Pocket Scrapbooking

Pocket scrapbooking is all the rage these days. You'll see it in stores, on blogs, instagram, pinterest, and in my own albums.

You may be wondering "what is it?" Put simply, pocket scrapbooking is a simple style/method of scrapbooking. You have an album, a couple sets of pocket pages, a kit of pocket cards, and photos. You put the pages in the album, then your photos in the pages, and finish off with some pocket cards and journaling.

This is the 12x12 Lagoon Chevron D-Ring Album, Memory Protector Pages, and the Love Your Selfie Card Kit.

That's it! Scrapbooking. Simple. Quick. Streamlined. Easy. You can do it! Of course, if you want to embellish your cards, you can. Stickers, shimmer trim, twine, sequins, you name it.

There's multiple sizes of pocket pages and albums with Close to my Heart. The main size is 12x12 pages with a handful of page designs (featuring 3x4 and 4x6 pockets). This size is best for doing full albums for any theme, or mixing with traditional pages within an album (which is what I do).

These pages come from the Memory Protector Variety Pack.

There's also 4x4, 4x6 and 6x8 designs! These are better for smaller projects or gifts. Think birthday parties, thank you gifts for bridal party members or parents, brag books, making into recipe books, etc. They're also good for business people looking to store their samples of fabric, nail wraps (like Jamberry), or other goods. The list is endless!

One of my sister consultants out in WA uses the 4x4 Instalife album and pages to store alongside her essential oils. What a clever use for a small album, right?

I'm using the #instalife album for Close to my Heart to store my oily blends. The little album is a perfect companion and super cute! Do you live your Essential Oils? Why not create your own unique blend guide ☺ #CTMH #foressentialoils #ctmhnewyear #handmade #oilblends #closetomyheart #handwritten #perthmum #grateful

A photo posted by Creative with Heart (@laurascreativepages) on Jan 26, 2016 at 5:03pm PST

This 4x6 My Creations™ Mini Book was turned into a Christmas gift for my husband featuring pictures of a Lego exhibition he was presenting at. (You can see the entire project here.) I tucked a Lego gift card in the back before wrapping it up.

My Creations™ Black Mini Book

These little wirebound hardcover books are not expandable in the traditional sense (you can't add pages). What you CAN do is add a variety of Flip Flaps to expand the capacity!

The newest size is 6x8. The Everyday Life album cover and pocket pages feature everything you love about pocket scrapping in a nice portable size. I've added a few pocket pages to my planner to hold treasured photos. You can also turn it into a photo album on its own! Simply purchase an album cover, 4x6 and/or 3x4 pocket pages, a Picture My Life card kit and you're ready to go to town!

4x6 pocket pages

4x6 and 3x4 pocket pages. I store some planner stickers in my 4x6 pocket.

3x4 pocket pages.

Love the idea of pocket scrapbooking? Never tried it and want to see it in person? Want to meet new friends? Come along and enjoy a fun morning in my studio! I'll be showing all the different Picture My Life options and you get to take some home!

Bookings are essential, and close 7pm March 5th.

Contact me today to secure your place for this exclusive workshop!

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2nd Birthday Celebration

July 1st is my 2nd birthday with Close to my Heart.

To celebrate, I'm opening my studio for my very first Card Buffet!

What's a Card Buffet you ask? It is just like a regular buffet, only there's a selection of cards to make instead of foods to eat. All the cards are gorgeous and very beginner friendly. How does it work? You simply drop by my studio, bring your own scissors and adhesive. You browse the selections and you choose which cards you want to make. The cost is $15 and that includes up to 5 cards. Make 1 or make 5, the choice is yours.

All the cards in my card buffet are limited editions. Once they're gone, they're gone! As styles sell out, new cards come into rotation. Let me know if you'd like to see a particular theme or design and I'll add it to the buffet!

I don't have just cards to make on the day. I also have my PictureMyLife Buffet and my wide range of cards for sale. Have you seen my Card Organizer? Have a flip through and book your own Organizer class. I do private classes too! Let me know what you want to make and what date suits you. I'm flexible!

Crafting is so much more fun with friends. Bring a mate and come along for a fun afternoon!

Here's a sample of the cards currently in my buffet.

I'm so excited, I cannot wait! Contact me today so I know how many birthday cupcakes to make. :)

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New Event

Have you found yourself thinking this lately? "Holy moly, it's a new year, lots of photos taken since December, how am I gonna scrap em all?" Want something that's easy, quick and fun?

Please bring 10 4"x6" photos with you on the day!

Join me in my studio for a hands on crash course in PictureMyLife pocket scrapping! You'll walk away with 2 completed PictureMyLife pages and all the know how to complete a full album.

Contact me today to secure your spot for this event. Spaces limited, first in best dressed!

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National Scrapbook Day!

Join me here in my studio for a huge day full of scrapping, cardmaking, stamping and fun!

This year I'm using the *gorgeous* new range called Ivy Lane.

I'll be teaching the gorgeous Sunburst technique* for cards and traditional pages. I'll also be teaching the Ivy Lane cardmaking kit* on the day. Basic and some advanced stamping techniques will also be shown.

Bring your current projects and toolkit** for a great day full of fun in my studio.

Morning tea, afternoon tea, and a chicken curry dinner (with rice and homemade garlic flatbread) are included. BYO lunch and your favorite coffee cup. $25 for the day includes sunburst supplies, Ivy Lane cardmaking supplies, and above mentioned catering.

In addition, both the Base&Bling Jewelry Buffet and Picture My Life Buffet will be set up. If you've wanted to try either of these ranges, this is the perfect day to try!

Please note: Base&Bling is an additional cost of $20, PML is an additional $10. Both payable in advance via direct deposit or in cash on the day. For the PML buffet, please bring 10 4x6 photos of a similar theme (family, children, your most recent holiday, favorite hobby, etc).

Spaces are limited, please book in by May 10. Contact me by email and I'll send out payment details. Spot not guaranteed until I've received payment.

Important information:
-my kitchen is *not* gluten free, dairy free, or nut free. 

If this affects you, please let me know.
-I will have all materials needed to complete the featured projects available for your use. Please bring your own toolkit, especially trimmer and adhesives.
-Spaces are limited, please book in by May 10. Contact me by email and I'll send out payment details. Spot is not guaranteed until I've received payment.

*Materials provided.
** This is the toolkit I recommend. You can order these items at any time directly from my website and have them shipped straight to your door. Or, you can add them to your booking and I'll have them waiting for you.
For scrappers and cardmakers: 12 inch trimmer, scissors, tombow and refill, glue pen, Versamat, bone folder, My Acrylix™ Block Starter Kit, stamp scrubber and spritz. Extra items that come in handy: sanding kit, daubers, sponge, 3D foam tape, piercing kit. For scrapbooking, an album and memory protectors. For cardmakers, please look at the Cardmaking Accessories part of my shop. I suggest the White and Colonial White 50 packs.