Retiring List

Every year Close To My Heart has to retire some items to make room for new ones...this year is no different! Although there are some favourites of mine on this list...I'm looking forward to what's coming in the new Annual Inspirations catalog :)

Item #	Description	Catalog
Bulk232	Clear Sparkles
Bulk369	Zoe Bulk
Bulk371	Sangria Bulk
Bulk373	La Vie en Rose Bulk
Bulk374	Kaleidoscope Bulk
Bulk375	Georgia Bulk
Bulk376	Urban Bulk
G1096	Workshops on the Go® Zoe Scrapbooking Kit	Annual 15-16
G1097	Workshops on the Go® Sangria Scrapbooking Kit	Annual 15-16
G1100	Workshops on the Go® La Vie En Rose  Scrapbooking Kit	Annual 15-16
G1101	Workshops on the Go® Kaleidoscope Cardmaking Kit	Annual 15-16
G1102	Workshops on the Go® Georgie Scrapbooking Kit	Annual 15-16
G1103	Workshops on the Go® Urban Scrapbooking Kit	Annual 15-16
X7197B	My Reflections™ Zoe Paper Packet	Annual 15-16
X7197C	Zoe Complements	Annual 15-16
X7199B	My Reflections™ Sangria Paper Packet	Annual 15-16
X7199C	Sangria Complements	Annual 15-16
X7201B	My Reflections™ La Vie En Rose Paper Packet	Annual 15-16
X7201C	La Vie En Rose Complements	Annual 15-16
X7202B	My Reflections™ Kaleidoscope Paper Packet	Annual 15-16
X7202C	Kaleidoscope Complements	Annual 15-16
X7203B	My Reflections™ Georgie Paper Packet	Annual 15-16
X7203C	Georgie Complements	Annual 15-16
X7204B	My Reflections™ Urban Paper Packet	Annual 15-16
X7204C	Urban Complements	Annual 15-16
Z1475	3” x 3” White Daisy Envelopes	Annual 15-16
Z1476	4 1/4" x 5 1/2" White Daisy Envelopes	Annual 15-16
Z1477	5” x 7” White Daisy Envelopes	Annual 15-16
Z1478	6” x 6” White Daisy Envelopes	Annual 15-16
Z1725	Adhesive Springs	Annual 15-16
Z1750	Display Tray	Annual 15-16
Z1752	Sparkles Clear Assortment	Annual 15-16
Z1756	3” x 3” Colonial White Envelopes	Annual 15-16
Z1757	4.25 x 5.5 Colonial White Envelopes	Annual 15-16
Z1758	5” x 7” Colonial White Envelopes	Annual 15-16
Z1759	6” x 6” Colonial White Envelopes	Annual 15-16
Z1816	Durables Artisan Studs	Annual 15-16
Z1833	My Creations® Kraft Container	Annual 15-16
Z1838	5 x 7 Hinged Display Tray	Annual 15-16
Z1849	Bronze Shimmer Trim	Annual 15-16
Z1851	Scallop Border Punch	Annual 15-16
Z1853	Aqua Dots	Annual 15-16
Z1871	My Creations® Kraft 3-Ring Album	Annual 15-16
Z1903	Base & Bling Adhesive Dots	Annual 15-16
Z1904	Base & Bling Adhesive Strips	Annual 15-16
Z1918	Teal Shimmer Trim	Annual 15-16
Z1919	Purple Shimmer Trim	Annual 15-16
Z1922	Pink Glitter Paper	Annual 15-16
Z1924	Dot Embossing Folder	Annual 15-16
Z1925	Chevron Embossing Folder	Annual 15-16
Z1926	Quatrefoil Embossing Folder	Annual 15-16
Z1927	Damask Embossing Folder	Annual 15-16
Z1928	Durables Triangle Studs	Annual 15-16
Z1934	Flamingo Dots	Annual 15-16
Z1953	My Creations® Journaling Cards Box	Annual 15-16
Z1956	Hip Pics Album	Annual 15-16
Z1960	Stripe Embossing Folder	Annual 15-16
Z1980	My Legacy Cocoa Damask D-Ring	Annual 15-16
Z1981	My Legacy Slate Circles D-Ring	Annual 15-16
Z1982	My Legacy Cocoa Damask Post Bound	Annual 15-16
Z1983	My Legacy Slate Cirlces Post Bound	Annual 15-16
Z1986	Pink Shimmer Trim	Annual 15-16
Z1991	Teal Glitter Paper	Annual 15-16
Z1992	Purple Glitter Paper	Annual 15-16
Z1993	Arrow Embossing Folder	Annual 15-16
Z1994	Floral Embossing Folder	Annual 15-16
Z1995	Honeycomb Embossing Folder	Annual 15-16
