December 18, 2018Celebrate, Create, Learn, Memory Keeping

A Free Scrapbook Pattern with Christmas Blessings!

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“It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas…” so let’s prepare to document those precious holiday moments with a free downloadable scrapbook pattern, complete with cutting diagrams and all!

Making its original debut with the Olivia Workshops On the Go^®, we paired this timeless pattern with our Christmas Blessings workshop kit that is available through the end of December. The Christmas Blessings workshop kit comes with 10 cardstock sheets (in a variety of six colors), silver foil paper, silver glitter gems, silver embellishing thread, and even 12 card bases & envelopes. This kit was originally designed for a cardmaking workshop, but we wanted to show you just how easy it is to create a beautiful Christmas Blessings scrapbook layout using the same products!

Also included in this kit, is the exclusive My Acrylix^® Christmas Blessings stamp set:

We pride ourselves in being the “let me show you how” memory-keeping company, and in providing the most comprehensive patterns. When you download this scrapbook pattern you will find that it also comes with cutting diagrams to make it even easier to create these pages from any of your favorite papers and embellishments. All of our patterns lend themselves to any memories that are special enough for you to preserve.

Download this free scrapbook pattern and let us show you how easy scrapbooking can be!

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For even more timeless scrapbook patterns, check out our Make It from Your Heart™ pattern books! If you love the free scrapbook patterns we share on the blog, you’re sure to be blown away by the patterns and inspirational artwork in all of our how-to books.

Recipe

12″ x 12″ Christmas Blessings Layout
CC12182 Christmas Blessings Workshop Kit, Z2847 Eggplant Exclusive Inks™ Stamp Pad, Z2849 Peacock Exclusive Inks™ Stamp Pad, Z6504 Sage Exclusive Inks™ Stamp Pad

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September 18, 2018Create, Memory Keeping

FREE More Magical Scrapbook Pattern!

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Once in a while, right in the middle of an ordinary day, we give you a fairy tale that looks like a free scrapbook pattern!

This timeless pattern made its original debut years ago with our You Rock collection. Without the need of any pixie dust, the instructions have been revamped so they can be used with any papers and for any occasion!

We created a truly enchanting spread by pairing this pattern with the More Magical paper packet, coordinating cardstock, and stamp set. Our current More Magical workshop kit makes 4 coordinating two-page layouts to preserve all of your magical adventures. Download the pattern and cutting diagrams below and use them to make a fifth coordinating layout to add to your album!

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As usual, we encourage you to make this, and any, pattern your own by being flexible with its parts. Take a close look at our completed layout for some examples. Instead of using a small photo at the top of 2D, we filled the space with a stamp. Then, we added another 4 x 4 photo to the layout by splitting it down the middle and attaching half of it on each page to complete the row of photos across the top.

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And don’t forget about those pocket cards that are part of the paper packet! Use them whole, cut up, or even torn to incorporate additional patterns, sentiments, and accents. Adding a pocket card with a lighter design to a page made up of darker patterns is also an easy way to create space for stamping.

No matter where your happiest place on earth is, take advantage of the bright patterns and motifs available in the More Magical collection and use them to preserve all of your fairy tale adventures. Remember, this collection is only available through the end of the month while supplies last, so make sure to grab yours while you still can!

For even more timeless scrapbook patterns, check out our Make It from Your Heart™ pattern books! If you love the free scrapbook patterns we share on the blog, you’re sure to be blown away by the patterns and inspirational artwork in all of our how-to books.

Recipe

12″ x 12″ Dreams Come True Layout
CC8183 My Acrylix^® Dreams Stamp Set, CC8181 More Magical Paper Packet, CC8182 More Magical Coordinating Cardstock, Z6505 Carolina Exclusive Inks™ Stamp Pad, Z6509 Candy Apple Exclusive Inks™ Stamp Pad, Z3314 Black & White Dots, Z4194 White & Gold Skinny Ribbon, Z2060 Thin 3-D Foam Tape

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May 3, 2018Celebrate, Create, Memory Keeping

A Mother’s Day Freebie

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A Mother's Day Freebie #ctmh #closetomyheart #ctmhbeautifulfriendship #beautiful #friendship #mother #Mother'sDay #mom #loving #compassionate #strong #admire #fondest #memory #taughtme #scrapbooking #layout #nationalscrapbookingmonth #May #free #freebie #pattern #cuttingdiagrams What better way to pay tribute to our amazing mothers during National Scrapbooking month than with a free scrapbook pattern?

