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.