September is just a few hours away, that means fall is right around the corner! I am looking forward to cooler days, sweatshirts, hot cocoa, and watching my son play football as a Freshman at Skyview!

This month we have more than 80 consultants showing you some fabulous ways to use this fun stamp set! I’ve seen some GREAT ideas already, and I can’t wait to get through the hop myself! Today you should have arrived from Alyson’s blog. When you are done, you will visit Maria’s blog. If you happen to get lost along the way, Melinda has the full list on her blog, and you can find that here.

Let’s take a look at some stuff now, what do you say?

I had seen someone use a different stamp set behind their focal image, and it was similar in style, and I thought that was a super cute idea! When I pulled out my Pathfinding paper and Pathfinding complements, I saw this GREAT circle sentiment, and thought that it would be perfect! I decided to go with a mini album!

I stamped the top of the tree in versamark on my chocolate cardstock, and then embossed it with some clear detail embossing powder. Then I did the other side. (truth be told, I ended up doing it three times, because I didn’t leave enough space for my circle to have the embossed leaves hang out around it, so you can’t see the 2nd stamping, but I can admit my mistakes!)

Now, I know that it doesn’t look like a mini, yet. . . In the process of organizing my supplies, and school starting (this coming week) I cannot find a single pair of my 500 billion hole punches, nor my torture tool (what my kids call my crop o dile!). *sigh*

So, for more detailed photos, come back later this week! In the mean time, hop on through the list to see more fabulous artwork with this great stamp set! As a quick reminder, you will visit Maria’s blog next!

Until next time!

~Michelle

Chalk it Up is one of the new paper packs available in the Brand New Annual Inspirations book! It is a super fun paper pack, perfect for back to school photos!

I’ve created a new kit that is available, complete with photos, cutting guides, and instructions on how to put together the pages!

The first two pages are using the WOTG kit, with some slight adjustments, and then you get another 2 layouts and two cards! You will even have some scraps left over! (but not much!!)

Check out these pages!

These are the fun cards that I made with the pack and the August Stamp of the Month! (it’s only available in August, so make sure you get yours before it is too late!)

I’m sure you are wanting to know how to get your kit, right?

There are two ways to get this workshop file. Place an order on my website, of $20 and I will send you the files free! Or, purchase the cutting guides with the Paypal button below, for just $10. This is a great option if you are outside of the US and not able to order from my website.

Here are the items that you will need to complete your workshop:

~ G1081 Chalk it up WOTG ($29.95)
~ X7184C Chalk it up Complements ($4.95)
~ Z1921 Baker’s Twine ($5.95)
~ 1385 White Daisy Cardstock (5 Sheets) ($9.50 for 24 sheets)
~ 1386 Black Cardstock (2 Sheets or you can use white) ($14.50 for 24 sheets)

Once I receive the confirmation email from Close to my Heart, that states you have ordered, I will email the file to you!

If you are a consultant, and would like to teach this class to your customers, please contact me after you order, and I will also include the consultant release.

Thank you to all of my friends and customers!

~ Michelle