Z1996	Woodgrain Embossing Folder	Annual 15-16
Z1997	Triangle Border Punch	Annual 15-16
Z1998	Chevron Border Punch	Annual 15-16
Z2006	Designed Décor Red Magnetic Chalkboard	Annual 15-16
Z2009	Red Enamel Hearts	Annual 15-16
Z2010	White Enamel Stars	Annual 15-16
Z2015	Designed Décor Black Shadow Box	Annual 15-16
Z2016	Designed Décor Colonial White Shadow Box	Annual 15-16
Z2023	Bling Gems Gold Assortment	Annual 15-16
Z2028	Designer Creations Short Stack Album	Annual 15-16
Z2036	Designer Creations Slate Paper Bags	Annual 15-16
Z2037	Designer Creations Lagoon Paper Bags	Annual 15-16
Z2038	Designer Creations Ruby Paper Bags	Annual 15-16
Z2039	Designer Creations Honey Paper Bags	Annual 15-16
Z2049	Designer Creations Cupcake Box	Annual 15-16
Z2050	Designer Creations Takeout Box	Annual 15-16
Z2053	Designer Creations Buttoned Bag	Annual 15-16
Z2054	Base & Bling Journey Style Sheet	Annual 15-16
Z2055	Base & Bling Signature Style Sheet	Annual 15-16
Z2090	My Legacy Lagoon Chevron D-Ring Album	Annual 15-16
Z2091	My Legacy Ruby Floral D-Ring	Annual 15-16
Z2092	My Legacy Lagoon Chevron Post Bound	Annual 15-16
Z2093	My Legacy Ruby Floral Post Bound	Annual 15-16
Z3018	Heart Embossing Folder	Annual 15-16
Z3019	Vine Embossing Folder	Annual 15-16
Z3020	Diamond Embossing Folder	Annual 15-16
Z3021	Scallop Embossing Folder	Annual 15-16
Z3025	Blue Shimmer Trim	Annual 15-16
Z3032	Rolling Tote	Annual 15-16
Z3034	My Legacy BlackD-Ring	Annual 15-16
Z3035	Pixie Extra Thick Twine	Annual 15-16
Z3036	Flaxen Extra Thick Twine	Annual 15-16
Z3039	Glacier Extra Thick Twine	Annual 15-16
Z3040	Thistle Extra Thick Twine	Annual 15-16
Z3043	My Creations™ Black Mini Book	Annual 15-16
Z3044	My Creations™ Kraft Mini Book	Annual 15-16
Z3069	My Creations™ Mini Mix Album	Annual 15-16
Z3070	My Creations™ Mini Folio	Annual 15-16
Z3078	La Vie En Rose Assortment	Annual 15-16
Z3079	Urban Assortment	Annual 15-16
Z3082	Zoe Assortment	Annual 15-16
Z3084	Sangria Assortment	Annual 15-16
Z3085	Kaleidoscope Assortment	Annual 15-16
Z3092	Georgie Assortment	Annual 15-16
Z3114	Roller Stamp This Happened	Annual 15-16
Z3115	Roller Stamp Day-to-Day	Annual 15-16
Z3137	My Creations™ Pint-Sized Container	Annual 15-16
Z3145	Picture My Life Overlay Black	Annual 15-16
Z3147	Cut Above™ Dapper Giraffe Card Kit	Annual 15-16
Z3148	Cut Above™ Beautiful Blossoms Card Kit	Annual 15-16
Z3168	Cricut® Artfully Sent Collection	Annual 15-16
Z3170	Cricut® Artiste Collection	Annual 15-16
Z3171	Cricut® Art Philosophy Collection	Annual 15-16
Z3173	Base & Bling Affirmations Style Sheet	Annual 15-16
Z3174	Base & Bling Lovely Blooms Style Sheet	Annual 15-16
Z3177	Picture My Life™ Through the Year Scrapbooking Program	Annual 15-16
Z3178	Picture My Life™ Childhood Scrapbooking Program	Annual 15-16
Z3179	Picture My Life™ Georgie Scrapbooking Program	Annual 15-16
Z3180	Picture My Life™ Going Places Scrapbooking Program	Annual 15-16
Z3181	Picture My Life™ Beautiful You Scrapbooking Program	Annual 15-16
Z3182	Instalife™ Album–Berry	Annual 15-16
Z3183	Instalife™ Album–Teal	Annual 15-16
Z3186	Instalife™ Cards–Colorful Me	Annual 15-16
Z3187	Instalife™ Cards–The Bright Side	Annual 15-16

There is also a list of stamps that are retiring too...guess this means we have more exciting images on the horizon as well

