Okay, so you've had a week now...have you fallen in love with all of the new papers, stamps and more from Close to My Heart? Whether or not you've devoured the new book, I hope you are ready for another dose of creative inspiration with our New Product Blog Hop! If you've arrived here from Judy Faye's blog you are on the right track. We've got over 25 talented consultants participating and you are sure to find some amazing ideas as you hop through all of those blogs! Once again, Close to My Heart is offering a collection of exclusive Hostess Reward stamp sets. These seven sets are available only to our valued hostesses. This first card is created with the one of those exclusive stamp sets, Unicorn Dreams! There aren't many things more whimsical than unicorns, so the fun and whimsical Lollydoodle paper packet seemed like a natural match. The strips of B&T paper and Glitter Paper were trimmed with the Scallop Border Punch and topped off with the new Lagoon Zipper Lace. My second card features a stamp set and papers that have already proven to be popular with my customers! I just love the unique style of the Dreamer stamp set and totally love the slate and blue B&T print of the Ariana paper packet. I added the banners (cut from the Cricut Artiste cartridge) and the new Black Sparkle Flourishes for a little subtle bling. Thanks for joining us for this New Product Blog Hop. Time to move on and see what Melinda has created to share with us! Happy Scrapping! Happy Stamping! Happy Crafting!
Hello on this fine Tuesday. I've got samples to share with you today from my Close To My Heart Spring/Summer 2014 Idea Book Trunk Show. ...
Hello on this fine Tuesday. I've got samples to share with you today from my Close To My Heart Spring/Summer 2014 Idea Book Trunk Show. ...
How many of you say to yourself "I need to use what I have before I buy more" when it comes to your scrapbooking supplies?? Well, you're n...
Hello! Welcome to the Spring/Summer Idea Book blog hop hosted by the Rose Blossom's Team! If you just came from the talented Tammie's blog you are on the right path. Hop along with us to see loads of inspiration from this talented team! We are so happy you joined us! For this blog hop I constructed a Envelope Mini Album from scratch using the beautiful Skylark paper pack. The main components of this album are: Chipboard, Kraft Cardstock, Skylark Paper pack (CTMH), Skylark Dimensional Elements (CTMH) and Liquid Glass (CTMH). The binding method used on this album is "Stack the Deck + One". There are a total of 7 pages with envelopes slots on each side to tuck in another area to journal or place photos. (I can't wait to put black and white pictures of our family in this!!) This was super fun to make! YouTube tutorials I used are: (you may need to copy and paste into url) Pages- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZhOw5WOWloE- My Sisters Scrapper Binding and Cover- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n9sKPczxH1o Stack the Deck + One- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xYpCgPqPaJE Thank you so much for stopping by! Now you are off to Kristine's blog where I'm sure she has a beautiful project to share with you! Happy Hopping! Kim :) Material Used (all CTMH unless noted): CTMH products can be purchased HERE! 12 x 12 Chipboard- found a 12x12 sheet in my hoards of supplies :) Kraft Cardstock- retired- under while supplies last 6x6 envelopes are $1.50 and they work! Skylark Paperpack Skylark Deminsional Elements True to Life Stampset Art Philosophy "Celebrations" stampset that comes with Art Philosphy Juniper Ink Chocolate Ink Sweet Leaf Ink Desert Sand Ink 3D Foam Tape Liquid Glass- be prepared to use a lot! 4 Sided sanding block for distressing Hexagons Irresitibles Teal Shimmer Trim Bronze Shimmer Trim Sparkles Clear Flourishes- Small Opaque Pearls- retired Micro-tip Scissor- retired
