Project Inspiration- Background Stamps

Don't let the title fool you; background stamps are for far more than just background designs. Transform pieces of cardstock into attractive embellishments for your layouts with just a few easy techniques. On page 97 in the Autumn/Winter CTMH idea book you will find D1559 Geometric Background stamp that is shown in this video.

Project Inspiration: Mixed Papers

Here is another Project Inspiration video by CTMH.  You can find the stamp set on page 101 of the Autumn/Winter Idea Book 2013.

This is to get you thinking outside the kit. Even though the paper packs are created with a theme in mind, various papers from various kits work well when mixed together. Choose your favorites form different packs and create anew design. Watch this video to see how it is done.

Project Inspiration Pocket Album

You will find a beautiful Christmas stamp set on page 81 of the current Autumn/Winter 2103 CTMH Idea Book. In this Project Inspiration CTMH video they are not only featuring this stamp set but also the My Creations Kraft Pocket Album found on page 126. Although you can make this pocket album into many different types of albums in this video you will see how to make it an album to hold all the beautiful Christmas Cards you will get. Check out this video to see how.

Project Inspiration Cricut Tags

Today I have another Project Inspiration video from CTMH . You can find the stamp set they are featuring on page 105 in the current Autumn/Winter Idea Book 2013. It is a very versatile stamp set for making tags for all occasions. Take a look at this quick video giving you a bit of inspiration for all those tags we all need to make at one time or aother.

Project Inspiration- Musin Drawstring Gift Bags

This video is on page 99 in the CTMH Spring/Summer 2013 Idea Book.

Give a gift that is personalized down to the very bag itself. Using the CTMH Muslin Drawstring bag can make this possible. You can stamp and embellish directly on the bags for a unique look that is perfect to say thanks, congratulations, happy birthday, or just because. The "For a Friend" stamp set is a good stamp set to decorate a bag and make someone's day. Watch this video to learn more about personalizing these little bags.

Project Inspiration- Mini Album

Today's video comes from page 86 in the CTMH Spring/Summer 2013 Idea Book.

 A Mini Album is the perfect way to use your remaining B&T papers or to mix and match your favorites from multiple paper packets for a completely unique design. This featured Mini Album uses stamped images from the My Acrylix Sightseer stamp set as well as a collection of different papers to add color and a variety to the book. Watch this video to learn how to create one of your own.

Project Inspiration- A Different Spin

Add a different spin to your layouts and cards by incorporating a spinner into your artwork. The chipboard spinner can be stamped, covered with paper, and makes a cute embellishment or extra journaling. The Wheel of Life stamp set coordinates nicely with the spinner for easier stamping and decorating. Learn tips and tricks for using the spinner by watching this video.

This is shown on page 77 in the CTMH Spring/Summer 2013 Idea Book

Project Inspiration- Faboulous Fabric

One way to dress up a layout is with fabric! This layout is bordered with fabric, and the bottom of the photo is laced with layered gathered strips of fabric, all using the For Always Textiles. If you want to punch up the pizzazz on your layouts watch this video about using fabric.

This is on  Page 71 in the CTMH Spring/Summer 2013 Idea Book.

Projecct Inspiration-A Day for Dad

I am a little bit behind but I will also be posting the videos that correspond to 5 of the projects and stamps in our last CTMH Idea Book  Spring/Summer 2013. This is the first one.

I will label these under "Project Inspiration" So they can be seen all in one place under my labels on the right hand side.

Father's day is a great time to celebrate the dads, grandpas, and father figures that make your life meaningful. Make your special guy a personalized card, gift, or party decoration for Father's day using the images on the Perfect-Fit-Dad stamp set. You can learn how to make a card or gift For Father's Day in this video.

This can be found on Page 67 in the Spring/Summer 2013 Idea Book

Project Inspiration- Ombre Technique

I have another video for you today. This time it is featuring the Ombre technique using Liquid Glass and Re-Inker. Do I have your curiosity peaked? Watch this video by CTMH to learn how this is done.
The video coordinates with the project shown on page  88 in the Autumn/Winter 2013 Idea Book.

This is the first of 5 videos that I will be posting under the "Project Inspiration" label for the Autumn/Winter 2013 Idea Book.

Count your blessings by creating a journal of year round gratitude using the trendy Ombre technique. This look transforms an image into a colorful rainbow of intermixing hues. Now that is something to be thankful for! Learn more about this Ombre technique and CTMH new  Cricut Artbooking cartridge where these  mini books can be cut in this video.