Stamps Retiring August 1, 2016
Item #	Description	2014-2015 Seasonal Expressions 1	2014-2015 Seasonal Expressions 2	2015-2016 Annual Inspirations	2015-2016 Holiday Expressions	Cricut® Compatible	Retiring
A1115	A Holiday					X	31-Jul-16
A1117	A Typeface			105			31-Jul-16
A1121	A Blossom					X	31-Jul-16
A1131	Love					X	31-Jul-16
A1146	Sincere Expressions			74			31-Jul-16
A1149	Trim The Tree					X	31-Jul-16
A1150	Charming Chevrons			30			31-Jul-16
A1159	LOL					X	31-Jul-16
A1161	Beyond Measure				12		31-Jul-16
A1164	Beach Gear					X	31-Jul-16
A1167	Keep Your Chin Up			75			31-Jul-16
A1172	Smiles Begin with You		17				31-Jul-16
A1173	The Best Dad Ever		24				31-Jul-16
A1174	Spray of Joy				20		31-Jul-16
A1175	Pen Pals			26		X	31-Jul-16
A1176	Christmas Star				28	X	31-Jul-16
A1177	Light the Menorah				27		31-Jul-16
A1178	Love My Dog			87			31-Jul-16
A1179	Housewarming Hello			40		X	31-Jul-16
A1181	Love My Cat			87			31-Jul-16
A1183	Little Things - Hostess Rewards			10			31-Jul-16
B1381	Holiday Cheer					X	31-Jul-16
B1390	Countdown					X	31-Jul-16
B1391	Zoology					X	31-Jul-16
B1392	Key Moments					X	31-Jul-16
B1398	Just for You					X	31-Jul-16
B1399	Crafted with Love					X	31-Jul-16
B1400	Beautiful Friendship					X	31-Jul-16
B1404	Cup of Cheer					X	31-Jul-16
B1408	Buttons, Bits, and Bobs					X	31-Jul-16
B1409	Pirouette					X	31-Jul-16
B1412	Perfect Fit—Holidays					X	31-Jul-16
B1413	Perfect Fit—Halloween					X	31-Jul-16
B1415	In Gear					X	31-Jul-16
B1416	Keyboard Uppercase			107			31-Jul-16
B1417	Perfect Fit—Birthday					X	31-Jul-16
B1419	Joyful Birthday			67			31-Jul-16
B1422	Easter Wishes					X	31-Jul-16
B1424	Classy Doily					X	31-Jul-16
B1427	Perfect Fit—Thanksgiving					X	31-Jul-16
B1428	Look to the Light			5			31-Jul-16
B1429	Eek & Shriek					X	31-Jul-16
B1431	Reel Life					X	31-Jul-16
B1435	Angel Friends					X	31-Jul-16
B1438	Banner Wishes			68			31-Jul-16
B1443	Hello Wonderful					X	31-Jul-16
B1449	Oodles of Doodles			26		X	31-Jul-16
B1453	Frightfully Fun				9		31-Jul-16
B1460	Trick or Treat Sweets				9	X	31-Jul-16
B1462	Lovely Birthday			67			31-Jul-16
B1463	Thankful Heart				13		31-Jul-16
B1466	Sweet Salutations					X	31-Jul-16
B1473	Flowers for Mom					X	31-Jul-16
B1474	Flowers for Mum	23				X	31-Jul-16
B1475	Handmade	29				X	31-Jul-16
B1476	My Fave	33				X	31-Jul-16
B1478	Ice-Cold Summer		28				31-Jul-16
B1479	Salute Our Heros		24	98		X	31-Jul-16
B1481	Friendly Pets		13	87			31-Jul-16
B1482	My Story			101		X	31-Jul-16
B1483	Season's Greetings				27		31-Jul-16
B1485	Positive Chemistry			65			31-Jul-16
B1486	Darling Dinos			28			31-Jul-16
B1487	Perfect Pear - Hostess Reward			10			31-Jul-16
B1488	Pumpkin Chevron				11	X	31-Jul-16
B1490	Happy Hooray - Hostess Reward			7			31-Jul-16
B1491	Birthday Funnies Hostess Reward			7			31-Jul-16
B1492	Fallen Leaves			40			31-Jul-16
B1494	Hit the Road			103		X	31-Jul-16
B1495	Play Hard— Baseball			96		X	31-Jul-16
B1496	Play Hard— Basketball			97		X	31-Jul-16
B1497	Play Hard— Cricket			97		X	31-Jul-16
B1498	Play Hard— Football			97		X	31-Jul-16
B1499	Play Hard— Hockey			96		X	31-Jul-16
B1500	Play Hard—Rugby			97		X	31-Jul-16
B1501	Play Hard— Soccer			97		X	31-Jul-16
B1502	Play Hard—Volleyball			97		X	31-Jul-16
B1503	Steampunk Scoundrels				11		31-Jul-16
B1504	Sending Love			65			31-Jul-16
B1505	Baby & Friends			82		X	31-Jul-16
