Lucy Is "Out of the Hat"

This week the Heart 2 Heart Challenge is a Photo Inspiration Challenge. You can see it HERE. And here is the inspiration photo:

I chose to show the colors in the new Lucy paper packet--the pretty pinks and greens--on my two-page layout about our grandgirl Ella, using these CTMH products:

 "Lucy" paper packet, Kraft cardstock, Complements Glittery Rub Ons, Blush Ribbon, Sparkles, Pull-out tag (for hidden journaling), and Color Ready Alphabet

Page Design: "Out of the Hat" from Magic by Jeanette Lynton

Page 1:

 Page 2:

These papers and rub ons are so right for princess Ella's pages!

Are you feeling Spring where you are? The 70-80 degrees lately make me want to wash windows, find the capris and flip flops to wear, and plan a beach vacation!

Thanks for stopping by ... have fun with YOUR Lucy goodies!

And go see all the great entries in this H2H challenge too!

Sweet B & Family-Wings Layout

CTMH's January Inspirations that includes "Wings" papers and coordinating Stickease made this two-page layout faster, simpler, and easier! The Close To My Heart motto couldn't be truer!

I used the layout cutting instructions for "On with the Show" in Jeanette Lynton's book, Magic (pp 62-63), adapting the strips' sizes slightly for page 2.

On page 2, I included two journaling cs pieces, one behind each of the photos. The Wings Stickease decorates each edge of the ivory cs journaling strips, with Liquid Glass enhancing the dots.

Here's page 2 with the journaling sections pulled out.

Someday Beatrice will be able to read about these three photos, taken of her at 6 months, 9 months, and 11 months old.

Liquid Glass is a great product to enhance papers, Stickease, and even photos. Here I used it to give shine to the Stickease butterfly's wings. I added medium and small Licorice Opaques to make the butterfly's body "pop." The butterfly is attached to the page with adhesive foam squares cut in half.

CTMH's new Bohemian Alphabet stamp set (E1019) was a perfect fit for this layout. Notice the swirls, flowers, and leaves on each letter & symbol. It brings back the 70s for me -- I'll always be a flower child.

The January Inspirations products are available only SIX more days! If you love these colors and combinations, click on the Inspirations badge in the right sidebar for more information! Don't miss out!

I used all Close To My Heart items:

Magic by Jeanette Lynton

Wings Level 2 paper packet

Wings Stickease

Bohemian Alphabet stamp set

Vineyard Berry and Black inks

Licorice Opaques

Black Pleated Ribbon

Black Mini Medley metal tag, buttons, striped ribbon, and brad

Black marker

Liquid Glass

Thanks for stopping to look at my paper art!

As this card features all new products, I'm linking it up to Erin's CTMH New Product Linky Party! Check out all of the gorgeous work & inspiration with the new goodies below!!