This pattern made its original debut with our Surf’s Up scrapbooking Workshops on the Go^®. Paired with the new Beautiful Friendship collection and sentiments to celebrate one of the most special relationships of all—we just love how the finished layout turned out! It goes to show just how versatile and timeless our scrapbook patterns really are!

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To create your own layout, download the pattern and cutting diagrams above. You’ll notice that we didn’t follow the pattern exactly as we created our layout, and you can do the same. Instead of using a small photo on the large mat, we went ahead and used a large photo to turn this into a highlight of a special person. The journaling on the left page was changed into what you see, three large descriptive words, that we cut using our Cricut^®, as an extension of our title. And then, we added a whole bunch of journaling on the right page where we answered three prompts: What I admire most about you…My fondest memory of us…Something you have taught me…

As we celebrate our mothers and National Scrapbooking Month this May, let’s remember the reason behind every layout. Document your relationships, and the love behind them, with every memory.

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For even more timeless scrapbooking patterns, check out our Make It from Your Heart™ volume 3 how-to book! If you love the free patterns on the blog, you’re sure to be blown away by the beautiful, one-of-a-kind, patterns in this book.

Recipe

12″ x 12″ My Mother Layout
E1033 My Acrylix® Inked Alphabet Stamp Set, X7233B Beautiful Friendship Paper Packet, 1385 White Daisy Cardstock, X5946 Linen Cardstock, X5985 Smoothie Cardstock, X5957 Sapphire Cardstock, Z2826 Heather Exclusive Inks™ Stamp Pad, X7233C Beautiful Friendship Complements, Z1263 Bitty Sparkles, Z3274 Clear Sparkles, Z4196 White Ribbon, Z3290 Cricut^® Flower Market Digital Collection, Z3389 Cricut^® You Are Here Collection

Cricut^® Shapes:
Flower Market
1¾” Title <b> (p. 35, #MD715B0)

You Are Here
½” <font> “lovingcompassionatestrong”

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April 19, 2018Create, Learn

1 FREE Card Pattern, 3 Ways!

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We are bringing it back to the basics today with one free card pattern used three ways!

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When you have one card pattern, you can easily turn it into four by simply rotating it 90 degrees in either direction or turning it upside down! We’ve prepared a couple of examples to show you how big of a difference it can make to rotate your pattern.

Here is that same patterned shown above turned on its side, 90° counterclockwise:

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And here is that original pattern turned on its other side, this time 90° clockwise:

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We took this one pattern, which made it’s original debut with the Kaleidoscope cardmaking Workshops on the Go^®, and created three new cards using our Gimme Some Sugar creative collection (see recipes below for a complete list of products).

Our timeless patterns, for both cardmaking and scrapbooking, are more versatile than meets the eye. They are all designed in such a way so you can rotate them to make several different cards and layouts from the one. With the right combination of patterns, papers, Complements, and sentiments, you are set to celebrate and document any occasion!

If you’re not sure how to mix and match these products, we’ve taken the guesswork out of the equation for you! For effortless coordination, simply choose one of our creative collections from our idea book and stick to just those products within the suite when making your cards. It really is that easy!

Download the card pattern below and get crafty!

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For even more timeless cardmaking patterns, check out our newest how-to book, Make It from Your Heart™ volume 4! If you love the free patterns on the blog, you’re sure to be blown away by the beautiful, one-of-a-kind, patterns in this book.

Recipes

4¼” x 5½” Happy Mother’s Day Card (Horizontal)
C1714 My Acrylix^® Mother’s Garden Stamp Set, X7228B Gimme Some Sugar Paper Packet, 1385 White Daisy Cardstock, X5972 Tangerine Cardstock, Z2844 Pixie Exclusive Inks™ Stamp Pad, Z3024 White Shimmer Trim, Z3132 Watercolor Paints, Z3188 Paintbrush Set, Z3361 Whimsy Ribbon Pack, Z3400 Shimmer Brush—Bashful, Make Waves Sequins & Gems

4¼” x 5½” Feliz Día de la Madre Card (Vertical)
A1215 My Acrylix^® Feliz Día de la Madre Stamp Set, X7228B Gimme Some Sugar Paper Packet, X5985 Smoothie Cardstock, Z891 VersaMark™ Ink Pad, Z2067 Ranger™ Silver Super Fine Embossing Powder, Z3024 White Shimmer Trim, Z3325 Blue Burlap Ribbon, Z3274 Clear Sparkles, Z555 Craft Heater