B1506	Little Presents			82		X	31-Jul-16
C1441	Affection					X	31-Jul-16
C1462	All Hallows Eve					X	31-Jul-16
C1463	Harvest Happiness					X	31-Jul-16
C1464	Blue Ribbon					X	31-Jul-16
C1465	Unscripted					X	31-Jul-16
C1467	Sweet Moments					X	31-Jul-16
C1469	December 25th					X	31-Jul-16
C1483	Born to Ride					X	31-Jul-16
C1484	Love Clusters					X	31-Jul-16
C1496	Enjoy!					X	31-Jul-16
C1497	Pure Adventure					X	31-Jul-16
C1501	New Arrival					X	31-Jul-16
C1502	Princess Wings					X	31-Jul-16
C1503	The Best Things					X	31-Jul-16
C1509	Magic Potions					X	31-Jul-16
C1521	Approved					X	31-Jul-16
C1523	Outta This World					X	31-Jul-16
C1530	Sail Away					X	31-Jul-16
C1531	Tropical Paradise					X	31-Jul-16
C1532	Camping Delights					X	31-Jul-16
C1534	Sightseer					X	31-Jul-16
C1537	Honeycomb					X	31-Jul-16
C1538	Girls Rock					X	31-Jul-16
C1540	Hello Blooms					X	31-Jul-16
C1541	New Baby					X	31-Jul-16
C1542	Perect Fit—Dad					X	31-Jul-16
C1543	Perfect Fit—Mom					X	31-Jul-16
C1558	Wild Wonders					X	31-Jul-16
C1559	Always Grateful			41			31-Jul-16
C1564	Stitch Wonder					X	31-Jul-16
C1565	In the Moment					X	31-Jul-16
C1566	Tech Speak					X	31-Jul-16
C1567	Santa Claus					X	31-Jul-16
C1575	True to Life					X	31-Jul-16
C1578	Camper Crazy			102			31-Jul-16
C1580	Big Top					X	31-Jul-16
C1581	Inspiration Flourishes					X	31-Jul-16
C1582	Made from Scratch					X	31-Jul-16
C1584	Feathers			100			31-Jul-16
C1588	Great Job			23			31-Jul-16
C1590	Delightful Ditty			24			31-Jul-16
C1591	Merry, Merry				20		31-Jul-16
C1594	Treasure Friendship			94			31-Jul-16
C1599	Pretty Petals					X	31-Jul-16
C1604	Forever in My Heart	11				X	31-Jul-16
C1607	Someone Special	24		54			31-Jul-16
C1610	Dizzy Circle		14				31-Jul-16
C1611	Campfire Lifestyle		23	98			31-Jul-16
C1616	Treats of Friendship		15	45		X	31-Jul-16
C1620	Baby Zoo			80			31-Jul-16
C1621	Mr. & Mrs.			57			31-Jul-16
C1622	In Review			59			31-Jul-16
C1623	Loads of Fun			28			31-Jul-16
C1624	Birthday Wish- Hostess Rewards			6			31-Jul-16
C1625	A Thousand Thanks			43			31-Jul-16
C1626	Hexagonal Patterns			55		X	31-Jul-16
C1627	Reindeer Bells				23		31-Jul-16
C1628	Christ Is Born				28		31-Jul-16
C1629	Diamonds are Forever			63		X	31-Jul-16
C1630	Little Monsters				8	X	31-Jul-16
C1632	Say It All - Hostess Rewards			11			31-Jul-16
C1633	For Family			39			31-Jul-16
D1458	American Celebration					X	31-Jul-16
D1459	Canadian Celebration					X	31-Jul-16
D1480	Snowflakes					X	31-Jul-16
D1481	Vintage Type					X	31-Jul-16
D1482	Love Life					X	31-Jul-16
D1490	Backdrop Charmed					X	31-Jul-16
D1491	Hooray Bouquet					X	31-Jul-16
D1493	Fill in the Blank - Holiday					X	31-Jul-16
D1494	Christmas Cheer					X	31-Jul-16
D1502	Look Who's…					X	31-Jul-16
D1506	Family Love					X	31-Jul-16
D1515	Play Day					X	31-Jul-16
D1518	Christmas Delights					X	31-Jul-16
D1520	Ornamental Cheer					X	31-Jul-16
D1522	Glamour Lowercase			105			31-Jul-16
D1524	Frame It Up					X	31-Jul-16
D1525	Casual Expressions					X	31-Jul-16
D1526	Family Tree					X	31-Jul-16
D1527	Perfect Fit—Frames					X	31-Jul-16
D1536	Perfect Fit—Frames 2					X	31-Jul-16
D1537	Glamour Uppercase			105			31-Jul-16
D1539	The Happy Couple					X	31-Jul-16
D1542	For a Friend					X	31-Jul-16
D1545	Wheel of Life					X	31-Jul-16
D1546	Frame Flair					X	31-Jul-16
D1555	All the Details					X	31-Jul-16
