Baby Shower Gifts

I made this cute album with Close to my Heart's Animal Cookie Level 2 Paper Pack. I then wrapped the album up in tissue paper and put it in this Display Box. They are having a boy but this would work for either a boy or girl I think. She really liked it when I gave it to her. I just love giving gifts that people really enjoy. I also know that nobody else gave her this gift. :)

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Still working...

Sometimes it is really hard to get a good picture of these checkbook covers. There always seems to be a glare when I go to take the picture. I really would like to take an actual class to learn how to take better pictures. I see lots of Internet classes but I would think it would be easier for me to be in an actual class.

I am still working on making Checkbook covers for my Craft Fairs. I am always looking for new places to set up a table so let me know if you have a Craft Fair I don't know about.

All product is Close to my Heart except for the cover. I used Bella Paper and Stickease. Shop now. I buy them in bulk so if you need any or think this would be a fun workshop let me know.

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I had paper left from making my Celebration Card Kit so I decided to make this checkbook cover. I do several Craft Shows in October-November and these checkbook covers are always a favorite. If you are in the area email me so that I can't let you know where they are. I have been doing some of them for 3 years or more so it is fun to see the same people every year. It is really great to have repeat customers. Thanks to all of you who come out and support a home-based business. I really appreciate it.

The sentiments are from the Friendship Word Puzzle. All items are Close to my Heart and can be purchase on my website at luciag.myctmh.com.





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Knock, knock

I should be cleaning the bathroom, but I thought it could wait while I posted this door hanger. I really think I could use a housekeeper that way I could create beautiful artwork all day long. Wake up Lucia it isn't going to happen. :) It sure is a nice thought. I wouldn't mind having a cook while I am dreaming too. I can handle the laundry.

Anyways on to the important stuff. This cute little door hanger was created with the Bella Paper and Stickease. These will make great little gifts for your Sunday School Class kids or for Teacher doors. They would be cute for kid's bedrooms too. The ideas for them are endless.

All products are Close to my Heart except for the door and can be purchased on my website at luciag.myctmh.com.



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3-Ring Binder Workshop

This binder brings the comfort of a classic album and creative flexibility of a blank canvas. A unique size and shape give this album a distinctive look and instant character. It would be great as either a gift or for your own personal use. Mark your calendar for your own fun-filled workshop!

______ is hosting this workshop and she wants you to attend!

Date: You Choose

Time: You Choose

Place: You Choose

Price: $25

Included in your workshop fee:

My Creations 3-Ring Binder

Animal Cookies Level 2 Paper Pack

Animal Cookies Stickease

Foam Die-Cuts Numbers

You will use my stamps, inks and tools. The only things you will need to bring are your adhesives, glue dots, and paper trimmer.

I also will have glue available for purchase that day if you need it.

I will teach you how to make this adorable album and learn some new techniques in the process.

Contact me if you would like to set up a time to host your own workshop.

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Paradise is where I want to be!!

The Memory Keeper Box was shown to us at Close to my Heart's Convention last August in Orlando. Let me just say I fell in love with the box. There is just so many things that I like to save that will not fit into my scrapbooks. I have made boxes to store my Christmas cards. Well, in the new Summer Idea Book there is this new paper called Moon Doggie that just screams Vacation to me. The stamp set I used is Extreme Happiness. I used Holiday buttons for the corners with Bamboo waxy flax tied through the buttons. I don't know if you have ever used waxy flax before but it is so easy to work with. It cuts easy, bends easy, ties easy, threads easy and more. Oh, and it lasts a long time. Close to my Heart has 9 different colors to choose from.

I also covered the inside of the box to give it a more finished look. The box is white so it looks nice inside even if you do not cover it.

I thought this box would be great to store postcards and other little souvenirs that you want to keep but will not fit in your scrapbook album.

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Life Delights Memory Showcase Album

Close to my Heart sells this fabulous kit that includes the album, paper, stickers, ribbon, accessories, and instruction booklet on how to bring it all together. When you are finished you will end up with 8 beautiful 9x9 layouts. It took me about an hour or so to assemble everything and in that time I got interrupted a few times. It seems like the phone will not ring for an hour then you sit down to create and the phone rings. I am sure that has happened to you before too. Such is life. You can order this kit from my website. The order number is z1199.

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Lucia

Game On Composition Notebook

This is a perfect gift for any boy or girl that likes to play ball. This is a composition notebook that I covered with Game On paper by Close to my Heart. There is room on the front for the child to put one of their favorite ball photos.



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Lucia

Good Times Memory Card Box

As you may have realized by now I am a huge fan of Close to my Heart's Memory Boxes. They really serve so many purposes. This one was made to hold birthday cards in. I used the Good Times paper and stickers on this box. I also inked the Dimensional letters with sponge daubers to make them match my box. These boxes are so easy and quick to make.



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Lucia

Coming soon...

This is one of the new Paper Kits that will be available to purchase beginning May 1st. The name of the paper is Animal Cookies. The colors are great for boys or girls.




