January 2015 Hostess Club Layout and Cards

I am trying to beat the Holiday stress and get my club layout and cards done before all the madness begins.  I was inspired to use the additional layout provided in the Workshops on the Go® Hopscotch Scrapbooking Kit.  Of course I changed the papers a little, but the layout and theme stayed the same.  I think it would make a great Easter layout.  I used the pattern from Magic: Mystify and also pulled in some paper from the paper packet Wanderful. 

All supplies are CTMH unless otherwise noted:
Paper: Hopscotch paper packet and Wanderful paper packet
Cardstock: Flaxen, Colonial White, and Sunset
Ink: Smoothie, Flaxen, and Slate
Stamp sets: D1280 Spot On Backgrounds (retired) and D1638 Hopscotch Scrapbooking set
Accessories: Z1752 Clear Sparkles and Z3036 Flaxen Extra Thick Twine
Tools:  Sand paper and sponge dauber

And finally, here are the cards.  These came together really fast and were really fun to put together.  I of course had to include the January Stamp of the Month (far left card).  The set is geared toward a Valentine theme, but I tried to use it with a different approach.   I hope you enjoy these projects.  Thanks for stopping by!

All supplies are CTMH unless otherwise noted:
Paper: Hopscotch paper packet
Cardstock: White Daisy, Colonial White, Crystal Blue, Smoothie, and Slate
Ink: Slate, VersaMark, Flaxen, Pixie, Crystal Blue
Stamp sets: S1501 This Moment (Jan. SOTM), D1584 Big Hug, and D1182 It's A Party (retired)
Accessories: Z1989 Slate Diagonal Striped Ribbon, Silver Embossing powder, Z1979 Black Journaling pen, Z679 Liquid Glass, Pearl Opaques (retired), Z1817 Slate Washi Tape, Z1799 Silver Shimmer Trim, and Z1752 Clear Sparkles
Tools: Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge, Artfully Sent Cricut Cartridge, sand paper, sponge dauber, glue dots, Z1851 Scallop Border punch, and Z1925 Cheveron embossing envelope.

Heartstrings and Cutie Pie Stamp of the Month

Popping in with a very quick post.  Gotta a lot on my plate today.  I am loving the new December Stamp of the Month and of course the NEW Heartstring paper in the newly released Seasonal Expressions.  It went live to customers yesterday.  I hope you like this sweet little card.  Thanks for stopping by!


All supplies are CTMH unless otherwise noted;
Paper: Heartstrings
Cardstock: White Daisy and Crystal Blue
Ink: Archival Black and Black
Stamp set: S1412 Cutie Pie (December 2014 Stamp of the Month)
Accessories: Z3037 Stuck on You Puffies, Z2009 Enamel Hearts, R08 Vermillion Copic Marker, B262 Cerulean Blue Light ShinHan marker, and RP198 Tender Pink ShinHan Marker, Prisma Glitter (retired)
Tools:  Sponge dauber and glue

Miracle Card Kit

Wow!  It has been awhile since my last post.  I have been out of town and out of my craft room until recently.  I have a couple of clubs coming up and I usually like to have some scrapbook kits and card kits on hand to sell.  I have lots and lots of older paper to use up and this works out great to get it used up.

I did both a scrapbook kit and card kit using this beautiful paper pack called Miracle.  I really love the blue and green combination.  I made two of these card kits and I hope I can sell them both. :)  Thanks for stopping by! :)

All supplies are CTMH unless otherwise noted:

This is your Special Day Card:
Paper: Miracle Level 2 paper pack (retired)
Cardstock: Colonial White, Heavenly Blue (retired), and Desert Sand
Ink: Crystal Blue, Sweet Leaf, and Desert Sand
Stamp set:  D1627 Your Own Kind Wonderful and D1477 Universal Backgrounds (retired)
Accessories: Z2013 Silver Sequins and Z1263 Bitty Sparkles
Tools: Sponge dauber, sand paper, and pop dots

Always be your own kind of Wonderful Card:
Paper: Miracle Level 2 paper pack (retired)
Cardstock: Colonial White, Sweet Leaf, Desert Sand, and Heavenly Blue (retired)
Ink: Desert Sand, Sweet Leaf, Crystal Blue, and Heavenly Blue (retired)
Stamp set: D1627 Your Own Kind of Wonderful
Accessories: Z1929 Topiary Mini Chevron ribbon and Z1263 Bitty Sparkles
Tools: Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge, sand paper, sponge dauber, and pop dots

Happy Birthday Card:
Paper: Miracle Level 2 paper packet (retired)
Cardstock: Colonial White
Ink: Crystal Blue, Desert Sand, and Sweet Leaf
Stamp set: D1627 Your Own Kind of Wonderful
Accessories: Z1263 Bitty Sparkle
Tools: Sponge Dauber

Scaredy Cat: Frightfully Fun Card

Popping in with a quick post on this Lovely Friday!  I am still having fun with the Scaredy Cat paper.  I made this little card rather quickly.  The only time consuming part is coloring in the images with my ShinHan markers.  I am practicing away with these Great markers.  I am so glad that Close To My Heart added these to all of their Awesome products.  They truly are fun to use and color so well.  I added some bitty sparkles to the eyes of each image after pondering what else does it need?!  Have you ever looked at a project and felt....there is something missing...it needs more?!  Well...I think the sparkles did just that...added that needed touch.  I hope you enjoy this quick Halloween card.  Thanks for stopping by!

