NEW- March Layout!

Hi everyone! So, I wasn't very happy with my original March layout. It just didn't feel right to me. I revamped, added a new technique- ghosting- and this is the result. I'd love to hear opinions and/or comments about what you all think!

Thanks for looking!!

Jean

March Layout

Good afternoon! Here is the March Layout for my monthly club. I used the Emporium Level 2 Paper and the March Stamp of the Month. I made the butterfly by first inking it with Sweet Leaf and then using a sponge dauber to add the Crystal Blue around the edges. I cut it out and used the Prisma Glitter to make it all sparkly!



This is the first layout where I tried using the paper piercing technique. I thought it would help make the butterfly look like it was flying. I like the paper piercing but am not so sure about the stamped images along the piercings. I guess I will have to just keep practicing!!
Close up of the left with butterfly and paper piercing-


Close up of the right side-

Thanks for looking- as always- any comments or suggestions are welcome!

Jean

Blog Candy Winner

Hi all- well, it's officially over, my first blog candy contest! Thanks to all you gave me some yummy recipes- my altered box has some good stuff in it now!
Now for the fun stuff- the winner of my first blog candy contest is--- drum roll please-- Linda!! Everyone had their name entered twice and Linda is the winner! Congratulations Linda and I'll get your FREE March Stamp of the Month to you ASAP!

Thanks everyone- be back later with a layout I've been working on!
Jean

Birthday cards-

I made these two cards for Emily's friends. She has her first sleep-over birthday party tomorrow- (yikes!). For this technique I combined Liquid Glass with a re-inker (I chose blush). Then I added some Prisma Glitter and used a paint brush to paint it onto the dress. This idea was originally posted by another fabulous CTMH consultant named Mindy. I'm not sure if I love the way the cards turned out but I will definately be trying more of these!

Have a wonderful day!

Jean

First Bath Layout

So I finished another layout. This one is for Baby's First Bath. I used a combination of CTMH products and papers and some stickers and embellishments form my local store. I love all the colors on this layout- it feels very soft and baby to me.

Left side of the layout-

right side of the layout-
Hope you enjoy them!

Only two more days left to enter the blog candy contest. So far, Linda has this wrapped up! She will be receiving the March Stamp of the Month. If you want to get your name in the running, please post a lowfat or healthy recipe so I can fill up my recipe cards! Thanks!

Have a great day-
Jean

Some picture fun!

So, during one of my workshops, I happened to be speaking to one of my guests and she started telling me abut photo markers. You use these markers to add color to your black and white (or sepia) photos. Of course, once I heard about this, I had to find them, buy them and try them out.

I finally figured out how to print my black and white pics and was able to find matte photo paper. Here is my first attempt at adding in color- it's not that great but I think I'm going to love this technique!

before:

after:

Not too many changes, the hair and the collar, the fence and some leaves in the grass. I can already see this will become a new obsession (and a scrapbook topic!)

Thanks for looking- have a great day!

Jean

Food Journals

Happy Monday! It's very snowy here in the NY- quite a change from the other day!

In keeping with my resolution, I have been going to the gym fairly regularly and working out with a girl named Chris. She is wonderful and really helps me focus on the things I need to do. A while back, I created a food journal for myself and Chris asked me if I would make a few for her clients. I was very flattered and said of course. I am making four altogether but I finished the first two today.

Here they are:

and the inside:

These were really easy to make. I used colored chipboard for the covers, CTMH's Emporium Paper and my Bind-it-All to put the book together!

Have a wonderful day everyone!

Jean