4¼” x 5½” Bonne Fête des Mères Card (Vertical)
A1216 My Acrylix^® Bonne Fête des Mères Stamp Set, X7228B Gimme Some Sugar Paper Packet, 1385 White Daisy Cardstock, X5984 Pixie Cardstock, Z899 Black Memento™ Ink Pad, Z3132 Watercolor Paints, Z3188 Paintbrush Set, Z3274 Clear Sparkles, Z1263 Bitty Sparkles, Z3216 White Twine, Z3343 Rose Embossing Folder, Z3024 White Shimmer Trim, Embossing Machine

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February 13, 2018Celebrate, Create

A Valentine for You: FREE Card Patterns!

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We have an early Valentine for all our loyal readers—three free card patterns for you to celebrate along with us and share the love!

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We’ve taken these patterns, which originally made their debut with the White Pines Workshops on the Go^®, and created new cards using our Whimsy Fundamentals creative collection and some cardstock—and we just love how they turned out!

These timeless patterns can be used for every celebration and occasion with the right combination of papers, Complements, and sentiments. If you’re not sure how to mix and match these products, we’ve taken the guesswork out of the equation for you! For effortless coordination, simply choose one of our creative collections from our idea books and stick to just those products within the suite when making your cards. It really is that easy!

Download the patterns below and share some love this Valentine’s day with a handmade card from the heart! ❤

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For even more timeless cardmaking patterns, check out our newest how-to book, Make It from Your Heart™ volume 4, which just debuted this January! If you love the free patterns on the blog, you’re sure to be blown away by the beautiful, one-of-a-kind, patterns in this book.

Recipes

4¼ x 5½ You Make a Difference Card (Vertical)
Z3350 Whimsy Fundamental Paper Packet, X5948 Heather Cardstock, Z3354 Inspire Complements, Z3361 Whimsy Ribbon Pack, Z2060 Thin 3-D Foam Tape

4¼ x 5½ Like an Artist Card (Horizontal)
C1685 My Acrylix^® Inspire Stamp Set, Z3350 Whimsy Fundamental Paper Packet, 1385 White Daisy Cardstock, X5948 Heather Cardstock, Z2805 Black Exclusive Inks™ Stamp Pad, Z3354 Inspire Complements, Z3361 Whimsy Ribbon Pack, Z2060 Thin 3-D Foam Tape

4¼ x 5½ You Make My Heart Happy Card (Vertical)
A1192 My Acrylix^® Happy Heart Stamp Set, Z3350 Whimsy Fundamental Paper Packet, 1385 White Daisy Cardstock, 1386 Black Cardstock, X5948 Heather Cardstock, Z2805 Black Exclusive Inks™ Stamp Pad, Z3354 Inspire Complements, Z3361 Whimsy Ribbon Pack, Z2060 Thin 3-D Foam Tape

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August 29, 2017Create, Memory Keeping

Free Back-to-School Scrapbook Pattern!

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Back-to-school season is in full swing, and we’ve got a free scrapbook pattern to help you celebrate!

This pattern originally debuted with our Tinkerin’ paper collection, but we’ve revamped the instructions so they can be used with any papers for any occasion. We chose to use this pattern to document some back-to-school memories using our Enchantment Fundamental paper packet and some matching cardstock.

We also incorporated our August Stamp of the Month set, My Acrylix® School Year. This stamp set is designed to help you document both the first and last day of school. Be sure to order the stamp set now because it’s gone at the end of the month—you won’t want to be tardy on this one! And the great news is that you can get the Stamp of the Month for a super great price with a qualifying purchase. However you do the math, more crafting supplies for less money is the always the correct answer! 😉

Download the pattern below, and enjoy a little scrappin’ time!

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For even more scrapbook patterns, check out our Make It from Your Heart™ pattern books, including volume three, which just debuted this month! If you love the free scrapbook patterns on the blog, you’re sure to be blown away by all the patterns in our how-to books.