All supplies are CTMH unless otherwise noted:
Paper: Scaredy Cat paper pack
Cardstock: Black, Sunset, and White Daisy
Ink: Black, Sunset, Thistle, and Archival Black
Stamp set: B1453 Frightfully Fun
Accessories: Z1263 Bitty Sparkles and stitched black ribbon (Offray)
Tools: P282 Peony Purple ShinHan, YR26 Pastel Peach ShinHan, YR24 Marigold ShinHan, sand paper, sponge dauber, and glue dots.

Scaredy Cat: Halloween Layout

Continuing on with my Scaredy Cat artwork.  I really didn't plan on making this a Scaredy Cat month, but once I started working with this paper, I just kept going.  I think if I keep this up with all of the new paper packets from the Annual Inspirations, I will actually use up the paper and not have it sit in my stash for years! ;)
I love going on Pinterest to get inspiration and ideas for cards, layouts, and other crafty projects.  This layout was inspired by a fellow CTMH consultant, Christine Adams' layout, seen here.  I loved everything about it, so I made my own...with a few tweeks.  I used the Pattern #12 from Make It from Your Heart™ Volume 2.  I hope you like it!  Thanks for stopping by!

All supplies are CTMH unless otherwise noted:
Paper: Scaredy Cat paper packet
Cardstock: Black, Colonial White, Thistle, and Slate
Ink: Black
Accessories: X7185C Scaredy Cat Complements, Z3011 Scaredy Cat Assortment, and Z1754 Black & Grey Sparkle Assortment
Tools: Artbooking Cricut Cartridge, pop dots, Z1979 Journaling Pen, sand paper, and sponge dauber.

Scaredy Cat: BOO!! Eyeballs in a Jar

Creepy!!  Eyeballs in a Jar, anyone?!  I saw this card here, and I had to make my own version of it.  I probably made it more difficult than it needed to be, but I paper pieced the jar lid, ribbon, and tag.  It didn't take that long to do.  At least I was only making one of these cards and not a stack of them!  I hope you enjoyed this Creepy card!  Thanks for stopping by!

All supplies are CTMH unless otherwise noted;
Paper: Scaredy Cat paper pack
Cardstock: Black, White Daisy, Sunset, and Pear
Ink: Black
Stamp sets: B1413 Perfect Fit-Halloween and Friendship Jar (Papertrey Ink)
Accessories: Wiggly Eyes (Walmart Craft section)
Tools: sand paper, glue dots, and sponge dauber.

November 2014 Hostess Club Layout: Pathfinding Thanksgiving

I am really ahead of schedule!  This is totally out of character...but I really wanted to get this done early so I could concentrate on other fun projects.  I hope my club members really enjoy this one.  I don't think I have done a Thanksgiving layout for them yet.  I used pattern 10 from Make It from Your Heart™ Volume 2.  The Pathfinding paper pack is Perfect for any Fall/Thanksgiving layouts and cards.  It is definitely a favorite in the Annual Inspirations Ideabook.  The December 2014–March 2015 Seasonal Expressions is coming soon...and I can't wait to show you some new product!  Thanks for stopping by!

All supplies are CTMH unless otherwise noted:
Paper: Pathfinding paper pack
Cardstock: Champagne, Autumn Terracotta, Chocolate, Olive, and Goldrush
Ink: Chocolate and Barn Red
Stamp set: C1589 Lifetime of Happiness
Accessories: Z2012 Gold Assortment Sequins and Z2012 Pathfinding Assortment
Tools: Artbooking Cricut Cartridge, Artiste Cricut Cartridge, Z1996 Woodgrain embossing folder, Cuttlebug (Provo Craft), pop dots, sand paper, and sponge dauber.

Scaredy Cat EEK Card

Well, what do you know....it's another Scaredy Cat card!  I am having fun using this paper.  It is so colorful and I love all of the Background and Texture paper.  Only a couple more weeks before Halloween and I plan on posting a few more projects.  Thanks for stopping by!

All supplies are CTMH unless otherwise noted:
Paper: Scaredy Cat paper packet
Cardstock: White Daisy, Black, Thistle, Sunset, and Pear
Ink: Black
Stamp Set: B1413 Perfect-Fit Halloween
Accessories: Z1313 Stardust Glitz Glitter Gel (retired) and black ribbon (Offray)
Tools: Artbooking Cricut Cartridge, Artiste Cricut Cartridge, pop dots, sand paper, glue dots, and sponge dauber.

Family is Forever: Unforgettable and September 2014 Stamp of the Month

I recently put this layout together.  I have quite a bit of this older paper called Unforgettable left over.  It has a color combination that I have a hard time working with...but I really need to use it up and make more room in my paper stash.

I was surprised at how easily this layout came together, but I did have some inspiration to work with.  I really loved the sample layout for the September 2014 Stamp of the Month.

 

 

Voila!  I put that side together and then searched through my pattern books and used the right side of On with the Show from the  Magic™ pattern book.  The colors my not be my favorite, but it works!  I really appreciate you stopping by my blog.  Please come back again soon!

 

All supplies are CTMH unless otherwise noted:

 

Paper: Unforgettable paper pack (retired)

Cardstock: Desert Sand, Cocoa, Vanilla Cream (retired), Colonial White, Sorbet

Ink: Cocoa, Desert Sand, Sorbet, Juniper, and Lagoon

Stamp set: Family is Forever: September 2014 Stamp of the Month (retired)

Accessories: Z1918 Teal Shimmer Trim, Sorbet stitched ribbon (retired), Juniper Washi Tape (retired), and Z3009 Chalk It Up Assortment

Tools:  Sand paper, sponge dauber, glue dots, and pop dots.





