For those who are new to Close To My Heart, the "Stamp Of The Month" program is a fantastic way to expand your crafting inventory. Each month, you have the opportunity to purchase a new D-size stamp set valued at $19.95 for just $5 or even get it for FREE as a VIP Customer!
This month's featured stamp set, "Looking Forward," is not only available individually but also comes with coordinating Thin Cuts. The Looking Forward Stamp + Thin Cuts set, valued at $29.95, can be yours for just $14.95 with the discounted stamp set promotion or $9.95 as a VIP Customer!
To take advantage of these special prices, simply place an order of $50 or more in Close To My Heart products.
When I first laid eyes on the "Looking Forward" set, my mind raced with endless creative possibilities. From celebrating New Year's Eve and embracing New Year's Day to documenting milestones like graduations, career changes, and more, this versatile set is a must-have for any crafter. My Son couldnt wait to use it for his first day of school - 7th grade!
As I excitedly sorted through my photos, my son took a keen interest in my project. He eagerly offered to choose the paper and select the photos, sparking a collaborative effort that extended to designing the layout itself.
Sharing measurements for those who appreciate attention to detail, here they are:
- Frame 1: 12x12 with 1-inch gut
- Frame 2: 11x11 with 1-inch gut
- White Daisy cardstock: 10.75x10.75
- Horizontal piece: 10.75 x 3.75
- Large vertical dots: 4x9
- Diagonal Stripe: 4.5 x 6.5
- Black Cardstock Photo mat: 4.5 x 6.5
- Red Photo mat: 4.25 x 6.25
- Photo: 4x6
In a spontaneous burst of creativity, my son added a last-minute touch of red 1/4 inch strip to the top and bottom of the original all-black frame, infusing a pop of color into the design.
Prior to embellishing the page, my son artfully applied "Linen" ink to the "White Daisy" cardstock with a blending brush, setting the stage for the vibrant elements to come.
From detailing future goals and aspirations to adding playful touches like checkered strips and bold lettering, every aspect of the layout reflects our shared excitement for what lies ahead. The inclusion of foam tape for certain embellishments adds dimension and visual interest, while the meticulous placement of each element represents a joint effort in crafting this memorable scrapbook page.
And voilà, here it is - the CTMH January Stamp Of The Month - "Looking Forward": My Son's First 12X12 Scrapbook Page! While I may be biased as a proud mom, I can't help but admire the creativity and thoughtfulness he brought to this project.
Note: The products from Close To My Heart (CTMH) featured in this blog are no longer available as CTMH has closed its doors. However, don’t worry! You can recreate these beautiful layouts using similar products from Stampin’ Up! Visit my Stampin’ Up! page to explore versatile alternatives that can help you achieve the same creative results.
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Warmly,
April - This Chick Loves Paper
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CTMH's Looking Forward Stamp -Little Man's First Day Of School
Discover Close To My Heart’s ‘Stamp Of The Month’ and how the ‘Looking Forward’ stamp set transforms crafting projects. April from This Chick Loves Paper shares how to create vibrant scrapbook pages using these stamps, perfect for documenting life’s milestones.”
• Stamp of the Month
• Close To My Heart stamps
• Scrapbooking projects
• Crafting with stamps
• Looking Forward stamp set
• DIY scrapbooking
• Stampin’ Up alternatives
• Creative crafting kits
• Memory keeping
• Scrapbook layout ideas
CTMH's Looking Forward Stamp -Little Man's First Day Of School
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