Last Day for January Stamp of the Month!

Hi there!  January is coming to a close and Fabulous February is on its way in.  Which means the NEW Close To My Heart Ideabook goes Live tomorrow!  You will be so impressed by all of the new products and papers....I LOVE THEM ALL!  Before we close the book on the last Ideabook, I wanted to show you the beautiful Stamp of the Month.  I wasn't too sure about it at first, but I decided to order it and I LOVE it!  I have been wanting to experiment with the new Alcohol Markers and this stamp set is the perfect set to practice with.  I started with the lighter marker to color in the images and then finished off by shading with the darker marker.  So much fun!  The markers are so rich and easy to color with.  I highly recommend you buy some, if you haven't already. :) 

This is the last day you can buy this beautiful stamp set.  Head over to my Shop With Me link to get yours today.  You can buy it for only $5.00 with a $50.00 purchase or for $17.95 directly.  Happy stamping!  Thanks for stopping by.  See you next time. :)

This card was inspired by this card by Allisa Chilton

 

 

 

 

All supplies are CTMH unless otherwise noted:

Paper: Enchanted Level 2 (retired) and Silhouette Level 2 (retired)

Cardstock: White Daisy, Colonial White, Black

Ink: Archival Black, Black

Stamp sets: S1301 Happy Valentine's (January 2013 SOTM), C1494 Card Word Puzzle, D1477 Universal Backgrounds

Accessories: Z1752 Clear Assortment Sparkles, Smokey Plum organza ribbon (retired), White doily (Wilson Baking Supplies), Pewter brad, Decorative Designer brad (retired)

Tools: Artiste Cricut Cartridge (tag), Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge (circle), Smokey Plum Alcohol markers, Topiary Alcohol markers, sponge dauber, sand paper, and pop dots.

H2H Challenge: All that Glitters

 

 

I started working on this card yesterday and finally finished it up this morning.  Now, I better go clean some floors and do some laundry. ;)  Oh...sitting here and crafting all day sounds so much better, but then reality sets in. LOL!  I headed over to the H2H blog to see what the challenge was this week.  All that Glitters!  Yep...I had to do this one.  I LOVE sparkly stuff, what girl doesn't?!  I have not used my CTMH How-To books lately, so I thought I would pull a sketch from there.  I chose the  Keep it Level on page 107 of the Wishes Card Confidence Program ™ .  Did you notice the NEW paper?!  This beautiful B&T paper is from the For Always Paper Packet.  It reminds me a little of the Silhouette Paper we had way back when.  Black and White with a pop of color. :)  Well...I better sign off for now and head upstairs and do that laundry. ;(  Thanks for stopping by!  See you next time.

All supplies are CTMH unless otherwise noted:
Paper: For Always Paper Packet
Cardstock: Black, White Daisy, Smoothie, Textured White Daisy (retired), and Lagoon
Ink: Black
Stamp set: D1254 Soul Mates (retired)
Accessories: Z1798 Black Tulle Ribbon, Z14752 Clear Assortment Sparkles, Z1799 Shimmer Trim, Z1710 Paradise Just Blooms Paper Shapes, and Black brads
Tools: Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge, Scor Pal (made by Scor-Pal), liquid glass, corner rounder, sand paper, and sponge dauber

Heart 2 Heart Challenge: Fancy Folds

 

 

When I was editing my photo in photoshop, the smaller picture just looked pixelated.  I thought if I made it look a little bigger, the details would show up better.  I think I might have to go to the larger picture on all of my future posts.  The card is so much easier to see. :)

 

The challenge on the H2H blog this past week is Fancy Fold Techniques.  I don't tend to make too many fancy folded cards, so this was a fun one for me.  I made a simple card by using the Artiste Cricut Cartridge.  How cool is it to have a button to push and it makes the fancy cuts and folds for you!?  I had pinned this card seen here by Tresa Black.  She used the Christmas stamp for hers, so I thought I should use the Valentine stamp for mine...being the season and all. ;)

 

Thanks for stopping by!

 

All supplies are CTMH unless otherwise noted:

Cardstock: Slate, Cotton Candy, White Daisy, and Cranberry

Ink: Slate and Cranberry

Stamp sets: S1212 Year Round Cheer (December 2012 SOTM) and D1258 Friendship Word Puzzle (retired)

Accessories: Z1701 Grey Wool Baker's Twine, Z1326 Red Sparkles, Silver Ribbon (Offray), White Daisy button

Tools: Artiste Cricut Cartridge (card shape), Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge (circles), sand paper, sponge dauber, liquid glass.