Halloween Treats Workshop

I just had the BEST time with some lovely ladies today.  I held my very first Halloween Treats workshop.  They all made 10 each of these 3 fun Halloween Treat holders.  SOOO much fun!  I wanted to post here, so in case they need to remember how to assemble. 

All supplies are CTMH unless otherwise noted:

Paper: Scaredy Cat paper packet and Spellbound paper (retired)
Cardstock: White Daisy, Black, Slate, Pear, and Sunset
Inks:  Black, Sunset, and Thistle
Stamp sets: B1460 Trick or Treat Sweets and C1526 Spellbound Cricut Workshop set (retired)
Accessories:  Thistle ribbon, gingham ribbon (Offray), Orange grosgrain ribbon (Offray) and Black waxy flax (Walmart)
Tools: Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge, Artiste Cricut Cartridge, pop dots, sand paper, and sponge dauber.

Frightfully Fun Cards

BOO!!  Aren't these Halloween cards too cute to spook?!  I really love the new Frightfully Fun stamp set.  They are super fun to paper piece together on B&T paper or color in with our new Shinhan alcohol markers.  I hope you enjoy these little cuties!  Thanks for stopping by!

All supplies are CTMH unless otherwise noted:
Paper: Scaredy Cat paper packet
Cardstock: Black, Pear, Thistle, White Daisy, Kraft, and Sunset
Ink: Black and Pear
Stamp sets: B1453 Frightfully Fun and C1526 Spellbound Cricut Workshop set (retired)
Accessories: Z1263 Bitty Sparkles and ribbon made by Offray
Tools: Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge, pop dots, sand paper, sponge dauber, and glue dots.

Chalk It Up

Chalk It Up Hostess Gifts. :)

 

It has been awhile since my last post!  I have been busy putting together a workshop and I had my hostess clubs this month.  Busy, Busy!!  I am doing a Chalk It Up Workshop this coming Saturday using the Chalk It Up Workshops on the Go.  Of course, I purchased one and put it together to see how long it would take and see if there was anything major I would have to explain how to do.

This paper packet is one of my FAVORITES!!  I love the color combo and all of the doodle patterns.  I will be picking up some prints I have waiting for me so that I can complete them and stick them into my kids' albums.  Super excited about these!

If you have any questions about what I used on these projects, feel free to email me.  There are too many to list here. :)  Thanks for stopping by!

September 2014 Hostess Club Cards

Phew!!  I finally prepared the cards for my upcoming Hostess Club.  I am packing and getting ready for a scrapbooking retreat that I have been looking forward to for a year.  So...I am just squeezing these in before I need to go. :)

I bought some Scaredy Cat paper in bulk for this months projects so I am incorporating it into all three cards with various papers and colors.  It is great to have such versatile papers.  Also, the card on the far left, I used the September SOTM.   I hope they like these cards.  Thanks for stopping by!

All supplies are CTMH unless otherwise noted:

Thank You Card:
Paper: Scaredy Cat paper pack
Cardstock: Colonial White, Pear, and Crystal Blue
Ink: Chocolate, Canary, Crystal Blue, and Sunset
Stamp sets: S1409 Family is Forever (September Stamp of the Month) and D1361 Thank You (retired)
Accessories: Z679 Liquid Glass
Tools: Artiste Cricut Cartridge, corner rounder, sand paper, and sponge dauber.

It's Your Day card:
Paper: Scaredy Cat Paper pack and Chantilly Paper pack (retired)
Cardstock: White Daisy, Buttercup (retired), and Z1922 Pink Glitter paper
Ink: Twilight (retired) ad Desert Sand
Stamp set: B1467 You Mean the World to Me
Accessories: Gold ribbon (Offray) and sequins (Joann Fabrics)
Tools: Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge, corner rounder, glue dots, sand paper, and sponge dauber.

Happy Halloween Card:
Paper: Scaredy Cat Paper pack
Cardstock: Slate, Colonial White, Pear, and Black
Ink: Black
Stamp set: B1413 Perfect-Fit Halloween
Accessories: Z1798 Black Tulle Ribbon (retired) and Z3011 Black Enamel Stars
Tools: Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge, pop dots, sand paper, and sponge dauber.

September Hostess Club Layout: Scaredy Cat

Just popping in with a quick post.  My September Hostess club is right around the corner and I better get this posted. :)  I love this new Halloween themed paper.  I haven't made a Halloween layout for my club members in a long time.  I hope they enjoy this one.  Just click on the photo to enlarge.  Thanks for stopping by. :)

All supplies are CTMH unless otherwise noted:
Paper: Scaredy Cat paper pack
Cardstock: Black, Slate, Pear, and Goldrush
Ink: Black
Stamp set: B1413 Perfect-Fit Halloween
Accessories: Black Enamel Stars and Slate polka dot washi tape (retired)
Tools: Z1998 Chevron Border Punch, Artbooking Cricut Cartridge, Artiste Cricut Cartridge, Opposites Attract Cricut Cartridge (Provo Craft), liquid glass, pop dots, sponge dauber, and sandpaper.

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August Stamp of the Month

S1408 What a Hoot

Set of 17 images

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Visit my website to order your set before midnight MST on August 31st.  The card on the lower left was lifted from fellow consultant, Lalia Harris, seen here.

