CTMH June SOTM Blog Hop - Ice Cream Dream

Welcome to our Stamp of the Month Blog Hop!   

We will be featuring  June's SOTM, which is "Ice Cream Dream", a set of 7 stamps.  If you have come here from Nancy Womersley'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 about 50 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!

Ice Cream - my favorite dessert!!!!

The bokeh technique has apparently caught my fancy!  So again it was used on month's card.  The top section of this card was inked with Juniper and Lagoon dye ink on White Daisy cardstock and then covered with Daisy White pigment ink circles.  Jackson paper was used on the bottom and in the middle I used the brown zipstrip from Jackson with two thin strips of the blue washi tape above and below the zipstrip. The thin blue washi tape is from the Boardwalk Pack.  The chocolate on the ice cream is colored with Shin Han BR96 Z2456 Mahogany marker, the cherry is colored with Shin Han R11 Z2448 Carmine and is coated with liquid glass to make it shine. Both the bowl of ice cream and the sentiment are popped up with foam tape.

I tried embossing with clear embossing powder, to create crystal looking bowls, and those 2 bowls turned blue from using the retired embossing pen for hand drawn embossing.  I think Liquid Glass works the best.

Now "Hop" on over to Katy Taylor'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 June SOTM is only available until June 30!  Contact your CTMH Consultant (or click here) to see how you can get this stamp set at a discount.

Be sure to leave a comment

and let us know what you think of our creations.  

We read each and every comment.

Happy Hopping!

The Everything ABC's Blog Hop - Letter K

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Welcome to the Everything ABC's Blog Hop!

For this hop we will be featuring the letter K. This may be the name

of a paper, a stamp set or an embellishment. Whatever the crafter has

chosen as their K element will be featured in their post.

If you came from Lauren Moore then you're on the right track!

My "K" is Kaydon of course!  
My favorite 3 year old grandson.  
Of course, grandpa is his favorite of all people. 
So this "K"-Hop will need some Kaydon + Grandpa Love!
They have a very special bond from forever and a day.
They are "2 of a Kind".  I used the "K" key on Artbooking for the layout.
I just wasn't pleased with the yellow overlay, so tried blue and I'm liking it better.  See what you think!

 Still need to work on the right layout, the teal glitter flourishes and stars on the overlay are LOST!

 

First attempt using overlays, on a layout  This is a work-in-progress.
I'm not entirely happy, but learning and that's a good thing

The yellow overlay is from "Taste of Summer"
The brown frame and words are from Jackson.
The rest is a little teal and brown and tan glitter paper.

Your next stop on our Everything ABC'S blog Hop is Linda Norman of Scrappy Therapy.  

In case you get lost along the way Linda has a complete list of participants!

CTMH Technique Blog Hop A Bit of Blot

Welcome to our Technique Blog Hop!

This month there are 12 of us highlighting the “A Bit of Blot” crafting technique found on page 55 of the Annual Inspirations Idea Book. This blog hop is a great big circle so you can start wherever you want and continue through to see all the fabulous artwork incorporating this technique.

If you are coming from Catherine Nowack's Blog, you are on the right track!

Jackson Paper - X7195B
Jackson Compliments - X7195C
Random blot stamps with 1 inch block
Barn Red - Z2104
Glacier - Z2641
Juniper - Z2165

Boardwalk Washi Tape - Z3066
Glacier Thick Twine - Z3039
Triangle Studs - Z1928

WARNING: When inking a block to blot stamp, be sure to ink the side of the block
without the guideline that's etched into the block.  It will show in the stamped image.

Thanks for stopping by! Please continue onto Melissa's Blog where you will find some additional artwork highlighting this technique! Be sure to leave a comment and let me know what you thought of my variation and happy hopping!

The Everything ABC's Blog Hop - Letter J

Welcome to the Everything ABC's Blog Hop!

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

If you came from Lauren Moore- CTMH Craftings  then you're on the right track!

   Thinking about "J's"!   
What begins with "J"?

 Jaylyn, , Journaling, Studio J, Juniper, 
and "J" sentiments, "Joy", "Just because", and "Just saying".

Jaylyn, my grandaughter, Studio J and Journaling 
 - just so very quick and easy using the Express Collections.

 

Your next stop on our Everything ABC'S blog Hop is Linda Norman of Scrappy Therapy.  She also has a complete list of participants in case you get lost along the way!  Be sure to leave a comment and let me know what you thought of my variation and "Happy Hopping"!

National Scrapbooking Month Blog Hop

Welcome to the CTMH National Scrapbooking Month Blog Hop!  

For this hop we have 36 Close To My Heart Consultants sharing their creations

featuring CTMH 's exclusive mouthwatering Taste of Summer paper packet, and a coordinating D-sized stamp set "Taste of Summer".

If you came here from Jenny Gilbert'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. 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!  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.

Taste of Summer paper packet is available for only $8.95 USD! Featuring bold, vibrant colors, this exclusive paper packet is perfect to pair with your sweet summery memories, and provides 
delicious designs for your layouts, cards, and more! 
 I decided to create a couple starburst cards that show a sampling of all the papers;
 6 double sided patterns.