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One of my favorite things about being a CTMH consultant is all the swaps I get to participate in! These are the items I designed for the Spring/Summer Idea Book swaps I participated in this past month. SKYLARK LAYOUT Items Used: Make it from your heart layout #6 page 16 Artbooking Cricut Cartridge Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge Skylark Workshop On The Go Bamboo Cardstock Desert Sand Cardstock Desert Sand Ink Lagoon Ink Sweet Leaf Ink Juniper Cardstock (included in packet) Kraft Cardstock (included in packet) Lagoon Cardstock (included in packet) Sweet Leaf Cardstock (included in packet) White Daisy Cardstock Colonial White Cardstock Z3000 Teal Resin flowers Z1812 Sparkle Flourishes Z1864 Slate Twist Ties (cut in half) Z1752 Sparkles Z1853 Aqua Dots 3D Foam Sponge YOU ARE MY HEART CARD Items Used: Make It From You Heart Vol. 1 pattern 20 pg. 42 Z1923 Smoothie Striped Washi Tape Z1817 Slate Polka- Dot Washi Tape Z1921 Grey Bakers Twine Z1752 Sparkles G1072 Skylark Workshops on the Go Scrapbooking kit or Skylark Bulk B&T X5762 Lagoon Cardstock (2 pieces comes in the paper packet) X5639 Sweet Leaf Cardstock (1 piece comes in the paper packet) 1386 White Cardstock Z1375 Kraft Cardstock (2 pieces come in the kit) X254 White Card Value Pack Z1294 Sanding Kit Z2196 Smoothie Ink Z2195 Lagoon Ink Z1151 3D Foam Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge HAPPY HAPPY B-DAY CARD Items Used: Make It From You Heart Vol. 1 pattern 19 pg. 42 X7177B Skylark Paper Packet Z1939 Paper Fundamentals Basics Assortment Z1839 Black & Grey Glitter Paper Z1918 Shimmer Trim Teal Z1853 Aqua Dots Z1864 Slate Striped Twist Ties C1580 Big Top Stamp Set Lagoon Cardstock (included in paper packet) Sweet Leaf Cardstock (included in paper packet) 1386 White Daisy Cardstock Z2195 Lagoon Ink Z1272 Whisper Ink Z697 Sponge Z1151 3D Foam Artiste Cricut Cartridge COUPLE LOVE CARD Items Used: Whisper Cardstock Cranberry Cardstock Black Cardstock Red Shimmer Trim Black Ink Elemental Basics paper pack Artbooking Cricut Cartridge All items can be purchased online at www.ctmh.com/juliescott
I am super excited about the unveiling of the Close To My Heart 2014 Spring/Summer Idea Book! You're going to love seeing how our fabulous blog hop consultant group has put these great new products to use in this fun blog hop. (If you're already hopping, then you've already been wowed by the wonderful Wendy Coffman. You will hop on over to the talented Terry Ann Diack's blog next. If you get lost anywhere along the way, feel free to come back here for the complete list of hoppers.) My contribution to this hop is a card known as a side stair step or stair step card (tutorial HERE): To make this card, I used the NEW Balloon Ride paper pack and color palette to stamp one of the two hot air balloon images from the NEW Give a Lift stamp set with Cashmere ink onto Champagne card stock. Then, I cut and scored my card to make the side stair step card. If you'd like a brief tutorial on how to make this card, click HERE. (I decided to try to keep my blog hop post short for your hopping pleasure!) Then I stamped and cut the various elements that you see here. To color in this gorgeous balloon image, I created several masks, sponged with the "quick coloring" technique (see my tutorial for more on how to do this), and also colored with Sorbet and Creme Brulee markers, plus Cashmere and Saddle inks with a blending pen. The cheery "Wishing you happiness and sunshine" image was stamped onto a piece I cut with the CTMH/Cricut Artbooking cartridge. The base was stamped with Creme Brulee ink, then I inked up and stamped the sentiment in Sorbet and Saddle. The scalloped portion was cut with the CTMH/Cricut Art Philosphy cartridge. The "best wishes" banner (Saddle and Crystal Blue inks) was hand cut and adhered to the very front panel. To embellish my card, I used a resin medallion/button piece from the NEW Balloon Ride assortment and some Bronze shimmer trim. I so love all of our shimmer trims! (We've added Teal and Pink!) Can you see the faux brads I made from the shimmer trim? Just use a hole punch! Finally, here's another fun perspective of the side stair step fancy fold card design. If you don't already have your own Spring/Summer Idea Book, you can view it HERE. (And if you don't have a consultant already, just let me know, and I'll be happy to get in your hands!) Before you hop on over to the talented Terry Ann Diack's blog, I'd love to know what you think of this card, the Give A Lift stamp set, and the Balloon Ride paper pack. Thanks for visiting!