 



 

Chalk It Up: You Amaze Me

Yay!!  I am posting two days in a row!  Yes, I know....it won't last, but I am still proud of myself! LOL!!  I actually made a ton of artwork using all of the New papers in the 2014 Annual Inspirations book just newly released.  I had an Open House a couple of weeks ago and prepared some samples to show.  That is why you are seeing a few more posts from me than usual. :) 

I love how this little card turned out.  The new trend I am seeing now is doodling these cute little lines as an outline.  Fun, huh?!  This technique works well with this paper pack called Chalk It Up.  I also used a Chipboard Complement as the sentiment.  I used Pattern 22 for this card out of Make It from Your Heart™ Volume 2.  Thanks for stopping by!  See you next time.

All supplies are CTMH unless otherwise noted:
Paper: Chalk It Up paper packet
Cardstock: White Daisy, Flaxen, Lagoon, and Sorbet
Ink: Black
Accessories: Z1921 Black Baker's Twine,  Z1862 Button from the Black Mini-Medley Collection,  X7184C Chalk It Up Complements (sentiment), Juniper stitched ribbon (retired)
Tools: Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge, Corner rounder, Scor-Tape, Black journaling pen, sponge dauber, and sand paper.

Scaredy Cat and August SOTM: What a Hoot

Popping in with a quick post to show off some more Scaredy Cat paper and the August Stamp of the Month (S1408 What a Hoot).  I have to give credit for the cute paper bag craft to fellow consultant, Aaron Brown.  She is super talented and I just loved this idea.  I did change up the owl stamping from her original and the sequin eyes...but the rest is pretty similar.  Check out the close up of the eyes.  Fun, huh!?  I put black bitty sparkles in the center.

 

 

 

I used the new ShinHan™ Touch Twin™ to color in the owl and the hat.  I am really loving these new markers and hopefully my customers will too. :)  I hope you enjoy these fun Halloween crafts.  Thanks for stopping by!

 

All supplies are CTMH unless otherwise noted:

 

What a Hoot Card:

Paper: Scaredy Cat paper packet

Cardstock: Autumn Terracotta and Colonial White

Ink: Black pigment ink

Stamp set: S1408 What a Hoot (available only in August 2014)

Accessories: ShinHan™ Touch Twin™ Barely Beige Marker, ShinHan™ Touch Twin™ Light Orange Marker, ShinHan™ Touch Twin™ Peony Purple Marker, and Z1921 Black Baker's Twine

Tools: Corner rounder, sand paper, and sponge dauber.

 

Happy "Owloween" paper bag:

Paper: Scaredy Cat paper packet

Cardstock: Black, Autumn Terracotta, Slate, and Colonial White

Ink: Black pigment ink, Black, Thistle, Autumn Terracotta, Slate

Stamp set: S1408 What a Hoot (available only in August 2014)

Accessories: sequins (Joann Fabrics) and Z1754 black bitty sparkles

Tools: Scor-tape, sand paper, and sponge dauber.

 



Scaredy Cat: Halloween

My kids and I are big fans of Halloween.  What's not to love?  Dressing up, parties, and don't forget the candy!!  I am also a fan of anything vintage.  This new Scaredy Cat paper has a focal paper that screams Vintage.  When I saw it, I knew I had to have it...and hopefully make a lot of artwork with it! :)  I also used one of our new ShinHan™ Touch Twin™ alcohol-based marker to fill in the stamped Halloween title.  Okay...I am learning.  I need to practice a bit more, but I love the look and feel of these new markers.  I am definitely sold!  I hope you enjoy this layout.  Thanks for stopping by!

All supplies are CTMH unless otherwise noted:
Paper: Scaredy Cat paper packet
Cardstock: Black, White Daisy, Thistle, and Slate
Ink: Black
Stamp set: E1028 Hopscotch Alphabet
Accessories: X7185C Scaredy Cat Complements and Z3011 Scaredy Cat Assortment
Tools: Sand paper, pop dots, ShinHan™ Touch Twin™ Peony Purple Marker, and sponge dauber.

CTMH blog boosters New Product Blog Hop: Chalk It Up

 

The Awesome NEW Annual Inspirations Idea Book has been live for 6 days now!!  I think this is my favorite Idea Book that I have had in my hands.  There is soooo much fabulous new product and I feel like I NEED, yes...NEED, two of everything!! LOL!!

I have been working away at making lots of new artwork with all of the new paper packs.  There are 9....YES...NINE new paper packets!!  I am in love with all of them.  The first one I am showing you today, is called Chalk It Up.  This is a fun and whimsical school themed paper.  Isn't it adorable?!

I am going to try my best and post as much as I can in the coming weeks. :)  Thanks for stopping by!

 

 

 

All supplies are CTMH unless otherwise noted:

Paper: Chalk It Up paper packet

Cardstock: Black, Lagoon, Sorbet, and White Daisy

Ink: Black, Lagoon, Sorbet, and Flaxen

Stamp set: D1555 All the Details

Accessories: X7184C Chalk It Up Complements, Z3009 Chalk It Up Assortment, Z1850 Lagoon Houndstooth Washi tape (retired), Z1754 Black sparkles, Lagoon re-inker, Create-a-Shade Pearl Paint (retired)

Tools: Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge, Z1380 Spray Pen, sand paper, Z1297 Edge Distresser, sponge dauber.

