Monday, October 23, 2017

Count Your Blessings



Welcome!  As I write, it is a glorious autumn day with a crystal clear blue sky, gentle winds, with gorgeous leaves in trees, the air and underfoot!  What a blessing!

Today's Count Your Blessings layout is made with the Papers and Complements available with the Falling For You Creative Collection.  I love how this collection captures the essence of this beautiful season with its colors and patterns. 

Each Paper Pack includes cut-apart Picture My Life Cards.  These are great to use as titles for layouts, journaling prompts, embellishments, or even to make cards and home decor.

"Count Your Blessings" is used as our title, while other PML cards complement the layout as well.  Our cute little acorn badge button is one inch in diameter and is from the coordinating Complements.  

After my photos are in place, I will complete my pages with the all important journaling.  Please do this for yourself and your loved ones.  Just the who, what, when and where are all you need -- more is fine also!  To make it faster, simpler and easier you can use the included PML cards to assist you in accomplishing this! 😊  

I've always enjoyed taking photos, and with the ease of capturing life's little moments with the click of the phone, tablet, Kindle or gasp -- THE actual camera -- quite a collection has been collected!  Of course, not every photo will make it into the family scrapbook, yet, sometimes we want (need?) more than one!  😉  That's the time to add the Flip Flaps and/or Pocket Plus Memory Protectors! 

By mixing traditional and pocket scrapbooking, our memories are preserved quickly.  What a pleasure it will bring to loved ones (and you!)  for later viewing and reminiscing.  Enjoy!  
As you can see, the Falling For You Complements offer a delightful assortment of coordinating stickers, kraft die-cuts and three 1-inch badge buttons.  Fun!  I love to add just a touch of these when preparing my layouts.  Then, after photos and journaling are added, if needed, I'll add a few more complements, coordinating bling and/or sequins for the finishing touch!  

If you'd like to make this, just head on over to my website, Papercraftingwithgayle.ctmh.com or click on the Current Kits and Classes Tab above to order yours!   I'll contact you after your purchase to see how your papercrafting is coming along! 😊  A cutting guide is available for you to download with your Workshop Your Way purchases.  

All materials used (and so much more) are available from me at papercraftingwithgayle.ctmh.com.

Thank you so much for visiting!  You are appreciated! 

Until next time --
Thank you so much for visiting!

I enjoy hearing from you!  Have a wonderful day!

Happy Papercrafting,


Gayle Piron

Without love, deeds, even the most brilliant, count as nothing.
Story of a Soul, Chapter VIII

Wednesday, October 18, 2017



Christmas Tunes Stamp Set 


Welcome!  While we're enjoying this lovely autumn season let's schedule a little time to prep for the upcoming Christmas season.  Here is a fun stamp set that is only available during October.  

Christmas Tunes will help you get your greeting cards and tags ready for your loved ones.  
This Rockin' around the Christmas Tree card is so easy to replicate!  I love to "build" my cards using the Cards & Envelopes Value Pack.  Materials used to create this fun card include papers
from the Berry Christmas Paper Packet, White Daisy Cardstock, the My Acrylix® Christmas Tunes—October Stamp of the Month, Silver Glitter Paper, New England Ivy Exclusive Inks™ Stamp Pad, Bitty Sparkles, and Clear Shimmer Brush.  As you know, I am a huge fan of my Colored Pencils, but you can also use markers for the stars, such as the ShinHan™ Touch Twin™  Carmine Marker as shown.  
  
Remember, your papercrafting easily moves from cards and scrapbooking to tags and more!  Enjoy the possibilities!  
Thank you so much for visiting!  You are appreciated! 

Until next time --
Thank you so much for visiting!

I enjoy hearing from you!  Have a wonderful day!

Happy Papercrafting,


Gayle Piron

Without love, deeds, even the most brilliant, count as nothing.
Story of a Soul, Chapter VIII

Monday, October 2, 2017

Grateful Layout  

Falling For You Creative Collection

and Cricut Announcement


Papercraftingwithgayle.ctmh.com
This Falling For You Creative Collection is such a delight to work (play) with!  Just think of the possibilities!  Photos of family, friends, nature, Thanksgiving, you name it, there is so much to fill us with a grateful heart.  The warm color palette with its harmonious patterns is one that just overflows with comfort on a crisp autumn day! 


Our title, Grateful, is a cardstock weight sticker included in the coordinating Complements.  The acorn and flower are also easy to use stickers.  Other pieces making up this set are coordinating kraft die-cuts.  Complements are included in the Falling For You Workshop Your Way, as well as separately.   

The featured colors include some of our new colors, almond, charcoal, espresso, linen, nutmeg, pewter and toffee, as well as favorites, fern, goldrush and saffron.  Lovely.  


Within the paper pack, you will find two sheets of Picture My Life cards.  I've used one here for my journaling card.  

I love that these Creative Collections make memory keeping faster, simpler and easier.  😊


If you'd like to make this, just head on over the the Current Kits and Classes Tab above to order yours!   I'll contact you after your purchase to see how your papercrafting is coming along! 😊

A cutting guide is available for you to download with your purchase.  You'll see that I altered this layout design from  what you see in the guide to include additional photos. 

All materials used are available from me at papercraftingwithgayle.ctmh.com.

On another note, Close to My Heart, has just released the following information.   

Physical Cartridge Cricut® Collections to Retire

Provo Craft has recently made the decision to discontinue production of physical Cricut® cartridges. We have been able to secure enough inventory of the You Are Here collection to last us through the duration of our Annual Inspirations 2017–2018 idea book, but effective immediately, all Cricut® Collections that include a physical cartridge are available while supplies last.  Head on over to my website to see the full collection and to get yours before they are gone!  

As one who loves to use the physical cartridges, this announcement brought a touch of "Oh No!" from me, but then, on reflection, the open door of new possibilities in this increasing world of digital opportunities is another adventure to explore!  The physical cartridges CAN be used with the newer versions of Cricut machines by linking them through the Cricut Design Space.  

Thank you so much for visiting!  You are appreciated! 

Until next time --
Thank you so much for visiting!

I enjoy hearing from you!  Have a wonderful day!

Happy Papercrafting,


Gayle Piron

Without love, deeds, even the most brilliant, count as nothing.
Story of a Soul, Chapter VIII