Picture My Life Skylark Program - Card Project

I love the Skylark Picture My Life Scrapbooking Program.  I must be honest...I am a traditional scrapbooker to the core!  I have yet to use this program to make a pocket based scrapbook layout.  I do see the fun and the appeal of a quick layout that you get with the program, but I just love the creative aspect that comes with traditional scrapbooking.

With that being said, I do love this program and the idea of using the cards on other projects.  Today, I will share a 4 x 5.25 inch card that features a card from the Skylark Picture My Life Scrapbooking Program.

 

Here is a close up picture that gives a great peek at the beauty of the dry embossing and the dragon fly from the Skylark WOTG stamp set that I stamped using lagoon ink and then fussy cut.  While I wouldn't enjoy doing tedious fuzzy cutting very often, even a Cricut loving girl like me can find it occasionally a bit relaxing and rewarding!  

With a few simple additions, this card quickly and easily came together.

Here are the supplies that I used to make this card:

Skylark Picture My Life Scrapbooking Program

Skylark WOTG, retired (Stamp set and a few scraps that were left over from previous projects)
Lagoon Cardstock
Kraft Cardstock
Lagoon Exclusive Ink Stamp Pad
Quatrefoil Embossing Folder

Thanks for stopping by!

Picture My Life - Traditional Scrapbook Layout

I love traditional scrapbook page layouts, but I also was drawn to the variety and unique looks that are available with the Picture My Life Kits.  No wonder one of my first projects using a Picture My Life Kit would be a traditional scrapbook page....

Left Hand Page of 2 page Layout

Right Hand Page of 2 page Layout

I used some flip flap on this layout in order to maximize the number of pictures that I could include on this layout and also to provide a generous space for the journalling.  Although I still need to add the journalling, I have plenty of space for all I want to say.  Here is a peek inside the flip flaps...

 

I also want to share a few close up shots of some of the beautiful details that are on this layout...

I will close today's post with a list of the items I used to complete this project.  Thank you for stopping by.

Flip Flaps, 4x4 inch and 4x6 inch
Bohemian Alphabet Stamp Set, retired
Skylark Picture My Life
Skylark Assortment , retired
Slate Striped Twist Ties
Artbooking Cricut Cartridge, page 62 <Icon>, cut at 1 inch from Lagoon Cardstock
Sweet Leaf Cardstock
Desert Sand Cardstock
Lagoon Cardstock
Lagoon Exclusive Ink Stamp Pad
Lagoon Zipper Lace, retired

I hope you enjoyed this project and thanks for stopping by!

Pathfinding WOTG - Secondary Layout

Today I am sharing the second two page layout from the Pathfinding Workshop on the Go.  This is my final product....

I followed the instructional guide for the most part, but I did take liberties with the size of my photos.  Since I personally prefer a lot of photos, I rarely use a large photo, like the one featured on the right hand page of the original artwork, and I decided to replace it with the photo sizes you see above.   This simple change gave me two additional photos on my layout and now the focal photo will be a standard 4x6 instead of the proposed 6x6.

This photo modification meant I needed to move my title to the Left hand page.  To maintain a nice balance on the two pages, I ended up moving  both of the 2x2 inch photos to the Right hand page, as well as one of my embellishment clusters.  Since I haven't yet decided on which photos to add, I can't made a decision on my journalling, but it will be simple enough to add at a later date.

Overall, I was very happy with this layout, it maintain the feel of the original, but is must more suited to photo sizes that work best for me. Click HERE if you'd like to purchase this great kit.

Pathfinding WOTG - Primary Layout

I certainly love the CTMH Workshops on the Go Kits.  When you look at the price, it is like buying the paper, stamp and instruction guide and getting two packages of embellishments for a couple of dollars.  Another added benefit is that once you complete the four scrapbook pages (two 2 page layouts), you have plenty of paper, embellishments and, of course, the wonderful stamp set, to complete additional projects.  It is really a great deal.  That being said, I want to share with you the primary layout in the Pathrfinding WOTG Kit.

Since I followed the kit instructions to make this layout, I will summarize the slight modifications that I made.  First, I wasn't too fond of the Colonial White frame for the focal photo on the Left Hand Page, so I pulled out a sheet of Goldrush cardstock (this wasn't included in the WOTG kit)  and then backed the maple leaf cutout with Chocolate cardstock, instead of the Goldrush cardstock that was instructed in the guide. I also ended up with slightly different embellishment clusters, but the overall effect was the same.   If you'd like to purchase the Pathfinding WOTG, click HERE.  I will end today's post with some close up pictures of the details on this page...

Updated Cricut Compatible Stamp Sets

My sweet friend and amazing upline, Nancy Berdanier, updated the list of stamp sets that are compatible with the CTMH Cricut cartridges.  Thanks so much, Nancy!