July 2014 Hostess Club Cards: Jubilee collection

Another quick post today to show off the Hostess Club cards...with a little gift box too! :)  Normally, I use different paper on all of the cards I design for my Hostess Club.  I felt like changing it up a bit this month and just concentrate on the Jubilee paper pack.  I Love the bold and bright colors of this paper line.  Definitely reminds me of Summer.  Thanks for stopping by! :)

All supplies are CTMH unless otherwise noted:

So Sweet of You Card:
Paper: Jubilee paper packet
Cardstock: Cocoa, Colonial White, Cranberry, Sweet Leaf textured (retired)
Ink: Cocoa
Stamp set: Signature Greetings (Papertrey Inks) and D1460 Love Ya! (retired)
Accessories: red gingham ribbon (Offray), Z1752 Clear Assortment sparkles
Tools: Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge, sand paper, sponge dauber, corner punch, liquid glass

To the Moon and Back Card:
Paper: Jubilee paper packet
Cardstock: Colonial White, Cocoa, and Cranberry
Ink: Cocoa
Stamp set: S1405 You've Got a Friend (retired)
Accessories: Dark twine (unknown source), Z1752 Clear Assortment sparkles, and Topiary button (retired)
Tools: sand paper, sponge dauber, and glue dots

Happy Birthday gift box:
Paper: Jubilee paper packet
Cardstock: Indian Corn Blue, Colonial White, and Cranberry
Ink: Cocoa and Topiary
Stamp set: D1560 Holiday Tags
Accessories: Z1929 Topiary mini Chevron ribbon and Z1752 Clear Assortment sparkles
Tools: Artiste Cricut Cartridge, sand paper, and sponge dauber.

July 2014 Hostess Club: A Little Slice of Summer using CTMH Jubilee

Hello there!  Popping in with a quick post.  My Hostess Club layout for July is complete.  We will be meeting in a couple of weeks already!  I used Pattern #13 in Make it From Your Heart Vol. 1.  To see more of the details of the layout, click on it to enlarge.  Thanks for stopping by. :)

All supplies are CTMH unless otherwise noted:
Paper: Jubilee paper packet
Cardstock: Cocoa, Colonial White, Cranberry, and Indian Corn Blue
Ink: Cocoa, Cranberry, Topiary, Indian Corn Blue, Honey, and Sweet Leaf
Stamp set: D1593 Jubilee Scrapbooking Workshop set
Accessories: Z1928 Triangle silver Durables 
Tools: Artiste Cricut Cartridge, Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge, sand paper, sponge dauber, and pop dots.

Timberline: Picture Perfect Day

Hello there!!  I am finally popping in today with something to post!  I often go through spurts of posting.  I really don't mean to go so long between posts, but sometimes I just don't get around to making some artwork.  I wish I could hang out in my craft room all the time, but it just ain't possible.  Darn it, anyway! ;)

My dear friend and fellow scrapbooker is having a birthday this week.  I thought instead of running out and buying something, I would make her a fun layout to use.  She is really ambitious and does two of the same layout for each of her boys' albums.  So...I made two of this very boy layout for her.  I have already given her the layouts, so now I can post it here without spoiling the surprise. ;)

All supplies are CTMH unless otherwise noted:
Paper: Timberline paper packet and Splendor level 2 paper packet (retired)
Cardstock: Chocolate, Colonial White, Twilight, Goldrush, Slate, and Ponderosa Pine
Ink: Chocolate, Twilight, Goldrush, and Ponderosa Pine
Stamp sets: C1561 One-way Borders, D1574 Take Note, B1230 Solo "F" (retired), B1240 Solo "P" (retired), and C1440 Take a Picture (retired)
Accessories: Chocolate embroidery thread (DMC), Z1853 Aqua Dots, Z1844 Wooden Trinkets, and Z1779 Irresistibles Houndstooth Alphabet
Tools: Artbooking Cricut Cartridge, Opposites Attract Cricut Cartridge (Provo Craft), Z1471 Ruler, sand paper, and sponge dauber.

June: Celebrate 30!

Celebrate 30 years with Close to My Heart with at least a 40% savings on these collections!  In honor of our founder and CEO Jeanette Lynton’s 30-year anniversary in the scrapbooking industry, when you place an order for $50 (excluding tax and shipping), you can add your choice of 1 of 6 great gift collections to your order for just $30! Each collection has an original retail value of at least $50—some even as high as $65! Take advantage of these savings and snag your own collection for just $30. It may be Jeanette’s anniversary—but you get the gift! Visit my website to place your order.

Delightful Ribbon and Trim Collection

• Hemp Black
• Dark Chocolate Striped Grosgrain Ribbon
• Color-Ready Seam Binding Ribbon
• Party Washi Tape 3-Pack
• Sparkle & Shine Washi Tape 3-Pack
• Colonial White Rosette Ribbon

Extraordinary Embellishments Collection

• Mini Medley Accents Antiqued Gold Collection
• Just Blooms™ Floret Paper Shapes
• Pixie Glitter Alphabet
• Glamour Glitter Alphabet
• Color Ready-Canvas Alphabet
• Chalkboard Shapes
• Durables Round Studs
• Durables Square Studs
• Colonial White Rosette Ribbon

Accessory Coordinates Collection

• Black Striped Grosgrain Ribbon
• Dark Chocolate Striped Grosgrain Ribbon
• Huntington Complements
• Chantilly Complements
• Huntington Assortment
• For Always Assortment
• Tommy Assortment
• Surfs Up Assortment
• Chantilly Assortment

