A Decorative Composition Book - the making

Hi there!

Today I'm sharing a project made with composition book (bought from a local office supplies store), with its front and back covers "wrapped' with a patterned paper, then added a grosgrain and satin ribbon for edge finishings.

The paper is from the CTMH Animal Cookies collection (X5807) and ink pads are TULIP(Z2166), SUNFLOWER(Z2150), BAMBOO*(Z2103), DUTCH BLUE(Z2119). The ink pads were used for the front cover accents/flowers I made along with the project. The stamp set for the flowers is from COTTAGE FLORAL (B1306). Ribbons from

DESIGNER RIBBON ROUNDS™ BUTTERCUP COLLECTION(z1154).

Other tools used for this is CORNER ROUNDER(Z578), CLEAR CRAFT BUTTONS(Z1155), SUMMER CRAFT BUTTONS(Z1282), TOMBOW ADHESIVE(1514).

More miscellaneous items are from my local craft store.

:)

Thank you for stopping by.

Have a great day!

Lya - C

Inchies - fun to make

I already posted this inchies picture in my personal blog but I find its good to share it again since they are all made from Close To My Heart supplies.

The stamps sets I used are:

D1328-POST MARKED

w327-SWEET LOVE

W330-BEAUTIFUL DAY - this is the current consultant-incentive set.

Do you like inchies too? Please come back to check in my blog as I've planned to make and share more!

Fun Inchies Making!

Lya - C

"Smaller details are the best and finest".

easy to make - your own accent

Hi, today I'd like to share some pictures that show a easy and fun way to make your

own accent, or flower.

First you stamp your flower image in a white or lighter color cardstock, using a darker ink color.

Stamp again the same flower onto a darker color cardstock, this will be the center part of your flower later on.

Cut out the center of the darker cardstock image as shown above. And then the lighter cardstock image. Glue the first piece(center-smaller) onto the second piece (whole flower) and voila'!

You've got flower _of your own!

This layered flower can be embellished with a brad, button, ribbon, eyelet,......!

Have fun making more with different color combinations, you'll have tons of them ready to use on your projects!

Have a great day!

Lya - craftologista

Trying to make more time to enjoy the creative life.

ONE-A-DAY #4/30

It has been a while - yes - the time flies and sometimes we just can't believe it...February is almost gone!

Love is essential to have and to hold during all year long but we all know February just carries that little extra charm...right?

:o)

Well today I'd like to ask another question of the ONE A DAY #30/30.

So, WHAT IS THE EMBELLISHMENT YOU LOVE THE MOST - YOU USE IT TIME AFTER TIME?

Could be brads, ribbons, eyelets,...(to name a few).

And by the way, sharing today a accent pack (Z1243 Mini-Medley Accents Pewter Collection) that comes with coordinated items in a pretty vintage feel. Simply nostalgic.

Thanks for stopping by,

Lya - craftologista.

Sending some love in a card

Be and Stay in love.

I made this card with the new stamp set "SO SWEET" (c1389)- featured in the 2010 Spring Idea Book. You can see how the stamps come in outline and "fill-in" images of the bird and flowers that allow you to stamp in many ways and colors. I used 3 colors mix-n-match technique. The sentiment (thinking of you) stamp is from the set "DAINTY THOUGHTS" (C1350). Papers are from the Topstitch(picture background), Veranda and Crystal Blue CC.

Love Spring and all it is about.

:)

Happy (valentine) DAY!

Lya - craftologista

More creativity for you - papers!

All about joy and fun for PAPER lovers (me, me!)

These are the colors available for the cardstock paper sheets. They come in packs with single colors or combo(24 sheets p/pk), 12" x 12" or 8 1/2" x 11" sizes.

And the texturized papers are on the BUY 1 GET 1 FREE (while supplies last for this special promotion) deal this month! Plus you'll be helping someone else - HEARTs FOR HAITI!

Order your today

https://lya.myctmh.com/Retail/Products.aspx?CatalogID=73

Exclusive Color Palette

Spring Harmony
Spring Blossom
Summer Carnival
Summer Celebration
Autumn Harvest
Autumn Garden
Winter Classic
Winter Cozy
Basic Antique
Basic Timeless

Enjoy!!!

Lya - C