School Folio Scrapbooked!

A few years ago I created a School Folio for Nathan using Jeanette Lynton's idea and then taught some classes on it. Well, now that Noelle is in school I let her pick what paper she liked (CTMH's Sophia paper pack) and created an album for her!

 Title page

I use True Fit Folios as the base pages so at the end of each year she can sort through her papers, artwork and awards for the year and keep the best of them in the folder.

Here are a sample of some of the other pages in the album. The great thing is that I make up the entire album now and all we need to do is add pictures, fill out the information and fill the file folder every year!

CTMH deal for October!

If you've ever thought about becoming a Close To My Heart consultant - whether it's just to get a discount on your scrapbooking supplies (or Studio J digital scrapbooking) or to make a little extra income - then October is the month to sign up! When you sign up with CTMH in October you will receive one FREE add-on collection valued at up to $140 CAN! 

Basic Consultant kit

For your free kit you can pick from the Roxie Add-On (over $85 retail value),

 Elemental Add-on (over $85 retail value)

 or Studio J Add-On (over $140 retail value)! 

A New Consultant Kit has a retail value of over $320 but is only $99. Now is the month to become a CMTH consultant, receive a discount on your scrapbooking supplies and become part of an exciting company.  Click here to sign up today! If you have any questions or want more information about becoming a consultant and part of my Artists at Heart team, please contact me! I'd love to answer your questions.

Need Cricut tips?

If you don't even know what a Cricut is, then don't worry about this post but if you have a Cricut and would love to get some more great ideas for using it, then check out Jeanette Lynton's blog this month! Jeanette is posting one idea every day using the new Art Philosophy Cricut cartridge available through Close To My Heart. Here is a one layout that Jeanette has shared:

Black Creek Pioneer Village

After a busy September and half of October settling back into life in Toronto I am finally back blogging! Although I am not promising, I am going to try to be more consistent in posting :)

At the beginning of September we were blessed with a visit from my sister, her husband and their toddler. We had a great few days with them that included exploring Black Creek Pioneer Village, Niagara Falls, and attending a Blue Jays game (well my sister and brother-in-law went with Daniel and Nathan and I stayed home with the little ones :).

Here are some pictures from Black Creek Pioneer Village - a place my kids love and want to visit again. After two visits that weren't long enough, we still haven't seen everything. (If you are from Toronto, make sure to get a free family pass from the Toronto Public Library before you go!)

 Noelle dressed up "posing" at the photographer's shop.

"Roblin's Mill"

We love learning from the historical interpreters that are dressed in period dress. The kids have really enjoyed the printing press and smithy! (Some of these pictures are from our first trip in December).