D1556	School Years					X	31-Jul-16
D1560	Holiday Tags					X	31-Jul-16
D1561	B is for Baby					X	31-Jul-16
D1578	Flight of the Arrows			84			31-Jul-16
D1580	Catch You Later					X	31-Jul-16
D1581	Give A Lift					X	31-Jul-16
D1584	Big Hug			74			31-Jul-16
D1599	Geek is Chic					X	31-Jul-16
D1600	Here We Go			27			31-Jul-16
D1604	Season of Thanks			46			31-Jul-16
D1605	Halloween Greetings					X	31-Jul-16
D1607	Bodacious Banners			30		X	31-Jul-16
D1609	Seaside Greetings			95			31-Jul-16
D1610	Christmas Post					X	31-Jul-16
D1611	Frosty Fun					X	31-Jul-16
D1612	Teacher Appreciation			25			31-Jul-16
D1613	Best Christmas					X	31-Jul-16
D1614	Reason for the Season				29		31-Jul-16
D1617	Make It Merry				26	X	31-Jul-16
D1618	Build-a-Cake			69			31-Jul-16
D1627	Your Own Kind of Wonderful			86			31-Jul-16
D1633	Hopping By	25				X	31-Jul-16
D1634	Rain or Shine	26		72		X	31-Jul-16
D1635	Assorted Edges	16		47			31-Jul-16
D1636	I Do	28		56			31-Jul-16
D1637	Jumping Geometrics	14		32			31-Jul-16
D1644	The Authentic Life		22	99		X	31-Jul-16
D1645	Botanical Backgrounds		16	33			31-Jul-16
D1647	Documenting Moments		27	71			31-Jul-16
D1648	Snapshot Memories		26	70			31-Jul-16
D1651	Wavy Blooms		12	44			31-Jul-16
D1652	Team Player		25			X	31-Jul-16
D1656	Miracle of Christmas				19	X	31-Jul-16
D1657	Holly Jolly Christmas				22	X	31-Jul-16
D1659	Mini Messages - Hostess Rewards			9			31-Jul-16
D1661	Crazy Good			22		X	31-Jul-16
D1662	Harvest Wreath				13		31-Jul-16
D1663	Floral Banners			53			31-Jul-16
D1664	Packages, Boxes, and Tags			66		X	31-Jul-16
D1665	Blossoming Expressions			52			31-Jul-16
D1666	Believe in Christmas				25	X	31-Jul-16
D1669	Tasty Terrors				10	X	31-Jul-16
D1677	Friend Tree			38		X	31-Jul-16
D1679	Animal Greetings						31-Jul-16
E1028	Hopscotch Alphabet			106			31-Jul-16
E1029	Marquee Uppercase			107			31-Jul-16
E1031	Dated			58			31-Jul-16
M1000	Monogram A					X	31-Jul-16
M1001	Monogram B					X	31-Jul-16
M1002	Monogram C					X	31-Jul-16
M1003	Monogram D					X	31-Jul-16
M1004	Monogram E					X	31-Jul-16
M1005	Monogram F					X	31-Jul-16
M1006	Monogram G					X	31-Jul-16
M1007	Monogram H					X	31-Jul-16
M1008	Monogram I					X	31-Jul-16
M1009	Monogram J					X	31-Jul-16
M1010	Monogram K					X	31-Jul-16
M1011	Monogram L					X	31-Jul-16
M1012	Monogram M					X	31-Jul-16
M1013	Monogram N					X	31-Jul-16
M1014	Monogram O					X	31-Jul-16
M1015	Monogram P					X	31-Jul-16
M1016	Monogram Q					X	31-Jul-16
M1017	Monogram R					X	31-Jul-16
M1018	Monogram S					X	31-Jul-16
M1019	Monogram T					X	31-Jul-16
M1020	Monogram U					X	31-Jul-16
M1021	Monogram V					X	31-Jul-16
M1022	Monogram W					X	31-Jul-16
M1023	Monogram X					X	31-Jul-16
M1024	Monogram Y					X	31-Jul-16
M1025	Monogram Z					X	31-Jul-16
M1050	Mini Calendar					X	31-Jul-16
M1051	Wish	27		68			31-Jul-16
M1053	Sweeter with You	27		73			31-Jul-16
M1054	XOXO	13		73			31-Jul-16
M1055	Friendship Wreath		13				31-Jul-16
M1122	Wedding Day			57			31-Jul-16
M1123	Feel Better			73			31-Jul-16
M1124	Birthday Calligraphy			129			31-Jul-16
M1125	Celebrate!			129			31-Jul-16
M1126	This Is Christmas				31		31-Jul-16
M1127	Hand-Lettered Christmas				31		31-Jul-16
M1128	Doubly Merry				31		31-Jul-16
M1129	Holiday Greetings				31		31-Jul-16
M1130	A Penned Hello			129			31-Jul-16
M1131	Victorian Gratitude			129			31-Jul-16