Simple Happy Birthday

I cannot believe how fast I made this card.  With the help of my Art Philosophy Cricut cartridge, these little 1" inch squares were cut out in seconds.  I stamped the zig-zag images in several different colors onto one piece of cardstock and then loaded it into my Cricut machine and Viola!  I have a quick and easy card to put together!  Okay...it was easy because I had some inspiration from this card seen here.  Easy cards can come together when you have something to base them from. :)

Thanks for taking the time to visit my blog...and please, leave a comment to let me know what you think.  See you next time!


All supplies are CTMH unless otherwise noted:
Cardstock: White Daisy and Chocolate
Ink: Hollyhock, Blush, Honey, Desert Sand, and Chocolate
Stamp sets: D1548 Whooo's Your Valentine (Constant Campaign stamp set.  Only available this month!) and C1257 Happy Birthday (retired)
Accessoires: Z1752 Clear Assortment Sparkles
Tools: Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge (butterfly) and sand paper.

Thank You So Much!

I am back!  I sat down in my craft room today...got online...visited my usual blogs, pinterest, facebook...I spend way too much time looking at artwork and not doing my own!  There are just so many great websites and blogs to visit to get inspired.  Finally, I went to one of my favorites, Wizard's Hangout.  Vicki Wizniuk, is a fellow CTMH consultant.  She is so super talented!  She makes 3x3 thank you cards for her customers.  I thought that I should try and start to do the same thing.  I have an order coming in this afternoon and I thought I would whip up some of these cute 3x3 cards, just like Vicki.  I was inspired by the many butterfly cards she does and came up with this sweet one.  The retired Wings paper fit perfectly with this theme.  I cut out several circles with my Cricut machine and folded two opposite sides to create the scallop look seen below.

 

This is a really easy technique that has a lot of WOW!  I hope that you enjoy these and I will try and create more and stop gawking so much! LOL!  Thanks for stopping by.  See you next time! :)

 

All supplies are CTMH unless otherwise noted:

Paper: Wings Level 2 Paper Packet (retired)

Cardstock: Colonial White and Vineyard Berry (retired)

Ink: Black

Stamp set: D1361 Thank You (retired)

Accessories: Z1752 Clear Assortment Sparkles

Tools: Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge (circles and butterfly), sand paper, and sponge dauber.



Mojo Monday: 276



 

 

I needed a little bit of Mojo today.  I have not done a Mojo Monday sketch for quite some time, so I thought I would play along today.  I have been busy putting together hostess club projects this month, so doing anything extra has not been too easy.  This sketch is number 276 and can be seen here.  I also dug into some newer paper.  Right around the corner is the New Spring/Summer CTMH Ideabook...I know...ALREADY!!  I am super excited about the new papers and products coming out.  I just ordered some new stuff and it will hopefully be here by the end of the week.  Thanks for stopping by!

 

All supplies are CTMH unless otherwise noted:

Paper: Clementine Paper Packet

Cardstock: Saddle and Colonial White

Ink: Cashmere and Saddle

Stamp set: D1529 Cricut Artiste Collection Birthday (can only be purchased with the Artiste Cricut Cartridge)

Accessories: Z1794 Cottage Assortment, Z1760 Burlap Ribbon, and Z1769 Almond Glitter Glitz

Tools: Artiste Cricut Cartridge (banner), Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge (scallop circle and circles), Z578 Corner rounder (scallop border), scor-tape {Scor-Tape brand}, sand paper, and sponge dauber.

 



Valentine Fun!

 

 

I have been hard at work putting together some items to give to the hostesses of my clubs.  I think I got a little carried away with these, but I just love Valentine's Day.  Right now, Close To My Heart is celebrating National Stamping Month with a CUTE kit called Whooo's Your Valentine.

 

Aren't these just the sweetest little treat holders?  Perfect to give out to teachers or small groups of children.  The kit has enough to make 12 of these cute holders.  All you need to do is place a qualifying order of $35 and you can buy it for $10.  What a deal!!  Please visit my website to order yours today!!

 

I used the stamp set that comes in the kit to add some fun to the hostess gifts above.  I have been hoarding the little mailboxes that I purchased forever ago at Target.  They might be selling them again for Valentine's Day.

 

Thanks for stopping by!  See you next time.

 

All supplies are CTMH unless otherwise noted:

Paper: Bliss Level 2 (retired), Cherry-O Level 2 (retired), and Perfect Day Level 2 (retired)

Cardstock: Chocolate, Colonial White, Tulip (retired), and Grey Wool (retired)

Ink: Chocolate, Tulip (retired), and Grey Wool (retired)

Stamp sets: D1548 Whooo's Your Valentine, D1460 Love Ya! (retired), S1112 Mad About You (retired), S1111 Cherish the Day (retired), and D1445 Amore (retired)

Accessories: Chocolate button, Grey Wool Baker's Twine, Z1612 Pin Clips, Patterned Ribbon (retired), Tulip Sparkles (retired), Z1482 Silver Glitter Glitz, and Z1799 Shimmer Trim

Tools: AP Cricut Cartridge, Artiste Cricut Cartridge, pop dots, liquid glass, sponge dauber, and sand paper.