Holiday Happiness Collection

• Season’s Tweetings Gift Bags (2 sets)
• Frosted Paper Packet
• Frosted Complements
• Frosted Assortment
• Sparkle & Shine Textiles
• Sparkle Holiday Shapes
• Sparkle & Shine Complements
• Sparkle & Shine Assortment

Papercrafting Possibilities Collection

• Color-Ready Seam Binding Ribbon
• Bronze Glitz Glitter Gel
• Almond Glitz Glitter Gel
• Colonial White Die-Cut Cards
• My Creations™ Cubby
• My Creations™ Collage Cubes
• My Creations™ Star

Gifts and Kits Collection

• Hemp Black
• Glamour Glitter Alphabet
• My Originals™ Matchbook Card Kit
• Chantilly Textiles
• Seasons Tweetings Gift Bags (2 sets)
• My Creations™ Collage Cubes

Buzz and Bumble: Card Kit

My Hostess Club is coming up on Sunday.  These group of ladies love making cards.  I have decided to put together a set of cards as a kit.  Everything is stamped and cut.  All they have to do is assemble.  I am trying to use up some older papers and dwindle down my stash.  I hope a sell a couple of these. :)  The kits are priced at $7.00.  The You and my Happy card was inspire by fellow consultant, Carlie Myers seen here.  The Sweet as Honey cards was inspire by Lisa Stenz's card seen here.  Thanks for stopping by!

All supplies are CTMH unless otherwise noted:

You are my Happy Card:
Paper: Buzz and Bumble paper packet (retired)
Cardstock: Colonial White, Champagne, and Cocoa
Ink: Cocoa, Sunset, Crème Brulee, and Cocoa pigment ink
Stamp set: C1549 Buzz and Bumble WOTG set (retired)
Accessories: Z1313 Stardust Glitz Glitter gel (retired) and Z1753 Brown and Tan Sparkles
Tools: Artbooking Cricut Cartridge, Honeycomb Embossing Folder (Provo Craft), Cuttlebug embossing machine (Provo Craft), blending pen, sand paper, and sponge dauber.

Sweet as Honey Card:
Cardstock: Colonial White, Crème Brulee, and Cocoa
Ink: Cocoa, Crème Brulee, and Cocoa Pigment ink
Stamp: C1549 Buzz and Bumble WOTG set (retired), C1342 Damask Tiles (retired), C1537 Honeycomb, and D1544 Distressed Backgrounds
Accessories: Z1313 Stardust Glitz Glitter gel and Cream ribbon (Offray)
Tools: corner rounder, blending pen, sand paper, and sponge dauber.

Buzzing with Good Wishes Card:
Paper: Buzz and Bumble paper packet (retired)
Cardstock: Colonial White and Cocoa
Ink: Cocoa, Sunset, and Crème Brulee
Stamp sets: C1537 Honeycomb and A1135 Quick Cards-Bumble Bee (retired), and D1544 Distressed Backgrounds
Accessories: Z1710 Paradise Just Blooms (retired), Bronze brads (retired)
Tools: Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge, sand paper, and sponge dauber.

May 2014 Hostess Club Layout: Great Outdoors

Yay!!!  I have completed my May Hostess Club layout!  I really LOVE how this turned out!  This is a perfect layout for a camping trip or even a hike on the many trails we have here in Montana.  I absolutely Love this paper, Timberline.  I think I bought 2 or 3 packets of it! :)  I can't wait to show my club members this one!  Thanks for stopping by.  See you next time.

All supplies are CTMH unless otherwise noted:
Paper: Timberline
Cardstock: Bamboo, Colonial White, Chocolate, Ponderosa Pine, Goldrush, Twilight, and Lagoon
Ink: Chocolate and Lagoon
Stamp set: D1580 Catch You Later
Accessories: Z1853 Aqua Dots, Z1930 Chocolate Woodgrain Washi Tape, and Z1701 Chocolate Baker's Twine
Tools: Make It From Your Heart Vol. 1 (Pattern 6), Artbooking Cricut Cartridge, Artiste Cricut Cartridge, sand paper, sponge dauber, and pop dots.

May 2014 Hostess Club Cards

Finally, posting some cards for my upcoming Hostess Club.  I can't take credit for the Thanks{big time} card, that goes to Karen Pedersen.  Check out her card here.  The Happy Camper card credit goes to fellow CTMH Consultant, Pamela O'Connor.  If you have Instagram, you can see it here.  The Father's Day card is an original. ;)  Thanks for stopping by!

Thanks {big time} Card:
Paper: Sarita Paper Packet and Lollydoodle Paper Packet
Cardstock: Cotton Candy, White Daisy, and Lagoon
Ink: Goldrush and Gypsy
Stamp set: S1404 Balloon Talk (April SOTM)
Accessories: Z1853 Aqua Dots
Tools: Sanding block and pop dots.

Happy Camper Card:
Paper: Timberline Paper Packet
Cardstock: Colonial White, Twilight, Chocolate, and Goldrush
Ink: Chocolate, Archival Black, and Goldrush
Stamp set: C1578 Camper Crazy
Accessories: Z1701 Chocolate Baker's Twine and Z1705 Square Durables (retired)
Tools: Sand paper, sponge dauber, blending pen, and pop dots.