Timberline Layout, pg. 1 Timberline Layout, pg. 2 Timberline Layout, both pages Welcome to the Simply Inspired Blog Hop! We (16 other talented artists and I) are thrilled to share some of our ideas for the the new products debuting in the Spring/Summer Idea Book which debuts on February 1st. WARNING: The artwork you see might make you NEED the new products! Don't say I didn't warn you! Spring Summer 2014 Close To My Heart Catalog/Idea Book If you have come here from the oh-so-creative Katy Taylor's blog you are on the right path. This blog hop is a great big circle, so you can start here and work your way all around. If you get lost along the way, you'll find the complete list of participating consultants here. I chose to create a layout of my hubby and boys pheasant hunting in December using the new Timberline Collection and a few other marvelously masculine coordinating products. I love this paper and think it's great for so many things. Obviously camping, hunting, fishing, boating, and anything outdoors will work, but so will so many other things. I actually plan to use some of the wood print sheets from the Timberline paper pack for a shabby-chic sign in book I am doing for my son, Tannon's wedding next month. I'll share that when it's done as well. That wood doesn't have to look rustic, it can look shabby-chic as well. In fact, scroll back up and take a look at the cover of the new Idea Book. Can you see where some of that paper was used? Think outside the box! The new products I used are: the Timberline Paper Pack, the Timberline Complements Coordinating Adhesive Sheets, the Timberline Assortment, the Paper Fundamentals Basics Assortment, Topiary Mini Chevron Ribbon and the cool new Durables Triangle Studs. A few of the new products I used See that fun paper in the bottom of the photo collage above? It is our new Paper Fundamentals Basics Assortment and I have LOVED playing with it! One side is a neutral and white geometric print and the other side is a tone on tone embossed print. I took my slate pad and rubbed it on the tone on tone embossed side (you can see the paper I used in the top right photo in the collage above. It's the paper just under the bottom right corner of the stamp pad to create a cool effect. Can you see where I used it on the layout? Here are a few detail shots of the layout I created: Now hop on over to the smart and talented Lynn Como's blog to see her work! Be sure to visit all of the Close To My Heart Consultants in the hop to get some great crafting ideas. Contact me or shop directly from my website to get your products from this beautiful new catalog today.
The 2014 Spring/Summer Idea Book goes live in 2 days!!!! I will continue to feature one of my favorite new products from the Idea Book!...
Welcome to tonight’s blog hop! We have two blog hops this week because we have an extra special promotion from Close to My Heart that you’re going to love. If you’re hopping from {Joy’s blog}, welcome! If you’re just getting started, I’d love for you to visit all 21 blogs. When the hop is complete you’ll be right back here! This kit is fabulous! It’s just $15 with a $35 regular priced purchase. It’s full of new product and valued at $46. Just the stamp set alone is valued $17.95. The kit includes cards, triangle metal studs, new teal shimmer trim, cardstock, gold polka dot washi tape and die cut shapes that are ready to stamp! It is compatible with the Artiste Cricut Cartridge, but it’s not required to create these fabulous cards! I created this card last night from my scraps + a bit of Sunset orange cardstock from the card base. Everything else is from the card kit. This is one of the 5 cards for tomorrow’s workshop. I sized this card a little smaller than usual so it will fit in a standard A2 envelope. FREE GIFT TO YOU! Receive the all new Spring & Summer 2014 Idea Book & a KIT of these cupcake cards free when you purchase your own Cloud 9 kit from my website! Here’s the stock photo of the cards that come in the kit. They’re adorable and hip! They’re also super fast to cut out and make. If you love what you see, hop on over to my website to start your order. Or hop on over to {Pam’s blog.} A complete list of the blog hoppers can be found here.
