Route 66 Layout with Nifty Fifties

I decided since I did name this blog "Obsessed with Scrapbooking" that I should show some scrapbooking layouts now and then (LOL!).  I made this fun retro masculine layout using the Close to My Heart Cruisin' Workshop on the Go.  I loved this paper the first time I saw it because it is so distinctive and fun!  Also, it is great to use for those boy/men layouts - it's so hard to find paper for boys over the age of 5.

I whipped out my Cricut Nifty Fifties cartridge for the main elements on the page.  I am particularly fond of gas pumps, as I used to be a construction manager for Mobil Oil and I did a lot of gasoline remodels where we put in new pumps and canopies.  This retro pump is so fun!  Wondering how I got it to cut those teeny tiny letters that say "gas"?  Here's a great trick: Set your blade at 4, pressure at 3, and speed at 1.  Then, multicut it two times.  Works like a charm!

What better than a Route 66 emblem?  I love the funky background shapes on the images on Nifty Fifties.  Above, you can also see the stamp "Every Mile a Memory" from the Close to My Heart Workshop on the Go kit.  I thought it was a fun addition to the journaling box.

These bottle caps are included in the Cruisin' Workshop on the Go Kit - there were a total of 8 included.  I smashed them down with a regular hammer since I couldn't find the rubber mallet (which is the real way to do it...).  I am impatient sometimes and rush to finish.

The layout was designed using a sketch from Alison Davis, from Scrapbook Generations.  She has a whole series of sketch books that I highly recommend.  You can find them HERE.

Now, here's the bad news:

The Close to My Heart Cruisin' Workshop on the Go kit looks like it is already sold out (OH NO!) and the Cruisin' paper packs and embellishments are retiring at the end of the month.  What does that mean?  You can't get them after July 31.  ACK!  So, if you are wanting one, you can order HERE, from my BFF Melanie's Close to My Heart website.

Also, below is a list she compiled of everything that is retiring from Close to My Heart and will no longer be available after July 31.  Below that is a link to her website where you can purchase these items.

Retiring Product 

Paper Packs/Stickease/Complements:

Cruisin’ Paper Pack                X7154B
Cruisin’ Complements Foil Images        X7154C
Elemental Paper Pack                X7141B
Elemental Complements Dimensional Elements    X7141C
Footloose Paper Pack                X7151B
Footloose Complements Dimensional Elements    X7151C
Lucy Paper Pack                X7149B
Lucy Complements Glittery Rub-Ons        X7149C
Roxie Paper Pack                X7140B
Roxie My Stickease Assortment            X7140C
Sonoma Paper Pack                X7143B
Sonoma My Stickease Assortment        X7143C
Superhero Paper Pack                X7152B
Superhero Complements Rub-Ons        X7152C
Typeset Paper Pack                X7139B
Typeset Complements Canvas Shapes        X7139C

Workshops on the Go: 

WOTG Cruisin’ Kit
WOTG Florentine Kit
WOTG Footloose Kit
WOTG Lucy Kit
WOTG Pemberley Kit
WOTG Stella Kit
WOTG Superhero Kit
WOTG Victory Kit

Papers/Inks/Reinkers:

(Cardstock, inkpads, and reinkers are all included.)

Amethyst
Baby Pink
Brown Bag
Dutch Blue
Garden Green
Garnet
Grey Flannel
Grey Wool
Heavenly Blue
Holiday Red
Key Lime
Lilac Mist
Moonstruck
Pansy Purple
Parchment
Petal
Spring Iris
Sunflower
Sunkiss Yellow
Sunny Yellow
Taffy 
Tulip
Vanilla Cream
Vineyard Berry

Other Cardstock:

Colonial White 6-pack    X5901
White Daisy 6-pack    X5900

Cards: 

Clear Cards 4-1/4” x 5-1/2”
Clear Cards 4-1/2”

Albums/Accessories: 

Quick Pic Album-Dark Chocolate        Z1406
Quick Pic Album-Dark Cranberry        Z1405
Quick Pic Album-Outdoor Denim        Z1404
Snapease Album System 12x12        Z4110

Embellishments:

Bitty Brads Basic Assortment        Z1367
Bitty Brads Metal Assortment        Z1368
Bitty Buds Assorment            Z1690
Bottle Caps                Z1691
Canvas Badge Buttons            Z1397
Clear Sparkles                Z1104
Color Ready Irresistibles- Lots of Dots    Z1261
Comic Badge Buttons            Z1688
Dimensional Elements-Ornaments    Z1337
Heirloom Assorment            Z1635
Hinges                    Z1402
Mini-Medley Accents-Honey        Z1488
Mini-Medley Accents-Pacifica        Z1698
Mini-Medley Accents-Sunset        Z1338
Mini-Medley-Tulip            Z1320
Photo Hangers                Z1403
Ribbon-Designer Pink Collection        Z1384
Ribbon-Sw. Lf. Stitched Grosgrain (bulk)    Z1383
Seaside Wooden Shapes        Z1693 (sold out)

My Creations Products:

My Creations A-Door-Ables        Z1321
My Creations All Sorts Mini Album    Z1224
My Creations Cube            Z1152
My Creations Mix & Mingle Album    Z1334

Tools/Organization:

Craft Tray                1764
Distressing Kit                Z1299 (sold out)
Dotto Dots Dispenser            1766
Dotto Dots Dispenser-Refill        1767
Double Scrubber            Z1163
Euro Personal Paper Trimmer        Z338
Euro Replacement Blades        Z339
Euro Replacement Blade/Scoring    Z340
Microfiber Cloth                Z1006
My Legacy Writer Black Pen Set        4275

Melanie's Shop - Click on icon below

 

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