Spotlight on Holiday Expressions Blog Hop

 Spotlight on the Holiday Expressions Catalog

If you have come here from  Priscilla Gotham's blog  you are on the right path! The 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 on Melinda’s Blog.

For this blog hop we have approximately 30 Close To My Heart Consultants sharing their creations using elements from the new Holiday Expressions and other great CTMH products on their blogs. This is simple to do - just click on the link at the end of the post on each blog to move to the next one! Here we go!

For my inspiration from the New Holiday Expressions, I created a card from the White Pines paperpack.

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Now hop over to Wendy Coffman and see what amazing art she has created.

Thanks for stopping by. Please, be sure to leave a comment and let me know what you thought of my inspiration.

October SOTM Blog Hop - Twinkle

Welcome to our Stamp of the Month Blog Hop! 

We will be featuring October's SOTM

which is Twinkle, a set of 15 stamps.

If you have come here from Paige Dolecki, you are on the right path! The 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 on Melinda’s Blog:  http://ifyoublingit.blogspot.com/p/stamp-of-month-blog-hop-list.html.

This month we have approximately 44 Close To My Heart Consultants sharing their creations using the October SOTM and other great CTMH products on their blogs. This is simple to do - just click on the link at the end of the post on each blog to move to the next one! Here we go!  
I love the new Sangria paper and thought it had a Christmas, festive appeal so used it for this Christmas card.   I also noticed that the stamped ornament resembled the ornament in the CTMH Cricut cartridge "Artbooking" Christmas overlay.  I used one sheet of the Sangria Bulk B&T paper and made 7 cards.  I cut the layout at 10 inches and then simply used 3-4 ornaments on each card.  Some of them have cut out centers and backed with red glitter trim.  I like the glitter and will be adding more circles and oval trim to the cards for the ornaments that have no glitter.

Now "Hop" on over to Michelle Loncar  to see her work! Be sure to visit all the consultants at their blogs to get some great crafting ideas and other creative inspiration! Comments are appreciated to encourage our creative endeavors.  We really do read them.

 Remember, the October SOTM is only available until October 31!  Contact your CTMH consultant (or click here) to see how you can get this stamp set at a discount! Each month you can purchase a new D-size stamp set, available for one month only, for just $5—that’s over 70% off retail! When you place an order of $50 or more in Close To My Heart products, you qualify for this special Stamp of the Month pricing.

Everything ABC's blog hop - letter T

Welcome to the Everything ABC's Blog Hop

  

For this hop we will be featuring the letter "T".  This may be the name of a paper, a stamp set or an embellishment.  Whatever the crafter has chosen as their "T" element will be featured in their post.  If you came from Lauren Moore of CTMH Crafting you are on the right track.

For this hop my "T" is the Technique to create a Tile card.

I first stamped a 4 x 5 Colonial White cardstock (1388) using the new stamp set from the Sangria Workshop on the Go (G1097)

I used the following inks: fern (Z2650), saffron (Z2651), and peacock (Z2649).  I then cut the card into one inch squares.  WARNING: keep the pieces organized or you might end up putting together the pieces of a puzzle.  Please do not ask how  I might know about this possibility.  I glued the pieces of "tiles" on black cardstock (1386) leaving a space between the tiles for the "tile grout".  The black cardstock was layered with saffron (X5778) cardstock and then adhered to a 5x7 colonial white card.  The bottom sentiment was cut using the new cricut cartridge Artistry (Z3190digital/Z3167cartridge).  The sentiment was cut at 1 1/2 in. Saffron layer cut at 1 3/4 and the black layer was cut at 2 in. Two short banner tags on each side of the sentiment were cut at 3/4 in.

 (saffron) and 7/8 in. (black).

Glazed Tile Card

After posting the first tile card, I added liquid glass and let it dry.  If you get bubbles make sure you pierce them - I see a few I missed.  The ink is water based so bleeds a bit.  I've also seen glazing the tiles with clear embossing powder.  Another tile technique is to dry emboss the grid and then stamp the image.  I've started a "Tile Cards" file on pinterest.  I found some great ideas. 

OK, now I'm on a "T" roll, found a gift bag AKA Treat Bag

I don't have Halloween paper, (at a retreat) but you can use your imagination... I would also use the Pixie Extra Thick Twine (Z3035)  I found a tutorial so click here for the "how to".