Contact me for more information about the products that are retiring...we only have until the end of July OR until supplies last...just sayin'

Hello!

I have successfully landed back on earth! 

The life changing events of the last year have taken their toll on my creative life and blogging to say the least...BUT I'm happy to say I see the tides changing and my blog life returning!

I have been knee deep in boxes and sorting and purging and unpacking...but I have also been getting crafty at work (Cherry Lane Scrapbook Shoppe) 

and with my Close To My Heart business as well!

There are so many new products out there and I'm really loving the new stuff that Close To My Heart has just released in our new Seasonal Expressions 2 catalog!

I'll be playing with our newest Calypso and Magical paper collections and our fantastic new Workshops Your Way format which features a complete paper collection with some cardstock, a full complements embellishment pack and a couple of great extra accessories which of course compliment each collection beautifully :) You can see below the Calypso WYW kit which also includes two rolls of fun washi tape and a full package of sequins!!!

Here's a quick look at the Calypso Picture My Life cards...I'll give you the run down of my exclusive Calypso WYW kit with my own layout designs next week...just to make you wait ;)

Check out our newest Disney'ish Magical paper line! Are you are excited as me to get playing with this one? I have some super fun layouts under construction and photo sneaks will be coming your way soon...my exclusive layouts and cutting instructions are included with the purchase of any Workshop Your Way kit...so message me for more details and 

I can hook you up!

This month we have some fantastic Flash Sales happening every weekend in June...check out my website at 2pm each Friday this month for the discounted bundles that are only available for a limited time (until the following Monday at 2pm) and of course only while supplies last!!! For an added bonus to you, when ordering through my website...be sure to join my June Mystery Hostess party and your name will be entered in the draw to be June's Hostess where you will benefit with rewards and discounted items from CTMH!  Can't wait to see what's up for sale today!?

One last thing before I sign off...June's Stamp of the Month is super cute...and with a qualifying purchase, yours for only $6!...check out this link for all the details...but in the meantime have a look at the stamp!

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Tried and True...Blogger has a new look and so does my page.

These past six months have been full of ups and downs. I am in the middle of making a fresh life-start...so it felt natural to continue a fresh start here on Blogger too :)

What was once @home with Studio K is now Life Documented...because as a Blogger, I love to share and write and create...so what better way to express it all then here on my Life Documented blog...

Ok, so big change for me is I'm selling my house and have purchased a gorgeous Row House (photos above and below)...

These photos are from their showhome but you can get the general idea of a couple of the rooms...

I am super excited to be setting up a new space...not as excited about packing and cleaning and sorting...lots still to organize for that...I will also be able to have a lovely covered outdoor space...for those of you that follow along with me on Instagram or Facebook...you will know that I currently have a fabulous outdoor living area.

Now to sell the house before I move into my new place currently in construction but moving in March 2016! 

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Hello my friends!

I wanted to make sure you still know how to find me!

I have moved...myCreative Blog, Gallery, Store and CTMH Website links are all in one place now!

You can now find me at homewithstudiok.com  

I have several posts there already and would LOVE to have you follow me via Bloglovin in my new home there!

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I also have a Travel Blog where I have been posting about my recent European Vacations and local ones for those of you that might be interested :)

Its a place I like to called Full of Shenanigans...

because that is really to the core just the kinda gal I am!!!

Thanks so much in your interest and I love making connections with everyone via the World Wide Web so make sure you drop me a line (comment) every once in a while too :)

New Post, new website!

Hello!

It may appear as though I have been hiding from here but the truth is that I have a new Website which includes a new Blog location!!!

Won't you join me over there? 

I have just posted a pretty layout using one of our favourite sketch sites...Let's Scrap!

http://www.homewithstudiok.com/apps/blog/

New Website & Blog location!!!

Hello my friends!

I have decided after several years with Blogger to create my own Website/Domain location...in the past I thought it might be way too costly or too difficult to do on my own but after playing around I decided to make the move!

