Easter Journaling with PML Cards

 When I began to design this two-page layout of our granddaughters,

I wanted to hide my journaling

so that someday each of them could read my thoughts

about this very special Easter Day in 2011

when they were 3 1/2 and 1 1/2 years old.

I decided to use two cards from the Picture My Life Chantilly Scrapbook Program

to serve as the hidden journaling cards behind their photos.

A loop of shimmer tape provides a pull for each card.

I'll write on the pullout cards in my printing for Ella and Beatrice.

I think it's special to showcase our handwriting, don't you?

Here's a closer view:

I used CTMH products (except for the background papers, from my stash.
I chose them because the floral and chevron colors coordinated so well
with the Easter photos):

Dimensional elements banner shapes

Irresistables Letters inked in Pear Ink

Pink Sequins

Chantilly paper packet pink paper

CTMH ribbon

Other:  PaperStudio background papers

Thanks for stopping by my blog! Happy Spring!

Sympathy Card with Chantilly

I'm always looking for just the right words for a sympathy card,

and always rely on Scripture for a comforting sentiment.

For this card, I used the Chantilly CS and patterned papers,

placed one of my photos on the front,

and printed a short message and John 14:1 inside.

 

However difficult it is to say goodbye to a loved one,

for a Christian who believes in the Resurrection of Christ Jesus,

we can be sad/happy -- sad that we miss that person in our earthly lives,

yet so happy and thankful that we will see him or her again in heaven...

all because of what Jesus has done for us on His cross.

Believe in the Lord Jesus Christ and you will be saved.

Matthew 16:16

All God's promises are YES in Jesus.

That's the best comfort of all.

Have a Chantilly Mother's Day!

Ta-da!

It's a tri-fold shutter design card for Mother's Day!

CTMH products I used include:

Chantilly Paper Packet
Sparkles
Life Is Tweet stamp set
Simple Beauty stamp set 

Other: Satin Ribbon

Happy Mother's Day to every mom -- God's blessings to YOU!

Criss Cross Card in Chantilly

Chantilly is one of the new paper packets in the Spring/Summer Close To My Heart Idea Book. 

The paper colors and patterns are so pretty! Patterned papers are different on each side, and each has a beautiful border pattern too. 

I used the scalloped border on the insert for this card, and I cut one of the flower shapes from the large patterned paper to make the pull-out tab on the insert.

A strip of silver shimmer tape, some Sparkles, and handmade crocheted flowers finish this easy, "girly" card!