Dad Card:
Cardstock: Colonial White, Twilight, Olive, Cocoa, and Sweet Leaf
Ink: Cocoa and Olive
Stamp sets: D1422 Wonderful Friend (retired) and C1239 Vintage Father's Day (retired)
Accessories: Antique Copper brads (retired) and Z468 Topiary Sassy Strands (retired)
Tools: Sand paper, sponge dauber, and pop dots.

Skylark: On This Day Layout

Hello all!!  I know, I know...I have been MIA lately.  I have been busy with this and that and just haven't spent a lot of time in my craft room.  I actually made this layout several weeks ago and thought I should post SOMETHING!!  I really love this layout.  It is simple and I used more cardstock than I did B&T paper.  I am hoping to get back into the swing of things and get more crafting done.  I will be going to a retreat in a couple of weeks, so I should have some fun stuff to post when I am done with that. :)  Thanks for stopping by!  See you next time.

All supplies are CTMH unless otherwise noted:
Paper: Skylark paper pack
Cardstock: Desert Sand, Kraft, White Daisy, Sweet Leaf, Juniper, and Lagoon
Ink: Desert Sand
Accessories: Z1850 Lagoon Washi Tape, Z1837 Wooden Mini-Medley Accent Collection, Z1864 Slate Striped Twist Ties, Z1799 Silver Shimmer Trim, and Z1377 Kraft Borders (retired)
Tools:  Artbooking Circuit Cartridge (sentiment), sponge dauber, glue dots, and sand paper.

H2H Challenge: It's a Triple Play

I decided to play along with the H2H Challenge today.  I am making a few items to give away to my Hostesses this month and this card happens to be a part of that.  And what do you know...I think I can count this card as having three of something to play along with the challenge!  I got inspiration for this card from a fellow CTMH consultant, Patti Rowe, seen here.  Thanks for stopping by!

All supplies are CTMH unless otherwise noted:
Paper: Lollydoodle paper packet and Sky Lark paper packet
Cardstock: White Daisy and Slate
Ink: Slate and Juniper
Stamp sets: D1560 Holiday Tags and D1585 Lollydoodle Workshops on the Go cardmaking stamp
Accessories: Z1934 Flamingo Dots, Z1932 Silver Geometric Washi tape, Z1918 Teal Shimmer Trim
Tools: Artiste Cricut Cartridge, sand paper, sponge dauber, and pop dots.

Ivy Lane: Be Yourself Layout

Another quick post today.  I was not a super fan of this paper when I saw it in the Ideabook.  But once I started making cards and this layout...I am starting to warm up to it.  I got inspiration for this layout on Jeanette Lynton's blog seen here.

Did you know that March is all about Saving with Studio J™?  Have you tried Close to my Heart's online digital scrapbooking?  The reason I ask is I am planning on loading up on just pictures to fit on my already made layouts with Studio J™ .  During March, purchase Studio J™ layouts or photos for the discounted price of just $5 each! Visit my website for more details.  I am going to purchase photos for this lovely layout.  It is really easy to do.

All supplies are CTMH unless otherwise noted:
Paper: Ivy Lane paper packet
Cardstock: White Daisy, Blush, Hollyhock, Bamboo, and Ivy Lane Purple
Ink: Desert Sand, Blush, Hollyhock, and Plum Mist (retired)
Stamp sets: D1472 Simple Memories (retired) and D1559 Geometric Backgrounds
Accessories: Z1920 Gold Polka Dot Washi tape, Z1857 Rosewood Mini-Medley Accents and Z1807 Pink Glitter Gems
Tools: Artbooking Cricut Cartridge, sponge dauber, pop dots.

Jubilee: Sweet as Cherry Pie

I have been playing with the Jubilee papers this week.  I think I am ready for Summer to start...especially when you look at this card!  We here in Montana, are expecting a good amount of snow over the weekend.  Ahhhh....what I wouldn't give for a glass of lemonade and a bowl of fresh cherries.  Soon enough, soon enough....;)  I hope you enjoy this sweet little card.  Thanks for stopping by!

All supplies are CTMH unless otherwise noted:
Paper: Jubilee paper packet and "very old" B&T buttercup gingham paper
Cardstock: Colonial White, Desert Sand, Indian Corn Blue, and Kraft
Ink: Cranberry, Desert Sand, Topiary, and Indian Corn Blue
Stamp sets: B1348 Bowl of Cherries (retired) and S1307 Sweet Life (retired)
Accessories: Z3004 Jubilee Assortment
Tools: Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge, Z1851 scallop border punch, sand paper, sponge dauber, and pop dots.

Skylark: Birthday Wishes

Here is a quick post for the day!  When I first saw these cute feather stamps in the New 2014 Spring/Summer Ideabook, I had to put it on my order.  I saw this simple card here, made by fellow consultant, Hillary Harris.  I changed it up a bit, but the concept is very similar.  I hope you like this card as much as I do. :) Thanks for stopping by!

All supplies are CTMH unless otherwise noted:
Paper: Skylark paper packet
Cardstock: White Daisy, Kraft, Sweet Leaf, and Lagoon
Ink: Desert Sand, Sweet Leaf, and Lagoon
Stamp sets: C1584 Feathers and D1514 Just a Number
Accessories: Z1806 Green & Blue Epoxy Bubbles
Tools: sand paper and sponge dauber.