My new website is homewithstudiok.com

and this is what it looks like:

While some of the pages are still under construction and I'm not 100% I wanted to try to start redirecting you there if possible!

Way back when I used to track all my favourite websites through Google...but a short time ago, GoogleReader was dissolved...I then discovered Bloglovin' and I have to say that it is awesome! 

If you haven't enbraced Bloglovin' yet, let me tell you that you absolutely should! 

I get this type of email everyday, although you can set it up to send you your post summary for different intervals...I find that I like an update on my favourite blogs everyday...I read them before bed :)

This is what a typical update from Bloglovin' would look like in my email Inbox ...

So of the blogs I am following on Bloglovin', when they update their blog with a new post, it gets added to my feed...on this day I only had 4 updated feeds on my favourite blogs...so this saves me time surfing around to see if my favourite blog have posted recently...it also keeps me updated easily without scrolling through my blog address book!

I would love to have you follow me at my new location..you can also join my site and register to receive my posts/feed straight to your email inbox! Just look on the left hand column and you can choose any of the options right there!

Thanks so much for being here today!

Hey there Foxy Ladies!

Oh Yeah...check out this awesome stamp of the month for February called 'Wild about Love'...I'm not sure if you're aware or not but these little fox images are showing up everywhere! 

Last year it was moustaches, lips and owls...for anyone that has a thing for owls-great (like me!!!) but for those of you that got creeped out by them (my gal pals Tina and Sandra!)...I'm sure you're glad the industry has moved onto another woodland creature :)

Here's some artwork compliments of CTMH...

Ok, so this stamp set is only available during the month of February...while supplies last...$5 with any minimum purchase of $50 or $17.95 if you just want the stamp set!

Check out this LINK if you want to follow along on a CTMH BlogHop featuring this stamp of the month...contact me to find out how to get this set for yourself!

Thanks for stoppin' in today!

  

How-to use multi-pocket sleeves in your Scrapbooking...

Hello! Today I want to show you how I've used some of my Multi-Pocket page protectors 'IN' my regular scrapbook albums...I started with the Becky Higgins page protectors but now that I've felt the difference between those and our new Close To My Heart multi-pocket page protectors...I have to say that the CTMH ones are AWESOME!!! so sturdy, they are exactly the same fabulous weight that our 12x12 page protectors are which is fantastic!

Last year's trip to Hawaii was perfect for 'multi-pocket' scrapbooking...I took so many photos but did not want to scrapbook all of them! There are several photos that I wanted to highlight in a layout and lots of other photos that have their place in the album but not in a double page or single page layout...so this is what I did with our visit to Pearl Harbour.

This is how the two pages look in the album (above) and here's some closer shots of the left and right pages...remember that these photos were taken in their page protectors so the quality isn't as good but you get the idea!

I used some of the Tommy papers which were perfect for this outing...I had some other cards from my Studio Calico Project Life kits as well...I like to mix up my products...I like the organic look when I mix up the manufacturers.

Now this is the next page...continuing on with the Tommy paper collection from CTMH, I used the complementary stamp set and embellishments to tie all these pages together...I like to embellish my 3x4 and 4x6 cards and I like to bring my layout papers into my multi-pocket scrapbook pages as well.

These next pages are also in my Hawaii vacation album...here's how the two pages look in the album:

On our first day we went to Walmart to buy a couple extra chairs (you have to pay for lounge chairs daily where we were staying!), a thermos bag (for keeping our contraband...aka. booze chilled) and some water toys/boards...I like to purchase stuff and then leave it for other vacationers when we leave!

The photos aren't always super pretty...like the one in the top right corner...but seeing as this was our last vacation before Jaime's dad passed away in June...I wanted to include all of the photos of his dad. You can see in the left page above that I've taken some of the papers and embellishments that I used in the single page layout and carried them into this multi-pocket layout, this is how you create a continual feel and look. The photos that I've included on the left page are not photos I would have scrapbooked all together in a layout, whether it be a single or double page as the events are from all over the first day...but in the multi-pocket page format it works!

These next two pages are at the very beginning of my album, after the title page (which you can see HERE if you'd like)...this is how it looks in the album:

The left single page layout was a great way to use up strips from a kit...also, I really wanted to create a layout with this photo...can you imagine a sandcastle sculpture in the middle of the hotel lobby!!! How cool was that!

The right multi-pocket page has a collection of photos of our hotel from the front and the back (beach view)...

I also had the one photo of Olivia enjoying the random rain showers while we were trying to enjoy the sunshine...I wanted to put some of the pictures of the Christmas decorations on this spread as well so that only left me with one spot to create a small journalling card which I embellished with leftover bits from the single layout...worked out well I think.