Your next stop on our Everything ABC's Blog Hop is Dominique Groulx of fun2cre8.  If you get lost along the way... go to Scrappy Therapy.  

Watercolor Your World Technique Blog Hop

This month we are featuring the Watercoloring technique. The Close to My Heart new Annual Inspirations Idea Book has just added an awesome line of watercolor products; paints, brushes (pg 148) and watercolor paper (pg147). It's a fun technique to explore; so many ways to add creative touches to our paper crafting.
 If you have arrived from Haley Dyer's blog  then you are in the right place.  If you want to start at the beginning visit Melissa's blog, but if you want to keep hopping be assured you'll see it all, since it's a big circle. 
  This blog hop is just a big circle so you can start wherever you want and continue through to see all the fabulous artwork incorporating this technique.

Added Bling "Rain drops"

 
To bling or not to BLING?
That is the Question.

Now hop over to Denise Elliot and see what amazing art she has created.

Thanks for stopping by. Please, be sure to leave a comment and let me know what you thought of my inspiration.

Everything ABC's blog hop - letter S

Welcome to the Everything ABC's Blog Hop

For this hop, we will be featuring the letter "S".  This may be the name of a paper, stamp set or an embellishment.  Whatever the crafter has chosen as their "S" element will be featured in their post.;

If you came from Catherine Nowak's Blog, then you're on the right track. In case you get lost along the way...go to Scrappy Therapy.  She has the list of all the participants. 

My "S" is for Spider!  My 4 year old grandson has an obsession with spiders.  He spots them everywhere. He actually took a flashlight and checked under the TV stand. You know it!  He found LOTS of spiderwebs. 
(FYI - Since I'm still working, my retired hubby does the vacuuming.)  
So, I decided to make a card to embrace and celebrate SPIDERS!  I love our Cricut Cartridges, I used Artbooking for this card. I'll call it the Super Speedy, Super Simple card Strategy! 

Cricut Cartridge Artbooking pg. 54
For the "Awesome" I used the stencil created from the Enchantment Fundamental stickers and sponged it using blank ink.
So Sooooo Easy!

After looking at the card, I thought it would look better with a black mat and some embellishment on the bottom. So, I add the gray strip with silver sequins topped with black Sparkles Assortment z1754

Your next stop on our Everything ABC's blog hop

 is Dominique Groulx. 

 Be sure to leave comments. We really read them all. 

I hope you enjoy the inspiration!  

Hello Life - National Stamping Month Blog Hop

  Welcome to our National Stamping Month Blog Hop!

We will be featuring "Hello Life" - a trio of stamps sets.

Each stamp set is designed to fit with a specific type of papercrafting, whether that’s traditional scrapbooking, cardmaking, or pocket scrapbooking.  However, all the stamp sets coordinate with each other and can be used together to create dynamic artwork. These stamp sets also coordinate with shapes from the new Cricut® Artistry collection to help expand your artwork options even further.

If you have come here from Catherine Nowak's blog you are on the right path! The 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 on Melinda’s Blog.

For this blog hop we have approxiamtely 39 Close To My Heart Consultants sharing their creations using this month's promotion and other great CTMH products on their blogs. This is simple to do - just click on the link at the end of the post on each blog to move to the next one! Here we go!

I created a diagonal fold card using Evermore paper, Whisper Card Stock and Enchantment Fundamentals (eggplant and goldrush). I also used  Stamp sets CC1040 for the flowers, leaves, "Happy" and "Day" &amp used CC1041 for "Hello", "Friend", and the banner stamp.

Inside message

 Card opened flat

Now "Hop" on over to Michelle Rowley's Blog to see her work! Be sure to visit all the Consultants at their Blogs to get some great crafting ideas and other fun ideas! 

Remember, this promotion is only available until September 30!  Contact your CTMH Consultant (or click here) to see how you can get these stamp sets at a discount!

September SOTM Blog Hop - Paper Garden

Welcome to our Stamp of the Month Blog Hop! 

We will be featuring September's SOTM

which is Paper Garden, a set of 10 stamps.

