Sincerely Rina

I am a note taker and a to do list maker but most of all I want to be able to keep all of my papers together but have whatever binder or planner I am keeping them in to be cute. 

Today’s project share is just that, it’s a Pad Folio. It holds a regular sized writing pad that can be replaced over and over. It is made with Kraftex Binding so is built for wear and tear. I absolutely adore the different designer paper and it is so nice to carry around.

I have a few available in my etsy shop and of course can make a custom pad folio just for you!

Thanks for stopping by!

Rina

Coming Soon!
I am super excited about the Close to My Heart Planner that will be available on December 1st. I know that planning and organizing is an essential part of the day and this planner is not only super cute and functional but it will also be a high quality product that only Close to My Heart can deliver!

New Blog Series!
Once I have my planner I will start a Tuesday series on DIY Planner embellishments! Stayed tuned to learn how to make your own planner stickers, flags, rose paperclips and more! Some embellishments will be made with the Cricut Explore, some with the Silhouette and some just with my paper cutter and ATG gun. 

You can read more about the new CTMH Planner here-  http://blog.closetomyheart.com/2015/11/02/plan-ahead/

Thanks for stopping by!

Rina 

It’s Mini Album Monday! Okay, okay so I got a little carried away last week. I was fortunate enough to be off from work to celebrate Veteran’s Day and the next day I kept thinking it was Monday so that is why it was mini album Monday on Thursday of last week. Oops!

Today’s mini album is a 6×6 chipboard mini with room for 4×6 photos or smaller and lots of space for journaling and additional embellishing. There are 6 chipboard pages for a total of 10 pages and it has wire binding. 

I really like this paper collection so didn’t add to many embellishments as I didn’t want to cover any of it. 

I hope you enjoyed my project & thanks for stopping by!

Rina

It’s Mini Album Monday! Today’s project share is a Baby Girl Foto Folio. This is a custom folio that is 9 x 11. It is constructed with a sturdy Kraftex binding and has a mix of clear pocket pages and tag pages. 

It is embellished throughout with baby girl ephemera and has a pastel colors theme. There are matted sections for 4 x 6 photos and journaling. The pocket pages have room for 4 x 6 photos and smaller photos as well. 

Today’s Project Share is an Army Inspired Card. I have a Marine Inspired Card in my Etsy shop and originally added it because of my brother and his service to our country. I recently received an order from an Army Colonel for 6 Marine Cards and decided to send him my first Army Inspired Card.

Of course, I had to do some research and thank goodness! I had no clue the Army laid to rest the Green Class A’s and as of October 1st they are no longer permitted for wear. Blue is now the official color.

So here it is, my Army Inspired Card just in time for Veteran’s Day and to you Colonel, thank you for your service!

Today’s project share is the “Full of Roses” explosion box. I love explosion boxes and all the neat dimensionals you can add to the center. 

The paper is Anna Griffin and it is absolutely gorgeous! This explosion box is 4 x 3 7/8 inches when closed. There are 26 spaces for pictures, notes or to add other mementos. 

It’s Mini Album Monday! Today’s mini album is a 6×6 chipboard mini album that was a custom order and is super cute and girly.

I bound this mini with three 1 inch rings and of course added ribbon embellishment. Each page has room for journaling, pictures or saving other memories. There are two pages with flaps that open for additional journaling space. 

http://heartbrokendesigns.blogspot.com/2015/11/mini-album-monday-custom-girly-6×6-mini.html

Today’s Mini Album Monday is a feature on a Foto Folio. Foto Folio’s are a great way to capture memories in a much more compact way. There are a ton of flaps and tags to pull out that all fold up into one nice neat folio. 

This Foto Folio is made with Kraftex Binding so you can open and close and the cover will stay on securely for years of use. This foto folio has magnetic closure as well as magnetic holders throughout. 

I love how Foto Folio’s just feel like they never end, there are so many flaps to open and so many spaces for pictures and journaling. 

Rina

Explosion boxes are so much fun and they are a great way to give someone pictures and memories in a different way then a traditional scrapbook or greeting card. 

I love decorating the outside of my explosion boxes with designer paper and a small embellishment on the lid only and then when the lid is taken off…TADA….explosion of fun!

A birthday explosion box really takes the cake….especially when there is a cake in the center!

This Birthday Wishes Explosion box is 4 x 3 7/8 inches when closed. There are 26 spaces for pictures, notes or to add other mementos. 

Hope you enjoyed my project, thanks for stopping by!

Rina


P.S.

I linked up to the following linky parties. There is still time for you to link up also!
http://www.craftyourpassionchallenges.blogspot.nl/2015/10/challenge-284-always-anything-goes.html