CTMH National Papercrafting Month Blog Hop

Welcome to the CTMH National Papercrafting Month Blog Hop!  

We will be featuring the January Constant Campaign, which is the exclusive Picture My Life™ Live Your Day scrapbooking program—available for this month only! This collection was designed to coordinate perfectly with the sensational Everyday Life™ 2016 Planner Pages and My Crush^® Everyday Life Pages, so you can seamlessly integrate pocket scrapbooking into your 2016 planner. Whether in the planner or on their own, these cards make it easy to preserve your everyday moments all year long..  If you have come here from Lela N'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:  http://ifyoublingit.blogspot.com/p/stamp-of-month-blog-hop-list.html.

This month we have approximately 19 Close To My Heart Consultants sharing their creations using this month's National Papercrafting special, "Live Your Day" PML cards 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 never used the PML cards other than to make cards.  So I'm now challenged to make some layouts and use these in my planner, but I'm also "Time Challenged" so for this hop, I made a REALLY quick and easy card. Here it is.

Now "Hop" on over to Haley Dyer'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 January National Papercrafting special is only available until January 31!  Contact your CTMH Consultant (or click here) to see how you can get this exclusive PML, Live Your Day scrapbooking program!

January SOTM Blog Hop - Beloved Bouquet

Welcome to our Stamp of the Month Blog Hop!  We will be featuring January's SOTM, which is Beloved Bouquet, a set of 14 stamps.  If you have come here from Catherine Nowak of Catscrapbooking, 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 33 Close To My Heart Consultants sharing their creations using this month's 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!

 

This card is so simple.  I used Sorbet paper and White Daisy. The "Base and Shade" stamps are fun to use.  See page 55 of the CTMH Annual Inspiration for more information.  The large flower is stamped first in a solid underlayer with Honey and then I used the Rock and Roll technique to add Sorbet around the edges. Second, I used Sorbet for the detailed stamp.  The smaller accent flowers are stamped in Pomegranet.  The leaves are stamped in second generation Fern for the solid layer and then the details also stamped in Fern.  The message was also stamped in Fern.  Want more bling?

I added gold sequins, sparkles and the new Black and Gold Ribbon found on Pg 5 of the newly released CTMH Seasonal Expressions 1.

Now "Hop" on over to Haley Dyer of The Inky Scrapper 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 January SOTM is only available until January 31!  Contact your CTMH Consultant (or click here) to see how you can get this stamp set at a discount!

Everything ABC's blog hop - letter Z

Welcome to the Everything ABC's Blog Hop

 

For this hop we will be featuring the letter "Z".  This may be the name of a paper, a stamp set or an embellishment.  Whatever the crafter has chosen as their "Z" element will be featured in their post.  If you came from  Catherine Nowak of CatScrapbooking 

you are on the right track.   She also has the entire hop list in case you get lost. 

 For my Z, I've created a card using the Zip Strip.  I love that our papers have a complimentary strip that matches the paper and can be used as trim on a layout or card.  I've used the White Pines paper and created a Christmas tree with strips of paper.  I saw the idea on Pinterest.  I also used our Z elements such as gold glitter trim Z1799, Red Enamel Gems Z3090,and the Flaxen Extra Thick Twin Z3036  

.The next stop on the Everything ABC's Blog Hop is  Lauren Moore of CTMH Craftings

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

I hope you enjoy the inspiration!  

CTMH Focus on Stamping Techniques Blog Hop

Welcome to our Stamping Techniques Blog Hop! 

 For this blog hop we are featuring a variety of stamping techniques using our amazing CTMH products. If you have come here from Michele Rowley'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:  http://ifyoublingit.blogspot.com/p/stamp-of-month-blog-hop-list.html.

This month we have 18 Close To My Heart Consultants sharing their creations using various stamping techniques along with a variety of our great CTMH products. To enjoy this hop is quite 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 stamping technique, I've chosen both "Random Stamping" and "Second Generation Stamping" techniques.  I first took the sentiments from "Christ is Born" C1628 and using cocoa ink, randomly stamped them on a 4" by 5.25" rectangle of colonial white paper.  When random stamping, try to create triangles.  The sentiments were stamped 2-3 times without reinking, creating the second and third generation stamped images.  The focal sentiment was stamped on a Cricut cut tag using the new Artistry cartridge (pg. 26) cut at 2.25" and the cranberry layer was cut at 2.5".  Three red enamel gems were placed on each side of the sentiment.  The inside of the card has the second part of the Luke 2:14 verse.

Now "Hop" on over to Lela' 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 projects!  Contact your CTMH Consultant (or click here) to see how you can get some of the products you've seen on this hop!

Everything ABC's blog hop - letter Y

Welcome to the Everything ABC's Blog Hop

 

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

If you came from Lauren Moore of CTMH Crafting

you are on the right track.  Linda Norman of Scrappy Therapy  has the entire hop list in case you get lost. 