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Lucia

More to Adore Accordion Album

This was my husband's Valentine's gift this year. I used one of my favorite paper packs More to Adore. I really like the color combination pink and brown. The pinks are Hollyhock (my favorite pink) and Blush. The brown is chocolate. I used the 9X9 Accordion Album. They fit perfectly in the Memory Boxes that I showed you yesterday. I made someone I know a similar album for her wedding shower. She loved it. I used Sepia pictures for my album. Black and White pictures look really good too.

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Lucia

Snowflake Kisses Memory Box

Good morning,

I love these memory boxes for so many different gifts. This one would be great to put a picture of your kids building a snowman on the top and inside you could store the items you use to decorate your snowman. Scarfs, hats, buttons or anything else your family may use.

They fit a 9x9 Accordion Album perfectly. I like to give them away as wedding gifts, no need to buy wrapping paper. The box is beautiful by itself. I wrap the album in tissue paper and place it in the box. Since the box has a magnetic closure there is no worry of it coming open unless you want it to be opened. This is one of those "Wow" gifts that everyone is amazed that you can make.

I used the Aspen Paper Pack on this box. The paper is really pretty. I put waxy flax through the holes of the buttons. I liquid glassed the snowflakes, while the liquid glass was still wet I added prisma glitter to make them sparkle like real snowflakes. I used a sponge dauber with Creme Brulee ink to make the Dimensional Elements Simple Alphabet word (z1048) Kiss match my box.

The boxes come flat so that you can decorate them easily. Once decorated you just put it together. They are very sturdy. They come in white. They are very reasonably priced at $6.95. The number to order them is z1116.

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Lucia

Notebook Checkbook Cover

I have been on a little checkbook and Notebook paper run. Checkbook covers are a great gift idea for secret sister, secret Santa, fellow coworkers, Grandmas, Grandpas or anyone else on your gift lists. It is a great idea for either men or women. They always go over really well at my craft fairs.

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Lucia

Butterfly Wings Checkbook Cover & Card

I used March's Stamp of the Month Butterfly Wings to make the checkbook cover and the card. The paper is from the Notebook paper pack. The colors are black, crystal blue, hollyhock and colonial white. Remember March 31st is the last day you can get Butterfly Wings.

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Lucia

Emporium 9"x9" Accordion Album

I used the Emporium Paper to make this Accordion Album. I really like the color combo with this paper set. I have been using it for all different projects. This one I made for a relative's birthday. I am going to add the pictures before giving it to them. They also make great wedding gifts. I usually make a decorated Memory box to put the Accordion Album in so I end up with a completed gift that needs no wrapping. I love that part. This gift always ends up with all the Wows at baby showers and wedding showers. I just smile. :)

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Lucia

That's Amore Clear Tin with handle

These clear paint tins are so cute to put candy in. I gave this tin to my husband for Valentine's Day I think he ate the m&ms faster then I made the tin. He gave me the tin back after he ate the candy. He knows the rules. :) He really just wanted the m&ms, plus he knows how it goes when you are married to a scrapbooker.

I used That's Amore paper. I also used the February Word Puzzle Stamp set. These look really cute for Easter. You can put shredded green paper in them with plastic eggs. Also, graduations are coming up they would make cute graduation gifts.

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Lucia

Cute Free Spirit Composition Notebook

I covered the front and back of a Composition Notebook in Close to my Heart's Free Spirit Paper. I used the Rustic Alphabet to spell the word cute. I sponged the edges of the paper in Cocoa Ink. Kids love these notebooks. It makes their notebook different then all the other notebooks out there. They are always a huge hit at my craft fairs with the kids. They are very inexpensive to make too.




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Lucia

Handmade Close to my Heart Gift Cards

Need a gift? What better gift could you give a dedicated scrapbooker or stamper then a Close to my Heart gift card. Any amount starting at $5 may be put on these cards. These gift cards are available from me and may only be redeemed through me.




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Lucia

More To Adore Purse Tin

I decorated this purse in my favorite color combination pink and brown. I really love those colors together. I know many of you do too. I also used Close to my Heart More to Adore Paper (one of my all time favorite papers).

The tin I decorated is called a purse tin but can be used for many different functions. It measure 5X7X31/2H. It could be used for a purse, recipes, cards, lunchbox, children's treasures or anything else you can come up with. You can paint them if you would like a different color then white too. I left mine white for this project. I tied blush and chocolate ribbon around the handles. I layered the flowers and put a button in the middle. I also added some sparkles to the tin to give it a little bling.

This would make a great workshop for you and friends to get together and make.

If you are wanting some tins they are $6.

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Lucia

Stardust Acrylic Album

These acrylic albums are amazing. They are "clearly" a great little album to give as a gift or keep for yourself. I used Stardust paper which is great for soccer pictures, boy pictures, school pictures or anything else you can come up with. The album is 6 1/4"x7". The measurements are very easy to cut. I used the Coluzzle Cutting System to make the circles.

Stardust Acrylic Album Recipe:

X7109B Stardust Level 2 Paper Packet

X7109C Stardust Level 2 Stickease

Z270 White Daisy Bulk Ribbon

Z1117 My Creations Acrylic Mini-Album

Z679 Liquid Glass

Z371 Coluzzle Cutting System Circles

Z368 Coluzzle Cutting Mat

Z369 Coluzzle Swivel Knife

Z534 Micro-Tip Scissors

E1002 Rustic Alphabet

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Lucia