New layouts

I love to scrapbook!  Here are some of the most recent pages...yes, using Close to My Heart supplies.

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Thanks for looking...

I love the colors and the paper in this layout. 

Holland Festival 2014

This layout is much cuter in person...I just cannot seem to get the picture right.  Again, most supplies used are from Close to My Heart.  The paper is now retired, but I am staying true to my promise to use up a significant amount of the paper I own before purchasing any more.

Scrapbook Pages

Here are some more scrapbook pages I am working on for next year's fundraiser or for the family albums.  The majority of supplies used are from Close to My Heart.

A few words...

I have been making photo albums for 15 years now, since my oldest granddaughter was 1 year old.  I started making cards with the scraps because I did not want to be wasteful.  At first, I struggled and threw more than a few of the cards away because I "messed them up".  Over time, I learned creative ways to cover up my mistakes and also learned that even though I might not like a particular design or color, someone else did.  I sold many of my cards at my granddaughters' school and the funds went to help pay their tuition.  I seldom buy a card these days.  Instead I just go to my "stash" and choose the appropriate card for the occasion.   My youngest granddaughter who is 9 years old makes her own cards for friends for their birthdays.  She also makes her own thank you notes and sends them out.  From my perspective, that is a positive outcome of this fun hobby.