Crafted by Grace

Let's face it.  New moms are BUSY.  They may not get time to sit down and craft a scrapbook for a long, long time.  So one thoughtful gift I like to create is an EASY Baby Shower Gift Book.   Here is one I made awhile back for a friend.     All you need is a handful of papers that co-ordinate well.  Grab one or two cardstock colors and a few patterned papers to match.  (Or grab one of our  CTMH Paper Packs  ,  all perfectly coordinated and ready to go!    Using the rule of thirds, (or halves, for variety), is a sure-fire way to a, easy, balanced page.       G o for it .  Use your stash!

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Mini Album Gift! Here's another simple way to put together a thoughtful hand-made gift. I used two or three sheets of cardstock, cut to 6" ... then scored again at 6" vertically, which makes four pages for each half sheet of paper! I used a few coordinating pieces of paper cut to 6" widths inches or heights. Our Level 2 paper packs are a perfect match every time!

When you have three sons, GIRL birthday parties take on new meaning! What a great way to get my fingers on all those pretty pink florals and purple hues in my stack. We have enjoyed two school friend parties for girls this year - and I enjoyed creating from my heart on both occasions. Late into the wee hours of course:), when everyone else who needs me was asleep. Ian's third grade friend Haley came first - she mentioned that she enjoys crafts. I constructed a little mini-album for her to complete, and since Haley chose a luau theme for her party, I responded with Hawaiian flowers and colors. With just a couple of cardstocks and two patterned papers, I was ready to go. What I did: - Began with two 5x6 background papers (folded from 12"). - Cut coordinating sheets of CS and PP to lengths of 5" and 6" in various widths - Made fun, easy layouts with the cut pieces and scraps! It was enjoyable and easy. Try it yourself! Next was little Samantha, a kind...