This list is important  because CTMH has promised that any stamp set that is compatible with a Cricut Cartridge will not be retired.  This means that no matter when you purchase a CTMH Cricut Cartridge, you will have access to all stamp sets that coordinate with it :-) 

If you click on My Acrylix Stamp Sets on my CTMH web page, you will only see the list of "current" stamps.  However, if you type an item number from one of the older stamp sets, for example A1115, into the Search for Products box and hit Search you will see that it is still available.  One of my favorite realizations was that all of the monogram stamps are Cricut Cartridge compatible so they will always be available :-)

If you are ever blog surfing and you run across an idea using a cricut cut and corresponding stamp set that you just love, you can rest assured that you will be able to purchase that stamp.

                                Cricut Compatible Stamp Sets

Item No.	Description	Cartridge	Idea Book, Page No.
A1115	A Holiday	AP	Fall 2011, 76
A1121	A Blossom	AP	Spring 2012, 67 Spring 2013, 98
A1131	Love	Artiste	Fall 2012, 96
A1142	Friend	Artiste	Fall 2013, 8
A1149	Trim The Tree
A1159	LOL	Artiste	Annual Inspirations, 36
A1164	Beach Gear	AP	Annual Inspirations, 129
B1381	Holiday Cheer	AP	Fall 2011, 76
B1390	Countdown	AP	Fall 2012, 78
B1391	Zoology	AP	Spring 2012, 85
B1392	Key Moments	AP	Spring 2012, 95
B1398	Just for You	AP	Spring 2012, 18 Spring 2013, 76
B1399	Crafted with Love	AP	Spring 2012, 108  Spring 2013, 98
B1400	Beautiful Friendship	AP	Spring 2012, 101 Fall 2012, 90
B1404	Cup of Cheer	AP	Fall 2012, 96
B1408	Buttons, Bits, and Bobs	Artiste	Fall 2012, 28
B1409	Pirouette	Artiste	Fall 2012, 19 Spring 2013, 79
B1412	Perfect Fit—Holidays	AP, Artiste,    Artbooking	Fall 2012, 74 Fall 2013, 79
B1413	Perfect Fit—Halloween	AP, Artiste,    Artbooking	Fall 2012, 71 Fall 2013, 84
B1415	In Gear	Artiste	Spring 2013, 48
B1417	Perfect Fit—Birthday	AP or Artiste	Spring 2013, 95
B1422	Easter Wishes	AP	Spring 2013, 65
B1424	Classy Doily	Artiste	Fall 2013, 51
B1427	Perfect Fit—Thanksgiving	Artiste	Fall 2013, 79
B1429	Eek & Shriek	Artbooking	Fall 2013, 85
B1431	Reel Life	AP or Artiste	Fall 2013, 65
B1435	Angel Friends	Artiste
B1460	Trick or Treat Sweets	AP	Annual Inspirations, 41
B1466	Sweet Salutations	AP	Annual Inspirations, 159
C1441	Affection	AP	Spring 2012, 65 Spring 2013, 68
C1462	All Hallows Eve	AP	Fall 2012, 71
C1463	Harvest Happiness	AP	Fall 2012, 85
C1464	Blue Ribbon	AP	Spring 2012, 92 Fall 2013, 100
C1465	Unscripted	AP	Fall 2011, 36
C1467	Sweet Moments	AP	Fall 2012, 93
C1469	December 25th	AP	Fall 2012, 78
C1483	Born to Ride	AP	Spring 2012, 60  Spring 2013, 88
C1484	Love Clusters	AP	Spring 2012, 24
C1496	Enjoy!	AP	Spring 2012, 54 Spring 2013, 100
C1497	Pure Adventure	AP	Spring 2012, 35 Spring 2013, 85
C1501	New Arrival	AP	Spring 2012, 87 Spring 2013, 97
C1502	Princess Wings	AP	Spring 2012, 30
C1503	The Best Things	AP	Spring 2012, 98 Spring 2013, 82
C1509	Magic Potions	Artiste	Fall 2012, 57 Fall 2013, 85
C1521	Approved	Artiste	Fall 2012, 45
C1523	Outta This World	Artiste	Fall 2012, 105
C1530	Sail Away	Artiste	Spring 2013, 60
C1531	Tropical Paradise	AP or Artiste	Spring 2013, 54
C1532	Camping Delights	AP or Artiste	Spring 2013, 74
C1534	Sightseer	AP or Artiste	Spring 2013, 86
