cooler weather and gorgeous scenery all around. For YEARS I have wanted to do the Flume trail and it was SO worth it. What I did not mention in my journaling is that I had a full blown asthma attack right from the start of the trail (5 miles all up hill!). My husband stayed right with me and I pushed myself to get over the top. So glad I did because I would have missed the cliff side views, the lakes {one that we actually had to cycle through the water} and the most amazing experience!

You can see all the winners of the make it from the heart contest on the CTMH website. Tons of inspiration there to get your creativity flowing.

I will share my other projects that did not win later this week.