January Hostess Club #2: Cards and Scrapbook Page

 

Popping in quickly to post the scrapbook page and cards/projects for my Hostess Club next Sunday and for the H2H challenge this week.  I am using some really OLD paper.  Unfortunately, my club members will not be able to order these papers I am using, but I need to dwindle down my huge stash of paper.

 

Winter Fun layout:

All supplies are CTMH unless otherwise noted:

Paper: Aspen Level 2 (retired)

Cardstock: White Daisy, Colonial White, Outdoor Denim, Twilight, Desert Sand, and Creme Brulee

Ink: Twilight and Creme Brulee

Stamp sets: E1024 Keepsake Alphabets, D1480 Snowflakes, and D1212 Playful Flourishes (retired)

Accesories: Z1752 Clear Assortment Sparkles

Tools: Artiste Cricut Cartridge (WINTER), Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge (circles and ticket shape), sponge dauber, and sand paper.

 

 CARDS:

 

 

Happy Valentine's Day Card:
All supplies are CTMH unless otherwise noted:
Paper: More To Adore Level 2 (retired)
Cardstock: Colonial White, Hollyhock, Chocolate, and Blush
Ink: Chocolate, Hollyhock, and Blush
Stamp set: D1548 Whooo's Your Valentine (National Scrapbooking Month stamp set)
Accessories: Z1799 Shimmer Trim, Z1482 Silver Glitter Glitz, and Silver ribbon (Offray brand)
Tools: Artiste Cricut Cartridge (hearts), Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge (scallop square), sponge dauber, glue dots, pop dots, and sand paper.

 

 

X's and O's Card:
All supplies are CTMH unless otherwise noted:
Paper: Animal Cookies Level 2 (retired)
Cardstock: Colonial White and Chocolate
Ink: Chocolate and Versa Mark
Stamp sets: D1460 Love Ya! (retired) and D1548 Whooo's Your Valentine (small heart)
Accessories: Red Glitter embossing powder (Stampendous brand), Cranberry brads, Colonial White crochet ribbon (retired), and Z1483 Bronze Glitter Glitz
Tools: Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge (scallop circle, circle, and tag), embossing heat gun, needle tool, sponge dauber, and sand paper.

 

 

CD Case Calendar:
All supplies are CTMH unless otherwise noted:
Paper: Perfect Day Level 2 (retired)
Cardstock: Cocoa and Creme Brulee
Ink: Cocoa
Stamp set: S1211 Capture the Date (November 2012 Stamp of the Month)
Accessories: CD case (Staples), Cranberry brads and Z1752 Clear Assortment Sparkles
Tools: 1/16" hole punch (Fiskers), sand paper, and sponge dauber.

To make the calendar, I went online and searched for 2013 calendars.  I found a site and printed the whole year onto one sheet of copy paper and trimmed with my paper trimmer.

Wow!  I am glad to have all of these projects done.  Phew!  I spend way too much time on one card before I move onto the next.  I hope you enjoy each of them and thanks for stopping by!  See you next time.

January Hostess Club #1: Scrapbook Layout

 

Happy New Year to you!!  I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas and a very Happy New Year.  We have been so busy right up until Christmas and had a big gathering here at our home for New Year's Eve.  Busy and fun times!  Now that all of the holidays are behind us...I can focus on my Hostess Clubs for this month.  I was a little nervous about making this page.  I have never scrapbooked a page just about myself.  This is a little out of my comfort zone.  I focus all of my pages on our family and just the kids....so this is very different for me.  I hope that the club members will go for it too! :)

 

Here is a close up shot of the hidden journaling tag.  Thanks for stopping by!

 

 

 

 

All supplies are CTMH unless otherwise noted:

Paper: Verbana Level 2 (retired) and Verbana Creative Basics (retired)

Cardstock: Colonial White, Juniper, Cocoa, Sorbet, Garden Green (retired), and Creme Brulee

Ink: Juniper, Desert Sand, and Cocoa

Stamp set: D1413 Cherished Flourishes (retired), S1204 You Are...(April 2012 Stamp of the Month: journaling lines) and E1024 Keepsake Alphabet

Accesories: Z1100 Cocoa grosgrain ribbon (retired), Z1313 Stardust Glitter Glue, and copper eyelet (unknown source)

Tools: A Child's Year Cricut Cartridge (Provo Craft: title) and Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge (flowers and leaves), sand paper, sponge dauber, Crop-A-Dile (We R Memory Keepers).