Paper Trail Blog Hop - April

I've joined the Paper Trail Blog Hop - and I am so excited to share some of my work and then guide you to see more beautiful creations from some great gals! You may have arrived here from Linda Taylor's Blog - The Paper Taylor or you may be starting here, and moving on - either way you're on the right track to enjoy our samples using the Victory Paper Packet (X7150B)! My first sample uses the Victory My Stickease Assortment (X7150C) and Hero Alphabet (E1022) for the title.

The next layout features second generation stamping with the trees and stubble brush with chcolate ink on the hiking boots from the stamp set A Journey (A1127). I also used the stubble brush with chocolate ink around the page edges. A few Durables Studs Squares (Z1705) accent this layout.

Another layout and a totally different look! I used Hooray Bouquet (D1491) stamp set for the flowers, which were fast and easy to do as these flowers and their centers are cut using the Cricut Art Philosophy Collection (Z1686). I made great leaves for the flowers by stamping the flowers in New England Ivy ink on olive cardstock and trimming with micro-tip scissors. The Mini-Medley Accents Collection in Honey (Z1488) are a perfect addition!

Here is a card with A Journey and the Durables Studs Squares

Lastly, I combined the April Stamp of the Month You Are... (S1204) with the Victory Paper Packet (X7150B) for another fun card. I did some tone-on-tone stamping with bamboo ink and cardstock using the diamond-shaped and lined background stamps from the set. White hemp (Z281) is a nice look against the outdoor denim B&T paper.

I'm sure you can't wait to see more with the Victory papers, so hop on over to Connie Myers-Kelly's Blog - Scraps & Stories See you next month!

Operation Smile Fund-Raiser Raffle Items

Get your ticket to win one of these beautiful prizes in my annual Operation Smile Fund-Raiser! Tickets are $10 each and all proceeds go directly to Operation Smile. Prizes are: 1. Close To My Heart 9' x 9" butterfly album with 26 A - Z layouts 2. Thirty-One Organizing Utility Tote with goodies (donated by Laura Lancaster, Consultant) 3. $25 Close To My Heart Gift Certificate redeemable through Amy Raimy 4. $25 Close To My Heart Gift Certificate redeemable through Amy Raimy 5. scrap bag (donated by Martha Williams) 6. scrap bag (donated by Martha Williams) 7. Brighton earrings (donated by Laura Lancaster) 8. Brighton bracelet (donated by Laura Lancaster) To purchase tickets, please send check (payable to Amy Raimy) or cash to me at 6892 Dorsett Trail, Victor 14564 to be received by 3/31. Drawing will take place on 4/3 at Lunch Bunch Crop. THANK YOU!!!

Close To My Heart 9" x 9" butterfly album with 26 A - Z layouts

Thirty-One Organizing Utility Tote

$25 gift certificates

scrap bags

Brighton earrings

Brighton bracelet One more way to donate! As I announced at the crop this weekend, all CTMH orders placed from 3/23-30, either with me directly, or online at http://amyraimy.ctmh.com/, I will donate my 22% commission back to Operation Smile. :)

Fun with Baker's Twine

I'm going to schedule a workshop where we'll use Baker's Twine on all the projects! I love this product! Rachel Ventura inspired me on this one! X7149B Lucy Paper Packet B1398 Just For You Z1702 Baker's Twine Paradise Assortment Z1384 Designer Ribbon Pink Collection Z1383 Sweet Leaf Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon

LeTourneau Scrapbooking Weekend

What a great weekend we had at LeTourneau Christian Camp on Canandaigua Lake! Scrapbooking with great people in a beautiful facility! Can't wait to go back - next crop is Oct 25-28 2012 - mark the dates now!

the view of the lake from the crop room

The Lodge

Crop room

Crop room

CROP TIME!

Crop tomorrow (3/16) at Mertensia Park Lodge in Farmington! FREE admission, 10am-9pm! See you there!

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more Easter cards

Easter Cards

Love the CTMH Cricut Art Philosophy cartridge!

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March Stamp of the Month - S1203 Potential

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March Stamp of the Month - S1203 Potential

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