Florentine Workshop on the Go

The Florentine papers are some of my favorite in the Spring Summer 2012 Idea Book, and I can hardly wait to make the layouts and cards from the Workshop on the Go. All the thinking is done for me - layouts and embellishments - and complete instructions are included! Everything I need to make two gorgeous layouts and the bonus project are included with just a couple of additional items: White Daisy Die-Cut Cards & Envelopes and Pewter Badge Buttons.

Here is the additional layout, which is going to be perfect for my daughter's wedding scrapbook:

Aren't these additional cards just too cute?!

I hope these projects inspire you!

Studio J Saturday - Animal Cookies Layout

In the spirit of Studio J Saturday, I'm going to be sharing some of the layouts I've made recently. In addition to the heritage album I'm making for my husband, I'm also working on an album for my future son-in-law, which will be displayed at the wedding reception. My daughter brought an assortment of pictures from his growing-up years, and I scanned them to use on the pages. I'm going to ask him mom to do the journaling so it will be a gift from both of us. I will provide cardstock cut to the proper size for her to use, and we can just add it to the layout. Simple!

The first layout is of babyhood. I love the Animal Cookies paper for this! That's a great thing about Studio J - you can use paper packets that are retired from the Idea Book. You can also modify the colors if you need to.

Left Page

Right Page

Studio J Saturday: Focus on the Photos

February Creative Club - Tea Caddy

Make this cute little tea bag caddy at this month's Creative Club! You will receive all materials needed to make the project for $5. The club will meet on Thursday, February 23 at 6:30 p.m. and on Saturday, February 25 at 10:00 a.m. at my house. RSVP by 2/15 to 309-826-6705 or clearlyfromtheheart@gmail.com to reserve your spot and for my address. See you there!