March 2014 Hostess Club Cards

From the looks of these cards, I think I am ready for Spring!!  Our meeting is coming up here soon and I thought I better get these posted.  I have to give credit for the little bunny card to Vicki Wizniuk and her card seen here.  I have a bit of Chantilly paper to use up, so I changed up the paper.  I hope my club members love these!  Thanks for stopping by. :)

All supplies are CTMH unless otherwise noted:

Thinking of You:
Paper: Balloon Ride paper packet
Cardstock: Colonial White, Champagne, Saddle, Crystal Blue
Ink: Desert Sand and Cashmere
Stamp sets: D1542 For a Friend and D1283 Say it in Style (retired)
Accessories: Z1753 Brown & Tan Sparkle and Sorbet ribbon (retired)
Tools: Artiste Cricut Cartridge (hot air balloon), sponge dauber, sand paper, and pop dots.

Mothers!:
Paper: Ivy Lane paper packet
Cardstock: White Daisy, Hollyhock, and Blush textured cardstock (retired)
Ink: Desert Sand, Hollyhock, and Blush
Stamp sets: C1577 Mother's Day and S1203 Potential (retired)
Accessories: Z1263 Bitty Sparkles
Tools:  Art Philosophy Circut Cartridge, Z1851 Scallop border punch, sand paper, sponge dauber, and pop dots.

You are my Happy:
Paper: Chantilly paper packet (retired)
Cardstock: White Daisy and Cotton Candy
Ink: Desert Sand, Cotton Candy, and Baby Pink (retired)
Stamp sets: D1558 Washi Wonder and CC1025 You Are My Happy (retired)
Tools: Sponge dauber and pop dots.

Ariana: Smile Card

Here is another card using the very elegant Ariana paper.  I wanted to make a fun and playful card that can be used as an any occasion card or even as a birthday card.  This was a breeze to through together, plus I used one of our new E-sized stamp sets called, Marquee Uppercase.  Check out the raised embossed dots!!  That is made using our NEW Embossing folders.  I hope you like it!  Thanks for stopping by! :)

All supplies are CTMH unless otherwise noted:
Paper: Ariana paper packet
Cardstock: White Daisy and Crystal Blue
Ink: Grey Wool (retired), Ruby, Sorbet, Sweet Leaf, and Desert Sand
Stamp sets: E1029 Marquee Uppercase and D1491 Hooray Bouquet
Accessories: Z1844 Trinkets Wooden Shapes and Z1807 Pink Glitter Gems
Tools: Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge, sand paper, pop dots, and sponge dauber.

Ariana: Happy Mother's Day Card

I am on a roll today!!  I couldn't wait until tomorrow to post this card.  I used Mojo Monday sketch 333 for inspiration.  I am making a bunch of artwork to display at my next Hostess Club meeting.  I don't normally have much artwork to display very often, but I have so much paper in my stash (I know...I say that a lot).  I am a paper hoarder!!  I admit it...I buy the paper and then it ends up in my paper organizer, untouched for a looooong time!  I have made a deal with myself to use it up faster than I normally do.  I am ashamed of my stash and I need to use it.  Makes sense, right?!  Let's see if I can do it!  So....if all goes well, you will be seeing a lot more posts and most likely paper that you can't buy anymore. ;)  Thanks for stopping by!

All supplies are CTMH unless otherwise noted:
Paper: Ariana paper packet
Cardstock: White Daisy, Desert Sand, Ariana Coral, and Crystal Blue
Ink: Desert Sand, Crystal Blue, Sorbet, Sweet Leaf, an Olive
Stamp sets: S1303 Floral Happiness (retired) and D1560 Holiday Tags
Accessories: Z1816 Artisan studs
Tools: Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge, sand paper, sponge dauber, and pop dots.

Ariana: Cherish Everyday Moments

Hello!  I just finished up making this Pretty Ariana layout.  I showed this to my husband and right away he says, "Ahhh....it's alright....kind of old lady."  I know...the roses remind me of Grandma, but, I think that is Perfect!  I am actually really proud of how this turned out.  Grandma would be proud too!!  I bought all of the new paper packets and this is the first one I have cut into (minus Lollydoodle...that's for my Hostess club).  I didn't buy the accessories that coordinate with Ariana, but I found the March SOTM from 2013 really fit well.  I hope you don't think it is too old lady. ;)  Thanks for stopping by!

All supplies are CTMH unless otherwise noted:
Paper: Ariana paper packet
Cardstock: White Daisy, Desert Sand, Crystal Blue, and Ariana Coral
Ink: Desert Sand, Sorbet, Ruby, Sweet Leaf, and Olive
Stamp set: S1303 Floral Happiness (retired) and C1476 Elemental WOTG stamp set (retired)
Accessories: Z1753 Brown & Tan Sparkles
Tools: Artbooking Cricut Cartridge, Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge, sponge dauber, sand paper, and pop dots.

H2H Challenge: Hearts Galore

 

In honor of Valentine's Day tomorrow...I thought I better put this card in the H2H challenge this week.  The theme is Hearts Galore.  I don't think I could fit another heart on this card, so I thought it would work perfectly!  I hope you 'heart' this card as much as I do!  Thanks for stopping by!

 

All supplies are CTMH unless otherwise noted:

Paper: Cherry-O Level 2 paper packet (retired)

Cardstock; Colonial White, Chocolate, and Cotton Candy

Ink: Tulip (retired), Slate, and Chocolate

Stamp sets: D1460 Love Ya! (retired) and D1548 Whoo's Your Valentine (retired)

Accessories: Z1799 Silver Shimmer Trim

Tools: Artbooking Cricut Cartridge, Artiste Cricut Cartridge, sponge dauber, pop dots, and sand paper.