If you have come here from Catherine Nowak, you are on the right path! The 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 on Melinda’s Blog:  http://ifyoublingit.blogspot.com/p/stamp-of-month-blog-hop-list.html.

This month we have approximately 39 Close To My Heart Consultants sharing their creations using the September SOTM and other great CTMH products on their blogs. This is simple to do - just click on the link at the end of the post on each blog to move to the next one! Here we go!  

I've used the Pinwheel Fold card to show the September Stamp of the Month and the Nevermore paper. The outer flowers were cut with the Cricut cartridge and stamped in Sunset ink.  The inside flowers were inked with Eggplant as was the sentiment.  The sentiment is from Perfect Picture (D1681) from our new Cricut Cartridge, Artistry, the frame was cut from the cartridge.  The belly-band was cut with the Cricut.  The leaves were stamped with fern ink on fern paper, cut with the Cricut cartridge Artiste, sanded and then veins were dry embossed and the leaves folded and curled to create a 3-D effect. Along with the leaves, I added strands of the extra thick gray twine.  I also added strips of silver shimmer trim next to the sentiment and around the frame some Bitty Sparkles.
Using the Bulk Nevermore paper - same folds.

The flowers are inked with Eggplant and the center of the 
front flower was covered with Liquid Glass and inked with the Marigold SinHan marker.
For instructions: check Cathrine Nowacks August SOTM blog
http://catscrapbooking.com/2015/08/01/august-stamp-of-the-month-hop-framed/ - Thank You Cathrine!

Now "Hop" on over to Jean McNulty's Blog to see her work! Be sure to visit all the consultants at their blogs to get some great crafting ideas and other creative inspiration! Comments are appreciated to encourage our creative endeavors.

I really do read them.


 Remember, the September SOTM is only available until September 30!  Contact your CTMH consultant (or click here) to see how you can get this stamp set at a discount! Each month you can purchase a new D-size stamp set, available for one month only, for just $5—that’s over 70% off retail! When you place an order of $50 or more in Close To My Heart products, you qualify for this special Stamp of the Month pricing.

Everything ABC's blog hop - letter R

Welcome to the Everything ABC's Blog Hop

For this hop, we will be featuring the letter "R".  This may be the name of a paper, stamp set or an embellishment.  Whatever the crafter has chosen as their "R" element will be featured in their post.

If you came from Lauren's Blog, then you're on the right track. In case you get lost along the way...go to Scrappy Therapy.  She has the list of all the participants. 

This “R” is for the Real Life (B1431) stamp set, Rainbow Random stamping, Red Rossette, plus; "R" is for Recker! my last name!  The Everything ABC's blog hop Really Rocks!  Frequently, I'm clueless what to do; however, giving it some thought...I get inspired. I find that getting creative is Really  Relaxing.  This time I finally used a stamp set I've neglected for a couple years, Reel Life.  This stamp set will never Retire since it has a Cricut cut. WhooHooo!  

Your next stop on our Everything ABC's blog hop

 is also the beginning, Linda Norman of Scrappy Therapy

 Be sure to leave comments. We really read them all. 

I hope you enjoy the inspiration!  

Everything ABC's Blog Hop - Letter Q

Welcome to the Everything ABC's Blog Hop

For this hop, we will be featuring the letter "Q".  This may be the name of a paper, stamp set or an embellishment.  Whatever the crafter has chosen as their "Q" element will be featured in their post.

If you came from Catherine's Blog, then you're on the right track. In case you get lost along the way...go to Scrappy Therapy.  She has the list of all the participants. 

This “Q” is for Quaint Quilt cards.  I'll see how many I can get made.  This is the herringbone faux quilt card.    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yt7zg32ieHo

Will add more by 6 AM.  Well that did not work well.  I have such great intentions, though also have been sleep deprived.  I sat for a minute and fell asleep all night in the recliner.  I'll post on FB if I get more done. 

Your next stop on our Everything ABC's blog hop

 is  Lauren Moore of CTMH Craftings

 Be sure to leave comments.  

I hope you enjoy the inspiration!  