Treat yourself to these new My Acrylix stamp sets when you earn Hostess Rewards at your qualifying Online or Home Gathering. We've discounted these stamp sets to make the Select Product Credit (SPC) you earn as a hostess stretch even further. Our hostess stamp sets are only available to qualifying hostesses and only for a limited time -- through July -- so ask me how to schedule your Online or Home Gathering today. Doodle Signs (A1158) -- Only $4.00 (a retail savings of $2.95) Recommended Blocks: 2" x 2" (Y1003) This Is Good (A1160) -- Only $4.00 (a retail savings of $2.95) Recommended Blocks -- 1" x 3 1/2" (Y1002), 2" x 3 1/2" (Y1009) Some Bunny (B1446) -- Only $6.00 (a retail savings of $3.95) Recommended Blocks -- 3" x 3" (Y1006), 2" x 3 1/2" (Y1009) A Mother's Love (B1447) -- Only $6.00 (a retail savings of $3.95) Recommended Blocks -- 1" x 3 1/2" (Y1002), 2" x 2" (Y1003), 2" x 3 1/2" (Y1009) My Hero (B1448) -- Only $6.00 (a retail savings of $3.95) Recommended Blocks -- 2" x 2" (Y1003), 3" x 3" (Y1006) Enjoy the Little Things (B1451) -- Only $6.00 (a retail savings of $3.95) Recommended Blocks -- 1" x 1" (Y1000), 1" x 3 1/2" (Y1002), 2" x 2" (Y1003) Unicorn Dreams (D1583) -- Only $10.00 (a retail savings of $7.95) Recommended Blocks -- 1" x 3 1/2" (Y1002), 2" x 3 1/2" (Y1009), 4" x 5" (Y1012)
Treat yourself to these new My Acrylix stamp sets when you earn Hostess Rewards at your qualifying Online or Home Gathering. We've discounted these stamp sets to make the Select Product Credit (SPC) y
Hello on this fine Tuesday. I've got samples to share with you today from my Close To My Heart Spring/Summer 2014 Idea Book Trunk Show. ...
The 2014 Spring/Summer Idea Book goes live in 3 days!!!! I will continue to feature one of my favorite new products from the Idea Book!...
Hello on this fine Tuesday. I've got samples to share with you today from my Close To My Heart Spring/Summer 2014 Idea Book Trunk Show. ...
The 2014 Spring/Summer Idea Book goes live in 2 days!!!! I will continue to feature one of my favorite new products from the Idea Book!...
Hello on this fine Tuesday. I've got samples to share with you today from my Close To My Heart Spring/Summer 2014 Idea Book Trunk Show. ...
Hello on this fine Tuesday. I've got samples to share with you today from my Close To My Heart Spring/Summer 2014 Idea Book Trunk Show. ...
Well ladies the new Spring/Summer Idea Book is here. You will love all of the new paper that is in this book. There are 7 new paper packs to pick from along with several new embellishments to compliment the papers. We also have new embossing folders to pick from. Make sure you check out my tab for 'Promotions' to take advantage of this month's special where you can get your embossing folders for FREE! Here are some cards I created for a workshop that I hosted last month. The first two cards I used our new Skylark paper pack along with Petit Perks stamp set. Super cute and easy to make. Notice the beautiful new Teal Shimmer Trim! Even prettier in person. There is also a new Purple Shimmer Trim that is great as well. The card below I used the new Ariana paper pack. I made the pretty roses/flowers using CTMH Cricut Art Philosphy and a quilling pen. Super easy and such a pretty way to embellish a card. This would make a great card for Mother's Day, which is just around the corner! The below card uses our new Ivy Lane paper along with the stamp set from the Ivy Lane WOTG card kit. I am currently using this paper pack to do a layout with flip flaps. I will be posting that soon I hope. Gotta finish up the embellishments and add the flip flap and then I can share it with you. I hope this gave you some inspiration to make some cards and show you how easy it is to make simple cards that you can share with your friends and family. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions about how these cards are made or if you are interested in getting some of these products to make your very own beautiful creations. Don't forget to check out the rest of the ladies who have posted their creations on this blog. There is some really great stuff. Happy Scrapping till next time! LORI
