Layout #174

Sweet & Sleepy by Haley Ross

What the heck happened to my camera? I can't take a good picture to save my life. These layout pics are blurry & I cant seem to fix that.... I am so frustrated. Anyway, this paper pack was given to my by Erin Aumack who is my go-to gal for all things Close To My Heart. I love it! What a nice baby gift (something for me!).

Materials: Patterned Paper, Cardstock & Stickers: Close To My Heart; Chipboard Flowers: Heidi Swapp; Letters: Lil' Davis; Cricut Cartridge: Calligraphy Collection; Pen: Ek Success Zig Writer.

Layout #153

Adventure by Haley Ross

Materials: Cardstock: Bazzill Basics; Patterned Paper & Chipboard: Close To My Heart; Alphabet Stickers: Making Memories.

Layout #137

There is Magic All Around by Haley Ross

Um. This is like 100% CTMH. It requires no brain at all. Whatever. I like it. And without sounding too nauseating, my kid looks friggin' cute in that picture, non?

Materials: Brads: Karen Foster; Everything else: Close To My Heart.

Layout #125

First Play in the Spray by Haley Ross

Can you believe I forgot my camera on our first ever trip to the spray park? Luckily, Kacey had just gotten hers and was a little trigger happy. I have some great pictures from that day (Thanks Kacey!)
I was really pumped that I was able to use this colorful paper & grey cardstock together... it was no easy feat, but I think it turned out well. I am 99% sure that picking the right paper is key to being happy with your pages. After that, especially when you're a simple scrapbooker (like me), it's just a matter of slappin' on the pictures. Anyone can scrapbook.
Materials: Cardstock: Bazzill Basics; Patterned Paper: Close to My Heart; Stickers: Stampin' Up; Chipboard Letters: Basic Grey; Pen: EK Success Zig Writer.

Layout 102

First Haircut by Haley Ross

I finally used this OLD paper from KI memories. I was trying to figure out how to work in the bright colors of the cutting cape. I think it worked out fine. And the little pocket full of hair (although some people are telling me is creepy) turned out well too.

I am obsessed. OBSESSED with the Photo Flip Flaps from Close To My Heart. I used them here again (pictured below) for the extra pictures I took. They are a scrapbookers dream product. If you want to get your hands on these ($4.95 for 15!) Erin Aumack is a CTMH rep and her blog is linked to the left of this page. She'll hook you up.

Materials: Cardstock: Bazzill Basics; Patterned Paper: KI memories; Chipboard & Stickers: KI Memories; Alphabet Stickers: Colorbok; Photo Flaps: Close To My Heart; Memory Pocket: 3L; Pen: EK Success Zig Writer.

Layout 084

Forever by Haley Ross
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A childhood friend passed away in January. In February, when I went on a scrapbook retreat, I took these pictures & mementos from her funeral to scrapbook. But I couldn't do it. Maybe I wasn't in the right frame of mind, maybe it was too soon but I felt sad. And I wanted to feel happy & in remembrance when I finally scrapbooked Pam. That wasn't the only challenge... the funeral program was stark white & I really wanted to include it. I also wanted to include pictures of the last time we were with Pam (the previous summer). And they didn't match at all. But I realised this: Sometimes in scrapbooking there is a bigger purpose. Sometimes it's about the memory & the meaning and not about your paper choice. Not about the sticker & buttons. So I am happy with this layout. Because it is completed, and I was able to include everything I wanted to.

I cut Pam's funeral card (I took two) up and using a Close To My Heart photo flap, I was able to make an interactive page. Behind the beautiful picture of Pam, you can see the inside of the card. These flaps are awesome. And inexpensive. If you need a Close To My Heart sales rep (that's the only way you can order these great little 4x6 self-adhesive flaps) check out Erin's Blog. She'll hook you up!
Materials: Patterned Paper: My Minds Eye; Ribbon: Stampin' Up; Photo Flaps: Close to My Heart; Chipboard Letters: Pink Paislee; Pen: Zig Writer by EK Success.