Top card: Happy Birthday is from Holiday Tags D1560
I used the zip strip on both cards - perfect for a border.
The stamped flowers and leaves are from Lovely Birthday B1462
stamped in Smoothie Z2196 and Clover Meadow - retired
I added liquid glass centers to the stamped flowers  and a gold gem
to the large water spritzed, crinkled and inked flower.
Bottom card: The Cricut Artiste( pg 33) was used to cut the sentiment tag and
the frame (Holiday Tags D1560) was stamped in Gypsy ink Z2190.
 "Just Because" is from last month's SOTM Type Set.
This card has gold sequins topped with Sparkles Clear Z1752.
The clear Sparkles are colored with the Lavendar ShinHan marker.
The green leaves are the same as the first card.

 Plus, as a special bonus, during the month of May you can also purchase the exclusive Taste of Summer bonus D-size stamp set for $17.95 USD / $19.75 CAD. Make sure to follow along with our blog, Instagram account, and Facebook page throughout the month and check out the hashtag #ctmhtos to see this stamp set in action! This paper packet is only available during May while supplies last, so get your order in early. No matter where you are or what the weather may be, you deserve a little taste of summer in your life!

 

Now "Hop" on over to Pricsilla 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 ideas! Remember, the SOTM is only available until May 3!  Contact your CTMH Consultant (or click here) to see how you can get this stamp set at a discount!

CTMH May SOTM - Just Sayin

Welcome to our Stamp of the Month Blog Hop! 

 We will be featuring May's SOTM, which is "Just Sayin", 
a set of 14 stamps.  

 I hope you have enjoyed the artwork so far. 
There are 50 consultants participating in this hop.
 If you have come here from Katie Hessel, 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.

I've been intriqued with the Bokeh technique and have been playing with it. I made the left card following the instructions by Keenan Kreations.  The right card I spritzed with clear water for a different effect.
 I like the video tutorial by Keenan Kreations

The card is made with White Daisy. Somehow it looks pink.  I think it was due to poor lighting. The left card was inked in the blues, stamped in Pacifica, the circles are Daisy White.  I did the same on the right hand card with the addition of spritzing it with plain water.  I made a circle template using cardstock and a variety of circle punches.  I plan to make a more permanent template using an acetate sheet and the cricut.  Then it will be washable and when using it you can see through and manage the placement of the circles more accurately.  When stamping, create interest by using a variety of shapes placed at various distances, with different intensities.  Return to some circles and reink them, a brighter circle will appear closer.

Materials used.

White shimmer trim Z3024

Blue shimmer trim Z3025

Pacifica ink Z2192

Daisy White pigment ink Z2163

Sky ink -retired (Glacier Z2641would be a good alternate)

Crystal Blue ink Z2117

Round sponge cut into wedges Z697

Finger dauber for the circles Z726

Now "Hop" on over to Kathleen Androlewicz 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 May SOTM is only available until May 31!  Contact your CTMH Consultant (or click here) to see how you can get this stamp set at a discount!

The Everything ABC's Blog Hop - Letter I

 

Welcome to the Everything ABC's Blog Hop! 

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

If you came from Lauren Moore - CTMH Craftings, 

then you're on the right track!

Everything "I"...... I'm stumped! "Incredible"

Ideas?? I'm just thinking... Intriqued by Bokeh Inspired cards.  

Inspired!!! All cards with "I" -  I'm thinking of you, I love you..... to infinity.

Second Inspiration for an "I" element is Instant Cards.  

Creating "Picture my Life" cards is Incredibly easy!

Imagine that!

Picture My Life Chantilly Scrapbooking Program Z1949

Added a little Stardust Glitz - retired

Your next stop on our Everything ABC'S blog hop is

Tonya Whitehurst of With All My Heart & Soul.  

In case you get lost along the way... go to Scrappy Therapy for a complete list of participants!  Be sure to leave a comment and let me know what you thought of my variation and Happy Hopping!

CTMH April technique - Embossing is back

Welcome to our Technique Blog Hop! 

This month there are 11 of us highlighting the “Embossing is Back Technique” This blog hop is a great big circle so you can start wherever you want and continue through to see all the fabulous artwork incorporating this technique. 

If you are coming from Catherine Nowak's Blog, you are on the right track! 

I used the gold embossing powder to print my grandson's feet and hands
to create a visual to illustrate the Micah 6:8 Bible verse.
"He has shown you, O mortal, what is good
And what does the Lord require of you?
To act justly and to love mercy
And to walk humbly with your God."

I must give credit to Pinterest where I found this idea.
Though, I cannot find the source; it appears that the original post no longer exists.

 CTMH products used: Lagoon and Black CS with Gold embossing powder.  Plus the Plantin School house and Stone Script fonts.Cricut cut letters were"welded" using Cricut Craft Room.  Still working on getting a decent photo and having the words "pop".  I think it needs a white outline.  Any other suggestions?

Thanks for stopping by!  Please continue onto Di Crawford's Blog where you will find some additional artwork highlighting this technique!  Be sure to leave a comment and let me know what you thought of my variation and happy hopping!