New Product Blog Hop Sooooo many great new products have arrived with the new Spring/Summer Idea Book. Toooo many goodies to choose from to feature in this hop. You are on the right path if you have just come from Lalia Harris' crafty blog. I'm sure you have been totally inspired her crafty creation. As soon as I saw the new Skylark Paper Pack I knew it was time to update my desk set. Note pad holder, Pen/pencil holder, and post-it mini clip board. Note pad holder is made using a wooden gift box. Also includes a coordinating RSVP pen. Pen/Pencil holder is a tin can covered with B&T paper and embellished with Skylark Assortment, Bakers Twine, and Heart shaped dimensional element Mini post-it clip board made using a 4 X 4 coaster covered and embellished Skylark Assortment, Enamel shapes and a golf pencil covered with B&T paper. And the most important part of the desk set is the stand up calendar. Now for some more inspiration from the new Idea Book it's time to hop over to Karen Fullam's enriching memories blog. Happy hopping and happy creating with your new products from the 2014 Spring/Summer Idea Book CTMH Supplies: B&T Duos: Skylark Cardstock: White Daisy, Kraft, Sweet Leaf Ink: Pigment Lagoon(use pigment ink when your creation will be out in the room) Embellishments: Bakers Twine, Enamel Shapes, Skylark Assortment Other: Binder Clip, RSVP pen, assorted ribbons, golf pencil, wooden gift box
Okay, so you've had a week now...have you fallen in love with all of the new papers, stamps and more from Close to My Heart? Whether or not you've devoured the new book, I hope you are ready for another dose of creative inspiration with our New Product Blog Hop! If you've arrived here from Judy Faye's blog you are on the right track. We've got over 25 talented consultants participating and you are sure to find some amazing ideas as you hop through all of those blogs! Once again, Close to My Heart is offering a collection of exclusive Hostess Reward stamp sets. These seven sets are available only to our valued hostesses. This first card is created with the one of those exclusive stamp sets, Unicorn Dreams! There aren't many things more whimsical than unicorns, so the fun and whimsical Lollydoodle paper packet seemed like a natural match. The strips of B&T paper and Glitter Paper were trimmed with the Scallop Border Punch and topped off with the new Lagoon Zipper Lace. My second card features a stamp set and papers that have already proven to be popular with my customers! I just love the unique style of the Dreamer stamp set and totally love the slate and blue B&T print of the Ariana paper packet. I added the banners (cut from the Cricut Artiste cartridge) and the new Black Sparkle Flourishes for a little subtle bling. Thanks for joining us for this New Product Blog Hop. Time to move on and see what Melinda has created to share with us! Happy Scrapping! Happy Stamping! Happy Crafting!
Timberline Layout, pg. 1 Timberline Layout, pg. 2 Timberline Layout, both pages Welcome to the Simply Inspired Blog Hop! We (16 other talented artists and I) are thrilled to share some of our ideas for the the new products debuting in the Spring/Summer Idea Book which debuts on February 1st. WARNING: The artwork you see might make you NEED the new products! Don't say I didn't warn you! Spring Summer 2014 Close To My Heart Catalog/Idea Book If you have come here from the oh-so-creative Katy Taylor's blog you are on the right path. This blog hop is a great big circle, so you can start here and work your way all around. If you get lost along the way, you'll find the complete list of participating consultants here. I chose to create a layout of my hubby and boys pheasant hunting in December using the new Timberline Collection and a few other marvelously masculine coordinating products. I love this paper and think it's great for so many things. Obviously camping, hunting, fishing, boating, and anything outdoors will work, but so will so many other things. I actually plan to use some of the wood print sheets from the Timberline paper pack for a shabby-chic sign in book I am doing for my son, Tannon's wedding next month. I'll share that when it's done as well. That wood doesn't have to look rustic, it can look shabby-chic as well. In fact, scroll back up and take a look at the cover of the new Idea Book. Can you see where some of that paper was used? Think outside the box! The new products I used are: the Timberline Paper Pack, the Timberline Complements Coordinating Adhesive Sheets, the Timberline Assortment, the Paper Fundamentals Basics Assortment, Topiary Mini Chevron Ribbon and the cool new Durables Triangle Studs. A few of the new products I used See that fun paper in the bottom of the photo collage above? It is our new Paper Fundamentals Basics Assortment and I have LOVED playing with it! One side is a neutral and white geometric print and the other side is a tone on tone embossed print. I took my slate pad and rubbed it on the tone on tone embossed side (you can see the paper I used in the top right photo in the collage above. It's the paper just under the bottom right corner of the stamp pad to create a cool effect. Can you see where I used it on the layout? Here are a few detail shots of the layout I created: Now hop on over to the smart and talented Lynn Como's blog to see her work! Be sure to visit all of the Close To My Heart Consultants in the hop to get some great crafting ideas. Contact me or shop directly from my website to get your products from this beautiful new catalog today.