CTMH Artistry Cricut Cartridge Blog Hop

Welcome to the CTMH Artistry Cricut Cartridge Blog Hop

For this hop we have 30 Close To My Heart Consultants sharing their creations featuring CTMH's exclusive Artistry Cricut Bundle including three coordinating stamp sets and a pack of vibrant  new colors. If you have come here from  Paige Dolecki's blog, you are on the right path! The 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 on Melinda’s Blog.

(Opps!  I just realized that the photo mat I used was also Zoe paper and looks like it's part of the card.  The card base is the  White Daisy and the checkered brown pattern isn't part of the card.  Sorry for the confusion.)

I'm loving Artistry and Zoe.  It's hard to decide what to do.... so many choices.  I like the flower cluster (background pg. 39), I layered it, blinged it,and added the stamped sentiment "Enjoy" and the small flower cluster from the coordinating stamp set D1681.  These were stamped on the shape found on pg. 11.  I had one already cut from stamping the SOTM in white daisy and cut another slightly larger from Sorbet CS.

CTMH Products used.
Z3167 Artistry Cricut Cartridge
X7197B Zoe paper packet
X5751 Sorbet Cardstock
X5772 Canary Cardstock
X5770 Glacier Cardstock
1385 White Daisy Cardstock
Z3088 Coral Shimmer Trim
Z1263 Bitty Sparkles
Z1752 Clear Sparkles
Z3123 GreenTriangles

Now "hop" on over to Gina Brandstetter to see her work!  Be sure to visit all th e consultants at their blogs to get some great crafting ideas and other fun ideas!

CTMH August SOTM Blog Hop - Framed

Welcome to our Stamp of the Month Blog Hop! 

 

We will be featuring August's SOTM, which is Framed, a set of 12 stamps.  If you have come here from Tamytha Jenkins, you are on the right path! The 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 on Melinda’s Blog:  http://ifyoublingit.blogspot.com/p/stamp-of-month-blog-hop-list.html.

 

This month we have 47 Close To My Heart Consultants sharing their creations using the August SOTM and other great CTMH products on their blogs. This is simple to do - just click on the link at the end of the post on each blog to move to the next one! Here we go!  

I decided to use the starburst pattern to show the six different papers in the Zoe paper pack. I also used  the "Thinking of You" sentiment from this stamp set. It seems that I never have a sympathy card when I need one, I think this will work great. The inside of the card is blank for a personal message. 

Now "Hop" on over to Alyson Mayo's Blog to see her work! Be sure to visit all the Consultants at their Blogs to get some great crafting ideas and other fun ideas! Remember, the August SOTM is only available until August 31!  Contact your CTMH Consultant (or click here) to see how you can get this stamp set at a discount!  Each month you can purchase a new D-size stamp set, available for one month only, for just $5—that’s over 70% off retail! When you place an order of $50 or more in Close To My Heart products, you qualify for this special Stamp of the Month pricing.

Everything ABC's Blog Hop - Letter P

Welcome to the Everything ABC's Blog Hop

for this hop, we will be featuring the letter "P".  This may be the name of a paper, stamp set or an embellishment.  Whatever the crafter has chosen as their "P" element will be featured in their post.

If you came from Catherine's Blog, then you're on the right track.

This “P” is for Pennant  Banner for a very special Person, my first born granddaughter,  who leaves tomorrow for an adventure half way around the world.  She will be working as an Au Pair for a French family living on Reunion Island 500 miles East of Madagascar in the Indian Ocean.  This is the perfect experience for a "gap year" between high school and college.  The Pennant was constructed from the Paper Pack Wanderful (bulk). I also used the  I used the Art Philosophy Cricut cartridge to cut the letters for  "Bon Voyage" and the pennants.  I also used the new Artistry Cricut Cart. for some of the icons; camera, phone, and suitcase.  Othere icons were found on the Creative Memories Circut Cart. "Traveler"; globe, arrows, airplane, passport, sandels.   Since she's heading to a tropical island,  I found as many tropical island/travel icons that I could find.  Oh the Places she will go!  I was going to use some Picture my life cards on the back to send personal messages; Just ran out of time - the story of my life - time challenged. 

This is a short blog hop with 4 participants. It's been a busy summer!  Linda of Scrappy Therapy is the start of the hop and has the list for each participant. So if you started in the middle of the hop, she is your next stop. Be sure to leave comments. 

 I hope you enjoy the inspiration.