Pocket Album

Two days ago I posted half of my homemade graduation gift for a special 8th grader - now high school Freshman :) Today I'll show you the other half, the mini scrapbook (aka pocket album) I made for her.  This book is not your typical scrapbook.  It's very simple.  Just meant for her to keep some mementos of her summer before high school; pics, tickets/movie stubs, notes, etc.

There are many more pages than pictured, but you get the idea!  Simple and easy with pops of color.  From what I understand, it has been a HUGE hit with her and her friends.  I couldn't ask for anything more!

Happy Scrappin!
Mary B

CTMH does necklaces too!

When you think of a scrapbook company you probably think of just scrapbook layouts and maybe homemade cards.  I do hope that by now you have come to realize CTMH is so much more than that!  I know you have seen my muslin bags and I've shown wreaths, canvas, banners, treat bags...need I continue??  Well, one of CTMH newer products is a little bling for your neck :)

My best friends daughter just turned 14 in May and also graduated 8th grade.  Because I have been so involved in her life since she was first born I knew I wanted to make something for her on this special occasion, rather than just purchasing something at the store.

So, I ended up with a necklace and a small book for her.  Today you will see the necklace (which also was put in another muslin bag for safe keeping).

Thankfully my gift was well received - she loved all of it!

Happy Scrappin!
Mary B

Boy Shower Invitation

It's about time I shared something I did for my own shower!  I did make my very own invitations and they were WAY more time consuming than I thought they would be, but very much worth it! :)

Here is my messy process:

You can see the final version in the top left corner of this last picture above :)  Pretty cute!  Below you can see some close up details too! :)

I'm not sure why this last pic won't rotate for me, but you get the circus theme all the same :)

Happy Scrappin!
Mary B

Baby Girl Shower Favors

More baby stuff...I know!  I know!  It will be over soon! ;)

My Sis in Law needed some party favors and I obliged!  How could I not?!  She showed me a post on Pinterest that had the phrase, but the tag needed something more....so here is my version:

A sweet little flower with "Sweet Pea" hand sanitizer from Bath & Body Works!  So simple, but so cute!

Happy Scrappin!
Mary B

Diaper Cake!

It's no secret that babies are popping out everywhere in my life over here!  So many babies!!  The excitement is just getting overwhelming! :)

This is not an actual scrapbook post, but still a crafty one ;)  I made my very first ever Diaper Cake for my Sis in Law!  It's very classic and not over the top, but I love it just the same!

Here is what I used to figure things out for her diaper cake theme:
Invitation
Diapers
Ribbon
Wooden Dowel
& an Old Perfume Bottle (that I have NEVER used!)

Based off her adorable princess theme room with cocoa and soft pink colors...here is the end result:

The bear I threw in at the last minute.  It's not on her registry, but it is part of her bedding and is oh so soft!  What little girl doesn't want a lovey?!  I'll admit that my diapers are NOT all white, however it was on her registry and I'm all about purchasing items that she wants and won't go to waste! :)

What do you think?

Happy Scrappin!
Mary B

Baby Wish Cards

I'm still working on baby stuff over here and probably will be for awhile :)  My SIL (sister in law) saw something on Pinterest that she wanted to know if I could re-create.  They were Baby Wish Cards, which are little decorated cards that the baby shower guests write a special little message to the baby on the way.

Here is the original that she found:


Very cute! If you would like to purchase directly from this seller here is where you can find her shop on Etsy: EngLavendarStudios

This is my version:

and my other version:

I actually like the little girl the best.  I like the bling in her hair & my castle is not so little girl "princessy".  Maybe I should go look for a new castle stamp?  Plus the girl card is slightly smaller, so it would be easier to fit more cards on one scrapbook page.  But it's not up to me!  I think my SIL will choose the castle, but who knows :)

Happy Scrappin!
Mary B

Babycakes!

I am very excited about the cards I made this weekend!  For multiple reason's too!
1) I have a baby on the way!
2) My Sister in Law has a baby girl on the way!
3) My dear friend has a baby on the way!
4) I LOVE the paper name "Babycakes" and the whole design of the paper pack!
5) I just think the cards are adorable!

In our latest CTMH catalog they have a paper set called Babycakes and it so neutral, and yet can be personalized for a gender very easily.  My dear friend Mary Thompson came up with a set of 12 cards and they are all BEAUTIFUL.  However, I didn't really need 12 baby themed cards lying around, so I copied 6!  I think that should keep me going for awhile with different baby showers for my SIL and friends :)

Take a look:

The first bunch of cards used a stamp from an older CTMH stamp set called "New Arrival" that can still be purchased here on my website.  The last 3 cards used some coordinating adhesive canvas sheets called "Babycakes Complements" and can also be found on my website.

Here are some additional idea's to do with our Babycake's paper pack:







Aren't these all great!?  I'll be trying some layouts with Babycakes soon!

Happy Scrappin!
Mary B