Have you been thinking about joining Close To My Heart?? We all have our own reasons for joining...to get a discount on the great products you love, to meet new friends, to make it a business, etc. 2014 is YOUR year! I've made it my New Year's Resolution to Get WAY MORE Crafty in 2014 by trying to balance everything just a little bit better. Joining Close To My Heart 5 years ago, to get the discount on the products I loved, was one of the BEST things I've ever done. Getting back to the reason I joined in the first place is what I am striving for this year. I want to CREATE again! Creating tends to get put on the back burner for me with everything going on with my business, my family and my full-time job! Documenting MORE of my kiddos and our family memories and creating MORE cards that make the recipient smile are my goals. Would you like to join me and give it a try?? If you decide to JOIN our Close To My Heart Team in 2014 above is the New Spring/Summer Kit That You Will Receive: The Consultant Kit will be $99 containing $309 in retail product! Contents of the Kit Include: Read Me First Letter Spring/Summer 2014 Idea Books (qty. 10) Hostess Order Forms (qty. 25) Customer Order Forms (qty. 25) Close To My Heart Color Swatches (W471) Spring/Summer 2014 B&T Duos® Sampler (W1127) Petite Perks Delicate Wings Incentive Stamp Set (qty. 5) (W2028) Reflections Scrapbook Program (9037) Originals Card Confidence Program (9036) Workshops on the Go Skylark Scrapbooking Kit (G1072) Skylark Complements Dimensional Elements (X7177C) Skylark B&T Duos Bulk Paper (BULK322) Skylark Bulk Resin Flowers (BULK340) Durables Triangle Studs (Z1928) Teal Shimmer Trim (Z1918) Lagoon Exclusive Inks Pad (Z2195) Desert Sand Exclusive Inks Pad (Z2118) Slate Exclusive Inks Pad (Z2173) My Acrylix Hopscotch Alphabet Stamp Set (E1028) My Acrylix True Life Stamp Set (C1575) My Acrylix Believe in Yourself Stamp Set (C1574) 3" x 3" My Acrylix Block (Y1006) 4" x 5" My Acrylix Block (Y1012) 2" x 6 1/2" My Acrylix Block (Y1010) Non-Stick Micro-Tip Scissors (Z1836) My Acrylix Stamp Scrubber (Z1782) My Acrylix Spritz Cleaner (1778) Bonding Memories Glue (1512) Sponge (Z697) Liquid Glass (Z679) Cello Bags (qty. 25) (W1152) ** SNEAK PEEKS COMING SOON!! ** ** THINGS TO NOTE ** If you have sales of $1200 in your first three months you will get your $99 Starter Kit fee back! Get the National Papercrafting Month -- Cloud 9 Kit (pictured above) FREE when you enroll as a new Consultant in January and submit total personal sales of $300 or more. Your first Quarterly Minimum of $300 is due between April 1 and June 30. If you don't meet this you will be dropped. You will earn a 22% discount/commission. For more details please see "The Q1 FAQ's - Why should you sign up to become a Close To My Heart Consultant." Why should you join our From the Heart Embellisher's Team? Check out My CTMH Resume! Have Questions?? Email me at [email protected] Ready To Join Us?? SIGN UP NOW!!