 I decided my letter Y would use the Yuletide retired paper and the letter Y from the Artiste Cricut Cartridge  pg.46 to create milk carton treat boxes for stocking stuffers.  This one is filled with M&M's.  Using the Cricut, they can be cut at any size.  This one was cut at 4.25 inches.  The JOY is found on the Artistry Cartridge pg. 48 and was cut at 2 inches with the black 2.25 inches.

The next stop on the Everything ABC's Blog Hop 

is  Donna Long - Hints of Happiness with Donna

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

I hope you enjoy the inspiration!  

December SOTM Blog Hop

Welcome to our Stamp of the Month Blog Hop!

We will be featuring December's SOTM

which is  Candlelight Garden a set of 10 stamps.

If you have come here from Priscilla Gotham 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 32 Close To My Heart Consultants sharing their creations using the December 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!  

Card #1 was inspired by the CTMH White Pines Card Workshop.  

The candle, flame and lid were colored with CTMH watercolors. 

Card #2 was Pinterest inspired.

Now "Hop" on over to Dana Kessler 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 December SOTM (S1512) is only available until December 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 X

Welcome to the Everything ABC's Blog Hop

 

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

If you came from Donna Long of Hints of Happiness with Donna 

you are on the right track.  Linda Norman of Scrappy Therapy has the entire hop list in case you get lost. 

Sp VERY sorry for the mix-up. I've had some distractions and somehow lost an entire week - way too busy!!  I'm going to make this money card and get it posted tonight. 11/21/15

Some time ago, I stumbled on a You Tube video by Stephanie Davis  how to make a Polariod Money Card.  I love the idea and have been wanting to do this card and just discovered the cricut cuts just happens to be the letter X of the Artistry Cricut Cartridge pg. 32.

Here is Stephanie's blog post for the money card.  She also shares her Design Space file (free).

Here's another Polariod card tutorial that I'm pinning.  This one's a Polariod Shaker Card by Pam Watson of Stellar Crafts by Pam

The next stop on the Everything ABC's Blog Hop 

is  Lauren Moore of CTMH Craftings

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

I hope you enjoy the inspiration!  

Get Back to the Fundamentals - Technique Blog Hop

Welcome to our Get Back to the Fundamentals - Technique Blog Hop!  For this blog hop we are featuring the CTMH amazing color coordinated Fundamental paper packs, stickers and assortments.  If you came here from 

Melissa Robinson's Blog

you are on the right path! The blog hop is a complete circle, so you can start here and work your way all around.  If you get lost along the way, Melissa has the list of participants at the end of her blog.

This month we have 11 Close To My Heart Consultants sharing their creations using the Fundamental papers and assortments  and other great CTMH products.  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 Fundamental Project, I like to show both sides of the papers so decided to create the Double Z fold card. 

I also have two other posts that show the Fundamental Papers, stickers and Assortments.

1.  The Simply Fundamentals Blog Hop

2. The Everything ABC's Blog Hop

Now "Hop" on over to Priscilla Gotham'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 projects!  Contact your CTMH Consultant (or click here) to see how you can get these versatile papers, stickers, and accessories!

Everything ABC's blog hop - letter W

Welcome to the Everything ABC's Blog Hop

 

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

If you came from  Catherine Nowak of CatScrapbooking 

you are on the right track.  Lauren Moore of CTMH Craftings has the entire hop list in case you get lost. 

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Since I'm drawing a blank and need something really FAST! I thought of the One Sheet WONDER 8 Pocket Mini Album.  It actually makes a W when it's cut before gluing

" Why? do I need something fast? 

The What -- It's the CTMH Album Retreat!  

Where?  Salt Lake City.  

Who will be there?  

Your's truly with so many CTMH friends! 

When? Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.  

This is why I love being a CTMH consultant, 

it just doesn't get any better.

The album isn't only a Wonder... When it's cut correctly it makes a "W"

It's scored at 3,6, & 9, turn and scored again at 3,6, & 9. So you have horizontal and vertical scores creating a three inch grid.

Cut on the left top on the 3 inch score line towards the bottom up to the 3 inch score, the middle cut is up the paper on the 6 inch score line to the 9 inch score and the right side cut was cut down the 9 inch score line up to the 3 inch score line.

This album would make a great "new baby brag book".

I'm having trouble posting photos that look ok on my desktop and when I upload them they flip up-side down.  Any one have that problem?  

To embellish the inside, I used Picture My Life Cards, and some Fundamental Assortment (Peacock).

Traci's web site also has picture instructions.  However, I discovered they have an error that she points out in the video.  It's easiest to follow the video though it's lengthy.  I actually like Naomi Smith's One page Wonder better and will look for a link.

The next stop on the Everything ABC's Blog Hop 

is  Wendy Kessler of "My Scrapbooking Blog". 

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

I hope you enjoy the inspiration!