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Close to My Heart vs. Stampin’ Ups Color Comparison
I see this asked so frequently all over the place. On three different boards I frequent, there is always a question about which colors are which, so I thought I would post the information that I have on it. I have checked. There are a few that are not EXACT matches but for the most part, they would be the same. Hope this helps someone with the confusion of Close to My Heart’s colors and Stampin’ Up’s Colors. Being a CTMH consultant, it’s done from our color palettes. 
Spring – Harmony
Amethyst ———Lavender Lace
Baby Pink ——–Pretty in Pink / Blush Blossom
Heavenly Blue —Bliss Blue / Soft Sky
Key Lime ———Gable Green
Sunkiss Yellow —Barely Banana
Taffy ————–Apricot Appeal / So Saffron
Spring – Blossom
Breeze ————-Tempting Turquoise
Kiwi ?
Lilac Mist ———-Almost Amethyst
Orchid Bouquet —Pixie Pink
Pink Carnation —Rose Romance
Spring Iris ——–Lovely Lilac / Bordering Blue
Summer –———Carnival
Clover Meadow —Green Galore
Holiday Red ——-Real Red
Hydrangea ——–Lovely Lilac
Orange ————Only Orange
Star Spangled Blue – Brilliant Blue
Sunny Yellow —–Yo Yo Yellow
Summer – Celebration
Bubblegum ——–Positively Pink
Citrus Leaf ——–Gable Green
Dutch Blue ——–Ballet Blue
Ocean ————-Tempting Turquoise / Taken with Teal
Topiary ————Garden Green
Watermelon ——-Pink Passion
Autumn – Harvest
Autumn Terracotta – Really Rust
Barn Red ————Ruby Red
New England Ivy — Always Artichoke
Outdoor Denim —–Not Quite Navy / Night of Navy
Pansy Purple ——–Eggplant Envy
Sunflower ———–Summer Sun
Autumn – Garden
Garden Green ——Mellow Moss
Goldrush ————More Mustard
Hollyhock ———–Rose Romance
Indian Corn Blue —Ballet Blue
Olive —————-Old Olive
Vineyard Berry —–Purely Pomegranate
Winter – Classic
Buttercup ———–Barely Banana
Cranberry ———-Rose Red
Garnet ————–Baroque Burgundy
Moonstruck ———Brilliant blue
Ponderosa Pine —-Forest Foliage / Handsome Hunter
Smokey Plum ——Perfect plum
Winter – Cozy
Blush —————-Pretty in pink / Regal Rose
Crystal Blue ——–Brocade blue / Bashful Blue
Honey—————-Summer Sun
Sweet Leaf ———-Gable green / Certainly Celery
Twilight—————Blue Bayou
Petal——————Pale Plum
Basic – Antique
Bamboo ————–River Rock
Black —————–Basic black
Desert Sand ———Creamy Caramel
Gray Flannel ———Sahara Sand
Grey Wool ———–Going grey / Basic Gray
White Daisy ———-Whisper White
Basic – Timeless
Brown Bag
Chocolate————-Close to Cocoa
Cocoa —————-Chocolate chip
Colonial White ——-Very Vanilla
Parchment ———–Barely Banana
Vanilla Cream ——-Very Vanilla
Scrapbooking and Time Management
It seems that these days we are so busy sometimes we just don’t know which way is up. With five kids I am constantly running from appointments, to lessons, to school events and everywhere else in between.
We have a vacation coming up, and I have made a pact with myself. If I get at least 10 pages done (that would be 10 two page layouts – so technically 20) then I can purchase a new idea book before I leave. Any suggestions?
I sure hope I complete my personal challenge.
Lately I am lucky if I find time to actually snap pictures. Can you believe that I forgot the camera when we went to the pumpkin patch? Yeah. So as you can see, I’m a bit out of it.
Making time to scrapbook has not been a priority and it really should be. I love the feeling I get looking at a completed page. Slipping it behind a page protector and being able to show it off to my family. I love the feeling I get knowing that those photographs are hiding on my computer or in a box anymore, but are now in a place where people can actually enjoy them.
So wouldn’t it make sense to find strategies for Time Management?
Find Time
You have to make time to scrapbook. You have to steal minutes away from something or somewhere else. Instead of just sitting and watching TV, do some scrapbook pages while you are watching. While the laundry is washing or drying, steal a couple of minutes and complete a page. Get up twenty minutes early. Stay up twenty minutes later. Do it while the kids are sleeping or napping. You have to find the time.
Page Kits
Page kits are an excellent way to get ahead. The best part? A page kit can be assembled while you sit in front of the TV and catch up on your favorite show. You can make dozens and then when you have an extra couple of minutes to scrapbook, you can just grab a page kit and poof you are ready.
Monthly Kits
These are a life saver for many reasons. One, they usually come with everything you need to make at least a few pages. Everything is already coordinated inside each kit. They arrive monthly right at your door. You can use my Monthly Kit list in the links at the top of the page to find one that fits your budget and your style. They are just like page kits and can be taken anywhere and done in just a small amount of time.
Organization
The key to getting pages completed is being organized. Being able to find your items when you sit down to scrapbook, is going to allow you to create far more pages than if you were having to get up every few minutes to look for something. Keep often used items close by. Organize your entire room to work better for you. And when you purchase something new, immediately get home, take it out of the bag and put it where it goes. This sure makes finishing layouts a lot quicker.
So, perhaps if I heed to my own advice, I can actually get some scrapbooking done. Send Scrapbook wishes my way. I’m up for the challenge.