Welcome back I would like to wish all mothers a Happy Mother’s Day and I hope that you all had a good day. This week I have been playing with Lollydoodle papers which I love because there is PINK in the papers. Plus I won some White Marquee Enamel shapes and wanted to show my … Continue reading CTMH Lollydoodle cards
Hey there, checking in again after a super busy autumn! I was happy to visit with some family I hadn't seen in a few years and travel around the province a bit. Now that COVID numbers are on the rise again, I am glad I visited when I did! I have been having a blast hosting monthly online crop weekends since March. I dole out some challenges and the attendees always hit it out of the park with their creations. I usually do a few creative tutorials with them during the weekend and thought I would share some of the cards I've made during these events. This first one was inspired by a layout done by Gina Brandstetter (which I did duplicate for my album!) and thought I could scale it down to a card front size. Lots of stamping and a bit of embossing and fussy cutting, but love the finished result! This card was to demonstrate an emboss resist technique along with some ink blending and using tools in ways other than they were intended. Slimline cards are making a comeback too, so I wanted to show them that size card. And finally, this set of cards was the result of demonstrating a crayon resist technique and ink blending using the Distress Oxide inks. So pretty and so easy! Thanks for popping in, leave me a comment to say Hello! Roz
New Product Blog Hop Sooooo many great new products have arrived with the new Spring/Summer Idea Book. Toooo many goodies to choose from to feature in this hop. You are on the right path if you have just come from Lalia Harris' crafty blog. I'm sure you have been totally inspired her crafty creation. As soon as I saw the new Skylark Paper Pack I knew it was time to update my desk set. Note pad holder, Pen/pencil holder, and post-it mini clip board. Note pad holder is made using a wooden gift box. Also includes a coordinating RSVP pen. Pen/Pencil holder is a tin can covered with B&T paper and embellished with Skylark Assortment, Bakers Twine, and Heart shaped dimensional element Mini post-it clip board made using a 4 X 4 coaster covered and embellished Skylark Assortment, Enamel shapes and a golf pencil covered with B&T paper. And the most important part of the desk set is the stand up calendar. Now for some more inspiration from the new Idea Book it's time to hop over to Karen Fullam's enriching memories blog. Happy hopping and happy creating with your new products from the 2014 Spring/Summer Idea Book CTMH Supplies: B&T Duos: Skylark Cardstock: White Daisy, Kraft, Sweet Leaf Ink: Pigment Lagoon(use pigment ink when your creation will be out in the room) Embellishments: Bakers Twine, Enamel Shapes, Skylark Assortment Other: Binder Clip, RSVP pen, assorted ribbons, golf pencil, wooden gift box
The 2014 Spring/Summer Idea Book goes live in less than 2 weeks!!! Every day for the next couple weeks I will be featuring one of my fav...
The 2014 Spring/Summer Idea Book goes live in 2 days!!!! I will continue to feature one of my favorite new products from the Idea Book!...
Hello on this fine Tuesday. I've got samples to share with you today from my Close To My Heart Spring/Summer 2014 Idea Book Trunk Show. ...
The 2014 Spring/Summer Idea Book goes live in less than 2 weeks!!! Every day for the next couple weeks I will be featuring one of my fa...
Hello on this fine Tuesday. I've got samples to share with you today from my Close To My Heart Spring/Summer 2014 Idea Book Trunk Show. ...
The Balloon Ride paper is one of my faves in the new Spring/Summer IDEA Book. The colors are soft and springy. I also love the crackled effect on the papers which lend well to shabby, vintage-y projects that I love so much. Here I glammed it up a bit with some banners cut from our Brown Glitter cardstock. Wishing you an uplifting weekend.
I never thought I would be one of those scrappers who scraps their pets. After all, I have four kids, so that should provide me with enough photos to scrap for the next 50 years! But the kids are less cooperative as teenagers than they were when they are young - shy of the camera, and mostly annoyed at being harassed by mamarazzi! So, when we welcomed two rescue kittens into our family ( and hearts!) in October, they became a new photo obsession, and the naturally scrapbook pages will follow! Here is my first, of our sweet girl Dallas: The 3 D flowers, leaves and other embellishments were made quickly and easily with the CTMH Art Philosophy Cricut cartridge! I know there will be more to come! Our other kitty, Sophie, is looking a little jealous, so I better get working on a page for her!
Sunday (after church) is usually my play day. I missed last Sunday because we were out of state. So….today I'm catching up on fun time! Although I really enjoyed our trip last week :o) Truthfully I made these cards a few weeks ago but it haven't had a chance to post them yet and I think these are good entries for the Love Inspired theme over at H2H as well as their Hearts Galore challenge. Cards like this one with little hanging banners go together so quick that you might as well make a couple with your scraps at the end of each creative session. I was inspired over at Studio Wow Joy to make this rosette with the new CTMH gold polka dot Washi tape. I made the rest of these using the sketch that I sponsored over at Tuesday Morning Sketches. I love CTMH mini stamps - they're only $2.95 and each one is so fun it's hard to stop stamping them! I figure that I can use the next two to send along with the St. Patrick's Day t-shirts I bought last year for this year for my grand kids. This stam This showcases the same sketch, just had some fun using embellishments that I already had out, and the glitter strip is made just using double stick tape. Fun! Of course if you would like to know more just leave a comment and if you would like to shop my CTMH site click here:
The 2014 Spring/Summer Idea Book goes live in 2 days!!!! I will continue to feature one of my favorite new products from the Idea Book!...