Organizing my album in an event/daily way from the start of our trip through to the end helps to create a cohesive/fluid album...which is more enjoyable to look through from my perspective!

All in all, using these fantastic multi-pocket pages in your albums makes recording your trips/events/year etc so much faster and easier...you can keep it simple or embellish as much as you'd like.

I hope you found this helpful, if you'd like any help with your project or have any questions please don't hesitate to contact me! If you'd like to see some of our various page protectors available please visit my website HERE or contact me for more information!

Happy Tuesday and thanks for stoppin' in!

 

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Momma...don't let your babies grow up to be JPEGs...

Picture My Life...it's the new scrapbooking program that CTMH has just released to help everyone get their photos out of those shoe boxes and into albums! If you are someone who is collecting photos instead of putting them into albums so you can view them, then this is just what you need...and you didn't even know it!

Do you have a computer full of photo memories? When was the last time you actually printed photos? Momma, don't let your babies grow up to be JPEGs.....as much as digital photography has revolutionized our photo taking, photo editing and preservation of our special moments...it is also our downfall!

How many of us rush to the store to get our photos printed now? I venture to guess, a limited few...we might rush to upload them to our computers...but then what? Do they sit there for a week, a month, a year...longer? Lets be realistic...if we don't actually make an effort to print our important photos and put them into albums...how often do we even look at them?

CTMH's new Picture My Life program is a complete package...44 - 4x6 cards (2 each of 22 designs), 78 - 3x4 cards (3 each of 26 designs), 1 - 12x12 cover page and 10 - 12x12 Memory Protectors (various designs).

The following images are Later Sk8r, Babycakes, and Avonlea...just three of the available kits.

I purchased the Skylark, Balloon Ride, and Surf's Up kit and used some of them last weekend...I love that each Picture My Life kit includes a cover page and various Memory Protectors...I have purchased additional styles in the Memory Protectors that I know I'll go through. After spending a year doing 'Project Life' I know what sleeves I use more often...

If you are someone wanting to get your photos into albums or want more information about our Close To My Heart 'Picture My Life' scrapbook program, please contact me! I can't help but get excited about these kits seeing as I know how well they work at getting your albums complete!!!

 

thanks for stopping in!

 

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New Catalog and an iPad Blogging platform...

Well it's Saturday and it's also February 1st!!!! Wowzers, where did January go?

Today is the day the new Spring/Summer 2014 CTMH catalog goes live to everyone! I've received my first shipment of goodies and played with several items last weekend while I was away at The Ultimate Scrapbooking Retreat...it's called the Ultimate because its just that...Ultimate food, surroundings, company...

This is the view from the lake first thing Sunday morning...it was cold and slightly freezing but a beautiful layer of fog was sitting on the surface of the lake as the sun was coming up over the trees...

What an amazing reflection...the water is so often perfectly still like it was here...the peace of the water is exactly how it sounded last weekend...all I heard was the sound of my own breathing...so quiet...as if I was the only person for miles.

Anyways, the part I really wanted to show you was how little I actually packed!!! I think this is the first time ever that I've come to Loon Lake with such a small amount of supplies...perhaps it's the fact that I'm now driving a tiny VW Beetle...? Or maybe I've finally realized what I will realistically get accomplished in a weekend!

Now the milk crate contained my 2013 Project Life album that I was 5 months behind on...yeah, you heard me, 5 months behind on...and I got completely caught up! Granted I spent three days prior to the weekend, planning what photos I would print and what weeks they will reside in...but the weekend was spent picking cards and embellishing and journalling...a little stamping and a lot of fun seeing this project getting completed!

I am so thrilled to have the journalling done and my 2014 album well underway...the teal trolley (from Ikea, if you didn't already know) was full of PL 4x6 and 3x4 cards, photos and embellishments...I brought along some paper packs (in the top bin) just incase I wanted a change of scenery but I didn't.

Not a great photo at all but you get the idea...I completed at least 20 two page spreads! I am amazed with myself...can you tell?!!

I will showcase a couple different layouts in the coming days...I dug into some new CTMH products for this album and I want to show you how I used them!

In the meantime, perhaps you'd like to follow this link and check out our newest catalog of super yummy new products?!!!

Take special note of our new scrapbooking program called Picture My Life...which follows the same concept as Project Life and allows you to get your photos into albums to enjoy without the need for scissors or glue...just slide in your photos and slide in some fun cards for journalling your memories and jazzing up the space around your photos...it's as easy at that and so fast that you'll be amazed!

Interested in seeing the Picture My Life Scrapbooking program? Click here

Want a peek at the entire catalog? Click here

Thanks so much for stopping in today! Now fingers crossed that this new app on my iPad, Blogsy, will actually successfully post (cause the last app was terrible)

 

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