Recipe

12″ x 12″ School Is Cool Layout
S1708 My Acrylix® School Year Stamp Set, Z3352 Enchantment Fundamental Paper Packet, X5958 Peacock Cardstock, X5961 Saffron Cardstock, 1385 White Daisy Cardstock, 1386 Black Cardstock, Z2805 Black Exclusive Inks™ Stamp Pad, Z3090 Red Gems, Z3323 White Burlap Ribbon, Z3329 Thin Cuts—Basic Stars, Z3348 Thin Cuts—Scallop Border, Z3386 Thin Cuts—Block Alphabet, 3505 Watercolor Pencils, Die-cutting Machine

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July 20, 2017Memory Keeping

Sneak Peek Inside Our New Scrapbook Pattern Book

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Our new Annual Inspirations catalog goes live August 1, and we can’t wait to show you all the exciting things we’ve been working on for the past year. In fact, we’re SO excited that we’re going to give you a sneak peek at one of our favorite new products—another installment of our Make It from Your Heart™ pattern book series (and the crowd goes wild)!

Volume 3 of Make It from Your Heart is a real game changer. Why? Well for starters, it comes as a collection of loose, 3-ring hole-punched pages that fit inside any of our Everyday Life™ mini albums. You can rearrange or pull out pages anytime you want. Just think: you could pull out the page you need for an upcoming crop and insert it into your Everyday Life™ planner next to the day of the crop. How awesome is that? 🙂

Also, this pattern book features 36 two-page layout patterns that use standard photos sizes (no trimming down photos over here, folks!). The layouts are organized by how many photos they use, so if you are looking for a layout that uses four photos, you can simply turn to that section and look at all your options.

We also have not one, but TWO pieces of artwork inspiration for each pattern! This is a great way to show off the creative potential of a single pattern, as you can in these examples:

Pattern 14

Pattern 26

In addition to these 36 patterns, this book features artwork inspiration that demonstrates how to incorporate additional photos into your layouts using our Pocket Plus™ Memory Protectors™…

…as well as our traditional pocket scrapbooking Memory Protectors.

This exciting new pattern book will be available to order beginning August 1 (which is in 12 days, but who’s counting?). And there’s no need to camp out in a long line in anticipation of the launch date because you can order this great new book on your Consultant’s website or closetomyheart.com as soon as it is made available (along with more new products)!

So get ready to snap up your own copy of Make It from Your Heart Volume 3. Gotta love scrapbooking made easy. 🙂

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May 25, 2017Create, Memory Keeping

Free Scrapbook Pattern for National Scrapbooking Month

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What better way to wrap up National Scrapbooking Month than to give our readers a free scrapbook pattern? 🙂

This pattern originally debuted with our Moon Doggie papers, but we decided to pair it with our National Scrapbooking Month Live Beautifully paper packet and stamp set—and we love the finished look! It goes to show how scrapbook patterns are truly timeless.

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Download the pattern above, and then create your own layout. Though the photo sizes on this pattern are not standard, you could easily replace the 5 ½” x 8″ photo on the left page with a matted 5″ x 7″. For the 4″ x 2 ½” photos on the right page, it is easy to trim ½” off of a 4″ x 3″ to fit the space.

Remember, our Live Beautifully paper packet and stamp set are only available until the end of the month, so grab them while you can!

For even more timeless patterns, check out our collection of affordable how-to pattern books, many of which are only available until the end of July. We know you’ll love them!

Recipe

12″ x 12″ Dream Layout
Moon Doggie Pattern
CC1212C My Acrylix® Live Beautifully Stamp Set, CC1212B Live Beautifully Paper Packet, 1385 White Daisy Cardstock, Z2805 Black Exclusive Inks™ Stamp Pad, Z2844 Pixie Exclusive Inks™ Stamp Pad, Z2835 New England Ivy Exclusive Inks™ Stamp Pad, Z3312 Gold Glitter Gems, Z3095 Whisper Thick Twine, Z1979 Marvy® Uchida® LePen™ Journaling Pen

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December 8, 2016Memory Keeping

Another Free Christmas Scrapbook Pattern!

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‘Tis the season for gift-giving, and as our gift to you, we’re sharing yet another free scrapbook pattern!

This pattern originally debuted with our Surf’s Up papers, but you can see that it works beautifully for creating a winter-themed layout as well! That’s the beauty of our patterns: When you switch out the papers, you can get an entirely different look!

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Download the pattern above, and then treat yourself to some warm hot cocoa and a little Christmas scrappin’!

For even more timeless patterns, check out our collection of affordable how-to pattern books. We know you’ll love them!
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