C1537	Honeycomb	Artbooking	Annual Inspirations, 128
C1538	Girls Rock	AP	Spring 2013, 41
C1540	Hello Blooms	Artiste	Spring 2013, 76
C1541	New Baby	Artiste	Spring 2013, 97
C1542	Perect Fit—Dad	Artiste	Spring 2013, 67
C1543	Perfect Fit—Mom	Artiste	Spring 2013, 66
C1558	Wild Wonders	Artbooking	Fall 2013, 39
C1564	Stitch Wonder	Artiste	Fall 2013, 102
C1565	In the Moment	Artbooking	Fall 2013, 26
C1566	Tech Speak	Artiste	Fall 2013, 32
C1567	Santa Claus	Artbooking	Fall 2013, 71
C1580	Big Top	Artiste	Spring 2014, 110
C1599	Pretty Petals	AP	Annual Inspirations, 130
D1458	American Celebration	AP	Spring 2012, 79
D1459	Canadian Celebration	AP	Spring 2012, 79
D1480	Snowflakes	AP	Fall 2012, 88
D1481	Vintage Type	AP	Spring 2012, 118
D1482	Love Life	AP	Spring 2012, 100 Fall 2013, 94
D1490	Backdrop Charmed	AP	Fall 2012, 72
D1491	Hooray Bouquet	AP	Spring 2012, 69
D1493	Fill in the Blank - Holiday	AP	Fall 2011, 79
D1494	Christmas Cheer	AP	Fall 2012, 77
D1502	Look Who's…	AP	Spring 2012, 91
D1506	Family Love	AP	Spring 2012, 53 Spring 2013, 92
D1515	Play Day	AP	Spring 2012, 88
D1518	Christmas Delights	AP	Fall 2012, 76
D1520	Ornamental Cheer	AP	Fall 2012, 75
D1524	Frame It Up	AP	Fall 2012, 46 Fall 2013, 96
D1525	Casual Expressions	Artiste	Fall 2012, 27 Fall 2013, 108
D1526	Family Tree	AP	Fall 2012, 20
D1527	Perfect Fit—Frames	AP	Fall 2012, 91 Fall 2013, 95
D1536	Perfect Fit--Frames 2	Artiste	Spring 2013, 81
D1539	The Happy Couple	Artiste	Spring 2013, 33
D1542	For A Friend	AP	Spring 2013, 99
D1545	Wheel of Life	AP/Artiste	Spring 2013, 77
D1546	Frame Flair	AP	Spring 2013, 19
D1555	All the Details	AP	Fall 2013, 101
D1556	School Years	Artiste	Fall 2013, 99
D1560	Holiday Tags	Artiste	Fall 2013, 105
D1561	B is for Baby	AP	Fall 2013, 38
D1599	Geek is Chic	AP	Annual Inspirations, 31
D1605	Halloween Greetings	Artiste	Annual Inspirations, 40
D1607	Bodacious Banners	AP	Annual Inspirations, 93
D1610	Christmas Post	AP	Annual Inspirations, 64
D1613	Best Christmas	AP	Annual Inspirations, 78
D1617	Make it Merry	Artbooking	Annual Inspirations, 69
M1000	M onogram A	AP/Artiste	Spring 2013, 114
M1001	Monogram B	AP/Artiste	Spring 2013, 114
M1002	Monogram C	AP/Artiste	Spring 2013, 114
M1003	Monogram D	AP/Artiste	Spring 2013, 114
M1004	Monogram E	AP/Artiste	Spring 2013, 114
M1005	Monogram F	AP/Artiste	Spring 2013, 114
M1006	Monogram G	AP/Artiste	Spring 2013, 114
M1007	Monogram H	AP/Artiste	Spring 2013, 114
M1008	Monogram I	AP/Artiste	Spring 2013, 114
M1009	Monogram J	AP/Artiste	Spring 2013, 114
M1010	Monogram K	AP/Artiste	Spring 2013, 114
M1011	Monogram L	AP/Artiste	Spring 2013, 114
M1012	Monogram M	AP/Artiste	Spring 2013, 114
M1013	Monogram N	AP/Artiste	Spring 2013, 114
M1014	Monogram O	AP/Artiste	Spring 2013, 114
M1015	Monogram P	AP/Artiste	Spring 2013, 114
M1016	Monogram Q	AP/Artiste	Spring 2013, 114
M1017	Monogram R	AP/Artiste	Spring 2013, 114
M1018	Monogram S	AP/Artiste	Spring 2013, 114
M1019	Monogram T	AP/Artiste	Spring 2013, 114
M1020	Monogram U	AP/Artiste	Spring 2013, 114
M1021	Monogram V	AP/Artiste	Spring 2013, 114
M1022	Monogram W	AP/Artiste	Spring 2013, 114
M1023	Monogram X	AP/Artiste	Spring 2013, 114
M1024	Monogram Y	AP/Artiste	Spring 2013, 114
M1025	Monogram Z	AP/Artiste	Spring 2013, 114
M1050	Mini Calendar	Artiste	Annual Inspirations, 139